Continuing Education

Wood Shop. His guidance resulted in increasing the shop size over 60% to today’s 2,000 sq. ft. His book, Segmented Bowls for the Beginning Turner, is the definitive guide on the subject and is sold internationally.

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

All woodworkers must provide their own required eye protection.

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 be returning to live meetings in October. The first scheduled meeting is Saturday, October 16, 7-9:00 PM, Catalina Vista, a different location due to the renovations to the Activity Center. Future meeting dates and locations will be posted in the Tipster and on the website.

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.

The club still 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

Good news: On Tuesday, October 5, we will be starting our study in the first half of Luke’s Gospel, chapters 1-13, and will again be using the Warren Wiersbe study guides with commentaries, available for $6-$8 each. We are waiting to see what Covid rules will be in effect in SCOV buildings. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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 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, deep-down joy in your life that the world cannot take away. Our study will be Wednesdays, October 6 to December 8, with the week of Thanksgiving off. If you are new to SCOV or just have questions, call Elaine Farmer. Genealogy Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Mon., 1 PM www.scvgs.org

The first in-person meeting of the Sun City Vistoso Genealogy Society will be on Monday, October 11, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Please note this is a new day and place to accommodate the Activity Center renovation. One of our favorite speakers, Peggy Laurentzen, will be presenting a program entitled “Away, I’m Bound Away! – Migrations Into the Shenandoah Valley.” Different groups of immigrants traveled into the Shenandoah Valley, including German, ScotsIrish and Quakers. Remember, you never know where you will find a new ancestor. The club meeting is open to guests.

The Genealogy Library is open based on the schedule published on the club calendar at www.scvgs.org. Please check the calendar for days and hours that the library is available. If you are interested in checking out the library or just need some help acquainting yourself with the resources available, contact Holly Gibson to schedule a visit.

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.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Lei Lane Bammel VP Gene Bammel gbammel@icloud.com Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

The ILR will be offering three classes on Zoom this month. The first, “Cooking with Georgie,” begins Friday, October 8, 2 PM, and will run until October 29. The second, “Inequality,” will run from Monday, October 18-November 22, 9 AM. The third class, “Writing a Legacy Letter,” begins on Wednesday, October 20, 10 AM, and ends November 10. These are all two-hour classes. For a complete description and information regarding registration, please go to the ILR website.

Samplers on Zoom will also start up again in October. On October 7, John Adams, the deputy director of the Biosphere, will introduce you to that wonderful facility. On October 14, learn about “Xeriscaping Your AZ Yard” from a Master Gardener. October 21 brings the Pima County Attorney, Laura Conover, presenting, “Fraudsters.” We end the month with Dr. David Cuillier from UArizona and “The Future of Media.”