Association Committees

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

How Can I Prevent Injuries?

To avoid injuring yourself during exercise, don’t try to do too much too soon. Start with an activity that is fairly easy for you, such as walking. Do it for a few minutes a day, several times a day. Slowly increase the amount of time and the intensity of the activity. For example, increase your walking time and speed over several weeks. Start every workout with a warm-up. This will make your muscles and joints more flexible. Spend 5 to 10 minutes doing some light stretching exercises and brisk walking. Do the same thing when you’re done exercising until your heart rate returns to normal. Pay attention to your body. Stop exercising if you feel very out of breath, dizzy, faint, nauseous or if you feel pain. Talk with your family doctor if you have questions or think you have seriously injured yourself.

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, July 13, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, July 14, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Nov. 8, 3 PM, WC1

Active Health Committee presentations will resume in the fall when we expect to be able to meet in person. Look forward to dynamic speakers who will discuss what can be done to maintain and improve our health and longevity. Suggestions are welcomed on speakers who will discuss active lifestyle and healthy lifespan.

Cliff Miller No meeting in Jul.

Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory

Fencing has been the most frequently received submittal for the past several months. If you are considering installing a new fence, partial fencing by tying into your neighbor’s, or adding on to the height of your existing two-foot brick wall, there are some things you should consider. The first requirement is to find out where your property line is located. A survey is the most reliable way to know who owns the wall or fence. The property line may be defined by rebar placed on the connecting corners of the property lines, or by a monument disk about the size of a quarter embedded into the cap of the wall. If this disk sits on your side of the brick cap, you own the property up to the wall, meaning your neighbor owns the wall. If the disk is placed on the other side of the brick cap closest to your neighbor, then you own the wall. If the disk is in the middle of the brick cap, the wall is shared by you and your neighbor. If there are no markers, inform your neighbor of your plans to add fencing, additional bricks, or fence to increase the height. The easiest way to ensure quick review and approval of your application for fencing is to include an ARC Neighbor Permission letter signed by all affected parties. All metal fencing must be painted weathered brown. For any additional questions, please contact us at arc@suncityorovalley.com.

Artisan Center Renovation Task Force Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 tkelleyscov@gmail.com See SCOV calendar for meeting dates, time, and location

The Board of Directors authorized the Artisan Center Renovation Task Force (ACRTF) at their meeting on May 25 and named Tim Kelley as chair.

As of this writing, the members and liaisons for the task force are being identified.

The SCOV website (Members > Committees > ACRTF) provides the Charter for the task force. The website also provides “A Discussion of the Existing and Future Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV.” An informal working group comprised of representatives from the artisan clubs met over the winter to research and write this discussion paper.

The ACRTF will now build on the discussion paper, work with an architect, and develop a recommendation for the renovation of this 34-year-old Artisan Center facility.

Find meeting dates, times and location on the website.

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

The paper directory typically goes to press in August. Read “This Week in SCOV” for updates.

Check both the online and paper directories to ensure your listing is correct. To update your listing, the preferred method is to complete the online form “To change your directory listing….” Otherwise, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

Is your deceased partner still listed? Many people like to keep their loved one’s name in the directory, for safety or for sentiment. So, deceased spouses are removed only when the surviving spouse requests it. Only you can decide if it’s time to update your listing.

Are you a new resident or have you moved within SCOV? New owners are unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV.

FYI: The publisher controls the Business White and Yellow pages. We can’t fix errors in those sections.

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 often, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Finance-Budget Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 tkelleyscov@gmail.com Quarterly meetings on Mondays on Zoom. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

The Finance Budget Committee (FBC) will meet on Monday, August 2, to review the unaudited financial results for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. These results will be audited by an outside independent firm with the results reported in October.

Randy Ternary will be presenting the annual FBC member orientation at this meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to listen in and learn about the budgeting process and financial reporting for our community.

This summer, the periodic Asset Reserve Schedule and Fund study will be completed by an outside firm. The results of this study will be available in the fall.

SCOV financial information is always available on the SCOV Members area of the SCOV website. FBC meetings and Quarterly Financial Conversations with Residents are held quarterly. Find meeting times, location and dates on the website.

Food and Beverage

Chair Wendy Hughes First Mon., 2-3 PM via Zoom

Several projects are under consideration for committee support: 1) Renewing the community table has been suggested, for single diners to enjoy conversation with others, when adequate staffing is available, starting in August; 2) Utilizing donated funds to Friends of the Restaurant to cover the purchase of high quality, cost-effective wine and coffee systems, so high-end wines and signature coffee can be offered at reasonable prices in the new Activity Center coffee and wine bar; and 3) New furniture/awning for the terrace and grassy knolll. Fencing for the grassy knoll is being studied by the Board.

The committee will meet as needed on Zoom this summer, the first Monday of the month, 2 PM.

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

It’s monsoon season. The rain and/or high temperatures will bring your activities inside. You can count on the Library for good books to read, movies to watch, puzzles to put together or audio books to listen to.

Friends of the Library (FOL) have an opportunity to attend the Great Views presentation Wednesday, July 14, 10 AM. This second films review by Garry Buck will be held at Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball and Pusch Ridge. You can make your reservation by going to the Library’s website. This event is for FOL members only. If you want to become a FOL member, please contact the Library.

The Library continues to provide resources throughout the summer, and will be open Saturdays beginning in July.

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Kathy Mashburn (left) and Pam Dage

Summer is here, and the weather is hot, making the coolness of the Gift Shop especially welcome. Featured artists for July are Pam Dage and Kathy Mashburn.

While looking for a new hobby, Pam found pour acrylic painting online and watched a lot of YouTube videos. Pam said, “I made many paintings, but I was missing my jewelry making since I could not get into the Silversmith and Lapidary Club and decided to try combining jewelry making and painting. The jewelry reminds me of my painting and the painting reminds me of the jewelry.”

Originally from Utah, Kathy taught school, co-owned a bookstore and ran a small cafe in that store. Kathy says, “Crafting has always been interesting to me when I had the time. I am enjoying making felted clogs, leather belts, tatted items, knitted scarves, jewelry and bug offs, beaded covers for food and drink.”

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.

Chair Linda Bretz Holiday Lights

The newly formed Holiday Lights Committee is pleased to announce several additional flowers have been fabricated for our display this year. We are nearly done making this season’s lights and are looking forward to finding new placements for these additions, plus those previously at the Activity Center, which will be under renovation during this holiday season.

Not only does the flower fabrication take strong fingers, a great deal of patience and a whole lot of time, the materials are quite expensive. While donors support the majority of that cost, the Association chips in, and this year the Foundation has also provided a grant.

A five-year plan has been developed to enhance our holiday display and includes a holiday tour of homes. You can help and have a great deal of fun in the process. Six more homes are needed that look gorgeous during the holidays willing to be on a Holiday House Tour the first Saturday of December. If you or someone you know fits that category, please contact Linda Bretz nashuachristmas@comcast.net for more details.