march 2012 tipster

Vistoso TipsterMarch 2012

It’s More T han Living...It’s a Lifestyle! Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

www.suncity-vistoso.com

Study Session Thursday, March 8, 9 AMVistoso Center/Apache

Association Committees.......... .4Association News ..................... .3Café Specials .......................... .11Classified................................. .34Clubs ........................................ .16Coming Events ....................... .12Extended Community ............. .33Feature..................................... .12For Your Information .............. .14Golf ............................................ .9

Hours of Operation ................... .2Memoriam................................ .15Partnered Organizations ........ .10Thank You Corner ................... .15Town of Oro Valley ................. .33Workshops and Classes ........ .14

SCV Annual Meeting and BOD Meeting

Tuesday, March 27, 9 AM Social Hall/Papago

A Partnership in Prevention: The Sun City Vistoso Posse and Oro Valley Police Dept.

New to Sun City Vistoso? Attend the New Resident Coffee.

See page 5 for details.

Photo by John Njaa

Vistoso Tipster Published monthly by

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Oro Valley, AZ 85755

520-825-3711 [email protected]

www.suncity-vistoso.com

Board of DirectorsDebra Arrett, [email protected] ........................................................................PresidentFred Bjorling, [email protected] ..................................................... Vice PresidentJanice Strassburg, [email protected] .......................................................................SecretaryRuth Gitzendanner, [email protected] .................................................................TreasurerGeorge Williams, [email protected] .................................................................. DirectorDick Brammell, [email protected] ................................................... DirectorRobert Hefner, [email protected] ............................................................................... Director

Management TeamBob Mariani, [email protected] .........................General Manager, 917-8080Joe Byron, [email protected] ......................................... Café Manager, 917-8074Robin Coulter, [email protected] ...... Assistant General Manager, 917-8070Mary Cunningham, [email protected] ...... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059Julie Foerster, [email protected] .........................Human Resources, 917-8061Kim Griggs, [email protected] .............................. Golf Professional, 917-8053Michael 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 TeamJim Cundiff, [email protected] ........................ Community Services, 917-8058Lonnie Davis, [email protected] ............................. Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073Norma Meyers, [email protected] ..................................... Secretary, 917-8065Kathy Newman, [email protected] ................. Admin. Specialist, 917-8068Chris Richard, [email protected] ...Communications Coordinator, 917-8069Coco Sullivan, [email protected] ................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072Social Hall Monitor .......................................................................................................... 917-8066Aquatic & Fitness Center Monitor ..................................................................................917-8067

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If you would like to advertise in the Vistoso Tipster, please call 917-8065 for current rates and information. Sun City Vistoso 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 respon-sibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

Hours of operationAdministration Office ..............825-3711 ext 120

Mon.-Fri. ....................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PMCafé Food Service to 3 PM only .........................825-3277

Thurs. through Mon. .... .......................................................... 7 AM-6 PMTue. and Wed. ....................................................................... 7 AM-5 PMRecording of daily Café specials ..................................825-3711 ext 205Reservations ............................................................................ 825-3277

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

Community Assistance - Loan RoomTelephone Reservations ....................917-8052 and 825-3711 ext 128Monday, Wednesday and Friday . ............................................ 8-9 AMReservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan RoomTuesday and Thursday . ........................................................... 8-9 AM

Community Services ...........10 AM-Noon...917-8058 Consumer Referral ...............................917-8079

Mon.-Fri. ...........................................................................9:30-11:30 AMCostume Closet Call for appointment ........818-3516Desert Oasis..........................................825-0495

FacilitiesMon.-Fri. ................................................................................. 7 AM-9 PMSat. ......................................................................................... 9 AM-8 PMSun. ........................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PMPoolMon.-Fri. .................................................................................. 9AM-5 PMSat. ......................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PMSun. ................................................................................... 9 AM-4:30 PMChildren’s Hours: daily ..........................................................Noon-4 PMExcept Thu. and Sun. ......................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City ...........................917-8051Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 9 AM-4 PMSat. ................................................................................. 9 AM-12:30 PMLibrary ................................... 917-8064Mon.-Fri. ................................................................... 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PMSat. ......................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

Posse ................................ 449-0014 or 449-7970Pro Shop ................................................ 825-3110Mon ........................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PMTue., Wed., Thu. ....................................................................... 7 AM-5 PMFri., Sat., Sun. ...................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PMDriving Range Mon. and Wed. ............................................ 6:30 AM-3 PMDriving Range All other days ................................................... 7 AM-5 PMGolf Course Ranger ................................................................... 904-9336

Social Hall .............................................917-8066Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................. 7 AM-9 PMSat. ......................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PMSun. ........................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center 917-8067FacilitiesDaily ....................................................................................... 5 AM-9 PMSun ......................................................................................... 5 AM-9 PMPool Mon.-Sat. ........................................................................... 5 AM-8:30 PMSun. ................................................................................... 5 AM-5:30 PMChildren’s Hours ....................................................................11 AM-1 PM

Vistoso Center ...................................... 825-3711After-hours Emergencies .....................825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. a broken irrigation head) 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.

Tom Polley ..........................................ChairJacqueline Alger ......................... MemberHarriet Diss .................................. MemberArlene Douglas ........................... MemberSally Evert ..................................... MemberPeggy Gardner ............................ MemberGlenda Gillespie .......................... MemberGeorge Holthus ........................... Member

Dale Knudson .............................. MemberSharon Knudson ......................... MemberKaren Koopmans ........................ MemberBarbara Martucci ....................... MemberShirley Peterson .......................... MemberMarge Roetzel ............................. MemberDel Salvaterra ............................. MemberMary Ann Stock .......................... Member

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cessity and economic advantages of moving forward with this project now. Please join me in voting “FOR” the AFC project and the special assessment for the continued vitality and long term viability of Sun City Vistoso for years to come.

Bob Mariani - General ManagerBudget and Dues

by Bob Mariani The budget process for fiscal year 2012-2013 is underway so I thought it a good time to review, not so much the process which I have done in the past, but what has trans-

pired over the past few years. Let’s first look at the last four years of budgets and dues. The recent years have been a period of stability in that the dues have increased on average a moder-ate 3.1%. This level is slightly higher than the rate of inflation of 2.1% during the same period. Although man-agement, the Finance and Budget Committee and the Board will have challenges in maintaining this moderate level of dues adjustment, the intent and direction is to continue on this course. As I’m sure many of you have heard or read, the dues increased at a significantly higher rate in previous years. During a period of six years between 2002 and 2008, the dues increased on average approximately 14.5%, which was obviously far above the inflation rate. There is a very simple explanation for these increases. The fact is that the developer left the Association with a grossly under-funded asset reserve fund. Fortunately the General Manager and Board at that time were will-ing to make a difficult decision and increase dues in an effort to properly fund the asset reserves. Prior to this era, the resident Board that served af-ter Del Webb turned the Association over to the resi-dents increased the dues on average 7.5%, again well above the inflation rate. Unfortunately I do not have pre-cise data that explains these increases but can convey to you with confidence that increases of this level are somewhat typical after a developer transitions a com-munity. The subsidies that developers generally provide while in control are no longer provided once the transi-tion takes place. The end result of this history is that Sun City Vistoso has annual dues that are very comparable to other large-scale communities and lower than most. Plus, un-like many other communities, is a very well maintained and financially sound organization.

association news

From The Board of DirectorsOur MISSION as the SCVCAI Board is to lead in main-taining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso as an active adult community.

SCVCAI Board of Directors Newsletter A bimonthly newsletter by Director Janice Strassburg about the activities and items discussed by the BOD is available on ListServ. To sign up, go to www.suncity-vistoso.com, hold your mouse over News and Info, click on In the Know, put in your email address and click on Submit button. Select any of the notifications you would like to receive and click on the Submit button. For those who do not have access to a computer, a copy is available for reading in the Library. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are avail-able online and in the SCV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

What If...by Debbie Arrett

At recent Unit Forums discussing the proposed renovation and expansion of the Aquatic & Fitness Center, I was often asked if the current proposal does not

pass, what is Plan B. There is no Plan B. That is not to say that the defined deficiencies of our current fitness facility would go away. I expect it would be the first item on the agenda waiting for the next Board. Most simply, the time-consuming process would have to start over again. As with any Board initiative, there would be another ad hoc committee formed to study and research the community’s needs to return to the Board with a recom-mendation. Over a hundred of your peers and neigh-bors have already volunteered thousands of hours to this project. None of us can expect those same people to put forth such a selfless effort for all of us again. For an alternate plan to be considered, the Board would have to appropriate the funds necessary for an architect to provide the schematic, renderings and budget estimate – information needed for our mem-bers to make an informed vote. Burns-Wald Hopkins Shambach was paid $15,000 to do so for the current proposed project. The $175,000 in donations pledged by 207 individu-als and one club would be gone, as would the $25,000 grant pledged by the Foundation. Their generosity al-lowed the Board to further reduce the one-time Special Assessment to $767 with an option to make six annual payments of $147. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I already see renewed commercial construction along Oracle and hear con-cerns about future inflation, all factors that would result in higher building costs. Considering all these points, a smaller expansion that would not meet the needs of Sun City Vistoso for the next 20-25 years, could result in a higher special assessment for every homeowner in the very near future. It is my hope that our members understand the ne-

Thursday, March 1, 10 AM, Social Hall/HopiTuesday, March 13, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi

Wednesday, March 28, 10 AM, Social Hall/HopiAn Informal Exchange of Information

with the General Manager and a Board Member

Coffee and Conversation

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association committees

Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend.

ARC Architectural ReviewChair Susan Jakosa 609-6367, [email protected] and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

We Need New Members to Join our Committee The Architectural Review Committee, currently com-prised of 11 homeowners, continues to meet through-out the entire year. We review your planned outdoor projects, site satellite dishes and inspect homes after they are sold and in escrow. At this time of year, we need new members to join our committee. This is your opportunity to get involved in our Association! ARC meets twice every month on the second and fourth Tuesdays and members serve for three years beginning May 1st. If you are interested in what we do, feel free to attend any of our meetings or give me a call. I’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. You can pick up a Serving on a Committee appli-cation in the Administration Office to apply for ARC or many other committees--all of which are important to Sun City Vistoso residents and our entire community.

Communication CommitteeLeslie Platt 520-818-1963 By now, all homeowners should have received their ballots for the Association election. Two new Directors will be elected to the Association Board and we will vote on renovation and expansion of the Aquatics & Fitness Center (AFC). Forums and coffees have provided op-portunities to get to know the candidates and the Com-munications Committee has worked diligently to provide you all the facts pertaining to the AFC initiative. Monthly Tipster inserts have described the background and history leading to this proposal, updates as the proj-ect has progressed and answers to residents’ questions. In addition, the Committee produced and delivered to each home an informative DVD and accompanying booklet. We also conducted 22 public forums, where we played the DVD and answered questions. This Tipster contains an insert summarizing why the Board of Direc-tors has undertaken and supports this initiative. Before you vote, please take the time to be well informed.

Community Assistance CommitteeChair George Holthus 818-1042; Susie Klein 825-7535 Aluminum Can Donations: Put those aluminum cans to work for Sun City Vistoso. Deposit only empty, clean aluminum cans in the box outside the Social Hall kitch-en. For safety reasons do not deposit unrinsed cans which attract bees and may become a hazard. In February we delivered 540 pounds of aluminum cans which netted the CAC $367. Fiscal year-to-date we have received a total of $2,255. The Loan Room, located at the end of the Cart Barn, provides equipment to help our community with medi-cal needs, tables and chairs for parties, adult beds and children’s items for visiting family and friends. The Loan

Room is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8-9 AM. Reservations can be made at the Loan Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by telephone on Mon-days, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-9 AM by calling 917-8052 or 825-3711 ext 128. We have recently purchased several new card tables and a rolling knee walker. The Loan Room is funded through donations, profits from recycling your aluminum cans and the annual Pancake Breakfast. Come and visit to see what we have avail-able to loan.

Conservation and Energy Committee Co-Chairs Beverly Browne 825-2921 and Ed Kennedy 825-3659 First and Third Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui In case you weren’t able to attend our class on En-ergy Conservation last month, here is a comparison of the energy use in watts for a compact fluorescent(CFL) bulb to that used by a standard incandescent bulb both providing equal amounts of light.LUMENS cfl watts used to be 450 9 40 800 14 60 1,600 23 100 2,600 42 150 Our meetings are open; we are always looking for new members to explore all methods of energy conservation.

Consumer Referral Chair Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725Desk Phone: 917-8079 Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Social Hall Here’s how to connect to the online list of our vendors:1. On the Sun City Vistoso home page www.suncity- vistoso.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 CommitteeSCV Voter Validation and Ballot Counting

March is the month when the Election Committee meets weekly to validate ballots. In February’s Election Commit-tee’s Tipster article it was explained how the validation process is conducted. This month the process for count-ing the ballots is explained. On Tuesday, March 27, 8 AM the Election Committee will gather in the Vistoso Center/Apache room to count the ballots submitted by eligible homeowners. The validated ballots have been placed in bundles of 25. These bundles are removed from the locked ballot boxes (there are two boxes). The Election Committee is divided into teams of two. There are usually two statisticians. There is also a member that is distributing the ballots to the teams and filing the counted ballots back in the ballot box for storage according to the guidelines in the governing documents. The counting teams open the bundles of 25 white BAL-LOT envelopes and begin making their tallies on a tally sheet. They have to account for all 25 envelopes (votes) on their tally sheet. There are new and veteran members on the committee. When there are questions, the veteran members usually are able to answer the questions. Once all the ballots have been tallied and accounted


for, the statisticians prepare the report to the Board on the vote. If this report is prepared before the Board meeting is over, the results will be announced during the Board meeting. If not, they will be posted on the doors, bulletin board and sent out on the ListServ. Residents are welcome to observe the validation pro-cess and count of the vote.

Finance and BudgetChair Tom Wakefield 647-1452Third Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Gift ShopBarbara Farr 818-2105 and Sharon Henderson 825-0722Gift Shop 917-8051Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturdays 9 AM-12:30 PMMeetings: Second Wednesday each month www.vistosogiftshop.com Are you ready for spring? Stop by the Gift Shop and check out all the new arrivals. The Gift Shop is a won-derful place to buy that little something extra for some-one that you care about. And if you want to send only a card, we have lots of those, too. You’ll also find a great variety of things with which to decorate your own life. Julie Holtry is the Artist of theMonth for March. Her delicate and colorful jewelry is displayed in the center front window. She also has a beautiful collection of Oriental cards in the Shop. Be sure to check the For Your Information column in this month’s Tipster for registration information for the Arts and Crafts Festival to be held Saturday, November 3, 2012.

Government Affairs Chair Hal Linton 825-2812, [email protected] Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

LandscapeBob Cratty 825-0157 Third Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Proposed Landscape Update of Lion’s Head Fountain.

Rebeca Field, alandscape architect from the firm of Kim-ley-Horn, presented the plan for updat-ing the landscape in the Mountain Vista area and its aging irrigation system to our Board of Direc-tors at their Febru-ary Study Session.

This presentation culminated a fourteen-month collaboration with our volunteer Landscape Com-mon Area Subcommittee and common area Main-tenance staff. You can view the presentation by going to the Landscape Committee’s section of our community’s web site or by using this link: http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/association/com-mittees/Committeepdf/Landscape/Landscape_Plan_Mt_Vista_020912.pdf Our top priority for this section of our community is to improve its appearance. Low or no-supple-

mental-water use plants were selected wherever appropriate. We chose plants that require relative-ly low maintenance. Rebeca gave a synopsis of the design, focus-ing on how prominent areas of our community had been creatively enhanced to improve our image and for our own residents’ enjoyment. These ar-eas include the corner of Silverton and Rancho Vistoso, where little vegetation remains, the three driveway entrances to the Mountain Vista area, the café entrance and the lovely, but now tired, Lion’s Head Fountain patio area. Our deteriorating and leak-prone irrigation sys-tem was one of the subjects discussed following the presentation. Scott Parvin, our staff member who maintains our irrigation system, explained that this section of our irrigation requires consider-able maintenance and needs to be replaced. The next step is to put the project out for bid. Then there will be a process of value engineering to optimize what we are getting for our investment. If the Board votes in favor of proceeding, it is ex-pected that all, or at least most, of the funding will come from asset reserve funds that have been set aside for this purpose.

Marketing and PublicityTut Tustison 825-9431Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui The marketing staff and the Marketing Committee are continuing to carry forward our diversity of distinct pro-grams that promote our community as a great place to live, our golf course as an excellent place to play and our Café as a very desirable place to eat. We are also reviewing each of our current activities to see how effective they have been, what their cost has been and how well they fit with our future strategy. This in-depth review process will be a key part of establishing our requested budget for next year.

Name Change CommitteeChair Jon Olson 818-3705Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/[email protected] The Name Change Committee will hold its March meeting on Thursday, March 15, 4:30 PM in the Art Room at Catalina Vista. We will review our work to date and begin preparations for our report to the Board of Directors in April.

