april 2015 tipster

Photo by Steve Holmes

TipsterBOD Study Session, Thursday, April 9, 9 AM, WC3

BOD Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 9 AM, WC3

TipsterIt’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle! April 2015

Newly elected SCOV Board of Directors are:Lauren Strassburg and Steve TaillieSee Results from Election on page 7

Hours of Operation

Activity Center ............................................. 917-8066Mon.-Fri. ....................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PMSat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PMSun.. ............................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM

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

Aquatic & Fitness Center .............................. 917-8067FacilitiesDaily .............................................................................................5 AM-9 PMPool Mon.– Sat ................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Sun .........................................................................................5 AM-5:30 PM

.....Children’s Hours – Daily ............................................................... 11 AM-1 PM Café .............................................................. 825-3277

Mon.-Sun. ..................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PMAfternoon Menu .......................................................................... 3 PM to 5 PMRecording of daily Café specials ....................................825-3711 ext 205

Catalina Vista ................................................ 825-8613Mon.-Fri. ....................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PMSat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PMSun.. ............................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM

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

Consumer Referral ....................................... 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri. ..................................................................9:30-11:30 AM Desert Oasis ................................................. 825-0495

FacilitiesMon.-Fri. ....................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PMSat................................................................................................ 9 AM-8 PMSun.. .............................................................................................9 AM-6 PMPool Mon.-Sat. ......................................................................................9AM- 8PMSun. .............................................................................................9 AM-5 PMChildren’s Hours: ...........................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below Except Sun., Mon.and Thur. .............................................. Noon-1 and 3-4 PMWater volleyball on Sun.,Mon. and Thur. .......................................... 1PM-3 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City .................................... 917-8051 Mon.-Fri. ......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat. ...................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PMGolf Course Walking ........................ Before 7 AM and After 5 PMLibrary .......................................................... 917-8064

Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................... 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PMSat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance Cart Barn Loan Room Hours: Tues. and Thur. only. ................................... 8-9 AMTelephone Reservations: Mon., Wed., and Fri., 8-9 AM only ...........917-8052

Pro Shop ....................................................... 825-3110Golf Info Line ............................................ 825-0322Mon. ........................................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PMTues. ............................................................................................. 9 AM-5 PMWed. and Thur. .............................................................................. 7 AM-5 PMFri., Sat. and Sun. ..................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PMDriving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.

Welcome Center/Administration .................. 825-3711After-Hours Emergencies ............................. 825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing imme-diate 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.

Board of Directors Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager:

[email protected]

Steve Knapp, [email protected] ........................................................... PresidentDon Coleman, [email protected] ..................................................... Vice PresidentCathy Hartrich, [email protected] .................................................. SecretarySusan Jakosa, [email protected] ........................................................ TreasurerJanice Fischer, [email protected] ...................................................DirectorRichard Babin, [email protected] ......................................................DirectorJon Olson, [email protected] ......................................................................Director

Management TeamBob Mariani, [email protected] .................. General Manager, 917-8080Robin Coulter, [email protected] ................Assistant Manager, 917-8070Mary Cunningham, [email protected] .... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059Julie Foerster, [email protected] ................. Human Resources, 917-8061Kim Griggs, [email protected] ...................... Golf Professional, 917-8053Vince Hotz, [email protected] ................................Café Manager, 917-8074Michael Kropf, [email protected] ....Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063Ken Sandrock, [email protected] ................... Facilities Sup., 917-8078Pam Sarpalius, [email protected] .............Program Director, 917-8077Randy Trenary, [email protected] ........................... Controller, 917-8060

Support TeamKate Cusumano, [email protected] ......................................Librarian, 917-8064Lonnie Davis, [email protected] .....................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073Angela Hong, [email protected] ................................ Accounting Assistant, 917-8062

Terri Linssen, [email protected] ................ Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082Katy Mosier, [email protected] ..............Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058Lisa Orach, [email protected] .........................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065Kathy Peabody, [email protected] ..Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068Chris Richard, [email protected] ...............Communications Coordinator, 917-8069Coco Sullivan, [email protected] ...........................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072Monitor - Activity Center ............................................................................................... 917-8066Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center .................................................................................917-8067

Tipster Editorial Committee

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris RichardAdvertising: Lisa Orach and Chris Richard

Printing By: AlphaGraphicsTo 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.

Lou Phillippi .............................. Co-ChairDel Salvaterra ............................ Co-ChairBrad Curtis ................................. MemberArlene Douglas............................ MemberVicki Ettleman ............................ MemberAnn Fall ...................................... MemberPeggy Gardner ............................ MemberDiana Holmes ..............Secretary/Member

Karen Koopmans ......................... MemberJudy Mercer ................................ MemberPaul Mercer ................................ MemberAnn Owen ................................... MemberLynn Parker ................................ MemberLaura Pigott ............................... MemberLaura Suchocki ........................... Member

The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley

1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711

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Aquatic & Fitness Center ...............................................................................AFCSun City Oro Valley ....................................................................................SCOVWelcome Center Conference Room 1 .............................................................WC1Welcome Center Conference Room 2 .............................................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3 .............................................................WC3

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General Manager - Bob Mariani

Town’s Purchase of El Conquistador Country Club

Over the past few years, I have developed an excellent relationship with the key Town staff, especially Greg Caton, the Town Manager and the Town Council. I have a great deal of re-

spect for these individuals on a professional and personal level and support nearly every decision the Council has made in recent years. With the above noted, I hope that the majority of the Council and Town Manager can agree to disagree with me and the vast majority of SCOV residents in regard to the purchase of ECCC (El Conquistador Country Club). I fully support a community center and am willing to pay for that facility if implemented correctly. However, even after the many Town press releases attempting to answer questions and sell the purchase decision, I cannot identify any sound justification for the purchase of the ECCC clubhouse and can’t support the Town’s purchase of any golf course. I won’t list all the reasons for my position, most of which you have probably heard or read from other sources, but here are just a few. Again, I support a community center but am confident that construction of a new facility is the correct choice. The Town has indicated that new construction will cost $20 million, plus financing costs. However, this is an ap-ples to oranges comparison as the Town is referring to con-struction of a facility that is more than twice the size of the usable space in the ECCC clubhouse. You do the math. At most the cost of new construction would be $250 a square foot times 21,000 square feet, which is the approximate usable area for a community center in the ECCC clubhouse, and totals just over five million dollars. My second issue concerns every aspect of the golf course purchase. I can understand a public swimming pool so all Oro Valley residents have access to a pool facility but not a golf course when we all have access to numerous courses in the area. Additionally, we all know about the poor state of the golf industry which will likely result in the ECCC courses losing much more money than projected. That’s our money. Of course, the big issue to SCOV residents and the Associa-tion is that in total we’ll pay nearly $200,000 per year in ad-ditional sales tax to support our competition.

Association NewsFrom 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.

Looking Back, Looking Forwardby Steve Knapp

Janus, symbol of beginningsand passages, seems a fit-ting symbol to reflect on the annual changes that take place in the compo-

sition of your Association Board. Elec-tion results are announced at its March meeting. In May, two new Directors will be seated while two completing their three-year terms will have departed. As a departing Director and one privileged and thankful to have served as your Board President, some reflections and thoughts. Compelling. Community. Communications. Peggy and I arrived as newbies in 2010. Serving on the Marketing Committee led to exploring other committees, clubs and activities. New acquaintances and friendships fol-lowed. Our community confidence grew and we became full-timers in 2012. Caring. Considering. Committing. Having served in other volunteer leadership positions, I was encouraged to stand for Board election by a former Director who has contributed considerably to our com-munity’s fiscally responsible, yet progressive, path. I hoped to help extend and enhance our shared community enter-prise, including home and amenities values. Conviction. Collegiality. Collaboration. SCOV is a remarkable community with immense personal appeal: its many interesting, supportive, bright and just plain wonderful people. Our residents are a treasure trove of tal-ents, a blend of experience and volunteer spirit. Extending personal support and interest in other residents, serving on committees, participating in clubs and activities, these are the backbone of our continuing community vitality.Competence. Continuity. Confidence. With professional associations as former business clients, I have particular respect for our Association’s management leadership and key staff members. Strengths include: depth of community management experience, rigorous attention to homeowner interests and communications, diligent financial control and working effectively with a volunteer Board. Consider. Care. Contribute. Do become involved with committees, clubs or special ser-vice opportunities. Consider exploring Board service. Attend Board meetings; talk with former/current directors, key staff members and community leaders.

Tuesday, April 21, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

with the General Manager and a Board Member Coffee and Conversation

An informal exchange of information.

Association Committees ................5Association News ...........................3The Café Specials .........................13Classifieds ................................33-34Clubs ............................................15

Coming Events ........................13-14Extended Community ..................33For Your Information ....................14Golf ..........................................10-11Memoriam ....................................15

Partnered Organizations ..............32Thank You Corner ........................15Town of Oro Valley.......................32Workshops and Classes ................14

What’s Inside

If you are changing your mailing address, you must fill out the Resident Contact Information Form. This form is available at the Administration Office or on our website in the Members Only section.

Address Update Required

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 201144 April 2015, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

You might be surprised to learn that RVing is a lifestyle shared by many residents in Sun City. Did you ever won-der what it would be like to travel around the country in an RV? Well, numerous SCOV homeowners found their way to our community during a road trip in their motorhome, fifth wheel, trailer or van. SCOV RVers often take to the open roads during the summer months. They visit their families, national and state parks or maybe only travel as far as the Arizona White Mountains. When they are not traveling, they enjoy the camaraderie of fellow RVers who live in our community. SCOV’s Sundowners RV Club recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party where former and current members came together to share RV stories and reminisce. Currently, the club has 127 members and holds monthly meetings from October through May. The meetings provide a time to connect with fellow RVers and learn about the latest in RV accessories; how to handle RV mainte-nance, repair and safety issues and to dis-cuss plans for the next club trip. For Sundowners president, Dennis Kraft, “Participation in the RV Club embodies a wide range of the active adult lifestyle. Club trips have included hiking, birding, visiting historical areas, attending the theater, dining out, off-road excursions and more. We have members who don’t even own an RV, but want to take advan-tage of our club’s wide-ranging activities and social events.” Contact Dennis at 612-799-4047 to learn more about the club. Long time member, Jim Wisda, explained, “There are so many advantages to being a member of the fun-loving Sund-owners RV Club. We have met many wonderful people with shared interests. Fun club activities have included exciting trips to interesting locations, great sightseeing, campfires, social events and entertainment.” Remember Johnny Cash’s song, I’ve Been Everywhere Man? The Sundowners have taken group trips everywhere from the Olympic Peninsula to the San Antonio Fiesta, from the Albuquerque Balloon Festival to Branson, Missouri. The club has also traveled south to Rocky Point, Mata Ortiz and Teaca-pan, Mexico. You might find the club in California exploring San Diego, Borrego Springs, Pismo Beach or the Monterey area. Off road four-wheel drive trips in the National Parks of Utah, visiting Silver City, New Mexico and participating in the ‘49ers Encampment event in Death Valley were some of the special club-sponsored trips. Hal Hufford, a past RV club president, stated, “Participation in the RV Club has encour-aged Sharon and I to visit places that we would never have

gone on our own. Every day on an RV trip is a new adven-ture.” Club RV trips are planned and led by members called Wag-onmasters. They pick a place to visit and select an RV Park where the group will camp. Wagonmasters plan optional ac-tivities in the area and group potluck dinners. According to Dianne Wisda, who has been the Wagonmaster for several fun trips, “It is really easy to plan an outing for people in the

Sundowners RV Club. They are so flexible and roll with the punches. They deal with adversity well but are thrilled when they find an RV park that isn’t located next to a railroad track. Members’ potluck dishes are often culinary delights!” Most RVers have funny stories of their misadventures while RVing. A few years ago, the club instituted the I Screwed-Up award. This is such a prestigious award that many members will report on their own mistakes just to be able to proudly display this special award in their RV. Sundowners hold several fun social events each year. However, their annual April Campout and BBQ at Catalina State Park with live western music around the campfire is the highlight of the year! Marge Allen, a past club presi-dent, observed, “I don’t think I’ve ever belonged to a more interesting, fun and caring group in my life. Members look forward to not only the RV trips, but to the social interaction we experience while on these trips. Just traveling to a place isn’t necessarily what it’s all about; social time before dinner, group potlucks, campfires in the evening, scouting new ar-eas, that’s what it’s all about.” If you see your neighbors loading up their RV, they are prob-ably humming Willie Nelson’s famous song, On the Road Again.

It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle...On the Road Again…

Members of the SCOV Sundowners RV Club keep their wheels rolling.By Joy Huxtable

Top photo: SCOV RV Club members enjoy a camp fire and live music at an outing in Catalina State Park.

Left photo: SCOV RV Club members dine at Rocky Point, Mexico. Photos by Vic Huxtable.


