Sun City Oro Valley Tipster January 2021 by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

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

BOD Study Session Thursday, January 14, 9 AM BOD Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 9 AM

Tipster

January 2021

Photo by Tom Terfehr

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

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 .............................................................suspended due to COVID

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 .............................................................suspended due to COVID Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

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

Gift Shop of Sun City......................................... 917-8051

Tipster Editorial Committee

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

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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Mon.-Fri..........................................................................................10 AM-4 PM Sat.................................................................................................10 AM-1 PM Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times

Library................................................................917-8064

Mon.-Fri. ...................................................................................9-Noon, 1-4 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-7 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

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 January 2021, PageRoom 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome Center Conference

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 jhuxtablescov@gmail.com

Rules…Rules and More Rules Support Harmonious Living in an HOA by Joy Huxtable Recently the Board of Directors reviewed and approved revisions to the Association’s Development Standards proposed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), along with a new Board Policy on home expansions and patio covers. It got me to thinking about all the rules that help maintain the aesthetics and architectural character of our southwest Sonoran Desert community, in addition to supporting harmony in our community. Some rules you may agree with and others you may question. However, they were all put in place to provide guidelines for living harmoniously in our HOA and enhancing community property values. I recall an Ambassador Tour I conducted for a couple, where it was clear that the gentleman wasn’t appreciating my cheerful, positive comments about the joys of living in SCOV. At one point he stopped me and demanded that I tell him something negative about living in SCOV. I responded that if he was a maverick and didn’t like to follow rules, he wouldn’t be happy living in our community. I went on to give him examples of the various rules we have that restrict what you can do to the outside of your home and why. His response surprised me. He was supportive and enthusiastic about rules that keep the community attractive and prevent your neighbor from displaying pink flamingos or gnomes in their front yard, or painting their house hot pink. Communities like SCOV often attract new buyers because of the many amenities they offer. But also, because the Association enforces community appearance standards which encourages peaceful co-existence with your neighbors. Unfortunately, some residents who buy a home in our community do not educate themselves about our HOA rules. They are surprised or upset when they learn that they cannot make certain changes to the outside of their home or landscaping. The Association’s Master Declaration empowers the ARC to approve, not approve or approve with modification any requests to alter the exterior appearance of any lot. No exterior changes to a resident’s house, walls/fences or major changes to the landscaping can be made without written approval by

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf................................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 12 On the Cover................................ 13 For Your Information..................... 13

the ARC. This includes any changes that would result in substantial obstruction of a neighbor’s existing view. While you may give up some personal autonomy on what you can do on your property, you gain peace of mind knowing that your next-door neighbor cannot tear down their house and build a two-story, ultra-modern house next to you, decorate their front yard with questionable artwork, or erect a permanent tent or outside storage shed. HOA rules support not just architectural harmony, but also harmony with your neighbors. Everyone benefits from increased property values to a greater sense of community and belonging. According to an industry leader in property management for community associations, “The primary purpose of having community rules and standards is to protect your investment as a homeowner and provide a common framework for neighbors. When you purchase a home that’s part of a community association, you automatically become a member of the association and become responsible for following all its rules and regulations.” While you may not agree with all the SCOV rules, they help our community to live in harmony and to thrive.

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

Looking Forward Happy New Year, Sun City Oro Valley! We have a lot to look forward to in 2021. We expect some great things in the world this year. Probably one of the best, if not the best, is the expectation that we will start to get the worldwide COVID pandemic under control. Here at SCOV, we too expect some great things. We can’t wait for things to get back to a more tolerable normal. We look forward to the day when we can move our tables and chairs back into the restaurant and fill it up with you, our customers. We anticipate other activities getting back into full swing such as dances, lectures, education and artisan activities. We will enjoy the time when residents can be in the Welcome Center and other buildings without having to worry about contracting a virus that is so debilitating for our vulnerable population. We have so very much to look forward to. I encourage everyone to stay strong with positive attitudes and negative tests. I know you’re tired of hearing it, but it really does work: keep yourselves and those around you safe by masking up, maintaining social distancing and washing your hands long and often. Here’s wishing you all a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous new year.

Memoriam..................................... 13 Clubs............................................. 13 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 13 Continuing Education................. 18 Cultural & Social......................... 19 Dance......................................... 21 Exercise...................................... 24

Games........................................ 25 Music.......................................... 26 Sports......................................... 27 Travel.......................................... 29 Partnered Organizations............... 30 Extended Community................... 31 Classifieds...................................... 31 Photo Scrapbook........................... 32

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! Sun City Foundation, a Gem in the Community by Paul Mercer*

he Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation has been part of SCOV for 20 years, and since its incorporation in 2000 has filled grant requests in excess of $835,000. Interestingly, except for its donors, it is not widely known within the community. And that, of course, is why I am writing this story, to introduce the Foundation to those who don’t know about us. Let’s go and use the Foundation’s website www. FoundationSCOV.org to see what this very unique Sue Lane displays a quilt made using the organization does to encourage donations that Brother six-needle embroidery machine purchased with matching $5,200 grants awarded help us all. by both the Sun City Vistoso Foundation and First, you will notice the Community Assistance Committee. The that the Foundation is not machine is used by Machine Embroidery Club part of the SCOV home- members and also Casa Amigas and Cheer owners Association. Nor Bear groups for charity projects. is it supported in any way from your Association dues. No, all support comes from you, the residents of SCOV, freely donating to the Foundation. There is no annual fund drive except for a letter to residents that will come out in early January. And then, most importantly, there is the word of mouth (a lot of that spread by the Foundation’s board) and The Foundation funded meals for frontline workers at the good examples Oro Valley Hospital. Here The Views Restaurant staff of our friends and load meals into vehicles for delivery to the hospital. neighbors. Since there are about 200 home sales in SCOV each year, it is a challenge to keep residents informed. Let me tell you folks, it is easy, very easy, to make a donation just the way you and the IRS like it, verified and

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buttoned up, so there are no questions about your donation. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charity, incorporated in 2000. Write a single check and the funds go to an assortment of charitable organizations that meet the Foundation’s qualifications. A board term lasts three years. Board members are SCOV residents, and there is no financial compensation. You don’t have to be a board member to request money to support a project or charity sponsored by your club. Board membership numbers fluctuate yearto-year due to personal and health reasons, so the group is always looking for new members. Here on “campus,” as we sometimes call it, beneficiaries include Friends of the In fulfillment of a public art requirement when the Aquatic Library, SCOV and Fitness Center was renovated, the Foundation funded Modelers, the commission of the sports man sculpture that stands in SCOV Active the AFC courtyard. Shown with temporary COVID-related Health Committee, Wheels for face mask. Kids, Veterans Club of SCOV, Helping Hands, AARP Tax Assistance, the Dispose-A-Med Program and the Annual Shred-It Day. Other grant recipients include: Youth on Their Own (YOTO), Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, Literacy Connects, Interfaith Community Services Food Bank, the University of Arizona Cancer Center and more. Do you know of any other organization that lets you spread as much good around as widely and as easily as this one? Thank you for your generous, annual donations. *Paul and Judy Mercer have resided in SCOV since 2011

Top right photo: Foundation grants have helped Wheels for Kids provide bicycles to happy youngsters such as these two.

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

Resale Inspection If you’re getting ready to sell your home or thinking about selling, you need to have an inspection of the outside of your property by the Association. This can happen in three ways: courtesy inspection, listing inspection or escrow inspection. Each inspection is handled a bit differently, so it’s important to be aware of the process. All inspections look at the entire outside of the home and property for violations. The courtesy inspection is done at your request. The Association inspector comes to the home, conducts the inspection and then turns over the findings to you. No violations found during this inspection are recorded against the home. This provides an opportunity to correct violations prior to listing your home. The listing inspection is requested by either you, the owner or your realtor at the time of listing and is good for a 90day period. Violations found during this inspection are still not recorded against the home but are submitted to the title company in a mandatory compliance inspection report when the home enters into escrow. Both the seller and buyer receive a copy of this report. Resolution of these violations may be negotiated during the resale process, with responsibility taken by either the owner or the buyer. If the buyer agrees to resolve a violation, a form is completed indicating as such. The Association follows up on the violation(s) 30 days after close of escrow. If the violation still exists it is then entered against the home, and the violation resolution process begins with the Association. The last inspection is the escrow inspection. This takes place if the owner did not request a listing inspection. Violations found during this inspection are submitted directly to the title company and both seller and buyer receive a copy of the report at that time. The disadvantage is that both seller and buyer are made aware of the violations after the negotiations are completed. There is no chance to resolve HOA violations prior to entering a contract for purchase. If the violations have not been corrected when the home is re-inspected after close of escrow, the violation resolution process will begin and the new owner will inherit the existing violations. You may want to consider the benefit of the courtesy inspection to avoid surprises during the busy time of listing and selling your home. It is a seller’s market out there. As of December 1, there were eight homes on the market. As of November 1, the average time for a home to be on the market was 21 days and the cost per square foot was $213. If you are contemplating selling your home, please keep this information about inspection in mind. Questions, contact Karen Loffredo at kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com or 520917-8087.

Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Happy New Year I truly hope that 2021 will bring good health and happiness to all. As we come into this new year, many of our entertainment and events will be changed or canceled due to COVID. I am trying my hardest to bring some safe and new things for all residents to participate in. All things that changed in 2020 were to keep our residents safe and healthy through these uncertain times. I have been in touch with Walgreens to have a COVID vaccine clinic in SCOV when it is possible.

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As of this date, Walgreens has no idea when they will receive the vaccine and when a clinic can be set up. I ask that you follow all rules set forth to keep safe, wash your hands often, wear a mask, stay six feet apart and stay in when possible. Here is hoping for a better year ahead.

Community Services - Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 Time to Review Your Landscaping As you take down your outside holiday decorations, it is a good time to inspect your yards, both front and back, to see what might need attention. Because of our extremely hot summer, some of our plantings have suffered and may need removal because they are dead. If you have doubt, please check with your landscaper. Some weeds have begun to grow again and will need removal. Be sure to address the spurge differently. It should be sprayed with a weed killer and pulled only after it is dead. Any sprayed or dead weeds should always be removed. It is not too early to make arrangements with the landscaper to apply a pre-emergent. You will be surprised how few weeds will grow later in the year if you take action before March. Thank you for your persistence and attention to landscape matters throughout the year.

Welcome New Neighbors – November Unit # Name From 3 4 6 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 15 17

Gina & Douglas Kuizema Leilani Green Connie Gifford & Patricia Hatch Karen McGraw & Houston Morrow Holly Duck Theda & Warren Ellis Roger Knight Diane & Lawrence Ryan Brewster Evans Janet & Harold Wood Edith Craig Linda & James Waugaman Mary Ziola & Paul Martin

Delton, MI Tucson, AZ Kankakee, IL Telluride, CO Rochester, MN Oro Valley, AZ Detroit, MI Irvine, CA Bullhead City, AZ Visalia, CA Oro Valley, AZ Anchorage, AK Tucson, AZ

November 2020 Housing Resale Information Resales 2020 2019

For the Month 14 9 2019 Total Sold - 191

YTD 153 172

2020: Active Listings as of 11/30/2020........................... 8 2019: Active Listings as of 11/30/2019........................... 9 Source: TARMLS®

November 2020 Average Age of New Owners:

70.2

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

After weathering the storm that was 2020, the Library welcomes 2021. Our two-and-a-half-month complete shutdown in the spring ended when we reopened for curbside pickup in June. Volunteers staffed a Library help desk service from their homes to assist residents with reserving items and answering questions. During that month, we checked out almost 1,200 books and videos to residents eager for something to keep them occupied. In July we were the first library in the county, and one of the first in the state, to open for

Money MATTERS

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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

November

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

332,717 33,615 216,232 11,145 115,325 9,360 27,689 746,083

$ 1,663,581 $ 165,004 $ 575,287 $ 13,907 $ 400,757 $ 49,028 $ 915,440 $ 3,783,004

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,663,581 134,457 596,436 38,400 600,636 22,919 571,868 3,628,297

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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,125) (55,065) 689,893

$ (440,722) $ $ $ (4,914) $ (575,210) $ 2,762,158

$ $ $ $ $ $

(437,947) (153,880) 3,036,470

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

339,827 76,122 71,830 10,103 105,564 115,000 718,446

$ 1,581,073 $ 230,901 $ 643,659 $ 41,959 $ 492,199 $ 575,000 $ 3,564,791

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,687,778 312,909 648,732 56,891 590,125 575,000 3,871,435

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(116,237) 602,209

$ (594,113) $ 2,970,678

$ $

(575,000) 3,296,435

87,684

(259,965)

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first five 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.

5 Months 2020-2021

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(208,520)

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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in-person browsing, and from that time through the end of November, we checked out almost 9,000 items, not including the magazines and puzzles which go out in the hundreds every month. Over 800 new items were added to the Library during that same period. It was a year of technology gains for our patrons. Two instructional videos on how to use the online catalog were added to our website, and as a result, visits to the online catalog went up over the same period last year. Most residents learned how to attend events on Zoom, including the Friends of the Library Great Reads Book Talk with BJ Kass, and the upcoming Isabella Maldonado author talk scheduled for next month (see Coming Events, page 12). Watch for more online, as well as in-person Library events planned for the coming months. While we miss the days when patrons read the newspaper from one of our comfy Library chairs or visited with neighbors on the couch in our lobby, we are grateful for the accomplishments of the past year and look forward to finding new ways to continue to meet the needs of SCOV. Beginning this month, we will be open an additional hour each weekday. New hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon, and 1-4 PM. Our New Year’s resolution is to open again on Saturday mornings no later than the spring. Happy New Year from all the staff at the Library.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 New Year, New Exercise It’s a new year, and maybe you’ve resolved to start an exercise program. If so, good for you. Getting regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do. And it’s one of the most common New Year’s resolutions among Americans each year. Just make sure you start off on the right foot with these helpful tips: take it slow, set small goals–after all, you’re in this for a lifetime. Talk to your doctor before getting started especially if it’s been 8-12 months or longer since you’ve last exercised, you’ve had a large weight gain, or you’ve had a noticeable change in health. Be safe. If you’re exercising outside, make safety a priority. Dress for the weather, wear reflectors and light colors if you’ll be out when it’s dark, and carry a cell phone with you and don’t forget your mask. Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) 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, January 12, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, January 13, 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) January holidays of New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day do not fall on regular pickup days, therefore

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there are no changes to scheduled pickup days in SCOV. 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.

Holiday Hours Friday, January 1 AFC/Pool open 8 AM-5 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-7 PM All other facilities closed Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Welcome Center and Library closed All other facilities open regular hours

Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Jan. 11, 1:30 PM, Zoom # 897 4371 3357

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. This is the case in the U.S. and worldwide. Our guest speaker is Gordon Watson, M.D., of the Pima Heart Associates. Dr. Watson will discuss how atherosclerosis develops and the risk factors for the disease and how to treat them. He will address the current treatments for those already impacted by the disease, but more importantly, discuss early detection and treatment which can prevent disability and death. Whether you have a history of heart ailment or wish to prevent heart disease, this informative presentation will benefit you. Please join us on Friday, January 15, 1 PM, Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784655588.

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., Jan. 6, 11:30 AM, WC1

Our December meeting involved listening to suggested changes to the AFC pool and gym operations by Mike Moyer. Signages, social distancing, scheduling and monitors were all reviewed. It is important to remember the necessary constraints on pool and gym usage due to the COVID pandemic. All changes to our aquatic and gym facilities will be reviewed by Mark Wade and distributed to our residents. Signage and locker room use was also discussed. Due to the COVID virus, future meetings will be held in WC1 with a maximum audience of ten participants.

Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM New ARC Board Policy ARC has a new policy that was approved by the Board of Directors on December 10, 2020. You can read about Home Expansions and Patio Covers using the SCOV website’s drop-down menus: Members > Member/Services > For Your Home > Read More > Governing Documents > Board Policies > Scroll down to page 25. The objective of this new policy is to create a working document to assist the ARC with applications to expand the footprint of a home. One change that was approved is Architectural Consistency for Roof Design. Roof styles for expansions should be the same style as the model’s original roof design. Homes that have only pitched roofs shall only have pitched roof expansions with the exception of patio covers. Homes that have flat roofs shall only have flat roof expansions with the exception of patio covers. Homes that have a combination of pitched roofs and flat roofs shall be considered for either flat or pitched roofs. Use the above email address to contact the ARC with questions.

