It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!
Tipster
March 2016
Study Session, Thursday, March 10, 9 AM, WC3 and Annual Meeting and BOD Meeting, Tuesday, March 22, 9 AM, WC3 Photo by Sheryl Hester
Hours of Operation
The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Activity Center.............................................. 917-8066 Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM scovaz.com Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Board of Directors
Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager:
Administration Office (In Welcome Center)...... 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri............................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center............................... 917-8067
directors@suncityorovalley.com
Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................. President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com............................................ Vice President Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com......................................................... Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com................................................. Treasurer Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com.......................................................Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net.......................................................................Director Steve Taillie, tailliesteve.scov@gmail.com.......................................................Director Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com .................Assistant Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com..... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.................. Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com....................... Golf Professional, 917-8053 Christopher Sapp, csapp@suncityorovalley.com......Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.....Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com....................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com..............Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.......................................Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................. Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com............Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com...............Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com..........................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com...Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com................Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com............................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Leif Wolcott, lwolcott@suncityorovalley.com..............................Director of Banquets, 981-0909 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................ 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center..................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi............................... Co-Chair Judy Mercer..................Secretary/Member Del Salvaterra............................. Co-Chair Paul Mercer................................. Member Coni Arseneau.............................. Member Mary Murck................................. Member Brad Curtis.................................. Member John Njaa.................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Vicki Ettleman............................. Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Karen Koopmans.......................... Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member
Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Lisa Orach Printing by: AlphaGraphics To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster call 917-8065 for information. Sun City Oro Valley Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.
Facilities Daily..............................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Mon.-Sat...................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Sun..........................................................................................5 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily................................................................. 11 AM-1 PM
Restaurant...................................................... 825-3277 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Afternoon Menu.................................................................................... 3-5 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials........................... 825-3711 ext 205
Catalina Vista................................................. 825-8613 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Community Services...................................... 917-8065 Mon.-Fri. ..........................................................................................9-11 AM
Consumer Referral........................................ 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri.............................................................. 9:30-11:30 AM Desert Oasis.................................................. 825-0495
Facilities Mon.-Sat........................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Sun................................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Pool .Mon.-Sat.......................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Sun.............................................................................................. 9 AM-4 PM Children’s Hours:............................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu........................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun.,Mon. and Thu............................................ 1 PM-3 PM
Gift Shop of Sun City..................................... 917-8051
Mon.-Fri..Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat.. ....................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM
Library........................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................ 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon
Loan Room - Community Assistance Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only....................................8-9 AM Pro Shop........................................................ 825-3110 Golf Info Line............................................. 825-0322 Mon.......................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tue................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thu................................................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun....................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.
Welcome Center/Administration................... 825-3711 After-Hours Emergencies.............................. 825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line. Abbreviation Legend
Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3
Association News
General Manager - Bob Mariani
bmariani@suncityorovalley.com 917-8080 Volunteer for a committee
From The Board of Directors
Our MISSION as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents. Board Of Directors - Article
Cathy Hartrich cathy.hartrich@gmail.com The Views
by Cathy Hartrich
When I moved here almost 10 years ago, I came for the views. That was number one on my list of priorities. Little could I guess back then that our restaurant, lounge, and terrace as well as our golf club would carry this most significant name. And while we’re still not quite ready to experience the new digs, the process and positive changes already made have been fruitful for our community. If you have not experienced a Friday night Happy Hour, you’ve missed something wonderful. It’s a gathering place where you may run into friends and neighbors that you haven’t seen in years, listen to some really good music and chat about the latest happenings. Our Wine and Holiday Dinners have been amazing. Each and every one sold out, or at least the reservation lists say so. I have had the pleasure of hostessing most of these dinners, and I can tell you first hand that residents attending are extremely satisfied and highly recommend them. We have an amazing staff with Chris Sapp and Leif Wolcott at the helm. Executive Chef, Benjamin Hoffman, and his crew are truly blessing us with delicious and exceptional meals. The one discouraging thing is the number of no-shows. The Views has had to turn people away even though there were places still available. Please take the time to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend, so that your neighbors on the waiting list will be able to enjoy the evening and The Views won’t be wasting food. We’re all having such a good time and enjoying outstanding offerings; let’s not spoil it by being inconsiderate. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to visit The Views, stop by and say, “ Hi” to Chris and Leif, and let them know what kind of dinners you’d like to see in the future. And if you have any catering needs, big or small, let The Views help make it a memorable occasion. It’s St. Patrick’s month, and we know how much fun it is to share that green drink with friends. Next year at this time we’ll all be able to visit the newly-remodeled restaurant, lounge, and terrace. It seems like a lengthy process, but it’s going to be terrific, and each of us will greatly enjoy The Views.
Association Committees................. 7 Association News............................ 3 Classifieds...................................... 33 Clubs............................................. 15 Coming Events.............................. 13
Every year about this time a very important process begins. That process is seeking new members for the many Association committees. As I did last year, I am once again asking the very talented pool of SCOV residents to please consider serving on one or more of your very valuable and productive committees. If you haven’t served on a committee or even if you have, it might be difficult for you to realize how much the committee structure means to SCOV. The Board and staff work hard and perform many tasks to help keep the community operating as well as possible. However, the investigations, evaluations and projects that the committees undertake equate to a significant portion of the Association’s work. Simply put, without the committees there would be a need for a much larger staff (more expense to the homeowners) or the community would not be able to accomplish the volume of work that is presently undertaken. Please consider being part of the solution and volunteer for one or more of our vital committees. In addition to ad hoc committees that the Board may appoint from time to time, the committees you are urged to consider joining are: Aquatic & Fitness Center, Ambassadors, Active Health, Architectural Review, Community Assistance, Community Directory, Consumer Referral, Election, Finance/Budget, Food and Beverage, Gift Shop, Golf Advisory, Government Affairs, Marketing, Neighborhood Pride, Nominating, Posse, Properties, and Tipster Editorial. Now is your opportunity to get involved in shaping the future of your community. We urge members to complete and return the committee application form that will be found in the March Tipster or go to the Association website at www.scovaz.com to complete the form. Depending on the number of responses, we may not be able to place each interested resident on a committee. Our goal, however, is to build a database of interested volunteers who can step into a committee assignment not only now but also in the future
Coffee and Conversation
with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information. Thursday, March 17, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
ON THE COVER Photo by resident Sheryl Hester, taken on The Views Golf Course cart path along Hole-14.
What’s Inside
Extended Community................... 32 For Your Information..................... 14 Golf.................................................. 9 Memoriam..................................... 15 Partnered Organizations............... 31
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SCV Foundation............................ 11 The Views Restaurant Specials.... ..11 Thank You Corner.........................15 Town of Oro Valley....................... 31 Workshops and Classes................. 14
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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle... Building Connections By Kate Cusumano The Sun City Oro Valley Library is a favorite place to spend time, whether it’s finding the perfect book or movie, finding like-minded friends, or volunteering behind the desk. What started out in 1988 with 35 paperbacks and a set of cookbooks in a closet-sized room, has evolved into the current 1500 square foot state-of-the-art facility in the Welcome Center. A major renovation completed in August 2015 brought the library into the 21st century with a computerized circulation system that allows residents to connect with the library catalog and put items on reserve from a computer or smart phone anywhere. Decorated with artwork crafted by SCOV residents, it is a vi-
sisting them finding books and videos and keeping the shelves in order. Several work in the library office at a myriad of jobs, including adding newly acquired items to the database, handling the large volume of donated books and videos, covering and processing new items for the shelf, and calling patrons about overdues. Donated materials that are not added to our collection are sold, traded at Bookmans, or passed on to other worthy organizations, such as the VA hospital, a woman’s prison, and the public library. All told, about 300 hours are worked each month by library volunteers to keep things running efficiently in one of SCOV’s most popular amenities.
Photo by Chris Richard brant place to get a movie recommendation or talk to a friend about a good book you’ve just read. The Library Lobby, decorated in a Western motif, has a leather couch and side chairs for reading comfort. On display are hundreds of current magazines and jigsaw puzzles donated by residents and available on the honor system. Our 15,000 item collection of hardbacks, paperbacks, large print, audiobooks and videos holds mainly new titles that suit our active retirement community. You won’t find anything on how to get your baby to sleep through the night, but you will find plenty of books on hiking, birding or gardening in Arizona, the history of the West, and nearly every title on the New York Times bestseller list. Librarian Kate Cusumano stays busy purchasing bestselling books, hit movies, and the latest season of popular television series that residents get hooked on. All of these items are purchased with money raised through direct donations, fundraising by an active Friends of the Library organization and the sale of donated items. In a community that operates largely on volunteer power, the SCOV Library takes volunteering to new heights. A dedicated volunteer staff of around 50 residents works at the circulation desk, or behind the scenes in the back room, to keep the Library open five and a half days a week. Most work at the front desk, greeting fellow residents, checking items in and out, as-
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Although small, our library successfully competes with an excellent local public library by offering a more personalized experience. Recently, SCOV resident Esther Zeis asked Kate if she would consider purchasing a book that wasn’t already in our collection. “I’m number 17 on the waiting list with the public library, and I need it for my book club next month,” she said. The book was a fairly recent publication with good reviews, and Kate agreed to buy it. Within three days, the book was in Esther’s hands. It is this kind of neighbor to neighbor connection that makes our library stand out. SCOV library patrons love to meet favorite authors, and the library makes this possible by bringing in five or six authors a year to speak and sign copies of their latest books. The Friends of the Library hosts another two authors at an annual Books and Authors Luncheon fundraiser. Past authors include locally beloved and bestselling author JA Jance, and Philip Caputo, a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author. Studies show that reading reduces stress, enhances memory, sharpens analytical thinking skills and forges new connections in the brain. We can all use that, right? Stop by the library soon to check the bestseller list, find a good movie, peruse our book sale, chat with a friendly volunteer, sharpen your thinking skills, and form new connections. We’ll be ready for you.
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Community Services - Katy Mosier
Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter
rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 917-8070 What You, as a Homeowner, Can Do About Landscape Maintenance in the Common Areas One of the beautiful aspects of our community is the natural landscaping. As a resident of Sun City Oro Valley you enjoy the 1000 acres of Common Area land owned and cared for by the Association. The manager of our Common Area Maintenance crew is Mary Kaye Cunningham. Mary has worked for the Association since the very beginning. Her crew have many responsibilities with all this land to manage, one of which is to maintain of most of the common area that abuts homeowner lots. There is a maintenance schedule where a 5’ buffer is maintained behind homeowner lots on our common area. It takes approximately 6 months for her staff to cover this area. If you want landscaping done before the crew comes behind your lot you can participate in the Pre-Qualified Landscaper program. This is a program which qualifies landscapers who have gone through a process that informs them of what work is allowed in our common areas. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to interface with the Association and apply for the work to be done and to make sure the permit is properly displayed. If your favorite landscaper is not on the list, there is an application process for them to become qualified. The scope of work that can be done, including trimming and removal of trees, may be found on our website under the Members Services>? Section of our website. The applications need to be submitted to our Community Services Coordinator who is available during the work week from 9-11 AM. Another type of common area maintenance the Association manages is for lots that qualify as a Golf Course View Lot. The services the Association provides behind these lots can be discussed with Mary Kaye by calling her at 9178059 or emailing her at scvcam@suncityorovalley.com. We all enjoy and appreciate the beautiful landscaping of our natural desert surroundings and our relationship between our homeowners and the Association. This is another excellent service provided and administered by the Association to enhance your property values. Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius
psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 917-8077 Preparing for a Club Special Event
We have on file how clubs want rooms set up for regular meetings. Never assume everything will be ready for your event if you have not told Coco Sullivan (917-8072) what you need. We find guest speakers are arriving who need a projector, sound system etc. It won’t be there if a room set-up was not submitted to Coco. We want your presentations/events/parties to be a success, but if we are not told ahead of time what you need, it won’t be ready. It is not the fault of the monitor if they don’t receive a set-up sheet from Coco. SCOV is the only community that has monitors. In other communities club members set up and prepare everything. The club president/leader is the main contact for your club with Coco. Directions are taken only from this person. Let’s communicate so that every event goes smoothly.
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Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 917-8058 January 2016 Housing Resale Information 1-1 to 1-31-16 Resales 2016 2015
For the Month YTD 7 7 16 16 Total sold in 2015 = 194 2016 Active Listings as of 1/31/2016.................................38 2015 Active Listings as of 1/31/2015.................................20
Source TARMLS®
Unit # 4 5 5 7 8 9 12
January 2016 Average Age of New Owners: 69.8
Welcome New Neighbors Name From Robin Meyer Buffalo Grove, IL Kristy & Richard Goudschaal Tucson, AZ Judith Jacobsen Oro Valley, AZ Carol & John Knapp Oro Valley, AZ Dorothy Lewis Pomona, CA Evohn & Kevin Young Las Vegas, NV Holly Ryan-Moore & William Moore Woodbury, MN SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano
http://www.suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: http://webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 917-8083
Some of the best movies of 2015 are now being released on DVD, which means that it is movie season in the Library. New releases of blockbuster movies, Academy Award nominated films, and the hottest television series are arriving weekly. Did you know that videos are easily put on reserve from home, or in person? It’s a good idea to put items you want on hold, because when I know there is a high demand for an item, I buy extra copies. A quick list of what’s new: The latest in fiction by Debbie Macomber, J.D. Robb and Jeffrey Archer; Scandalous Behavior by Stuart Woods; Carly Simon’s memoir in audio; Spotlight, Trumbo and Steve Jobs in video; See Me by Nicholas Sparks; and Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon in large print. For up-to-date news about all our arrivals, go to www.suncityorovalley.com and click on Library. Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis
ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 917-8073 Do I Need Different Types of Exercise?
Different types of exercise benefits your health in different ways: Aerobic activities like running, biking and swimming strengthen your heart and increase your endurance. Strength training like weight lifting or resistance training builds muscle and bone mass, improves balance and prevents falls. It’s one of the best counters to frailty in old age. Flexibility exercises like stretching and yoga help prevent injury, enhance range of motion, reduce stiffness, and limit aches and pains. At first, just focus on getting any kind of exercise, whatever it may be. As exercising becomes your habit, try adding variety. If you keep at it, the benefits of exercise will begin to pay off.