HEROES AMONG US AWARD Annually the Board requests residents to submit nomina-tions as candidates for the Heroes Among Us award. This award is designed to honor residents who make remarkable contributions to our community. Meet Jan R. Atwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, College of Nursing and College of Health, University of Ne-braska Medical Center and Adjunct Professor, College of Nursing, University of Arizona. For more than a decade, Jan’s quiet, extensive help has kept many on their feet to serve SCOV another day. She also pre-serves our special natural environment in important ways. Did you know she provides Professional RN (Registered Nurse) Advocate help gratis, from prevention to end-of-life? A long-time nurse in the Tucson area, Jan uses her extensive contacts and nurse scientist knowledge to help many in SCOV, Tucson and beyond, with a variety of clinical and health-system problems. She provides direct care, obtains home-care equipment, identifies and builds a health-care team for health problems (these excellent health-care folks play well together), ac-companies patients to difficult office visits (starting cancer care is tough), counsels families, teaches them to assemble their health notebook of vital information and overall teach-es people to manage their care in the increasingly difficult health-care system. Jan’s great volunteers are invaluable in meeting needs. Residents continue volunteering. For residents wanting to conserve water, she is teach-ing people the features of low-water plants, giving starter plants from her demonstration garden and providing con-sultation, gratis. She may even encourage you to contrib-ute your plants’ seeds to the Heritage Seed Bank.

HELP NEEDEDVolunteer Today!

This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteerhelp wanted ads for various Association Committees.

Tipster Editor Must be a year-round owner/resident and have good spelling and grammar skills. Call Lou Phillippi 638-6957 or email [email protected] or contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 or email [email protected] needed to work at the Desert Oasis and Welcome Center. One of the Welcome Center duties, from time to time, is using the copier to make large quantities of copies on Saturday mornings. Starting pay is minimum wage, $8.05 an hour, work schedule changes monthly. If interested please call Pam Sarpalius at 917-8077 and make an appointment to pick up a copy of the monitors duties.

Association CommitteesCommittee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend.

Active HealthChair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 [email protected]/committees/activehealth/ As your SCOV Active Health Committee, we are pleased to present information that promotes healthy lifestyles. As we age, falling becomes a bigger concern due to the po-tential for injury. On Friday, April 17, 1 PM, Auditorium, Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, will do a presentation on Fall Prevention. The content will include Creating a Safe Environment and An Interactive Session to Improve Balance by learning a few simple Tai Chi movements. Dr. Taylor-Piliae is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Arizona; her research focus is to in-crease physical activity for people with cardiovascular dis-ease, including stoke, by using innovative physical activities. She is also an athlete who is running in the marathon in the Arizona Distance Classic. The presentation is free, but you need to obtain a ticket at the Welcome Center to attend starting on March 23. Beverages will be provided. If you are interested in joining this committee, or have suggestions for topics and/or presenters, email the chair.

AFC Advisory CommitteeChair Sharon Hertle 818-2558First Wednesday, WC1, 11:30 [email protected] Most of us have our favorite pieces of exercise equip-ment that we feel comfortable with and have been using for years at other facilities. As a result, the AFC Committee receives many requests to purchase additional machines and equipment for our facility. When a new piece of equipment is requested by a resident(s), the AFC Committee members conduct in-depth research to determine if the machine has been deemed safe and beneficial for the majority of users in our active adult community. We also look at potential dupli-cation of equipment and pricing. During our research, we have found that the benefits from some requested machines are minimal at best, and there are often better exercise or equipment options already in our Fitness Center. If we do not have the specific piece of equipment that you are look-ing for, the AFC Committee suggests that you ask your fit-ness professional or one of our fitness professionals how to achieve the same results utilizing your own body weight and/or other equipment that is currently provided. You might be surprised what can be achieved using our existing equipment like the TRX, FreeMotion, stretch cage, bands, balls and more.

Pass Holder Benefits

Demo Day Club & Ball Fitting$2 Wine & Beer at The Café (Demo Day only)

Not a Pass Holder? Call Kat at 917-8068 to get the details

on being an annual pass holder.

This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders event is a


Money MATTERS

Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first eight months of the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Also included this month is

a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the cur-rent year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityorovalley.com. Hold your cursor over Association, and when the drop-down appears, choose Financial Strength. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements and the Annual Budget. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget in the Library located in the Welcome Center. If you are interested in more information regarding the com-munity’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting Monday, April 20, 1 PM, WC3. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at [email protected].

Randy Trenary, Controller

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

8 Months 2014-15Feb-15 Actual Budget

Annual H.O. Fees 242,963$ 3,058,708$ 3,058,708$

Special Assessment -$ -$ -$

Capital Contribution Fee 11,340$ 173,180$ 137,700$

Golf Revenues 134,917$ 777,159$ 800,579$

Activities Revenues 21,623$ 115,039$ 101,318$

Café Revenues 66,247$ 437,433$ 373,050$

Interest Income 1,755$ 24,289$ 8,000$

Other Income 29,364$ 204,231$ 180,183$

Gross Revenues 508,209$ 4,790,039$ 4,659,538$

Asset Reserve Contribution -$ (1,000,000)$ (1,000,000)$

Capital Fund Contribution -$ (100,000)$ (100,000)$

Wash Fund Contribution -$ (15,000)$ (15,000)$

New Capital Acquisitions -$ (5,541)$ (6,700)$

Restricted Use Revenues (25,114)$ (217,919)$ (159,552)$

Net Operating Revenues 483,095$ 3,451,579$ 3,378,286$

Wages & Benefits 230,325$ 1,869,345$ 1,830,902$

Cost of Sales 40,996$ 265,091$ 231,125$

Utilities 42,981$ 537,213$ 542,289$

Repair & Maint. 8,610$ 91,967$ 88,564$

Supplies & Expenses 71,537$ 708,560$ 683,188$

Depreciation 90,000$ 720,000$ 720,000$

Total Expenses 484,449$ 4,192,176$ 4,096,068$

Restricted Fund Expenses (91,747)$ (743,920)$ (720,000)$

Net Operating Expenses 392,702$ 3,448,256$ 3,376,068$

Results of Operations 90,393$ 3,323$ 2,218$


Gift ShopCo-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388Gift Shop 917-8051Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM www.orovalleygiftshop.com

Joan Kelley Don Jovag

Spring is here, and the Gift Shop is blooming with new items for gifting and beautifying your homes. Stop in and see what is new for the season. Featured artists for April are Joan Kelley and Don Jovag. Don is becoming well-known for his food-safe wooden bowls and platters that feature intricate designs he creates with different colors and varieties of wood. When you actu-ally feel one of these bowls, you get an appreciation for the quality of his work and his meticulous attention to finish and detail. Recently, Don started making beautiful and durable segmented wooden bracelets. Photographer and potter, Joan Kelley, makes decorative and functional clay items as well as photographic greeting and note cards. Although photography has been second nature her whole life, a love of pottery has taken over for the past 15 years, bal-ancing mud play with clean digital imaging. New consignors and volunteers welcomed.

Government AffairsChair Debra Arrett 825-5703 [email protected] Wednesday, 3:30 PM, WC1

Loan Room - Community AssistanceChair Gay Russell 825-5763 Reservation line Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, 8-9 AM, 917-8052Meetings Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1 The Loan Room is operated by the CAC (Community As-sistance Committee) and is a free service to SCOV residents. The Loan Room provides rollaways beds, cots for children, ta-bles and chairs, car seats and some children’s toys. We also loan medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, toilet risers, shower seats, etc. Note: You must be able to transport your borrowed items from the Loan Room to your vehicle. If you need additional help, you should make arrangements for that help. We are funded by recycling of aluminum cans throughout our community and the annual pancake breakfast held in January. Aluminum can donations: deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen. For safety reasons, do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees. On February 24 we delivered 560 pounds of cans to the recycling center; we received $330, which brings our year-to-date total to $1,746 for the CAC.

Architectural Review

Chair Sandy Lawyer 847-826-2640 [email protected] and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, WC1 Escrow inspections are not just for those who have sold their home. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that our homes and any modifications that may have been made to the home are in compliance with the Development Standards. If you are thinking about selling and would like to know the out-come of this inspection, possibly allowing more time to correct any deficiencies that may have been found, please contact our Community Services Coordinator, Katie Moiser, 917-8058. She will contact an ARC member who will schedule a time with you to complete that outside inspection. The whole process will take about 15-20 minutes. We hope you find this service helpful in advance of selling your home.

Consumer Referral Co-Chairs Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725Desk Phone 917-8079 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Cen-ter Connect to our online list of vendors.1. On the home page, www.suncityorovalley.com, under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only.2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also the page where you can create a new account.3. Click on Log In.4. Click on the last blue line, Consumer Referral List.

Election Committee

Lauren Strassburg Steve Taillie

Ballots were tallied on Tuesday, March 24. There were 1,562 ballots cast. The newly elected Board of Directors are: Lauren Strassburg and Steve Taillie both for three-year SCOV Director terms. The question of Amending the Articles of Incorporation PASSED with a 1426 votes cast IN FAVOR of the amend-ment, 126 votes cast AGAINST the amendment for a total of 1552 votes cast. The request to authorize the Board to enter into con-tracts which may exceed five years for photovoltaic systems (solar panels) PASSED with a 1175 votes cast IN FAVOR of the amendment, 368 votes cast AGAINST the amendment for a total of 1543 votes cast.

Finance-BudgetLauren Strassburg 520-338-2568 [email protected] Monday, 1 PM, WC3

Food and Beverage CommitteeChair Carolyn Martin 520-395-0608September-May, First Tuesday, 7:30 AM, WC1 To serve you better after a quick round of golf, stop by The Café patio where your server will have a cold one ready for you from the patio keg. To facilitate speedy payment, Quick Draw Beer Cards* are available for purchase in The Café and Pro Shop. Buy yours ahead of time for just $25 for 10 punches. That’s $2.50 a pint of domestic draft beer! *Good for domestic draft beer only.

All SCOV Facilities on Summer Hours starting April 1


Long Range Planning Committee/Ad Hoc LRPC Task TeamChair Leslie Platt 818-1963Vice Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703Second and Fourth Monday, 2 PM, WC3 The Long Range Planning Committee has spent the last 10 months working on two ad hoc tasks assigned by the Board of Directors: a proposal for a new Pro Shop and creation of a lounge in the space currently occupied by the Pro Shop. We completed our Pro Shop proposal in November; it has been approved by the Board and is being managed by an Implementation Team. On Saturday, April 25, 2 PM, Auditorium we will present our proposal for the new Lounge to residents. The presen-tation will explain the decision process, present architectur-al renderings and give residents a chance to ask questions. Please plan to attend. Advance questions may be directed to Leslie Platt at [email protected].

Marketing and PublicityChair Jim Mitchell [email protected] Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1 The Marketing Committee worked with staff to complete the strategic marketing plan for 2015-2016. We completed the design phase of the new SCOV website and began work on the implementation phase. Members worked with staff and Duane Eddy on a survey of golfers to help determine ways to increase rounds, revenues and enjoyment at The Views Golf Club. We met with the Borders Group to give them input for their study of golf operations. Members also met with the Food and Beverage Committee to coordinate efforts to market The Café.

Neighborhood PrideChair Tempe Johnson 825-6994Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3

April Showers? We did get rain showers early this year, but we do not normally get them in April. Because of those showers and warm temperatures, spring came early and weeds are pop-ping up everywhere. When weeds are small, they are easy to remove. It is time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus or flowers. Wildflow-ers are allowed in our community until after they bloom, at which time they need to be removed. Please trim any trees or shrubs which overhang the sidewalk or street. Remem-ber, no artifacts of any kind are allowed in front yards, no matter how cute they may be. Winter residents need their yards maintained during the summer months so the home looks cared for while it’s emp-ty. Be sure to notify Administration of your summer mailing and current email address, in case they need to reach you while you are away. Please continue to take pride in your property even when you are not on site, so that it will look just as nice upon your return as when you left.

Posse Chair Bob Hefner, 825-4825, [email protected]

First Tuesday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/

PropertiesChair Dave Polaski 719-291-2852Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1

Tipster EditorialCo-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 [email protected] Del Salvaterra 834-5146 [email protected]/news/-newsletter.html On a regular basis, members of the Editorial Commit-tee receive many positive comments from SCOV residents about the quality and content of the Tipster. Not only do we appreciate hearing from you, but we invite you to join our committee if you are a year-round owner/resident and have good spelling and grammar skills. Call or email Lou Phillippi or Del Salvaterra. This month’s meeting is Tuesday, April 14, 9 AM, WC1.

Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter Your Association has developed a detailed plan to tell others about SCOV, and it’s called the Marketing Plan. This plan is a fluid docu-ment developed by the Marketing Committee, including three subcommittees, and staff to de-fine our most important promise to our cus-

tomers. The Association has three different areas of focus, and they are the HOA, the golf course and the restaurant and the most important promise has been established for each of these areas. The HOA’s most important promise is four-fold. First, it’s all about location and that we are located conve-niently near retail, restaurants, healthcare and the arts. Sec-ondly, we are the ideal size, active-adult community known for its exceptional friendliness. Our third promise is that we have breath-taking mountain and high desert views and our fourth promise is that of promoting a healthy lifestyle. The most important promise for the golf course is a golf-ing experience that provides beauty, challenge and excellent conditions. The most important promise of The Café is great value in fresh and healthy food. The plan then has goals established that support each most important promise. The goals have measurable, attainable tactics for achieving them. A goal for the HOA next year is to increase name awareness of and interest in SCOV. There are several tactics identified to accomplish this goal. For The Views Golf Club, a goal is to improve the enjoyment of the golf course through training. This goal will be accom-plished by offering beginner, intermediate and advanced golf schools. One of the Café’s goals is to develop a team effort between the Food and Beverage Director, Food and Bever-age Committee and Marketing Committee so that we can successfully deliver what our customers want. After the plan has been established and goals set, the costs for the tactics are collected and used to develop a budget. The budget is developed by the Marketing chair, some of the membership and staff. This is the amount presented to the Finance-Budget and ultimately the Board for implementing the Marketing Plan. Monthly reviews are made on the progress of the plan. The tactics are tracked on a monthly basis by staff and re-ported to the General Manager and Marketing Committee. All of this is done to provide to you, our customer, our most important promise.


Programs/Facilities Director - Pam SarpaliusSigns, Signs and More Signs

Just about every week we get a request for us to put up a sign about something in the community. Many times these requests are already on a sign. We want to keep the community looking nice and

not littered with signs everywhere. We have proper signs made noting rules of a facility or if something needs to be additionally posted. If we hung a sign every week at a resident’s request, the facilities would be a cluttered mess. Plus there is an old saying: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Rules are posted everywhere. We hope that you are reading them and following the rules.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours 9 AM-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center917-8058 [email protected]

Leaving for Summer Travels? If you are changing your mailing address, you must fill out the Resident Contact Information Form. This form is avail-able at the Administration Office or on our website in the Members Only section.

Food & Beverage Director - Vince Hotz We have had some really fun events at The Café this year and April promises to continue that trend with an Earth Day dinner, Spring BBQ Happy Hour, Cajun buffet and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Final

Four all on tap. Don’t miss out on the great bounty of offer-ings this season brings. We hope to see you soon. The Café is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for the free meal. The February winners are Doug Trask, Jim Irby, Ann Fall, Marion Smith and Bob Whitely. Congratulations and bon appétit.

SCOV Library - Kate CusumanoFollow Kate’s blog: scovlibrary.wordpress.com Ten 2015 Oscar-winning films have been added to our collec-tion and I am looking forward to the release dates of the rest. Latest arrivals are The Imitation Game, Wild and Interstellar. In books we now have The Assassin by Clive Cussler and the lat-est 44 Scotland Street novel by Alexander McCall Smith. Exciting new releases in large print include First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen and The Blood of Renegades: The Loner by J. A. Johnstone. Our audio book selection now includes bestsellers The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I hope you will come to hear SCOV author Harvey Ferguson speak about his book The Last Cavalryman on Wednesday, April 22. See Coming Events for details. Thank you for all the great magazine donations. Remember to bring them to the Library for our volunteers to sort and put on display.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library thanks all who attended our Books and Authors’ Luncheon. We are most grateful to the authors who provided us with a view into their writing and creative work. The revenue from our fundraising events and our mem-bership drive provide our librarian with funds to increase the services in our library as well as purchasing books, au-

diobooks and newly released videos. A record number of SCOV residents have joined the Friends of the Library. While our membership drive is in January, you can join anytime and your membership is good for one year. Volunteers at the library desks have membership forms. Thank you for using, as well as supporting, our library.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis Wearing Old Sneakers

The first thing that goes with old (but comfy) shoes is shock absorption which helps protect your feet and joints as you exercise, says Stephen Pribut, DPM, chairman of the Ameri-can Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine’s shoe evaluation committee. This can put extra pressure on bones, leading to soreness and possibly a stress fracture. To prevent injury, stick to this shoe-replacement schedule: buy new running shoes every 350 to 500 miles (don’t forget to add the mileage you put on shoes if you wear them to do things such as walking the dog); purchase new walking shoes every six to nine months if you walk up to four miles a day; replace aerobic shoes every six to nine months if you do three hours of aerobics each week.

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

Special Note from the AFC There will be an orientation on how to use the gym equipment every Thursday, 1 PM. Stop in and sign up, or call 917-8073. Contact AFC Coordinator, Lonnie Davis, for any questions or problems with the AFC, 917-8073 or [email protected] Zumba® Tues., 1-2 PM, AFC/Pool Cardio Chair Aerobics Tues., Thurs., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina VistaCore Conditioning Mon., 6 PM, Wed., 4 PM, AFCSunrisers Mon. and Fri., 6:30 AM, AFC/ Studio 1Sweat Stretch Tues., Thurs., 7:30-9 AM, AFC/Studio 1Water Aerobics Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC/PoolZumba® Tues., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC/Studio 1 Personal Trainer One-on-one training, call Ray Jerkins 219-3561. The AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment Tuesday, April 14. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. The Desert Oasis pool will be closed Wednesday, April 15 for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the follow-ing morning at the regular time.

Uneven Sidewalks Residents’ ResponsiblityOver the past few months several walkers have fallen on uneven sidewalks in our community. No serious in-juries have put our people in the hospital, but it is just a matter of time if we are not more diligent about the condition of our pedestrian walkways. In most cases the roots of our maturing trees are causing the cement to rise or fall, creating a potential tripping hazard. We each own the sidewalk adjacent to our home, so it is the responsibility of the homeowner to have it repaired.


Golf Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs

www.theviewsgolfclub.com Just a reminder that the Pro Shop will close at 3 PM on Sunday, April 5 for Easter. I have been noticing a lot of cigarette butts out on the course and in the parking lot areas. Please be courteous and deposit your ciga-

rettes into your own ashtrays or the receptacles provided for you. We would like to keep the golf course and commu-nity as clean and beautiful as possible. If you haven’t already, please stop by our fully-stocked golf shop and check out our wide variety of merchandise. We have golf clubs (new and used), golf balls, men’s and wom-en’s clothing, animal head club covers, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats to keep the sun off your ears, golf shoes, etc. Annual pass holders receive 30% off and residents receive 15% off (excludes sale items, equipment and golf balls). Since the weather is getting nicer and the days are longer, please remember that if you are a walker or a person driving your golf car on the golf course (enjoying the views) there will be golfers still out on the golf course. Please yield to the golfers and then proceed after they have hit their shots. We have walking hours posted and we ask that you abide by those specific hours. This is not only for your safety, but for the golfers to enjoy their paid round of golf. Thank you for your cooperation. Lessons are available from Rick Sample and me. The cost is $45 for a half hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We are both Pro-fessional Golf Association professionals with a lot of teaching experience.

The Views Golf Club receives the 2015 Gem Award from the Arizona Women’s Golf Association.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf April is a good time to start warning golfers about the big changes that occur to the golf course every summer. Right now, the course is still in great shape with the overseeded fair-ways, tees and greens looking really green. The temperatures are starting to get hotter,

so the change from winter grass to summer grass is not far away. It’s always a real shock to the players when the chemi-cals used to remove the winter grass start to take effect and the fairways turn from a dark green to light brown. The winter grass needs to be chemically removed to elimi-nate the competition for sunlight, food and water from the

underlying Bermuda grass. Last year a new chemical was used to make this transition. It slowly removed the rye grass from the Bermuda and wasn’t as shocking a change from green to brown. This transition was very successful and left the golf course with better playing conditions going into June. That chemical is going to be used again this year, but the rates are going to be tweaked a little and the timing changed to coordinate when the Bermuda grass is actively growing. Similar to last year, the areas in the fairways that are bare will be repaired in May and June. Once these areas recover, the course will be in great condition for the rest of the sum-mer months. Last summer the course was outstanding from the middle of July until overseeding at the end of September.

Golf AdvisoryChair Janet Kimble 825-3172First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3 Mike Kropf, Golf Course Superintendent, said because of the wonderful winter rains this past season the Bermuda grass was coming up a little early, so golf course aeration was started the beginning of March this year. A new tree replace-ment program for the golf course was considered because of so much mistletoe in the trees. Further research on what kind of trees to plant is needed at this time. Golf Advisory has formed a Pace of Play Ad Hoc Committee. This commit-tee will report back with information on Pace of Play ideas at the next Golf Advisory meeting. A restricted golf course map for handicap golfers is in the process of being drawn up to help them identify all restricted areas while playing the course. All rest room signs on the golf course have been updated. Remember to fix all your divots on the greens.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Don Hess 928-369-8488

Membership Jerry Bushong 818-2513 Play Wednesday April is a busy month for golfers. We have the highlight of the golf year, the Member/Guest tournament on April 14-16, and the BASH the next week on April 22. Member/Guest sign up ended the first of this month. The course is in great shape and we have a game every Wednesday. Come out and play.

The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Sherwin Koopmans 818-6337

Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play Thursday The Nine-Hole Men’s Club Tournament is in full swing with Tournament Day two on April 2; Tournament Day three on April 9 and the final Tournament Day on April 16. Just a reminder to participants that they must play at least three rounds over the four consecutive Thursdays (the first Thursday being March 26) to qualify for the Tournament. On April 23 it will be Play With Buddies, and after golf there will be a membership and awards meeting followed by a Burger Bash. Sign up for these events in binders kept in the rear area of The Views Pro Shop. This month’s golf quote comes from Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron. “It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball. It took one afternoon on the golf course.”


The Views Women’s Golf Club Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677 Play Tuesday The final two rounds of our Club Championship are April 7 and 14. April 14 will be a morning shotgun. Please check with the Pro Shop for the shotgun time. Election of officers for the 2015-2016 season will be held at the April 7 general meeting. Thank you to Barb McNeill and her nominating committee for a job well done. The Closing Awards Party is April 28. The menu of the day is Salad and Dessert prepared by our members. If you are unsure of what you are to bring, please contact Sue LaFontaine at 742-0346. The next Kachina Cup is April 21 at The Highlands. Check our binder in the Pro Shop for more information and to sign up. Thanks go out again to Leslie Platt and Terrie Juba for the great job on the Cancer Tournament. We raised $6,605.34 in dona-tions for the UAF/Arizona Cancer Center. The Views Women’s Golf Club wishes to thank everyone for making this a successful golf season. We will start our 2015-2016 season in November.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Cindy Zwick 261-1535 Membership Beth Stanton 825-0456 Play Thursday The annual Guys and Dolls Event was hosted by the 9-Hole Women’s Club this year. We all had a great time golfing and having lunch with the 9-Hole Men’s Club. We also treated the golf course maintenance crew to a pizza party in rec-ognition for the work they do to keep the course in great condition. Our Mad Hatters Golf and Tea Party Invitational was held on March 19. We had members from 13 Golf Clubs in the Tucson area participate. Thanks to Beth Allen and all her helpers for making it a big success. Remember, golf starts 8 AM. Check in at the Pro Shop by 7:30 AM.

Welcome New NeighborsUnit # Name From 2 Louise & James Covey Lakewood, CO4 Alice & Donald Schindel Highland Park, IL6 Lynne & Lawrence Brophy Payson, AZ6 Knansee Taylor Aspen, CO6 Leah & Ken Hessel La Grande, OR9 Karen Curry Evergreen Park, IL12 Darlene & Lynn Lamb Lenexa, KS13 Janet & Patrick Word Western Springs, IL15 Amanda DeBlauw & Michael Garrity Newmarket, NH17 Susan & Joseph Mayfield Lodi, WI

February 2015 Housing Resale Information

Resales For the Month YTD2015 10 262014 11 27

Total sold in 2014 = 218 2015 Active Listings as of 2/28/15 ..........................41 2014 Active Listings as of 2/28/14 ..........................62 Source TARMLS®

February 2015 Average Age of New Owners: 64.7

Thank you to all the participants from the 9-Hole and 18-Hole Women’s Golf Clubs.

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, April 2015,

Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident Submitted Photos

Late afternoon backyard wildlife. Photo by Ode Satterfield. This rascal has been a frequent visitor to our patio. Photo by Earl Cohen.

Some homes here border state land... backyard wild life. Photo by Donald Bong. Javalina and baby grazing near an SCOV home. Photo by Cecilia Pfeiffer.

Vermilion Flycatcher by Steve Holmes. Kestrel hawk dinner time. Photo by Lou Phillippi. Saguaro blooms. Photo by Arlene Kuizema.


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 85755President: Gay Russell 825-5763 www.scovaz.com/clubs/foundation The Foundation mission is to improve the quality of life for active adults in Sun City Oro Valley and the surrounding areas through tax-deductible channels. The Foundation is made up of SCOV residents serving three-year terms with-out compensation. Please visit our website. It’s that time again: tax time. The Foundation is sponsor-ing a Shred-It day to help you clear out all those un-necessary documents. The Shred-It truck will be here between 9-11 AM, Satur-day, April 18, Activity Cen-ter Parking Lot. Please bring all your sensitive personal documents in plastic or paper bags for shredding. Please, no magazines, newspaper or junk mail. This service is to as-sist the residents of SCOV with correct disposal of old finan-cial records, old checks or any items with Social Security or Bank account numbers. This service is for SCOV residents only. You will be asked to show your SCOV identity card upon arrival. Proper shredding helps prevent identity theft.

