November 6, 2014

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Pro Shop Presentation: Don't forget that the Long Range Planning Committee will present its proposal for the new Pro Shop this Saturday, at 2 PM, in the Auditorium. The program includes an opportunity for questions, answers and suggestions, and will be followed by a No Host Happy Hour in the Café. Come one and all and be informed.

Government Affairs Committee upcoming events:

Plan to attend the next event sponsored by your Government Affairs Committee. It will be held on Friday, November 7^th at 1 PM in the Auditorium, refreshments will be served, featured guests:

Golder Ranch Fire Department EMS Battalion Chief Josh Hurguy will discuss:

• Mobile Health Service - an annual membership program that covers any out of pocket expenses for medically necessary transports within the GRFD District.
• Community Integrated Healthcare Program - in conjunction with the Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Allied Physicians. This pilot program will supplement transitional care management to reduce hospital re-admissions for patients with congestive heart failure, heart attack and pneumonia.
• Other services available to residents of Sun City Oro Valley.

Oro Valley Water Utility Conservationist Karn Boyce will discuss:

• Water conservation education, incentives and cooperative relationships.
• Free water conservation audits available to our residents that include an evaluation of irrigation and back flow systems.  

Up-coming Events at The Café:

Are You Ready For Some Football? 6:30 PM - to end of game. Enjoy happy hour drink prices and our special Monday Night Football menu!  11/10 - Panthers vs. Eagles.
 Tuesday, November 11 - Not only is it Veterans Day, but it is also National Sundae Day. So, as a thank you to all our veterans, we would like to offer you a FREE small sundae with purchase of entrée. Proof of veteran status or military ID required.
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. Call for reservations - 825-3277. 
Friday, November 21, 4-7 PM - Santa Fe Happy Hour- Featuring, Navajo frybread taco, green chili cheese fries, pork pozole, red chili beef tamale, green chili chicken enchilada, blackberry blue corn tamale (prices vary). $1 off drinks and specialty drink - Chimayo cocktail $5 Call for reservations - 825-3277.
 Thursday, November 27, Two seatings:  12:30 pm or 2:30 PM - THANKSGIVING DINNER $19.99/person - Choice of roast turkey or baked ham served with traditional sides. Includes salad or soup and choice of dessert. Specialty drink: Spiced pumpkin cocktail $5 Call for reservations 825-3277.   All reservation events will have additional 18% gratuity added to the check.

Think you know your SCOV neighbors: SCOV isn't a huge community so you'd think that if you're out and about a good deal of the time, you'd be able to recognize most SCOV residents. However, it might not be so easy to know your neighbor. Consider that in the past five fiscal years, 780 homes have sold and another approximately 60 have sold this fiscal year for a total of about 840 of the 2488 homes (34% or slightly over 1/3 of the homes). Those home sales equate to somewhere around 1300 to 1500 new residents in only five years. That's a considerable turnover in a relatively short period of time. An important point about this change in residents is that SCOV is known as a very friendly community. To assure that it's kept that way, please consider saying hello to people you don't know when encountering them in one of the facilities. Introducing yourself and welcoming new residents is the best way possible I can think of to assure that SCOV continues to have an excellent reputation as being one of the most welcoming and friendly communities in Arizona if not the Country.

Nordstrom Trip: Tickets are now on sale for the Nordstrom bus trip on December 5^th. Please purchase tickets at the Welcome Center from Coco or Pam, $25/person. There will be a smaller luxury bus this year so get your tickets early.

Pickleball/Bocce ball projects: According to the contractor, the bocce ball court concrete will be formed and poured the week of November 10^th and the cart path adjacent to the pickleball courts will be completed. This work will require that the northern portion of the large parking lot by the Activity Center will be temporarily closed and the small lot between the Café and tennis courts may also have to be closed for a short period of time. As more information is available regarding what parking lots will be close and when, an update or updates will be sent to you.

Dispose-A-Med: The Foundation along with the OVPD will be hosting a Dispose-A-Med next Tuesday the 11th of November from 9 to 11 AM in the Sun City Activity Center/ Kachina Lounge area. We are usually located in the lobby area but due to set up in the auditorium for a special event we have moved to the Kachina lounge area for this date only.

Help wanted, monitor: Want to turn a few hours a week in to Cash? There is a monitor position open. The monitor hired would work mainly at the Catalina Vista and the Aquatic and Fitness Center. For more information please call Pam Sarpalius at 917-8077 to make an appointment and pick up a list of duties for monitors.

Gift Shop's Monday Madness will be next Monday, November 10. Come on by and get that holiday shopping started early at great prices and very close to home. Tables will be set up outside the shop from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.

Thinking about becoming a Board member?  Please consider attending Why the Board Needs Me and What's Involved Round Table Discussion. The Nominating Committee will also be hosting a round table discussion "Why the Board Needs Me and What's Involved" to talk about the role of a board member.  All are invited to attend.  This event will be Thursday, November 13, 1 PM, Welcome Center 1.  Please RSVP for the round table discussion by Clicking Here. Select  Why the Board Needs Me, November 13, 1 PM, WC1  Thank you for considering serving in the Association's community leadership.

Christmas decorating: It's that time again. Please help us decorate the Auditorium for Christmas. It is fun and you will receive a lovely gift for your time. Monday, December 1^st at 10 AM. Take down will be on Monday, December 29^th at 10 AM. 

New SCOV website......resident input requested:  A new SCOV website is being developed and resident input is requested. Share your good ideas about what you'd most like to see on the new website by clicking here. The Website Refresh Task Force will gather your input for inclusion where possible in the design. Sign up by clicking here.    

Oro Valley Police Department reports many fraudulent calls: According to the OVPD, they continue to receive complaints about fraudulent calls. As a result, it is very important for all of us to be extremely careful about providing any information or anything of value to callers. Unless you are certain who you are talking to, DO NOT give out any personal information or commit to giving any valuables or money to any caller.

Cyber fraud event: The Vistoso Computer Society invites all SCOV members, residents, and guests to its meeting on Monday, November 10, 1-3 PM, Auditorium.  Mr. Nick LaFleur, a spokesperson since 2009 for the Better Business Bureau serving Southern Arizona, will talk about the basics of what you need to know about keeping up with cyber fraud and how to recognize a scam.  Online scammers are constantly changing their tactics in an attempt to confuse their victims, but smart consumers know what to watch out for online and avoid being victimized.

Help Wanted, Part-time Golf Shop attendant: Seeking a part-time golf shop attendant who is highly motivated, personable and has computer skills. Must be able to multi-task in a very busy environment. Responsibilities include managing the daily tee sheet, checking-in members and guests, collecting fees and displaying pro shop merchandise. Please send applications and resumes to Kim Griggs at kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com Wages $8.50 hour plus golf on a time available basis, 15 to 20 hours per week.