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Money
Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations
Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Special Assessment Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues
7 Months 2015-16
Jan-16
Actual
Budget
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
243,797 6,884 124,703 16,310 78,274 2,087 28,657 500,712
$ 2,811,575 $ $ 134,864 $ 584,784 $ 91,975 $ 431,272 $ 14,009 $ 159,590 $ 4,228,069
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
2,811,575 136,080 648,619 89,085 351,450 7,000 162,653 4,206,462
Asset Reserve Contribution Capital 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
$ $ $ $ $ $
(15,406) 485,306
$ (1,075,000) $ $ (15,000) $ $ (139,563) $ 2,998,506
$ $ $ $ $ $
(1,075,000) (15,000) (155,778) 2,960,684
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
266,097 32,594 43,774 6,534 88,195 100,000 537,194
$ 1,732,826 $ 231,439 $ 493,914 $ 56,920 $ 579,261 $ 700,000 $ 3,794,360
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
1,661,518 211,412 498,625 73,195 561,705 700,000 3,706,455
Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses
$ $
(100,702) 436,492
$ (713,153) $ 3,081,207
$ $
(700,000) 3,006,455
$
48,814
$
$
(45,771)
Results of Operations
Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first seven months of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Also included this month
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MATTERS
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(82,701)
is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.scovaz.com, must login. Hold your cursor over Members, scroll to Financials, select Monthly Financial Statements, then click on January. The Annual Budget and the work on the next years budget is also here. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year in the Library located in the Welcome Center. If you’re interested in more information regarding the community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance & Budget committee meeting Monday, March 21, 1 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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Association-Sponsored Fitness
Purchase a punch card from the receptionist at the Administration Office in the Welcome Center, $20.00/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.
Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Beginners Core Conditioning Core Conditioning Sunrisers Sweat Stretch Zumba® Water Aerobics
Tue., 1-2 PM AFC Pool Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista. Mon., 4:30-5:30 PM, AFC Mon., 6-7 PM, Wed., 4-5 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC. Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 5:30-6:30PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool.
AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page two. Tuesday, March 8, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, March 9, the Desert Oasis Pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Special Note from the AFC
Orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at1PM, so stop in and sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, for any questions or problems with the AFC.
Association Committees Active Health
Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com October-May, Second Tuesday, 1:30 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health
Would you like to improve your sleep, decrease anxiety, and increase energy? If so, come to Gene Bammel’s presentation on meditation, Friday, March 18, 1 PM, Auditorium. Gene is an emeritus philosophy professor and frequent presenter in the ILR who has practiced meditation for 50 years. Would you like to improve your balance and decrease your risk for falling? If so, sign up to attend a balance class that uses simple Tai Chi forms and principles. It will be held on Wednesdays, March 9 through May 11, 1-2 PM, AFC. Cost $70/10 classes or $10/class. To register, sign up on email at Heather@heatherchalon.com. Mail checks to Heather Chalon at 3801 N. Swan Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85718. Maximum number of participants is 60. See flyer in this Tipster for more information. AFC Advisory Committee
Chair Michael Takerian 520-256-3213 michaeltakerian@gmail.com First Wednesday, 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com
The Aquatic Fitness Center welcomes our new residents to try out one of our many fitness class offerings. Please remember to stay hydrated. As a reminder to all of our residents and guests, the following guidelines should be followed when using any of the following cardiovascular pieces of equipment (cross trainer, treadmill, recumbent
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bike, upright bike, concept rower). You need to sign in on the clipboard assigned to that piece of equipment prior to use. When utilizing the AFC Pool for lane swimming/walking, sign in for that lane before entering such lane. As always, lanes are to be shared. We always welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Just fill out a comment card and place it in the Suggestion Box located in the lobby, or email afc@suncityorovalley.com Architectural Review
Chair Lou Gard 520-825-4773 lougard@q.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3
SCOV is fast approaching it’s 30th anniversary and as you drive through the community, you see many homes with roof repairs or complete roof replacements going on. Many of you have had this work done, sometimes at considerable expense. The newest homes in SCOV are about 18 years old, the oldest in the 28/29 year old range. As these homes have sat in the blistering summer heat for all those years, the underlayment and plywood may have become degraded and may cause roof leaking to some degree. As roof tiles are removed many, from 10 to 20 percent, may break due to age or the effects of the constant heat. It is becoming more difficult to find compatible roof tiles to match. Very few of the roof tiles originally used on our homes are being manufactured today. Small repairs can be done by putting closely matching tiles in an inconspicuous location on the roof. However, on a complete roof removal and replace (lift and relay) there may not be adequate replacement tiles available. This may force the homeowner to replace the complete roof with new tiles. Consumer Referral - Vendor List
Chair Claudia Case 279-8950 Desk Phone 917-8079 Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center
Here are the directions for looking up the new website version of the Vendor List (formerly called Consumer Referral): 1. Go to the SCOV website, www.scovaz.com. 2. At top of home page, enter your username and password. 3. Place your cursor over Members: click on Member Service 4. Scroll down to Vendor List box and click Read More. 5. Vendor List will open. Election Committee
SCOV Voter Validation and Ballot Counting
March is the month when the Election Committee meets weekly to validate ballots. In February’s Election Committee’s Tipster article it was explained how the validation process is conducted. This month the process for counting the ballots is explained. On Tuesday, March 22 at 8 AM, the Election Committee will gather in the Welcome Center to count the ballots submitted by eligible homeowners. The validated ballots have been placed in bundles of 25. The Election Committee is divided into counting teams of two. There are also two statisticians. The Election Committee knows how many votes they must account for in the election for the directors and each question. They also know the margins that are required for an initiative to pass. The counting teams begin by opening the bundles of 25 white red lettered ballot envelopes and making tallies on a tally sheet. They account for all 25 envelopes (votes).
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Election Committee continued from page 7 Their tallies are then submitted to the statisticians who enter their votes into a master spreadsheet. Randomly, a vote batch is recounted to test for accuracy. There are new and veteran members on the committee. When there are questions, the veteran members usually are able to answer the questions. Once all the ballots have been tallied and accounted for, the statisticians prepare the report to the management who reports to the Board and community on the vote. If this report is prepared before the Board meeting is over, the results will be announced during the Board meeting. If not, they will be posted on the doors, bulletin board and sent out on In the Know, and Bob Mariani’s This Week in SCOV newsletter. Residents are welcome to observe the validation process and count of the vote. Finance-Budget
Chair Dick Brammell dbrammell@corwinappraisal.com Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3 Food and Beverage Committee
Chair Del Peterson 307-631-3114 October-May, First Tuesday, 9 AM, WC1
The new menu looks great. It offers some old favorites along with new choices. If you have a reservation for a special dinner and are unable to make it, please remember to call and cancel. There is always a waiting list, and this will allow someone else to take your place. Thanks to all the residents for your patience with crowds at Happy Hours, Sundays and Special Dinners. Your response to these events has been outstanding. It just shows how much we need the extra space of the newly planned lounge and patio. We can’t wait to get this operational. Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library annual Books and Authors Luncheon has been sold out. We had a very successful membership drive in January. If you missed the drive you can still become a member of the FOL by asking the volunteers at the desk in the library. Annual membership is $15 pp and $20 for a household. That money is used for library acquisitions and expenses. Donations of current books and DVDs are always welcome. There are shelves in the library lobby for a magazine swap and jigsaw puzzles. General Manager Selection Committee
Chair Dick Brammell
The current GM (General Manager) Bob Mariani, of SCOV has announced he will be retiring on December 31, 2016. This gives the community time to search for a new GM. A committee has been assembled to begin the search. Gift Shop
Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM orovalleygiftshop.com Spring is coming and the gift shop is full of pastels and light hearted items for a new season. Choose a colorful card for your Easter greetings or a new spring apron for a favorite child.
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Featured artists are Joanne Wickberg (left) and Rose Young (right). Jo has always loved art. “After taking classes in watercolor, pastels, and Oriental brush painting, I decided to get back into making cards for sale instead of just for friends.” She concentrates on making cards for all occasions using various techniques for creating pop-up cards, flip cards and coordinating packs of three smaller cards. Rose says, ”I work with copper, brass and German Silver as my starting point. I make earrings, bracelets and necklaces incorporating metal, glass, found treasures, rustic beads, gems, stones and disassembled vintage pieces, making statement jewelry that is tribal, western, dressy, fun and funky.” Government Affairs
Chair Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, WC1 Recreational Opportunities in Oro Valley
We are an active community, and sometimes we have active visitors, including young ones! Not only are we blessed with magnificent views and wonderful weather, there are more recreational resources, programs/events, facilities and opportunities in our Oro Valley area than most of us are aware of. Come learn about them from Oro Valley’s Director of Parks and Recreation, Kristy Diaz-Trahan. What are they? Where are they? How can we participate? How can I find out more about them? Come and learn from Kristy. Monday, March 28, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Remember to meet with Melissa Martin, Senator Flake’s assistant, Tuesday, March 8, 10:30 AM, Activity Center/ Kachina Lounge with issues for which you’d like help from your Senator in Washington. Governing Documents Review Committee The GDRC (Governing Documents Review Committee) is pleased to present revised Bylaws and CC&R documents for your approval in a July vote. The Board’s charter for the GDRC asked that the governing documents be reviewed to assure compliance with Arizona law, alignment with current practices and readability for our community. The GDRC has revised the CC&R document to simplify text and focus on the practices related to property at SCOV. It has revised the Bylaws document to simplify text and focus on the procedures related to how the Association operates in the community at SCOV. Over 90% of the changes made in the documents were made to increase clarity or reduce duplications within and across documents. Legal compliance and up-dating practices were the next category of revision. The proposed documents are available for review on the SCOV website. Join us in a forum to hear about proposed changes to your Bylaws and CC&R documents. Forum 1: Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM, Auditorium. Forum 2: Friday, April 22, 10 AM, Auditorium.
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Loan Room - Community Assistance
Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Tuesday and Thursday reservations and pickup 8-9 AM Meeting Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1
The Loan Room is currently taking reservations for needed equipment for spring visits from family and friends, so come down to schedule items for March and April. The Loan Room is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. A current SCOV ID card is required for pickup of items. Although we carry many medical, children’s and adult items, we do not carry yard tools or kitchen party equipment. Please feel free to come and look around. Thanks again to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the Pancake Breakfast a success. Thanks also to all who came out to eat and visit with neighbors and friends. You make our Loan Room possible. Remember to recycle those rinsed aluminum cans. Collection site is outside the back door behnd the Activity Center kitchen. On January 26 we delivered 560 pounds of cans to the recycling center; we received $224, which brings our yearto-date total to $824 for the Loan Room-CAC. Marketing and Publicity
Barbara Ross 818-0701 bfgnye@gmail.com Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1
Our mission is to continue to evolve SCOV as an active adult community by designing marketing strategies that target the next generation of home buyers and by marketing SCOV as a community rich in the amenities desired by active adults seeking a healthy, dynamic lifestyle, including a championship golf course. Do you have experience in consumer products marketing, industrial marketing, advertising, corporate communications or public relations? We need volunteers with one of these backgrounds to join the dynamic Marketing Committee. Please give Barbara Ross a call, send an email or attend our March meeting. We will meet March 24. Neighborhood Pride
Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3 It’s Right Around the Corner
Spring is right around the corner, and here are spring cleaning reminders concerning personal yards: • Trees must be trimmed up at least seven feet over sidewalks. • Plants should not extend out over sidewalks, and frost damaged parts of shrubs and trees should be cut off and removed. • Wildflowers are allowed until after they have bloomed, at which time they need to be removed. • Cracks in driveways, sidewalks, and where the cement meets the asphalt in the street are the responsibility of homeowners to keep weed-free. • Hedges, anywhere in the yard, are not to be over six feet tall. Note: A hedge is a fence or barrier formed by a line of closely spaced plants, performing a similar function to a screen wall or fence. • Make sure your house number is visible from the street and that all lights in the fixture are lit, so it may be seen at night.
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• Outside light bulbs are not to exceed 250 lumens per Oro Valley regulations. Welcome spring. Thank you in advance for heeding the above and for continuing to take pride in your property. Posse
Chair Bob Hefner 825-4825 rjh1458@gmail.com First Tuesday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/
A few years ago eight cars parked outside and eight garages were robbed after Posse patrols were over. Police investigation revealed only one car was broken into, it had a laptop computer in view. The other cars were unlocked. All eight cars had garage door openers in them. Here are safety tips when you park your car outside. Lock your car. Don’t leave any attractive asset, such as a phone, computer etc. visible in the car. Don’t leave your garage door opener in the car. If you park on your driveway turn on your outside garage lights. Properties
Chair Ed Zwerling 631-741-9934 EZwerling@Yahoo.com Meets Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1
Work is continuing on the solar generation project. The vendor is coordinating construction schedules with the Homeowners Association to minimize interference with our normal activities. We will be making periodic updates at Board meetings, on the SCOV website and by email. We are also looking at other energy-saving opportunities, including various incentive programs with TEP and Southwest Gas. There will be a review of parking lot lighting after the solar panels are in place. All residents are welcome to attend our meetings and your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Tipster Editorial
Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com
Next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Monday, March 14, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt Lemmon.
Golf
Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs
kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 917-8053
Please note that we will move the times back one-half hour starting in March, meaning walkers will need to be off the golf course one-half hour earlier. March is a busy month, the Views Women’s Golf Club will be hosting their Member/Guest event on March 22. The NineHole Ladies will be hosting their Invitational on March 17. March 9, 12 and 16 will be our 18-Hole Men’s Club Championship. The Nine-Hole men will begin their Club Championship on March 24. March is also preparation month for the upcoming Men’s Member/Guest event. It is also the time when warmer weather begins to arrive bringing, out even more walkers and riders. If you are a renter or a new homeowner in SCOV, please stop by to play our magnificent championship golf course. Check out our fully-stocked polf shop and visit with our staff about potential annual pass opportunities for golf or just try out our driving range to get you started.
