January 2015 tipster by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

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

Tipster January 2015

BOD Study Session Thursday, January 8, 9 AM, WC3 Board Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 9 AM, WC3 www.scovaz.com

Photo by Darrel Cornelius

2015 Board of Directors Candidates Announced See page 5 for the Election Committee Article.

Ric Raynor

Lauren Strassburg

Steve Taillie

George Williams

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

Hours of Operation

Activity Center.............................................. 917-8066 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM

Administration Office (In Welcome Center)...... 825-3711 ext 120 Board of Directors

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

Steve Knapp, sknappscv@gmail.com ..................................................................President Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................Vice President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com.........................................................Secretary Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com...............................................................Treasurer Janice Fischer, fischer_janice@comcast.net......................................................... Director Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com............................................................ Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net............................................................................ Director Management Team 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 Vince Hotz, vhotz@suncityorovalley.com...................................... Café Manager, 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, 917-8064 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com........................... Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncityorovalley.com.................................. Secretary, 917-8065 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.......................Community Services, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com.................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8015 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.................... Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com......... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center..................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center....................................................................... 917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi............................... Co-Chair Del Salvaterra............................. Co-Chair Brad Curtis.................................. Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Vicki Ettleman............................. Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Diana Holmes...............Secretary/Member Sharon Knudson........................... Member

Karen Koopmans.......................... Member Barbara Martucci......................... Member Judy Mercer................................. Member Paul Mercer................................. Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Donna Sheehan............................ Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: AlphaGraphics To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster call 917-8065 for information. Sun City Oro Valley Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

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

Café............................................................... 825-3277 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Afternoon Menu........................................................................... 3 PM to 5 PM Recording of daily Café 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

Consumer Referral........................................ 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri....................................................................9:30-11:30 AM

Community Services............................................10 AM-Noon Desert Oasis.................................................. 825-0495 Facilities Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-8 PM Sun................................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Pool .Mon.-Sun.......................................................................................9AM- 5PM Children’s Hours:............................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon.& Thur...................................................... Noon-1 & 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun.,Mon. & Thur............................................... 1PM-3 PM

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

Mon.-Fri..Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat..Sat. ....................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking......................... Before 6 AM and After 6 PM

Library........................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................ 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Cart Barn Loan Room Hours: Tues. and Thurs. only.................................... 8-9 AM Telephone Reservations: Mon., Weds., and Fri., 8-9 AM only..........917-8052

Pro Shop........................................................ 825-3110 Golf Info Line................................................. 825-0322 Mon.......................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tues............................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thurs............................................................................... 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. 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

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.

What’s Stopping You by Richard Babin Day to day operations in Sun City Oro Valley are run by a talented and dedicated staff, but staff work alone is not enough to sustain the community and maintain the high quality of life we have come to expect. Volunteers are essential for the operation of the community. At present about 185 people serve on the Board, a committee, or a special purpose task force. A comparable number volunteer on an as needed basis, e.g., Ambassadors, community directory delivery, Posse, Consumer Referral, and audio/visual operators to name just a few. Even with these numbers there is agreement that we could do a better job of recruiting volunteers. It turns out that many homeowner associations experience a large degree of apathy when it comes to volunteering. While this is understandable at some level, there are certainly many interested and talented members here in SCOV who could and would participate if circumstances were right. The challenge is to create conditions which make it easy to volunteer. It is incumbent on the Board to take the lead in cultivating volunteers. It is clear to me that more could be done in this regard. Board and current committee members must encourage anyone who expresses an interest in serving. We must demystify what is required to serve. While having special training, talent, or experience can be a bonus, it isn’t always required. We should encourage those who simply want to serve because they have the time and interest. We need to recognize that recruiting volunteers is an ongoing activity, not limited to a small portion of the year. In particular, a special effort should be made to invite new residents to participate soon after they arrive. Personal contact with new residents is essential. The mechanism for making this type of contact could certainly be enhanced. New approaches to volunteer recruitment are needed. One way to begin is to ask the question, what’s stopping you from volunteering? If you have thought about volunteering but not done so, I’d like to hear from you. Please email or call. richard.babin@gmail.com or 989-3321.

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Association Committees.................... 5 Association News............................... 3 The Café Specials............................. 13 Classifieds......................................... 35 Clubs................................................ 16

General Manager - Bob Mariani

Governing Document Amendments A huge effort to review, organize and amend the Association’s governing documents so that they comply with State law, do not conflict with each other and are more easily understood is underway by the Governing Documents Review committee. This process began approximately a year ago and will likely continue for another year. The first step the committee took in this process was to determine which document should be reviewed first. Logically, the committee decided that the best course of action would be to begin with the document that is at the top of the hierarchy which is the Articles of Incorporation. This document has been fully vetted with the assistance of the Association’s attorney. The end result is that the committee is recommending two amendments. If approved by the membership in March 2015, one of these amendments will change the corporate name to Sun City Oro Valley so that the corporate name and the DBA (doing business as) name that the Board established a couple of years ago will be the same. The purpose of the other amendment is to establish a minimum number of Board members (5) that will serve on the Board of Directors. Both of these proposed amendments will be explained, and additional information will be provided at a membership forum that will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 1 PM. in the Auditorium. This is a very important meeting that you are urged to attend. At this time, the committee is working on the CC&Rs and Bylaws which will take several months. The committee plans to present the proposed changes to these documents to the membership early in 2016 for a vote in March 2016. Heroes Among Us Nominations Sought The Board of Directors is requesting residents to submit candidates for the “Heroes Among Us” award. This award is designed to honor residents who make remarkable contributions to our community. Nominations should be submitted by January 16 by filling out a hard copy of the form available in the Administration Office, or by completing the form sent out via email in early January. The Board will review the nominees and select the recipient(s). The award will be presented at the Sun City Oro Valley Annual Meeting in March.

Coffee and Conversation

with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information. Wednesday, January 7, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Tuesday, January 20, 2 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

What’s Inside

Coming Events................................. 13 Extended Community...................... 34 Feature............................................. 12 For Your Information........................ 15 Golf................................................... 10

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Memoriam........................................ 16 Partnered Organizations.................. 33 Thank You Corner............................ 16 Workshops and Classes.................... 15

It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle... in Sun City Oro Valley Saddle Up and Join The Posse! by Barbara Ross Have you ever wondered why Sun City Oro Valley is one of the safest places to live in Arizona? Our Posse is a major reason, and you could be, too, by volunteering just ten hours a year. The Posse is a volunteer Neighborhood Patrol dedicated to the safety and security of SCOV residents and their property. It is composed of five teams or squads, each squad responsible for one week of nightly patrols every five weeks. The goal is to have two Posse members patrol SCOV every night from 9 PM until midnight throughout the year in each of the Posse’s sedan and truck. Posse chair Bob Hefner reports that there are currently about 430 Posse members, but there have been 700 members in the past. The Posse is looking for additional volunteers, both full-time and seasonal residents, to cover all the shifts. Hefner describes the purpose of the Pos- (l to r) George Puffett Squad D, Marian Horsley Squad A, Robert Hefner Posse Chair. Photo by Steve Taillie. se as “providing preventative action against crime.” He outlines the tasks of the Posse while on patrol as: and the squad’s seven-night schedule is posted the Monday 1. Cruise the community in clearly marked vehicles morning of their designated week. After buying their Sun City home in December 2005, as a crime deterring presence in SCOV. George and Mildred Puffett’s insurance agent told them 2. Alert residents to garage doors left open which there would be a break in their cost of fire insurance because can attract wildlife and criminals. of the Posse. A new neighbor was an aggressive recruiter, so 3. Record license plate numbers of vehicles parked the Puffetts volunteered three months after moving here. on SCOV streets at night. Today George Puffett is co-leader of Squad D. Puffett said, 4. Try to determine why a flashing light is on at an “The Posse is mainly a surveillance and prevention unit. You individual residence. keep your eyes open for anything suspicious. Emergencies 5. Be alert for anything suspicious, curious or dan- do happen and we can be there to help. It may not be the gerous. most exciting three hours, but it is a good and safe way to 6. Do not leave the vehicle, but request assistance give back and serve the community.” from the Oro Valley Police Department as needed. Hefner reports that the SCOV Posse and Oro Valley PoMarian and Ralph Horsley joined the Posse 18 years ago lice Department have a very strong partnership, a partnerwhen they were new to Sun City. Marian said “We wanted ship in prevention. SCOV has the lowest crime rate in the to get acquainted, give back and serve their new community. Town of Oro Valley, which has one of the lowest crime We’ve met many great people through the Posse. It’s been rates in the state of Arizona. OVPD Chief Daniel Sharp suprewarding.” ports community policing, has reportedly described the Today, Marian Horsley is co-leader of Squad A. She ex- Posse as a “neighborhood watch on steroids” and credits plains that it is not difficult to serve on the Posse. Each vol- our Posse with a significant contribution in reducing the unteer is asked to commit to at least three patrols per year, crime rate in SCOV. Representatives of the OVPD attend which equals about nine to ten hours, but there are “fre- each Posse board meeting and provide valuable updates and quent flyers” who go out five or more times per year. Some suggestions for better patrols. members have gone out ten times in the past year. If you are willing to commit at least ten hours of service A night’s patrol involves touring the entire community per year toward crime prevention in SCOV, consider voluntwice in a random drive of approximately 32 miles. Horsley teering to become a member of the Posse. You won’t need a suggests that you can play the radio or CDs to stay alert. horse because you will be in one of the Posse’s two marked Each of the five squads sets its own schedule using emails vehicles. You won’t even need to wear your cowboy hat and phone calls to its team. Team members indicate the because all Posse members receive an official Posse baseball nights that they are available to patrol and seasonal residents cap or visor and badge. Call Bob Hefner at 825-4825 for indicate when they are in town. Confirmations are sent out more information about volunteering to serve.

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HELP NEEDED

Volunteer Today! This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteer help wanted ads for various Association Committees .

Committee Members Needed for the Governing Documents Review Committee. We are seeking individuals who have good attention to detail and would be willing to work on rewriting the Bylaws. If interested, please fill out the Committee Volunteer application on the website committee page or obtain one from the Administration Office. Needed - Daily Aluminum Can Sorters for the Loan Room-Community Assistance Committee. We need individuals who can spend 15-20 minutes one day a week sorting donated cans at the can collection area behind the Activity Center. Contact Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com 825-6994.

Association Committees Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend. Active Health

www.scovaz.com/committees/activehealth/

The Active Health Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 1 PM, WC3. This meeting is to see if there is any interest in keeping this committee. Leadership is needed. If you would like to be a member/leader, call Pam at 917-8077. Architectural Review

Chair Sandy Lawyer 847-826-2640 selawyer@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, WC1

As per the ARC Charter we review our house paint colors every five years and make recommendations for change to keep our community current. This past fall, a Paint Sub-Committee was organized to do just that. The sub-committee will be presenting its recommendations for Board approval in February. The question being asked is once the color selections have been approved, do houses have to be painted these colors? These will be the colors that homeowners will choose from when their house needs to be painted or when they choose to repaint their house. Homeowners are NOT required to paint their house because new colors have been selected. The only paint color requirements that have an implementation date is wrought iron fencing being painted Weathered Brown by January 1, 2016. If you haven’t voted on your favorites, please do so, time is running out. Consumer Referral

Co-Chairs Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone 917-8079 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center

Connect to our online list of vendors. 1. On the home page www.suncityorovalley.com, under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only. 2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also the page where you can create a new account. 3. Click on Log In. 4. Click on the last blue line, Consumer Referral List.

Address Update Requested

If you’ve changed your address with us for travels, please make sure it’s current. We are preparing for a mailing and want to make sure we are sending your mail to the correct address. Call the Administration Office 917-8065.

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Election Committee Candidates will be introduced in the February Tipster. They will answer questions provided to them by the Election Committee and will have a flyer telling more about them in the February edition. Any member in good standing may still become a nominee, provided that prior to Sunday, January 11, the following items are submitted to the Administration Office: a petition, on a form provided by SCOV, to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee with signatures of 50 voting members in good standing (one signature per lot owned), written certification of eligibility from General Manager, Bob Mariani and a résumé on a form available at the Administration Office. Mark your calendar. Candidate forums will be Thursday, February 5, 6:30 PM; Wednesday, February 11, 11 AM, Auditorium. Finance-Budget

Lauren Strassburg 520-338-2568 laurens1932@gmail.com Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3

There is not a lot of new business but a reminder due to Martin Luther King holiday on our normal meeting day the next meeting will be on January 26. We always cover the financial statements and some discussion of the budget process, golf fees and the status of the Chalk Creek Commission. The budget process for fiscal year 2015-2016 will begin in February. Food and Beverage Committee

Chair Shirley Patterson 818-0283 sm51337patterson@aol.com September-May, Second Tuesday, 7:30 AM Locations to be announced

Happy New Year, it is a great time for togetherness with family and friends. The committee hopes some of those plans include dining at The Café. New things are happening in The Café: we’ve introduced our new lunch menu and a new to-go menu. We’ve also begun sporting event nights, come and watch games on the big screen and enjoy food and drink specials as well. All are invited to use our comment cards. These are very important for The Café and the committee to get your in-put for suggestions for improvements and get feedback on what you like. You will have a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch in the monthly drawing from all the cards submitted. If you currently rent your home, please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights: * To receive a facility-use card, it is $25 (up to two cards), it is valid for the length of lease and is non transferable. * Use of the following facilities: All “open to the pub lic” facilities (The Café, golf course and gift shop), AFC, Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, Activity Center, Artisan Center, and workshops, studios, etc. * May use/participate in the following activities: both pools, gym, AFC-sponsored exercise classes with punch cards, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball courts, horseshoes, mini-golf, ping pong or billiards. * A renter will receive SCOV homeowner rates at the golf course (approximately 15% off rack rates). * A renter is not allowed to vote in the HOA Board elections or participate on a committee.