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

The directories were finally delivered last month. Yay! I use the monthly SCOV Resale Report to update the directory database. Those who have sold their homes are removed from the database, and the new owners are added as unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. You must ask to be included. I send an updated phone list to the Posse each month. If the Posse notices any issues during their rounds but can’t contact you, they call 911. You can choose to be unlisted in the directory but still choose to provide your phone number for just the Posse. The online directory is updated monthly; thus it 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….” Alternately, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

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. 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 Meet Your Candidates The link to “Meet the Candidate” video interviews will be emailed to the “This Week In SCOV” list and posted on the website on Tuesday, January 26. This is an informal interview of each of the candidates, so you can get to know them better and begin gathering information about each one of them. Board Candidate Forums are planned for Monday, Feb-

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ruary 8, 9 AM and 6 PM, Auditorium. These videos will be posted on the website, and you will receive an email with a link for easy access. Mark your calendar now. You will be voting to fill two three-year positions on the Board of Directors. At the time this article was submitted, there will be at least one initiative on which you will be voting, and a possible second is being considered by the Board.

Finance-Budget Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net January meetings: Thu., Jan. 7, 1:30 PM and Mon., Jan. 25, 1:30 PM via Zoom

The committee will hold a special meeting via Zoom on Thursday, January 7, from 1:30-3:30 PM, to review financial projections regarding potential funding sources for capital projects. Monday, January 25, is the committee’s next scheduled meeting date. The 2021-2022 SCOV Association’s annual operating and capital acquisition budgeting process begins in January. The process starts with department managers developing forecasts for operations and capital expenditures. Staff budget proposals are then reviewed by the General Manager and Controller to develop the draft budget. The first draft of the budget will be presented at the Finance-Budget Committee’s meeting on Monday, February 22, 1:30 PM. Any additions or changes recommended during this meeting are used to develop a second draft, which will be presented and discussed at the committee’s special budget meeting on Monday, March 1, 1:30 PM. If a third draft is needed, it will be reviewed by the committee on Monday, March 22, 1:30 PM. The committee will then forward its budget recommendations to the Board. The proposed annual budget will be presented to the Board of Directors at its Thursday, April 8 study session. The budget, with any Board changes, will be placed on the Board’s agenda for approval during its April 27 meeting. The committee charter, agendas and minutes are posted on the SCOV website. Use the drop-down menus: Members > Committees > Finance Budget Committee > More. For Financials, use Members > Financials. Please contact Sharon Miller, Committee Chair, for more information.

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

Welcome to January and happy New Year. First off, accolades to Linda Bretz and Wendy Hughes for accomplishing our festive holiday decorations at the restaurant. The committee also wants to thank everyone who frequented the restaurant over the recent holidays and hopes that you felt the service and food were excellent. Of course, we always want to hear about how wonderful we are, but occasionally there may be hiccups, and if there were, hopefully you filled out a comment card to let us know what went wrong. If you didn’t receive a comment card, just email me, and we will consider your issue at the next committee meeting.

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

Our Library is a convenient, cost-effective way to read new books coming out as well as discovering authors new to you. All the funding for new books, audios and videos is from Friends of the Library (FOL) fundraising, sales of books in the Library and donations from our wonderful, appreciative residents. We especially need your help this year to keep

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new books coming. Membership in FOL is our only formal fundraising this year, and it begins now. A single membership is $15, and a family membership is $20. You should know that a $15 membership will buy less than two-thirds of a hard-cover book–even at wholesale, library cost. A $20 membership pays for about two-thirds of a large print book. Please help our Library by renewing your membership to FOL or by joining. Any extra donations, along with your membership or in the money box in the Library, would be profoundly appreciated. You might also like to consider sponsoring a new book or dedicating a new book as a memorial or momento. Membership dues can be left in the Library or put in an envelope and placed in the book drop. Please note your phone number and email address with your check. You all make our Library a special place in our community.

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-4 PM; Sat., 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

Happy New Year. The reopening of the Gift Shop reveals COVID downtime-inspired creations. We adhere to health guidelines in welcoming back our shoppers, only residents at this time per Association requirements. Featured artists for January are Don Jovag and a new consignor, Cathy Harrison. Don creates food-safe wooden bowls and platters that feature intricate designs created with Cathy Harrison different colors Don Jovag and varieties of wood. When you feel one of these bowls, you get an appreciation for the quality of his work and attention to detail. Don also makes beautiful and durable wooden bracelets, hoop earrings and urns. Cathy worked for nearly 40 years in technical jobs but longed to be more creative. Upon retirement she took classes in multiple art areas, including weaving. Bitten by the weaving bug, she bought a loom in 2019. With many variations of plain weaving to explore, she doesn’t expect to run out of projects.

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/

safety and fun, tables and chairs for get-togethers, and rollaway beds, mattresses and cots. Residents may make reservations up to two months in advance, either directly in the Loan Room or on the website. We also accept walk-ins. You will need your SCOV card to borrow items. Our usual hours remain Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. The annual Pancake Breakfast held in January has been cancelled for this year. Although we will miss this fund raising event, our aluminum can recycling program is working and is a major income source for the Loan Room. Please recycle in the blue bins around our SCOV facilities.

Long Range Planning Chair Martha Cray marthacray77@gmail.com Second and fourth Wed., 10 AM, on Zoom

The purpose of our committee is to develop and recommend to the Board a rolling 5-10 year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee Documents, and past agenda and minutes are available on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Once Again If you have not already made a New Year’s resolution, it’s not too late to do so. Let’s try once again to make one and keep it this New Year. How about making a resolution to take pride and care of ourselves, our homes and our property where we live. Most of us already do that, but just think how wonderful our community would look if we all did. The beautiful holiday decorations throughout the community over the past few weeks have certainly been enjoyed by all. As a friendly reminder though, seasonal decorations should be removed by January 15. We appreciate all residents who continually take pride in the appearance of their property, and we are pleased with how beautiful our community is looking to usher in the New Year. We wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no meeting until Mar.) www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

Happy New Year. I know we are all hoping 2021 will be better. As I’m writing this article, however, the COVID virus is spiking around the country and in our area as well. We’re looking forward to the vaccine and getting back to “normal.” It’s been difficult to decide when the Posse will be able to resume our patrols. Now is not the time. It is my responsibility to see that our members are safe. We will not be patrolling before March 2021 at the soonest. There is just no way to social distance in our vehicle. I appreciate the patience of our Posse board members, the wonderful volunteers who serve on the Posse, the Oro Valley Police who continue to patrol for us, management and staff. Thank you all. Please continue to look out for yourself, your neighbors and friends. Be safe.

The Loan Room was closed over the Christmas/New Year’s holidays but reopens Tuesday, January 5. Our items to loan include most medical equipment, children’s items for

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

The Properties Committee had another active year in 2020. Routine activities included two Chalk Creek Wash inspections, a building exterior and outside facilities inspection and SCOV solar system performance monitoring. Special projects included an analysis and recommendation to convert to LED lighting at Artisan Center rooms and the AFC in addition to research and recommendations regarding enhanced air purification methodologies for SCOV buildings. The committee looks forward to continuing these and other efforts in 2021. 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

Nowadays, cell phone cameras take pretty good quality photos. Unfortunately, some of the photos being submitted for the Tipster are too small to use. When you save your cell phone photo, be sure to select “large” or “actual size.” If you have questions or need help, please call Marsha Dean, Tipster editor, 520-917-8069.

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 hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. It’s going to be another exciting season this year, and we look forward to serving your golfing needs. If we can assist you with anything, please do not hesitate to ask. This month, we host the Oro Valley Senior Championship, January 9-10. The event will draw some of the finest players around the southwest. There are two divisions to the tournament with the Championship division playing gross only, and the other division playing gross and net with a maximum of an 18 handicap. On Friday, January 22, 11 AM-3 PM, we conduct our annual Helicopter Ball Drop, along with Demo Day. It’s a great event to attend whether you golf or not. We provide a great barbeque on the driving range with music and fun. The following golf club companies will be in attendance for you to try out their new equipment; Cobra, Srixon, Cleveland and XXIO. The Helicopter Ball Drop is a 50/50 fundraiser for the men’s and women’s golf clubs. To participate, you must purchase a golf ball(s). The cost is $10 per ball, three balls for $25, seven balls for $50 or 15 balls for $100. The golf balls will be dropped from the helicopter at approximately 1 PM during the Demo Day on Friday, January 22, on The Views Golf Club Driving Range. You can purchase a golf ball(s) anytime, up until 5 PM Thursday, January 21, in the Pro Shop or online. The three balls closest to the pin win. After distribution of the 50/50 split, 1st place receives 50% of the prize fund, 2nd place

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30% and 3rd place 20%. The total number of balls sold will determine the prize fund distribution. Thank you for enjoying all the activities at the Club, and we look forward to seeing you play golf.

