Sun City Oro Valley Tipster December 2020 by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!

BOD Study Session and Meeting Thursday, December 10, 9 AM

Tipster

December 2020

Photo by Sheryl Hester

The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com

Board of Directors

Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant General Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com

Joy Huxtable, jhuxtablescov@gmail.com..........................................................President Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com.........................................................Vice President Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com.......................................................Secretary Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@gmail.com.................................................Treasurer Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com.................................................................... Director Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com..................................................... Director Terry McFadden, tmcfadden2020@comcast.net................................................. Director Management Team (area code 520) Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com.......................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com......Com. Area Maint. Supt., 917-8059 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com................................Director of Golf, 917-8086 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supt., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.........................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................................Human Resources, 917-8061 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, scoroval@ciramail.com.......................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8087 Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com............................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com............................. Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Errick Owens, eowens@suncityorovalley.com...................................Restaurant Manager, 825-3277 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Karen Koopmans................................Chair Carolene Mitchell.........................Secretary Brad Curtis....................................Member Vicki Ettleman...............................Member Wanda Johnson.............................Member Drew Ludwig.................................Member Judy Martin...................................Member

Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member Jane Moody...................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Member

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Hours of Operation

–Hours may vary due to coronavirus restrictions.–

—Winter Hours— Activity Center...................................................917-8066

Administration (In Welcome Center).................... 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center...................................917-8067

Daily.................................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Daily............................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily.................................................................... 11 AM-1 PM

Catalina Vista....................................................825-8613

Community Services..........................................917-8065 Desert Oasis..................................................... 825-0495

Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. .................................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun. ................................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri......................................................................................7 AM-4:30 PM Sat..............................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Sun.............................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Children’s Hours: ............................................ Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................ Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City......................................... 917-8051 Mon.-Fri..........................................................................................10 AM-2 PM

Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times Library................................................................917-8064 Mon.-Fri. ...................................................................................9-Noon, 1-3 PM

Loan Room - Community Assistance Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 AM Pro Shop.............................................................825-3110 Golf Info Line................................................ 825-0322

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours ........................... 7 AM-1 hour before dusk; Thu., 7 AM-3 PM

Restaurant and Lounge..................................... 825-3277

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

After-Hours Emergencies...................................825-1161

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster? Go to the website: scovaz.com Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like. Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 December 2020, Page Welcome Center Conference Room 2 3..............................................................WC3

Association News

From The Board of Directors Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors tmcfadden2020@comcast.net

Tucson’s DARK SKY Initiative by Terry McFadden SCOV is subject to many of the general regulations of both county and city governments. One of these codes addresses the “Dark Sky.” This code supports the nearby observatories whose work is difficult when ground lights from Tucson/Oro Valley communities shine up toward the sky. SCOV does its part by listing limitations on the brightness of any exterior lighting that shines upward into the night sky. This limitation sets the maximum number of lumens that shine sky-ward from the exterior lighting at any residence. But just what is a lumen? Formerly this was expressed in watts instead of lumens. This was convenient when the most common light source in our yard lights was incandescent light bulbs. With the advent of alternate types of lighting such as fluorescent bulbs and LEDs that have become available for outside lighting, the brightness will vary greatly depending on the type of light source. The 25-watt limitation of the past no longer sufficiently restricts the brightness. Lumens, on the other hand, are a measure of the actual amount of light, or brightness, produced by any light source and are a more direct and accurate measure of the output. Currently, light bulb packaging states the number of lumens that the bulb produces. Add the number of lumens from each of the lights shining skyward from your residence to be sure that it is less than the maximum allowed. Check to see that the lumen rating for each light is within regulations. Section 2G-Lighting of the SCOV Development Standards states the limitations on all outdoor lighting. For example, it includes 250 lumens for a post light and 650 total lumens for holiday lighting. One benefit of the Dark Sky is the bright starry night sky we enjoy. Winter visitors often remark on our impressive night sky. Let’s do our part to support those beautiful starry night skies. December contains various celebrations making it generally a time of happiness and joy. Regardless of whatever group with which you identify, your Board wishes you the best of times, whether it be a Happy Hanukah, a Joyous Kwanzaa, a

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 8 Golf................................................ 11 Coming Events.............................. 13 Workshops and Classes................. 14 On the Cover................................ 14 For Your Information..................... 14

Merry Christmas or any of the many other possibilities which are too numerous to list. To one and all, we wish you a joyful month and a prosperous and happy 2021.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Staying Vigilant Living the dream or the nightmare. This pandemic isn’t quite what I have in mind for my retirement. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t on most of your radar either. We’ve endured COVID since early in the year. Many are getting tired and worn down with all the restrictions in the state, county, town and our community. As a result, we may be getting a little lax in taking precautions to protect ourselves and those around us. At the time of this writing, I’m aware of a group that meets weekly. All of them felt well at their last meeting; however, within a few days one of the group was not doing so well and tested positive. By the time this is published the entire group should be finished self-quarantining, and hopefully, none of the rest test positive. Now is not the time to slow down our vigilance in staying safe. Now, as is often the case, we need to batten down the hatches. Seal up any holes that would allow this virus to leak in among us. Take all possible precautions including wearing masks, washing hands often and social distancing. Minimize your risk by limiting your exposure. The safest place is within your own home. I guess I’m an optimist. Hope is on the horizon, and midNovember, Pfizer claimed their vaccine is more than 90% effective. It has not yet been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but emergency use authorization is hoped for soon after the efficacy analysis is positively confirmed and proved. Maybe there is a light at the end of this tunnel. As a home owners association, I think we’ll all cheer when we’re safely back out in the light. Till then, let’s keep our heads down, make good choices and always be thankful for what we have.

Holiday

Hours

Thursday, December 24 AFC/Pool open 6:30 AM-3 PM Desert Oasis open 9 AM-4 PM Welcome Center and Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Activity Center and Catalina Vista, closed Restaurant open 7 AM-4 PM

Memoriam..................................... 14 Clubs............................................. 15 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 15 Continuing Education................. 19 Cultural & Social......................... 20 Dance......................................... 25 Exercise...................................... 25

Friday, December 25 All facilities closed

Games........................................ 26 Music.......................................... 28 Sports......................................... 28 Travel.......................................... 31 Partnered Organizations............... 31 Extended Community................... 32 Volunteer Opportunity.................. 32 Classifieds...................................... 33

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! What Tucson Has to Offer Adapted from visittucson.com

t doesn’t take long to learn that Tucson is a magical place to visit and live. With nearly 300 sunny days per year, there is no shortage of things to do, especially taking advantage of the outdoors and fresh air. Whether you’re new here or a long-timer, there’s plenty to do. Due to COVID restrictions, we suggest confirming that locations are open before you head out. Oro Valley activities will be covered in a later Tipster. Outdoors Bordering Tucson on the east and west are two sections of Saguaro National Park, where the saguaro cactus reigns supreme, sometimes towering to heights of 50 feet. The park Saguaro National Park West has something to offer year round, but in late February and March the wildflowers are in bloom creating a colorful desert show. Located in the Coronado National Forest, Sabino Canyon is close to town, but immediately takes you into a world where the city is left behind, with the Catalina Mountains rising immediately in front of you and rocky gorges and canyons accessible to be explored. A tram is available to take visitors into the canyon, and riders can get off at any stop to access trailheads, pools and picnic areas. At 9,159 feet above sea level and the southernmost place to ski in the United States (when the winter cooperates), Mount Lemmon towers above Tucson, yet is easily accessible by car. In the summer, the mountain is a great escape from high temperatures and offers a complete change of scenery. In the winter, come play in the snow, then head back down, often to shorts weather. Other places to visit are Madera Canyon and Kartchner Caverns State Park. Additionally, many walking, biking and hiking trails can be enjoyed near SCOV. Museums The word “museum” might give you the wrong impression of what’s contained in the 98 acres of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It’s a zoo, an aquarium, a botanical garden and an art gallery all in one. With 230 animal species displayed in their natural habitat surrounded by 1,200 types of plants, if you want to understand the living, vibrant Sonoran desert, here’s where to start

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One of the world’s largest aerospace museums, Pima Air and Space Museum started with just a few planes in 1976 and has grown to a collection of over 300 aircraft from throughout the history of flight – even better, many of the docents worked on or flew the aircraft they’re discussing. Cultural Sites and Events Mission San Xavier del Bac, a Catholic mission, built in 1783 about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, is generally considered the best example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United Mission San Xavier del Bac is also known as the White Dove States, but that of the Desert description only scratches the surface of the beauty and history of this place. The interior and exterior are both breathtaking, and the story of the church is a fascinating insight into the history of this region. The Tucson Festival of Books will be virtual in 2021. The fourth largest book festival in the U.S. is held at the University of Arizona campus and is a great opportunity to meet authors and enjoy a sunny spring day in March. Want to go for a drive? Tucson is becoming known for its many fun murals. See how many you can find https://bit.ly/ TucsonMurals. Entertainment Tucson is rich with live entertainment. The Tucson Symphony, Arizona Theater Company and Broadway in Tucson offer professional performances in addition to a myriad of musical and theatrical performances Watch a fun melodrama or concert at the Gaslight at the University Theatre on Tucson’s east side of Arizona. You won’t want to miss The Gaslight Theatre’s live melodrama performances, which are fun for all ages.

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070

Scams and Fraud The Oro Valley Police are reporting higher than normal levels of scams and fraud as a result of the pandemic. Much is aimed at the 55+ community. Here is some information from the Federal Trade Commission to help keep us vigilant and allow you to act as your own advocate when faced with scam or fraud. “Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead. 1. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request — whether it comes as a text, a phone call or an email. 2. Do online searches. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams. 3. Don’t believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. 4. Don’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. 5. Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods don’t. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. That’s also true for reloadable cards (like MoneyPak or Reloadit) and gift cards (like iTunes or Google Play). Government offices and honest companies won’t require you to use these payment methods. 6. Talk to someone. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert — or just tell a friend. 7. Hang up on robocalls. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Don’t press 1 to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls. 8. Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize. 9. Don’t deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.

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10. Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at ftc.gov/ scams. Get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox. If you spot a scam, report it at ftc.gov/complaint. Your reports help the FTC and other law enforcement investigate scams and bring crooks to justice.”

Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Happy Holidays What will 2021 bring? It seems like a short time ago we welcomed in 2020 with great hopes. Little did we know what was in store

for us all. We live in a community that is used to constant activities, and for the most part, that is why we bought our homes here. I am sure by the time you read this, more and more changes may be put into action. Please keep in mind we are all in this together, and if we stand together, we will all make SCOV a great safe community for all. I wish you a holiday filled with joy and hope and may all of you and your families stay safe.

Community Services - Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 ARC and In-House Submittals For those who have been away the past several months, you undoubtedly have seen many changes that have occurred because of COVID-19. One of the changes may not have come to your attention unless you have been wanting to update the exterior of your home. We are now processing all submittals, including paint, digitally through our website. We are no longer taking in-person submittals at the Welcome Center. Gone are the days of mounds of paper. If you want to make a submittal, please log into our website at www.suncityorovalley.com. If you have not already registered as a resident, please register. Go to Members > Member Services > For Your Home. There are two buttons from which to choose. One is for a paint submittal and the other is for anything else. Once you click on the button of choice, fill out the short initial request and submit. Then add the following email address to your contacts, so that future correspondence does not end up in your junk mail: scoroval@ciramail.com. This is very important. You will soon receive an email from scoroval@ciramail. com with a plot plan and link to the submittal form. Fill out the submittal and attach any support documents. If you do not have a scanner, take photos of support materials with your phone and attach them to your submittal. Click on Submit. If you are not technically savvy, don’t worry. Just contact Paul Sherwood of our Computer Club 520-329-7661 and he will be glad to assist you.

