Sun City Oro Valley Tipster January 2020 by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

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

Tipster

January 2020

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

Photo by Steve Holmes

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

Board of Directors

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

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

Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Lou Phillippi..................................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Member

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Hours of Operation —Winter Hours— Activity Center...................................................917-8066

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon.-Fri............................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking........................ Before 7:30 AM and After 5 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line. Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster? Go to the website: scovaz.com Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like. Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 January 2020, PageRoom 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome Center Conference

Association News

From The Board of Directors Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors tkelleyscov@gmail.com

Your Responsibility to the SCOV Community by Tim Kelley The first of February will begin the campaign and election process in SCOV. The ballots will be available on February 18, and voting will end at Noon on March 23. Results will be announced the morning of March 24. As a member in good standing of the SCOV community, you are entitled to cast one vote per household in the election. As a member you have a right and responsibility to vote on the candidates and issues. Your responsibility means that you should become informed on the candidates and issues. The Election Committee will be providing you with opportunities to learn about the candidates running for the Board of Directors (Board). This year you will be electing two new Board members who will serve a three-year term. (The terms of John Wilson and Tim Kelley are ending on April 30.) You can learn about the candidates in several ways: 1) Tipster articles; 2) Candidate inserts in the Tipster; 3) Interview videos posted to the website; and 4) Candidate forums held in the Auditorium. All of these are hosted and organized by the Election Committee. The fifth opportunity will be neighborhood “candidate coffees” hosted by individual residents. Please take advantage and become informed. Board members approve the SCOV budgets, make many decisions amending and establishing policies that affect SCOV and, given the number and magnitude of potential renovation and capital projects on the list of the Long-Range Planning Committee, Board members will be making significant decisions about the future of SCOV. Forums for this year’s ballot issues are scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 9 AM and 6 PM, Thursday, February 13, 6 PM and Friday, February 14, 1 PM, all of which are in the Auditorium. These forums are your opportunity to be informed such that you can cast a reasoned ballot. Members have a responsibility to vote for the candidates and issues that are the best for our SCOV community.

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Photo Scrapbook........................... 10 Golf................................................ 11 Coming Events.............................. 13 Workshops and Classes................. 15 For Your Information..................... 16

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

Moving Forward I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. It is said, if you’re not moving forward, you’re going backward. Here at SCOV we are definitely moving forward. Here are some of the things that are being worked on. • At a special Board meeting in October, a report was given by the Long Range Planning Committee that included a proposed land use plan for the community and the Board looked at the possible purchase of the Mountain View Plaza. • Requests for Proposal were sent to five contractors for the Golf Course Greens project. • The Golf Course purchased 20 new golf carts to keep up with the amount of golfers; also, a device designed to reduce the water bill at the golf course could save as much as $25,000 per year. • I worked with a company to negotiate a profitable preferred provider agreement with Comcast. This would require a vote of the community to approve letting the Association contract for 10 years allowing Comcast to be called our Preferred Provider. This would not change residents’ ability to contract with whatever company they want for their internet, cable and TV services and would come at no charge to SCOV. ▪ Comcast would not be able to raise rates specifically to SCOV residents based on SCOV entering into this agreement. ▪ SCOV would not be able to promote other providers or enter into a bulk agreement with another provider (a bulk agreement would require all SCOV owners to use a particular service). ▪ 25% of the new revenue would go to the company that helped negotiate the agreement. ▪ Compensation to the community would come in two forms: Up front over $400,000 and revenue share based on market saturation, currently valued at over $100,000 per year for the length of the 10 year contract. ▪ More information will follow as well as community forums I’ve shared a few ideas that have progressed to action or possible action. We are definitely not standing still, nor are we moving backward. We are pressing forward and doing our best to make this community better, if that is even possible. When you drive your car, most of your time is looking forward and a very little is spent looking in the rear view mirror. As we drive the Sun City Oro Valley limousine, we call an Association, we are looking forward as well. We are always trying to anticipate what will be around the next corner and we are filled with anticipation and excitement. As we approach this new year, I wish us all the success we so strive for in Sun City Oro Valley and in our personal lives.

Thank You Corner......................... 16 Memoriam..................................... 16 Clubs............................................. 16 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 16 Continuing Education................. 21 Cultural & Social......................... 22 Dance......................................... 27

Exercise...................................... 28 Games........................................ 29 Music.......................................... 30 Sports......................................... 31 Travel.......................................... 33 Partnered Organizations............... 34 Extended Community................... 35 Volunteer Opportunities............... 35 Classifieds...................................... 36

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! Financial Strength & Fiscal Management —An Important Consideration

by Tim Kelley, Treasurer

inancial strength and fiscal management are imhad an initial cost of $1,000 or more and a useful life portant considerations for current and prospective greater than one year. This schedule forecasts the fishomeowners of Sun City Oro Valley (SCOV). It is cal requirements of our assets over a 30-year period. At important to know that our amenities (defined as something SCOV, there are over 600 items, and classes of items, that helps to provide comfort, convenience or enjoyment) included on the schedule. The Asset Reserve Fund ($6.3 are safe, well taken care of, fully operational, and that we million is the October 31, 2019 balance) provides the are financially secure well into the future. dollars needed to maintain, refurbish or replace these When you buy a home in SCOV, you do not just buy assets when their useful life ends. This fund protects a home, you become an owner of SCOV. The owners of homeowners against the possibility of special assessSCOV have an obligation to operate and maintain all our ments required due to an unexpected or unforecasted amenities that serve our clubs and asset expense. It is a Board goal the many individual interests and acto maintain this fund at 70% tivities. Through the operations staff of the total required expenses headed by Mark Wade, our General for all assets over the 30-year Manager, the many volunteers that period. lead our committees, and the Board • In addition, SCOV maintains a of Directors (Board), we are charged risk management (insurance) with maintaining our amenities and program that covers the unpreexpanding them when resident interdictable loss or damage of an ests grow and evolve over time. asset. SCOV has so many amenities, it is • The strong fiscal management almost impossible for anyone to use of SCOV, comprehensive forethem all. What all the amenities do casting and planning and risk is support our individual active adult management program have conlifestyles and our home values. Each tributed to a fiscal history where of us benefits from all the amenities. I special assessments have been support the amenities that you enjoy; a rare occurrence. please support the ones that I enjoy. • The Capital Fund (October 31, To do all of this takes money. Mon2019 balance of $1.1 million) is ey to buy, operate, and maintain our primarily supported by the CapiSCOV is a financially strong community amenities, our lifestyle. tal Contribution Fee that is colThe financial strength and fiscal lected when a home within the management of SCOV is excellent, and, when compared to community is sold. The Capital Fund is employed to pay our community peers in southern Arizona, we set the stanfor the purchase, construction or major renovation of dard for others to emulate. Numerous factors contribute to real property within the community. and support our financial strength, and as a result, our home • Contingency Fund is maintained between 2.5% and values. Some of the factors are: 3.5% of the prior year’s operational budget. This fund is • Annual Operating Budget is prepared by the operations used for unbudgeted and unexpected expenses within staff, reviewed by the Finance-Budget Committee and the community as authorized by the Board. approved by the Board. For the fiscal year July 1, 2019 • The Town of Oro Valley owns and maintains our streets through June 30, 2020, the approved budget is $6.9 miland sidewalks. As a result, SCOV does not include lion. This budget operates and maintains the amenities these expenses in our operating budget or our asset that we enjoy. reserve fund. The taxes we pay provide for street and • Annual dues are among the lowest of resident-controlled sidewalk maintenance and repair. homeowner associations. Builders and developers freIn summary, the financial factors listed above contribute quently maintain lower dues when a community is being to making SCOV a financially strong community, one where built because it helps to attract buyers for all those new our fiscal strength and management add and contribute to homes. Some HOAs might have lower dues, but they do supporting our home values and our active adult lifestyle. not have the breadth of amenities that SCOV has. In southern Arizona, this is the community where you want • SCOV does not have debt. to own and maintain your home. SCOV checks all of the • The Asset Reserve Schedule is a listing of assets that financial boxes.

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January 2020, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Walking The Views Golf Course Did you know that you can walk or drive your golf cart on our beautiful golf course pathways outside the hours of play? Signs are posted at the entrance of each cart crossing location. When walking, all consideration must be provided to the paying golfers for this offering to remain beneficial to all. Bicycles, rollerblades and skateboards are not permitted on the golf course at any time. See below for information on after hours dog walking on the golf course path. You may take your dog too. Dogs may be in a golf cart or walked on the golf course during the hours posted for walkers before and after golf. Keep your dogs on a leash that is no more than six feet long and under the control of a responsible adult. No retractable leashes, please. Walk your dogs on or as near to the golf cart path as practical and in the rough (higher cut grass). Keep dogs off the golf course greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers or construction areas. Individuals walking dogs, please pick up after the dogs and properly dispose of any dog waste. Please take your pup home if they are causing a disturbance such as frequently barking or being aggressive toward other animals and/or people. Remember that you are walking at your own risk, so please be careful. Take in the views and our special relationship with the wildlife. Enjoy this beautiful amenity.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Happy New Year Once again, we begin the new year with many events by the clubs and SCOV Association. All of the Association shows are top quality entertainment that you can enjoy in the convenience of our own community. No need to travel far to have a great night of fun. There is so much to do in all parts of the community. I want to take the time to wish all of you many blessings in the new year ahead. Make it a great year by joining a club or committee and give your input.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours Mon.-Fri., 9-11 AM, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 Resident Complaint Procedure We encourage residents to share concerns that affect them with their neighbors. Often, reluctance to talk with a neighbor can make a small issue rather large, so communication is valuable. However, if you have reached out to your neighbor to no avail, and you are affected by a lack of adherence to the governing documents, you may fill out a Resident Complaint form, and the Community Services Coordinator will document the problem and start the violation fine process. This form is available only on our website. Those calling in complaints will be asked to complete the web form. To access the Resident Complaint form go to www.suncityorovalley.com/Members/Member Services/For Your Home/ Resident Complaints/File a Complaint. Your name will not be used in the notice sent to the violating neighbor.

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Welcome New Neighbors – November Unit # Name From 1 3 3 5 6 9 11A

Dennis Kraft Lisa & Brian Hunter Deborah & Eugene Ostrowski Lauren & Reay Dick Linda Adams Peggy & Ralph Snodgrass Suzanne & Tod Foster

Tucson, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Mountain View, CA Livermore, CO Tucson, AZ Bar Harbor, ME

November 2019 Housing Resale Information Resales 2019 2018

For the Month 9 9 2018 Total Sold - 205

YTD 172 189

2019: Active Listings as of 11/30/2019........................... 9 2018: Active Listings as of 11/30/2018......................... 12 Source: TARMLS®

November 2019 Average Age of New Owners:

69.3

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

Interested in learning more about our beautiful state? Our Southwest collection can help. Here’s a Dewey Decimal guide to help find Arizona books on our shelves. Begin in the 557 section for books on Arizona rocks and geology; in the 590s, find books on birds, snakes and other local critters you might find in your yard or on hikes. Visit the 630s to read Cool Plants for Hot Gardens by Greg Starr and other books on landscaping in this climate. From there move along to the 917s to pick up hiking guides for park or urban trails and books on day trips from Tucson, traveling the backroads, or get (your) Kicks on Route 66 by Roger Naylor. Peruse Weird Arizona by Wesley Treat, a travel guide to local legends and best-kept secrets. Get busy with 100 Things to Do in Tucson Before You Die, by Clark Norton. Lastly, spend time in my favorite part of our Southwest collection, history, located in 978 and 979. Here you will find stories about the original inhabitants of Arizona, along with stories of the later settlers including farmers, ranchers and cowboys, outlaws and lawmen, mail-order brides, dance hall girls and outlaws in petticoats. Learn about rock art symbols, shoot-outs, dude ranches and historic towns like Bisbee, Tombstone, Sedona and Jerome. Read Annie’s Guests by Barbara Marriott for the story of an African American and Cherokee couple who built and ran the Mountain View Hotel in nearby Oracle, a showplace known throughout the West, or Vanished Arizona by Martha Summerhayes for a first-hand Army wife’s account of life on military posts on the Apache frontier in the late 19th century. Get started now reading Arizona by the numbers.

esident Doris R

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

Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

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

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

November

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,033 20,264 203,639 41,633 137,628 16,439 30,626 740,262

$ 2,634,769 $ 136,688 683,774 $ $ 72,678 $ 539,756 $ 97,987 196,915 $ $ 4,362,567

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,634,769 173,988 561,689 72,388 477,100 19,169 150,049 4,089,152

Asset Reserve Contribution Contingency Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(54,829) 685,433

$ (1,120,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (12,492) $ (278,355) $ 2,926,720

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,120,000) (25,000) (11,800) (206,696) 2,725,656

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

320,854 118,785 84,870 12,183 114,153 115,000 765,845

$ 1,608,720 $ 333,051 $ 465,379 $ 45,558 $ 606,170 $ 575,000 $ 3,633,878

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,537,637 282,749 456,099 55,841 564,252 575,000 3,471,578

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(119,607) 646,238

$ (597,327) $ 3,036,551

$ $

(575,000) 2,896,578

39,195

(170,922)

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first five months of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website suncityorovalley.com. Login after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

5 Months 2019-2020

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

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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 New Year, New Exercise It’s a new year, and maybe you’ve resolved to start an exercise program. If so, good for you. Getting regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do. And it’s one of the most common New Year’s resolutions among Americans each year. Just make sure you start off on the right foot with these helpful tips: Take it slow, set small goals – after all, you’re in this for a lifetime. Talk to your doctor before getting started, especially if it’s been 8-12 months or longer since you’ve last exercised, you’ve had a large weight gain or you’ve had a noticeable change in health. Evaluate your personality. Do you like to exercise alone, in a large group or with a partner? The answer to this question will help you decide what type of exercise will keep you motivated to stick with your new routine. Be safe. If you’re exercising outside, make safety a priority. Dress for the weather, wear reflectors and light colors if you’ll be out when it’s dark, and carry a cell phone with you. Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Orientation on how to use the gym equipment is held every Thursday, 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or problems with the AFC. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2. Tuesday, January 14, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. They will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, January 15, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

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

It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control that one out of four seniors over 65 have type 2 diabetes; one in three have pre-diabetes, many do not know about it. Please join us for an informative presentation on strategies to prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes with Dr. Daniel Horzempa, Friday, January 17, 1 PM, Auditorium. Alzheimer’s can also be a preventable disease. Join us in viewing the informative docuseries, “Alzheimer’s–the Science of Prevention,” hosted by Dr. David Perlmutter, followed by a discussion lead by Rick Menet, M.D., internal medicine physician with training in functional medicine, and Rita Menet, functional medicine certified health coach. The series takes place over eight Mondays, January 6-February 24, 3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Due to limited capacity of the Navajo Room this discussion is limited to 60 participants. See Workshops and Classes on page 15 for registration information. New committee members are welcome.