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

Happy New Year. January is the time of year when the normal activities in the golf course maintenance department really slow down. The cooler temperatures decrease the growth rate of the grass, so the amount of turf maintenance is reduced. Less fertilizer, water and mowing are required for maintaining good turf health. This allows our department to catch up on other areas of the golf course that we don’t get to spend a lot of time on during the rest of the year. Last winter we started thinning vegetation in front of tees to open views and hitting areas on holes #1, 15 and 18. This year we will continue trimming on 15 and 18 tees, but also, we are going to thin the desert between the back of 18 green and 10 tees to open the view of the mountains for golfers finishing their round. More drainage projects will be completed this year to improve playing conditions where we have habitual wet spots. The left side of #1 approach has been staying wet since the new green and apron were built, so we will fix that area. The fairway on #6 at the 100-yard marker is always wet, so we are going to run a drain with catch basins to help dry that area out. Another constant wet area is #9 fairway at the 100yard marker that also needs a drain. These projects will be completed in stages. Since the number of golfers is so high this time of year, we don’t want to interrupt play too much.

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

Wishing you a happy New Year. A good New Year’s resolutions is to get out and use the driving range. Please be patient as we are on the mats to help preserve the grass. The overseeding of the tees and fairways has grown in quite well. As a reminder, there was no overseeding on all the newly sodded areas around the greens, approach areas and driving range tee. We ask your help, that when driving your golf cart around the tees and greens, keep the cart on the path at all times. This includes all handicap-flagged golf carts. Please follow the signage for golf cart traffic and use the blue gate system to enter the fairways between the two blue stakes, and exit the fairway between the two blue stakes further down the fairway. The idea is to keep your carts in the fairway once you enter through the blue stakes.

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 flights held in November. 1st, Preston Sheriff; 2nd, Cliff Miller; 3rd, Zan Wicks; 4th, Ed Sanderson; 5th, Adam Dress and 6th, Bill Pigott. Congratulations to the winners of the Pro-Am which was also held in November. Pros Dompier and Pooley shared first place, each shooting a 72. First place for Best Ball Pro and Net went to the team of Crain, Kimble, Silverton and Young. Second place went to Dompier, Gasperini, Miller and Ambrosio.

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January will be another busy month for the club. We are starting off on January 6 with The Views Cup, which is a culmination of points earned from 2019 events. January 13 will be an Oh Crap Scramble. The Governor’s Cup will start January 20 and is a three-round event. Second round is Saturday, January 23, with the final round on January 27. Get a partner for this event and sign up. There will also be low net events on January 20 and 27 if you are not participating in the Governor’s Cup. New officers were elected to the board for the upcoming year. They are Mark Pawley, Dean Silverlock, Michael Gedrose and Jim Mulleen. A special thanks goes out to the retiring directors who did an outstanding job: Vince Cardinal, Rob Keck, Craig Watson and Jim Ambrosio. 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.

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

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Please stay safe in the upcoming year. Our January games are as follows: January 7 - Stableford January 14 - Buddy Day Scramble January 21 - Best Ball Gross/Net January 28 - Two Best Balls Sign up each week thru Golf Genius. Please contact the Pro-Shop for assistance. The club would like to thank Rick Price and his team for keeping the The Views Golf a positive and challenging experience. Remember to follow all pandemic guidelines. Enjoy your family, friends and your round of golf.

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

It’s a brand new year and what better way to start it off than some great team competition. January 19, 22 and 26 are the dates for our Solheim Cup. Your captains are Cathy Morrow, Deborah DeCuir, Pat Stark and Patti Our beloved Pat Tempestini keeps us smiling Thompson. Competion our way to hole 2 tion will be Best Ball, Alternate Shot and finishing with individual match play. We are also gearing up for hosting the annual Cure for Cancer Tournament Tuesday, February 16. This tournament is a major fundraiser for the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Tell your fellow golfers to get a team together and come join us for a fun day and support a great cause. Our general meeting will follow golf on January 5 in the Activity Center. We have five new members this year and always welcome new members. If you are thinking about joining, you can always sign up as guest on one of our Tuesday play days.

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Contact either Beckie Harkey or Debbie Huffman for information about our league. Hope everyone had a blessed holiday 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

Congratulations to our Club Champion, Bonnie Svarstad, who will be representing our club in the state tournament this month. The Lady Niners were more than generous with their annual donations to Impact of Arizona. We delivered a car stuffed with toys, food and well over $1,000 to help those in need this past holiday season. See our website for our weekly game of the day which began in December. December was the last of our newsletters being sent to our members. As of January 1, information will be posted on our website. Our monthly meetings will continue to be held on the patio; weather conditions and the pandemic will dictate if we meet. Thanks to the December luncheon committee for the treats given out at the December 3 round of golf, as the club was not able to hold our monthly meeting. Who was the Mrs. Claus on hole 10? Sign-up for play continues on Golf Genius, and COVID-19 protocols remain in place. We continue to welcome all our members back, and as always, new members are welcome.l

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

With the rising cases of COVID, I urge the community to follow the CDC and Board guidelines. It’s important that if you are not seated at your table, you have your mask on. This is for your safety as well as those around you. In addition, please refrain from dancing at our live entertainment nights. The restaurant staff is doing everything we can to keep you healthy and keep the restaurant open and operating with as many events as we can, but this will change if rules are not followed. Please help us stay safe and open. In addition, I would like to invite those golfers that score a hole-in-one to treat your friends to a Hole-in-One Margarita at the restaurant. It is a special margarita for just this occasion, and only $5 each. Come celebrate your amazing accomplishment with us.

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

See the article on page 4 for information about Foundation grant recipients and how you can support the organization’s good work in our community.

Friday, January 29, 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.

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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.

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.”

Every Day, 3-6 PM

Thursday, February 11, 10 AM

Coming Events The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Tuesday, January 12, 10 AM Tucson Museum of Art Talk The Tucson Museum of Art Talk to start the new year will be Saul Steinburg, the philosophical cartoonist with whom we are all familiar. The Zoom presentation will be given by Susan Hill, who has been a TMA docent since 2011. Steinburg’s famous cartoons appeared in the New Yorker magazine and many other publications. He was among the great contributors to 20th century art. Please join the presentation on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Launch Zoom and use the information below to join. (There will be clickable links in the online January Tipster or the January 7 “This week in SCOV.”) https://us02web.zoom/j/88441103521? Meeting ID: 884 4110 3521 Passcode: 621924 Questions/concerns, call Helen and Bob Jennette 520818-6332.

Tuesday, January 12, 3-4:30 PM Golf Report to the Community View the annual presentation on golf course performance over the past year and upcoming golf items of interest from the comfort of your home via webinar. There will be time for Q and A. Access information will be sent out the day of the presentation.

Friday, January 15, 1-2 PM, Zoom Active Health Committee Presentation Active Health Committee presents: “Cardiovascular Health and Disease: Fact vs Fiction” by Gordon Watson, M.D., cardiologist. Dr. Watson will address current treatments and prevention of heart disease. Please join us on Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784655588.

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.

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Library Author Series Isabella Maldonado, “crime fighter turned crime writer” and a favorite with SCOV audiences, will speak to us about her latest book, The Cipher, on Zoom. In this, her latest mystery/thriller, the author showcases her own extensive law enforcement background while her character, FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera, tracks a predator across the country, assisted by the FBI’s preeminent mind hunter. There will be a clickable link to this Zoom event in the online February Tipster and the February 4 “This Week in SCOV.” Tune in on Thursday, February 11, 10 AM, for this exciting presentation. Questions/concerns, call or email Kate at 520917-8083, or kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.

Sunday, Febuary 21, 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 back up to the Posse Shack. Not a long walk, but a fun time to dress up your pet and show them off. Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details. Singles dinner, Thu., Jan. 14; 5:30 PM, social hour; 6 PM, seating; Activity Center/Navajo Room Singles happy hour, Fri., Jan. 29; 5:30 PM, social hour; 6 PM seating; Activity Center/Navajo Room

Workshops and Classes

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Join us Friday, January 8 for a presentation in the Auditorium. See Coming Events on this 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

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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: Currently not meeting 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 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

Lisa Terfehr (left) and Renee Steinmetz are shown at the start of the Vistoso Cyclists Club’s “El Tour de Food Bank” ride through SCOV to collect donations for the ICS food bank. The Sun City Vistoso Foundation also contributed a grant of $7,000 to the very successful drive. Photo by Tom Terfher.