October 2020 Housing Resale Information Resales 2020 2019

For the Month 21 15 2019 Total Sold - 191

YTD 139 163

2020: Active Listings as of 10/31/2020........................... 6 2019: Active Listings as of 10/31/2019........................... 4 Source: TARMLS®

October 2020 Average Age of New Owners:

68.8

Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues Expenses Results Operations Statement of Revenues & and Expenses andand thethe Results ofof Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

October

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

332,717 53,494 173,021 1,572 101,559 9,415 26,978 698,756

$ 1,330,864 $ 131,389 359,055 $ $ 2,762 $ 285,432 $ 39,668 $ 887,751 $ 3,036,921

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,330,864 106,444 401,535 26,200 458,718 18,336 543,646 2,885,743

Asset Reserve Contribution Contingency Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(14,507) (48,475) 635,774

$ (439,597) $ $ $ (4,914) $ (520,145) $ 2,072,265

$ $ $ $ $ $

(436,822) (119,492) 2,329,429

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

313,280 52,544 186,349 9,502 112,239 115,000 788,914

$ 1,241,246 $ 154,779 571,826 $ $ 31,856 $ 386,636 $ 460,000 $ 2,846,343

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,333,452 232,828 576,679 50,264 483,842 460,000 3,137,065

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(121,528) 667,386

$ (477,876) $ 2,368,467

$ $

(460,000) 2,677,065

(31,612)

(347,636)

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first three months of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Login after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

4 Months 2020-2021

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If you are interested in more information regarding the Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 25, 1:30 PM via Zoom. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. Randy Trenary, Controller

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Unit #

Welcome New Neighbors – October Name From

3 Angela & Mark Souza 4 Anthony Zucco 5 Jane & Lawrence Budden 5 Danielle & Kelly Davidson 5 Jill & Michael Rowen 6 Karen Giuffre & Gregory Morey 7 Jasemine & Scott Chambers 7 Sharon & Gregory Collins 8 Jane & Gerald Toborowski 9 Judith & Antonio Sago 10 George Heywood 10 Stephen Steele 12 Shar & David Schingle 15 Shirley Ebel 17 Julie Minor & Paul Radford 17 Susan Olson 17 Alice Rosner 17 Marcia Tolin 17 Ilse Schmitt & Steve Latusick 11A Scott Browne 18A Jody Grefsrud-Benshoof & Paul Benshoof

Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ Bend, OR Crestview, FL Oro Valley, AZ Swanton, MD White Rock, NM Sahuarita, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ Vail, AZ Philadelphia, PA Brainerd, MN Oro Valley, AZ Brentwood, CA La Mesa, CA Prescott Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ Bemidji, MN

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley/ kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

The Library has been busy putting new holiday books and movies on the shelf for your stay-at-home enjoyment. Newly added holiday book titles from favorite authors include The Gift of Family by Mary Monroe, A Dog’s Perfect Christmas by W. Bruce Cameron, Happily This Christmas by Susan Mallery, Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke, A MacCallister Christmas by William W. Johnstone, The Brightest Star by Fern Michaels and Holidaze by Christina Lauren. What would the holiday season be without watching movies from our newly expanded Hallmark Channel collection, or the classic Holiday Inn, Miracle on 34th Street, or How the Grinch Stole Christmas videos? Watch for more holiday titles to be added during the month by going to our library catalog and typing “holiday” or “Christmas” into the main search field, and changing the time period to “New items within 30 days.” I’d like to end the year with heartfelt thanks to our terrific library volunteer staff, and hard-working Friends of the Library board members, for their efforts during this challenging year. Without caring residents serving in these important roles, our Library would not be what it is today–a main destination point for many residents who are spending most of their time staying safe at home, and the only library in the county currently open for browsing after the shutdown. I frequently overhear patrons remark, “I don’t know what I’d do if the Library weren’t open, it’s the only place I go these days,” which makes me appreciate the huge team effort it has taken to reopen and operate the Library for the last half of this year. We are fortunate they call SCOV their home.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Getting Ready for Flu season Proper hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent colds and flu. And it’s easy to do. Start with warm water and your anti-bacterial soap. Work the lather for 20 seconds, paying extra attention to fingernails and jewelry. Singing “Happy Birthday” twice is a good way to judge the

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time. Then rinse and dry your hands. Disposable towels are best so you can use them to turn off the water. This will protect you from putting germs from the faucet right back on your hands. Another easy way to protect yourself is to keep your hands away from your face. Specifically, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. These are the areas where cold viruses gain entry into your system. Keeping your hands away will keep any cold germs on them away as well. If you need to touch these areas, wash your hands before and after. Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday, 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or problems with the AFC. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2. Tuesday, December 8, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, December 9, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Republic Services 520-519-4850 www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/trash

Below is information helpful for our waste and recycling services with Republic. Visit the web page where you can find the following information: 1) Recycling: View a video and web page on what Republic takes in their recycling bins. Glass is accepted for recycling. 2) Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: Tuesday routes will not be affected. Thursday routes will be picked up on Friday, November 27. 3) Report a problem: Missed pickup? Bin damaged? Click the REPORT A PROBLEM tab, fill out our form and Republic will receive a copy. You can also call the phone number listed on our web page.

From the Librarian: Jigsaw puzzles may be returned only on days the Library is open. Please leave them in the area indicated on the brick wall outside the Library door from Monday–Friday from 8 AM–3 PM, excluding holidays. Please do not put them in the book drop as they may jam the chute. Thanks for helping us maintain the puzzles in good condition for the lending library.

Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Tue., Nov. 17, 1:30-3 PM

Cancer seems to touch us all, whether personally or in someone we know or love. Our presenter this month is Dr. Lise Alschuler from the UArizona Center for Integrative Medicine. She speaks from a personal space as a breast cancer survivor who not only survived, but thrives, after successful treatment of cancer. She comes to us to discuss strategies that we all can incorporate in our daily living to reduce the risk of cancer. Please join us by Zoom, https://us02web. zoom.us/j/82784655588, Friday, December 18, 1 PM. If you would like to join us by telephone, please email Rita Menet and she will send you the phone instructions. AHC presentations will be by Zoom for the foreseeable future. We work diligently to bring speakers who will help you achieve your best health. We appreciate your support and attendance of our presentations. Your feedback is always welcome.

Activity Center Renovation Chair Ted Hood tedhood@yahoo.com

The ACRC will meet on an as-needed basis. Watch the SCOV calendar for future dates.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Stan Shopa 260-499-0121 shopa@maplenet.net Wed., Dec. 2, 11:30 AM, WC1

Mike Moyer,who heads up the pool and fitness problems and issues committee, will be speaking to the AFC.

Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARCforSCOV@gmail.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM Pre-Expansion Meeting Homeowners are strongly encouraged to schedule a preexpansion meeting with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior to having architectural drawings made. This can save a lot of time, money, frustration and disappointment. The ARC will review and approve or deny on a case-by-case basis, and if necessary, can act as a facilitator between the homeowner and neighbors regarding the proposed expansion changes. Contact Kris Ahlstrand to arrange a meeting. ARC members will meet with the homeowner first at the site and go over details of a proposed expansion once the following information is compiled: 1) Illustrate the expansion on a copy of the original Del Webb floor plan. Floor plans are available on the SCOV website. 2) On the homeowner’s property, mark the dimensions of the expansion. 3) Consider the visual effect on neighbor properties, for example, blockage of view(s). 4) Consider the elevation of the home relative to neighbor properties. 5) Consider the positioning of the home on an aerial map showing the homes in relation to each other. (Some homes stagger drastically enough to allow an addition with minimal view obstruction.) 6) Determine the total square footage of the expansion. 7) Be prepared to discuss any roof line change (pitched, flat or combination of roofs). This is determined by the existing roofline. 8) Share expansion information with neighbors.

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Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

The paper phone book is with the printer, but the publisher does not know when they will be shipped. “This Week in SCOV” email will have any updates as I get them. So far in 2020, we’ve had 397 changes to the directory! Even though the paper phone book is updated just once per year, you can update your listing in our online directory at any time. The online version is updated monthly, thus always has the most current information. To update your listing in the directory, the preferred method is to complete the online form “To change your directory listing….” Alternatively, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center. Do you need someone’s email address or unit number? Those are included only in the online directory, not in the book.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/vendor_ consumer-referral. The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk in the Activity Center during business hours when it reopens. Please check the Vendor List, as changes are made frequently. Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Election Election 2021 The Election Committee is preparing for another election cycle. There will be two director positions, and expect at least two initiatives for your consideration. The vote will be electronic unless you have opted out of all electronic communications from the Association. If you vote by hard copy, the ballot must be mailed to Florida (the Association is no longer accepting ballots in the Administration office). The “Meet the Candidate” video will provide the opportunity to view and listen to interviews with the candidates. There will be a web page listed under Member Services > Vote March 2021 with information. In February, plans are to have at least two forums where questions will be asked of the candidates, and you can get a feel for their understanding of and passion for SCOV. These forums will also be available by video. If you would like to submit candidate questions for consideration by the Election Committee, please bring them to the Administration office. More details on the candidates and initiatives will be provided as we get closer to the election.

Finance-Budget Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Next meeting Mon., Jan. 25, 1:30 PM, WC3

The committee meets quarterly on the fourth Monday of July, October, January and April at 1:30 PM, Room WC3. The next meeting will be on Monday, January 25. Agendas are posted on the SCOV website one week prior to the meeting. The committee’s schedule for its Fiscal Year 2022 budget meetings will be posted in the January and February Tipster. Budget meeting agendas will also be posted on the SCOV website. The committee charter, agendas and minutes are posted

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on the SCOV website. Use the drop-down menus: Members > Committees > Finance Budget Committee > More. For Financials, use Members > Financials. Please contact Sharon Miller for additional information.

Special Note from the Community Assistance Committee The Community Assistance Committee (CAC) and Loan Room hope that by now, events and facilities are more open. As I write this, current policies are still restrictive for large gatherings. Therefore, the CAC has decided to cancel the Tucked behind the Cart Barn, the Loan CAC Annual Pancake Room is ready to help with household Breakfast scheduled for and medical items for temporary use. January 30, 2021. The decision was made for several reasons. It takes approximately 30 to 40 volunteers to staff and serve the breakfast. Usually this event is well attended and we serve over 400 people. The event not only supports the Loan Room financially but has become a welcome social gathering. To risk exposing any of us, volunteers and residents, to the virus goes against our main purpose. Social distancing and wearing of face masks in a dining situation would be next to impossible. Even if a vaccine has become available, to have everyone in SCOV vaccinated by the end of January 2021 is unrealistic. The Loan Room was closed for 15½ weeks during the pandemic. For that period, medical emergencies were answered by appointment. A total of 67 trips to check out and/or return medical equipment were made. We reLoan Room volunteers assist a resident opened on a limited bawith the selection of a walker sis on July 2 with SCOV approved safety protocols. Currently things are relatively slow and all residents have been cheerfully complying with safety protocols. The primary issue is safety. Canceling the Pancake Breakfast seems to be the wisest course of action. The primary purpose of CAC and the Loan Room is to help our residents with medical emergencies, and the safety of all of our residents and volunteers should be paramount. The Loan Room financially depends on the aluminum can collections, the Annual Pancake Breakfast proceeds and donations. The can collection program was temporarily suspended to protect volunteers, but reopened October 12. Anyone wishing to make a cash or check donation is welcome to drop it off at the Loan Room during normal hours. Gay Russell CAC Chair

Food and Beverage Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Sep.-May, first Mon., 2-3 PM via Zoom

The holidays are here. Beautiful lights and decorations are going up at The Views Restaurant, so make plans for a happy hour or dinner to see them. But there is more to experience than mountain grandeur, seasonal lights and holiday service. During this bumpy and uncertain year, the entire staff has remained dedicated to providing quality service, whether running to your vehicle with your call-in order or greeting you in the restaurant with your meal. You may not know it, but behind the scenes of bustling wait staff are a group of generally unheralded individuals who don’t often get much recognition. Think about our chef, cooks, dishwashers, the bussersl and bartenders, all of whom work tirelessly to make your Views Restaurant experience memorable. So, if you feel your service has been exceptional, and you would like to recognize the invisible Views Restaurant staff, the committee would like you to consider a generous gratuity.