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Golf Pro continued from page 9 Remember, we do not allow denim, t-shirts, athletic shorts or halter tops on the golf course or our driving range. A small basket of balls $5 and a large basket is $7. Lessons are $45 for one-half hour and $55 for 45 minutes. Call Rick Sample or me as we are both PGA-certified to teach. Please remember that Golf Now.com is not only available to outside guests; it is also available to residents of SCOV. It is internet-based and a chance for you to book a tee time online. There are limited times available, but you may find a time that is suitable for you. Superintendent - Michael Kropf
scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 917-8063
March is the beginning of the golf course maintenance busy season. The weather starts to warm up into the 80s, and the chances of rain go down. These changes in weather lead to many new problems including heavy growth of grasses, increased wet and dry areas from compaction and Poa Annua seed production. The warmer weather causes the soil temperatures to rise which releases more nutrients to the grass. The problem is the grass begins to grow faster than it can be mowed. This leads to higher fuel and labor costs for the increased mowing and cleaning grass clippings on the fairways and approaches. The warmer weather also starts the Poa Annua bloom on the fairways and approaches. One of the ways to slow the grass growth and Poa Annua is by spraying a growth regulator. This chemical offsets the price of continued mowing and allows the maintenance crew to concentrate on other areas of the course. The biggest issue is the increase of dry and wet areas. These problem areas occur due to large amounts of play during the winter causing compaction as well as irrigating with higher quantities of water. Fairways have already been deep-tine aerified once in January, and will be done again in February and March. This process penetrates the soil about seven to nine inches, allowing water and air to the roots. The wet areas are alleviated by allowing the water to enter the soil, and the dry spots are less severe with the water reaching the roots. Golf Advisory
Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3 We are at high season, the time our population is at the highest and demand for tee times is the greatest. Please be mindful of pace of play to improve the playing experience for everyone’s enjoyment. The course is in terrific shape. Come, See the views, play the Views. The February meeting of the GAC (Golf Advisory Committee) was focused on providing input to the administrative staff for items and projects to be included in the fiscal 2016-2017 budget. The GAC provides a forum for customers of The Views to express concerns about the operation and suggestions for improving the golf experience. Our meetings are open to both resident and public golfers. We encourage you to attend our monthly meetings.
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The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club
Pres. Vernon Barr 395-0525 Membership John Rowe 651-325-8122 Play Wednesday
The Governors Cup winners for the Nicklaus Flight are Howard Schulz and Ken Hunt, the Palmer flight winners are Sam Phillips and Dave Hablewitz, the Players flight winners are Jerry Bushong and Kurt Klucking. This month’s play starts with two Better Balls, starting March 9 when we begin the Club Championship play. There is still time to sign up. Play will continue on Saturday, March 12, and finish on Wednesday, March 16. If you are a Men’s Club member come out and try out your skills against the best Sun City has. On March 23 we play the Oh Crap Scramble, and we finish with The Views Cup on March 30. The dates for the Member/Guest are Wednesday-Thursday, April 13-14, with a practice round on April 12. If you need a guest, contact Vern Barr or John Rowe. The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jim Mitchell 818-2893 Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thursday March in SCOV brings the warm spring weather and great golfing conditions at The Views Golf Course. The schedule of play for the Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club starts with Irish Four Ball on March 3. The Play with Buddies Scramble is on March 10 and is followed by the monthly cClub meeting in the Activity Center directly after play ends. There is no club play on March 17 in order to facilitate the Ladies 9-Hole Invitational golf event. Round one of the Men’s Nine-Hole Club Tournament starts March 24 on the front nine of The Views. The second round of the tournament is March 31. Members interested in playing in the Men’s Nine-Hole Club Tournament are to sign up in the Club Book located in The Views Pro Shop. The fee for the tournament will be in the book. The club Tournament takes place over four consecutive Thursdays, and participants must play in a minimum of three of the four play dates with the best three out of four rounds, counted toward the final score. This month’s golf quote comes from comedian Bob Hope. “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play at it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.” The Views Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Bonnie Svarstad 825-3223 Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677 bjmac78@comcast.net Play Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Shotgun
We have three new members this year bringing us to 44. Welcome to Lesley, Joann and Kelli. They are already proving to be great assets to our club by joining in the Solheim Cup. We completed all three rounds despite the cold weather and the result: A tie. Congratulations to all sisters and slicers. We start the Club Championship on March 1. Don’t forget to line up a partner for the Member/Guest on March 22. In the meantime, we will participate in the Cure for Cancer, Swinging @ AIDS fundraiser, and State Medallion tournaments. A wonderful chili party was put on by Kay Swain and her committee. It was especially welcome after a cold round of golf. Thanks to all who prepared food, decorated and attended. Our Catalina Cup team continued to win points, while
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playing at Oro Valley Country Club in the hail, wind and bitter cold. Let’s hope the Kachina Cup team will have better playing weather at El Conquistador in March. The Club Fair will have provided us with another opportunity to recruit more members to the club. All levels of play are welcome. Please join us for golf, friendship and fun. The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Uy Mangini 447-6904 Membership Jennifer Clark 818-3815 Play Thursday Our annual Invitational will be held March 17, 8 AM and the event theme is Diamonds In The Rough. Registration will be in the Activity Center with a light breakfast. Sign up for this event and other outside Invitationals in the book at the Pro Shop. On January 17 our members, Debbie Allen and Pattie Horning, represented our club at the Medallion State Tournament in Goodyear, Arizona and won. They brought back a plaque with their names on it along with others from our club who have won in the past. Congratulations Pattie and Debbie.
TheViews Restaurant
Food & Beverage Director - Chris Sapp
csapp@suncityorovalley.com 917-8074
Happy St. Patrick’s
From The Views It’s springtime at The Views and we are looking forward to some great weather and fantastic food. March is also the month NCAA tournament fans wait for. We will be showing the tournament whenever it’s aired. If we are open and the Cats are playing, we will offer Happy Hour pricing on all beer, wine, and liquor. Remember to reserve your table for Wine Wednesday(s), being held March 9 and 23. The theme for both these dinners is Deutscher Wein und Deutscher Sang. On Friday, March 4, Happy Hour will feature the modern country music of Ivan Denis, and Friday, March 11, Arizona Blues Hall of Famers, Grams and Krieger. Be sure to wear your finest Western outfit for a night of Country and Western music with cowboy singer/guitarist, David Rychener, on March 18, 4:30-7 PM. On March 25, 5 PM, we welcome concert favorite, Corey Spector, back to The Views. The best St. Patrick’s Day party in Southern Arizona will be at The Views on Thursday, March 17, 4 PM, featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, and the musical stylings of Michael P. and the Gully Washers. Would anyone like to volunteer as a Views Restaurant Welcome Ambassador and assist the team with providing a warm welcome and a fond farewell for our guests? If so, please contact Mona Connoy 520-818-7923 or Patt Provencio 520-210-1950 for more information. Want to try something different and tasty for dinner? Cannot get to The Views Restaurant? Vistoso Helpful Hands can assist you. Dial 410-9498. After the tone, enter your area
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code and phone number and hang up. You will be called back by a SCOV volunteer resident who can help you make the arrangements to have a homemade meal from the Restaurant delivered straight to your door.
Win a Free Meal
The Views Restaurant is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for a free meal. The January winners are Dean Strandsknov, Jean Anthony, Joe Thompkins, Edith Boyse and Sally Healey. Congratulations and bon appétit.
Sun City Vistoso Foundation
The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the association established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health, cultural, educational and charitable needs of SCOV and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or gifts-in-kind to the Foundation 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Pres. Gay Russell 825-5763 The board of directors of the Foundation is profoundly grateful and pleased at the response to our yearly donation campaign. The overwhelming generosity of this community allows us to continue to make grants to worthwhile projects within our community, local schools and charitable institutions. We applaud the residents of SCOV. The annual Shredding Day for SCOV residents will be held in April, after tax day. Watch for the flyer in the April Tipster. A new company was used last year to ensure better security. As before, no walk-ups. This is a policy of the shredding company and the dangers of walk-up customers being struck by a car are greatly increased with the added traffic. There will be no documents stacked on the ground. Only company employees will handle documents and only one line will be allowed in the truck area. Please, no plastic bags. Plastic bags will have to be emptied by company employees and will slow down the line. The hours are 8:30 AM to 11 AM. All those in line by 11 AM will be serviced. Here are the general rules: 1. All documents should be in either paper bags or boxes, no plastic. 2. Traffic will only enter from Silverton. SCOV identification will be required. 3. No walk-ups. This is company policy and for security reasons. Better security helps to protect you from identity theft.
2016 Arts & Crafts Festival Registration SCOV Arts & Crafts Festival
to be held Saturday, December 3, 9 AM-4 PM. Attention crafters registration is on Tuesday, March 29, 8-9 AM and Thursday, March 31, 1-2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi. Contact Carmelita Martin for more information 825-4391.
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SCOV Photo Scrap Book Resident submitted photos
Fabulous rainbow strom at SCOV. Photo by Joyce Holm.
Mountains, clouds, golf course pond and resident. Photo by Patrick Mulligan.
SCOV has an abundance of tasty seeds... Lesser Goldfinche, by Steve Holmes.
Potted sedum pretty in morning light. Photo by Diana Holmes.
The photographer calls this a “Big Wader.� Photo by Marlene Branz.
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Coming Events
Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or an annual club event of interest to the entire community.
Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.
Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun., Mar. 6, The Views Golf Club Genealogy, Historical Newspapers, Tue., Mar. 8, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Mar. 10, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party & Chili Cook-Off, Fri., Mar. 11, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Wisconsin Club, Dinner, Sat., Mar. 12, 5 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix, Tue., Mar. 15 Astronomy, Richard C. Powell, Thu., Mar. 17, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Villanellas, Dance Winter Away, Fri., Mar. 18, 6 PM, Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll Club, Dance, Sat., Mar. 19, 7-10 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Mar. 25, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., Apr. 8, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, All Night Strut, Sat., Apr. 9, Phoenix Theater Day Trippers, San Diego, California, Fri., Apr. 11-15, four nights Wednesday, March 2, 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Planning for the Next Phase of Retirement
Presentors Margaret Roberts, Adult Care Hunters and Margie Lannon, HomeWatch Caregivers provide answers to “Do I go to assisted living or can I stay at home? What is new in assisted living? What kind of care can I get at home? What are the costs, who helps pay for assisted living or home care?” Please RSVP to Barb McNeill bjmac68@comcast.net or phone 825-0677. Light refreshments. Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 10 AM-4PM
15th Annual Sun City Quilt Show
Two-day event in the Activity Center.
Tuesday, March 8, 10 AM, Activity Center
Tucson Museum of Art Talks
Matisse - The Magnificent Master of Color, will be presented by Susie Heintz, one of our favorite docent. How can we miss? Let’s see if we can top last month’s great turnout. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 427-7777. Friday, March 11, Noon, Auditorium
Friends of the Library Authors’ Luncheon
Bestselling authors Margaret Coel and Lynne Cullen are the speakers at this annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Coel’s latest mystery, The Man Who Fell from the Sky, is set in Wyoming. Cullen’s latest work of historical fiction, Twain’s End, reimagines the tangled personal relationships of beloved author, Mark Twain. Event is sold out. Monday, March 14, 1 PM, Auditorium
Redundancy - Backups for Computer
The Computer Club will present on Redundancy in an Unstable World by guest speaker, Merlin Benningfield, the founder and managing partner of Fast Rhino LLC. He is an A+ and iNet+ certified professional with 32 years as an Information Technology entrepreneur. His presentation will
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provide an overview of different types of backups, the pros and cons of each and the reason why backing up is so vital in today’s world. Wednesday, March 16, 1 PM, Auditorium
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection Presentation
Wondering about the bridge going over and under Oracle Road to the north? All your questions will be answered by the coalition. This is a remarkable effort to help wildlife cross over and uner the highway and help preserve them. These types of wildlife crossing are very popular in other states. There is no charge for this presentation. The ILR sampler will also present this program. Friday, March 18, 1 PM, Auditorium
Meditation
The Active Health Committee is hosting this presentation by Gene Bammel, Emeritus Philosophy Professor and frequent presenter in the ILR. Gene has practiced meditation for 50 years; he says it can improve sleep, decrease anxiety and increase energy. Tuesday, March 22, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
UofA Art Museum Presentation
Note Date Change. The free presentation is The Impressionists and Their Impact on the Art World. Saturday, March 26, 7 AM-Noon, Clock Tower Courtyard
Courtyard Sale
Get ready to sell what you no longer need or wonder why you brought it to Arizona. There will be a truck from the Golden Goose on site by 11 AM if you wish to donate any unsold items. Tables are on sale for $25 each, Monday, March 14, 9-11AM and Tuesday, March 15, 1-3 PM, Activity Center/Lobby. You may purchase more than one table. No presales of tables. Thank you to Barbara Satterly for heading up this event. Saturday, March 26, 7 AM-Noon, Clock Tower Courtyard
SCOV Women’s Auxilliary
Emerge! needs your donations of household and decorator items for our tables at the Courtyard Sale. Contact Pat Herman at 760-668-0432 or Karen Koch at 825-4450 to donate. Tuesday, March 29, 7 PM, Auditorium
A Trip Through The Cities
Don’t miss the Sun City Singers popular sell-out spring concert. Through music enjoy traveling by plane, train and automobile through some of our country’s popular cities. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Open seating.
Tickets on sale Activity Center/Lobby $5pp Monday-Thursday, March 21-24, 9 AM-Noon Monday, March 28, 9 AM-Noon
Wednesday, March 30, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Tucson Botanical Garden
The garden is a hidden gem in Tucson and our speaker would love to tell you about it. The Botanical Garden provides a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. Free event.
Free tickets in Activity Center/Lobby, Wednesdays, March 16 or 23, 9-11 AM. 13
Saturday-Monday, April 2-4, Charity Golf Tournament
Swinging at AIDS Fundraiser
Charity golf tournament and Silent Auction Shotgun/ Scramble team format deadline to register is March 5. Mark your calendar, pick up a brochure at the Pro Shop and put a foursome together for the second annual in Tucson and sixteenth Swinging @ Aids, a 501(c)(3) fundraiser to help TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) and the children of African Hope Mission School of Nairobi. Many prizes may be won, including a car for a Hole-in-One on one of the par threes. Contact Claudia Svarstad at csvarstad@aol.com or 303-594-8027 for more information. Saturday, April 2, 7 PM, Sunday, April 3, 4 PM
Come to the Cabaret
Come to the Cabaret is a laughter-filled evening of song, dance and satire. The seating is cabaret-style with tables of ten in the Auditorium. You are encouraged to bring your own beverages and snacks. This is a production of the Sun City Variety Theatre Club. Performance Tickets: Monday-Friday, March 7-11, 9-11 AM and Monday-Wednesday, March 14-16, 1-3 PM, Activity Center/Lobby, $10 pp After performance tickets are sold out, half-priced tickets will be available for the Dress Rehearsal, Monday, March 28, 2 PM, Auditorium, theatre seating. Ticket sales: ThursdayFriday, March 17-18, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby. Tuesday, April 5, 10:30 AM, Auditorium
Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
Mark your calendars for the Emerge! Into Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show and Raffle. Dillards will again be partnering with us by showing the latest styles while we enjoy an afternoon of socializing and good food. Net proceeds will go to Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse.