New Resident Coffee

Community tours will be offered at the conclusion of the meeting. R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 12

to 825-3711, ext. 120

All new Sun City Vistoso residents are welcome

Wednesday, March 14, 9 AMVistoso Center/Apache


Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

Golf Course Revenues For the First 7 Months of the Fiscal Year

2011-12 2010-11Pre-Paid Rounds $394,993 $429,113Resident Daily Rounds $34,297 $42,589Public Daily Rounds $90,337 $103,688

Totals $519,627 $575,390

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 7 months of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncity-vistoso.com. Select the Board Meeting and Financial Information page, scroll to the bottom, and select the month’s financial reports you wish to view. There are also copies of the monthly Finan-cial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year in the Library located at the Vistoso Center. If you are interested in more information regard-ing the Community’s finances, you may attend the Finance and Budget Committee meeting Monday, March 19, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. If you have any questions, call me at 917-8060, or email me at [email protected].

Randy Trenary, Controller

Golf Course Revenues For the First 7 Months of the Fiscal Year

2011-12 2010-11Pre-Paid Rounds $394,993 $429,113Resident Daily Rounds $34,297 $42,589Public Daily Rounds $90,337 $103,688

Totals $519,627 $575,390

SUN CITY VISTOSO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations7 Months 2011-12

Jan-12 Actual BudgetRevenues:

Annual H.O. Fees 234,903$ 2,694,325$ 2,694,325$Capital Contribution Fee 12,440$ 80,860$ 83,970$Golf Revenues 120,311$ 572,731$ 648,165$Activities Revenues 17,840$ 89,956$ 89,150$Café Revenues 59,600$ 314,023$ 286,300$Interest Income 1,706$ 12,999$ 7,000$Other Income 34,595$ 177,122$ 122,990$

Gross Revenues 481,395$ 3,942,016$ 3,931,900$

Asset Reserve Contribution -$ (950,000)$ (950,000)$Capital Fund Contribution -$ (100,000)$ (100,000)$New Capital Acquisitions -$ (6,590)$ (6,000)$Restricted Use Revenues (26,276)$ (118,654)$ (83,970)$

Net Operating Revenues 455,119$ 2,766,772$ 2,791,930$Expenses:

Wages & Benefits 217,061$ 1,482,429$ 1,490,992$Cost of Sales 29,876$ 164,579$ 145,562$Utilities 37,604$ 476,642$ 490,298$Repair & Maint. 6,429$ 67,481$ 81,540$Supplies & Expenses 85,017$ 631,085$ 640,889$

Net Operating Expenses 375,987$ 2,822,216$ 2,849,281$

Results of Operations 79,132$ (55,444)$ (57,351)$


Neighborhood PrideChair Tempe Johnson 825-6994Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Let’s Think Spring The following are outside spring cleaning reminders concerning personal yards: • Make sure your house number is visible from the street and that all lights in the fixture are lit so it can be seen at night. • Trees must be trimmed up at least six feet over sidewalks. • Frost-damaged parts of shrubs and trees should be cut off and removed. • Cracks in driveways, sidewalks, and where the cement meets the asphalt in the street are the responsibility of homeowners to keep weed free. • Cactus, bushes and shrubs must not extend out over sidewalks. • Hedges, anywhere in the yard, are not to be over six feet tall. Just what is a hedge? It is a fence or barrier formed by a line of closely spaced plants and performing a similar function to a screen wall or fence. Thank you in advance for your hard work in heeding the above items and for continuing to take pride in your property.

PosseChair Del Balston 825-9681, Vice-Chair John Njaa 825-5486

Meetings: First Tuesday, 3 PM, Social Hall/Hopi http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/committees/posse/ The cover photo symbolizes the partnership between your Posse and the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD). This exists, in large part, because of SCV residents who are willing to serve their community by being the eyes and ears of the OVPD during several hours of nearly every night. 113 of these residents, Posse Frequent Flyers, will be honored at the Posse Recognition Day event on Wednesday, March 28, 1-4 PM, Auditorium. (Posse hat or badge required at door.) Posse Frequent Flyers are members who have com-pleted five or more patrols during 2011. See name list in Posse website. Thank you OVPD and Posse volunteers for all you do for SCV.

Posse Service Anniversaries10 years: Jeff and Ilona Skjordahl, Arthur and Sheila Humphrey, Pat Barker, Larry and Shari Wold, David and Margot Chatterton,

Ray Hicks, Roger and Jean Sax 5 years: James and Bonnie Johnson, Sam and Patty Phillips,

Thomas Geisler, Vic and Joy Huxtable, Karen Lee, LaVita Briones, Ron and Elaine Brown, Robert and Martha Lyons

Posse $20 Weekly Drawing for ServiceJan. 2: Mick and Leah Doty; Jan. 9: Tom and Nancy Brown

Jan. 16: Tom Geisler and Jack Charbonneau; Jan. 23: Judi Nus Support your Posse by becoming a member.

PropertiesChair Steve Taillie 825-8804Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Robin Coulter - Assistant ManagerA Historical SCV Perspective

So much time and energy has gone into bringing the Aquatic & Fitness Center proj-ect to the community for a vote. I recently received this information from a former

Board member and felt it provided a good historical perspective on the work of the Association over the years. I would like to share it with you with permission from Cleo Wolf, SCV Board Directors (93-97). “I have lived in Sun City Vistoso since 1990. Dur-ing that time I have watched the community grow and change. Did you know our beautiful library started in what is now the gym weight room with only a few donated books? Did you know all of the administrative offices were once housed in the dance studio? Did you know there was no computer lab or genealogy room? The Café was once a snack bar that served drinks and short orders mainly to golfers. How did we get from there to where we are now?

It wasn’t easy. Each improvement met with a vocal minority that said things were fine the way they were; the improvements cost too much for people on a fixed income. You know what they said. We are hearing the same things now. I was on the Board of Directors when Del Webb turned the community over to the residents. There was a minimum amount in the Asset Reserve. Dues were kept artificially low, because it was a selling point. We needed to implement a true Asset Reserve fund and find a way to raise the dues. Before too much longer we needed to find a way to purchase and remodel the Administration Building, so we wouldn’t have an empty building or some other business in the middle of our community. Would we be better off if we had listened to the vocal minority and done nothing? I don’t think so. Times are no different now. We still need to keep moving forward with improvements - remodel when needed, add space as needed, change direction when needed. This is what makes this community a desirable place to live even after 22 years. I know you will remember how we got where we are now and stand up for improv-ing our community.”

Strategic Projects Committee (SPC)Chair Ted Hood 818-2281Meets first Wednesday each month, 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center /Yaqui At the February meeting of the Strategic Projects Committee (SPC), the committee took the following action; rescheduled a focus group on Board Commit-tees until after February 21. Invitations to attend the focus group will be sent out to those committee chairs that might be affected by any proposed changes to the requirement for a Board Liaison to attend committee meetings. The SPC also accepted two new requests to review and recommend to the Board issues concern-ing protected views and, what opportunities, (using SCV media) those in opposition to Board actions could access. The SPC does not anticipate issuing reports on either of the new projects until late fall of this year.


Tipster EditorialChair Tom Polley 818-9073Anticipated Tipster delivery of the April issue is Friday, March 30.Tipster Editorial meeting Thursday, March 15, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

Sun City Vistoso Café News New SCV Café Hours: Thursday-Monday, 7 AM-6 PMTuesday & Wednesday, 7 AM-5 PM. After 3 PM enjoy a beverage and snacks (grill closes at 3 PM). The Café will be hosting a Sunday night dinner on March 11, 3-6 PM and two Monday night dinners, March 5 and 19, 3-6 PM. There are two community favorite dinners this month: Endless Soup and Salad, Wednesday, March 7, 4:30-6:30 PM, and Endless Pasta Night, Wednesday, March 28, 4:30-6:30 PM, no reservations required. Don’t miss these value-priced dinners. Lastly we are pleased to announce the return of Chef Dave’s Cooking Class on Tuesday, March 20, 3-5 PM at the SCV Café, $25 pp, money due upon sign-up. Class size is limited to 10 cooks so don’t wait to make your res-ervations for this class. See Café Coming Events for the entire menu that the class will be cooking.

Pam Sarpalius - Programs/Facilities DirectorWii and We are Not Speaking French

Several years ago we purchased a Wii system located at the Desert Oasis. I know it is occasionally used by residents and guests. In local newspapers I have seen

where several communities have established Wii bowl-ing teams and have weekly competitions. Perhaps residents would like to form a Wii bowling league. The game is in place and ready for your fun. Don’t forget there are other sports available to play. Be sure to call the Desert Oasis to reserve a time to play.

Jim Cundiff - Community ServicesReplacing Windows

1. General Requirements - All window replacements shall comply with the following general requirements: a. Prior written approval from the ARC is required for all window additions or replacements. b. All window changes shall match the existing windows in general appearance, color and style as closely as possible and shall maintain the overall architectural appearance and balance of the house. c. Window frames and bump-outs shall match existing windows as closely as possible. Additions or replacements shall be built in a similar style as existing construction. d. Adding or changing the size of windows could require a Town of Oro Valley building permit. If required, a copy must be submitted to the ARC before construction can begin.2. Window Replacements and Additions a. New window frames shall be brown, tan or white, and shall match existing frames, unless all windows on the house are being replaced. Exposed frame width may not exceed 3.5 inches. b. Any tinting shall be unobtrusive. Additional film

coatings, reflective surfaces or insert panels either inside or out shall not be used. c. Window grids are not required. d. Energy efficient windows tend to have larger frames and proportionately smaller glass area. Therefore, at a minimum, all windows on the same side of the house shall be replaced at the same time, to present a uniform appearance. e. Glass block replacement for an existing non glass block window is allowed, but not in front yards or street facing side yards. f. Greenhouse or bay window additions shall not pro- trude into any of the required lot setback spaces. Such windows are not allowed in front yards or street facing side yards.

January Housing Resale Information

Resales For the Month YTD2012 8 82011 8 8

Total sold in 2011 - 123

Carol Wittels - Library March is sale month in the library. Buy two sale items and get one free of equal or less value. Don’t pass up these special prices. The library is in possession of a set of lost keys. They include two GM keys and two ILCO keys and were probably found in the parking lot. We found them in the book return. Three new acquisitions are available now: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo (non-fiction). Annawadi is a slum separated from the Mumbai Airport and luxury hotels by a simple roadway and a wall. The lives of the people of the “new India” are vividly explored. Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada (non-fiction) is based on a true story, a recently translated master-piece of WWII. A portrait of life in Berlin under the Nazis when a working class couple takes a stand after their only son is killed at the front. American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar (fiction) is a debut novel about a midwestern American family of Pakistani heritage, who welcome into their home the mother’s oldest friend, an independent, beautiful and intelligent Pakistani woman. This is a beautiful novel, written in the words of a 10 year old Pakastani American boy.

Friends of the Library

We are organizing two events this spring. Friday, March 2, our annual Books and Authors Luncheon will take place with an exceptional panel of local authors. Monday, March 19, our art raffle will begin in the library with a drawing to be held Thursday, April 5. Please check the Coming Events section for more details. It is never too late to join the Friends of the Library.


Welcome New NeighborsUnit # Name From 1 Robert Knoph Oro Valley, AZ5 Timothy Storer Tucson, AZ5 James and Mary Daskalos Roseburg, OR6 C. Colin and Ruth Kaltenbach Tucson, AZ7 Donald and Susan Bong Charleston, SC8 Dougles Shaver and Marilyn Higgins Oro Valley, AZ10 Myron and Lenore Mickelson La Valle, WI 11 Lowell and Beverly Grasdalen Oro Valley, AZ

Lonnie Davis - Recreation and Fitness Posture Check

Practicing good posture can strengthen muscles and help minimize stress on joints. So walk with your head raised, chin parallel to the ground and your eyes on a spot about 20 feet ahead. Keep your hips and shoulders fac-ing forward, your shoulders loose and relaxed, and your arms straight at your side or bent 90 degrees at the elbow. When you take a step, let your heel hit the ground first, then roll through to your toe before taking the next step. Association-Sponsored Fitness: Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Administration Office, $12.50/10 classes. You may use this card for all Sun City Vistoso-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $2 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista.Sunrisers: Low-impact aerobics class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15-8:15 AM, Auditorium.Sweat Stretch: Tuesday, Thursday, 7:30-9 AM, Audi-torium.Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center Pool.Zumba: Thursday, 5:15 PM, Auditorium.Personal Trainer: Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561 to make an appointment. Aquatic & Fitness Center and Desert Oasis: See the Hours of Operation, on page 2 of this Tipster. Tuesday, March 13, the Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treat-ment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, March 14, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.Special Note from the Aquatic & Fitness Center: Thursday, March 8, 1 PM, an orientation will be held on how to use the gym equipment. Space is limited, so please sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

Golf

Kim Griggs - Head Golf Professional March is a busy month as we will have the Guys & Dolls Tournament for the 9 Hole Clubs on March 8. The Men’s 18-hole Club Championship Starts Wednesday, March 14 and the Ladies 9-Hole Invitation-al will be on March 22. March is also prep-aration month for the upcoming Member

Guest events. It is also the time when warmer weather begins to ar-rive, bringing out even more walkers and riders. Please

remember that we will move the tee times back one-half hour starting Thursday, March 1 meaning walkers will need to be off the golf course one-half hour earlier. If you are a renter or a new homeowner in Sun City Vistoso, please stop by and play our magnificent Greg Nash designed 18 hole championship golf course. Check out our fully stocked Pro Shop and visit with our staff about potential annual pass opportunities for golf or just try out our driving range. Remember, to wear proper golf attire. Sorry no denim, T-shirts, athletic shorts or halter tops on our driving range. A small basket of balls costs $4 and a large basket is $6. Lessons are $45 for one-half hour and $55 for 45 minutes. Call Rick Sample or me, as we are both PGA certified to teach. Please remember that GolfNow.com is not only avail-able to outside guests; it is also available to residents of Sun City Vistoso. It is Internet based and a chance for you to book a tee time online.

Michael Kropf - Superintendent Last spring, golf courses around Southern Arizona suffered from a stretch of extremely cold weather. For almost an entire week the high temperatures barely reached forty de-grees, and the lows were in the low teens. At the time golf courses looked terrific and the turf seemed to be unharmed from the ex-

treme temperatures. However, as the rye grass started to thin out during the heat of the early summer the underlying Bermuda grass was showing signs of severe damage. The correlation between that stretch of cold weather and the damage to the Bermuda grass was unknown at the time. Many golf course superintendents and turf experts tried to figure out why transitions were so bad last summer. Af-ter many discussions and observations, it was determined the main cause of Bermuda grass loss was from moisture levels in the soil being too low. The standard practice dur-ing cold weather is to reduce watering at night to reduce that amount of moisture that can freeze and cause frost delays the following morning. However, reducing the wa-ter during the very cold stretch of weather stressed the un-derlying Bermuda grass. The Bermuda grass roughs suf-fered the same stress, but were able to recover because of the lack of competition from the overseeded rye grass like fairways, tees and greens. As a result, the fairways, tees and greens are going to be watered heavier this winter to avoid a similar transi-tion this summer. Be prepared for the course to be wet-ter than in previous winters, but still very playable.

Golf AdvisoryPayton Davies Chair 825-5352First Wednesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache In case you haven’t noticed, the Café is now open on Thursdays thru Mondays until 6 PM. Right now it is just serving cocktails and beverages, along with pretzels or chips. We are trying to live up to our image of being a golf course that offers the complete experience. We hope it will be well-attended, as that will show that it was a good decision. Come enjoy a beverage and view the sunset. We have an “Ambassador” program to show interested people around Sun City Vistoso, but we are all ambassa-dors when we welcome people to our golf course and Café. Let’s all make new and returning golfers feel welcome.

Golf Continues on page 10


Men’s 18-Hole Golf Club Pres. Bob Farmer 818-1522

Membership Dick Boss 638-6644 Play: Wednesdays

Governors Cup Winners. Nicklaus Flight: Ken Hun and Howard Schultz. Palmer Flight: Don Anderson and Don Hess. Player Flight: Jerry Birdsong and Dick Shurr.

January and Februaryweather has allowed wonderful conditions for golf and completing The Governors Cup. Con-gratulations to the three flight, two man team win-ners. Next up is the Club Championship starting play Wednesday, March 14; Saturday, March 17; Wednesday, March 21. Have you qualified for The Views Cup? Check the bulletin board to see where you stand. The Views Cup Championship will be played Wednesday, March 28. The Member/Guest Tournament, the crown jewel event of the year, will be played Wednesday, April 11; Thursday , April 12. Tuesday afternoon, April 10, is the practice round for this fun event. Details for this tournament have been mailed to the membership. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 15, so ask your guest soon. Our next Bash is March 7. No tickets will be sold at the door. Congratulations to Dick Boss, Ray Bruns, Ron Lude, Mert Townsend and Bob Farmer for recording a Hole-In-One in 2011. Each received a cool $263 for their accomplishment.

Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jon Olson 818-3705

Membership: Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play: Thursday mornings, 8:30 AM Arrival and check-in is one half-hour prior to your tee time to allow the Pro Shop time to confirm/adjust pairings. The Club meets once monthly on the second Thursday after golf, generally in the Social Hall/Navajo. However, on March 8 the club is hosting the annual Guys & Dolls tournament, where the Women’s 9-Hole Club members are paired with the men. The tournament will be followed with a luncheon in the Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded. All men, including nonresidents, are welcome to join the club. Anyone desiring more information should call our membership chairman, Jack Saatkamp.

