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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 scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com
Policies vs Operations
by Ronna Heinig Imagine that we are all on a beautiful cruise ship. The passengers on board elect seven of us to determine the destination of the ship. After much deliberation, we choose Santorini, a small picturesque Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is now up to the captain and the crew to safely get us to port.
Policy is what guides our operations, and policies are made by the consent of the group. In this case, the elected seven chose our destination. At SCOV, policies are also governed by our Master Declaration and our By-Laws.
The role of operations is to carry out policies, making sure we get to our destination.
Your Board of Directors (BOD) has steered a course that has taken us from January 2020, when COVID was thought to have been just another variety of flu, to a major shutdown of operations, through the pandemic storm, and finally, safely to our reopening destination.
The past 18 months have reminded us of the famous words from poet John Lydgate: “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”
Responding to your inquiries and concerns is an important part of our job. When you email “Directors,” all members of the BOD will receive your email. It is helpful for all BOD members to understand your questions and concerns. Members of the Board may have varied opinions on a topic, but the Board can have only one voice, our president, or their designee.
Often, we receive questions regarding operations at SCOV. Since we are policy makers, we often refer these questions to our General Manager (GM), who captains our SCOV ship. We do this because our GM is best suited to answer questions that have to do with getting us to our destination. Questions about our destination are best suited for your Board of Directors.
We are now setting course in a new direction with the renovation of our Activity Center. We are hopeful for “fair winds and following seas” as our community sails forward. General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080
All Are Welcome at Sun City Oro Valley
During the COVID pandemic, I have become aware of how diverse our individual ideas, thoughts, attitudes and opinions are at SCOV. Many of us were able to see those who wanted our community to be completely isolated, while others wanted SCOV to be completely open. Some agreed with the mask mandates, the room capacity limitations, and the six-foot social distancing, while others did not.
It is this diversity that makes our community great. We have a plethora of committees at SCOV. Members of those committees bring their differing ideas, thoughts and opinions to the table to discuss the various points the committee may be considering on any given day. And they don’t always agree with one another. Sometimes there must be some give and take to make things work. We may not agree with all of your thoughts, ideas and opinions and you may not agree with ours. But one thing I think we can agree on is to respect each other’s diversity and reflect that respect as we agree to disagree.
We have rules for our community that all residents have agreed to live by, and we will respect others as we keep the rules and governing documents.
In the tapestry of life, we weave with all our individual lives in our community, and we welcome all our residents and their guests. We welcome those who visit The Views Restaurant and The Views Golf Course. We will do our best to treat all with equality.
Holiday Hours Independence Day
Sunday, July 4 AFC/Pool, 7 AM-4 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM
Activity Center, Catalina Vista and Library, Closed Restaurant and Pro Shop, Normal Hours
Monday, July 5 (SCOV observed)
AFC/Pool, 5 AM-9 PM Desert Oasis, 7 AM-9 PM Activity Center, 7 AM-1 PM Catalina Vista, 7 AM-9 PM Library and Welcome Center, Closed Restaurant and Pro Shop, Normal Hours
What’s Inside
Association News...........................3 Association Committees ................7 Golf.................................................9 On the Cover ...............................10 Coming Events .............................11 Workshops and Classes................12 For Your Information....................12 Memoriam....................................12 Clubs ............................................12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies..............12 Continuing Education ................16 Cultural & Social........................17 Dance ........................................19 Exercise.....................................20 Games .......................................21 Music .........................................25 Sports ........................................25 Travel.........................................28 Town of Oro Valley.......................28 Partnered Organizations ..............29 Extended Community ..................30 Classifieds.....................................30 Photo Scrapbook....................31, 32
It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!
Photographing Birds and Wildlife in SCOV
by Marsha Dean
Regardless of from where residents come to SCOV, most find the wildlife in Oro Valley fascinating. Whether it’s a bobcat sleeping on your back porch, hummingbirds feeding in a flower up without infringing on the animal’s space. Steve enjoys garden or from a feeder, or being startled by up to 20 jave- that his photos lina grazing on cactus or potted plants, we all love to cap- allow him to see ture those moments in photos. A few residents have become details that the quite adept at being in the right place at the right time to get camera capgreat photos, so the Tipster reached out to a few of them for tures, but might some pointers. not be visible to
Sheryl Hester, the eye. an eight-year The
SCOV resident, favorite considers her subject role of wildlife of Jack photographer as Welch is one of educa- the great tor. She studies horned animal behav- owl. He first observed them at his backyard bird bath ior and uses her shortly after moving to SCOV and reports that there photos to teach are at least two nesting pairs in our vicinity. Jack vispeople how to its nearby state land, Honeybee Canyon, Catalina coexist with the State Park or The Views Golf Course at sunrise or animals around sunset when he wants to take photos. He cautions them. Sheryl’s to be sure and observe the posted non-golfer times photos allow us on the golf course. He appreciates the opportunity to see animals to go out and explore, whether it’s the zoo, Desert and birds in their Museum, Big Wash or your own backyard. natural environment, but she strongly urges amateurs to re- Lyn Socks, who moved here in 2014, also enjoys phospect the animals by keeping their distance. A few of tographing the her rules: birds in our area, • Do no harm. Do not destroy or alter habitat for a especially water better view or scene. Take special care at breeding birds, noting that season. activity changes • Keep it wild. with migration Do not feed or bait seasons. He wildlife. finds a 70-300 Steve Holmes mm lens is best has also resided for photographin SCOV for eight ing birds and aniyears, and he es- mals from a dispecially enjoys tance, great for photographing birding. Lyn encolor song birds. Northern cardiGreat egret overflying a black crowned night heron by Lyn Socks joys walking The Views course. nals and vermilion fly- All of our photographers stress the importance of observcatchers are frequently ing the golf course rules for non-golfers. Familiarize yourobserved in SCOV. He self with the morning and afternoon hours when walkers are shoots in low-angle light, permitted, dogs must remain on leash and on or near the avoiding when the sun is cart path. Pay special attention that dogs do not interfere overhead, using a zoom with wildlife. Respect your environment and the wildlife you lens that allows him op- observe, and if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a great photo or two Hepatic tanager by Steve Holmes portunities to get a close- to share with the folks back home.
