GVR Newsletter - Green Valley Recreation
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GVR Newsletter - Green Valley Recreation
y o u b e l o n g h e r e ! gvr now! Green Valley Recreation, Inc., Arizona Welcome to GVR NOW! A new look for the new year Green Valley Recreation’s monthly newsletter has a new name, new look, new size, new colors and new features…just in time for the New Year! Kent Blumenthal, GVR CEO An important charge of the 2014/2015 Work Plan adopted by the GVR Board of Directors is to explore and develop innovative changes for member communication, community outreach, and attracting future GVR members. Making transformational changes to our monthly newsletter (formerly ‘Keeping Current’) by creating a new and updated look for GVR is central to this undertaking. Not due for completion until July 2015, staff fast-tracked work on our newsletter because nothing beats timely and meaningful communication. A thorough examination of our newsletter focused on mission, purpose, (cont. pg. 2) green valley recreation, inc. providing recreational, social and leisure education opportunities that enhance the quality of our members’ lives. g v r i n fo r m a t i o n fo r y o u , 2nd Annual Fit&FunDay Open House Sunday, January 25 at Las Campanas Fit&FunDay is open to the public! G VR is hosting its 2nd annual Fit&FunDay Open House on Sunday, January 25, from noon to 3 pm at the Las Campanas Social Center. It is free, open to the public and attendees need not register in advance. During the event, GVR clubs, instructors, personal trainers, dance groups, performing arts groups, program managers and volunteers will demonstrate the many and various activities GVR has to offer its members, guests and the greater Green Valley Sahuarita area. There will be a drawing for prizes at the end of the open house, and participants need not be present to win. They may enter as many times as they want, but may win only one prize. In addition to the many exhibits and demonstrations, there will be refreshments for sale by the Optimist Club of Green Valley. a b o u t y o u Karen Rans Is 2015 White Elephant Board President! Giving back always has been a priority for GVR’s Karen Rans. Now she’ll be paying it forward as the newly elected President of the Board for Green Valley’s Country Fair White Elephant, one of southern Arizona’s largest and most generous charitable organizations. In 2014, the White Elephant donated over $1.5 million to over 125 local organizations and agencies from revenue generated by thrift store sales of donated items. Karen will be leading the all-volunteer Board this year, providing direction for over 500 other volunteers contributing to the White Elephant’s overwhelming success. Karen is a Senior Supervisor in the GVR Recreation & Leisure Services Department. She is responsible for over 60 clubs, Senior Games and is the Green Valley Recreation Community Liaison. The White Elephant’s 2014 Board President was Joyce Finkelstein, who currently is President of the Green Valley Recreation Board of Directors. She succeeded Fred Wray as White Elephant Board President. Fred currently is a Center Operations Assistant (COA) at GVR. Masthead photos courtesy of Andy Taylor, KGVY www.gvrec.org • January 2015 | Vol. 13 #1 2 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Kent’s Comments (cont.) format, content, and editorial policy. New-look GVR NOW! has opinion pieces, personal interest stories, GVR partners, “Meet Our Directors” (and possibly a ‘Meet Our Staff’ column), and details about challenges facing GVR (e.g., capital replacements, diversity of interests, etc.). ‘Board Matters’ has replaced ‘Splinters from the Board’ (do ‘splinters’ really conjure up fond images?). We will also run new photos submitted by local photographers in our GVR NOW! masthead on the front page every month. If you have special photos for us to consider, send them via the GVR NOW! email address. If we use them we’ll credit your work. We may even use your photos on our website. Please know that once submitted, photographs become the property of Green Valley Recreation, Inc. and may be used at its discretion. Photographers must also attest that individuals viewed within photographs permit GVR free use of their images and likenesses. GVR will not rent or sell photographs to any other entity. Through a special relationship with Green Valley News, GVR NOW! remains an advertising publication inserted in a monthly issue of GV News and is published at no cost to GVR. Our newsletter is also distributed at GVR Centers, posted on the GVR website, and emailed to members via a GVR communication eBlast. If you’ve read this far into my January column, you’ll understand that what was accomplished in reinventing our monthly newsletter was done with great intention, and could not have been accomplished without the cooperation and collaboration of a lot of folks. GVR expresses its sincerest appreciation to the Green Valley News and local advertisers for their continued support throughout the years! In addition, a special thanks shout-out goes to GV News’ Publisher Rebecca Bradner, Production Manager Graham S. Harrington, and freelancer Brittany Tobias for their encouragement and skill in launching GVR NOW!. Last but not least, a special hug and ‘highfive’ for GVR Recreation Supervisor Maureen McCarthy who was instrumental in making GVR NOW! a reality. Over the past several months, Maureen nurtured every element of GVR’s monthly member newsletter and labored over every word. Her great talent stands out by her commitment to getting things done right! GVR NOW! is a work in progress. We need your help as this publication transforms throughout the coming year to be what you want it to be. Over the next several months, we will try out new ideas to help improve communication with GVR members and our friends within the Greater Green Valley neighborhood. Please send your comments and ideas to the GVR NOW! email address at gvrnow@gvrec.org. I wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year! Kent J. Blumenthal, Ph.D., CAE CEO, Green Valley Recreation, Inc. New Member Orientation January 8 You belong here! Green Valley Recreation has so much to offer! There is no better way to learn about GVR programs and facilities than to attend a New Member Orientation! The first orientation of 2015 is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, at 9 am at the West Social Center, Room 2. Please register in advance by calling 625-3440 x7208 or at any GVR social center with a coordinator’s office. Reference CR #32125. How Can I Contact A Staff Member? Website: www.gvrec.org If you would like to contact any member of the GVR staff, please call (520) 625-3440 and enter the appropriate extension number. You also may contact staff at the email address listed below. Any written correspondence should be mailed to P.O. Box 587, Green Valley, AZ, 85622. Website address: www.gvrec.org Executive Office: Chief Executive Officer........................... Ext. 7203 .......... Kent J. Blumenthal, Ph.D., CAE.....................hotmail@gvrec.org Administrative Assistant ....................... Ext. 7213 .......... Sue DeKoker................................................. suedek@gvrec.org Executive Assistant to the CEO............. Ext. 7204........... Jen Morningstar.................................................. jen@gvrec.org Board Hotline....................................... Ext. 7500........... (For Board questions or comments) Finance and Human Resources: Controller............................................... Ext. 7205........... Cheryl Moose................................................. cheryl@gvrec.org Human Resources Associate................. Ext. 7218........... Nancy Mackel................................................. nancy@gvrec.org Monthly Payment Plan & Member Assistance Program (MAP)...... Ext. 7221 .......... Gina Peters........................................................ gina@gvrec.org Facilities: Facilities Director................................... Ext. 7207........... Guy Sundvik........................................................ guy@gvrec.org Supervisor.............................................. Ext. 7229........... Melanie Stephenson................................... melanie@gvrec.org (Administrative & fitness equipment, other repair or maintenance requests) Maintenance Supervisor........................ Ext. 7212........... David Jund.......................................................djund@gvrec.org Custodial Supervisor.............................. Ext. 7358........... Dan Freeman.................................................. danny@gvrec.org Landscape & Pool Supervisor................ Ext. 7234........... David Coy...................................................... davidc@gvrec.org Administrative Assistant........................ Ext. 7215........... Bob Armantrout...............................................boba@gvrec.org Information Technology Manager.......... x7223................ Randy Cheatham...........................................randyc@gvrec.org Recreation & Leisure Services: Director Recreation & Leisure Services. x7209................ Jim Conroy......................................................... jimc@gvrec.org Administrative Assistant........................ x7208................ Rosita Studevan..............................................rosita@gvrec.org (Email address updates & ideas for improving or enhancing GVR) Senior Supervisor................................... x7216................ Karen Rans......................................................karen@gvrec.org (Club liaison, lectures and community events) Supervisor.............................................. x7226................ Carolyn Hupp................................................ carolyn@gvrec.org (Classes and tours) Supervisor.............................................. x7224................ Maureen McCarthy................................... maureen@gvrec.org (Volunteer liaison, water aerobics, fitness center orientations, personal training, AED-CPR training) Senior Supervisor................................... x7225................ Julie Vance....................................................... juliev@gvrec.org (Concerts, special events, movies & social center offices) Facility Reservations.............................. x7202................ Jody Crawford................................................... jody@gvrec.org Lead Sound & Lighting Technician......... x7219................ Shelly Freeman.............................................. shellyf@gvrec.org (Technical support for A/V and theater) Member Services...................................................................................................................................... 625-3440 Center Operations Assistant (COA).......................................................................................................................343-2440 (For help and immediate assistance anywhere in GVR from 5:30 am to 9 pm 365 days a year) If you have an emergency and/or maintenance issue after normal business hours, please call (520) 547-5390. GVR Social Center Office Hours: Member Services Center................................. 625-3440 1070 S. Calle de Las Casitas Canoa Hills Social Center................................ 625-6200 3660 S. Camino del Sol (Closed for lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm) East Social Center............................................. 625-4641 7 South Abrego Drive (Closed for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm) West Center and Box Office............................ 625-0288 1111 W Via Arcoiris (Closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm) Open weekends and holidays from 10am-2pm The following are open 8am to 4pm Mon. - Fri. Las Campanas Recreation Center.................. 648-7669 565 W. Belltower Drive (Closed for lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm) The following GVR Offices are closed (The Centers remain OPEN for member use): Desert Hills Social Center Office.................... 625-5221 2980 S. Camino del Sol Office Closed Santa Rita Springs Recreation Center Office .... 393-0360 921 W. Via Rio Fuerte Office Closed About GVR Now!: gvrnow@gvrec.org GVR Now! is owned by Green Valley Recreation, Inc. GVR Now! is published for Green Valley Recreation, Inc., by the Green Valley News & Sun and is inserted into the 4th Wednesday of the month’s issue of the newspaper. Contact Green Valley Recreation at (520) 625-3440. For advertising information or questions about deadlines, please call the Green Valley News at (520) 625-5511 or by fax at 625-8046. The Green Valley News & Sun does not produce and is not responsible for the content of GVR Now! The deadline for all news items is the last Friday of each month. News items and articles will be published as space permits. GVR does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter. 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS following the ORSTF meeting scheduled for November 19, 2014 and requested a final report covering the work completed through that date. The Board will deliberate on a course of action to address the needs of pickleball, which Tuesday, November 18, 2014 may result in assigning the responsibility to the Planning and Evaluations Committee, establishing another task • Election of Officers — Joyce Finkelstein elected force/workgroup or some other action. Further, the Board GVR President for remainder of 2014/2015 Board Year. Board agreed to complete in Executive Session at a later time acknowledges with much appreciation the contributions of the election for the GVR Vice President to fill the vacancy cre- the task force and the efforts by its members to work towards a solution, and that the Board is well aware that a course of ated when Finkelstein was elected Board President. Seconded. action needs to be identified over the next several months • Fiscal Affairs — Board approved revising the title of the ‘Building Reserve Fund’ to ‘Capital Replacement Reserve that addresses the long-term needs of Pickleball. The Board authorized CEO Blumenthal to attempt to Fund’ and made other modifications to the Financial Reserve negotiate an agreement with Quail Creek for temporary and System, as presented in the Board Exhibit dated November limited use by the GVR Pickleball Club of some of Quail 18, 2014. Creek’s Pickleball courts to address GVR’s shortage of courts • Growth Task Force — Task Force Chairman Gunton reported the unanimous consensus intention of the for the upcoming 2015 peak season. • Bylaws —The Board approved the final proposed Growth Task Force at its meeting on November 13, 2014: bylaws amendment for the 2015 Ballot regarding Powers & “The intention of the Growth Task Force is to conduct a Duties of Directors. referendum in 2015 of GVR Members regarding inclusion in The Board authorized CEO Blumenthal to seek legal the GVR jurisdiction of the three contiguous HOAs west of the Santa Cruz River (Canyon View, Valle Verde Town Homes opinion regarding non-GVR Board proposed bylaws amendments: and Maji Estates) and the five HOAs located to the east of the Who pays for legal review of non-GVR Board proposed Santa Cruz River (Madera Reserve, Madera Shadows, Madera bylaws amendments? Foothills Estates, Pasadera and Colonial Real) as “voluntary Who pays for validation of petition signatures of non deed-restricted” HOAs, and of the Continental Farms Specific -GVR Board proposed bylaws amendments? Plan area, following publication to GVR members of survey Is GVR responsible for hosting Member Forums for non results of the affected HOA homeowners, participation analyses, -GVR Board proposed bylaws amendment? financial analyses, and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQs).” •Proposed Verizon Cell Tower at West Center • Outdoor Racquet Sports Task Force (ORSTF) — The Board authorized CEO Blumenthal to negotiate a —The Board approved a motion to disband the ORSTF Board Candidates and Seven Bylaws Amendments On Ballot for 2015 Two Member Forums Scheduled in February Joyce Finkelstein Board President Ron Sills Board Secretary Get to Know… Joe Gunton, Board Treasurer Joe Gunton began a three-year term on the GVR Board in 2013 and is Chairman of the Fiscal Affairs Committee and Growth Task Force. Joe met Cece, his wife of more than 43 years, when she was a Red Cross worker in Korea and he an Army captain serving on the DMZ. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1983. Joe earned a BS in Marketing and an MBA and has two adopted children (Christopher and Kate) and two gorgeous grandkids: (Sophia and Jacob, aka ‘Buddha Baby.’) Beyond GVR, Joe’s pastimes include travel, golf, poker, reading, wine tasting, cooking, and watching sports on TV. Cece remains active in GVR’s Lapidary Club and designs, makes, and sells her own line of jewelry. January 2015 Board of Directors Calendar All GVR members are invited and encouraged to attend. Dates and times are subject to change. Joseph Gunton Board Treasurer Gunnar Bonthron Assistant Secretary Jeff Harrell Assistant Treasurer John Arnold Director Jim Burt Director John Hadley Director Tom Kennel Director Richard Kidwell Director Barbara Mauser Director Blaine Nisson Director Board E-Mail address: board@gvrec.org Wed., Jan. 14, 2015 @ 9:00am Board Affairs Committee Meeting MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015 @ 10:30am Bylaws Committee Meeting MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015 @ 9:00am Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015 @ 9:00am Growth Task Force MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Tues., Jan. 13, 2015 @ 9:00am Nominations & Elections Committee MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Tues., Jan. 27, 2015 @ 1:30pm Board of Directors Meeting MSC Annex (1070 S. Calle de las Casitas) Check www.gvrec.org for the most current information. www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Two Member Forums have been scheduled to introduce GVR Board of Directors candidates and to review proposed Bylaw Amendments on the ballot in the upcoming election in March. The first forum will be held at Las Campanas, Ocotillo Room, on February 10, from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the second will be at Santa Rita Springs, Anza Room, on February 25, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The 2015 GVR Board of Directors candidates include Richard Kidwell, Vicky Mournian, Kathy Palese, Leslie Shipley, and Tony Zabicki. Four candidates will be elected. GVR members also will have the opportunity to vote on seven proposed Bylaw amendments. The proposed amendments include changes to the definition of a quorum, powers and duties of Board members, removal of a duplicate section regarding directors and immediate family being prohibited from employment at GVR, meeting attendance via telephone or video conferencing, combining the Elections and Nominations committees, removing the 401(K) Plan Oversight Committee from Board responsibility and by-laws that refer to written and mailed ballots. For a complete compilation and rationale of the proposed Bylaw changes approved by the Board of Directors at their October and November meetings, go to: http://www.gvrec.org/Information/ Board/2014bylawprop.pdf . 