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations

Money MATTERS

5 Months 2014-15

Nov-14  Annual H.O. Fees Special Assessment Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

242,963 14,580 122,307 10,757 61,887 1,814 17,042 471,350

$ 2,329,819 $ $ 108,400 $ 412,128 $ 60,444 $ 247,362 $ 18,488 $ 117,119 $ 3,293,760

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,329,819 81,000 422,479 62,269 202,550 5,000 112,689 3,215,806

Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues  Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(15,743) 455,607

$ (1,000,000) $ (100,000) $ (15,000) $ (5,541) $ (126,151) $ 2,047,068

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,000,000) (100,000) (15,000) (6,700) (94,656) 1,999,450

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

219,844 32,955 72,034 9,115 111,633 90,000 535,581

$ 1,138,949 $ 152,189 $ 405,714 $ 65,648 $ 462,104 $ 450,000 $ 2,674,604

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,129,696 131,316 404,888 60,488 445,297 450,000 2,621,685

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(105,079) 430,502

$ (470,480) $ 2,204,124

$ $

(450,000) 2,171,685

25,105

(172,235)

Results of Operations

(157,056)

a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be For the First of the Year ForMonth the First 11 Fiscal Months of the Fiscal Year found at our website, www.suncityorovalley.com. Hold your cursor over Association, and when the drop-down appears, choose Financial Strength. At this page you will 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 find the monthly Financial Statements and the Annual Bud$27,256 $700,534 $28,146 $683,838 Pre-Paid Rounds Pre-Paid Rounds get. There are also copies of the monthly Financial StateResident Daily Rounds $2,852 $66,609 $2,599 $98,872 Resident Daily Rounds ments and a copy of the Annual Budget in the Library loPublic Daily Rounds $17,447 $287,276 $17,148 $239,841 cated in the Welcome Center. Public Daily Rounds If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Totals $47,555$1,054,419 $47,893$1,022,551 Totals Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 26, 1 PM, WC3. Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the Results of Operations for the first five months of 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Also included this month is Randy Trenary, Controller

Golf Course Golf Revenues Course Revenues

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Gift Shop

Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM www.orovalleygiftshop.com Stop in at the Gift Shop to enjoy the warmth of beautiful surroundings in the chill of the mornings and check out featured artists Rose Young and Juliet Williams.

Rose works with copper, brass and German silver as her starting point. She makes earrings, bracelets and necklaces incorporating metal, glass, found treasures, rustic beads, gems, stones and disassembled vintage pieces. Metal finishes may be etched or weathered before being riveted, hammered and soldered into statement jewelry that is fun and funky. Juliet has been creating stained glass for over 13 years. A small piece can take up to eight hours to complete. First, the glass pieces have to fit a pattern exactly. The pieces are foiled and lead solder is melted along the seams to hold the glass together. More recently, Juliet has been learning the art of fusing glass. She feels that she can be more creative with this medium. Government Affairs

Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703 debra@myfastmail.com Second Wednesday, 3:30 PM, WC1

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckleberry will be the featured speaker at our forum on Friday, January 30, 2 PM, Auditorium. We have asked Mr. Huckleberry to explain how our property taxes are used, the Bicycle Loop, county roads, Interstate 11 and any other issues in the news at that time. There should be time to take questions from the audience. Governing Documents Review Committee The committee will present a forum about the proposed changes to our Articles of Incorporation. Approval by community vote will be required February 3, 1 PM, Auditorium. The presentation will explain the proposed changes and the rationale for them: a. Why the Articles of Incorporation need to be amended? b. What process was used by the Committee to review the Articles of Incorporation? There will be ample time for questions. The committee asks you to vote in favor of the amendment in the next voting cycle, March 2015.

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Loan Room - Community Assistance

Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Reservation line Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, 8-9 AM, 917-8052 Meetings Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

The Loan Room is operated by the Community Assistance Committee and is a free service to SCOV residents. It is funded by recycling of aluminum cans throughout our community and the annual pancake breakfast held in January. The Loan Room provides rollaways beds, cots for children, tables and chairs, car seats and some children’s toys. We also loan medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, toilet risers, shower seats, etc. We are open 8-9 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Reservations can be made at the Loan Room, November-April, or by telephone on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8-9 AM only. Note: You must be able to transport your borrowed items from the Loan Room to your vehicle. If you need additional help, you should make arrangements for that help. The Loan Room personnel/volunteers cannot assist you. You are responsible for transporting the borrowed items. Aluminum can donations: deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen. For safety reasons, do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees. We need to make sure all new residents are aware of our recycling program, which provides cash for purchasing new equipment. Please, if you have new neighbors, let them know about this program. On December 2, a 600-pound load of aluminum cans was delivered to the recycle center. We received $354, making our fiscal YTD total for three trips, 1,800 pounds, and $1,062 has been raised so far. Long Range Planning Committee/Ad Hoc LRPC Task Team

Chair Leslie Platt 818-1963 Vice Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703 Second and Fourth Monday, WC3, 2 PM Marketing and Publicity

Chair Jim Mitchell jtmitch45@gmail.com Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

The Marketing Committee is working with staff and Anchor Wave Website Solutions to refresh the SCOV website for easier navigation and more robust content. Members are working with The Café manager to promote the Heat & Eat program and the catering menus. We have created an ad hoc subcommittee to assist the Board and committees with communications projects as needed. Members and Marketing staff also met with local realtors to solicit their ideas for increasing home values. The committee will host a Forum on Remodeling Saturday, February 28. More details will follow in early February. Because Christmas fell on the fourth Thursday of December, we will hold our next meeting on Thursday, January 8 and then return to our normal schedule on Thursday, January 22.

Holiday Hours

Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day AFC & AFC Pool ....................................8 AM-5 PM All other facilities ........................................... Closed

Holiday Hours for Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, January 19 Welcome Center/Admin. & Library............... Closed All other facilities will be open for regular hours

Neighborhood Pride

Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3 We Begin Anew

As we begin this new year living in our beautiful community, and you have not already made a New Year’s Resolution, it is not too late to do so. How about making a resolution to take pride and care of ourselves, our homes, and our property where we live. Most of us have already done that, but just think how wonderful our community would look if we all did it. Our committee members have certainly enjoyed seeing the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the community over the past few weeks. As a friendly reminder though, seasonal decorations should be removed by January 15. We appreciate all residents who continually take pride in the appearance of their property, and we are most pleased with how beautiful our community is looking to usher in the new year. As we begin 2015, we wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous year. Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee presents the slate for the 2015 March election for the Board of Directors to fill three open seats as follows: Ric Raynor, Lauren Strassburg, Steve Taillie and George Williams. Any member in good standing may still become a nominee, provided that prior to Sunday, January 11, the following items are submitted to the SCVCAI Administration Office: a petition, on a form provided by SCOV, to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee with signatures of 50 voting members in good standing (one signature per lot owned), written certification of eligibility from General Manager, Bob Mariani and a résumé on a form available at the Administration Office. Posse

Chair Robert Hefner 825-4825 First Tuesday, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hopi www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ Properties

Chair Dave Polaski 719-291-2852 Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1 Tipster Editorial

Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com www.suncityorovalley.com/news/-newsletter.html

If you are a Tipster submitter, you must attend at least one Tipster Article Writers Class. Sign up for February 2 Tipster Article Writers Class, 9-11 AM, WC3, to learn the Tipster article standards and when and how to submit an article. Please go online to sign up for a class at:www.scovaz.com, hold your cursor over News & Events, click on Events. Click on the class and fill out the registration form. The next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Wednesday, January 14, 9 AM, Activity Center/Hohokam. Next months meeting will be held Wednesday February 11, 9 AM, Activity Center/Hohokam.

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter

Administration Department Update

At the end of January our long-time secretary, receptionist and go-to-girl, Norma Meyers, will be retiring. Working for Sun City Oro Valley for over 28 years she has served our community through many changes. As she embarks on this next change, into retirement, we celebrate the opportunity for her to enjoy the many amenities in SCOV. In the Administration department, located in the Welcome Center, we offer you many services, one of which is new. You may now pay for many of the items sold from the front office with your credit card. We hope this new method of payment provides an additional convenience to you. Want to watch the latest DVD or read a new release? Come visit the library. It’s one of SCOV’s most used amenities. While you’re at it, please consider following the library’s blog. You’ll find out about the new releases and other insider news. Did you know the library hosted famed Tucson artist Diana Madaras? People reading the blog knew and you can too. Please consider taking a tour if you are fairly new to SCOV. There is so much that you will learn about this community. It’s a resident-lead tour; you’re not sold anything other than how great it is to live in SCOV. This is a valuable service for renters as well. If you are a renter or rent your home, please consider taking a tour. The Administration Office is where your renters may pick up their activity cards. Also, there is a renter’s packet available. If you haven’t stopped by the office to pick one up, please do so. If you want to do some work on the outside of your home, please check the Development Standards and file the appropriate applications with the Community Services Coordinator (CSC). The CSC works closely with the Architectural Review Committee to assist you with your projects. They can answer questions about the governing documents that will help your project move smoothly through the submittal process. The Tipster continues to be an excellent source of information and communication in SCOV. Not only does it provide information for our residents, but it’s also a fabulous marketing tool for our potential residents. They ooh and ahh over the beautiful covers and all those activities! The SCOV website is being refreshed. A team of residents and staff are working with a company to create a new website. It will offer more information on the Members Only section of the website and will be easier to navigate. A launch is anticipated in the first quarter of 2015. Our goal is to provide great service to you. We want to be actively engaged in serving and listening to you, making your day as we assist you, have fun and make your interaction with our staff a positive experience. SCOV is a fantastic community in which to live and work. Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius

Why We Do What We Do

After the first show using the new chairs in the Auditorium I received many compliments about how comfortable the chairs are. You have to remember our Auditorium is not a theater it is a multi-purpose facility. Monitors are always putting chairs up and down for events, dances, exercise classes and presentations. The old chairs were stained and hard to keep clean and they were scheduled for replacement on asset reserve. I did research

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from many communities in Arizona and out of state. The chairs we purchased were highly used in other communities with great satisfaction. The new patio furniture for the Kiva and Tennis Patios was selected for high use, residents lifting them, moving them and withstanding direct sunlight and heat. The Kiva Patio feels like an oven in the summer due to two brick walls radiating more heat than in other areas. The furniture selected is the same furniture at the AFC pool. The chairs do not have slats but are woven for comfort. Having the same type of furniture allows us to move the furniture to other areas in the community if needed and all the furniture will match. When making any purchases for the community, sometimes committees help make decisions, such as the AFC committee picking the color of the furniture at the pool. All purchase decisions are not made without proper research and study and must be able to be replaced only when the item comes up on asset reserve and is needed. Community Services - Katy Mosier

Office open 9 AM-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center 917-8058 kmosier@suncityorovalley.com Note new hours effective Jan. 1, 2015

Food & Beverage Director - Vince Hotz

New Year at The Café e are looking forward to a great year at The W Café. We have some wonderful events planned and our new menus are now in full swing. Don’t forget about our afternoon menu 3-5 PM with favorites like the pulled pork slider. We also feature a large projection screen for special sporting events and for the month of January, we will be open when the Wildcats Men’s Basketball Team is playing. Happy hour prices will be available during the game. We’d love to cater your events. Please call Vince at 917-8074 for details. We will create a menu to fit your needs. The Heat & Eat program has changed a little. We are now offering dinners to eat in the comfort of your own home for $9.95 pp. This includes the selection of the week and a house-made cookie. Hope to see you soon! The Café is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for the free meal. The November winners are: Dale Reeves, Nancy Bennett, Arlyne Druckman, Twila Mitchell and William Olson. Congratulations and bon appétit.

Monthly Golf Packages Available

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano

Follow Kate’s blog: scovlibrary.wordpress.com

I am looking forward to another exciting year of sharing books and movies with you. Circulation is up over last year, and I hope that means many of you are following the news I post to the Sun City Librarian blog (http://scovlibrary.wordpress.com/) and the SCOV Facebook page. I am thankful for the 56 volunteers who work a total of over 307 hours per month. I am grateful also for all of the The Library brought artist Diana Madaras to wonderful donations of SCOV to speak about her new coffee table art books and videos that conbook, Private Spaces. Photo by Mark Wheeler. tributed to a fantastic holiday sale last month. New this month in video, you can find Boyhood and Hell on Wheels: Season Two. In fiction, we now have Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston and Hope to Die by James Patterson, while The Churchill Factor is now available in nonfiction. Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer is one of our most recent acquisitions in large print. Happy New Year. Friends of the Library Mark your calendar for our joint ticket sales:

Ticket sales for both the Saturday, February 21 Home Tour and the March 10, annual Books and Authors’ Luncheon sold on Tuesday, January 20-Thursday, January 22, 9 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Lobby Home Tour tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Luncheon tickets $25 for everyone.

Our annual membership drive will be held at the same time. Memberships are $10 for an individual and $15 for a household. Memberships are good for one year from time of purchase. The above fundraisers allow the library to purchase books, including large print, audiobooks, videos, The Wall Street Journal and supplies to run the library. Please see the flyer in this month’s Tipster and the posters advertising these events. November 1-31 Housing Resale Information Resales 2014 2013

For the Month 11 13 Total sold in 2013 = 215

YTD 193 202

2014 Active Listings as of 11/30/14.........................42 2013 Active Listings as of 11/30/14.........................49 Source TARMLS®

Average age of new owners: 70.8

Fence

TheViews Golf Club at Oro Valley

Single ................. $700 Couple ............ $1,300

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Any new painting of the side and rear yard perimeter fencing around your lot must be done using Weathered Brown. All fencing needs to be painted Weathered Brown by January 1, 2016.

Welcome New Neighbors Unit # Name From Unit Name City & State 3 Juliana & Anthony Knutson Copper Center, AK 3 Margaret & Sanden Swanson Selbyville, DE 5 Sandra Shook & Alan Pullman Oro Valley, AZ 5 Nathalene & William Roth Oro Valley, AZ 6 Patricia Gibson & John Buchanan Jacksonville, FL 6 Mary Ann & Robert Hansen Turtle Lake, WI 6 Deborah & Mark Kowalski Commerce Township, MI 7 Christina & Richard Curtis Victor, NY 12 Carole & Ken Hendrickson San Diego, CA 17 Sherry & Donald Marshall Scottsdale, AZ 17 Barbara & William Mitko Lakeland, FL Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

Tips for Staying Active for Life

The more you exercise, the more you will reap the benefits, so it’s important to stay motivated when life’s challenges get in the way. •Keep a log. Writing down your activities in an exercise jour nal not only holds you accountable, but also is a remind er of your accomplishments. •Stay inspired. Reading health magazines or watching sports shows can help remind you how great it feels to take care of your body. •Get support. It’s easier to keep going with support. Consider taking a class or exercising with your spouse or a buddy. •Exercise safely. Nothing derails an exercise plan like an injury. Use common sense and don’t exercise if you are ill. Wear brightly colored clothing to be visible on the roads. When the weather brings slippery conditions, walk at a mall indoors to prevent falling.

Association-Sponsored Fitness Classes

Purchase a fitness punch card at the Welcome Center/Administration Office, $20/10 classes or purchase an Annual Fitness Class Pass on sale now for $300. You may use these cards for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. The punch cards can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card or annual card.

morning at the regular time. The Desert Oasis pool will close Wednesday, January 14, 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. For pools times, see the hours of operation, on page two of this Tipster.