The Café

April Events Coupons may not be used for dinnersWe can accommodate special diets. Call us.

Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6, Game TimeNCAA Final Four Tourney Time

Join us April 4 for the semi-finals and April 6 for the Na-tional Championship Game. We will have the games on the big screen both days with happy hour drink prices and a $4 appetizer menu. Reservations suggested call 825-3277.

Friday, April 17, 4-7 PM Cajun Buffet

Features Gumbo, Jambalaya, Blackened Catfish, Red Beans and Rice, Black Eyed Peas and Beignets, $15.99 pp. Hurricane Cocktail $6. Call 825-3277 for your reservations.

Wednesday, April 22, 4-7 PMEarth Day Farm to Table Dinner

Four delicious earth-saving courses of sustainable and lo-cal foods paired with Arizona wines. $32 with wine pairings, $22 without wine pairings. The menu will be determined on seasonal product. Call 825-3277 for your reservations.

Friday, May 1, 4-7 PMMay Day Happy Hour

Let’s celebrate the beautiful weather with some great items from the grill using the bounty of fresh foods available this time of year.

May Day Happy Hour MenuGrilled Artichoke with Lemon Aioli $5

Grilled local Ciabatta Bread with English Pea Pesto $5Grilled Asparagus with crunchy Lemon Gremolata $4

Grilled Jerk Chicken skewers with Strawberry Chutney $5Grilled Flank Steak with house Chimichurri $7

Grilled Fruit Kabob with Cumin laced Agave Syrup Glaze $5Tequila Honeysuckle (Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lime) $5

Call 825-3277 for your reservations.

The Café April Heat & Eat Menu $9.95 all meals come with a homemade cookie

March 30-April 5 Pork Loin with scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables

April 6-12 Beef Burgundy with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

April 13-19 Chicken Parmigiana with pasta marinara and seasonal vegetables

April 20-26 Salisbury Steakwith mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

April 27-May 3 Baked Macaroni with cheese and ham with a side salad

We always have Nut Loaf available as a vegan take home option.

The Café Drink of the Month

Rosemary LemonadeTequila and Rosemary

Infused Lemonade. $5

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

Special Events for ClubsSee club articles for full details.

Day Trippers, Dutton Family Show, Mesa, AZ, Sat., Apr. 4 Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Apr. 9, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., Apr. 10, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Sat., Apr. 11, Hale Center Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun. Apr. 12, The Views Golf Club Yoga Club, Annual Member Gathering, Tues. Apr. 14, 4 PM, The Café Astronomy, Exotic Exoplanets, Thurs., Apr. 16, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Villanellas, Dinner Dance, Fri., Apr. 17, 5:30 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, Newsies, Wed., Apr. 22, Nederlander Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Apr. 24, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Rock ‘N Roll Club, Dance Party, Sat., May 9, 7 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Grand Canyon Trip, Mon.-Thurs., May 11-14

This rascal has been a frequent visitor to our patio. Photo by Earl Cohen.

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Saturday, April 11, 8:30 AM-1 PM, In The CommunitySCOV Garden Tour

The Garden Club presents A Secret Garden Tour to discover hidden treasures in the backyards of 12 specially chosen homes.

Tickets on sale Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7 9 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Lobby, $10 pp.

Tuesday, April 14, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Tucson Museum of Art Talks Docent Susan Hill will be with us for the first time to pres-ent the last talk of the 2014-2015 season. The title is: Estelle Ishigo, Art of the Japanese-American. Please join us to cap off this great season. Refreshments are served. Questions call Rudi Punzmann 427-7777.

Sunday, April 19, 2 PM, AuditoriumTSO Wind Quintet

We are happy to have the Tucson Symphony Wind Quintet bring fine music to our community. The doors will open at 1:30 PM. Theater seating, no food or drinks.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, or at the door, $15 pp.

Wednesday, April 22, 1:30 PM, WC3Author Harvey Ferguson

Local author Harvey Ferguson will join us to discuss his newly-released book, The Last Cavalryman: The Life of Gen-eral Lucian K. Truscott, Jr. Ferguson, using newly released per-sonal papers, tells how Truscott “despite his hardscrabble beginnings, patchy education, and questionable luck” rose to flag rank, including how he created the U.S. Army Rang-ers and led the “masterpiece” invasion of southern France in WWII. There is no charge for this event, however, to help plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket.

Tickets available Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 22, Library.

Saturday, April 25, 2 PM, Auditorium Proposed Café/Lounge Project

Presentation for Residents The Long Range Planning Committee will present its pro-posal for creation of a lounge in the area currently occupied by the Pro Shop. Why is a lounge being created? What is its importance to the community? What will it look like? How will it be paid for? This presentation, requested by the Board of Directors, will answer those questions and more. Com-mittee members will discuss the reasons for and the process involved in creating the proposal and the architect will pres-ent his renderings. Resident questions are invited and can be submitted immediately following the presentation or in advance by emailing Leslie Platt at [email protected].

Saturday, April 25, 7 PM, AuditoriumMissouri Opry Variety Show

This Branson-like show is here to bring you their Back to the Fifties show. The band and entertainers are real crowd- pleasers. This group performed a different show a few years ago, and the demand to bring their show back has been large. I mostly hear “I felt like at I was at Branson, Missouri, at a big-time show.” Join in the fun and get your tickets early since the last time they were here, we sold out fast. Cabaret seating, bring your own drinks and snacks. Sit back and have a night full of music and many laughs. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center $20 pp.

Tuesday, April 28, 10-11 AM, Activity Center/NavajoUniversity of Arizona Art Museum

This will be the second event from the University. Many people do not know about this University of Arizona Mu-seum. This is not the Tucson Art Museum that presents art talks here. The University of Arizona Museum contains over 6,000 pieces of art from around the world. There is no charge for this event.

Wednesday, May 13, 11 AM, Café Parking LotTour The Fountains

Meet at their bus, enjoy a free lunch and a guided tour of the facilities to help plan for the next phase of your retire-ment. Call 797-2001 for reservations. Seats are limited.

Saturday, May 16, 7 PM, Auditorium, $10 ppGrace Sheppard, Classical Guitarist

At age 14, Grace won first place in the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Division competition. She now performs regularly with the Tucson Guitar Society and at the University of Arizona, where she studies. It is hard to believe this young lady is in high school. Many residents have heard Grace and requested her to appear in SCOV. Theater seating, no food or drinks. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center beginning April 20

Workshops and ClassesAED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes

Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1, and are taught by Lonnie Davis. To attend, you must register ahead of time by calling him at 917-8073. You could save a life by taking this class. We have new, very easy-to-operate machines. This month’s class is April 22.

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

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

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Exercise classes held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. These classes provide great support to those with Parkinson’s. $10/class or $50/month. Spouse or care-taker are welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

For Your InformationThe items contained under this heading are provided as a ser-vice to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

AARP Tax Assistance There are no appointments available at the Welcome Cen-ter. Federal and Arizona State tax returns can be prepared


at either the AARP Information Center, 6700 N. Oracle Road (between Ina and Orange Grove), Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, 9 AM-3 PM or the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 PM. Documents required are the 2013 tax return; 2014 W-2s;interest, dividend, broker and pension 1099s; Social Security 1099s; receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions. A Social Security card, photo ID and current checkbook must be presented. Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.

American Red Cross When asked why he gave blood, a gentleman said, “...because blood is like a parachute. If it’s not there when you need it, chances are you’ll never need it again.” Sun City Oro Valley’s blood drive is Thursday, April 16, 9-11 AM, Audi-torium. Schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross 1-800-448-3543 or by visiting redcrossblood.org.

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

Thank You Corner

This section allows residents to express thanks to the communi-ty. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons. Thank you to all the AARP tax volunteers. The service you provide to this community is greatly appreciated.

Bob & Leslie Esparza We wish to offer our heartfelt thanks for all the good wishes, food, flowers, cards, and help we received from Sun City friends during Adrian’s recent surgery and recovery. Ann Ellsworth and Adrian Korpel MemoriamTo record the passing of a current or former resident call 917-8065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Welcome Center.

Residents Carol June B. Longenbaugh 1 January 24 Peggy Biehler 1 February 19 Raymond Jackson 1 March 7 Robert E. Flory Jackson 1 March 16

Former Residents Betty Ann Lorenz 1 February 15 Helen T. Ellis 1 February 24 Joan Amsler 1 March 10 Margaret (Peggy) Toeppen 1 March 18

ClubsAqua Tone

Marcia Polley 818-9073 [email protected], Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM, AFC/Pool Beginning in April the Aqua Tones will once again meet starting at 8 AM. Why not wake up your muscles before starting your day with a few exercises in the AFC pool? Have some fun while getting a good workout. Men and women welcome. See you soon.

Art LeagueCo-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296

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

Etching - PrintmakersVickie Von Elbe 825-1329Friday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Fine Arts StudioPres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Our show theme for April is Old Buildings and is cur-rently hanging in the Activity Center. We encourage our SCOV community to walk through the halls and enjoy the pieces on display there. Back at the studio, we work in all media, share art happenings around town and constructively critique works in process with the objective of helping the artists improve their paintings. Join us for a session or two and we’re sure you’ll wish to stay.

Open Studio ArtistsCarol Nagel 825-3097Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio We welcome a variety of skill levels and have room for more artists. Come join the fun. Call for more information.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 812-0198

Monday, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio We have completed the formal class instruction for torso sculpting and our proficient instructor is diligently following and assisting the students as they complete their works. We invite the community to visit our studio and spend some time with us as we work through our pieces. You’ll be amazed at the quality and artistic brilliance we can achieve. You too can achieve it with your sculptures. We have expert help to as-sure that you succeed.

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


Water Media Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Ito McNully 825-6681

Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Water Media group has the opportunity to expand skills to include monoprinting. On Tuesday, April 7, 9 AM, a video will be presented by artist, Karen Holman, who will explain the technique of developing monoprints. After the video, Cherry Sand, club member, will lead the group in developing each one’s own style. The club will provide special paper and ink for the project. Each participant is asked to bring an illustration that would be appropriate to use on a 5” X 7” paper. Bring your photo or sketch and a pencil for tracing and join the fun. Other sessions each week in April are open-studio for indi-vidual water-media projects.

Arthritis WaterPres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson [email protected], Wednesday, Friday, 10:15 AM, AFC/Pool Come join us for gentle water exercise specifically de-signed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of mo-tion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructor, Dawn Simske, is Arthritis Foundation-trained. Dues $4/yr.

Astronomy Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 [email protected] October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

www.scovastronomy.com

Club members and guide at UofA Mirror Lab.

Our speaker for the April 16 Club meeting will be Vanessa Bailey from the University of Arizona’s Steward Observa-tory. She will discuss Snapshots of Young Exoplanetary Systems. Vanessa is a sixth-year graduate student at the UofA, having re-ceived her BS at the University of Minnesota. She is also part of the team commissioning the Large Binocular Telescope’s Adaptive Optics System and the Magellan Telescope AO system. Her area of expertise is Exo-planet Direct Imaging. Our February field trip to Flandrau Planetarium, UofA Telescope Mirror Lab and The Tree Ring Lab was great fun and a huge success. We are now making plans to visit the UofA Mt. Lemmon Skycenter as our next field trip. Come spend an interesting evening with us and bring a friend or neighbor. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. Dues: $12 per family to Nelson Tilden, 13941 N. Buckingham Dr., Oro Valley.

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners

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

Bible StudyMen’s Bible Study

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

Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716, Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3 Precepts Bible study will be completing its study of Galatians after the first Wednesday of April. It will be tak-ing a break during the summer months. It will resume on October 7. The first study is Jacob and Esau, which will be four weeks in length. The second study of I John will begin on November 4 and will continue through February 10, for a total of 11 weeks. The third study of Acts will begin on February 17, for a total of eight weeks. We sincerely ask that you join us in fellowship and worship.

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza www.scovaz.com/clubs/cyclists/ While we meet year-round starting in the Mountain View Plaza parking lot (Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Sun City Blvd.), the com-ing months are prime time. Cyclists come here from all over the world to experience an unparalleled combination of near perfect weather, amazing desert vistas and excellent infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. Yet all we Vistoso Cyclists have to do is roll down our driveways. New riders are always welcome to join us in our cycling camaraderie. 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 seldom-used, 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 cy-cling. See www.azwfk.org to arrange for a drop-off or pickup. Your cash donations are also tax-deductible.

The Ultimate Neighborhood WatchKeep our neighborhood safe.

Join the Posse Call Bob Hefner 825-4825


Billiards Bob Hefner 825-4825 [email protected]

Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Birders Group Marjorie Flory 825-4580

Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/birders/

SCOV birders at Peña Blanca Lake. All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting, April 24. You must contact the group coordi-nator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your car-pool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Welcome Cen-ter 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Check our website for updated information on fu-ture birding trips.

Fri., Apr. 3. 6:30 AM. Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Max Haegele 818-9178. Bring lunch. $11 carpool.

