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State of the Corporation Part Two Taking GVR’s 10-Year Home Strategic Facility Master Plan the By President Joe Gunton & CEO Kent J. Blumenthal Gold GVR President Joe Gunton very day for the and CEO Kent J. Blumenthal next 14 years, n just a few days the E 10,000 American Baby Boomers will reach 2016 GVR Founda- age 65, according to research by the Pew Foundation. I tion Southern Arizona GVR needs to be ready for this “silver tide” of new- Senior Games will begin! ly-retiring active adults. This year’s event is Historically, GVR facilities were managed organ- expected to exceed 1,000 ically, with facility and maintenance and club needs competitors age 50 or being addressed as they arose. Did you know that only older who will participate (Left to right) Jen Morningstar, Jim Conroy, Mike Chapdelain and Karen Rans are among the one GVR fitness center was originally designed as one, in one or more events in GVR staff who will be “going for the gold” in this year’s Southern Arizona Senior Games, which while all the others were retrofitted for that purpose? the month-long Senior begin March 1. As GVR evolves, our facilities need to keep pace with Games that occur every members’ needs and that involves lots of foresight and March. Competitors hail With the support of ation’s centers and other lifting, tennis and pick- planning. from nearly every state Presenting Sponsors GVR venues throughout the leball matches and golf To better serve the needs of both current and future in the country and from and Kino Landing, the greater Green Valley com- skills. Only the top win- members, GVR has embarked on a 10-Year Strategic Canada. The kick-off rally GVR Foundation’s event munity. ners will walk away with Facility Master Plan, which will serve as a roadmap for for the 2016 games is from features 30 individual Events range from foot Gold, Silver and Bronze/ enhancing our facilities, operations and programming 9-11 am Tuesday, March 1 competitions taking place and bike races, to swim- copper medals, custom to make GVR more attractive to 50+ active adults. at West Center. at Green Valley Recre- ming, card games, weight (cont. pg. 3) The project originated with the Planning & Evalu- (cont. pg. 2) GVR 2016 Annual Meeting March 29 All GVR members in good stand- results for the election of directors to bers Feb. 22, and the return deadline is ing are invited to attend the 2016 the GVR Board of Directors will be 4 pm Wednesday, March 23. Ballots green valley Annual Meeting at 9 am Tuesday, announced. The meeting agenda also may be delivered in person or mailed recreation, inc. March 29 at West Center auditorium, includes CEO, President and Financial by First Class Postage to GVR’s Mem- 1111 W. Via Arcoiris. Reports. ber Services Center at 1070 S. Calle de providing recreational, social and leisure At the Annual Meeting, the ballot Ballots were mailed to GVR mem- las Casitas, Green Valley, AZ 85614. education opportunities that enhance the quality of our members’ lives. State of the Member engagement also has How Can I Contact A Staff Member?. Website: www.gvrec.org 2 Corporation, Part been a critical component in Two the Strategic Master Planning 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 (cont. from page 1) process. Over the past several months, we have sought out P.O. Box 586, Green Valley, AZ, 85622. Website address: www.gvrec.org. General emails may be sent to [email protected]. ation (P&E) Committee in the all ideas from members, big or Chief Executive Officer...... Kent J. Blumenthal, Ph.D., CAE spring of 2014 to address the small. WSM hosted seven formal EXECUTIVE OFFICE many and growing requests from Member Forums at all major Chief Operating Officer...... Ext. 7209...... Jim Conroy...... [email protected] GVR clubs for additional space. centers during December and Chief Financial Officer...... Ext. 7205...... Cheryl Moose...... [email protected] With the blessing of the GVR January, and has met with many Manager, Executive Office...... Ext. 7204...... Jen Morningstar...... [email protected] Marketing/Communications Specialist...... Ext. 7228...... Sherri Cadeaux...... [email protected] Board of Directors, the Facil- GVR clubs, stakeholders, and Administrative Assistant...... Ext. 7213...... Kate McCormick...... [email protected] ities Assessment Work Group individual members in