Golf

Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs

www.theviewsgolfclub.com

Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. For those of you who haven’t stopped by the Pro Shop, we have a wide variety of merchandise, and if we do not have your size or color, we will be more than happy to special order the merchandise for you. We have a variety of items to choose from: towels, golf shoes and sandals, golf bags, clothing and clubs and much more. Just a reminder that annual golf pass holders will receive 30% off in the Pro Shop and residents will receive 15% off. This excludes balls, clubs and sale items. Time change: on Wednesday the morning shotguns will start at 8:30 AM unless there is a frost delay. The afternoon shotguns are now scheduled to go out at 1 PM. This is being done so that we can possibly get the afternoon shotgun in before dark. Remember golfers that the frost delay hotline number is 825-0322. Walkers and riders please remain on the paths at all times. Should frost be present, you may damage or kill the underlying grass if you walk on it. Thank you. As everyone knows, we are now open to the public which makes us a semi-private golf course. Please be aware that as new people play our course they may be a little slow as it may be their first time here. Our rangers are aware of this and will help move them along. We advise everyone of our rules, and hand out playing tips to them in the Pro Shop. So, please be patient and courteous to these guests. We try and fill in empty times with these guests as a way to increase our revenue.

Special Note from the AFC

Lonnie Davis will hold an orientation on how to use the gym equipment every Thursday at 1 PM. So stop in and sign up or call 917-8073. Contact AFC Coordinator, Lonnie Davis for any questions or problems with the AFC, 917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Core Conditioning Sunrisers Sweat Stretch Water Aerobics Zumba® Personal Trainer

Tues., 1-2 PM, AFC/Pool Tues., Thurs., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., 6 PM, Wed., 4 PM, AFC Mon., and Fri., 6:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Low-impact aerobics class Tues., Thurs., 7:30-9 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC/Pool Tues., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC/Studio 1 One-on-one training, call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

Doug and Helen Garren (on right) took first place, Howard and Yvette Schulz (on left) took second place at the Pass Holder‘s Derby in December.

The AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment Tuesday, January 13. It will reopen the following

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Superintendent - Michael Kropf January is usually the month when the cold temperatures have caused the Bermuda grass roughs to reach dormancy and finally turn brown. This brown color really frames the overseeded fairways and greens and emphasizes the dark green color. Also, when the roughs turn brown, they stop hiding many blemishes, like divots that have been filled with mix containing seed, and also stops hiding weeds that grow during the winter months. A whole program has been developed over the years to combat these blemishes and provide a uniform brown to the roughs. The weed control program begins before overseeding in the middle of September. A pre-emergent chemical is applied to all areas that aren’t going to be overseeded. This chemical barrier provides the crisp edges to the fairways and greens and prevents the rogue clumps of grass that would grow in the roughs if untreated. This barrier also helps prevent winter annual broadleaves that germinate during the fall and grow during the winter. This year a new product is going to be tried to prevent weeds from growing in the roughs. It is supposed to have a longer period of control that lasts up to a year instead of the three months of the old product. This new formula also has some control on weeds that are already growing that were unaffected with the old formula. The biggest benefit of the new formula is that it is supposed to attach tightly to the soil to prevent runoff into the rye grass which is in several areas of the golf course. Golf Advisory

Chair Janet Kimble 825-3172 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3

The next Hit & Giggles event is scheduled for January 18, 1 PM. This event is held every month until the end of May. So sign up and bring your visiting family and friends to this fun event. A special thanks goes out to Hugh Madson and his crew of volunteers who donate their time each Tuesday morning to help repair divots in the fairways and on the greens. Please watch for marked areas on the golf course that have either a white circle around them or green stacks. These areas are either wet or the grass has been damaged from too much golf-cart traffic. On league day, if you see new golf members attempting to locate their playing partners, ask them if you can assist in anyway. Remember we’ve been in their shoes at one time ourselves. The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Don Hess 928-369-8488 Membership Jerry Bushong 818-2513 Play Wednesday It’s time to find a partner and sign up for the Governors Cup. It will be held January 28, 31 and February 4. We congratulate the winners of the Presidents Cup. C flight, Ray Carr; B flight, Adam Dress; A flight, Zan Wicks; and Champ flight, Bill Wray. In April we look forward to the member guest tournament Tuesday-Thursday, April 14-16. At our last bash we took time to remember Dick Thompson, he will be missed.

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The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Sherwin Koopmans 818-6337 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play Thursday A Happy New Year from The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Club members to all of our SCOV residents. Another exciting year of golf in the warm desert sun is upon us. A reminder is sent to all members that the shotgun starts at 8:30 AM. Additionally, on those cooler mornings, where frost may be a possibility, members are asked to call The Views Frost Line at 825-0322 to see if there is a delay in the start time. In the month of January, the following games and events will occur. January 1, Odd-Even; January 8, Play with Buddies Scramble; January 15, Tough Golf; January 22, Two Best Balls; and January 29, Progressive Better Ball II. A membership meeting will take place January 8 after golf. No lunch will be served. This month’s golf quote comes from Lee Trevino. “If you’re caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1iron. Not even God can hit a 1iron.” The Views Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797

Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677 Play Tuesday Thanks to Susanna Moran for our festive Christmas Party. We enjoyed the food catered by Vince and The Café. January 4 will be the last day to sign up for the President’s Cup. Pairings will be posted. Players will be arranging their own dates and times for each of their matches. Our annual chili party is being held on February 3. More information will be provided at the January general meeting. Any questions can be directed to Nancy Larson. Do you know any woman golfer living in Sun City who doesn’t belong to a league? Invite her to join us for a fun game of golf and a bowl of great chili. The Views will be hosting the Kachina Club on January 27. Contact Vyvonne Mangini for more information about helping with or golfing in the event.

L to R: Debbie Allen, Yvette Schulz, Darlene Lamb, Mary Ann Diridon, Rosemarie Daoust and Barbara Hall, members of the Catalina Cup team, competing at Ventana. The Catalina Cup held their match at The Views in December. Thanks go out to co-captains Betty Bittle and Mary Ann Diridon and all their helpers for a job well done. Golf continues on page 12

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Cindy Zwick 261-1535 Membership Beth Stanton 825-0456 Play Thursday

We started the holiday season with a wonderful Christmas Brunch on December 4. Several club members along with Kim Griggs and Rick Sample performed a hilarious skit. Club members brought toys and food for distribution to local charities. Bonnie Svarstad was awarded her Hole In One prize. Debbie Allen and Judy Lynch will represent our club at the AWGA State Championship on January 7. We wish them good luck. It was announced that The Views Invitational is scheduled for March 19. Remember the shotgun starts at 8:30 AM, so please check in at the Pro Shop by 8 AM.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation

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 giftsin-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Pres. Gay Russell 825 5763 www.scovaz.com/clubs/foundation

Dispose-A-Med: Empty your medicine cabinet of unused or expired prescriptions, over the counter medications, vitamins or supplements and bring them to the Activity Center to dispose of them properly. The Oro Valley Police and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation will be there to accept the above items. Our next Dispose-A-Med will be on Tuesday, January 13, 9 AM-11 AM, Activity Center Lobby. The 2015 schedule for Dispose-A-Med on the second Tuesday of every other month: January 13; March 10; May 12; July 14; September 8 and November 10.

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

Pass Holder Dinner

Feature

Norma Meyers Retires by Paul Mercer

Norma Meyers at the front desk. Photo by Chris Richard

She starts a half hour early every day so to be ready for residents and suppliers when the doors officially open at 7:30 AM. Norma Meyers, Secretary, Sun City Oro Valley, at your service. Norma has worked at Sun City since 1986 with Del Webb. Our Sun City was much smaller then, with only three people working in the office. Tammy Howell was a co-worker at the office and decided a publication was needed to keep everyone informed of what was going on here. The name “Tipster” was chosen, because it would be full of tips for the residents. It was originally a single 11” x 17” sheet of paper, printed in the office and folded in half. Norma and others did the pasteup for printing. The day came when the General Manager told Norma “It is yours,” meaning ad sales for the new publication. It is a job she still performs. Even in those early days, inserts were placed in the Tipster, and those early issues were delivered by neighborhood repersentatives. Did you know there is a legend amongst the staff that the floor in the Welcome Center tilts to the right when you enter and visitors just gravitate to Norma’s desk? Like the fellow who came in and asked “Where do I want to go?” Or another who came in and said “I lost my swimming suit.” Norma replied, “Well, how did you get home?” About a year ago, Norma fell and injured her leg. She was off work for a few months, and she found what a wellknown and beloved part of the community she was when she counted the number of get-well cards she received: 189! Now in her eighties, she is looking forward to retiring. She envisions her days filled with exercise classes, playing cards and joining “Emerge!”, a center for domestic abuse victims. Norma will be honored for her years of service on January 20, 2-4 PM, Auditorium. Won’t you plan on attending and celebrating with her? Because, as she often says, “When the mountains turn pink, it’s time for a drink.” Hopefully, the mountains will be pink that afternoon.

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The Café

January Events

Coupons may not be used for dinners We can accommodate special diets. Call us.

Sporting Events on the Big Screen:

$2 domestic drafts, great prices on Pizza, Wings and Tacos. Sunday, January 4, 3:30 PM to end of game

Arizona vs Arizona State Men’s Basketball Monday, January 12, 4 PM-to end of game

NCAA Football Championship Game Friday January 9, 4-7 PM, $16.99 pp

Italian Buffet

Featuring a live pasta bar, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Piccata, house-made Italian sausage and more. Cocktail specials: Negroni for $5 and Bellini for $4. Call 825-3277 for your reservations. Friday January 23, 4-7 PM, $29 pp (includes 4 wine pairings)

Northwest Wine Dinner

We’re pairing 4 courses of Northwest cuisine with wines from Washington and Oregon. Call 825-3277 for your reservations.

Coming Events

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either an Association-sponsored 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, The Views Golf Club, Sun. Jan. 4 Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Jan. 8, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., Jan. 9, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Sundancers, Special Dance, Jan. 11, 1:30 PM rounds, 2 PM Dance, Auditorium Day Trippers, Mon., Jan 12, Free Wild Horse Casino Trip, bus departs 9 AM Astronomy, Glimpse of the Future, Thurs., Jan. 15, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Dinner ‘N Show, Dianne Reeves at the Fox Theater, Sun., Jan. 18, $80 Dinner ‘N Show, Annie Get Your Gun at The Palms, Sat., Jan. 24, $82 Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Jan. 30, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sundancers, Dance with Dave Walker, Jan. 28, 7 PM, Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll, Dance Party, Sat., Jan. 31, 7 PM, Auditorium Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., Feb. 13, 6:30 PM Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll Club, YOTO Fundraiser, Sun., Feb. 15, 5 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, 4 night, 5 day California trip, Mon., Feb. 16-Fri., Feb. 20 Villanellas, Dance, Fri., Feb. 20, 6 PM, Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll Club, Dance Party, Sat., Mar. 21, 7 PM, Auditorium Saturday, January 3, 1:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Drink of the Month Paloma Cocktail Grapefruit juice, tequila and grapefruit soda. $

January Heat & Eat Menu

$9.95— all meals come with a homemade cookie December 29—January 4: Chicken and Dumplings January 5—11: Beef Shepherd’s Pie January 12—18: Chicken Lasagna January 19—26: Tuna Noodle Casserole

AARP Tax Seminar

Charlie Cremin, an AARP Tax Aide, will lead a one-hour discussion on how to organize tax data for the upcoming tax season. He will also address recent changes in the tax law and IRS rules that apply to 2014 returns and tax planning for 2015. Tax preparation appointments can be made 12:451:30 PM prior to the seminar. Saturday, January 10, 7 PM, Auditorium

Scattered Grass

All you bluegrass lovers will enjoy this very popular group. They have played at many ranches and establishments in the Tucson area. Get your toes tapping and rustle up some friends for a table of fun. Cabaret seating, BYO snacks and drinks. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $18 pp

Tuesday, January 13, 9 AM, Auditorium

President/Leaders Meeting

Tipster Article Writers Class Do you write a monthly Tipster article for your club or committee? If so, you are required to attend one training session. Class is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3 To sign up for a class go to www.scovaz.com, hold your cursor over News & Info, a drop down appears, scroll down to Events, click on Events. Click on the class, fill out the registration form that comes up.

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This annual meeting is a must for all club presidents/leaders. You will receive a packet of information with all up-to-date rules and regulations, etc. Our own Café will have treats for you to try that morning. The meeting will start promptly at 9 AM so please arrive by 8:45 AM to receive your packet and sign in. If your club leader/president cannot attend, please send a representative.

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Coming Events continued from page 13 Tuesday, January 13, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Tucson Museum of Art Talks

To start the new year we are proud to bring you a somewhat different topic: High Societies - The Ascent Of The Incas. Docent Kay Jensen, who has been with us before, will be our presenter. Please join us. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 825-2147. Friday, January 16, 1 PM, Auditorium

Living With Urban Wildlife

Pima Country Parks and Recreation will present this informative program. Have your recently moved to SCOV? You may want to know about the wildlife that you have been seeing in your yard and what to do. There is no charge for this event but you must obtain a ticket at the Welcome Center.

will answer all questions. It’s a fun afternoon and you will be surprised at what SCOV has to offer. Clubs must reserve a table to be in the Fair by January 26. Sunday, February 8, 2 PM, Auditorium

Tucson Concert Band Performance

The Tucson Concert Band presents Wild Things from the Stage and Silver Screen. The Tucson Concert Band returns to SCOV February 8. This year’s program is an action-packed musical adventure from the Broadway stage and the Hollywood Scene. Prepare to be entertained and immersed in a spectrum of music that ranges from the spectacular to the sublime. This 80-plus-member band has a concert filled with fun and surprises you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Tickets on sale Monday, Wednesday and Friday, January 19, 21, 23 9:30 AM-Noon and Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4, 9 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Lobby, $10 pp. Tickets also sold at the door

Tuesday, January 20, 2-4 PM, Auditorium

Friday, February 20, Auditorium

Yes, it is true. After 28 years serving our community Norma Meyers is planning on retiring the end of January. She started with Del Webb in 1986 even before Rancho Vistoso Blvd. existed. Norma has helped literally thousands of residents by answering questions, issuing our community cards and selling tickets to events. She always has a friendly greeting, dry wit and tries to convince people there is the outline of an Indian in a canoe on top of the Catalina Mountains. Won’t you join us as we honor Norma for her years of service and celebrate her pending retirement? Be thinking of “Norma Memories” that you can share as you wish Norma good luck in her retirement. Special note cards will be provided for you to write your memories down. We will be binding these together as a keepsake for Norma. An email will be going out in This Week in SCOV for you to RSVP. Please respond by January 9. If you do not have email please call Kat at 917-8068 to RSVP.