Friends of the Library Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu Pat Brown patbrown630@gmail.com Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com

Friends of the Library is the fundraising arm of the Library, as no Association money is spent on books, videos, audios or other materials. Because of COVID concerns, there won’t be a home tour in 2021, but we’re already planning for 2022. Nevertheless, we’ll be doing fundraising this year, and the most important part of that is your membership in Friends of the Library. It’s time to join or renew your membership. Membership is $20 for a family or $15 for a single person. To renew or join today, you can leave a check in the Library or mail it to our treasurer, Harriet Dis, at 14098 N. Forthcamp. Your name and email address is all we need. We have some fun activities planned for 2021 for our members only. In January, we have a Great Reads from the Festival of Books and later, we’ll host Great Views. All of these will be via Zoom. Also, watch for information about the new Donate a Book from Great Reads or a favorite author. Thank you for your loyalty and generosity that keeps our Library top notch.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-818-1078, Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-2 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

Joan Kelley

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The reopening of the Gift Shop sees us greeting old friends with the excitement of offering new items just in time for the holiday season. A heartfelt thank you to all for the wonderful welcomes back and your continued support of our resident artists. We have implemented safety protocols and cleaning routines for everyone’s wellbeing. Masks and use of hand sanitizer are required for entry, which is limited to three shoppers at a time. Several new consignors are being featured this month, along with the scheduled artist of

the month, Joan Kelley, who offers framed photos, cards and a new line of pottery designs. There will be two Monday Madness events in December, and new opening hours, both to be announced in “This Week In SCOV.” We are so pleased to be able to see you again and have you see what we have created the past many months.

Government Affairs Chair Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1

The nonpartisan Government Affairs Committee conducts political forums and secures speakers on issues that are of special interest to our community.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1; Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room has been open since the beginning of July. Our usage numbers are slowly increasing, and residents have been very cooperative wearing masks and socially distancing from staff and each other. Our staff continue to also wear masks, and we sanitize each piece of equipment when it is returned to us before being loaned out again. Our web site is working and is useful to those who wish to reserve items up to two months in advance of need. Please remember the website is for viewing lists of available items and making requests. A reservation is not made until staff review it to make sure we have the item available and can send a confirmation email. Please give us several days for this process. Reservations may also be made directly at the Loan Room in addition to walk-in loans. We are located at the end of the Golf Cart Barn The Loan Room will be closed December 24-31, and reopen on January 5, at 8 AM. We will respond to medical emergencies only during that time.

Long Range Planning Chair Martha Cray marthacray77@gmail.com Second and fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Our committee is in recess.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Once More–’Tis the Season As the end of 2020 finally approaches, the Neighborhood Pride Committee wishes you a most happy holiday season. Sixteen years have passed since our committee was formed, and our community looks absolutely beautiful, so take time to look around. As a community, we should indeed feel proud of the way we look, not only to neighbors and ourselves, but also to those individuals who might visit with the thought to buy and move here. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation in helping to make SCOV such a wonderful place to live. Enjoy the holidays, your families, your friends and neighbors and especially our beautiful community. ‘Tis the season once more, and the Neighborhood Pride Committee hopes you have a joyous one and a Happy New Year.

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Nominating Committee Chair Peg Bushong 719-221-3434 jerpegbushong@icloud.com Mon., 2 PM

Your Association is seeking potential candidates for the Board of Directors. The March 2021 vote will be to fill two director positions serving three-year terms. There are two ways to become a candidate for the Board of Directors: through nomination or through petition. Through nomination, prior to December 22, if you would be interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee, fill out a Statement of Interest available from the Administration Office. Through petition, prior to January 1, if you would like your name on the ballot, you must be a member in good standing with a written certification of eligibility from the General Manager. Submit a petition with signatures of 25 Association members in good standing. A copy of the petition is available from the Administration Office. Thank you for considering to run for the SCOV Board of Directors.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

December is a time to celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. It’s also a time to ring out 2020 and ring in 2021. We all know 2020 has been a challenge. With the coronavirus, the Posse has not been able to patrol. We are looking to start again in January, but as of now, we’re uncertain as to when. For current Posse members, your squad leaders will be in touch once we start patrols. If you’re not a Posse member, please consider joining and serving our community. The Posse is always looking for new members. It’s easy. We request you be willing to serve a minimum of two patrols, which amounts to six hours a year. Patrols are three hours long. For information on how to become a member, please call Chair, Linda Simōn 520-789-7169. A big thank you to our squad leaders who are: Squad A, David Ilse and Tom Garlinghouse; Squad B, Pat and Rich DiLallo; Squad C, Larry Lee; Squad D, Lorie Puffett. Happy holidays to all.

Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1

Semiannual inspections of SCOV facilities are one of the Properties Committee’s primary functions. The purpose of the inspections is to identify the condition and maintenance needs of SCOV facilities and grounds. The committee will conduct an inspection during December. The inspection will be limited to building exteriors and outdoor facilities. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. We are currently meeting via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates and times.

Tipster Editorial Chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com

Happy holidays from the Tipster Committee. The year 2020 has been challenging, and we appreciate your faithful submissions to the Tipster. We are happy that we published without interruption this year. Best wishes for a happy 2021.

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Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

We want to say thank you for another fantastic year. It certainly has had its twists and turns with COVID-19 and all the changes we have all had to make in our lives. However, the year’s highlight was undoubtedly the significant improvements to the golf course with the greens reconstruction project and the new practice tee. We are thinking of you during this holiday season and would like to tell you how much we appreciate your support. Before the year is over, we do not want you to miss the sales in the Pro Shop. Our special Christmas sale will be Friday, December 4. You can pick up that perfect gift or a gift card for the holidays. Also, our Annual Christmas Toy Drive is from Friday, December 4 through Friday, December 11. We are collecting toys for local kids and families in need. If you bring a guest during this week with a toy(s) valued over $30, your guest plays for free. Any toy(s) and food donations are welcome, whether playing golf or not. We appreciate your kind and generous contributions and support. As a reminder, the Pro Shop will be closed Friday, December 25, to allow our team to spend time with our families. However, if you have a private cart and would like to play golf on Christmas Day, you are more than welcome. There will be no scheduled starting times. Also, the driving range is available to hit practice balls if you have a pre-paid range card. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

December is traditionally the month the non-overseeded areas of the golf course go dormant and turn brown. This includes the roughs, perimeters and aprons around the greens, and this year, the new greens. When the Bermuda grass goes dormant, it loses the ability to keep the grass blades vertical and shrinks. This is the reason the blue stake system of directing golf cart traffic onto the fairways and away from the roughs was developed. As the roughs shrink, the lies become tighter and more difficult to play. This is a reminder that the greens, driving range tee, and especially the greens surrounds, were not overseeded due to the construction project. Unfortunately, this will leave some unlevel lies around the greens as the Bermuda shrinks. Seams around areas where sod was installed are a little bit thicker and puffier than other areas which leads to a bumpy surface. These bumps can’t be mowed smooth without cutting the grass that is already shrinking extremely short. The aprons will begin to smooth out when aerification and topdressing start again next spring when the Bermuda grass starts to grow with the warmer weather. The aprons will be aerified and topdressed throughout the spring and

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summer which will drastically improve the conditions. Also, next fall the aprons will be overseeded which will provide a nice playing surface. Please be patient with the dormant conditions throughout the winter. The dormant areas are going to be painted to help with color, but that won’t do anything with the playability around the greens.

Golf Advisory Chair Bill Cocanour 210-771-6541 Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

Welcome back to all the seasonal residents. The winter months mean later tee times, shorter days and a busy golf course. Remember to check in with the Pro Shop before your tee times. We are now using the gate system, so please be aware of the blue stakes to enter and exit the fairways. To help keep the fairways and greens in great condition, please repair your divots and ball marks. Help keep our homeowners who live on the golf course safe. On holes 10 and 11, remember there is more room to the right than some think.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Vince Cardinal Membership Darwin Priebe pribedar@msn.com Play Wed. AM

Welcome back, members. Congratulations to the winners of the President’s Cup held in November. Winners will be acknowledged in our January publication. The Men’s 18-Hole Golf Club is revising our calendar year to run from January 1 to December 31. This will include new officers. You will be notified of the changes being considered at the December 9 bash and by email. There are five events scheduled this month: December 2, Speedy Scramble December 9, Two-Man Shamble December 16, Two-Man Better Ball December 23, Two-Man Stableford December 30, Individual Low Net. Our holiday bash is scheduled for the shamble on December 9. You can sign up for all or some of these events on the Golf Genius app. You can now renew your membership in the Men’s 18Hole Golf Club on Golf Genius. Also, renew your handicap membership on the site. Remember, you need an official handicap to play in our golf events. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Quentin Anderson Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu. morning

Welcome back for fall play. The renovations were worth the wait. Past members can sign up on GolfGenius.com. We had our first two-man tournament in November with a burger bash. Thanks to Tim Lochner and everyone involved. It was a great tournament. Our December games are as follows: December 3 - Irish Four Ball December 10 - Buddy Day Powerball December 17 - Take Two December 24 - Odd-Even Sign-up each week is through Golf Genius. If you need assistance, contact the Pro Shop. Remember to repair your ball marks and fill in your divots. It’s everyone’s responsibility to maintain our beautiful course. Also, remember to follow all the pandemic guidelines for everyone’s safety.

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Debbie Huffman dhuffrod@gmail.com VP/Membership Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com Play Tue. mornings

The holiday season is upon us. We will be having our Christmas celebration on December 15 after our league day. We are well under way with our new season with lots of fun games planned by our tournament chair, Cathy Morrow. We will have played two of four State Medallion tournaments by the end of the month. January will bring one of our favorite team competitions, the Solheim Cup. The competition will take place over three days with best ball, alternate shot and finishing with individual match play. Keep up with all the club news, events and our handbook in your Golf Genius App. You can see up-to-date scoring and results on play days as well as change your playing status (sign up or cancel). You have until 5 PM the Sunday before the Tuesday play day. After this deadline, you must call the Pro Shop to cancel. If you are cancelling within 24 hours, also email our membership chair, Beckie Harkey. If you are an avid golfer and looking for a great group of ladies to share friendly competition with, then contact Beckie Harkey or Debbie Huffman for information about our league. We welcome new members and have lots of exciting play outlined for the remaining season.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. JoAnn Matty 520-400-9111 jamatty@q.com Membership Dee Christoffers 520-500-7888 deechristoffers@gmail.com or Susan Olson 971-227-2042 susanolson1127@gmail.com Play Thu. mornings

A big welcome to all our new members and welcome back to all our returning members. We celebrated the start of the season with a surprise goodie bag for each member, thanks to Barbara Armes, Linda Miller and Pam Shanahan. We will be having our monthly meetings on the patio unless weather is an issue. Due to COVID protocols, our season continues to be a little challenging, but we continue to enjoy our fellow golfers and the cooler weather. December 10 will be our first Game of the Day. See the League Calendar on our website The board is hoping to transition our information to our club website, so remember to check that site by the first of each month for updates. Our next general meeting will be December 3.