Great horned owl by Jack Welch Sheryl Hester observed this baby javelina peeking over its parents
Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070
Activity Center Renovation Updates
There are two ways to be informed about the progress of the Activity Center Renovation. First, sign up for “This Week in SCOV.” You can sign up to receive these updates at www.suncityorovalley.com > News & Info > This Week in SCOV and then select “Click here to subscribe to this email.” Follow the directions on the form. The second way to find this information is on our website under HOT TOPICS > Activity Center Renovation. From here you have several options. There are updates, a place to ask questions or to find answers to previously asked questions. There’s also a button for the original concept from the Activity Center Renovation Committee that was voted on in March 2021. New information will be added as the plans are finalized. Communication is one of the most important elements of SCOV, and this is another way information is provided.
Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077
Finding New Ways
As the Activity Center renovation nears, the activities and club meetings that take place there have been moved to new locations. Understandably, it is a challenge to accommodate all clubs’ regular meeting days and times. Coco Sullivan, facilities coordinator, has worked with club leaders to relocate their meetings. Some schedules had to flex in order to maximize opportunities for all clubs. Thank you for working with Coco and your willingness to be flexible during the time the Activity Center will undergo its much-needed improvements. If your club is choosing not to meet for the summer, please inform Coco Sullivan at 520-917-8072.
Community Services - Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058
Having Work Done on Your Property?
A good rule of thumb: Whenever you plan to make any kind of change to the exterior of your home, you will need some kind of HOA approval prior to acting on the project. This approval can be in the form of an Architectural Review Committee approval or an In-House approval. Applications for both kinds can be started by going to www.suncityorovalley.com and signing in. If you have not yet registered, please do so. If you are having difficulty signing in, please contact the front desk of the Administration Office and they will help you. Once you have registered, go to Members/Member Services/For Your Home. At this point you can request directions for a paint submittal or any other project. Follow the directions from there. Remember, if you are contemplating an expansion project such as a new patio cover or room addition, there will be steps in addition to the normal submittal procedures involved, and a longer time period before you gain approval. For more information on the Expansion Process, please go to Members/Documents/Board Policy/Board Policy ARC-006.
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Welcome New Neighbors – May
Unit # Name From
2 Kathleen Welch & John Ramirez 2 Neeltje & John Crossland 3 Deborah & Richard Syres 3 Sue & James Nelson 3 Patricia Fields & Richard Esteb 5 Robert & Laura Goold 5 Lynn Kissel & Robert Brown 6 Sally & Tim Watters 7 Marcia & Scot McCormick 8 Mary Di Re & Tim Roddy 9 Charlotte Herbert 10 Michelle DeMarais & David Doherty 12 Robert Hosler 12 Tana & John Wyrick 14 Kim & Scott Wiklof 17 Kristin & Jeffrey Grady 17 Ann Symonds & Michael Middleton 18 Debra & Robert Westendorf 11B Robin & Allen Schmidt Tucson, AZ Coeur d’Alene, ID Tucson, AZ Huron, SD
Oro Valley, AZ Bend, OR
Burlington, IN
Oro Valley, AZ
Cape Coral, FL
Shoreline, WA
Oro Valley, AZ Coon Rapids, MN
St. Louis, MO
Kennewick, WA Clinton, WA Dillon, CO
Arlington, VA
Oro Valley, AZ
Westerville, OH
May 2021 Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2021 20 101 2020 12 74 2020 Total Sold - 167
2021: Active Listings as of 5/31/2021............................8 2020: Active Listings as of 5/31/2020............................8
Source: TARMLS® May 2021 Average Age of New Owners: 67.4 SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083
Beginning on July 3, the Library will open every Saturday morning from 9 AM-Noon, a complete return to pre-pandemic hours. Author events are gearing up with a mix of Zoom and in-person events in the works. Last month’s JA Jance event was a hit, with 56 residents logging in on Zoom to hear about her latest Ali Reynolds mystery-thriller. Laura Morelli, author of over a dozen books, including The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci’s Italy, will give a Zoom presentation in September (see Coming Events on page 11). In-person visits with local authors are in the planning stage. If you enjoy indie movies and foreign films, you will want to attend the Great Views program, featuring Garry Buck on Wednesday, July 14, 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mount Kimball and Pusch Ridge rooms. Come and hear Garry’s review of 20 movies, over half of which will not be on our shelves until after his presentation. This event is a perk for Friends of the Library members, but it is not too late to join. Applications are available in the Library.
New items arrive almost daily. Expected in July are the latest books by Daniel Silva, Marie Benedict, Elin Hilderbrand, Charles Todd, Debbie Macomber, James Patterson and others. Over 40 videos were added to our collection over the last couple of months to help keep you occupied indoors during monsoon season. Stop by the Library soon to check out books and movies to keep you entertained or visit us online to browse our collection.
SUN CITY ORO VALLEY
Money MATTERS
Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations
Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues
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
Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations May
(12,791)$ -$ -$ (2,418)$ (113,436)$ 676,89$ 6
(119,971)$ 625,407$ 51,489$
11 Months 2020-2021
Actual Budget
(628,075)$ -$ -$ -$ (456,265)$ 7,375,879$
(1,265,000)$ 7,263,360$ 112,519$
Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 11 months of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in 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.
If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, August 2, 2 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