Mark your calendars for the Emerge! into Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show & Raffle. This year the fashions are by Dillard’s. This event is being sponsored by SCOV Emerge! Auxililary. Questions Call Marie Gagnon at 825- 2354. This event is an enjoyable opportunity to see a fashion show, chat with each other and meet new people over lunch, all while giving to our community at the same time. The Raffle will take place 11 AM-Noon. Doors open for Luncheon at Noon.

SCOV Legend Retires: Norma Meyers Retirement Party

Friday, January 23, 7 PM, Auditorium

Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen

If you have lived in the Tucson area, you probably have heard of Lisa Otey. She performs at many locations and is on local TV and radio stations. Lisa teams up with Diane for her Wild Women show. This show has been well received, and we know you will enjoy it. Cabaret seating, BYO snacks and beverages. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $15 pp

Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1

Mata Ortiz Pottery & Zapotec Rug Show and Sale

Saturday 8 AM-4 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. The Spanish Cultural Club and the SCOV Association are sponsoring this event. If purchasing items, please use a check or cash. We hope to see you there to enjoy the beautiful artwork. Friday, February 6, 1-3 PM, Auditorium

Club Fair

Thinking about joining a club but you’re not sure just what they do? Come to the Club Fair in the Auditorium between 1-3 PM. There will be tables representing all clubs and they

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Emerge into Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show & Raffle

Tickets $30 on sale Friday, February 6 at the Club Fair February 9, 9-11 AM; and February 12, 1-3 PM, Activity Center/Lobby.

Saturday, February 21, 7 PM, Auditorium

Joe Bourne – Blue Blues and Boogie Woogie

Joe always has the Auditorium filled and this show will sell out fast. Joe and his band will bring a night of enjoyment for all who attend. Gather your friends to get a table and bring your own drinks and snacks, cabaret seating. Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center starting on January 20, $18 pp

Saturday, February 21, throughout the Community

SCOV Homes Tour

Friends of the Library Fundraiser Tour SCOV Remodeled Homes. Details are in a Flyer in the Tipster. Saturday, February 28

Forum on Remodeling SCOV Homes

The Marketing Committee will host a forum on Remodeling Homes in Sun City Oro Valley. Watch for details in early February. Tuesday, March 10, Auditorium

Books and Authors Luncheon

Details to come in February Tipster. See the Friends of the Library article for ticket information.

Meet Your Friends at The Café Full beverage menu and appetizers every afternoon 3 PM to close.

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Workshops and Classes

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1 and are taught by Lonnie Davis. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling him at 917-8073. You could save a life by taking this class. We have new, very easy to operate machines. This month’s class will be January 28.

Basic Photography

The Vistoso Photo Club offers its annual course for novices and those who need a refresher. Learn about cameras, how to take better pictures and more. Five, two and a half hour sessions and a field trip are planned. First class: Friday, February 6, 2-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Photo Studio. To register and for information call the instructor, Rudi Punzmann 825-2147. Course limit:12 participants, act now!

Country Western Dancing Classes

Open to all SCOV residents. Eight-week dance classes, Thursdays, January 8-March 5, Auditorium. No class February 5. Cost/class is $35/cpl. February 19 and 26 classes are in Catalina Vista. Dance teachers Frank and Joan Morris. Last day to register is Wednesday, January 7, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby. If you cannot make the date, please contact Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com. Dance Fundamentals Class Designed to teach the basics of four popular dance steps: two-step, swing, waltz and cha-cha. Class meets 6:30-7:30 PM. Continuing Development Class Designed for people who feel comfortable with the basic dance steps but want to refine and extend their dancing skills. Class will focus on the two-step, swing, waltz and chacha with the specific content in each session. Some pattern dances will also be taught. Class meets 7:30-8:30 PM.

Gin Rummy

This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing and discuss the standardized game rules of SCOV, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles are invited. No fee or dues. Call 818-0877.

Healing Movement Class Joe Pinella’s Healing Movement Class is held every Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 PM, AFC/Studio 2. If you have chronic pain and stiffness, arthritis pain and recurrent injuries, you need to correct bad movement patterns. First class is free. A book of four tickets is $35 and 10 tickets are $75. More information email joepinella.com.

Institute of Learning in Retirement Samplers

Thursday ILR Samplers, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, are open and free to all SCOV residents. No advance registration required. ILR Spamplers Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Feb. 5

GMO and Organic Foods, Dr. Jeff Silvertooth Poetry Anthology Readings, Sun City Poets Planes, Trains and Trucks Moving Tucson’s Economy Forward, Mrs. Gabriela Rico Medication, Dr. Richard N. Herrier

Intro to Square Dancing The Sundancers - Square Dance Club will be hosting an Introductory class on Square Dancing. If you ever wondered how this dance is done, here is your chance to learn. The class will be held Monday, January 5, 3 PM, Auditorium. The class is free.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s. $10/class or $50/month. Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

Stained Glass and Fused Glass Classes Those interested in learning the techniques and skills necessary to make stained glass or fused glass items, can sign the appropriate class sheet that is posted on the bulletin board in the Stained Glass Room, Artisan Center or call Lei Bammel 818-0017 for Stained Glass and/or Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 for Fused Glass. The cost is $50 for Stained Glass and $15 for Fused and that includes all supplies, equipment and instruction.

Tipster Article Writers’ Classes

If you are a Tipster submitter and write an article for your club or committee a class is being offered Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3. Register online at www.scovaz.com, News & Info, Events.

For Your Information The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Tuesday, January 20, 9 AM-1 PM, WC3, pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 students. To register call Coco Sullivan (520) 917-8072.  $15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers. Newly designed in 2014, the Driver Safety class is renamed as Smart Driver Course. This classroom course for mature drivers brings new video and updated learning materials for your classroom enjoyment. Learn defensive driving techniques, new laws, how to adjust your driving habits to agerelated changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Many insurance companies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course.

Costume Closet

For assistance with the Costume Closet, please call Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 or Marty Siracusa 825-6961.

Donate Your Old Cell and Smart Phones

The SCOV Emerge! Auxiliary thanks the many folks who have donated cell or smart phones. We are still looking for used phones with chargers. Phones will be set for 911 calls only and will be used exclusively by participants in cooperation with Emerge! Center for Abuse. Unused phones will be recycled and the money donated to Emerge! Call Nancy Williams 818-3178 for drop-off information. For Your Information continues on page 16

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IRS Scams

Recently our community has seen a tremendous increase in IRS Scams. Fraudsters are calling people claiming to be the IRS, demanding immediate payment for tax debt and threatening jail time if payment is not received immediately. This is not how the IRS operates. They will first send official mail prior to any phone calls being made. These calls sound very sophisticated. Do not send money. The more they threaten, the more likely it’s a scam. If you have questions about your tax debt, contact the IRS directly. Information provided by Elijah Woodward, Oro Valley Police Department, 229-5085, ewoodward@orovalleyaz.gov.

Would you like to be a part of a support group?

Email Ester Leutenberg, ester36@gmail.com, with the type of support group you would like to have in SCOV, and whether you’d like to be a participant and/or facilitate the group.

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.

I would like very much to thank each one of you for all your donations to Casa de los Ninos, calls, visits, food and flowers during the passing of my husband, Steve. Your kind expression of sympathy is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. Most sincerely, Julie Balogh and Family We would like to thank all the folks that supported our Unit 18A annual food drive for Catalina Community Services in November. We proudly turned in 48½ pounds of nonperishable food and $565 in cash. Thank you. Garnett and Ruth

Memoriam

To record the passing of a current or former resident call 9178065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Welcome Center.

Residents

Alfred Carl Steve Balogh Letty Margolis Richard (Dick) Thompson

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Clubs

Aqua Tone

Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 AM, AFC/Pool Art League

Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 16

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Colored Pencil Co-Pres. Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Peggy Webb 825-2731 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Love color? Interested in exploring patterns and shapes, darks and lights? Colored pencil may be just for you. This is an easy, yet exacting medium. We will show you some tricks to smooth your artistic journey. You don’t need to be able to draw. You will see the world in a whole new light. Come join us.

Etching - Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Friday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Happy New Year. We plan on a productive year here in our art studio this year. We are a member of the Art League, which has scheduled the activities, themes and events for 2015. We have several challenging themes to guide our creations. Our sessions consist of coffee and goodies, plus a constructive critique of one’s work at 11 AM. This critique is intended to suggest ways to improve the piece, but the artist is not obligated to apply the changes suggested by the group. Come in and check us out. Perhaps we can entice you to join us. We have a wealth of art experience here.

Open Studio Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The short instruction and discussion time continues in January. The January 8 topic will be Thumbnail Sketches and Value, January 22 and 29 will cover Color Theory, Mixing Colors and Color Schemes. Do not miss these sessions.

Sculpture Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Happy New Year. Our club is quite active now and there are some beautiful pieces in progress. We’re planning a class in 2015 with details to be posted as soon as they are firmed up. We have experienced sculptors who will gladly help newbies get started and produce a worthy sculpture. We encourage all residents to check out our studio, and we’ll demonstrate the techniques we use to create lovely pieces.

Water Media Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Ito McNully 825-6681 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Watercolor Club is changing its name to Water Media and is expanding to include painters who use all water media, collage, acrylic, etc. Seasonal residents and beginners are welcome to explore the many resources of people, books and videos available in the Art Room. On January 6, a new DVD will be shown, Spirit Of Spontaneity by Karlyn Holman. Bring your art tools to practice some of her techniques. A DVD is planned for the first Tuesday of each month and for other meeting demonstrations of various techniques. The February theme show planned by the The Arts League

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is Snow and will be displayed in the Activity Center. Members are welcome to enter their framed work in the exhibit.

Arthritis Water

Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Pool

Come join us for gentle water exercise 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. Dues $4/yr. Astronomy

Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 scovastronomy@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovaz.com/clubs/astronomy/

Victor L. Krabbendam, the speaker for our January 15 meeting, is Project Manager for the LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Telescope), a $650 million joint project between the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy to design, build and commission a new 8.4 meter Speaker Victor Krabbendam with revoludiameter ground-based tionary new telescope. telescope, a 3.2 gigapixel camera and a new world class data management system to process and serve the 15+ terabytes of data generated each and every night for the duration of the 10 year survey. He will present an update and overview of the program. Mr. Krabbendam will answer questions such as why do we need the LSST and why build the telescope in Chile? Please feel free to bring a friend or neighbor. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. To help you enjoy the night skies the club recommends this website http://oneminuteastronomer.com/sky-this-month/. Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this mixed (men and women) a cappella choir in song for just one hour every Monday morning. It’s a great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers; the more the merrier. Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024, Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We start a new study series beginning January 6. It takes a close look at the prayers of Jesus. From His baptism to His crucifixion, the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of prayer who knew and deeply valued intimate communion with His heavenly Father. What can we learn from the prayers He prayed? We look forward to you joining our group of men during the following six weeks.

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Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716, Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3

Ladies, come join us as we gather around God’s Word and seek to know Him better through the study of the Bible. We are a non-denominational group, and our study time combines open discussion, fellowship and a challenging lecture by Kay or David Arthur. Discover what God has to say about the future of Israel and the Middle East as we continue our study of the prophetic Book of Ezekiel. Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza www.scovaz.com/clubs/cyclists/

While we meet year-round starting in the Mountain View Plaza parking lot (Rancho Vistoso Blvd. at Sun City Blvd.), the coming months are prime time. Cyclists come here from all over the world to experience an unparalleled combination of near perfect weather, amazing desert vistas and excellent infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. While all we Vistoso Cyclists have to do is roll down our driveway. New riders are always welcome to join us in our cycling camaraderie. A monthly schedule of 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. Call Tom or Bonnie Bethea for more information. Billiards

Bob Hefner 825-4825 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

The following is the tournament schedule for the first six months of 2015: Tuesday, Jan. 13; Sunday, February 15; Tuesday, March 17; Sunday, April 12; Tuesday, May 19 and Sunday, June 21. The Sunday dates will also include pot luck dinners after the games. We are always looking for new members. Come and check us out. Bocce

Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 PM, Bocce Courts May-October, 7 PM evening play November-April, 2 PM afternoon play

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are happily looking forward to 2015. We will be enjoying our new Bocce courts and location soon. I want to remind you of our Pizza/Valentine party next month. It will be held Friday, February 13, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. We are looking forward to seeing all our members there, old and new.

Birders Group

Marjorie Flory 825-4580 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/birders/ All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our March planning meeting January 30. 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 and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Check Birders ford the Santa Cruz River. our website for updated information on future birding trips.

Mon., Jan. 5, 7:30 AM Sweetwater Ponds. Marjorie Flory 825-4580. $3 car pool. Wed., Jan. 14, 7:30 AM Santa Cruz Flats. Doug Higgins (630) 369-2896. $4 carpool. Thu., Jan. 22, 7 AM Patagonia-Sonoita Preserve + more. Jean Rudd 825 4338. Bring Nature Conservancy member card if you have one. Bring lunch. $12 carpool. Wed., Jan. 28, 8 AM Catalina State Park. Marjorie Flory 825-4580. Bring State Parks Pass. $2 carpool. Mon., Feb. 2, 6:30 AM Arivaca Cienega. Barbara Gates 825-7645. Bring money for lunch out. $12 carpool. Book Clubs

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

All residents are invited to join us as we continue our discussion of Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories, an anthology of 18 contemporary short stories written by recent immigrants to the United States (ISBN 978-1-939014-65-9). We are now reading the Being Here section of the book. On January 7, Ann Fall will lead a discussion of the story Wal-Mart Has Plantains by Sefi Atta. The author was born in 1964 and raised in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the UK when she was 14 years old. Sixteen years later she moved to the United States, received an MFA degree from Antioch University in Los Angeles, and now lives in Mississippi. She is a successful novelist and playwright and has received international prizes for her published work. Mary Marks will then lead discussion of Fischer vs. Spassky, by Lara Yapnyar on January 21. Vapnyar emigrated from Russia to Brooklyn in 1994 with her first husband when she was 23 years old (and three months pregnant), with little knowledge of English. She first published a short story in 2002 (in English), and has published many stories and two

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novels since then. The story Fischer vs. Spassky appeared in The New Yorker two years ago. She lives on Staten Island, received a Master’s degree from CUNY (City University New York), and teaches creative writing. No dues during 2014-2015.

SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

At our January meeting we will discuss Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything including her mother and her husband. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State, and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened and ultimately healed her. At our February meeting we will discuss Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer, is close to aging out of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse. As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren’t as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance. New members and guests are always welcome. Bowling League - Pathfinders

Blake Napper 818-2718 blakejo4135@gmail.com Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge

Duplicate Bridge Pres. Al Piarowski 825-0654 Monday, 6 PM, Friday, 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Annual dues $8 pp. 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. Residents may play twice before joining. Renters, with an Association renter’s card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marcia Polley 818-9073 Monday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Kay Jacobs 825-8525 Wednesday, 12:25 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Congratulations to the newly elected 2015 officers: Pres., Virginia Cassell; VP, Lucille Brownell; Treas., Betty Garrison and Sec., Sally Healey. Reminder: 2015 membership fee is due January 1.

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June Jaeger 818-9564

Marathon Bridge

Marathon Bridge started in October. If you’d like to join please call June.

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

New members are welcome to join our early morning social bridge group and start the day with a cup of coffee while you meet the regulars. It is a stimulating and fun time whether you are a seasoned player or brushing up on a past interest. We also look forward to seeing our seasonal residents. Come and join the fun.

Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 VP Rita Quin 825-3885 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Charlotte Quinn 825-0354 Members-at-Large: Buzz Dolsberry, Sharon Larsen Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Clay

Pres. Bob Arms 520-395-1697 First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Get In the Know - Keep Informed You can sign up for Sun City Oro Valley Listserv to receive emails giving you information on a continuing basis. Go to www.scovaz.com. Hold your mouse over News and Info., a drop down appears; scroll down to In the Know Sign Up, click on it and a page opens. Put your email address in and click Submit. A form opens, fill out the form and check the boxes on the information you want to receive. Then click on the Sign Up button. Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)

Membership David Johnson 825-6994 October-May Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 General Meetings November-March Classes/Help Sessions Refer to schedule below www.scovaz.com/clubs/computer

Social time begins at 6 PM, but serious bridge begins at 6:30 PM. Bring $1 playing fee, come with a partner and join the fun. We appreciate it if you would wear your name badge. Dues for the year are $5 pp, payable by check to Tuesday Night Partners Bridge. No Grand Slam bids reported and made during November. Bunco

Fern 825-8127, Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta

CJ Barbee 825-5885, Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

A grand time was had by all at our annual Christmas party. Our potluck was better than ever. We have some of the best cooks around. We will be electing new officers this month. Everyone get ready to give a helping hand. Have a happy and safe 2015 and a good Canasta year. Ceramics

Pres. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Tuesday and Thursday, Noon-3 PM Artisan Center/Ceramics

Welcome to 2015. Hope your holiday was happy and healthy. Remember the board meeting January 7, 10 AM, and the general meeting January 14, 10 AM, both in the ceramics room. Watch for information regarding classes and projects for the coming year. Anyone interested in a three-month trial period before joining the club may contact Carney Lewis, 825-0044.

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Vistoso Computer Society December lunch we had lots of good food and music! General meeting: Monday, January 12, 1 PM, Auditorium. Officer Elijah Woodward, Oro Valley Police Department will present Cybercrime and Frauds, It Affects You. Club membership: except for beginning PC class, 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 club’s website homepage. The club is now collecting dues for 2015, $10/household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the general meetings or send to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form. The application form is also 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 Computer Learning Center. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school‘s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects. Class and Help Sessions: Register directly with the instructor either by phone or email, whichever the instructor prefers. For a PDF copy of the class schedules go to the club’s website, then click the Class Schedules tab. From the Class Schedules page, click the month you wish to download. Hard copies are also available outside the CLC. Computer Society continues on page 20

January Computer Classes Schedule

club. Annual dues $5 pp.

Class Name Date(s) Time Windows 8.1 for Seniors Part 1 1 Session-limit 16 Tues., Jan. 6 10 AM-Noon Tom Prall tprall@att.net Photoshop Elements 101 for PC and MAC Users 4 Sessions Wed., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 10 AM-Noon Brian O’Neill broneill@comcast.net iPhone User Tips for iPhone Users 1 Session-limit 12 Thurs., Jan. 8 1-3 PM 1 Session-limit 12 Thurs., Jan. 22 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com iTunes for PC and MAC Users 2 Sessions Fri., Jan. 9 & 23 10 AM-Noon Del Salvaterra dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com MAC Basics 2 Sessions Mon., Jan. 12 & 19 9-11 AM & 10 AM-Noon Pat Mulligan trvlnmn@comcast.net Files and Folders in Windows 8 Prerequisite: Windows 8 for Seniors 1 Session-limit 10 Tue., Jan. 13 10 AM-Noon Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com iPad Training for version OS 8.2 or older 2 Sessions Thurs., Jan. 15 & Jan. 29 10 AM-Noon Dean Mosier gbboatman@gmail.com Windows 8.1 for Seniors Part 2 1 Session-limit 16 Fri., Jan. 16 10 AM-Noon Tom Prall tprall@att.net Android Basic 1 Session Tues., Jan. 20 10 AM-Noon Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Windows 7 1 Session Fri., Jan. 23 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Android Camera and Calendar 1 Session Mon., Jan 26 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Basic Excel – Creating an Address List 1 Session Fri., Jan. 30 10 AM-Noon Sharon Larsen sharlarsen@gmail.com Help Sessions for PC & Mac Users 4 Sessions Wed., Jan. 7 & 21; Tues., Jan. 13 & 27 1-3 PM

Dancin’ Dynamos Performers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio Classes resumed in November. Rehearsals start in January for the March 2015 show, Back to the Present.

Cribbage

Folk Dance Club of SCOV

Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Dance Groups Ballroom - Villanellas Pres. Hy Osofsky 818-2997 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 October-May Dances: Third Friday The Villanellas won’t be holding a dance in January. Be sure to keep up with your swing, waltz, cha-cha and all your favorite ballroom dance steps, and be ready for the February 20 dance. Everyone is welcome to dance or enjoy listening to live band music. Open seating for all our dances. Look for details for the next dance in the February Tipster. Dancin’ Dynamos Do you like to dance? The Dancin’ Dynamos Club consists of various dance groups with experienced resident instructors leading the dance classes and practices. Come and watch any of the sessions before joining the

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Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Class Tuesday, 1-3 PM

Practice Thursday, 2:45-3:45 PM

www.scovaz.com/clubs/hula We meet in the Dance Studio. Learn the kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (contemporary/modern) styles of dancing. All dances are choreographed and dance instructions are provided. We review and practice previously learned dances and keep adding new choreography to our dance repertoire. Come join and dance with us. Dances steps are not strenuous, but you will get a good workout. Beginning Tap Instructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 carolynhanson333@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio It’s not too late to sign up. If you have never tapped or not tapped since childhood, this class is for you; the first year of a two-year cycle. Learn basic steps, easy combinations and short, simple routines with plenty of repetition. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional information, contact Carolyn. Intermediate Tap

Instructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 carolynhanson333@gmail.com October-May, Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio

This class is geared toward those who want to go beyond the basics. Learn a variety of time steps, interesting combinations, speed steps and routines. No performances. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional information, contact Carolyn.

Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

The Folk Dance Club of SCOV provides instructions for every dance at our sessions. No prior experience or partners required. Experienced dancers, including those willing to teach, are welcome. A typical session offers 10-14 mostly easy-tolearn international folk dances, holding hands, in a circle, with a few requiring twirling. Please wear non-scuffing gym shoes. If you do a Google search with the words Folk Dance SCOV YouTube, you will find some videos of our Folk Dance Club in action. Most of the dancers you will see are new to folk dancing, so don’t let inexperience keep you from joining us. Rock ‘N Roll

Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium

Join us for England Swings, Saturday, January 31. Music by The Rillito River Band. Doors open 6:15 PM, Auditorium. Dance 7-10 PM, snacks/dessert/BYOB.

Tickets: $20 members/$25 non-members Ticket sales: January 23, 9-11 AM for Members Only

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January 26, 9-11 AM / Activity Center/Lobby Tickets will not be available at the door. All Sales Final

Win $2500 cash or prizes donated by local merchants and SCOV artisans at our annual Member Appreciation/Fundraiser, Sunday, February 15, Activity Center. The prize raffle, silent auction and high stakes cash raffle will benefit YOTO (Youth on Their Own), the Tucson non-profit organization that supports the high school graduation and continued success of abandoned and homeless youth (homeless through no fault of their own), by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance. See Tipster insert for details on how you can be a part of the fun and fundraising. Line Dancing - Sunliners

Pres. Karen Caldwell 825-5231 Membership Cherry Harper 818-6396 www.scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners email: scsunliners@gmail.com

All classes, practices and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted. The Auditorium will be unavailable for our classes on January 31 due to a previously scheduled event.

Dances: Open Line Dance Classes Intermediate Continuing Beginner Transition to Beginner Practices: Intermediate Intermediate Transitional Intermediate Continuing Beginner

Fri., Jan. 2, 6:30-8:30 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Sat., 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Sun., 11 AM-12: 30 PM, (Dance Studio) 1st & 3rd Sun. only Wed., 2-3 PM, (Dance Studio) Thurs., 2:45-3:55 PM Thurs., 3:55-5 PM

Square Dancing - Sundancers

Co-Pres. Virgil and Ruth Rank 825-0357 rank970@comcast.net Caller Ron Markus Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium www.sundancersquarestucson.com

We had a holiday dance, potluck dinner and collected gifts for underprivileged children in December. We will begin the new year with a Monday, January 5, 3 PM, Auditorium, Introduction to Square Dancing with Ron Marcus. It is free, and there will be snacks. Come and give it a try. On Sunday, January 11, we will have a guest caller dance with Bobby Poyner calling and the Bonds cueing for round dancing. Pre-rounds will begin at 1:30 PM and square dancing at 2 PM, Auditorium. Cost is $15/cpl. On Wednesday, January 28, Dave Walker will call for our regular 7 PM square dance.

This Week in SCOV It’s a weekly communication piece by the General Manager to update the community on what is happening that week. Available via In the Know email or by hard copy at locations around the community and posted on the Bulletin Boards.

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Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers

Pres. Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium www.scovaz.com/clubs/kactus Welcome in the New Year at our Winter Roundup dance, January 9. Snacks, dessert, sodas and mixers provided, BYOB. Doors open at 6 PM. Music will be provided by the KC Monroe Band 6:309:30 PM.

Tickets: $15 pp members, $20 pp nonmembers, sales 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby, Friday, November Kactus Kickers dance, Joe and January 2; Monday, January 5; Louise McAnallen in foreground. Tuesday, January 6. Ticket Contact: Bud and Helm Cofer 825-2120

Our club is sponsoring Country Western dance classes beginning January 8. See Workshops and Classes for more information. It’s not too late to join our club. For $7 pp annual membership you are eligible for discounted monthly dance tickets plus our annual burger cookout in May. The Clear Country Band will be providing music for us at the Friday, February 13 dance. Day Trippers

Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Membership Roy & Barb Riley 818-9939 Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Mon., Jan. 12 Free Wild Horse Casino Trip. Buses leave at 9 AM and depart Casino at 4 PM. Call Joan Vander Vliet 825-4650. Mon., Feb 16-Fri., Feb 20 California. Trip to Reagan Library, Solvang and an overnight stay in San Diego. Cost $750 sgl., $1,060 dbl. includes roundtrip transportation, 4 nights hotel stay, 8 meals, admission to Reagan Library, tips and gratuities. Monitors: Kathy Garver 345-2188, Joan Vander Vliet and Jack Gallagher 825-4650. Sat., Mar. 14 Horse racing at Rillito Park, Tucson, $45 pp includes roundtrip transportation, grandstand seating, driver tip and fees. Lunch on your own. Monitor: Laura Suchocki 612-7226. Sat., Apr. 4 Dutton Family Show, Mesa, AZ, $86 pp includes roundtrip transportation, lunch at Mining Camp Café and tickets to the show. Monitor: Marillyn Dudley 825-0138. Mon., May 11-Thurs., May 14 Grand Canyon. Cost $860 sgl. $1,180 dbl. First night buffet dinner and stay in Williams at the Railway hotel. After breakfast at hotel take train to Grand Canyon. Stay at Maswik Lodge in Canyon 2nd night. Day 3 travel to Imax theater and then depart for Meteor Crater. Stay 3rd night in Sedona at Hampton Inn. After breakfast (included) depart for home. Deposit $200 required at January 9 meeting.Monitors: Lynn Krivitz 825-7689 and Helen Wilshire 825-5350.

Come to our meetings and hear about these and other trips planned for 2015. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting as we require deposits or full payment when you sign up for a trip.

Sun City Oro Valley Democratic Club

Pres. Maureen Salz 240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com www.pimadems.org

We meet monthly to promote the ideals, principles and policies of the Democratic Party. Join us on Saturday, January 17, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo to hear guest speaker Veda Kowalski, Mental Health Outreach Specialist for Interfaith Community Services. The title of her presentation will be Understanding Behavioral Health within an Older Population, focusing on anxiety, depression and suicide. Refreshments will be served. Meetings are always open to all SCOV residents. Please wear name tags. Dinner ’N Show

Pres./Membership Chairperson Nancy Butler 825-4664 Julie Balogh 818-1046 Second Tuesday, 9:15 AM, Auditorium

General meeting Third, Tuesday 9:15 AM, Auditorium. All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting, we prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows, with an additional $3 service fee.

a BYOB Social at the end of our session to welcome in the New Year. The club will provide light snacks and paper goods. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends. Vistoso Native American Flute Circle

Patty Whitley 971-0860 October-May, First Sunday, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Playing a musical instrument is one way to keep your mind alert. Our club offers the opportunity to learn and play the Native American Flute. There are five basic notes and you do not need to know how to read music. Flutes are an outlet for creative expression. They are simplistic in construction and easy to learn. Imagine yourself in a slot canyon or ancient ruin allowing your creative energy to magically transform the moment. “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” Lao Tzu.

Sun., Jan. 18 Dianne Reeves at Fox Theater. Bus and show $80. Bus leaves at 6 PM. Florence Duckett 825-1994. Sat., Jan. 24 Annie Get Your Gun at The Palms Theater in Mesa. Bus, lunch and show $78. Bus leaves at 10 AM. Edie Phillips 297-3920. Sat., Feb. 21 My Fair Lady at Hale Center in Gilbert. Dinner at Athos Greek. Bus, tickets and dinner $72. Marcia Polley 818-9073. Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot. Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Secretary Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Our next meeting will be January 15, our speaker will be community dog trainer, Jay Smith, always an entertaining and helpful speaker. He will be talking about barking, as well as about preventing your dog from pulling you along on his walks. You are welcome to come to this meeting even if you are not a current member. Different Drummers Women’s Circle

Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Saturday, 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Be ready to play at 1:30 PM for our opening rumble. This club 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. Saturday, January 17, we will host

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Energetic Exercise

Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Give yourself a New Year treat of fitness, fun and friendship at Energetic Exercise. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes here at Sun City Oro Valley for 20 years. She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a great variety of aerobic and weight exercises plus wonderful balance and stretch moves. 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 only $30 for 12 classes. Euchre

Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 (May-October) Monday, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

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 are looking forward to seeing you.