Sun City Vistoso Women’s Golf Club Pres. Mary Ellen Tovatt 818-6290 Membership Payton Davies 825-5352 Play: Tuesdays

The third and final round of the Solheim Cup will be March 27. There are 38 women, split into two teams, Slicers and Sisters. The team with the most points, af-ter the third match will receive a trophy and bragging rights for the coming year. President Cup matches will continue through Sun-day, April 1. Results are posted on the bulletin board. Incidentally, our board has a “new look”. Please read it and keep updated on all events for SCVWGC. Mark your calendars for April 10, our annual No Frills Tournament. Invite a friend to play in this exciting one

day event. Co-chairs, Betty Bittle and Bev Dick, will provide further details via Listserv and at the general meetings. The Club Championship competition dates are Tues-day, April 17; Friday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 24. The closing luncheon will also be held Tuesday, April 24. More details in the April Tipster.

SCV Women’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. Ruth Bonfiglio 825-7794 Membership Linda Miller 818-2716 Play: Thursday mornings On February 28, the 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club host-ed the 18-Hole Women at our Golf for A Cure luncheon and tournament to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foun-dation of Southern Arizona. The tennis women also joined us for lunch. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this worthy cause. March brings many activities for our club. At the March 1 meeting we elect officers and have our an-nual salad and dessert luncheon. A-L bring desserts and M-Z bring salads. The 9-Hole men are hosting the Guys and Dolls March 8. Our Life is a Beach Invitation-al will be held March 22. Sign-up sheets for all these events are in the Pro Shop. All are welcome to join our golf group.

partnered orGanizationsThe items contained under this heading are provided as a ser-vice to residents by other organizations that are neither spon-sored nor supported by Sun City Vistoso Community Associa-tion, Inc. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

AANed 407-6052Mondays, 12:30 PM, Craft Complex/TumbleweedTuesdays, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

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

Civic Association CASCVI (The Civic Association of Sun City Vistoso Inc.) is an advocatein consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, we have successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. CASCVI provides an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCVCAI. We can be reached at [email protected] or call Marty Abelson 825-3522

Residents who desire to be on our email list to re-ceive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax in-formation and resident-related issues not covered by SCVAI should submit their email addresses to [email protected]. Please note that we are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. You must be a SCVCAI homeowner.


Emerge!Co-Pres. Coralyn Hoaglund 825-6801 and Betty Hansen 818-1779Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache At the March 13 meeting we will finalize plans for “Emerge! Into Spring,” our luncheon and style show by Chico’s and Fresh Produce taking place on Friday, March 16. We expect a capacity crowd. This year we are introducing wine which can be purchased by the glass. Anyone needing last minute tickets can check on avail-ability Thursday, March 1, 9-11 AM or Friday, March 2, 10 AM-Noon, Social Hall. You can also call Marie Ga-gnon 825-2354. Come early to view our wonderful raffle items. Between 11 AM and the noon raffle, tickets can be purchased at the door. Luncheon doors will open at noon. Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge! which is the main agency in Southern Arizona that provides shel-ter for women and children who are victims of abuse. Items needed this month are backpacks for children and teens, baby supplies, and personal care items for women. The crisis line at Emerge! to report domestic violence is 888-428-0101.

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 suppor t qualified health, cultural, educational

and charitable needs of Sun City Vistoso and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, in stocks or by gifts-in-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755

Pres. Margie Golombek 825-2121 The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for active adults in Sun City Vistoso and the sur-rounding areas through a tax-deductible channel. The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation held their bimonthly Medical Waste Disposal event in the Social Hall on January 10 and collected 20 pounds of medical waste. The next event is scheduled for March 13th. All donations make a positive difference in the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding community.

Parkinson’s SupportPayton Davies 825-5352 or [email protected] Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Catalina Vista/PimaExercise Mondays and Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache At the January meeting, one of our caregivers spoke about a “Seminar at Sea” that she and her husband attended. The cruise ship had reserved space for 150 Parkies, families and friends to go as a group. The cruise line takes wonderful care of the PWP (people with Parkinson’s).There were educational and hope-filled presentations, exercise classes, therapy sessions, and camaraderie. This year the annual Parkinson’s at Sea Seminar is going to go on Celebrity Cruise Line to Alaska in August. It seems to be reasonably priced for the 8 day, 7 night cruise. If you are interested call Payton Davies or Susan Kline 805-482-2151. At our monthly meetings we are starting to include 10 minutes of exercise. We agree that exercise is a valu-able tool in living with Parkinson’s. Ray Jerkins is doing wonderful exercise classes for PWP. They are held every Monday and Thursday, 4 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

Vistoso Helpful Hands We need pager carrier volunteers! Please call Mary Cornell 825-2747 or Barbara McNeill 825-0677 or sub-mit an application with Norma Meyers, Administration Office. Training is available. We are a short term, all volunteer help group. If you need long term help, here are several nonprofit orga-nizations: Pima Council on Aging 790-7262, [email protected] or Interfaith Community Services 297-6049. To get VHH help, dial 410-9498. When you hear the beep, enter your phone number followed by the # sign and hang up. We will call you back.

café specials

March Special Dinners

Coupons may not be used for special dinners.

Mondays, March 5 and 19, 3-6 PM Monday Night Madness

We will be serving from a special menu with tasty items sure to please. Join us, no reservations needed, come as you are.

Wednesday, March 7, 4:30-6:30 PMEndless Soup and Salad, $6.50 pp

Your choice of soups: chicken poblano, creamy tomato basil, fresh vegetable and spicy chicken tortilla. Served with tossed green salad and bread sticks. This does not include beverages or dessert. No reservations are re-quired and the gratuity will not be added to your bill, so please tip your server accordingly. No coupons or dis-counts will be accepted.

Sunday, March 11, 3-6 PMSunday Dinner at the SCV Café

We will be open for a delightful Sunday dinner. Order from a special Lite menu. Relax; leave the cooking to us.

Wednesday, March 28, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Pasta Night, $7.95 pp

The offerings include your choice of spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot Italian sausage, or lin-guini with white clam sauce, served with bread sticks and tossed green salad. Beverages and desserts are not included. A gratuity will not be added to your bill. So please tip your server accordingly.

new scV Café HoursThursday-Monday, 7 AM-6 PM

Tuesday & Wednesday, 7 AM-5 PMAfter 3 PM enjoy a beverage and

snacks (grill closes at 3 PM)


featureJust Coffee - Caffeine with a Conscience

by Irene Camp and Joyce Hopson Joyce Hopson and Irene Camp, a Sun City Vistoso resident since 1998 and a permanent resident since 2006,

Joyce and Irene on location in Mexico.

journeyed to Chiapas, Mexico to Salvador Ur-bina as part of a Moun-tain Shadows Church mission trip: “Coffee, Migration, and Faith.” Tommy Bassett, the co-author of the book, led the group of 10 people. These ladies were im-mersed in the daily lives of the coffee growers of Chiapas for one week. They saw workers setting out for their coffee fields outside of town, sometimes in a pickup truck, more often walking. They learned of the need to handpick these bushes three times, and espied the large ba-nana plants that shaded the bushes in order to have a shade grown coffee. Owners toted 200 pound bags of coffee “cherries” to their homes up steep mountain roads. From coffee “cherries” to coffee beans ready to roast, the Arabica coffee must go through six different steps, and the beans need to be sorted, depulped, washed and dried within 24 hours of harvest. The pa-tio of their host family was filled with beans drying, and all waste was recycled as compost into the fields to insure 100% organic grown coffee. The coffee was then sent to the roaster in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.

Just Coffee harvester working the coffee trees for ripe ‘coffee cherries’.

The cooperative has enabledhundreds of men to remain in their beloved Salvador Ur-bina area. In place of migrat-ing north in order to support their families, they can live, work, worship, and develop their community. Schools are crowded and new ones are be-ing built as children are no lon-ger needed in the fields. The profits from the cooperative have in part gone to provide health insurance for the mem-bers. A safe drinking water sys-tem has been installed in the Just Coffee warehouse and cheap, clean water is available to the whole community. Construction has taken place as homes are enlarged, and money has been made available for appliances. Drinking Just Coffee for Ms. Camp is much more than purchasing delicious coffee. It is a moral issue and pro-vides one answer to the immigration problem. For this special coffee, contact Ms. Camp, as she will be more than happy to sell it to you.

cominG eVents

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

Special Events for ClubsSee Club article for full details.

Sunliners, Open Line Dance, Fri., Mar. 2, 6:30 PM, Auditorium SCV Singles, Dinner, Thu., Mar. 8, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/NavajoKactus Kickers, The Last Chance Saloon, Fri., Mar. 9, 6:30 PM, AuditoriumTennis Club, Mariachi/Jazz Band, Sat., Mar. 10, 6:30 PM, AuditoriumPhoto Club, Grand Canyon Photography, Wed., Mar. 14, 6:30 PM, Catalina VistaVillanellas, Irish Interlude, Fri., Mar. 16, 6:30 PM, AuditoriumRock ‘N Roll, Lost in the 60’s dance, Sat., Mar. 17, 7 PM, AuditoriumDinner ‘N Show, Shirley MacLaine Show, Sun., Mar. 18, Centennial Hall, UofANatural Health and Wellness, Herbalist, Wed., Mar. 21, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/PimaDay Trippers, Wed., Mar. 21, Kingston Trio, Temple of Music and Art Sundancers, Guest Caller Dance, Sat., Mar. 24, 7 PM, AuditoriumDinner ‘N Show, Me and My Girl, Wed., Mar. 28, Broadway Palm in Mesa, AZSCV Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Mar. 30, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/NavajoPhoto Club, All About Optics in Nature, Wed., Apr. 11, 6:30 PM, Catalina VistaSunliners, April Dance Party, Sat., Apr. 14, 5:30 PM, Auditorium SCV Singers, Spring Concert, Tue., Apr. 17, 7 PM, AuditoriumDay Trippers, Wed., Apr. 18-19, Verde Canyon Railroad ExcursionDay Trippers, Sun., May 20, Mary Poppins, TCC Music Hall in Tucson

Friday, March 2, Noon, AuditoriumFriends of the Library Books and Authors Luncheon

We have an outstanding panel of three local authors who will talk about their books. Jan Cleere’s Levis and Lace, historically accurate vignettes of 35 extraordinary women who shaped Arizona history; Cathy Hufault’s Death Clouds on Mt. Baldy, a well-researched and inspir-ing true story of the search for young Boy Scouts lost in an unexpected snow storm, told by the sister of one of the survivors; and John Newport’s The Tucson Tragedy, a comprehensive account of the human side of the Giffords shooting Saturday, January 8, 2011. Call Ann Feeney 818-0340.

Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, Social Hall/Navajo SCV 11th Annual Quilt Show

10 AM-4 PM There will be many quilts, both old and new, along with a special exhibit of pincushions, a treasure table store, a members’ boutique and a beautiful, hand-appliquéd raffle quilt to be won by some lucky person. Raffle proceeds will be given to the food bank in Catalina. No admission fee. Open to the public.

Saturday, March 3, Doors Open 6:30 PM, AuditoriumBernie and Red

It took us several years to have this show appear at SCV because of its demand. Enjoy a night of many laughs and great music. This duo is well known around the world and always performs to a sold-out audience.


The show will have some Irish humor along with just plain fun and songs. Gather your friends for an enjoy-able night to remember. Cabaret seating; bring your own snacks and drinks. Doors open 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM.

Tickets on sale at Administration $16 pp

Saturday, March 10, 6:30 PM, AuditoriumMariachi/CDO Jazz Band Concert

Mark your calendar for the annual Mariachi/CDO Jazz Band concert. Light refreshments following. Tickets on sale Friday, Monday, Wednesday, March 2, 5, 7, Social Hall, 9

AM-Noon, $10 pp.

Monday, March 12, 9AM-12:30 PM, Sun City Vistoso Gift Shop - Monday Madness

We have bargain time again at the Gift Shop. Come find household items and beautiful jewelry at great marked down prices. It is a treasure hunt on tables in front of the shop on Monday, March 12. See you there.

Tuesday,March 13, 10 AM Social Hall/NavajoTucson Museum of Art Talks

This month, Docent Vida Thomas will talk to us about“Pre-Raphaelites, Young Romantics Seeing Them-selves”. Vida is sure to make this an event you won’t want to miss. Refreshments as usual. If you have questions, call Rudi 825 2147. No reservations required.

Friday, March 16, 11 AM, AuditoriumEmerge Spring Luncheon Fundraiser

Emerge! Luncheon/fund-raiser with fashions by Chico’s and Fresh Produce. Raffle 11 AM-Noon. Doors open at noon for luncheon. Call Marie Gagon 825-2354.

Tickets $25 pp with $10 going to Emerge! Ticket sales Thursday, March 1, 9 AM-11AM;

Friday, March 2 10 AM-Noon, Social Hall

Sunday, March 18, 2 PM, Social Hall/NavajoThe Pleasant Valley War with Larry Klein

Curious about that topic? Larry taught for many years and as a retiree has been involved as a docent with The Arizona Historical Society.

Monday, March 19, 7 PM, AuditoriumMovin’ and Groovin’ - A Sparkling Dance Revue

The dance groups of Sun City Vistoso are ready to show you how much fun dancing can be, so plan on an evening of lively music, fun costumes, and movin’ to the beat! Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and enjoy watch-ing these groups perform: Aloha Hula Sisters, Tappers Dancersize, Vistoso Villanellas, Kactus Kickers, Stars of the Desert, Toe Tappin Cloggers, Sundancers, ZUMBA®, The Synkers, Sun City Vistoso Strummers and The Sun City Vistoso Sisters of Silence.Tickets: $5 (children under 5 free) Tuesday and Friday, March 6

and 9, 8:30-11:30 AM, Social Hall/lobby Net proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Tuesday, March 20, SCV Café Cooking Class Dave’s Cooking Class $25 pp, limited to Ten Cooks

Only 10 spots are available, so register early. Please pay the $25 fee, cash or check, upon registering. The menu will be: stuffed pork tenderloin, asiago risotto and sauteed zucchini with apple pie for dessert.

Tuesday, March 28, 1 PM, AuditoriumPosse Recognition Event - Posse Frequent Flyers

The event will honor Posse members and especially Posse Frequent Flyers who have completed five or more patrols during 2011. Your Posse hat or badge will be re-quired at door. Friday, March 30, 6:30 PM, Auditorium

Kenny Hess Kenny has been the opening act for Reba McEntire and now you can see him in SCV. Kenny now performs on his own to sell-out crowds. Come hear country music at its finest. For your enjoyment we will set up a small dance floor for you Two Steppers. Put on your Western clothes or just dress casual. Cabaret seating, bring your own drinks and snacks, Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM.

Tickets sales at Administration. $14 pp.

Saturday, March 31, 7 AM-NoonAnnual Courtyard Sale

Gather up all those goodies you no longer need and turn them into cash or come shop and find a treasure you can’t live without. Seniors for Kids will be serving coffee, donuts and hotdogs. If you want to purchase a table to be part of this event, they will be on sale Tuesday, March 13, 10 AM-Noon, So-cial Hall. Tables are first come, first serve. If you cannot purchase a table that day, please have a friend do so for you. Tables are $20 each.

Thursday, April 5, 3:30 PM, Vistoso Center/YaquiArt Raffle Drawing

Our amazingly gifted residents are donating jewelry, pottery, paintings, wood, glass and gourd work to be raf-fled as a fund raiser for the Friends of the Library. These items will be displayed in the Library, Monday, March 19, through Thursday, April 5, when the drawings will be held at 3:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui. Refreshments will be served. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a trea-sured art piece at a price you can afford.Tickets on sale beginning Monday, March 19, Library, 9 AM-Noon

$1 ticket or 6 for $5.

Saturday, April 21, 7 PM, AuditoriumTucson Symphony String Quartet

Once again the Tucson Symphony will be appearing in the Auditorium. Don’t miss this chance for fine entertain-ment just minutes from your front door. Theater seating, no food or drinks. Doors open at 6:30 PM performance at 7 PM.

Tickets on sale starting Friday, March 30, at Administration, $14 pp


worksHops and classesAutomatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

AED classes have resumed. The classes are held the fourth Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 825-3711 ext 136. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. Sign up today for the March 28 class.

Clay Club Storyteller Figure Class Learn how to build a Storyteller figure from clay. Sign up at the Craft Complex/Clay Pit. Clay Club ori-entation class schedule is posted in the Craft Com-plex/Clay Pit, come join us in working with clay. Date and time to be determined by response to sign up.

Gin Rummy This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing, discuss the standardized game rules of Sun City Vistoso, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tac-tics. Couples and singles invited. No fee or dues. For times, call 818-0877.

Institute of Learning in Retirement Samplers, Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Open to all; no sign-up needed.Mar. 1 “Everything You Wanted To Know About New Drugs,” Rick

HerrierMar. 8 Preview of Fall 2012 Classes

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Exercise classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. $10/class or $50/month. A spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

Photo Workshop Club Sessions are held 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. All sessions are designed to be appropriate for novice through expert levels. To receive reminders plus im-ages to edit at the March 7 session, contact [email protected] or David Smoler at 818-7880.Wed., Mar. 7 A session on basics of editing photographs will be held.

Picasa, iPhoto, Photoshop CS5 and Elements will be ex-plained and demonstrated. Attendees may bring their own laptop computers to this session and follow along with the lecture. Image files to edit will be distributed via email be-fore the session.

Wed., Apr. 4 A session on the final output steps of resizing and re-formatting photographs for printing, emailing and Web use will be held. There will be demonstrations of various mounting methods plus mat cutting.