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 League consists of five art groups organized under a single charter. These art groups work with the Association through the Art League to display art in the SCOV buildings. Sculpture, Open Studio Artists, Colored Pencil, Vistoso Photo and Clay Club are the clubs under the umbrella of the Art League.

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 with one of the following members acting as the monitor: Ted Rydzewski, Ed Lindahl, Allan Mashburn or Dick Mitch. Watch for emails from the club email account (SCOVCarvers@gmail.com) for any last minute news on session 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 are provided to disinfect work areas both before and after carving, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

For Your Information

The items under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. Costume Closet The Costume Closet is closed until further notice. 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 19 for more information.

Memoriam

Residents Geraldine Pietras 1

George Duenkel

Former Resident Paul Thielges 1 December 3

September 21 December 7

“Verdin nesting one twig at a time” by Philip Fisher.

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Clay

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

Pres. Trudy Williams 402-440-0930 VP Melanie Stinson

The Clay Club is an all-volunteer club operated by an elected board and about 180 members. The Club maintains and operates five kilns for firing the clay, and mixes and maintains about 45 glazes that can be used in many combinations. Volunteers from 15 different teams do everything from making sure the shelves are stocked with clay and glaze, to teaching classes, planning activities and coordinating with other art groups and Mimi Werner holding a beautiful piece SCOV management. We of her pottery. are looking forward to fully reopening and accepting new members when COVID restrictions are lifted. You can see the variety of clay pieces made in the Club on display in the windows of the two Clay Club studios in the Artisan Center. Stop by and see if one of them speaks to you. Then contact the artist listed next to each piece.

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

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.

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

Please join us. We usually have lively conversations while working on our projects and enjoying each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn), and/or crocheting them into mats.

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

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.

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

So far so good. We continue to meet on Mondays and Fridays, and no one has been turned away. We do wish to maintain the distancing, and soon more seasonal residents will be returning. There is a chance that our numbers will be increasing, and we do want to limit the number of crafters to five. Entrance will then be on a first-come basis. Masks, of course, must be worn and workspaces sanitized after use. Please wash hands and sign in upon entry.

Photo by Tom Prall. With the dawn of the Cold War came the development of tactical nuclear weapons, small artillery-sized explosives designed to be used on the battlefield rather than at long-distance. With a five-to-seven-man crew and a 20-mile range, the M65 Atomic Cannon was the first weapon designed to fire such an explosive. Twenty were built at a cost of $800,000 each and deployed in Germany, South Korea and Okinawa. Never fired after the initial test explosion and quickly deemed obsolete, the M65s were retired finally in 1963. Dave Scolesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 32-inch model includes the artillery piece and the two tractors deployed front and back to pull it in either direction, with independent steering, rather like a long ladder fire engine. We hope you will visit us again when protocols allow. In the meantime, stop to enjoy the models in our window display cases in the Artisan Center and the Activity Center.

Sue Watkins at work.

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

Fine Arts Studio has joined with Open Studio Artists. This will allow artists working in any medium and level of experience to find the day or days and group where they are comfortable. If you are new to SCOV and looking for an art group, come check us out.

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, and you can participate from home. We have members at all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced 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 how they might be improved. Winners will have their photos displayed at Catalina Vista. If you are not a member and would “Sol” by Bill Lewis. like to be a guest at one of our meetings, please contact Val Plumlee for a Zoom invitation. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 27, 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 and can also participate in the Open Art Studio on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM. If you are interested in becoming a member of our club, contact Laurie Lichaa. Club members have sculptures in the display case outside of the Art Room and in the SCOV Library. Pictured, right, is a recentlystarted project by Gene Eckebrecht. It illustrates the first two steps of creating a sculpture. Step One, selecting a concept and/ or idea of what the project will look like. Step Two, creating an armature that is the foundation of the project upon which Gene will build. Gene sketched out a picture of the armature structure. He then used the picture to determine how much

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material would be needed. The picture shows his completed armature.

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 Sewing Room continues to be the hub for our various sewing clubs and groups. Though scaled back, the clubs are meeting, with attendance controlled on the www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup site. The end of the calendar year marks the time when we hold our annual meeting. On December 8, we had members attend the annual meeting either in person or via Zoom. President Sue Lane gave a brief summary of the many things the board accomplished this year, despite the Sewing Room being closed for many months. Election of the current slate of officers was completed. A $1,000 donation to the SCOV Library was approved. We had received a very large donation from the Library from their mask distribution project. A motion was approved to waive the 2021 annual dues for all current members. However, all Thimblelenas members, whether new or current, must fill out the membership form, available either in the Sewing Room or on our SignUpGenius page.

Practicing social distancing in the Sewing Room. Casa Amigas

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

Even with the COVID virus shutting down the Sewing Room for several months this year, Casa Amigas is still committed to providing clothing for children at risk. The need is so great, especially now. Since we’ve opened back up, our group is working hard to sew as many needed items as possible. However, our funds have dwindled and our usual donors haven’t been able to provide needed funds to buy fabric, yarn, quilt batting, etc. Well, guess who stepped up to help us with additional funds to keep us going? The SCOV Foundation. After presenting information about what we are able to provide to community organizations, the Foundation came through with additional funds to tide us over. Without those funds, Casa Amigas would have to stop sewing for children in need. The Foundation is able to help many clubs with funds to continue their charitable efforts. Thank you, SCOV Foundation. What a wonderful organization this is. See article on page 4 for more information.

Cheer Bears

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

2020 is in the past. What a year it has been. March shut down the Sewing Room, and work continued on in our homes until September. We made masks by the thousands and kept our heads low. In September, we met in the Sewing Room in limited numbers to embroider, sew and stuff with love our little buddies to warm the hearts of kids. Even with our slow down, we were able to make close to 300 bears to children in the Tucson area. Thank you to Rethea and Barb for all your cutting to keep us going. 2021 looks to be a better time. Hope is the only way to cope. Thanks to all of you for your great support. We look forward to seeing faces again–old friends and new–as we work together to bring joy to those we support. The sun still shines and the moon still rises. Happy New Year. 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.

Though we haven’t had a meeting since March, members have been machine embroidering at home or in the Sewing Room. Our members are so creative–many of their projects are posted on our Facebook page. The picture shown is one of Ellie Anderson’s projects, peeker hats, where the design is just peeking over the edge of the Peeker hats by Ellie Anderson hat. Are they the cutest? We’ve had one Zoom class, where we learned how to use the software Creative Express. Watch your email for announcement of a January meeting or other Machine Embroidery events. Pet Beds

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

If you have a dog or cat, you probably already have a comfy bed for them. It’s getting cold outside, and we want to provide comfy beds for the Humane Society animals waiting for their adoption. We create all sizes of colorful pet beds, using washable fabric scraps and polyester fiberfill. We can always use more volunteers. We do have a good time with plenty of conversation while we work, so why not join us some Tuesday afternoon in the Sewing Room? We ask that you sign up for the room by using the Sewing Room SignUpGenius online calendar www.bit.ly/thimbelena-sign-up to secure a spot or call Jan Bohe. We look forward to seeing our winter residents return.

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Quilters

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

We welcome the new year with hope and promise that our lives will get back to a semblance of order. Our quilt meetings have been on hold, and hopefully, we’ll be able to begin again. There are several demos and classes that have been planned, but it is difficult to say when they will be held. In the meanwhile, we have a mystery wallhanging project that should be finished this month. Tuesday, January 12, 1 PM, will be our meeting. Bring your show and tell, mystery project and smiles. Again, the Sewing Room is open to us on Thursday afternoons to work on our quilt projects. Signups are necessary at this point for both the meetings at Desert Oasis and the Sewing Room. Seniors for Kids

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.

