It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!
No BOD Meetings in August Photo by Sam Fedell
Tipster
August 2016
Hours of Operation
The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Activity Center................................... 917-8066 Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM scovaz.com Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Board of Directors
Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com
Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................. President Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com.................................................. Vice President Debra Arrett, debra4scov@gmail.com........................................................... Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com................................................. Treasurer Meade Davis, meadedavis11@gmail.com.........................................................Director Ted Hood, azted@outlook.com........................................................................Director Steve Taillie, tailliesteve.scov@gmail.com.......................................................Director Management Team (area code 520) Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com .................Assistant Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com..... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.................. Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com....................... Golf Professional, 917-8053 Christopher Sapp, csapp@suncityorovalley.com......Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.....Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com....................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com..............Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.......................................Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................. Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com............Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com...............Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com..........................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com...Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com................Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com............................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Leif Wolcott, lwolcott@suncityorovalley.com..............................Director of Banquets, 981-0909 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................ 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center..................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi.................................... Chair Mary Murck................................. Member Brad Curtis.................................. Member John Njaa.................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Vicki Ettleman............................. Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Karen Koopmans.......................... Member Susan Ross................................... Member Judy Mercer..................Secretary/Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member Paul Mercer................................. Member
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Administration (In Welcome Center)........ 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri............................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center.................... 917-8067
Facilities Daily..............................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Mon.-Sat...................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Sun..........................................................................................5 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily................................................................. 11 AM-1 PM
Restaurant......................................... 825-3277 Lounge................................ 917-8085 ext. 214 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Afternoon Menu.................................................................................... 3-5 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials........................... 825-3711 ext 205
Catalina Vista................................... 825-8613
Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Community Services.......................... 917-8065 Mon.-Fri. ..........................................................................................9-11 AM
Desert Oasis..................................... 825-0495
Facilities Mon.-Fri. ....................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. ..............................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun................................................................................................9 AM-6 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri........................................................................................9 AM-8 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..Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat..Sat. ....................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM
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
Mon.......................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tue................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thu................................................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun....................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.
Welcome Center/Administration........ 825-3711 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, click here, 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 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3
Association News
General Manager - Bob Mariani bmariani@suncityorovalley.com 917-8080
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 - Article Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com What’s Right With Sun City Oro Valley by Lauren Strassburg In a word (or two) most everything is right. The ballot issue on our governing documents was overwhelmingly approved. A congratulations for a job well done goes to the Governing Document Review Committee. The Pro Shop is up and running, and by the time you read this our new Restaurant/Lounge will be close to complettion. The installation of solar, with much-appreciated covered parking, is well on its way to completion. What will be the next projects we undertake? The community, through our committees, will have a say in this. However, the Board is still committed to not doing larger projects unless we have the funds available. Largely, this is our Capital Fund. We have high-quality staff managing each aspect of our day-to-day operation. The Association is financially sound with no debt. Of course what is really right in SCOV is the fact that our residents are involved. Involvement includes serving on a committee, serving on the Board. Or our involvement means resident attendance at our Board meetings, committee meetings and expressing ideas on how to better run our community. A good example of committee impact is our Properties Committee. A few recent actions of the committee are: • Installed LED light bulbs which are cheaper to operate and for which we get a credit from TEP. • Researching and assisting the solar project. • Researching water usage and the number of meters we currently have which are not in use. • Researching SCOV ownership in party walls. For those of us here in Sun City, enjoy the peace and quiet of summer. For those of you in far-flung places, just enjoy.
The Views Restaurant At a bit of a risk, I’m going to state that by the time you read this article, The Views Restaurant project will be complete or very close to complete. The end product will be, as planned, an updated restaurant area (previously the Café), a beautiful new lounge with a large full-service bar and a large covered terrace all of which will have panoramic views. The new restaurant, lounge and terrace will more than double the seating capacity of the Restaurant. Not only will the size be substantially increased, but the facility will be much more versatile. All areas can be opened to each other so one large function could accomidate 250 attendees. There will also be the option of separating the areas so that, for example, business as usual can be carried on in the restaurant while a banquet is taking place in the Lounge and Terrace. Although functions will continue to take place in the Activities Center, Desert Oasis and Catalina Vista, the size and versatility of The Views Restaurant will very likely result in considerably more functions taking place in the restaurant area. In addition to the dramatic increase in seating capacity and versatility, there will be a change in scheduling and offerings. It will make little sense to have a fantastic lounge with an indoor/outdoor bar and not have extended hours. More entertainment (think about warming up your voice for a little Karaoke) is planned to go along with a fun bar menu, more evening dinner specials and a variety of other enjoyable functions to attract and keep you coming to enjoy yourselves. There’s no doubt that The Views Restaurant will be a wonderful addition to the many other fantastic SCOV amenities. We want you to enjoy this new facility and, of course, want it to be financially efficient while providing excellent service and food. That means your patronage and input as to how The Views Restaurant is fulfilling your expectations will be very important on a continual basis.
Coffee and Conversation
with the General Manager and a Board Member
An informal exchange of information. Wednesday, August 10, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
Pass Holder Benefits This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is
ON THE COVER
League Play Hot Dog Day
Photo by resident Sam Fedell. It reveals the beauty of storm clouds over the Catalina mountains.
At The Views Restaurant Tue., Wed., or Thu. for $3 Hot Dog Lunch* (Includes Hot Dog, Chips, Soda , Tea or Water) *Must show annual golf pass to receive lunch deal.
Not a Pass Holder?
Call Kat at 917-8068 for details. Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 6 Golf.................................................. 8 The Views Restaurant.................... ..9
What’s Inside
Coming Events................................ 9 Workshops and Classes................. 12 For Your Information..................... 12 Thank You Corner......................... 12
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Clubs............................................. 12 Town of Oro Valley....................... 24 Partnered Organizations............... 24 Extended Community................... 25 Classifieds...................................... 26
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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! It’s A Dog’s Life at SCOV by Carolyn Corwin It’s nearly 6 PM, and Mighty Samson (Sam) is wagging his tail in circles at the front door. Phyllis is ready too. It is time for Sam, a twelve year old English lab, and his owner, Phyllis Cutcher, to make their daily trip to the Dog Park. Upon arrival, Sam wags his tail and sniffs his doggy buddies, while Phyllis greets her good friends, the other dog owners at the evening social gathering at the Dog Park. This important ritual in both of their lives has been occurring almost daily since the opening of Fido’s Friends Dog Park in late 2006. Dogs large and small, friends new and old, both canine and human, socialize. Marge Gustafson, president of the Fido’s Friends Dog Club, which operates and maintains the Dog Park, credits Bill Abel, retired veterinarian, as “father of the Dog Park”. He presented the idea of an off leash dog park to the SCOV Board of Directors in 2004. Due to questions and concerns regarding site location, costs, noise, fights, flies, and smells, no action was taken at that time. Bill and other supporters of the Dog Park/dog club continued their quest. Within three years, the dog club supporters prevailed and the Fido’s Friends Dog Park was established on Del Webb Boulevard. The SCOV Association contributed the use of the land. The agreement between the dog club with the association was that the dog park construction and maintenance be funded 100% by the dog club, with no Association dollars. The dog club had a successful fund netting campaign, raising the original cost of $28,000 required for survey, engineering, cleaning, grading, fencing and other physical assets of the park. The club has provided all of the maintenance and repair funds since that date. Donors later contributed a table and bench. Recent improvements include painting the fence to the new approved color, which was funded by a grant from the Sun City Vistoso Foundation, refurbishing the pea gravel, and door maintenance. Fights, noise, flies, and smells have not been issues, as dog club members police the park and keep maintenance standards high. After entering the park through the initial gate, dogs are un-
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leashed and go off-leash through the second gate. Bill Abel explains; “Once dogs are released from the leash they lose their territorial guarding instinct, have a good time and don’t guard their owner anymore.” An assortment of breeds, large and small “all get along fine”, according to Phyllis. The evening gathering varies in time (currently six-seven) depending upon the time of year. There is also a morning gathering, and dog club members can use the park from dawn to dusk for safe play and exercise. Marge and dog club secretary/treasurer Elaine Deeter organize the club, with Elaine handling keys for members and many other tasks. Marge organizes a variety of dog club meetings during the year. Past topics include end of life issues for dogs and
hazards of the desert, a particularly pertinent topic for residents new to the area. Snake avoidance, Colorado River toad avoidance training and other sessions are held periodically, and are open to any SCOV member. Ambassador tours stop at the Dog Park, and several recent arrivals in SCOV have credited the dog park/club as an amenity important in their decision to locate here. Bill envisioned the Dog Park as a safe and fun play space for dogs. An unexpected and equally important benefit has been the close community resulting from the Dog Park gatherings. People of varied backgrounds and interests bond at the Dog Park, with new dogs and their people warmly welcomed. Bill says, “Our common interest is the dog but we have become friends in other ways and rely upon each other...” There are birthday parties, social gatherings, and support for life’s trials, all without dogs, among a wonderful group of people who have become true good friends.