more (FAWG) was formed in late casual settings at GVR events. FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES 2014 as a P&E subcommittee. We’ve also gathered ideas shared Human Resources Associate...... Ext. 7218...... Jesse King...... [email protected] It became evident to the through emails to our Hotline. Monthly Payment Plan & Member Assistance Program (MAP)...... Ext. 7221...... Gina Peters...... [email protected] FAWG that GVR needed to Thank you for contributing! Information Technology Manager...... Ext. 7223...... Randy Cheatham...... [email protected] pause and consider strategic The “wish list” is extensive. planning at the macro level. Just some of the suggestions by FACILITIES With approval of the GVR members included “spin” rooms Facilities Director...... Ext. 7212...... David Jund...... [email protected] Board of Directors in early (stationary bikes), a yoga/Pilates Senior Supervisor...... Ext. 7229...... Melanie Stephenson...... [email protected] (Administrative & fitness equipment, other repair or maintenance requests) 2015, GVR began its search for center, a metalworking shop, Custodial Supervisor...... Ext. 7358...... Dan Freeman...... [email protected] the selection of an experienced outdoor exercise areas or circuit, Landscape & Pool Supervisor...... Ext. 7234...... David Coy...... [email protected] architectural firm to conduct a dog park, a welcome center, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor...... Ext. 7207...... Aaron Young...... [email protected] a comprehensive assessment of coffee shop/grill, concert am- all of GVR’s facilities and help phitheater, and central gathering RECREATION Senior Customer Service Supervisor...... Ext. 7208...... Rosita Studevan...... [email protected] us develop a long range facility spot. Senior Clubs & Events Supervisor...... Ext. 7216...... Karen Rans...... [email protected] plan. These are some of the “big Senior Classes & Tours Supervisor...... Ext. 7226...... Kris Zubicki...... [email protected] After a highly competitive ideas” shared with us. But the Senior Volunteer & Safety Supervisor...... Ext. 7224...... Maureen McCarthy...... [email protected] selection process, GVR selected process has been fruitful help- Senior Performing Arts Supervisor...... Ext. 7225...... Julie Vance...... [email protected] WSM Architects of Tucson in ing us identify a lot of useful Facility Reservations...... Ext. 7202...... Jody Crawford...... [email protected] Lead Sound & Lighting Technician...... Ext. 7219...... Shelly Freeman...... [email protected] August 2015 to complete this ideas, too, some of which GVR ambitious project. We were can address immediately with MEMBER SERVICES...... Toll Free: (844) 693-2116 ����������������������������������625-3440 greatly impressed with WSM’s little or no cost, but will have Membership Accounting Clerk...... Ext. 7220...... Tina Edwards...... [email protected] credentials, customer-oriented a big impact on our members’ Membership Accounting Clerk...... Ext. 7254...... Cindi Miller-Newman...... [email protected] approach, and their full-service experience. Center Operations Assistants (COA)...... 343-2440 (For help and immediate assistance anywhere in GVR from 5:30 am to 9 pm 365 days a year) team of sub-consultants span- Another aspect of the project ning many different disciplines. involves analysis of demographic GVR FOUNDATION...... Ext. 7213...... Kate McCormick...... [email protected] The ink on their contract with data and benchmarking. WSM’s WEST CENTER BOX OFFICE...... (520) 625-0288 GVR had no sooner dried, and sub-contractor, Norris Design, is ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENT LINE...... (520) 547-3974 their work was already underway. compiling data and developing If you have an emergency and/or maintenance issue after normal business hours, please call (520) 547-5390. The scope of our Strategic demographic projections that Master Planning project involves will help GVR better understand assessing all of our facilities. membership needs today and in GVR Center Office Hours: Open 8 am to 4 pm Mon. - Fri. WSM’s team is evaluating facil- the future. The benchmarking Member Services Center (Admin)...... 625-3440 West Center and Box Office...... 