Tickets sales Tuesday, March 15, 9-11 AM; Thursday, March 17, 1-3 PM and Tuesday, March 22, 9-11 AM. Luncheon tickets are $30 pp. Raffle tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 5 for $20. Activity Center/Kachina Lounge. Contact Patsy Pulley at 825-6694 or Marie Gagnon at 825-2354. Sunday, April 10, 2 PM, Auditorium
Tucson Symphony Percussion Ensemble
Many residents of SCOV and in the Tucson area asked for this popular ensemble to appear. We are happy to present them to you. You will be amazed if you have never heard this presentation before. Doors will open at 1:30 PM.
Tickets on sale beginning Thursday, March 10 at the Welcome Center, $15 pp. Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe. Call Bob Hefner 825-4825
Workshops and Classes AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes
Classes are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie at 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. March 23 is the date of the next class.
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ILR (Institute of Learning in Retirement) Samplers Samplers presentations are on Thursdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista. Mar. 03 The True Story of Helen of Troy: From Ancient Goddess to Icon of Poetic Creation. Dr. Bella Vivante Mar. 10 ILR’s Class Previews for summer and fall 2016 and Sign-up.
For speakers’ bios and topic descriptions go to www.SunCityILR.com, to Gene’s Phil Review ebammel@earthlink. net or to the January issue of the Tipster Samplers insert.
Oro Valley History Class Local historian and SCOV resident Jim Williams will offer a two-day course on Oro Valley history at the Oro Valley Library Tuesday, March 29 and April 5, 10 AM-Noon. This is open to the public, free of charge. For information, call Jim 520-818-2226.
Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s $10/class or $50/ month. Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. For information call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.
For Your Information
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.
AARP Smart Driver Course Wednesday, March 16, 1-5 PM, WC3. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 students. To register, call Coco Sullivan 520-917-8072. $15 FOR AARP members, $20 for nonAARP members. This classroom course for mature drivers brings new video and updated leaning materials for your classroom enjoyment. Learn defensive driving techniques, new laws and how to adjust your driving habits to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Many insurance companies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course (check with your insurance provider).
AARP Tax Assistance Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for electronically filed Federal and Arizona state tax returns, by appointment only, Saturdays, March 5 through April 9, 9 AM-Noon, WC. Bring 2014 return; 2015 W-2s; interest, dividend, broker and pension 1099s; Social Security 1099s; receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions; and any other pertinent tax information needed to prepare an accurate return. A Social Security card, photo ID and current checkbook must be presented. AARP tax preparation appointments can be made by calling Sandy Fritz 818-9683 or by stopping at the Welcome Center, Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 AM. Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.
2016 Arts & Crafts Festival Registration This year we are having the Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, December 3, 9 AM-4 PM. If you decide to be a part of this, registration is Tuesday, March 29, 8-9 AM and Thursday, March 31, 1-2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi. Contact Carmelita Martin for more information 825-4391.
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Old Prescriptions Disposal
Bring in your unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications on March 8, 9-11 AM, Activity Center to a take-back event, and Oro Valley Police Department will dispose of them for you properly. If you are unable to make this date SCOV will do this again September 13 and November 8.
Thank You Corner
This section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons. Thanks to all who contributed to the Super Brunch, the YOTO/ Northwest Auxiliary’s fundraiser for Youth On Their Own. Your support impacts not only young lives now, but the future of the Greater Tucson area. Kris Cohen
Memoriam Residents 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Quinn Selsor Jerry Crews Mary Sanders Jeanette Azzarello William Bethke Joseph B. Guenther Judy Carlson
December 30 January 6 January 13 February 2 February 2 February 6 February 12
Former Residents Judith Jordan 1 January 30 Murial (Sis) Jones 1 February 13
Clubs
Aqua Tone
Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9AM, AFC/Pool
Join our group for a fun-filled exercise in the pool. Everyone is welcome. Art League
Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil
Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Our themed show in the Activity Center is down now but we reflect on the quality of our club’s submittals to its hallowed walls. Our studio is bustling now, full of artists made up of the old guard, seasonal members and newbies who are doing some wonderful work. We constructively critique
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our colleagues’ works at 11 AM each Wednesday, at their request, with the intent to improve the piece. We are now preparing for our next theme show, Collage and Mixed Media, scheduled for display in the Activity Center in April. We again encourage all aspiring artists to drop in on Wednesdays and check us out. We’re friendly, knowledgeable and enjoy interested visitors. Our works speak for themselves.
Sculpture P Pres. Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
We invite the entire community to peruse our club’s display of art works in the main display case at the Activity Center. We now have an ongoing head and torso class on Mondays at Noon. Stop by the studio on Mondays and revel in the art works being created therein. We encourage beginners and have experienced instructors who will work with you to create a lovely piece on your first try. Come join us. Here is a photo of Karen Petersen completing a superb sculpture which is ready to be baked. Many hours of work are required to produce such a piece but the results speak for themselves. Just beautiful, Karen.
Open Studio Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
If you are new to the community or just a little rusty and want to get back to your art, come join us. We welcome a variety of media and there is always room for one more.
Water Media Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Have you noted the Sun City artist work displayed in the Desert Oasis? It is a tribute to local artists to have their work displayed at this popular spot. Visitors also enjoy examining the work done by residents and artists thrive on the challenges of participating with a group who enjoy experimenting with new ideas and materials. Artists have many ideas from the classes held this past winter. Join the group Tuesday mornings to explore your interests. Arthritis Water
Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:30 PM, AFC Pool
Come join us for gentle water exercises specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructor, Dawn Simske, is Arthritis Foundation trained. Annual business meeting, Sunday, April 3, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Dues $4/yr (cash only please) and will be collected at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
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Astronomy
Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 scovastronomy@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovastronomy.com
Richard C. Powell, Emeritus Vice President for Research and Professor, UofA, will be our speaker at the March 17 meeting. His topic will be Astrophotography of Deep Space Objects. All images he will show were taken from his back yard and demonstrate what a great hobby astrophotography is. Dr. Powell will discuss the equipment and processing software he uses and will answer more technical questions at the end of his presentation. Photograph by Richard C. Powell. Check out our website for a list of events, information on field trips and star parties, the club library listing of books and DVDs, and handy links to over 100 sites of interest to anyone interested in astronomy. Please feel free to bring a friend or neighbor to our monthly meeting. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. Dues: (checks only) $12 per family/yr to Barbara Gray, 14369 N. Lost Arrow Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 or at the meeting. To help you enjoy the night skies the club recommends this website: www.cosmicpursuits.com/. Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners
Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just one hour every Monday morning. It’s a great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers, so the more the merrier. Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
We’ll be starting our new topic soon. The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 13 onehour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. Don’t miss this opportunity. Join the guys for these timely and rewarding discussions.
Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3
We encourage you to come and learn along with us, a nondenominational group, as we gather around God’s Word and seek to know Him better through the study of the Bible. We welcome new and returning participants to join us, as we study the Unstoppable Acts of God. The Book of Acts
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speaks to a generation of Christians facing life after Jesus, accompanied by His faithful gift of the Spirit. This eight-week course on Acts will be of significance to the contemporary reader. Bike - Vistoso Cyclists
Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza vistosocyclists.club
We meet year-round starting from the Mountain View Plaza parking lot (Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Sun City Blvd.) to enjoy an unparalleled combination of amazing desert vistas and ever improving infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. New riders are always welcome . A monthly schedule of our 20-60 mile rides is available on our website. Our well-tested loop routes support a wide-variety of abilities and usually include a mid-ride coffee stop. We also offer a mountain bike option on Wednesdays, which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands. Tuesday morning, our WOW (Women on Wheels) group take somewhat shorter rides nearer to SCOV. In addition, we hold a number of social events each season. Vistoso Cyclists partner Wheels for Kids: Donate your seldomused, tax-deductible bicycle to Wheels for Kids. We refurbish such bikes and distribute them to kids and teens, thus giving youth in need the freedom, fun and fitness that results from cycling. See www.azwfk.org to arrange for a drop-off or pickup. Your cash donations are also tax-deductible. Billiards
Jack Matthies 825-4891 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards We would like to invite all residents interested in playing pocket billiards to come to our billiards room. We have a great facility available to residents and club members. Club dues are $10 per year. Join our club and hone your skills with the help of our members, even if it has been years since you have played the game. The club allows nonmembers to visit and play one time, so that you can experience for yourself the amenities of our facilities and club.
Birders Group
Patricia Eggleston 520-308-4885 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting March 25. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellant and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV.
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Birder Schedule Fri., Mar. 4, 7 AM Agua Caliente Park. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. $5 carpool. Bring lunch. Thu., Mar. 10, 6:30 AM (departure time subject to change) Tubac Raptor Watch. Peggy and John Smith 344-0991. $10 carpool. Bring a lawn chair. Lunch at Tubac Golf Resort. Thu., Mar. 17, 6 AM San Pedro House. Mona Connoy 818-7923. $10 car pool. Bring money for lunch at The German Cafe. Thu., Mar. 24, 6:30 AM Boyce-Thompson Arboretum. Judy & Paul Mercer 333 3490. $9 carpool. Bring State Parks Pass. Bring lunch. Mon., Apr. 4, 6:30 AM Madera Canyon. Maggie and Roger Hinkle. $7 carpool. Bring lunch. Bocce
Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Bocce Courts May-October, 7 PM, evening play November-April, 2 PM, afternoon play
wicked politics, an extremely partisan media and a president hated by half the residents. That was America. Bowling League - Pathfinders
Blake Napper 818-2718 blakejo4135@gmail.com Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge
Duplicate Bridge Pres. William Abel 797-1049 wabel1726@comcast.net Monday, 6 PM; Friday, 12:30 PM; Activity Center/Hohokam
This club is for all bridge players who enjoy competing and playing against different couples. Annual dues $10 pp. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points. New players are always welcome. Residents and renters with an Association Renter’s Card can play up to two times before joining. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1pp for prize money each time you play.
Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marcia Polley 818-9073
Monday, 1-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Welcome back to our seasonal residents. We also welcome new members to join our group. Coffee and friendly players will be there awaiting your arrival should you choose to join us.
We would like to thank all our new members for their dedication to our club and of course for their participation in our events. We have been having great attendance on our courts which means great games and lots of fun. We held our annual Pizza/Valentine’s Party last month and it was a huge success. A good time was had by all. We love to make new friends, so if you are at all interested in bocce please come out and join us.
Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Lynne Wohner, 336-9908, Lwohner@msn.com Wednesday, 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Join us for fun, social bridge each Wednesday. We change partners after six hands and finish play by 3 PM. Sign in from Noon-12:15 PM. 50¢ entry fee for prize money. $3 annual dues. Special note: March 30 we will play in the Mt Lemmon room, Catalina Vista. Details about our spring lunch coming soon. Don’t miss it.
Book Clubs
Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We welcome new members to join our group. Coffee and friendly players will be there awaiting your arrival should you choose to join us .
Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 At our March meeting we will discuss The Children Act by Ian Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 McEwan. Fiona Maye is a judge who rules on cases in family Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo court. She is known for her strong intelligence. But her judgicial success hides her private sadness and home struggles. Meanwhile, she is tapped to try a time-sensitive case: Adam, a lovely 17-year-old boy, is refusing for religious reasons the medical treatment which may save his life, and his devout parents echo his wishes. Time is running out. At our April meeting we will discuss Epitaph by Mary Doria Russell. An American Iliad, this meticulously researched historical novel is a sequel to the saga she began in Doc, following Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday to Tombstone, Arizona and to the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. An impressively divided nation, with
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Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Rita Quin 825-3885 VP and Treas. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam
Ten tables were full of players last month, but no grand slams were reported. Perhaps you will be the winner of a $10 award this Tuesday. Come by 6:15 PM for play begins promptly at 6:30. Please volunteer to be an angel allowing each table to complete playing without sit-outs.
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Bunco
Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta
Bob Segebrecht 825-5480 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
A fun game; please join us. Don’t know how to play, we’ll show you. Quarter a game, and we usually get three games in. Annual dues are $5, and due now. Meet some new friends or play with some old friends. Clay
Pres. Joan Kelley 734-255-9644 September-May, First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery
Thanks to all hands on deck, the move has been completed to the new space in the Ceramics Studio. All glazing operations are now separated from the raw clay operations as we continue to share space with former ceramic operations and fused glass kilns. Board meetings for small clubs are also held in this space so be sure to look at the calendar posted on the door to avoid disrupting these events. Our membership continues to grow and the spaces for personal storage have been rearranged to accommodate this delightful dilemma and make the bucket room safe to navigate. With new faces there are continual introductions and social gatherings to get to know everyone. Helpful members take on new people to mentor and guide them to success. Many pots are coming from the kilns and the skills of members rise to new heights with each passing month. Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)
Membership October-May General Meetings
David Johnson 825-6994 Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 November-March, 1 PM, Activity Center/Auditorium scovcomputer.com
General meeting is Monday, March 14, 1 PM, Auditorium. Presentation title is Redundancy in a Unstable World. See details under Coming Events in this Tipster. Membership is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). To know more about or join the PC or Mac ListServ, go to the club’s website homepage. The club is collecting dues for 2016, $10/household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the meetings or sent to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form. The application form is available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center or you may download it from the club’s website homepage. Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket provided just outside the CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school’s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects. Class and Help Sessions: Register directly with the instructor either by phone or email, whichever the instructor prefers. For a PDF copy of the class schedules, the club’s
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website, then click the Class Schedules tab. From the Class Schedules page, click the month you wish to download. Hard copies are also available outside the CLC.