2014 Board of Directors contract with Verizon for placement of a cell phone tower in the West Center parking lot. • Casa Paloma II Quit Claim Deed — The Board authorized CEO Blumenthal to execute the Quit Claim deed that will transfer a common area from GVR to Casa Paloma II HOA. • Other Matters: * Board-approved Establishment of Audit Committee for 2015 Audit on FY 2014 * Board-approved Membership of 2014/2015 Audit Committee * Board-approved Membership of 2014/2015 401(k) Plan Oversight Committee. The first in a series about tomorrow’s GVR A bout a year ago, the Green Valley Recreation, Inc. (GVR) Board of Directors brought on a new Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership and management of the Corporation. The Board and the new CEO (Dr. Kent J. Blumenthal) agreed on a vision and 11-Point 2014-2015 Work Plan to accommodate current and future needs of GVR while managing growth efficiently and effectively. Policy Governance principles were fixed as the basis for GVR leadership, whereby the Board creates Around Green Valley Recreation, Inc. Photos courtesy Andy Taylor, KGVY policies and the CEO organizes staff to execute those policies. The comprehensive 11-Point Plan constitutes a significant policy adopted by the Board. Under CEO Blumenthal’s leadership, GVR staff has already implemented much of the 11-Point Plan. Most notably are enhanced communications between the Corporation and membership: a new and more interactive MOLD REMEDIATION WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION Let Us Take Care Of You! www.gvrec.org • January 2015 520 • 791 • 7904 gic partnerships were formed, GVR’s monthly newsletter was redesigned (GVR Now!), a new GVR brand/logo is near completion, and official launch of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation 8th Annual Volunteer Showcase Monday, January 19, 2015 Martin Luther King Day of Service 10 am to 12 noon GVR West Center 1111 S. Via Arcoiris, Green Valley Explore many ways to Volunteer. We work with all Insurance Companies - Available 24 hours a day - website was launched, weekly online eBlasts keep members informed about GVR happenings, and several member forums and town hall meetings have been conducted. What’s more, strate- (GVR Foundation) is near. Establishment of financial planning principles that integrate member expectations for fiscal responsibility with GVR legal duties and obligations is a central component of the 11-Point Plan, as is a GVR growth initiative. The growth initiative will focus on promoting membership within currently voluntary deed-restricted areas and promote GVR advantages to nonmembers and future Green Valley residents. The Board-approved Growth Task Force will develop communications materials and document the value of Opportunities for Seniors, Youth and Families! FREE Mold Inspection LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED (LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED) Email: oscar@emsmoldwaterfire.com XNLV188667 • Meet with representatives from over 50 community organizations. Green Valley-Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse 520-625-1150 Ext. 108 GVSVC@pcoa.org XNLV188223 4 AN ENVISIONED FUTURE FOR GVR consideration of a plan to allow room-to-grow through a jurisdictional boundary modification seems fitting. Simply put, a GVR boundary modification is intended to increase the likelihood of GVR having the ability to meet and pay for an ever-increasing demand for member programs and services. Our Corporate Boundary Document is clear as to requirements for individuals wishing to opt-in to GVR (e.g., voluntary deed restriction) and for developers who want to construct age-restricted communities within GVR jurisdictional boundaries. As the boundary expan- sion initiative is advanced over the next few months, GVR members can expect an analysis of current programs, activities, and facilities. Member agreement to GVR boundary modification is necessary to proceed to the next step - development of a 10-year growth plan that encompasses a modified COLORED PENCIL CLASSES with JANIE GILDOW Green Valley Chamber of Commerce 9 am to 11:30 am Choice, Convenience and Live the way you want to live. $130 PLUS SUPPLIES rtpencils@cox.net Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley XNLV188498 1175 S Abrego Dr Green Valley, AZ 85614 Ph: (520) 648-5583 www.PresitgeCare.com XNLV188488 393-0970 not up to your standards or expectations, let the appropriate level of governance or management know. Joe Gunton Member, GVR Board of Directors & Chairman, Fiscal Affairs Committee and Growth Task Force ! Prestige Assisted Living in Green Valley features spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for Senior Living – Assisted Living and Memory Care. Call today to set up your personal tour and complimentary lunch. GLASS & TRANSPARENT SURFACES WITH COLORED PENCIL Wednesdays: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 Learn the secret to recreating sparkling glass with the colored pencil. Clear glass, colored glass, and transparency effects will all be covered in this class. jurisdictional boundary. Leadership and management of as large and diverse an organization as GVR’s is not always easy. Please consider this as you reflect on GVR’s work and achievements since the beginning of 2014. Visit our facilities and make use of our extensive programs. If they are 5 having expanded GVR boundaries. To support financial and growth initiatives of the 11-Point Plan, GVR’s Board adopted a Budget Development Policy and a Financial Reserve System with three reserve funds: operating, capital replacements, and initiatives/ innovations. Additionally, the Board authorized a top-to-down evaluation of all current GVR-owned facilities and land to determine what changes might be done concerning their use to accommodate growing member demand for programs and services along with future needs. With the Corporation’s financial house in order and the review of current facility and land use underway, having member www.gvrec.org • January 2015 XNLV188585 6 roundup Volunteer Table Talks In January New Volunteer Training Jan. 21 We have lots of openings for pool and fitness center volunteers. We need you to pitch in – even if you are here for only a few months. Because volunteers are able to swim and work out while on duty, volunteering is a great opportunity to give back while making a commitment to your own fitness routine! Volunteers have three basic duties: Hospitality, Identification and Safety. They are there to say “Hi, how are you? Do you need any assistance?” Also, they make sure members, tenants and guests swipe their cards at attendance readers so we can keep an accurate count of users at our facility. Lastly, they look out for potential safety hazards and notify GVR staff if issues arise! If you are interested in being a pool or fitness center volunteer, the first step is to attend a new volunteer training class. This month’s class is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 at 1:00 pm at West Social Center, Room 2. Please register in advance at any open social center or contact the Volunteer Supervisor, Maureen McCarthy, at 625-3440 x7224 or at maureen@ gvrec.org. Please reference CR #32164. All GVR Members Invited I n January, Green Valley Recreation will host “Table Talk” meetings at ten GVR centers for existing pool and fitness center volunteers, previous volunteers, and for those interested in volunteering. Like many other organizations in Green Valley, the number of people willing to volunteer has been declining over the past few years. The reality is, individuals who have been volunteering for years are “aging out,” and boomers are unwilling to make long term commitments because they are too busy enjoying their retirement. It still is important to FRIENDS IN DEED January Happenings Friday Social EVENTS 1/9 1/16 1/30 “Are your affairs in order?” Help is available for you with this important issue. Students from the Montessori school in Tubac will entertain us. “The Birthday Party” for those with birthday’s in January, all are invited to come celebrate. 