Thu., Apr. 9. 6:30 AM. Mt. Lemmon. Doug Higgins (630) 369-2896. Bring lunch. $11 carpool.

Thu., Apr. 16. 5:30 AM. Huachuca Canyon. Gary Hill (509) 475-4501. Bring money for lunch out. $14 carpool.

Thu., Apr. 23. 6 AM. Peppersauce Canyon. Pat Eggleston 308-4885. Bring money for lunch out. $5 carpool.

Wed., May 6. 5:30 AM. Kino Springs and beyond. Shirley Piplani. 825-8428. Bring lunch. $12 carpool.

Bocce Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2 PM, Bocce CourtsMay-October, 7 PM evening play November-April, 2 PM afternoon play We are all still excited and so happy to be playing on our new courts. We did have some adjustments to make because these courts play differently from our old ones. I want to remind everyone that we will be starting our summer hours next month. It doesn’t seem possible that the month of May is almost upon us. We will begin on Fri-day, May 1, 7 PM. See you all there at our new Bocce Courts.

Book Clubs

Great BooksPres. Barbara Gates 825-7645VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 [email protected], First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon All residents are invited to join our discussion of Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories, an anthology of 18 contemporary short stories written by recent immigrants to the United States. On April 1, Anne Ketchum will lead the discussion of two short stories: No Subject by Carolina de Roberts and Bamboo by Eduardo Halfon. De Roberts has strong ties to Uruguay and Argentina, has worked in women’s rights organizations for 10 years, and now lives in Oakland, California. Halfon was born in Guatemala moved with his family to Florida when he was ten and has written 10 novels. On April 15, Connie Armstrong will lead the discussion of Home Safe, by Emma Ruby-Sachs, a Canadian-born at-torney, living in Chicago. Also on April 15, Jeff Amthor will lead the discussion of San Juan-Atlanta-Detroit by Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes, who was born in Puerto Rico, earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University and teaches at University of Michigan. No dues during 2014-15.

SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 [email protected]

First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge In April we will discuss My Name Is Resolute by Nancy Turner. It’s 1729, and Resolute and her siblings are cap-tured off Jamaica and brought to the New World. Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in New England and taught spinning and weaving. Alone in Lexington, Massa-chusetts, she struggles to make her way. Her talent at the loom places her in a web of secrecy that helps drive The American Revolution. In May we will discuss George Washington’s Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade. When General George Washington retreat-ed from New York in 1776, many thought the Revolution might soon be over. Washington rallied, thanks in part to a top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring. He realized he couldn’t beat the British with military might, so he recruited the secretive intelligence network to infiltrate New York.

Bowling League - Pathfinders Blake Napper 818-2718 [email protected] Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.)

Bridge

Duplicate BridgePres. Al Piarowski 825-0654 Monday, 6 PM, Friday, 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Annual dues $10 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes be-fore scheduled playing time as we may start a few minutes early.Bring exactly $l pp for prize money each time you play. Residents may play twice before joining. Renters, with an As-sociation renter’s card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.

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

Donald Resident


Ladies Monday Social BridgePres. Marcia Polley 818-9073 Monday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Come hone your bridge skills in a fun, friendly, non-competi-tive atmosphere. Annual dues are $3, and playing is free.

Ladies Wednesday BridgePres. Virginia Cassell 989-3358Wednesday, 12:25 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sign up Noon-12:15 PM. Play starts at 12:25 PM and contin-ues until 3 PM. All are welcome, come join us, it’s fun.

Marathon BridgeDave Johnson, 825-6994 Are you interested in participating in Marathon Bridge? New participants for the year, beginning in October 2015 are being accepted. We play once a month, for seven months, ending in April 2016. Contact Tempe or Dave Johnson for information.

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo This early-morning social bridge group provides a fun and challenging start to your day. Choose your partners and let the games begin. Coffee will be ready for you, too.

Practice BridgePres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Tuesday Night Partners BridgePres. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 VP Rita Quin 825-3885Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam Come by 6:10 PM for a social visit, and be ready to play bridge at 6:30 PM. Bring your partner and $1 pp. Winners divide the spoils at the end of the game. No Grand Slams were reported bid and made last month, and we had 11-12 tables during March that included seasonal residents. Two angels sign up each month, allowing the tables to run the four games smoothly without sit-outs. Dues $5 pp are due for the next year. Pay the treasurer as you come to play.

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

CanastaCJ Barbee 825-5885, Robert Segebrecht 825-5480Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Come and play some fun and friendly games of Canasta. Dues are only $5 a year and each game is only a quarter. We can usually finish three games in a night. Once a year we have a pizza party, and, at the holidays, we have a potluck Christ-mas party. Bring a snack to share if you like. We always have coffee and water.

CeramicsPres. Katy Melcher 825-2729Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM-Noon; Tuesday, Thursday, Noon-3 PMArtisan Center/Ceramics The Ceramic Club board meeting is April 8,10 AM, and the general meeting is April 15. It will start at 9 AM with a night-light project that should be fun for all. Further information is posted in the room. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend as this meeting is important to all members.

ClayPres. Joan Kelley 734-255-9644First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Orientations are continu-ing as we welcome new members to the Clay Club. Potters busily made items to fire with glass at the end of March, so look for those results in the center display window at the club. A small group traveled to the Am-erind Museum near Dragoon to learn techniques from Jicarilla Apache potter, Shelden Nunez-Velarde. The outdoor wood fir-ings were exciting and rewarding with lovely results from the natural micaceous clay. The annual visit with SaddleBrooke’s clay group takes place at their facility April 2, 10:30 AM, which delays the monthly meeting to April 9, . Standards of practices are completed and the club has a clear idea of direction for fu-ture growth and education of the group as a whole. Safe and happy potting to all.

Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)Membership David Johnson 825-6994October-May Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146General Meetings November-March www.scovcomputer.com There will not be a general meeting in May. Club membership: is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the Listserv (online bulletin board). To know more about or join the PC or MAC Listserv, go to club’s website homepage. The club is now collecting dues for 2015, $10/household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the general meetings or send to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium with the applica-tion form. The application form is also available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center or you may download it from the club’s website homepage.Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket provided just out-side CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school‘s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of proj-ects. Class and Help Sessions: Register directly with the instruc-tor either by phone or email, whichever the instructor pre-fers. No registration is needed for the help session. For a PDF copy of the class schedules, go to the club’s website, then click the Class Schedules tab. From the Class Schedules page, click the month you wish to download. Hard copies are also available outside the CLC.


April Computer Classes ScheduleClass Name Date(s) TimeiPad Training for Version OS 8.2 or Older(First Hour, New Users; Second Hour, shooting and editing photos)1 Session Thur., Apr. 9 10 AM-Noon Dean Mosier [email protected] Basics #1Using Phone, Photos, Email, Texting, Safari and Map Features 1 Session Thur., Apr. 9 1-3 PM Peg Bushong [email protected] 7 1 Session Fri., Apr. 10 10 AM-Noon Karen Hasselbach [email protected] Phone/Tablet - Basic 1 Session Thur., Apr. 16 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach [email protected] Phone/Tablet - Calendar and Camera 1 Session Tues., Apr. 21 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach [email protected] Training for Version OS 8.2 or Older (First hour, New Users; Second hour, setting up albums, files and folders) 1 Session Thur., Apr. 23 10 AM-Noon Dean Mosier [email protected] Settings and Preferences (for PC and Mac users Only) (Requirements: must have a Gmail account) 1 Session Fri., Apr. 24 10 AM-Noon Del Salvaterra [email protected] Settings and Preferences (for PC and Mac users Only) (Requirements: must have a Gmail account) 1 Session Wed., Apr. 29 10 AM-Noon Del Salvaterra [email protected] Sessions for PC and Mac Users 4 Sessions Wed., Apr. 8 and 22 1-3 PM Tues., Apr. 14 and 28

Cribbage

Robert Hines 825-2208First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Our next tournament will be April 16.

Dance Groups Ballroom - Villanellas

Pres. Hy Osofsky 818-2997 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 October-May Dances: Third Friday Join the Villanellas on April 17 for an evening of fine din-ing and ballroom dancing. A plated gourmet dinner will be served by Catalina Caterers with your choice of prime rib or grilled alaskan salmon, topped by a New York cheesecake dessert garnished with strawberries. Tom Patrick’s dance band will round out the evening with music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Auditorium. BYOB. 5:30-6 PM social, 6-7 PM dinner, 7-10 PM dance band.

Tickets for dinner and dance band: $35 members/ $40 non-membersTicket sales: Tuesday, April 7, 9 AM–Noon: Activity Center/Lobby

Dancin’ Dynamos Do you like to dance? The Dancin’ Dynamos Club consists of various dance groups with experienced resi-dent instructors leading the dance classes and practices.

Come and watch any of the sessions before joining the club. Annual dues $5 pp.

Dancin’ Dynamos Performers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 [email protected] Class Thursday, 1-3 PM Dance Studio Practice Third and Fourth Monday, 1-3 PM, Dance Studio

Beginning TapInstructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 [email protected], Monday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio It’s not too late to sign up. If you have never tapped or not tapped since childhood, this class is for you: the first year of a two-year cycle. Learn basic steps, easy combinations and short, simple routines with plenty of repetition. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional information, contact Carolyn.

Intermediate TapInstructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 [email protected], Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio This class is geared toward those who want to go beyond the basics. Learn a variety of time steps, interesting combi-nations, speed steps and routines. No performances. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional informa-tion, contact Carolyn.

Folk Dance Club of SCOVHarvey Gardner 308-5616 [email protected], 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582

Dances in the Auditorium Our next dance party is Totally 80s on Saturday, May 9, 7-10 PM, Auditorium featuring music by Heartbeat. Watch your emails and SCOV bulletin boards for details.

Line Dancing - Sunliners Pres. Karen Caldwell 370-5415 Membership Chair Cherry Harper 818-6396 www.scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners email: [email protected] All classes, practices, and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted. The auditorium will be unavailable for our practices on April 2 due to previously-scheduled events. Dances:Dance Party Sat., Apr. 11, 5:30-9 PMClasses Intermediate Sat., 9-10 AMContinuing Beginner Sat., 10:15-11:15 AMPractices:Intermediate Sun., 11 AM-12: 30 PM, Dance Studio, 1st & 3rd Sun. onlyIntermediate Transitional Wed., 2-3 PM, Dance StudioIntermediate Thurs., 2:45-3:55 PM Continuing Beginner Thurs., 3:55-5 PM


Square Dancing - Sundancers Co-Pres. Virgil and Ruth Rank 825-0357 [email protected]

Caller Ron Markus Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium www.sundancersquarestucson.com

During March we enjoyed two special guest callers, MikeSikorsky and Gary Shoemake. New officers were elected on March 4: Pres., Jane MacDon-ald; VP Irene Camp; Treas., Barbara Hall and Pete Zollinger, Secretaries Fred and Deen Harris. Installation of the new of-ficers was held March 18 and will take office April 1. On April 1 Rick Gittleman will be our local guest caller.

Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers Pres. Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146

[email protected] Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium www.scovaz.com/clubs/kactus

Western dance class graduates. Happy Trails To You from the Kactus Kickers. Come join us for a fun night of western dancing April 10. The Clear Country Band will be playing for us. Our menu for the evening is all-you-can-eat pizza and salad. Mixers, sodas and dessert will also be provided. BYOB. Doors open at 5:30 PM with dancing from 6:30 to 9:30. This is our last dance of the season with a band so invite your friends and neighbors to the party.

Ticket Sale: $15 pp members, $20 pp nonmembers. Activity Center/Kachina Lounge.

Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 3; Monday, April 6, 9-11 AM.Ticket Contact: Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146

Mark your calendar for our annual burger cookout May 8. You must be a paid member to attend this event.

Day Trippers Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Co-Chair Kathy Garver 345-2188 Membership Roy & Barb Riley 818-9939 Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/NavajoSat., Apr. 4 Dutton Family Show, Mesa, AZ. $86 pp includes roundtrip

transportation, lunch at Mining Camp Café and tickets to the show. Monitors: Marillyn Dudley 825-0138 and Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982.

Fri., Apr. 10, 8 AM, Activity Center/Navajo. Breakfast prior to meeting. Cost $8 pp includes all-you-can-eat omelets made to order, coffee and Danish pastries. Monitor: Lori Covey 638-6571.

Mon., May 11-Thurs., May 14 Grand Canyon. Cost $860 sgl. $1,180 dbl. First night buffet dinner and stay in Williams at the Railway Hotel. After breakfast at the hotel take train to Grand Canyon. Stay at Maswik Lodge in Canyon second night. Day three travel to Imax theater and then depart for Meteor Crater. Stay third night in Sedona at Hampton Inn. After breakfast (included) depart for home. Monitors: Lynn Krivitz 825-7689 and Helen Wilshire 825-5350.

Sun., Jun. 14 Ice Cream Social 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Cost $2 pp members and house guests only. Monitor: Dean Strandskov 825-8127.