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Activity Center Renovation Chair Ted Hood tedhood@yahoo.com

At our December 3 meeting, the committee completed work on a revised list of requirements for the renovation project. This list will be submitted to the architects for an update of the conceptual plan. Due to the time needed for an architectural review, our next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, January 21, 9 AM, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. After January 21, the ACRC meetings will be on an as-needed basis. Please watch the SCOV calendar for future dates. Ted Hood will assume the role of committee chair, subject to approval at the December BOD meeting.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Michael Takerian afc@suncityorovalley.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1 Architectural Compliance Team Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com First Fri., 1 PM, WC1

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

Architectural Review Marlene Branz 618-670-1063 mzbranz@mac.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is designated to maintain the aesthetic harmony of SCOV in keeping with the desert environment and architectural character of the Sonoran Desert Southwest. The ARC collaborates with the Architectural Compliance Team and the Neighborhood Pride Committee on changes to the Development Standards that will maintain and continue to update the appearance of SCOV. We keep in touch with the Town of Oro Valley on changes to local zoning codes. We always welcome input from our residents. The ARC meetings are open to all residents. If you are interested in learning more, or want to volunteer on the committee, attend an upcoming meeting to see how the committee supports the community. Updated SCOV Development Standards are now available at www.suncityorovalley.com and in print at the Welcome Center.

Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory/

Are you a new resident or have you moved within SCOV? I use the monthly SCOV Resale Report to update the directory database. Those who have sold their homes are removed from the database, and the new owners are added

as unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. Does the Posse have your number? I send an updated phone list to the Posse each month. If the Posse notices any issues during their rounds but can’t contact you, they call 911. You can choose to be completely unlisted in the directory but still choose to provide your phone number for just the Posse. The online directory is updated monthly, thus always has the most current information. To be listed in the directory, you must complete the online form “To change your directory listing…” or fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

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

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

Election Meet Your Candidates A link for “Meeting the Candidate” video interview will be published in the “This Week in SCOV” email and posted on the website on Tuesday, January 28. This is an informal interview of each of the candidates, so you can get to know them better and begin gathering information about each one of them. Board Candidate Forums will be Monday, February 10, 9 AM and 6 PM, Auditorium. These videos will be posted on the website, and you will receive an email with a link for easy access. Mark your calendar now. You will be voting to fill two three-year positions on the Board of Directors. At the time this article was submitted, there was one initiative on which to vote.

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

Monday, January 27, is the committee’s next scheduled meeting. Committee agendas, minutes and financial reports are posted on the SCOV members-only website. The 2020-2021 SCOV Association’s annual operating and capital acquisition budgeting process begins in January. The process starts with department managers developing forecasts for operations and capital expenditures. Staff budget proposals are then reviewed by the General Manager and Controller to develop the draft budget. The first draft of the budget will be presented at the Finance-Budget Committee meeting, Monday, February 24, 2 PM. Any additions or changes recommended during this meeting are used to develop a second draft, which will be presented and discussed at the committee’s special budget meeting, Monday, March 2, 2 PM. If a third draft is needed, it will be reviewed by the committee on Monday, March 23, 2 PM. The committee will then forward its budget recommendations to the Board. The proposed annual budget will be presented to the Board of Directors at its Thursday, April 9, study session. The budget, with any Board changes, will be placed on the Board’s agenda for approval during its April 28 meeting. Please contact Sharon Miller, for information.

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Food and Beverage Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-May, First Fri., 2-3 PM, WC1 We read your comment cards and have prioritized committee research addressing noise abatement and quieter entertainment options. Joe Bourne, Oro Valley icon crooner, is a regular the fourth Monday of each month in the dining room. Saturday date nights in February will feature returning entertainer, Rene Taylor, jazz singer, along with Scott Tecca, an award-winning vocalist from Nashville. A new digital sound system has been approved and is currently being configured. The terrace has permanent heaters and, with the screens, provides a nice atmosphere for listening in colder weather. The patio has more portable heaters and with a temporary adjunct speaker system, entertainment provides a nice background for conversation. You can help control noise: ask your friends to use their inside voices to help everyone enjoy their restaurant experience. Check out the new menu items: veggie salad, halibut, mussels, flat-iron steak, potato skins and fried oysters are just a few to try.

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

Great Reads from the upcoming Tucson Festival of Books will be held on Thursday, January 9, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Great Reads events are open to Friends of the Library (FOL) members only. Pick up a free ticket at the library. January is the time to renew your membership or join. We are the fundraising arm for the library. While the room and salary for our wonderful librarian are provided by the Association, everything else is paid with FOL donations: books, videos, audios, furniture, computers and supplies. Your membership is a significant part of those FOL funds. As a member of FOL, there are more benefits, in addition to the Great Reads events. Members-only have first day purchase of tickets for the annual Home Tour in March, as well as discounted bus tickets to the Festival of Books. You will get a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing that you’ve helped our most-used amenity. The official membership drive is January 14-16, 9 AMNoon, library lobby. You may pick up an application in the library any time.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-762-6030, Elaine Deeter 520-825-5388 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM; Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop/ The New Year is upon us and new items regularly arrive to help you find just what you want. Featured artists this month are Charlotte Landis and Don Jovag.

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Charlotte paints what intrigues her in the movement and arrangement found in nature. Her paintings come to life as she invites the viewer to take a closer look. Charlotte has been painting in her studio since 2007. She is a juried member of Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild and a member of Southern Arizona Arts Guild. Don is known for his food-safe wooden bowls and platters that feature intricate designs created with different colors and varieties of wood. When you feel one of these bowls, you get an appreciation for the quality of his work and his meticulous attention to detail. Don also makes beautiful and durable wooden bracelets, hoop earrings and urns.

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

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

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

Welcome to the new year. Your Loan Room is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, and is located at the end of the Cart Barn. We do not offer tools but do have items for most medical needs in addition to tables and chairs for your entertaining and many children’s items for their visits. One of our most popular items are rollaway beds for your adult visitors and we do sometimes run out of these. Please make reservations either on the website or in person at the Loan Room up to two months in advance or take your chances by just walking in. Feel free to come and see what we have to loan. Our yearly Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, January 25, 7:30 to 9 AM, Activity Center. Please come out and support the breakfast which benefits your Loan Room.

Tickets, $6 pp, on sale all month at the Loan Room and Tue., Jan. 21, 9-11 AM, and Wed., Jan. 22, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, Activity Center lobby

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

Our purpose is to provide a vision for the future of SCOV, create a plan addressing future needs and desires, and engage residents in development of such a plan. The October 2019 Land Use Study developed in partnership with The Planning Center of Tucson has been an important step in this process. As we go forward, we are studying feedback and ideas generated from the study and exploring possible funding options. The study remains available on the SCOV website on the committee web page. Our meetings are open to all residents, and questions and comments from those in attendance are encouraged.

Marketing Chair Pete Coy 360-739-4100 petecoy@gmail.com

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Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Again? Yes, again, it’s a brand new year, and not too late to make a New Year’s resolution, if you have not already done so. Let’s try once again to make a resolution and keep it this year; to take pride and care of ourselves, our homes, and our property where we live. Most of us already do that, but just think how wonderful our community would look if we all did. 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. We wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2020.

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

This fall, I was pleased to attend the most recent Oro Valley Police Department Citizen Academy. It was once a week for three hours and packed with information. I was struck by many things. Many of the officers have been on the job for years. They come from a variety of other law enforcement agencies/ backgrounds and a few started with OVPD. There is a wealth of cross training within the department. It’s obvious that officers and staff take pride in their jobs and are part of what makes Oro Valley the safest city in Arizona. Chief Danny Sharp and his department are committed to their “Partnership in Prevention.” Chief Sharp dedicated himself to the SCOV Posse. He will retire February 21 (See Coming Events, January 23, page 14.) He should take immense pride in his accomplishments. The officers and staff he leaves behind have his same dedication to community policing. Thank you, Chief Sharp, for your 20 years of support to the Posse.

Preserve and Enhance Lifestyle and Property Values Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com Second and fourth Fri., 2 PM, WC1

PREVAIL Task Force is in the final stages of refining a workable process for evaluating the extent to which a homeowner’s proposal to construct a permanent improvement would impact the neighbors’ views. We are hopeful that we will be able to field test the process over the coming months. The next step for the Task Force is to consider vegetation and its impact on views in SCOV. The goal is to identify a consistent, workable process for handling differences of opinion in this area. The meetings are open to all.

Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe. Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169 9

2019 Holiday Door Decorating Contest Results SCOV residents got in the holiday spirit by entering their decorated front doors for a chance to win prizes. Thank you to our judges for selecting the winners: Rhonda Pina, Oro Valley Council Steve Solomon, Oro Valley Council Sarah Leiner, Oro Valley Police Department

First-place winner, Barbara Oldewage

Holiday Hours Wednesday, January 1 AFC/Pool open 8 AM-5 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM All other facilities closed

Second-place, Christine & Jesse Deesch

Third-place, Heidi Gray

Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information. Friday, January 10, 11 AM-Noon Activity Center/Navajo

Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Welcome Center and Library closed All other facilities open regular hours

Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Bobcat mom and kitten at play, Hole 18. Photo by Jack Welch

Jolly Craft Fair elves. Photo by Donna Randolph

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

The Properties Committee had an active 2019. Activities included regular Chalk Creek Wash and facilities inspections in addition to monitoring the solar systems serving SCOV owned facilities. Studies included conversion to LED lighting in the Wood Shop at the Artisan Center and determining the operational costs of the Lions’ Head Fountain. The Committee looks forward to continuing its efforts in 2020. If you are interested in the activities of the Properties Committee, please plan to attend our next meeting on Thursday, January 16.

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

If you are a new club president or Tipster article writer for your club, be sure to pick up a “Tipster Submitter’s Guide” at the Club Presidents meeting on Tuesday, January 14. Submitters can also stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a copy. Articles for the February Tipster must be submitted by Wednesday, January 8, to ensure publication. The next meeting is Thursday, January 16, 9 AM, WC3.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063 Happy New Year. January is the time of year when the normal activities in the golf course maintenance department really slow down. The cooler temperatures decrease the growth rate of the grass so the amount of turf maintenance is greatly reduced. Less fertilizer and water are required for maintaining good turf health. This allows our department to catch up on other areas of the golf course that we don’t get to spend a lot of time on during the rest of the year. Some of the projects that are going to be addressed during this time will be: Thinning the desert around the driving range floor so the Pro Shop can recover lost range balls, thinning vegetation in front of tees to open views and hitting areas and root pruning around tee boxes that continually have turf issues due to tree root competition. More drainage projects will be completed this year to improve playing conditions, and to provide tie-ins for the upcoming greens reconstruction project. Chronic wet areas around the greens will have drains run into washes and desert areas. One example is the left side of hole #1 green between the apron and the three trees in the rough. It is always a problem spot, so a drain will be run from the wet spot into the wash. When the contractor runs the new drains for hole #1 green, they will connect to our drain which will save time and money on the overall project.