9:00 AM/3:00 PM 1/09 Kitt Peak Observatory 8:00 AM/3:00 PM 1/13 Trader Joe’s/Sprouts 8:30 AM/12:30 PM 1/15 Tucson Mall 9:00 AM/ 3:00 PM 1/20 Trader Joe’s/Romas 8:30 AM/12:30 PM 1/22 Park Place Mall Please register at any open GVR center office or by contacting Volunteer Supervisor Maureen McCarthy at 625-3440 x7224 or at maureen@gvrec.org. Green Valley Recreation will once again host the 8th annual Volunteer Showcase at the West Social Center on Monday, January 19, from 10 am to noon. Representatives from over 50 non-profit organizations in Green Valley will be on hand to answer questions and to recruit volunteers. There are opportunities for everyone, young and old, interested in giving back to the community! The Showcase is on Martin Luther King Day, a day of national service as proclaimed by the President. 9:00 AM/3:00 PM 1/27 Trader Joe’s/Sprouts 8:30 AM/ 12:30 PM 1/28 Int’l Wildlife Museum 10:00 AM/3:00 PM 1/29 Tucson Mall CenterRoomDateTimeCR# Continental Vistas Rec. Tues., Jan. 6 2pm 32076 Canoa Ranch Amado Thurs., Jan. 8 9am 32075 Desert Hills Room B Fri., Jan. 9 9am 32077 Santa Rita Springs Santa Cruz Fri., Jan. 9 2pm 32078 Abrego N./S. ABS Rec. Sat., Jan. 10 9am 32079 Canoa Hills Mesquite Sat., Jan. 10 2pm 32080 Madera Vista Rec. Wed., Jan. 142pm 32081 Casa Paloma 1&2 CP1 Rec. Sat., Jan. 17 9am 32082 Las Campanas Ocotillo Sat., Jan. 17 2pm 32083 East/West Center E. Auditorium Fri., Jan. 23 9am 32084 Monday, January 19 - National Day of Service 8:30 AM/12:30 PM 1/08 Park Place Mall Table Talks Schedule Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Showcase VaN TripS 1/06 Trader Joe’s/Whole Foods Volunteers at a recent Table Talk meeting. 9:00 AM/3:00 PM Dispatch open: M-F 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Main Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM M-F Blood Pressure Clinics: Tuesday and Friday 8:30 - 10:30 AM Every Wednesday 9:00 to 11:00 at Community Connect 301 W. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley Office: 520-625-1150 XNLV188200 DISPATCHER FOR ALL RIDES CALL 520-625-4424 www.fid-gv.org ADDITIONS*REMODELS*HOMES*GARAGES*KITCHENS*BATHS XNLV188204 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 1/23 Karen Morales will tell us what happens daily at the “White Elephant”. have someone willing to help out at the pools and fitness centers in the areas of hospitality, member identification and security. Currently we have a flex program where volunteers need not sign-up for specific days and times, but rather can be “on duty” when they are at the pool or fitness center during their regular work-out. All GVR members are invited to these Table Talks to share ideas and make suggestions to help improve the program. Of course, refreshments will be served and prizes will be given. Please join us at one of the meetings below. You may attend any session (not necessarily at the center where you are currently volunteering or are interested in volunteering.) Volunteer Staff Coordinators act as a liaison between the volunteers at their facilities and GVR’s Volunteer Supervisor. It is lots of fun and not a lot of work! They help answer questions of those volunteers on a flex schedule. VSCs also keep volunteers up to date with all the latest information needed to help keep members safe while enjoying GVR facilities. If you are interested in learning how much fun you can have and how simple it is, please attend the meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 9 am, at East Social Center, or contact the Volunteer Supervisor, Maureen McCarthy, at 625-3440 x7224 or at maureen@gvrec.org. FITNESS ORIENTATIONS Fitness Center orientation sessions are free and provide information on the value of exercise and how to properly use equipment. To reserve a spot in a class, members must pre-register at any open social center, at Member Services Center, or by calling 625-3440. Fitness FacilityDateMeeting RoomTimeCR # Santa Rita Springs Mon. Jan.5 Fiesta 10 am 32087 Canoa Ranch Mon. Jan. 5 Amado 2 pm 32088 Canoa Hills Thurs. Jan. 8 Palo Verde 10 am 32089 Las Campanas Thurs. Jan. 8 Cottonwood 2 pm 32090 East Center Fri. Jan. 9 Auditorium 10 am 32118 Santa Rita Springs Fri. Jan. 9 Fiesta 2 pm 32091 Las Campanas Mon. Jan. 12 Ironwood 10 am 32092 Desert Hills Mon. Jan. 12 Auditorium 2 pm 32093 Canoa Hills Tues. Jan. 20 Saguaro 10 am 32094 Canoa Ranch Tues. Jan. 20 Amado 2 pm 32095 East Center Wed. Jan. 21 Auditorium 10 am 32119 Water Aerobics! Water Aerobics classes are FREE drop-in activities. You need not register for the classes – just come and join in on all the fun! Stop by and see what it’s all about! PoolDays of the WeekTime Abrego South Mon and Thurs 8:30 am Mon and Thurs 9:40 am Casa Paloma II Mon through Sat 9:00 am Canoa Ranch Tues, Thurs and Sat 8:30 am Wed 6:00 pm Continental Vistas Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00 am Tues, Thurs and Sat 9:00 am Desert Hills Mon, Thurs & Sat 8:45 am Mon and Thurs 10:00 am East Center Mon and Thurs 10:00 am Las Campanas Mon through Fri 9:00 am Santa Rita Springs Mon through Sat 9:00 am Pools usually are closed during a scheduled water aerobics class. You may use the spa during the class. Please plan your use of the swimming pool to avoid conflicts with the start or conclusion of water aerobics classes. Water exercise courses are offered at several of our pools. Please check this issue of GVR Now! for dates and times. The swimming pool may be closed during those classes. If you have any questions regarding the guidelines for swimming pools and spas during water aerobics or other aquatics classes, please call 625-3440, x7224. 7 Volunteer Staff Coordinators Meeting, January 14, East Center Auditorium roundup AED Class January 26 GVR has AED (automated external defibrillator) machines at all of our centers. Anyone can save a life by combining continuous chest compressions (no rescue breathing necessary) with the use of an AED. No certification is required! The next training class in the use of AED machines be Monday, January 26, 2 pm, in the Desert Hills Auditorium. Members may register at any open social center. Please reference CR#32160. For information, contact Maureen McCarthy at 625-3440 x7224 or at maureen@gvrec.org. Schedule is subject to change. You must register in advance to be assured a spot in the orientation. Fitness orientations last approximately 1 ½ hours. Please proceed directly to the meeting room listed above for the first part of the orientation. Fitness orientations are conducted by Certified Personal Trainers. Orientations start with a “Fitness Assessment,” that demonstrates how your personal fitness compares to the national average for people in your age group. Afterwards, you will go to the fitness room where trainers will demonstrate how to use equipment. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes. If you are not interested in participating in the introduction and only want to learn how to use equipment, please arrive around 45 minutes after the beginning of the class. Fitness Centers are open from 5:30 am to 9 pm year round. We Want Your Business! 1/2 off! Corporations, Partnerships, All States, Extensions, Audit Services, Bookkeeping, Business Services 210 W. Continental Road, Suite 134 Continental Shopping Plaza 520-625-8732 • mkreider@hrblock.com XNLV188492 We’ll Prepare your new return for XNLV188493 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Bring in this coupon, last year’s tax return prepared by a non-H & R Block tax professional, and the receipt anytime between 2/15 and 3/15. 8 winter WINTER 2015 COURSE CATALOG AVAILABLE NOW Date and location the same; Wednesdays, CH-Palo Verde - Page 31 *French – Intermediate I — Incorrect book listed. Registration is going on now so sign up today at Should be Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Canoa Hills, East Center, Las Campanas, West Center Tenses (available at local bookstore) or Member Services Center. Members can also reg- Page 31 ister online at www.gvrec.org. Non-members must *French – Intermediate II — Incorrect book listed. register in person at a Major Center office. Should be Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Changes since Winter Course Catalog printed: Tenses (available at local bookstore) - Page 15 - Page 31 *Beyond the Basics Glazing — Time Change *French – Intermediate III — Incorrect book listed. CR# 31054 listed as 1-4PM, now 9-11:30AM Should be Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb CR# 31055 listed as 1-4PM, now 1-3:30PM Tenses (available at local bookstore) Date and location the same; Saturdays, SRS-Hand- Page 34 building *Creating an Illustrated Journal — Date Change - Page 16 CR# 31907 *Pine Needle and Clay — Time Change Class listed as Saturday 3/14, now Saturday, 3/7 CR# 31053 listed as 12-1PM, now 1-4PM Location and Time same; LC-Cottonwood Room Date and location the same; Tuesdays, SRS-Hand- Page 35 building *Lapidary Class — Date Change - Page 19 CR# 30733-30738 *Line Dance II — Course now taught by Cindy Feist Classes listed as Tuesday – Thursday, Now MonCR# 31235 is now only 5 classes for $30 ending on 4/29. day – Wednesday, Dates one day earlier, Location and Course listed as 8-9AM, now 9:30-10:30AM Painted Shoes Inkjet and Toner Printer Cartridge Refills CARTRIDGE REFILLS CLasses start All supplies provided Medicare Plans Retirement Insurance Services LLC • Medicare Supplements • Part D Rx • Medicare Adv • Dental • Vision • Individual Health & Life Insurance ON THE RUN (520) 323-5811 DEBBIE HAYES Manager Thursdays through Saturdays stop by and treat yourself to incredible baked goodies Between SHOOZ! and Turquoise Cowgirl. J.R.’s Salon of Green Valley 1451 S. LaCañada,Suite #9 399-3638 XNLV188485 Mona’s Danish Bakery is here for the holidays! (520) 310-0660 XNLV188198 Where Shopping is a Personal Experience Kris Hanson CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE! www.cartridgerefillsaz.com Continental Shopping Plaza From left to right: Terry Whitmer, Geri DeBuhr,Jan Rimbey, Barbi Warden and Mary Ann Spagnoletti WWW.SHOPGV.COM • I-19 CONTINENTAL ROAD • GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA • Expert Cuts • Facial Waxing • Sets and Blow Styles • Perms • Color • Highlighting • Whirlpool Spa Pedicures & Manicures • Parrifin Dip • Reflexology • Full Service for Natural Nails • No Acrylic Chemicals XNLV188206 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Arts and Crafts: Mosaic Design II Instructor: Ann Catalanotto — Get stuck on mosaics while having fun. This class will focus on creating a mosaic design for a pot, jug, vase or other rounded object. The first four hour class will cover using glass, tile and other objects (buttons, shells, jewelry) to create a unique piece of art for your garden or table. The second class will be about 1½ hours and will cover techniques to grout your project. Students will need glass nippers for class and are encouraged to bring found items to incorporate in their design. Instructor will provide all materials needed for a $30 fee, payable at first class. Course Fee: Member $30 for 2 classes 1-5PM Saturday 1-2:30PM Tuesday East Center Art Room CR# 32173 Saturday & Tuesday 2/21 & 2/24 CR# 32174 Saturday & Tuesday 3/21 & 3/24 XNLV188220 Call Joey 648-5308 XNLV188201 January 6th 1-3 pm Time same; West Center - Lapidary Additions since Winter Course Catalog printed: 1/21 Wednesday Sandhill Cranes and Amerind Foundation Tour This tour is a great way to see the birds that make their way to the marshlands at Whitewater Draw Wildlife area. We begin our day with a journey to the Whitewater Draw which is a favorite feeding and loafing area for waterfowl. We are on the lookout for the Sandhill Cranes that make their way to the Sulphur Springs Valley each winter. Learn about these interesting, giant birds as they fly across the sky in massive formations. We will enjoy a box lunch at this location. Then we travel to the Amerind Foundation Museum located in scenic Texas Canyon. The Amerind houses one of the finest private collections of Native American art and artifacts in the country. Come along and explore with us! (Bring your binoculars and don’t forget your walking shoes.) Fee for GVR members is $100 and bring a guest for $105. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, box lunch, admission to Amerind, bus refreshments and driver tip. Bus departs from Desert Hills Social Center UPPER parking lot at 8:30AM and returns at 4:15PM. Deadline to purchase tickets 1/14/15. No refunds after 1/14/15. CR#32043. 1/30 Friday Kartchner Caverns (Rotunda/Throne Room) and Wilhelm Winery Tour Join us for this unique opportunity to tour “Rotunda/ Throne Room” at Kartchner Caverns State Park located near Benson. We can only describe this spot as having absolutely phenomenal cave formations! This limestone cave is wet and living and its calcium carbonate features continue to grow. Discover the role that water plays in creating the caverns. You will see the discoverers’ original trail, 45,000 year old bat guano, delicate formations and “Kubla Kahn,” the largest column formation in Arizona! The tour takes us HF Coors Factory Store Durable & Classic Dinnerware Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4 1600 S. Cherrybell Stravenue Tucson, AZ 85713 Info@hfcoors.com 520.903.1010 www.hfcoors.com Join us on Join us on Jan 3rd for our 1st Saturday Sale! XNLV188489 January Exhibits: Location: Canoa Ranch Canoa Hills Desert Hills Las Campanas East Center West Center Artist: Aleda Burkholder Exhibit Visual Voices Exhibit Ana Tessi & Friends Exhibit Richard Paige Exhibit Don Mosburger Exhibit Santa Rita Art League Exhibit Dyson Dermatology, PLLC is Now Open Dr. Dyson is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist with extensive experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. A genuine "people person," she brings her medical expertise and her outstanding bedside manner to all of her patients. Patricia Ferrer is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She has vast experience in medical dermatology and her compassionate nature adds to her dedication of providing quality care. Call now for your appointment 520-625-0800 Accepting most insurance plans and patients of all ages. 516 E. White House Canyon Road, #100 www.dysondermatology.com www.drilizaliturri.com Se Habla Español www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Store Hours 100% Made in Tucson, T Arizona Microwave, Oven & Dishwasher Safe onto the cave floor and it requires a ½ mile walk. Afternoon finds us enjoying a delicious lunch at the Wilhelm Vineyards. Here we will also enjoy a tour of the winery to better understand each stage of the wine making process. This will be followed by a tasting where we can sample their wines. Join us for this wonderful trip. Fee for GVR members is $124 and bring a guest for $129. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, lunch (tax and tip), Rotunda/Throne Room tour ticket, winery tour and tasting, bus refreshments and driver tip. Bus departs from Desert Hills Social Center UPPER parking lot at 7:30AM and returns at 4PM. Deadline to purchase tickets 12/29/14. No refunds after 12/29/14. CR#32044. XNLV188490 January Trips & Tours: 9 winter 10 Funded by Donations Operated by Volunteers Everything you need to feel at home. 33 Years of Improving Green Valley Quality of Life Silver Springs brings a comfortable, maintenance- • Traffic control • Patrolling neighborhoods • Security at White Elephant • Security checks on homes free retirement lifestyle to seniors in Arizona’s scenic Green Valley. Available on an affordable • Staff SAV & Sheriff’s front desks • Citizen Care and Alzheimers • Vehicle Etching Watch Your Mailbox! monthly fee basis, here you’ll enjoy the support and peace of mind of Independent and licensed Assisted Living programs and services designed to meet your needs today and tomorrow. Call today to schedule lunch and a personal tour! Your invitation to participate in the 2015 SAV Fund Drive will arrive in early February. Donate now! INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES 500 West Camino Encanto Green Valley, AZ 85614 SAV, P.O.Box 1394, Green Valley AZ 85622 520-351-6744 (520) 829-3912 SRGseniorliving.com Visit our website at: www.gvsav.org XNLV188494 XNLV188556 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 • Bailiff for Justice Court • Mall patrol • Fingerprinting • Scam Squad 11 GVR Live! 2014/2015 Performing Arts Season Tickets for all performances and events currently on sale. January Performances: Motion Pictures 2014. CR# 32024/32025. Tickets are free to members and their guests. Concessions available. Tuscon Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Brahms and Mozart Thurs., Jan. 8, West Center, 7:30pm The program starts with an Italianate work of Mozart’s, the Symphony No. 32, so brief it has been performed as an overture, and follows with de Falla’s sumptuous and fiery ballet suite; El amor brujo. Brahms’s Serenade No. 1 completes this joyful concert with its jubilant melodies of a young Johannes. Keitaro Harada, Conductor. CR#31531. Members $36, Guests $39, General Public $42. Vocaldente Tues., Jan. 13, West Center, 7pm Coming together in 2004 from their beginnings in the Hochschule für Musik und Theater and the Boys Choir of Hannover, vocaldente has developed over the course of only a few short years into an internationally acclaimed and sought-after vocal ensemble. Vocaldente are best known for their passionate care for an art which is nearly lost in the entire vocal scene. Unlike other a cappella groups, they don’t rely on technical devices, amplifiers and special effects. They perform a cappella without microphones, artfully shaping tunes and harmonies in its most traditional way. However, their repertoire is equally contemporary, as well as covering pop and rock music from the past eight decades. CR#31532. Members $28, Guests $31, General Public $34. Country rocker with songs like as “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.” Now, the man who has topped the charts with such great songs as “In This Life,”“On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What the Heart Wants,” “Every Second” and “That Was a River” is finally ready for another round of successes. CR#31533. Members $32, Guests $35, General Public $38. January Movies: January Special Events: www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Bill McGuigan’s Rock Legends Tues., Jan. 27, West Center, 7pm Collin Raye Part rock concert…part rock tribute…all rock n’ roll. Rock Legends combines all of these Thurs., Jan. 22, West Center, 7pm elements to create a show that is the only one With 16 #1’s, and 24 Top 10 Hits, from a record setting 5 Platinum Albums in a row, of its kind. In this unique rock and roll revue created by audience favorite Billy McGuigan, Collin Raye was one of the true hit makers audiences are given the opportunity to vote, of the 90’s. Today, his signature vocals still resound with the honesty and richness that through the power of their applause, for the songs and music they want to hear. made him one of the greatest vocalists of Rock Legends musical choices take audiour time. His captivating style and fiery delivery created country standards of searing ences on a journey from the 50s rock and roll of Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Patsy Cline, ballads like: “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” to the psychedelic 60s of The Beatles, The “Not That Different” and “Little Rock.” Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin. They’ll hit Always an electrifying showman, Collin the groove of the 70s with the Bee Gees, has equally established himself as a vivid Jersey Boys Fri., Jan. 30, 2pm (Open Captioning) and 7pm, West Center Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and the piano Adapted from the hit men – Billy Joel and Elton John and even Broadway musical, this is dabble in the music of the 80s with the likes a nostalgic story of four young men from the of Tom Petty, U2 and more! Rock Legends takes on the personality and taste of the au- wrong side of the tracks dience making each show unique! Rock Leg- in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic ends combines a dazzling performance of 1960s rock group, The this music with some of the best musicians Four Seasons. Each of in the country and a stunning multimedia them presenting a different set of memories show to create an evening of pure rock from their shared past. Starring John Lloyd and roll, customized and created by your audience! CR#31534. Members $24, Guests Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Rated R for $27, General Public $30. language throughout. 134 minutes, Warner Bros., 2014. CR#32026/32027. Tickets are free to members and their guests. Concessions available. (Tickets are required for admission to all movies. It is recommended that tickets be reserved in advance. Members can obtain tickets at all major social center offices and Member Services Center.) Dance with The RealTones The Hundred-Foot Journey Friday, January 16, Fri., Jan. 9, 2pm (Open Captioning) Canoa Hills, 7-10pm and 7pm, West Center Do you remember the 50s and 60s when When the Kadam family life was so much easier? Do you rememrelocates from India to a ber poodle skirts, the local malt shop and quiet village in the south sock hops? The RealTones can bring you of France, chef Hassan back to that time in history, by helping Kadam and his family you to recall the great music of that era. open a restaurant directly You’ll hear great songs by Dion and the across the road from Belmonts, Chubby Checker, and those Madame Mallory’s Michgreat girl groups like The Chiffons, The elin-starred eatery. When Shirelles, Ronnie and the Ronettes. Dance their business Maison Mumbai starts to the night away to the greatest hits of rock thrive, the competing restaurateur launches and roll! Set ups provided. CR# 32152. a war between the eateries. Starring Helen Members $10, Guests $12, General Public Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal. Directed $14. Advance ticket sales only. Tickets by Lasse Hallstrom. Rated PG for thematic will not be available at the door for elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality. 122 minutes, Walt Disney Studios purchase. 12 January Lectures: Our Lectures Series is FREE and open to all GVR Members and the General Public. Additional information is available on flyers posted on GVR bulletin boards. • Jan. 1 - Pima Council on Aging presents “Take Charge: 4 Ways to Help Protect Your Brain Health” Get Mov- ing - An interactive hour of discussion and demonstration presented by Ms. Marty Twichell, PCOA Health Promotion Coordinator and a certified exercise instructor. Canoa Hills, 10am Greenbelt Nursery in Green Valley. Desert Hills, 9:30am • Jan. 14 - Whipple Observatory “The Giant Magellan Telescope: The Next Big Thing in Ground-Based Astronomy” Grant Williams MMT Observatory. West Center, 9am • Jan. 14 - Utah State Summer Citizen Program. Looking for a cool place to go next summer, head up North to Logan Utah. Canoa Hills, 9am • Jan. 15 - Sarver Heart presents “Confused by the Latest Heart News? Sort it out here.” Lori Mackstaller, MD. Canoa Hills, 10am • Jan. 2 - Parkinson’s Group presents “What You Might Not Know about PD.” • Jan. 15 - Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Topic and speaker to be announced, Presenter: Maria Cristina Ospina, MD, Movement Disorders Specialist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Arizona. East Center, 1pm • Jan. 16 - Carondelet presents Dr. George Bradbury, Chief of Staff at East Center, 2pm Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital and an orthopedic surgeon with The Joint Replacement Center at St. Joseph’s. The theme will be “Teaching Old Joints New Tricks.” East land. We all have the power to create habitat Center, 1pm for urban wildlife in our yards and neigh• Jan. 21 - Whipple Observatory borhoods. Do you have the desire, but need presents “The Fermi Space Telescope’s View on Gamma-Ray Bursts” Veronique some guidance? Desert Hills, 10am • Jan. 7 - Northwest Medical Center Pelassa, VERITAS. West Center, 9am • Jan. 3 - Tucson Audubon Society presents “Urban Bird Habitat: Recipe for Conservation” with Jennie MacFar- presents “Find Relief to Common Elbow and Shoulder Pain.” Christo- pher Stevens, M.D. is Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s newest fellowship trained upper extremity surgeon specializing in conditions from the shoulder to fingertips. Learn about non-surgical and surgical treatment options for pain relief. East Center, 9am • Jan. 8 - Green Valley Gardeners “Care of Roses” Les Hayt, Retired owner of • Jan. 22 - Green Valley Gardeners “Caring for Citrus” Glenn Wright, Yuma Coop- Registration: Registration for classes, trips, movies, concerts, special events and dances is available to our members in the following ways: online at www.gvrec. org, in person at any major social center office during normal business hours (see schedule on page 2); by calling any of the major social centers. All tickets and registrations are on a first come first served basis. Members may purchase items on their own account only. Ticket Purchases: Individual single tickets currently are on sale for the 2014-2015 GVR Live! Performing Arts Season. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance at the West Center box office. General public tickets purchases must be made at the West Service Center and Box Office. Tickets to concerts and some special events are available at the door at the West Service Center and Box Office, one hour prior to the event. Ticket prices increase $1 at the door. Tickets are not available at the door for sold out events. Members may purchase up to four guest tickets per household at the guest price. Refunds/Exchanges: There are no refunds for season, individual member, guest or general public tickets. All sales are final. GVR offers season ticket exchanges up to 24 hours prior to an event. Season tickets may be exchanged for any other performance in the performing arts series. Tickets must be present in order to process exchange. Upgrade fees may apply. Refunds will not be given if exchanging ticket(s) for a less expensive performance. Tickets can be exchanged in person at Member Services Center, 1070 S Calle de las Casitas Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM. Tickets can be mailed to GVR Member Services Center, Attn: Season Ticket Exchange, P.O. Box 586, Green Valley, AZ 85622. Please see Class Catalog for information regarding refunds for classes, trips and tours. If you have questions regarding refunds, please call 520-625-3440 extension 7208. erative Extension. Desert Hills, 9:30am January 2015 • Jan. 28 - Green Valley Hospital CEO David Wanger presents an update on the new hospital scheduled to open this spring. Santa Rita Springs, 1pm sunday monday tuesday wednesday • Jan. 29 - Green Valley Gardeners “Tucson Clean & Beautiful” an overview, BJ Cordova. Desert Hills, 9:30am www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Below is a list of the dates for upcoming events: Concert Movie Concert Concert Concert Movie The box office is only open for ticket sales during this time. All other services available during regular business hours. saturday 1 2 3 Box Office open 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2015 Thursday, January 8 Friday, January 9 Tuesday, January 13 Thursday, January 22 Tuesday, January 27 Friday, January 30 friday New Year’s Day West Center Box Office Hours To better serve our members, West Service Center and Box Office is open on weekends and holidays from 10am-2pm. On program days, the West Center Box Office is open for your convenience one hour prior to all performances. thursday Vocaldente concert Rock Legends Concert TSO Concert Collin Raye Concert Movie 100-Foot Journey Dance RealTones Movie Jersey Boys 13 Consistently The Best Conditioned Course In Green Valley! 