October 16, 2014

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Hit and Giggle Tournament - Everyone is welcome!!! Sunday, November 2, 12:30 PM shotgun. No handicap needed! We will make the pairings. Golfers of all skill levels invited. Sign up as a single or couple. Cost:  $20* pp ($7 pp if you are an annual pass holder). Includes appetizers and cash bar with drink specials after golf in The Café. Sign up in the pro shop or call 825-3110.

Up-coming Events at The Cafe

*Friday, October 24, 4:30-7:30 pm - FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER  $21/person ($31 with 4 wine pairings) - We will be using foods from local farms and ranches to develop a four-course menu with the freshest, local ingredients we can find. We will be offering Arizona wine pairings as an optional addition. Menu available week of event. Sure to please everyone!  Reservations Required-825-3277.

*Friday, November 7, 4-7 pm - GREEK BUFFET $16.99/person - Featuring, but not limited to, Greek lemon chicken, gyros, souvlaki, Greek baked fish, falafel and Greek salad. Specialty drink - Greek kerasi cocktail $5.

*Friday, November 14, 4-7 pm - BBQ BUFFET $17.99/person - Featuring, but not limited to, BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, BBQ vegetable kabobs and cowboy beans. Specialty drink - Harvey Wallbanger cocktail $5

*Monday Night Football: Join us in the Café on Monday, October 20^th starting at 5 p.m. for the Texans vs Steelers game. Several delicious appetizers and happy hour beverage prices will be available plus you can join your neighbors and friends to cheer with or heckle in some cases.

Proposed Pro Shop: LRPC Ad Hoc Pro Shop Task Team members remind all residents of the upcoming presentation of its proposal for a newly relocated and more efficient Pro Shop. This is one of two proposals requested by your Board of Directors. The other proposal, to be made in the coming months, will concern the creation of a lounge in the space currently occupied by the Pro Shop. Capital funds are available for these projects, with no assessment to homeowners. Both projects have the potential to contribute to the financial well-being of the Association. The Pro Shop proposal will take place on Saturday, November 8, at 2:00 P.M. in the Auditorium. It will be followed by a no host Happy Hour in the Café at 4:00.   This presentation is being made to residents before presentation to the Board, so that all may have an opportunity to have their questions answered and their input considered.

AFC, Just a reminder: Residents and Guests must sign in at the monitor desk of the AFC when a resident is bringing a guest to the AFC building or pool.

Pickleball/Bocce Ball projects: There was a concern about the new Bocce Ball courts impeding on the miniature golf. In answer to that concern, the new Bocce ball courts will not impact the miniature golf course or any of the picnic area outside of what was the grass area. Both projects are coming along although a little slower than anticipated due to difficulties removing concrete in both areas. The projection at this point is to pour the concrete for the new pickleball courts next week and the new Bocce Ball courts the week after next.

Gas leaks: It was recently brought to my attention that a few residents have experienced gas leaks. In most if not all of these cases, the leak was caused by old gaskets at the gas meters. To help prevent a leak that could turn into a much bigger problem, stop by your gas meter on the outside of your home on occasion. If you smell gas, call Southwest Gas to have your meter checked for a leaky gasket or some other possible problem.

BOARD CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS SOUGHT: Nominations are being sought for the SCOV Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or have someone you would like to nominate, complete a form Click Here 

Sidewalks: Here's a quick reminder that sidewalks are made for walking and should not be blocked. There are no Rules regarding this matter; however, as a common courtesy to your neighbors, you have asked to keep the sidewalks cleared for walking at all times.

Tipster Writers' Classes: If you are a Tipster submitter and write an article for your club or committee you must attend at least one Tipster Article Writers' Class. We cover the Tipster article standards and how and when to submit. We will hold Tipster Article Writers' Classes:

Monday, November 3, 9-11 AM, WC3  Monday, January 5, 9-11 AM, WC3

Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3

Please go online to sign up for a class at: www.scovaz.com, hold your cursor over News & Info a drop down appears, scroll down to Events, and click on Events. Click on the class you want to attend, fill out the registration form that comes up.

Want to be a part of how SCOV operates in the future: An extremely important task has been assigned to the Governing Documents Review Committee by the Board. The Committee has completed a good portion of its work but there is more document review to complete and recommendation for changes to the documents to be presented to the Board and Membership. If you'd like to be a part of this very important process, please submit your interest completing a form Click This. 

Help wanted: Looking for something to do and get paid for it?  Please call Pam Sarpalius at 917-8077 if you are interested in being a part time monitor at the Aquatic and Fitness Center and the Catalina Vista.

Patient Advocate Program: Join us in the Auditorium on Friday, October 17th at 1pm for a presentation by Karen Mercereau, RN, iRnpa.  Patient Advocates is partnered with the University of Arizona and Karen has been nationally recognized for starting this program. Karen has devoted her life to working with patients. There is no charge for this program but please obtain a ticket at the Welcome Center ASAP.

Medicare update: The Annual Medicare update will take place in our Auditorium at 8am on Tuesday October 28th. There is a $10 fee for booklet and printed information. The fee is optional if you do not want the booklet and printed information.