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Arthritis Water Pres. Sherry Olivier sherryolivier55@gmail.com Sec. Melanie Livingston meljean178@yahoo.com Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:10 AM May-Sep.; 1 PM Oct.-Apr.; AFC/Pool
Increased flexibility, balance, toning and firming are all results reported by our friendly members. Our club performs water exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation for anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint replacement or just body stiffness. Dues are only $5/year. We welcome new members and encourage male participation. Hats, sunglasses, shirts and water shoes may be worn. Come join us.
Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held.
Energetic Exercise Donna Clark 970-946-1048 No classes in Aug.
Energetic Exercise classes will not be held in August while instructor Sally Martinez is on vacation.
Classes will resume in September; we are eager to get moving together again. At that time classes will continue to be held in the AFC’s large studio room, meeting every Monday and Wednesday, plus two Fridays, September 3 and 10, with check-in at 7:45-7:55 AM and class from 8-9 AM. Use the link sent to members in August for SignUpGenius to sign up for classes in September.
Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool (suspended until futher notice)
The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less.
Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.
Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
Are you a golfer? Twisting on drives, squatting and leaning over picking up balls? Golf movements are required and repeated. The results can be overused weak muscles and imbalances affecting legs, hips, arms, shoulders and back. Over 60? Your game is probably affected with shorter, less accurate drives. Stamina decreases and muscle strains, pulls and tears happen. For years, elite golfers such as Tiger Woods have turned to Pilates, an essential training tool to stay balanced and improve performance. Like golf shots, Pilates is based on movement from the body’s center or core (trunk, shoulders, abdomen, pelvis). As you strengthen your core, hip rotation improves your range of motion and back stability. Other results? Powerful, more accurate golf shots and a symmetrically muscled, flexible, strong body. Pilates is a full body exercise with very little joint strain. To attend, call Mary, or just come by and watch a class.
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Tai Chi Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com Thu., 10-11 AM, AFC/Studio 1
Tai chi classes will resume in October on Thursdays, 10-11 AM, AFC /Studio 1.
Seasoned students as well as beginners will be welcomed. Contact co-chairs for further information.
Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com
Torrey will continue with three yoga classes per week in August: Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, AFC/Rooms 1 & 2; Thursdays at 9 AM, Desert Oasis and chair yoga on Thursdays, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis. No pre-registration is required. Each class is $10. Maria will return for in-person classes beginning September. 17. We hope you are enjoying the summer and staying cool.
Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Second and fourth Mon., 6 PM, Catalina Vista; Fri., 12:30 PM, Desert Oasis
During construction in the Activity Center, we will try to have a regular game. We will play the second and fourth Monday evenings at Desert Oasis and Friday afternoons at Catalina Vista, both at the usual times. We will try to keep everyone informed as changes occur.
Ladies Monday Social Bridge
Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 12:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Monday bridge has started up again. Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.
Marathon Bridge
Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com
Providing there is enough interest, we are planning that Marathon Bridge for the 2021-2022 season will start in October and play once a month through April 2022. You will either play in your residence or your opponent’s home, thus only one table of four people per residence. There is a one-time entry/prize fee of $15 pp, with no monthly game fees. We are always looking for new pairs. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson.
Mixed Social Bridge
Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Mixed Social Bridge Club has fully resumed. We play contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge. So, if needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM, come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee and members often bring goodies to go with it. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. Please join us. We welcome new players.
Partners Tuesday Night Bridge
Pres. Larry Parks; VP: Janelle Parks; Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Maybe our new time and location will bring you luck. It didn’t work for me, however. Partners come to Desert Oasis by 5:45 PM to claim your table. We’ll collect each of your dollars and with a little luck, you’ll get them back, and more, once the scores are tallied after 24 hands.
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.
Bunco
The Bunco Club has started up again. 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.
Chess Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
The newly organized Chess Club will be offering beginning instruction as well as regular chess play for experienced players. If you would like additional information about participation, send questions to Mary Lee. Equipment will be provided as well as games for all levels of play.
Cribbage Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
We look forward to seeing you. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.
Euchre
Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 First, third, fifth Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis
If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring 50¢ to Desert Oasis on the first, third, or fifth Monday of the month at 6 PM. We look forward to seeing you.
Five Crowns Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Sat., 4:30 and 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com
We have a nice but small group playing on Saturdays. We would love to see more of our members return to our Saturday game. Same time, same place. We’re still having a good time and lots of laughs. Hope to see more of you there to join us in the fun.
Gin Rummy Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Please feel free to call Rosemary if you have any questions or suggestions. Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis
Thursday Mah Jongg is now open, come on in. We play from 1-4 PM. Be sure to spread the word. New players are always welcome.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
If you enjoy a challenge, come in and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a very fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us and see what fun it can be.
Pinochle
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
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
David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Friday Poker is back playing every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, sevencard stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.
Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.
Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis
We all run into obstacles in our lives. Time passes so fast, and before we know it a year has passed. Now we are halfway through another year, let’s celebrate the small moments. Thank you to the Scrabble Club members for returning to play the game we all love. The Scrabble Club invites any new residents and any and all old residents as well. We meet on Friday afternoons and spend time with old friends and any new ones who wish to meet us.
