Continuing Education

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’s next meeting is Friday, December 3, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista. Please mark your calendar, as this is not our usual time or location. Future meeting dates and locations will be posted in the Tipster and on the website.

Dr. Wagner at the Cincinnati Observatory with the 11-inch Merz and Mahler refractor built in 1845

Our guest speaker for the December meeting will be Dr. Kevin Wagner, NASA Sagan Fellow at UArizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory. Dr. Wagner is using ground-based adaptive optics systems to search for young and forming planetary systems. He is also an amateur astrophotographer. One of the club’s outreach programs is to provide a telescope to every 5th- grade student at the Coronado Middle School. This program is funded by our contributions through Public School Tax Credit, a dollar-fordollar reduction in your Arizona state income tax. More on this subject will be presented at the meeting. Bible Studies

Men’s Bible Study

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

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

We are having such a wonderful time studying this fall in the book of Philippians, discovering joy in our hearts that this troubled world cannot take away. We will end this study December 8, break for the holidays, and begin a new study in January. Hope to see many of you there. If you are new to SCOV or just have questions, call Elaine Farmer. Leave a message if no answer. Have a blessed Christmas season. Genealogy Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Mon., 1 PM www.scvgs.org

Have you ever wanted to know if your ancestor arrived on the Mayflower or are you interested in knowing if your ancestor served in the Revolutionary War? Join the Sun City Vistoso Genealogy Society Monday, December 20, 1 PM, Catalina Vista, when the society will be hosting a round-table discussion about applying to lineage societies. The Jamestowne Society consists of descendants of early settlers who lived or held colonial government positions in Jamestowne, Virginia, prior to 1700. The General Society of Mayflower Descendants is a non-profit, non-political organization committed to the research on the lineal descent of the Mayflower Pilgrims and education about the Pilgrims who traveled aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution are both nonprofit, non-political organizations whose members have proved their descent from American Patriots. Let us help answer your questions. 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 provides a twice-a-month opportunity for lively discussions of challenging ideas, using the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. This year, we are reading selections from Her Own Accord: American Women on Identity, Culture and Community. December’s readings focus on the topic of family. Through poetry, fiction and nonfiction we will engage in such questions as “What constitutes family?” and examine the choices we make in family life. For more information, contact Barbara or Maryfaith.

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 is developing a series of courses for the winter 2022 term, some of which will be on Zoom as well as two limited attendance, in-person classes. Check the ILR website frequently for course announcements and registration.

There are four board positions that will need to be filled for the ILR to continue. Thus far, two people have responded to the email call for new board members. Prospective board members will be supported by a current member of the board as they transition into their new roles. While there will be no Samplers in December, they will resume in January on Zoom.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., Nov.-Apr. or May www.scovwellness.com

Wednesday, December 15, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista, features “Self-Care Hand Reflexology.” Learn the basics of helping yourself or friends/loved ones. Dean Silverlock will present how to work on common issues using reflex points for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, allergies, digestion, headaches and issues expressed in the group.

To attend, you must be a member. Annual dues are $3. Bring cash in an envelope with your name, address and email. If you paid in the spring or summer you are already on our list until December. If you join now, it will cover you until next December.