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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 917-8070 Emergency Contact Information There are times when resident-related emergencies arise in SCOV. It could be water running down the sidewalk or even when a member is on campus and in distress. During those times staff responds in several ways. If someone is in distress, 911 is called. Additionally, we pull up your Emergency Contact Form and notify the individual on that form what is happening. The same is true if a neighbor calls us and reports that water is running out from your garage door. We first call you. If you’re not available, we call whomever you have listed on the Emergency Contact Form. We do this as a service to our residents, but can only provide this service if your Emergency Contact Form is on file. If you’d like to provide an updated Emergency Contact Form, drop by the Administration Office or go to our website at Member Services/Home/ Other/Mailing Status.
day of every month, 2 PM, WC3. Our resident volunteers meet to discuss any questions they might have regarding recognition of violations of the SCOV Development Standards. An informal training session on identification of specific deficiencies is always included. If you are puzzled about the hows or whys of their processes, this is a great opportunity to become enlightened and supportive. You may even want to join these neighbors who help to keep our community looking good. We look forward to seeing you there.
June 2016 Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2016 23 128 2015 11 107 Total sold in 2015 = 194 2016 Active Listings as of 6/30/2016.........................33 2015 Active Listings as of 6/30/2015.........................38
Source TARMLS®
Controller - Randy Trenary rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com 917- 8060
The fiscal year for the Association ended June 30, 2016. As in the past, the financial statement for June is not included in the August Tipster due to time constraints for completion of year-end procedures. Financial statements can be found on our website www. scovaz.com and in our SCOV Library. An audit will be conducted in September and the complete audited financials will be available on the website and in the SCOV Library before October 31 as mandated by the Bylaws. A copy will also be available in the Administration offices. Money Matters will return with the September issue of the Tipster. Questions? Email rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com or call 917-8060.
Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 917-8077 Always Something to Improve I sometimes hear residents say, “There is always something being built or fixed.” This statement indicates that SCOV is a community that keeps up with the times. Most recent are improvements to the Restaurant and the solar project. The solar will save on energy and keep costs lower for electricity. The Restaurant improvement was asked for by the community. In the future, when you see a sign that a project is taking place be happy knowing that we are keeping SCOV a great place to live.
Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 917-8058
All residents are cordially invited to attend any of the following committee meetings: The Architectural Review Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 2 PM, WC3. Your attendance at these meetings will often clear up any pre-conceived notions one might have about what the committee does. You will see how these volunteers respond to our ARC submittal process and learn how they use our governing documents to come to conclusions for approval or disapproval. There is time allotted at the end of each meeting for resident questions or suggestions. The Neighborhood Pride Committee meets the third Tues-
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June 2016 Average Age of New Owners: 67.9
Welcome New Neighbors Name Nancy & Richmond Fenn Patricia Follett Smith & Charles Smith Diane & Anthony Del Prete Elain Zimmer & Edward Fox Margaret Garvey Joanne & Thomas Whitcomb Phyllis Wilkey Palle Terslin Gloria Lamb & Marc Chance Roberta & Charles Collins Theda & Stephen Klenow Carolene & Donald Mitchell Janice & Charles Ostrander Margaret & Charles Austin Nifty & Thomas Chagaris Clara Murray Cathy & Jack Rasmussen Barbara & Richard Nussbaum Trisha Rhodes & Maurice McIsaac Jean & Stephen Feeley Christine & Andrew Ludwig Beth Williams Robin & David McCleery
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Common Areas To Be Sprayed with pre-emergent Common areas will be sprayed with pre-emergence in August. If you see a bluish green dye that is wet please do not let your pets walk in it. The spray, when wet, may be harmful to pets.
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SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 917-8083
I’d like to give a big thanks to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation for a grant that made possible the purchase of an electronic, height-adjustable work table for the library. The flexibility of this table makes it possible to do a wide range of tasks, from unpacking and sorting books, to typing labels, or calling for overdue items. We love it, and we love the Foundation for making our job easier. What’s new on our shelves? In fiction, Daniel Silva’s latest release Black Widow, and Liane Moriarty’s book Truly Madly Guilty; in movies, House of Cards Season 4 with Kevin Spacey, and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice with Ben Aflleck and Henry Cavill; in large print, The Revolving Door of Life by Alexander McCall Smith, and The Island House by Nancy Thayer; and in audiobooks, Valiant Ambition by Nathaniel Philbrick, and First Comes Love by Emily Giffin.
Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 917-8073 Benefits of Exercise Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. You don’t need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weightloss benefits. If you can’t do an actual workout, get more active throughout the day in simple ways: by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or revving up your household chores. Special Note From the AFC Orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis for questions or problems with the AFC. Tuesday, August 9, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen Wednesday. Wednesday, August 10, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen Thursday.
Association Committees Help Needed This Help Needed section seeks volunteer help for various Association Committees. You must be an owner/resident to serve.
Tipster Editor Must be a year-round owner/resident and have good spelling and grammar skills. Call Lou Phillippi 638-6957. The Future Housing Committee is looking for new members who have experience as an urban planner, an architect of homes, or a real estate developer. This ad hoc committee’s goal is to make recommendations to the Board for additions and/or changes which could be made to ensure that our housing stock will appeal to future homebuyers. Contact Jon Olson jboclo@ comcast.net or Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Active Health Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1:30 PM, WC1 suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health
If you think active health requires gym equipment, exercise classes or competitive sports, think again. A number of groups offer the benefits of walking while also experiencing the joy of learning and pleasant conversation. The Birders, for example, average a 3-mile scenic outdoor stroll on their excursions, during which members also become knowledgeable about the birds of Arizona. The Day Trippers club provides educational experiences and some of stairclimbing while touring historic sites or exploring mysterious caverns. Even volunteerism can lead to an active lifestyle. Once a month, residents are invited to collate Tipster inserts in the Activity Center while enjoying light refreshments along with one to two hours of indoor walking. And in Vistoso Helping Hands, members stay active by providing neighbors with temporary assistance in daily chores, including feeding household pets, going grocery shopping and more. Why not join the fun today?
AFC Advisory Chair Michael Takerian 520-256-3213 michaeltakerian@gmail.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com
The committee will resume our meetings in October. Send questions or comments to afc@suncityorovalley.com
Architectural Review Janice Strassburg, 520-338-2568, janicestrassburg@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3
Landscaping is under the purview of ARC (Architectural Review Committee). If you plan a major redo of your lot it must be approved by this committee. A recent presentation to ARC by Oro Valley covered set backs, the possibility of combining two lots, obtaining permits, street parking, views and plantings. Your development standards contain a list of plants that are allowed and also a list of those prohibited. One of the messiest trees in SCOV is the African Sumac which is on the prohibited list. Oro Valley has a ruling that non-native trees may only be 25 feet tall. We have nothing in our governing documents to protect the mountain views, so only neighbor thinking of neighbor can maintain them.
Consumer Referral - Vendor List Chair Claudia Case 279-8950 ccasescov@gmail.com
Here are the directions for looking up the Vendor List on the website (formerly called Consumer Referral List): Go to www.scovaz.com >Members >Member Services >Consumer Referral Vendor List >Read More. A printed copy of the Vendor List is located at the Welcome Desk in the Activity Center during Center business hours. Vendors may call or email Claudia to inquire about applying to be on our Consumer Referral Vendor List.
Finance-Budget Chair Dick Brammell crbbrammell@gmail.com Third Mon., 1 PM, WC3 Our next meeting will be October 17.
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Food and Beverage Chair Del Peterson 307-631-3114 October-June, First Tue., 9 AM, WC1
We will have a fabulous lounge and terrace with the longest bar around. There will be a new cocktail menu with lots of great choices. Top off a great meal with another new feature, homemade sugar-free desserts. Happy Hours continue to be a big hit. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your summer guests or just meet your neighbors and enjoy this happening place.
Friends of the Library Did you know our library doesn’t receive any funding for books, audios, videos or supplies? All of these items are purchased through donations, grants and fund raising. Your membership in the Friends of the Library provides a good portion of that funding: $15 pp or $20/household. Membership runs January-December, but you can join any time. Pick up a form in the Library. Also look forward to our annual Books and Authors Luncheon March 10 and the biennial House Tour February 18. Thanks for your participation. See you in the Library.
Future Housing Task Force Sally Evert 520-955-7877 salleyevert@gmail.com
The Future Housing Committee is in need of new members. See Help Needed, page 6, for details. Contact Jon Olson (jboclo@comcast.net) or Sally Evert(sallyevert@gmail.com) if you are interested. We need your help.
