Sun City Oro Valley April 2020 Tipster magazine by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!

BOD Study Session Thursday, April 9, 9 AM, WC3 BOD Meeting Tuesday April 28, 9 AM, WC3

Photo by Paul Harvey Livingston

Tipster April 2020

The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com

Board of Directors

Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com

John Wilson, wilsonjend1961@gmail.com.........................................................President Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com............................................................Vice President Joy Huxtable, jhuxtablescov@gmail.com..........................................................Secretary Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com...................................................................Treasurer Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com........................................................ Director Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com................................................................. Director Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@gmail.com.................................................. Director Management Team (area code 520) Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com.......................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com......Com. Area Maint. Supt., 917-8059 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com................................Director of Golf, 917-8086 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supt., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.........................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................................Human Resources, 917-8061 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com..........Community Services Coordinator, 917-8087 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com............................. Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Errick Owens, eowens@suncityorovalley.com...................................Restaurant Manager, 825-3277 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Vicki Ettleman...................................Chair Carolene Mitchell.........................Secretary Brad Curtis....................................Member Wanda Johnson.............................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Drew Ludwig.................................Member Judy Martin...................................Member

Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member Jane Moody...................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Member

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Sun City Oro Valley Tipster,

Hours of Operation –Subject to coronavirus restrictions.–

—Summer Hours— Activity Center...................................................917-8066

Administration (In Welcome Center).................... 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center...................................917-8067

Daily.................................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Daily............................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily.................................................................... 11 AM-1 PM

Catalina Vista....................................................825-8613

Community Services..........................................917-8065 Mon.-Fri. .............................................................................................9-11 AM

Desert Oasis.....................................................825-0495

Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. .................................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun. ................................................................................................9 AM-6 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri......................................................................................7 AM-8:30 PM Sat..............................................................................................9 AM-7:30 PM Sun.............................................................................................9 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours: ............................................ Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................ Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City......................................... 917-8051

Mon.-Fri............................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times

Library................................................................917-8064

Mon.-Fri. ............................................................................. 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 AM Pro Shop.............................................................825-3110 Golf Info Line................................................ 825-0322

Daily............................................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours .....................................6:30 AM-5 PM; Thu., 7:30 AM-3 PM

Restaurant and Lounge..................................... 825-3277

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

After-Hours Emergencies...................................825-1161

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line. Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster? Go to the website: scovaz.com Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like. Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 April Page Room 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome2020, Center Conference

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 howardschulzscov@gmail.com

Greens Coring and Improvement Project by Howard Schultz SCOV will start a very important project later this month, as the golf course greens will be cored and drainage systems installed to ensure that grasses, root systems and reclaimed water can all co-exist in harmony. This is a major project to maintain our golf course asset and home owner values. The BOD approved this project in early 2019. The project is being directed by Mark Wade, our General Manager, to implement for $1.2M dollars. Field construction will start on April 27 by the construction contractor, Pro Turf. Mike Gogel, our Golf Course Designer, will oversee construction progress and cost control. Assisting Mark Wade with project oversight will be Tim Kelley, Michael Kropf, Rick Price and Howard Schulz. Please ask us if you have any questions.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Community Information Coronavirus – I have been in contact with the Epidemiology Program Manager (EPM) for the Pima County Health Department in discussion about concerns for the SCOV Home Owners Association. We will be following recommendations of the EPM as they relate to operations here at SCOV. The EPM recommended the following website for residents’ additional information about this virus and how to protect yourself: https://webcms.pima.gov/ cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=527452 The Vote – Thanks to all of you who voted. Your ability to influence the direction of SCOV is manifest through your votes, and I appreciate you contributing your opinions regarding initiatives and who should serve on the Board through your votes. Spring Break Visitors – Every year we have many grandchildren visiting our residents during their spring break. Please remember that only those with driver’s licenses are allowed to drive in SCOV, including golf carts. All guests must adhere to the rules and regulations of the community association. Leaving for the summer – If you will be leaving for the summer, please remember to get someone to care for the exterior of your home. Those who stay year-round appreciate it when your home and yard are well maintained while you’re away. Trend in HOAs – Volunteerism is on the decline in HOAs. As you may or may not know, our HOA uses volunteers in countless arenas. We are seeing an increasing amount of decline in willingness of residents to serve the community through being volunteers and volunteer leaders. Oft times, this requires staff to step in and fill the need. The increased load on staff in turn requires additional hours. The end result is additional staff which translates into higher HOA fees. Please keep this in mind the next time you are invited to volunteer to serve in whatever capacity. We appreciate and can sure use your help. Golf Course Walking and Construction – The walking hours during construction will not change as the golf course will still be open with players playing a slightly shorter course.

Coffee and Conversation Architect’s perspective of “completed” Number 2 green So what actually is going to happen? Each green must be cored to a depth of about 10 to 12 inches. Drainage systems will be installed at the base of the excavations to allow the reclaimed water to move through the root zones. Sand and organic material will be placed above the drain field and graded to final contours before grass sprigs are placed and watered. (Continued on page 5)

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Photo Scrapbook................. 8, 36, 38 Association Committees................. 9 Golf................................................ 12 Coming Events.............................. 14 Workshops and Classes................. 15 For Your Information..................... 15

Memoriam..................................... 15 Clubs............................................. 16 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 16 Continuing Education................. 20 Cultural & Social......................... 21 Dance......................................... 26 Exercise...................................... 27

with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information. The meeting planned for Thursday, April 16, is CANCELLED

Games........................................ 28 Music.......................................... 29 Sports......................................... 30 Travel.......................................... 33 Town of Oro Valley....................... 33 Partnered Organizations............... 33 Extended Community................... 34 Volunteer Opportunity.................. 34 Classifieds...................................... 35

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! Trails Near SCOV by Don Teiser

ren’t we fortunate to have friendly neighbors, great It’s a two-mile walk, bike ride or drive from SCOV southweather and lovely walking trails nearby? west on Rancho Vistoso Blvd. to the trailhead at the 77-acre Beyond our extensive and well-maintained side- Honey Bee Canyon Park. It provides about two miles of walks and golf cart paths, SCOV is just steps away from lovely trails, along with two covered ramadas with grills and the first of three Town of Oro Valley multimode trails in Big picnic tables, restrooms, drinking fountain, a handicap ramp Wash. The start of “Big Wash Phase 1” is just across Rancho and 24 parking places. In turn, the Honey Bee trails connect Vistoso Blvd. from Del Webb Blvd. via two ¼ mile naBig Wash Phase 1 extends NE Ritz-Carlton ture trails with the parallel to SCOV for almost two Dove Mt. mile-long W.A.P.A. Sun City miles to the northern boundary of Line Trail 180. A Oro Valley Sun City Oro Valley the Flood Control District’s property. map of the park Heritage Highlands at A map of Phase 1 can be found at: can be found at: o h Dove Mountain c V s is t o an De www.bit.ly/BigWashPhase1. www.bit.ly/HoneyHoney Bee Canyon Park The trailhead at Rancho Vistoso BeeMap. Blvd. will eventually include an imLess than three Big Wash proved drainage infrastructure, 64 miles from SCOV Phase 1 parking spaces, equestrian trailer via Rancho Vistoso parking and mounting block, bike W Moore Rd Blvd. and Innovaracks, restroom facilities with lowtion Park Drive at Catalina level lighting and drinking fountain, the Oro Valley MarState Park signage for park and trailhead rules, ketplace (or from Oro Valley an informational kiosk and shaded behind Home DeTangerine Rd Marketplace seating. pot and Fry’s) we Big Wash Phase 2 will eventually can freely access go from Rancho Vistoso Blvd. southPima County’s Denotes Trailhead The Loop ward for about 2 miles to Tangerine Chuck Huckelberry Road parallel to Loop. “The Loop” Innovation Park is a system of Drive, and Phase 3 paved, shared-use will extend another paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes con1.5 miles from necting the Rillito, Santa Cruz and Pantano River Parks Tangerine Road with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. to the Cañada del More than 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes Oro Wash. have already been completed with an additional 11 miles North of SCOV, planned or currently under construction. A detailed map we have over 13 of The Loop can be picked up at any bike shop or at: miles of trails suitwww.bit.ly/HuckelberryLoop. able for easy walkOf course, there are lots of other hiking and walking ing and mountain opportunities nearby. biking within the Just across Oracle Road from the Oro Valley MarketArizona State place, for a $3/day fee for individuals, Catalina State Trust Lands. They SCOV residents can enjoy hiking and biking on many nearby trails Park offers nine major trails and numerous side trails can be accessed within 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams. directly from the NE end of Big Wash Phase 1, the NW Information about the park can be found at: www.azstateend of Chalk Creek, and from the W.A.P.A. (Western Area parks.com/catalina. Power Administration) Line Trail. A permit is required and Less than a half hour by car from SCOV, the Ritz-Carlton can be obtained online at www.bit.ly/RecreationalPermit. A at Dove Mountain offers free entry to 26 miles of lovely narecreational permit allows you access to State Trust Land ture trails within the canyons and hills of the Tortolita Mounfor recreational activities including bicycling, bird watch- tains. Information about their trails can be found at: www. ing, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, dovemountain.com/trails-parks/. horseback riding, off-highway vehicle usage, photography, In short, if you want some great places to walk or hike picnicking and sightseeing. Individual permits cost $15/yr; near SCOV, we have a wealth of opportunities beckoning. family permits cost $20. Detailed information about some of these trails can be found at: www.bit.ly/NorthofSCOVtrails. d Blv

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Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Barbara McNeill he Distinguished Service Award honors resiT dents “who make remarkable contributions to our community.” This year’s recipient is Barbara

By John E. Wilson

McNeill. Though you may not know Barb personally, many of you have had interactions with her – Barbara is that smiling, friendly blond lady frequently seen making people feel so welcome at our Views Restaurant. In her role as chair of our Food and Beverage (F&B) Committee, Barb has played an important part in making The Views Restaurant such a valued amenity in SCOV. Assessing comment cards, welcoming diners, devising decorations, instituting the “Community Table,” and most recently starting a herb garden that will supply fresh herbs to the kitchen – Barb has made these and many more contributions in her F&B Committee role. Her concern for the well-being of staff in the restaurant is widely known, as exemplified by her organizing a fund to assist a staff member who was unable to Barbara McNeill, recipient of the work due to injury in a car accident. 2020 Distinguished Service Award Barb came to SCOV in 1992 and quickly became involved in many activities and committees. For twenty-five years (Board of Directors, continued from page 3) With the new drainage system, Michael Kropf will have the ability to test water leaving the greens and determine the level of salts and other constituents in the new root zones and make necessary adjustments. Many of the greens’ surrounds will receive excavated green soils and will be graded to smoothen steep areas and allow for better maintenance practices. It should also improve the golfer’s ability to walk and play. These areas will be sodded and watered. The first year of grow-in is critical, as the greens and surrounds must establish healthy root zones. Experts recommend no overseed in the new root zone areas during the first year. During construction the golf course will remain open with play directed toward temporary greens, which are currently under construction. You can play a new course without leaving the community. Walking hours will be posted, and all golfers and walkers must stay out of construction areas. There may also be short periods when parts of the course are closed to facilitate construction. Safety is a top priority, so construction equipment will have the right of way, and all others must yield. No exceptions. We will communicate weekly plans regarding when and where construction work is taking place in “This Week In SCOV” (TWISCOV). Planned construction work for the upcoming week will go in the weekly “TWISCOV.” Please make a point to review this information each week. The actual field construction period is expected to finish around July 15, after which watering and SCOV maintenance will continue into September. All residents and golfers are asked to stay off newly constructed areas until the new greens are deemed ready, expected to be in the fall. This is a major project. Sand and materials will be stored in various sites around SCOV to provide the contractor with the most efficient method to access each green. You can expect sand to be stored in our parking areas, which will take advantage of the lower summer usage. In addition, construction materials and equipment will be accessing the

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she has been involved in Vistoso Helpful Hands, the organization providing short-term assistance to neighbors in need, the last 19 as chair of that group. She has been an Ambassador since the inception of that program, serves as a member of the Tipster Editorial Committee, has served on the Marketing Committee and as a member of the SCOV Foundation Board, and organizes a monthly luncheon gettogether for women in her neighborhood. Barb is involved in community affairs in various other ways, and has been particularly helpful in recruiting residents to serve in various committee or governance roles, including one of the present members of the Board of Directors. She is a long-time member of the Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club and the Pilates Club. I’ve probably missed some things here but suffice it to say that Barb McNeill has had her finger in a lot of pies in SCOV, and we are all better for that. Please join us in congratulating Barb as recipient of this year’s DSA, and thanking her for all she has done for our community.

golf course in many new areas, so don’t be alarmed. Please use common sense when around construction areas. Thank you for your understanding.

