get ready… get set… go! - Green Valley Recreation

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get ready… get set… go! - Green Valley Recreation
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Green Valley Recreation, Inc., Arizona
Kent’s Corner
An Inspiring Encounter
I meet quite
often with
GVR members.
Sometimes its
chance encounters at GVR
fitness facilities
or in the lobby
of the Member
Services Center.
Kent Blumenthal,
At other times,
GVR CEO
members meet
with me at the
office or over coffee at Posada Java
(Posada Java has great staff, good
coffee, and tasty treats!) The latter
encounters are mostly fun, but not
always. All conversations are important; sometimes they are a bit awkward and not necessarily comfortable.
Member concerns run the gamut of
all things GVR: money (annual dues,
tenant fees and guest fees) to pool
temperatures, concert queuing lines,
handicapped parking; and sports
courts (think tennis, pickleball).
I’m frequently the say-so of last
resort when members have some(cont. pg. 2)
green valley
recreation, inc.
providing recreational,
social and leisure education
opportunities that enhance the
quality of our members’ lives.
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Get ready… Get set… Go!
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February 18 is deadline to enter Green Valley Senior Games!
t’s time for Senior Games again - a
terrific opportunity for individuals over
the age of 50 to play and compete with
their peers throughout the month of March
in over 20 events in and around Green
Valley!
The games are open to the public and are
hosted by Green Valley Recreation. Registration runs through February 18th. Forms
are available at all GVR recreation centers
and at various sponsor locations, including
CareMore, Country Fair White Elephant,
Green Valley News and Sun, Green Valley
Recreation, Arizona Oncology, Green
Valley Hospital, Walgreens, Santa Rita
Outpatient Therapy, Northwest Medical
Center and KGVY 1080/100.7 Radio.
Volunteers are welcome and needed for
all events. Here is an opportunity make
new friends as well as receive a volunteer
t-shirt and the opportunity to support our
community! We encourage you to drop
(cont. pg. 9)
4-mile and 12-mile bicycling are among Senior Games this year!
Board Candidates and Seven Bylaws Amendments On Ballot for 2015
Two Member Forums Scheduled in February
Two Member Forums have been
scheduled to introduce GVR Board of
Directors candidates and to review proposed Bylaw Amendments scheduled for
the upcoming election in March.
The first forum will be held at Las Cam-
panas, 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
(cont. pg. 4)
Masthead photos courtesy of Green Valley Senior Games
www.gvrec.org • February 2015 | Vol. 1, #2
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President’s Day
How Can I Contact A Staff Member? GVR offices with coordinators will be closed on Monday,
February 16, in recognition of President’s Day. The West
Center Box Office will be open from 10 am to 2 pm.
Kent’s Comments (cont.)
www.gvrec.org • February 2015
thing on their mind or to get
off their chest, and it really
doesn’t matter if it’s about
what happened five years
ago or this morning. If I’m
available and uncommitted
with prior GVR business, I’m
there. An essential aspect
of my job requires listening
and learning, problem-solving when I can, and clarifying
policies and procedures
when I can’t.
Recently, I had a most
interesting if not uniquely
different meeting experience with members who
have been active in GVR in
various capacities through
the years. Most live in Green
Valley year-round, but at
least one snowbird was in
the group. They explained
that they supported a vibrant
and financially sound GVR,
and asked me about certain
corporate actions (and some
in-action) that occurred
within the past year. As
members in good standing
and homeowners of GVR
deed-restricted properties,
they voiced shared concern
about what they view as barriers to progress. Their goal,
they said, was to establish
an education and advocacy
group for corporate GVR actions that look to the future
and bring value to members.
It was no surprise that
they started-off talking
about pickleball (only one of
the group admitted playing
pickleball on occasion). They
cited recent data and news
stories about how pickleball brings value to active
adult communities and
mentioned the Green Valley
News’ young sports writer,
Christopher Boan. Boan
wrote in late December 2014
that more pickleball courts
was one of five things that
Santa could bring to meet
increasing demand and ‘improve all things sports and
recreation-related in Green
Valley’ (see ‘Five Things…’.
December 24, 2014 issue,
p. A10). The group couldn’t
understand why the only
ideas that surfaced in the
Outdoor Racquet Sports
Task Force were either to
repurpose other existing
GVR venues or squeeze a
couple of pickleball courts
into a neighborhood GVR
site. They pointed out that
while interest in pickleball
play in our town is growing
by leaps and bounds, golf
participation – formerly a
major draw to Green Valley
(even though GVR owns no
golf courses, thank goodness!) – has apparently
waned here as it has across
(cont. pg. 3)
New Member Orientation February 12
You belong here!
Now is the perfect time to start enjoying all that Green Valley
Recreation has to offer, and the New Member Orientation is the
perfect place to find out how!
To learn more about programs and facilities at GVR, attend this
month’s orientation on Thursday, February 12, at 9 am, at the West
Center Room 2. Please register in advance by calling 625-3440
x7208 or at any GVR center office with a coordinator. Reference
CR #32126.
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......................hotline@gvrec.org
Administrative Assistant ....................... Ext. 7213 .......... Sue DeKoker................................................. suedek@gvrec.org
Executive Assistant to the CEO............. Ext. 7204........... Jen Morningstar................................................... jen@gvrec.org
Marketing Communications Manager.... Ext. 7228........... Sherri Cadeaux................................................sherri@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.
Pickleball in Green Valley. Photo courtesy Christopher Boan, Green Valley News
with that. With a clearly
defined and shared
vision, almost anything
is possible.
I found it refreshing
that these members
looked beyond the here
and now to focus on an
envisioned future for
our community. AbraThis was a good meetham Lincoln, whose
ing. It sets the bar high
February 12th birthday
and I share it with you to
we celebrate as part of
make all of us wiser.
the 2015 President’s Day
national holiday said, ‘I’d
Kent J. Blumenthal,
think less of a man who
Ph.D., CAE
wasn’t wiser today than
CEO, Green Valley
he was yesterday.’
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candidates about their
experience with corporate governance and
skill sets that would
complement current
Board assets for election
to the Board in 2015, as
is the practice of other
nonprofits. They embraced the need for a
comprehensive reserve
fund system that puts
monies away for future
needs and rainy days,
but questioned whether
enough money would be
applied to reserves for
new and different needs,
in addition to capital
replacements.
I am inspired by GVR
members who look to
the future and embrace
progress, adding value to
membership, and advocate for clearly defined
roles for governance and
staff, and I appreciated
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America (see Economist.
‘Handicapped’. December 20, 2014, p. 108).
They asked some tough
questions: What does
GVR plan to do that will
contribute to Green
Valley being the destination of choice for active
adults and retirees?
Why is GVR resistant to
spending any money in
a manner that brings
added value to our community and provides
service to a large swath
of members?
Moving to other topics, this group showed
a good grasp of the
legal duty of Board
members to act in the
best interests of the
Corporation (instead of
representing their own
or parochial interests).
They questioned why
GVR chose not to screen
the hard questions. With
more than 33 years in
nonprofit management,
I have a good feel for
policy governance and
how the role of volunteer leaders differs from
those of staff. In brief,
the Board sets policy
and staff executes said
policy. What is sometimes missing from this
paradigm is the assertion of a collective will to
want to make a difference. When you add
differences in individual
attitudes and interests,
and a mindset of plenty
versus a mindset of
scarcity, it gets complicated. Is the glass halffull or half-empty? For
the ‘for progress’ folks
with whom I met, the
glass was clearly halffull, but it was only halffull. They expect a lot
from GVR leadership, me
included, and I’m okay
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Kent’s Comments (cont.)
