Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com VP Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 sschlapkohl@msn.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 has over 200 members. We ride yearround to cafe destinations within Tucson and other nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are offered as well as more challenging, longer rides. Our group ride options span from about 20 to 50+ miles. Cafe stops offer coffee and conversation among members. Our Women on Wheels (WOW) group has its own schedule. All schedules can be found within the member area of our website. Our club hosts social events, and supports both Wheels for Kids and the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank. For more information about the club, check out our website, or call us. Miles, smiles and tailwinds.
Billiards Pres. Michael Rittmann 720-427-7235 mrittmann@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards
The Billiards Club is back to normal operations. We encourage any and all former members, as well as any new residents interested in the game, to enjoy our wonderful facility. We definitely have one of the best pool rooms in the greater Tucson area. Club hours are Monday-Friday, Noon4 PM, and the ladies play Wednesdays, 10 AM-Noon.
Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting Fri., September 24, Catalina Vista/Art Studio, 4 PM The Rufouswinged sparrow is one of more than 25 species of sparrows in Arizona and one of a few to be found in SCOV. Sparrows, in general, are not very flashy John Smith photo birds and are among the hardest species to ID. Of the many sparrow species, this little seed eater is special because of its very limited range. Mostly a Mexican bird, in the U.S. it can be found only in this small area of Arizona. Because of that, it is often a high-priority target for birders visiting from other countries or states. It has a song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball trapped between the paddle and the table as the paddle descends. The 92-member Birding Group will resume limited activities in late September and move back to full action starting in October. Beginner or experienced, get on our mailing list and come join us.
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Bocce Pam Speck speckyp@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 5-7 PM, 7-9 PM, Bocce Courts Bocce is a fun, easy-to-learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. Newcomers are welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time. Space limits us each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority.
Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice
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.
Hiking Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org
Think of the warm sunshine on your face, the gentle sound of the wind, and the hard rocky feel of the trail under your boots. The National Park Service believes these experiences are not only enjoyable, but they’re good for you, too. Hiking has been proven to have many health benefits, ranging from the physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to the emotional and psychological relief that comes from being in nature. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity exercise, such as brisk walking. But it can be more fun to hike with friends, meet new people or even discover a new trail, all the more reason to consider joining our hiking club. Check our online schedule of hikes for details. New members need to first take an Orientation Hike which will be offered on Wednesday, September 8.
Sunrise on the SCOV golf course hike. Photo by Jane Budden
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