Holiday

Hours

Thursday, December 31 AFC/Pool/Gym open 9 AM-4 PM Desert Oasis open 9 AM-4 PM Welcome Center and Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Activity Center and Catalina Vista, closed Restaurant open 7 AM-7 PM Friday, January 1 AFC/Pool open 8 AM-5 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-7 PM All other facilities closed

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Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Food & Beverage Director - Aalt Brouwer abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8074

Happy holidays from The Views Restaurant. As we continue through these unprecedented times, we continue to open up events and activities for our residents. The Try and Buys have been a huge success, mixology classes have sold out and we had live entertainment through November on every Saturday. Looking forward, we are excited to have our holiday wine dinner on Monday, December 7. Dallis Parks, our new kitchen manager, has come up with a wonderful four-course dinner to be paired with four wines from Young’s Market. We hope to see you there. We thank you for all your support and hope you stay safe and healthy.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation Jerry Bushong 719-221-0580 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Literacy Connects You have brought smiles and happiness to countless community youth through your generous contributions to the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation. Recent grants involving youth include: Youth On Their Own: Supports keeping homeless youth in school. Literacy Connects: Tutor materials for kinder reading program. Tucson Youth Music Center: Music lessons and loaner instruments. Boys and Girls Club: Disadvantaged youth programs. Painted Sky Elementary School: Operating supplies for SCOV tutors. YMCA: Kids Camp. Wheels For Kids: Supplies to rehab bikes. At this holiday time of sharing, a big thank you goes out to all who have made these smiles happen. You can be a part of this outreach by volunteering or donating. Check out the Foundation website. The Annual Fund Drive for 2021 will be in January, so look for information in next month’s Tipster.

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Coming Events Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Every Day, 3-6 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Tuesday, December 1, 8:30 AM Deck the Halls The holiday season this year will be a bit different: Will the Auditorium even be open? How are we going to decorate six feet apart with masks? The amount of decorating will depend on the number of people willing to work. So, if you are interested in helping to add some holiday cheer in the Auditorium and Activity Center, please email Judee Wickersham judeewick@gmail.com 520-989-3254. She will keep everyone in the loop on what we will be doing. Couples or two or three folks in your pod would make the process safer and fun at the same time.

Tuesday, December 1 Kids’ Fun Packs Will you have children visiting over the holidays? If so, pick up a fun pack for them to color. You can pick them up at the Welcome Center from 8 AM to 3 PM each day while they last.

Tuesday, December 8, 10 AM Tucson Museum of Art Talk December’s virtual Tucson Museum of Art Talk will feature “Making Faces: 500 Years of Self Portraits.” The TMA docent giving this interesting presentation will be Charles Tampio. Charles’ love of art began as a student in Italy, and he enjoys interaction with his audience. However, you will be sitting in the comfort of your home watching on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Launch Zoom and use the information below to join. (There will clickable links in the online December Tipster or the December 3 “This Week in SCOV”). https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88441103521? Meeting ID: 884 4110 3521 Passcode: 621924 Tune in on Tuesday, December 8, 10 AM, for this exciting presentation. Questions/concerns, call Helen or Bob Jennette 520-818-6332.

Friday, December 11, 6:30 PM Kris Kringle Sing and Mingle Holiday music will be playing in the lionheads courtyard from 6:30 to 7 PM. You can mingle in the area while wearing a mask and keeping a distance of six feet from each other. There will be no seating provided. You can bring a drink of your choice, but no coolers or chairs should be brought with you. Sing along and see some old or new neighbors, but remember, safety is our priority.

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Tuesday, December 15, 1 PM and 4 PM Holiday Indoor Movie The holiday classic, White Christmas, will be shown at 1 PM and 4 PM in the Auditorium. Due to COVID protcol, you’ll need to register online under the Member Services tab to reserve a seat. The link will be provided in “This Week in SCOV.” You may bring a beverage and snack, but no sharing is permitted.

Wednesday, December 16 Ugly Christmas Sweater Day Bring out those beauties from past days or create your own sweater/shirt. Wear them to club meetings and events and have some fun.

Friday, December 18, 1-2 PM, Zoom Active Health Committee Presentation Active Health Committee presents Dr. Lise Alschuler from the UArizona Center for Integrative Medicine, “Optimizing Health in the Face of Cancer–5 Key Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Cancer.” Contact Rita Menet, Active Health Chairperson, rita.menet@gmail.com 920-659-1428. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784655588

Saturday, December 19, 11 AM Holiday Golf Cart Parade We would like to see a big turnout for this event. No awards this year, just have fun participating. All carts, whether simple or elaborate, are welcome.

Sunday, December 20, 5:30 PM Luminarias on Tom Ryans Way For the past several years, residents on Tom Ryans Way have placed luminarias on the sidewalks of the street to enjoy as they walked down for a caroling party and several holiday open houses. Because of COVID, the luminarias will be lit, but the caroling has been moved outside the home of Kris Sigford and Ray Borens. If other neighborhoods want to expand luminarias around SCOV, contact Mary Lee Fitzgerald, fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday, December 22, 1 PM and 4 PM Holiday Indoor Movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will be shown at 1 PM and 4 PM in the Auditorium. Due to COVID protcol, you’ll need to register online under the Member Services tab to reserve a seat. The link will be provided in “This Week in SCOV.” You may bring a beverage and snack, but no sharing is permitted.

Thursday, December 24, 6 PM Ring Those Bells We all know what 2020 has been like, so at 6 PM on Christmas Eve, let’s all go outside and ring some bells for two minutes. It has been a tough year. Hopefully, this will bring a good memory of SCOV coming together.

Wednesday, December 30, 10:30 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people in the Auditorium. Due to COVID restrictions, email Dave and Tempe Johnson dpjohn@aol.com to sign up.

Friday, January 8, 1 PM or 2 PM Can I Save a Life? Lonnie Davis will do a presentation on how the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) works. The presentation is short, but the knowledge is huge in case someone you know should need help. We are lucky to have these life-saving machines in our facilities, but we need to know how to use them. Join us at 1 PM or 2 PM in the Auditorium. You will need to go online to reserve a seat for either presentation. The link will be provided in “This Week in SCOV.”

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Parkinson’s classes are back. They are Monday and Thursday, 4 PM-5:30 PM. Class size is limited due to social distancing; therefore, you must call Ray at 520-219-3561 to make an appointment to attend. Masks must be worn. ON THE COVER

Holiday tree lights from the home of Connie and Dave Sarther, located near the eleventh hole of the golf course. Photo taken in 2019 by Sheryl Hester.

Sunday, January 24, 1 PM SCOV Residents with Paws Promenade We have many residents with paws in SCOV, so let’s have a parade to show them off. The parade will start at the Posse Shack, and we will walk down the parking lot to the Welcome Center and walk back up to the Posse shack. Not a long walk, but a fun time to dress up your pet and show them off.

For Your Information

Tuesday, January 26, 1 PM and 4 PM Indoor Movie Many residents appreciate being able to enjoy movies in the safety of our own community. As in the past, you must register for a seat for either viewing. The link will be provided in “This Week in SCOV.” The movie title will be announced at a later date.

The items under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details. Singles dinner, Thu., Dec. 10; 5:30 PM, social hour, 6 PM, seating; Activity Center/Navajo Room Singles happy hour, Fri., Dec. 18; 5:30 PM, social hour, 6 PM seating; Activity Center/Navajo Room

Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR) Samplers Sampler presentations are being made on Zoom because of COVID restrictions. Samplers are available only to ILR members. See ILR article on page 20 for more information.

Workshops and Classes

Thank You Corner

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Join us Friday, January 8 for a presentation in the Auditorium. See Current Events on page __. Association-Sponsored Fitness Outdoor water classes and some indoor exercise classes have resumed with strict limitations on class size. Online advance registration is required for all classes at www. suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check the SCOV website www.suncityorovalley.com for current information. There is a $2 fee per class. Currently punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness/. Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call 520-917-8073. Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Not meeting until Jan. 4 Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, AC Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Sunrisers: Mon., Wed., Fri. 7-8 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC

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Costume Closet The Costume Closet is closed until further notice.

The SCOV Women’s Auxiliary board wishes to thank our members and SCOV residents who so generously donated to our September and October collections for Emerge! and Impact of Southern Arizona Food Bank. Your kindness during this difficult time was greatly appreciated.

Memoriam

Lois Hallbauer

Residents 1

Dorothy Lewis

October 23

Fred Krohn

October 30

Former Resident Leslie Berlot 1

George Wezniak

October 14

October 23 November 16

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Clubs Editor’s note: While SCOV is still under COVID-19 protocols, some club meetings and events have begun taking place if protocols are met, and the club or activity has received approval from the General Manager. We recommend checking with the club contacts listed in addition to the SCOV website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Co-Pres. Caryl Thornton 520-638-7024, Carol Nagel 520-825-3097

The Art Studio is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Art Studio will be available to artists from any Art League Club. The room has a ten-person limit. Masks and social distancing are required.

Bark Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

Bark carving should have resumed on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings once Ted returned and had a chance to quarantine. That should have happened by midNovember if all went according to plan. Watch for emails from the club email account, SCOVCarvers@gmail.com, for the latest details. The number of carvers allowed in the room, in addition to Ted (the monitor), will be limited to five on a first-come, firstin basis. Each carver must sign in, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Supplies will be provided to disinfect work areas both before and after carving.

Clay Pres. Lorraine Buck 520-331-3022 VP Trudy Williams

December finds us creating festive holiday decorations as well as beautiful gifts for friends and family. Pictured is Mary Barr with the many holiday decorations she has enjoyed making in the Clay Studio. Gradually, we are welcoming back our seasonal members who are finding several new dipping glazes to experiment with. Colors like Fern Mist, Dynasty Red and Robin’s Egg Blue give new variety and possibilities for glazing mugs, plates, bowls and so much more. Looking for a gift item? Take a stroll through the Artisan Center courtyard to see the displays. The Clay Club windows are filled with wonderful handmade gift items for sale. Our creative clay artists offer beautiful and functional items. Call the number on the tag near the item and talk to the artist in person.

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Colored Pencil Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Do you love color and detail in art? Are you interested in exploring patterns, shapes, and values? Colored Pencil may be just the club for you. It is an easy, forgiving medium, but does require patience. Basic drawing skills are helpful but not essential. We will show you a few basics, and you will begin to see the world in a whole new light. Come join us!

Fine Arts Studio Contacts: Charlotte Landis 703-307-7551 landiscf@gmail.com Jane Leonard 616-847-1527 adrianajel@yahoo.com Wed., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our studio door is open Wednesdays, 9 AM-1 PM. You are welcome to join us and add your talents and knowledge to ours. It has been a tradition to have a voluntary and respectful critique of each other’s work at 11 AM. Over the years we have learned so much and inspired each other to paint with passion. Many of us have forged close and dear friendships from working together and participating in shows. In March, we have lunch together at MiTierra. It’s a great time. While we are not able to have our shows, there is always work to enjoy online. This month a Tucson artist, Jaqueline Chandra, was selected to show her work in “The Great American Paint In.” The show documents the experiences of living through the pandemic. Forty-eight states and 250 pieces are represented. To view the collection and even purchase work, go to www.thegreatpaint-in.com. From all of us to you, “Happy New Year!” See you soon.

Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343 (Nov.-May) Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

As long as all is well, the Gourd Art Club will continue to welcome experienced and inexperienced gourders. Come on down to learn, craft or help teach others. The number of people permitted in the room will be governed by the sixfoot social distancing rule. Masks must be worn at all times, hands must be sanitized upon entry, and tools must be sanitized after use. Everyone must sign in. We are committed to all staying safe and having fun.

Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

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Knit and Crochet Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

If you like to knit or crochet, please join us. We usually have lively conversations while working on our projects and enjoy each other’s company. We are following the SCOV guidelines by wearing masks and social distancing. An ongoing project is crocheted sleeping mats made out of plastic shopping bags. We deliver these mats to the Gospel Rescue Mission for Tucson people who are experiencing homelessness. Flatten and stack bags, then fold the entire stack in half You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn), and/or crocheting them into mats. We welcome bags from Frys, Safeway, Walmart, Kohls, Basha’s or other similar weight plastic shopping bags. Keep in mind that we cannot use newspaper bags or the thin plastic produce bags for this project. Make sure the bags are clean, flattened and sorted by color (see photo). Drop them on the porch basket anytime at Jane Fairchild’s home at 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 Tue., 9 AM-1 PM and Thu., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

A reminder to all Open Studio and Fine Arts artists, during December the Art Studio will be open to all artists on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Currently only three or four artists are using the room each of these days. When attendance reaches ten artists, this issue will be readdressed. Welcome back summer travelers.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Val Plumlee 520-603-5057 valplumlee@yahoo.com Club information at www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

The Vistoso Photo Club is now conducting its meetings by Zoom. You can participate from home. We have members at all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced “Towers of St. Augustine’s” by Janet Nelson professional photographer, we invite you to join and compete with others at your skill level. Your entries will be reviewed by a judge who will comment on the better points of your photos, and also, how they might be improved. Winners will have their photos displayed at Catalina Vista. If you are not a member and would like to be a guest at one of our meetings, please contact Val Plumlee for a Zoom invitation. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 9, 6 PM.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Sculpture Club meets on Mondays in the Art Room in Catalina Vista. If you are interested in becoming a member of our club, contact our President, Laurie Lichaa. Club members have sculptures in the display case outside the art room in Catalina Vista and in the SCOV Library.

Photo by Tom Prall Like other hobbies, crafts, and arts, model building can be satisfying even with the limited physical interactions we all have experienced over the past six months. But it’s more fun with others. In addition to the obvious enjoyment that comes with social interactions fueled by coffee and donuts, our friends and colleagues provide encouragement, teach us new skills, offer useful critique, and expand our horizons with new ideas. In the photo, club members Bob Watson, Fred Faust and Dave Scoles pause from their work to illustrate that shared modeling productively continues, even with masks and at a respectful distance. We look forward to sharing our work with friends and visitors. In the meantime, check out our window displays in the Artisan Center.

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The picture above is a recently completed project by Coni Arseneau. The picture on the left is what the owl liked like prior and after baking. The middle picture shows the owl after it was painted with a heavy body acrylic paint. The picture on the right is the sculpture that has been painted with bronze metal flakes mixed with shellac. After the metallic

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coat was applied, some of the bronze was wiped off with a cloth. The picture makes the sculpture appear dark, but the sculpture has some of the white showing through.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Times and to sign-up on calendar: www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup

The Thimblelenas annual meeting will be held Tuesday, December 8, 3 PM, Activity Center/ Hohokam and Hopi Rooms. Forty members may attend in person, wearing masks and sitting on chairs socially distanced. An option to attend via Zoom is also available. The slate of officers being presented is Pres., Sue Lane; VP, Sharon Larsen; Sec., Carol Myers; Co-Treas., Pat Norton and Phyllis Austin; Membership Chair, Debra Dirks; Monitor Chair, Suzanne Stiles and Member at Large, Carrie Wiley. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. The agenda for the annual meeting is posted inside and outside the Sewing Room. Whether planning to attend in person or via Zoom, go to our SignUp Genius calendar www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup to register. Members will also be informed of the annual meeting and agenda items via email. Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

Things are going well in the Sewing Room with COVID restrictions in place. We can now have up to 10 members in the room at any one time, and so far so good. Several members have returned, and we’re busy making crib sheets out of donated used sheets, sleep sacks, pajama sets, fleece vests and headbands. There is a never-ending need for the items we can sew. If you’re interested in joining us one or two days a week, come by the Sewing Room and visit. We’re happy to show you all the machines we have and provide orientation. Once a member, you can use the Sewing Room for private use during the evening and weekends. As always, we can use donated yarn, used bed sheets (unless used for cactus coverings) and fabric. Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Things are happening in the Artisan Center again, and though it is scaled back from the norm, there is a great amount of activity taking place. Cheer Bears met every other Wednesday all summer, and individuals have Happy elves following COVID protocol been working at their homes cutting and supplying work for the stuffers in the Sewing Room. In October, we returned to our regular meetings scheduled weekly. Group sizes are limited, COVID

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protocol must be followed and you still have to sign up ahead of time to be allowed in the room, but we still are putting all our love into the bears as always. Many bears are marching out the doors to find happy arms worldwide this year. Remember this is the most wonderful season of all. Bless you all. Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo, No meetings May-Sep.

There is no December meeting. Though the weather here in SCOV is not frightful, we have been working on our Christmas and holiday projects. Christmas designs using machine embroidery are endless. Especially fun is making dishtowels for hostess gifts, such as the cow design shown. Many of us purchase designs from a variety of sources. The list of our favorite sites to purchase designs can be found on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/files where you will find a page of our club’s favorites. You might also find a design or two in there for you to download to your computer. Happy holidays. Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Can you snip and stuff? Our little furry friends need an extra touch of kindness while waiting for adoption at The Humane Society, so we create soft, comfy pet beds from fabric sewing scraps. We invite you to join us for a laid back afternoon. We could use some larger pieces of fabric for the pillows themselves. If you are interested, use Sewing Room SignUpGenius online calendar www.bit.ly/thimbelena-signup to secure a spot or call me. We are happy to see seasonal residents return. Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We’ve had to adjust our activities for the upcoming months. Due to COVID restrictions, we have had to cancel our holiday party that was scheduled for December 4. With 90 members in our club, only allowing 20 to attend would be unfair to everyone. Our annual quilt show which would have been our 20th year has also been cancelled. The huge attendance for the show would exceed all of the new boundaries. However, we will continue to have our two monthly meetings, the second and fourth Tuesdays at Desert Oasis. Again, signups are necessary to control the number of members attending. Hopefully, the new year will bring changes to this way of life.

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Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Woodshop Business meetings at Catalina Vista, first Thu., 8-9 AM; no meetings May-Sep.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song says. As I write this it is still November and I hear a little rain at last, falling on the roof. Many of our summer escapers have returned to SCOV, and the plans for our Adopt-a-Child are well in control thanks to the great organization of Sharon Larsen. Our Toy Distribution is scheduled to take place in the Auditorium December 3, 9 AM. We are looking for hands to help move the items early that morning from the Artisan Rooms to the Auditorium for display and distribution. Please give Pat Norton a call if you can help. We are having new members join our group this year and one new member, Linda Wickline, donated the teddy bears displayed in the picture plus quilts that needed to be completed. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Linda. Tapestry Rug Hooking

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

The Tapestry Rug Hooking group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. We welcome new members. If you are interested in learning our art, please contact Coni Arseneau or Carrie Wiley. Our club provides instruction and practice materials. Learn more about our group by visiting our website listed above. Group members must reserve a spot on the Sewing Room’s sign-up calendar which requires membership in the Thimblelenas’ Club. Rug hooking began around the 1830s when carpets became popular. Since only rich people could afford to purchase rugs, others had to figure out a way to make their own rugs. Since the poor could not afford fine yarns, they used various other materials around their home. Burlap feed sacks that grains came in were Created by John Shaw. used as the backing material. It wasn’t until the 1930s that rug hooking was embraced by artists, which freed it from its lower-class status.

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Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Show ʼn Share is a crafters group whose members work on portable crafts. We have crafters who create cards and jewelry, knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook, quilt and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, please come and join us. We are a fun, easy group with relaxed camaraderie, birthday parties and a monthly project to share. We meet year-round, and always welcome new members. At Show ʼn Share we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues $5.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon Monthly member meetings and training classes postponed until further notice This month we feature Richard Rozehnal, a longtime member. He made the wire framework long before the pandemic, but never had time to figure out how to weave a dreamcatcher. He did the weaving at home and the feathers after the shop reopened. Materials used are sterling silver and turquoise beads–beautiful. There are more creations the club members made both at home during the pandemic and in the shop. Interested? They are for sale, so stop by to take a look in the display case in the Artisan Center courtyard. We are open weekday mornings.

Stained/Fused Glass Pres. Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 jabweb93@gmail.com Studio Manager Nancy Jarvis 253-569-8490 lake12@gmail.com Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. If you are seeking a unique handmade gift for the holidays, please Holiday stained glass cardinal and Fused glass elfs check out our sale windows in the Artisan Center. The club display windows will be featuring items for sale created by our gifted and talented artisans. The artist’s name and phone number are located by each item being sold. Just call the number and arrange a time for the artist to meet you. A mask and social distancing are required. Our general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, December 3. Due to COVID-19 this will be a Zoom meeting. Check the club webpage for details. If you need to purchase supplies, you can contact Nancy Jarvis 253-569-8490. Signing up for studio time is easy with

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Signup Genius. Keep an eye on the club website because we are working on introducing some online classes to the membership soon. Members are continuing to observe all safety guidelines. Under the guidelines that our club established, masks are always required.

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Wood Carving will resume once we have one or more monitors for the Saturday morning sessions. Watch for emails from the club email account (SCOVCarvers@gmail. com) for the latest details. The number of carvers allowed in the room, in addition to the monitor, will be limited to five on a first-come, first-in basis. Each carver must sign in, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Supplies will be provided to disinfect work areas both before and after carving.

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner@comcast.net VP Bill Norton 480-980-4593 Treas. Charlie Tomlinson 503-333-8887 charlie.tomlinson@gmail.com www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

This month’s featured woodworker is Ken Schriner. Ken’s been creating wood art for about 30 years. A SCOV short-timer, he moved here in December 2019 from Arkansas. His pocket boxes are beautifully and incredibly detailed. Ken loves the SCOV Wood Shop, its air-conditioning, top of the line equipment and high level of shop member expertise. During the current COVID-19 crisis, the Wood Shop is open on a limited basis. At this time, Wood Shop capacity is set at seven plus a monitor. Wood Shop rules include: • Everyone in the shop must wear a mask. • All members must provide their own eye protection. • Handwashing protocol is implemented. • Social distancing is expected and appreciated. All SCOV woodworkers thank you for your commitment to maintaining a safe environment. Club dues are $20 annually. Current hours: 9 AM-4 PM. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the website or call an officer. Not receiving the weekly email newsletter,

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Continuing Education Astronomy Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovastronomy.com

The Astronomy Club will hopefully resume its activities after the New Year. The NASA spacecraft Osiris-REx was a huge success on October 20 when it picked up a sample of asteroid Bennu. The sample will return to Earth in 2023. The leader of the Osiris-REx team is University of Arizona’s Dante Lauretta. Accomplished from 200 million miles from Earth, this was an astounding scientific achievement. You have the opportunity on December 21 to see the planets Saturn and Jupiter appear very close together in the Southwest sky–the closest since the year 1623. Astronomers call this the “Great Conjunction.” You can see them with your unaided eyes, although binoculars would help. For very early risers, the Geminid meteor shower (one of the best of the year) will peak on December 14. Best viewing will be from midnight until dawn. Meteors will come from the constellation Gemini in the northeastern sky.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

Come on down. Just as the game show host’s enthusiasm highlighted the importance of what was to happen, our own enthusiasm for the importance of what God is planning should be the same. Big things are about to occur on this earth and the Book of Revelation is how God tells us about them. Join us in our ongoing study of Revelation each week. Study guides are available. Breakfast at The Views is optional after the study session. Come on down. Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres., Sheila Witler 720-775-7623 Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 8:45 AM, WC3 Books Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Great Books Club offers members an opportunity to discuss challenging ideas raised by our reading of classic texts. The selections are short to moderate in length, which leads to a focused, in-depth conversation. This year, we are using the anthology Great Conversations 2, published by the Great Books Foundation. Our December selections are both fiction: Dostoevsky’s The Grand Inquisitor and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. As of this writing, our meetings will be held in person at Catalina Vista as indicated above. There is a possibility that members may be able to attend via Zoom, as well. Contact Maryfaith or Barbara for up-to-date information.