March Computer Classes Schedule Class Name Dates Time YouTube - Search and Dowwnload Audio or Video 1 Session Wed., Mar. 9 10-11:30 AM Del Salvaterra dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Pages in Mac – Newsletter with Media (Photos, Music, Movies) Prerequisite: Must know basic Pages 1 Session Wed., Mar. 16 9:30-11:30 AM Del Salvaterra dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Photoshop Elements Review (PC and Mac Users) Prerequisite: Must have taken PE class previously. No exceptions. 2 Sessions Thu., Mar. 17 1-3 PM Fri., Mar. 18 10 AM-Noon Pat Mulligan trvlnmn@comcast.net (No phone calls, please) Android Phone/Tablet 2 Sessions Fri., Mar. 18 and 25 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Tips and Tricks in Word + the Snipping Tool 1 Session Tue., Mar. 22 9-11 AM Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com Windows 10 (Bring your computer to class and email a list of questions before class) Limit 15 1 Session Wed., Mar. 23 10 AM-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@outlook.com iPhone Tips for Users with iPhones 4s or Newer Limit 12 1 Session Thu., Mar. 24 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Making a Photo Book with Shutterfly 1 Session Sat., Mar. 26 9:15-11:15 AM Dave and Tempe Johnson dpjohn@aol.com iPad User Group Limit 20 1 Session Wed., Mar. 30 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Help Sessions for PC and Mac Users 4 Sessions Wed., Mar. 2 and 16 Tue., Mar. 8 and 22 1-3 PM
Cribbage Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Our January 21 tournament results were Barbara Jensen, first place; Robert Hines, second place and Jeff Rusch, third place. Our next tournament will be April 21. New players are welcome. Come join us.
Dance Groups
Ballroom - Villanellas Pres. Evelyn Holthus 818-1042
Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116
Sec. Leo Belardinelli 989-9314 October-April Dances: Third Friday Dance the winter away by attending the March 18 Villanellas Spring Fling Ballroom Dance. Enjoy the dancing or simply listening to the live band music of the ThorsSounds. Open to anyone, invite your friends. Refreshments, BYOB, and open seating. Social 6-6:30 PM, Dance 6:30-9:30 PM. See you in the Auditorium.
Ticket Sales Tuesday March 8, 9-11 AM Activity Center/Lobby. Members $15/person, Nonmembers $20/person
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Dancin’ Dynamos Our club consists of three groups: Dancin’ Dynamos Performers, Hula and the new addition, Jazz Tap. Come and try any or all of the dance groups. Club dues $5 pp, cash or check, for 2016 are now being collected. Member application/renewal form is available in the Dance Studio. Dancin’ Dynamos Performers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516
Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters
Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Beginning Hula, Thursday, 1-2 PM, Dance Studio Intermediate Hula, Thursday, 2-3 PM, Dance Studio Practice Third and Fourth Monday, 1-3 PM, Dance Studio
It is not too late to come join us. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing. Dance steps are not strenuous but you will get a good workout. If you are new or need a refresher, you will learn the basic hands and feet movement to easy choreography. For continuing/intermediate hula dancers, we will review previously learned choreography and learn new ones.
Jazz Tap Contact Jacquie Katsones 520-638-8854 jkatsones@gmail.com Jazz Dance Class: Tuesdays,1-1:45 PM, Dance Studio Jazz/Tap Dance Class: Tuesdays,1:45-2:30 PM, Dance Studio
Learn jazz moves and tap steps and combinations to contemporary/pop and Broadway music for exercise and fun. Meet our new instructor, Jacquie, a new SCOV resident with many years experience in jazz and tap. You will need to register to attend either one or both classes. Note that the Jazz dance class has reached maximum number of students. Contact Jacquie to be placed on the waitlist. Folk Dance Club of SCOV
Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2 Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and excellent exercise for brain, balance, muscle and mood. For most dances we hold hands in a circle performing non-gymnastic steps to the fascinating musical rhythms of diverse cultures (including the USA). No partner or prior experience needed. A typical session consists of 15 folk dances. Instructions are given for every dance. Come and see if this international dance form is right for you. To view us in action Google search Folk Dance SCOV YouTube.
Help Collate the Tipster
Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers into the Tipster. Receive your Tipster early and share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. Usually the work is performed on the last business day of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.
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Rock ‘N Roll
Pres. Francine Saccio 825-6526 scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Judy MacGregor 415-971-0236 judymacmv@yahoo.com Saturday, March 19, 7-10 PM, Auditorium
Come rock and roll with The Rave, the hottest variety rock band in Phoenix. Saturday, March 19, 7-10 PM, Auditorium. The theme will be Motorcycles and Rock and Roll. Ticket Sales members $20 pp Tuesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 10. Nonmembers $25 pp Thursday, March 10, Auditorium/Lobby. If you are interested in joining the club in the new membership year beginning September 1, please call Judy MacGregor with your name, email and phone information. Membership applications will be emailed the beginning of July. Search Google for SCOV Rock and Roll Club - YouTube for interesting skits. Rock on.
Line Dancing - Sunliners
Pres. Barbara Hall rainbowsek@juno.com M embership Karen Perkins karenjperkins@comcast.net email: scsunliners@gmail.com
All classes, practices and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
Coming Events Annual meeting Dances: Open Line Dance Classes: Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Practices: Level 3 Level 3 Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Schedule Changes: ALL practices Thu., Mar. 17 Level 3 Level 2
Sat., Mar. 26, 10 AM, Auditorium. Fri., Mar. 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Sat., Mar. 5, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 1st & 3rd Sun., 11- 12:30 PM, Dance Studio Wed., 2-3 PM, Dance Studio Wed., 3:05-4: PM, Dance Studio Thu., 2:45-3:55 PM, Auditorium Thu., 3:55-5 PM, Auditorium Delayed by one hour 3:45-4:55, PM 5-6, PM
Pass Holder Benefits This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is a
Couples Tournament
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Square Dancing - Sundancers
Pres. Jane Macdonald 520-272-0014 ejmacdonald7@gmail.com Secretary, Fred or Deena Harris, 818-6298 GoDeena@aol.com Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com
Interested in learning a fun-filled new activity? Please join us for our easy Introduction to Square Dancing every Wednesday, 6 PM, Auditorium. $3 pp. No partner necessary. Casual dress. Angels free. Our regular weekly dances are with club caller, Rick Gittelman, Wednesday, 7-9 PM. Rounds between squares. $4 pp for members and $5 pp for nonmembers. Our next special dance will be Saturday, March 5 with Dave Guille on squares and Barb Haines on rounds. Prerounds begin 6:30 PM and the dance begins 7 PM. Admission is $15/cpl and $7.50/singles. Club membership fees are now due. In order not to be charged as a guest, please have them in by April 1. Dues are $7.50 pp annually. Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers
Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 hyschulz@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium Membership Preston Sheriff 825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com
Join us March 11 for our Country Hoedown Dance and first annual Chili Cook Off. Be there to take a taste test and vote for your favorite recipe. We will then dance to the live music of the Clear Country Band. Auditorium doors open at 5:15 PM. Dance 6:30-9:30 PM. Chili, dessert, soda and mixers provided. BYOB. Tickets $15 pp
members, $20 pp nonmembers, sales Friday, March 4; Monday, March 7; Tuesday, March 8 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby Ticket Contact: Tom and Barbara Marshall 520-825-0618
A big thank you to all who participated in our Country Western Dance classes. Not a member yet? For $7 pp you can join this fun SCOV Country Western Dance club. Coming in April is our Member Appreciation event and Dance. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor. Day Trippers
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Chair Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Co-Chair Laura Suchocki 612-7226 Membership Carol Guibert and Barbara Phillips Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Wrigley Mansion. Monitors Warren and Rebecca Cuthbert 818-1282. Wait list only. Bus leaves at 8:30 AM. Omelet Breakfast - Cost $8 members and house guests only. Begins at 8 AM prior to April meeting. Trip planner/ coordinator Laura Suchocki 612-7226. Monitor Kathy Garver 345-2188. San Diego, CA - Four nights, five days. Price sgl $950; dbl $1,360. Bus leaves promptly at 7 AM. Trip planner/ coordinator Kathy Garver 345-2188, Monitors Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 and Norma Armstrong 825-4538.
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Tue., May 10 Shamrock Farms, Casa Grande. Cost $55 pp members and house guests only. Includes: bus, driver tip, tour and lunch at Legends Restaurant, Francisco Grande Hotel. Bus leaves at 9 AM. Trip planner/coordinator Laura Suchocki 612-7226. Monitors Carol Guibert 404-1462 and Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982. Sun., June 19 Ice Cream Social. Cost $2 pp members and house guests only. Monitor: Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982. Activity Center/Navajo. Mon., July 11 Free Wild Horse Casino trip. Monitor: Edie Phillips 297 3920. Sun.- Thu., Aug. 14-18 Santa Fe, NM. four nights, five days. Price: $985 sgl, $1,310 dbl. Includes roundtrip transportation, eight meals, four nights lodging, fees and tips. Also includes Flamenco show, back stage tour of Opera facility, visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and one way ride on the Durango/Silverton train. Sign ups and $200 deposit pp due at March 11 meeting. Santa Fe Opera tickets to Don Giovanni, dinner and lecture sold sepa rately at $205 pp. Balance, including Opera tickets, due at June 10 meeting. Trip planner/coordinator: Kathy Garver 345-2188. Monitor Edie Phillips 297-3920.
Come to our meetings and hear more about these and future trips. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting. Sun City Oro Valley Democrat Club
Pres. Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Saturday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovdemocraticclub.wix.com/scov-democratic-club
It’s 2016 and time to focus on the upcoming elections. Join us as we welcome candidates: Ralph Atchue, State Senate Legislative District 11; Scott Baker, Amphitheatre School Board; Joel Feinman, Pima County Attorney. Time will be allotted for Q&A of each candidate. Don’t throw away those newspaper coupon inserts as we are now participating in The Support Our Troops® Troopons® program which enhances the well-being of overseas and domestic military families by sending them food, nonfood, baby, and pet manufacturer coupons to make their hard-earned dollars go farther. Bring them to our monthly meeting and we’ll take it from there. Impact of Southern Arizona always needs our nonperishable food donations. Monetary donations are also accepted. It’s time to send in your dues for 2016 of $10 pp to Pam Dage, 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way. Meetings open to all residents regardless of political affiliation. Dinner ’N Show
Pres./Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 818-9073 Julie Balogh 818-1046 Third Tuesday, 9:15 AM, Auditorium
All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting. We prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.
Wed. March 16 Arizona Opry at Apache Junction. Bus, lunch and matinee show $59. Bus leaves 10 AM. Gay Russell 825-5763. Sat. April 9 All Night Strut at Phoenix Theater. Meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Bus, lunch and show $85. Marcia Polley 818-9073. Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center.
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Dog Club - Fido’s Friends
Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Sec. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi
Our next meeting will be March 17. All SCOV residents are invited. A presentation about end-of-life planning for your pets will be presented. Learn steps you can take now to ease the path for you and your pet. Look for the flyer inserted in this month’s Tipster for full information. Different Drummers Women’s Circle
Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Wednesday, 2-4 PM 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr. We will meet at the above address through April and will return to our Summer location at the Catalina Vista in May. Members will receive emails regarding the dates and times in addition to information in the May Tipster. 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, handheld Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests. Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life. Energetic Exercise
Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium
Put a spring in your step with Energetic Exercise. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us seniors moving. You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you enjoy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all. Come join us. New members are always welcome, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Tickets are only $30 for 12 classes. Euchre
Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 Monday, Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Don’t watch TV every night. Come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We look forward to seeing you.
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Five Crown Card Game
Co-Pres.: Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Helen Slusher 822-4939 Saturday, 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis
We have started a new card game. It’s so easy to learn and lots of fun. Please come and join us. We promise you a really fun game and lots of new friends. Bring quarters and dimes, because each game costs 12 dimes and one quarter. Those who can come at 4:30 PM play three games, and those who come at 5:30 PM play two games. If you have any questions, please call Rosemary or Helen. Garden Club
Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Co-Pres. Deanna Haselwander 825-5291 frank2997@aol.com October-April, First Tuesday or Wednesday, 12:30 PM, Auditorium
We all have an artist within: Monet, Van Gogh, O’Keeffe and us. Sun City resident, Nancy Sopwith, will talk about how landscapes influence artists and how gardening can inspire everyone. Join us on Tuesday, March 1, 12:30 PM, Auditorium for our general meeting. A trip to Tubac on Wednesday, March 23, arriving at 11:30 AM for a $20 pp lunch at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa will give everyone a chance to take in the beautiful grounds and explore and shop in the town. A signup sheet will be available at the March general meeting for people who can drive or those who need to coordinate a ride. Contact JoAnne McPherson 825-0097 or jmcphers2@comcast.net. On Wednesday, April 6, 12:30 PM, Auditorium join us for our general meeting. The Golder Ranch Fire Department will talk about critters in our neighborhood and the desert. Genealogy
Pres. Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org
We need your junk, and your good stuff, for the Genealogy Society table at the SCOV Courtyard Sale on March 26. It’s our club’s only fundraiser, and you can help. Call Mary Barr 3950525 and Lynne Wohner 336-9908. Our March speaker is Denise Crawford, who is on the staff at the Mesa FamilySearch Library for the past 14 years and has been researching her family for over 20 years. She will talk on Historical Newspapers. There is more than the obituary. Historical newspapers can tell us about accidents, crimes, births, marriages, anniversaries and more. Learn tips on how to access historical newspapers for free and on fee-based sites. Be sure to come to this general meeting. Gin Rummy
George Riley 818-0877 Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes.
