This Week in SCOV
 
For Your Information

Library help sought - Love books and looking for a new challenge where you will make like-minded friends? Think about volunteering in the Library twice a month. Computer skills required. To apply, go to www.scovaz.com  and click on "Library." Scroll down to "Related Links" and click on "Volunteers" to complete the Library Volunteer Application. 

SCOV Telephone Directory - Two things: 1) Please help regarding any exceptions, corrections, or additions to information included in our directory e.g. resident information, telephone numbers of churches or businesses.  I don't have any control over the Business White and Yellow pages but I can at least inform the necessary people.  2)  For the month of May 2016, the update to the website and posse list will be delayed about 2 weeks so I can incorporate as much as possible before I leave on vacation on May 27.  No updates in June.  Thanks, Carolyn Lerch gclerch@comcast.net
 
Electronic Voting - The Election Committee is exploring the possibility of adding an electronic option for voting on Association matters.  They are in the preliminary stage of benchmarking what other communities are doing, what options are available to them and feasibility for SCOV.  Be looking for additional information and a request for input in the near future.
 
Address Updated - If you are leaving for the summer, please notify Administration your summer change of address so we can make sure any mail from us to you during your absence from SCOV is directed to the appropriate location.
  1. Come in directly to the Administration office to complete a form to change your mailing address.
  2. Call 520-917-8065 and advise you need to change your mailing address.
  3. Fill the form out online here or  suncityorovalley.com>Members>Member Services>This & That>Address Change
Tennis courts and pickleball courts temporary closure: It's time to surface the Mountain Vista tennis courts and the two older pickleball courts. As a result, the tennis courts will be closed from May 2nd through May 11th and the two pickleball courts will be closed from May 12th through May 15th. The three newer pickleball courts will be open for play during this  time. Also, the Desert Oasis Courts will have Open Play from May 2nd through May 11th from 6 a.m. to noon and reserved time after noon.

Digital Bulletin Board - Do you have items to sell or want to buy? Have you checked out our online bulletin board? Go to suncityorovalley.com>News & Info>Bulletin Board. New items to sell or buy are added daily.
 
 
Coming Events

Friday, May 6 - Happy Hour from 4 - 7 PM. Drink and food specials available. Friday's entertainment: Ivan Denis.

Sunday, May 8 - A great way to relax and enjoy fine music is listening to the TSO String Quartet. The residents of SCOV always request their return to perform for us each year.  Doors open at 1:30 pm performance at 2 pm. Tickets now on sale at the Welcome Center $15pp or at the door. If paying at the door please have the correct amount of cash or you can make a check payable to SCOV. Theater seating, no food or drinks.
 
Monday, May 9, 1 PM, Audi - The Government Affairs Committee is sponsoring a SPECIAL EVENT on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:00pm in the Auditorium in the Activity Center.  Come meet your elected representatives from our Arizona Legislature District 11 --- Senator Steve Smith and Representatives Mark Finchem & Vince Leach.  They will share with us what was accomplished in the just-completed 2016 legislative session, and what was not accomplished they had hoped would be.  This is NOT campaign time.  We just want to hear about what got done or not done.  Bring questions for your representatives in Arizona government.   Coffee and cookies will be provided.
 
Tuesday, May 10, 10:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center/Kachina Lounge - Having trouble working with a Federal Agency ---- e.g. Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Social Security,  IRS,  others ?   Or just want to give input to your elected Senator in Washington ?  Meet with Melissa Martin, Senator Jeff Flake's assistant, Tuesday May10 in the Kachina Lounge in the Activity Center with issues for which you'd like help from your Senator in Washington.  Just show up between 10:30am and 11:30am.   No appointment needed.  Sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee.
 