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Pres. Glenda Tonkin 925-640-7312 gt99673@gmail.com Club Communications: Lynn Kallgren lynn.kallgren@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Genealogy Pres. Lee Sopwith leesop@cableone.net Mentoring Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

The genealogy lab is open. Members of the club may sign up for lab time at the Sun City Genealogy Club calendar, available through the club website. You must schedule lab time prior to use; no drop-ins are allowed. COVID-19 protocols require that a monitor be in the room at all times with a maximum of three occupants. Masks are mandatory. Additional protocols are posted in the lab. Please be responsible and stay home if you are sick or have been/may have been exposed to the virus. Help the Genealogy Club: volunteer to be a monitor. Continue to consult the club website for monthly programs. Meetings will be held via Zoom for at least the next couple of months to allow for as many members as possible to attend. Download Zoom to your computer or tablet and be ready to attend our next meeting. Remember, you may attend from anywhere.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Lei Lane Bammel via Constant Contact or 520-818-0017 VP Gene Bammel ebammel@earthlink.net Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com

There will be no Samplers in December, but they will resume in January. You must be an ILR member to attend Samplers and to register for courses. Samplers are free and on Zoom with no registration. There is a nonrefundable $10 course fee per person, and registration is required. The deadline for winter courses is December 15, and you can register online or via the USPS. Full course descriptions can be found on the club website. These are the courses: “An Empire of Liberty,” Jim Williams “America vs. China: A History of Sino-American Relations 1783-Present,” Barry Entin “Blackouts on the Grid: Causes and Prevention,” Dean Chapman “Eat Plants: Prevent and Reverse Chronic Disease with Whole Food, Plant-based Eating,” Denise Rose and Georgie Campas “Origami in Art and Science,” Lei Bammel “Bugs, Birds, Bats and Their Flowers,” Marion Cimmino.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Vegan potluck, First Wed., 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista Mindful Meditation, every Tue., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista Meetings Third Wed., Nov.-Apr., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Meetings are suspended until further notice.

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Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, WC1

We’re all looking for an escape from our shelters these days. Poetry offers options. “A Pandemic Fantasy” is one that has proven effective. The following excerpt provides a good idea of what it’s all about: Freshly trimmed and barbered / he’s resplendent in green / and proud, flexing his limbs / for the fluffy-haired lady next door. The wind has found her tickle-spot / and slyly riffles her leaves, getting / nowhere with his teasing, since / her preening was not for him. Heatwaves rise with the couple’s / amorous glances. Whispers / across the garden wall echo / from the gossiping tongues of shrubs. The old gas grill in the corner, / a surprisingly quiet observer, / hides beneath a canvas drape / that even cloaks her toes. At times I feel that masking / makes me disappear like that… Holiday wishes to all, and may the new year bring an end to this pandemic. Our weekly Zoom meetings continue, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Contact srafieyan@comcast.net for an invitation.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Membership Brian Alexander 520-818-2429 www.scovcomputer.com Hello all. We will be glad to see this year go and a hope for a better one next year. This is the time of year your board figures out where the club goes next: 5G, loT, Apple Play, Smart Homes, video chat and my favorite, security. It’s looking like no in-person general meetings or class help sessions. Your willing participation in the Zoom-based sessions so far encourages us to consider pushing our Zoom experiences further. There is no reason we can’t develop special interest groups (SIGs) over Zoom. Our technology world is exploding. We have figured out video chat. As a club, we can expand our horizons with an active interest in what is coming. Many of us may not see it, but in the short term, there is a lot to get excited about. Look for my next blog: “Apple’s New Watch.” If you are not receiving emails from the club, contact scovtech@gmail.com.

Cultural & Social Democratic Club Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Thanks to everyone for their dedication and hard work this past election season. Now there is one more very important election that needs your attention: Our Democratic Club is seeking new board members for 2021. To serve in this capacity you must be a resident of SCOV and a member in good standing by having paid your annual dues of $10. All the following positions are open: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, three to five Members at Large. Questions, contact Pam Dage ahquabi@yahoo.com. Step up and keep our club viable, current, and strong. Let’s make sure that

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SCOV always has a Democratic Club. Pam (also our current treasurer) is collecting club dues for 2021. Send $10 with your name, email, address and phone number to her at 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way, Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Sandra Fisher 208-860-3431 sandrafisher2703@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

As its name implies, the main purpose of this club is to bring together members of our community who enjoy cooking, learning new cuisine and socializing over meals. A poll of our club membership found that very few members feel comfortable conducting such activities during the pandemic. We will therefore postpone club gatherings until at least January 2021, at which time we can reassess the situation and decide how to proceed. We hope the membership will continue to hone their cooking skills and explore new foods, so that we can resume our monthly gatherings with a wealth of new theme ideas and recipes. Expect to hear from us in the new year.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership contacts: Marj Young 360-913-8062 youngmarj8@gmail.com or Carol Tombre 208-961-1133 mctombre@yahoo.com. Membership meetings postponed at this time

This month we feature dear Mousse, a chocolate Lab, who has been a member of Fido’s Friends since 2013. Mousse passed away on September 11 at the ripe old age of 14. He was rescued in 2007 by very lucky Lynne and Jack Wohner. He enMousse joyed living summers at the beach in North Carolina and discovering the joy of desert living in the winter. Mousse was a regular at the Dog Park and looked forward to catching up with his friends in the late afternoon gathering. In the early years he was an energetic ball retriever, but in later years he was mostly interested in scratches and cuddles. Two things are for sure: no matter how long we have our dogs, it is never long enough, and no matter how much love we give them, they give so much more to us. Lynne is a past president of our club. Members, remember your yearly dues and canine shot record updates are needed. See your email for details.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com and Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com Co-VP Shelly Bredau 917-754-5637 sbredau@gmail.com and Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey@msn.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home Meetings second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium

home, 2240 E. Ruellia Dr. Our general meetings are still pending. There will be no meetings in December, January or February, so let’s think positive for the spring. What is more beautiful than the Sonoran Desert in April? Mark your calendar and come join us for the 2021 Garden Tour on Saturday, April 10, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. It’s wonderful that we can be outside and enjoy ten special gardens. More information to follow. New members are welcome. Contact Annette Munoz 253-905-7747. Have a happy and safe holiday and New Year.

Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 520-989-0062 www.havurahscov.org

Happy Hanukkah, everyone. This holiday of joy and light begins at sundown on Thursday, December 10, and lasts for eight nights. Traditionally a time of lighting candles, good food, gifts and camaraderie, our celebrations may be more subdued this year. We will still be able, though, to extend greetings to family and friends through cards, phone, technology and other creative means. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season to all, filled with happiness, love, peace and good health.

Republican Club Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 mercarmc51@gmail.com Third Tue., 3 PM, Activity Center St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Sun City Singles Pres. Pieter Rooker 520-441-9866 Ticket Sales Lenore Lev 917-796-8450 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities without becoming a member. After attending one time, you must become member in order to attend any of our activities. The Views Restaurant will provide dinner Thursday, December 10; social hour, 5:30 PM; seating, 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Menu: beef pot roast with potatoes and carrots, green vegetable. Dessert: ice cream bar. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment: David Prouty, pianist and vocalist. Happy hour, Friday, December 18; social hour, 5:30 PM; seating, 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Entertainment by Cheaper Than Therapy.

Ticket sales: Thu., Dec. 3, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Dec. 4, 1-2 PM, Activity Center Lounge. Dinner tickets, $20 pp. Happy hour appetizers, $10 pp. Checks only, payable to Sun City Singles

Have you seen the wonderful holiday decorations in the Activity Center? Judee Wickersham and her committee have done a wonderful display. Tuesday, January 5, 9 AM, is the take-down day, so mark your calendar to help. The Garden Club will have its annual food drive for the Tri-Community Food Bank. Drop-off is December 1-10 at Mel Wheeler’s

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Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

There is no Spanish Cultural Club meeting in December. We will get together again in the New Year on Monday, January 25. If interested in Spanish language classes, please contact Carolyn Lerch.

States Minnesota Club

Deb Mayworm 720-771-0316, Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379

The Minnesota party is scheduled for Sunday, March 21. Plans are being made but are dependent on the COVID restrictions in the spring. We hope to have a party and will announce details as they become available. See you in March. New England Club

Walt Swap 520-623-3847 wswap@tufts.edu, Claude Janus 802-249-0386 Marjorie Gerdes 520-825-5750

Hang in there, New Englanders. We’re New England granite tough, we’re resilient, we’re hopeful our spring pizza social will once again happen. Watch this space for further news.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Christie Faust 231-347-7502 jcf2075@gmail.com Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

The board of our Variety Theatre met November 5. After extended discussion, exchange of ideas and consideration of COVID restrictions, the board felt it was best to table our performance of Big Guns at this time. Retain your tickets for use or refund. No ticket/no refund. The next planned meeting will also be held only for the board and will be on Thursday, January 14. At that time we will discuss plans for fall/winter possiblilities and advise our members. Sending wishes for good health to you all and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com Sat., Dec 12, 1 PM, Auditorium, Army-Navy football game www.vbscov.weebly.com

All veterans, male/female, private to general, one military assignment or retired, National Guard or reservist, combat or non-combat. Meetings are held in the Activity Center due Jim Steinmetz, Ed Caine and Jeannette Moore (back row) serve to increased BBQ lunch on Veterans Day to veterans in temporary housing membership, returning seasonal residents, and needing a larger area to provide a safe environment. Currently, masks are required while in SCOV buildings. Veteran or not, join us on Saturday, December 12, and attend the Army-Navy football game in the Auditorium. Contact Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 to

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sign up. We inform club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues by email and during monthly meetings. On November 11, Veterans Day, six club members served a pulled pork BBQ lunch with baked beans, potato salad and a sheet cake for dessert to about 50 temporarily homeless Tucson veterans. We also delivered three pickup trucks full of clothing, hygiene products, small appliances, a BBQ grill and over 30 computers, all donated by our wonderful SCOV community. Contact Mike LaBarbera for more information. “For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.” –P. McCree

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Linda Wilkes 520-334-9705 lindaswilkes@gmail.com VP. Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com Finance Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 dejfrancis71@gmail.com Sec. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 jkhrd2@aol.com

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and Impact of Southern Arizona food bank. Even though the Auxiliary has not been meeting, our last two monthly donation collections for these organizations were very successful. We want to thank all who donated. Emerge! remains in urgent need of the following new inkind donations: • Towels, twin sheet sets, blankets • Natural hair care products • Full size toiletries Impact continues to need peanut butter, canned tomato products and dry pasta. We are scheduled to meet again Tuesday, January 19, with CDC, state and county safety protocols in place. Our new meeting place will be in the Auditorium from 9-10:30 AM. Additional information will be in the January Tipster. Our monthly donations will resume at the January meeting. We look forward to seeing you all again and welcome new members.