520.625.4281 • www.havengolf.com www.gvrec.org • January 2015 110 N. Abrego, Green Valley, Arizona 85614 XNLV190897 Call now for your Tee Time! 14 Say Yes TO LA POSADA summercitizens.usu.edu 800-538-2663 SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER without saying Good Bye to GVR! MICHAEL BALLAM UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA FOUNDER COME LEARN ABOUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM DOOR PRIZES Yes, you can retain your Green Valley Recreation membership when you move to La Posada. Learn all the details – as well as the many other benefits of living at La Posada – by meeting with a La Posada Retirement Counselor. For a personal tour or to attend a no-obligation breakfast presentation, Canoa Hills Rec Center- Saguaro Room 3660 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85614 call 520-648-8131 FIVE COOL REASONS TO MAKE LOGAN, UTAH YOUR SUMMER DESTINATION www.gvrec.org • January 2015 CULTURE CONTINUING EDUCATION Lifelong learning Recreation & entertainment COMMUNITY You're family here COMFORT Affordable housing DISCOVER ALL THE GREAT BENEFITS OFFERED THROUGH THE SUMMER CITIZENS CARD! XNLV190234 CLIMATE Cool mountain valley PosadaLife.org 350 E. Morningside Rd., Green Valley UNIVERSITY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER UtahStateUniversity XNLV189052 La Posada is an award-winning, accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. By Shelley Whitlatch, MS Exercise Physiologist specifically for your needs, teach and monitor correct exercise FitnessSpecialties Personal Training techniques, make sure you are using your time effectively and J anuary is here, and with it the opportunity to stretch yourself to start or re-start a fitness program customized to your needs. What are your goals? Whether you want to train for the El Tour de Tucson Bicycle Event next year, lose 20 pounds, lower your cholesterol or blood sugar levels, rehab a knee, or make it to the top of Mt. Wrightson, “you can’t get to where you want to go if you don’t know where you’re going!” FitnessSpecialties Personal Trainers can design a program efficiently, and motivate you with a fun and varied workout. In addition to one-on-one training packages at a cost of $45-60 /hr., small group training with 4-6 participants per group was introduced this past summer and has become a popular, energetic, and affordable way to work on fitness goals. Small groups supervised by one trainer are a great way to receive a program designed for your needs, have long-term supervision, and meet new workout buddies at a cost of only $15 per session! 15 New Year! New You! Get Fit in 2015! Small personal training groups are offered twice weekly in 5 week blocks (10 sessions) at all the fitness centers and meet either in the weight/cardio room to use the weight and cardio machines, or in a meeting room using small equipment in a circuit format. Contact Shelley Whitlatch for information on group times as well as personal training packages. Shelley will schedule a complimentary 30 minute free consultation with one of the eight FitnessSpecialties personal trainers. You and the trainer will determine next steps…and YOU will be on your way to better health and fitness! SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DAY TOURS IN THE SW SALES • SERVICE • PARTS Historic Tucson Walking Tours - Jan 20, 28 & Feb 12, 24; $15 Arizona Opry Broadway Show and Dolly Steamboat - March 6: $159 exclusive Yamaha Dealer Locally Owned Since 1978 Green Valley Departures • 625-8365 www.KruseArizona.com XNLV188208 Chicago at Gammage - March 28: $147 $1,000 OFF any NEW Golf Cart 625-1551 1971 N. Abrego Drive, Green Valley XNLV188487 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 XNLV188195 January 3 DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM January 28 DOORS 2PM SHOW 3PM January 10 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM February 7 February 13 DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM What choices are you making today? Choice. That’s what Green Valley resident Mabel Acri calls happiness. “Yes, happiness is a choice,” Mabel said. “And I moved to Green Valley because of all the choices at Green Valley Recreation.” Her second choice was the weather in Southern Arizona. After living in Pennsylvania for over sixty years, she sold everything and moved here. “After my husband passed away, I realized I could do whatever I want!” she added with a big grin and smiling eyes. One thing Mabel really appreciates about belonging to GVR is the people. “I have met so many wonderful people – I am very blessed.” She has been a member of a Newcomers Club and the Fabric Painting Club for over 15 years. (She was president of the art-inspired club for 11 years.) “I don’t know what I would have done without the help of club members over the years. I certainly would never have had that support in Pennsylvania. Living alone, I wouldn’t have done things by myself. Mabel Acri wearing one of her shirts created at the Fabric Painting Club. But belonging to clubs, I have gone places and done things I would have never done alone!” In addition to being a long time GVR club member, Mabel also is a volunteer at the Canoa Hills pool, at GVR programs (ticket taking,) and at the GVR Volunteer Center making phone calls and cutting news articles and advertisements out of the Green Valley News about GVR. She also volunteers at her church. “My choice was made many years ago,” Mabel said. It’s not too late for you to make choices that enhance the quality of your life. Join a GVR club today! Ted Hendrickson attorney at law General Civil PraCtiCe • SPeCializinG in elder law 38 years experience, Licensed in Arizona and California • Wills & Trusts • Estate Planning • Family Law • Probate • Conservatorship • Landlord/Tenant • Personal Injury • Litigation • Social Security Disability PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE REWARDS CENTER OR ONLINE AT 866-DDc-WinS | fl .COM | DDcaZ.com See the Rewards Center for details. Must be 21 to enter bars and gaming areas. Entertainment subject to change or cancel without notice. Management reserves all rights. Please play responsibly. An Enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. 520.777.4009 75 w. Calle de las tiendas, Ste 117B Green valley, az 85614 HoMe ConSUltatIonS aVaIlaBle Free InItIal ConSUltatIon XNLV188583 16 DiamonD center | 1100 W. Pima mine roaD 17 ARTS & CRAFTS Ceramics Club of Green Valley Recreation Studio Phone: 399-2818 Jan Cockrum 305-4530 Provide and operate an equipped facility for GVR members interested in working with ceramics. • Dedicated space club located at Desert Hills on the upper level Clay Studio of Green Valley www.claystudiogvaz.com or 399-2755 Located at Santa Rita Springs Hobby studio with extensive facilities to enable and encourage people to create functional and artistic pieces in clay. Green Valley Arts & Crafts Association Iris Sapovits 648-1214 www.gvartsandcrafts.org Yearly Craft Show held in March • Meet at Desert Hills first Wednesday of each month GV Lapidary & Silversmith www.gvrlapidaryclub.com For members interested in learning Lapidary, Silversmithing, Casting, PMC (Precious Metal Clay), Dichroic Glass, Wire Wrapping and Chain Making. • Dedicated Space – Desert Hills, East Center, West Center Desert Scraprats Quilting Club La Tienda Gift Shop Carol Roskey 393-1164 A GVR member run gift shop located at West Center • Monday-Friday 9am-4pm • Saturday 9am-12pm Santa Rita Art League of Green Valley Check www.srart.org For artists using all 2 dimensional mediums, including beginners, intermediate and advanced. SRAL offers a fully equipped professional studio, gallery & library for members use. • Permanent exhibits at Canoa Hills and Desert Hills. Woodworkers of Green Valley Larry Kistler: 400-0172 www.woodworkersofgreenvalley.org Woodworking shop for the pleasure and convenience of its members • Dedicated space located at West Center • Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm CARDS and GAMES Abrego South Thursday Ladies Bridge Club DiAnne Bidwell 398-6996 Ladies social bridge group • Meets at Abrego South Thursday at 12:30pm Desert Hills Ladies Bridge Club Ladies social bridge group Group of quilters who hold bi-weekly meet- • Meet at Desert Hills Thursdays at ings to share projects, ideas, and skills. 