Tai Chi

Clinical research has proven the efficacy of Tai Chi as a preventive and rehabilitative therapeutic tool for a variety of health issues including balance, postural stability, musculoskeletal strength, flexibility, cardio-re-spiratory fitness, immune function and stress manage-ment. Tai Chi helps enhance self efficacy, quality of life and functional ability, endurance, fall prevention and reaction time in elderly persons. Thursdays, 10-11:30 AM, Dance Studio. Call Jose, 297-5362.

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

AARP Drivers Safety Program (DSP) Friday, April 20, 9 AM-1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 students. To register call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. This is a classroom course designed for older drivers. Learn defensive driving techniques, new laws, how to adjust your driving habits to age-related changes in vi-sion, hearing and reaction time. Many insurance com-panies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course (check with your agent). Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 students.

AARP Tax Assistance There are no appointments available at Vistoso Cen-ter. Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for Federal and Arizona State tax returns Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1PM-4PM, through April 12, Oro Valley Library, LaCañada and Naranja. These sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please provide your 2011 return, W-2s, interest, dividend, broker and pensions 1099s, Social Secu-rity 1099s, receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions, and any other pertinent tax information to prepare an accurate return. Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.

Arts and Crafts Festival 2012 All Sun City Vistoso artists are invited to register for the Arts and Crafts Festival 2012, which will be held Saturday, November 3. Yes, that is a whole month later for this year’s Craft Fest! There will be two registration days: Thursday, March 15, 8 AM-9 AM and Tuesday, March 20, 1 PM-2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. Registration is first come first served and will determine your table location, so arrive early. Registration forms will be in the Gift Shop starting March 1. If you have questions, contact Don Jovag 818-1078 or Kathy Hrdy 825-4723.

Costume Closet Open Saturday mornings at Desert Oasis. This month, please call Marty Siracusa 825-6961 for assistance. No fees, but a donation would be appreciated.

Dispose-A-Meds Program Comes To SCV The OVPD (Oro Valley Police Dept.) and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation are sponsoring the successful Dispose-A-Meds Program in SCV. This is an effort to make it easier for our residents to dispose of unwanted medications. This event is scheduled for the second Tuesday of every other month and will be held in the Social Hall from 9-11 AM. The scheduled dates are: March 13, May 8, July 10 and September 11.

Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, March 3, 1:30–4:30 PM, AHSC (Arizona Health Sciences Center) campus’ Walkway of Well-ness at Roy P. Drachman Hall, 1295 N. Martin Ave. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the AHSC (http://ahsc.arizona.edu) and local community groups.


Free parking will be available in surrounding UA park-ing lots (see map at www.azhealthforum.org). Light refreshments will be provided by The University of Ari-zona Health Network, with water provided by Culligan.

Pet Sitting Co-Op Now Forming We are currently trying to form a group of Sun City Vistoso residents who are interested in watching each others’ pets during vacations, illness, etc. I hope to form a cadre of at least 10 people so that we can share the pet sitting…of course at no cost to each other. This will be a co-operative function and not a club or organiza-tion, although we could entertain the idea of an annual party or picnic if anyone is interested. Please contact Deena at “[email protected]” if interested, or call 818-6298.

Seniors’ Learning Project The Aging and Cognition Unit is a research labora-tory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, dedicated to studying memory and memory disorders. Our main focus is to understand the cog-nitive and neural bases of different kinds of memory and how they are affected by normal and pathologi-cal aging. We are recruiting individuals 65 and older to participate in a research project that is investigating how memory changes with age. If you are interested in volunteering, you may contact Cindy 621-5721. Free parking is provided right outside the building.

Town of Oro Valley Concert Series Free The third Thursdays of the month, the Town of Oro Valley and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance present: March 15 Shaky Bones - R&B / Jazz / Soul April 19 Railbirdz - Blues / R&B / Funk / Soul May 17 Retro Swing 7 - Classic Swing & Jazz June 14 Guilty Bystanders - Original Americana At Oro Valley Marketplace, (SW corner of Oracle and Tangerine). Cinemark Theatre Courtyard, 6 PM. At-tendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

tHank You cornerThis section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Ar-ticles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons.

There are no words to express our thanks for all the love, support, food and phone calls during the loss of Dave. You all helped us get through this difficult time. We are so blessed to live in such a caring community.

Sincerely Marj Albright and family After Don’s passing I have received so much love from all of you, particularly beautiful thank you’s and tributes to his musical endeavors. Actually it is YOU who must be thanked for allowing him into your hearts as he shared his passion for Music! (and fun!) When asked if I now plan to return “home”, I don’t hesitate to say “I am home!”

Bobi Borenstein My sincere thanks go out for the many cards, calls, emails and verbal expressions of sympathy after the recent death of my mother, Angela Voigt. She never got to visit SCV, but I know if she had, she’d have been as impressed as I am with the caring support of the residents.

Kris Cohen

Sincere thanks to all who participated in the third An-nual Bob Johns Memorial Poker Tournament. Thank you to winners donating their winnings to American Kidney Foundation. Sincerely appreciate Friday night Poker Club keeping my wonderful Bob’s memory alive.

Ruth Hafner

A great big and very large thank you to all who volun-teered to prep, organize, deliver, and stuff envelopes for the AFC delivery on January 21. Your help was truly ap-preciated. Save some time for the community telephone book delivery in October 2012. It will be much easier!

Carolyn Lerch

Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kind-ness and prayers in the sudden passing of my husband, Ernie Longerich. Ernie enjoyed living here the past sixteen years and loved our beautiful community and the people.

Lillian Longerich and Family

With heartfelt thanks and gratitude to friends and neigh-bors in Sun City Vistoso during Bob’s illness and time of death. The prayers, visits, cards, food and offers of as-sistance are deeply appreciated. This is truly a loving and caring community to be part of.

Lois Ortman and daughter, Kim

Our heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of sym-pathy rendered at Harley’s death. Your kindnesses were very much appreciated by all of us during these difficult times.

The Ostergaard Family Thanks to everyone for the cards, phone calls, flowers and visits after my heart surgery. Sun City Vistoso Com-munity is blessed with so many caring people. Thanks again.

Glen Schnell, Catalina Vista Monitor

memoriam

To record the passing of a current or former resident call 825-3711 ext 120 or complete a Tipster form located in the Administration Office. Sun City Vistoso submitters can choose to make their name and phone number available to provide information on contacting the former resident’s family.

Resident

Mona Schorr-Holder 1 December 25 Don Borenstein 1 January 1 Robert “Bob” Ortman 1 January 23 Dave Melchi 1 February 5 David Lowery 1 February 9 Gene Reynolds 1 February 14

Former Resident Henry Barham 1 February 5 John Eddy 1 February 6 Martin Bleich 1 February 10 Fred Scholz 1 February 11 Tom Eagling 1 February 17 Darrell Hull 1 February 18


clubs

Aqua ToneMarcia Polley 818-9073Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center Pool.

Art LeagueDave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296, Co-Pres. This month there is a themed show that is open to all of the Art League groups. Visit the Social Hall during the month to see what your friends and neigh-bors can do with the theme “Arizona”.

Colored Pencil ClubPeggy Webb 825-2731 or Betty Sarr 825-7801 Etching - PrintmakersVickie Von Elbe 825-1329Fridays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

Fine Arts StudioPres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesdays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art What a show we had in the Social Hall in January. Kudos to all who exhibited. The Art League is back in the Social Hall this month with a themed show entitled “Arizona” and there’s a wide breadth of works on this subject. We enjoy and love what we do, creating two-dimensional art pieces in all media. The environment in our studio is congenial and pur-poseful and we’re passionate about our work. Concur-rently, we discuss art world events and make small chatter. At 11 AM, we have an open forum, make an-nouncements and constructively critique each others work. If you have any interest in fine art, come join us, either to extend yourself or to learn the basic tech-niques.

Oil Painting - Art Made EasyMerle Broadbent 818-0098Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Our February show in the Social Hall was very well received. Thank you to all of the artists who submitted their work. We will continue to paint over the summer, call Merle for details. Sculpture Gene Eckebrecht 825-2419

Mondays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art A class for aspiring sculptors was held last month by our club’s master sculptor, Dave Dame. Six potential new members attended and learned the fundamentals of clay sculpting. Our club has an on-going program of teaching interested residents how to sculpt and create pieces wor-thy of display in their homes. We’re currently completing new pieces slated to be placed on display in the Social Hall in the late February/March time frame. Come join us for some satisfying, creative work in a congenial setting, some lively chatter and work to Oldies music.

Watercolor John Ebert 818-1830 Registration Irma Franke 825-1198 [email protected]

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Enjoy practicing the skills learned in the two watercolor workshops held January and February. The Art Room has valuable resources in magazines and books from our li-brary that give inspiration for subjects and techniques. Pi-casso said, “The purpose of art is to wash the dust of daily living from our souls.”

Arthritis Water ClubPresident Dawn Simske 825-0907, Secretary Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center pool. Annual business meeting, Sunday, March 25, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima. Dues are $4/yr and will be collected at the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Come join us for gentle water exercise specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exer-cises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructors, Dawn Simske and Helen Kirk, are Arthritis Foundation trained.

Astronomy Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502; [email protected] October-May Third Thursday of each month, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/astronomy/ This month the Astronomy Club will have its Spring picnic and Star Party which is free to family members. It takes place on the regular club meeting night, March 15, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, Kachina Lounge and Kiva Patio. Tickets will be handed out Tuesday, March 6, 10 AM-Noon, in the Social Hall and food preference will be taken at that time. It’s time to sign up for the Mt. Hopkins Observatory club trip on Friday, March 23. Tickets are $7 pp. First come, first served. The limit is 16 people. A bus will leave Sun City Vistoso, 8:45 AM and return 3 PM. Bring your own lunch. To sign up call Harland Goertz for de-tails. 818-1070. Thursdays, except on club meeting days, the club presents two 1/2 hour video lectures at 4 PM in the So-cial Hall/Kachina Lounge.

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 818-6509, [email protected] Every 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 a cappella chorus in song for just one hour every Monday morning. SCV visitors are welcome.

Bible StudyMen’s Bible Study

Fred Gustin 825-7531, Bill Moeller 825-8695, Tuesdays, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista The men will be meeting at our regular time and place us to study the Book of John. Come and join us in this study and then enjoy breakfast and fellowship at our Sun City Vistoso Café at 8:30 AM.


Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 or Pat Gustin 825-7531

September-April, Wednesdays, 8:45 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache By the end of March, we will complete the last four les-sons in our study of Isaiah. There will be no class April 4; but we will return on April 11 for our final three weeks of the year to study of the book of Amos. Newcomers are welcome to join this friendly group of women who love to study the Bible.

Bike Club - Vistoso Cyclists Don Piele 520-302-5321 Pres. Tom Meyer 612-791-1791 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Mountain View Plaza http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/cyclists/

Ladies ride to the Oro Valley Farmers Market on January 21.

The Vistoso Cyclists continue a program of scheduled rides from Mountain View Plaza every Monday, Wednes-day and Friday, 8:30 AM. New members call Gary Soule 825-4640. On March 16-21, a group of club members will embark on a 6-day,

300 mile, supported bike trip through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Southern Arizona. The ride be-gins at Quail Creek, with overnights in Rio Rico, So-noita, Tombstone, Bisbee and Sierra Vista. Have some unwanted bikes? They are accepted by the bike club and made into gifts for children most in need. Call Earl Cohen 818-2582 to donate.

Billiards Ray Hicks 825-2214

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

Don Tucker (pictured), shown with his third place medal at the senior Olympics.

We had our first 8-ball tourn-ament in January. There was a four-way tie for first place between Terry H., Jack L., Ray H., Jim C. and next was a two-way tie between Dale K. and Clyde C. Afterwards we had a pizza party. The league play dates for this month are Tuesdays, March 6 and 20. Spring league play will continue through the first half of May. The next tournament is Sunday, April 1, 1 PM, club meeting at 12:30 PM.

Birders Group

Marjorie Flory 825-4580 First Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/birders/

Birder members Jean Rudd, Marj Flory and Max Haegele fording the Santa Cruz river.

All residents are welcome to bird with us and at-tend our planning meet-ings on March 2 and April 6. You must contact the group coordinator prior to Noon the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Vistoso Center 15 minutes before the de-parture time. Take lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sun-screen, bird guidebook and money to pay your driver.Mon., Mar. 5, 7:30 AM Honeybee Canyon. Doug Higgins (630) 369-2896. Meet at usual place behind Vistoso Center. Note change of date.Wed., Mar. 14, 5:30 AM San Pedro House. Barbara Gates 825-7645. Take lunch. $12 carpool.Fri., Mar. 23, 7:30 AM Santa Cruz River near Tucson. Doug Higgins (630) 369-2896. $3 carpool.Wed., Mar. 28, 7:30 AM Peppersauce Canyon. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818- 9488. Take money for lunch at Nonna Maria’s in Oracle. $5 carpool.Wed., Apr. 4. 6:45 AM Boyce-Thompson Arboretum. Max Haegele 818- 9178. Take lunch and State Parks Pass. $11 carpool.

Bocce Pres. Dennis Reynolds 825-5674

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2 PM, Bocce Courts This year the annual Bocce Club party/meeting was held Friday, February 10. We were served delicious pizza by the Pizza Man, salad, Valentine cupcakes and an assortment of drinks. After dinner, we were entertained by the Sun City Vistoso Strummers. Their performance was much enjoyed by the group. Then a brief business meeting was held to discuss new officers and other topics. The evening ended with our usual games of bingo. We all enjoy this annual party and this year was no exception. If you are new to Sun City Vistoso or if you are a renter, please feel free to join us at the bocce courts. Arriving 15 minutes before play will ensure we have time to give you a brief overview of the game and al-low you to throw a few balls. You will love it. Learning a new sport, meeting new people, getting some fresh air and exercise, could it get any better?

enjoY free wifi at tHese

scV wifi locations: •SCV Café •Social Hall

•Vistoso Center/Library

Employees who go above and beyond the call of duty are recognized with an On the Spot award. On the Spot awards received recently went to:

Sun City Vistoso Employee Recognition

Don Moore ....................Pro-ShopNorma Meyers ...... AdministrationJan Hopke Almer ........... Activities

Tom Chapin ................... ActivitiesKim Green ............. AdministrationJohn Kati .......................Pro-Shop


Book ClubsBook Club

Lillian Vittenson 825-5522, Eileen Rotman 825-5434 First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

On March 5, join our discussion of how a home in Czechoslovakia can affect its inhabitants as we explore Simon Mawer’s The Glass House with Bea Leonard as our leader. On April 2, we’ll deal with a hot-button issue that is explored with power and passion in Luis Alberto Urrea’s true story about crossing the border between Mexico and the US on The Devil’s Highway. Perhaps we’ll ar-rive at some solutions we can share with those respon-sible for revising our current immigration policy. Judy Kuhel has volunteered to guide this exciting discussion and provide treats.

Great BooksPres. Syrile Ellison 818-6521October-April, First and third Wednesdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono On March 7, we take a second look at greed by dis-cussing Elizabeth Bowen’s The Inherited Clock. New member Corinna Goodman will be our leader. On March 21, we turn to the sin of gluttony which Peter De Vries calls “an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us.” Unfortunately, escaping doesn’t resolve the problem but it does explain our indulgences. Joan Brauer, another new member, will guide our discussion of Raymond Carver’s Fat. We’ve been pleased to welcome visitors and espe-cially new members over the past few months and ap-preciate the new insights and perspectives they bring to our great conversations. A diversity of interpretations enriches our understanding of the excellent stories in this year’s collection. Join us for titillating talk and tempting treats.

Bowling - Pathfinders Don Andersen 825-1408 Mondays, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes

Bridge

Duplicate BridgePres., Ken Seeds 425-0212Mondays, 6 PM; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago Annual dues $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before play is scheduled, as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play. Residents may play twice before joining. Bring your membership card the first time you play. Renters with an Association card are welcome to join. Guests of res-idents may play only twice in a year. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Mondays, Noon, Social Hall/Navajo The Spring luncheon will be held Monday, April 16, 11:30 AM-3 PM, Social Hall/Papago. Tickets will be $10 pp, and will go on sale Thursday, March 1. Everybody plan to at-tend! We always have a good time.

Ladies Wednesday BridgePres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880Wednesdays, Noon, Social Hall/Hopi Join us for enjoyable bridge. Bring 50 cents. Annual dues $3. Spring luncheon will be April 4, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Tickets are $11 pp, every Wednesday in March. Checks only.

Marathon Bridge

June Jaeger 818-9564 The Marathon begins each year in October. If you’d like to join next year call June Jaeger.

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Sign-in at 8:15 for 8:30 AM play Note time change. How can you pass up a deal like this? Double your fun at the Desert Oasis as you mix with the Social Bridge Club. Be ye an Ace, a King, a Queen of just Jack, we bid you a welcome to deck our halls and play to your heart’s content for a $6 annual fee after two free trials. Score with a cup of java as you find a partner and opponents who suit you.

Practice BridgePres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673Mondays and Wednesdays 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Tuesday Night Partners BridgePres., George Holthus 818-1042 Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago Tuesday Night Partner’s Bridge plays weekly, begin-ning at 6:30 PM. You must sign up no later than 6:20 PM to play. You may play three times before paying dues of $5 pp. While the level of play is good, it is not sanctioned. The cost is $1 to play, and the pot is split after play when the scores are tallied. There is a $10 premium for bid and made grand slams. We request that you wear your name tags so that we get to know each other. Bob Agnew and Buzz Dolsberry bid and made a grand slam in January, their second in three months. Call Jim Hobart if you need a partner so that an email can be sent to members.