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 The Census is Coming! The United States has been conducting a census since 1790, that’s 230 years. The 2020 census will have its share of firsts as well. This census is the first opportunity for households to respond online, by phone or by mail. Here’s some information on the census. April 1 is Census Day, observed nationwide. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of the three ways. When you respond, you’ll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020. In April, census takers will begin visiting those who live among large groups of people. Census takers will also begin following up with households that have not yet responded. In the Town of Oro Valley anyone knocking on your door must have a permit, and census takers will be able to show you their permit. In May-July, census takers will begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted. By December the Census Bureau will deliver apportionment counts to the President and Congress as required by law. By March 31, 2021, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on population changes. This information is from the www.2020census. gov website.

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SCOV Name Tags Name tags with our logo are $8 each. The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.

Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues Expenses Results Operations Statement of Revenues & and Expenses andand thethe Results ofof Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

February

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,033 36,710 200,550 24,961 159,512 16,570 51,867 780,203

$ 3,504,868 $ 244,272 $ 1,267,220 $ 130,837 $ 976,753 $ 148,258 $ 329,850 $ 6,602,058

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,504,868 280,314 1,093,551 127,386 820,900 30,668 238,417 6,096,104

Asset Reserve Contribution Contingency Fund Contribution 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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(2,794) (79,077) 698,332

$ (1,120,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (34,886) $ (484,548) $ 4,937,624

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,120,000) (25,000) (34,600) (336,024) 4,580,480

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

333,014 105,044 53,923 8,928 105,365 115,000 721,274

$ 2,682,956 $ 616,007 612,104 $ $ 78,601 $ 938,491 $ 920,000 $ 5,848,159

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,540,772 505,148 593,052 81,742 854,230 920,000 5,494,944

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(121,968) 599,306

$ (954,702) $ 4,893,457

$ $

(920,000) 4,574,944

99,026

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first eight months of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website suncityorovalley.com. Login 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.

8 Months 2019-2020

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44,167

5,536

If you are interested in more information regarding the Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, April 27, 2 PM, WC3 (pending COVID-19 conditions/restrictions.) If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. Randy Trenary, Controller

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Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Happy Spring When you live in Arizona, sometimes it is hard to figure out what season it is. March rains produced an abundance of wildflowers for all to enjoy this year. Our April community events were cancelled due to the coronavirus. Thank you for understanding the need to protect our residents’ health. Keep an eye on the SCOV website and “TWISCOV” for any events that may be added this spring.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours Mon.-Fri., 9-11 AM, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 Thanks in Advance Many of you will be leaving our community soon to enjoy the cooler climates of your summer homes. This is a reminder to make arrangements with a yard maintenance company in advance of your departure. Several of you are used to taking care of your own yards while you are here. Keep in mind that weeds grow, bushes and trees grow, and plant and tree debris falls to the ground while you are away. If someone is not attending to these areas in your yard on a monthly basis, your neighbors are the ones who are impacted. Please take steps to have your yards maintained in your absence.

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Welcome New Neighbors – February Name From Charlotte & Wyman Nelson Linda & Joseph Noll Lynn & James Chinnis Ellen Cole Marguerite Hoffmann & Allen Lowe Joseph Bongiorno Patricia DeParvine Nina & David Johnson Bonnie & David Miller Mary & Paul Schoen Calvin West Pao Tsai & John Beckman Develine & Steve Jackson Carol & Albert Marshall Lori & Brian Simons Linda Stowman & Bart Berlin Margaret & Larry Caswell Jasemine & Scott Chambers

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February 2020 Housing Resale Information Resales 2020 2019

For the Month 18 14 2019 Total Sold - 191

YTD 33 25

2020: Active Listings as of 2/29/2020............................. 9 2019: Active Listings as of 2/28/2019........................... 22 Source: TARMLS®

February 2020 Average Age of New Owners:

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SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley/ kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

We invite you to stop in and take our “Library art walk.” The SCOV Art League has curated a collection of paintings, photography, clay pieces and sculpture to enhance our walls. I hope you stop by to see these inspiring artworks created by our talented friends and neighbors. In addition to contributions from these capable artists, SCOV residents contribute in many other ways to the success of our Library. Over 50 volunteers open and close the Library five and a half days a week or work in the back room on database entry, covering or repairing books, sorting donations and other tasks. A Friends of the Library board works tirelessly from October through May raising money and providing benefits to our membership. The Woodworking Club builds beautiful shelves, carts, and display stands tailored to our needs. Individual residents give donations large and small, including one resident who funds the purchase of the Tootsie Rolls always on offer at our circulation desk. Residents donate hundreds of books, movies, puzzles and magazines each year for our collections. Grants are provided yearly by the ILR, the SCOV Book Club, and at times, the Sun City Vistoso Foundation. One quirky tradition not found at other libraries is the basket offering citrus fruit picked from trees in our community, free for the taking between about December through April. All this community involvement makes our Library a fun, vibrant and very special place.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Getting Ready for Flu Season Proper hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent colds and flu. And it’s easy to do. Start with warm water and anti-bacterial soap. Work the lather for 20 seconds, paying extra attention to fingernails and jewelry. Singing “Happy Birthday” twice is a good way to judge the time. Then rinse and dry your hands. Disposable towels are best so you can use them to turn off the water. This will protect you from putting germs from the faucet right back on your hands. Another easy way to protect yourself is to keep your hands away from your face. Specifically, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. These are the areas where cold viruses gain entry into your system. Keeping your hands away will keep any cold germs on them away as well. If you need to touch these areas, wash your hands before and after. Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Orientation on how to use the gym equipment is held every Thursday, 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or problems with the AFC. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2. Tuesday, April 14, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. They will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, April 15, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Pictured above are the winners of January’s Sun City Karoake Idol contest at The Views Restaurant

The Clay Club’s beautiful tile displays graced the Desert Oasis in February.

SCOV and SaddleBrooke twins met to share twin talk at a luncheon in February

Frequent contributor, Sheryl Hester, received an honorable mention award for this javelina photo from the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife photo contest Jack Welch photographed this great horned owl in February

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A Word About the Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak Buildings are closed and meetings and events in SCOV are cancelled due to the virus. Check with your committee or club prior to attending any function.

Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Tue., Apr. 21, 1:30 PM, WC1

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. This is the case in the U.S. and worldwide. Our guest speaker is Gordon Watson, M.D., of the Pima Heart Associates. Dr. Watson will discuss how atherosclerosis develops and the risk factors for the disease and how to treat them. He will address the current treatments for those already impacted by the disease, but, more importantly, discuss early detection and treatment which can prevent disability and death. Whether you have a history of heart ailment or wish to prevent heart disease, this informative presentation will benefit you. Please join us Friday, April 17, 1 PM, Auditorium. New committee members are welcome.

Activity Center Renovation Chair Ted Hood tedhood@yahoo.com

The ACRC will meet on an as-needed basis. Watch the SCOV calendar for future dates.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Michael Takerian afc@suncityorovalley.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1

We’d like to share some simple health and safety reminders for our residents and guests who use the pool and fitness center. First we’d like to thank you for using the wipe dispensers to wipe down the exercise equipment after each use. We also appreciate all who shower before using the pool and spa. Also, remembering to squeegee your shower area helps others as they enter. In light of our current virus outbreak, we’d like to review CDC health preventative measures. 1. Stay home If you have a cough, fever or sinus condition. 2. Always wash your hands or use alcohol sanitizers. 3. Cover your sneeze or cough into your inner shirt sleeve. 4. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. (Washing your hands after being in public places is very beneficial.) By using our good common sense, we can maintain a higher level of healthiness. Thank you so much.

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Architectural Compliance Team Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com First Fri., 1 PM, WC1

The Architectural Compliance Team (ACT) inspects residential properties to ensure adherence to the Development Standards. All exterior areas of the property are checked. Some examples are walls, gates, fences, paint and stucco, landscaping, windows and screens, flat work, lighting, shutters and shades. Mandatory inspections are done at time of listing the property for sale. Areas not in compliance are listed in the resale demand and compliance report from the title company. Courtesy inspections are done at the request of property owners thinking about selling or those who are just curious about their compliance. No records are kept by SCOV on deficiencies or actions taken on courtesy inspections. The team is staffed by eight resident volunteers and a staff liaison. Meetings are open to all residents with minutes published on the SCOV website.

Architectural Review Marlene Branz 618-670-1063 mzbranz@mac.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory/

SCOV pays nothing for the paper directory. The publisher finances it with ad revenue, but as more people use the Internet, fewer businesses buy ads in directories. Let the advertisers know that you appreciate their ads, and keep your fingers crossed for next year. If the publisher can’t continue, we will need to decide if we want to pay for a paper directory ourselves. Did you know our directory is on the SCOV website? Find your neighbors’ names, people from your hometown or whatever you seek. The incremental search box will display results as you type. Are you included in the directory? New homeowners are unlisted by default. To add or update your information, complete the online form “To change your directory listing…” or fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center. You can choose to have certain information unlisted in the paper directory and/or online.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/vendor_consumer-referral/. The Vendor List was formerly the Consumer Referral List. The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk in the Activity Center during business hours. Please check the Vendor List, as changes are made frequently. Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe. Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169

Election Vote Results March 24, 2020 Directors elected are Ronna Heinig (904) and Terry McFadden (730). Other results from the election of the Directors are Mike LaBarbera (459), Jan Fischer (441) and Leo Belardinelli (386). Results of the proposals vote are as follows: Proposed Action #1 – Comcast as a Preferred Services Provider to authorize the Board to enter a 10-year contract with Comcast to allow Comcast to market themselves as a “Preferred Provider” to SCOV (For = 1,372, Against = 280, Total Votes = 1,652, Needed to Pass 827; PASSED. Proposed Action #2 – Single Provider of Waste & Recycling allowing the Association to contract with a single company as the provider of regular trash removal and recycling services to all residential Lots, with costs to be included in the annual homeowner fee. Services outside the scope of the SCOV contract may be negotiated by the homeowner at the homeowner’s expense (For = 1,331, Against = 330, Total Votes = 1,661, Needed to Pass 1,107; PASSED). Proposed Action #3 – Capital Contribution Fee creating a multiplier range of up to two times the Annual Homeowner Fee (For = 924, Against = 705, Total Votes = 1,629, Needed to Pass 977; FAILED). Proposed Action #4 – Motor Vehicles - Approve changes to the Master Declaration Sections 4.20 Parking, 4.21 Garage and 4.22 Motor Vehicles and Equipment updating the language from the developer days, correcting ambiguities and providing more concise language making the section easier to interpret and enforce (For = 1,449, Against = 193, Total Votes = 1,642, Needed to Pass 985; PASSED). PROPOSAL

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1,372

280

1,652

827

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1,331

330

1,661

1,107

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924

705

1,629

977

1,449

193

1,642

1,041

FAIL PASS

Finance-Budget Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Mon., Apr. 27, 2 PM, WC3

The committee’s recommendations for the SCOV 20202021 Annual Operating and Capital Acquisition Budget will be presented during the Board’s April 9 study session. The budget, with any Board-directed revisions, will be approved at the Tuesday, April 28, Board meeting. Board and committee meetings are open to all SCOV community members and the general public. The Finance-Budget Committee agendas, minutes and the SCOV Committee Volunteer application form are posted on the SCOV members only website. To access this information, click on the Members tab and scroll down to the Committees tab. Financial reports can be found by clicking on the Members tab and scrolling down to the Financials tab. Please contact Sharon Miller for more information about the committee.

Food and Beverage Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-May, first Fri., 2-3 PM, WC1

The reduction in the number of tables to limit crowding, per CDC recommendations for handling the coronavirus, has greatly impacted the amount the wait staff receives in tips. Please be generous in providing rewards to our family

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of staff for their service to you. We continue to monitor the customer comment cards, providing feedback to restaurant management. Your overall rating of 98 percent meeting/exceeding expectations indicates the vast majority of you are pleased with your restaurant experience. Enjoy the aroma of herbs used by the kitchen, growing in pots, just outside the terrace. They were provided by a Friends of the Restaurant donation from the SCOV Garden Club. Thanks to volunteers who committed to adopt-a-pot for occasional maintenance. We continue to research ideas to enhance your restaurant experience. Reminders: Alcoholic beverages not purchased at The Views Restaurant may not be consumed on the grassy knoll, per Arizona State liquor law. Dogs must have written certification as service animals (not emotional support) to be allowed on restaurant property, including the terrace and patio.