12:30pm Dues are $5 annually • Meetings at Las Campanas, on the 2 & East Center Monday Ladies 4th Tuesdays at 1pm Social Bridge Group Green Valley Rubber Stampers Jody Davison 207-6267 • Meet at East Center Mondays at 12:15pm GVR Fabric Painters Club Cheryl Walters (419)204-9045 Fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming not only your wardrobe but also your home. • Thursday 12:30pm-4:30pm and Friday 9 am-noon - January thru May Friday Social Bridge Club Paul Garcia 648-1120 Co-ed social bridge group • Meet at Desert Hills Fridays at 12:30pm • Monday-Friday, sign in at 12:30pm and play at 12:55pm Green Valley Duplicate Bridge (Sanctioned) GVR Canasta Club Dean Capes 647-9916 Social Group of Co-ed Pinochle Players. Play Single Deck each night – and Double Deck on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. • Meet at East Center Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm • Meet at Las Campanas at 6pm GVR Chess Club Bill Worth 269-6844 The Sheepshead Club is looking for both men and women to join us for friendly games of cards. • Meet at Las Campanas Tuesdays at 6pm John Ziegelbauer 399-0438 Co-ed duplicate bridge players • Meet at Canoa Hills 1pm • Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays Pat Ault 300-4489 Co-ed social canasta players • Meet at East Center • Fridays and Sundays, sign-in at 12:30pm, short business at 12:45pm and play starts at 1pm Jim Clark 648-9988 Co-ed social chess players • Meet at East Center Wednesdays at 1pm GVR East Center Duplicate Bridge Club Ray Austin 400-5327 Non-Sanctioned co-ed bridge players • Meet at East Center Tuesdays at 1pm GVR Euchre Card Club Max Elliot 393-7918 Co-Ed social euchre players • Meet at Desert Hills Fridays at 6:30pm GVR Hearts Club Marty Allen 625-09279 Co-ed social heart players • Meet at Las Campanas Wednesdays at 1pm GVR Informal Duplicate Bridge Bob Dahm 777-7827 Co-ed Bridge players • Meet at Santa Rita Springs Mondays at 1pm GVR Men’s Bridge Club GVR Pinochle Club GVR Sheepshead Card Club National Mah Jongg Club Madelyn Weig 393-1255 or Barbara Young 484-3263 Social group of experienced National Mah Jongg players. • Meet at Santa Rita Springs Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg Club of G.V. Judy Cunnyngham 625-9671 or Lois Wilhelm 818-1600 Year round social group of co-ed Wright Patterson mah jongg players • Meet at Las Campanas, Tuesdays 12:30pm-3:30pm • Observers welcome SPECIAL INTEREST Computer Club of Green Valley www.ccgvaz.org Jud Richardson 625-4508 Members share computer interests and knowledge • Classes and Open Lab • Informative monthly meetings • Club room at Santa Rita Springs • M-F 8am-4pm (Nov-Apr) Jim Chisolm 625-1288 Green Valley Camera Club Social group of men bridge players www.gvcameraclub.org, 648-1315 • Meet Tuesdays at Desert Hills at 12pm Photography and special interest groups for beginner to the advanced photograGVR Men’s Poker Club phers. Bob Hyden 625-1355, • Dedicated space located at Santa Rita Bob Northrup 207-6745 Springs Enjoy the game of Poker • Monday – Friday 9am-4pm • Meet at Desert Hills, Room C on the • Saturday 9am-12pm lower level www.gvrec.org • January 2015 Kay Beaudry (520)495-4733 Our members design and create greeting cards. We explore techniques and ideas Desert Hills Midweek at monthly workshops and offer a large Progressive Bridge assortment of tools for card making needs. Cathy Musacchia 648-1373 • Open: Tuesdays 9am to 4pm • Workshops: last Tuesday of the month Co-ed social bridge group • Meet at Desert Hills Wednesdays at 6:30pm Green Valley Cribbage Club Co-ed social Cribbage players • Meet at East Center Mondays at 6pm 18 Green Valley Forum Club Norm (520) 393-1412 Weekly presentations and programs that are mind-expanding, informative, challenging and quite often just plain entertaining. • Meet at Desert Hills every Wednesday at 9am Valley Players www.greenvalleyplayers.com or Green Valley Squares Gary Hill at 393-0266, gkhill@cox.net Local square and round dance club is active year around. • Club Dances every Monday night at DANCE CLUBS Green Valley Line Dancers SCOTT GUERIN SOUTHWEST ACCESSORIES Package or Split AC Mon - Fri • 9am - 4pm 50 E. Duval Rd., Green Valley Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling XNLV188218 SALES OFFICE www.TandRIronWorks.com Cindy Feist 207-8766 Enjoy, encourage and perform line dancing. • Meet at Canoa Hills Tuesdays at 2pm DOORS • GATES RAILINGS SOLAR SCREENS SHOWROOM HOURS 648-1819 call (520) 829-2985 Open to GVR members interested in community theater--on stage, back stage, singers, musicians, writers. Newcomers or experienced theater folks, join the fun! 648-5052 BONDED • INSURED ROC#150527 XNLV188640 INSTALLED PRICE 13 - Seer INSTALLED PRICE 3 - Ton - $3,200.00 648-2504 648-2504 ROC#252995 ROC#252995 XNLV188207 GVR Travel Club LaVicie Runkle 648-2999 or Geneva Halliday (313) 610-7892 Group of Green Valley residents who love to travel or enjoy hearing about the adventures of others. • Meet at Las Campanas, 3rd Fridays 9am 4 - Ton - $3,700.00 5 - Ton - $4,100.00 “THE BUCK STRETCHER” Is your pet at risk for Dental Disease? Do you want to DRAMATICALLY lower your pets risk for heart, liver and kidney disease? When it comes to your pet’s teeth, what you don’t see can really hurt them! Taking care of your pet’s teeth will save you money in the long run avoiding infections and disease; and, it will definitely improve the quality of your pet’s life as she ages. • • • • What about anesthesia free dental cleanings? My pet’s teeth look fine, but his breath smells, should I be worried? Why does it cost so much more for my pet to have dental care than it does for me? I should brush my pet’s teeth daily, but I forget. Is there any benefit if I brush less often? What you need to know about Dental Disease Open to ALL pet owners (Please leave pets at home.) Speaker: Jean Huang, DVM Date: January 27, 2015 Time: 5-7 p.m. Place: Animal Care Center of Green Valley, 555 White House Canyon Rd. Register: To reserve your seat, email or call us at Contact@animalcarecenter.com or 520-625-0433 Donation: $10 - 100% goes to The Animal League of Green Valley AnimalCareCenter.com 555 White House Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ. 85614 520-625-0433 XNLV190235 www.gvrec.org • January 2015 For more information about Dr. Huang or The Healthy Pet Workshop series, visit our website at www.animalcarecenter.com. 19 GVR Pickleball Club www.greenvalleyttc.com Horace Puglisi (802) 728-5287 or Wes Minear - (520) 398-2722 The club has many levels of players and the club provides all the equipment. • Meet at West Center 8am • Check website or call for dates 6:30pm at Canoa Hills Green Valley Dance Club For more information call 664-6064 A group of dancers who host monthly dances Oct-May • Meet at Canoa Hills www.greenvalleypickleball.org for court locations and play schedules Donna Coon 648-1007 Dedicated to the promotion of pickleball in the Green Valley Recreation community. GVR Racquetball Club Green Valley Tennis Club GVR Argentine Tango Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/GVRArgentineTangoClub1/ Promote Argentine Tango dancing and culture Roun-de-lays Mike Killian 648-3126 Round Dancing – ballroom dancing to cues • Meet at Canoa Hills Tuesdays, November – March, at 7pm sports CLUBS Green Valley Aquabelles Joyce Finklestein 393-0317 Promoting synchronized swimming. Billiards Club of Green Valley https://sites.google.com/site/billiardsclubofgreenvalley/home Promoting recreational and competitive billiard playing, be it pool or snooker. Billiards rooms located at East Center, West Center, Desert Hills Green Valley Shuffleboard Club www.gvtennis.com Promoting tennis for GVR members; reservations, upcoming events on web site. Membership and tournament forms available at the West Center Tennis Hut. • Clinics - Monday, Wednesday-2pm Desert Hills • Potlucks 2nd Sunday-5pm Desert Hills Green Valley Volleyball Club Doug Bryan 312-0500 A social group of sand, water and wallyball players • Sand - East Center Thursdays and Saturdays 9am • Water - Abrego South Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Nov-May 1pm • Wallyball - Las Campanas Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm Kathy Hornbeck 777-7267 A group of bocce players who host weekly games and tournaments • Meet at Canoa Hills Tuesday & Thursday 9am GVR Hiking Club We Want Your Business! Coach Jan Miller 867-8812 Organized workouts for fitness and master’s competition • West Center pool Monday – Friday 8am-10:30am social CLUBS Canadian Club of Green Valley www.greenvalleycanadianclub.com (520) 288-4930 Judy 625-1151 Fun social group of current and past residents of Colorado. • Meet 1st Saturday of each month Eastern States Club Karen Curtis 625-2394 Social group of current and past residents Excludes MI & New England States Green Bay Packers Club James Chisolm 777-8334 Social group of the Green Bay Packers BOARD CERTIFIED Internal Medicine GVR Amigas Club www.GVRamigas.org 334-7807 A wonderful way for women of Green Valley to meet other women with similar interests, make new friends and share community. Iowa Club of Green Valley Sandy Haegele 269-6740 Social group of current and past residents Michigan Club gvmichiganclub@gmail.com 777-8145 or 399-4410 Monthly meetings with other Michiganians. Minnesota Club of Green Valley Tom & Mary Johnson, 207-8408 Social group of current and past residents of Minnesota Pacific Northwest Club Fred Taylor 625-2308 Social group of current and past residents of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Singles Club of GVR Carol 625-1731 Social group of single GVR members hold weekly meetings on Mondays at Desert Hills New England Club thenewenglandclub@juno.com Joe Potter 625-5370 Membership is open to all GVR Members who love the New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Dr. Rashmi Chhabra Welcomes BOARD CERTIFIED Family Medicine Dr. Naveen Kumar 1/2 off! 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