13 minute read
Association Committees
was exciting to lead the Library into the 21st century, as we moved from manual checkouts using pencil, 3x5 inch cards and a date stamp, to a computerized system with an online database.
I launched an author series with live author events featuring both local and bestselling authors of books from historical fiction and mystery, to Arizona food, wine and history. Twelve authors appeared in Sun City in the 12 months before the pandemic shut us down, making SCOV one of the most active literary venues in the Tucson area, which attracted attention from agents scheduling authors for book tours. In the last year, I adapted to hosting author events on Zoom, another innovation for the Library.
During my tenure, the Friends of the Library began offering book and movie reviews twice a year. Three of these Great Reads and Great Views events were held on Zoom or by online video link, so residents could attend remotely. Absolutely terrific volunteers and a talented Friends of the Library board assisted me in all of this and made it fun to come to work each day. But one of the greatest joys of my job was interacting with you, our fantastic Library patrons, and I will miss that immeasurably. Thank you so much for your amazing support over the years, and I’ll see you around the campus.
Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073
What Is the Point of Taking a Shower First?
There are several reasons why you should take a shower before entering a pool. One is that it removes contaminates from your body. Unless you just stepped out of the shower, there is a good chance that your body will have substances on it that will contaminate a pool. These include sweat, soap, perfume, shampoo and deodorant. A simple shower with water only can wash these substances from your body, so they don’t get into the pool water when you go for a swim. This will help the pool remain cleaner for a much longer time. The more contaminated the water becomes because of what you introduce, the harder the pool has to work to be sure it is clean. More chlorine has to be added to be sure the water is clean and safe and the pool’s pumps and filters will have to work hard to remove these contaminates in the water.
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 hours of operation are on page 2.
Tuesday, August 10, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Wednesday, August 11, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.
SCOV has a dedicated customer service representative with Republic Services. Many of you are aware of the labor challenges the country is currently experiencing, and Republic Services highly encourages residents to email any service issues rather than telephone, in order to receive the best service. Our representative can be reached at scov@ republicservices.com. This email is listed on the Republic magnet you received in your annual dues mailing.
Visit our 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) Holiday schedule: Check if you need to shift setting your bins out due to a holiday. 3) Report a problem: Missed pickup? Bin damaged? Click the REPORT A PROBLEM tab, fill out our form and Republic will receive a copy.
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
Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM
Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) continues to remain extremely busy during these hot summer months with a minimum of 15 submittals to review at each of our Zoom meetings. It is incumbent upon residents to submit complete applications in order to receive a speedy review and approval of their project. One way to ensure a complete application and a project that meets the Development Standards for a Permanent Improvement is to have a pre-submittal meeting with ARC representatives. While this takes committee members’ time, it will save time in the long run, and we have found that it saves residents’ money. Before you begin preparing your application on the SCOV website, take the time to read all the directions, especially the specific items that must be included with your submittal. Use the drop-down menus: Members > Members Services > For Your Home > Read More > Start Submittal.
The ARC members devote many hours year-round reviewing projects and discussing them in Zoom meetings held every second and fourth Tuesday at 2 PM. We encourage anyone who is planning a project, or just interested, to join us online. The link to our meetings can be found at Members > Committees > Architectural Review > Read More > Join ARC’s Zoom Meeting.
Artisan Center Renovation Task Force Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 tkelleyscov@gmail.com See SCOV calendar for meeting dates, time, and location
The Artisan Center Renovation Task Force (ACRTF) may meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month as needed. The SCOV website will have current meeting notices.
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 each of the artisan clubs met over the winter of 2020 to research and write this discussion paper.
The ACRTF is now building on the previous work and will identify and work with an architect to develop a comprehensive recommendation for the renovation of this 34-year-old Artisan Center facility.
Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory
While the paper phone book is updated just once a year, the online directory is updated monthly. Email addresses are included online only, not in the book. You can even access the directory on your smart phone, which means you have a community directory in your pocket.
The directory is located in the nonpublic area of our website, so you need to log in to access it. Scroll down to the actual listings. There you will find the directory’s incremental search box, which will display results as you type. To see additional columns, such as hometowns and emails, use the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the listings or swipe left and right on your touchscreen.
To update your listing in the directory, 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.
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 Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.
The Finance-Budget Committee (FBC) will meet 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 of the audit reported in October.
Controller Randy Trenary 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 Members area of the SCOV website. FBC meetings and “Quarterly Financial Conversations with Residents” are held quarterly. Find meeting information, times, location and dates on the website.
Food and Beverage
Chair Wendy Hughes First Mon., 2-3 PM via Zoom
Monsoon weather is here. The Views Restaurant is planning entertainment for both Friday and Saturday nights. During the monsoon season, the entertainment will be held indoors.
We’re still experiencing a wait staff shortage, so be patient when ordering food and drinks. The folks are doing their best to provide you with prompt service. If you know anyone looking for a job in the restaurant business, have them visit our restaurant and pick up an application.