Friends of the Library Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu Pat Brown patbrown630@gmail.com Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com

Thank you to all our Friends of the Library (FOL) members and all of the rest of the community for your participation in our events this season. And we’re not done yet. We’re looking forward to a new summer event for FOL members, Great Views, which will be reviews and previews of great films. Stay tuned for more details and dates. Our premier Librarian, Kate Cusumano, organizes author talks on a regular basis, including one on May 1. Check the Tipster and “TWISCOV” for talks that may be scheduled.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-762-6030, Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM; Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop/

Remember to stop by for Monday Madness (provided our buildings are open) on the second Monday to see what bargains are to be had. Featured artists for April are Elaine Woods and Bev Koski. Elaine creates sculptured gourds, carving and dyeing the outside, drilling holes, then preparing the pine needles, softening them to a certain pliability to be able to work with them. Elaine also makes silver pendants from the prickly inside of the cleaned gourd, using the lost wax casting method. They look very detailed, lacy and delicate. Bev receives wine and Jack Daniels bottles from friends which she turns into decorative lighted bottles for home decor or for use as bar lights. She also creates wreaths to decorate your door Elaine Woods (left) and Bev Koski (right) or to just hang inside to enjoy and bring color with the changing seasons. In addition, she makes reversible table runners for various seasons, holidays and everyday use.

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Government Affairs Chair Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1

The non-partisan Government Affairs Committee conducts political forums and secures speakers on issues that are of special interest to our community.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1; Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room is a free service to residents of SCOV. You need your current SCOV card to borrow the items you need for visiting family or friends, medical issues or some children’s items. We ask that you return anything you borrow by the designated date, clean and with all the parts together as you received them. The Loan Room is supported by the aluminum cans that you recycle in the blue bins and the annual Pancake Breakfast. With this support we are able to replace items as they wear out. You may make reservations on the website or at the Loan Room up to two months in advance, which can be really important during the busy times of the year. Thank you for your cooperation and great attitude when you work with us.

Long Range Planning Chair Martha Cray marthacray77@gmail.com Second and fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

On March 3 we presented to the Board a Development Sequence Plan for SCOV. It addressed future needs and desires of our residents, and provided a three-phase implementation plan spread over ten years. A copy of the plan is available in the Library. It is also on the SCOV website on our committee web page. We wish to thank the many residents who participated in our data gathering and research and to those who offered ideas, comments and suggestions. The annual review by the Board of our committee’s Charter is currently underway, and our future role remains to be defined. Check the SCOV online calendar for any future meetings.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Now What? Spring did get here, and it’s time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus or flowers. With all the rain we had early this year, weeds are popping up everywhere. When they are small, they are easy to remove. If you own a property that had pretty wildflowers in bloom, they have probably now ceased to be beautiful, but they were pretty. Wildflowers are allowed in our community until they finish blooming, at which time they need to be removed. Trim any trees that block stop signs or shrubs which overhang the sidewalk or street, as they also grew during our winter rains. Remember, no artifacts of any kind are allowed in front yards. Winter residents should have their yard maintained during the summer months, so the home looks cared for while they are away. Do notify Administration of your summer address in case they need to reach you. Continue to take pride in your property even when you are not on site, so that it will look just as nice upon your return as when you left.

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Nominating Committee Chair Meade Davis 307-920-3333 mdwy11@gmail.com Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

The Posse has some incredible volunteers. Vern Petterson is one. He’s been serving on the Posse for 25 years. I recently met Vern and his wife, Rita, and had the pleasure of presenting him with a 25-year certificate and badge. A few weeks ago, a request went out for a volunteer to take the new Posse vehicle to be washed on a monthly basis. Rita called as soon as she read the article. She said Vern was out of town but she knew it was the type of thing he’d really be interested in doing and that he’d call me on Monday. Sure enough, Vern called me and volunteered to handle this for the Posse. Thank you, Vern, for your continued support of the Posse. The Posse is always looking for volunteers. Six hours a year, two 3-hour patrols, is all the commitment we ask. Please join us.

Preserve and Enhance Lifestyle and Property Values Vice Chair Jack Evert 520-981-3437 jackevert439@gmail.com Second and fourth Fri., 2:30 PM, WC1

After one year of intensive study, we have developed a system for quantifying the degree of view loss when a building addition is made to a neighboring property. If approved by the Board, this system would be invoked when a dispute arises during approval of a building project. A subcommittee will use the procedure to determine the level of view loss and on that basis make a recommendation to the Architectural Review Committee to assist them in their decision to approve or deny the project. The approaches we have studied all stress the value of neighbor-to-neighbor communication. These projects can be very stressful and impactful; a little neighborliness can go a long way toward achieving a final result with which all can be satisfied.

Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1

The Chalk Creek wash is the largest wash in our community. In the past, heavy storms caused damage to the wash and golf course in addition to threatening homes. As a result, a program was established to maintain the wash and minimize the threat from heavy storms. A key element to the ongoing maintenance of the wash is a series of inspections to determine the condition of the creek bed and identify potential threats to surrounding properties. The Properties Committee together with HOA staff and experienced experts in these matters will conduct an inspection during April. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 16.

What is an artifact? Statues, depictions, artificial flowers, decorative yard ornaments or other man-made artificial decorations are not allowed in front yards. They may be placed on top of front or street-facing courtyard walls. Refer to Development Standards Section 2.17 xiv.

Tipster Editorial Chair Vicki Ettleman 520-519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com

If you are submitting an item for Coming Events, it is helpful if you follow the format for that section: Day of the week, date, time Event name Event description including location Ticket sale information Event descriptions are limited to 100 words. If you need to list more details or information, you may include the information in your club article

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 excited to start the greens reconstruction and practice facility project Monday, April 27. Play will begin on the temporary greens that same day starting on the #10 tee and playing as a par 68 at approximately 5,000 yards. If you have played recently, you saw that the temporary greens are being prepared for the best condition. Please avoid driving or hitting golf balls in this area. Golf Course Superintendent Michael Kropf’s job is to provide the best playing conditions with the available resources and environment. Resources include budgetary items such as water, labor, equipment and the irrigation system. Environment encompasses soil, vegetation and climate. Resources and the environment limit playing conditions. The golf course greens and practice facility renovation is an opportunity to mitigate environmental limitations. A successful renovation should allow our superintendent to use resources more efficiently throughout the golf course. The renovation process is the most challenging aspect of the project. Besides the closure of the regular greens and preparing the course for playable temporary greens, there are construction costs to control and possible lost revenue from all operations. A lot of our research efforts have focused on minimizing course and hole(s) closure time, while ensuring a sustainable product and experience. If everything goes as planned, we are scheduled for a Labor Day weekend opening of the new greens. This date has nothing to do with the overseeding schedule. Concerning overseeding, please attend our community forum, Thursday, April 16, 1 PM, Auditorium, where we will be discussing the reconstruction project and overseeding.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

April is the beginning of the long-awaited greens renovation project. The project has been in the planning stages for many years, so it is hard to believe it is about to start. The contractor will be mobilizing their equipment in the parking lot near the cart barn on Monday, April 20. The actual construction will begin on Monday, April 27. The preliminary construction schedule has the practice green, driving range tee, and back nine greens as

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the first areas of construction, with the front nine greens being constructed last. Construction materials are going to be based in areas all around the golf course to expedite the process. Sand piles will be in parking lot areas as well as culde-sacs around the community to reduce hauling expenses. Drainage pipes, irrigation supplies and other materials will be around the golf course maintenance area or construction area in the main parking lot. At the end of March, the areas of construction were sprayed with a combination of herbicides to kill the existing turf. Several tournaments are scheduled the first week of April, but the chemicals will take time to show any damage. Initially, the grass will stop growing, but the greens will not change color for several days. The reason the existing grass needs to be killed is that old greens material is going to be used as fill material in other areas around the golf course to reduce expense of disposal. The old grass would act as a contaminate in the new areas where it is placed.

Golf Advisory Chair Beth Allen 520-639-8845 Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

On Monday, April 27, the golf greens reconstruction will begin. This reconstruction is important not only to the viability of our course, but also to our community. Keeping our golf course healthy is essential to the value of our community and property. Golf can offer many benefits in terms of lifelong health and well being, productive greenspace, economic value and as a facilitator for social engagement. We encourage residents who have not taken advantage of our beautiful course to do so. We have excellent golf pros available for lessons for those people who have not played the game, but would like to try it. As our course continues to look beautiful thanks to Mike Kropf, our Golf Superintendent, each of us needs to be vigilant in repairing our ball divots and making sure we pick up any trash along the way that we might see. If you are a smoker, carry a disposal container for your cigarette and cigar butts. Leaving cigarette and cigar butts on our course fairways or greens is not acceptable. We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our course one of the best-looking and playing courses in Oro Valley.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Richard Flax rflax104@gmail.com Membership David Flatness 425-443-3708 daveflatness@gmail.com Play Wed. AM

Congratulations to the Club Champions: Championship flight, Scott Bench; White/Gold flight, Gross Winner, Preston Sheriff, Net Winner, Jim Convey; Good Flight, Gross Winner, Pat Kolley, Net, Stan Chace. This event was held March 4 and March 7, with the final round on March 11. The Views Cup was played on March 18 with the winners to be announced. A busy month. Our men’s member-guest, member-member invitational, sponsored by D&V Landscaping, Fairway Cooling & Heating LLC, and Subway will be held Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. There will be prizes, breakfast and lunch served with a Saturday dinner banquet by The Views Restaurant. Special thanks go out to our retiring board members: Richard Flax, David Flatness and Bill Smith. Thanks for all you have done. Welcome new board members: Mike Gerber, Greg Patjens and Darwin Priebe. April’s weekly events start April 1 with a 2-man stableford and Wednesday, April 8, an Oh Crap Scramble. Our final

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Bash of the 2019-2020 season will be held on Wednesday, April 22. Remember to use the Golf Genius for all club events.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Quentin Anderson Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu. morning

Men’s 9-Hole start time is 8 AM. Please sign in by 7:30 AM. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 9, with a Burger Bash, after the Buddy Day Scramble. Results of the Club Tournament will be presented at the meeting by the Pro Shop and there will be raffle prizes. The tournament is best two out of three games entered with four flights, 4 to 5 place payouts. Club Championship is overall low net. Our games for April are listed below: April 2: Club Tournament Day, Front Nine April 9: Play with Buddies followed by meeting, Auditorium, Awards and Burger Bash April 16: Top Dog Out April 23: Mediocre Golf April 30: Sucker in The Bucket Good luck to all in the tournament. Also, this ends another great golf season, so safe travels to all who leave for the summer.

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The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. JoAnn Matty 520-400-9111 jamatty@q.com Membership Barbara Armes 206-915-2609 Play Thu. mornings

On Thursday, April 2, we will have our salad/dessert luncheon and general meeting in the Activity Center/Navajo Room. If your last name starts with M-Z, bring a salad to feed eight. If your last name starts with K-L, bring a dessert to feed eight. Our award luncheon will be held in the Activity Center/Navajo Room on Thursday, April 23, after golf. Sign up, pay your $10 and enjoy a Charlie Cheeseburger from the grill. Come, enjoy the fun, find out who earned the title of 2020 Club Champion and celebrate with us. The golf course renovations are beginning on April 27, and we are excited to play our “Summer Fun Days” that officially start in June. We have been promised that the course will be in great shape for playing. We will not be able to post any scores until the renovations are completed and the course is assigned new ratings. There will be no course closures.

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Marty Blakely mblakelymaus@gmail.com VP and Membership Debbie Huffman dhuffrod@gmail.com Play Tue. mornings

Pass Holder Benefits This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is

Spring Sale Not a Pass Holder?

Call the Pro Shop at 825-3110 for details.

Left: Cure for Cancer Tournament team, Right: Yvette Schulz following her hole-in-one

Darlene Lamb is our new President’s Cup winner. Congratulations to our State Medallion winners: Barbara Hall, low gross winner and Pattie Horning, low net winner. Barbara and Pattie will compete in the state-wide State Medallion tournament in January 2021. So far this year, we have had one hole-in-one scored by Yvette Schulz with an ace on hole 12. Congratulations ladies. As recommended by the CDC, SCOV Board and Rick Price, we are cancelling the TVWGC Club Championship for the 2020 season. The club will continue informal play on Tuesdays with limited tee times, through the end of April. Our new elected board members for the 2020-2021 season are: Pres., Debbie Huffman; VP/Membership Chairwoman, Ruth Bonfiglio; Treas., Pattie Horning; Co-Secretaries, Deborah DeCuir and Pat Stark; and Handicap Chairwoman, Claudia Svarstad. Many thanks and congratulations to our newly elected officers. Our seasonal members are starting to head back home for the summer. Thank you to the TVWGC board and chairwomen for making 2019-2020 a fun and successful year, both on and off the golf course. Be safe and remain healthy. I look forward to seeing everyone back again next year.