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Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. It’s going to be another exciting season at The Views Golf Club. This month, we host the Oro Valley Senior Championship, January 11-12. The event will draw some of the finest players around the southwest, as well as higher handicap golfers who enjoy competitive play. There are three divisions to the tournament, championship, playing gross only, the other two paying gross and net. Saturday, January 18, 11 AM-3 PM, is our annual Helicopter Ball Drop, along with Demo Day. We provide a great barbecue at the driving range with music and fun. The following golf club companies will attend: Cobra, Srixon, Cleveland, XXIO, Ping, TaylorMade and Henry Griffiths. The Helicopter Ball Drop is a 50/50 fundraiser for the men’s and women’s golf clubs. To participate, purchase at least one golf ball for $10, three for $50 or 15 balls for $100. They will be dropped at approximately 1 PM onto the driving range. You can purchase golf balls anytime up until Friday, January 17, 5 PM in the Pro Shop or through the men’s and women’s golf clubs. The three balls closest to the pin are winners. After distribution of the 50/50 split, first place receives 50 percent of the prize fund; second place, 30 percent; third place 20 percent. The total number of balls sold will determine the prize fund distribution. Thank you for participating in all our activities and we look forward to seeing you. If we can assist you with anything, do not hesitate to ask.

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Chair Beth Allen 520-639-8845 No meeting Wed., Jan. 8

Wishing you a Happy New Year. As your new year’s resolutions may have included getting out more to practice at the driving range, our golf superintendent will be replacing the tee boxes with grass mats from time to time. This is needed to help preserve the grass and give it a chance to grow back. This may not be ideal, but please be patient. Make your golf cart invisible. Your goal when driving a cart should be to leave no trace you were there. It’s easy to damage the turf and not realize it. Avoid wet areas and spots that are getting beaten up from traffic. Take different routes so cart traffic is spread out. We encourage all golfers to attend our meetings for questions and concerns regarding play and course management. However, there will be no meeting this January. Meetings will resume the first Wednesday in February, 2 PM, WC3.

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

Congratulations to the President’s Cup winners: Scott Dugger, Vince Cardinal, Kurt Klucking, Dave Hablewitz, Bill Pigott and John Sjursen. It’s time to find a partner and sign up for the Governor’s Cup, January 22 and 25, with the final round January 29. It’s a low net event. Other upcoming events: January 1, a 3-man scramble, January 8, better-ball event, January 15, “old crap” scramble. The Pima Cup is coming to The Views, Monday, January 6, 12:30 PM shotgun. Other matches: February 10, Quail Creek; February 21, Crooked Tree; April 19, The Highlands. Boys, bring home the cup.

Save the date and sign up: Cure for Cancer, Tuesday, February 18, 8:30 AM shotgun. The golf course is looking good. It’s our responsibility to help keep it this way. Repair your ball marks on the greens and divots in the fairways. Remember to use the Golf Genius for all club events. Happy New Year.

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

11 AM; Saturday, January 11, our club champions, Nancy Sopwith and Shirley Sherrif, compete in the State Medallion Tournament at Oakwood Golf Club in Sun Lakes. We are working in high gear to get everything ready for the Cure For Cancer Golf Tournament Tuesday, February 18. Contact Carol Johnson 425-343-7138, Cathy Peterson 520-609-7022 or the Pro Shop for more information on how to sign up and get involved in this wonderful fundraiser. We have welcomed seven new members since November 1 and are still accepting new applicants. Contact Barbara Armes if interested in golfing with new friends.

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Happy New Year. Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club play is on Thursday mornings and the temps will be changing. Please call the info line at 8250322, by 7:30 AM, in case the start time is delayed due to frost. January games are listed below: January 2, Progressive Better Ball 2 January 9, Buddy Day Scramble January 16, Best Ball Gross/Net January 23, Two Best Balls January 30, Stableford Please sign up on Golfgenius.com. Sign up opens approximately 30 days before play. Welcome to our new members.

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

The Views Women’s Golf Club (TVWGC) kicked off the holiday season with our holiday party on December 3. We are in the heart of our league season, having played the first of four State Medallion Tournaments, a couple of Cata- TVWGC18 Catalina Cup “girls” having fun lina Cup matches and Kachina events. As the song goes, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” We, the 18-Hole Women’s Club, challenge the SCOV golf clubs to a Golf Genius usage challenge. Which of these three SCOV Golf clubs can first reach 100% usage of Golf Genius for oncourse scoring on a regular league play day? Tim Lochner will validate Golf Genius usage. TVWGC meets the 100% Golf Genius usage on almost a weekly basis. Which club can claim second place? Here’s to a happy and fun 2020.

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

We wish everyone a happy New Year and many blessings throughout 2020. The Views 9-Hole Women’s Club has a lot going on in January: Thursday, January 2, we will have our general meeting and salad/dessert luncheon in the Native American Rooms,

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This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is

1/2 off Wine* *Restrictions Apply

Not a Pass Holder?

Call the Pro Shop at 825-3110 for details.

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

Happy New Year from The Views Restaurant. With the new year upon us, things are rolling right along with gross sales over $30K weekly. We have newly installed gas heaters on the terrace, which, with the second wind screen makes that area usable and more comfortable during the colder months. The portable heaters are now on the patio. Two new outdoor server stations are also on the terrace and patio, allowing wait staff to provide you with more timely service. You asked us for new offerings on the happy hour menu. Due to space constraints, some popular items needed to be retired to make room for newer ones. This does not mean they are gone forever. It was a tough decision to remove popular items, but we hope you will try the new ones and give us feedback. This month’s staff introduction is Jeremy Lee. Many of you know him as the cheery bartender who works Sunday through Wednesday. There is a lot more to him than that. Jeremy has worked in hospitality for 23 years. He has done everything from serving and bartending to being the banquet director for the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, AZ. Although Jeremy has lived all over the country, he grew up in Prescott. His passion in life is his Harley Davidson and riding it when weather permits. His unseen talent is that he can do calculus in his head. His dream in life is to never have to work again.

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

In considering your New Year’s resolution, think about your charitable giving. It is estimated that due to tax code changes, charitable giving will be reduced by a signifi-

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cant amount. According to the Tax Policy Center (of the Brooking Institution and the Urban Institute think tanks) the tax code changes would cut the number of households itemizing deductions from 37 million in 2017 to 16 million in 2018, a 50 percent reduction. Now is the time to talk to your financial advisor to discuss what opportunities are open for you to donate to your favorite charities in the coming years. Consider using the SCV Foundation to consolidate your giving. Instead of writing many checks to different organizations, write one check to the Foundation for many organizations like Cure for Cancer, Emerge, YOTO, Wheels for Kids, etc. Giving is easy using your credit card. Just go online to our web page, www.foundationSCOV.org and click on Donate and then click Pay Pal Donate Now. Have a wonderful new year.

Coming Events Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community.

Every Day, 3-6 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Please join us for happy hour. Enjoy the best in live entertainment Friday and Saturday, 5:30-8 PM.

Thursday, January 2, 8:30 AM Un-Decorate the Activity Center and Auditorium Holiday UN-Decorating. Meet at the Auditorium and Activity Center to remove Christmas and to get on with the new year. Many thanks to all who helped decorate this year.

Saturday, January 4, 11:15 AM Free Sneak Peek Line Dancing Class Walk-Ins welcome for free Sneak Peek of line dancing offered by Sunliners Line Dance Club. 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, Auditorium. Sign in at 11:15 AM. Registration for professionally taught line dance classes beginning Saturday, January 11-February 29, is also available after the Sneak Peek. If interested, bring checkbook to pay $40 for eight classes.

Monday, January 6, 10 AM-Noon and 6:30-8:30 PM Sun City Variety Theatre Spring Production Come to the Auditorium to audition or volunteer for our March production. Performers and crew assistants needed. You’ll be happy you joined this fun group.

Thursday, January 9, 10 AM Friends of the Library Great Reads Librarian Kate Cusumano will highlight some of the authors who will be presenting at the Tucson Festival of Books in March at the UArizona campus. Find out which authors will be appearing in mystery, thriller, current fiction, historical fiction, science, history, biography and more. The presentation will be in the Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms. Tickets are available to Friends of the Library members. Make sure to renew your Friends of the Library membership, or join now, to attend this members-only event.

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Tuesday, January 14, 9 AM Annual Club Presidents Meeting All club presidents or leaders must attend this meeting. Rules new and old will be reviewed. The meeting is in the Auditorium at 9 AM sharp.

Tuesday, January 14, 10 AM Tucson Museum of Art Talks Happy New Year. Question: Is Photography Art? That question was answered a long time ago and the answer is yes. The title of our first presentation this year is,”Dorothea Lange.” Docent Kate Jensen will tell us all about this world famous American artist, her life and her work. Please join us at the Activity Center/Navajo. It’s free. Refreshments are served. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 520-427-7777.

Tuesday, January 14, 1 PM Oro Valley Art Tours Free tickets have all been given out.

Thursday, January 16, 1 PM Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Presentation Want to learn more about transportation in this area? Come to the Auditorium at 1 PM. Questions will be answered and you will learn about new things happening with the RTA

Friday, January 17, 1 PM Active Health Committee Presentation Are you interested in learning how you can reverse type 2 diabetes? Dr. Daniel Horzempa will be discussing the common root causes of type 2 diabetes in the Auditorium and what you can do about it.

Saturday, January 18, 7 PM Cher and Bill Medley Tribute Show Once again we start our great TAD Management shows and fun. Join us in the Auditorium for great music with this salute to Cher and Bill Medley. Theater seating, self-contained drinks allowed (no mixing). Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM.

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale at the Welcome Center and online

Sunday, January 19, 2 PM Annual Mariachi Concert The outstanding musicians from Pueblo High School will perform in the Auditorium. This concert practically sells out every year, so come, and enjoy this special music.

Tickets, $10 each, on sale Wed. and Thu., Jan. 8, 9, 15 and 16, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center

Monday, January 20, 1 PM UArizona Flandrau Planetarium This speaker was here during the summer, and there were many requests for a repeat presentation when more residents are in town. Come to the Auditorium, and experience this event. No charge.

Tuesday, January 21, 1 PM Indoor Movie Mark your calendar now for the next free indoor movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in the Auditorium.

Wednesday, January 22, 1 PM

Monday, February 10, 9 AM and 6 PM

Author Nancy Turner Best-selling author Nancy Turner, much loved in SCOV, will speak and sign copies of her new release, Light Changes Everything, in the Auditorium. In this novel the author returns to the world of Sarah Agnes Prine, a character based on Nancy’s great-grandmother and introduced in her first novel These Is My Words. There is no charge, however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, January 8, in the library.

Board Candidate Forum Attend one of these forums in the Auditorium to learn about the candidates running for the Board of Directors.

Thursday, January 23, 9-10 AM, Auditorium Last Coffee with a Cop For Chief Sharp Final Coffee with a Cop for Chief Danny Sharp. Come to the Auditorium and thank Chief Sharp for his years of service and for making Oro Valley the safest city in Arizona.

Saturday, January 25, 7:30-9 AM Annual Pancake Breakfast The Community Assistance Committee, which supports the Loan Room, will be holding its annual pancake breakfast in the Auditorium. Please plan to come out for this yearly event. See article on page 9 for ticket information.

Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26 Mexican and Ecuadoran Arts Mata Ortiz pottery, Zapotec woven rugs, and Ecuadoran woven animal themed kids’ hats and other arts, Activity Center/Native American Rooms, Saturday, 8 AM-4 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM.

Tuesday, January 28, 10 AM UArizona Art Museum Talk Enjoy a presentation on “What’s Going on In Art After 1945?” in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. There is no charge for this event.

Wednesday, January 29, 1 PM Author Mary Alice Monroe Best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe will speak and sign copies of her latest book, The Summer Guests, in the Auditorium. She identifies her novels as environmental fiction and this story takes place as a hurricane threatens the coasts of Florida and South Carolina and explores the bonds and new beginnings that are born from natural disasters. There is no charge, however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, January 15, in the library.

Friday, January 31, 10:45 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster in the Auditorium. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people.

Friday, February 7, 7 PM Motown Magic TAD Management brings us back to the sounds of Motown with this great tribute show. Songs from such greats as the Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight. Theater seating, self-contained drinks allowed (no mixing). Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM, in the Auditorium.

Monday, February 17, 1 PM Author Sam Kleiner Oro Valley native, and New York-based lawyer, Sam Kleiner, will speak and sign copies of his book, The Flying Tigers, in the Auditorium. As this is Presidents’ Day, he has titled his presentation “President Roosevelt’s Secret War: The True Story of the Flying Tigers.” The SCOV Modelers Club will exhibit a display depicting accurate to-scale models of planes that flew in the China-Burma-India theater prior to the U.S. entry into World War II. There is no charge, however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, January 15, in the library.

Tuesday, February 18, 1 PM Oro Valley Art Tour Free tickets have all been given out.

Monday-Saturday, February 17- 22 Rodeo Week – Dress Western Join in the fun and wear western attire during rodeo week in Tucson.

Saturday, February 22, 9 AM-Noon & 1-4 PM Friends of the Library (FOL) Home Tour Tour ten sparkling SCOV homes that have had bathroom or kitchen remodels, walls pushed out, rooms added and more. Open to SCOV residents and guests only. For ticket availability after February 7, please call the library at 520917-8064.

Tickets, $25. FOL members, Thu., Feb. 6, 8:30 AM-Noon; Nonmember SCOV residents, Fri., Feb. 7, 8:30 AM-Noon, Activity Center

Saturday, February 22, 7 PM Michael Paul, Ventriloquist, Comedian and Improvisor A true night of laughter from this TAD Management show. Michael has been on the “Tonight Show” and “Saturday Night Live.” Pam SarpaIius reports, “I have previewed this show, and it had my sides hurting from laughter.” Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM in the Auditorium. Theater seating, self-contained drinks allowed (no mixing).