We Have Resumed Collecting Aluminum Cans

Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight Jim Kasierski 520-954-4041 scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

The club held an abbreviated version of our annual meeting on November 11 on the Kiva Patio. Discussion was held to help determine the members’ comfort levels and ideas for continuing dance opportunities during this challenging time. This was followed by social time at The Views Restaurant as well as continued socially distanced practice time at both the Kiva Patio and in the Auditorium. The club continues to monitor the ever-changing safety protocols to be able to respond, when possible, with more dance time for all. New membership enrollment is underway through December 30, with dues only $5 pp for residents and $10 pp for nonresidents. Please reach out to Jim Kasierski at scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com with questions or to make arrangements to join us. Be sure to keep up with the latest club news and continuing practice times on our website under Happenings.

Folk Dance Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@gmail.com Fri., 9:45-11:45 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 (suspended until further notice)

We will resume dancing when it is deemed safe to do so.

Hula, Jazz and Razzmatazz Artistic Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-3 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

Check the Tipster for future classes and activities, and YouTube/dance exercise and routines to keep us on the ball. Contact Glory by text or email if you wish to be on the contact list. We will convene when it’s safe to do so. In the meantime, get on the list, and keep on movin’.

Line - Sunliners Pres. Barbara Hall 520-603-3990 rainbowsek@icloud.com Membership Lynn Chinnis 540-222-5824 lynn.chinnis@comcast.net scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Welcome back to our members who have been away for the summer. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor. In December, we continue Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning practices conducted by our volunteer leaders. Check for detailed information on our website: Enter here > Links for Classes and Practices or Enter here > Calendar. Due to the limit of 20 dancers in the Auditorium, there will be some changes to our schedule. Announcements will no longer be made on Saturday between 10-10:15 AM. Instead, timely emails will be sent to keep you updated. Also, the December holiday social is canceled this year. During December, we will continue to brush-up and review the dances from our active dance list.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Our Monster Mash dance was held on Halloween night under a full moon. Prizes were awarded (first, second and third place) to the most creative costumes. The Rillito River Band, our entertainment for the night, kept everyone on their feet dancing. No dance was scheduled for November. The board is working on having our next dance in December.

Western - Kactus Kickers Pres. Bob and Sue Newman bobsigrid@icloud.com Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com Activities in Auditorium

Hello, Kactus Kickers. We had another good dance on November 20, and we are trying to arrange for an outdoor dance in early December. Keep checking your email; we will send out an invite if The “boot scootin’ boogie” is always a fun dance! we can get a dance set up in December. Everyone had fun at our October 30 dance as you can see from the photo. We are looking forward to more dances in the future, and dance classes starting in January.

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 (cell) irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 9 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements performed in the water. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM in the winter, 8 AM in the summer, at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band: you’ll need to bring your own. A band can be purchased from Marcia for $5. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help with learning the various movements. You will get a good workout in a fun class.

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Arthritis Water Pres. Sherry Olivier sherryolivier55@gmail.com Sec. Joy Sawyer joymaesawyer@comcast.net Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 PM, Oct.-Mar.; 10 AM, Apr.-Sep., AFC/Pool

Our club performs gentle water exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion, which are great for those of us with arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Currently, we have a rotating schedule, which allows 19 of our members who signed up to fill the 15 pool reservations that our club is allotted for our classes, and unfortunately, we will not be accepting new members until after the COVID restrictions are lifted. The current pool restrictions have been very difficult to deal with, but we’re happy that the pool is open. Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held. We meet at 1 PM until further notice.

Energetic Exercise Marty Siracusa 520-825-6961 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium

As of November 9, classes have resumed. Following the COVID directives in effect at that time, only 24 are allowed to attend, on a first come, first served basis. Resident members only. No late arrivals. Masks are to be worn at all times. Bring exercise equipment for the day and a bottle of water only–no bags or purses. We are delighted to have Sally Martinez leading a variety of sessions to keep our muscles strong, joints well supported, body flexible and balance secure. Currently, we can have no new members or guests. Unused tickets may be used. New 12-punch cards will be for sale after each class for $30 paid by check or cash (exact amount).

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool (suspended until futher notice)

The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less. Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.

Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

Pilates classes are now being held for residents at the AFC again. The group mat classes are Mondays, 3-4 PM, and Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 PM. Every class participant is striving to increase their core strength. Your core muscles are deep abdominal and back muscles that help stabilize your pelvis and spine. The Pilates exercises are simple, and each class begins with warm-up exercises, stretching and deep breathing. The instructors oversee us at all times. They modify the most strenuous exercises for anyone with limitations. These classes result in benefits that can’t be beat: better balance (fewer falls), more flexibility (joints move again), increased muscle tone (you’re stronger), more energy and well-being. The cost is $8 cash per class and 2021 annual club dues will be $20 pp. Call Mary if you have any questions at all.

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Tai Chi Co-chairs Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net Pat Howard 541-621-4404 pathoward45@gmail.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Many medical professionals now recommend tai chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls. In our classes we enjoy learning the tai chi form. We also increase flexibility, strength and learn to reduce stress. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, teach us how to apply tai chi principles to our daily lives. Our current 10-week class started October 8. Due to COVID-19 space restrictions, this session is limited to established students only, and the class is full. Hopefully, by January those restrictions will be relaxed, and we can accommodate more students and welcome new students again.

Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com

We currently have one in-person yoga class.Torrey’s class is held Tuesdays,10:45-Noon, in AFC Rooms 1 and 2. Participants must sign up using SignUp Genius. Class is limited to 16 and the cost is $10 cash. Please contact instructors for information regarding their Zoom classes. Maria: info@mariaalive.com, Leah: yogawithleahhood@gmail.com, Torrey: radiantwithtorrey@gmail.com.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Mon., 6 PM, Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

We are playing at our regular times: Monday night at 6 PM and Friday afternoon at 12:30 PM. We are following all safety protocols and are limited to six well-spaced tables, so wear your mask, bring water and come early. If you need a partner give us a call. Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Monday afternoon bridge is canceled until further notice. Stay well. Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com

Due to pandemic concerns, Marathon Bridge will not be active in the 2020-2021 season. We plan to be active again in the 2021-2022 season. Hope to see you next year; stay safe and stay well. Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Our games at Desert Oasis are still suspended and we don’t know when play will resume. Until then, several of us are playing online with an audio/visual application. For more information, call Don or email don8359@gmail.com.

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Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese, VP Adele Reese, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

We began again November 10. Same rules, larger tables, sanitizer, etc., but you must be there with your partner and your dollar bills by 5:45 PM for a 6 PM start. Contact Mary Letts grjletts@yahoo.com if you’re interested. Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis. Ocotillo Room

We play for fun. A place to relearn old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other. Wednesday Afternoon Bridge

Pres. Phyllis Quist 520-354-2356, VP Janelle Parks 319-310-4759 Wed., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Wednesday afternoon bridge is canceled until further notice. Everyone stay safe.

Bunco Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

The Bunco Club has started up again on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro. Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee which is divided between the winners. We can promise you a fun afternoon, so mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.

Canasta Marge Allen 520-279-0270 margbill7@gmail.com Wed., 6-8 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Canasta will resume when it is safe to do so.

Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

We look forward to seeing you when facilities reopen. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.

Euchre Judee and Art Wickersham 520-989-3254 Becky and Kevin Reiley 815-631-0788 Bonnie and Wayne Klenda 509-548-5315 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Euchre will probably not resume play until COVID protocols allow 20 persons to a room and the use of regulation card tables. Stay healthy.

Five Crowns Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com

Five Crowns has started again, same time, same place. We can only have 16 people in the room, so we are limited. Call or email Rosemary so your name can be put on the list. Hope to see you there.

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Gin Rummy Keith Jacoby 209-822-1742 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We love to welcome new members. Team gin rummy is a fun game and easy to learn. Good people and good times. Give us a try, very low stakes. If you are interested in joining our group, or you would like to learn to play gin rummy, contact Sue Lilja or Bob Segebrecht 520-825-5480.

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

Mah Jongg is on vacation until further notice. We are constantly checking for a safe way to resume.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We will resume Panguingue when it is considered safe to do so.

Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues, $5 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, crisscross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold ’em and crazy pineapple which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds. Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games. Men’s Friday Poker

Joe Bonitch 520-329-1149 joe@joebmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our club is on hiatus until we can play safely under COVID-19 protocols. Check the SCOV website for up-to-date information.

Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

We have almost traversed through another year. Even with being more or less quarantined for most of this year, we are approaching a conclusion and hope that a vaccine is forthcoming within a few months, if not sooner. We hope that the Scrabble Club will survive this catastrophe and once again thrive. We are looking forward to having members return and new people coming to visit. We meet every Friday afternoon from 1-3 PM, and look forward to meeting everyone once again. Thanks.

Sheepshead - Shauskopf Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Sun City Singers Pres. Bob Westendorf 619-571-1040 rewestendorf@live.com Director Don Hess 520-444-2206 Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff for more information. At this time drop-ins are not allowed due to the current COVID restrictions.

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Oct.-May, Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Love those Barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this happy, fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just 1.5 hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. We’ll be following SCOV COVID-19 protocols--masks, distancing and outdoors when possible. Music is provided.

The Singers will resume rehearsing when it is safe to do so.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

In this time of coronavirus, the Ukulele Club members are continuing to meet in numbers of ten or less and experiencing social distancing while wearing face masks. The group meets on Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM, and will continue to do so until further directions from the Governor and the SCOV Administration allow greater participation. Not receiving the weekly email newsletter,

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Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

Due to COVID, our meeting locations will vary. For information on our meeting location, call Zona Boss 520-6386644. The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, handheld Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests. Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and we have some instruments if you need one. Just one hour every Tuesday. We’re back in action again. Let’s make beautiful music together; six feet apart works just fine.

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Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Lynn Lamb 913-915-4676 Lambuilt@AOL.com, VP Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com, E-Bikes, Mike Hulett 218-443-3203 Mike.e.hulett@gmail.com Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-680-7228 Group rides: Mon., Wed., Fri., 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists Club has over 200 members. We ride year-round to preplanned destinations in Tucson and surrounding cities. We use both city streets, the Loop Trail and other designated bike trails. Occasional away rides start from a distant location. Weekly, a mountain bike option takes a few of us to the Tortolita rangelands, containing some of the highest-rated single-track bike trails in the nation. Our group ride options are from 25 to 50+ miles. We always take time for coffee and conversation somewhere on these rides. Our Women on Wheels (WOW) group have their own agenda providing routes of 12 to 30+ miles. Our club sponsors social events, participates in Wheels for Kids and is involved with the Interfaith Community Food Bank. If you are a resident and love to ride your bike, check out our website, or call one of us.

Billiards VP Michael Rittmann 720-427-7235 mrittmann@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

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Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup No meeting in Dec. This impressive Great Blue Heron spends a lot of its time at the SCOV golf course pond where it feasts on the carp that are quite numerous there. Swallowing the fish whole, it is very careful to ensure that they go down head first so that the scales don’t interfere with the digestive journey. We are an activityoriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us and Steve Holmes photo learn more about the birds here in Arizona. Below is a list of upcoming bird outings. If you are interested in going on any of these field trips, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance. These field trips are only open to residents with the requirement that we social distance and no longer carpool until the pandemic subsides: • Wednesday, December 2, Gilbert Water Ranch, Max Haegele, 43avocet@gmail.com • Tuesday, December 8, Evergreen Cemetery, Mona Connoy, mjconnoy@gmail.com • Thursday, December 17, Lakeside Park, Carol Zinsli, czinsli@comcast.net • Thursday, January 7, Santa Cruz Flats, Peggy Smith, pdsaz@aol.com

Bocce Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com Steve Porter 720-394-0413 www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 PM and 3 PM, Bocce Courts With cooler temperatures now, Bocce Club games have moved to the afternoon. We continue to require advance signup and social distancing. Members only, but it is easy to sign up, and the annual dues are only $5. Visit the website for details.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Dec. meeting Tue., Dec. 8, 2 PM, Activity Center/Kiva Patio Hiking Pres. Mike Duellman 847-951-3934 Scheduled hikes will be posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Wishing all members happy holidays. December is a wonderful month to get outside and travel the area’s desert trails. We invite those interested in joining us to check the website for our next orientation hike. Membership dues for 2021 are due. The membership form is on the website. Download the form and get it in to the treasurer with your check, no cash.