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Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Food & Beverage Director - Aalt Brouwer abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8074

During this trying time, I would like to thank all of you for your understanding that, due to CDC health guidelines, we have reduced the number of tables for social distancing, with only four seats per table. We request that you not move the tables and chairs. If you have any respirator illness or a fever, please stay home and order take-out. Vistoso Helpful Hands will help with delivery. Our new mantra is: wash your hands. The best time to enjoy a meal, with maximum protection against crowds, is 7-8 AM and 1-2 PM, our slowest times. Please help keep our staff busy. We have seen considerable success in growth this fiscal year. I presented the following key numbers at the Board meeting in March. Through February, gross revenues were $1.076M. That equates to 87,956 guests served. The average person spends $10.69 per visit. We added 10 more special events, including mixology classes, more try and buy

wine events, tapas and wine with Joe Bourne once a month on Mondays, a July 4th celebration and more new entertainment. Thank you for joining in our success. Your comment cards say we are meeting and exceeding your expectations at a 98% level. We will do all we can to keep your satisfaction high. Our employee profile this month is on wait staff, Mariya. She was born and raised in Bulgaria and has two older sisters. She came to the U.S. for school and earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration. She is currently going to real estate school, but if she could do anything, she would be a government agent.

Every Day, 3-6 PM

Sun City Vistoso Foundation

Author Susan Meissner Susan Meissner, bestselling author of historical fiction, will speak and sign copies of her books in the Auditorium. Her most recent novel, The Last Year of the War, is the story of two families, one of Japanese descent and one of German descent, who were sent to an internment camp in Texas during World War II. A tale with great resonance for our own times that challenges the very notion of who we are when who we’ve always been is called into question. There is no charge; however, to help us plan for attendance you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Friday, April 17, in the Library.

Jerry Bushong 719-221-0580 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Many of our residents in SCOV are familiar with Wheels for Kids (WFK), a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. For the past 12 years, this group has put a smile on the face of kids who didn’t think they would ever get to experience the joy of riding their own bike. WFK has over 35 volunteers who refurbish bikes free of charge and see that they are delivered to youth and families who would otherwise be unable to afford their own. Further, a helmet and lock goes Trailer loaded with bikes ready for delivery with with every bike given. From 2007 to 2019, WFK has delivered 2,687 refurbished bikes to charities throughout the Tucson area. “Delivering bikes for WFK is a sure way to start one’s day off right. It makes people happy and improves lives–what a great volunteer opportunity for us.” – Carol Knapp WFK has received grants from the Foundation totaling over $17,000. This year’s request was for $5,000 to purchase helmets, locks and parts used to refurbish donated bikes. The Foundation would not have been able to honor this request without the generous donations from our wonderful SCOV neighbors. Each year in November, the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation initiates its annual fund drive through a letter from the board president sent to all homes in the SCOV Community. If your club or activity group in SCOV is looking for a hand up, contact us at FoundationSCOV.org.

Coming Events

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour The restaurant is currently closed in compliance with CDC coronavirus recommendations. Join us for happy hour when we reopen.

Thursday, April 30, 10:45 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster in the Auditorium. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people.

Friday, May 1, 1 PM

Tuesday, May 26, 1 PM Indoor Movie Join us in the Auditorium for an indoor movie. Title will be announced at a later date. It’s free; bring your own snacks and drinks. We’ll have both table and theater-style seating.

Wednesday, June 3, 9:15 AM Arizona Diamondbacks Bus Trip It’s worth the luxury bus ride to this air-conditioned stadium to see the D-Backs play the Colorado Rockies. Bus will leave at 9:15 AM from behind the Welcome Center and depart the stadium a half hour after the game ends. Great seats.

Tickets, $70 pp, go on sale Tue., May 5, 8 AM, Welcome Center. See Coco or Pam for tickets. Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details. Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas Ranch, AZ. Visit Car Art World, Gadsen Hotel and first international airport, $62 pp Singles Golf, Sun., Apr. 5, 1:45 PM, The Views Golf Club Day Trippers, Tue., Apr. 21, Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats, lunch at Tortilla Flats. $72 pp Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 29, “Women in Jeopardy” production, dinner at Claim Jumper, $97 pp Day Trippers, Wed., May 13, Kitt Peak night tour, box lunch/dinner provided by Kitt Peak, $80 pp Day Trippers, Sun., Jun. 21, Fathers’ Day appetizer potluck party, $5 pp

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events at SCOV are cancelled indefinitely. We have removed listings for all April events and retained listings for May in the event that they will be able to take place. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

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Workshops and Classes

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Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend, you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 520917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. The next class will be held on Wednesday, May 27. We have AED machines in all facilities. Please remember that by having these units on SCOV property, two lives have been saved. Don’t you want to be able to help someone in need? Association-Sponsored Fitness At press time, all SCOV fitness classes are cancelled. Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You may use this card for all Sun City Oro Valley-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge without a punch card. Class descriptions may be found online www.suncityorovalley.com/amenitiesfacilities/aquatic-fitness-center/. Questions, call 520-917-8073. Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon., 10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, AC/Dance Studio Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Sunrisers: Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC Parkinson’s Exercise Classes At press time, the Parkinson’s exercise class is cancelled. Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561. Spanish Language Classes Contact Myriam Barrientos 520-906-8334 spanishmyriam @vive-mexico.com. Review the many levels of classes available at www.vive-mexico.com. Classes run through May with various breaks and holidays. ON THE COVER

Gray fox Photographed in an SCOV backyard in February by Paul Harvey Livingston

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For Your Information

The items under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. The Coffee Cart The Coffee Cart is unavailable while SCOV buildings are closed. Costume Closet The Costume Closet, inside the Loan Room at the Cart Barn, is open by appointment only. Please call Marty Siracusa, 520-825-6961 or Betty Verderese, 520-825-7811 to schedule appointments. Cash donations are always welcome.

Celebrations and Life Events Pima Air and Space Museum Honors Sun City Resident On February 11, the Pima Air and Space Museum and Titan Missile Museum surprised Curt Arseneau with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award. During the awards dinner at the Flight Center in February, they explained he had logged 2,642 hours in the past three years and 1,068 hours just this year. Curt helps with maintenance, repair and assembly of museum aircraft and exhibits. The museum cited him for dedication, extraordinary service and outstanding accomplishments. When asked if he knew about the award, he an- Curt Arseneau with his award swered, “I had no idea.” Wheels for Kids and Pop Tennis find him active in our community, as well. Congratulations, Curt!

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Memoriam

Residents Randy Brooks 1 Dennis Moore 1 Robert M Snider 1 Gloria McGettigan 1

February 26 February 28 March 5 March 6

Clubs Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, club meetings and events at SCOV are cancelled indefinitely. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Colored Pencil Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Co-Pres. Caryl Thornton 520-638-7024, Carol Nagel 520-825-3097

Don’t miss the theme show “Monochromatic” on display this month in the Activity Center. The popular photo/painting show continues through April at Catalina Vista. Coming up in May in the Activity Center is another theme show, “Seashore and Water’s Edge.” We have many wonderful artists in SCOV. Come and see their work.

Bark Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 chra25@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come by the Artisan Center on Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday morning and see what the cottonwood bark carvers are up to. Ed Lindahl can show you what he is working on now that he has finished the cabin in this picture. If you think you might want to try cottonwood bark carving, the club has bark and tools to get you started. If you are already doing bark carving, come by and carve with us and join the conversation.

Clay Pres. Lorraine Buck 520-331-3022 VP Trudy Williams Sep.-May General Meeting first Thu., 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Studio cleaning last Wed., 1 PM. Orientation is necessary to participate

Our busy winter days have flown by. So many pieces of beautiful pottery have been created, and so many friends have been made. A social to say farewell to our seasonal residents will be Thursday, April 23, 5-7 PM, Catalina Vista. Members, please sign up in the Clay Studio for this event. If you would like to play in the clay, please stop by the Clay Studio to sign up for a mandatory orientation. Our education team will be happy to familiarize you with our studio, as well as Fran Phillips and Melanie Stinson instruct and guide you in making prepare to glaze a dish your first piece of pottery.

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Bette McGrath brings this hummingbird to life

Are you fascinated with changes in colors and patterns? Are you observant of details? Colored Pencil may be just the club for you. It is an easy, forgiving medium but does require patience. Basic drawing skills are helpful, especially if you want to venture into scratchboard, which some artists in our group enjoy. We have many resources to help you get started and advice is available for beginners. Come join us.

Fine Arts Studio Contacts: Charlotte Landis 703-307-7551 landiscf@gmail.com Jane Leonard 616-847-1527 adrianajel@yahoo.com Wed., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Caryl Thornton is a “senior bloomer” having started to paint at 75. She uses her skills of balance, texture, line and function learned while studying interior design and brings a sensitive understanding of color to her work from being a color analyst for wardrobe, makeup and interiors. She is self-taught and likes to explore a variety of subject matter and techniques. Moving here from Seattle ten years ago after retirement freed her up to paint, line dance, a more active pursuit, and keep our group humming along pleasantly. Currently she and Carol Nagel are co-chairs of the Art League. They may be seen each month hanging the new show at the Activity Center. We invite you to visit, meet Caryl and the others who may be there, watch us work, stay for the 11 AM critique and then return with your own materials.

Gourd Art John Shaw 520-825-1368 johnshaw1@comcast.net Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room Come and join us to become a gourd artist. We have everything you will need to begin and finish a project. We even have lots of ideas and helpers.

And come laugh with us Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

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Knit and Crochet Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Join us if you want to help recycle those plastic grocery bags. Jane Fairchild started a program for those interested in crocheting plastic yarn (or “plarn”) into sleeping mats for the homeless. You don’t have to crochet to assist with this project. Help is needed to cut the bags into strips and tie them into yarn. Regular knitters and crocheters continue to meet at this time. It’s been fun to share the space with the plastic bag people. The more the merrier. If you have plastic grocery bags to donate (not the colored newspaper ones), drop them off on Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, or Jane Fairchild has a box on her front porch, 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. You can also call Jane for further information about the plastic sleeping mat program.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Club members and visitors enjoyed Fred Black’s presentation on the development of the Navy’s F-104 fighter plane during the 1970s, a project in which he was deeply involved. Club Photo by Tom Prall members enjoy sharing and learning about the history of our models as well as building them. See our creations in the display window at the Artisan Center and enjoy the stories they tell. Stop in if the lights are on. Join us at Catalina Vista for our monthly meeting with coffee and donuts at 8 AM on the second Friday. Presentations like this one and the members’ show-and-tell are the heart of our get-togethers.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Gerda Timm 520-825-6864 gerdatimm@hotmail.com For meeting schedule please see the website www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

This month we will have two meetings, the first on Wednesday, April 8, 6 PM, Catalina Vista, where we will have a club critique and discussion. Instructions are available at Catalina Vista, may be down“Hiding Javelinas” by Val Harding loaded from the website and will also be sent out as a reminder prior to the event. We held a somewhat similar event on February 12 with Jeff Albiniak leading the critiquing and discussion. The second meeting is on Wednesday, April 22. The competition theme is “Arizona” and photos must be taken on or after April 1, 2019. The judge will be Pete Trexler. Visit our website and read the Welcome Message to learn more about our club. Winning pictures are displayed at Catalina Vista. First place “Print” winners for February were Wayne Widener, Jack Welch and Phil Fisher. “Digital” first place winners were Wayne Widener, John Moore and Laura Hackenbrock.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-606-8829 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The sculpture group meets on Mondays in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista. You can view some of our sculptures in the display case outside of the Art Room or in the Library. If you are interested in becoming a member, come talk with us on Monday mornings.

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 Tue., 9 AM-1 PM and Thu., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Why would you paint all alone at home when you can join other artists in the Art Studio? Come to meet fellow artists working in a variety of media. We discuss various techniques and creative ideas. You will receive suggestions and opinions when asked for. Visit on Tuesday for Water Media and Thursday for Opaque.

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SCOV Name Tags Name tags with our logo are $8 each. The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.

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The club uses a polymer clay to create our sculptures. To harden the clay, we bake it in an oven at 275 degrees for 15 minutes per quarter inch of thickness. Since the clay can give off toxic fumes, the club has an oven with an exhaust fan for members to use located in the Art Studio (picture on the left). However, Aleda Haug has researched baking pieces in home ovens. The technique is demonstrated in the picture on the right where the piece is placed in an aluminum pan and covered with baking soda to stifle the fumes.