625-0288 ity conditions and space utiliza- analysis will compare GVR’s 1070 S. Calle de Las Casitas 1111 W Via Arcoiris tion, identifying constraints and facilities and offerings with com- (Closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm) opportunities for improvements, peting retirement communities Canoa Hills Social Center...... 625-6200 Open weekends and holidays 10am-2pm 3660 S. Camino del Sol and exploring new recreation throughout the United States to (Closed for lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm) Las Campanas Center...... 648-7669 program ideas and space needs. see how we stack up. 565 W. Belltower Drive As part of this process, one of One of the biggest challenges East Center...... 625-4641 (Closed for lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm) 7 South Abrego Drive WSM’s first directives was to GVR faces is how to address the (Closed for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm) Santa Rita Springs Center Office...... 393-0360 address the remediation of the need for more dedicated space 921 W. Via Rio Fuerte failed Abrego North Center pool for our clubs, all of which grow Office Open 8 am-1 pm (Dec. 14, 2015-April 29, 2016) and spa. That project is now at varying rates – some slow and moving forward as planned after steady and others exponentially. About GVR Now!: [email protected] extensive member input. The Most clubs face similar chal- enlarged and enhanced pool will lenges regarding space needs for GVR Now! is owned by Green Valley Recreation, Inc. and is published for GVR, Inc. by the Green Valley News and is inserted into the 4th Wednesday of the month’s issue of the newspaper. For advertising information or questions about deadlines, accommodate varied water activ- equipment, storage, instruction please call the Green Valley News at (520) 625-5511 or by fax at 625-8046. The Green Valley News & Sun does not pro- ities and serve members’ needs duce and is not responsible for the content of GVR Now! GVR does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in (cont. pg. 3) this newsletter. www.gvrec.org • March 2016 www.gvrec.org well into the future. State of the cer Jim Conroy, we’d like Senior Games 3 Corporation, Part to give a huge “shout out” (cont. from page 1) Two to those who helped do the yeoman’s work to get this designed this year for the (cont. from page 2) planning process under- newly-renamed Southern and work. WSM has way (in alpha order): John Arizona Senior Games. met with many of GVR’s Arnold; Gail Ault; Trudy The closing and recog- designated-space clubs Baker; Katy Banks; Gunnar nition ceremony will take – Lapidary, Clay Studio, Bonthron; Sandy Kern place at 1 pm Wednes- Green Valley/Sahuarita Ceramics, Camera, Com- Bryan; Donna Coon; Scott day, March 30 at GVR’s Chamber of Commerce; puter, Woodworking and Denzer; Hank Deutsch; Desert Hills Center. The Home Watch Care Givers. Santa Rita Art League – to Joe Gunton; Michelle event will feature ice The foundation also get a better understanding Hoffman; Donald Lathrop; cream sundaes, a pre- acknowledges the location of their space programming Mary Lungstrum; Barb sentation of game high- sponsors, which include needs and incorporate Mauser; Blaine Nissan; lights, and recognition of 1,200 volunteer hours are The GVR Foundation Cactus Lanes, Copper some recommendations Eric Rautenberg; Ron Sills; contestants, sponsors and logged to help support the wishes to recognize and Fitness, Quail Creek, into GVR’s Master Plan. Brad Stillahn; and Tony volunteers. games. thank the 2016 Sponsors Torres Blancas Golf, This whole project has Zabicki. Attendance at the The event literally takes for their support of the Town of Sahuarita Parks been supported by many This is an exciting time Senior Games is estimated 12 months of planning by Southern Arizona Senior & Recreation, and Triple members who volunteered for GVR! It’s our opportu- at well over 5,000, con- GVR and GVR Founda- Games: Country Fair Play Golf. many hours of their time nity to chart a long range sidering the many family tion staff in addition to White Elephant; Arroyo The GVR Foundation is to serve on the FAWG and plan for the corporation so and friends who come coordination with GVR Gardens; Arizona On- already accepting associate Planning & Evaluation that GVR in Green Valley, to cheer on competitors clubs, sponsors, market- cology; CareMore; Santa sponsorships and corpo- Committee, and are deserv- Ariz., is the destination of as well as the small army ing, and media sponsors Rita Outpatient Therapy; rate underwriters for next ing of individual recogni- choice for newly retiring of nearly 400 volunteers KGVY and the Green Acra Construction; Bill’s year’s 2017 Senior Games. tion for their contributions. active adults. 