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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 Mon. and Wed. 8-9 AM, AFC Studio Fri., Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 7:45-8:45 AM, Catalina Vista
Welcome back to returning members. We look forward to seeing you at Energetic Exercise, ready for fun and fitness with our friendly gang of guys and gals.
Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes at SCOV for over 25 years. She’s expert at keeping us strong, flexible and well balanced with a variety of aerobic and weights exercises plus wonderful stretch moves. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel.
During remodeling of the Activity Center, we meet at two different locations: Monday and Wednesday at the AFC Studio and Fridays as available at Catalina Vista. The club calendar and SignUpGenius provide information on the locations and times for each class.
We are unable to take on new members at this time due to limited space. Those interested in joining us should watch future Tipster articles for updates on membership openings.
Annual dues are $3. Punch card for 12 classes is $30.
Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool
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
Fall is finally here and it’s time to think about avoiding all the holiday stress by exercising. On Monday and Thursday, professional instructors come to SCOV and teach a Joseph Pilates core strengthening mat class. Pilates workouts are not just sets of simple exercises. They affect our entire system of bones and joints. Your abdominal muscles, back, hips, arms and more are strengthened and toned. This means you’ll have improved posture, flexibility, strength and balance. The classes include many warm-up stretches and are one hour total body workouts. The classes are designed for seniors, so all exercise movements can be modified for different levels of performance. The cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch one of our classes. Questions, call Mary.
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
A 10-week class for all tai chi students will be offered by tai chi masters Jose Hernandez Rivera and Donna Drezenovich on Thursday, October 7, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio. All first-time students need to call Alice Hutchison for further information.
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow, focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors.
Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com
There will be in-person yoga classes on almost every day of the week in October.
Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2, Torrey
Wednesdays, 8:15 AM, Catalina Vista, Leah
Thursdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis, Torrey
Thursdays, chair yoga, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis, Torrey
Fridays, 8:15 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2, Maria
Each class is $10 cash. Please bring your own props. Maria will accept previously purchased tickets through January 2022. We hope to see you in class.
Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Second and fourth Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis; Fri., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista
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. 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, 520-825-6994.
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 resumed playing 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
Big winners
You and your partner may go home with more money (probably it’s mine). And if you make and bid a grand slam as Al Piarowski and Jerry Cohen did, you’ll get $10. Arrive with your partner and your dollar bills by 5:45 PM to claim your table. Twenty-four hands later,, you may be a winner. But even if you have no good cards, you’ll find this a winning group of people and you’ll have fun.
Practice Bridge
Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
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 formed Chess Club continues to meet on Monday afternoons at 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Room. Plans for the fall include a series of beginner lessons for interested persons who have never played chess, as well as a club tournament beginning in November for both experienced and novice players. New members are always welcome; equipment is provided.
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
Christopher Auclaire 585-309-9065 First, third, fifth Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis
If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Desert Oasis on the first, third, or fifth Monday of the month at 6 PM. We look forward to seeing you.
Five Crowns
Pat Hansen 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 Gin Rummy Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Please feel free to call Sue 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) Claudia Case 206-579-6500 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 $1 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, criss cross, 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.