General Manager Search Chair Dick Brammell 701-361-8573
To date, the General Manager Search Committee has reviewed, updated and approved the General Manager’s job description and employment agreement to be used in the search. We have completed the search schedule which is a guideline and will be flexible because of the number of qualified candidates that may apply. Schedule: •August: Receive applications and select candidates to be interviewed. Conduct initial interviews via Skype. • September-October: Final candidates to have separate on site interviews, then have the Board select its choice for the job. Make offer to selected candidate.
Spurge Reminder Please remove spurge from your yards. Spurge is a creeping, low-growing weed that is often found in the cracks of driveways and the gaps between the sidewalk and street. It also grows abundantly in river rock. Spurge is a summer annual weed that depends on its prolific seed production for survival. A single plant is capable of producing several thousand seeds. If you pull the spurge out by hand it will drop thousand of seeds. The best way to remove the weed is to first spray the spurge with a weed killer. When it is dead (a couple of days later) pull the spurge out of the ground by hand.
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Gift Shop Co-Chairs Barbara Gioioso 668-8610 and Randi Leonard 638-7548 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM orovalleygiftshop.com As summer wanes, the Gift Shop remains a cool haven for gift browsing. Stop in during the morning hours to enjoy the beauty of what our fellow residents produce. Check out pottery and cards by featured artist, Joan Kelley. “I have been a photographer since receiving my first Brownie camera as a pre-teen. Photography means writing with light and I love to find the light and make it show beauty in the most ordinary things. When I turned fifty and wanted more art in my life, I found clay. I am hooked and in the Joan Kelly studio whenever possible. My pieces are both hand built and wheel-thrown, ranging from rabbits dressed as people to wheel thrown forms altered into odd-shaped vases, anything to get my hands dirty.” The Gift Shop welcomes new consignors regularly and always looks for volunteers who enjoy serving shoppers in such a nice setting.
Government Affairs Ruth Coleman, 520-400-3593, captainruthc@gmail.com suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/government-affairs/
The committee is planning three political forums. Mark your calendar: Town of Oro Valley Council candidate forum Tuesday, August 2, 6 PM, Auditorium; the District 11 Arizona State Legislature and Senate candidate forum Saturday, October 1, 2 PM, Auditorium; the Pima County Supervisors forum, Monday, October 10, 2 PM, Auditorium. Following some Government Affairs-prepared questions, there will be time for written audience questions.
Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Meeting Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1
The Community Assistance Committee sponsors the Loan Room which is located at the end of the Cart Barn. The Loan Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM for reservations and pickup. It is a great way to have the equipment for a medical need or other items when friends and relatives visit without having to buy and keep extra items around for a short period of time. The Loan Room is currently beginning to computerize our inventory and will be learning the software for this over the next several weeks. We ask your indulgence while we run duplicate systems to be sure everything works the best way possible. It will be necessary for you to have a current SCOV card for all future loans. We will not have the ability to use the key fob. Thank you for your patience. In July, we delivered 540 pounds, the first load of aluminum cans to the recycler, for the current fiscal year, and received $216. Year to date for last fiscal year was 3,551 pounds, we received $1,420. Considerably less than previous years.
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Marketing and Publicity Carolyn Corwin 701-306-1181 c.g.corwin@icloud.com Fourth Thu., 3 PM, WC1 The next meeting will be August 25.
Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Perhaps You Can Help Summer rains and winds are here. Help keep a watchful eye out, and report any damage to Administration. With so many of our neighbors away at this time of the year, we need to be especially aware of our surroundings. Pesky weeds seem to appear overnight with the monsoon season, so remove them from your yard as soon as possible. Did the wind from the storms cause excessive tree debris in your yard? Keep your driveway and the sidewalk swept so that your home doesn’t appear vacant and become an invitation to a burglar. Is there standing water in your yard? With the rain that we have had, it’s important to drain ponds and/or fountains in yards to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Check other items outside your home that may collect rain, such as buckets, empty flower pots, and other containers, to be sure they are not holding standing water. Thanks for your help in our extremely hot summer months.
Posse Chair Larry Clark 404-7664 2larryclark@gmail.com First Tue., 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first) Is this your hat? Join the Posse and get a free hat in your size. Reminder, no Posse Committee meetings during August. Next meeting will be Tuesday, September 6, 3 PM, Catalina Vista.
Properties Chair Ed Zwerling 631-741-9934 EZwerling@yahoo.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 Our meetings are open to the community and we encourage all residents to attend. Our goal is to continuously improve our facilities and reduce our operating costs. If you feel there are needs for physical improvements at any of our facilities or would like us to investigate energy-related cost savings, please stop by one of our meetings to discuss it.
Tipster Editorial Chair Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com
The committee is proceeding with changing the order of clubs to look the same as the newly-revised website. This change will make our communications consistent. Next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Monday, August 15, 9 AM, WC1.
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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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Golf Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 917-8053 As somethings slow down due to the hot weather, the Pro Shop staff is gearing up behind the scenes for another fun season. I will be ordering new range balls and scorecards. We will also be changing out the shoe brushes around the Pro Shop. Stop by our fully stocked Pro Shop to check out our closeout specials and our new summer hat supply. Our current golf rate cards can also be picked up in the Pro Shop. So stop by and visit with our friendly staff. We do have some new staff members in the Pro Shop, so stop by and introduce yourself to them. Buy your very own range pass (card), so you will not have to keep getting tokens from the Pro Shop. Stop by and ask for our pricing options and more details. Please remember that monsoon season is upon us and along with the rain comes lightning. Whenever you see lightning, please get indoors as quickly as possible. Lightning is nothing to fool around with (just ask Lee Trevino). Also, drink plenty of fluids and keep your body hydrated. Carrying a wet towel is also a great idea with the triple digit temperatures that we are experiencing.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 917-8063
August, following transition, is normally the time of the year when the golf course really gets back into good shape. The increase in humidity and chances of rain really encourage Bermuda grass growth to fill in weak areas. However, this year with the changes in timing of chemical applications to earlier in the season, and having two weeks closed to sprig weak areas in June has resulted in the golf course recovering in July instead of August. This allows for an extra month of good summer conditions. The extra month of growth will have many benefits for the future. Instead of trying to focus on growing shoots to fill in weak areas, the focus this year will be promoting more root growth. During the early part of August, the fairways are going to be deep-tine aerified. This will reduce compaction and encourage the Bermuda grass to push roots deeper into the soil. The improved root system will allow the golf course to transition better next summer with fewer areas to repair. Another benefit of having a better stand of Bermuda grass is providing a good seed bed for overseeding. The Bermuda grass provides protection for the rye grass seed to germinate so the results of overseeding going into the winter months will be very good. The benefits of growing a healthy stand of Bermuda grass in summer impacts every golfer. The summer golfers get a great golf course to play, and the winter golfers get a great overseeded golf course to play.
Golf Advisory Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 First Wed., 2 PM, WC3 The first meeting of the 2016-2017 season will be September 7. This will be the first meeting with the new club representatives. Please attend if you wish, especially if you have current concerns.
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The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. John Rowe 651-325-8122 Membership Jim Fogel 208-861-3220 Play Wed.
This summer, you can earn points toward the Views Cup which has a cash payout the end of March. The course is greening up nicely. So come out and play while it is hot out, beats the cold days in the winter. Shotgun starts 7 AM, Wednesdays. August 3 we have an individual Stableford, August 10 a two-man Chapman; August 17 an individual Low Net; August 24 a two-man Better Ball and August 31, a two-man Scramble. Lots of good golf to be had, so come out and join us. Stay hydrated, and watch for critters. Have a good summer of golf.
The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jim Mitchell 818-2893 Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu.
The 2016-2017 club season will officially resume at the end of October.
The Views Women’s Golf Club Pres. Nancy Klucking 360-671-4488 Membership Pat Tempestini 825-9328 and Sue LaFontaine 742-0346 P lay Tue., 11:15 AM, crossover tee times
Pictured is our new 2016 club champion, Debbie Allen. Congratulations Debbie. Just returned from the midwest to be met by a bobcat, rattler, hawk and three young coyotes, numerous birds and rabbits, it is great to be back to our wonderful course. Well done to our excellent hard-working crew who takes care of it all. The course is shaping up after the sprigging, and the greens are getting fast. Continue to come out for league play, and enjoy the beauty we have here.
The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Janet Kimble 825-3172 Membership Jennifer Clark jc1755@gmail.com Play Thu.