July Another Free Wild Horse Casino trip. Date to be advised.Wed., Aug. 19 Western Style Barbeque 4-7 PM Auditorium. Come to our meetings and hear about these and other trips planned for 2015. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting as we require deposits or full payment when you sign up for a trip.

Sun City Oro Valley Democratic Club Pres. Maureen Salz 240-0049 [email protected] Second Saturday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.pimadems.org

Join as we welcome Tucsonimmigration attorney, Maurice, Mo, Goldman who will lead a discussion on Central American Migrants and U.S. Immigration. Mo, a member of the Ameri-can Immigration Lawyers As-sociation, has served on mul-tiple national committees. He is a past Arizona AILA Chap-ter Chair and is also a trustee of the American Immigration Council. He currently serves on the boards of ASISTA, Bor-der Action Network and Im-migrants List. Mo has received numerous awards for his pro bono work in both Arizona and New York. He was the recipient of AILA’s 2010 Joseph Min-sky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions in the field of immigration and nationality law. Please remember to wear nametags and bring non-perishable food items for Catalina Community Services. Meetings are always open to all.

Dinner ’N ShowPres./Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 818-9073Julie Balogh 818-1046Third 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.

Sat. Apr. 11 The Man Who Came to Dinner at Hale Theater. Lunch at Charleston $74. Bus leaves 11 AM. Gay Russell 825-5763.

Wed. Apr. 22 Newsies- Nederlander at UofA $82. Bus leaves 6:15 PM. Nancy Butler 825-4664.

Sat. May 2 Pump Boys and Dinettes at The Palms in Mesa. Bus, buffet and show $82. Florence Duckett 825-1994.

Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Marge Gustafson [email protected] Membership/Secretary Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Rattlesnake aversion training was completed in March.Watch for Colorado River Toad training which takes place in June. If you are a member of the Dog Club you will receive an


email telling you the date and details. Meanwhile, we all need to be watchful to protect our pets from heat and dehydration problems. Carry fresh water and a bowl and offer your dog water frequently. Seek shade on hot days and try to get dogs out in the very early morning for a big walk before the heat of the day sets in.

Different Drummers Women’s CircleLeader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 [email protected] Zona Boss 520-638-6644 [email protected], 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Be ready to play at 1:30 PM for our opening rumble. This club provides a community drum circle for any woman want-ing to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and in-struments 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 cel-ebrate life.

Energetic Exercise Carole Tracy 825-1187

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium Have a heart, a happy and healthy heart. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor, Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get se-niors moving. You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch moves to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfort-ably to the many activities you enjoy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all. Current members please pay your annual $3 dues before leaving for the summer. Come join us. New members are always welcome. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Tickets are only $30 for 12 classes.

EuchreJack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 (May-October)Monday, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Don’t watch TV every night; come play euchre, a fast-moving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We are looking forward to seeing you.

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

Playing a musical instrument is one way to keep your mind alert. Our club offers the opportunity to learn and play the Native American Flute. There are five basic notes and you do not need to know how to read music. A recent presentation by Keith Stanford and Ed Pendrys was a perfect blend of Native American story-telling ac-companied by drum and flute. “If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and white notes together.” Richard M. Nixon.

Garden Club Zona Boss 638-6644 [email protected] Joyce Patten 825-0774 [email protected] Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

On April 8 Master Gardener, Deborah North, will give our club a short course on growing citrus in our area. She is committed to teaching people how to grow sustainably using organic methods. Choosing the right tree for our micro-climate, planting, water-ing, fertilizing and pruning to ensure the best health and the tasti-est fruit that can be grown. Bring your questions. Saturday, April 11, 8:30 AM-1 PM plan to attend A Secret Gar-den Tour. See 12 specially chosen homes and discover surprises you’d never expect to find in the desert. Participants will receive a map to garden locations in SCOV they can visit at their own pace. On Tuesday, April 18, we will tour Mesquite Valley Growers and have box lunches. Carpools leave from behind the library by 9:30 AM.

Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Oro Valley. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door.

The Community Assistance Committee uses the recycled aluminum funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.


Genealogy Pres. Darwin Thornton 638-7024 [email protected] Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 [email protected] October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

www.scvgs.org Did Anything Unusual Happen Today? Our speaker this month will be Homer Thiel who will describe the Coroner’s Inquest process of Pima County. He’ll tell a few of the stories of some inquests during the Territorial Period. Our recently completed survey indicated many of our newer members could use additional help tackling their indi-vidual genealogical problems. The club responded by estab-lishing a new position, Mentoring Coordinator. Holly Gibson is our first individual to serve in this role which is to take requests for and match them with appropriate mentors to help them get by their individual obstacles. If you would like to provide mentoring assistance, contact Holly.

Michael Carroll

Our Volunteer of the Year for 2014-2015 was announced at our last meeting. His con-tributions, past and present are notable, serv-ing as President, VP, Treasurer, Webmaster and Librarian. Receiving this honor is Michael Carroll (at right). For all that you have given to us, “Thank you.” Our monthly meetings are open to all. Join us at the Activity Center. Light refreshments are served.

Gin RummyGeorge Riley 818-0877Monday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley for information.

Gun Club Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-May, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Club does not meet June-September The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learn-ing about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. You do not need to be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club meetings. We especially invite women who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection, with or without a gun, to attend. Also people who are interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun, what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit and using our local shooting range can get that information here. Club members are encouraged to bring any new or in-teresting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see, or any guns they want to sell/trade. At some meetings we have guest speakers from law enforcement or other gun-related organizations.

Hand and FootBonnie Arneson 229-1084Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Havurah Co-Pres. Yetta Dritch 825-0335 Recording Sec. Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 Havurah is a social group that offers friendhip, food and fun around a variety of programs and celebrations usually related to Jewish culture. A heartfelt thank you to Alice Shabel and Ilene Feingold for all the hard work and creativity they have put into planning and executing our bagel brunches for the last two years. The March 1 brunch was wonderful.

Upcoming Events

Passover Seder Sat., Apr. 4, 5 PM, Activity CenterBrown Bag Lunch Wed., Apr. 1, 11:30 AM, Catalina VistaMeeting/Election Mon., Apr. 20, 7 PM, Catalina Vista. Author James Deem

will be sharing a story from the Holocaust with us Mail dues, $12 pp, to Rich Schlesinger, 1797 E. Crown Ridge Way. Please wear nametags and bring non-perishable food items for Catalina Community Services to all meetings and social events.

Hiking David Fraser 825-4344 http://vistosohikes.org

Hiking Club’s Annual Spring Picnic

On February 18 the club enjoyed it’s annual Spring Picnic with more than 72 persons attending. Hikes preceded the lunch, followed by the presen-tation of mile-age awards to 18 members by Club President, Gaston Meloche. The awards ranged from 100 miles to 4000 miles. Congratulations to all who achieved these milestones. Our appreciation for organizing the event goes to Carol Birdsong, Chairperson, Judy Fraser, Midge Berlowe and Dorothy Krage. Thank you. In March we enjoyed our last social gathering of the season. A brief business meeting was followed by hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Our sincere gratitude go to Pam and David Brunk as well as their very capable committee for planning and pre-senting this event.

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 All are welcome at the pits anytime, but join our regu-lar players on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and enjoy the best outdoor weather in the USA. See you all at the pits.


ILR - Institute of Learning in RetirementPres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017Curriculum Jane Myerson [email protected] Karen/Sherwin Koopmans [email protected] Gaston Meloche ILR [email protected] Spring registration for the fall courses began March 5. There will be another registration period in August; check the club’s website for specific dates, course descriptions and a registration form. Before registering, check the website to make sure that the course is still available. If a course has been announced/marked “Closed,” and one still registers, the cost of that course will not be refunded. Many thanks to all those volunteers who have made this past session so successful. We are in great need of mem-bers who will assist with setting up the club’s computers and projection equipment for classes and presentations. The ILR can continue to exist only if new volunteers come forward. Contact Lei Bammel. The curriculum committee is now hard at work lining up courses for Winter, 2016. Chairperson, Jane Myerson, would like to hear from any potential moderators. Contact Gaston Meloche about Samplers.

Japanese Flower ArrangingDonald Marier 825-4878 [email protected] Oliver 818-1512 [email protected], Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Join us to learn the basics of Japanese flower arranging as well as creative ways of designing with flowers.

Karate Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 [email protected]

Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC

Mah Jongg Pres. Mickey Henson [email protected] Treas., Joyce Unger 825-8069

Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday

We play Mah Jongg all year long and welcome new players to join us. Annual dues are $5 pp in cash at the meetings, but you may play a few times for free.

Mexican Train Dominoes Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738

Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge We now have new officers: Pres., Don Nolan; VP, Pat No-lan; Treas., Clyde Cottrel; Membership, Wye Mace and, Re-freshments Julie Balogh. Dues $7 pp are due now at next meeting. First night of play for people wanting to learn will cost $1 or you may join for $7 for the year. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.

ModelersPres. Fred Faust 907-3469 [email protected] Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridgewww.scovaz.com/clubs/model

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Work on the modelrailroad in the Modelers Room at the Artisan Cen-ter continues with members Dick John-son and Earl Har-ford laying the last sections of mainline track.

All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings. We welcome new members, both historians and model builders. Join us to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. What members bring in for Show and Tell serves as a conduit for our discussions. A member’s scale model may be an example of something another mem-ber may have had some first-hand experience either in de-signing, building or operating the prototype.

Natural Health and WellnessSherokee llse 818-3279 [email protected] Wednesday, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vistawww.scovaz.com/clubs/healthwellness

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Back by popular demand, Paige Valdiserri, an internationally recog-nized Traumatic Stress and Intuitive Healing Coach will give insight into the adrenals, adrenal fatigue and what it does to the body. Adrenal fatigue can come on sudden-ly or gradually, depending upon the cir-cumstances. Your energy can be flow-ing, you can be eating well, sleeping enough, but if your adrenals fail, it is hard to keep up, leaving you with be-ing tired/fatigued, irritable and moody. It can be precipitated by a single, easily identifiable event such as serious car accident, head injury, infection, toxic exposure, emotional shock, a life crisis and/or a cumulative set of events such as a childhood of on-going trauma. Other club-sponsored workshops/events: Joe Pinella, Healing Movement class every Wed. 1:30 to 2:30 AFC, Studio 1. Vegan, gluten-free potluck April 15, 5:30 PM. Contact Dale or Jackie Alger to RSVP 818-2771 or email: [email protected].

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Women’s Pan (Panguingue)Ena Mindel 818-7780Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena Mindel.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 September-May, Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista

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Mat Cutting Workshop on February 9 We are a social club hosting guest speakers, holding friendly photo competitions monthly for all skill levels and offering educational courses. Enjoy viewing the Club’s photo gallery of last year’s digital-competition submissions on our website. Join us for an enjoyable evening. Winners at the February A Different Angle of View competi-tion were Steve Alverdes, Ken Ayers, Ernest Barczak, Bren-da Ericsson, Harvey Gardner, Laura Hackenbrock, Diane Haegele, Dave Henderson, Bob Jennette and Pat Mulligan. The April 8 program will be illustrating several applica-tions for processing photos on the computer by our club members. The April 22 assigned competition meeting will be Part of the Whole with judge John Nemerovski who is a professional digital photography and Photoshop instructor in Tucson.

Pilates Mary Ayers, 638-7916, [email protected] Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio 2 The Joseph Pilates system of exercises has never been in such high demand. His exercises have been around now for 40 years. Fortunately, SCOV 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.” Addi-tional 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 experi-enced in the Joseph Pilates system. 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 for more information.

Pickleball Pres. Dan Gartner 410-302-2194 [email protected]

Treas. Lyn Mason 717-512-4261 Trainers: Judy Cornelius 818-6610 or Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 Pickleball is growing in SCOV. We now have 272 members. Fifty new prospects signed up for free lessons at the Club Fair. Thanks to Brenda Hawkins, Susan Fersguson, Teri and Steve Alverdes for working the fair booth. Judy Cornelius updated the display board and provided goodies. We now have twobike racks for Pick-leball, one by the restrooms and one at the cart path by court number five. Please use these to alleviate congestion in the sitting areas as part of our safety program. 45 players signed up for ladder play. Special thanks to Al Womac, court lighting issues, and Larry Miller, court number signs. Senior Olympics players pictured: Al Womac, Roy McGechaen, Liz Lewcock, Judy Cornelius, Dan Gart-ner, Larry Walker and Fred Lewis. Fair picture, Judy Cor-nelius and Dee Erlandson. Check out our new web page at http://scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club. Coming soon online court reservations.

PinochleBarbara Matthies 825-4891Wednesday, 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 CornerSharyn Rafieyan 825-6762Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Welcome Center/WC1 Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins takes an ordinary task, adds a surprising assistant, a sense of humor, metaphors and a bit of philosophy to create an extraordinary poem. “In the usual ico-nography of the temple or the local Wok/you would never see him doing such a thing...” This is how Shoveling Snow With Bud-dha begins. His “serene expression” is described as “that smile so wide it wraps itself around the waist of the universe”. “This is so much better than a sermon in church,” the poet says, “but Buddha...has thrown himself into shoveling snow as if it were the purpose of existence, as if the sign of a perfect life were a clear driveway”. The Buddha finally speaks: “...can we go inside and play cards?” While the poem creates no longing for a foot or two of snow, it does evoke the feeling that a job can be more than work. All poets and perspectives are welcome.

