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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 tmcfadden2020@comcast.net
A Good Time to Take Stock
by Terry McFadden In the blink of an eye it seems another year is nearly gone. With the issues involving Covid, social distancing and masking, time has flown and we are all one year older. December is always a good time to take stock of where we are in life and all that we have to be thankful for. With all of the problems and unrest going on in so much of the world and also on a national scale, we are so lucky to be living here in our nice peaceful community where we have no problems of any substance. There is virtually no crime in our community, we have no vandalism to worry about, and we don’t even have any serious traffic problems to work around. Our Southern Arizona climate has to be just about the best that can be expected this time of the year and hey, we even have the lowest HOA dues of any community with our amenities in this part of Arizona. What more could we ask for? Perhaps we should use this time to give thanks for all of our blessings and especially for our good luck to find such a great place as SCOV to live.
Many of us will be going away during the holiday season and that gives reason to pause and to be careful to keep ourselves safe during our travels. Holiday traffic is notoriously problematic and needs extra caution to ensure that we arrive back safe and sound. So drive carefully, celebrate responsibly and come home safe. As we celebrate the holiday season, whether it be a religious holiday or a secular one, the Board of Directors wishes you and yours a very merry Christmas, a happy Hanukah, a joyous Kwanza and a happy and prosperous New Year. Join Us for Board of Director and General Manager Chat with Residents Thursday, December 2 1 – 2 PM, WC3
Continue Safe Practices
Throughout the holiday season we are blessed with visitors from all around the world. Many of those guests include resident’s children and grandchildren. It is always nice to welcome our guests who really enjoy our temperate weather, our facilities and visiting with friends and family.
May I take just a moment to encourage all to keep safe during this continued pandemic? We recognize as people come from around the world, or from next door, we are not familiar with their preferences, customs or thoughts as it relates to the pandemic and safety. I recommend following the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask when indoors, where you can’t maintain a six-foot social distance as you attend functions and, of course, when supporting The Views Restaurant as you enter and exit.
Like many of you, I would like to think we are all safe in Sun City Oro Valley. However, we now see times when even those who have been vaccinated are sometimes getting this terrible virus. I plead with you to take every precaution you can to keep yourselves, your family, your friends and neighbors and even our staff safe. Our sacrifices for safety’s sake today will yield a bright and healthy future.
I thank you for all you do to make this community so wonderful. It is a delight to work for you. Your staff and I express our gratitude.
Holiday Hours
Friday, December 24 AFC/Pool open 6 AM-3 PM Desert Oasis open 9 AM-4 PM Welcome Center and Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Activity Center and Catalina Vista, closed Pro Shop open 6 AM-2 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM Saturday, December 25 All facilities closed
Monday, December 27 Staff observed holiday The Welcome Center and Library will be closed Normal hours for other facilities
What’s Inside
Association News...........................3 Association Committees ................7 Golf...............................................10 On the Cover ...............................11 Coming Events .............................12 Workshops and Classes................13 Memoriam....................................13 Clubs ............................................13 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies..............13 Continuing Education ................18 Cultural & Social........................19 Dance ........................................22 Exercise.....................................23 Games .......................................26 Music .........................................28 Sports ........................................29 Travel.........................................32 Partnered Organizations ..............32 Extended Community ..................33 Volunteer Opportunity.................33 Classifieds.....................................34 Photo Scrapbook..........................35
It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!
How to Enjoy the Holidays When It’s 80 Degrees
by Marsha Dean
As much as we all love Tucson’s mild weather, it can be challenging to get in the holiday spirit when it’s 80 degrees out and snow is but a midwest memory. Take heart, as there are many ways to enjoy the weather and still find joy in the season. Start by peeking inside some SCOV homes that are decorated for the holidays. Take in the Holiday Lights Committee’s home tour on Saturday, December 4. Tickets may still be available by contactThe Holiday Lights Committee has created exhibits ing nashuachristthroughout SCOV. Photo is from last year. mas@comcast.net. See page 9 for information. In the evening hours, be sure and enjoy the light displays that the committee has installed at SCOV facilities.
Enjoy White Christmas, December 3-19, Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway, a live musical performance based on the classic film. www.arts-express.org
Near to home is the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts &
Holiday Tree Lighting on December 4 and 5 at the Oro Valley Marketplace. Tree lighting is at 6 PM on December 5.
The event features live performances, arts, crafts and food vendors. Participating artists and more information at www.saaca.org/holidayfestival.html.
Tucson Regional Ballet presents the traditional holiday ballet with a Sonoran
Desert twist. A Southwest Nutcracker is presented December 4 and 5 at Tucson Music
Hall, a Tucson tradition since 1984. Tickets and information, www.tucsonregionalballet.org. Winterhaven Festival of Lights. TEP photo
If you have visiting family, take in ZooLights: Holiday Magic at Tucson’s Reid Park
Zoo, December 5-23 and 26-30, 6-8 PM. You’ll enjoy lighted animal displays, live musical entertainment and sweet treats. Admission discount with food or toy donations. www. reidparkzoo.org
The Town of Oro Valley is hosting SnOV: An Oro Valley Holiday Event on Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM, at the Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Canada Dr. Event features games, crafts, photo booth, food and drinks, snow and a visit from Santa. www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/ Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Events
Tohono Chul Park is a favorite of many SCOV residents. They promise a million lights at their annual Holiday Lights, December 10, 11, 17 and 18, 5:30-8:30 PM. Musical performances, sing-along and star gazing are offered along with hot chocolate and tasty treats. Visit the Museum Shops for unique gifts. www.tohonochul.org/holiday-nights/
Winterhaven Festival of Lights, December 11-26, 6-10 PM, is a long-time Tucson tradition in a mid-Tucson neighborhood. Many of the homes feature elaborate outdoor holiday displays. Only December 26 is open to cars, so plan to walk or reserve a hayride or trolley. Event is free, but donations for the Community Food Bank are welcome. Plan to pay to The Downtown ice rink is open until January 9 park outside Winterhaven. www.winterhavenfestival.org
Your best chance for a white Christmas is probably an hour’s drive to Mt. Lemmon in the Catalina Mountains. Call ahead to learn if they have received snow and be aware that snow tires, chains or four- wheel drive may be required if the snowfall is recent. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offers chairlifts and skiing. www. fs.usda.gov/attmain/coronado/specialplaces If you find yourself needing a winter experience for a few hours, try Tucson’s Downtown ice rink. An outdoor ice rink is open through January 9 at 260 S. Church Ave. Ticket purchase includes skate rental. www.tucsonaz.gov/tucsonholidayice
Enjoy the unique Southern Arizona holiday experience, where the only thing you have to shovel is sunshine!
Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070
TWISCOV (This Week in SCOV)
The exact pronunciation of this acronym is debatable, “twizkav, This Week in SCOV, etc.,” but it is clear that TWISCOV is a valuable source of communication. This is evidenced by the avid following and announcement submissions. If you’re not on this list, it’s easy to sign up. Go to our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Select NEWS & INFO > This Week in SCOV and then click to subscribe to the email. Fill out the form and select the lists from which you would like to receive information. The Big List is the list that receives the weekly TWISCOV emails. There are other lists of interest to select as well. Once the form is submitted, you are signed up and ready to receive the weekly newsletter, TWISCOV. We’ll leave it up to you to decide how to pronounce it. Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077
Happy Holidays
The holidays bring more family and friends visiting the community. We are happy that the usual guest rules are back in place. Looking for things to do with guests? There are two sets of “corn hole” at Desert Oasis–you can set them up on the half basketball court. In addition to mini-golf, consider introducing your visitors to pickleball or POP tennis. Most visitors enjoy our pools and work on their tans to go home and show off our mild winters.
I truly want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season with hope that 2022 will be a safe and healthy year for all. Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058
Remodeling Your Property?
The process of renovation, whether inside or outside, often brings temporary distress to neighbors who experience such things as the daily traffic of delivery trucks, parking on the sidewalks by contractors, improperly stored building materials and discarded debris that blows into adjacent yards. The nuisance factor is amplified by lengthy timelines that stretch into months. What is expected of residents and their contractors? 1) Residents shall be responsible for the actions of their contractors. 2) A clean work site is important. See Development Standards Section 2.1.e 3) Contractors are encouraged to be respectful of the neighbors. Monitor parking of trucks, etc., to have the least effect on neighboring properties. 4) Noise: Refer to Town of Oro Valley Town Code 10-1-4, 6 for construction start/stop times. 5) Master Declaration 4.5 Nuisances; Construction Activities, Hazardous Activities, Lighting, provides the authority for enforcement of these policies.
Before you hire a contractor, please refer to www.azroc. gov for information on hiring Arizona licensed and nonlicensed contractors.
You may also refer to the Consumer Referral Vendor List on our SCOV website under Members/Member Services. 5 Yasuka Huff & Jeffrey Leppo 5 Kenneth & Laureen Grasso 7 John Karas & Isibe Stratton 9 Jenna Summers 9 Kim Borgatta 10 Victor Davis 10 Theodore & Judith Nelson 10 Tushar & Tejal Patel 12 Patrik Vladyka & Coreen Agiesta 12 Harold & Linda Voellinger 12 Robert & Margaret Appel 15 Phillip Cabibi 17 William & Susan Smith 17 Jan Leatherman & Gini Ketcham
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October 2021 Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2021 13 177 2020 21 130 2020 Total Sold - 167
2021: Active Listings as of 10/31/2021........................14 2020: Active Listings as of 10/31/2020..........................6
Source: TARMLS® October 2021 Average Age of New Owners: 68 SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083
Holiday puzzles are available on the shelves in the Welcome Center. Please feel free to borrow a puzzle. No checkout is required. Return to the Library desk when finished.
Over 50 new titles have been added to the large print collection. In addition, many new releases are on pre-order and will arrive throughout the month. We appreciate the Friends of the Library, patrons, community members and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation for grant funds to make this addition possible.
The Great Holiday Book Sale will be December 1-8. This is a great time to purchase gently-used books for gifts as well as fun holiday-themed novels.
Holiday Hours
Friday, December 31
AFC/Pool/Gym open 9 AM-4 PM
Desert Oasis open 9 AM-4 PM
Welcome Center and Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Catalina Vista open 7 AM- 10:30 PM
Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM
Pro Shop open 6 AM-2 PM
Saturday, January 1
AFC/Pool/Gym open 8 AM-5 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM Pro Shop open 6 AM-5 PM All other facilities closed
Monday, January 3
Staff observed holiday
The Welcome Center and Library will be closed Normal hours for other facilities
SUN CITY ORO VALLEY
Money MATTERS
Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations
Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues
Asset Reserve Capital Fund Contingency Fund Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues
Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses
Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations October
20,790$ (5,175)$ -$ -$ (49,704)$ (213)$ 749,86$ 5
(116,827)$ 751,363$ (1,498)$
4 Months 2021-2022
Actual Budget
(460,000)$ 2,664,191$ (292,224)$
Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first four months of the 2021-2022 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.
If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 24, 2:30 PM, via Zoom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 520-917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley. com.
Randy Trenary, Controller