TheViews Restaurant
Food & Beverage Director - Chris Sapp
csapp@suncityorovalley.com 917-8074 The Views Restaurant August Lift Off Join us at The Views Restaurant as we unveil the long awaited expansion of the Lounge and Terrace, featuring one of the longest bars in Southern Arizona. You will want to come beat the heat with our new cocktail menu, including blended drinks. There is no better time to enjoy The Views than at our Friday, August 19 National Aviation Day Happy Hour. Our
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theme is Time Flies. Come celebrate with us starting at 4 PM and enjoy live jazz from Duo Vibrato. We will be serving an Airline Chicken Dinner, with all the fixings. $10 a plate (vegetarian and gluten-free options available) in addition to $6 appetizers (including Wings), and $4 Layover Cocktails. Remember, to be a successful frequent flyer, you need a lot of connections. We will continue to offer live music every Friday this summer from 4-7 PM - we can’t wait to see you. Win a Free Meal The Views Restaurant is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are drawn randomly. The June winners were Mildred Horetsky, Connie Spring, Debbie Francis, Tekaterina Paulepoulos and William Vonfabrice. Congratulations and bon appétit.
Coming Events
Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.
Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun., Aug. 7, The Views Golf Club Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Aug. 11, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Day Trippers - Santa Fe, NM - Sun., - Thurs., Aug. 14 - 18 Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Aug. 26, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Dinner ‘N Show, The King and I, Wed, Aug. 31, Marketplace Theater, Chinese Bistro Day Trippers, Annual BBQ, Sat., Sept. 10 Rock ‘N Roll, Dance Party, Sat., Sept.. 17, 7 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, Cabaret, Thu., Sept. 22, U of A Day Trippers, Verde Canyon Railroad Trip, Fri.,- Sun., Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 Dinner ‘N Show, Halloween Cocktail Bash, Mon., Oct. 31, The Views/Terrace Every Thursday and Friday, 4:30-7 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Please join us for Happy Hour, and expect the best in live entertainment for August shows during Friday Happy Hour.
Monday, September 12, 1 PM, Auditorium Author Talk by J.A. Jance Best-selling author J.A. Jance will speak and sign copies of her newest release, Downfall, which features the return of Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady in a mystery set in Bisbee, Arizona. Free event, however you need to obtain a ticket. Tickets available starting Wednesday, August 24, Library.
Thursday, September 22, 9:30 AM Bus trip to Tubac Tubac was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio. Today, artists are a more likely sight in this town than a military garrison would be. You can go to the internet and look up Tubac, and you will find there is a lot to see and do. Some 80 unique shops and galleries populate the village. There are also wonderful restaurants offering lunch. Why drive when you can enjoy the ride on a luxury bus? The bus will leave from behind the Welcome Center at 9:30 AM and departs Tubac at 3 PM. Get your ticket early.
Tickets starting August 23 at the Welcome Center from Coco or Pam, $24 pp
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Resident Submitted Photos
Sunrise after monsoon rains. Photo by Tom Yunker.
This is a photo taken on Hole-6 when the Queen of the Night was in bloom for one night only. Photo by Peg Bushong.
Saguaro cactus produces an edible fruit called a Bahidaj. Photo by Steve Holmes.
Surprise in our backyard - a thirsty deer, photo by Ode Satterfield.
Thirst brings wild life to our yards. Above are 3 Harris hawks having a drink. Photo by William Baker.
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Above are three bobcat kittens who stopped for a drink. Photo by Sue Thoreson.
Above another bobcat kitten having a drink. Photo by David Ilse.
Wandy says “we were excited to see him trekking through our cactus garden, he was truly beautiful.” Photo by Wanda Johnson.
This hummingbird was busy with this feeder in a yard. Gave time for him to be Part of what makes living here nice is having Mt. Lemmon’s Rose Canyon Lake photographed. Photo by Susan Devaney. so close by - great way to cool off for the day. Photo by Darrel Cornelius.
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Workshops and Classes
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes There will be no classes in August. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes, and you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one Sign up now for class Wednesday, September 28, 1:30 PM, WC1. Association-Sponsored Fitness Purchase a punch card from the receptionist at the Administration Office in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card. Aqua Zumba® Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Cardio Chair Aerobics Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Core Conditioning Mon., 6-7 PM, Wed. 4-5 PM, AFC Sunrisers Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30-7:30 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC. Zumba® Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC Water Aerobics Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2. Parkinson’s Exercise Classes There will be no Parkinson’s Exercise Classes until Thursday, September 1, 4-5:30 PM, WC3.
Thank You Corner This section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons. Thank you so much for the loving support received during Sandy’s sickness and death. It seems just yesterday that we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with so many of our Sun City friends. Such memories I will treasure. I appreciate the many calls and cards and look forward to seeing you soon. Curtis Durbin A heartfelt thank you to all the treasured friends and neighbors who brightened Dennis’ days, especially during this past year. The conversations, laughter, and hugs were the best medicine ever. Your support was, and is, greatly appreciated. Ida McCarty
Memoriam
Resident 1 Dennis R. McCarty 1 Former Resident Captain Ken Loposer 1
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The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. American Red Cross There is a critical shortage of blood donations which may leave patients without potentially lifesaving support. You can help by donating during Sun City Oro Valley’s blood drive, Thursday, August 11, 8-11 AM, Auditorium. Schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross 1-800-448-3543 or by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 334-0957 Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM AFC/Pool
Costume Closet The Costume Closet is available to all residents by appointment only. For assistance call Marty Siracusa 825-6961 or Betty Verderese 825-7811. Please do not return items to monitor at Desert Oasis.
Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the Association established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health, cultural, educational and charitable needs of SCOV and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or gifts-in-kind to the Foundation 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Pres. Gay Russell 825-5763
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Art League Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil We will continue to meet over the summer. Come join us. Fine Arts Studio
Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Open Studio Artists
Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thu., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Many of our artists stay in SCOV over the summer and continue to paint. New artists are always welcome. Join us in the air conditioned Art Studio.
Sculpture
P Pres. Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Water Media
Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Tue., 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
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Arthritis Water Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, 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 hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructor, Dawn Simske, is Arthritis Foundation trained.
Astronomy Pres. Ron Colling 812-344-4972 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovastronomy.com
The Astronomy Club will be on hiatus during the summer. Full-time resident members should look for email announcements of summer Star Parties. Please send an email to Bleewzg@gmail.com to get on the mailing list. After a highly successful 20152016 season, the Program Committee is putting together Mt. Lemmon Sky Center plans for speakers and field trips for the 2016-2017 season. The first club meeting for the new season will be October 20. Stephanie Sallum, U of A, will be our guest speaker. Please feel free to bring a friend or neighbor. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. Dues: (checks only) $12/family to Barbara Gray, 14369 N. Lost Arrow Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 or at the meeting. The club recommends the following website to help you explore the night skies: oneminuteastronomer.com/stargazingand-night-sky-guide/. In addition we recommend signing up for Cosmic Pursuits: cosmicpursuits.com/.
Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quarett) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Oct.-May, Mon., 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
We will be taking a rest until late October or early November. Watch the Tipster for a notice. Meanwhile keep singing. Have a harmonious summer.
Bible Study Men’s Bible Study
Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
We will take a break through the summer. You can experience renewal of spirit by joining us when we reconvene October 4. Precept Women’s Bible Study
Patti Higgins 630-369-7896 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 9 AM, WC3
Please take the opportunity to join us and try out the Precept Inductive Bible Study Method. We meet every Wednesday, 9 AM, beginning October 12. Our first lesson will be an eight-week study of chapters 1328 of the book of Acts. We will learn, just as the early church, how these lessons are relevant in today’s world. We also will learn about the application to our own lives. We suggest that
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you consider the many benefits of our Bible study. The more we learn about our Lord, the more completely we can love Him, worship Him and live for Him. We are more likely to be efficient, disciplined and in-depth through studying in a group setting (rather than studying alone). Working, sharing and praying together will result in fellowship and new friendships.
Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Jim Elkan 913-744-1686 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Mon., Wed., Fri.,1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org
We meet year-round starting from the Vistoso Community Church Parking Lot at 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. (behind the Fire Station), to enjoy an unparalleled combination of amazing desert vistas and ever-improving infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. New riders are always welcome . A monthly schedule of our 20-60 mile rides is available on our website. Our well-tested loop routes support a wide-variety of abilities and usually include a mid-ride coffee stop. We also offer a Mountain Bike option on Wednesdays which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands. Tuesday morning our WOW (Women on Wheels) group take somewhat shorter rides nearer to SCOV. In addition, we hold a number of social events each season. Vistoso Cyclists partner Wheels for Kids: donate your seldomused, tax-deductible bicycle to Wheels for Kids. We refurbish such bikes and distribute them to kids and teens, thus giving youth in need the freedom, fun, and fitness that results from cycling. See azwfk.org to arrange for a drop-off or pickup. Your cash donations are also tax-deductible.