BuncoFern Strandskov 825-8127, Joan 818-0862 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni We will see you on March 27.

CanastaCJ Barbee 825-5885, Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Join us for a friendly game of Canasta. You must be checked in by 6:10 PM when the doors will promptly close.Please bring three quarters as games cost one quarter each. Dues are $4 pp and will be due beginning July 2012. Anyone interested may come and play with us two times before deciding if they wish to join. It’s a fun and easy game, and always a good time, so come and give it a try.


Desert Celtic SocietyPresident, Frank Maisch 825-8583 Members and Guests! Our annual St. Patrick’s Day party is planned for Friday, March 9, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Dinner will be prepared by Culinary Design and served at 6 PM. BYOB. Cost is $17 pp. RSVP to Don Kirk 818-2257. Bring along a few jokes and/or a short story to share with others. To all those who are Irish or wish they were, may peace, friendship and joy be with you. Have a great St. Patrick’s Day! Our annual BBQ is planned for Friday, May 11, fol-lowed by the selection of officers and groupings for next season.

Ceramic ClubPres. Carney Lewis 825-0044Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-Noon, Tuesday Noon-3:30 PM Craft Complex/Ceramics If you missed seeing us at the Club Fair, missed enroll-ing in the Beginner’s Class and are interested in learn-ing about the Ceramics Club, see the monitor in the Ce-ramics Paint Room for information. Individual instruction can be arranged to get you started doing ceramics. Members should check the paint room bulletin board to sign up for the Annual Meeting/Luncheon on Friday, April 6.

Clay ClubPres., Joan Brown 825-5793Meetings first Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Clay Studio Club dues are due now; $15 pp, payable to The Clay Club. Various bowls have been made for the Empty Bowls charity, but more are in pro-cess. New potters are taking to the wheels to contribute to this charity. Stop by the Craft Complex/Clay Pit window to see a few of the completed bowls. The entire collection will be delivered by Thurs-day, March 1. Rabbit workshop March 12. Be sure to sign up! Jan-ice will be teaching a Storytellers workshop in April. Watch for a sign up sheet in the Craft Complex/Clay Pit. Show and Tell with SaddleBrooke potters will be March 29. Details and a sign up in the Craft Complex/Clay Pit. Want to try something new? Now available Velvets and Potters’ Choice glazes.

Computer Society (VCS)Information: Paul Chorney 825-8502 [email protected] Ron Craig 505-7411 [email protected]: Dave Johnson 825-6994, 2427 Nasturtium St., http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer/ The VCS general meeting is Monday, March 12, 1 PM, Auditorium. Mr. Norbert “Bob” Gostischa, IT Security Ex-pert, will present the program sponsored by Avast “Pro-tecting Yourself and Your Identity Online”.

March Class Schedule Date TimeHelp Sessions for PC and Mac Users Tues., Mar., 13 and 27 1-3:00 PMIntroduction to Windows 7 For PC Users 4 sessions Wed., Mar., 7, 14, 21 and 28 10:15 AM-12:15 PMKaren Hasselbach [email protected] Please use emailGraphics in Word 2007 and 2010 for PC Use 1 session Wed., March 21 1-3:00 PMSue Lane [email protected] 520-825-7518Photoshop Elements 102 For PC and Mac Users 4 sessions Thurs., Mar. 1, 8, 15 and 22 10:5 AM-12:15 PMPat Mulligan [email protected] Please use emailFiles and Folders for PC Users 2 sessions Thurs., Mar. 8 and 15 1-3 PMKaren Hasselbach [email protected] Please use emailOverall iPad Usage For PC and Mac Users 4 sessions Fri., Mar 9, 16, 23 and 30 10:15 AM-12:15 PMMarian Horsley [email protected] 520-825-1846Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly For PC and Mac Users, Hands On, Limited Class 15 1 session Sat.,Mar 10 9:15 AM-11:15 AMDave Johnson [email protected] 520-825-6994 All classes and workshops require registration. Register directly with the instructors by phone or email. Instructors’ names and email addresses are listed on VCS website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer. Oth-er sources of information are the club’s Listserv, the Tip-ster and SCV community calendar. Class schedules are also available outside the computer learning center. If you are not signed up for the Listservs, it is highly rec-ommended you do so now (see below**). Membership dues are $10 per household starting July 1, 2011. No cash please. Checks only made out to Vistoso Computer Society. Checks are accepted at the general meetings or by sending to the Membership Chair, Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium Street, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Please notify Dave Johnson [email protected] of any changes in email address or phone numbers. New mem-ber application forms are available outside the Learning Center. Membership is required for all classes except Be-ginning PC and includes Help Sessions and the right to join the Listservs. To donate PC computer equipment, call Brian O’Neill 825-8586. Recycle used cartridges in the bin provided just outside the Computer Learning Center. **The ListServ provides announcements, tips and computer help from other members. To subscribe, send an email request to Marian Horsley, [email protected] and specify if you are interested in PC, Mac or both.

Cribbage ClubRobert Hines 825-2208First and third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

tipster flYer collationHelp collate the Tipster. Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers. Receive your Tipster early and share refreshments with us at the Audi-torium. The work is usually performed on the last weekday of the month at approximately 11 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.


Dance GroupsBallroom - Vistoso Villanellas

Pres. George Holthus 818-1042 Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dances: Third Friday, September-May, 7:00 PM, Auditorium

The March Villanellas’ dance, “Irish Interlude” is Fri-day, March 16. Social 6:30 PM, dancing from 7-10 PM to music by the Steve Patrick Band. Dress code is dressy (coats for men).

Ticket sales $15 for members and $20 for guests.Tuesday and Wednesday March 6-7, 8:30-10 AM, Kachina Lounge. Chair Len and Dee McIlroy, 825-6936 Dancin’ DynamosLynne Newbauer 818-3516Classes meet in the Social Hall/Dance Studio March 19 is the Movin’ and Groovin’ Dance Re-view. All dance clubs are involved for an evening of music, dance styles and some amazing acts you won’t want to miss.

CloggersInstructor/Registrar Anne Wilson 297-0843Tuesdays 9-10:30 AM, Social Hall/Dance Studio Uncertain about what clogging is? Then grab a friend and join us at the Movin’ and Groovin’ sparkling dance revue sponsored by the dance groups of Sun City Vistoso. Cloggers will be dancing a rousing ver-sion of Orange Blossom Special. Monday, March 19, (doors open at 6:30 PM) performance at 7 PM, Audito-rium. $5 pp (children 5 and under free). Net proceeds donated to Wounded Warrior Project. Any questions contact Carol Wyatt 395-1264, or Anne Wilson, Clog Instructor 297-0843.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 834-5146 [email protected] Marietta Fowler 825-9162 Class Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio,

Practice Thursdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/ Aloha! Are you ready to learn a new dance and have fun while learning? Hula dancing is not strenuous but it gives you a good workout. Not sure if this is for you? Why not try it out? Classes are free. Visit us at our website, call or email Del. Bring friends, come and see Aloha Hula Sisters in the upcoming Sun City Vistoso dance production Movin’ and Groovin’, Monday, March 19, 7 PM, Audi-torium, $5 pp.

Stars of the DesertCarol Wyatt 395-1264 [email protected] Intermediate Tap, Fridays, 10-11 AM, Dance Studio Watch the Stars of the Desert along with six other dance clubs, two surprise performances, ZUMBA®, and the Sun City Vistoso Strummers in the Movin’ and Groovin’ performance Monday, March 19, 7 PM, Auditorium. Net proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. See Coming Events for more information.

Tappers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Dancersize/Intermediate tap Fridays, 3 PM Social Hall/Dance Studio

Line Dancing - Sunliners President Nancy Montgomery 825-4788 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sunliners/ANNOUNCEMENTS:Open Line Dance Fri., Mar. 2, 6:30-8:30 PM CLASSES:Intermediate Sat., 9-10 AMContinuing Beginner Sat.,10:15-11:15 AMBasic Beginner Sat., 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

PRACTICES:Intermediate Transition Wed., 2-3 PM, (Dance Studio)Intermediate Thu., 2:45-4 PMContinuing Beginner Thu., 4-5 PMIntermediate Sun., 11 AM – 12:30 PM (Dance Studio) All classes, practices and dances are held in the Au-ditorium unless otherwise noted.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582

Dances in the Auditorium http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/rocknroll/

Rock and Roll with us at our dance party Lost in the 60s featuring the Retro Rockets band Saturday, March 17. Doors open 6:30 PM, dance 7-10 PM, Auditorium. Snacks, desserts, BYOB. Tickets $15 members/$20 nonmembers.

Ticket sales Wednesday, March 7, 9-11 AM (members only); Friday, March 9, 9 -11 AM; Monday, March 12, 9-11 AM Social

Hall Lobby. Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales final.

Join us for a great evening of music and dance. Square Dancing - Sundancers

Presidents John and Sandy Wilson 818-2368 [email protected] Caller Ron Markus Dances in Auditorium, Wednesdays, 7 PM www.sundancersquarestucson.com

February Sundancers Souper Bowl kitchen crew, the Duellmans and Allens.

March will feature anopportunity to dance at a Mike Sikorsky all day Mini-Fest, Saturday, March 10. Watch for de-tails. We will be host-ed at the Mini-Fest by SaddleBrooke and they will also host the second of our Two-Caller Joint Dances Thursday, March 15, 7-9 PM. Another new-to-us guest caller, Bob Asp, will be calling the squares and the Bonds will be cueing the rounds Saturday, March 24, 7-9 PM. Rounds start 6:30 PM. This will be our last guest caller dance of the season and tickets are being sold in advance or at the door for $15/cpl. A square of Sundancers will be performing as part of the Movin’ and Groovin’ show Monday, March 19, which highlights various dance clubs from SCV.


Refreshers and Plus lessons continue Mondays 3-5 PM and weekly club dances on Wednesdays 7-9 PM.

Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers Pres./Membership Del Salvaterra 834-5146

[email protected] November-April, Dances Second Friday, Practice Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/kactus/

Action at the Last Chance Saloon.

Boogie and Twangto the Wild Oats Band at The Last Chance Saloon, Fri-day, March 9, Social 6 PM. Dance 6:30–9:30 PM, Auditorium. Madam Flori, will ar-rive by stage coach from Tombstone, Ari-zona. She will meet all at the door. No foul language in front of the ladies, Arizona law 1895, no spitting on the floor and no flirtin’ with the ladies. She runs a respectable saloon. A not-to-miss evening in Cow Town. Includes live band, floor show, snacks, mixers, dessert, BYOB.

Ticket Sales: Social Hall Lobby, $15 members, $20 nonmembersThursday, March 1, 9-11 AM, Friday, March 2, 1-3 PM

Monday, March 5, 9-11 AM. Ticket Sales Contact: Pete Zollinger 818-6328.

Boot up your Boogie and Twang, Thursday, March 8, Auditorium, for complimentary lesson and practice. Beginners 6:30-7:30 PM; Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM.

Day Trippers Chairman Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009Meeting/Activity Information, Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo

Please come to our meeting and hear about the many fabulous trips currently planned. Tickets being sold at the March 9 meeting for the following:Day Trippers ScheduleWed., Mar. 21 Kingston Trio at Temple of Music and Art in Tucson. Bus

leaves 6:30 PM. Cost $55 pp, this includes bus and con-cert ticket; no meals. Tickets $5 extra for nonmembers, this will automatically buy you a membership in the club. Moni-tors: Joy Johnson 825-0412, Helen Bronkhorst 825-0201 and Lori Covey 638-6571.

Wed., Apr. 18-Thurs., Apr. 19; Verde Canyon Railroad Excursion. More on this exciting trip at the March 9th meeting. 4-hour train ride roundtrip from Clarkdale through Arizona’s other can-yon. Trip includes bus, train, dinner and show at Blazing M Ranch, hotel stay and breakfast. Also included is a visit to Out of Africa. This trip is not to be missed. Cost $480 p/ cple; $290 p/sgl. Tickets $5 extra pp for nonmembers, this will automatically buy you a membership in the club. Moni-tor: George Tanner 818-1226.

Sun., May 20 Mary Poppins at the Music Hall in Tucson. Come and en-joy this world famous musical. Bus leaves 5:30 PM. Cost $74 pp, includes bus and theatre ticket; no meals. Again, $5 extra for non-members and this buys you an automatic membership in the club. Monitors: Joy Johnson 825-0412 and Helen Bronkhorst 825-0201.

Democratic ClubPres. Ben Love 825-8064, [email protected]: VP, Ursula Jarvis 825-8461Second Saturday each Month: 1 PM Social Hall/Navajowww.LD26dems.org Our annual picnic will be Saturday, March 10, 1 PM, Social Hall/Kiva Patio. All democrats, members and their guests are invited. The club will provide the burgers, veggie-burgers, hot dogs, condiments, table settings and soft drinks. Guests should bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share. Please RSVP to Jo Mills 825 7321 or email [email protected]. Let us know the number of partiers and what you are bringing. It’s party time!

Dinner ’N ShowGay Russell 825-5763; Membership, Julie Balogh 818-1046First Monday, 7:15 PM, Auditorium General meeting: March 5. All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meet-ing, we prefer not to take cash. Current schedule:Sat., Mar. 10 Gypsy, Phoenix Theater, Phoenix. CANCELLEDSat., Mar. 17 Annual dinner at Sun City Vistoso Café, $16 pp. Members

Only. Rachel Quigley, 825-4034.Sun., Mar. 18 Shirley MacLaine at Centennial Hall, UofA. Bus and show,

$60. Florence Duckett, 825-1994. Bus leaves at 5:30 PM.Wed., Mar. 28 Me and My Girl, Broadway Palm, Mesa. Bus, buffet, show,

$68. Betty Blom, 825-2828.Sat., Apr. 14 Harvey at Hale Center, Gilbert. Lunch at Texas Road-

house. Bus, lunch, show, $68. Letty Margolis, 577-3413.Sat., Apr. 21 Yo-Yo Ma at Centennial Hall, UofA. Bus and show, $80.

Jean Azzarello, 825-6711. Note: Buses leave on time from behind the Vistoso Cen-ter. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot.

Discussions GroupsGreat Decisions

Jack Evert 818-3068Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo

Discussion topics for the month are Cybersecurity March 14 and Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq (how timely is that subject) March 28.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Marge Gustafson, President, [email protected] Elaine Deeter, Membership, 825-5388 Meeting: March 15, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi Fido’s Friends is sponsoring snake aversion Wednesday, March 14, Dog Park. Jay Smith, of Dogs at the River, has done these sessions for us in the past. The cost $75/dog, it takes 30-40 minutes of trainer time. If you want your dog trained, please send an email to [email protected] with your phone number, your name and your dog’s name and breed. We ask that only those coming for the training use the park until the training is completed. We had a very nice dog adoption event at our park in January with 20 little dogs from Tucson Cold Wet Noses. We would like to do a similar event again soon. If you are thinking of adopting a homeless dog, please email Marge so you will be personally notified of any upcoming adoption events.


Energetic Exercise Karen Caldwell 825-5231

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:25-9:30 AM, Auditorium Put a spring in your step with Energetic Exercise. Join with SCV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a won-derful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us seniors moving. You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise, plus lots of balance and stretch, to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golf-er, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you en-joy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all. Come join us. New members are always welcome - men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues $3. Tickets $30 for 12 classes.

EuchreJack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 395-1205 (May-October)Mondays, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista Don’t watch TV at 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.

Financial StrategiesJim Huffer 825-8743First and third Tuesdays, 9 AM, Social Hall/Hopi March 6, John Bold will show us how he builds his income oriented portfolio. We will continue with a dis-cussion of recent market action and trends. We bring our own investment ideas to the meeting and research them together, using one of the commercially available programs. March 20, our guest presenter Gigi Schneppat, JD, MIM, AIF® will talk about Maximizing Retirement Income. She will be accompanied by John Peters CLU,RHU,CPCU,ChFC,AIF. They are financial advi-sors practicing at Professional Wealth Strategies.

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle Peggy Webb 825-2731, Information: Ed Pendrys 825-7151 First Sunday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono Researchers tell us one way to keep our minds alert is to learn to play a musical instrument. Our club offers you the opportunity to learn to play the Native Ameri-can flute. It is an easy instrument to play; you don’t need to know how to read music. There are only five basic notes. Come join us.

Garden Club Pres. Vicki Gushwa 825-2413 Meeting second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Globe Mallow wildflowers

Our speaker this month is Frank Rose who will be talking about Wildflowers of the Catalina Mountains. Frank Rose has published a book, Mountain Wild-flowers of Southern Arizo-na which will be available for $20. It is full of photos, sketches and detailed de-scriptions. Visitors are always wel-come. Membership is only $5 and we will start collect-ing dues for next year at the meeting. Remember to be planting cuttings and seedlings and also to set aside things garden related to sell at the Courtyard Sale March 31. There will be further details by email and a sign-up sheet at the meeting. We’ll be signing up for field trips to St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery and the Iris Tour at Tucson Botanical Gardens at the meeting. Gardening Tip: Warmer weather and drying winds will need to be addressed with adjustments to your drip system.

