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This Week in SCOV
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12/10/15
Pro Shop Project: The Pro Shop continues to await completion of review by the Town of the revise fire suppression system plans. The plans had to be revised due to the situation that it was decided to handle the monitoring panel by wireless method. This alleviated having to trench from the pro shop to the panel which is located on the south side of the maintenance building. We expect the Town review to be completed within a few days if not sooner. Once that review is complete, the contractor will call for an inspection of the fire suppression system and a project final which will hopefully result in a temporary certificate of occupancy. The reason we will be seeking a temporary certificate of occupancy is due to the need to complete the handicap restroom access which will require some modifications to the asphalt area leading from the Pro Shop to the handicap restroom in the maintenance center. The plan is to install a handicap port-a-potty while the asphalt work is in progress which we anticipate will satisfy the Town on a temporary basis until the asphalt work can be completed.
Restaurant/Lounge project: The Team is in the process of discussing fine points with the interior design firm, architect and contractor. The major issue that is under discussion is possible alternative access points to the kitchen from the lounge for the servers. The reason this issue is under discussion is that we found that the access designed will not be allowed without major modifications to the kitchen hood system. Since this modification will likely be expensive, the Team is considering various other access areas. In addition to these discussions, the plans continue to be under review by the Town. An optimistic start date at this time is sometime in January and a more realistic start date is in February.
NEWS FROM THE VIEWS RESTAURANT:
Coming Events:
Wine Dinner Wednesday, December 16, 5 PM. Limited seating; make reservations today! 825-3277.
Happy Hour this Thursday & Friday from 4 - 7 PM.
Heat & Eat Specials: $9.95 and come with a homemade cookie. Call 825-3277 to order. 
December 14 - 20:  Slow braised beef short ribs with rice pilaf and seasonal veggies.
December 21 - 31:  Maple-glazed ham steak with green bean casserole and baked mac n' cheese. All meals You can even enjoy the Heat & Eat meal in the Café.
Do you have your Five-to-Free card yet? Good only through the month of December.
NEWS FROM THE VIEWS GOLF CLUB:
GOLF COURSE CHANGES: Hole #5: The wash across the cart path is now a waste area and not a hazard. This means you can ground your club and take a practice swing. Hole #10: Due to the frequency of houses being hit on the left side, we have placed out-of-bounds stakes near the cart path on this hole.

Holiday Shopping? Have you waited until the last minute? Gift cards are available. Something really unique? We also have some really neat locally hand-crafted wine bottle toppers. Mention this and receive 15% off this unique gift idea. (Retail value $24.95)  Purchase today at The Views Golf Club Pro Shop. 
Bounce Back at The Views Golf Club! During the month of December, when you play a round of golf, you will receive a coupon for $10 off your next round in December (rack rate).  
The following Golf Packages are available for purchase at the Administration office: 18 & 9-hole 10-punch punch cards; 18 & 9-hole 1, 3 & 4-month unlimited golf passes; 18 & 9-hole unlimited golf passes that are good thru 6/30/16 (prorated for FIRST time pass holders). Please go to our website for rates & info http://theviewsgolfclub.com/rates/ .
2015-16 Annual Pass Holders:  During the month of December, enjoy 15% off golf balls. Stock up today!
Golf Club Fair coming January 22. Watch for more details!
Charlie Blunt had a hole in 1 on Hole #3 on 12-4-15. He used an 8 iron from 115 yards. This is Charlie's first Hole in 1. Congrats Charlie!
Check Out the Online Bulletin Board! Good deals are added every day. View here. You will need to click on the category of choice (Auto, Furniture, Household Items or Sports Equipment) to see the items wanted or for sale. If you want to list an item, make sure you are logged in to the website first, then click here to list your item. Post your home to rent here
Coming in January! Sun City Oro Valley New Website Training Sessions. Let us help you get to know more about the new website, how to navigate around it and what is available to you. Monday, January 11 - 2 PM; Thursday, January 14 - 1 PM; Wednesday, January 20 - 9 AM; Wednesday, January 27 - 7 PM; Thursday, January 28 - 10 AM. Additional sessions will be offered in February if necessary. Click here to Register Today!  (  suncityorovalley.com>members>member services>event-registration/
The Active Health Committee invites you to attend a presentation called, "Boost Your Mood, Build Resistance, and Add to Life's Enjoyment" on Friday, December 11 at 1 PM in the Auditorium. The presenter is Kathy Khalsa, Occupational Therapist and Clinical Coordinator for the Senior Behavioral Health Unit at Oro Valley Hospital. Kathy's passion is working with adults and seniors to achieve their functional goals. Just as it requires effort to build physical health, the same can be said for mental health. Improving your emotional health can be a rewarding experience that adds to your overall enjoyment of life.
Tipster Submitters Classes Available
Everyone who submits an article for the Tipster should attend ONE class.
Class 2     Tuesday, January 5, 10 AM, WC1
We explain the Article Standards by which the Tipster Editorial Committee edits your article. There will be detailed information about using the computerized submission system, including submitting a photo to enhance your article and how to access and print pages from the online version of the Tipster. 
We hope you can make ONE of these classes. Click here to register. 
One more classes for Tipster Submitters: 
Class 3     Thursday, February 4, 9 AM, WC1

The SCOV Strummers Ukulele Club invites you to their annual Holiday Sing-Along, December 17,
1 PM in the Hopi Room. This year's selection includes many carols from the 50s, including the Chipmunk Song!  This event is always great fun and we hope many folks will join in.
Holt presentation: At the next Sun City Democrat Club meeting on Saturday December 12, guest speaker Dr. Jo M. Holt, newly elected chair of the Pima County Democrats, will address the issue of "How Do we Foster a True Representative Democracy?" Dr. Holt is a retired research biochemist, a previous candidate for the AZ State Senate from Legislative District 11 and until recently served as the Democratic Legislative District 11 Chair. The annual meeting with election of officers will immediately follow Dr. Holt's presentation. You will find us at 1:00 in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Maureen Salz at mosalz@outlook.comor 520-240-0049. 
Tuesday, December 15 Holiday Cookie Exchange: We will supply the coffee and you supply the cookies. This yearly event is growing each year and looked forward to by many. Everyone who attends must bring three dozen HOMEMADE COOKIES and you will leave the event with a two dozen cookie assortment.  Join us in the Navajo room at 1pm until 3pm. Sit and chat while tasting some yummy cookies.  This is a great way to spend an afternoon and is a free event. No tickets are needed.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Sun City's next drive is Thursday, December 17, 8-11 AM, Auditorium. Schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross 1-800-448-3543 or by visiting redcrossblood.org. You can make someone else's holiday markedly better by giving the gift.
Christmas Lights: The neighbors on Green Tree Drive invite you to take a slow drive around our street any evening between now and early January to enjoy the beautiful holiday lighting displays. Volunteers have erected six lighted Christmas trees, a moose pulling a sleigh filled with gifts, and a lighted fawn in the street's common areas. Plus, individuals have added to the magical feeling of the street by lighting their yards. 
Monitor positions: Would you like to start the New Year by having some extra cash?  No need to travel far. We are in need of two monitors to work at the Aquatic and Fitness Center and the Catalina Vista. You can work 8 to 20 hours a week. If you need certain days off each week or month that can be arranged. Starting Pay Is $8.05 an hour. See Pam Sarpalius to pick up a copy of a job description. Call 917-8077.
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Contact Information
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Bob Mariani General Manager of SCV
Bob Mariani, General Manager, 917-8080

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