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XNLV254934 www.gvrec.org • March 2016 12 how well you’re eating. issues thatmightaffect addresses bothof these Joining a“food group” also canbeintimidating. venturing outby yourself Going placesand tonew can beareal challenge. and cookingforone when peopleeatalone, trition oftenissacrificed going italone. “food group” insteadof together asasupportive Lunch Program anddine ticipate inCasa’s Senior GVR memberscanpar- Community Service, collaboration withCasa Engage! program in involvement inthe food choices. other inmakinghealthy group” each tosupport friends whoforma“food dietitians, butagroup of andtional healthexperts levels developed by na- not oneofthepyramid be inafoodgroup? No, ing continuous chestcompressions and saved- ifsomeonehelpsthem by perform combined. auto accidents,HIVandhouse fires prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, lives thancolorectal cancer, breast cancer, Association, cardiac arrest claimsmore year. 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XNLV254946 Annual Volunteer Luncheon March 16 March Luncheon Volunteer Annual Wednesday, March 16 at the West Center West 16 at the March Wednesday, pool and volunteers: to honor the following volunteers; program volunteers; fitness center - instructors; vol water aerobics administrative members. and committee unteers; and board GVR V Green Valley’s existence, and there is no existence, and there Valley’s Green - in volunteer better example of excellence Recreation. Valley ing than at Green 14 classes & tours NEW CLASSES ADDED! Beginning Astrology COURSE CHANGES Learn the ancient art of Astrology. The natural chart, based Jazzercise on moments of birth, reveals your gifts and challenges in Wednesday Jazzercize classes for March and April (CR#34342, all areas of your life. Learn to decode the symbols and read 34345, and 34349) have been cancelled by the instructor. The in- your chart. Visit catherinebaskett.com to learn more about structor has also updated the Saturday class dates for Jazzercise the instructor. Course fee is $120 with a material fee of $20 as follows: to cover reading material (book). Instructor: Catherine Bas- CR#34346 March 5 & 12 kett CR#34347 April 9, 16, & 23 CR#34500 Madera Vista Rec Room 3/14-4/18 10-11:30 am Wheel 101 The April class below has been cancelled by the instructor. CR#33978 SRS Wheel Room 4/7-4/28 12-4 pm

MARCH TOURS dinner theatre. We will ing, and just plain fun. This bus refreshments and driver enjoy a hearty, home-cooked is good, clean family enter- tip. Bus departs from Desert Barleen’s Arizona lunch (savory chicken tainment that will highlight Hills Center upper parking Opry Show and beef entree) and then many popular songs. Come lot at 9 am and returns at Friday, March 25, 2016 a Grand Ole Opry style along and enjoy a trip to the 6:15 pm. For over 30 seasons the show. Some of your favorite Arizona Opry with us! Fee Deadline to purchase tick- Barleen family has fed and tunes will fill the theatre includes transportation, ser- ets 3/9/16. No refunds after entertained folks in their along with musical variety, vices of a tour director, show 3/9/16. Fee: Member $98, 500-seat Apache Junction side-splitting comedy, yodel- ticket, lunch (tax & tip), Guest $103. CR# 34370 Barleen’s Arizona Opry

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3/2 Arizona Oncology Center presents “Changing 3/5 The Tucson Audubon Society presents “Birds of associate professor of medicine and director of outpatient Healthcare Landscapes” with Dr. Porterfield and Sherri Madera Canyon” with Doug Moore. 10 am, Desert Hills cardiology at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Porterfield. 6 pm, East Center Center Center. She discusses the risk factors and symptoms of heart failure as well as lifestyle modifications and new 3/3 Green Valley Gardeners presents “Featured Plants 3/7 Karen Gidley of the Pima County Sheriff’s Auxil- treatment therapies. 