Secure Access Update Your membership cards are now needed to gain access into Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. Please carry your card with you. If you’d like it to be punched and receive a free lanyard, please come to the Administration Office. Do not punch your cards yourselves as there are only two safe zones on the card in which it may be punched. Punching in another area may result in the card being damaged.

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Gun Club

Garden Club

Zona Boss 638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Joyce Patten 825-0774 jpatten007@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Happy New Year. Thank you to all who helped decorate the Activity Center. On Monday, January 5, 9 AM, please help with holiday un-decorating. For more information, contact Rita Petterson 825-1113 or Deanna Haselwander 825-5291. January 14, is our next meeting with guest speaker, Joyce Patten, speaking on roses. We will tour Harlow Gardens Nursery on Thursday, January 22, leaving from behind the library at 9:15 AM. Further details will be provided at the meeting. Gardening Tip: Plants with frost damage will require time and patience to nurse back to health. If you have plants that are frost damaged beyond repair, hold off on replanting until after mid-March. If your plant was special and you wish to recover it, give it time and keep the growing conditions (water and sun) consistent with normal. Genealogy

Pres. Darwin Thornton 638-7024 the.thorntons@comcast.net Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Now that the Holidays are over, some other issues can come to the top of my to-do list. Maybe you’re like me and have been remiss with your searches for the past number of weeks. After all, the research and library rooms are very inviting. Large tables for spreading out my notes (I must sign up with Evernote) and those new books that have shown up in the library, I must take some time to look through them. The best way to accomplish these tasks is to volunteer as a room monitor. It’s so easy now with the Sign-Up Genius link in the calendar on our website. Oh, you’re not a monitor? Call Joan Allen and she’ll tell you about the monitor requirements. You’re not there to assist others, everyone will do their own research. You are there to open the room. The January speaker is Steve Packer from the Mesa Family Library. He will be speaking on Economics and Immigration; why did our ancestors have to immigrate? Gin Rummy

George Riley 818-0877 Monday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley for information.

Key Fobs

If you would like a key fob for use with the secure access system, they are available at the Welcome Center Office for $10. It’s not a substitute for your card. The fob will provide you access to the Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. It will not work at the library.

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Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-May, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Club does not meet June-September

There are two exciting future programs. Wednesday, January 14, Rene Guerrero, owner of Azteca Bail Bonds will speak on how the bail bond process works, the issues involved in the bail/bond business, the type of guns they carry and relate some experiences. The February meeting will be Wednesday, February 11, 11 AM, (not 2 PM), Auditorium, (not Hohokam), Oro Valley Police K-9 Unit will present a program/demonstration. The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. You do not need to be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to attend Gun Club meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection people interested in learning the laws about carrying a gun and what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit. Hand and Foot

Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis

You are invited to come and play Hand and Foot with us. If you have never played, it is very easy to learn and we will be happy to teach you. The only things you need are card sense and two quarters to play. The game is very similar to canasta. We ask that you be there by 1:20 PM and be able to stay until 4 PM. You can play one time before you join. One time dues $5. There are no annual dues. Havurah

Co-Pres. Yetta and Norman Dritch 825-0335 Recording Sec. Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 www.scovaz.com/clubs/havurah

Happy New Year. 2015 promises to be just as active for Havurah as 2014 was. We continue to offer a wide variety of events for those who share an interest in Jewish culture. All are welcome. It was wonderful to see so many people at our Chanukah celebration. Upcoming Events:

Brown Bag Lunch Members-only Dinner Bagel Brunch Brown Bag Lunch General Meeting

Wed., Jan. 2, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Sat., Jan. 17, 5 PM, Activity Center, tickets, $20 pp on sale Jan. 5, 10 AM-noon in the Activity Center. Sun., Feb. 1, 10:30 AM, Activity Center. Tickets sales, $10 pp/$15 non-members, Jan. 6, Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center. Wed., Feb. 4, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., Feb. 16, 7 PM. Catalina Vista

Annual dues, $12 pp, should be mailed to Rich Schlesinger, 1797 E. Crown Ridge Way. Please wear name tags and bring non-perishable food items for Catalina Community Services to all meetings and social events.

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Hiking

David Fraser 825-4344 www.scovaz.com/clubs/hiking

pler topics and presenters are listed under Workshops and Classes in this Tipster as well as in the club’s website on the Sampler page. No beverages are available in the classrooms: consider bringing your own reusable container of water/coffee/tea. Japanese Flower Arranging

Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com October-May, Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Karate

Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC Mah Jongg

Pres. Mickey Henson mickeyhenson@gmail.com Treas., Joyce Unger 825-8069 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday During the November orientation hike Dave Fraser led 11

new hikers on the Canyon Loop Trial. Enjoying the views on that hike were; (L-R) Renee Steinmetz, Mike Steinmetz, Gary Olson, Don Nelson, Di Nelson, Bob Regoli, Gloria Kupperman, Dick Whipple, Debbie Regoli, John Swenson, Lori Swenson and Dave Fraser. We welcome these new people and know they will enjoy the many exciting hikes the club has to offer. The club thanks all those who made the fall picnic early in November 2014 a success including the hike leaders, those who planned and organized the event and anyone who helped. Our next social event is the spring picnic and annual meeting planned for February 18, 2015. This is a do not miss event. Detailed information is not available at this time, but watch your email for that information and sign-up forms. If you have not paid your 2015 dues, it is not too late. You may mail your check payable to the Vistoso Hiking Club, $7 pp to Donna Voth, Assistant Treasurer, 13986 N. Trade Winds Way, Oro Valley 85755.

We look forward to playing Mah Jongg with you. Dues are $5 pp cash, but you can play free for the first few times. Join us for the fun.

Horseshoes

Members of the Open Studio Artists painted the backdrop for the under construction model train layout in the Modelers room. Under the direction of Carol Nagel the group painted the sky and clouds before the bench work was attached to the walls. As Artists from left to right Gil Mueller, Lin Lindahl, always, all SCOV Caryl Thornton, Lenora Brown, Carol Nagel. Photo residents are wel- by Tom Prall. come at our monthly meetings. We welcome new members, both historians and model builders. Join us to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. What members bring in for Show and Tell serves as a conduit for our discussions. A member’s scale model may be an example of something another member may have had some first-hand experience either in designing, building or operating the prototype.

Ray Coleman 825-2789 Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 PM, May-September, 8 AM The Pits at C atalina Vista 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 www.suncityilr.com

Seven courses begin the week of January 5. If you registered and have not heard from the registrars, you are in. If you are not going to attend a course for some reason, please notify the registrars so that another member might, and to assist the moderators who want to make the correct number of hand out materials. If you have changed your email address or do not receive club related emails, contact the registrars with that information. Periodically check the Club’s website page titled Class Changes & Other Late Breaking News. Monday –Thursday classes meet in Activity Center/Hopi. Friday classes in the WC3. January Sam-

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Mexican Train Dominoes

Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Come join us for an enjoyable evening of Mexican Train. If you don’t know how to play, players at the table you join will be happy to teach you. Please come 15 to 30 minutes early to learn, sign in and get a table. First time is $1 or you can become a member for $7. Modelers

Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/model

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Natural Health and Wellness

Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesday, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/healthwellness

always welcome at our meetings, so please come and join us for an enjoyable evening.

Jan. 14, 6:30 PM Jan. 28, 6:30 PM Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural approaches

to health and wellness. Dues $3 pp. First meeting free. Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, will be our quest speaker on January 21. She will discuss Vitality 101: An MD’s Approach for Maintaining the Body’s Vitality as We Age. She is a clinical assistant professor of medicine for Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the UofA and has a private integrative medicine practice in Tucson. Dr. Chiasson brings a wealth of knowledge of specific techniques to address energy blocks often seen in common illnesses and health issues. She has spent a number of years exploring and practicing Energy Medicine which is the ancient art of working with the subtle or energy body to improve health and vitality. Dr. Chiasson incorporates integrative family medicine along with hands on healing and other techniques that change, stimulate, add or shift the underlying energy that is associated with the disease process. Women’s Pan (Panguingue)

Ena Mindel 818-7780 Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 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. Call Ena Mindel. Vistoso Photo

Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 September-May, Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/photoclub The January 14 meeting program is the Iron Photographer’s Challenge. The January 28 meeting is an open competition, no date required. The judge is Jerry Halfmann who was a photography teacher for Tucson High Newspaper being read in Los Alamos Library by School for many Harvey Gardner. years. On Friday February 6, 2-4:30 PM, a Basic Photography Course will be offered to all SCOV residents by club member Rudi Punzmann. Meetings are held twice a month. We are a social club hosting interesting guest speakers, holding friendly photo competitions monthly for all skill levels and offering educational courses. Enjoy viewing the club’s photo gallery of last year’s digital-competition submissions on our website. Guests are

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Program Meeting - Iron Photographers Challenge Competition meeting (open, no date requirement) with judge Jerry Halfmann Pickleball

Pres. Judy Cornelius 608-345-5123 judycornelius15@gmail.com Treas. Lyn Mason 717-512-4261 Trainers: Judy Cornelius 818-6610 or Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 www.scovaz.com/clubs/pickleball

Mary Ayers, 638-7916, scov.pilates@gmail.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio 2

Yeah! Our new courts are open and being put to use. We are temporarily keeping the same schedule of play times for four of the courts. Watch the bulletin board and your email for changes to this schedule. On Saturday and Sunday, January 3 and 4 the club will be fortunate to have The Pickleball Guru, Prem Carnot, hold informative clinics. Prem also is working with groups of four in private lessons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 5-7. What an opportunity to learn more about the sport! Our annual meeting and elections will be held Friday, January 16, 4:30-7 PM, Auditorium. Members please plan to attend, more info to follow via email. The club bylaws were completed and approved by the members at a November 12 meeting/potluck. Pickleball women and Women’s Tennis are teaming up to support the Rally For The Cure on Wednesday, February 11. Details will be posted on the bulletin board and emailed in January. Pilates It’s a new year and time to commit to a new exercise routine. Why not try out Pilates? Forty years after his death, the system of exercises developed by Joseph Pilates has never been in such high demand. Fortunately, SCOV offers Pilates classes here twice per week. People ask “can the benefits of the Pilates method, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises we do, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is “yes” and additional benefits you’ll see from taking our group mat classes will also be better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. Not only do we have experienced instructors, the cost is only $8/ class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please join us or just stop by and watch. Call Mary. Pinochle

Barbara Matthies 825-4891 Wednesday, 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.

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Poets Corner

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Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Welcome Center/WC1

SCOV residents and guests are cordially invited to a special ILR Sampler, Thursday, January 22, 2 PM, Catalina Vista, featuring members of the Poets Corner reading selected poems from our recently published second volume of Desert Voices. Following the presentation, all are welcome to attend a book-signing reception sponsored by the Poets Corner. Please note that a major portion of the proceeds from sales of our anthology will be donated to the SCOV Library. Another upcoming event is our January 26-March 2 winter workshop facilitated by Lisa O’Neill, a UofA poetry instructor. The workshop will meet at our usual Monday morning time and place. For those who have thought about joining the Poets Corner, this might be the perfect time. Interested residents are encouraged to sign up for the workshop as space allows. Please contact Sharyn Rafieyan. Cost will be determined by the number of enrollees. Poker

Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 tucsonroses@live.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro

Mark your calendars for January 16. We will celebrate our annual social hour, 5-6 PM, with current and new members. Guest players are welcome. Coffee will be served and refreshments are gratefully accepted. There will be a short meeting before poker starts. Come and have a great time with a great group of guys.

Men’s Poker David Habbershaw 825-2635 dhabbershaw@q.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro Prepare & Share Dining

Elizabeth Houle-Nelson and Dennis Nelson 520-400-3065 deneliz64@gmail.com Monthly dinners in members homes at various times.

At the November kick-off event, Dennis Nelson, Elizabeth Houle-Nelson,Colin Kaltenbach, Quinn Selsor, Judy Potter, and Gail Shepard were introduced as officers for 2014-2015. Four menu themes were also selected. December featured meals with a variety of ethnic choices. This month we will discover how many varieties of foods can be skewered, as “skewer it” is the theme for January. The Gallery at Dove Mountain is the location for the spring Prepare and Share luncheon. On Tuesday, February 17, 11:30, lunch will consist of three entrees, beverage and dessert. Tax and tip are included for $22 pp. Mark this date on your calendar and be there to partake in a meal where no preparation is required, just enjoy.

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Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

A picture from the December Quilters Club meeting playing a rousing game of L-R-C with their quilt blocks brought many laughs.

January 13 will be our first meeting of the new year with Stephanie Consalvo giving a demo on making a decorative star using a template. Ralene Smith will also present her sample and will take signups for her January 27 AM class. January 27 at our regular quilt meeting Jean Sax will demo fabric postcards. We want to thank Sun City Foundation for their generous donation allowing us to purchase a HP Sweet Sixteen quilting machine which is in the sewing room. We are all so anxious to master it and start machine quilting our quilt tops. Signups for training and machine usage will be posted. Racquetball

Pres. Al Lichaa 812-0198 Sec./Treas. John Wilson 818-2368 Open Mixed Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8-10 AM

Happy New Year. Our club is in full swing now with good matches each session. The club’s annual meeting, election of officers and potluck is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 Please see John Wilson’s memo for details. Any resident interested in learning this fast, energetic sport, please contact our president. Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Marge Flory 825-4580 Tuesday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Have a recorder, the instrument? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome. RV Club - Sundowners

Member information Dennis Kraft 612-799-4047 October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball www.scovaz.com/clubs/sundowners

Our monthly meetings resume after the holiday break. We also have a very special Anniversary Party planned to celebrate 20 years as the Sundowners RV Club. There will be a reception Saturday, January 24, 3 PM, Auditorium. We invite all members and former members to share in this social time. It will be a chance to see old friends and to share memories of time spent on the road. In February there will be a trip to Las Vegas with Hal Hufford as wagon master, and Denny Campbell is planning a trip to Quartzite. Lue and Ode Satterfield will be leading a trip to Mata Ortiz, Wednesday-Saturday, February 11-14.