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale Wed., Jan. 22, 8 AM, at the Welcome Center or online

Wednesday, February 26, 1 PM Author Chris Enss Bestselling author, scriptwriter, screenwriter and performer, Chris Enss, will speak and sign copies of her latest book According to Kate: The Legendary Life of Big Nose Kate, Love of Doc Holliday, in the Auditorium. She has written more than 20 books on the Old West and is passionate about telling the stories of the women who shaped American history when they came west as schoolmarms, gold miners, madams and mail-order brides. There is no charge, however, to help us plan for attendance you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, February 12, in the library.

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale Tue., Jan 7, 8 AM, at the Welcome Center or online

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Saturday, March 7, 7 PM A Tribute to Rod Stewart This entertainer has traveled all over the world to present this show. Sit back and enjoy Rod’s many hits, including “Maggie May” and “Forever Young.” Theater seating. Drinks in containers only. Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM, Auditorium.

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale Thu., Feb. 6, 8 AM, at the Welcome Center or online

Wednesday, March 25, 1 PM Author Kate Stewart Kate Stewart, lead archivist for the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson, will speak and sign copies of her first book, A Well-Read Woman, in the Auditorium. It tells the remarkable story of librarian Ruth Rappaport, who escaped the Nazis as a teenager, and played a role in other key historical events of the last century, including the creation of Israel and establishing a library system for U.S. troops in Vietnam. There is no charge, however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, March 11, in the library. Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details. Sun City Variety Theatre, Mon., Jan. 6, 10 AM-Noon and 6:308:30 PM, Auditorium, performer auditions and crew volunteers for March production Kactus Kickers dance classes start, Thu., Jan. 9, 5:30 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Thu., Jan. 9, UArizona day long guided tour, Planetarium, Mirror Labs, etc. $139 pp Kactus Kickers dance, Fri., Jan. 10, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Mon. Jan. 20, Casino trip to Harrah’s Ak-Chin, free trip open to everyone Day Trippers, Fri., Jan 31, The Duttons at the Berger Performing Arts Center, $67 pp Day Trippers, Wed., Feb. 12, Silver Star Theater. Solid Rock and Roll. $66 pp Day Trippers, Tue.-Thu., Mar. 17-19, Trip to Globe. Includes many sites and activities; $250 pp, $325 single Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas, AZ. Car art, historic Gadsen Hotel and more, $60 pp

Aqua Zumba®: Balance Class: Chair Balance Class: Cardio Chair Aerobics: Core Conditioning: Sunrisers: Sweat Stretch: Water Aerobics: Zumba® :

Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Mon., 10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, AC/Dance Studio Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC

“Alzheimer’s – the Science of Prevention” A docuseries presented by the Active Health Committee. Mondays (8 weeks), January 6 to February 24, 3-4 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. If you are interested in improving brain health and/or preventing Alzheimer’s disease, please join us in viewing this docuseries hosted by Dr. David Perlmutter, followed by a discussion lead by Rick Menet, M.D. and Rita Menet, H.C. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited to 60 participants, so pregistration is required.

Tickets are available at www.suncityorovalley > Members > Member Services > Tickets > Active Health Presentations

Basic Photography Course Presented by the Photography Club, open to all SCOV residents. Meets every Friday, February 7 through March 13, 1-3 PM. Cost is $40, contact laurahackenbrock@hotmail. com for more information and to enroll. Institute of Learning in Retirement/Samplers Samplers are one-time classes/lectures on a variety of subjects, open to all SCOV residents and their guests. No sign up, no fees; bring your membership card for building access. Samplers are at 2 PM, Thursdays, Catalina Vista. Contact Sally Evert with questions or suggestions for future programs, sallyevert@gmail.com, 520-955-7877. Jan. 9: “Islam: Unity Amid Diversity,” Dr. Maha Nassar Jan. 16: “Keeping Our Stars Bright, The Dark Skies Project,” John Barentine, Ph.D. Jan. 23: “There’s a Snake on My Boot! Living in the Sonoran Desert,” Mr. John Bosak Jan. 30: “Connecting Animals, People and Open Spaces,” Ms. Carolyn Campbell

Workshops and Classes

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561. No class on Monday, January 20.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend, you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 520-917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. This month’s class is on Wednesday, January 22

Spanish Language Classes Contact Myriam Barrientos 520-906-8334 spanishmyriam @vive-mexico.com. Review the many levels of classes available at www.vive-mexico.com. Classes run through May with various breaks and holidays.

Association-Sponsored Fitness Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You may use this card for all Sun City Oro Valley-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge without a punch card. Class descriptions may be found online www.suncityorovalley.com/amenitiesfacilities/aquatic-fitness-center/. Questions, call 520-917-8073.

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Tai Chi for Men Class Jose Hernandez-Rivera will offer a “Tai Chi for Men” class on Saturdays, January 11 through February 29, 10 AMNoon, Dance Studio. This class requires at least 10 students and will emphasize self-defense applications using Tai Chi and other martial arts principles. To register, call Jose at 520297-5362.

For Your Information

The items under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. Bocce Senior Olympics Bocce Senior Olympics will be held at SCOV, January 20 through January 25: women’s competition, Monday and Tuesday; men’s competition, Wednesday and Thursday; coed competition, Friday and Saturday. All are invited to watch and cheer on our SCOV teams. Activities will begin at 9 AM each day at the bocce courts. The Coffee Cart Located in the Kachina Lounge, coffee is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10:30 AM. Costume Closet The Costume Closet, inside the Loan Room at the Cart Barn, is open by appointment only. Please call Marty Siracusa, 520-825-6961 or Betty Verderese, 520-825-7811 to schedule appointments. Cash donations are always welcome. Future Pacific Northwest Club Save the date, March 15, 1-4 PM, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Let’s try to revive the Oregon and Washington clubs from yesteryear and include Alaska and Idaho residents. A group has scheduled the above date to gather and determine if we want to organize an annual event. At this first gathering we want as many people as possible from the Pacific Northwest to join together to have fun and fellowship with others from one of the most beautiful areas of the country. If you are interested in helping with the formation of this new club, contact Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 or sigridkf@gmail.com. New Jersey/Pennsylvania Club Formation All SCOV residents with past or current residences in New Jersey or Pennsylvania are welcome to attend a club-formational event on Friday, January 31, 5 PM, Desert Oasis. BYOB plus appetizer to share with a gathering of folks from New Jersey and Pennsylvania with the possibility of forming an official SCOV club. Square Dancing Looking for some low-impact aerobics with mental stimulation? Interested in making friends while involved in team activities? Enjoy a variety of music? Square dancing might be just for you. Casual dress. Singles and couples are welcome. There is an Intro to Square Dancing on Sunday, January 5, 7 PM, at SaddleBrooke’s Mountain View Ballroom. Square dance lessons begin Sunday, January 12, 6-7:30 PM. Contact Karen Duellman, kmduellman@ yahoo.com.

Thank You Corner Tucson Cancer Conquerors is grateful to the clubs and individuals who donated items for their High Tea in December. Thanks to you, TCC can further their work of healthy survivorship. Ginny Williams

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Youth On Their Own (YOTO) students thank you for your generous holiday donations of blankets, gift cards, cash, food and hygiene supplies. We are fortunate to live in such a caring, giving community with neighbors who are positively impacting the future of Pima County by supporting YOTO. Kris Cohen YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary To all our good friends, thank you for all the fond farewells you offered to us prior to our move to the Heritage Ranch development in Fairview, Texas. Your friendships have meant a great deal to us, and you will be greatly missed. Good memories, however, will stay with us always. Best wishes, Larry & Coralyn Hoaglund “Seniors for Kids” would like to express our appreciation for the outpouring of love shown in the “Kuddles for Kids” donations so willingly given by our entire SCOV community. It was so successful that many children in hospitals, foster care, and in need will feel your comforting hugs as they hug your gifts. Pat Norton Thank you to everyone who was so kind and caring when my husband, Charles Trull, passed away November 15. Thank you also to those who sent cards, called, fed my family and sent their prayers. This is such a great community, and Charlie was devoted to it. There will be a memorial service for him on February 4 in the Auditorium. Glenda McCormick-Trull

Memoriam Jo Hanley Jean DiParvini Roe Erlandson Wayne Miller Dan Dale Hal Hufford

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

The year 2020 is finally here and the Art League clubs are working on paintings, photographs, colored pencil drawings and clay pieces that can be hung on the wall. Hopefully the Printmakers Club will be up and running. Three very interesting theme shows are planned: April will be “Monochromatic,” May, “Seashore & Water’s Edge” and October will be “Honor a Master.” Plan on visiting the Activity Center each month to see the wonderful art created by your neighbors.

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

Come by the Artisan Center on Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday morning and see what the bark carvers are up to. If you are interested in cottonwood bark carving, the club has bark and Ted Rydzewski can help you get started. If you are already doing bark carving come by and carve with us and join the conversation. Pictured here are some of our Tuesday PM regulars, Dave, Dave, Alan, John, Ed and Ted. Our lady carvers took picture-day off. Members, remember it is time for 2020 dues, $10.

Clay Pres. Lorraine Buck 520-331-3022 lorraineLbuck@gmail.com VP Trudy Williams Sep.-May General Meeting first Thu., 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Studio cleaning last Wed., 1 PM, Orientation as needed

Congratulations to our new officers for 2020 who were elected at our December meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Pres., Lorraine Buck; Advisor, Mary Thul; Treas., Julie-Anne Anthony; Sec., Marti Friday. VP, Trudy Williams, is not pictured. Currently, the Clay Club has 193 members who have been busy attending our excellent in-house workshops as well as working on individual projects. Our members support each other and the club by sharing ideas and techniques. Look for more inspiring classes to be available this month. If you have always wanted to learn pottery techniques, this is the time and place. Orientation for new members is held as needed. Please stop by the Clay Studio to sign-up.

Colored Pencil Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Jan Thomas 520-591-1275 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Have you seen the intricate detail of scratchboard art and wondered how it’s created? Many of the artists in our Colored Pencil group enjoy the challenges of scratchboard as well, and Faye Becket has graciously offered to teach a class. Here’s your chance to learn some basics and try it out. When: Fridays, January 17, 24 and 31, 11 AM-12:30 PM. Where: Catalina Vista Art Studio. The class is filling fast, so call Faye today 520-331-9738. Cost: about $30 for materials. Come early on Fridays and join other members to work on a colored pencil project. We have many resources and enjoy learning together.

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

Our featured artist this month is our new president, Charlotte Landis, who came here in 2016 from Arlington, Virginia. Her background is medical technology with an emphasis in chemistry. Her interest in chemical elements and their reactions led her to watercolors, and her interest from childhood in gardening inspired her to become a master gardener. Painting since 2006, Charlotte always sees the blank watercolor paper as a source of excitement and hopes the work uplifts the viewer’s spirit and gives a sense of peace. She strives to invite the viewer to take a closer look by choosing to paint small things. Charlotte is a member of the Potomac Valley Watercolorists in Virginia, the Southern Arizona Art Guild and the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild. She is an award winning artist who has shown in many exhibitions. Watch for her work in the exhibits in SCOV, and come visit with Charlotte and the other artists.

Gourd Art John Shaw 520-825-1368 johnshaw1@comcast.net Mon., 1-4 PM, resumes in Nov.; Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

Join us on Monday afternoons or Friday mornings for fun and to produce your own special gourd art.

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

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

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

Please join us if you want to help recycle those plastic grocery bags. Jane Fairchild started a program for those interested in crocheting plastic yarn (or “plarn”) into sleeping mats for the homeless. You don’t have to crochet to assist with this project. Help is needed to cut the bags into strips and tie them into yarn. Regular knitters and crocheters continue to meet at this time. It’s been fun to share the space with the plastic bag people. The more the merrier.

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newspaper ones), please drop them off on Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, or Jane Fairchild has a box on her front porch, 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. You can also call Jane for further information about the plastic sleeping mat program.

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

The picture shows Modelers Club member Michael Fox looking on as a young modeler tries his hand at the switching layout. This challenge occurred during the Modelers Club Holiday open house on the Photo by Tom Prall day after Thanksgiving. Two similar open houses were held in December. As a SCOV resident, come join others at our monthly meetings. At our meetings, you will see what we are about and you may enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. From time to time, we schedule field trips of interest to modelers. During any day, if the lights are on and someone is in the Modelers Room, stop in.

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

The holidays are over and it is time to get back to the Art Studio. If you are a new resident, please visit the Art Studio to find out which group best fits your artistic talent. If you are finding it hard to decide what you should paint next, the theme show ideas are a good source. Also the Photography Club is still adding to the inspiration box. Make art part of your New Year’s resolution.

