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 jmitchscov@gmail.com
Let’s Live Our Lifestyle by Jim Mitchell With our tagline “It’s more than living, it’s a lifestyle,” we all proudly proclaim that we came to Sun City Oro Valley to truly enjoy an active, adult lifestyle. That’s why we have more than 140 clubs to satisfy the diverse interests of residents–from arts and crafts to cultural, dance, exercise, games, travel and more. In addition to enjoying various clubs, it’s important to remember that they are all led by resident volunteers. The same is true for more than 20 committees that help guide us. If you have interest and experience in an area, consider volunteering. With 2,488 homes and over $28 million in total common assets, running SCOV responsibly is a complex task. In that effort, we realize that there are differences of opinion in how it should be done and what our future should look like. But those differences can always be expressed in a civil manner. While it may be fun to commiserate with like-minded folks on social media, speculation, rumors and opinions usually fail to advance a cause. Instead, consider getting facts by asking questions under HOT TOPICS on our website or email committee and club chairs, staff or Board members. We will respectfully respond even if it’s not an answer you want to hear. For major issues, any group of residents can petition to have an initiative placed on the ballot by submitting a petition with signatures from 10 percent (249) of households. Lately, some opinions have been expressed in a vitriolic, divisive way, not just to Board members, but also to other residents. No matter which side of an issue you are on, that is not our proclaimed lifestyle. And it is time for it to stop. Like committee chairs, Board members are resident volunteers, but with three-year terms. In my third year, I know that those I’ve served with have been conscientious about their responsibilities for the leadership and financial stability of SCOV. And I know that most residents support us in our efforts. For that, we are thankful.
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Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf.................................................. 9 On the Cover................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 11 Workshops and Classes................. 12 Memoriam..................................... 12
General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080
SCOV Homes a Good Investment Many of you have invested in various types of measures to grow your net worth. I’m sure you do the research and decide on which investments you believe will do you the most good. Some of you may also hire an investment advisor to help give you advice. You may have wondered how your investment in your home here at Sun City Oro Valley is doing. Here’s some information from public records we’d like to share with you: This year we’ve averaged six homes actively listed on the market each month. Many homes sell before being listed. As a result, we show the number of homes closed/sold in July = 20; June = 14; May = 20; April 24; March = 31; February = 17 and January = 9. You may be thinking selling that many homes is good, but what about the price? Are those who are selling getting a fair price? Here is your answer: Homes that sold in January averaged $226 per sq. ft. compared with June’s average of $257 per sq. ft.. That is a difference of $31 per sq. ft.. So, for a 2,000 sq. ft. home the price increased by $62,000 since January. And in the past year, the same 2,000 sq. ft. home increased in selling value a whopping $126,000 as the price per sq. ft. increased from $194 per sq. ft. in June of 2020 to $257 per sq. ft. in June of 2021. When you purchased your home in Sun City Oro Valley, it may have been one of the better (if not the best) investment decisions of your life. Thank you for investing in us, we’re glad you’re here!
Labor Day Holiday Hours Monday, September 6 AFC: 5 AM - 5 PM Desert Oasis: 9 AM - 5 PM The Views Restaurant: 7 AM - 8 PM Pro Shop: 6 AM - 5:30 PM Activity Center, Catalina Vista, Library and Welcome Center will be closed.
Clubs............................................. 12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 12 Continuing Education................. 16 Cultural & Social......................... 17 Dance......................................... 20 Exercise...................................... 21 Games........................................ 24
Music.......................................... 25 Sports......................................... 26 Travel.......................................... 29 Partnered Organizations............... 30 Extended Community................... 30 Photo Scrapbook..................... 30, 32 Classifieds...................................... 31
Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, September 2021, Page 3