Thank you, Susan Garcia and your crew for the over 100 quilts and blankets that were distributed. Thank you, Billie and Penny, for all your pillowcases and quilts delivered to Mammoth this year 2020 is finally at an end. Seniors for Kids (SFK) had a reasonable year. Our toy distribution was a success, though socially distanced and attended primarily by SFK members. Everything from March until July was shut down, but we made up for that from August to December. Meetings were held and friends were greeted in October. We’ve learned a whole new way to get things done, and learning is good for us all. We even had new members join our group. Looking forward to a robust 2021 with lots of kids to take care of and lots of wonderful projects to take on. Tri-Community Food Bank, First Family, AVIVA, Three Points, Tu Nidito and Banner Children’s Hospital are counting on our support. If you are interested in joining us, mark our meetings on your calendar (they are listed in the heading), and we hope to see you there. We always can use another pair of hands. Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

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

Please note that the name of our group has changed to Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts. Our group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. We welcome new members; if you are interested in being part of our group, please contact Coni Arseneau or Carrie Wiley. Group members must reserve a spot on the Sewing Room’s signup calendar which requires membership in the Thimblelenas Club. The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group voted to change our name from Tapestry Rug Hooking to expand our group to include all fiber arts. Additional fiber arts might in-

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clude embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, punch needle embroidery, tatting and yarn arts. In the past, potential members tried tapestry rug hooking and either did not enjoy hooking or had difficulty grasping the technique. They enjoyed being part of our group but were uncomfortable with the art; therefore, we decided to expand our group.

Saniya Otus explaining the technique used to finish this rug.

Stained/Fused Glass Pres. Robert Knight 760-285-9727 scovglassclub@gmail.com Studio Manager Nancy Jarvis 253-569-8490 lake12@gmail.com Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

Our general membership meeting was held December 3. Our website contains a new section with supplies and equipment for sale. Board elections were held. Our new officers for 2021 are: Pres., Bob Knight; VP, Helen Salvay and Treas., Carolyn Beamer. The club will be participating in the SCOV Artisan Center Renovation Task Force Committee. If you need to purchase supplies, you can contact Nancy Jarvis. Sign up for studio time with SignUpGenius. The club display windows feature items for sale created by our gifted and talented artisans. An individual’s contact information is located by each item. Just call the number and the person will plan to meet you. Reminder to pay your annual dues of $15 by the end of January. Currently, we are not able to have new member classes due to COVID-19. We will let everyone know when we can resume classes.

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 are $5.

Jack Breslin, 2nd place (left) and Al Jarvis, 3rd place, Stained Glass

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

Happy New Year. We can all hope for a healthier and happier 2021. Steve Adams, our talented club president, made this featured Argentine silver overlay bracelet. The center stone is manufactured of turquoise, lobster shell, brass, and resin. The small stones are red coral. It is one of his favorite pieces. Fabulous. Our club members also create many other designs. Stop by and browse the shop windows in the Artisan Center courtyard. Members, please remit your yearly dues of $25 plus locker fees of $2. Checks or exact cash may be given to a monitor in the shop. Hours may vary due to COVID concerns.

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

Wood carving sessions should have resumed on Saturday mornings with either Lew Dahmen, Dick Mitch or Ed Lindahl acting as the monitor. Watch for club emails for any last minute news on session 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 are provided to disinfect work areas both before and after carving, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

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. 17

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@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 Rosburg. A retired USAF fighter and commercial airline pilot, Ken has lived in SCOV for three years. He’s a member of both the Woodworking and Modelers clubs. Ken says Modelers paint box the Wood Shop is like walking into a candy store. This gorgeous paint organizer is for the models he builds. During the current COVID-19 crisis, the Wood Shop is open on a limited basis. At present, 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 are Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the website or call an officer.

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 remains closed until an SCOV announcement that group activities are safe to resume. As you know from earlier Tipsters, the Astronomy Club is known for its great monthly speakers, often provided by the UArizona Astronomy Department. The UArizona Lunar and Planetary Lab and the Planetary Science Institute are both heavily involved with NASA and its many spacecraft missions throughout our solar system. We are indebted to them for their willingness to share the latest in space exploration with us. Those of you who are following the NASA/UArizona Osiris-REx mission know that the October 20 soil sampling from the asteroid Bennu was immensely successful. OsirisREx and its onboard soil sample are currently backing away from Bennu and will be in the proper position to begin its 200 million-mile journey back to Earth in March. It will land in Utah on September 24, 2023.

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. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 AM, WC3

A very special greeting to all and any women in SCOV who are interested in starting the new year of 2021 studying God’s Word. This is a non-denominational Bible study written by well-known biblical author, Kay Arthur, that is sure to take you on a very exciting, in-depth study of both Old and New Testament Scripture. From women who have been studying the Bible for over 30-40 years, to women who are questioning and interested in finding answers that are found only in the pages of the Holy Bible, all are welcome. Because of the rules that SCOV has set in place for our community’s safety, we ask that all ladies park in the last three rows of the parking lot at the back of the Welcome Center and enter up the ramp and through the back door of the Welcome Center. Please come join us.

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 an opportunity to discuss challenging ideas raised by our reading of classic texts. The selections, from an anthology published by the Great Books Foundation, are short to moderate in length, enabling focused, in-depth conversations. Our January selections are a short story by Herman Melville and a long poem by Christina Rossetti. As of this writing, our meetings are being held at Catalina Vista, outside on the back patio when weather permits. If conditions change, we may switch back to Zoom meetings. Members are kept informed by email of our meeting location. Contact Maryfaith or Barbara for up-to-date information. SCOV Book Club

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

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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. Pam Peterborg Ingermanson will be presenting a program entitled “Searching in the Catalog of Family Search” via Zoom in January. The silver lining from COVID is that we have the ability to draw on nationally recognized presenters. 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

While the deadline for course registration ended December 15, you can still register with a $5 late fee. Three courses begin this month, with another in February and one in March. All courses will be on Zoom. If you are a club member and not receiving emails, check your Junk/Spam folder. Perhaps, you have unsubscribed or changed your address without notifying the registrars. January Samplers: Thu., Jan. 7: “Pangolins, Pandemics and Panoplies, What Have We Learned,” Tom McDonald Thu., Jan. 14 “The Future of the Santa Catalinas After the Bighorn Fire,” Donald Falk and Jim Malusa Thu., Jan. 21: “Behind the Scenes of the Arizona Daily Star,” Sarah Gassen Thu., Jan. 28: “OSIRIS-REx, The Asteroid Samples Returned to Earth,” Brenda Huettner All Samplers are on Zoom and begin at 2 PM. For a complete description of the above programs, please go to the club’s website www.suncityilr.com.

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.

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

As we weary of masking and bumping rather than hugging, let’s resolve to remain hopeful that these new vaccines will, indeed, vanquish the virus we’ve been fighting now for nearly a year. The following excerpt from “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson demonstrates the efficacy of poetry and maintaining a positive attitude:

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“Lift every voice and sing / Till earth and heaven ring, / Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; / Let our rejoicing rise / High as the listening skies, / Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. / Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, / Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. / Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, / Let us march on till victory is won…” Newcomers are welcome to join our weekly Zoom meetings. Contact srafieyan@comcast.net to receive an invitation.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Membership Brian Alexander 520-818-2429 www.scovcomputer.com

On a security note: Consider a password vault for your home computers/devices. Every day, our Internet world becomes more risky with new/different scams. Just as important is two-factor authentication (2FA) or 2-Step Verification. There have been a number of calls recently to the help desk about Facebook page hacks. If you have suffered this, you know how important security is. If your Facebook account gets hacked, immediately change your password. However, that is not enough. Adding 2FA imposes another layer of protection. If your new password is compromised, only you have the 2FA passcode. For those of you who may need more guidance on this, call the SCOV Technology help desk, 520-329-7661. This is one of the benefits of belonging to our club. There are more reasons to gain increased knowledge in our digital world, which you can gain from club membership. Contact Brian and check out our website shown above.

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

Happy New Year. Watch here for future updates.

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

We had hoped that January might bring an opportunity for us to recommence at least some of our dining fun together. But as you all know, the pandemic is worse than ever. The board continues to monitor the situation; club dinners will resume as soon as it is safe to do so. Several club members participated in a “Cheery Cherry Challenge” in November and December, finding many ways to use some tasty Michigan dried cherries. Recipes and photos for creative dishes from breakfast to dinner can be found at scovprepareandshare.weebly.com/2020-cheerycherry-challenge.html. As our club name implies, our usual activities involve preparing meals that follow an agreed-upon theme Debbie and Jon’s Cherry Pecan Strudel Coffee Cake and sharing our dishes in the home of a host. Anyone interested in joining the club should email Debbie to get on our email list. Even though we currently aren’t holding dinners, we may have a few more virtual cooking challenges in early 2021.