Genealogy Club Pres. Michael Carroll 818-0556 Ancestral Research Barbara Krecklow 825-4695 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

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Pam Ingermanson is our guest speaker for March. She will take us on a tour of the Fold3 database, for-merly called Footnote. Fold3 focuses on American military records from the Revolutionary War onwards and is available on one of our club computers. Pam also visited us in November, 2010. Some of you may remember her excellent presentation on the Wiki at FamilySearch. Pam and her husband Len are former directors of the Langley Tucson Family History Center. Club sport shirts are now on sale. Do you have yours? Bring your checkbook to the meeting to order. More in-formation is available at the club website or call Darwin 638-7024. We are still collecting items for the club to sell at the Courtyard Sale Saturday, March 31. Call Kathy 818-0041. Dues for the 2012 calendar year are $15 pp or $25/household. Pay at the meeting or call Ken 818-9545.

Gin RummyGeorge Riley 818-0877Mondays, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec 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 are comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley.

tHank You posse membersThe Sun City Vistoso Board of Directors is proud of the achievements of our All Volunteer Posse. Thank you and enjoy your Recognition Day on Wed-nesday, March 28, 2012.


Gun Club Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282, Meeting Second Wednesday, October-May, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Club does not meet June-September We have a very exciting program for our March 14 meeting with a guest speaker from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A FBI special agent will discuss the firearms training agents receive, types of guns they carry and what firearms the specialty tactical teams/squads use. The special agent may also speak about national and international issues the FBI is facing. You do not need to be a Gun Club member to come to the meetings. In fact, you do not even need to own a gun or have any experience with firearms to attend meet-ings. The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection with or without a gun, to attend. Club members often shoot on Thursday afternoons (Oct.-May) and Thursday mornings (June-Sept.) at Pima Pistol Range.

Hand and FootBonnie Arneson 229-1084Sundays, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis Come join us for a fun afternoon of Hand and Foot. It is very similar to Canasta and easy to learn. Please bring three quarters and be able to stay until 4 PM. You may play one time before joining. Dues $5 pp.

Havurah

Co Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502, Corinne Kulick 825-7673 Corresponding Sec. Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Third Monday, 7 PM Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/havurah/ We are a welcoming group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. Our various activities speak to a vari-ety of interests but mostly a desire to gather together as friends. Coming Events:Sun., Mar. 4, 10:30 AM, Social Hall, Auditorium Bagel Brunch and Purim

Shpiel, tickets, $10 ppMon., Mar. 5, 11:30 AM, Women’s Brown Bag Get-Together, (place to be

announced) Contact Norma Brewster 760-1225Mon., Mar. 12, 7 PM, Board meeting, contact Bernie Greenapple to attendWed., Mar. 14, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, Fun with Yiddish PotluckMon., Apr. 9, 7 PM, Board meeting, contact Sharyn Rafieyan to attendMon., Apr. 16, 7 PM, Catalina Vista, general meeting, Dr. Aomar Boum,

Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the UofA will speak on Jewish Culture and Societies in the Sahara.

Updates are posted on the club’s website and remind-ers of events are sent to members via email. Reminders: Payments by check only. Please wear your nametag to all events and bring non-perishable food items for Catalina Community Services to all gen-eral meetings and brunches.

Hiking Club Dave Fraser 818-2434, or [email protected] for New

Member Orientation Hike information. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hiking The current board of directors has chosen the spring picnic, Tuesday, March 6, Catalina State Park for this year’s annual general membership meeting. Election of new officers will take place at this meeting. The newly elected officers will assume their duties Sun-day, April 1. Jack and Sally Evert and Michael and Christa Lu-batkin have generously volunteered to host this year’s picnic. If you do not receive email, please contact the Lubatkins 825-6872 for information on the menu, cost, etc. The annual wine and cheese party will be held Sat-urday, April 7 but will not have a general membership meeting. It will be an excellent time to pay dues for the upcoming year. Check Coming Events section of this Tipster for de-tails of Larry Klein’s presentation, “The Pleasant Val-ley War”, Sunday, March 18.

Horseshoes Jack Howatt 825-1583, Ray Coleman 825-2789,

Ron Knudson 825-9307 Tuesdays and Thursdays October Through April, 2 PM, Catalina Vista

ILR - Institute of Learning in RetirementPres. Jane Arndorfer, [email protected] Lei Bammel, [email protected] Curriculum: Sharyn Rafieyan, [email protected]: Milt Damlich, [email protected] and Short Subjects: Wendy Baumann, [email protected] Rowena Hardinger, [email protected] http://SunCityILR.com This month we ILR fans reluctantly bid farewell to our instructors and fellow learners as our 15 classes con-clude. Once again our world has expanded and we as-similate the observations and insights we’ve gathered. We sincerely thank all the people who made this won-derful learning program possible: the officers you see in the header above, the instructors who spent hours preparing and those of you who came up with people and ideas for our classes. We have one more Sampler this month, Thursday, March 1, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, Everything you Wanted To Know About New Drugs, presented by Rick Herrier. Our Preview of Fall Classes, Thursday, March 8, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, promises to draw a capacity crowd again this year. Instructors have five minutes each to acquaint us with their courses. You’ll have a chance to register at this time; bring your checkbooks. If you can’t attend, see the ILR website (after March 8) for class and registration information or pick up a printed copy in the Library Lounge or the ILR Library, Catalina Vista. Please contact Jane Arndorfer if you could help set up our audio-visual equipment, if you have experience or are willing to learn.

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Japanese Flower Arranging ClubDonald Marier 825-4878 [email protected] Oliver 818-1512 [email protected] Second and fourth Mondays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima Classes in Japanese flower arranging are beginning. Learn at your own pace to make creative arrangements using flowers and branch materials. Class leaders, Don Marier and Doris Oliver, are both certified teachers.

Karate Club Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779

Classes: Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Social Hall/Dance Studio Since we have several new students, this is a good time to study Okinawan ShitoRyu Karate tailored to your physical condition, needs and desires. We also learn modern self protection techniques and theory. These are the same techniques that are taught to the police and the military. We simply modify them for seniors. No one gets hurt in our classes. Improve your balance, strength, flex-ibility, memory and gain confidence. Phone: Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725; President Fred Hargrave.

Mah Jongg Pres. Eileen Sevy 825-5695; Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546

Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, first Thursday

Chinese New Year of the Dragon was celebrated at our January open house complete with decorations, prizes and delicious goodies. Thanks to Jenny Clark and Barb Harding for our beautiful creative event. The January tournament produced two winners: first prize, Eileen Sevy; second prize, Sonny Kaye. Eileen also won the Hand-of-the-Day prize. February tourna-ment winners will be announced in next month’s Tip-ster. The March tournament will be held during our spring luncheon, Michelangelo’s, Thursday, March 22, 11 AM, $15 pp cash only. Entry fee for tournament participation is $1. Sign-up at the luncheon. Menu choices, price (cash only) and car pool information will be available during this month’s Thursday game days. If you prefer not to compete, come play and enjoy lunch anyway. Everyone is welcome.

Mexican Train Dominoes Pres. Judy Rigby 638-8800 Membership Wye Mace 825-8738

Second and fourth Saturdays, 6 PM, Catalina Vista It is time for the spring potluck and annual meeting. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 14. Dinner is 5 PM, Mexican Train Dominoes at 6 PM. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass to serve 8-10 people. Those with a last name beginning A-D bring a dessert, E-M a salad or vegetable, N-R a main dish and S-Z an appetizer. Coffee and table service will be provided. Members may wish to BYOB. This party and meeting is for members only. Are you interested in being an officer for the 2012-2013 year? New officers will be elected at the annual meeting. Please contact Judy Rigby for further infor-mation.

Modelers ClubPres. Dave Sarther 825-3767, [email protected], VP Bob Rubino 825-6605; Sec. Hugh Madson 825-2128; Treas. Fred Faust 743-7283; Webmaster Tom Prall 308-5096. Meetings: Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pimahttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/modelers All community members are welcome to join us at our regular monthly meetings. We welcome new mem-bers, both historians and model builders. So 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 serve as a conduit for our discussions. A member’s scale model may be an example of something another member may have had some first-hand experience ei-ther in designing, building the prototype, operating the prototype or just being a person who enjoys having re-searched a prototype and can share their knowledge. Come and join us if you enjoy building models or just learning more about modeling. We have two field trips planned for March to see model railroads in action.

Natural Health and Wellness ClubEster Leutenberg 818-0016 [email protected] Wednesdays, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pimahttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/healthwellness Our mission: To discuss and share natural approaches to health and wellness. Established January 2011, we now have over 90 members. Topics covered our first year included: acupuncture, hypnotherapy, thermography, Shiatsu, nutritional consult-ing, naturopathic medicine, metagenics, aging issues, gluten-free baking, Asian medicine and fitness for health. Our speaker for March is Alexia Wacks, a practicing herbalist for over 33 years. She has worked as a research scientist in the U.S. and Thailand. Personal experience and medical research convinced her that many health problems stem from commercial products and cultural practices. She began making her own natural products over 30 years ago. She will discuss: the historic and cultural use of herbs in medicine; to have attendees be able to understand ac-tions that herbs have on human body systems; list meth-ods of herbal preparations and to show simple things one can do to enjoy herbal remedies in the home. Guests are free for the first time. Dues $5/yearly pp.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue)Ena Mindel 818-7780Mondays, Fridays, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis Wednesdays, 9 AM-1 PM, Desert Oasis Pan (Panguingue) is a fun and interesting card game. Stop in to watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena.

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Vistoso Photo ClubPres. Laura Hackenbrock 825-3606Meeting second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vistahttp//www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoclub

The 2012 Sun City Vistoso club fair. Photo by Laura Hackenbrock.

The January winners forthe assigned competition Open in the advanced lev-el were: Dave Henderson, Bob Jennette, Joan Kelly and Milo Loeffler.Tue., Mar. 13, 1-2 PM Photo Clubboard meeting. Open to all members. Tue., Mar. 13, 2-4 PM Lab instruction and help session. The sign-up sheet is on the lab door.Thu., Mar. 15 A photo club field trip to Madera Cyn. Contact Evelyn Richards for details 825-8355.Tue., Mar. 27 Lab instruction and help session. The sign-up sheet is on the lab door.Coming Events:Wed., Mar. 14, 6:30 PM, Photographing the Grand Canyon from top to bottom. Charles Hackenbrock, who is an attraction with his world wide photography, talks about his outstanding trip to the Grand Canyon. Charles presentations are anything but ordinary.Wed., Apr. 11, 6:30 PM, All About Optics in Nature. A 90-minute lec-ture and slide show, will be presented by UofA Optical Sciences College Professor Emeritus (retired) William L. (Bill) Wolfe, Jr. Come and join us.

Photo Workshop Club David Smoler 818-7880, [email protected] First Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Hopi, October-April http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoworkshop/ The Photo Workshop Club emphasizes education and the sharing of experience in both photographic composition and technical skill. All sessions offer a wide range of techniques that can be applied regard-less of equipment and skill level.Photo Workshop March 7 Topic:Why Edit Photos? An introduction to Photo Editing Software. A live dem-onstration of how to edit images from your digital camera for more punch or to eliminate flaws. Rotating, cropping, changing color cast, sharpening, changing color to black and white. We used to spend time in a darkroom printing our images. Now it’s possible to improve or repair our images, print them ourselves and even create imaginative works of art at home.Photo Workshop April 4, Topic:It’s a Wrap: The final step with your images is usually printing, preparing a slide show, emailing or uploading to the web. This how-to session begins with re-sizing, preparation for the output media, and includes matting and framing. Do you have some new pictures to share at the meet-ing? Please email them, or bring a print, thumb-drive or CD to the meeting. Plan to tell us how and where you shot and processed them. This is not a competition. There are no fees or dues. For technical details or to be included in our emails, please contact [email protected].

Pickleball Club Pres. Ted Hood 818-2281, Treas. Jack Welch 395-1205, Hours: 7 AM-11 AM and 3 PM-5 PM, Monday-Friday Trainer: Judy Cornellius 818-6610; Backup Maria Welch 395-1205

website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/pickleball Reminder: The annual meeting, elections and social will be Sunday, March 11, 1-5 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

Bring an appetizer and BYOB. The club will provide water and lemonade or crystal light.We will be electing three new board members. Congratulations to Fran Pendrys and Lilian O’Hagan for their medal in the Senior Olympics at the Voyager. The club has started a temporary time for new mem-bers to play due to the great response at the club fair for lessons. The time for this new open play is 10:30 AM- Noon, Monday-Friday. The usage will be evalu-ated the end of March to determine if this will continue. Be sure to check the bulletin board at the courts and the website for any new information regarding the club or play.

PilatesMary Ayers 638-7916 [email protected] Mondays, 3 PM, Dance Studio; Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Dance Studio We still have openings on Thursdays. Join us to build your core strength.

PinochleBob Segebrecht 825-5480Play Wednesdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Come join a fun group. We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Skills rusty? We’ll get you up to speed quickly. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednes-day of each month is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. Dues are $5 pp for the calendar year.

PokerLadies Poker

Jane Habbershaw 825-2635 First and third Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec As President of the Ladies Poker Club it is my responsibil-ity to inform members and others that we are permanently discontinuing this club. Thank you, Jane Habbershaw.

Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 [email protected]

Fridays, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis We would like to thank all who participated in our annu-al social on January 13. Twenty showed up and feasted on the abundance of gourmet foods on tables decorated with poinsettias. A special thanks to those behind the scenes spouses who prepared most of the food.

Bob Johns Memorial Tournament winners pictured left to right Jerry Mehring, Bert Bertera and James Paul.

January 20 we held theThird Annual Bob Johns Memorial No Limit Omaha Tournament. Director Da-vid Habbershaw reports: “al-though turnout was smaller than in the past, with con-tributions for Bob’s family, tournament entrants and ab-sent club members we did raise $245 for the Kidney Foundation. Congratulations to first place winner James Paul, second place winner Bert Bertera; third place winner Jerry Mehring; with honorable mention to fourth place George Rose. Extra thanks to the three winners for contributing their win-nings to the Kidney Foundation.


Men’s Poker Angelo Cammiso 825-5716

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-9:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Prepare & Share Dining ClubPres. Don Cesario 825-3184 March’s home diners will be able to choose a region of America for their dinner together. It could be Cajun cooking, Tex-Mex or lutefisk, their choice. Members should save Saturday, April 14th for our end-of-the year celebration. We will gather together as a group to enjoy a Jewish deli brunch, maybe lox (Yid-dish), lax (Swedish), laks (Norwegian/Danish), lacks (German) and bagels, maybe hamantaschen. Details will be sent to members by email.

Sun City Vistoso QuiltersCarol Guibert 818-0441 [email protected] Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztechttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html Our 11th Annual Quilt Show is here.It looks to be one of the best shows yet. At our meeting on March 13, 1 PM, Desert Oasis, Janice Strassburg will give a demo on her Scrappy Trip Around the World block. March 27 is the date of our spring tea, Social Hall/Navajo, with the pre-sentation of a check from our raffle quilt proceeds given to Catalina Food Bank.

Racquetball Pres., Len Farr 818-2105, Sec./Treas. John Wilson 818-2368

Open Mixed Doubles: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-11 AM We’re playing as early as 7:30 AM so, come and join us for good quality racquetball and excellent exercise. Our annual meeting in January, consisted of a won-derful potluck and an election of new officers. If you are interested in learning the game, please contact our president.

RV Club - Sundowners Member information: Marge Allen 825-3095 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sundowners/

October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago A representative

of the National Parks will be speaking to our group on the nu-merous activities the Park Service has to offer lo-cally as well as nationally.

Camping, hiking, off-roading, reservation require-ments, approved size of RVs and more will be dis-cussed in detail. A St. Patrick’s Day-inspired miniature golf outing is planned for Saturday, March 17, 2-4 PM, SCV minia-ture golf. The wearin’ of the green will include the ice cream that will be provided afterwards.

The second annual overnight camping at Catalina State Park features live western music and potluck din-ner, Tuesday, April 10.Planned trips: Mar. 26-30 Borrego SpringsApr. 4-8 Trinity Atomic Bomb Site in San Antonio, NM Apr. 11-14 Karchner Caverns and Patagonia State Parks camp out

following the Catalina State Park evening western music, potluck, overnight camping.

Early Music Recorder EnsembleGinny Phillippi 825-0648 [email protected] Tuesday Noon, Catalina Vista Have a Recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every Tuesday. SCV visitors welcome.

Republican ClubPres. Alex Bissett 825-7763Membership Glenda McCormick 818-1051Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditoriumwww.scvrc1.org We are fortunate to have a very special speaker at this month’s meeting, March 20. Bruce Ash, a National Com-mitteeman of the Republican Party, has always been a favorite speaker for our club. His presentations have al-ways been filled with such important information that this one should not be missed. He will be followed by Stew-art McDaniel who is running for Pima County Supervisor. Jesse Kelly who is running for US Congress will also be in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there. Guests are always welcome.

St. Philip’s Support GroupKirk Kuykendall 825-1693, [email protected] Our next meeting will be on Saturday, March 10, 5-7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres to share. Beverages will be provided. A dona-tion will be taken at the door.

Scrabble Bill Wallace 818-6747

Play: Fridays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Seniors for Kids Jean Sax 818-2410

First Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec, September - May, One of SFK (Seniors for Kids) fund raisers is a Trea-sures Table at the Courtyard Sale, Saturday, March 31. Your good castoffs could be someone else’s special find. Items can be dropped off Friday, March 30, 11 AM-1 PM in front of the posse shack. Items should be priced in incre-ments of $.25 and no clothing, please. We are selling Fry’s gift cards to raise money for sup-plies for our projects. You buy a $20 gift card from SFK. Use it like a pre-paid cash card to buy groceries at Fry’s, adding money as needed (it’s easy). SFK earns cash from each and every purchase. Call Jean Sax 818-2410 or talk with any SFK member to purchase. Members should save Saturday, April 14 for the annual potluck social. Details will be provided later.