Machine Embroidery

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Monitor Training Suzanne Stiles 805-748-3206 Pfaff Training Mel Wheeler 520-334-0957 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

Didn’t bring your sewing machine or iron to Arizona for the winter? No problem. Join Thimblelenas and use ours. If you’re looking for a place to meet new friends, get involved in a charity project, or just be creative, be sure to check out the various clubs associated with our Sewing Room. Stop by any time the room is open to learn more about us. Monitors on duty are always happy to give a short tour. Renters and men are welcome to join us too. Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing We have been busy in the Sewing Room. At times all the sewing machines and sergers are at full capacity. It’s wonderful to see everyone working away to provide for children at risk. The quilts seem to be flying out the door for babies of teenage mothers, sleep pants with tops are piling up to send to the Amphi School District and tote bags, sleep sacks and crib sheets are being taken to several organizations. The need is great and widespread, and we’re doing our Karen Neurendorf is an exceptional part to help. We still need used bed sheets. quilting resource for the Casa Donations are always accepted quilters for sheets that haven’t been used for covering cacti. These are cut into crib size and new elastic sewn in. Thanks for all you have donated in the past. Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

As May nears, our Cheer Bear group is losing its many winter workers as they head back to the cooler parts of the country. We will be suspending our meetings in May. That doesn’t mean that all work will cease, but it will greatly decrease. Starting in June, we will be meeting twice monthly to keep the bears marching. The schedule will come out in the May issue of the Tipster. If anyone would like to join us again in October, mark your calendars for Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, in the Sewing Room. We can always use more hands to bring the love from our donated materials.

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Join us for our monthly meeting Tuesday, April 21, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis. Our meeting is a social event, where we have a chance to interact with each other and find ways to improve our embroidery processes. At the April meeting, the educational topic will be, “It’s More Than a Patch.” Refreshments will be served at the break. Visit our website and see the various things our members have been making.

Kathy Kellner combined embroi dery and colored pen. Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Can you snip and stuff? Are you a pet lover? So many of us are. We have a simple and easy project you can help us with on Tuesday afternoons. Sewing is definitely not a requirement. We just snip away at washable fabric and stuff pillows for our furry little friends at the Humane Society. The beds come in many different colors and sizes that any animal would love. Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Our quilt show was another rousing success with 93 entries and a steady stream of admirers both days. The opportunity quilt was won by Sun City resident Mary Ellen Tovatt. April will be our final month of meetings before we take a break until next September. We will have meetings on April 14 and April 28 as well as two scheduled times, April 23 and April 29, in the Sewing Room for help with finishing projects, starting new ones for Mary Ellen Tovatt with her quilt the summer or any help needed on current projects.

We need your aluminum cans! Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity 18

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Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Woodshop Business meetings at Catalina Vista, second Thu., 8-9 AM; no meetings May-Sep.

We want to send out a tremendous thank you to all the Seniors for Kids members and the entire SCOV Community who volunteered and donated to help make our year a success. Though we were kept from having our primary fundraising event of the year we will carry on. Plans are already in our heads to keep looking forward and building into the next Christmas season. We are sorry to all those who worked on the planning, but none of it has gone to waste as we have learned so much. So we say farewell to the winter guests and wish you safe journeys and return next fall. Keep on truckin’. Tapestry Rug Hooking

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

The Tapestry Rug Hooking group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in learning the art of hooking, our club provides instruction and practice materials. Learn more about our group by visiting our website listed above or come talk with us on Tuesday mornings. The picture below shows two different hooking styles. John Shaw’s project on the left illustrates a style where he hooks in straight lines. John uses a #3 cut of wool which is a smaller width to achieve the look he desires. The top picture is the front of the project and the bottom is the back. Carrie Wiley’s uses free-form stitching on her piece in the picture on the right. On the back of her work, note that her stiches follow the patterns of her design. Carrie uses wider cuts of wool and/or yarn to create her project.

Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Show ‘n Share is a crafters group which works on portable crafts. We have crafters who make cards, crochet, DIY crafts, embroidery, jewelry, mixed media, scrapbook, quilt and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, please come and join us. We are a fun, easy group with relaxed camaraderie, birthday parties, and a monthly project to share. We meet year-round, and always welcome new members. At Show ‘n Share we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues, $5.

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Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Fri., 9 AM-Noon Meet first Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio

Our club had a very fun and busy month of classes. The photo features our beginner class of 2020. Six residents took the silversmith two-day training along with six experienced club mentors. The students each created a pendant using all the basic techniques and skills required to become a member of our club. The next step was a two-day lapidary training, where they turned a piece of stone into a finished cabochon. We also held two classes for active members on copper enameling and precious metals clay. If any of these pique your interest, stop by and we will be happy to tell you how you can become a member. Examples of our work are for sale in the display case in the Artisan Center.

Stained/Fused Glass Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 jabweb93@gmail.com Mon.-Sun., 8 AM-9 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Monitor on duty Tue. and Thu. 9-11:30 AM, fused glass Monitor on duty Wed., 9-11:30 AM, stained glass

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 chra25@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come by the Artisan Center on Saturday morning and meet some of the wood carvers and see what projects they each are working on. John Shaw can tell you how to get started on a mouse like the one he carved that is pictured here. If you think you might be interested in wood carving we can help you get started. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation.

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner VP Bill Norton Sec. Charlie Tomlinson www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

Continuing Education Astronomy Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovastronomy.com

Our speaker at the April meeting of the Astronomy Club will be Glenn Schneider, Ph.D., who is an astronomer and principal investigator at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory where he has worked “New” stars born in the famous star nursery called the since 1994. Dr. Orion Nebula Schneider has worked extensively with the discovery of exoplanets utilizing the Near Infrared Camera and Spectrometer on the Hubble Space Telescope. He holds an interest in total solar eclipses, having witnessed a world record 35 during his career, and he will talk on his experiences with eclipses. The meeting is Thursday, April 16, 7 PM, Activity Center. Join us for an interesting and educational talk. The club’s monthly star party is Tuesday, April 21, beginning about 7 PM at the golf cart parking area behind The Views Restaurant, led by local professional astronomer and educator, Chuck Dugan. He will bring a large telescope and be joined by five or six club members providing several types of telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Everyone is welcome.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

REV·E·LA·TION /ˌrevəˈlāSH(ə)n/ noun 1. a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.  2. the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world. Join us in our current study of the Book of Revelation. What it “reveals” is a matter of eternal importance to Christians. Of lesser note, we work up such a hunger during our discussions that a trip to The Views Restaurant afterward often offers more revelations over pancakes. Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres., Sheila Witler 720-775-7623 Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 8:45 AM, WC3

April is here and the seasonal residents will soon be traveling to cooler areas. The SCOV Women’s Precept Bible Study Club will also take a break from April until October, after now completing the four parts of study in the Book of Romans. We have recently, as a club, voted on our next book of the Bible to study for 2020-2021, and the consensus is the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. If you would like to join us in October, please contact Sheila Witler 720-775-7623,

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this month to get a Daniel workbook ordered for the study. During the summer the Precept Bible Study ladies will be meeting once a month at The Views for breakfast or lunch to share prayer requests and enjoy fellowship. Dates and times will be published in each month’s Tipster. Please join us. We look forward to meeting you and sharing about the Precept Bible Studies.

Books 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

The Great Books Club provides an opportunity to engage in thoughtful and lively discussions on a wide range of topics. We use the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation, which offer an eclectic array of essays, poetry, fiction and excerpts from various classic texts. In April we will begin working our way through Great Conversations 2. On Wednesday, April 1, the reading will be a brief excerpt from the Old Testament, the story of Samson. On Wednesday, April 15, we will explore five poems by late 16th century poet John Donne. Who knows where these diverse selections will lead us? A copy of Great Conversations 2 is available at the Sun City Library. Newcomers are always welcome, call Barbara or Maryfaith for more information. SCOV Book Club

Pres. Glenda Tonkin 925-640-7312 gt99673@gmail.com Club Communications: Lynn Kallgren lynn.kallgren@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our book for April is The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. The body of a young girl is discovered close to the excavation of an ancient wooden henge in the remote Norfolk coast. Dr. Ruth Galloway, a forensic archeologist is called in by the police to determine the age of the bones. Are they ancient or the remains of a child who disappeared in the area 10 years ago? In May we will discuss The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott. A young woman becomes involved in the CIA’s plan to embarrass the Kremlin by smuggling copies of Dr. Zhivago into Russia where the book is banned.

Genealogy Pres. Lee Sopwith leesop@cableone.net Mentoring Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Join the Genealogy Club at our monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 1 PM, Activity Center/Native American Rooms for “Searching in the Catalog in FamilySearch and a Little Bit About the Wiki” by Pam Ingermanson. Pam has worked at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and at Langley here in Tucson. Catalog search is a wonderful place to find all those indexed and unindexed records in FamilySearch including court records such as deeds and probate records. Also available are church records and vital records. If you have trained as a monitor, sign up on the club calendar at www.scvgs.org to reserve a three-hour or two-hour monitor slot and help the club by keeping the library open. Check out the club website for days and hours that the library is available. Help is available for beginners and experienced researchers.

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ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Carol Bull fredbull@comcast.net Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

Once again, the ILR will be offering classes during the summer. While there is no charge for these classes, registration is required. Please look for these offerings online in late spring where you can register for the class/classes of your choice. There were no previews of the fall classes in March. Instead, you will be able to find information regarding those offerings on the website sometime in August. And last, but certainly not least, a big thank you to all of the presenters of the winter courses. Your classes were thoroughly enjoyed, and you are, indeed, most appreciated. Be sure to follow us on Facebook FB. SCOV ILR.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Vegan potluck, First Wed., 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista Mindful Meditation, every Tue., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista Meetings Third Wed., Nov.-Apr., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista

We have two meetings in April: Wednesday, April 8, Activity Center/Hopi Room, 3:30-5 PM, Hernan Castro, Desert Alchemist, will speak again on “Medicinal Mushroom Extracts and More.” Learn about the efficacy of mushrooms and potential health benefits, from building the immune system, dealing with pain, depression, PTSD, cancer, neurological, glycemic and antiviral issues and more. Wednesday, April 15, Catalina Vista, 3-4:30 PM, Dr. Carol Hendricks, a neurologist and owner of North Star Hyperbaric, will speak about her alternative treatment center offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to deliver the benefits of 100% medical-grade oxygen under pressure to injured tissues, enhancing oxygen delivery seven to twelve times the normal amount. Common reasons for seeking hyperbaric oxygen treatments are PTSD, brain injuries, wound healing, Alzheimer’s, autism, anti-aging and more. Vegan/plant-based potluck, first Wednesday, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Bring a dish to share, place setting and drink of choice. First-time attendees bring only your place setting and drink. Davidsattinger@gmail.com. Mindful Meditation meets Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista, no RSVP needed. Bring $3 annual dues if not a member.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1

Poets Corner member John Padgett echoes the sentiments of Carl Sandburg who famously stated, “What can be explained is not poetry.” In “No Explanations” he gently reminds us not to guide his thinking regarding the meaning of our poems. “Please, do not tell me why / you wrote your poem. / The words grabbed my / imagination and took me / to another place. / And I rested for a time / as I savored each / vivid phrase. / To tell me what you thought / yanks me away. / Perhaps later, much later, / over beer and pretzels / we can discuss your vision. / For now let me / enjoy my journey.” When you read or hear a poem, you are receiving a gift from the poet. In our weekly workshop, we expect acceptance to include what gives the gift value as well as how it might be enriched. Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to share the gift of what they’ve written.

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SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Membership Brian Alexander 520-818-2429 www.scovcomputer.com

All classes require club membership and registration. Register by emailing the instructor. April Classes Last Pass – Q&A and Help Session 1 Session Tue, Apr 7 10 am - Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com Which Computer to Buy? 1 Session Mon, Apr 13 10:30 am – 11:30 am Paul Sherwood paul.sherwood@scovcomputer.com Converting DVDs to MP4 Using Handbrake 1 Session Wed, Apr 15 10 am - Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com Help and Open Lab Sessions Apple Help & Open Lab Tue, Apr 7 1 pm – 3 pm PC Help & Open Lab Wed, Apr 15 1 pm – 3 pm Open Help & Open Lab Thur, Apr 23 1 pm – 3 pm Help Session or Business Center: By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call or text the club’s help desk: 520-329-7661 or email us at help@scovcomputer.com

Reminder Golf carts driven on Community Property must be driven by a licensed driver. Under no circumstances are children allowed to drive.

Cultural & Social Democratic Club Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all meetings and group activities are on hold for the foreseeable future. When activities resume, we will notify you via “This Week in SCOV” and our club newsletter. At every meeting we accept nonperishable food items or cash donations which go to Impact of Southern Arizona (Catalina Food Bank). So far this year, we have donated 747 pounds towards our goal of 2,020 for 2020. Your help is greatly appreciated. Annual membership dues of $10 can be mailed to Pam Dage at 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way or bring it to a meeting. Our calendar is filled with scheduled speakers and events through December. Everyone, regardless of party affiliation, is always welcome to attend. Contact Maureen at mosalz@ outlook.com if you are not receiving our newsletter. You don’t want to miss a single event in this election year that most definitely will be like no other.

Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Sandra Fisher 208-860-3431 sandrafisher2703@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com This club provides an enjoyable social evening monthly during fall and spring, getting to know some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking (and eating) interesting food. Our Mardi Gras celebration on “Fat Tuesday” four dinners in members’ homes (December-March) provide relaxing fun as we explore various cuisines (e.g., German, Indian, South American) or get creative with more ambiguous themes, such as “food in movies.” February’s theme was Mardi Gras, with some groups going all-out: King Cake, shrimp Creole, hurricane cocktails and even costumes. But the gathering doesn’t have to be elaborate. Since everyone brings part of the shared meal, the hosts can be spared huge effort. Each dining group decides how to translate the month’s theme into menus. We also have catered events and an occasional summer potluck. Visit our website to see more photos and details. Questions? Please contact a club officer.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership: Marj Young 360-913-8062 youngmarj8@gmail.com Carol Tombre, 208-961-1133, mctombre@yahoo.com Meetings: Jan., Mar., Nov., third Thu., 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Room

The club board has been working hard on our vision to improve the dog park by adding a small dog area. We appreciate all the work members have done to help make this a real possibility. We continue to work with SCOV and the Long Range Planning Committee, as well as other funding sources to make this a reality. We will be adding shade and solar lighting as well. This month we will have our annual snake aversion training. Watch for the announcement on the date and time in “This Week in SCOV” from Mark Wade and in a members’ email alert.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com and Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com Co-VP Judee Wickersham 520-989-3254 and Nancy Brown 520-979-2569 nancybro5@aol.com www.facebook.com/SCOVGardenClub

The Garden Walk, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, has been postponed until spring 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our last general meeting of the season is Tuesday, April 14. Marlene Branz, SCOV Architectural Review Committee co-chair will share what and why there are HOA limitations. She will help us understand SCOV Master Declaration and Development Standards pertaining to your home’s exterior and landscaping and how SCOV aligns those standards with the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County/University of Arizona Co-Op Extension Program. Renew your membership

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for the new season, October-April 2020-2021, or become a new member, $5 pp or $8/cpl. Contact Annette Munoz 253905-7747 or queenanne9@yahoo.com.

Our February visit to St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery in Florence Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 520-989-0062 www.havurahscov.org

Best wishes to all for a healthy and happy Passover. We celebrate spring with exciting activities for everyone. On Tuesday, April 14, at 3:30 PM, our book club will be reading and discussing Six Million Paper Clips by Peter and Dagmar Schroeder, and then will watch the companion movie, Paper Clips. We are currently choosing books for our 2020-2021 year. Call 206-380-9990 for more book club info. Bocce continues every Sunday at 10 AM. Musical meditation will take place Thursday, April 16, at a member’s home. Monday, April 20, our annual ice cream sundae social will be held at Catalina Vista, 6:30 PM. We will also be installing our new Board of Directors for the 20202021 year. Our website gives more information about all events and programs. Come check us out.

Republican Club Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Third Tue., 3 PM, Activity Center

The Republican Club will hold their April meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 3 PM, Auditorium. The program will include various candidates for election this year. Many of these speakers will have primary opponents and by attending you will be able to meet all these candidates for the Republican Primary this coming summer. Please continue to monitor the Tipster and for even more current information, check the Thursday email, “This Week in SCOV” for further Republican Club information. Everyone is always welcome to attend our meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.

St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net

Meet new and old friends at Picnic-On-The-Patio, Tuesday, April 14, 5:30-8 PM, Catalina Vista patio. Country fried chicken will be served. Please bring a dish to share and your beverage, other than decaf and water. To register, contact Abby Marier. See you there.

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Sun City Singles Pres. Pieter Rooker 520-441-9866 Ticket Sales Lenore Lev 917-796-8450 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities without becoming a member. After attending one time, you must become member in order to attend any of our activities. Bianchi’s Italian North will serve dinner Thursday, April 9, Activity Center/Navajo Room; social hour 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM. Menu: salad, veal parmesan with ziti pasta/marinara sauce, garlic bread. Dessert is cheesecake and entertainment is by Silverbelles Song & Dance Group. Happy hour, Friday, April 24, social hour 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Entertainment: Marty Frese of Old Tucson Studios, “Movie Making in Marana.” Singles golf, first Sunday of the month, 1:45 PM, The Views Golf Course.

Ticket sales: Thu., Apr. 2, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Apr. 3, 1-2 PM, Activity Center lounge. Dinner tickets, $20 pp, happy hour appetizers, $10 pp. Checks only, payable to Sun City Singles

Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Members: Please join us for our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Monday, April 13, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. This will be a potluck event. Contact Carolyn Lerch regarding menu and drinks. Wear your name tags and bring your own plates and silverware. Have a great summer and join us for our new season starting Monday, October 26, featuring Celestino Fernandez, a UArizona professor, talking about his new book.

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Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com Wyoming Club

John Beckman 307-638-7226 johnb37798@aol.com

The annual Wyoming Club party originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, has been cancelled due to the CDC and Arizona Public Health Department recommendations. We will look forward to gathering in spring 2021.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Christie Faust 231-347-7502 jcf2075@gmail.com Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

We’re sorry that our March production, Big Guns or Whose Little Lily is She?, had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you to our cast and crew for all of your hard work and kudos to our director, Lynne Newbauer; and musical directors, Nancy Gilbertson and Joan Morris. We will be on summer hiatus until Thursday,September 17. Discussions for future fun productions are ongoing, as always. Come join this talented and hard working club.

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Linda Bretz lindaelain@comcast.net Facebook SCOV Unit 3 Club

Unit 3 loves to celebrate our wonderful friends and neighbors with parties at various times of year. This year we hope to invite our seasonal friends to join us by holding a party on Friday, April 24, 4:30 PM, Auditorium. We have booked a professional band, and intend for this to be a pot luck event. Our theme is “Summer Picnic.” For the most current details, check us out at www.suncityorovalley.com/club/unit/.

Tickets, $8 pp, on sale on Mon., Apr. 6, and Wed., Apr. 15, 8:30 AM, Activity Center

Colorado Club

Jim Mayworm 720-936-4669 themayworms@cs.com Minnesota Club

Joanne Keck 320-492-1896; Deb Mayworm 720-771-0316 New England Club

Walter Swap 520-623-3847 wswap@tufts.edu, Claude Janus 802-249-0386 Marjorie Gerdes 520-825-5750

Depending on when you read this, there may still be time for all of you New Englanders, past and present, to enjoy our annual pizza party on Friday, April 3, 6-9 PM, Desert Oasis. We’ll have pizza, salad, refreshments and dessert, plus a lot of friendly socializing. Still only $10. Just call Walt, Marjorie, or Claude before April 3 to reserve your spot. New Jersey/Pennsylvania Club

Mary Lee Fitzgerald, 973-202-4276; fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com

The newly formed New Jersey/Pennsylvania Club is having an informal social on Wednesday, April 15, at 5 PM, in the home of Martin and Mary Lee Comey, 13600 Tom Ryans Way. Plans for the first annual potluck meeting next January, Friday, January 15, will be shared. All residents, full, parttime or renters, who now, or previously called New Jersey or Pennsylvania home are warmly welcomed. We want to meet, greet and enjoy hometown stories. No dues.

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All veterans, male/female, private to general, one military assignment or retired, active duty or reservist, combat or non-combat, everyone is welcome. • Members volunteered to sort donated clothing for the Arizona Veteran “Stand Down” Alliance. • We inform club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues at monthly meetings. • We collected clothing, with SCOV resident help, to donate to the VA Hospital “Stuff the Backpack” drive. If you have a working DVD player with cables and remote control you no longer use, please consider donating it to the Veterans Home in Tucson. If you have DVDs (movies) or CDs (music) you no longer watch or listen to, please consider donating them also. Deliver items to 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr. and place them in the box by the front door if no one is home.

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SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370, VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 Finance Debbie Francis 402-216-4227, Sec./Publicity Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse which helps victims of domestic abuse. Emerge! provides support, counseling and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. Our annual Spring Fashion Show, Luncheon and Raffle, “Spring Fling with Emerge!” will be Sunday, April 19. Doors open at 11:30 AM for raffle ticket entries. Special large item raffle tickets will also be available for purchase to those not attending the Spring event in the Activity Center Thursday, April 9 and 16, from 9-11:30 AM. The Auxiliary also supports Impact of Southern AZ by collecting specific food products each month. April’s donation: canned diced tomatoes. We also ask the community to begin collecting gently used jewelry, hats, shoes, jackets and sweaters for our Fall Accessory Boutique. More information regarding this event to follow. Our last meeting of the season is Tuesday, April 14, beginning later than usual at 10 AM with the annual salad luncheon to follow in WC3.

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Ballroom - SC Starlight Jim Kasierski 520-954-4041 scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Put a little spring in your step with ballroom dancing. You would be “April foolish” not to try our first Wednesday dance on April 1, 4:307 PM, Auditorium. Music provided by DJs Gus and Gina. BYOB and snacks. For only $10 pp, this promises to be a fun event, including the bonus of special guests and world champion dancers, Luke and Stac- SC Starlight Dance Club officers, ey Aldrich, teaching additional tech- L to R, Jim Kasierski, Pres.; niques of the rhumba from 4-4:30 Bill Bable, VP; Nancy Trumble, PM. Admission is payable at the Sec.; Babs Kasierski, Treas.; Helen Smith, Member-at-Large door. Next up is our springtime dance, “Ballroom in Bloom,” Saturday, April 18, 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:15 PM for dancing to our newly improved club’s playlist with returning dj’s Gus and Gina.

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Please bring a hot or cold hors d’oeuvre to share with your table and BYOB. Watch “This Week in SCOV” for “Ballroom in Bloom” ticket sale dates, $15 pp members, and $20 pp nonmembers.

Folk Dance Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@gmail.com Fri., 9:45-11:45 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2

Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and healthful exercise for balance, muscle, mind, and mood. For most dances we hold hands in a circle to perform non-gymnastic steps to the enchanting music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). Neither prior experience nor a partner is needed. Typical dance sessions consist of 15 folk dances, most with instructions. Folks may always sit out a dance to rest. Drop in to see if this internationally popular dance form is your cup of tea. Also, do a Google search with FDCSCOV YOUTUBE to see us in action online.

Hula On With Pizazz! Artistic Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-3 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

Yes, we’ve added pizazz to our dance outreach for the SCOV community. That means our dance repertoire will be varietal and aimed at providing entertainment and pizazz to the fun functions for our SCOV clubs. The hula gals turn into Roaring 20s flappers at For example, in the The Views Restaurant month of February, we put a Charleston together, by request, for Barbara McNeill at The Views Restaurant for the 2-20-2020 Roaring 20’s event. We provided fun, glamour and topped it off with a conga line for any and all patrons to join. The following Saturday evening, we performed a hula for a Hawaiian-themed unit party. March was rehearsal time for another hula, involving dancers from several clubs for the Ukelele Club Spring Singalong. Our rehearsals are not ongoing, just as needed for any occassion here at SCOV. Our costumes come from the Costume Closet, and our contribution to the entertainment scene benefits all. To participate, join us by submitting your name for our “On Call List,” and see how great it feels to have “Pizzazz.”

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Line - Sunliners Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Membership Judy Widener judywidener@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Line dance classes: We will have three classes in April with professional instructor Deanna Berthiaume in the Auditorium. Classes prepaid monthly, $15 for three classes in April. Transition classes end April 25. Social: Our next social will be held Saturday, April 11, 6-9 PM in the Auditorium. Classes: Sat., Apr. 4, 18 and 25 Intermediate 9-10 AM Beginner 10:15-11:15 AM Transition 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Practices: Monday – Dance Studio 7-8 PM Beginners – Barbara Hall 8-8:45 PM Transition to Intermediate – Barbara Hall Wednesday – Dance Studio 3-4 Transition – Lynne Nelson Thursday – Auditorium 2-3 PM Beginners – Debbie Allen and Friends 3-4 PM Intermediate – Siva Raven Joint board meeting of current officers and new officers for 2020, Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 AM, Catalina Vista. Check our website for updates.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Hey Rock and Rollers, we’re taking a break in April so our next Rock and Roll dance will be Saturday, May 30, with Five Way Street. Stay tuned for more details in the May Tipster. Till then...be cool.

Western - Kactus Kickers Pres. Sherokee & David Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com Activities in Auditorium

April is upon us which means our winter dance classes have come to a close. What a pleasure it has been to see the dancers (all three levels) progress in the Texas 2-step, waltz, swing and pattern dances. There will be more opportunities to “kick up your heels” this month: Thursday, April 2, our Member Appreciation Thank you to our new swing instructors, Dance with music by Wild Jim and Carolyn Chambasian. Ride. Doors open at 5:30 PM, dancing 6:50-9:30 PM. Tickets, $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Thursday, April 16, “No Frills” Dance 6:30-8:30 PM, $10 pp at the door. Come and join us and learn a new dance on Thursdays, April 23 and 30. Classes on the Nightclub Two Step, 5:30-7 PM, Auditorium.