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Gun Club
Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-April, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam
The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection, firearm safety and our local shooting range. You do not need to be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club meetings. People are frequently interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun and what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit. Club members are encouraged to bring any new or interesting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see or any guns they want to sell/trade. At some meetings we have guest speakers. Hand and Foot
Bonnie Arneson 225-0124 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Come join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you. Bring three quarters with you. You may play one time before joining. One-time dues are $5 pp. No yearly dues. We start promptly at 1:30 PM, so please come a few minutes early and be able to stay until 4 PM. Havurah
ers. Spurred by the winter rains, they will be at their peak. What a spectacular sight. On February 23 the club enjoyed the Annual Spring Picnic with approximately sixty members attending. Sincere appreciation is due Jim Brandl and his committee for organizing, planning and executing this event. Mileage awards were presented as well as other club business was completed by our Club President, Jim Williams. The annual meeting is another do not miss event on Saturday, March 26. A speaker from the Desert Museum will present a topic on Hawks to Hummingbirds that promises to be both informative and entertaining. A brief business meeting will follow as well as a delectable variety of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy. Guests are welcome, but we ask a $5 fee for each guest. Horseshoes
Ray Coleman 825-2789 Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 PM; May-September, 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement
Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com suncityilr.com
Do you want to know if you have to be at the March 10 Preview Sampler in order to get into the popular fall 2016 classes? The policy now is: To be included in the first regisHavurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish tration period, submit your registration form by March 31. If classes are overbooked, a lottery will be used. There will Culture. Our meetings and events are open to all. Our February brunch was a huge success with over 100 be a second registration period in August, dates to be announced. Classes closed by March 31 will be announced people in attendance. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 20, as we embark before the August registration. Check the club website for on a mouth-watering journey into the history of the Jewish class cancellations, room changes, registration dates, available classes, Sampler info, etc. delicatessen. Our annual Seder will be April 23. Thank you to Annmarie Owen for serving as Treasurer the Brown-bag lunch Wed, Mar. 2, 11:30 AM, Catalina/Pusch Ridge past few years. Her service is greatly appreciated. An audit Deli Man movie Sun., Mar. 20, movie 10:30 AM, popular movie at Jewish was conducted and the books were found to be in excellent Film Festivals and with foodie celebrities. Noon big deli condition. Great work, Annmarie. Dean Chapman has graciously accepted an appointment to lunch. Activity Center $12 member /$17 nonmember, the position of Treasurer until the next elections. Ticket sales for movie and Deli lunch: Tue., Mar. 3, 10
Pres. Daryl Cohen 267-250-7240 darylcohen@aol.com Corresponding Secretary Merle Schlesinger 678-778-0730
AM-Noon, Thu., Mar. 10, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Lobby
Please wear nametags and bring non-perishable food items for Community Food Bank. Hiking
Donald Marier 825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver818@msn.com October-May, Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Dave Fraser 825-4344 http://SCOVhiking.wix.com/vistosohikingclub
Pictured are nine club members who participated in our annual clean-up of the Big Wash fulfilling the club’s commitment to Oro Valley to keep the washes clean. This project further enhances our enjoyment of the washes which are often hike destinations. During March, don’t miss a hike to include the mountain flow-
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Karate
Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 1 Mah Jongg
Pres. Joyce Unger 825-8069 Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday
Our spring luncheon will be on March 17. The venue is the Oro Valley Country Club and it starts at 11 AM. Car pools will
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be available. You may reserve a place by signing up and paying Women’s Pan (Panguingue) at a regular Mah Jongg afternoon. We welcome you to Join us Ena Mindel 818-7780 for a rousing game of Mah Jongg. Mexican Train Dominoes
Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena Mindel.
First night of play for people wanting to learn will cost $1 pp, or join for $7 pp for the year. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.
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Modelers
Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge http://www.tprall.com/wp/
Photo by Tom Prall. Two members of the Sewing-Thimblelenas Casa Amigas, Sue Lane and her sister Sandy Fritz, (or is it Sandy and Sue?) spent many hours producing the beautiful skirting around the model train layout. If you have not seen their work please stop by any time you see someone working in the room. You are more than welcomed. All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings and the use of the Modelers Room. The room is open 24/7 to all members. The room provides space to build models and to assist in building and operating the new HO train layout. At our meetings, you will see what we are about, and you may enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. From time to time, we schedule field trips of interest to modelers. Natural Health and Wellness
Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesday, 2:30 PM, Catalina Vista/ Mt. Kimball and Pusch Ridge scovnaturalwellness.com
Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 September-May Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com
The program for the March 9 meeting will be presented by club members Sheryl Hester and Laura Hackenbrock on the topics Better Photos and Photoshop Playground. White Clouds, White Sand by Bob Jennette. The competition on March 23 will be Open; the judge will be Tucson photographer, Ana Gonzalez. Winners of the January 27 competition were: Bob Jennette, Pat Mulligan, Laura Hackenbrock, Brenda Ericsson, Milo Loeffler, Sheryl Hester, Janie Johnson-Russell, Dave Henderson, Harvey Gardner and Ken Ayers. Besides holding friendly competitions monthly for all skill levels, we host guest speakers, offer skill-building workshops, and provide equipment in our Catalina Vista Photo Lab (when lab monitors are present) for members to use Photoshop Elements, print their photos and cut mats. Enjoy viewing the club’s photo gallery of digital-competition submissions on our website. Please join us for enjoyable and instructive evenings; we break for refreshments and socializing. Guests are welcome. Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes, salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz, steinwhit@att.net Trainers: Judy MacGregor 415-971-0236, Judy Cornelius 818-6610 Al Womac 425-765-2062, Brenda Hawkins 531-0256
Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural ap- proaches to health and wellness. Dues $3/calendar year pp. First meeting free. Please note our new starting time will be 2:30 PM. scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club Our guest speaker: Dr. Ted Crawford, D.O., family pracThe Pickleball Club has seen a lot of changes over the last tice physician who is the Associate Medical Director for month: voting in a new set of officers, acquiring a Tutor ball maSun Life Family Health Center in southern Arizona. He and chine for practice and training and adopting a new schedule on his wife adopted a whole-foods, plant-based lifestyle over a trial basis. four and half years ago. He will share his story of regaining New officers are Pres., Steve Alverdes; Co-VPs, Jerry Moss and his health, patient successes and his new prescription for Joan Ellen Curtis; Treas., Renee Steinmetz; Sec., Bruce Miller. health. He promotes that medicine should be on your plate. The Tutor machine is available to members on a sign-out basis. Club sponsored event: Plant Based Gluten-Free Potluck It can be set up to deliver balls at different speeds and trajectogroup will meet March 17, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista Kimball. ries and is great for working on specific types of shots as well as If interested, RSVP to Jackie and Dale Alger djalger@com- general practice. cast.net. The new schedule is aimed at increasing opportunities for mixed-play and creating more time for beginner training sessions and ranked play. It will be in effect until hot weather arJoin our rives and we switch to the summer schedule, after which it will Facebook group be re-evaluated and the club will decide whether to adopt it Sun City Oro Valley permanently.
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Pilates
Mary Ayers 638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
The Joseph Pilates system of exercises has never been in such high demand. His exercises have been around now for 40 years. Fortunately, Sun City offers the Joseph Pilates classes here twice per week. People ask “Can the benefits of this Pilates method, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises we do, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a definite “Yes”. Additional benefits you’ll see from taking our group mat classes will include better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. We have two instructors who are both very experienced in teaching the Joseph Pilates system to seniors. The cost is only $8/class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Please feel free to stop by and watch one of our classes. Call Mary Ayers. Pinochle
Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wednesday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp. Poets Corner
Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 ssrafieyan@icloud.com Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1
This winter, rather than importing an instructor to facilitate our meetings for the usual six weeks, members of the group have volunteered to take that role. Harvey Gardner, as our first leader, provided a plethora of enticing prompts to inspire us and suggested we respond to several in preparation for discussion. The following, titled Macro & Micro is his own response, a rather clever take on today’s dating scene, something a number of us have discovered we are part of, at an unexpected age and stage in life: “So this microbiologist goes on a blind date with an astrophysicist. Toying absentmindedly with the straws in their aperitifs they say nothing. But closer examination reveals that they are studying one another through their unique lenses.” Poker
Men’s Dealer’s Choice Poker Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Dealer’s choice: Texas hold’em, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold’em which is high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early bets and either 25¢ or 50¢ for the last two bets.
Men’s Friday Poker Bob Arms 520-395-1697 bobarms44@gmail.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come to enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new fellows. Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game. Prepare & Share Dining
Colin Kaltenbach kltnbch@yahoo.com Gail Shepard Tuxedo615@msn.com
The Prepare and Share Dinner theme for March is Mediterranean Cuisine. This is the last time we meet in members’ homes this season. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics is the focus for our End-ofYear event. This will be held Friday, April 8, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. You will want to come and enjoy entrees with a Brazilian Flair presented by The Views Restaurant. The dinner is barbecued sliced beef and chicken with side sauces, black beans, Spanish style rice, mixed green salad and cornbread. Dessert is custard with a special topping. BYOB. Send your payment of $20 pp, made out to Prepare and Share Dining Club to June Rector, 1733 E. Mellow Trail. Officers will be elected at this gathering. Consider being an officer to help plan events for the coming year. Contact the officers above. Sun City Vistoso Quilters
Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Our quilt show has arrived (see flyer). On March 11, we will have our annual spring luncheon, Activity Center/Navajo when we will present our proceeds from the quilt raffle to Tri-Community Food Bank. On March 22, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo, we are in for a special treat. Thread artist, Patsy Heacox, of Green Valley will present her award-winning quilts along with a lecture. She does amazing historical portraits with a combination of thread painting and quilting. She has been featured at the International Quilt Show in Houston, Texas. This is open to all SCOV residents. Racquetball
Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Sec/Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833 Open Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-10 AM
For those who stopped at our booth at the Club Fair and showed an interest in playing racquetball, please join us on regular play hours and we’ll work you in. Our annual meeting and potluck was a smashing success, as usual. Thanks and kudos to all of you that were instrumental in putting it together. Our weekly Beer League is in full force now and we’re learning to play pickleball, as well. What a club. Early Music Recorder Ensemble
Joyce Minks 825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tuesday, 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Do you have a recorder? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome.
Easygoing informal poker with low stakes. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas hold’em
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RV Club - Sundowners
Member information Meade Davis 307-630-5330 mdwy11@gmail.com October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Seniors for Kids
At the March 14th RV Club general meeting, members will vote for the 2016/2017 Sundowners Board members. The pro- gram will feature a presentation by the Golder Ranch Fire Department on fire safety in RVs. In addition, club members will share their personal experience with RV fires and gas leaks. RV Club members will celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a luncheon catered by The Views Restaurant at Noon, Sunday March 13. Please contact Social Chair Marge Allen MargBill7@gmail. com, if you have any questions. Future club trips are planned to: Borrego Springs, California, March 31-April 4 and Silver City, New Mexico April 24-28. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the RV Club’s annual barbecue and campout at Catalina State Park on April 12. Note: The sales table for used RV-related items will continue at all monthly meetings. Members, who find they have items that they can no longer use, may bring them to sell at the meeting. Republican Club
Pres. Darwin Thornton 520-638-7024 scv.repub@gmail.com Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium
By the time you read this post, most of the caucuses will have been held. But our local election campaigns are now beginning to take flight. Come to the meeting and prepare for some frank discussion on the important differences between the candidates for the various offices: Legislative District 11 State Representatives and Senator, County Board of Supervisors, Oro Valley City Council, Corporate Commission and, of special note, the US Senatorial race and the Congressional District 1 House race. Everyone is welcome. St. Phillips Social Club
Abby Marier 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Friday, January 22, 5 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Fellowship and Soup-and-Salad Supper
Join us as we connect with St. Philip’s-in-the-Hills friends old and new. This is a good time to warm our hearts with friendship and comfort food. Please call to RSVP and tell us that you’re coming and what you’d like to bring. Abby Marier or Ginny Culhane 825-1961. Scandinavian Dinner Club
Coleen Barbee 405-4160 coleenjb@gmail.com
We had a great potluck on February 6. Thank all of you that joined us. Next year, the potluck is scheduled for February 4. We need some people to step up and help with the planning. I am unable to plan it for next year, but I can help anyone who wants to do it next year. Please call Coleen to help out. Scrabble
Bill Wallace 818-6747 Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check source. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673.
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Sharon Larsen 414-614-5504 First Thursday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Sewing Toys, Monday 1-3 PM, Wed 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy Woodworking, various
It is time to locate and set aside items for the Treasures Table, which is a fund raiser for SFK at the Saturday, March 26 Courtyard Sale. Bring pre-priced items to the truck parked by the Posse Shack on Friday, March 25, 11 AM-1 PM. No clothes, large furniture or unframed glass. Any unsold items will be donated to the Golden Goose. Raffle tickets will be available at many events for a one-ofa-kind quilted wall hanging, several baskets of goodies and gift certificates from some local businesses. Buy several tickets and be a winner. Mark your calendars for the Spring Potluck on Saturday, April 2, 4-7 PM. Sewing - Thimblelenas
Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Are you new to SCOV or just ready to get stitching? Our group always welcomes new members. Sign-up sheets are posted outside the Sewing Room for the sewing machine and monitor training March 18. When you join Thimblelenas you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery and Tapestry Rug Hooking.
Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing
The sewing projects include creating clothes for youth such as skaters skirts, dresses, pajamas, shorts, tops, vests and quilts as well as tote bags for Youth On Their Own and pillow cases that are so colorful.You say, “Pillow cases?” That is one item many cannot afford for their family. These kids need our help. Making items for them warms our hearts and gives meaning to our own lives. Join us. We will show you the easy way to make any item. We welcome you.
Cheer Bears September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Golf Lessons Available Great Gift Idea Kim Griggs and Rick Sample are PGA-certified instructors. Our rates are $45 for ½ hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We also offer packages. Call us for more information
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Machine Embroidery Sharon Larsen 818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 825-2248 Third Thursday, 1:30 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing Come to the March 17 meeting and celebrate with a wee bit of Irish. Share what you’ve been working on and get inspired with new ideas. Making mug rugs in the hoop will be explored with Marilyn Guimond and Sharon Larsen. Call Karen Frolich for lessons on the six-needle machine. If you have paid your Thimblelena dues, then you’re good to go for Embroidery Club too. The Sewing Room is reserved for embroidery on Thursday afternoons. Left to right: Kaaren Drent and Check it out. Marilyn Guimond.
Pet Beds Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Conversation flows easily as we snip washable fabric for the stuffed pillows. After a few stitches they are ready for the Humane Society. Comfort is the name of the game for the cats and dogs waiting for adoption.
Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing
We are always happy to enroll new members and welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking. Shauskopf - Sheepshead
Bill Allen 825-3095 margbill7@gmail.com Tuesday, 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis Show ‘N Share
Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary
Pres. Hartmut Wagner, 825-4175, hartmutgretel@icloud.com Shop hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Complex/Silversmith Studio Monthly Meetings First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio
Those who attended the holiday party at The Views Restaurant on January 23 enjoyed a delicious meal and great service. A special thanks to Hartmut and Gretel Wagner for providing the music during dinner. The last class two classes for beginners in January and February were enjoyed by students and instructors on a one to one basis. A special thank you to all members who help make our classes possible. Thanks to Michael Knott for his tutorial on Roller Printing, presented before the February meeting. If you have not paid 2016 dues, please do so. Sign-up sheets for new students and future classes are on the board in the studio.