Sewing Thimblelenas Patty Phillips 520-591-6599

Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/ Thimblelenas Annual Meeting is Friday, March 16, 1 PM, sewing room. Our sewing Umbrella includes Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Pet Beds, Senior for Kids, Casa Amigas and Cheer Bears. Need training for orientation, Pfaff sewing machines, serg-ers, or monitor? Sign up at the message center in the-Sewing Room for class offered prior to 1 PM on Friday, March 23. Call Patty Phillips. Dues for the 2012 year are $10 pp. Please give your dues to a monitor in the Sewing Room. Casa AmigasKaren Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewinghttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html Can someone cut 6” squares with a rotary cutter (not scissors) for accuracy? Our fabric stash is overflowing and we need your help to cut these squares for our quilts. You may cut with us or at your home. Also check your linen closet for gently used bath and hand towels, wash-cloths, sheets and pillowcases. We use these to make bibs, backs for our quilts, and resizing to make crib sheets.

Cheer BearsBonnie Johnson 825-3874 [email protected], Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewinghttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/teddies.html Trauma Teddies has changed their name to Cheer Bears, but the intention is the same, to bring joy and smiles to children’s faces.

Machine EmbroiderySally DeWald 825-6731Embroidery Machine Training: Karin Frohlich 825-5278http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html Christmas at the Club Fair? The Machine Embroidery Club table highlighted Kaaren Drent’s lace orna-ments which were created on the Thimblelena’s em-broidery machine. Con-tact Karin Frohlich for em-broidery machine training. Next meeting is Thurs-day March 15, 2-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing. Sandy Fritz will be our featured presenter, showing us how to transform a place mat into an iPad holder, lunch bag, or sewing tote. All Thimblelena members are wel-come to attend. No embroidery machine or experience is needed for this project.

Pet BedsLeader Jan Bohe 825-9725Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing Roomhttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html We have a love for pets, especially the lost and lonely at the Humane Society. With the washable fabric scraps, we create stuffed pillows (pet beds) to keep cats and dogs warmer. Join us in the Sewing Room. Call Jan Bohe.

SheepsheadPres. Bill Allen 825-3095Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis Sheepshead is a Midwest card game that probably originated in Germany. We play three-four-and-five handed versions, depending on attendance, with a 32 card deck. If you would like to learn to play or hone your skills, we can teach you.

Show ‘N Share Barbara Richards 825-3635 Fridays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Tohono Make beautiful greeting cards with stamps on colorful card stock or use silk or metallic thread to embroider patterns on cards. Try the Iris Fold for a new twist. Knit-ting baby blankets for charity with donated yarn with a friendly group of like-minded people will renew your knitting skills. So limber up your fingers and find out what you will need to begin. No fees.

Silversmith and LapidaryPres. Heidi Kannengieser 825-0526Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon Stop by the shop and see the fine silver jewelry our members are working on. We have a fantastic work shop with all the tools you need to start making your own jewelry. Our Lapidary shop has saws for slicing large and small stone, trim saws, grind-ers, stone polishers, and much more. We have all sorts of hand tools, drills, soldering torches, cutting, grinding, and finishing tools. Many of our residents are not aware of all the artistic and creative work that is done here. Sign up for a class and we’ll dedicate three days to teaching you the techniques in creating your individual pieces. Our annual dinner will be on Tuesday, April 24, 5 PM. Silversmithing and Lapidary club meets on the first Monday of each month.

Sun City Vistoso Singers Pres. Dick Cook 850-1821 Director Don Hess

Rehearsals : Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium Rehearsals are underway for the Spring Concert Tuesday, April 17, 7 PM It’s All Coming Back To Me Now. This all volunteer choir loves music and the joy of singing with others. Come and join us as we sing a va-riety of songs that bring back favorite memories. Dues are $10 pp to be collected at rehearsals.

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Sun City Vistoso SinglesPres. Jinnie Wilson 825-6674; VP Jan Buchel 825-6735;Co-Sec., Elnora Borchers 825-3274/Polly Reinacker 818-2755; Treas. James Moore 825-2333Dinner Meetings, Second Thursday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/NavajoHappy Hour, Last Friday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Where do you get drinks, dinner, a show and good company for $17? At the Singles Club dinner. Come and join us. Dinner is Thursday, March 8, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Culinary Design caters this event. Debbie presents a sumptuous Irish meal consisting of glazed corned beef, with colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage) and root veggies. There is bread pudding for dessert. Entertainment after dinner will be the Silver Belles.They are eight beautiful ladies from SaddleBrooke, who started line dancing 15 years ago. They have re-ceived many awards and we are lucky to have the op-portunity to see them perform. Our Happy Hour is on Friday, March 30, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. After drinks and a light meal we will enjoy a video of the Carol Burnett Show.

Dinner Tickets $17 pp and Happy Hour $7. Ticket sales: Thursday March 1, 10-Noon and Friday March 2, 1-2 PM

For Happy Hour also on Tuesday March 27, 10-11 AM

Spanish Cultural Gary Lerch 818-3319 [email protected]

Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista The March 26 meeting will feature Dr. Lydia Otero, As-sociate Professor in the Department of Mexican Ameri-can Studies at the UofA. She will share findings from her book, La Calle: Spatial Conflicts and Urban Renewal in a Southwest City, which was recently awarded the 2011 Southwest Book Award by the Border Regional Library Association. Please join us at 6:30 PM for snacks. The program begins at 7 PM. Our end of season annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be Monday, April 9, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. Club functions will resume October 22.

Stained/Fused Glass ClubSteve Taillie, 825-8804, cell 869-2441Wye Mace, 825-8738 (fused glass)Fusing: Sundays, 6-8 PM, Tuesdays, 9-11 AM, Craft Complex/TumbleweedStained Glass: Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/TumbleweedOpen Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Welcome to all our new members. It’s exciting to see the thrill of accomplishment as projects are finished. Many thanks to the people who were involved in teach-ing our Caming class: Steve Taillie, John Ragona, Ju-liet Williams, and Eileen Sevy. We really appreciate all the volunteers who help our members and are moni-tors in the studio. The combination for the studio door has been changed. If you have not received an email from Steve, either he has the wrong email address or you have not paid your $10 pp dues for 2012. Please contact him to correct either of the above. Mark your calendars for the next Club meeting Wednesday, April 4, 1 PM, Tumbleweed Room. Our club meetings are always open to any SCV resident.

StateMichigan’s Spring Party

Make sure you have marked your calendar for our Spring Cham-pagne Brunch Aloha Style party, Sunday, March 18, Auditorium. Is-land wear optional. Doors open at Noon. Brunch 12:30 PM. Catered by Culinary Design Catering Com-pany: crème brûlée french toast,

broccoli egg casserole, fruit salad and scalloped pota-toes with smoked cheese. The club will provide: cham-pagne punch, muffin, coffee, tea and fruit juice.

Ticket Sales: $18 pp, Social Hall/Lobby, 9 AM-NoonWednesday, March 7, Thursday, March 8, Monday, March 12,

Tuesday, March 13. All sales final.Ticket Sales Contact: Del 834-5146

Invite your friends and neighbors for great camarade-rie, great food, great fun and door prizes. Hope to see you at the party. Call Del Salvaterra 834-5146 or Barb Matthies 825-4891 to volunteer.

Minnesota Nice 2013 Party Traditionally Minnesota has been fortunate to have wonderful volunteers to oversee the annual dinner event. We have records for referral of the past events and a group of past volunteers who are always ready to assist the new committee. We are asking for new vol-unteers to come forward for the next Minnesota event February 16, 2013. This is a chance for new ideas, new energy and willingness to oversee a group of Minneso-ta-Nice residents. For any questions or to volunteer call: Ken and Gail Shepard, 825-1432, Sally Evert 818-3068, or Kent and Pat Barker 825-3923.

New England Club Our annual get together will be held Friday, March 16, 6-8 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, $18.50 pp, Make checks payable to Marjorie Gerdes. Catalina Caterers will prepare and serve a delicious Yankee pot roast buffet dinner. A vegetarian option is available upon request. Entertainment is planned for after dinner. Call Wendy Baumann 818-0174 or Marjorie Gerdes 825-5750.

Tickets sold at the Social Hall, 10 AM-Noon Thursday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 6. Washington Touch of Class Party

The special date for our stupendous State of Wash-ington party is Saturday, April 14, Social Hall/Navajo. We start with a hosted beer and wine hour at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. Our organization is prepared, your musical enter-tainment is arranged. We have a high quality catering company guaranteeing delicious food. Our speaker is outstanding. Many door prizes and dinner wine for an all-inclusive price.

Tickets sales $29 pp Social Hall lobby Tuesday, March 6, Thursday, March 8, 9 AM-Noon.

Space is limited to 120 persons. Those eligible to at-tend are persons who have lived in Washington, flown across or driven into Washington. You won’t want to miss this spectacular event. Come and greet your friendly SCV neighbors.


Wisconsin Club Everyone from Wisconsin, including residents, new-comers and visitors, is invited to our annual party on Friday, March 23, 5 PM, Social Hall. The event, entitled Wisconsin - Sports Mecca, is a casual affair including a beer, wine and soda bar, delicious food and entertain-ment by the musical group, Night Hart. The Italian buffet menu includes: choice of meat or vegetable lasagna, pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs, Italian sausage, salad, dessert, and beverage. For questions or further information, contact Phil Wein-berg, 818-3047.

Ticket sales: Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13-14 10 AM-Noon, Social Hall, $20 pp.

Senior Olympics Swim Team Coach and Organizer Gordon Gillin 825-8261

The Senior Olympics Swim Champions left to right; Joe Bolze, Manny Zimmerman and Gordon Gillin.

Great news on the results of the Tucson Senior Olympics in January. Our three person team won the small team champion-ship. These were Joe Bolze, three golds, one silver; Gordon Gillin, four golds; Man-ny Zimmerman, two golds and one silver. Our final meet of the

season will be Saturday, March 17, in Green Valley. We will have a much larger team there and the results will be in the May Tipster. Our team will have two swim clinics at our Aquatic & Fit-ness Center pool, Fridays, March 2 and 9, 2-4 PM. Emphasis will be on technique, starts, turns and workout routines. Coaching will be Joe Bolze, Gordon Gillin, Dave Goodman,Greg Nelson and Manny Zimmerman. New swimmers are always welcome. Contact Gordon Gillin to be placed on our roster for the 2013 season.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Les Berlot 818-6463; Ann Owen 343-0335

http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/tabletennis/ We have play at all levels of ability. The best time for new members is Saturdays, 10 AM, Catalina Vista. If you want to play anytime with your visitors or grand-children, call the monitor at Catalina Vista, 825-8613. If the room is free, they will set up a table for you. Pad-dles and balls are available.

Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista:Women Tue. 1:30-3:30 PMMen/Advanced Women Tue., Thu. 5-8 PMMen’s Recreational Wed., Fri. 4-6 PMMen/Advanced Women Thu. 5-8 PMOpen Club Play Fri. 6-8 PMClinic by Appointment Sat. 9-10 AMOpen Club Play Sat. 10 AM-Noon

Tapestry Rug HookingAnn Feeney 818-0340Thursdays, 9-11AM, Craft Complex/Ceramics We are always happy to enroll new members or have residents interested in rug hooking come see us.

Tennis Women: Marge Allen 825-3095 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/tennis

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8 AM-Noon Men: Jan Fritz 818-9683Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 AM-NoonMixed Doubles: Lue Satterfield 825-4709 Sundays, 1-3 PM Congratulations to the Women’s Memorial (Scanlon) tournament winners, Suzanne Kellam and Judy Hood who defeated Jan Dunbar and Priscilla Small in an ex-citing three set match. Paul Blatt, Rick Brown and Karen Lee organized an-other well balanced and well played 135 tournament. The winners were Sandy and Jan Fritz over Saniya Otus and Duane Eddy. The consolation bracket win-ners were Larry Wall and Jeanne Nimrod over Don Anderson and Sandy Wilson. Results from the men’s memorial tournament will be in the next issue. The men’s 7.0 USTA team composed of Dick Schaefer, Jan Fritz, Duane Eddy, Rick Brown, Ron Roberts, Don Anderson, Jim Williams, Ron Fuhrmann, Bayard Kellam, and Marty Kass is competing in home-home matches against El Con, SaddleBrooke and Green Valley. Mark your calenders: Sat., Mar. 10, 6:30 PM The Mariachi/Jazz concert. Sun., Mar. 11, 1 PM St. Patrick’s day mixed doubles and social. Fri., Apr. 13 Spring party and general meeting.Sat., Dec. 1 Holiday party. The directory of club members is available. See Paul Blatt 825-3479. The calender of upcoming events is on the back of the directory.

Theatrical Club - SRO (Standing Room Only) Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Joe Guenther 825-7703 We are currently in the planning stages for our 2013 Spring Show. Please call if you’d like to take part, on or off the stage. Some of us are also working on the Movin’ and Groovin’ dance review (Monday, March 19.) This show will be fun as well as comical. See Coming Events for show details.

TravelogueJim Huffer 825-8743Third Monday, 7:30 PM, September-May, Social Hall/Navajo At our March 19 meeting, open to everyone, we will show: A Luxurious Barge Experience in Burgundy, France, presented personally by Gordon McCall, a lo-cal Oro Valley resident.

please obserVe tHe 35 mpH speed limit on rancHo Vistoso blVd.

The 35 MPH speed limit enables travel by golf carts. Also Wildlife Alert! Travel slowly down Rancho Vistoso, you may en-counter deer, javelina and coyote crossing the roadway.


Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Pres., Jean James 520-648-1118 [email protected], 10 AM-Noon Classes, Desert Oasis/Aztec Fridays, Noon-2 PM Beginners Sessions, Dance Studiohttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ukulele/ Our club continues its celebration of all things ukulele as we head into spring. Don’t miss our per-formance at the Movin’ and Groovin’ dance review Monday, March 19, 7 PM, Auditorium. We will be opening the show with a couple of lively songs that are sure to get you into the Movin’ and Groovin’ spirit. This show is sponsored by the dance groups of Sun City Vistoso. Tickets will be $5 pp with pro-ceeds donated to Wounded Warrior Project. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music and dance while supporting a worthy project.

Unit PartiesUnit 11 Potluck Dinner

Are you ready to party? The annual potluck dinner will be Saturday, March 3, Catalina Vista. This will be our 14th year and each one has been better than the previ-ous one. Plan to spend the evening with good food and pleasant company. Most of your neighbors will be there. The cost is only $5 pp plus either dessert, salad, or veg-etable side dish. Call Kay Jacobs 825-8525.

Unit 18A Annual Potluck Saturday, March 31, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. This is our annual get together to meet new and old neighbors. Mark your calendars. Bring a dish to pass. Flyers will be delivered in early March to each house with more infor-mation. Everyone in Unit 18A is invited.

Wallyball and Water VolleyballPres., Judy Rigby 638-8800, [email protected] (water volleyball rep)VP, Bob Shull 818-0355, [email protected] (wallyball rep)Sec.-Treas., Dave Thompson 825-2274, [email protected]: Tues., and Fri., 1-3 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center/Racquetball CourtWater Volleyball: Sun. and Thu. 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Pool, weather permittinghttp://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/volleyball Weather should be great in March for Water Volley-ball! We will change to our summer hours April 1. We are having some great games of Wallyball on the racquetball court at the AFC. Six on a side is the maximum number of players at one time, but we rotate in extra players. If you are interested in how the game is played, watch this fast paced game through the win-dow. We welcome new players and will teach you the game. New members may play Wallyball, Water Vol-leyball, or both.

Woodcarvers Kaaren Drent 818-2343

Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary Our club offers the use oftools, literature, magnifi-cation, comfortable chairs and a forced air venting system. Aspiring carvers are welcome and old-tim-ers will share their knowl-edge and experience. The Woodcarver/Gourd spring picnic is being held Saturday, March 24, 5-7 PM Social Hall/Navajo and Kiva/Patio. Sign up in the Lapidary room.

BarkcarversKaaren Drent 818-2343Tuesdays, Noon-3 PM and Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary Barkcarving is a unique

and age-old craft. We har-vest what could be seen as scrap wood and turn it into something beautiful. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination. We have a supply of bark and tools, so you can come in

and begin a project the first day. Come and be inspired.

Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 818-2343Mondays, 1 PM -4 PM, Fridays 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary If you are new to gourd art, join us to discover the beautiful and seemingly unlimited creative possi-bilities of this unique craft. If you are an experienced gourd crafter, join us and share your expertise with our friendly and creative club. We have materials on hand to get you started right away including gourds, paints, leather dyes, tools, woodburners, books and much more.

Woodworkers Pres. Keith Carlson 742-7726

http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html You will want to check out the new hand sanders. They will connect to a vacuum for dust collection so we can all breathe a little better. There will be the bimonthly club meeting Wednesday, March 21, 1:30 PM, and the annu-al joint meeting with the Desert Woodworkers Saturday, March 31. Mark your calendar now. Also please consider being a monitor.

Writers ClubAdrian Korpel 818-0544 At present the Writers club’s only organized activities are in poetry. Please see the Poet’s Corner below.