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HIGHLIGHTS OF
SPECIAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING
• 2. Meeting agenda amended to include the
following:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 1:45pm
• 1. Roll Call
Members Present:
Joyce Finkelstein (President)
Ron Sills (Secretary)
Joe Gunton (Treasurer)
John Arnold
John Hadley
Barbara Mauser
Blaine Nisson
Kent J. Blumenthal (GVR CEO, non-voting)
Members Absent:
Gunnar Bonthron
Jim Burt
Jeff Harrell
Tom Kennel
Richard Kidwell
A. Add to meeting agenda review and approval of
November 18, 2014 Board meeting minutes.
B. Add to meeting agenda election of officer(s) to fill
vacant position of Vice President.
C. Add to meeting agenda an executive session at
the end of the special session in order to review and
approved minutes of the Executive Session held on
November 17, 2014.
• 3. Approved - minutes of November 18, 2014
Board of Directors meeting.
• 4. Election of Vice President - The Board of
Directors elected Blaine Nisson Vice President to fill
the position vacated by Joyce Finkelstein when she
succeeded to the position of President on November
18, 2014.
• 5. GVR Board-Approved Message to Membership - The Board of Directors voted unanimously
to approve a message to GVR members from the Board
Introducing your 2015
Board of Directors Candidates
www.gvrec.org • February 2015
For complete biographical submissions provided by the candidates, go
to the Green Valley Recreation website at www.gvrec.org. Click on
“Board” on the home page.
Kathy Palese
Moved to
Southern
Arizona from
the Midwest in
2007 because of
husband’s job
being relocated
to Mexico.
Both now retired.
Lived in Green Valley since
2013.
Over 30 years of office management experience in environments that contained highly
confidential material along with
many different personalities and
situations.
Organized a union for the
local City Government Professional Support Staff.
Worked on local United Way
Campaign, and served as chairperson for the campaign with
350 employees. Designed fundraising activities that grossed
over $20,000 in just one day.
Running for position on the
GVR board because notices this
past year that too many businesses have closed up creating a
poor impression of a generally
strong, close knit community
with so much potential.
The GVR and Green Valley
businesses are two sides of the
same coin so “What do we need
to do to draw the next generation of retirees to our area so
that businesses will follow?”
Richard Kidwell
Spent many
years as a resident of Arizona.
Graduated
from Scottsdale
High School,
attended the
University of Arizona and was
stationed at Davis-Monthan
AFB.
(cont. pg. 5)
Bylaws (cont.)
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 direc-
2014 Board
of Directors
Joyce Finkelstein
Board President
Ron Sills
Board Secretary
Joseph Gunton
Board Treasurer
Gunnar Bonthron
Assistant Secretary
Jeff Harrell
Assistant Treasurer
John Arnold
Director
Jim Burt
Director
John Hadley
Director
Tom Kennel
about its concerns regarding the grass-roots effort to
have several proposed bylaw amendments placed on the
2015 election ballot.
Get to Know…
Joyce Finkelstein, Board President
Joyce Finkelstein is completing her
sixth year on the GVR Board. She is
currently the Board President. During her tenure on the Board, Joyce
has served as Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. She has also chaired the Board
Affairs, Planning/Fiscal Affairs, Bylaws, Nominations
and Elections Committees. Joyce and her husband,
Mike, moved to Green Valley in 1995. She worked as
the Executive Director of the Green Valley Community Coordinating Council for 10 years. Prior to her
(cont. pg. 9)
tors 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 complete bios of Board
candidates and a compilation and
rationale of the proposed Bylaw
changes approved by the Board
of Directors at their October and
November meetings, go to the
Green Valley Recreation website
at www.gvrec.org.
February 2015
Board of Directors Calendar
All GVR members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Dates and times are subject to change.
Tues., Feb. 10, 2015 @ 1:30pm Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015 @ 9:00am
Candidate & Bylaws Forum
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting
Las Campanas
MSC Annex
(565 W. Belltower Drive)
(1070 S. Calle de las Casitas)
Cancelled
Wed., Feb. 11, 2015 @ 9:00am
Board Affairs Committee Meeting
MSC Annex
(1070 S. Calle de las Casitas)
Cancelled
Tues., Feb. 24, 2015 @ 1:30pm
Board of Directors Meeting
MSC Annex
(1070 S. Calle de las Casitas)
Director
Richard Kidwell
Director
Barbara Mauser
Director
Blaine Nisson
Director
Board E-Mail address:
board@gvrec.org
Wed., Feb. 25, 2015 @ 9:30am
Candidate & Bylaws Forum
Santa Rita Springs
(921 W. Rio Fuerte)
Check www.gvrec.org for the most current information.
Wife Donna and Richard have
been full-time residents of Green
Valley for 7 years.
Obtained BS in Computer
Science, and an MBA from the
University of Redlands.
Has 25 years of software development experience, preceded
by 13 years as a communications
field engineer.
Managed 2 software departments, and spent more than 10
years as a project manager, which
involved writing proposals and
specifications, developing business plans, adhering to budgets,
maintaining project schedules,
and cohesive team building.
Has been on the GVR board
for the past year and have served
on the Bylaws, Board Affairs and
Election committees.
Served as treasurer of an HOA
in Washington State, and currently serves as the treasurer of a
Green Valley HOA.
GVR was one of the primary
reasons they chose to retire in
Green Valley.
Vicky Mournian
Visited friends
in Green Valley
and was impressed with the
locale and all it
had to offer,
including GVR.
In 2007 bought house and
was thrilled to find it included
membership in GVR.
Moved to Green Valley full
time in 2011 after retiring.
Prior to retirement owned an
accounting/bookkeeping company that provided services to
small businesses. This included
accounting software consulting
and training for both owners and
employees.
Was involved with local civic
association and served on the
board. First as a liaison for security of the neighborhood with
the local police department and
then for 5 years as the treasurer.
In retirement, pursues interests
in reading, needlework and mah
jongg.
Wants to give back to the community and feels she can do this
best by becoming more involved
with Green Valley Recreation.
Founded retreat and holistic
health center. Executive Director small non-profit benefitting
homeless youth.
Member Valley Players. Had
role in “Always a Bridesmaid.”
Been active volunteer all her life.
Tony Zabicki
Graduated
Leslie Shipley
from Western
GVR member
Michigan Universince May 2014.
sity and worked
“Wintered” in
for the State of
Green Valley for
Michigan.
13 years.
Relocated to
BS from
Arizona in 1983 and began a
Northwestern
career in field of early care and
University, Evanston, IL.
education working for both
Attended Process Work Instithe Arizona Department of
tute, Portland, OR.
Economic Security Child Care
2000 hours of training in holis- Administration and the Arizona
tic health and yoga.
Early Childhood Development
20+ years in advertising and
& Health Board.
marketing, including VP of an
Held numerous positions
agency in San Diego. Currently including acting as State Prooperates business in advertising
gram Administrator where was
and marketing.
responsible for administering a
statewide program utilizing staff
located throughout Arizona,
and was responsible for policy,
administrative operations and
an annual budget of over $150
million dollars.
Was state liaison with Arizona’s Indian Tribes for child
care and lead coordinator for
grants/communications with the
federal government on funding
and program issues including
managing grants/contracts and
conducting federal/state legislative analysis.
Was an adjunct professor at
Phoenix College in the Applied
Sciences Department.
Retired in 2012 and moved to
Green Valley.
Believes the community offers a
desired lifestyle, amenities and options for volunteer involvement.
Currently on HOA Board and
serve on three GVR Committees:
Board Affairs Committee; Fiscal
Affairs Committee; and Planning
& Evaluation Committee.
www.gvrec.org • February 2015
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Candidates (cont.)
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Bylaws...Do they really matter?
The second in a series community’s demographics
about tomorrow’s GVR and needs. When circum-
A
stances change, successful
mong the govern- organizations retool, often
modifying bylaws and other
ing documents
governing documents with
of GVR are the
member input and review.
Articles of Incorporation,
I am asking that we
which identify “Who we
now focus on the Bylaws
are,” the Bylaws, which
amendments recommended
focus on “What we do,”
by your Bylaws Committee.
and the Corporate Policy
This group of board memManual, which outlines
“How we do it.” Much has bers and at-large members
has worked diligently since
changed since the incorJuly on this important
poration of the “Fairfield
effort. Thank you to Vince
Green Valley Community
Club” in 1972 (we became Bralic, Richard Kidwell,
Barbara Mauser, Vicky
“Green Valley Recreation,
Mournian, Bob Northrup
Inc.” in 1979). Our govand Dick Smith for their
erning documents have
been amended several times hard work. I can assure
you that they took this
since 1972 to keep pace
responsibility very seriously.
with the changes in our
GVR’s 2014-2015
Bylaws Committee set out
to accomplish two goals: 1)
consider pursuing bylaws
amendments in 2015 based
on member input, and 2)
plan for a comprehensive
review and restatement
of GVR Bylaws in 2016.
Members were asked to
suggest bylaws items important enough to change
now through a member
eBlast (GVR’s email
communications tool) in
August 2014. Thank you to
those of you who took the
time to share your thoughts
with the Committee. After
much discourse about suggested changes, a set of proposed bylaws amendment
was agreed to by a majority
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risks of health conditions that can harm brain health,
e.g. diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
1971 N. Abrego Drive, Green Valley
Thurs, Feb 5, 10 a.m.
1451 S. LaCañada,Suite #9
399-3638
Canoa Hills
Social Center,
3660 S. Camino del Sol
Free and Open to the
Public. Seating is limited.
No RSVP
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PROPOSAL 2: Powers and Duties of Board
Members
ARTICLE VI -- POWERS, DUTIES AND
PROPOSAL 1: Defini- RESPONSIBILITIES OF
tion of Quorum
THE BOARD OF DIRECARTICLE IV— BOARD TORS / Section 1: Powers
OF DIRECTORS / Section and Duties / Subsection B.
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625-1551
of Green Valley
4: Quorum to Conduct
Business
Rationale: Allows for: (1)
a majority of directors currently in office to establish a
quorum for a meeting, enabling the Board to conduct
business in the event that
there are less than seven
Board members in office at
a given time; and (2) board
members to participate in
meetings by videoconferencing.
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February and will be available at upcoming Member
Forums on February 10
and 25, 2015.
Yes, Bylaws do really
matter. They detail the
rules of your GVR as we
go forward. Thank you for
your consideration of this
important member initiative. A brief overview about
the proposed amendments
follows.
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of committee members and
sent to GVR’s Board of Directors for its endorsement.
Once this was accomplished, language of the
proposed amendments and
accompanying rationales
was reviewed by GVR’s
legal counsel to ensure
consistency with state and
federal statutes.
Ultimately, the final
decision regarding Bylaws’
amendments rests in your,
the members’, hands.
According to Arizona
Revised Statutes, it takes an
affirmative vote of at least
two-thirds of GVR voting
members to approve bylaws
changes. The full text for
each of the proposed 2015
bylaws amendments approved by the Committee
www.gvrec.org
Details at www.pcoa.org
PROPOSAL 3: Removal of Duplicate
Section
ARTICLE VI — POWERS, DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / Section 1: Powers
and Duties / Subsection C.
Rationale: This is a
duplicate of Article IV,
Section 7 and is therefore
unnecessary.
conference.
• Clarifies that the Board
may declare a vacancy on
the Board when a director
is absent from three (3)
regularly scheduled Board
meetings in any twelvemonth period.
Subcommittees
Rationale: Allows for
combining ‘Elections
Committee’ and ‘Nominations Committee’ into
one Standing Committee
(‘Nominations & Elections’). Currently, the
Board President is required
PROPOSAL 4: Allows
PROPOSAL 5. Merge
to establish two separate
Meeting Attendance via
‘Elections Committee’
“Special” or “ad-hoc”
Telephone or Videoconferand ‘Nominations Com- committees and define
encing CURRENT:
mittee’ into One Standing their duties, responsibilCommittee (Nominations ities, and timelines for
ARTICLE VI -- POW& Elections)
Board approval. Having
ERS, DUTIES AND
ARTICLE V — ELEC- one Standing Committee
RESPONSIBILITIES
TION OF DIRECTORS simplifies that process. If
OF THE BOARD OF
/ Section 2: Nominating
approved by members, the
DIRECTORS / Section
Process / Subsection A;
Nominations and Elections
1: Powers and Duties /
ARTICLE VIII – COMCommittee’s duties and
Subsection F.
MITTEES OF THE
responsibilities will be set
Rationale:
BOARD OF DIRECforth in the Corporate
• Removes the word
TORS / Section 1: Stand- Policy Manual (CPM).
“physically” that implies
ing Committees; Section
that directors could be con- 2: Special Committees /
PROPOSAL 6: Remove
sidered absent even when
Subsections A. B. & C;
401(k) Plan Oversight
participating in a meeting Section 3: Composition
Committee from Board
of Committees; Section 4:
by telephone or video
Responsibility.
Article VIII: COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS / Section
2: Special Committees /
Subsection B; Section 3:
Composition of Committees
Rationale: This would
eliminate the 401(k)
Oversight Committee from
Board responsibility as a
“Special Board Committee.” The Chief Executive
Officer (Trustee of the
401(k) Plan) is solely responsible for administration
of the Plan and other GVR
employee benefit programs.
The Board’s involvement in
personnel issues is limited
to budget development and
budget approval.
PROPOSAL 7: Bylaws
that Refer to Written or
Mailed Ballots
ARTICLE II — MEM-
BERSHIP PROPERTY
AND MEMBERS / Section
6: Voting Rights; ARTICLE
V — ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS / Section 2:
Nominating Process;
ARTICLE IX — MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION / Section 3:
Notice of Meetings;
ARTICLE XI — MEMBERSHIP VOTING /
Section 1: Voting at a
Meeting; MEMBERSHIP
VOTING /Section 2: Alternative Voting Methods
Rationale: Allows for
the potential of electronic
balloting (instead of written
balloting) for GVR annual
elections, proposed Bylaws
amendments and referenda.
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Rationale: Allows for
three things:
• Removes the word
“employees” from Board
responsibilities. Employee
matters are the responsibility of the Chief Executive
Officer, not the Board.
• Includes a requirement
to make a contribution each
year to financial reserves as
part of the annual budget
approval process.
• Changes approval
requirement for these actions from 7 directors to “a
majority of Directors in office,” enabling the Board to
act in the event that there
are less than 7 directors in
office at a given time.
Joyce Finkelstein
Chair,
Bylaws Committee &
President, GVR Board of
Directors
Valley Fever: An invisible threat to dogs & cats
Early detection is the key to treatment!
Valley Fever is an often unrecognized disease prevalent year around in Arizona. This fungal disease
is treatable when caught early, however can be fatal if left undetected and untreated. Valley Fever is
nonexistent outside the southwest, so people who travel from out of state with pets that become ill
must let their veterinarian know they visited this region.
Facts about Valley Fever:
• It affects dogs, cats, other animals and humans.
• The many signs include coughing, fever, reduced appetite, lethargy, depression, limping,
weight loss and “slowing down.”
• Pets suspected of having Valley Fever should immediately see their vet for evaluation and testing.
What you need to know about Valley Fever
Open to ALL pet owners (Please leave pets at home.)
Shelley Humphrey, DVM Date: February 24, 2015
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Animal Care Center of Green Valley, 555 White House Canyon Rd.
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
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Place:
Register:
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For more information about Dr. Humphrey or The Healthy Pet Workshop series,
visit our website at www.AnimalCareCenter.com.
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New Volunteer Training and Volunteer
Staff Coordinator Meetings February 11
There are two volunteer meetings scheduled for February 11 this year.
If you are interested in learning more about being a pool or fitness center volunteer,
this month’s class is scheduled at 1 pm at the West Social Center, Room 2. Please
register in advance at any open social center. Reference CR #32165.
If you are interested in learning how much fun you can have as a pool or fitness
center volunteer staff coordinator, please attend the meeting at 9 am, at East Social
Center.
For more information on volunteering at GVR 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 #
Canoa Ranch
Fri. Feb. 6
Amado
2 pm
32097
Desert Hills
Mon. Feb. 9
Room B
2 pm
32098
East Center
Tues. Feb. 10
Lounge
10 am
32099
Las Campanas
Tues. Feb. 10
Ironwood
2 pm
32100
Santa Rita Springs
Thurs. Feb. 12
Fiesta
10 am
32101
Canoa Hills
Thurs. Feb. 12
Palo Verde
2 pm
32102
Las Campanas
Tues. Feb. 17
Ironwood
10 am
32103
East Center
Tues. Feb. 17
Lounge
2 pm
32104
Santa Rita Springs
Thurs. Feb. 19
Fiesta
10 am
32105
Canoa Hills
Thurs. Feb. 19
Palo Verde
2 pm
32106
Canoa Ranch
Thurs. Feb. 26
Amado
10 am
32107
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.
Friday, March 13th, 2015
Mahler Symphony No 3
George Hanson, Conductor
AED Class
February 9
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.
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 will be on Monday,
February 9, 2 pm, in the
Desert Hills Auditorium.
Members may register at
any open social center.
Please reference CR #
32161. For information,
contact Maureen McCarthy at 625-3440 x7224
or at maureen@gvrec.org.
FRIENDS IN DEED
February Happenings
Friday Social EVENTS
VaN TripS
2/6 Time to enjoy “Hawaiian
Music” with Gerry and Ria
2/3
Trader Joe’s/Food City 8:30AM/12:30PM
2/5
Park Place
2/13 Steps you can use to “Manage
Stress and Gain Heart Health”
2/6
Tubac Art Walk
2/20 The Happy “Amateur
Radio Fellows” will give
demonstrations
2/12 Tucson Mall
9:00AM/3:00PM
2/13 Gem & Mineral Show
9:00AM/4:00PM
2/27 The Birthday Party for those
with February birthdays,
but all are welcome!
2/19 Park Place
9:00AM/3:00PM
10:00AM/4:00PM
2/10 Trader Joe’s/Sprouts 8:30AM/12:30PM
2/17 Trader Joe’s/Roma’s 8:30AM/12:30PM
9:00AM/3:00PM
2/24 Trader Joe’s/Sprouts 8:30AM/12:30PM
2/26 Tucson Mall
9:00AM/3:00PM
DISPATCHER FOR ALL RIDES CALL 520-625-4424
TSO Chorus
Bruce Chamberlain, Director
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
For FATSO membership information
Deborah Leeson, 808-255-5135 • Email: 1delynn@gmail.com
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
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
301 W. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley
Office: 520-625-1150
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Join FATSO for delightful evenings
of dinner and round-trip bus transportation
to Tucson Music Hall and performances
by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
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Friends and Admirers of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
roundup
www.fid-gv.org
off completed participation and volunteer
registrations forms as soon as possible.
The games officially begin on March 2
at the Kick-Off Lunch at the West Social
Center from 11 am to 1 pm. Volunteers
and participants may pick-up their tee shirts
and have a bite to eat.
In 2015 Powerlifting will be added as a
Senior Games competition. Copper Fitness
will coordinate this event for men and
women at their gym in Sahuarita. The 5k
Run and 2k Walk are coming back this year
thanks to Erin McGinnis and Jane Sage who
offered to coordinate the events.
Of course Senior Games will still include
basketball, bean bag toss, bicycling, billiards,
bocce, bowling, canasta, chess, cribbage,
euchre, field events, golf skills, hearts,
horseshoes, mah jongg, pickleball, pinochle,
Get to know...(cont.)
move here, Joyce worked in Counseling,
Human Resources and Higher Education Administration. She holds a B.A. in
Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling,
with a concentration in Human Resource
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Senior Games (cont.)
Swimming is a popular Senior Games
sport! Photo courtesy Green Valley Senior Games
racquetball, sheepshead, swimming, table
tennis, tennis, texas hold’em, sand volleyball, wallyball and water volleyball! All of
these games are made possible by the dedicated team of coordinators and volunteers
who make it happen!
Are you ready to go have some fun? Call
Karen Rans, Senior Recreation Supervisor at
GVR, at (520)625-3440 #7216 or drop her
an e-mail Karen@gvrec.org. She’ll get you
started!
Development. Joyce and Mike have two
children, Adam and Amy, and are the
proud grandparents of Ethan, Ella and
Ryan. When Joyce is not watching Mike
play in one of his many bands, she enjoys
the theater, reading, knitting, synchronized swimming and volunteering.
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INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED
LIVING RESIDENCES
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winter
WINTER 2015 COURSE CATALOG
AVAILABLE NOW
Dance Lessons
Hispanic Dynamic Dance **NEW**
Instructor: Zandra Pardi — Enjoy the music of
two spicy rhythms while learning the basic steps
of Rumba, Flamenca and Cumbia. This course is
especially designed for women. Appropriate foot
wear and apparel will be discussed at first class.
Course Fee: Member $65 for 5 classes/Non
-member $10 more
3:30-4:30PM Monday
Las Campanas Cypress Room
CR# 32277 Monday 2/9-3/9
CR# 32278 Monday 3/16-4/13
Are you someone who wants to share your
expertise and instructional ability? GVR is
continually looking for new courses.
If you are interested in instructing a course
or have a great idea that you think would be
of interest to others, please call 520-625-3440
x 7226
NOTE: Due to increased size of catalog and
increase in postage, you will now need to put FIVE
first class stamps on the envelope to receive a
catalog.
Please remember if you want a 2015 Fall
Class or 2016 Winter Catalog mailed to you,
GVR requires that you to leave a self-addressed stamped 9x12 (NO LARGER, NOT PADDED) envelope with 5 first class stamps on it
for each catalog. You may leave the envelope
at a major center office, Member Services Center or mail the envelope to PO Box 586, Green
Valley, AZ 85622 Attn: Catalog. Don’t forget to
write on the bottom left hand corner of the envelope which session catalog you want mailed.
SINGLE AND
MULTIPLE DAY
TOURS IN
THE SW
Arizona Opry Broadway Show and Dolly Steamboat - March 6: $159
Musical Instrument Museum and Wrigley Mansion....March 17; $146
Chicago at Gammage - March 28: $147
ADDITIONS*REMODELS*HOMES*GARAGES*KITCHENS*BATHS
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*Creating an Illustrated Journal — Date Change
CR# 31907 listed as Saturday 3/14, now Saturday
Registration is going on now so sign up today at 3/7
Canoa Hills, East Center, Las Campanas, West CenLocation and Time same at LC-Cottonwood
ter or Member Services Center. Members can also Room
register online at www.gvrec.org. Non-members
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must register in person at a Major Center office.
* Lapidary Class
CR# 30733-30738
Classes listed as Tuesday – Thursday
Changes since Winter Course Catalog printed:
Now Monday – Wednesday
Dates one day earlier, Location and Time same
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West Center - Lapidary
*Beyond the Basics Glazing — Time Change
CR# 31055 listed as 1-4PM, now 1-3:30PM
Date and location the same; Saturdays,
Additions since Winter Course Catalog printed:
SRS-Handbuilding
Arts and Crafts
Mosaic Design II **NEW**
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*Line Dance II — Course now taught by Cindy
Instructor: Ann Catalanotto — Get stuck on
Feist
mosaics while having fun. This class will focus on
creating a mosaic design for a pot, jug, vase or
CR# 31235 is now only 5 classes for $30 ending
other rounded object. The first four hour class will
on 4/29.
cover using glass, tile and other objects (buttons,
Course listed as 8-9AM, now 9:30-10:30AM
Date and location the same; Wednesdays, CHshells, jewelry) to create a unique piece of art for
Palo Verde
your garden or table. The second class will be
about 1½ hours and will cover techniques to grout
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your project. Students will need glass nippers for
*CR# 31076 French – Intermediate II — Incorrect class and are encouraged to bring found items to
book listed.
incorporate in their design. Instructor will provide
Should be: Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb
all materials needed for a $30 fee, payable at first
Tenses (available at local bookstore)
class.
Course Fee: Member $30 for 2 classes/Non
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-member $10 more
*CR# 31079 French – Intermediate III — Incorrect
1-5PM Saturday
book listed.
1-2:30PM Tuesday
Should be: Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb
East Center Art Room
Tenses (available at local bookstore)
CR# 32173 Saturday & Tuesday 2/21 & 2/24
CR# 32174 Saturday & Tuesday 3/21 & 3/24
Green Valley Departures • 625-8365
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winter
February Trips & Tours:
event. ‘’The Fiesta de los Vaqueros’’ ranks among the top
15 professional rodeos in North America and is honored
in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Fee for GVR members
is $107 and bring a guest for $112. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, parade bleacher
seating and reserved rodeo seating, lunch (tax & tip), bus
refreshments and driver tip. Passengers are welcome to
bring cushions or stadium seats to use at both the parade
and the rodeo. Bus departs from Desert Hills Social
Center UPPER parking lot at 7:15AM and returns at
5:30PM. Deadline to purchase tickets 2/10/15. No
refunds after 2/10/15. CR# 32046
Join us as we travel to the Heard Museum and the
25th annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest! Dancers from across North America will showcase
their skill and talent as they compete for the prestigious
World Champion title. During performances, dancers
will incorporate speed and agility as they manipulate
their bodies through one to more than 50 hoops.
Accompanied by either Northern or Southern drums,
the performers express distinct cultural traditions, as
they are judged in a variety of categories. Enjoy some
time exploring the exhibits in the Heard Museum
which features the best in traditional and contemporary
American Indian art. Grab some fry bread or lunch
in the café and enjoy some free time in their exquisite
gift shop. Fee for GVR members is $81 and bring a
guest for $86. Fee includes transportation, services of a
tour director, admissions to contest and museum, bus
refreshments and driver tip. This is an outdoor event
with lawn seating; low-profile lawn chairs, seat cushions or blankets are allowed. Bus departs from Desert
Hills Social Center UPPER parking lot at 8:15AM and
returns at 5:30PM. Deadline to purchase 1/30/15. No
refunds after 1/30/15. CR# 32045
2/26 Thursday
Tucson Rodeo and Parade Tour
See over 200 entries in the world’s largest non-motorized parade. Enjoy the view from grandstand seating.
Lunch will be at the Silver Saddle Steakhouse. After
lunch we take our reserved seats at the rodeo. The rodeo,
which will celebrate its 90th year, features bareback and
saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team
roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Current and former
world champions compete in this nationally televised
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GVR Live! 2014/2015 Performing Arts Season
Tickets for all performances and events currently on sale.
February/March
Performances:
Julian Sands: A Celebration Of
Harold Pinter
Tuesday, February 3, West Center,
7pm
TSO Pops! Isn’t It Romantic
Tuesday, February 17, West Center,
7:30pm
For his last concert in Green Valley as
TSO’s Music Director, George Hanson
comes full circle with Schumann’s uplifting Symphony No. 2 from the first TSO
program he conducted, February 2, 1995.
Sean Chen, an American Pianists Association award winner, was also a prize winner
at the 2013 Cliburn Competition, the first
American to make the finals since 1997.
He will make his TSO debut performing
Mendelssohn’s Italianate, technically virtuosic First Piano Concerto with its rapturous themes. CR#31539. Members $36,
Guests $39, General Public $42.
they take you back in time to the Great
American West in The Swingin’ Cowboys.
CR#31540. Members $28, Guests $31,
General Public $34.
Atlantic Steps
Tuesday, March 17, West Center,
7pm
Atlantic Steps is the inspiring epic story
of Ireland’s oldest dance style, sean-nós.
Centered on the vision of extraordinary Irish
dancer Brian Cunningham and leading US
choreographer Kieran Jordan, the show turns
the focus back to an ancient dance style, revitalizing steps originating from Ireland’s
West Coast on a journey of intersection with
new styles across the Atlantic. The show
comprises an exceptional cast of dancers and
musicians from both sides of the Atlantic,
with specially-commissioned backdrop visuThe Swingin’ Cowboys
als from leading Irish artist Vincent Crotty.
Tuesday, March 10, West Center,
Unique within the genre of post-Riverdance
7pm
Irish dance shows, Atlantic Steps continues
Jason Petty’s newest production, The
to move festival and theatre audiences to
Swingin’ Cowboys, is a tribute to the
their feet, playing an important role in the
music of the Great American West. This
renaissance of sean-nós dance far beyond its
trip down memory lane consists of songs Irish origins. Following an exciting Summer
from Stephen Foster to the Singing Cow- 2012 festival debut at Dublin Irish Festival
boys to Western Swing. Jason, along with OH, Irishfest La Crosse WI and Irish Fair
2011 Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame
of Minnesota MN, the show completed a
inductee Carolyn Martin, will share great highly successful 2013/2014 run at persongs such as “Home On The Range,”
forming arts centers throughout Arizona,
“Streets Of Laredo”, “Don’t Fence Me In”, California, Kansas and Massachusetts. With
“Back In The Saddle” and many more.
more shows scheduled throughout the counIt’s a good, fun western-themed evening
try, Atlantic Steps will continue to celebrate
of music, stories and humor for the entire the tradition of Irish dance and entertain
family. There will plenty of chances to
audiences of all ages. CR#315410. Members
sing along with Jason and whole gang as
$34, Guests $37, General Public $40.
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Join Music Director and Conductor
George Hanson and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for a night of musical
romance, with jazz standards and classic
British actor Julian Sands is frequently
favorites to serenade you and your loved
seen world-wide in films, on stage, and on one. The night of romantic works and
television. He trained in London at The
ballads will include pieces by Gershwin,
Central School of Speech and Drama and Rodgers and Hart, Tchaikovsky and Billy
has appeared in over 100 films including; Joel. CR#31537. Members $36, Guests
The Killing Fields, A Room With A View, $39, General Public $42.
Impromptu, Leaving Las Vegas, Arachnophobia, Oceans 13, and The Girl With Franc D’Ambrosio’s BroadwaySongs From The Great White Way
A Dragon Tattoo. On television, he is
Thursday, February 26, West Center,
best known for his recent role on 24 but
7pm
has also been seen on Smallville, Ghost
Franc D’Ambrosio is best known for
Whisperer, Dexter and Banshee. In 2005,
his impressive portrayal of the «Phantom»
Mr. Sands was approached by the Nobel
Prize winning playwright and poet Harold in Andrew
Lloyd
Pinter to prepare a set of Pinter’s poems
for a special presentation in London. This Webber’s
Tony Award
extraordinary collaboration evolved into
winning
a wonderfully humorous and fascinating
Musical, The
solo show directed by John Malkovich
titled, A Celebration of Harold Pinter. It Phantom of
the Opera.
was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk
Award. CR#31535. Members $34, Guests Franc D’Ambrosio was
$37, General Public $40.
awarded the
Robin Spielberg’s American
distinction as
Tapestry
the “World’s
Thursday, February 12, West Center, Longest Run7pm
ning PhanThe trio that is American Tapestry
tom.” D’Ambrosio’s resume also includes
includes talented singers and musicians
an Academy Award Nominated film, an
Robin Spielberg, Kate MacLeod and
Emmy Award Nominated television show,
Stephanie Winters. The group delights
a four time Tony nominated Broadway
audiences with the music that, over gener- show, two Grammy Considerations, and
ations, has become woven into the fabric a National Theatre Award Nomination.
of American culture. From the Civil War D›Ambrosio has toured the world with
to the Gold Rush to the great wave of
this critically acclaimed one man show
immigration during the first half of the
sharing with audiences his love of BroadTwentieth Century, these songs chronicle way and his amazing talent. The show is a
journeys, hardships and loves won and
salute to the beautiful and versatile music
lost, all the while celebrating the beauty
that graces the Broadway stage. He is a
and majesty of America. CR#31536.
true entertainer and a master of stage and
Members $22, Guests $25, General Pub- song. CR#31538. Members $24, Guests
lic $28.
$27, General Public $30.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks Mendelssohn And
Schumann
Thursday, March 5, West Center,
7:30pm
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Masters Of Soul
Magic In The Moonlight
Tuesday, March 31, West Center, 7pm Monday, February 23, 2pm (Open
Masters of Soul is a celebration of the leg- Captioning) and 7pm, West Center
endary songs and performers that defined
Motown and soul music. For many, Masters of Soul captures the sights and sound of
the Motown era and celebrates the music of
a generation. The show features the TFC
Band performing hits by The Temptations,
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye,
Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Four
Tops and many more! Audiences will take
the ultimate stroll down memory lane as
they relive the incredible harmonies and
smooth moves made famous by many
of the greatest recording acts of all time.
CR#31542. Members $32, Guests $35,
General Public $38.
February/March
Movies:
(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.)
www.gvrec.org • February 2015
This Is Where I Leave You
Friday, February 13, 2pm (Open
Captioning) and 7pm, West Center
When their father
passes away, four
grown siblings are
forced to return to
their childhood home
and live under the
same roof together
for a week, along with
their over-sharing
mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-havebeens. Confronting their history and the
frayed states of their relationships among
the people who know and love them best.
Starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and
Jane Fonda. Directed by Shawn Levy.
Rated R for language, sexual content,
and some drug use. 103 minutes, Warner
Bros., 2014. CR# 32028/32029. Tickets
are free for members and their guests.
Concessions are available.
A romantic comedy
about an Englishman
brought in to help
unmask a possible
swindle. Personal and
professional complications ensue. The film
is set in the south of
France in the 1920s
against a backdrop of
wealthy mansions, the Côte d’Azur, jazz
joints and fashionable spots for the Jazz
Age. Starring Emma Stone and Colin
Firth. Directed by Woody Allen. Rated
PG-13 for a brief suggestive comment,
and smoking throughout. 97 Minutes.
Warner Bros., 2014. CR# 32030/32031. Tickets are free to members and their
guests. Concessions are available.
The Judge
Wednesday, March 11, 2pm (Open
Captioning) and 7pm, West Center
Hank Palmer is a
successful defense
attorney in Chicago,
who is getting a
divorce. When His
brother calls with the
news that their mother
has died, Hank returns
to his childhood home
to attend the funeral.
Despite the brittle bond between Hank
and the Judge, Hank must come to his
father’s aid and defend him in court.
Here, Hank discovers the truth behind
the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles
and secrecy of the family. Starring Robert
Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall. Directed
by David Dobkin. Rated R for language
and some sexual references. 141 minutes,
Warner Bros., 2014. CR# 32032/32033.
Tickets are free for members and their
guests. Concessions are available.
Get On Up
Monday March 30, 2pm (Open
Captioning) and 7pm, West Center
A biographical drama following the
story of James Brown,
the Godfather of Soul.
It shows how he rose
from an impoverished
childhood to become
a world famous and
highly influential R&B
star and eventually one
of the most influential musical figures
of the 20th century. Starring Chadwick
Boseman, Viola Davis, and Dan Ackroyd. Directed by Tate Taylor. Rated
PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some
strong language, and violent situations.
139 minutes. Universal Pictures, 2014.
CR# 32034/32035. Tickets are free for
members and their guests. Concessions
are available.
February/March
Special Events:
Dance With Denny & Dan
Friday, February 6, Canoa Hills,
7-10pm
The British Invasion is under way -again! Identical twins Denny and Dan
Gutenkauf were young teenagers in Iowa
in 1964 when The Beatles first played on
the Ed Sullivan show. That performance
began a lifelong love of British rock
music. Already musicians, they were soon
covering titles from all the greats: The
Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, The Rolling
Stones, Dave Clark Five, The Troggs,
and many, many more. Their enlivened
appearance -- complete with props and
Beatles wigs -- is a retrospective of the
greatest music written in the 1960s. Set
ups provided. CR# 32153. Members
$10, Guests $12, General Public $14.
Doors open at 6:45PM. Advance ticket
sales only. Tickets will not be available at
the door for purchase.
Dance With Partners
Friday, February 27, 2015, 7-10pm
Partners kick up some country fun at
GVR. Slide on your boots or favorite
pair of dancing shoes to enjoy an evening
of swinging and swaying. Partners have
been entertaining folks throughout
the Southwest for over 17 years. This
husband and wife duo of Ted Bax and
Bonnie Starr play a variety of music,
including the country hits of yesterday
and today. Their rich vocals and warm
harmonies will get you on the floor for a
Two Step or your favorite line dance. Set
ups provided. CR# 32154. Members
$10, Guests $12, General Public $14.
Doors open at 6:45PM. Advance ticket
sales only. Tickets will not be available at
the door for purchase.
Dance With Rhythm Edition
Friday, March 20, 7-10pm
Since 1990, Rhythm Edition has performed for Arizona audiences in venues as
varied as its repertoire, performing classic
songs such as “Shout”, “All You Need Is
Love” and “Mustang Sally”. Well-paced
and, above all, tons of fun, Rhythm
Edition reaches out with a contagious
love for the music of the 1960s, ‘70s,
‘80s and beyond. Set ups provided. CR#
32155. Members $10, Guests $12, General Public $14. Doors open at 6:45PM.
Advance ticket sales only. Tickets will not
be available at the door for purchase.
Valley Players Present
The Goldman Girls Of Green Valley
By Cal Lambert
Thursday, March 26 &
Friday, March 27, at 7pm and
Sunday, March 29 at 2pm
Valley Players brings a wonderful new
theatrical production to Green Valley with
The Goldman Girls of Green Valley written by local playwright Cal Lambert. This
zany new comedy is an entertaining and
hilarious look at three sisters who encounter all sorts of laughable situations in their
retirement community, La Tostada. Toss
in a handful of loony neighbors, a gruff
matron with a colorful past who works as
the retirement home manager and topped
off with some mob money and a mobster
goon out to get it, the audience will be
rolling in the aisles. Director Lee Curtis
will lead the talented Valley Players cast
to create a fantastic evening of live theatre
for the Green Valley community. CR#
31793, 31794, 31795. Members $12,
Guests $14, General Public $16.
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February 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.
• Feb. 4 - Northwest Medical Center
“speaker/topic TBD” East Center, 9am
• Feb. 5 - Green Valley Gardeners
“Pruning” The good, the bad and the
ugly. Jack Kelly, retired Pima County Co-
operative Extension. Desert Hills, 9:30am
• Feb. 5 - Pima Council on Aging
presents “Staying Connected” an inter-
active presentation by Ms. L. Don Sawyer,
director of TMC for Seniors services at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson; will speak
about the upcoming 3rd annual conference
on Successful Aging. Canoa Hills, 10am
• Feb. 6 - Parkinson’s Group “Traveling
with Mr. Parkinson’s made easier”
presenter Tim Holz, Flying Wheels Travel.
East Center, 1pm
• Feb. 7 - Tucson Audubon Society
presents “Roadrunner Family” with
Doris Evans. Through photographs and
video, we follow a pair of Greater Roadrunners as they build their nest, incubate the
eggs, and successfully raise and fledge five
chicks. Desert Hills, 10am
• Feb. 19 - Tucson Orthopaedic Institute presenter Stephen Hanks, MD. East
Center, 2pm
• Feb. 19 - Sarver Heart “Going with
the Flow: Catheter-based Therapy for
Your Heart.” Hoang Thai, MD, explains
how more and more heart procedures are
using catheters, enabling cardiologists to
open arterial blood flow and repair heart
valves without open-heart surgery. Canoa
Hills, 10am
• Feb. 20 - Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiologist Dr. William
Howe will speak about “What’s New in
Heart Health” – the latest technologies,
procedures, advancements to keep the heart
working efficiently long into our senior
years. East Center, 1pm
• Feb. 25 - Arizona Oncology Center
presents “Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease” Dr. Bruce
Porterfield. This presentation will educate
you on how dietary intervention positively
impacts health outcomes. East Center, 6pm
*note evening lecture*
• Feb. 26 - Green Valley Gardeners
“Landscape Architects; What do they
do?” Beverly Wilson R.L.A. Desert Hills,
9:30am
• Feb. 11 - Whipple Observatory “Our
Dusty Universe” Karin Sandstrom Univer-
Linda Kennedy, Audubon Research Ranch
Executive Director. Desert Hills, 9:30am
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.
Green Valley Recreation offers
february 2015
Free Notary Service
to our Members
sity of Arizona. West Center, 9am
• Feb. 12 - Green Valley Gardeners “Audubon Research Ranch, an overview.”
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.
Please call Member Services
Center at (520) 625-3440
to make an appointment
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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.
Below is a list of the dates for upcoming events:
february 2015
Tuesday, February 3
Thursday, February 12
Friday, February 13
Tuesday, February 17
Monday, February 23
Thursday, February 26
Concert
Concert
Movie
Concert
Movie
Concert
The box office is only open for ticket sales during this time. All other services available during
regular business hours.
Presidents
Day
Movie Magic In The
Moonlight
Concert TSO Pops!
Concert - Franc
D’Ambrosio’s
Broadway
Concert TSO
Masterworks
Movie This Is Where I
Leave You
Dance With Partners
Valentine’s
Day
www.gvrec.org • February 2015
West Center Box Office Hours
Concert American
Tapestry
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Club Profile
Say Yes
GVR Amigas Club
TO LA POSADA
without saying Good Bye to GVR!
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,
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call 520-648-8131
There’s a huge advantage to
groups obtaining “club status” at
GVR. Just ask Lee Curtis and the
GVR Amigas Club.
Amiga in Spanish means “girlfriend,” and according to their website, the Amigas Club is “A GVR Club
for women to meet new friends,
join Interest Groups, and explore the
treasures near Green Valley.”
Approximately two years ago,
club president Curtis and a small
group of former “Newcomers”
decided to form their own club that
is more flexible and accommodating than the “Newcomers” model
that had been in place for over two
decades.
The original “Newcomers Club”
conducted only two events per
year. Their spring event was a fund
raiser, and their fall orientation was
when new women were allowed to
join and divide into several smaller
interest groups that operated
separately from the whole. Because the Newcomers Club was
not an official GVR club, they had
to pay for meeting space, limiting
the number of events per year they
could sponsor.
Having “club status” at GVR
allows the Amigas Club to reserve
space for free at any GVR multipurpose meeting room. They now
conduct four potluck luncheons
per year, host monthly coffees on
Saturdays and have monthly “Meet
and Greet” socials where women
may attend and/or join the club
throughout the year! Like New-
BOARD CERTIFIED Internal Medicine
Lee Curtis,
president of the GVR Amigas Club
comers, the Amigas have small
Interest Group activities such as
bird watching, walking, book club,
outings to museums, events with
spouses and more.
“Allowing women to join year
round and inviting winter visitors
to join us really has grown our
club,” said Curtis. “We have a more
formal structure to our organization greatly improving our ability to
conduct business and plan events.”
Curtis emphasized that the sole
purpose of the GVR Amigas Club
is to help women make friends.
To find out more about the club
and year round activities, go to
their website at www.gvramigas.
org. For information on how your
group can obtain “club status” at
GVR, contact Karen Rans at karen@
gvrec.org.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Dr. Rashmi Chhabra Welcomes
BOARD CERTIFIED Family Medicine
Dr. Naveen Kumar
PosadaLife.org
350 E. Morningside Rd.,
Green Valley
EXPERIENCED IN
Geriatric Medicine
520-648-9888
Arizona Medicos
120 W Calle De Las Tiendas
La Posada is an award-winning, accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community.
Green Valley, AZ
Most insurances accepted
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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.
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
Green Valley Arts & Crafts
Association
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
GV Lapidary & Silversmith
CARDS and GAMES
Constance O’Brien 625-1353
www.gvrartsandcrafts.org
Yearly Craft Show held in March at West Ctr.