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

This month we will have two meetings. The first one is Wednesday, January 8, 6 PM, Catalina Vista, where James Capo will give a talk on “Photographing Birds.” The second meeting will be Wednesday, January 22. The competition “Queen Anne’s Lace” by Kathy Kellner theme is “Open,”

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and there will be no date requirements on the images. The judge for this competition will be Brian Ganter from the Center for Creative Photography. We welcome SCOV residents to our meetings. Visit our website, and read the Welcome Message to learn about our club and view images taken by our members. Laura Hackenbrock will be giving a six-week course in Basic Photography, February 7-March 13, 1-3 PM. The cost is $40. To enroll, contact laurahackenbrock@hotmail.com. Winning pictures are displayed at Catalina Vista. First place “Print” winners for November were Bonnie Svarstad, Gerda Timm and Laura Hackenbrock. “Digital” winners were Kathy Kellner, Jack Welch and Steve Perkins.

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

The sculpture group meets on Mondays in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista. View some of our sculptures in the display case outside the Art Studio in Catalina Vista and Sun City’s library. If you are interested in becoming a member, we would be happy to show you the process used to create our art. In spring 2019, the Sculpture Club lost a cherished member, Gene McCullagh. The club is displaying some of Gene’s sculptures and wood carvings in the display window outside the Art Studio. The detail in Gene’s wood Sculptures and carvings by Gene McCullagh carvings is just breathtaking and a must see, so please stop by and enjoy his art. Alada Haug will be teaching a head sculpture class this month. If you are interested in signing up or need more detail about the class, talk to Alada in the Art Studio on Mondays.

Sewing Thimblelenas

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

We had a very successful 2019. Each club submitted their report at the annual meeting. New officers elected are: Pres., Suzanne Lane; VP, Sharon Larsen; Treas., Phyllis Austin and Pat Norton; Sec., Carol Myers; Monitor Chair, Suzanne Stiles; Membership Chair, Debra Dirks; Memberat-Large, Carrie Wiley. Thimblelenas dues should be paid by January 21, $5, check only, no cash. Forms and envelopes are located in the folder on the counter by the front door. The Sewing Room can be used by any Thimblelenas member when there is no other scheduled activity. Stop by any time the room is open to learn more about us. Monitors on duty are always happy to give a short tour. Renters and men are also welcome to join us.

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Our meetings are always a great way to get new ideas and receive encouragement for your projects. Each meeting also has an educational topic, as well as refreshments.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Whew, what a year it’s been for Casa Amigas. At our annual Thimblenas meeting in December, our club reported that in this past year, we provided 2,700 items to various community organizations for One of the quilts donated to Teen Outreach Pregnancy children at risk. Services Kudos to all our members who work hard sewing every week with several members taking items home to work on. It’s truly a labor of love. There are eight different organizations that we donate to and I can’t tell you how appreciative they are. It’s clubs like ours that keep these organizations going. Thanks also to the SCOV Tennis Club, SCOV Foundation and personal donors who have contributed this year to our cause. Cheer Bears

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

It certainly is hard to believe that we are starting a new year already, but such a busy year it has been, so let’s review a few of the happenings. We now have a total of 21 current members on our roster. We made 262+ cheer bears. Bears were distributed to Seniors for Kids (AVIVA,TriCommunity Food Bank, Three Points, Family First), “Kuddles for Kids” (Banner Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots), Sunrise House, Casa de la Luz, Starlighters Auxiliary, SCOV Women’s Tennis Club and Emerge! Holiday House. Thanks to Leslie Chace, we are making weighted Cheer Bears that are more comforting for the Casa de la Luz Hospice. They really love them. We would like to thank the Women’s Tennis Club for their nice donation that allowed us to purchase supplies for the year. Thank you also to Seniors for Kids for sponsoring us. Looking forward to a bright and cheery bear year. Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Karen Curry made bags for SFK

Plan to come to our meeting Tuesday, January 21, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/ Ocotillo. We enjoy seeing what you are embroidering.

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Pet Beds

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

We made and delivered 216 pet beds to the Humane Society in 2019. They are always so glad to have these comfy, soft pet beds created from the fabric sewing scraps and fiber fill. The beds come in many different sizes and colors and we do have a good time while working on them. Why not join us for a couple of hours on Tuesday afternoons? Quilters

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

Holidays have passed and it’s time to think quilt show in March. We should have a wonderful show this year with lots of new members showing off their quilts. At the Tuesday, January 14 meeting, Regina will have a PowerPoint presentation on quilting short cuts and quick ways to piece. There will also be signups for Linda George’s class on using equilateral triangles Wednesday, January 29. Tuesday, January 28, Carol will demonstrate our newest Accuquilt die, Blazing Star, and will have signups for an Bev Moore’s winning entry in last upcoming class. The Eldon year’s challenge, “Starry Skies”. class that will be taught by Penny will be in February. Our 2020 challenge will be presented. Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jsaxr@netzero.com, Sewing/Crafting for SFK, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy woodworking, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop No meetings May-Sep. As we begin our journey through another year, Seniors for Kids (SFK) has a lot on its plate once again. We have decisions to make regarding where we will disperse our resources for another year. Please make Look at all the soft “Kuddles for Kids” that came from SCOV. sure to attend our meeting Thursday, January 2, 8 AM, Catalina Vista. We will be discussing our finances, planning for the year’s activities and

looking to recruit more members to share in the fun of giving. It will be a very important meeting. After all the items that were made by the SFK were displayed to the public on December 5, they were boxed and loaded in cars to go on their journeys to AVIVA, Tri-Community Food Bank, Three Points Clinic and Family First. It is truly heartwarming to be able to give these gifts to the kids. If helping children in need would get your creative juices flowing, stop by the Artisan Rooms and see where your skills might help Seniors for Kids provide cheer to children who are in need. Tapestry Rug Hooking

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

The Tapestry Rug Hooking group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. We welcome new members. If you are interested in hooking, our club provides instruction and practice materials for trying our art. Learn more about our group by visiting our website or come by to see us on Tuesday mornings. Tapestry Rug Hooking Club thanks the Thimblelenas for allowing the club to display their art in one of the windows outside the Sewing Room. Please come by and see our art located in the far east window which will be displayed until February 1. Those in the club that contributed pieces are John Shaw, Saniya Otus, Carrie Wiley and Coni Arseneau. If you stop by to view the window on a Tuesday morning, any club member would be delighted to explain the process for creating the pieces that are displayed.

Show ‘n Share Vicki Frakes 859-801-0525 arcticvic@gmail.com Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Show ‘n Share is a crafters’ group who work on portable crafts. We have crafters who make cards, crochet, do it yourself crafts, embroidery, jewelry, mixed media, scrapbook, quilt, and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, please join us. We are a fun, easy group with relaxed camaraderie, birthday parties and a monthly project to share. We meet year-round and always welcome new members. At Show ‘n Share, we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues, $5. Not receiving the weekly email newsletter,

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Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Fri., 9 AM-Noon Meet first Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio Are you interested in cutting and polishing a stone and turning it into a special memento? Stop in to the Silversmith and Lapidary Club shops, and we can let you know how to learn. We have classes designed to teach a novice how to turn a “rock” into a beautiful cabochon. The picture shows the latest lapidary orientation class taught by member Michael Knott, an accomplished jeweler and artisan. He is demonstrating how to use the machines. Examples of the work done by members are displayed in the windows outside our shop in the Artisan Center.

Stained/Fused Glass Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 or 520-441-9229, Debbie Brown 724-249-2802 Mon. closed 8 AM-3 PM, open 3-9 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tue.-Sun., 8 AM-9 PM Monitor on duty Tue. and Thu. 9-11:30 AM, fused glass Monitor on duty Wed., 9-11:30 AM, stained glass Based on all the Christmas glass and ornaments observed in the studio this past month, many persons received lovely glass gifts this holiday season. A wonderful potluck dinner was held last month and we now have some new officers. Please welcome your board: Trees Pres., Jo Anne Bowman; VP, Sue Watkins; Sec., Lisa Schulz; Treas., Debbie Brown and Studio Manager, Nancy Jarvis. Thank you all for stepping up to help. I always say that volunteers are underappreciated. At the dinner we decided that there will be another contest this year. Please watch for details to follow in an email to members. It will soon be time for the Tucson Gem and Mineral show., January 31-February 16. Dichroic Inc. will be at Casino Del Sol, February 2-9.

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

We not only do all kinds of carving in the Wood Carving Club, we also do wood burning. If you are a wood burner or think you might want to try it, the club has wood, patterns John Shaw’s Fishhooks

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and burners. Come by the Artisan Center on Saturday morning and see what the wood carvers are working on. If you think you might be interested in wood carving we can help you get started. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation. John Shaw can explain his fishhooks pictured here. For members, remember it is time for 2020 dues, $10.

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

and continues to be, so beneficial to our understanding of coming to Christ and how we can share our faith in Jesus Christ with others. The lessons begin promptly at 9 AM. You are welcome to join us at 8:45-8:50 to meet the ladies, grab a cup of coffee, and find a seat before we begin. The class runs for about 2½ hours with worship music and songs, 60 minutes of teaching from the study facilitator, a 10 minute break, then a 50 minute Kay Arthur video teaching. Such a rich and instructive time for our Wednesday mornings. We look forward to having you join us in this new year, 2020, to study God’s Word.

Books Great Books

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

You are invited to join us for our next monthly meeting Thursday, January 16, 7 PM, Activity Center. Our speaker will be Dr. Steve Ertel who is an astrophysicist at UArizona and Steward Observatory. Dr. Ertel is known worldwide and has lectured at conferences around the globe. His topic will be “The Night Sky of Planet Vulcan: Exozodiacal Light Observations of the Large Binocular Telescope.” One of his major research interests is the formation and evolution of planets and planetary systems. He specializes in using a wide range of instruments at the Large Binocular Telescope located on Mt. Graham in Safford, AZ. This is the largest binocular telescope in the world and a place where our club has taken field trips. On Sunday, January 26, we will offer a session on “Getting Started in Stargazing.” If you have ever wanted to know more about the night sky and the hobby of astronomy, come join us. We will meet in the Activity Center/Hopi Room at 7 PM.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

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

Note: New starting time is 7:15 AM. Our study this year begins with the book of Genesis, followed by a study of the book of Revelations. Often called the bookends of the Bible, they deserve to be studied together. Their comparison shows the power and consistency of God’s Word. Study guides are available. If you like, please join many of us for breakfast afterward at The Views Restaurant. What a great way to start your day. Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres., Sheila Witler 720-775-7623 Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 9 AM, WC3

Women’s Precept Bible Study began the study of Kay Arthur’s Romans Part 3: Chapters 9-11 in December, but please do not feel that you have missed too much to join in. We are constantly doing review of Chapters 1-8 because review is the way we all learn. This study of Romans has been,

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Pres. Barbara Gates 520-825-7645 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Great Books Club provides an opportunity to engage in thoughtful and lively discussions on a wide range of topics. The anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation contain short selections from classic and contemporary works of literature. Our current book, Great Conversations 1, is available from the Foundation or other online sources. Our January meetings (note variation in schedule due to the holiday) will be Wednesdays, January 8 and 22. We will discuss Carl Jung’s The Stages and Life and Tillie Olsen’s story, “Tell Me a Riddle.” We enjoy the challenge of exploring such varied topics and genres. Newcomers are always welcome to join the discussion. SCOV Book Club

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

Our book for January is Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See. This historical novel follows the lives of women divers in a matrifocal society on the island of Jeju, Korea. The story begins before WWII and continues throughout the tumultuous, but little known period of Korean history following the defeat of Japan and the Korean War. It’s a novel of friendship, betrayal, love and family. At our January meeting, we will start collecting dues for 2020. Please bring $5 (preferably in cash) in an envelope. On the outside of the envelope please write your name, email address and telephone number. We look forward to seeing you all in January. The SCOV Book Club List for 2020 is in the library and is also available via email. If you need a copy please email Glenda or Lynn.

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

Trying to figure out how to preserve your family photographs and documents? Join the Genealogy Club at our monthly meeting Tuesday, January 14, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms to hear a presentation by Melanie Sturgeon. Ms. Sturgeon is the current President of the Arizona Women’s History Alliance and the past director of the History and Archives Division at the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. She is sure to have wonderful ideas and suggestions in regard to maintaining your family records.

If you have trained as a monitor, sign up on the club calendar at www.scvgs.org to reserve a three hour or two hour monitor slot, and help the club by keeping the Genealogy Room open. Check out the club website for days and hours that the library is available. Help is available for beginners and experienced researchers.

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

Following a successful fall roster of courses, the ILR will begin its winter session on Monday, January 6, 9 AM. Thank you to everyone that helped to make that possible. Please note that classes will be offered Monday through Friday. For a full list of course offerings and descriptions, go to the website www.suncityilr.com. There, you will also find information regarding dates, times and locations. If you have ideas for courses or Sampler topics, kindly contact Randy Myerson or Sally Evert. Thank you for your continued interest in the ILR courses and Sampler series.

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

Wednesday, January 15, meeting: Learn about a low cost, innovative, effective cancer treatment with virtually no negative side effects. It is pioneered by two UArizona cancer researchers, including speaker Linda Meade-Tollin, Ph.D., biochemistry. She is also a Research Assistant Professor Emerita, UArizona College of Medicine and was a member of the Arizona Cancer Center. The treatment is based upon Otto Warburg’s work; he discovered that cancer cells use far more sugar (glucose) than normal cells. The Warburg Way™ has been used in China for 12 years with over 13,000 treatments safely given…now available at a clinic in Nogales, Mexico. If you know anyone with cancer, join us to learn more. Bring $3 annual dues (in an envelope with your name, phone, address and email) if you plan to attend any of our club functions including vegan dinner and meditation. Vegan/plant-based potluck, normally on the first Wednesday, will not be held on January 1. See you February 5. Mindful Meditation, every Tuesday 3 PM, Catalina Vista, open to diverse religious and secular members.