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 features Scarlet, aka “Lish’s Gone With The Wind,” from the hunting line of Golden Retrievers with red/gold coats. Born on the 4th of July in 2014, this beautiful girl was selected to be a breeder. Since she did not breed in mid-winter, the owner decided to rehome her. Lucky Scarlet got a new set of humans: Matt and Carol Tombre. It was a perfect match as she was ready for the retirement life. Scarlet’s favorite activity is to be with her family, especially when they all go on sunset safari golf cart rides. You will see her at the dog park most late afternoons. Do you have a dog and want to be a part of the dog club, too? New and renewal membership forms and $10 Scarlet dues are being collected now for 2021. Contact Marj or Carol. The club hopes to expand by adding a new small dog park area. Watch the SCOV Board Zoom presentation on January 14.

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

We are starting a new year, but our meetings are still pending due to COVID-19. January is rose month in the desert. Roses are beautiful and easy to grow, so you should have at least one in your garden. Usually, we have speakers and trips to our local nurseries each month. Harlow Gardens also are not having their lectures this year, but their new roses will be available on January 18. Spring will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar for the Garden Tour on April 10. It is 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 or queenanne9@yahoo.com.

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

Havurah wishes our community a 2021 filled with love, happiness, health and peace. Our book club continues to

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read, discuss, and thrive on Zoom. On Tuesday, January 12, we will be discussing The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. On February 9 we will focus on People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. All book club meetings are at 3:30 PM. Our membership contributed over $1,000 for needy families, to be distributed throughout 2021; the Jewish Federation coordinates this worthy project, and we are very proud of this accomplishment. Check our website for more info.

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. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Scottie Schaefer 520-825-3294 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 a member in order to attend any of our activities. The Views Restaurant will provide dinner Thursday, January 14; social hour, 5:30 PM; seating, 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Menu: Chicken Alfredo, pasta, chef’s choice veggie and dessert. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment: Chuck Moses. Happy hour, Friday, January 29; social hour, 5:30 PM; seating, 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Entertainment: Coquettes vocal duo.

Ticket sales: Thu., Jan. 7, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Jan. 8, 1-2 PM, Activity Center Lounge. Dinner tickets, $20 pp. Happy hour appetizers, $10 pp. Checks only, payable to Sun City Singles.

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

Our Monday, January 25, meeting will be held via Zoom, not in person at Catalina Vista. Jim Benshoof will be setting up the Zoom meeting and will let the group know about the Zoom link. Our speaker will be Joaquin Ruiz, a senior staff member at UArizona and also on the board of directors for the Arizona-Mexico Commission. We will hear about the mission of the commission and how its functions correlate with our lives in SCOV. Myriam Barrientos will continue Spanish language classes in January. 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 an-

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nounce 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

Alas, New Englanders, our discretion has won out over valor. With regret, we will not be having our spring pizza party. With vaccination news on the near horizon, we trust that next year, perhaps in the fall, will find us gathering once more for food and fellowship. Until then, stay well, stay safe. Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com

Due to the current situation, it has been decided that the March 2021 event is cancelled. The next gathering of the Wisconsin Club will be held in March 2022. We look forward to seeing all of you then.

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 considerations of COVID restrictions, the board felt it was best to table our performace 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 Thursday, January 14. At that time, we will discuss plans for fall/winter possibilities and advise our members. Sending wishes for good health and a happy New Year.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 PM, Auditorium 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 to increased membership, returning seasonal residents, and a safe environment for members to attend meetings. Currently, masks are required while in SCOV buildings. We inform club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues by email and during monthly meetings. In November, eight club members delivered four pickup trucks and an SUV full of clothing, hygiene products, small appliances, a BBQ grill, over 35 computers and more to the temporary homeless unit in Tucson, all donated by our wonderful SCOV community. If John Farmer and Russ Story unload clothing for homeless veterans you have a worn, faded or tattered U.S. flag, drop it at Mike LaBarbera’s house, 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr., and he will see that it is properly disposed. Wrap inconspicuously so the flag is not visible. “For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.” –P. McCree

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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 Meetings third Tue., 9-10:30 AM, Auditorium

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and Impact of Southern Arizona food bank. Collection of donations for both organizations will resume at our January meeting. New priority items needed for Emerge! are: • Towels, twin sheets, blankets • Full-size toiletries, natural hair care products, Chapstick • New baby items (baby wash, shampoo, wipes) • New adult-size pajamas, men’s products Items needed at Impact are regular sizes of the following: cereal, canned tomato products and peanut butter. The donation for January will be cereal. We are scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 19, in the Auditorium, our new location, with all health safety protocols in place. There will not be refreshments, and masks must be worn. We look forward to seeing you again, and we welcome new members.

Dance

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

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’.

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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

Under the direction of volunteer leaders, club members are reviewing and brushing-up on dance skills. In January, we continue with practices for all levels: beginners, intermediates and those participants who are transitioning from the Intro class to beginner level dances. During the last week of each month, members will receive an email directing them to the club’s website: Enter Here > Info and Signup Links to Classes and Practices. By following the links, members will be able to register for all level of practices on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The transition class is offered only on Saturday morning. Timely emails will keep members updated on club news.

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

The Rock and Roll Club will not hold a dance in the month of January, since it cannot be held indoors due to COVID, and the weather will be too cold to hold outside. Sunday, February 28, 3 PM, will be our membership meeting. We hope to see everyone there since we have several important matters to discuss. A dance will immediately follow from 3:30-6 PM. The dance will be held outdoors with a DJ.

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

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Hello Kactus Kickers. We had another wonderful dance on December 5 with the Wild Ride Band. The weather was beautiful; it was great to dance in the sun. We currently do not have a dance planned for January. Watch your email for updates from us. The next dance on the schedule is for February 12; we will wait and see if we can dance inside. The classes are scheduled to start in January, both two-step and swing. They will be in the Auditorium; masks and social distancing will be required.

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

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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.

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. 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 Donna Clark 970-946-1048 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Give yourself a New Year treat of fitness, fun and friendship at Energetic Exercise. Following the COVID directives now in effect, only 30 are allowed to attend. We are now using SignUpGenius for class registration. Each month, members will receive an email with a link to sign up for classes. Resident members only. No late arrivals. We start promptly at 8 AM. Masks worn at all times. Bring exercise equipment for the day and a bottle of water in a small bag please. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes in SCOV for over 25 years. She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a great variety of aerobic and weight exercises plus wonderful balance and stretch moves. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel. Unfortunately, we can have no new members or guests at this time. 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.

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

Happy New Year. It’s a brand-new year and time to commit to a new exercise routine. Why not try Pilates? SCOV offers classes in the AFC twice a week. The exercises not only strengthen your core muscles (abdomen and back muscles), but you will also notice you have better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. People ask if the benefits from the strengthening and stretching exercises really develop the body’s core, increase spine mobility and build flexibility. The answer is yes. We have two experienced instructors, and the cost is only $8/class, with annual club dues of $20 pp. Please join us or stop by and watch. Questions, call Mary.

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

Classes will resume in February 2021. Current students will be contacted when the dates have been confirmed.

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

We have two in-person yoga classes this month. In-person yoga class with Torrey on Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 AM, AFC 1 & 2, starting January 5. Inperson chair yoga with Torrey on Thursdays, 10:45-11:45 AM, Navajo Room, starting January 7. Class fee is $10 cash, no change given. Masks must be worn during class. Bring your own equipment. Sign up with SignUpGenius www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445A4A623A7F85-torrey. Instructors are also teaching via Zoom and YouTube: 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.

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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. 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 are postponed until further notice. 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; 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. 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.

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

As an addition to the November article on the origins of Scrabble (Lexiko), Mr. Butts churned out game sets in his home to fill orders from all over the country as he tried in vain to secure a patent, a copyright, a manufacturer. In 1948, he had all three. With a name change to Scrabble and a redesign of the game board, his project was rolling off the assembly line. Today Scrabble is manufactured in the millions each year, and is played worldwide in many languages. There are an estimated 33 million Scrabble players in the United States and Canada alone. Among those are more than 10,000 en-

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thusiasts and over 200 sanctioned clubs, which meet each week. If you think you might enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, please join us on Friday afternoons. We would love to see you.

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

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 Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista patio (Desert Oasis if too cold. Call monitor to confirm location.) 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. Call Mike or watch your email for the latest information.

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, hand-held 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

Tired of working jigsaw puzzles? Used to play the clarinet or sax? Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble? Have fun playing in a group with soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders. Music is provided. Don’t have a recorder? We have some instruments if you need one. For one hour every Tuesday, let’s make music together–safely. Eight to ten feet apart works fine.

