Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 ‘Tis the Season As the end of 2021 approaches, the Neighborhood Pride Committee wishes you a most happy holiday season. Seventeen years have passed since our committee was formed, and our community looks absolutely beautiful, so take time to look around. As a community, we should feel proud of the way we look, not only to neighbors and ourselves, but also to those who visit with the thought of purchasing and moving here. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation in helping to make SCOV such a wonderful place to live. Enjoy the holidays, your families, your friends and neighbors, and especially our beautiful community. ‘Tis the season, and the Neighborhood Pride Committee hopes you have a joyous one and a happy New Year.
Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no meetings until further notice) www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)
December is the month we spread good cheer. We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas with our families. I know many of us are looking forward to being with family this year, especially after missing our time together last year. The joy of the holidays can be infectious, but don’t forget to share it with your friends and neighbors as well. So many volunteers serve our community. Think of them this holiday season and spread good cheer by giving an extra smile, a hug when possible, or just do something extra special for them. I’m thinking of the many Posse volunteers who have served, continue to serve, and will join us in the future. Thank you to all. Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas. Stay safe and be well.
Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The mission of the Properties Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff regarding the condition and recommended improvements to SCOV facilities. Ongoing activities include inspections of SCOV buildings and facilities, inspection of Chalk Creek and monitoring of the SCOV solar systems. Intermittent activities include utility usage studies and projects requested by the Board, the staff or as deemed appropriate by the committee. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair John Njaa
We welcome photo submissions for the Tipster. We use as many as we can on the Photo Scrapbook pages. Most Tipster cover photos are taken by community residents, but to be considered for the cover, photos must be large, usually a minimum of 5 MB. To submit a photo, see the box on page 2 of the Tipster and follow the instructions. Keep in mind that the Tipster cover has a portrait orientation; landscape photos can be submitted, but will usually have to be cropped. If you have any questions about submitting a photo, contact Tipster Editor, Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com.
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Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011
Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086
We are thinking of you during this coming holiday season and would like to tell you how much we appreciate your support. Before the year is over, we do not want you to miss the sales in the Pro Shop. Our special Christmas sale will be Friday, December 3. You can pick up that perfect gift or a gift card for holiday giving. Also, our Annual Christmas Toy Drive is from Friday, December 3 through Friday, December 10. We are collecting toys for local kids and families in need. If you bring a guest during this week with a toy(s) valued over $30, your guest plays for free. Any toy(s) and food donations are welcome, whether you are playing golf or not. We appreciate your kind and generous contributions and support over the years. As a reminder, the Pro Shop closes at 2 PM on Friday, December 24, and will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas to allow our team to spend time with their families. However, if you have a private cart and would like to play golf on Christmas Day, you are more than welcome. There will be no scheduled starting times. Also, the driving range is available to hit practice balls if you have a prepaid range card. On New Year’s Eve, the Pro Shop will also close at 2 PM. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
December is typically the time of year the temperature falls low enough to get frost on the grass. When the atmospheric temperatures get that low, the soil temperatures begin to drop, which is the trigger for Bermuda grass to go into dormancy and turn brown. Mid-December is historically the time when the golf course roughs and perimeters finally lose their green color. People often confuse the brown grass as being dead, but it is actually in a dormant state. That means the turf is basically sleeping and still requires adequate moisture throughout the winter months. This year, with the fairways not overseeded, they will go dormant with the roughs. To prevent the entire golf course from being brown, the fairways and greens are already being painted green with a turf specific pigment. This pigment needs to be applied while the turf is still green, so the color can be built up over time and look more natural as the other areas of the golf course turn brown. This pigment also includes soil additives and fertilizers to supply the turf with necessary nutrients while being dormant. This year, frost will not be as big of a problem. The driving range tee and tees that were overseeded are the only areas that will be impacted by frost. Golf carts and foot traffic will not harm dormant turf like they do overseeded turf. The tees are usually the first areas where frost melts, so the delays should be shorter this winter.
December 2021, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster
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