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

Poets Corner member, Christa Lubatkin, takes ordinary subjects like a man, a woman and a dog, places them in the kitchen and out comes magic. A wonderful story-poem with a message about relationships called “Chatter”: “I talk to my dog / on a litany of subjects / I offer him choices for breakfast / bacon and eggs (kibble) / blintzes (same kibble) / he looks up expectantly / leaves the choice to me / laps it up as if he were an aficionado my man too has few words / I fill the anticipating air / with jabber that quivers and clatters / like kibble / hitting the metal bowl my man drinks it up / with a chaser of laughter I hear it said that god / is felt in the still / space between us but dog and man / my dear companions / have grown devout

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& chubby / on my gushing stream of chatter” All resident poets are welcome to join us, any and every Monday.

SCOV Technology Club (formerly Computer Society) Membership David Johnson 520-825-6994 Pres. Paul Sherwood 252-532-5705 paulgsherwood@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

General meeting: Thursday, January 9, 1 PM, Auditorium. Topic: Internet security and ID theft. All classes require club membership and registration. Register by emailing the instructor. January 2020 Classes E-mail Security - How to recognize phishing attempts to get your password and personal information. 1 Session Tue., Jan. 7 10 AM - 11:30 AM Tom Prall tprall009@hotmail.com Introduction to Voice Devices like Alexa & Google 1 Session Wed., Jan. 8 10 AM - Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Free Software for Windows 10 1 Session Wed., Jan. 15 10 AM - Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com TV Technology: New Features and Terminology 1 Session Fri., Jan. 17 10 AM - Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com What is a Chromebook and Why it Might be the Best Computer for You 1 Session Thu., Jan. 23 10 AM - Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com Open Help Session 1 Session Thu., Jan. 16 1:30 PM - 3 PM Help Session for Apple Devices 1 Session Tue, Jan. 21 1 PM - 3 PM Help Session for PC and Android Devices 2 Sessions Wed., Jan. 8 1 PM - 3 PM Wed., Jan. 22 1 PM - 3 PM Help Session by appointment: Call or text club help desk: 520-329-7661 or email scovtech@gmail.com.

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

State government matters. Greer Warren (Legislative District 10) will speak about the nuts and bolts of how Arizona government is organized, how a bill becomes law and how residents can register their opinion on pending legislation. Greer has been giving her Civics 101 talks since April 2017. Annual membership dues of $10 pp are due. Make your check out to SCOV Democratic Club, and mail it to treasurer Pam Dage at 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way. Better yet, bring it to the January meeting or any meeting. Last year our members contributed over 1,500 pounds of food to Impact of Southern Arizona. Your continued generosity is always appreciated. Everyone is welcome to join us in this election year as we hear from local candidates and guest speakers addressing pertinent topics of the day. Email mosalz@outlook.com to be put on the mailing list.

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Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Sandra Fisher 208-860-3431 sandrafisher2703@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

This club provides an enjoyable social evening, getting to know SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking (and eating) interesting food. Every month, December through March, small groups of members gather to share food they’ve prepared according to a theme. Since everyone brings part of the meal, it’s not a huge effort for the hosts. December’s theme was “Let’s Get Stuffed,” featuring stuffed dishes; January’s is Indian cuisine. For those who would like to join mid-year, we have a waiting list, as opportunities do arise for you to attend a scheduled dinner. We also have two upcoming events open to nonmembers. The first is a luncheon Monday, February 6, at SaddleBrooke’s Mountain View Restaurant ($20$25 pp). Members will receive an email with details in January. Nonmembers who wish to attend need to inform Pat Heine (pjheine@stcloudstate.edu). Please visit our website to see photos and details about the club.

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

Happy New Year. Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 16, 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Room. All are welcome. Hope you can make it. We will be collecting the yearly dues and membership forms, reviewing the updated by-laws, taking nominations for new board members, hearing about the progress on the small dog area expansion and much more. Any SCOV residents who would like to join our dog club are encouraged to do so. Contact Marj or Carol for membership information and forms. The annual dues are $10 with a onetime $10 key fee.

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

Holiday undecorating for members is Thursday, January 2, 8:30 AM, in the Activity Center and Auditorium. Please help Judee Wickersham put the decorations away for another year. Many hands, laughter and good conversation makes the time fly. Dues are $5 pp and $8/cpl. Contact Annette Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com.

Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 520-989-0062 www.havurahscov.com

Havurah wishes one and all a happy and healthy 2020. We continue to provide excellent, fun and stimulating programming as we enter this new year. Saturday, January 11, 5 PM is our Members Only Dinner, with a western theme. Havurah Hoedown will have cowboy grub, bluegrass entertainment during the cocktail hour and guitarist Bill Ganz to serenade us during dinner. Get on your hifalutin’ duds and come join us. Israeli movie night continues with The Syrian Bride, Monday, January 21, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Admission is free. And looking into the future: Saturday, February 8, is our Costco chicken/havdalah evening. Thursday, March 12, is a

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bus trip to Barleen’s in Apache Junction for lunch and a fantastic show. Come join us for any or all events. We would love to see you. Yearly membership is $15 pp. More info about our club available on our website.

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

The Republican Club will hold its first meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, January 21, 3 PM, Auditorium. Our featured speaker will be Republican Tiffany Shedd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives representing our Congressional District, CD #1. There will most likely be other candidates speaking and we will discuss the upcoming 2020 election year. Please continue to monitor the Tipster and “This Week in SCOV,” for further Republican Club information. Everyone is always welcome to attend our meetings.

Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Uff da. One month until the annual Scandinavian dinner. Saturday, February 1, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Appetizers at 5 PM followed by dinner and dessert. Calling all Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Finns and Icelanders (or anyone who thinks they might have any little bit of Scandinavian in them). Let’s join together to have a great evening of food and fellowship.

Tickets, $3, including potluck sign-up, on sale: Mon., Jan. 13 and Wed., Jan. 15, 9-11 AM, and Tue., Jan. 21 and Thu., Jan. 23, 9 AM-1 PM, Activity Center

Sun City Singles Pres. Pieter Rooker 520-441-9866 Ticket Sales Lenore Lev 917-796-8450 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Join us as we view an informative Great Courses Plus lecture Monday, January 27, on the early days of the Spanish Empire in the New World. What new techniques were used to extract riches from mining and agriculture? Who paid the price for the transfer of this wealth? How did Spain create a world market while its riches promoted the Golden Age of piracy? We’ll have a brief discussion after the half-hour lecture. Membership $10 pp. Please bring your favorite drinks to the meeting. Be sure to check out the annual Zapotec rug sale and Mata Ortiz pottery show which, this year, will include knitted children’s hats and other items from Ecuador on Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26. See Workshops and Classes for information on Spanish language classes.

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Mark your calendar for the Colorado Club celebration Saturday, March 7. Join us as we celebrate St. Patty’s Day early this year. Our annual Colorado get-together will be in the Activity Center/Navajo Room. All Coloradans past, present, vacationed there, family as well as friends are invited. Keep checking your Tipster for more details. See you on March 7. Illinois Club

Judy Rigby 520-638-8800 rigby_judy@yahoo.com

Get your kicks on Route 66 at the annual Illinois party Sunday, January 26, 1-4 PM, Auditorium. We will start the party with complimentary sodas and beverages, then enjoy a delicious meal catered by Luke’s Italian Restaurant. Entertainment will be provided along with several door prizes. Seating requests will be honored at time of ticket purchase with a maximum of eight per table. Let’s fill the auditorium.

Tickets, $20 pp, on sale Mon., Jan. 6, 9-11 AM, and Thu., Jan. 9, 1-3 PM. Activity Center lobby Wisconsin Club

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

Come and enjoy fine dining with Wisconsin friends as we celebrate the old-fashioned experience of Wisconsin supper clubs on Saturday evening, March 14. We have a superb dinner menu planned by Catalina International Caterers, followed with fantastic entertainment by Chuck Moses. All residents and renters with Wisconsin ties are welcome. Contact Anne if you are new to SCOV and want to be added to our club roster. Watch future Tipsters for reservation information.

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

Our surprise performances March 21 and 22 are being developed as you read this. Auditions will be held Monday, January 6, 10 AM-Noon and 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium, for performers and crew volunteers. Very exciting times for our theatre company. Performers and stage crew volunteers are needed on all levels: singers, dancers, sound and light Some of our fun crew last year, Amy and Stan. techs, backstage crew and many more are welcomed. Come on out.

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Attention Unit 7 neighbors: Mark your calendars now for our annual Unit 7 party Saturday, February 29. Join other mobsters and dames at the speakeasy as we celebrate the Roaring 20s. Dig out your family recipe to share with the gang. Costumes encouraged but not required. Tickets are a

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Unit 11

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Unit 11 will hold its annual potluck supper Saturday, March 7, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. All Unit 11 homeowners and temporary residents are welcome. Flyers with the details will be hand delivered to your house the week of February 17.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com VP Pat Stone 541-980-8906 patjstone@hotmail.com First Mon., 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.vbscov.weebly.com

We are a social group of military veterans who want to serve those who have served. All veterans, M/F, PVT to GEN, one military assignment or retired, active duty or reserve, combat or noncombat, every- December Veterans Club meeting one is welcome. Repressed, uncomfortable or mixed emotions about your military service, please contact Mike or come to a Veterans Club meeting. No pressure, just friendly advice, camaraderie and understanding from fellow veterans. We reach out to local, like-minded groups or individuals to make a difference in our community with monthly outreach visits to veterans in rehab, recruiting stations or VA facilities. We inform and educate club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues at monthly meetings. Check out our website and attend a club meeting the first Monday of each month, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, to see what we have to offer. Monthly social happy hour “Meet & Greet,” the first Friday after regular monthly meetings at The Views Restaurant at 3:30 PM. Please call, email or text Mike for more information. For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370, VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 Finance Debbie Francis 402-216-4227, Sec./Publicity Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3 Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse which helps victims of domestic abuse. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. They help educate the community by provid-

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ing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as, counseling to child survivors. Donations can be brought to our monthly meetings. Items needed include: • New personal care products: shampoo, conditioner, ethnic hair products, hair brushes, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, lotions, razors • New baby items: baby bottles, sippy cups, baby wash and shampoo, baby wipes, diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), Pull Ups (sizes 3t, 4t, 5t) • Gift Cards: Fry’s, Safeway, Walmart, Target, etc. The Auxiliary also supports Impact of Southern AZ by collecting a specific food product each month. January’s donation: canned vegetables. We always welcome new members. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 14, 9 AM, WC3.

ful hula along with many others beginning January 9. Let’s get our Hula On! .

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Classes: We will have four classes in January with professional instructor Deanna Berthiaume. Classes prepaid monthly, $20 for January. Upcoming classes: Free Sneak Peek Introductory Class, Saturday, January 4, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM. Sign-in at 11:15 AM in the Auditorium. Intro to Line Dancing classes begin Saturday, January 11, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, and will continue every Saturday through February 29. $40 for 8 classes (prepaid) plus $10 membership fee. To register for the Sneak Peek and/or introductory classes, call Kay Sheetz 520-818-1949. Fun Friday: January 3, 6:30-8:30 PM. Classes: Sat., Jan. 4, 11, 18, Auditorium Intermediate 9-10 AM Beginner 10:15-11:15 AM Sat., Jan. 25, AFC Studio Intermediate 9-10 AM Beginner 10:15-11:15 AM Practices: Mondays, Dance Studio 7-8 PM Beginners – Barbara Hall 8-8:45 PM Transition to Intermediate – Barbara Hall Wednesdays, Dance Studio 3-4 PM Beginners – Lynne Nelson Thursdays, Auditorium 2-3 PM Beginners – Debbie Allen & Barbara Hall 3-4 PM Intermediate – Siva Raven Check our website for updates.

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

Happy New Year. Looking for a way to keep that resolution of exercise and have fun at the same time? There are still spaces available in our professionally led 4 PM Phase 2 Beginners and 5 PM Intermediate Dance Classes beginning Wednesday, January 8, Auditorium. For only $45/cpl for six sessions in either class, you’ll enjoy exercising your body and your mind. Register by calling 520-954-4041 or email scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com. Our next dance will be in February. Check out our website calendar for upcoming club events as well as ballroom dancing opportunities in the area.

Folk Dance Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@gmail.com Fri., 10 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 2 Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and healthful exercise for balance, muscle, mind and mood. For most dances we hold hands in a circle to perform non-gymnastic steps to the enchantingly fascinating music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). Neither partner nor prior experience needed. Typical dance sessions consist of 15 folk dances with instructions. Sitting out dances to rest is always acceptable. Drop by and come in to watch and see if this internationally popular dance form is right for you. To see us in action online, do a Google search on FDCSCOV YouTube.