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Poker

Men’s Friday Poker Bob Arms 520-395-1697 [email protected]

Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro The club plays easy-going informal poker with low stakes. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and Iron Cross (Criss Cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments, cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute require-ments are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come to enjoy three hours of no hassle understandable pok-er. We welcome new fellows, bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game.

Mens Dealer’s Choice Poker Steve Dirks 952-200-9430 [email protected]

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 cents. All games are high-low except for Texas Hold’em which is high only. Stakes are 25 cents for the early bets and either 25 or 50 cents for the last 2 bets

Prepare & Share DiningElizabeth Houle-Nelson and Dennis Nelson 520-400-3065 [email protected] dinners in members homes at various times. The program year for the Prepare and Share Dining Club ended with a delicious western dinner and great entertainment. During the year, we chose foods to put on skewers, grill, to en-joy from different geographical areas and from various ethnic groups. Several officers, Colin Kaltenback, Judy Potter and Gail Shepard are remaining on the board and encourage other mem-bers to join them. New ideas, themes and fellow food enthusi-asts are always welcome. Contact the above officers.

Sun City Vistoso QuiltersCarol Guibert 520-404-1462 [email protected] and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguarowww.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html Our Quilt Show was agreat success with over-flowing crowds both days. Thanks to all who made it so special and to all who entered their quilts. Our raffle quilt was won by a SCOV resident, Ursula Jar-vis. Congratulations, Ursula. April 14 Sue Franklin will show us how her group documents quilts and the steps they go through for the documentation process. Sue has been in-volved with this project for several years. This should be a very informa-tive presentation.

Racquetball Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 [email protected] Sec./Treas. Sec/Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833

Open Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-10 AM Ball struck by racket; ball hits up to six surfaces; ball struck again by racket. The objective is to determine exactly where the ball is going to be in space when it’s your turn to strike it next. What a sport! One develops great eye/hand coordina-tion and gets good exercise as well. It’s a way to extend our ability to see, think, plan and react as we age. No wonder we love doing this. Join us and you, too, can benefit from beating the mighty blue ball.

Early Music Recorder EnsembleMarj Flory 825-4580Tuesday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Have a recorder, the instrument? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome.

RV Club - Sundowners Member information Dennis Kraft 612-799-4047

October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball www.scovaz.com/clubs/sundowners There will be a regular business meeting at our usual time to discuss details and schedules for the upcoming months. The main focus after the meeting will be on preparation for the month’s social activity. The major event this month is the Catalina State Park campout. There will be a potluck dinner followed by a large campfire and music by Mary Cartter & the Dragoon Moun-tain Boys. You are encouraged to bring your RV and to spend the night. There will be breakfast the next morning followed by a RV trip to Usery Park in Mesa. April is the start of our new fiscal year. Dues should be paid before leaving for the summer months. Dues are $10/household payable, by check only, to Sundowners RV Club.

Republican Club

Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 [email protected] Tuesday, 3 PM Auditorium The April meeting will be held April 21. Discussions will ensue regarding the various political issues that are being debated locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. We will have an interesting speaker or two and they will be informing us on all the aforementioned topics. As usual we promise a very interesting program discussion of matters which affect us all. Everyone is welcome.

St. Phillips Support GroupAbby Marier 825-4878 [email protected] will be announced. On Friday, April 17 we will gather at 5 PM, on the patio of the Activity Center for our Spring Picnic. Please bring a dish to share. We’ll say goodbye to our seasonal friends before they fly away, and celebrate how blessed we have been to be in such a beautiful place here in SCOV during the winter months.


Scrabble Bill Wallace 818-6747

Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check dictionary. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673.

Seniors for Kids Jean Sax 818-2410

First Thursday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Thank you to all for your contributions to the successful fundraiser at the Courtyard Sale. Dick Minch’s superb orga-nizational skills had everyone in their places, doing their jobs at their appointed times. Our Spring Fling will be on Saturday, April 11, 4-7 PM, Des-ert Oasis/Ocotillo. This is a potluck event, so please bring a dish to share and any beverage other than pop, water and coffee which will be provided. Dessert will be provided.

Sewing - Thimblelenas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215

Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas 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. The mem-bership dues are $5 pp and are now due for the year. Sign-up sheets for the sewing machine and monitor training are posted outside the Sewing Room. Contact Sue Lane 825-7518 for serger training.

Casa AmigasKaren Hasselbach 520-360-0215Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewingwww.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html We are switching gears to summer clothes for the kids. Do you have any summer fabrics that would work well for these children? Bring them marked for Casa Amigas and we will put them to wonderful use. One of our new patterns is a skater skirt made of light-weight knit. The hem can be finished off quickly with a rolled hem done on our new sergers. Girls love to swish these skirts around just to feel girly-girl. We ask you to join us to create these special gifts for all the kids.

Cheer BearsNancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewingwww.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CheerBears.html

Machine EmbroiderySue Lane 825-7518Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278Third Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Sewingwww.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

Pet BedsJan Bohe 825-9725Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewingwww.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html We’re cut-ups. That’s right. We sit around the table cutting washable scrap fabric into itsy bitsy pieces perfect for stuffing pillows for the Humane Society. Stop by. We would love to have you join us.

Tapestry Rug HookingAnn Feeney 818-0340Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing We are always happy to enroll new members and wel-come residents who are interested in rug hooking.

Shauskopf - SheepsheadPres. 825-3095 [email protected] at 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

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

Silversmith and LapidaryPres. Ed Lindahl 825-8589 [email protected] Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, 1 PM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon.Meeting First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio We have successfully completed our March beginners class in Silver and Lapidary. Many new members have joined our club this season. Thanks to all instructors and mentors for so generous-ly donating their time and expertise and a thank you to all those who have conducted workshops, sharing techniques in overlay, acid etching and casting tree construction. January ended with a very successful casting session. Thank you to Bob Peoples, Ed Lindahl, Steve Adams and Kent Lom-bard for facilitating the session. February started off with an overlay seminar presented by Ric Raynor, with input from some of the other members experi-enced in the art. Thanks to Ric for his very informative presenta-tion, and display of his many beautiful finished projects. Kristen Hough, a visiting jewelry artist, held a workshop on the technique of silver etching on jewelry. Thank you to Kristen for spending some of her vacation time in S and L with us. Our second beginners class of the winter season was held the week of February 16. Our thanks to Steve Adams, Ed Lindahl, Don Heitmann, Hart Wagner, Bob Peoples, Barb Gioioso, Heidi Kannengeiser, Rose Stapfer, Elaine Woods, and Kent Lombard, our instructors. The next beginners class will be held this October or No-vember. Please stop in and sign up. We are a very viable club and we thank those that keep it so.

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Sun City Singers Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess

Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium Thank you everyone for attending our Rhythms and Remi-niscing Spring Concert. Music will be issued for the annual free Fourth of July concert to members with paid 2015 dues. Rehearsals begin April 14. Look for more details in upcoming Tipster issues and posters in SCOV facilities. Dues $10 pp.

Sun City SinglesPres. Betty Verderese 825-7811, VP Marge Albright 825-1582Treas. Joyce Melchi 825-8945Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Fridaywww.scovaz.com/clubs/singles/ Due to Easter, golf is on Sunday, April 12, at The Views Golf Club. Details and sign-up in the Singles book in the Pro Shop. Bruce serves dinner on April 9, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Na-vajo. The menu features apricot ginger chicken, with rice and Ratatouille. There will be rum cake for dessert. After dinner entertainment will be performed by the Ukulele Group, directed by Jean James. Happy Hour is April 24, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.

Dinner tickets: $17 pp, Happy Hour appetizers tickets $7.Ticket sales: Thursday, April 2, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, April 3, 1-2 PM.

Happy Hour tickets also on sale Tuesday, April 21, 10-11 AM. All ticket sales in the Kachina Lounge.

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Spanish Cultural Club Gary Lerch 818-3319 [email protected]

October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista Our Cinco de Mayo party is Monday, April 6, 5 PM. We are calling it Seis de Abril. Watch for information via email from Car-olyn Lerch. This will be our last meeting until we start again on October 26.

Stained/Fused GlassLei Bammel 818-0017Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass)Fusing: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained GlassOpen Studio, any other time on Tuesday-Sunday, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Welcome to our new members who recently complet-ed the Beginners Class (taught by John Ragona, Jeff Puskas, Nancy Hansen, and Lei Bammel) and Lei’s Morton Board Workshop. The March Spring Fling Party was a great success. A big thank you to all committee members for their excellent work. The Club also thanks Gary Buck for his Cutter’s Mate workshop, and those members involved in decorating our windows, washing the towels, ordering supplies, maintain-ing the library, firing the kilns, and all the other activities that keep the Club functioning at such a high level. Before you leave due to summer plans, please remove your projects and supplies from the studio. We will need the space for our members who will be working while you are away. Safe travels to those members who will be leaving.Let us know what you have enjoyed and any ideas you may have to increase your knowledge and skills.

StatesColorado Club

If you have ever lived in Colorado, visited Colorado, lis-tened to John Denver or love Peyton Manning then come join us for our third annual Colorado party. Our Rocky Mountain High will be Saturday, April 18, 5:30-8:30 PM, Au-ditorium. Bring a heavy appetizer to share and your own drinks. Dessert and set-ups will be provided as well as music by a D.J., Windy City Productions. Come fill up your senses and be ready for some far-out fun on an evening of social-izing, dancing and meeting new friends.

Ticket sales are Monday, April 6, 1-3 PM and Thursday, April 9, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby, $10 pp.

For information contact Zamie Studt 303-949-7763 or Jim Mayworm 720-936-4669.

Michigan Important notice to all SCOV Michiganders. For those of you who were at our Michigan Brunch March 8, we hope you enjoyed yourself. For those of you who could not make it, you missed a great time and we missed you. Please mark March 13 on your 2016 calender for our next year’s Michigan Club get together. We’re also developing an email list of all Michigan residents here in SCOV so we can communicate on a more timely and direct basis. If you were not at the brunch a couple of weeks ago, please send your email address to [email protected]. If you were at the brunch, we already have you in the system. If we don’t see you around SCOV, we’ll see you March 13, 2016. Cheers.

Minnesota Committee gathers before the recent Minnesota Club Party.

171 Minnesotans enjoyed Minnesota appetizers and a deli-cious meal catered by the Café followed by the Retro Swing 7 band. Thanks to all our committee members for hosting a great party. Next year’s party will be February 20.

New England Club Do you have an interest in or connection to New England? Then mark your calendar. Summer Pizza Party Friday, May 23, 5-8 PM, Desert Oasis, $10 pp, BYOB. Join us for our summer get-together. For information contact Marjorie 825-5750 or Allie 825-2665 or Marnie [email protected].


Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261 [email protected]

No report on the results of our Green Valley meet March 14. Results will be in the May Tipster and hopefully a picture too. The meet was after the Tipster deadline for April. We would like to thank our regular photographers Nina Zim-merman, Sandie Bolze and Corinna Goodman for all our pic-tures all these years.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Ursula Jarvis 825-8461

www.scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/ We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new play-ers. 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 Tues., 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tues., Thurs., 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

Tennis Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon

www.scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-NoonMixed Doubles: Sunday, 1-3 PM, Sandy Kennedy 825-4865

After the conclusion of some very close matches in our men’s doubles tournament we have three division winners Pictured above, #1 Bill Hasselbach/Duane Eddy over Gary Wickberg/Carl Lohrentz ; #2 Bayard Kellam / Marv Jepsen over Rick Brown / Bill Pitts ; #3 Jim Fleischer /Jan Fritz over Marty Kass/ Fred Menninger. Continuing in our spirit to contribute to our community, the ladies raised $650 through the Valentine Social for the UofA Cancer research.

Please sign up for the Friday, April 10, 4 PM, at Catalina Vista general meeting and Social to be held; sign up at the courts or through a board member. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 13, fall general meeting and Social, and on December 5 is the Holiday Din-ner Party.

Tai ChiCo-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 [email protected] Barr [email protected], 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Improve your balance, flexibility, and strength with Tai Chi. Most of us think of Tai Chi as a way to prevent falls, improve breathing, and reduce stress, but it is so much more. A Har-vard Medical School Health publication stated that Tai Chi is medication in motion, and research by Tufts University School of Medicine credits Tai Chi with decreased pain, im-proved sleep and mood, and better quality of life. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Dra-zenovich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life. A new class session begins April 2. Newcomers, please contact one of our club co-chairs list-ed above for a class registration form.

