Continuing Education

beginning Part 2 class and Jo Anne Bowman taught a class on putting decals on fused glass projects. We now have monitors on duty. Check the calendar posted on our website and the studio door. If you are interested in taking a beginning class in either stained or fused glass, you may call or email. The monitor on duty would be glad to give you a tour of the studio and sign you up for a beginning class.

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Wood carving continues on Saturday mornings with Lew Dahmen or Bob Ash as the monitor. However, participation has been very limited, so sessions may be cancelled without notice.

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net VP Bill Norton 480-980-5493 Treas. Charlie Tomlinson 503-333-8887 charlie.tomlinson@gmail.com www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

Woodworkers who are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 may now work in the shop without a mask. All woodworkers must provide their own eye protection.

This month’s featured woodworker is Jim Austin. Jim came to SCOV from Southern California several years ago. A former utility foreman and planner with SCEdison, Jim is one of the SCOV Wood Shop regulars. These beautiful lazy Susans were created from exotic and domestic hardwoods as gifts for his wife and daughters. Jim loves the ability to be creative and encourages all SCOV residents to come by and check out our incredible Wood Shop.

New member orientations held the first Wednesday of each month, 4 PM, Wood Shop. Call Bill Norton for further instructions. Club dues are $20 annually. Current hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the website or call an officer.

Astronomy Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, date and time varied due to Activity Center remodel, check website www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

The Astronomy Club will return to live meetings this fall. The first meeting is Saturday, October 16, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista, due to the renovations to the Activity Center. Future meeting dates and locations will be posted in the Tipster and on the new website www.scovastronomy.weebly.com.

Our guest speaker list for the new season is growing with the latest additions of Dr. Shane Byrne, College of Science, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, UArizona and Dr. Kevin Wagner, Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, UArizona.

Are you bored, have you been craving some action? The club has board openings available to add some excitement to your life. Contact Allan Mashburn if you are interested in serving the club.

Bible Studies

Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We are paused this summer from our weekly studies but will look forward to seeing everyone again Tuesday, October 5. In the meantime, many of the summer holdouts bravely endure the heat by continuing to meet for breakfast on Tuesdays at The Views Restaurant. Join us.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 AM, WC3

Hello women of SCOV. Praying you have all been experiencing a great summer. Those of us who stayed in town were witness to the wettest July ever in Tucson since 1894. What an awesome show of God’s power in the monsoon storms and much needed rain. We are so excited to begin a short (nine weeks) study of the book of Philippians, “How to Have Joy!” How do I live the Christian life joyfully regardless of people or circumstances? What is the purpose of suffering? Do I have the “mind of Christ”? Discover true, deepdown joy in your life that the world cannot take away. Our study will be Wednesdays, October 6 through December 8, with the week of Thanksgiving off. If you are new to SCOV or just have questions, call Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018.

Books

Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our club gives members an opportunity for lively discussions of challenging ideas raised by our short selections from a very wide range of texts. We jump from classic essays on politics or philosophy to stimulating contemporary fiction. We will resume meeting Wednesday, October 6, with a Zoom discussion of Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.” After that, we hope to be back in person at Catalina Vista. Members are reminded to look over the possible selections for subsequent meetings. Newcomers can contact Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.

SCOV Book Club

Pres. Glenda Tonkin 925-640-7312 gt99673@gmail.com Club Communications: Lynn Kallgren lynn.kallgren@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Dear fellow book lovers: I hope you’re all enjoying the warm weather and finding great books to read. During our long hiatus, the club leadership has become involved in other projects and no longer has the time or, in some cases, energy to devote to running the book club. This is a plea for September 2021, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster16