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JANUARY 2019 | WWW.GVREC.ORG GVR NEWS FOR YOU & ABOUT YOU
35thAnnual Southern AZ Senior Games GVR is Dedicated
Registration Opens January 8 to Serving You
2019 COURSE CATALOG
JANUARY - APRIL
Tenant and Class Registration
available at West Center on
January 2, 3 and 4.
Enjoy coffee and cookies while regis-
tering for your Tenant ID cards at the
West Center in Room 2 on January 2,
3 and 4 from 8am-4pm. Wait times
will be shorter as additional customer
service representatives will be on hand
GVR Foundation, in partnership Miles Waterbury at (520)838-0164 to help hasten registration. Tenant
with Green Valley Recreation, Inc. or email him at: Miles@gvrec.org. Card registration requires a completed
(GVR) is inviting all adults 50 years The Southern Arizona Senior Games Tenant Request Form signed by owners
and older to register for one or more annually hosts more than 1,000 or their agents (leases are not accept-
of the 30 events in the 35th Annual participants hailing from nearly 40 ed.) Members who have already sent
Southern Arizona Senior Games! states and Canada who compete in Tenant Request Forms with pay-
Registration opens Tues., January 8. in athletic, intellectual, and “just ment may get their GVR ID cards at a
The deadline is Wed., February 20. for fun” events at GVR. Gold, silver “will call” station to expedite service.
Registration booklets will be avail- and bronze medals are awarded to Please have your class registration
able by Fri., January 4, at GVR centers winners of events, which include forms completed to help us serve you
and online at gvrec.org. Participants tennis and pickleball tournaments, more efficiently. West Center is located
may register in person at any one card games, swimming, volleyball, at 1111 GVR Drive. The West Center
of GVR’s customer service offices or powerlifting, golf skills, a 5K run Box Office will also be open on Jan. 1
by mail by completing and returning and 2K walk, among many others. from 10am-2pm.
the registration form along with a Participation with friends and family GVR appreciates your patience during
check made payable to GVR Foun- is highly encouraged! the busy registration season.
dation. Registration questions? Call
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT GVR Website: www.gvrec.org
If you would like to contact any member of the GVR staff, please call (520) 625-3440 and enter
Around GVR
the appropriate extension number. You may also contact staff at the email address listed below.
January Holiday Schedule.................. 3 Any written correspondence should be mailed to P.O. Box 586, Green Valley, AZ 85622. Website
Get to Know Your GVR Staff............... 4 address: www.gvrec.org. General emails may be sent to hotline@gvrec.org. Emails to the Board
GVR Member Orientation................... 5 of Directors may be sent to board@gvrec.org
CPR/AED Training.............................. 6 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Word Search / Sudoku Puzzles............ 7 Chief Executive Officer Kent J. Blumenthal, Ph.D., CAE
Chief Financial Officer EXT. 7205 Cheryl Moose Cheryl@gvrec.org
“The Benefits of Paws Patrol...”........... 8 Director of Administrative Services EXT. 7204 Jen Morningstar Jen@gvrec.org
“Square Dancing is...”........................ 9 Sales & Marketing Specialist EXT. 7214 Lynda Campbell LyndaC@gvrec.org
Water Aerobics Class Schedule..........10 Administrative Assistant EXT. 7213 Karen Miars KarenM@gvrec.org
Program Coordinator EXT. 7243 Kathy Edwards KathyE@gvrec.org
Did You Know?................................11
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
New Year’s Crossword Puzzle.............12
Information Technology Director EXT. 7223 Randy Cheatham RandyC@gvrec.org
“Meet Vinod Gollapalli, MD...”............13
FACILITIES
Classes & Tours............................ 14-17 Facilities Director (520) 838-0150 David Jund DJund@gvrec.org
“Are You in a Giving...”.....................18 Landscaping Supervisor (520) 495-5807 Eddie Preciado Eddie@gvrec.org
“Volunteering is Good...”...................19 Project Manager (520) 838-0165 Melanie Stephenson Melanie@gvrec.org
Senior Custodial Supervisor (520) 838-0177 Dan Freeman Danny@gvrec.org
“Are You Recycling?”.........................20 Senior Maintenance Supervisor (520) 838-0146 Aaron Young Aaron@gvrec.org
“Longhorn Grill is Back...”.................21 Aquatics Supervisor (520) 838-0168 Dennis Coker DCoker@gvrec.org
One Mile at a Time...........................22 RECREATION
Your GVR Foundation Report..............23 Recreation Services Director (520) 838-0148 George Rushing II GeorgeR@gvrec.org
Sr. Arts & Entertainment Supervisor (520) 838-0156 Shelly Freeman ShellyF@gvrec.org
Fit ‘n’ Fun Day.................................24 Senior Recreation Supervisor (520) 838-0153 Karen Rans Karen@gvrec.org
Fitness Orientation Schedule.............25 Senior Recreation Supervisor (520) 838-0162 Kris Zubicki KrisZ@gvrec.org
SOS Seminars.................................26 Customer Service Supervisor (520) 838-0147 Ashley Coggins AshleyC@gvrec.org
Reservations Coordinator (520) 838-0142 Jody Crawford Jody@gvrec.org
12th Annual Volunteer Showcase.......27 Fitness Coordinator (520) 838-0164 Miles Waterbury Miles@gvrec.org
Swim Club/Artists/Jan. Exhibits.........28 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Toll Free: (844) 693-2116 (520) 625-3440
GVR Lecture Series..........................29 Membership Accounting Specialist (520) 838-0157 Tina Edwards Tina@gvrec.org
Calendar....................................... 30-31 Membership Accounting Specialist (520) 838-0172 Emily Bagley EmilyB@gvrec.org
Center Operations Assistants (COA) (cell) (520) 343-2440
Governance Calendar.......................32 (For help and immediate assistance from 5:30am - 9pm 365 days a year)
Board of Director Candidates.............33 GVR FOUNDATION (520) 838-0151
GVR Board Candidate App Q & A..... 34-48 WEST CENTER BOX OFFICE (520) 625-0288
RetireArizona.org.............................49
If you have a maintenance issue after 9pm, please call (520)547-5390, otherwise call the COA at (520) 343-2440.
GVR Approved Caterers....................50
Puzzle Solutions..............................51 GVR OFFICE HOURS Open 8am to 4pm Mon. - Fri.
Arts & Entertainment.................... 52-55
Canoa Hills Center (520) 625-6200 Las Campanas Center (520) 648-7669
Club Connection........................... 56-59 3660 S. Camino del Sol 565 Belltower Drive
(Closed for lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm) (Closed for lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm)
East Center (520) 625-4641 Santa Rita Springs Center (520) 393-0360
Have an Interesting Story? 7 S. Abrego Drive Seasonal - 921 W. Via Rio Fuerte (8am - 1pm)
(Closed for lunch from 12:30pm - 1:30pm)
GVR Administrative Offices (520) 625-3440
West Center Box Office (520) 625-0288 1070 S. Calle de Las Casitas
We’d love to hear about it! 1111 GVR Drive
Also open weekends and holidays 10am - 2pm
If you’d like to send us a story up to 500
words for consideration to be published in an ABOUT GVRNOW!
upcoming issue of GVRNOW!, please submit GVRNOW! is owned by Green Valley Recreation, Inc. For your convenience it is available at all GVR
it via email to: hotline@gvrec.org. Please facilities, Continental Shopping Plaza and Green Valley Library. For advertising information or ques-
feel free to include a photo or two. Your con- tions about deadlines, please call Green Valley Recreation at (520) 625-3440 Ext. 7214. Green
tent may be edited for publication. Valley Recreation does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter.
January Holiday Schedule
GVR Customer Service Offices will be closed Tues. Jan.
1 and Mon. Jan. 21 in observance of New Year’s Day
and Martin Luther King Day.
The West Center Box Office, located at 1111 GVR Drive,
will be open for your convenience from 10am to 2pm.
In order to serve our members and allow employees
time with their families, GVR will operate on a modi-
fied schedule December 31 and January 1 for the New
Year’s Holiday.
Mon., Dec. 31 - All GVR centers, including pools/spas
and fitness facilities, will close at 6pm.
Tues., Jan. 1 - (New Year’s Day) All GVR fitness facil-
ities, pools/spas, dedicated space, and multi-purpose
rooms will be closed all day except the following which
will be open from 5:30am -6pm:
Canoa Ranch
Santa Rita Springs
Las Campanas
West Center
Groups and individuals with New Year’s holiday reser-
vations will not be affected by the modified schedule.
We appreciate your patience during this season, and
GVR wishes you and your family a Happy Holiday!