10 am, Canoa Hills Center at the GVG Plant Sale” with Alex Shipley, Civano Nurs- iary Volunteers of Green Valley presents “There’s No ery. 9 am, Desert Hills Center Place like Home and Neighborhood Watch,” and dis- 3/24 Green Valley Gardeners presents “Rain Barrel: A cusses the process of starting, organizing, and maintain- How-to Guide” with Barry Weissman, club member and 3/3 Pima Council on Aging presents “Mortality: Ex- ing a Neighborhood Watch Program. 1 pm, West Center master gardener. 9 am, Desert Hills Center ploring End-of-Life Care Planning.” 10 am, Canoa Hills Center 3/10 Green Valley Gardeners presents “Irrigation: The 3/31 Green Valley Gardeners presents “Landscaping Latest and Greatest,” wth Joseph Porrazzo of the Rain- for Birds & Butterflies” with Meg Quinn, Pima County 3/4 The Parkinson’s Group presents “Legal and Finan- bird Company. 9 am, Desert Hills Center Parks & Recreation. 9 am, Desert Hills Center cial Issues in the Progression of Care” from independent living thru assisted living to continuous care and hospice. 3/17 The Sarver Heart Center presents “Understanding 1 pm, East Center Advanced Heart Disease” with Elizabeth Juneman, MD, Share Your Passion For The Arts! If you share our passion for the arts, consider serving as a GVR Arts & Entertainment program volunteer. No experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and ensure our guests at performances have an enjoyable experience. Mandatory training is required for new and existing volunteers. Upcoming training dates are Thurs- day, March 10 and Thursday, April 7 at 10 am at West Center. If you have questions about the upcoming train- ing sessions, please call the Program Volunteer message line at (520) 625-3440 ext. 7206, or email programs@ gvrec.org.

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B.J. Thomas 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 With one of the most distinctive voices in American pop and country music, B.J. Thomas is a true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them. B.J. Thomas celebrates an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Sceptersold Records. in 1997, JazzReach has successfully positioned itself as He is a six time Grammy and two time Dove Award one of our nation’s leading arts organizations dedicated winner and has sold more than 70 million records. He Tucson Symphony Orchestra Masterworks to jazz. is also ranked in Billboard’sout Top 50 most played artists Mendelssohn’s Reformation Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz is a over the past 50 years. Spend an incredible evening 6:30 pm. Preshow Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Performance thoroughly captivating and informative program that with the legendary B.J. Thomas as he shares his best Thursday, March 3, 2016 introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history and to loved songs including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My James Feddeck, Conductor the names, faces and music of some of its many masters. Head,” “Hooked On a Feeling,” and “Somebody Done This program combines romance, childhood memories On a broader level, Stolen Moments also highlights the Somebody Wrong Song.” Members $40/$36, Guests from France, and a celebration! Inspired by a romantic interplay between the jazz movement and the evolution $43/$39, General Public $48/$44. attraction, Glinka’s Valse-Fantasie transforms a waltz into of American culture throughout the 20th Century, em- an expansive symphonic poem with an incredible range phasizing the ways in which jazz has acted as a unifying of emotions. Dedicated to his three-year old daughter, force, bridging cultural, ethnic and economic differences; Debussy’s signature mellifluous melodies evoke child- stimulated cultural fusions and new stylistic idioms; hood memories in the Children’s Corner. Mendelssohn’s exemplified democratic ideals; and influenced other Fifth Symphony, Reformation, ends the program on a genres of music, both in the U.S. and abroad. Members celebratory note. Members $38/$34, Guests $41/$37, $26/$22, Guests $29/$25, General Public $34/$30. General Public $46/$42. WindSync

JazzReach presents Stolen Moments: The 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016 www.gvrec.org • March 2016 First 100 Years of Jazz featuring Metta Quintet WindSync is a fresh and energetic wind quintet 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016 internationally recognized for dramatic and engaging Established in 1994, JazzReach is a nationally recog- interpretations of classical music. A winner of the 2012 nized New York City-based 501(c) (3) not-for-profit Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh International organization dedicated to the promotion, performance, Competition, this dynamic ensemble focuses on build- creation and teaching of jazz music. Through the ing a connection with audiences through adventurous Remember when Rock was Young Almost presentations, educational programs and captivating programming and charismatic stage presence. Critics Elton John & the Rocket Band starring Craig main-stage concerts, JazzReach is steadfastly dedicated to and audiences alike rave about programs that expand A. Meyer fostering a greater appreciation, awareness and under- the wind quintet repertoire with newly commissioned 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 standing of this rich, vital, ever-evolving American art works written for WindSync, as well as a wide array of Do you remember when Elton John was the Rocket form. Since premiering our debut educational program original arrangements of classical masterworks. These five Man of the music charts? Transport yourself back to 18 arts entertainment! the days of outrageous clothes and spectacular music! Niro and Anne Hathaway. Directed by Nancy Mey- call the great music of that era. You’ll hear great songs Remember When Rock Was Young starring Craig A. ers. Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief by Dion and the Belmonts, Chubby Checker, and Meyer is a spectacular musical journey that celebrates the strong language. Warner Bros. 121 minutes. 2015. CR# those great girl groups like The Chiffons, The Shirelles, decades of chart-topping hits of Sir Elton John includ- 33564/33565. Ronnie and the Ronettes. Dance the night away to the ing “Benny and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” and greatest hits of rock and roll! Set ups provided. Pa- “Crocodile Rock,” just to name a few. The Martian trons are welcome to bring your own adult beverages. Award winning actor/singer Meyer uses his remark- 2 pm (Open Captioning) and Set ups provided. Advance ticket sales only. Doors able resemblance and uncanny ability to sound like the 7 pm, Monday, April 18 open at 6:45p.m. GVR Members $10, Guests $12, legendary star to celebrate the character, costumes and During a manned mission to General Public $14. charisma of the famed pianist and singer. Barry Mani- Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney low himself states “Craig A. Meyer is one of the most is presumed dead after a fierce Valley Players Gene Artery and His Horse, talented people I have ever worked with. He can do any- storm and left behind by his What’s-His-Name thing!” This is the ultimate tribute to the great musical crew. But Watney has survived 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 2016 legend, Elton John! Members $36/$32, Guests $39/$35, and finds himself stranded and 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 General Public $44/$40. alone on the hostile planet. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 With only meager supplies, he Valley Players perform another great musical comedy must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist by favorite local playwright, Cal Lambert. This cast of and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. local Green Valley actors portray a wild time in the Wild MOVIES Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of interna- West. Enjoy some wonderful western tunes and cowboy Movies are free to GVR members and their tional scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” antics in this fun filled evening. Members $12, Guests guests, but tickets are required for admission. It is home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, $14, General Public $16. recommended that tickets be reserved in ad- if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of vance as they go fast. Limit two movie tickets per incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together person. Members can obtain tickets at the West to root for Watney’s safe return. Rated PG-13 for Dance with Six Feet Up Center Box Office and other major staffed centers. some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. 7-10 pm, Fri., Apr. 8 Concessions available. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. 144 minutes. CR# Canoa Hills, 3660 S Camino Del Sol 33570/33571. This SixFeetUp dance will get everyone off their seat The Intern and on their feet. 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Play on the upper level • Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm Single Deck each night – and Double Deck on • Saturday 10 am-2 pm Green Valley Duplicate Bridge Wednesday and Thursday evenings. GVR Clay Studio (Sanctioned) • Meet at East Center Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 6 pm www.claystudiogvaz.com or (520) 399-2755 Santa Rita Art League of GVR Marty Allen (520) 625-9279 • Meet at Las Campanas Wednesdays at 6 pm Located at Santa Rita Springs www.srart.org Co-ed duplicate bridge players Hobby studio with extensive facilities to Welcome to artists using all two-dimen- • Meet at Canoa Hills 1 pm enable and encourage people to create func- sional mediums, including beginners, • Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays GVR Sheepshead Card Club tional and artistic pieces in clay. intermediate and advanced. SRAL offers a Bill Worth (520) 269-6844 fully-equipped professional studio, gallery GVR Canasta Club The Sheepshead Club is looking for both men and library for member use. Visit www.srart. and women to join us for friendly games of GV Arts & Crafts Association Suzanne Nelson (520) 369-4305 org or check the message monitors at GVR cards. Constance O’Brien (520) 625-1353 Co-ed social canasta players Centers. • Meet at Las Campanas Tuesdays at 6 pm www.gvrartsandcrafts.org • Meet at East Center • Permanent exhibits at Canoa Hills and Yearly Craft Show held in Feb. at West Ctr. • Fridays and Sundays, sign-in at 12:30 pm, Desert Hills. • Meet at Desert Hills first Wednesday of each short business at 12:45 pm and play starts GVR National Mah Jongg Club month at 1 pm at 1 pm Janet Osburn (520) 625-7994 Woodworkers of Green Valley Social group of experienced National Mah GV Lapidary & Silversmith Dale Plante (520) 777-4319 GVR Chess Club Jongg players. Must bring current Standard www.woodworkersofgreenvalley.org Hands & Rules card. www.gvlclub.org Jim Clark (520) 648-9988 Woodworking shop for the pleasure and con- • Meet at Santa Rita Springs, Fiesta room, For members interested in learning lapidary, Co-ed social chess players venience of its members Wednesdays 12:55 pm-4 pm silversmithing, casting, PMC (precious metal • Meet at East Center Wednesdays • Dedicated space located at West Center clay), dichroic glass, wire wrapping and chain at 1 pm making. • Monday-Saturday 8 am-4 pm Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg • Dedicated space – Desert Hills 399-2370, GVR East Center Duplicate Club of GVR East Center 399-1989, West Center 648-1726 Bridge Club Mary Lou Feldt (520) 400-7879 or • Hours are 8 am-4 pm weekdays, variable Lois Wilhelm (520) 818-1600 CARDS and GAMES Ray Austin (520) 400-5327 on Saturdays, at East, West and Desert Hills Year round social group of co-ed Wright Pat- Abrego South Thursday Non-Sanctioned co-ed bridge players Centers. terson mah jongg players Ladies Bridge Club • Meet at East Center Tuesdays at 1 pm Betty Nigg (520) 625-6175 • Meet at Las Campanas, Tuesdays Desert Scraprats GVR 12:30 pm-3:30 pm Ladies social bridge group GVR Euchre Card Club Quilting Club • Observers welcome • Meets at Abrego South Thursday at 12:30 Max Elliot (520) 393-7918 The Desert ScrapRats welcomes all quilters pm Co-Ed social euchre players and fiber artists to join Desert ScrapRats. The • Meet at Desert Hills Fridays at 6:30 pm SPECIAL INTEREST meetings are held on the second and fourth Desert Hills Ladies Bridge Club Computer Club of Green Valley Tuesday of each month at Las Campanas in Ladies social bridge group GVR Hearts Club www.ccgvaz.org the Juniper Room starting at 1 pm. All GVR • Meet at Desert Hills Thursdays at Marty Allen (520) 625-09279 Jud Richardson (520) 625-4508 members are welcome and dues are only 5 12:30 pm dollars per year. Please join us. Co-ed social heart players Members share computer interests and • Meetings at Las Campanas, on the 2 & 4th • Meet at Las Campanas Wednesdays knowledge East Center Monday Ladies Tuesdays at 1 pm at 1 pm • Classes and Open Lab Social Bridge Group • Informative monthly meetings Green Valley Rubber Stampers • Meet at East Center Mondays at GVR Informal Duplicate Bridge • Club room at Santa Rita Springs 12:15 pm Kay Beaudry (520) 495-4733 Bob Dahm (520) 