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Sun City Singers
Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium
Bring your family and friends to the Sun City Singers spring concert A Trip Through The Cities, Tuesday, March 29, 7 PM, Auditorium. This popular sell-out performance will feature songs characterizing some of our country’s famous cities. Doors open at 6:15 PM, open seating. See the Coming Events section of this Tipster for ticket sale information. Rehearsals will begin April 5 for the annual free Fourth of July concert. Watch for more details in upcoming Tipsters and on posters in SCOV facilities. Sun City Singles
Pres. Karen Curry 708 822-3057 VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Treas. Joyce Melchi 825-8945 Sec. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday
On Sunday, March 6, we play golf on The Views course; details and sign-up are in the Singles Book in the Pro Shop. Bruce serves dinner on Thursday, March 10, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. We will have Salisbury Steak, smashed potatoes, zucchini and red velvet cake for dessert. The Desert Tones will perform after dinner. Happy Hour is on Friday, March 25, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.
Tickets: $17 pp for dinner and $10 pp for Happy Hour appetizers. Ticket sales: Thursday, March 3, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, March 4, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets also on Tuesday, March 22, 10-11 AM. Spanish Cultural Club (SCC)
Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista
Jesus Garcia from the Desert Museum will be our presenter on Monday, March 28, at 7 PM. His topic is: Carmenes (unravel) from Morocco to Mexico: Andalusian influences on post-colonial agricultural and garden tradition in the Sonoran Desert. Come early for munchies, beverages and chat. We will have our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Monday, April 4 at Catalina Vista. More to follow in an email. Stained/Fused Glass
Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tuesday-Sunday, Artisan Center/Stained Glass
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Senior Olympics Swim Team
Colorado Club
Join the Colorado Club for our fourth annual Colorado Party, Saturday, March 12, Activity Center/Navajo, social hour 5:30 PM followed by dinner, $20 pp. Gene Autry can’t be here for obvious reasons, so we invited Eldon Housley, a cowboy singer and story-teller extraordinaire, to fill in for Gene. Catered Western dinner, dessert and mixers will be provided, BYOB. Come share fun, food, and music with your fellow Coloradans. Contacts Jim Mayworm 720-936-4669 or Zamie Studt 303-949-7763.
Tickets available Tuesday, March 1, 1-3 PM, Activity Center/Lobby. Illinois
The Illinois Club held their annual party on January. The theme of this year’s event was Illinois State Fair. Mark your calendar now for next year’s event to be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, from 1-4 PM in the Activity Center. Present and former Illinois residents interested in serving on the 2017 committee should contact Judy Rigby at 520-638-8800.
Michigan
The Michigan party is Saturday, March 19, 4-7 PM, Catalina Vista. So come join the fun. Price includes a cook-out featuring hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring our own beverage plus a dish to share. There will be games, door prizes, a split-the-pot raffle and good conversation. Call Linda Hall 520-907-2009 or email rlhall@ comcast.net .
Tickets on sale Friday, March 4, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Foyer, $5 pp. Minnesota Club Dinner
Minnesota, Hats off to Thee. Whether you ever lived there, have driven through or flown over, if you want to meet good Minnesota folks and have some fun and good food, then join us. We promise no mosquitoes, no road construction and, we hope, no need for parkas. Hats and Minnesota clothes are encouraged but not required. Happy hour, appetizers/BYOB and buffet dinner will be catered by The Views Restaurant.
Wisconsin
Our annual dinner is March 12, 5 PM, Auditorium. The theme is Lighthouses of Wisconsin. The menu includes, but not limited to, Wisconsin brats, and German chocolate cake. Everyone with ties to Wisconsin is welcome. This is a casual affair and includes beverages, entertainment and Wisconsin video. Contact Kerry Boness, 907-830-1103.
Ticket sales Tuesday, March 1, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center, $22 pp. Wyoming
If you have lived in Wyoming and would like to join the party April 9, 4:30 PM at Weijak’s, call Peggy Gardner 8254877.
Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com
At the Tucson Senior Olympic Championships, our team won first place in the Small Team. The results and places were: Joe Bolze, four golds; Tim Cronk, three silvers; Gordon Gillin two golds, two silvers; Dana Goduto, all golds; Darcy Lewis, all golds; Heather Webber, two silvers and one bronze; Manny Zimmerman, four golds. Congratulations Swim Coaches: Joe Bolze, Manny Zimmerto these Sun City swimmers. man and Gordon Gillin. The other four swimmers will be shown in a future issue of the Tipster. Our next meet will be in Green Valley, Saturday, March 19. Results will be in the May Tipster. We hope for great wins by our swimmers. Table Tennis
Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Francie Galbraith 447-5834
We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years, we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. We have four tables at Catalina Vista and can provide paddles and balls as needed. Table Tennis Hours of Club Play, Catalina Vista: Women Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tue., Thu., 5-8 PM Men/Women Recreational Fri., 4-6 PM Open Club Play Fri., 6-8 PM Clinic by Appointment Sat., 9-10 AM Open Club Play Sat., 10 AM-Noon
Tai Chi
Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
Tai Chi can improve your balance, flexibility and strength. Most of us think of Tai Chi as a way to prevent falls, improve breathing and reduce stress, but it is so much more. Harvard Medical School Health publication stated that Tai Chi is medication in motion. Research by Tufts University School of Medicine credits Tai Chi with decreased pain, improved sleep and mood and better quality of life. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Draze- novich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life. Newcomers, contact Peggy Lombard for class details.
Homeowners new to SCOV
who have purchased within the last six months
are invited to attend...
A New Resident Breakfast
Friday, March 18, 8 AM, Auditorium Please watch for your invite by email. RSVP only.
Any questions, contact Kathy Peabody kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.
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Tennis
Larry Wall, Pres., 248 701-1044 larryandmaureenwall@gmail.com Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles: Sandy Kennedy 825-4865 Sunday, 1-3 PM
Sixteen teams participated in the 135 Mixed Doubles Tournament in January. Teams were divided into four flights. Final winner results: Flight A, Ruby and Ron Fuhrmann; Flight B, Sandy Fritz and Marty Kass; Flight C, Karen Lee and Bill Pitts and Flight D, Sandy and John Wilson. Tournament fees and donation in the amount of $1,195 was given to Casa Amigas. Thanks to all the club members for their generous donations. At the Mariachi Concert on January 24 more than 300 folks filled the Auditorium to be entertained by the Pueblo Aztlan High School Mariachi Band. It is the biggest fundraiser for the year, and the band receives a sizable donation for their future travels and competitions. The conductor, John Contreras, surveyed the audience for years couples have been married. Hands went up from 25 to 70 years. The last hands raised were Dr. Dan and Clara Price with 76 years. The band dedicated a song to them, sung by two of the band members. Dr. Dan and Clara danced. After receiveing a standing ovation, the band presented them with a big bouquet of flowers. The Ladies Doubles Tournament is March 2-19. The St. Patrick’s Day Mixed Doubles and Social will be March 13. Sun City Variety Theatre
Marcy Simpson 395-0480 scovtheatre@gmail.com scovtheatre.com Come to our production of Come to the Cabaret! for an entertaining evening of song, dance, satire and laughter in a cabaret setting from the 1890s through the speakeasy days of Chicago to the present. Have fun at a table of ten with new and old friends. Bring your beverage of choice and snacks, or purchase them in the lobby. It will be a fun-filled ride. After performance tickets are sold out, there will be half-price tickets available for the dress rehearsal, Monday, March 28, 2 PM. Regular theatre seating.
Ukulele - Sun City Strummers
Linda Powell 505-4128 suncitystrummers@gmail.com 9 AM Beginners Session, 1 0 AM Jam Session led by Don Bong Tuesday, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele
If you have an interest in learning to play the ukulele, please come sit in on the 10 AM-Noon session to get a good understanding of how much fun we have with Don Bong leading our sessions. Club members can come during the 9-10 AM hour for tutoring in TAB and fingerpicking. Our Spring concert is set for April 8. Save the date, and watch for details next month. Unit Parties
Unit 14
Our 2016 dinner party will be April 2, Activity Center/Navajo, 5 PM for Happy Hour and dinner served at 6 PM. This will be a BYOB event, but soft drinks and mixes will be provided. Dinner will feature Beef Bordelaise and everything good to go with it. Reservations can be made with cash or a check made out to Donna Nielson, 1796 E. Mellow Trail, Phone 520-444-1799. Make reservations by March 15. We look forward to having you there to ensure a festive and fun gathering. Look for an invitation to be delivered to your door.
Unit 18A
Flyers have been delivered for the March 11, Unit 18A potluck dinner. Contact: alice236@comcast.net or 520308-4818, and an email or a flyer will be delivered to you. RSVP by March 3. Wallyball and Water Volleyball
Co-Pres. Dick Munson 612-414-7010 dmunson47@gmail.com Water Volleyball Rep Co-Pres. Walt Nalewicki 818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Wallyball Rep Recreational Water Vollyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM,Desert Oasis/Pool Wallyball: Tuesday and Friday, AFC/Racquetball Court
It has been a bit cold for Water Volleyball, but it is getting warmer each week. Residents are invited to try water volleyball and/or competitive water volleyball. Wallyball is looking for new members. It’s a great workout and lots of fun. Dues are $5 a year.
Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd
Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368
Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624
Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343, Monday 1-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Join us at
The Coffee Bar Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10:30 AM
Where are the Restaurant’s Daily Specials on the website? www.scovaz.com. Home page scroll down toward the bottom under Dining & Banquets >Daily Specials.
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Selling Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate & Assorted Pastries Your Hostesses Flo and Jean
Activity Center/Kachina Lounge
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Woodworking
Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 scovwoodworkingclub.com Next meeting March 16, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro There’s a new machine in the shop. It’s the Delta Dual Drum Sander. It replaces the Jet 22-44. Members must have a checkout prior to using it for the first time. The operating manual and other information is available on our website. Our SawStop table saws do a great job cutting wood while also preventing finger amputation. One of our members recently demonstrated both of those features. That was the third finger save we have had since acquiring these machines. A video is available on our website that shows how SawStop saws prevent serious injury. 2016 club dues were due January 1. If you haven’t paid your dues and desire to keep your membership, stop by the woodshop now and drop off your check. If you don’t wish to keep your membership, please inform Lauren Strassburg. That will help him maintain an accurate membership roster. Writers Club
Paul Mercer 333-3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Partnered Organizations
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility nor liability for the information.
AA
Cora S. 825-5461 coras@Q.com Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group
Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.
Bereaved Partners
Facilitator Beatrice Lewis 818-0159
Are you grieving the loss of a partner? This is a support group for you. Call Beatrice Lewis, facilitator, or Lorie Behrmann, 395-1812. Caregivers’ Support Group
Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Yoga Co-Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 and Ginger Jones 503-319-2635 First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other Monday, 8:30-10 AM, AFC Studio 1 and 2 loved one, this support group will allow you to share with Tuesday, 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 other like-minded people in a safe environment. What’s said Thursday, 3:45-5:00 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 in this group, stays with this group. Thursday Chair Yoga, 10:15-11:30 AM, Activity Center/Dance Studio
Club membership is required to take all classes. Get a membership form and pay $5 pp yearly dues at check in before class. Fee for Tuesday and Thursday classes is $7 pp cash or check. Monday class has a new fee schedule: one class is $7 cash/$10 if paying by check; ten class tickets are $70 cash/$80 if paying by check. Tickets never expire. Beginners are welcome and classes are structured for all levels. Bring mats and props you require. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility and inner peace.
Town Of Oro Valley
It’s Time to Clean out your Medicine Cabinets
Bring your unused or expired prescription and over-thecounter medications to one of the upcoming Dispose-A-Med events, and the Oro Valley Police Department will dispose of them for you properly. OVPD accepts pills and liquids, including veterinarian medications and vitamins. Please do not bring batteries or household hazardous waste.
Tues., March 8, 9-11 AM, at Sun City Oro Valley Sat., April 2, 10 AM-2 PM at the Oro Valley Walmart, 7951 N. Oracle Road
Contact the Oro Valley Police Department Community Resource Unit at 520-229-5080.
Civic Association
The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net
Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV, should submit their email addresses to the website above. We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. Parkinson’s Support
Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, October-April, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3
The next meeting will take place March 16 at Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. The guest speaker will be Dr. Scott Sherman, assistant professor of Neurology at Banner UMC and head of Parkinson’s research at the UofA. RSVP to Payton by Monday, March 14.
Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center
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kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.
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Pres. Jane Fairchild 909-5069 Past Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Finance Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Membership Nancy Montgomery 612-5909 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 September-April, Second Tuesday, 9 AM, WC3
Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Emerge! helps to educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse. As part of our fundraising activities we will have several tables of household/decorator items for sale at the SCOV Courtyard sale on March 26. If you have items to donate, contact Pat Herman 760-668-0432 or Karen Koch 825-4450. Mark your calendars for our Spring Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction/Raffle to be held on Tuesday, April 5. See Coming Events for details. Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide
Contact Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com
Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is extremely helpful to speak with other people who completely get it. This is a safe atmosphere. What’s said in this room, stays in this room. Vistoso Helpful Hands Vistoso Helping Hands is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping, yard care and we will also run errands.We also have referrals for longer-term paid help. We are sponsoring another seminar: Planning for the Next Phase of Retirement, March 2, see Coming Events. For help, call 410-9498. After the tone, touch in your area code and phone number and hang up. We will call you back. YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary
Kris Cohen 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com Thanks to all who contributed to making our Super Brunch benefiting YOTO (Youth on Their Own) a success. Through raffle ticket sales, Buy It Now shopping tables, a silent auction and other donations, the Northwest Auxiliary raised over $28,500, with checks still coming in. Included in this amount are grants received through our efforts from the SCV Community Foundation and the Walmart Foundation’s Community Grants for use in funding YOTO’s programs. YOTO supports the high school graduation and continued success of local homeless youth, homeless through no fault of their own, by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance.
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Extended Community ALOHA (Adult Loss of Hearing Association)
ALOHA Oro Valley support group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, March 10, 2 PM in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Our speaker is Phyllis Allen of Savvy Canines which was founded in 2009 by a group of experienced dog trainers. Their mission is to provide education, training and support to help people with disabilities create mutually beneficial partnerships with their dogs. Contact Joan Eddy eddyjoan@comcast.net or 825-8630.
