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Pickleball/Bocce Ball: The surface material application for the pickleball courts is scheduled to begin December 9th. Assuming all goes well, the courts should be open within a week to two weeks at the outside after the surfacing begins.

PART-TIME OFFICE HELP WANTED: The Administrative Coordinator II is a part-time position that provides customer service in the front office. Other duties include answering the telephone, distributing the mail, sales and collection of advertising for a newsletter. Helps maintain various databases  Must be proficient with the computer including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. To apply submit a resume to jobscov@gmail.com

Save The Date: Please save the date to celebrate the retirement of SCOV long-time employee Norma Meyers on Tuesday, January 20, 2-4 PM in the Auditorium.

Reminder, no alcoholic beverage or glass in the pool areas: The AFC staff recently reported that glass beer bottles were found in the AFC pool area trash, which is an indication that beer in glass bottles was brought into and consumed at the pool. Please be reminded that alcoholic beverage and glass are not allow in the pool areas.

The Gift Shop's Monday Madness: is coming this Monday Dec. 8 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. It is a great time to pick up those holiday gifts, close to home and at an outstanding price. The bargains will be waiting on tables outside in front of the shop.

• Hit & Giggle Tournament - Sunday, December 14, 1 PM shotgun. No handicap needed! Golfers of all skill levels invited. Sign up as a single or couple. Cost:  $27 pp and includes appetizers and cash bar with drink specials after golf in The Cafe. Sign up in the pro shop or call 825-3110. 

• Buy Now....Play Later  Golf punch cards are now available for purchase in the Welcome Center. Cost for an 18-hole, 10-punch card is $500 and 9-hole, 10-punch card is $300 - includes the cart!  (That's a savings of $190/$150 respectively off 10 rounds.) These punch cards are transferable AND do not expire. Cash or check accepted. (Other restrictions may apply.)

• Pro Shop Holiday Sale Thursday, Dec. 11 from 4-6 PM. Spin the wheel for more discounts. Appetizers will be served. Come shop for the perfect gift for the golfer in your life. Gift cards available, too.

  Up-coming Events at The Café:

• Monday Night Football - Come watch Monday Night Football on our large projected screen and enjoy happy hour drink prices and our special Monday Night Football menu!  12/8 - Falcons vs Packers

• Friday, December 5, 4 - 7 PM - Taco Bar Happy Hour $12.99/person - Back by popular demand! Traditional and modern fillings for your tacos with Spanish rice, black beans, refried beans and a selection of salsas. Happy hour drink prices.  Specialty drink - Paloma cocktail $5.   Call for reservations - 825-3277 
     
• Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4 - 7 PM - Pub Grub Happy Hour (prices vary)- Bangers and mash, bubble and squeak cakes, cottage pie, Yorkshire pudding with roast beef, Eton mess on crumpet. Happy hour prices on drinks. Specialty drink - Born to be British cocktail $5   Call for reservations - 825-3277    

• Friday, Dec. 19, 4 - 7 PM - Caribbean Buffet $16.99/person - Jamaican jerk chicken, grilled pork with tropical fruit salsa, ropa vieja (Caribbean sliced steak), coconut rice and peas, fried plantains, key lime pie and more. Happy hour prices on drinks and specialty drink - Pineapple cocktail $5   Call for reservations - 825-3277    
  All reservation events will have additional 18% gratuity added to the check.

The following clubs are getting into the holiday spirit and helping others.
But, they need your help too!

• Barbara Fass and her group of elves will be collecting gifts (new and gently used for all ages) for the children of Davidson Elementary. The children will use their fun money that they have earned throughout the semester to purchase these gifts for their families. Take gifts to Barbara Fass no later than Tuesday, Dec 9,  at 14198 N Fawnbrooke Dr., 818-2151.

• Win $2500 cash or prizes donated by local merchants and SCOV artisans at the Rock and Roll Club's annual Member Appreciation/Fundraiser, Sunday, February 15, 2015 in the Activity Center. The prize raffle, silent auction and high stakes cash raffle will benefit Youth on Their Own (YOTO), the Tucson non-profit organization that supports the high school graduation and continued success of abandoned and homeless youth (homeless through no fault of their own), by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance. Raffle tickets ($20 each/6 for $100) will be sold in the Activity Center Lobby from 9-11 am on December 15 and 17, January 23 and 26. Winner need not be present to win CASH.
     
• The Astronomy Club has an outreach program with Coronado K-8 school on Oracle Road. The goal is to stimulate interest in science and technology. Telescopes are provided for every 5th grader and Astronomy Camp scholarships for some 7th graders. The program is funded with Arizona State Tax Credits donations. Donations can be made on line at Amphi.com (click on tax credit program bottom left of the web page) or you can call Bob Cratty on 825-0157 for a mail in form.
   
• The SCOV Garden Club is having a holiday food drive to benefit IMPACT in Catalina (formerly known as Catalina Food Bank). If you like to participate please drop your donations off at Irmel Wheeler, 2240 E. Ruellia Dr. by Dec. 7."
   
• The Vistoso Tennis Club is collecting new shoes for children K-12 to be donated to the Amphi School District Clothing Bank. This is the second year for this endeavor to place shoes on children who do not have any. In 2013 the Club donated 76 pairs of shoes. The Club also collects gently used shoes. All donations may be deposited in the Tennis Room adjacent to the Pickle Ball courts. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Contact Sandy Fritz 818-9683 with your questions.

Donations for new fitness center equipment:

Over the past several months there have been a number of requests for additional pieces of exercise equipment. The AFC Committee carefully discussed these suggestions or requests, and concluded that the purchase of a leg raise, adjustable decline/abdominal crunch and handle rack for bar bells would be beneficial. The cost for this equipment is $2,325 which is not budgeted. Before the Committee approaches the Board for Contingency Funds, donations are being requested. If you'd like to help with this project, donations made out to SCOV can be given to Lonnie in the AFC or dropped off at the Administration Office. 

Core Strengthening classes: Are you looking for ways to strengthen your Core? A new Core Conditioning class will be starting on December 8th.Will be held in the AFC Studios on Mondays at 6:00 PM and Wednesday at 4 PM. This class will work on importance of core strength for posture, healthy backs and injury prevention. Rebecca Gorrell will be the instructor. Your first class is free. Items needed floor mat, towel, water and association punch card.

TRX and the Freemotion machine training: Want to know how to properly use the TRX and Freemotion equipment? If so, attend one or more of these classes put on by Ray Jerkins.

Dec. 10 Wednesday at 9 AM - Freemotion

Dec. 11 Thursday at 12 PM - TRX

Dec. 22 Monday at 8 AM - TRX

Dec. 23 Tuesday at 1 PM - Freemotion

SCOV phone book: ALL former hometowns are now listed in this new 2014 book. As many hometowns as I received from residents are in the Hometown Listings section. Previously we could only do the first hometown that you listed but I asked and they allowed me to have two of them at most.

When making changes or corrections to your information, please ensure that the online form or hand-written form contains ALL of the information that you want included in the telephone directory.  If you just try to give me info for yourself and don't list your spouse or partner, or all the pertinent information, it will get dropped.  

If you want to easily clarify your preferences, please email me.  For example, you want to be listed online but not in the book.........or you want a cell phone number on the Posse list but not online or in the book. (I create the address/phone book for the Posse). Email addresses will NOT go into the actual book.