June 18, 2015

Happy Hours...Please help with the return of the NO reservation system: In order to accommodate more guests at the Café happy hours, Christopher Sapp has returned to a "no reservation" system. As you can imagine, the challenge with this kind of system, which is typical of happy hours everywhere, is that if everyone comes at once, service and space will be a real challenge. In order to help you enjoy these happy hours and to assist the Café team, please consider stopping by the happy hour at different times during the span of the functions. In recent happy hours, there have been a number of seats available as the function progressing and as some of the guests have enjoyed their food and beverages then departed. So, please consider coming early, during the middle of the function or even late in the function. Mr. Sapp's attitude is the happy hour will continue until the last guest leaves. Even if you stop in shortly before the published end of the happy hour, service will be provided so that you'll be able to enjoy yourself.

Café closed for deep cleaning: To supplement the daily cleaning, the Café will be closed for deep cleaning on Monday, June 22; however, the Heat & Eat meal will be available for purchase (take-out only). Please keep this in mind and come back to enjoy a meal on Tuesday, June 23.

NEWS FROM THE CAFÉ:

New daily drink specials offered all day long:  2-for-1 Bloody Mary's and $5 you-call it shots.

Our patio is now dog-friendly. Dog access only through outdoor patio. Certain rules apply.

Coming Events:

Starting Friday, July 3, the Café will host a Happy Hour every Friday from 4 - 7 PM. Happy hour includes $2 domestic draft, $3 craft & import draft, $4 wine, $5 u-call-it shots and 2-for-1 margaritas along with our afternoon menu. Live entertainment as well!

Friday, June 26, 4-7 PM - Summer Seasonal Happy Hour. Enjoy the best fare the season has to offer including grilled steak salad with cherry tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese crumbles and thinly sliced red onion, Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil and balsamic reduction over mixed greens, ceviche with avocado and saltines, summer rolls with peanut and sweet chili dipping sauces, strawberry rhubarb crisp ala mode, peach melba with raspberry puree. Specialty drink:  Watermelon Tequila Cocktail. Reservations suggested 825-3277.

Saturday, July 4, 3-7 PM - 4^th of July Happy Hour. Raise your glass to America!  Enjoy our happy hour drink specials as well as a fried oyster basket special.  Reservations suggested 825-3277

Drink of the Month: Washington Apple (whiskey, sour apple schnapps and cranberry juice) $5

Heat & Eat Special    June 22-28:  Turkey pot pie and side salad. All meals $9.95 and come with a homemade cookie. Call 825-3277 to place your order.

**All special dinners will have additional 18% gratuity added to the check, and all menus subject to change.

Please note the afternoon menu and beverage service will not be available to the public after 3 PM on the above dates.

NEWS FROM THE VIEWS:

Play all summer long for one low price! Purchase a summer pass in the administration office for $550 (w/o car)/$600 (w/ car) and play unlimited rounds between May 1 - Sept. 18. Offer includes unlimited range, 30% off pro shop merchandise (exceptions apply) and 8-day advance tee time. Also, ask about the unlimited play Twilight pass. Call the pro shop for more information at 825-3110 or stop by the Administration office.

Ready to purchase your annual golf pass? Please stop by the Administration office to purchase yours today. Cash or check only. Rates available online at theviewsgolfcom.com/rates.

Aerification schedule:  Monday, June 29, back 9, putting green & chipping area will be closed. Play front 9 twice. Tuesday, June 30, front 9 will be closed. Play back 9 twice. Thank you for your patience during this process. 

Pro Shop and Lounge projects: The deadline for the Town's pro shop plan review is today, June 18^th. So, we anticipate getting the permit today or tomorrow. In that case, construction will begin next week or the week after. In regard to the lounge project, sufficient decisions have been made so that construction plans may be completed. As soon as the plans are ready, which should be within a few weeks, they will be submitted to the Town for review which will take at least 20 working days and will likely take 40 working days as there are usually comments that require a response and a second review cycle. As progress takes place, you will be updated.

Spa closed: The spa will be closed for repairs Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 24.

Sun City Oro Valley Astronomy Club recognized: As a result of the Club sharing knowledge of astronomy and providing students with invaluable hands-on experiences and equipment that encourages them to become interested in science, the Astronomy Club was given a recognition award from the Amphitheater Governing Board.

Wheels for Kids (501c3): Is being honored on June 16 by Refugee Focus for contributing to the betterment of the lives of refugees through the consistent donations of newly refurbished bikes for children and adults.  Refugee Focus is a division of Lutheran Social Services of the southwest. Since 2003, Tucson has been serving the world's most persecuted people-over 2000 to date. Wheels for Kids is proud to assist Refugee Focus in the resettlement of children and parents. 

The Sun City Emerge Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, whichprovides support and transitional housing to Tucson women and children in crisis. At our fundraiser on November 7, we will be offering lunch and an accessories boutique of "previously-loved" items for sale. Ladies of SCOV, we welcome your donations. Please let us know of any gently-used accessories you no longer want: scarves, belts, hats, purses, shoes and jewelry. Jan Hopke-Almer is now collecting these items and can be reached at 818-2504 or hopkealmer@yahoo.com.

Join the Sun City Democratic Club on Saturday July 11, 1:00 in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center for a presentation that crosses all party lines...WATER!  Our guest speaker will be Larry Person of the Central Arizona Project (CAP).  CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water per year to Pima, Pinal and Maricopa counties. It carries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. Hear about the current situation with water shortages on the Colorado River and the impending drought declaration.  Find out what it will mean to you.  Get the most up-to-date information to keep you well informed on water issues in our area!   RSVPs appreciated but not required!  Questions?  Contact club president Maureen Salz at 520-240-0049 or mosalz@outlook.com.

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