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Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements performed in the water. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM in the winter, 8 AM in the summer at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most are available at the pool. A band can be purchased from Marcia for $5. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help with learning the various movements. You will get a good workout in a fun class.

Arthritis Water Pres. Don Faber faberdon07@gmail.com Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, Apr.-Oct.; 1:30 PM, Nov.-Mar., AFC/Pool Come join us for gentle water exercises specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Annual membership is $4 pp. Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held.

Energetic Exercise Marty Siracusa 520-825-6961 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium

You’ll love the way you feel after a good, healthy workout with the friendly folks who gather for Energetic Exercise. Professional instructor Sally Martinez has been leading these classes for 25 years. She is much-loved and respected for the fun and helpful variety of ways she gets us seniors moving. A combination of aerobic/cardio, weight workouts and stretch moves gives us greater strength, endurance, balance and flexibility, all qualities we need to do all the other activities we enjoy. Current members: Please pay your annual $3 dues before leaving for the summer. Come join us. We love new members, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Tickets are only $30 for 12 classes.

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

Joseph Pilates once wrote, “physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” To get the full benefits of Pilates, a person should understand the basic principles. This takes a little time and patience as the exercises can be different from other forms of exercise, but they are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can even become addictive! It teaches proper balance, breathing, focus on your core (your abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. The constant movement from one exercise to another results in your developing more strength and stamina. Even posture is improved. The spine lengthens and joint flexibility and mobility increase. SCOV has two experienced instructors who teach mat Pilates classes and they modify many of the moves for us, if necessary. The cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Stop by and watch a class. Call Mary.

Tai Chi Co-chairs Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net Pat Howard 541-621-4404 pathoward45@gmail.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Many medical professionals now recommend tai chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls. In our classes we enjoy learning the tai chi form. We also increase flexibility, strength, and learn to reduce stress. Our instructors Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich teach us how to apply tai chi principles to our daily lives. Our current 10-week class will continue to May 28. Classes will begin again in the fall.

Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com April class schedule listed below New Restorative Yoga on Mondays at 6:45 PM, AFC 1&2

Monday: 8:30-10 AM, AFC 1&2, Maria Monday: 6:45-8 PM, AFC 1&2, Dennine Tuesday: 10:45-Noon, AFC 1&2, Torrey Wednesday: 8:15-9:30 AM, Dance Studio, Leah Wednesday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy Thursday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy Thursday: 10:45-Noon, Desert Oasis, Torrey Friday: 8:15-9:30 AM, AFC 1&2, Maria (Strength & Tone) Every yoga class is $7. After attending one class we request you join our club. Membership is $5 per year. Yoga will improve balance, quiet your mind and breathing, give you the ability to focus, and relax you.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Mon., 6 PM, Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

When there are a lot of tables, as was the case last month, winners make a lot of money. Bring your partner, and join us for 24 hands of rubber bridge. It costs only $1 pp, and you could win much more, including $10, if your partnership should bid and make a grand slam. Whether you win or not, we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll have a good time. Arrive by 6:15 PM to secure your place and have refreshments.

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Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Play social bridge in a friendly setting. We welcome new members. Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com

Contact Dave or Tempe Johnson, 520-825-6994. Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float to ensure that everyone can play. 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. Please join us. We welcome new members. Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese, VP Adele Reese, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

We’ve had quite a crowd of bridge players and the rewards are great. Grab your partner and sit with us through 24 hands of rubber bridge. It will cost each of you just $1 and you are allowed to play the first time without paying the yearly $6 dues. Arrive at 6:15 PM to secure your table, partake of refreshments and to socialize. Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Sec. Marilyn Guimond 520-825-0828 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Wednesday Afternoon Bridge

Pres. Phyllis Quist 520-354-2356, VP Janelle Parks 319-310-4759 Wed., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

We always welcome new members. Annual dues are $2. You’ll have fun playing good bridge with good people. Arrive by 12:45 PM so play begins promptly at 1 PM. Don’t forget to bring 50¢ for prize money.

Bunco Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We invite all to come and join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun game of Bunco. We are really looking for some new players. I know we have a lot of Bunco players in our community. There is a $2 entrance fee which is divided among all the winners. Come join us. We promise a fun afternoon for all.

Canasta Marge Allen 520-279-0270 margbill7@gmail.com Wed., 6-8 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

The revived Canasta Club is now meeting on Wednesday evenings. Come join us. If you need a refresher, we will help you. Bring 75¢ and wear your name tag.

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Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Our February 20, cribbage tournament results were Bob Hines, first place, Max McCormick, second place and Cliff Leslie, third place. Our next tournament will be Thursday, May 21. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.

Euchre Judee and Art Wickersham 520-245-1357 Becky and Kevin Reiley 815-631-0788 Bonnie and Wayne Klenda 509-548-5315 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

If you are interested in playing this easy, fast moving game, please join us. It will only cost you 50¢ for the evening. The room only accommodates 40, so do not be late if you want to play.

Five Crowns Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com

If you have a free Saturday evening, please come to Desert Oasis and join us in a very fun game of Five Crowns. We have two starting times, 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Bring lots of dimes and a few quarters, You can always buy some dimes from any one of our players. I promise you’ll have a great time and you’ll meet many new friends. It’s. a very simple game, which you can learn in about 15 minutes. Call Rosemary if you have any questions. Hope to see you there.

Gin Rummy Keith Jacoby 209-822-1742 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We love to welcome new members.Team gin rummy is a fun game and easy to learn. Good people and good times. Come and give us a try; very low stakes. If you are interested in joining our group, or would like to learn to play gin rummy, contact Sue Lilja or Bob Segebrecht 520-825-5480.

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Pan (Panguingue) is a very exciting game and different from any other card game you have ever played. If you like poker-type games, you’ll love Pan–a winner in every hand. If interested, please come and observe. We will teach you how to play, and would love to welcome new players.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, crisscross, 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

Joe Bonitch 520-329-1149 joe@joebmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play easygoing, informal poker with low stakes. Games are all high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss/iron 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 Joe 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.

Scrabble

Bill Wallace 520-818-6747 Fri., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Sheepshead - Shauskopf Terry Rohr 520-818-1936 terryaz34@msn.com Tue., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Oct.-May, Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others–barbershop style? Come join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just 1.5 hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers; the more the merrier.

Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ 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.

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Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests. Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life. Please note we will meet at our summer location, Catalina Vista, from May to October, starting Wednesday, May 6.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders are welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every Tuesday. SCOV visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers Pres. Bob Westendorf 619-571-1040 rewestendorf@live.com Director Don Hess 520-444-2206 Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Please mark your calendars for the Sun City Singers Spring Concerts, Tuesday, April 14 and Friday, April 17, 7 PM, Auditorium. We have a great selection of songs, including a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, “Hernando’s Hideaway,” standards from the 50s and 60s and more!

ed bike paths. Occasional away rides start from a distant location. Weekly mountain bike options take a few of us to the beautiful Tortolita rangelands, containing some of the highest-rated single track bike trails in the nation. Our group ride options are from 25-50 miles, and we always make time for a coffee stop midway. Those who ride with the Women on Wheels group have their own agenda providing routes of 12-30 miles. We sponsor social events, participate in Wheels for Kids charity and are involved with fundraising for the Interfaith Community Food Bank, raising over $43,000 last year. If you are a resident and love to ride a bike, check out our website.

Billiards Pres. Tom Caswell 612-396-8254 tcas5171@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

We finally did it! We beat SaddleBrooke in our annual 8-Ball Tournament, 25 to 23. Leading our team were club champion, Robert Durfur and club president, Tom Caswell with 9 out of 12 wins; The SCOV team Michael Rittmann and Mike Connoy supporting, with 7 out of 9 wins after losing their first three. The SaddleBrooke guys were great sports and we had a boisterous lunch after the matches. We’re now having small weekly club competitions, so stop by and join the fun. We have one of the best pool halls in all of Tucson.

Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting, Apr. 24, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Tickets, $5 pp, on sale Mon., Apr. 6; Wed.-Fri., Apr., 8, 9, 10; and Mon., Apr. 13, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, Activity Center Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

The Ukulele Club will continue to practice on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM and beginning lessons will be at 9 AM. Join us for the fun if you wish.

Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Mitch Small 412-897-8731, VP Lynn Lamb 913-915-4676 Electric Assist Bikes, Mike Hulett 218-329-2929 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea Mon., Wed., Fri., 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Phainopepla (left) by Steve Holmes. Right: Tubac hawk watch Phainopepla (pronounced: fay-no-PEHP-lah) is the only member of the silky flycatcher family to be found in the USA. Not related to other flycatchers here, it is never far from trees with desert mistletoe where it eats the berries and insects. Its name is Greek for shining robe. Primarily a desert bird, it is only found in the states bordering Mexico. Want to learn more? We are an activity oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us and learn more about the birds here in Arizona. All group birding trips are cancelled until the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bocce Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com Steve Porter 720-394-0413 www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 2 or 7 PM, Bocce Courts Bocce is a fun, easy to learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. New players are welcome, but please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time. Space limits us to the first 32 players, with members given priority. $5 annual membership.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

The Sun City Gun Club emphasizes safety, competence, and practice. We share information about guns, gun laws, practice drills, purchase and sale procedures and shooting opportunities. Our last meeting for this season will be in April.

Hiking Pres. Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 www.scovhiking.org to see all scheduled hikes, including orientation hikes

Spring in the desert is beautiful, and hiking is a wonderful way to experience this unique area we live in. The temperatures are warming up, so give consideration to that when you go on a hike. Dress in layers, bring food, including something salty, and always carry more water than you think you’ll need. Spring hikes are suspended; the website is your source for the information you need as well as great photos. A big thank you to all of our volunteer guides for the time they give to planning and leading our hikes. About 100 members attended the spring picnic at the end of February where mileage awards were given. Special congratulations this year to Barb Antrobus for her 5,000 mile award.

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789 Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. We provide the equipment. Easy to learn and the more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out. Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. L. Nelson Brown Lnelsonb@gmail.com VP Membership Dave Burnham dburnhampton@gmail.com Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org

Evening play under the lights. We have five nights of scheduled club play each week for your enjoyment. The temperatures are pleasant, and the sunsets are unbelievable; photos do not do justice to the amazing colors. Check our schedule on the courts or website for times. Do you want to improve your skills on the court? Our training committee has begun teaching drills every Tuesday afternoon to help you improve your game. Beginning of evening play at SCOV Our next social is scheduled for Saturday, April 4. Look for an upcoming email for more details. Our monthly newsletter has valuable information on club activities and helpful hints like “how to choose a paddle” or “how to rate your skill level.” These items are also on our website. Our last two “Pickleball Poker” tournaments were lots of fun. Winners and photos will be in our April newsletter via email and on website. Contact Dave Burnham for more information.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Barbara Satterly 520-825-8965 Tues., Thu., Sat., 7:30-9:30 AM Training first and third Wed., 7:30 AM, Desert Oasis Courts

It’s been a busy spring for the POP Tennis Club as we continue to add new members. In March we also participated in a funfilled tournament at SaddleBrooke and hosted our first event here at SCOV. POP Sharon Kennedy and John Beckman in action Tennis can be summed up as: good exercise, good fun, and lots of laughs. Come to the Desert Oasis courts on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings from 7:30 through 9:30 AM and see what it’s all about.

Golf course pond photographed by Sheryl Hester

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Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court Greetings to all from your friendly neighborhood Racquetball Club. To start, we failed to mention that Hart and Gretel Wagner and their music group, Classics Plus, entertained our group at our January meeting. There’s just so much talent surrounding all of us here at SCOV. This month is unofficially Classics Plus entertained at our January “Get More Women to Play.” There’s been interest that an meeting all-women’s list be compiled. If you are interested, please contact president Jerry Moss or one of his minions. As for men, we are always looking for new blood (not to be confused with spilling blood) to play. Most of the current members hadn’t played for years. So don’t let that keep you from coming and playing a great game with even greater people. We really have a fun time. Just ask anyone that’s in the workout center while we are playing. Until next month, happy days and be safe.

Table Tennis Co-chairs Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com

Table tennis is a fun way to get exercise and socialize with a friendly group of people. Tables, paddles and balls are at Catalina Vista. Days and times reserved for club members are: Hours of Club Play

Women Men/Women Open Play Open Club Play

Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Tue., 5-8 PM; Thu., 5:30-8:30 PM Fri., 4-8 PM Sat., 9-10 AM upon request, 10 AM-Noon

Fridays, 4-8 PM, are open to the SCOV community. We mostly play doubles, which is somewhat different from singles. We’ll be happy to instruct new players about the basics and rules of the game.