Wednesday, May 11 - Wine dinner.  The theme for both dinners is "5 Cs':  Cattle Copper, Citrus, Cotton & Climate -- Food & Wine of AZ" Book your reservations today - 825-3277

Thursday, May 12, 9 AM, Welcome Center 3 - Board Study Session.  The Board invites you: The Board of Directors wants to invite you to each and every Study Session and Board Meeting. Your thoughts and input are important and one of the best ways to be heard is by attending these monthly meetings. In addition, to this invitation the Board would like you to stop by the meetings 15 minutes before the meetings begin so you and the Board Members can have an opportunity for a casual conversation. This pre-meeting period will give you an opportunity to have one-on-one time with Board Members so you can either talk about light social issues or an Association related issue that may be very important to you. Please stop by a little early.
 
 
Project Updates

Solar
Work has begun on the solar installation at the Golf Course Maintenance and prep work at the Catalina Vista.

Restaurant
The lounge ceiling had been installed and is being painted.

The Views Restaurant
The Views Signature Dessert - We are very excited to announce that we are now serving delicious bread from Sunrise Bakery including Artisan Brioche Hamburger Buns - Baked fresh daily!!! Try The Views new signature dessert -- Bread & Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Whiskey Butter Sauce for only $1.99.
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The Views Golf Club
Summer Pass Deal - Play all summer long for one low price. Starting May 1, we have summer passes available for only $600 ($550 if you own a cart). Purchase your pass today in the Administration Center.
Our summer hours started on May 1. Please visit our website here for those hours. 
Aerification of the course has been moved to May 16 & 17. On May 16, Back 9 and putting green will be closed. Play front 9 twice. On May 17, front 9 will be closed. Play back 9 twice
ATTENTION ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS!  In May, you can receive $50 on top of the referral fee if your referral signs up and joins a league in May or June.
Beginning Wednesday May 11th the Men's Club will have a 7:30. Shotgun to be followed with tee times starting at 9:30- 4:00. Please continue to sign up in the book as always.

Beginning Thursday May 12th, the 9 Hole Clubs will have a 7:30 Shotgun (Same side), Tee Times to follow from 8:45- 4:00.

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This & That

According to one of our residents...who needed a new water heater in his SCOV home.  He did not know it required a permit from the Town of Oro Valley.  He did not know that it needed to be inspected by the Town after installation.  It may hold up the sale of a home if he decides to sell and has not had the proper inspections or a permit.  He also thinks it could jeopardize getting home owners insurance on the property. He said the permit required was a SFR Gas Water Heater Replacement Permit, $23.50 purchased at the Town center off La Canada just south of Naranja Drive.  He also said some of the hoses must be replaced at the same time a new water heater is installed.  Christopher felt he needed to pass this along to residents here to get the word out about how to proceed. His plumber who installed the water heater did not inform him of this.  Nor did they replace a hose that clearly states on a tag attached that if a new heater is installed that hose must be replaced also. They were called back to his property to take care of that issue. Many homes will need a new water heater either now or in the near future.  For information on requirements by the Town of Oro Valley please contact the Town at 229-4800. (This note is being shared at the request of a concerned resident as the Association does not govern the interior of our homes.)
 
Wildlife Crossing Update - The CAC contributed funds to the Coalition for Protection of the Sonoran Desert to help with the purchase of cameras to document wildlife.  The following comes from the Coalition and the Arizona Game and Fish Department:  Tucson - Last fall, a desert tortoise interrupted construction workers to use the new wildlife underpass on north Oracle Road in Pima County, before it was even completed. The Arizona Game and Fish Department installed video and still cameras on the crossings in early April, and, within days, mule deer, coyote, and javelina were filmed using the wildlife bridge and underpass to cross Oracle Road safely. As wildlife uses these new connections, drivers will be less likely to cross paths with wildlife and avoid possible collisions. Click here to see the first video of deer crossing the bridge.  Now is your chance to walk on it, at the celebration of completion on May 10th at 9am.  Please meet at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church lower parking lot, which is adjacent to the bridge. This is a huge milestone for Southern Arizona. Animals have been photographed crossing the bridge at night. The event is sponsored by the Coalition for the Sonoran Desert Protection.
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