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In March there is a trip planned to Camp Verde, AZ. Mark your calendars for a Valentine Lunch on Friday, February 9, a Mini-Golf Pizza Party on Saturday, March 14, and our BBQ at Catalina State Park on Tuesday, April 14, followed by a trip to Usery Park in Mesa. Republican Club

Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Third Tuesday, 3 PM Activity Center/Hohokam

The first meeting of 2015 for the SCOV Republican Club will be held Tuesday, January 20, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam. We will have some informative speakers and will also discuss the new Congress that will have just been convened. As usual we promise a very interesting program of discussion of issues, local and national. Everyone is welcome. St. Phillips Support Group

Don and Abby Marier 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Rhoda Schroder 216-233-2998 rhoda.schroeder@gmail.com On Friday, January 23, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo we will hold our annual Souper Supper Potluck. Anyone who attends St. Phillip’s in the Hills is invited. Members are encouraged to call either Abby Marier or Rhoda Schroder to indicate attendance and preference for bringing an appetizer, soup, salad or dessert. Also bring your soup spoon, a bowl and containers to take home soup samples. Paper plates and forks will be provided. We hope we see you there for this fun social evening.

Seniors for Kids from the list of charitable organizations and designate us. After that, when you place an order, start at Amazon.Smile.com, the rest of the ordering process is the same as usual, but SFK will earn 5¢ on each purchase. We purchase our supplies and such things as diapers with this income. Sewing - Thimblelenas

Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas

The new 2015 officers are Co-Pres., Karen Hasselbach and Jan Bohe; Sec., Dottie Bentz and Treas., Nancy Njaa. The new Sweet 16 quilting machine has arrived. Dues have been reduced to $5 and are due now. Pfaff training is Friday, January 16. Sign-up sheets for the sewing machine, serger and monitor training are posted outside the Sewing Room. When you join Thimblelenas you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery and Tapestry Rug Hooking.

Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

M Scandinavian Heritage Club

Coleen Barbee, 520-825-5885, coleenjb@gmail.com

Please join us for our annual smorgasbord dinner on Saturday, January 24, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.

Tickets $3 pp, cash only January 6, 8 and 9, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby

Bring a dish to serve 12, sign-up sheet for food provided when you buy the tickets. Bring your own table settings. Coffee and water will be provided. Scrabble

Bill Wallace 818-6747 Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check dictionary. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673. Seniors for Kids

Jean Sax 818-2410 First Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

The women from Amphi Clothing Bank visited our group to see us create clothing for the less fortunate children. Even though Christmas is over and one of our projects was collecting shoes for Amphi, we found out the Amphi Clothing Bank needs these shoes all year long. It was great sharing lunch at The Café with them to better understand their organization. It makes us want to keep up our work for them.

Cheer Bears Nancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CheerBears.html

Machine Embroidery Sue Lane 825-7518 The 20th annual Christmas collection of hand-made toys Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 was distributed to our willing and grateful partners who actually deliver them. We focus our giving on agencies that Third Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing serve the neediest of our area’s children and families. Now www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html we start sewing, sawing, and gluing for Christmas 2015. We could use help and would welcome your participation. Call the president or stop in at any of our monthly meetings if you would like to find your niche. Anyone who shops at Amazon can help us with only a little work on your computer. Go to Amazon.Smile.com, choose

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Pet Beds

Sun City Singles

Pres. Betty Verderese 825-7811 VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Jan Bohe 825-9725 Sec. Polly Reinacker 818-2755 Treas. Jim Moore 825-2333 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html Can you believe that 243 pet beds were created this year? www.scovaz.com/clubs/singles/ That’s plenty of snipping fabric remnants into small pieces to stuff our homemade pillows for the cats and dogs at the Humane Society. They will stay warmer during these chilly months. We invite you to join us for a laid back afternoon.

Sheepshead

We wish you all a great 2015, welcome the new board and thank the old board for a job well done. Singles golf is Sunday, January 4, The Views Golf Club; details and sign-up in the Singles book in the Pro Shop. Dinner will be served January 8, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Debbie will serve this meal, featuring cranberry glazed pork loin, yellow squash casserole and spinach salad, with Spumoni for dessert. Entertainment, after dinner, the Canada del Oro Men’s Choir. Happy Hour is January 30, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/ Navajo.

Show ‘N Share

Spanish Cultural Club

Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are always happy to enroll new members and we welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking.

Tickets: $17 pp dinner and $7 Happy Hour appetizers. Ticket sales: January 2, 12-2 PM Happy Hour tickets also on sale Tuesday, January 27, 10-11 AM

Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesday, 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Silversmith and Lapidary

Pres. Ed Lindahl 825-8589 linedlindahl@gmail.com Shop Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, 1 PM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon. Meeting First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio

Welcome to our new members, who have completed the November beginners class and joined our club. And a huge thank you to all our instructors for volunteering their time and expertise to make the class a huge success. Our next beginners class is being planned for mid-February. If you are interested, please stop in and sign up. We also have a new slate of officers for 2015 as follows: Pres., Ed Lindahl; VP, Hart Wagner; Sec., Barb Mer; Treas., Randi Leonard; Purchasing Agent, Steve Adams; and Membership, Rose Stapfer. A special thank you to retiring officers: Barb Gioioso, Heidi Kannengieser and Bob Peoples. Annual dues, locker assignments and fees for 2015 are now being collected and can be paid to monitors on duty. Sun City Singers

Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

The Singers will begin rehearsals January 6. We will start planning and practicing for our March 31 Spring Concert. The Singers commit to 12 weeks of rehearsals. If you like to sing, come join us. There are no auditions, just a love of music and the joy of singing with others. Officers for 2015: Pres., Nancy Gilbertson; VP, Don Bong; Sec., Lynn and Frank Krivitz; Treas., Marcia Polley. Dues for 2015, $10 pp, pay at rehearsals.

New SCOV Name Tags

New name tags using our new logo are available for $8 each. The order form can be found on the SCOV website under Members Only section.

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Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Jack Evert, who is arranging our January meeting, found Juan Bautista de Anza riding the trail and asked him to stop by our meeting January 26, 7 PM. De Anza can remind us of his history and catch us up on anything new. Come early for goodies and some chat. Dues $10 pp. The Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale will be held Saturday, January 31, 8 AM 4 PM, and Sunday, February 1, 10 AM-3 PM. Ends in time for the Super Bowl to start. Spanish classes are being organized to start in January. Call if you have not already heard from Carolyn Lerch 8183319. Stained/Fused Glass

Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Sunday, 6-8 PM, Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Stained Glass: Wednesday, Thursday, 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Happy New Year. 2015 $10 dues should be paid by February 1, checks made payable to SCV Stained Glass Club. Thanks to our returning Board members: Pres., Lei Bammel; VP, Juliet Williams; Treas., Jeff Puska; Sec., Karen Duellman. They encourage you to volunteer your time to the club as class/workshop assistants, monitors, or even towel washers. Currently we are in need of a Spring Fling committee. Contact Lei to volunteer; many hands make light work. The club has had many workshops and classes the past year, as well as the servicing of two kilns. Many thanks to all those who have been of special service to the club. The next stained glass beginner’s class will be in late winter or early spring. Fusing classes will also be offered soon. Sign-up sheets are in the studio. Watch the bulletin board for the dates and time. Mark your calendars for the next club meeting Wednesday, February 4, 1 PM.

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States

Illinois

Our party is getting close, so save the date for the Illinois party to be held February 22, 2-5 PM, Auditorium. Party flyers will be distributed the week of January 18 giving more information.

Ticket sales Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/lobby

Come meet your Illinois cohorts, talk about the old neighborhood and our good Tucson weather. For information call Judy Mercer 333-3490 or Judy Rigby 638-8800.

Michigan Club Annual Get Together Happy New Year to all you folks from the Wolverine State. It’s not too early to be thinking about our annual party and putting it on your calender, Sunday, March 8, Noon, Auditorium. This year we’ll have an All American theme and our entertainment will be really special. Vocalist Wendy Sweet will share a wide variety of song styles, standard classics, country, pop and old rock and roll. Wendy’s first solo was at age three, and she’s been performing professionally for over 30 years. She has spent the majority of her career primarily as a morning show radio personality in Sedona and here in Tucson on MIX-FM, KHIT and KCMT. You’re going to love her. Culinary Design will be back again this year. And of course, we’ll have some liquid refreshment too. Great food and entertainment, but the best part is just being together with some good Michigan friends. We’ll give you the ticket sale dates in next month’s Tipster.

Minnesota

W atch for your invitation to the Minnesota party to arrive at your door later this month. The Great Minnesota Get-together will be Saturday, February 28, beginning with happy hour at 5:30 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Retro Swing 7.

Wisconsin Club

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 14 for the Wisconsin Party. Any resident or renter from Wisconsin not contacted in the past, call Phil Weinberg, 818-3047, so you can be added to our roster. The next planning meeting is Wednesday, January 7, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam. Senior Olympics Swim Team

Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com

Our swim team is moving into our 2015 season. Tucson Meet Thursday, January 29; Green Valley, Saturday, March 14. Entry materials should be in hand by now. The entry for the Tucson deadline was in December. However, you may still enter the deadline by paying a little more. Keep up your individual training. January clinics to streamline your skills Fridays, 2-4 PM, AFC pool January 9 and 23 with our regular coaches Joe Bolze, Dave and Corinna Goodman and Gordon Gillin. Our team consists of Dick Agricola, Joe Bolze, Tim Cronk, Dana Goduto, Gordon Gillin, Corinna Goodman, Dave Goodman, Heather Webber, Manny Zimmerman and new addition Bob Brozaskas. New swimmers may still sign up. Call Gordon Gillin to be placed on our roster. Ages 50 and above, men and women. Great for fitness and fun. Table Tennis

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 can provide paddles and balls as needed. Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista:

Ticket sales Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4, Activity Center/Lobby

We still need a few women who are strong, men who are good looking who have children that are above average to join in the fun and help with this event. Please join us at our January 28 planning meeting 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon. Call now to volunteer Tom or Rose Mary Meyer, 612-7911791 or Bob or Barb Peterson, 763-245-2549, co-chairs.

New England Club Dinner

Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 www.scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/

Women Men/Advanced Women Men/Women Recreational Open Club Play Clinic by Appointment Open Club Play

Tues., 1:30-3:30 PM Tues., Thurs., 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 If you have ever lived in New England, we invite you to join us for our eighth annual get together. Mark your calen- Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com dar for Saturday, February 21, 5:30-8 PM, Activity Center/ Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Navajo for renewing and making new acquaintances. Punch and socializing will begin at 5:30 PM with a catered dinner at 6 PM served family style. The delicious menu prepared by Culinary Design Catering will consist of salad, London broil with port mushroom sauce, raspberry balsamic chicken, wild mushroom mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, rolls, peach cobbler, and decaf coffee. BYOB.

Tickets $20 pp, checks payable to Marjorie Gerdes Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, February 5, Activity Center, 9 AM-Noon

Questions? Contact Wendy Baumann 818-0174 or Marjorie Gerdes 825-5750.

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Improve your balance, flexibility, and strength with the physical art of Tai Chi. A new session of classes begins January 8. The first class is free. Most of us think of Tai Chi as a way to prevent falls, improve breathing, and reduce stress, but it is so much more. Harvard Medical School Health publication stated that Tai Chi is medication in motion and research by Tufts University School of Medicine credits Tai Chi with decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, and better quality of life. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life. For more information, contact one of our club co-chairs listed above.

Tennis

Women Laurie Chikusa 825-4635 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon www.scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men Karen Lee 818-2200 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles Sunday, 1-3 PM, Ruby Fuhrmann 818-7828

Featured this month and pictured are the Racqueteers, the women’s tennis inter-club team: left to right: back rowMarilyn Boreland, Judy Lynch, Joy Farmer, Priscilla Small, Judy Hood, Shirley Patterson (co-captain), Saniya Otus (captain), and Jeanne Nimrod. Front row: Jan Ostrander, Ruby Fuhrmann, Carole Brown, Chris Gerber, Ruth Binney, and Karen Lee. We are pleased to host a concert by the Mariachi Aztlan Band Sunday, January 25, 2 PM.

$10 Ticket sales Wednesday and Thursday, January 14, 15, 21 and 22, 10 AM-2 PM, Activity Center

We are still collecting shoes for the Amphi School district Clothing Bank. New or gently worn shoes may be dropped off at the Tennis room. Coming in February, tennis lessons for varying skill levels will be offered by the Tennis Club. Stay tuned for dates. Happy New Year to all. Theatrical - SRO (Standing Room Only)

Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Marcy Simpson 395-0480

Auditions were wonderful. Great to have the old thespians tryout, and we’ll be seeing new faces again this year. Rehearsals Thursday, January 8, Dance Studio. This year promises to be a great show as well as a fun live-theatre experience for all. Travelogue

Jim Huffer 825-8743 September-May, Third Monday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo For our January 19 meeting, we will show a video of Samantha Brown’s Passport to China: Xian. Come see the terracotta warriors. Anthony Bourdain’s China will also be shown.

Reminder

Dogs are not permitted on The Views Golf Course at any time.

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Ukulele - Sun City Strummers

Linda Powell 505-4128, suncitystrummers@gmail.com Meetings Tuesday, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis Ukulele University, 10 AM, Group Session with Don Bong, Desert Oasis Gig Rehearsal, 11 AM, with Jean James, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/

After a lively round of Christmas-themed gigs, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Sun City Strummers are looking forward to a new year of learning and playing together. If you are a SCOV resident with an interest in learning to play the ukulele, come to our Tuesday morning gatherings and see what it’s all about. We can lend you an instrument, help you get started with beginner coaching by Dave Smith, and welcome you to sit in with the big group and play along. Learning a musical instrument is great exercise for the brain, and great fun, so come check us out. You’ll find us at Desert Oasis every Tuesday morning with special classes at 9 AM, group play at 10 AM and gig rehearsal at 11 AM. Questions call Marge 760-989-1745. Unit Parties

Unit 7 Party

Homeowners in Unit 7 will gather Saturday, February 7, 5 PM, Auditorium. This is an opportunity to meet your new neighbors and get to know other neighbors. The party will have a Valentine theme this year. Participants are asked to bring an appetizer to share. The planning committee will host an ice cream sundae bar. Beverages will be available, or BYOB. Tickets $5 pp. In January, one of your neighbors will contact you directly about purchasing a ticket for this fun event. If you have any questions, you may call Joy Huxtable 520-548-2653, or email VicAndJoy0114@gmail.com.

Unit 10 Party

Mark your calendar for the annual Unit 10 party March 14, 5-8 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Plan to bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre to share. BYOB. Soft drinks, coffee and dessert will be provided. If you have any questions, please call Diana Clark 520-360-4125.