Billiards Jack Matthies 825-4891 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards
Now that summer is here, come down to the cool room and enjoy a afternoon playing the game of pool and enjoy the company of other members.
Birders Group Mona Connoy 520-818-7923 Last Fri., 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio All SCOV residents are welcome. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellant and bird guidebook. Gas Patagonia Lake State Park money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Tue., Aug. 9, 5:30 AM Beatty’s at Miller Canyon. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. $14 carpool. Bring lunch. Wed., Aug. 24, 5:30 AM Ash Canyon B&B. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. $14 carpool. Bring money for lunch at The German Café. Fri., Sept.. 9, 5:30 AM Madera Canyon. Maggie & Roger Hinkle 818- 9488. $10 carpool. Bring money for lunch at The Grill at Quail Creek
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Bocce Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Mon., Wed., Fri., Bocce Courts May-Oct., 7 PM, evening play Nov.-Apr., 2 PM, afternoon play
End-of-month get together included celebration of Karl Dalla Rosa’s birthday. Thank you Karl and Rosemary for your years of service as Bocce officers. Happy Birthday Karl.
Book Clubs Great Books
Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com Oct.-May, First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
We will be on summer vacation until October 5. All residents are invited to join us then. We will continue our discussion of Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions. The book is a collection of modern and ancient literature by Dostoevsky, Homer, Lenin, Oscar Wilde, Augustine, Aristotle and 16 other noteworthy thinkers. It is available from Great Books Foundation. The collection considers ideas about structuring and governing communities for the welfare of their citizens. It reveals some of the best and worst aspects of utopian and dystopian visions. SCOV Book Club
Glenda Tonkin 520-207-4802 gt99673@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Note: Our August meeting will be held at the Activity Center/Navajo due to renovations taking place at Catalina Vista. Meetings will return to Catalina Vista in September. August: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain, brings to life a fearless and captivating woman, Beryl Markham, a recordsetting aviator caught up in a passionate love triangle with safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, who, as Isak Dinesen, wrote the classic memoir Out of Africa. September: Far from The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. The first critical success for Hardy and the first of his major novels to be set in the fictional county of “Wessex” in southwest England. The novel tells the story of a fiercely independent unmarried woman who has the enviable problem of picking among three suitors.
Bridge
Ladies Wednesday Bridge
Pres. Lynne Wohner, 336-9908, Lwohner@msn.com Wed., 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Play will continue through the summer months. Join us for fun social bridge. We change partners after six hands with timed intervals to keep play moving. Bring 50¢ entry fee for prize money. For more information regarding summer play, call Sally Healey 825-6768.
Dave Johnson 825-6994
Marathon Bridge
Looking for a Marathon Bridge group? Find a partner and join our club. We play once a month (your choice of date), October 2016 through April 2017. There is a onetime entry/ prize fee of $15 pp with no monthly game-time fee. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson, 825-6994. Mixed Social Bridge
Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Come and join us in our early morning bridge group. Bring a partner or find someone here. We will be happy to have you join us. The coffee will be ready. Practice Bridge
Pres. Joe Pheanis 520-818-9144 Sec./Treas. Joan Montgomery 520-825-0050 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Tuesday Night Partners Bridge
Pres. Dave Johnson 825-6994 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam
Tuesday night Partner’s Bridge continues to be a popular social activity for summer residents. Hurrah! One grand slam is reported for the month. Tempe Johnson bid and made the seven tricks with the encouragement of her partner, David Johnson. Partners must bid as well as make the slam in order to receive the $10 award. Congratulations, for this has not happened recently. Come next week to challenge their record.
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This club is for all bridge players who enjoy competing and playing against different couples. Annual dues $10 pp. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points. New players are always welcome. Residents and renters with an Association Renter’s Card can play up to two times before joining. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.
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Clay Pres. Joan Kelley 734-255-9644 Sep.-May, First Thu., 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Thanks to the members for all their patience as the kiln team diagnosed problems with the glaze kilns and arranged needed repairs and a new venting system to bring them up to optimal operating status. A special thank you goes to Pam Dage who managed the efforts and coordinated the work. Lots went on in the cool of the studio as the monsoons brought cooler temperatures but higher humidity that made clay work all that much more attractive. There will be a good representation from the Clay Club in the fall Arts and Crafts sale scheduled for the first part of December, so items are flying in and out of the kilns. Make sure to visit them all when you go. Also, a special project is on the horizon for a mixed-media project with the Glass studio. Stay tuned for more details as they develop
Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) Membership David Johnson 825-6994 Oct.-May Del Salvaterra General Meetings Nov.-Mar., 1 PM, Auditorium scovcomputer.com
There are not any general meetings or instructional computer classes for August. We are having one help session a month on the fourth Tuesday during the summer. Membership is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). To know more about or join the PC or Mac ListServ, go to the club’s website homepage. The club is now collecting dues for 2016, $10/household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the meetings or sent to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form. The application form is available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center, or you may download it from the club’s website homepage. Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket provided just outside the CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school’s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects. Help Session for PC & Mac Users One session Tue., August 23 1-3 PM
Cribbage Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Our meetings have been cancelled for the months of August and September. We will resume play again October 20. Have a nice summer.
Dance Groups Dancin’ Dynamos
Dancin’ Dynamos Performers
Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Fri., 3 PM, Dance Studio
Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra Beginning Hula, Thu., 1-2 PM, Dance Studio Intermediate Hula, Thu., 2-3 PM, Dance Studio
It is not too late to join us. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing. Dance steps are not strenuous, but you will get a good workout. If you are new or need a refresher, you will learn the basic hands
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and feet movement to easy choreography. For continuing/ intermediate hula dancers, we will review previously learned choreography and learn new ones. Jazz Tap
Contact Jacquie Katsones 520-638-8854 jkatsones@yahoo.com Jazz Dance Class: Tue. 1-1:45 PM, Dance Studio Jazz/Tap Dance Class: Tue. 2-2:45 PM, Dance Studio
Register with Jacquie to attend either or both classes. Learn performance jazz and tap to Contemporary/Pop and Broadway Music for great exercise and fun. We have taken a break for the summer but will resume full classes November 1. For new students we may hold a workshop in October, so contact Jacquie via email for more information.
Folk Dance Club of SCOV Marjorie Gerdes, 825-5750, Gerdesm14@gmail.com Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2 Please join us to hold hands and perform easy steps to fascinating sounds and rhythms of the music and instruments of diverse cultures. No partners or experience needed. Google YouTube Folk Dance SCOV to see us in action. Note, dancing June-September will be conducted with video emulation. The dances will be learned by observing and imitating the dancers on the screen. Experienced members will assist and provide tips and support to those new to folk dancing. Harvey Gardner will return in October to resume instructing in the usual way.
Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Francine Saccio 825-6526 scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Norma Martin scovrandrclub@gmail.com
Greetings Rock and Rollers. The dog days of summer are upon us. However, we are busy renewing memberships and adding new members to this popular Sun City club. Every member and other interested individuals should have received an email The Rillito River Band at SCOV from our Membership Chair, Norma Martin, with the new membership application attached. If you have not received this e-mail, please send a request to join with your name, email and phone number to the club attention Rock ‘N Roll membership Chair. For our September 17 dance, we have invited back the Rillito River Band. The theme will be Rock the 70s. We look forward to dancing to their music again. More information will be posted in the September Tipster. Rock On.
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Pres. Lynne Nelson 818-2665 nelsonlynne@q.com Membership Karen Perkins 333-3477, karenjperkins@comcast.net suncityorovalley.com/clubs/sunliners scsunliners@gmail.com Dances: There will be two club socials: Fri., Aug. 5, 6:30-8:30 PM Sat., Aug. 13, 6-9 PM. Classes: Classes by our professional instructor will resume on Sat., Sept. 10 Practices: Level 3 Sun., Aug. 13 and 27, 11 AM-12:30 PM Level 2-3 Wed., 2-3 PM Level 1-2 Wed., 3-4 PM Levels 2-3 intermediate Transitional class will resume Wed., Oct. 12 All Levels Open dance Sat., 9:30-11 AM
Square Dancing - Sundancers Pres. Jane Macdonald 520-272-0014 ejmacdonald7@gmail.com VPs F red and Deena Harris 520-818-6298 godeena@aol.com Dances Wed., 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com
Although our club will not be dancing this month, you can check the Yellowrock Newsletter on our website for dancing possibilities nearby. It will soon be time to dust off your dancing shoes and promenade to the Auditorium where Rick Gittelman will be calling our next scheduled club dance on Wednesday, September 7, 7 PM. Attire will be casual through September and October. If you are interested in learning how to square dance, please contact our officers. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.
Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 hyschulz@gmail.com Dances Nov.-Apr., Second Fri., Auditorium Membership Preston Sheriff 825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com
The summer is hot, but the dancing is not. Don’t lose your beat with all this heat. So in the fall, you will have your chance to Kactus Kick and dance, dance, dance. See you for the first dance in November. Lessons begin in January.
Day Trippers Chair Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Co-Chair Laura Suchocki 612-7226 Membership Carol Guibert and Barbara Phillips Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
Sun.-Thu., Aug. 14-18 Santa Fe, NM, 4 nights, 5 days, sgl. $985, dbl. $1,310. Monitors: Kathy Garver 345-2188 and Edie Phillips 297-3920. Sat., Sept. 10 Annual BBQ - Auditorium 4-7 PM. Cost $20 pp members and house guests only. Monitors: Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 and Carol Vandaveer 820-1583. Fri. - Sun., Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 Verde Canyon Railroad trip, Cost: $525 sgl., $820 dbl. Includes: roundtrip transportation, 2 nights lodging & 2 breakfasts at Best Western Cottonwood, first class train trip on Verde Canyon railroad, AZ Copper museum, lunch in Jerome, dinner at Blazing M ranch, Out of Africa wild animal park and stop at Organ Pipe Pizza on return trip. Monitors: Laura Suchocki 612-7226 and Lynn Krivitz 825-7689.
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Sun City Oro Valley Democrat Club Pres. Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovdemocraticclub.wix.com/scov-democratic-club There is work to be done. We’re folding, stuffing, stamping and addressing envelopes for local Democratic candidates. Cold refreshments will be provided. You’ll find us in the the Activity Center/ Navajo, Saturday, August 13, 1 PM. Bring a friend. Many are struggling through the heat. Please bring monetary donations and/or nonperishable items for Impact of Southern Arizona. No donation is too small and will be most appreciated. Don’t forget to vote on Election Day Tuesday, August 30, 2016.
Dinner ’N Show Pres./Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 818-9073 Julie Balogh 818-1046 Third Tue., 9:15 AM, Auditorium
All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook: we prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee. Wed., Aug. 31 The King and I at Marketplace Century Theater, Oro Valley. Dinner at GMG Chinese Bistro. $25 pp, Nancy Butler 825-4664. Thurs. Sept. 22 Cabaret at U of A-Nederlander. $85. Marcia Polley 8189073. Mon. Oct. 31 The Great Halloween Cocktail Bash. Hordurves, beverages, and a magician! To be held at The Views Terrace. $15 members only. Nancy Butler 825-4664. Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center.
Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Sec. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Nov., Jan. and Mar., Third Thu., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi
Fido’s Friends is the club in charge of the Dog Park here in Sun City. If you and your dog would like to use this fully-fenced off-leash park, please contact Elaine Deeter, our Membership Secretary, to join the club and to get a Dog Park key so you can use the park whenever you choose.
Different Drummers Women’s Circle Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Wed., 1:30-3 PM Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Please note: due to construction work at the Catalina Vista, we will meet at the Desert Oasis in the Ocotillo Room for the month of August. 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.
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Energetic Exercise
Carole Tracy 825-1187
Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium
Don’t let “monsoon season” wash you out. Come join us at the Activity Center for friendship and fitness with our professional instructor Sally Martinez. She’ll get you moving with a variety of classes that give your body plenty of aerobic, strength, balance and stretch moves. She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel. New members are always welcome, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Class tickets are a bargain: Only $30 for 12 classes.
Euchre Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Don’t watch TV every night. Come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors, and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We look forward to seeing you.
Five Crown Card Game Co-Pres. Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Helen Slusher 822-4939 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver818@msn.com Oct.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Co-Pres. Deanna Haselwander 825-5291 frank2997@aol.com Oct.-Apr., Second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium
Our final summer craft activity will be on Sundays, August 11 and 18, 1:303:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Club member, Mary Rea, will lead us in making small wool felted flowers which can be embellished with beads, yarns and colored ribbon and are suitable for creating a brooch to adorn your hat, lapel or as a scarf clasp. Felting is an ancient craft used to make many useful items including yurts, those tent-like structures used for homes in Mongolia. There is a $5 fee for materials to be paid at the first class. Contact Mary Rea 734-645-0827 or maryerea@ gmail.com to sign up and receive a supply list. August 31 is the deadline to pay your dues of $5/pp, $8/cpl if you want to be included in the yearbook. Contact Florence Duckett at 825-1994 or delflojs@q.com
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Genealogy Pres. Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org Conduct your research in the air-conditioned genealogy lab room this summer. You’re sure to find an empty computer. The schedule and availability can be viewed by clicking on the Club Room Calendar at the top right corner of our web page. A reminder to keep your address, phone numbers and email contacts up to date. Please leave any changes in the mailbox of the treasurers in the Genealogy Lab.
Gin Rummy George Riley 818-0877 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Gun Club Pres. David Ilse 818-3279 Oct.-Apr., Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam
The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. Our next meeting will be October 12.
Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 225-0124 Sun., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Come join us for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you. Bring three quarters with you. You may play one time before joining. One-time dues $5 pp. No yearly dues. We start promptly, so please come a few minutes early and be able to stay until 4 PM.
Havurah Pres. Daryl Cohen 267-250-7240 darylcohen@aol.com Corresponding Sec. Merle Schlesinger 678-778-0730
Hiking Jim Williams, 520-818-2226 SCOVhiking.wix.com/vistosohikingclub
Havurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish Culture. Our events and meetings are open to all. Hope everyone is keeping cool this summer. Our Havdala and Hot Dog event in June was very enjoyable. Our Havurah activities will start again in September with our Brown Bag on Wednesday, September 7,11:30 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista. Look for upcoming news about ticket sales for our Rosh Hashanah dinner October 3 and Break the Fast October 12. We extend a warm welcome to all our new members. Send annual dues of $15 pp made out to Havurah to Sandy Salz at 1816 E. Crown Ridge Way. Please wear name tags and bring non-perishable food items for the Community Food Bank to the events.
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ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com suncityilr.com
Summer courses continue into August. Thank you Jim Ford, Jane Myerson and Jim Williams for offering these free courses for summer residents. Fall course registration resumes Monday-Friday, August 8-19. Check the website to be certain the course you wish to take is still open. There are no refunds if you sign up for a course that is indicated as closed before August. A new course, Sell Your House, has been added to the Fall Course lineup. You will only hear back from the Registrars if you did not make it into a class. Once you register, make certain to add the dates and times of each class for which you registered to your calendar so you do not miss a class. Also, please read the course description carefully to determine if you need a text or other materials. Having the materials as indicated by the moderator will make your course experience more enjoyable. While you are preparing for classes, do you remember where you put your ILR name tag? It’s the one that is on a blue lanyard that goes around your neck and has your first name in big, clear letters. When you find it, put it with your ILR reading materials or in your calendar for that first day of class. Wear it to classes. It is a big help to moderators and classmates in learning names.
Karate Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wed., 9 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 1 Mah Jongg Pres. Joyce Unger 825-8069 Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thu.
Officers for 2016-2017: Pres., Joyce Unger (July through November) and Sandy Bolze (December through June); Sec., Barbara Gray; Tipster liaison, Lynn Parker. Annual dues are due now and may be brought to a Mah Jongg meeting. Cash only. We play all summer, so join us.
Mexican Train Dominoes Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Sat., 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
First night of play for people wanting to learn will cost $1 pp, or join for $7 pp for the year. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.
Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge scovaz.com/clubs/modelers This picture shows the highly-detailed building that is the latest business to join the town of Nagelville on the train layout in the Modelers Room. The building was assembled by Hugh Madson and detailed through the modeling skills of Bill Nagel. Photo by Tom Prall
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Work is continuing during the summer on other areas of the model train layout. If the lights are on in the room, don’t hesitate to stop in and visit with the modelers at work. All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings and the use of the Modelers Room. The room is open 24/7 to all members. The room provides space to build models and to assist in building and operating the new HO train layout. At our meetings, you will see what we are about, and you may enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. From time to time, we schedule field trips of interest to modelers.
Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com No Meetings May thru Sep. scovnaturalwellness.com
Visit our website for information on past speakers, our calendar and resource links. We will continue our mission to offer natural alternative approaches to health and wellness. We look forward to seeing you in October.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Ena Mindel 818-7780 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play.
Vistoso Photo Pres. Ken Ayers 638-7916 Sep.-May Second and Fourth Wed., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Each year the Vistoso Photo Club awards one individual the Sal Ficalora Award for outstanding service as evidenced in participation, assistance and working for the betterment of the club. Laura Hackenbrock is the 2016 recipient of that award, and was recognized at the yearend Annual Awards Party. Sal Ficalora Award. From left: Steve Winning photos from the Alverdes, Pat Mulligan, winner Annual Awards are displayed Laura Hackenbrock, Ken Ayers, Pam in our Catalina Vista gallery Maddern. through September. When you take a photograph, take the best one you can. Then, in post processing, try cropping to different compositions. Many times there are several smaller photos in a large one. Try one crop and then another. See which composition appeals to you. At our club meetings, you will be able to find out more about cropping. Our first meeting of the new season will be September 28 for an open competition. Please join us. Guests are always welcome.
Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes, salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz, steinwhit@att.net Trainers: Judy MacGregor 415-971-0236, Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club
Pilates Mary Ayers 638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
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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 will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp.
Poets Corner Esther Berlot 818-6463 lberlot@q.com Mon., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Membership in the Poets Corner has expanded and contracted over the years since its inception more than 16 years ago, but those who remain have been steadfast in their attendance. While some of us leave for all or part of the long, hot summer, we look forward to meeting on Monday whenever we’re in town. “The Poets Group”, a recent poem by founding member Bunny Poll, describes the essence of why this is so without mentioning the lasting friendships and strong emotional support that keep us knit together as a group: “So many years together/writing our poems/giving and getting critiques/why do I now notice deep lines/around cheeks, eyes, mouths…/They don’t interfere/with the lines of poems being written…/lines deep from minds/still smooth and clear./ Though themes change/voices are strong/exchanges remain.” Newcomers will find a welcoming home here.
Poker
Dealer’s Choice Poker - Women Welcome
Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., Thu., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Our game is open to all Sun City residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven card stud, Criss Cross, side rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are Photo by: Janie Johnson-Russell high-low except for Texas hold’em and 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
Bob Arms 520-395-1697 bobarms44@gmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Easygoing informal poker with low stakes. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas hold’em and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come to enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new fellows. Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game.
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Prepare & Share Dining Alan Bancroft, AlanRoxieB@msn.com 520-907-4121 Colin Kaltenbach, kltnbch@yahoo.com
Our Kick Off get-together in the fall will be November 18, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. We are looking at either an East Indian or Southern States (Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, etc.) theme. Alan and Leif are working on the menu. Plan on joining us for great food and a wonderful evening getting to know some new friends. Dues will remain $7.50 pp. If you have any questions or would like to join, give Alan Bancroft a call. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall.
Sun City Vistoso Quilters Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Our quilt meetings have ended until September.
Racquetball Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833 Open Doubles Mon., Wed., Fri. 8-10 AM Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every week. SCOV visitors welcome.
RV Club - Sundowners Member information Meade Davis 307-630-5330 mdwy11@gmail.com Oct.-May, Second Mon., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Meetings will resume with a Welcome Back Coffee Monday, October 10. We will share our wondrous summer adventures.
Republican Club Pres. Darwin Thornton 520-638-7024 scv.repub@gmail.com Third Tue., 3 PM, Auditorium
A special note for registered Independent voters. If you wish to have your vote counted on the primary election later this month, you must contact the Pima County Recorders Office, 520-724-4330, and request a ballot of your choosing, either Democrat or Republican. This is only for primary elections and will not change your voter registration. Also, the Tuesday, August 30 election will be the only time you can vote for Oro Valley Town Council positions. Make sure your voice is heard through the ballot box. Our next meeting is August 16, 3 PM when we will review all the races. Everyone is invited.
St. Phillips Social Club Abby Marier (520) 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Ginny Culhane (520) 825-1961
Our next party will be held Friday, November 11.
Scrabble Bill Wallace 818-6747 Fri., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
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Please donate aluminum cans Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside
the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.
Seniors for Kids Sharon Larsen 818-2791 No meetings May-July Sewing Toys, Mon. 1-3 PM, Wed. 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy Woodworking, various Sewing - Thimblelenas Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Are you a monitor? Please schedule a morning or afternoon for the full three-hour shift so others can use the room under your supervision. Thanks for thinking of others. When you join Thimblelenas, you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids and Casa Amigas. During the summer, we do not have a regular training schedule. Questions, please call Patty 520-591-6599. Casa Amigas
Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing
Photo at right shows Casa Amiga members holding samples of the 13 ladder stitch fleece blankets and 75 all-purpose bags which were donated to YOTO (Youth on their Own). For our summer sewing projects, it’s time to think winter when planning for the children. We acquired yards of flannel to create warm pajamas. Come join us. We will teach easy ways to sew our projects. Cheer Bears
Sep.-May, Wed., 1-3 PM,Artisan Center/Sewing
Machine Embroidery
Sharon Larsen 818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 825-2248 Pet Beds
Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Our furry little friends need an extra touch of kindness while waiting for adoption at the Humane Society, so we create soft, comfy pet beds from our fabric sewing scraps. We invite you to join us for a laid-back afternoon. Tapestry Rug Hooking
Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tue., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Sheepshead - Shauskopf Bill Allen 825-3095 margbill7@gmail.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
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Show ‘N Share Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Hartmut Wagner, 825-4175, hartmutgretel@icloud.com Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Complex/Silversmith Studio No meetings until fall
Safe travels to those venturing elsewhere, and have a happy and healthy summer.
Sun City Singers Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium
The Sun City Singers are on summer hiatus until Tuesday, September 13, when rehearsals begin for our December Holiday Concerts. If you like to sing, please come and join us. There are no auditions. This all-volunteer choir commits to 12 weeks of rehearsals and two December concerts.
Sun City Singles Pres. Karen Curry 708-822-3057 VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Treas. Joyce Melchi 825-8945 Sec. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Dinner Meeting Second Thu., Happy Hour Last Fri.
Singles Golf is played Sunday, August 7, The Views Golf Course, details and sign-up in the Pro Shop Singles book. The Views Restaurant will serve dinner Thursday, August 11, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. The menu features Beef Medallions, served with Potatoes Au Gratin and Summer Vegetables. Orange Bundt Cake comes for dessert. After dinner entertainment will be presented by Wendy. Southwestern style Happy Hour will happen Friday, August 26, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Jeans and cowboy hats are recommended.
Tickets: $20 pp dinner and $10 Happy Hour appetizers. Ticket sales Thursday, August 4, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, August 5, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets also on Tuesday, August 23, 10-11 AM.
Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar. Fourth Mon. , 7 PM, Catalina Vista Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com
We start again in January. We need new swimmers. Anyone, experienced or not, may call Gordon Gillin.
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Stained/Fused Glass Lei Bammel 818-0017 Wye Mace: 825-8738 Fusing: Tue. and Thu., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tue.-Sun., Artisan Center/Stained Glass Whoever said that this is the quiet time of the year isn’t involved in glass. We have been busy with new members and beginner’s classes, microscope slide jewelry taught by our fearless leader, Lei Bammel and Mardi Gras plates from Wye Mace. The past month, our studio manager, Nancy Eckhoff, brought her organizational skills to help Microscope slide jewelry done in class. with members selection of Who knew? molds, boards with examples of techniques. There is always something going on and new folks to meet. Stop and see what you can do and surprise yourself. Thanks to all members who volunteer to wash towels, fire the kilns and bring their knowledge to share with us.
Table Tennis Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 Francie Galbraith 447-5834
We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years, we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. We have four tables at Catalina Vista and provide paddles and balls as needed. Table Tennis Hours of Club Play, Catalina Vista
Women Men/Advanced Women Men/Women Recreational Open Club Play Clinic by Appointment Open Club Play
Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Tue., Thu., 5-8 PM Fri., 4-6 PM Fri., 6-8 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10 AM-Noon
Tai Chi Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
Classes will resume October 6. We look forward to seeing you then. Please contact Peggy Lombard for club or class details.
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Tennis Pres., Larry Wall, 248-701-1044 larryandmaureenwall@gmail. Treas. Bill Pitts, 317-308-8155 wlpitts1@comcast.net Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-11 AM Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368 Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-11 AM Mixed Doubles: Sandy Kennedy 825-4865 Sun., 1-3 PM
The Wimbledon Tennis Tournament from London, England provided some upsets and outstanding play with many of the matches going five sets. Two words were always mentioned by the announcers: fitness and nutrition. You can work with light weights to help keep your arms, shoulders and wrists flexible. Eating lots of fruits, vegetables and protein will help fuel your body, and hydration is essential. Tennis Tip: When you play doubles, you need to think strategy. Having two opponents across the net forces you to use the whole court and understand which angles to hit and when to hit them. Sun City Variety Theatre
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Welcome to a new year for our Variety Theatre Club. We have many opportunities coming up for member participation in the new season, so now is the time to support your Theatre Group. We have reluctantly waved goodbye to our board President, Marcy Simpson, as she and her husband Peter have moved on to Maine. We wish them much happiness in their new home. Jacquie Katsones will be taking the responsibilities of president for now. Stephanie Consalvo, with her many years of experience in theatre at SCOV, will take on the Secretary position. Joy Johnson has agreed to consult and has added her vast knowledge of theatre in all aspects of production to the group. Planning continues for the new season, and we will keep all members advised via our Member Newsletter. Suggestions are welcome and can be submitted to Jacquie’s email. Become a member. You will love the experience. No experience necessary. This is the year to join. The most fun you can have in Sun City this winter. Call or email for more information.
Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Marge Gustafson (760)989-1745 suncitystrummers@gmail.com 9 AM Beginners tutoring, 1 0 AM-Noon Song Circle Tue., 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele
We meet through the summer. The first hour is reserved for mentoring/tutoring when tutors are available. Our song circle is 10 AM-Noon. Just bring your blue book and yellow book, uke and music stand and be ready to lead one of your favorites from those collections.
Wallyball and Water Volleyball Co-Pres. Water Volleyball Rep Dick Munson 612-414-7010dmunson47@gmail.com Co-Pres. Wallyball Rep Walt Nalewicki 818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Recreational Water Vollyball: Sun. and Thu., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Wallyball: Tue. and Fri., AFC/Racquetball Court
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SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Jane Fairchild 909-5069 Past Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Finance Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3
Good news. The SCOV Board approved our application to become an official club. More information will be provided at our September meeting. Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Emerge! educates the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse as well as counseling to women and child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse. Some donations that would help Emerge!: gift cards (grocery, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.), hair brushes, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, razors, feminine hygiene items, new twin size blankets, new bath towels, cell phones and cash donations. Contact Nancy Williams to make donations. We will be collecting this summer for our Fall Emerge boutique, so save those gently-used accessories (shoes, purses, scarves, jewelry, hats) until we let you know the donation details. We welcome new members and invite you to our next meeting September 13.
Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624 Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Woodworking Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 scovwoodworkingclub.com Next meeting Sep. 7, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Many members are seasonal residents who are still away for the summer. With fewer members now using the shop, it is often less crowded, and more workspace and benches are usually available. This makes this the best time to work on large projects like cabinetry, furniture, etc. Normally, the storage of projects and materials in the shop is discourage due space restrictions which tends to discourage large projects, because moving them in and out of the shop frequently is difficult. With the possibility of more space being available during summers, short term storage of large projects may be possible. Before leaving these projects in the shop, however, be sure to get approval from the monitor or a club officer, and label the project with a name and phone number. Materials left in the shop without authorization and indication of ownership could be used by other members.
Writers Club Paul Mercer 520-333-3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Fri., 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
We are presenting a special Story Telling meeting, August 26, 1 PM, that will be presented by member Ron Collins. As our members know, Ron is a knowledgeable writer who often presents a different take on things. We hope you can attend.
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Yoga Co-Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 and Ginger Jones 503-319-2635 Summer break
Yoga classes take a break this month. Keep up with your weekly practice, and plan to join us when our three classes resume the week after Labor Day.
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Free Outdoor Movies Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a free Drivein Movie on the Driving Range at the Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. Movies begin at sunset and are shown on a giant, inflatable outdoor screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or enjoy the show from a golf cart. Food and beverage available for purchase. Please, no pets. Movie schedule • August 20: The Sandlot • September 10: The Peanuts Movie • October 15: Night at the Museum
Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility nor liability for the information.
AA Cora S. 825-5461 coras@Q.com Mon., 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Don Dittman 544-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.
Bereaved Partners Facilitator Beatrice Lewis 818-0159
We will resume the first Thursday of October. Contact Julie Holtry, 825-4473.
Caregivers’ Support Group Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
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’s said in this group, stays with this group.
Help Collate the Tipster
Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers into the Tipster. Receive your Tipster early, share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. Usually the work is performed on the last business day of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.
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Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net
Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV, should submit their email addresses to the Civic Association. We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted.
Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., May-Sep., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs
Our August 17 meeting will start at 10:30 AM at Desert Springs, 30 W Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. We will have two representatives from Bayada Home Health Care speaking to us about services they provide, including PT, OT and Speech Therapy and how to go about starting these services. Title Boxing at Oro Valley Market Place is giving free sessions of Boxing for Parkinson’s People and their caregivers every Monday at 11 AM. Great way to take a Punch at Parkinson’s.
Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com
Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is extremely helpful to speak with other people who completely get it. This is a safe atmosphere. What’s said in this room, stays in this room.
Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 825-0677 or bjmac68@gmail.com
SCOV residents need your help. VHH (Vistoso Helpful Hands) is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping, yard care and we will run errands. We also have referrals for longer-term paid help. For help call 410-9498. After the greeting and tones, touch in your area code and phone number and hang up. We will call you back, usually within 20 minutes.
YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com
Are you downsizing? Changing decor? Not entertaining as often? Donate your gently-loved home goods to the YOTO (Youth On Their Own) Home Store, located at 1642 N. Alvernon Way. The store specializes in the resale of home goods (kitchen, bed, bath, decor) with proceeds benefiting YOTO programs. Your donation will help youth caught in poverty, abuse and abandonment stay in school and graduate. Donations are tax deductible.
Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe. Call Larry Clark 520-404-7664 Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, August 2016
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American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes, 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 even if you can’t be active. Contact: Steve Didio, 520-219-9997, ovpost132@gmail.com. Meets third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Oro Valley. Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter, Desperate for Help We need your help. The cats of the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter desperately need a complete do-over of their 50-year-old home. Please make a donation to the Building Fund. Send donations to P.O. Box 13508, Tucson, AZ,85732. Your generosity will help provide a safer, healthier, environment for staff and cats. NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees) There will be no NARFE Chapter 1874 meetings until Monday, September 19. For more information contact Rosie King 520-400-3456. Chapter website: narfe.org/chapter1874. Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school, is looking for math and reading volunteers to work one-toone with students. One hour a week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Please contact Amy Watson at awatson@amphi.com or 696-3820. Welcome Club Northwest Our club is a relaxed and fun way to meet new people and take part in various activities introducing you to what Tucson has to offer. We sponsor a charity each year and have various fun groups for games such as Canasta, Mexican Train, etc. We welcome prospective members to attend two events before joining. For information on upcoming lunches and reservations, please call Sherry Ingino 520 818-6392. July 7 luncheon is at The Living Room (La Encantada), August 4 luncheon at Mi Tierra 16238 N. Oracle Rd. and the September 1 luncheon is at Vivace 6440 N. Campbell Ave.
Golf Lessons Available Great Gift Idea Head Golf Proffessional, Kim Griggs is a PGA-certified instructor. Rates are $45 for ½ hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We also offer packages. Call the Pro Shop for more information
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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; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising, $10/ad FOR SALE: Kensington model. Catalina mountain views, open bright and light concept. S/S appliances 2 BR/2 BA. Split floor plan, tiled floors, covered patio, 2-car garage. $184,900 John Jo Litzenberger (WI) 520-825-0232, 262-8869999. Furnishings available on a separate bill of sale. FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA Fully furnished Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature. N/S and N/P. Available for the month of December. Details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com. FOR RENT: 2 BR, fully-furnished with mountain view. King in master, Internet, patio furniture and BBQ. Available August-December 2016. AprilDecember 2017. For details and/or pictures call Jan 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com. FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home located in SCOV, 2BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Available May through December 2017 and 2018. Great location, 13490 N Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com. FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from patio, 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM & 2 BR’s and internet network; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Split model for added privacy. Available Nov. 1, -Jan. 2, 2017 and Apr. 7 2017 forward. NP, NS policy. Call Larry (949)244-0210.
FOR RENT: Fully funished, 1050 Ft (97.5SqM) 2BR/2Full Bath town home at 16th fairway T- box; 13999 N. Green Tree. Prof designed interiors 2015 w/granite in kitchen, Saltillo tile floors. Part of Sun City membership available. email wnguild@aol.com for photos, info, etc. Visit website: 13999ngt.myfreesites.net/, or call Pete’s cell 713-817-8499. FOR RENT: Experience Southwest living at its best this fall in our 2 BD/2 BA home. Wide open mountain views from our patio, great for relaxing or entertaining. Beautifully furnished and immaculate. Separate office and complimentary WiFi included. Those in the know think autumn months in the desert are the best! For photos and more details call (520) 825-0618. FOR RENT: 1630 SF Deerfield model, split 2 BR/2BA, king/queen beds, mountain view front, kitchen eating area and D/R, BBQ grill, gas FP, back patio, 2-car garage, SW and Western decor, TVs, W/D, well supplied, private and close to Association recreation. Includes WiFi, DirectTV, Blue Ray. Available 20162017 except January thru April. Short term off-peak. Approved dog possible. Photos/prices available at k9dog7@yahoo.com. Call/text Sally 716-479-2643. 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. 529-2984.
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