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes and veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You can make a difference. Your membership adds to our collective voice even if you can’t be active. Contact Steve Didio, 520-219-9997, ovpost132@gmail.com. Meet third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club I n January members began hearing testing of students in the Sunnyside School District. This month, the club will hold a White Cane event at Frys on Lambert and La Canada, and members will participate in the MS Walk at Reid Park. Call 638-6957 to learn more and how you can help serve your community.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Flags for the Flagless, will be the program Thursday, March 10, 1 PM, Fire Station 377, 355 Linda Vista Rd, just off Oracle Rd. It will be presented by Tucson Police Department Officers Foley and Clark at the meeting of El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR. All women with an ancestor who supported the American Revolution are welcome to attend. Contact: Lynne Brooke, 520-631-8803.
Empty Bowls ICS Fundraiser
ICS (Interfaith Community Services) is sponsoring a fundraiser to fight hunger and feed hope in our community. Saturday, March 5, 11 AM-1:30 PM, Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd. Tickets $20 pp. For tickets go to www.icstucson.org or call 297-6049 ext. 209. Tickets will not be available at the door.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our March meeting on Monday March 21, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu pp $7.95. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456.
Oro Valley Rotary Oro Valley Rotary Club will be hosting the first Taste of Oro Valley this year. It will be held at the Hilton El-Conquistador on Sunday March 6 from 4 to 7 pm. Check the website http://www.tasteoforovalley.org/ for up-to-date information. Contact Molly Gerwe or Jennifer Lawrence at tasteoforovalley@gmail.com.
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Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school is looking for math and reading volunteers to work one-toone with students. One hour a week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Please contact Amy Watson at awatson@amphi.com or 696-3920.
Vista Fine Arts - Vista United Methodist Church
Join us Sunday, March 13, 3 PM, Vista UMC, 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Catalina for The Desert Tones and Vocal Seniority concert, two of Tucson’s easy-listening musical groups, in a unique and enjoyable program of oldies but goodies. Each group will present a set in their distinctive musical style and then join together. Free.
Welcome Club Northwest
Our club offers a variety of fun activities with opportunities to explore the different areas of Tucson as well a making new friends. Our monthly luncheons are the first Thursday at various locations. The lunch for April is picnic style at Riverfront Park, 11-2 PM with fun games and box lunches from Baggins. The monthly coffees are the third Thursday and take place at a member’s home. Prospective members can attend two functions prior to joining.
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; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service Classified Advertising, $10/ad
FOR SALE: By owner, Claridge model, 1463 sq. ft. 2 BR, 2 BA, Den/BR #3, laundry room. Front patio with mountain view. Enclosed front porch with security door. Closet organizers, double sinks in Master bath, with large shower. Near new heater/air conditioner. Quiet neighborhood, back yard privacy. Call 648-1118. FOR SALE: 2BR/2BA completely furnished, Pacifica model. Wide open mountain views from Master BR, fR, kitchen and breakfast room. Covered back patio with waterfall feature. 2-car garage, multiple storage plus golf car space. Includes linens, golf clubs, dishes, estate items and art collection. Separate office space with storage. $295,000 Charles (Buzz) Dolsberry 825-8090. FOR SALE: Kensington model. Catalina Mountain views open bright and light concept. S/S appliances 2 BR/2 Full BA. Split floor plan, tiled floors, covered patio, 2-car garage. $184,900 John Jo Litzenberger (WI) 520-825-0232, 262-886-9999. Furnishings available on separte bill of sale. FOR SALE: 2BR/2BA home (Jack and Jill) light and airy with beautiful mountains and desert views. All home contents included. $204,900 call Bonnie or Fred 520-818-9699. FOR SALE: 1750 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA home. Charming front patio w/mountain views. Formal LR/DR. AZRM w/gas FP opens to kitchen w/breakfast nook. Separate laundry room/office space. Covered back patio w/large private yard is perfect for pets and entertaining. Garage has multiple storage w/ space for golf cart. Price recently reduced to $237,600. Call 520-818-9289 or email: ngcrouse@centurylink.net. FOR SALE: 2005 Airstream RV. Westfalia compactness on Mercedes Sprinter diesel van. 18 ft., yet has ¾ bath, queen bed, microwave. Heated outdoor shower. Front seats rotate for dining seat or as reclining captain’s chairs. 24” HDTV, generator, A/C, MaxAir 10-speed vent. LED lighting. $55,000 obo. Call 648-1118.
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FOR RENT: 2 BR, Fully furnished with mountain view. King in Master, Internet, Patio furniture & Bar-B-Q. Available April 2016 through December 2016. For details and/or pictures call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com FOR RENT: Experience Southwest living at its best in our 2 BR/2 BA home. Wide open mountain views from private patio, great for relaxing or entertaining. Beautifully furnished and immaculate. Separate office and complimentary WiFi included. Thinking of moving to SCOV? Rent during our warmer months at a reduced rate or secure your space now for the 2017 winter season. For photos and more details call 520-825-0618. FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA Fully furnished Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature. Available April 2016. N/S, N/P. For details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com. FOR RENT: Newly available 2 BR, 2BA, vacation rental home with unobstructed full mountain views. Fully furnished, King in master suite. Large backyard, two patios, grill. N/S, N/P, WiFi, cable, W/D. Available April 1, 2016. wake5160@gmail.com, 520-647-1452. FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA w/open floor plan available May thru Dec 2016. Mountain view, fully furnished and fully equipped including HDTV, Wifi, computer and printer. Utilities and golf cart included. N/S. Seasonal rates. Call 520-825-4640 or 623-251-9334. FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home located in Sun City Oro Valley, 2BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Available January 2017, May through December 2017 and all of 2018. Great location, 13490 N. Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com FOR RENT: Mariposa model 1,200 sq. ft.. 2BR, @BA furnished home on Tradewinds Way. Nicely furnished, sautillo tile floors, 2 queen beds. All utilities included, WiFi, Direct TV, local phone etc. Available April 2016 monthly rentals only. Call Diane 805-636-1960. FOR RENT: Well furnished, 1308 sq ft home available through 2016 fall, 2017 winter and spring. One month minimum excluding January-March, a three month minimum. 2BR, king and queen sized beds, 2BA, WiFi, cable, DVD, F/P, W/D, BBQ. Pets considered. For further information call 520-609-6367. FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA Fully furnished Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with beautiful waterfall feature. Available December 2016-April 2017. Minimum 4 month rental. N/S / N/P. For details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com. RENTAL WANTED WITH POTENTIAL TO BUY: Retired couple seeking Jan-March, 2017 SCOV home with private pool. We have met some wonderful couples there while on vacation and love the area and activities that are offered. Craig and Ann Steege from the Midwest, please reply to teacupannie@aol.com if you have what we need. RENTAL WANTED IN SCOV for January and February 2017. Long time renters with local refernces. N/S, N/P. Prefer King in master. Please contact Leigh Mainwaring at mainleigh@gmail.com or 330-206-5609. BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 529-2984.
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Available Now! Better looking and more functional, dual pane glass, magnetic seal Endura Flap no air gaps. Security cover included. Easy conversion back to original door.
Call today for a free estimate.
• Maintenance • Brakes • Suspension
American Foreign New or Classic
2012 – 2015
• Diagnostic Driveability • Air Conditioning • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Electrical • Engine Tune-Up • Cooling System
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Call for an appointment Free shuttle in our service area
818-3200
16255 N. Oracle Rd. Catalina, AZ 85739
Monthly Golf Pass From $430
TheViews Golf Club at Oro Valley
General Maintenance • Irrigation Installation & Repair • Plant Installation • Tree Pruning/Trimming • Landscape Rock & Boulders • On the SCOV Consumer Referral list •
825-3110
TheViewsGolfClub.com
Catering
Views
The
Restaurant
Leif Wolcott Director of Banquets lwolcott@suncityorovalley.com 520-981-0909
Serving Oro Valley
742-0345 ROC 201330
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Steve Mooneyham Associate Broker CHMS, ASR, SFR
New Location! 1846 E. Innovation Park Rd. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
steve.mooneyham@azmoves.com
Main Number
520-742-2500
520-448-8422 Serving Tucson Since 1979
3636 E. Ft. Lowell (Fort Lowell & Dodge)
745-1186
The Original Off the Wall Bed •Custom Kitchens •Libraries •TV Media Rooms •Home Offices •Custom Cabinetry •Quality Garages www.offthewallfurniture.com email: tucsonoffthewall@gmail.com tm
Tucson Premier Doggy Day & Overnight Camp Day Camp
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Grooming
Shuttle Service
520-742-6476 16725 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85739 www.campbowwow.com/Tucson
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Stephen G. Hood Realtor
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520-302-8674 Direct Stephen.Hood@AZmoves.com www.orovalleypremierhomes.com
GOLF
Owned and Operated by NRT LLC.
Referral Program
11165 N. La Canada Dr., #175 Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10% Reward for Referral A referral fee of 10% of the purchase price of the pass (with a $400 cap) will be paid to any person making a referral to The Views Golf Club which results in a purchase of a first-time annual pass. To submit a referral, pick up a form at the Pro Shop or administration office at the Welcome Center.
TheViews Golf Club at Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. www.TheViewsGolfClub.com 917-8068
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Learn to Play Golf Here... Buy 5 lessons get the 6th lesson FREE. Private one-on-one with certified PGA instructor. Call for detials
825-3110
The
ExcEptional SErvicE no ExcEptionS. Some people think that choosing a modest memorial means sacrificing service. Our commitment to excellent service allows us to say that no matter what kind of a memorial you have in mind, we’ll provide you with the best service available, bar none.
Views
Golf Club at Oro Valley
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L & M Custom Tile Works, LLC Quality, Value and Service at its Best
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CALL FOR WINTER SPECIALS
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Residential Tile Specialist
Leo & Victor Martinez, Owners 520-991-9933 | 520-869-9229
We accept all major credit cards
ROC #300427
Senior Placement for the Oro Valley, Marana and North Tucson Region A no-cost service for you and your family.
Cody Sontag, M.S., CSA (520) 404-2616
POWERFUL CHOICES
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ELDER PLACEMENT ADVISORS, LLC
L & M Custom Painting Inc.
Quality, Value and Service at its Best Special on Interior Painting 20% off entire package Offer good through March 31, 2016
Exterior Painting Special $1,400 (up to 1,800 sq. ft. - Offer good through March 31, 2016)
• 5 year warranty/premium paint • No money Down
Every job starts and finishes with management present.
On the Sun City Oro Valley Consumer Referral List
991-9933 Leo Martinez
www.landmcustompainting.com
ROC #258012
Licensed • Bonded • Insured We accept all major credit cards
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Diagnosed with overactive bladder or urinary urgency? Are you a female, 65 or older? We are enrolling subjects in a study to evaluate acupuncture therapy to treat this problem. Contact us for more information and to see if you are eligible. (520) 626-5411
iaddis@obgyn.arizona.edu
Please use ‘acupunture study’ in the email subject line
W ine Wednesdays Enjoy a fabulous dinner at
Views
The Restaurant
On both March 9 and March 23 the theme for these dinners is Deutscher Wein und Deutscher Sang! $ 29.99 pp with wine or $24.99 pp without wine Limited Seating - Reseravations Please
520.825.3277
D & G HOME MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC BE WORRY FREE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY!
* INTERIOR/EXTERIOR HOME MANAGEMENT * ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE PREPARATION SERVING ORO VALLEY AND NORTHWEST TUCSON
www.dghomemanagementservicesllc.com GAIL 520.668.7195 gbgolfov@comcast.net
F&S Home Services
Birthday... Special Occassion... Give The
Perfect Gift! A gift card from the
1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 825-3110
Views
The
Golf Club at Oro Valley
Francesca’s Cleaning Services Francisca Espinoza-Owner
*Free Estimates *Sun City Oro Valley References
520-808-7074
francescasartofcleaning@gmail.com
DEBBIE 360.731.5046 blackjacktwo@comcast.net
No job too small or too big
Frank Soto
Not Licensed Contractor
Master Craftsman
Home Repair, Remodeling & Restoration Painting, Plumbing, Drywall (520)-861-2657 Electrical, Concrete & Tile
fs.homeservices@yahoo.com
ABLE-BODY PAINTING, INC. JEFF JARVIS
Interior a Exterior Painting a Licensed Bonded Insured a Serving Sun City Oro Valley since 1997. a Epoxy drive ways, walkways and garage floors. a Roof coat on flat roofs. a All work warranted. www.ablebodypainting.com
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470 W. Roger Road, #108 Tucson, AZ 85705
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Oro Valley Coatings, LLC Exterior h Interior Painting Property Value Enhancement Most Highly Recommended Painter in Sun City Oro Valley Exterior painting starts with u Pressure Washing of home with biodegradable cleaner Detailed Prep Work includes: u Patch and Caulk all cracks, holes and crevices u Caulk around windows and doors u Various
u Deep
u Drywall
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u Stucco/Texture
u No
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u Wallpaper u Window
Removal Cleaning
Money Down Until Job Completed
797-7772
Isaac Mercado
All work warranted ROC #265578 Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Trish 520-243-9515 Residential Cleaning Licensed & Insured
Place your advertising message where it will reach the exclusive community of Sun City Oro Valley with an ad in the Tipster. The Tipster is the official Sun City Oro Valley newsletter with month long listings of activities within the community. This insures that the Tipster has a long shelf life within the home. Giving your advertising month long exposure. Call Chris Richard at 825-3711 ext 121 for details on advertising in the Tipster.
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Associate Broker DIRECT (520) 665-4220 CELL (520) 275-6654
A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate
bettyjwhiteaz@email.com 12080 N. DOVE MOUNTAIN BLVD. #100, MARANA, AZ 85658
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Dawn Caffall
Local Agent Specializing in Sun City
15920 N. Oracle Road - Suite 130
Catalina Pointe Centre - Right across the street from McDonalds
825-7003
dcaffall@farmersagent.com
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• Gas Line Repairs • Toilets & More
440-5706
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
ROC# 219595
On the Sun City Oro Valley Consumer Referral List
It matters who you see. Call 293-6740 for appointments. 5599 North Oracle Rd. Between Orange Grove and River Rd. 10425 North Oracle Rd., Suite 135 Rooney Ranch, Oro Valley
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