Tennis Pres. Ron Martin 520-395-0608 martin.ron.16@comcast.net Treas. Sherwin Koopmans 520-818-6337 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM-Noon, Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 Ladies tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles, Sun., 1-3 PM, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Tennis play continues to be very busy for both men and women. During March the women’s doubles tournament was successfully completed, and two tennis lessons were conducted with over 20 persons participating in each. The final Finalists for men’s doubles tournament - flight A

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two lessons for this season will be conducted on April 8 and 22. Nonmembers are welcome to participate with a fee of $10, which includes membership in the Tennis Club. To register, send an email to Jim Benshoof at jabenshoof@msn. com. Major happenings in April are: • General meeting and spring social, Saturday, April 4, 5 PM • Seasonal residents farewell mixed doubles and social, Sunday, April 5, 1 PM • Women’s spring fling round robin and social, Wednesday, April 8, 9 AM SCOV residents are welcome to join the men’s or women’s play on a trial run basis during the days and times mentioned above.

Wallyball Pres. Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com VP Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Treas./Sec. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird6224@gmail.com Competitive Tue., Recreational Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct. If you picked the red, white and blue ball, you passed the first test for being a wallyball player. If you are curious, wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court. Using the walls make for some interesting shots. You can never Can you pick out the wallyball in this picture? hit the back wall or (See answer in article) ceiling during volleys. We play competitive Tuesdays and recreational Fridays. Sometimes we have pick-up games during the week. If you are interested in playing and cannot make our daytime games and if we have enough players, we can create an evening game for people that are busy during daytime hours. Touch base with one of our officers for more information. These games are open to men and women, so come on over and enjoy a game. This is great exercise and calorie burning game. May the volleys be long and the games close. Please visit our website, www.wallyball.us.

Water Volleyball Pres. Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Co-VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Co-VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko azjl1946@gmail.com Casual play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM; Advanced play Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

This month’s article is from the viewpoint of a fairly new resident who was looking for a different type of athletic activity. Sharon thought that water volleyball might provide that experience. It proved to be what she was looking for. She said she found friendly supportive players of all skill levels while still having some laughs and not taking things too seriously. On casual days everyone plays, no bench sitting here. Members were encouraging Photo by Wayne Widener and helpful. Sunglasses, water shoes and a wide-brimmed hat are recommended. Come give it a try. You’ll love it. If you are looking for a more challenging

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game then advanced play is for you. It would be advantageous to watch a Monday game so you can judge for yourself which type is for you.

Partnered Organizations

Travel

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information.

Day Trippers Chair, Lynn Krivitz, 520-825-7689 Vice-Chair, Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Membership, Laura and Tom Held, 520-447-5170 Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas Ranch. Visit Car Art World, Gadsen Hotel, ghost tour in hotel. Visit first international airport and museum. $62 pp. Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-812-1095 Tue. Apr. 21, Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats. Boat trip and lunch at Tortilla Flats. $72 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Wed., Apr. 29, Women in Jeopardy production at Arizona Theater and dinner at Claim Jumper, $97 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520612-7226 Wed., May 13, Kitt Peak Night Tour. Includes a box lunch/dinner provided by Kitt Peak. Reserved space for 40 people. $80 pp. Monitor: Jeanne Jovag, 520-444-9699 Sun., Jun. 21, Fathers’ Day appetizer potluck party, $5 pp. Monitor Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 July, Casino trip, Monitor: Edie Phillips, 520-292-3920 Sat., Aug. 22, Annual BBQ Wed.-Wed., Sep. 9-16, Utah National Parks, Monitor Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. Larry Castriotta 520-262-7072 LarryCastriotta@gmail.com VP John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Second Mon., Oct.-May, 9 AM, Catalina Vista Our April general meeting and events are cancelled due to the recommendation to avaoid large group gatherings.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Whether you are a caretaker, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research; to provide support for all affected by sharing ideas and concerns; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Cancer Support Facilitator: Laura Held 520-447-5170 lmheld@comcast.net First Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The focus of this group is on present feelings and responses to pre-cancer, current and post-cancer. Laura M. Held, a retired oncology nurse, cancer survivor and SCOV resident, facilitates the group.

Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Jane Holder 520-820-0171 janeyholderaz@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista

If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What is said in this group, stays with this group.

Catalina Public Library Art Lovers Book Club

Cowboy singer David Rychener entertains Sundowners at the 2019 picnic

Town of Oro Valley Census data determines how more than $675 billion are spent for state, county and local programs and services. The census is important, so be sure you are counted. And in 2020, you can opt to fill out the census online. Snowbird: your census residency should be wherever you spend a majority of the year. If your time is split equally between multiple homes, then use the residency you are in on April 1, 2020. The Town of Oro Valley has put together a web page with helpful information about the census and how you can participate. Learn more at www.orovalleyaz.gov/2020Census.

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SCOV Library and SaddleBrooke Library co-sponsor an Art Lover’s Book Club which meets from 10:30 AM-Noon the second Friday of each month at the Dewhirst Catalina Public Library, 15631 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina. On Friday, April 10, we will be discussing I, Mona Lisa, by Jeanne Kalogridis. It is available at all three libraries. Our May selection is The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland. We hope you will join us this month before we take a summer break.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

We discuss all things diabetic: type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetes. There are about an equal number of men and women who attend. Some members have lived with diabetes for 60+ years, whereas others are recently diagnosed. If you are interested in our group, please join us.

Grief Recovery and Support Pari Foster 520-248-3658 parifoster@gmail.com Tuesdays, 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista, Art Room

This is not a counseling group but a loving, caring and most importantly a safe environment to share your grief from any loss. It is important to note that grief from any loss comes in many forms: loss of loved one or friend, a pet, home or job,

loss of independence, etc. It is not to be taken lightly and is a journey that takes time and is vital to healing and growth. By sharing our grief with others on the same journey the burden is, therefore, lightened.

Extended Community

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Sep.-May, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane

American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Northwest Tucson will meet Saturday, April 11, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi Room. $6 donation includes continental breakfast. This month’s topic will be pioneer women in Arizona. Contact Lynn Chinnis 540-222-5824.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Ed Davis, 520-229-1064, ovpost132@gmail.com. We meet the third Thursday at 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Caregivers and/or people with Parkinson's are welcome to attend. We have speakers at most meetings with topics of interest. "I have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have me."

Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 520-825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com

Many of you stopped by our table at the Health Fair. I hope you will follow up by volunteering to help your neighbors. Applications are available at the Welcome Center. Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, pet care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, errands and can pick up a take out meal from The Views Restaurant. We also have referrals for long term paid assistance. For help call 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name and phone number. We will call you back.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date we have donated 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth on Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all volunteer effort and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit for Qualifying Organizations, you can provide YOTO students an opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency, stability and success at no cost to you. Take $400 in tax credit individually, or $800 jointly on Arizona state income taxes while helping homeless students stay in school. The AZ Charitable Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar charitable contribution you can give to 501(c)(3) organizations. To qualify for the 2019 tax credit, make a gift before April 15, 2020, then complete state form 321 and include with your state tax return. No need to itemize. YOTO’s QCO Code is 20365.

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Catalina State Park Concert Series Group events at the park are cancelled until May 8. Check the website www.azstateparks.com/catalina for information about the next Music in the Mountains Concert. NARFE Chapter 1874 Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The April meeting will be on Monday, April 20, 11:30 AM, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu pp $8.79.) Program: Hearing Loss. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456. Welcome Club Northwest Our club luncheon for April will be at North Italia on Thursday, April 2, 11 AM-1 PM. R.S.V.P. to Sarah Martin, sarahkaym@comcast.net. Our monthly coffee is on Thursday, April 16, 10 AM-Noon. For information and location, contact Gloria Verduin, gverduin11384@gmail.com. You may attend two events prior to joining our club. Friday fiestas for couples and singles alike are on the fourth Friday of each month. Visit our website, www.welcomeclubnorthwest.org, for more information and our calendar.

Volunteer Opportunity Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Do you enjoy working with kindergarten through 5th grade students? Painted Sky Elementary School is looking for volunteer tutors for math and reading for the 2020-2021 school year. To learn more about our program, please call Amy Watson at 520-696-3820 or email awatson@amphi.com. Volunteers will need to complete a clearance through the school district. Potential volunteers may begin the clearance process by contacting Debbie Ahumada at 520-696-5102.

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Classifieds

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2 BR/2 BA open floor plan, Claridge model built in 1995, on elevated corner lot with magnificent mountain views and lots of privacy in backyard patio and generous front courtyard. Brand new HVAC, new exterior paint, extremely well maiintained, move-in ready. Gently used only as a seasonal rental. Furniture and complete furnishings available separately. Call Tom and Barbara 520-825-0618. FOR RENT: Just available: Fully furnished king in master, front and back patio with views. Available 2020 Apr. through Dec. Available Jan. through Dec. 2021. Four months or more winter 2021, will be given preference. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com, FOR RENT: 14461 N. Sky Trail, 2 BR/2 BA, new S/S appliances, paint, carpet and tile. Owner pays utilities, cable, WiFi. Tastefully furnished and equipped. Small pet friendly, N/S, 30-day min. lease. Email craigramey50@yahoo.com, call Craig or Mary 520-271-5814. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek model. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fans in every room. Fully furnished, including king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Available Sep., Oct., Nov. and Dec. 2020, and April 2021. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706. FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home with view located in SCOV, 2 BR/2BA. Fully furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Available May to Dec. 2020, Jan. 2021, and May to Dec. 2021. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com. FOR RENT: Updated and beautifully furnished vacation home. 1,499 sq. ft. Sonoran model. AZRM and fully equipped kitchen overlook furnished patio with gas grill, open desert and views of Catalina Mts. Split plan, king in master, queen in guest which can be used as an office. Tile floor throughout. Seasonal rates include all utilities, WiFi, cable, Roku, W/D, 2 car garage. Strict N/S, N/P. Available Jun. 1-Dec. 31, 2020 and May 1-Dec. 2021. Call 413-579-1729 or email noreenweb@gmail.com. FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA expanded Cumberland, 1,500 sq. ft. AZRM, screened patio, super clean. quiet backyard toward desert, sunset and mountain views from custom brick back and front patio. Fully furnished, guest ready, remodeled kitchen with new S/S appliances, W/D, WiFi, cable TV, Netflix, grill, NS, small pet allowed, min. 30 days. Available Apr., May, Jun, Jul. 2020. Call Gretel, 520-825-4175 or 520-780-3831, gcwags@comcast.net. FOR RENT: 13798 Lobelia Way, 2 BR/3 BA + den, 1,900 sq. ft. Newly updated, 2 master BR with full baths, 1 queen and 1 king. Full views from new kitchen, living room, den and BR. Fresh paint and new tile throughout. All utilities included, including cable and WiFi. Jan.-Mar $4,400; Apr.-May $3,000; Jun.-Aug $2,500; Sep $2,800; Oct-Nov $3,000 and Dec. $3,400. Contact AJ, ajleane@gmail.com 708-363-2417. FOR RENT: Move-in ready, 2,000 sq. ft. home on cul-de-sac. Fully upgraded, beautifully furnished with magnificent mountain views. Open floor plan, 2 lg. master suites, 2.5 BA, spacious family and living rooms, 2.5 car garage. Golf cart and utilities included. N/S, N/P. Available 2020 for short or long-term occupancy. Call Linda 510-813-0122 for info and photos.

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FOR RENT: Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA home available May through December, 2020. East facing patio and nice backyard with a view of Mt. Lemmon. The home is tastefully decorated and the kitchen is fully equipped. Computer, printer, utilities and WiFi included. Call 303-408-1980 for availability and rates. FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV with DVR in AZRM and master and Internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available April 1, 2020 forward, except Jan. 2-Apr. 7, 2021. Call Larry at 949-244-0210 (cell) for rates. WANTED TO RENT: Midwest, recently retired couple seeks SCOV home to rent Jan.-Mar., 2021. Wanting to be closer to re-located children and grandchildren. Need 2 BR/2 BA, N/S with W/D in unit. Have a nine yr. old friendly female cat, spayed and declawed. Call 815-355-4112 or bobduchene@comcast.net. WANTED TO RENT: Long-term, unfurnished, small house for one male, a ten-year resident of SCOV and one small house cat. Landlord’s sister must move into my current rental, so lease had to be broken. I have references available. Please contact Ken Ayers 310-283-1721 or leave a message at 520-638-7916. HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com. PET AND HOUSE SITTER: Experienced pet sitters, at your home–day only, SCOV residents, reference letters available. Contact Rick 858-729-3438 or Gloria 520425-2079. HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com. BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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