Theatrical - SRO (Standing Room Only) Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Marcy Simpson 395-0480

TravelogueJim Huffer 825-8743September-May, Third Monday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo The Cotswolds, an Englisharea of outstanding natu-ral beauty only 25 miles across and 90 miles long. This is some of the world’s most striking beauty concentrated in a small band of terrain. Come with us on this video exploration as we drive the back lanes and walk its nature paths of lush landscapes and highlighted by charming medieval villages fashioned by local honey-toned stone and natural thatch roofs. All lovingly embraced by England’s famous stunning gardens. A feast for the senses and also a cerebral experience as we learn the area’s me-dieval history and culture.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Linda Powell 505-4128, [email protected] Meetings Tuesday, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Ukulele University, 9 AM, Group Session with Don Bong, 10 AM www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/ We have a vibrant ukulele culture here in SCOV, and the club is always ready to welcome other residents who would like to join in the fun and learn to play this easy, cheery little instrument. We have willing mentors to help new players, loaner instruments, and other beginners to practice with.If you have an interest come to Desert Oasis on Tuesday morning and check it out. Learning a new musical instru-ment is great brain exercise and lots of fun.


Unit PartiesUnit 14 Party

Don’t forget our Unit Party is fast approaching. Saturday, April 4, 5 PM, Activity Center/Navajo, If you have not purchased your tickets they are $20 each. Call Glenda McCormick 818-1051 for any questions or Don-na Reimels to buy tickets, 825-5292.

Wallyball and Water VolleyballCo-Pres. Barb Satterly 825-8965, [email protected] (water volleyball rep)Co-Pres. Walt Nalewicki 818-9590, [email protected] (water volleyball rep)VP Chris Lecinski 825-6634, clecinski@ aol.comSec./Treas. Chris Baird 344-9170, [email protected] (wallyball rep)Recreational Water Volleyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/PoolCompetitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/PoolWalleyball: Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Courtwww.scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball We continue our water volleyball games as the weather improves and hope that more members will join in. Remem-ber, Monday is only for competitive players. A reminder that there will be no water volleyball Easter Sunday. Wallyball does not have to depend on the weather conditions as it’s played indoors in the Racquetball Court. It’s not for the faint of heart. If you feel you are up to it, give it a try.

Women and MoneyVP Lauren Thompson 520-306-9750 [email protected] Wednesday, 3:30-5 PM, Catalina Vista April 1 topic: Market Outlook with speaker: David Ahmad of Edward Jones. We are a group of women interested in learning about financial investments and how best to manage our money. Come and join us. Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd

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

Tuesday 1-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/LapidaryGourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Monday 1-4 PM; Friday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Woodworkers Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 Next meeting, May 20, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

The photo shows Don Jovag (r) teaching a class in bandsaw operation. This class was the last in a series of eight classes on

woodworking techniques and safety that qualified students to use the woodshop’s machines and made them eligible to join the club. The other machines covered in the series included drillpress, table and miter saws, sanding machines and routers. Another series of classes will be scheduled in the future. If you don’t want to wait for those, check out the class series on DVDs from the library. After watching all the DVDs, you may be signed off to use the woodshop and join the club by contacting Don Jovag or one of the club’s officers. The club’s website is a good source of videos and information on woodworking techniques, machine setup and safety. New items are added often.

Writers ClubPaul Mercer 333- 3490 [email protected] and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon The Writers Club offers you an outlet to express your thoughts about a variety of subjects in writing, then read them to a room full of your peers. Sounds daunting, doesn’t it? It is actually a lot of fun because your peers are just like you: intelligent and kind. So don’t let the fear of a scathing retort hold you back from attending. The critiques usually lead to the most interesting con-versations. Plan to attend and participate. There are no dues. Reservations are not needed; just show up. Oh, you might want to bring a pen and paper to jot down some ideas you may come up with during the meeting.

Yoga Co-Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 & Ginger Jones 503-318-7559 Monday, 8:30 AM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2

Thursday, 3:45 PM-5 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Attendance fee is $7 pp, cash please. For the Monday class you can purchase tickets in advance, 10 for $70, 5 for $35. Tickets never expire. Classes structured for all levels; brings mats and props you require. Classes promote strength, flexibility, balance and inner peace. Join us for the Yoga Club Spring Fling on Tuesday April 14, 4-6 PM, at The Café. Cost is $8 per member which includes hors d’oeuvres and sodas. Cash bar available. Reservation and pay-ment required by April 6, in cash or check made to SCOV Yoga Club. Remainder of cost for the event will be subsidized by club. Members planning to attend need to make a reservation and payment at their weekly yoga classes from March 31 through April 6.

Checklist For Leaving In The Summer• Let the Association know how to reach you. In case of storm damage, waterline break or other emergency. • To stop delivery of the Explorer call 797-4384.• Fill out a DARK HOUSE form with the Oro Valley Police Department to have your home checked.• Schedule a landscaper to address monsoon weeds and yard upkeep while you are away.• Close your garage door and turn off power to your garage door opener.• Put lights on a timer. Place motion sensors with lights in the front and back of your home.• Be sure your house address numbers are visible from the street.


Town of Oro Valley Did you know the Oro Valley Sun Shuttle Dial-A-Ride will provide point-to-point transportation to any member of the general public to and from any location in the greater Oro Valley area for only $3? Seniors (age 65+) and ADA pas-sengers can be transported to any location in Tucson. Need a ride to an appointment or to go shopping? Ride the bus. Call 229-4990 to register and schedule your ride today. Visit www.orovalleyaz.gov for more information.

Partnered OrganizationsThe items contained under this heading are provided as a service to resi-dents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility nor liability for the information.

AACora S. 825-5461 [email protected], 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained GlassTuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Alzheimer’s Education and Support GroupDon Dittman 551-6109Arlene Schneider 825-5741Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

Caregivers’ Support GroupFacilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 [email protected] First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Es-tablished in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt

with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable in-vestigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organiza-tion where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 [email protected]

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 resi-dents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted.

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

The fundraiser event we had on February 20 was a great success. From this one event, we are able to donate $15,000 to Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence of Tucson. Many of our auxiliary members worked tirelessly to put on the luncheon, fashion show, and raffle/auction, and had a lot of fun doing it. We always welcome new members, and we invite you to attend our next meeting. Come and see what it’s all about.

I.C./Painful Bladder Syndrome Support GroupCall Janis Symmers for day, time and location: 825-8719Leave a message and she will return the call. This support group is for women with abnormal on-going pain related to the bladder. It includes interstitial cystitis, a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the interior walls of the bladder causing a host of sometimes-debilitating symptoms. It may over-lap with other chronic pain conditions that affect the bladder, like pelvic floor dysfunction. If you would like the support of this informal group, contact Janis Symmers.

Parkinson’s SupportPayton Davies 825-5352 or [email protected], Third Wednesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch RidgeExercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3 At the April 15 meeting we are going to contact one to three companies that help you decide some kind of homecare that fits your own personal needs. Most of them provide some type of companionship, home help, personal and specialized services and will work with you and your spouse to help you with your own personal needs. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Payton by April 13.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester [email protected] or 818-0016

Vistoso Helpful Hands To get help, call 410-9498. After the beeps, enter your phone number, including the area code and hang up. We will call you back. You could make a difference in someone’s life by helping your SCOV neighbor. If you would like more information contact Barb McNeill, [email protected] or 825-0677, or stop by the Welcome Center for an application.

One more New Year’s Day snow shot, the 18th Hole. Photo by Rich Stagg.


Extended CommunityALOHA. (Adult Loss of Hearing Association)

The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, April 9, 2 PM, in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. Our speaker will be Judy Katz Esbit of CaptionCall Phone. Be-fore moving to Arizona, Judy was in the entertainment business in California. After a move to Tucson in April, 2011 Judy went to work for CaptionCall as a Trainer and Account Manager. She will explain and demonstrate the use of this phone. CaptionCall is available to all qualified users as a fulfillment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For further information contact Joan Eddy 825-8630 or email [email protected].

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 Making A Difference We are veterans proudly making a difference in the lives of our returning heroes, veterans in need and service mem-bers and their families. Help strengthen our collective voice and our capacity to help by joining our active and friendly lo-cal Post. You too can make a difference. Remember, there is strength in numbers even if you can’t be an active member.Contact Steve Asp, 520-544-7882, [email protected]. Meet third Thursday monthly, 6:30 PM, 16045 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina , AZ.

Association of American University Women Casas Adobes branch will meet Saturday, April 11, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi. A donation of $6 includes con-tinental breakfast. The speaker will be Peggy Gardner. Her topic is Four Generations of Pioneer Women.

Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club In March, the COV Lions held a two-day White Cane fundrais-ing event at Walmart, cooked hamburgers at a local crafts fair, participated in a fundraiser for Camp Tatiyee ( a Lions camp for physically and mentally-challenged youth) and read to all third-graders at Coronado School. This month we are holding a fun-draising pancake breakfast at and for the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. If these service activities seem worthwhile to you, you might be a Lion. Call club secretary, Lou Phillippi, 638-6957, to get involved.

Military Officers Association of America A new local chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Asso-ciation of America) is named Catalina Mountains and will encompass northwest Tucson. MOAA is a nonprofit vet-erans service association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and preserving the earned entitlements of members of the uniformed services and survivors. Meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Contact Col. Tom Owens, MOAA Tucson President, 520-760-3476, [email protected] or Col. Rett Bene-dict, 520-825-7424, [email protected]. For further information, check www.tucsonmoaa.com. National Active and Retired Federal Employees

Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The April meeting is on Monday, April 20, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr.

senior lunch menu $7.95 pp. Contact Rosie King for infor-mation 520-400-3456.

Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elemen-tary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with stu-dents. One hour a week of your time will make the dif-ference in a child’s education. Contact Amy Watson at [email protected] or 696-3820.

Classifieds

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organi-zations 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 Dry-er; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service

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FOR LEASE: Beautifully refurnished 2BR, 2BA SCOV home. Fully furnished, large landscaped lot, 2 covered patios. Bright open kitchen with all appliances. Gas fireplace, 2-car garage. Close to community center. Super amenities in a resort setting. Call Dan 520-744-0881. 14330 N. Rusty Gate Trail.FOR RENT, Unfurnished or furnished. 1050 sq. ft. 2BR/2 bath at 16th fairway T-box; 13999 N. Green Tree, Lot 68. Prof designed interiors, granite in kitchen, Saltillo tile floors all new in ’07. W/D, microwave and refrigerator included. Sun City Oro Valley amenities available; tennis, golf, pools, Café, library, fitness and hobby shops. Close to Oro Valley Hospital. Area west of home patio wide open desert for privacy, wildlife viewing and pet walking. Wonderful caring neighbors on super quiet Green Tree Dr. Unfurnished $1300/mo. 12 Mos., or furnished $2500 for 12 Mos.; presently listed for sale. E-mail [email protected] for photos, info, etc. or call 520-818-2203.FOR RENT: 2015 Multi-month vacation home rental. Completely furnished with great mountain views 2BR, 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCOV families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 825-0232. Photos available via email.FOR RENT: Fully furnished Dakota model four blocks from Activity Center. 2BR, 2BA, closed in AZRM. Partial mountain views. NS/NP For more information and photos call John 307-638-7226 or email [email protected]. Now available April 2015-October 2015 and December 2015-February 2016.FOR RENT: Beautiful Vacation Home located in Sun City Oro Valley, 2BR, 2BA. Com-pletely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, large patio, W/D, garage. N/S, N/P. Available May through November 2015 and May through December 2016. Great location, 13490 N Tom Ryan’s Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email [email protected] RENT: Fully furnished Sun City Mariposa model,2BR,2BA,2 car garage, WiFi, cable, HDTV, grille, DVD player, all furnishings and utensils provided. Covered patio in back and walled patio with great view in front. See web site: suncityvistoso-rentals.com or call Frank at 801-209-9092.FOR RENT: 2BR, Fully furnished with mountain view. King in Master, Internet, patio furniture and barbecue. Discounts are given for over three months. Available May through December 2015. For details and/or pictures call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email [email protected] RENT: 2BR, 2BA SCOV furnished home on 5th fairway. Recently remodeled with open floor plan, chef’s kitchen, den, contemporary furnishings. Enjoy sunsets and mountain views from covered expansive furnished patio. 2-car plus golf cart garage. Includes high speed Internet and Sat. TV. Pet considered. Minimum 30 days rental. Multi-month discounts available. Call Doris 206-276-1920 or email [email protected] RENT: 2BR/2BA Fully furnished, Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Inter-net included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature. Available December 2015 and April 2016 only. N/S N/P. For details and or pictures call Knansee at 970-948-8808 or email [email protected] RENT: 2BR/2BA with open floor plan, available May- October, 2015. Mountain view, patio, fully furnished. Large fenced yard. Den w/computer, printer, fax, HDTV, WiFi. $1250/mo, includes utilities and golf cart. Call Michele at 303-408-1983.FOR RENT: Year round rental 2BR 2 BA, Furnished. Fantastic views, pet friendly. $1300 month. 360-683-7080 or 360-460-9450.FOR RENT: Fully furnished home with great mountain views. King in master, Internet, patio furniture with waterfall. Available April through December 2015. Discount given for more than 3 months. Very low rent. Buzz Dolsberry 825-8090.

WANTED 6-month rental for single SCOV senior. November 2015-April 2016. Near Activity Center. Reasonable. Corinna 520-812-1056 or email [email protected].

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