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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 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 local authorities and SCOV Administration allow greater participation.

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

During December, we will have had our annual membership meeting to elect officers for 2021. Additional cleaning supplies have been provided for those who choose to play currently. We look forward to various vaccines enabling more of our regular players to join in during the spring. New members are always welcome. Let’s have a great 2021.

Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting Fri., Jan. 29, 4 PM

The White-crowned Sparrow is a welcome winter visitor here. Its cheery song resembles the tra-la-tweedleedee-dee of Patti Page’s “Mockin’ Bird Hill.” In all, there are about 25 species of sparrows that can be found in Arizona. We are an activityoriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us and 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 Steve Holmes photo these field trips, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance. These field trips are currently open to residents only with the requirement that we social distance and no longer carpool until the pandemic subsides. • Thursday, January 7, 7 AM, Santa Cruz Flats, Peggy Smith, pdsaz@aol.com • Thursday, January 14, 7 AM, Aqua Caliente Park area, Barbara Gates, bgates@udel.edu • Wednesday, January 20, 7:45 AM, Oracle State Park, Judy Mercer, cjudygo07@gmail.com • Tuesday, January 26, 7 AM, Whitewater Draw Loop, Peggy Smith, pdsaz@aol.com • Tuesday, February 2, 8 AM, Catalina State Park, Margie and Larry Caswell, Lcasbike@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, Bocce Club games have moved to the afternoon. We continue to require advance sign up 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

Meetings of the Gun Club are suspended until it is safe to gather in our indoor meeting room. In the meantime, please consider making use of the Pima Pistol Club (not affiliated with our Gun Club) in Catalina, which is an excellent facility for keeping up your skills.

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Hiking Pres. Mike Duellman 847-951-3934 Scheduled hikes will be posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Happy New Year. Here is hoping that 2021 is much different than 2020, and we get back to all of our hiking as well as social activities. There are plenty of hikes on the calendar for all levels, so we will see you on the trails. If you would like to become a new member, go to our website and follow the instructions for becoming a member. You will love hiking the trails in the area. My friend has the ability to hike the most complex of trails without getting lost–it’s pathological.

Brown. New board positions will be announced in early January. Nelson Brown and Dave Burnham will retire having served for three years. Our ladder play (new), round robins and training are popular events but are limited in participation. With just five courts, only 20 members (5% of club) can play or train at a time. We are still accepting new members and will teach you how to play. Warning: Pickleball is addictive; you can play it for the rest of your life. For more information, email us at scovpb@gmail.com.

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

If you’d like a closer look at POP Tennis, stop over at Desert Oasis on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday mornings, 8:3010:30 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.

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

Hikers photographed before the pandemic

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 www.scovpb.org scovpb@gmail.com Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM December, the month that the rumors came true. We reported our first member testing positive for COVID just before Thanksgiving. Our court tracking procedures were valuable in tracing. We Lights on, paddles up. Larea Diehl-Holgreen photo really appreciate this member being so proactive with us. Our new board members are Nancy Vander Ark and Doug

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Our members continue to hope for a positive resolution 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

We 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 feet 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)

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., 9 AM-Noon, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles, Sun., 1-3 PM, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the club has postponed the mixed doubles tournament and all social events previously planned for January. Fortunately, open play continues for men and women. In addition to safety practices, especial-

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ly social distancing that members have applied for months, the club requests that members take two additional steps at times of open play: a) wear a mask except when playing and b) register when arriving to play. The registration will be important for contact tracing if a member tests positive. While the pandemic continues to be stressful for all members, the club is happy to announce one joyful event. Saniya Otus, a longtime member and outstanding tennis player, celebrated her 90th birthday in early December. All SCOV residents are welcome to use our wonderful tennis courts. If you have questions about our club or would like to join, send an Saniya Otus celebrating her 90th birthday email to Ron Martin.

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

The Wallyball group wishes everyone a safe and healthy New Year. Wallyball is a fun game for both men and women. It’s a great calorie burning sport and it helps build and tone muscles. It’s good for your balance, too. We normally play Competitive on Tuesdays, 12:45-3 PM, and RecHappy New Year from the Wallyball Club reational on Fridays, 12:453 PM. We will wait for the CDC guidelines and Administration to let us know when it will be safe to get back on the court. Please check our website, or give one of our officers a call. Be safe and play safe.

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

We sincerely wish all a very happy and healthy New Year. How fortunate we are to be able to participate in outdoor sports year round. We can see snow on the slopes of the Catalinas while still enjoying a rousing game of water volleyball. Our games continue while dealing with the cooler weather. Our hearty players still show up regardless of the temperatures most play days. Rain, wind, lack of sun and temps below 65 Photo by Wayne Widener degrees are the exceptions. This time of year we wear insulated wa-

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ter vests to keep our upper bodies warmer while being in the pool close to two hours, three days a week. That is dedication. Give us a call. Come try it out and join our active funloving group.

Travel

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

The Day Trippers board met on November 30, and the decision was made that there will be no Day Trippers general meetings until possibly March. If all goes well by then, we may be able to meet following the guidelines set by the Association. Attendance would have to be limited, with theaterstyle seating and distancing, no food or drinks, except for your own personal beverage. Masks required. No bus trips until we have a vaccine. Those who paid dues for 2020 will not be required to pay 2021 dues. Keep watching the Tipster and “This Week in SCOV” for any updates. Let’s all hope for happier days ahead.

RV Club - Sundowners Acting Pres. John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Membership meetings second Mon., 9 AM, on Zoom. Watch your emails for meeting invitation. 2020 continued its reign of losses with the resignation of our club’s President, Larry Castriotta. Larry and other board members served past their terms, which were due to expire in March 2020, but COVID upended our elections last year, and so Larry soldiered on, keeping the business of the club going. We will be meeting by Zoom for at least the first part of 2021; watch your emails for Zoom invitations. ElecWe thank Sundowner tions for new board members will take President Larry Castriotta place in March. Anyone willing to help for his club leadership out, please contact any of the current board members and we will get you on the slate. The board is also proposing a bylaw change to make board positions two-year staggered terms, and we need members to vote on this before the March election. Club trips in the first part of 2021 will be mostly informal trips. Watch the informal-trip page on the website for more information. If you would like to propose an informal trip, contact Carrie Wiley ecwiley@gmail.com with information about the trip. Any club member can propose a trip; these are much less structured than the regular club trips. John McConnaughey is inviting other members to join a trip to Rocky Point in late January.

Partnered Organizations

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

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.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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 has many causes. 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 is 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.

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

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 (three 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 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

Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit for Qualifying Organizations, you can provide YOTO students an opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency, stability, and success at no cost to you. Take $400 in tax credit individually, or $800 jointly on Arizona state income taxes while helping homeless students stay in school. The AZ Charitable Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar charitable contribution you can give to 501(c)(3) organizations. To qualify for the 2020 tax credit, make a gift before April 15, 2021, then complete state form 321 and include with your state tax return. No need to itemize. YOTO’s QCO code is 20365.

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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/.

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.

Linda S. Tucker, Attorney Wills • Probate • Trusts

Classifieds

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 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. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed backyard. N/S, N/P. Available beginning Apr. 2021. Email dixie14495@gmail.com or call 636-544 1706. 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 FOR RENT: Elegantly furnished, 2,100 sq. ft. home with breathtaking mountain views on quiet cul-de-sac. 2 lg. master suites, walk-in closets, 2.5 BA, fully equipped, new kitchen, steel grey Samsung appliances, granite counters and eating bar. Open concept plan: spacious LR, DR and TV room, gas FP, ceramic tile floors, carpeted bedrooms. Laundry room and sink. Expansive brick-paved, backyard patio with furniture and gas grill. Golf cart and utilities included. Avail. Mar-May 2021. Rent varies based on month and term. N/S,N/P. Call 510-813-0122 for pics/pricing. 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. 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. 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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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Sunrise from a backyard by Gene Bammel “Peekaboo Cardinal” by Gene Venechanos

Clive Probert encountered this antelope jackrabbit north of SCOV

“Oh dear, it’s a deer,” remarked Sam Fedell about the mule deer that visited his backyard

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Nursing bobcat mom by Nancy Cannistra

Bobcat mom and three kittens by Sheryl Hester

It appeared that the Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hawk on Sylvia Venechanosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; patio expected to have his meal served to him

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