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Photoshop brings us together. Ten individual photos of this year’s mileage award winners were joined via Photoshop

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789 Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. Bring your own equipment. Easy to learn and the more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out. Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. L. Nelson Brown Lnelsonb@gmail.com VP Membership Dave Burnham dburnhampton@gmail.com Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org October brought us cooler temperatures and the return of many seasonal members. With over 400 members, we need to continue refining our schedule to spread out the demand for courts. Our Bob S. and Bob L. in early morning play. new court reservation system is on our website for members only. You get many things when you join our club: scheduled play by ability, free balls on the courts, ball machines, practice balls, supplies, mentoring and training. All this and more for only $10 pp per year. Ladder Play is a new addition to our Sunday mornings schedule. Free to all members who sign up with Bill Brown our manager: bdbrownbaseball@gmail.com. Come out and play with others of similar skill level. Early November brought election of two new board members. Our new board will be active beginning January 1. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please contact them at SCOVpb@gmail.com. More information is on our website.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Barbara Satterly 520-825-8965 Tues., Thu., Sat., 8:30-10:30 AM

The POP Tennis Club has resumed winter hours and the normal schedule. Most of our seasonal residents have returned and are enjoying lots of exercise and camaraderie on the Desert Oasis courts. If you’d like a closer look at POP Tennis, stop over at the Desert Oasis on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday mornings, 8:30-10:30 AM, and we’ll show you the basics. It’s guaranteed to be a lot of fun and laughter. Hope to see you on the courts.

Tennis Pres. Ron Martin 520-395-0608 martin.ron.16@comcast.net Treas. Sherwin Koopmans 520-818-6337 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-Noon, Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 Ladies’ tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles, Sun., 1-3 PM, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

During normal times, the December article for the Tennis Club would be filled with events recently completed and those that are upcoming, e.g. Turkey Trot round robin and social, general meeting and social, and holiday dinner. Not this year. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced cancellation of all social events. The good news is that open tennis play continues for men and women, with all participants exercising careful safety precautions, especially social distancing. The club extends best wishes to all members and their families for the holiday season. All SCOV residents are welcome to use our wonderful tennis courts with panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains. If you have any questions about our club or would like to join, send an email to Ron Martin.

Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

Our members continue to hope for a positive resolve to this virus attack. We want to play and get together for stories and laughs. Stay safe everyone.

Table Tennis Co-chairs Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com Catalina Vista

There have been a couple of changes to our protocol since the publication of October’s Tipster. There is no longer a need to to contact a partner or to make reservations to play. Changes to our schedule of play are posted below. We will still need to observe the safety measures set by management as follows: • Use the sanitizer provided at the entry before playing. • Wear masks while in the building and during play time. • Maintain at least 6 ft. distance from other players. • Play singles only, no doubles. • Play is limited to club members and residents at this time. There should generally be two rooms available with two tables in each room, with the exception of Saturdays, when we will only have one room and two tables. Each pair of singles can play for about an hour. Monitors will need time to sanitize tables and equipment before the next group comes in. This is only a temporary arrangement, and we look forward to resuming our normal mode of operation. Schedule Tue., 3:30-5:30 PM, men/women club play Thu., 3:30-5:30 PM, men/women club play Fri., 2-5 PM, men/women open play Sat., 9 AM-noon, men/women club play Sun., 9 AM-5:30 PM, men/women club play (players need to let monitor know at least one hour in advance on Sundays)

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Men’s doubles action, framed by Catalina Mountains Wallyball Pres. Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com VP Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Treas./Sec. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird6224@gmail.com Competitive Tue., Recreational Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct. www.wallyball.us

Happy holidays from Wallyball Club. As soon as the Association and government say it is safe, we will be back playing and having our usual fun and laughs. Wallyball is a fun game for both men and women to play. It’s a great calorie burning sport and it helps build and tone muscles. It’s All we want for Christmas is to play again good for your balance, too. We normally play competitive on Tuesdays, 12:45-3 PM, and recreational on Fridays, 12:45-3 PM. As we all wait patiently, think about joining us on the court, hopefully in the near future. Please check our website at or give one of our officers a call. Be safe and play safe.

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Water Volleyball Pres. Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Co-VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Co-VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko azjl1946@gmail.com Casual play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM; Advanced play Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Saying goodbye to 2020 is not something that we take lightly. It’s been a wild ride, too many valleys and not enough peaks. Our club has indeed been fortunate in being able to resume our games. It has given us a chance at some normalcy in these not so normal times. Once again enjoying the experience, laughing a lot and just plain having fun. We do not know what the New Year will bring, but let’s all remember we live in the best country in the world. Finally, Karen going for it! Photo by Appreciate its blessings. Wayne Widener Happy holidays and may 2021 bring us peace, good health and hope for a better tomorrow.

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Day Trippers Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Laura and Tom Held 520-447-5170 Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

months. Contact Carrie Wiley 360-510-1641 if you can possibly help coordinate these trips.

RVers enjoy a sunset at The Reef RV Park in Puerto Penasco, Mexico (AKA Rocky Point). I checked out the area the first week of November and found it easy to navigate, safe, inviting, fun and uncrowded. I will be announcing an informal trip there and hope to have other RV club members join me. Watch the Informal Trips section on the website (you have to be logged in to see this section).

Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information. Due to COVID-19, many groups are not currently meeting. See website for up-to-date information and confirm with the organization’s leader.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Day Trippers board members will be meeting this month to discuss the possibility of resuming our club’s general meetings early next year. To do so, we would have to follow the guidelines set by the Association, with limitations on attendance, wearing masks, social distancing, no food to share or drinks (except your own). Watch the Tipster and “This Week In SCOV” for any updates. Stay safe, and happy holidays everyone.

Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo (suspended until futher notice)

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. Larry Castriotta 520-262-7072 LarryCastriotta@gmail.com VP John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Next membership meeting Mon., Dec. 14, 9 AM, watch your emails and the website for announcements

Cancer Support Facilitator: Laura Held 520-447-5170 lmheld@comcast.net First Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Plan on attending our Zoom membership meetings. We will be discussing how to celebrate Christmas and other traditional RV Club events. The RV Club is gearing up for our next trip which will be to the Big Bend National Park in Texas, January 26-30. Friends just came back from there; they said it was amazing, besting other national parks they have seen. Follow directions on the website to sign up. We have 10 proposed trips that are in desperate need of wagon masters to make happen; several are also uncertain as the destinations are currently closed. Hopefully, the destinations will open up in the coming

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Whether you are a caregiver, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research, to provide support for all affected by sharing ideas and concerns and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The focus of this group is on your feelings and responses to pre-cancer, current and post-cancer. Laura M. Held, a retired oncology nurse, cancer survivor and SCOV resident, facilitates the group.

Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Jane Holder 520-820-0171 janeyholderaz@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista (suspended until futher notice)

If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What is said in this group, stays with this group.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our members are part of a COVID-19 high-risk category. Please take this seriously and practice all the CDC guidelines of face covering in public areas, hand washing and social distancing. Our monthly meetings are suspended indefinitely. An announcement will be made when meetings resume.

Grief Recovery and Support Rita Menet, Chairperson of the Active Health Committee 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Grief comes from many reasons. It may be from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, etc. No matter what the cause of grief and loss, support by a group can be a key to recovery. This support group will be suspended at this time. We are looking for a new facilitator of this group. No professional credentials are required, but previous experience in leading a vital group like this is desirable. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Sep.-May, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane

Caregivers and/or people with Parkinson's are welcome to attend. We have speakers at most meetings with topics of interest. "I have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have me."

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com

Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

Vistoso Helpful Hands Dispatcher 520-447-0077 Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation (3 weeks or 12 visits.) We also have a resource file for longer-term paid assistance. For help call 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name and phone number. A dispatcher will call you back to arrange for an appropriate volunteer. If you would like to volunteer, fill out a form from the Administrative Office. Barb will contact you to provide more information and answer your questions. Training for cell phone dispatchers is provided.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you

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are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

Due to COVID-19 constraints, there won’t be a holiday collection. Please consider donating the value of what you would have purchased in school/hygiene/ food supplies directly to Youth On Their Own (YOTO) by visiting yoto.org or sending a check to 1660 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 85712. PayPal Giving Fund also works. Some other ways to help: • Sign up with Amazon Smile and shop at smile.amazon. com. For each purchase, Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to YOTO. • Shop at Fry’s. Sign up with your V.I.P. Card on the Fry’s website and select YOTO’s code 27567; earn rewards for YOTO every time you shop.

Extended Community American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Steve Didio, 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com. We meet the third Thursday at 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Tucson Toastmasters Improve your speaking and leadership skills in a fun and safe environment. Meetings are Tuesdays, Noon-1 PM, virtual via WebEx for now. Email to receive login info., When in-person meetings resume, location is Texas Instruments building, 5411 E. Williams Center, Tucson. Contact Deb Ramsey 520-545-0587 dramsey@yoto.org. Website https://7381.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Volunteer Opportunity

Do you enjoy working with kindergarten through fifth grade students? Painted Sky Elementary School is looking for volunteer tutors for math and reading for the 2020-2021 school year. To learn more about our program, please call Amy Watson 520-696-3820 or email awatson@amphi.com. Volunteers will need to complete a clearance through the school district. Potential volunteers may begin the clearance process by contacting Debbie Ahumada 520-696-5102. She will also explain the plans for reopening during the pandemic.

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The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month. FOR SALE: A variety of Christmas decorations including dishware, tree ornaments and home decor. Call 520-425-2079 after 9 AM or email to see photos, Gloria914@iCloud.com. RENTAL WANTED: By Jan. 1, need long-term, unfurnished, small house. One male resident and one small indoor cat. I have lived in SCOV the past 11 years and have references available. Please contact Ken Ayers 310-283-1721 or leave a message at 520-638-7916. RENTAL WANTED: Looking for small, long term, furnished rental beginning Jan. 2021 for eight-year SCOV resident, 70+ male in good health, neat and clean, active, non-smoker, no alcohol, no pets, Air Force veteran. Please contact Steve at 520-3960403 or sgh.holmes5@gmail.com. FOR RENT: Four rentals available; all with views. 1,100 to 2,200 sq. ft. Fully furnished, king in master, front and back patios. Jan. through Mar. 2021 requests will be put on back-up list. Available Dec. 2020 and April 2021 forward. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek model. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fans in every room. Fully furnished, including king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Available Dec. 2020, and Jan.-Apr. 2021. Email dixie14495@gmail. com or call 636-544-1706. FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV w/DVR in AZRM and MBR and Internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available Nov. 1, 2020 forward, except Jan. 2-Apr. 7, 2021. N/S, N/P. Call Larry at 949-244-0210 (cell) for rates. FOR RENT: 14461 N. Sky Trail, 2 BR/2 BA, new S/S appliances, paint, carpet and tile. Owner pays utilities, cable, WiFi. Tastefully furnished and equipped. Small pet friendly, N/S, 30-day min. lease. Available for Jan. 2021. Email craigramey50@ yahoo.com, call Craig or Mary 520-271-5814. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com. HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com. BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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