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

Aloha. New year greetings all Hula Dancers. This year of 2020 brings new opportunities to expand our horizons in some new directions. Incorporated in our Hula warm-up will be an emphasis on total mobility enhancement, posture and core strength by using the concept of “reverse aging.” Come and try for a few sessions, and see how it works for you. Classes will begin Thursday, January 9, 2-2:45 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio. A treat for our first class will be a video of “Blue Hawaii” done by a hula ensemble at the Merry Monarch Hula competition in Hilo Hawaii. We’ll be learning this absolutely beauti-

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Jazz Dance Instructor Stephanie Consalvo 520-825-1932 stephaniec42.sc@gmail.com Tue., 2:30-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

A new Beginner 12-week Jazz Dance Class is starting Tuesday, January 7 through March 24, 2:30-3:30 PM, Dance Studio. This class will focus on basic walks, hand moves, style and small combinations. All are welcome.

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

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

Motorcycle Mania. Break out those leathers and Harley t-shirts for the upcoming dance Saturday, January 25, with The Rave. The doors open at 6:15 PM, and the band starts at 7 PM. Finger foods and dessert provided.

Members tickets, $20, on sale Tue., Jan. 14, 8-9:30 AM, Dance Studio, Nonmembers, $25, Thu., Jan. 16, 8-9:30 AM, Navajo Room Numbers for the reserved table line will be handed out at 7:30 AM.

Totally Tapping for Fun Instructor Stephanie Consalvo 520-825-1932 stephaniec42.sc@gmail.com Fri., 1:30-2:30 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

Totally Tapping for Fun will begin its 12-week session Friday, January 3 through March 20, 1:30-2:30 PM, Dance Studio. This class will focus on the basics, rhythm, form and fun. All are welcome.

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

Welcome home to all you “Cowfolks” returning to SCOV. Grab your partner, and join us for a night of dancing, Friday, January 10. Doors open at 5:30 PM with dancing from 6:309:30 PM. The Clear Country Band will provide music for our dancing pleasure. Are you interested in learning how to dance or improving your dancing skills? Well, we’ve got the class for you. Starting Thursday, January 9, we are offering three levels of classes teaching two step, swing, waltz, chacha and patterns. Cost is $12.50 pp (yes, singles are welcome) or $25/cpl for eight sessions. Need more information? Call Nancy Klucking 360-961-6963.

January dance ticket sales for members, $15 pp, Thu., Jan. 2, 9-11 AM, Activity Center; nonmembers, $20 pp., Fri., Jan. 3, 9-11 AM, Activity Center

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 9 AM, AFC/Pool

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

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

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

Give yourself a new year treat of fitness, fun and friendship at Energetic Exercise. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes at SCOV for over 25 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 a bargain: Only $30 for 12 classes.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool

The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less. Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.

Happy New Year. It’s a brand new year and time to commit to a new exercise routine. Why not try Pilates? Forty years after his death, the system of exercises developed by Joseph Pilates has never been in such high demand. SCOV offers classes twice a week. The exercises strengthen your core muscles (abdomen and back muscles). You will also notice that you have better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. People ask, “Can the benefits from the strengthening and stretching exercises we do really develop the body’s core, increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is, yes. We have two experienced instructors, and the cost is only $8/class, with annual club dues of $20 pp. Please join us or stop by and watch. Call Mary.

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

Many medical professionals now recommend tai chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls. In our classes we enjoy learning the tai chi form. We also increase flexibility, strength and learn to reduce stress. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, teach us how to apply tai chi principles to our daily lives. Our next series of classes begin with a free introductory class on Thursday, January 2. Our regular 10-week class begins the following Thursday. Newcomers, please contact one of our co-chairs if you have questions about the class.

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Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

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

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Yoga Pres. Linda Caravello 520-603-5042 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com January class schedule listed below Yoga for Beginners workshop on January 18 Monday: 8:30-10 AM, AFC 1 & 2, Maria (no class January 6) Tuesday: 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC 1 & 2, Torrey Wednesday: 8:15-9:30 AM, Dance Studio, Leah (no class January 1) Wednesday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy (no class January 1) Thursday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy (no class January 2) Thursday: 10:45-Noon, Desert Oasis, Torrey (no class January 2 and 9) Friday: 8:15-9:30 AM, AFC 1 & 2, Maria (Strength & Tone, no class January 3 and 10) “Yoga for Beginners, Learn the Basics” workshop taught by Maria Mendola on Saturday, January 18. This workshop is open to all beginners who are residents of SCOV. Workshop will be held in the Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) studio 9:30-11 AM. Cost is $15. Email questions and registration to: suncityyoga2018@gmail.com.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

Duplicate bridge is for all players who enjoy competing and playing against other teams. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award Master Points. New players are always welcome, and we may be able to help you find a partner. Residents and renters with an Association Renter's Card can play twice before joining. Guests of residents may play twice. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so we can begin on time. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play. Ladies Monday Social Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float to ensure that everyone can play. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee and members often bring goodies. Please join us. We welcome new members.

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Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

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

Not one grand slam was bid and made last month, so we used the money for a holiday party which we held on December 10. We’re always sociable and have refreshments, but, for this party, we each provided finger foods of all shapes and kinds. (Of course, we played 24 hands of rubber bridge afterwards.) If you’d like to join us, simply find a partner and arrive by 6:15 PM. Our yearly dues are only $6 and you can play once for free. Don’t have partner, call Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296. She may know of another person desiring to play. Practice Bridge

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

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

January is dues collection month. We always welcome new members. Annual dues are just $2. You’ll have fun playing good bridge with good people. Please arrive by 12:45 PM so play begins promptly at 1 PM. Don’t forget to bring 50¢ for prize money. See you Wednesday.

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

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

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

Winners of our November 21 cribbage tournament were: first place, Sal Hernandez; second place, Norlaine Sproul and third place, Ken Shipley. Our next tournament will be February 20. New members are welcome.

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

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

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

Happy to see some of our friends returning from their summer retreats. We have a great group of people who will welcome any newcomers and are happy to help anyone new to the game. If you have any questions, please call Rosemary. Hope to see many new faces.

Gin Rummy Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo We love to welcome new members. Team Gin Rummy is a fun game and easy to learn. Good people and good times. Come and give us a try; very low stakes.

Mah Jongg Phyllis Quist,520-354-2356 lulubelle91421@gmail.com Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

Tournament time is here. The second Thursday of January, February and March will be the days. To enter, pay $1 each time. Exact change is welcome. If you don’t wish to be in the tournament, just come and play as usual.

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

If you enjoy a challenge, come observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a very interesting and fun game. We would love to have you join us to see what fun it can be.

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

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues are $6 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

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

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, crisscross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold ’em and crazy pineapple which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds. Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games. Men’s Friday Poker

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

We play easygoing, informal poker with low stakes. Games are all high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss/iron cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Joe if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

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Scrabble Bill Wallace 520-818-6747 Fri., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Sheepshead - Shauskopf Terry Rohr 520-818-1936 terryaz34@msn.com Tue., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

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

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

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

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion instruments. 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.

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

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

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

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Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting, Mon., Jan. 27, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

After a very successful holiday concert with a packed Auditorium, we will be slowing down until after the new year. In January, we will again have our weekly song circle on Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30 AM before preparing for our spring concert. Beginner lessons will be Tuesdays at 9 AM. Come see why we have so much fun.

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

Vistoso Cyclists boasts membership of nearly 200 riders. We ride year-round to preplanned destinations in Tucson and surrounding areas, using both city streets and dedicated bike paths. Occasional away rides start from a distant location. Weekly mountain bike options take a few of us to the beautiful Tortolita rangelands, containing some of the highest-rated single track bike trails in the nation. Our group ride options are from 25-50 miles, and we always make time for a coffee stop midway. Those who ride with the Women on Wheels group have their own agenda providing routes of 12-30 miles. We sponsor social events, participate in Wheels for Kids charity and are involved with fundraising for the Interfaith Community Food Bank, raising over $43,000 last year. If you are a resident and love to ride a bike, check out our website.

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

December was a busy time at the Billiards Club. We held our annual meeting and elections on December 16. Very likely we will have held our Annual Club Championship Tournament during the month as well. With most members back in town, regulär attendance has picked up substantially. As always, new members and visitors are always welcome. We wish everyone all the best for 2020.

ON THE COVER

Vermilion Flycatcher by Steve Holmes

Vermilion Flycatchers love our golf course. One of many species of flycatchers in Arizona, this colorful bird is one of the few common to SCOV. Flycatchers tend to rest on a tree branch, fly out to snag a bug and return to the same branch. Want to learn more? We are an activity oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us and learn more about the birds in Arizona. Below is a tentative list of upcoming bird outings. If you are interested in going on any of these field trips be sure to contact the trip leader for details at least three days in advance. • Friday, January 3, Reid Park. Mona Connoy 520-8187923 • Wednesday, January 8, Catalina State Park. Max Haegele 520-818-9178 • Wednesday, January 15, Willcox and Whitewater Draw. Peggy and John Smith 520-400-8659 • Thursday, January 23, Tubac area. Judy and Paul Mercer 847-977-7327 • Tuesday, January 28, Tres Rios. Max Haegele 520-8189178

Bocce Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com Steve Porter 720-394-0413 www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 PM or 4-6 PM, Bocce Courts Our club is proud to host Senior Olympics Bocce Competitions on SCOV’s bocce courts January 20-25. All are welcome to watch the games and cheer on our SCOV teams. Activities will begin at 9 AM each day. Women compete Monday and Tuesday, men Wednesday and Thursday, and coed teams Friday and Saturday. Regular club play will be suspended during Senior Olympics. Aside from Senior Olympics week, bocce club play will proceed in January as usual. Anyone interested in the sport is welcome. Newcomers, please arrive 15 minutes before either playing time, let someone know you are new, and you’ll be shown how to play. Bocce is a great way to make new friends and enjoy time spent in our beautiful outdoors.

Yellow-rumped Warbler by Steve Holmes Taken on a Birder’s Group outing to Patagonia, it is common in North America.

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Sweetwater Ponds. Photo by Margaret Hinkle

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

Gun Club Pres. Bill Snead 425-246-8100 Oct.-Apr., Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

The SCOV Gun Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary focus is on the responsible and safe use of firearms. Throughout the year, we have many different speakers covering a wide variety of topics, such as: local law enforcement, shooting venues, conceal and carry rules and fire arms instruction. In addition, our members have a wealth of information to share during the informative discussions that we have at our meetings. This month we are proud to be honoring our military veterans who have served our country. We always welcome new members and guests, and we would like to increase our number of women members. Please join us. The first meeting is free, and annual dues are $5/household, collected in January.

The rifle, M1 Garand 30 caliber, that saved freedom for the USA

Hiking Pres. Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 Orientation hike guide Meg Gerken 520-638-7204 www.scovhiking.org to see all scheduled hikes

Happy New Year. We hope your holidays were happy and healthy. However, you may have indulged too much; not exercised as much as you could have. Hiking is a good answer to all of that. Besides great exercise, hiking is a wonderful way to explore the wonders of the desert and mountains that surround us in SCOV. We are welcoming new hikers to our club and invite you to check us out. We have hikes for every level of experience and ability. Sign up for an orientation hike to help you and the club assess where you might be comfortable while you learn about the Hiking Club. The website also offers a wealth of information and great pictures. On a sad note, we are all grieving the sudden loss of Roe Erlandson, our Chief Guide, one of the strongest hikers in the club and a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.

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

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

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

Our December holiday party was a big success where members enjoyed fellowship and a catered dinner. Newly elected board members for 2020 are Tony Masterjohn and John McConnaughey. Sigrid Flatness was reelected for a new twoyear term. New board positions are: Pres., Nelson Tony and John, new board members for 2020 Brown; VP1 Membership and Training, Dave Burnham; VP2 Committees Coordinator, John McConnaughey; Treas., Sigrid Flatness and Sec., Tony Masterjohn. Other news is the purchase of a new Tutor Plus ball machine that can impart spin on the ball. This machine will be used in training and by members who want to use it after initial training. Contact Dave or Nelson to sign up for the 30 minutes of instruction on machine operation and check out procedures. In other news, we are working with the Oro Valley Youth Activities Committee to introduce pickleball in the local high schools. You may see these youth being trained in scheduled open slots.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Barbara Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Tues., Thu., Sat., 9-11 AM Training first and third Wed., 8-9 AM, Desert Oasis Courts

Happy New Year from the POP Tennis Club

When January brings New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions, let playing POP tennis be one of them. This fun, active sport is great exercise for everyone. Be sure to check our winter court times and our training schedule. Hope to see you on the courts.