Please let us know your email address by calling 825-3711 ext 121 or drop by the Administration Office. Emailing saves money on postage and keeps you in touch with what’s going on with the Association.


Poets’ CornerSharyn Rafieyan 825-6762Mondays, 9:30-11:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui For Dunya Mikhail the difference between prose and poetry lies in his emotional reaction: “With poetry, I feel I am in love. With prose, I feel I am in a marriage.” This should not be considered a denigration of marriage, rather an elevation of poetry. Aspiring to elicit such passion from our poetry is an exciting challenge. On the other hand, however much we might write for an anticipated audience, poets must first please themselves. “For me,” writes Eleanor Wilner, “the poem is never just about experience, it is an experience; we can’t know where a poem is going, and should be surprised (and even enlightened) by what it reveals.” Writing poetry is like taking an exciting journey to wherever one might arrive. Join us on our weekly adventures. Bring a poem you’ve written and 12-14 copies to share with the group. We promise a warm welcome.

Yoga Pres. Jewel Prendeville 520-395-1356 Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall/Papago Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursdays, 7-8:15 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio The annual lunch meeting is being planned for late March, date and time to be announced at the classes.

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Create Your 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Plan Saturdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 10 AM, Library Pro-gram Room, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. This is a five part weekly program for adults and teens who want to get motivated and develop a per-sonalized fitness plan. Focus is on understanding be-havior patterns and creating strategies that deal with unhealthy habits. Each of these presentations is self-contained, so it is not required to attend all. Presented by Jill Jones, CCHt and Certified NLP Practitioner. University of Arizona Museum of Art Lecture Series Wednesday, March 7, 2 PM, Library Meeting Room, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Top-ic: Twisting Traditions in Sculpture, presented by Fleu-rette and Marc Wallach. Discover the differences between painting and sculp-ture and the various techniques and styles used by the sculptors in our collection including Henry Moore, Au-guste Rodin, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro, Pablo Pi-casso and many others.

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American Association of University Women All are welcome to a social time and luncheon spon-sored by the American Association of University Women Saturday, March 17, 11:30 AM, Oro Valley Country Club. Tickets, $35 pp. Reserve by Saturday, March 10. This fund raiser provides fellowships and grants to outstand-

ing graduate women. A grant recipient will speak and a raffle for gift baskets will be held. Information call Connie 544-7723.

American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 Award winning film “Lioness, There for the Action, Missing From the Action,” Saturday, March 3, 7 PM and Sunday, March 4, 2 PM, the Screening Room, 127 E. Congress in downtown Tucson, 520-882-0204. Tick-ets $7 pp. Contact us: [email protected], www.ovunit132 information 520-229-1064.

Anza Trail Historical Conference The Anza Society will hold its 17th annual interna-tional conference Thursday-Sunday, March 8-11, at the Wyndham Canoa Resort, Green Valley. The confer-ence will feature a weekend of talks, tours and historic entertainment and attracts Anza Trail, Spanish Period enthusiasts, historians and genealogists. For informa-tion, call Sharon Myers, 520-797-1340 or Email sandj-myers@comcast,net.

DAR El Presidio Chapter Meeting The Daughters of the American Revolution, El Pre-sidio Chapter Thursday, March 8 meeting will be the Annual Meeting consisting of the annual reports of of-ficers and committee chairmen for the year. If you are a seasonal visitor, new resident of the SCV or want more information on DAR membership, con-tact the SCV DAR Contact Lynne Brooke, 818-0093

NARFE Chapter 1874 Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees March meeting will be Monday, March 19, at the Golden Corral, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. Lunch starts at 11:30 AM (senior menu $7.95 plus beverage). The meeting is Noon-1 PM. Speaker TBA. Contact Valerie Davis at 520/908-0774 for more information.

Northwest Welcome Club Luncheon Welcome Club Northwest will hold their monthly lun-cheon for women new to Northwest Tucson within the last five years Thursday, March 1, 11 AM, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 7635 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $25 pp. Program will consist of a variety of Italian music. Contact 520-203- 4015 for questions.

Older and Wiser: Keys to Aging Well Please join Jewish Elder Access March 1, 1:30-3:30 PM, Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care for a presentation entitled: “Older and Wiser: Keys to Aging Well for Older Adults and the People Who Love Them.” Featuring an Elder Law Attorney, Registered Nurse, Therapist and Care Manager. RSVP/questions: Elaine Mami 795-0300 x 2345.

Old Time Radio Club Old time radio fans will meet Tuesday, March 6, 1:30 PM in SaddleBrooke to start hearing “The Home Front,” a 1982 radio retrospective of the U.S. during WWII. The first part is “Nazis and Martians (1938-39).” The series presents the music, people, and events. Call Norm 818-7817 for directions.

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Palm Sunday Potluck Luncheon All Sun City Vistoso/Resurrection Lutheran Church members/attendees are invited to a Palm Sunday Pot-luck luncheon Sunday, April 1, 12:30-2:30 PM, SCV Auditorium. Please reserve this date. Flyers will be de-livered to all known members. However, we don’t want to miss anyone. Email Carolyn Lerch at [email protected] or call 818-3319 to be added to our list.

Annual Rummage Sale Oro Valley United Church of Christ, 1401 E. El Con-quistador Way, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 8 AM-Noon. Sun City Vistoso resident Peggy Smith again serves as a co-chair of the sale. Proceeds to mission projects.

classified The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets;

W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; Fireplace= FP; Stainless Steel= S/S

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FOR SALE: Sewing machine slightly used, in nice three drawer cabinet, typewriter IBM Selectric III, cherry fin-ish quilt rack, museum quality, antique double sized quilt with original cloth storage bag, Oriental black lacquer plant stand with marble insert top, rug 6 x 9, Afghanistan, Sumac style, hand woven wool on wool. Gustaf Becker 1870s small antique wall clock, Arizona Highways magazines January 1987 - January 1996, 109 issues. Above items, all in excellent condition. Call 825-1900.FOR SALE BY OWNER: Montara plan home with great mountain views. 1298 sq. ft. plus finished laundry room. New energy efficient windows and patio doors. New Trane air conditioner and furnace. Many more upgrades and extras. Can be seen at 2242 E. Celosia Way. Call for appointment at 520-818-6426. FOR SALE/RENT: Fully Furnished 2BR/2BA/Den in SCV. Great mountain view from front patio. Private covered back patio, with gas grill. Will consider monthly, multi-month, long term with option to purchase. For photos and more details call Jan 636-357-8817 or email [email protected] RENT: Furnished 2BR/2BA, front patio and covered back patio, nice landscaping with fountain, gas grill and partial views. Separate office with WiFi. Monthly only. Call for showing and details. Cell 303 905 8046.FOR RENT: 2012 multi-month vacation home rental. Newly furnished with great mt. views. 2 BR 2 BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCV families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 520-825-0232. Photos available via email.

FOR RENT: Long-term rental available April 2012 for this SCV home. 2 BR/2BA, spilt floor plan. Mountain views, with a private patio and yard. Nicely furnished, great landscape with fruit trees. $1200 per month. 970-209-1572.FOR RENT: Mariposa plan, 1,200 sq. ft., 2BR/2BA fur-nished home on Tradewinds Way. Beautifully furnished, saltillo tile floors, 2 queen beds. All utilities included: WiFi, cable, local phone. Available May 2012 through Decem-ber 2012. Monthly preferred, consider weekly off season. Long term special rates. Call Diane 520-575-0039.FOR RENT: Enjoy our spacious 2 BR/2 BA home with excellent mountain views and private patio with gas grill. Recently furnished in Southwest style, our home is sparkling clean and has everything you need for a perfect getaway, or a place to stay while searching for your own retirement home, including a separate office and complimentary WiFi. Reserve now for 2013 winter season or reduced summer rates. For photos and more details call Tom and Barbara at (414) 445-0268 (Wisconsin).FOR RENT: Unfurnished 1050 Ft. 2BR/2BA at 16th fairway tee box. Professional designed interiors w/granite in kitchen, Saltillo tile floors all new in ’07. Area west of patio wide open for privacy, and pet walking. Wonderful caring neighbors on super quiet Green Tree Dr. $1250/mo. long term; presently listed for sale. E-mail [email protected] for photos, etc. or call Pete 520-818-2203.FOR RENT/LEASE: Beautifully refurnished 2BD/2BA SCV 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: Furnished 1200 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA beautiful home with covered patio in back and walled patio in front with great mountain views. King and full beds. Fully furnished with all utensils, linens, W/D, wireless, grill. NS,NP. For rates see http://www.suncityvistoso-rentals.com/ or call 1-801 209 9092. FOR RENT: Stylishly furnished 2046 sq. ft. home with high ceilings and open floor plan. Most rooms and back patio oriented to Catalina Mt. views. Two en suite masters with king and queen beds, gas fireplace, WiFi, HDTV/DVR. Visit suncityvistosorental.com for pictures rates and details. 206-310-4779.FOR RENT: Fully furnished, newly painted 2BR/2BA/DEN SCV home on N Pima Spring Way. Available March 2012. Large private southern exposure backyard with pool, jacuzzi, covered patio and grill with mountain and desert views. Front courtyard with mountain views. 2 fruit trees. $1250/month + utilities. $1100/mo. June-August Call Cindy 520-955-3028.FOR RENT: Your home away from home, now rent-ing for 2013. SS appliances, 2BR/2BA, eat-in-kitchen, formal dining, covered patio with grill. In-home laundry w/washer and dryer. Here in SCV. Call Bob at 520-825-0097.BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 529-2984.


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Where Sun City VistosoFriends Meet...


Peggy Lombard

In-your-home pet sitting servicevDoggie daycare

vPets with special needs

825-4833 (360)324-9112 [email protected] A Sun City Vistoso resident

Peg’s Pet Sitting

Member of National Association of Pet SittersBonded and Insured

Rhonda R. Valentino, ABR, ALHS, SFR520-370-7409

[email protected]

13865 N. Sutherland Wash Way$224,900, 2 BR, 2BA, MLS#21126847

2255 E. Buster Mountain Dr.$214,900, 2 B, 2 BA. MLS#21124965

So. Arizona’s Largest Family Owned Real Estate Company7330 N Oracle Rd. #280 Tucson, AZ 85704

Carol Foster

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You Can Choose YourLife Style...Sun City ViStoSo

BETTY J. WHITEAssociate Broker

Your Sun City Vistoso Specialist15883 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 155, Direct: 520-275-6654, FAX: 520-825-6525

[email protected]

2217 E. Celosia Way $229,000

1051 E. Royal Oak Rd. $325,000 14023 N. Biltmore Dr. $205,000

14382 N. Spanish Gardens Lane $163,000 930 E. Seven Palms Dr. $209,900

14467 N. Cooperstone Dr. $155,000


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470 W. Roger Road, #108Tucson, AZ 85705

Free In-Home EstimatesFree InstallationWe Do Repairs ROC 218701

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FrAll work warranted

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Direct 520-256-0757 • Office 520-318-5290 • Fax 520-77-6614

[email protected] N. Oracle Rd. , Ste. 280

14685 N. Palm Ridge Drive$169,500 MLS# 21110035


REPAIR & REMODEL

ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING SERVICED•Water Heaters• Sewer/Drains

•Water Service Lines• Garage Disposals

• Gas Line Repairs• Toilets & More

Ron RobersonR and R Water Works LLC30 years of plumbing experience

440-5706Licensed, Bonded & Insured

On the Sun City Vistoso Consumer Referral List

ROC# 219595

520-825-1932 or 520-405-2992 (cell)

Stephanie’s Kitty Sitting ServicesSpecialized Care for your kitty/home while you’re away. Will administer insulin for diabetic kitties. Will also check on homes in the summer.

E-mail: [email protected]

A Sun City Vistoso Resident

Member Pet Sitters International (PSI) Licensed - Bonded - Insured

dustperadoscleaning

Residential & CommercialLicensed & Bonded

Flash | 520-891-0606

A Great Gift!

Gift card from the SCV Café

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 825-3277


Service & Repair of all Autos & Light TrucksDomestic, Foreign, New to Classic

1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Suite 117

520-825-0981

Sun City Vistoso Office

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Ph: (520) [email protected]

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520-896-3333305 E. American Ave.

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Let us cater your event or use our banquet facilities for your parties!

Laff ’s Comedy Club Show - April 12

Dinner & Show, 6 PM

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Friday and Saturday, 7 PM-11

St. Patrick’s Day Specials

March 9, 10 & 11

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Add $2 for Prime Rib $24.99 per person

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German Weekend

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Serving Sun City Vistoso since 2006

548-9646 [email protected]


L & M Custom Painting Inc.Quality, Value and Service at its Best

Excellent Specials on Custom Interior Painting

Exterior Painting Specials: $1,650• 5 year warranty/premium paint • No money Down

991-9933Leo Martinez

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ROC #258012Licensed • Bonded • Insured

We accept all major credit cards

On the Sun City Vistoso Consumer Referral ListEvery job starts and finishes with management present.

Oro Valley’s Handyman Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, windows & doors, ceiling fans, lighting, shower doors & grab bars, pet doors, and much more.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE 440-1453 INSURED Not a licensed contractor by choice

825-7497Cell: 409-4591


7780 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ www.southwestkitchen.com531-9187

kitchen bath family room media room laundry utility area

New Cabinets & Refacing Solutions

In Home ConsultationComputerized Kitchen Design

Project ManagementOn the Sun City Vistoso Consumer Referral List

ABLE-BODY PAINTING, INC.JEFF JARVIS

Interior a Exterior Painting

a Licensed Bonded Insured a Serving Sun City Vistoso since 1997. a Epoxy drive ways, walk- ways and garage floors. a Roof coat on flat roofs.

www.ablebodypainting.com 400-1591or 465-6840ROC 160023

Registered with your Consumer Referral at

Sun City Vistoso

Mac iPad & iPhone Tutoring in your home.

Irrigation ManKeith Demand

• 30 years experience with repairs• Referrals Available

• I stand behind my work

(520) 490-3930Not licensed

Diabetes Self-Management

www.GlucoMenu.comMenus, Recipes, Grocery Lists

520-544-851010355 N. La Canada Dr. Oro Valley, AZ 85737SW Corner of Lambert Lane & La Canada DriveFood or cash donation required to local food bank determined by Club. Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. cd/eft. program. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid through 3/24/12. 2012 Curves International.


Frank SotoMaster Craftsman

F&S Home ServicesNo job too small or too big

Home Repair, Remodeling & Restoration

Painting, Plumbing, Drywall

Electrical, Concrete & Tile(520)[email protected]

You’ve always said you wouldn’t be caught dead in that dress.

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Ask about ceiling fans, light fixtures and mirrors

520-818-6474Cell 520-256-9043

Residential & Commercial • Free Estimates

Sandy’s Window Cleaning

We are Licensed

We have many Sun City Vistoso references

Jack Campanella Owner/Operator

We specialize in the designs and installations of: • Retractable Awnings • Stationary Awnings • Drop Shades • Canopies and moreWe also provide: • Cleaning • Repairs • Recovering and more

Awning Doctors520-293-5559

www.coolawnings.com

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Thanks to Sun City Vistoso for your Continued SupportNot OUR client... Farmers Insurance of Catalina will offer a great Sun City Vistoso Discount! Call for details...

Top RungHandyman Services Inc.

Home Repairs / Free EstimatesOn the Sun City Vistoso Consumer Referral ListROC214575 C-62

Pete Goebel(520) [email protected]

Bob & Jackie Cahoon 490-3633 444-5937

#1 in Sales and Listings in Sun City Vistoso since 2004

Top 3% Tucson RealtorsSCV Residents

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Cindy K. ArrebolloAgent

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Office 520-790-7788 � Fax 520-818-1341

Mauricio Rivas Painting & Repairs Dry Wall Repair, Texture & Acoustics

Interior & Exterior Painting Acoustic Removal

Roof Coating Quality Work Irrigation Patios Complete Landscaping Hauling

240-5205 (c) 825-6717 (o)Not a licensed contractor


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Specializing in Sun City resales since 1988!

If you want the Best, Call Us!

520-297-6172800-297-6172

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2506 E. Vistoso Commerce LoopSuite #100

Full Time Professional Agents with40+ Years of Experience!

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14143 N. Ageratum Way$215,000 MLS#21129809

9110 E. La Palma Dr., Tucson, AZ$229,000 MLS#21200203

2044 E Bighorn Mountain Drive$249,000, 1635 sq ft

3820 E. Wilds Rd.$395,000 MLS#21130432

14492 N. Sky Trail$349,900, MLS#21204387

14148 N. Forthcamp $239,000, 1190 sq. ft.

Judy Hale, ABR 520-395-5866 Sun City Vistoso Resident

Licensed since 1992

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520-275-1816

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RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

MLSMULTPLE LISTING SERVICE

1815 E. Anza Wy.Sunrise Model $229,000

2028 E. Bighorn Mt.Cresent Model $199,900

13627 N. Tom Ryans Wy. Vacation Villa Model $179,000

2261 E. Sausalito TrailKensington Model $179,000

13910 E. Desert ButteVistoso Model $399,000

13941 N Buckingham DriveEssex Model $299,000

14030 N Lobelia WayRio Vista Model $269,000

14485 N. Spanish Garden Lane Sundance Model, $189,000

14369 N. Lost Arrow DriveRidgetop Model $329,500

1710 E. Chalk Creek CourtSilvercreek Model $259,900

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