Unit 11 Annual Potluck Party

When you get your 2015 calendar, be sure to mark Saturday, March 7, for the Unit 11 annual potluck dinner. Details will be available after the first of the year. Want to volunteer? Call Kay Jacobs, 825-8525.

Unit 18A

Annual Unit 18A Party will be held Saturday, March 21, Catalina Vista. Flyers will be delivered later.

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Wallyball and Water Volleyball

Co-Pres. Barb Satterly 825-8965, craftylady838@aol.com (water volleyball rep) Co-Pres. Walt Nalewicki 818-9590, wnalewi@gmail.com (water volleyball rep) VP Chris Lecinski 825-6634, clecinski@ aol.com Sec/Treas. Chris Baird 344-9170, cbaird6224@gmail.com (wallyball rep) Recreational Water Volleyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Walleyball: Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Court www.scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball

Happy New Year to all. Members enjoyed our annual meeting/Christmas Party; good food and good times had by all, officers have been elected. We look forward to another great year of active recreation for those who want to participate in our Water Volleyball and Wallyball games. Note that Competitive Water Volleyball and Wallyball are not casual games and are more intense. For more relaxed play, try Recreational Water Volleyball. Annual dues are $5 to be paid in cash to Chris Baird, not any other officer. A form must be filled out with your information so we can keep better track of our membership. Let the games begin. Women and Money

VP Lauren Thompson 520-306-9750 laurencoyote@aol.com Meeting First Wednesday, 3:30-5 PM, Catalina Vista

January 7 topic: Investing in a Transforming World Speaker: Margo Clarke, Sr. VP, Merrill Lynch. February 4 topic: How to Reallocate Your Portfolio In Retirement, Speaker: Natalie Fernandez Lee, Greenberg Financial Group. We are a group of women interested in learning about financial investments and how best to manage our money. Come join us.

Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624

Tuesday 1-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Monday 1-4 PM; Friday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Sharon Lyden, seasonal resident from the grand state of Washington, has arrived in SCOV and has already completed a beauty. We look forward to the arrival of more seasonal residents. Join us this month. Woodworkers

Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 www.suncityorovalley.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

Club members who are occupying a locker will see a tag on each locker asking for information. If you want to keep the locker you are renting, please follow the instructions on the tag by January 31. Lockers not claimed by that date will be made available for rent to club members. Twelve month locker rental is staying at $5. Contact Lauren Strassberg 338-2568 to rent one. At the last club meeting, members voted to adjust annual dues to $20 effective January 1. This increase is necessitated by the increased cost of supplies and repairs.

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Woodworkers are aware that woodworking is a potentially dangerous pastime. Your knowledge of the machines and their safety procedures will greatly reduce the risk of injury and increase your enjoyment of the machine. Look in Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tipster and the Woodworkers website for the schedule of the next training classes. Writers Club

Paul Mercer 333- 3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Would you like to write something besides the grocery list this week? Are emails not meeting the challenge you need? Join the Writers Club and meet with witty and happening people just like yourself at our next meeting. The meetings are fun and may be the breath of fresh air you are looking for in your life. We write about any subject in any form. There is a subject suggested for each meeting, but if you choose to write about something else, that is welcome. Some members are working on autobiographies and reading from them is also welcome. We have no borders or limits, and some members are very good at stretching limits. Plan on joining us when you can. Yoga

Co Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 & Ginger Jones Monday, 8:30 AM, AFC Studio1 & 2 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, AFC Studio1 & 2 Thursday, 3:45 PM-5PM, AFC Studio1 & 2

Be sure your annual dues of $5 pp due September of each year have been paid. Attendance fee is $7 per class, cash preferred. For the Monday class you can purchase tickets in advance in a group of 10 for $70. Tickets never expire. Classes structured for all levels, bring mats and props you require. Classes resume after the holiday recess on Monday, January 12, with Maria Mendola; Tuesday, January 20, with Sue Ferguson and Thursday, January 8, with Kathy Kuser. Classes promote strength, flexibility, balance and inner peace. Kathy Kuser has a workshop starting at the end of January called The Secure Woman Challenge. Contact her at www.kathykuser.com for more details.

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 Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education and Support Group

Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

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Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio 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 website above. We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. Difficult Relationships with Adult Children

Facilitator Mickey Henson 395-1077 mickeyhenson@gmail.com First and Third Tuesday, 11 AM-Noon, contact for location Emerge!

Co-Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388, Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Sec. Jane Fairchild Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, WC3

informal group, call to see if it is right for you. Contact Janis Symmers for meeting information. Parkinson’s Support

Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com October-April, Third Wednesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3

Our speaker this month is Stephanie Gillespie, a nurse practitioner. She works with the neurologists and neurosurgeons at TMC. She also programs deep brain stimulators for those with Parkinson’s. She gives a very dynamic talk to Parkinson’s groups with practical tips on being prepared to go to your doctor, or to the hospital. Also, tips from the book Living with Parkinson’s. Please come join us for what we think will be a great presentation. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide

Contact Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com or 818-0016 Vistoso Helpful Hands VHH has lost several pager carriers (PC) recently. The PC is the dispatcher of the day for potential clients. It is not a busy job, but is the primary method for residents to contact us for help. You could make a difference in someone’s life by helping your SCOV neighbor. If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact Barb McNeill, bjmac68@comcast. net or 825-0677. Or stop by the Welcome Center for an application. To get help, call 410-9498. After the beeps, enter your phone number, including the area code and hang up. We will call you back.

Extended Community ALOHA. (Adult Loss of Hearing Association)

Our auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse of Tucson. We always welcome new members and we invite you to attend our next meeting. Come and see what it’s all about. This year our auxiliary was honored by Emerge! at the National Philanthropy Day celebration. At this event, each charity selects a person or group to recognize for outstanding support of their organization. We are very proud to have been awarded this honor. I.C./Painful Bladder Syndrome Support Group

Call Janis Symmers for day, time and location: 825-8719 Leave a message and she will return the call.

This support group is for women with abnormal on-going pain related to the bladder. It includes interstitial cystitis, a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the interior walls of the bladder causing a host of sometimes-debilitating symptoms. It may overlap with other chronic pain conditions that affect the bladder, like pelvic floor dysfunction. If you would like the support of this

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The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley support group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, January 8, 2 PM, Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. Our speaker will be Dr. Gregory T. Swingle, a licensed dispensing audiologist with the Arizona Hearing Specialists. He will speak about some of the facts on hearing loss and explain some of the different types of hearing technologies available today. Discussion will follow. For further information contact Joan Eddy at 825-8630 or eddyjoan@comcast.net.

American Association of University Women

Casas Adobes Branch will meet Saturday, January 10, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi. A donation of $6 includes continental breakfast. The speaker will be JoAnn Ellison, a retired attorney. Her topic is The Fabulous Four Women of the Supreme Court. A look at four women justices and their impact on the law and society. Susan Cremin 520-825-8491, cremin@prodigy.net, casasadobestucson-az.aauw.net.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are veterans proudly making a difference in the lives of our returning heroes, veterans in need and service members and their families. Help strengthen our collective voice and our capacity to help by joining our active and friendly local

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Post. You too can make a difference. Remember, there is strength in numbers even if you can’t be an active member. Contact Steve Asp 520-544-7882, ovpost132@gmail.com Meet third Thursday monthly 6:30 PM, 16045 N. Oracle Rd. Catalina, AZ.

February 5 luncheon has a mystery program featured. This will be great fun. Luncheons are 11 AM-1 PM. For luncheon reservations call Ruth Shelton 520-498-0018.

Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club

Classifieds

Our Lions were very active in November: Vision screening of local students, preparing a book giveaway for thirdgraders, working with homeless or disadvantaged veterans and their families, collecting eyeglasses for recycling, baking for a community Thanksgiving dinner and volunteering time in local churches and libraries. To get involved, call club secretary, Lou Phillippi, 638-6957 and visit us on Facebook: Catalina-Oro Valley LC.

Former United or Continental Airline Employees

Have you worked for United Capital or Continental Airlines? The Tucson Roadrunners are looking for you. We meet the third Thursday every month for lunch. We are from all over the country, we all live in the Tucson area. Come meet some new and old friends. Contact Pat Di Lallo 520-825-7370.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees

Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The January meeting will be on Monday, January 19, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu $7.95 pp. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456.

Senior Housing Options Workshop

FHAN (Faith Health Alliance North) is offering a free workshop called Senior Housing Options, When More Help is Needed: Later–Life Transitions and Choices on Friday, January 23,12:30-3 PM, at Santa Catalina Roman Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. Registration is necessary. Call Judy at CARE Ministry, 520-825-9611, ext. 104. Caregivers can reserve respite care By Your Side at the time of registration.

The Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Vista Fine Arts presents Sunday, January 25, 3 PM, Vista Church in Catalina. Music to Cure the After-Holiday Blues, will include Procession of Nobles by Rimsky-Korsakov, El Capitan by Sousa, and selections from South Pacific. Event is free and all are welcome. More information at www.vistaumc.org.

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 volunteers to work one-to-one 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

Holds monthly coffees and luncheons offering a fun way to meet people and become familiar with what the communities of Tucson have to offer. We welcome those with recent life changes who wish to re-join and those new to Tucson. We support a charity each year. There will not be a luncheon in January. Our Thursday,

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, January 2015

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; 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: Pinetop 3BR, 3BA townhome in Mountain Pines Estates. Attached garage, natural gas central heat/AC. Price reduced to $229,000. Call 520-907-1494 for details and photos. FOR RENT: Fully furnished with Mountain View. King in Master, WiFi. Available May through Dec. 2015. Discount and golf cart included for stays over three months. (available at additional charge for all). Details and pictures, call Jan 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com FOR RENT: Fully furnished Dakota model four blocks from Activity Center. 2BR, 2BA, closed in AZRM. Partial mountain views. NS/NP For more information and photos call John 307-638-7226 or email JohnB37798@aol.com. Now available April 2015 – October 2015 and December 2015 – February 2016. FOR RENT: Beautiful Vacation Villa located in SCOV, 2 BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, large patio, W/D, 2-car garage. Monthly or long-term rental available. May through December 2015. NS/NP. Great location, 13490 N Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590, email kmappell@aol.com. FOR RENT: Pusch Ridge view home in SCOV. 2BR, 2BA, 1320 sq. ft., newly furnished Southwest style, great views from the master bedroom, kitchen and furnished covered patio. Fully furnished, new king and queen beds, 46” flat screen TV, cable, WiFi, DVD player, phone, new tile floors, office, all linens and utensils, utilities included. Available February, March, April, May 2015. Discounts for three or more months. Email or call Martha for photos and info. malder13@yahoo.com, 520-395-1948. FOR RENT: 2015 Multi-month vacation home rental. Completely furnished with great mountain views 2 BR, 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCOV families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 825-0232. Photos available via email. 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.

Donate Your Rinsed Empty Aluminum Cans to the Community Assistance Committee Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Oro Valley. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the recycled aluminum funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.

Northwest Wine Dinner Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pairing four courses of Northwest cuisine with wines from Washington and Oregon

Call 825-3277 for your reservations

Friday, January 23 4-7 PM, $29 pp includes four wine pairings

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Estrada Landscape (520) 887-4184 estradalandscape@live.com

Manuel Estrada Owner

General Clean up Irrigation, Gravel, small projects Free estimates, affordable prices

Serving the community for over 15 years

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Andy McInnis Experience and Integrity A Great Realtor Absolutely Beautiful, move in ready home. Meticulously maintained and loved by owner. New ceramic tile, lovely kitchen with under cabinet lighting. Has a convenient hobby room or office off the kitchen, All appliances stay. Brand new roof and water heater. Backs to a gorgeous greenbelt. Mountain Views! Quiet and peaceful setting. This home can also be bought fully furnished. It is tastefully done. You will love it. Just move right in. Furnishings offered on separate bill of sale at time of offer. $199,000

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WE WILL BUY YOUR DIAMONDS IN STORE BUYING EVENT JAN. 21ST 2015 10am-6pm

DON’T SELL THAT BIG DIAMOND, FINE JEWELRY or SWISS TIMEPIECE UNTIL YOU BRING IT TO US FIRST! Bring in your loose diamonds (3/4 carat & larger), fine jewelry, and gold!

Don’t want to sell? Meet with Eric Sheffield to create and customize something new.

Bring in your certified paperwork and appraisals for your diamonds and fine jewelry. It adds value!

Our GIA certified Gemologist will be on hand to evaluate your diamonds and colored stones!

SHEFFIELDS DIAMONDS Oracle Crossings Shopping Center Oro Valley, AZ 520-744-3443

We provide expert jewelry and watch repair services

Ventana Window Cleaning Residential and Commercial

Best Service Window Cleaning Interior/exterior cleaning Wash window screens Window tracks cleaned We also replace screens Customer satisfaction guarantee •Insured •Free Estimates

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Trish 520-243-9515 Residential Cleaning Licensed & Insured

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New Location! 1846 E. Innovation Park Rd. Main Number

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Tom’s Repair Handyman

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Your advocate to help you relocate to the next stage of living. Over 15 years of experience. •Independent Living Center •Assisted Living Center • Memory Care setting

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GOLF

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10% Reward for Referral A referral fee of 10% of the purchase price of the pass (with a $400 cap) will be paid to any person making a referral to The Views Golf Club which results in a purchase of a first-time annual pass. To submit a referral, pick up a form at the Pro Shop or administration office at the Welcome Center.

TheViews Golf Club at Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. www.TheViewsGolfClub.com 917-8068

ABLE-BODY PAINTING, INC. JEFF JARVIS

Interior a Exterior Painting a Licensed Bonded Insured a Serving Sun City Oro Valley since 1997. a Epoxy drive ways, walkways and garage floors. a Roof coat on flat roofs. a All work warranted. www.ablebodypainting.com

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Wilda worked to represent us as Buyers. From start to finish she was very professional. She found us a beautiful home in Oro Valley and helped to make our move from Phoenix seamless. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it without her. Thank you, Wilda, you were awesome!

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Sandy’s Window Cleaning Residential & Commercial • Free

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Full Beverage Menu and Appetizers Daily 3 to 5 PM

Spring Cleaning Special $99 Specializing in Cleaning Since 1993 Pet Friendly Residential & Commercial

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Irrigation Man Keith Demand

• 30 years experience with repairs • Referrals Available • I stand behind my work

(520) 490-3930 Not licensed

Francesca’s Cleaning Services Francisca Espinoza-Owner

*Free Estimates *Sun City Oro Valley References

520-808-7074

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New View Windows

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Bob & Jackie Cahoon 490-3633 444-5937

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On the Sun City Oro Valley Consumer Referral List

Friday, January 9, 4-7 PM

Italian Buffet

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