Racquetball Pres. Michael Pidone 520-825-2369 VP Al Lichaa 520-606-8829 Sec./Treas. Hart Wagner 520-825-4175 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

Happy New Year. This month we are featuring Dick Brammell. He is an easy going person and yet very competitive. Dick is active doing volunteer work and enjoys playing lots of golf. We have two socials planned. Thursday, January 23, 5 PM, is our general meeting and first social in 2020. Sign up sheets will be posted at the court the week before so that you can indicate what side dishes you are bringing. We

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will be providing a fermented grape beverage. Our second social will be in April. Congratulations to our new officers. We wish to thank our outgoing officers for a job well done.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com Francie Galbraith 520-447-5834 francieg49@gmail.com

Men and women of all playing levels are welcome. We are a fun and inclusive group that enjoys the benefits of fitness, flexibility and sometimes a little friendly competition that playing table tennis offers. Tables are at Catalina Vista; paddles and balls are available in a tub in our section of the cupboard. We also have videos to inspire you and improve your game. Please note that on Open Play days you are encouraged to bring a partner (or three), as there may not be others there to play at the start time. Hours of Club Play

Women Men/Women Open Play Open Club Play

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

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

With the holidays behind us, tennis play and tennis club activities are at full speed. Major January events: • Ladies New Year’s Round Robin and Social, Wednesday, January 8, 9 AM • Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament, January 13 through January 26 • Mariachi Concert, Sunday, January 19, 2 PM, Auditorium. Tickets are available for $10 each at the Activity Center, 10 AM-Noon, January 8, 9, 15 and 16. • University of Buffalo women’s team will practice on our Mountain Vista courts afternoons on January 23, 24 and 25. All are welcome to watch this high quality play. Based on popular demand, the club again will offer tennis lessons. The first set of lessons will be at the Mountain Vista courts Wednesdays, January 8 and Women’s fall inter-club team 22, 1-2 PM. There is no registration fee for members and a $10 fee for nonmembers. The $10 fee includes membership in the tennis club. To register, send an email to Jim Benshoof at jabenshoof@msn.com. Garage Doors If you have a new garage door, remember it must be painted either the main body color or one of the trim colors of your house.

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Wallyball Pres. Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com VP Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Treas./Sec. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird6224@gmail.com Competitive Tue., Recreational Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct. We have had a lot of action on the courts lately with some great games and volleys. Most of our seasonal residents are back. Tuesdays are competitive games, Fridays are recreational games. Stop by the Come on down and join us for some fun Racquetball Court in the AFC and look in the window. Men and women are welcome to play and tryouts are encouraged to see if this game is right for you. These games are great for exercise and calorie burning. Play safe and play smart. Questions, call or email one of our officers.

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

Happy New Year. Let’s hope the skies stay sunny and the winds remain light so we do not freeze. We all know about that cold corner of the pool in the winter. We do have some hearty players who show up every week. Let’s keep track of the coldest day we play this winter and the members who played. See you all at the pool.

Travel

Day Trippers Chair, Lynn Krivitz, 520-825-7689 Vice-Chair, Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Membership, Laura and Tom Held, 770-598-5884 Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Thu., Jan. 9, Day-long science tour at UArizona. Visit to Planetarium, Mirror Labs, etc. $139 pp. Monitors: Carol Guibert, 520-404-1462 and Edie Phillips 520-297-3920 Mon., Jan. 20, Casino trip to Harrah’s Ak-Chin casino. Free trip open to everyone. Monitor: Edie Phillips 520-297-3920 Fri., Jan. 31, The Duttons at the Berger Performing Arts Center. Includes lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse, $67 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Wed., Feb. 12, Silver Star Theater featuring an evening of solid gold rock and roll entertainment and dinner, $66 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Tue.-Thu., Mar. 17-19, Globe, AZ. Trip includes many sites. 2 nights at Days Inn, $250 pp, $325 single. $100 deposit required. Monitors: Carol Guibert 520-404-1461 and Edie Phillips 520-2973920. Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas, AZ day trip. Visits to car art, historic Gadsen Hotel, ghost tour and more, $60 pp. Monitors: Diane Lester, 520-8121095 and Rosemary Dalla Rosa, 520-825-1982. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. Larry Castriotta 520-262-7072 LarryCastriotta@gmail.com VP John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Second Mon., Oct.-May, 9 AM, Catalina Vista The speaker for our January meeting will be Jamie Erickson, president of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). FMCA is an association with 400 chapters The Coshise Ghost Town expedition, November 2019 across the U.S. offering its members a range of benefits. Our next club sponsored trip is Tubac and Lake Patagonia the beginning of February. Check the website for trips and dates, and also check the Informal RV Trips page, or post your own informal trip. Volunteers are needed for the Sundowner’s 25th anniversary party March 20. If you would like to help plan this fun event, please contact Judy Matthies, 520-575-1943. The next general membership meeting is Monday, January 13.

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 or liability for the information.

AA Cora S. 520-539-7147 coras@q.com Mon., 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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

Cancer Support Facilitator: Laura Held 520-447-5170 lmheld@comcast.net Jan. 2020 meeting Wed., Jan. 8 due to holiday. First Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

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

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

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

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Catalina Public Library Art Lovers Book Club SCOV Library and SaddleBrooke Library co-sponsor an Art Lover’s Book Club which meets 10:30 AM-Noon the second Friday of each month at the Dewhirst Catalina Public Library, 15631 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina. Friday, January 10, we will be discussing Claude & Camille, by Stephanie Cowell. The book is available at all three libraries. Upcoming titles include: I, Mona Lisa by Jeanne Kalogridis, American Mirror by Deborah Soloman, The Painted Girls by Cathy Buchanan, and The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland. We hope you will join us.

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

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

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

This is not a counseling group but a loving, caring and most importantly a safe environment to share your grief from any loss. It is important to note that grief from any loss comes in many forms: loss of loved one or friend, a pet, home or job, loss of independence, etc. It is not to be taken lightly and is a journey that takes time and is vital to healing and growth. By sharing our grief with others on the same journey the burden is, therefore, lightened.

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

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

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

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

Note your calendar for a special “Planning for the Next Phase of Retirement” workshop with Margaret Roberts, Adult Care Hunters, Monday, February 17. More details next month. Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping and yard care and paperwork organization. We also run errands and can pick up a take-out meal from The Views Restaurant. We also have referrals for longer-term paid assistance. For help, call 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name and phone number. We will call you back.

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Wheels for Kids Dick Swain 920-217-2610 or Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles for kids in need in the Tucson area. To date, we’ve provided over 2,200 bikes to various other 501(c)(3) charities who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations are Youth On Their Own, El Grupo, Refugee Focus and Tucson Boys and Girls Club. Wheels for Kids is a total volunteer effort. We need mechanics. If you are interested, we’ll train you. Visit our website for more information and how to donate bikes or financial support. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com Plan to attend the annual Youth On Their Own (YOTO) Spring Luncheon March 3, 11 AM-1 PM, Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson. Mingle from 11 AM-Noon; lunch and program start promptly at Noon. Parking is free for attendees. You will witness the debut of a new video focused on YOTO founder Ann Young, hear from a YOTO Ambassador, be part of the fundraising challenge to match a $50,000 gift, write inspirational notes to YOTO students, meet YOTO alumni and celebrate with like-minded members of the YOTO family. Seating is limited. Tickets are $45, available at www.yoto.org/.

Extended Community American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Northwest Tucson will meet Saturday, January 11, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi Room. $6 donation includes continental breakfast. Tucson Museum of Art docent Charles Tampio’s topic will be “Belissima,” the role of Italian women as reflected through five centuries of the world’s greatest art. Contact Lynn Chinnis 540-222-5824. American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Ed Davis, 520-229-1064, ovpost132@ gmail.com. We meet third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, SeptemberJune, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Catalina State Park Concert Series Music in the Mountains Concert Series holds a concert the first and third Saturdays in January and February. Join us at Catalina State Park. All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle (up to four adults) and includes the concert. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks and a chair or take a hike before the show. • January 4, 2 PM, Lyric Williams, a mixture of classic rock and outlaw country • January 18, 2 PM, Bill Ganz, Western music • February 1, 3 PM, Austin Owen, an eclectic mix of music from R&B to bossa nova • February 15, 3 PM, The Vinyl Grooves, 60s hits, 70s favorites and a little from the 50s and 80s.

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Daughters of the American Revolution The program for the January meeting of the El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will be about the Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children. Any woman who can trace her lineage back to a person who served in the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. Thursday, January 9, 1 PM, Golder Ranch Fire Station, Magee and La Cañada. Contact Lynne 520-631-8803. NARFE Chapter 1874 Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The January meeting is Monday, January 20, 11:30 AM, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. Program is about the Regional Transportation Plan. (Senior lunch menu, $9.95 pp.) Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456. Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) Dr. Tani Sanchez of the University of Arizona will discuss “A Personal Black Family History” at the Oro Valley Public Library, Wednesday, January 8, 2 PM. She will share insights about life in Tucson before the 1960s. The OVHS event is free and open to the public. Santa Catalina Catholic Church Social Awareness Ministry “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Immigrants” Forum. Have you ever wondered why people don’t just come to our country legally? Are you interested in knowing how it is possible to advocate for comprehensive, just legislation? The Santa Catalina Social Awareness and Justice Ministry invites you to a forum that will answer these questions and more, Sunday, February 23, 1-3 PM, Santa Catalina Catholic Church parish hall, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Sister Jose Women’s Center Sister Jose Women’s Center (SWJC) Annual Luncheon/ Silent Auction, Sunday, February 23, 11 AM, Hilton El Conquistador, 10000 N. Oracle Rd. Homeless women attending SJWC receive breakfast/ lunch, showers/laundry, and clothing/hygiene items. Last year, over 22,900 visits to the day program and 12,486 overnight stays were possible because of your kindness and generosity. For luncheon tickets ($60) and additional information, sisterjose.org or 520-909-3905.

Volunteer Opportunities Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Feed My Starving Children packing event: The week of February 4-8, SCOV residents will have the opportunity to help pack one million meals for the Feed My Starving Children organization at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. We need you. Please invite your friends. For more information, contact Dan at 20fmsc@gmail.com. To volunteer for a two-hour shift, go to: https://give.fmsc.org/ovcn20. 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 (including math) 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 520-696-3820.

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

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month. FOR RENT: Four rentals available; all with views. 1,100 to 2,200 sq. ft. Fully furnished, king in master, front and back patios. Jan. through Mar. 2020 requests will be put on back-up list. All available beginning May 2020. For pictures and pricing call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com. FOR RENT: 14461 N. Sky Trail, 2 BR/2 BA, new S/S appliances, paint, carpet and tile. Owner pays utilities, cable, WiFi. Tastefully furnished and equipped. Small pet friendly, N/S, 30-day min. lease. Email craigramey50@yahoo.com, call Craig or Mary 520-271-5814. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz FOR RENT: Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek. Reclining couch, smart TV, king in master, queen in guest, WiFi, cable, W/D, gas BBQ on covered patio. Private fully enclosed back yard, ceiling fans in each room. N/S, N/P. Available Apr. and fall 2020 and Jan.-Apr. 2021. Call or email for pricing and pictures, dixie14495@gmail. com, 636-544-1706. FOR RENT: Just became available for Jan. 2020. Beautiful vacation home with view located in SCOV, 2 BR/2BA. Fully furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Also available May to Dec. 2020, Jan. 2021, and May to Dec. 2021. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com. FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA, fully furnished Pacifica model. Newly remodeled bathrooms with elegant natural stone. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature. Available Dec. 2020 to mid-Apr. 2021. 4 month minimum stay. N/S, N/P. For details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee55@gmail.com. FOR RENT: March 2020 (entire month only) Gorgeous mountain views from nearly every room. 1,085 sq. ft, 2 BR (1 king, 1 double), 2 BA, new SS appliances, granite countertops, fully furnished. All utilities included, high speed Internet, cable TV. 2-car garage. High quality stainless cookware. N/P, N/S. $3,200. Call Suze 207-669-0052 or email suzeandtodfoster@gmail.com. FOR RENT: Breathtaking mountain view from inside and backyard. 1,200 sq. ft. home located on Trade Winds Way available May 2020 through Feb. 2021. Large covered patio with BBQ, new appliances, furniture and updated kitchen. King in master with private bath and queen in guest room with separate bath. Smart TV, WiFi and cable included. Monthly minimum, NP/NS. Contact Margaret at mhbrayden@ yahoo.com for photos and rates. FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA, also includes an office space off of the master bedroom in this 1,200 sq. ft. home. An unobstructed view of the mountains is located in the front patio, which includes patio furniture. Utilities, except for WiFi are included. Tastefully furnished as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Back patio is equipped with patio furniture as well as gas grill. N/P, N/S. Call or email with any questions regarding availability as well as pricing. patti.krumm@gmail.com or 907-299-6333.

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FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM and 2 BRs and Internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available Apr. 1, 2020 forward. Call Larry at 949-244-0210 (cell) for rates. HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com. PET SITTER: I give loving care to your fur babies in your home while you are away. I am a new SCOV resident and have many references from previous clients. Reasonable fees. Debbie Tuttle, 760-600-6745, captaindeb6453@gmail.com. PET SITTER: Experienced pet sitters, at your home–day only, SCOV residents, reference letters available. Contact Rick 858-729-3438 or Gloria 520-425-2079. ALTERATIONS: Italian tailor with over 50 years experience can assist ladies and gentlemen with any alteration needs. Please call: 415-747-1265. Thank you and I look forward to meeting fellow neighbors! BAND FORMING: Looking for SCOV resident musicians with on-stage experience who love 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music to “band” together for fun and potential 15 minute “gigs.” Fun rehearsals, no heavy gear toting. We have drummer, front man, and sax. Need lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keys (with vocals are helpful). Contact Bob 619-988-0848. Rock On! BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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