777-7827 • Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-Noon. Closed www.gvrec.org • March 2016 Our members design and create greeting Co-ed Bridge players Saturdays. cards. Workshops to develop new ideas Desert Hills Midweek • Meet at Santa Rita Springs Mondays and techniques held the last Tuesday of the Progressive Bridge at 1 pm Green Valley Camera Club month. Must sign up to attend. Cathy Musacchia (520) 648-1373 www.dev.gvcameraclub.org or (520) 648-1315 Annual dues $5 Co-ed social bridge group GVR Men’s Bridge Club Classes, Lectures, field trips, and latest pho- • Meet at Desert Hills Art Room Tuesday’s 9 • Meet at Desert Hills Thursdays at Charles Koester (520) 625-4054 to-editing hardware plus software. Located on am to 4 pm 6:30 pm Social group of men bridge players upper level at Santa Rita Springs. • Meet Tuesdays at Desert Hills at 12 pm • Hours: M-F 9 am-4 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm GVR Fabric Painters Club Five Card Major Bridge Cheryl Walters (419) 204-9045 (520) 648-7643 GVR Men’s Poker Club Green Valley Forum Club Fabric painting opens up endless opportuni- Ladies social bridge group Bob Hyden (520) 625-1355, Norm (520) 393-1412 ties for transforming not only your wardrobe • Meet at East Center Tuesday. Check in at Bob Northrup (520) 207-6745 Weekly presentations and programs that are but also your home. 12:15 pm and play starts at 12:30 pm Enjoy the game of Poker mind-expanding, informative, challenging and 22 club connection quite often just plain entertaining. Green Valley Squares Billiards Club of GVR • Meet at West Center 8 am • Forum Club meets Sept. through May Gary Hill at (520) 393-0266, [email protected] Nancy Packman (812) 325-2712 • Check website or call for dates Local square and round dance club is active https://sites.google.com/site/billiardsclubof- GVR Travel Club year around. greenvalley/home Green Valley Tennis Club Ellen Strasser (520) 399-3913 • Club Dances every Monday night at Promoting recreational and competitive billiard www.gvtennis.com or Geneva Halliday (313) 610-7892 6:30 pm at Canoa Hills playing, be it pool or snooker. Billiards rooms The Tennis Club promotes tennis for all GVR Group of Green Valley residents who love to located at East Center, West Center, Desert Hills members, handles court reservations, runs travel or enjoy hearing about the adventures GVR Dance Club leagues, drop in tennis and other tennis activities. of others. Elaine Cederbaum (520) 625-3499 Green Valley Shuffleboard Club See upcoming events on the web site. Events • Meet at Las Campanas, Fun social group. Music from 40’s, 50’s, 60’s. Robert Lisec (520) 396-4953 or are also posted on bulletin boards at all tennis 3rd Fridays 9am Come dance with us at Canoa Hills John Tams (520) 625-2226 courts. Membership and tournament forms are 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Shuffleboard is a game of skills, strategy and available at the West Center Tennis Hut. Valley Players • Monthly dances held Oct - Apr fun for all ages. Free lessons Mondays Nov • Clinics - Monday, Wednesday-2 pm Desert www.greenvalleyplayers.com or 1-Mar 31. Round Robin (fun play) Thursdays Hills (Oct-March) • Potlucks 2nd Sunday-5pm Desert Hills email: [email protected] GVR Argentine Tango Club during League Season. Round Robin continues in the summer on Thursdays and Saturdays. (Oct-April) and West Center Tennis Ramada Open to GVR members interested in commu- https://www.facebook.com/groups/GVRAr- (May-Sept) nity theater--on stage, back stage, singers, gentineTangoClub1/ musicians, writers. Newcomers or experi- Chuck Soukup (520) 625-3488 Green Valley Table Tennis Club www.greenvalleyttc.com Green Valley Volleyball Club enced theater folks, join the fun! Promote Argentine Tango dancing and Horace Puglisi, President (802) 728-5287 or Jill Dryden (520) 648-0282 culture Wes Minear, Vice President (520) 398-2722 A social group of sand, water and wallyball players The club has many levels of players and the • Sand - Abrego South Mondays, Tuesdays, DANCE CLUBS club provides all the equipment. The Table Thursdays & Saturdays at 9 am GVR Line Dance Club sports CLUBS Tennis Club has 8-10 tables and can accom- • Water - Abrego South Tuesdays, Wednes- Enjoy and encourage line dancing upon com- Green Valley Aquabelles modate 40 doubles players at a time. 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