• Meet at Desert Hills first Wednesday
of each month at 1pm
www.gvlclub.org
Abrego South Thursday
For members interested in learning
Ladies Bridge Club
Lapidary, Silversmithing, Casting, PMC
DiAnne Bidwell 398-6996
(Precious Metal Clay), Dichroic Glass, Wire
Ladies social bridge group
Wrapping and Chain Making.
• Meets at Abrego South Thursday at
• Dedicated Space – Desert Hills 39912:30pm
2370, East Center 399-1989, West Center
648-1726
Desert Hills Ladies Bridge Club
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
Green Valley Duplicate Bridge
(Sanctioned)
John Ziegelbauer 399-0438
Co-ed duplicate bridge players
• Meet at Canoa Hills 1pm
• Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays
GVR Canasta Club
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
GVR Chess Club
GVR Pinochle 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 Sheepshead Card 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
National Mah Jongg Club
Madelyn Weig 393-1255 or Barbara Tams
625-2226
Jim Clark 648-9988
Social group of experienced National Mah
Co-ed social chess players
•M
eet at East Center Wednesdays at 1pm Jongg players. Must bring current Standard
Hands & Rules card.
• Meet at Santa Rita Springs, Fiesta
GVR East Center Duplicate
room, Wednesdays 12:55pm-4pm
Bridge Club
Ray Austin 400-5327
Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg
Non-Sanctioned co-ed bridge players
• Meet at East Center Tuesdays at 1pm
Club of G.V.
Judy Cunnyngham 625-9671 or
Lois Wilhelm 818-1600
GVR Euchre Card Club
Year round social group of co-ed Wright
Max Elliot 393-7918
Patterson mah jongg players
Co-Ed social euchre players
• Meet at Desert Hills Fridays at 6:30pm • Meet at Las Campanas, Tuesdays
12:30pm-3:30pm
• Observers welcome
GVR Hearts Club
Marty Allen 625-09279
Co-ed social heart players
Five Card Major Bridge
• Meet at Las Campanas Wednesdays
Ladies social bridge group
at 1pm
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eet at East Center Tuesday at
12:30pm
GVR Informal Duplicate Bridge
Bob Dahm 777-7827
Co-ed Bridge players
• Meet at Santa Rita Springs Mondays
at 1pm
SPECIAL INTEREST
Computer Club of Green Valley
www.ccgvaz.org
Jud Richardson 625-4508
Members share computer interests and
GVR Men’s Bridge Club
knowledge
Jim Chisolm 625-1288
• Classes and Open Lab
Social group of men bridge players
• Meet Tuesdays at Desert Hills at 12pm • Informative monthly meetings
• Club room at Santa Rita Springs
• M-F 8am-4pm (Nov-Apr)
GVR Men’s Poker Club
Bob Hyden 625-1355,
Bob Northrup 207-6745
Enjoy the game of Poker
• Meet at Desert Hills, Room C on the
lower level
• Monday-Friday, sign in at 12:30pm and
play at 12:55pm
Green Valley Camera Club
www.gvcameraclub.org, 648-1315
Photography and special interest groups
for beginner to the advanced photographers at Santa Rita Springs.
• M-F 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-12pm
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Ladies social bridge group
Desert Scraprats Quilting Club
• Meet at Desert Hills Thursdays at
Group of quilters who hold bi-weekly meet12:30pm
ings to share projects, ideas, and skills.
Dues are $5 annually
East Center Monday Ladies
• Meetings at Las Campanas, on the 2 &
Social Bridge Group
4th Tuesdays at 1pm
Jody Davison 207-6267
• Meet at East Center Mondays at
Green Valley Rubber Stampers
12:15pm
Kay Beaudry (520)495-4733
Our members design and create greeting
Desert Hills Midweek
cards. We explore techniques and ideas
Progressive Bridge
at monthly workshops and offer a large
assortment of tools for card making needs. Cathy Musacchia 648-1373
Co-ed social bridge group
• Open: Tuesdays 9am to 4pm
• Workshops: last Tuesday of the month • Meet at Desert Hills Wednesdays at
6:30pm
Green Valley Cribbage Club
Co-ed social Cribbage players
• Meet at East Center Mondays at 6pm
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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
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
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!
DANCE CLUBS
Green Valley Line Dancers
Valley Players
www.greenvalleyplayers.com or
Cindy Feist 207-8766
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ntinental
Shopping
Plaza
SHOPPING PLAZA
Choice, Convenience and
Where Shopping
is a Personal
Experience
Where Shopp
ing is a Pers
onal Experience
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1175 S Abrego Dr
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Ph: (520) 648-5583
www.PresitgeCare.com
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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
6:30pm at Canoa Hills
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.
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Live the way you want to live.
Enjoy, encourage and perform line dancing.
• Meet at Canoa Hills Tuesdays at 2pm
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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
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 Finkelstein 393-0317
Promoting synchronized swimming.
Billiards Club of Green Valley
Marianne Bishop, Secretary, 625-4924
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
Ray Asbjornson 591-6557 or
John Tams 625-2226
Shuffleboard is a game of skill, strategy and
fun for all ages.
Green Valley Table Tennis Club
www.greenvalleyttc.com
locations and play schedules
Donna Coon 648-1007
Dedicated to the promotion of pickleball in
the Green Valley Recreation community.
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
GVR Bocce Club
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
Green Valley Swim Club
Coach Jan Miller 867-8812
Organized workouts for fitness and master’s competition
• West Center pool Monday – Friday
8am-10:30am
Michigan Club
gvmichiganclub@gmail.com
777-8145
Monthly meetings with other Michiganians.
social CLUBS
Canadian Club of Green Valley
www.greenvalleycanadianclub.com
(520) 288-4930
Tom & Mary Johnson, 207-8408
Social group of current and past residents
of Minnesota
Pacific Northwest Club
Colorado Club
Judy 625-1151
Fun social group of current and past residents of Colorado.
• Meet 1st Saturday of each month
Fred Taylor 625-2308
Social group of current and past residents
of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Singles Club of GVR
Eastern States Club
Karen Curtis 625-2394
Social group of current and past residents
Excludes MI & New England States
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. attorney at law
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38 years experience, Licensed in Arizona and California
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210 W. Continental Road, Suite 134
Continental Shopping Plaza
520-625-8732 • mkreider@hrblock.com
Iowa Club of Green Valley
Sandy Haegele 269-6740
Social group of current and past residents
Minnesota Club of Green Valley
http://gvrhc.org
Weekly hikes throughout Southern Arizona,
Green Bay Packers Club
orientation is required before 1st hike
James Chisolm 777-8334
• West Center Thursday mornings
Social group of the Green Bay Packers
football team who watch the games on the
big screen at Las Campanas
GVR Pickleball Club
www.greenvalleypickleball.org for court
We Want Your Business!
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Wayne Ferreira (520)260-1470 Jerry Lowe
(701)200-2777
Racquetball for fun and competition for all
ages and skill levels
• Las Campanas racquetball courts
• Monday-Saturday 9am-11am
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.
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Green Valley Dance Club
Elaine Cederbaum 625-3499
Fun social group. Music from 40’s, 50’s,
60’s. Come dance with us at Canoa Hills
6:30pm - 9:30pm.
• Last Saturdays of the month Oct-Apr.
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I-19 & Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley AZ
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101 S. La Canada, Suite 25
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