Friends of the Library Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu Pat Brown patbrown630@gmail.com Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com
The month of August in SCOV is hot, hot, hot. Reading a book can create a world at the beach, watching a wonderful view from a mountain, a comedy that makes you laugh, a mystery that keeps you guessing or a historical work that keeps you thinking. SCOV Library has books that can take you on all these adventures. Also, you can check out movies, audio books, magazines or puzzles to keep you out of the heat.
Friends of the Library (FOL) members will have a list of activities to attend starting in the fall months. If you want to take part, you can join FOL by going to the Library to pick up your membership. A single membership is $15 and a family membership is $20.
SCOV Library is here for all to enjoy. Please come in to browse.
Gift Shop Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop
Lorraine Buck
With summer upon us, the Gift Shop is a welcome respite from the heat. Featured artist this month is Lorraine Buck, who makes unusual pottery and depictions of ancient paintings. Lorraine started painting many years ago, eventually focusing on the shapes and colors provided by nature and forms inspired by ancient art painted in European caves. Lorraine says, “Animals painted by ancient 7
people seem to leap off the cave wall, and are portrayed with incredible detail.” She offers prints and giclée of her original acrylic paintings.
Joining the Clay Club, Lorraine began throwing on the wheel. She says, “I researched how to fire my clay to include horsehair. The hair is added to a very hot pot and creates black squiggles as it burns. Saggar fired pots are created by coating the pots with salts, oxides and organic materials. The pot is wrapped in aluminum foil and fired in the kiln to a high temperature.”
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.
Holiday Lights Chair Linda Bretz 603 459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com
The Holiday Lights Committee is nearly done making lots of new flowers for this year’s display. We just ordered icicle lights for the Welcome Center for this year, thanks to a grant from the SCOV Foundation.
We are still looking for homes for this year’s brand new fundraiser–the Holiday House Tour.
We would love to add homes beautifully decorated inside for Hanukkah as well as Christmas. This will be on the 1st Saturday of December. If you or someone you know fits this category, please contact Linda Bretz at nashuachristmas@ comcast.net or 603-459-4219 and more details will be provided.
Can’t wait for the cooler weather.
Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1; Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/
The Loan Room is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is a free service to all SCOV residents. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, for walk-ins, pickups and reservations. Reservations may also be made on the SCOV website under Loan Room. When using the website, you are making a request that will be confirmed by email once our volunteers have had a chance to be sure what you are requesting is available. Please give us a week to confirm your request. The Loan Room will be closed September 14, 16, 21 and 23. Medical emergencies during those two weeks will be responded to by Gay Russell. When picking up equipment or returning it to the Loan Room, please remember to bring someone with you to help if you cannot handle this on your own. Always bring your SCOV card and let us know if your address, telephone number or card number has changed.
Thank you for your continued support of the Loan Room and the aluminum can recycling program.
Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, on Zoom
Our committee is in recess. No meetings are scheduled this month. We plan to resume meeting in September. Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3
It’s Been a Hot Summer
It’s been really hot, but the rains came along with wind, and we thank those in our community who kept a watchful eye out for their neighbors and informed them of any storm damage. If you are unable to reach your neighbor, call Administration to see if they have contact information on file. With so many of our neighbors away at this time of the year, we need to be especially aware of our surroundings.
With our monsoon season, pesky weeds seem to appear overnight. Remove them as soon as possible, and try to make every effort to stay ahead of the weeds in your yard for the next few weeks.
Is there standing water in your yard? It’s important to drain ponds and/or fountains in yards to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Other items such as buckets, empty flowerpots and other containers can also collect rain, so be sure they are not holding standing water.
Thank you for continuing to take pride in your property and our community even in our extremely hot summer months.
Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no meetings until further notice) www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)
We are planning to begin the Posse in October. If you are not a member of the Posse, please consider joining. We need your help. In order to join, sign on to the SCOV website: Members > Committees > Posse > Safe DrivingPosse Members Only. Watch the presentation. Once done, take the test (it’s easy). Print out your test and take it to the Administration office along with a copy of your auto insurance and your driver’s license. When you have completed everything, call Linda Simōn, 520-789-7169, and she will get you assigned to a squad. We only ask for a commitment of six hours a year (two three-hour patrols), and you’ll be doing your community a service. In the meantime, be healthy, stay safe and continue watching out for your neighbors.
Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, via Zoom
The mission of the Properties Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff regarding the condition of and improvements to SCOV facilities. Ongoing activities include inspections of SCOV buildings and facilities, inspection of Chalk Creek and monitoring of the Sun City solar systems. Intermittent activities include utility usage studies and projects requested by the Board, the staff or as deemed appropriate by the committee. Our meetings in June and July have been in person and via Zoom. We will not meet in August, but will resume our meetings in September. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair John Njaa
Thank you, submitters. Many of you submit a Tipster article form every month, whether or not your content is the same. This is helpful because we are not left wondering what you want. Thank you, also, to the many of you who kept submitting during the pandemic, which helped the Tipster to be a