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Get to Know Your GVR Staff
Payton Snider Nicole Brady
IT Systems Administrator Event Assitant
Payton has been a vital part of the IT Department since Nicole has been an oustanding Event Assistant on the
May 2014 and is a great asset to the GVR Team. He says GVR Team since September 2015. She says her favorite
his favorite part about being with GVR is the teamwork parts about her job are meeting new people and hearing
among employees and the members. Payton has been their stories, and helping with the GVR Live! concert and
married to his wife, Mary, for 38 years and they have 2 dance nights. Nicole has one pet, a rescued cat named
children and 2 grandchildren. Originally from Louisville, Minnie. She is also in her senior year at The University of
KY, Payton has been a resident of Green Valley for 5 years Arizona, preparing to graduate in May 2019 with a BA in
now. In his free time, he enjoys traveling across the state Psychology. Nicole’s top hobby is playing her tenor saxo-
to find the best craft brewery. phone with UA’s marching band and pep band.
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• Annuity Evaluations
- Purchased an annuity within the last 5 years?
Learn about new product technology & options
• End of Life Planning
- Funeral & Burial Insurance, Customized Plans
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GVR Orientation
You don’t have to be new to GVR to attend a
Orientation! There is something for everyone at
Green Valley Recreation! To find out how to navigate
the programming, amenities, communications and op-
portunities at GVR and enhance your GVR experience,
join us at the free orientation scheduled Wednesday,
January 9 at 9am, in the East Center Auditorium. Light
Refreshments available. Registration is available at
East, West, Las Campanas and Canoa Hills Centers or
by calling 520.625.3440. Registration is not available
at the GVR Administrative Offices (formerly known as
Member Services Center).
Did you know that Green Valley Recreation, Inc. sends
several eBlasts every week? On Friday, GVR sends its
weekly “GVR Updates” eBlast with news, upcoming
events, facility updates, and much more! On Sunday,
GVR publishes a “Clubs & Community” eBlast, which de-
tails new and exciting events involving GVR Clubs! If you
aren’t already signed up, go to gvrec.org and click the link
that says “Get our weekly eBlasts!”, then fill in your name and
email address. Or, email Miles Waterbury at Miles@gvrec.org
and he will sign you up.
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Save Lives with Chest
Compressions Only CPR
and AED Training
Green Valley Recreation (GVR) has Automated Ex-
ternal Defibrillators (AEDs) installed at all recreation
centers, and offers free training on how how to use
the AED and perform chest compression only CPR.
Classes include the following and more:
• when to call 911 and what to tell 911 dispatchers
• when to perform CPR (and when not to)
• how to perform compressions only CPR
• when rescue breaths are advisable
• the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack
• how AEDs work and why it is important to combine
CPR with AED use
• how to use an AED
• where AEDs are located at GVR centers
Classes scheduled in Sept. at Desert Hills Auditorium:
• Sat. January 12 at 10am, CR# 43100
• Wed., January 23 at 2pm, CR# 43099
• Mon., January 28 at 2pm, CR# 43092
Register at GVR centers with a customer service rep-
resentative or by contacting Maureen McCarthy at
520-838-0160 or maureen@gvrec.org.
Learning how to perform CPR and to use an AED
can make you a lifesaver!
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Puzzle Fun - Enjoy!
Word Search Sudoku
Midnight, Noisemakers, Decorations, Resolutions,
Word Search
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each num-
Confetti, Countdown, Fireworks, Cheers, Kiss, Hats, ber can appear only once in each row, column, and
Hourglass, Traditions, Father Time, Ball Drop, Party, 3-by-3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to
Champagne. Solutions on page 51. solve the puzzle. Solutions on page 51.
Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.47)
D S Q N T J R N R C V S F O H 2 4 6
O R N O X B Y J E A L A I U O
DN E I WA K L S B FWR X U 6 8 5
N J B S B A L L D R O P E D R
9 4 6 7
CM Q E O T C H E E R SWE G
O I F MH L R T Q F Q Z O C L 4 8 5
UD K A A C U A E L N B R O A
N N G K T R H T D B K Z K R S 1 7 5 4
T I F E S H V A I I N I S A S
3 1 8
DG R R X Z E OM O T Y K T K
OH P S SWP R Q P N I Q I I 2 9 3 4
WT V E V N U A T N A S OO S
N N Q D E H E P R I HG K N S 4 6 2
C O N F E T T I J T M T N S S
ND T C O C J WP T Y E R E K 7 9 1
Generated by http://www.opensky.ca/sudoku on Fri Dec 7 20:43:30 2018 GMT. Enjoy!
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The Benefits of Paws Patrol and TNR
(Trap-Neuter-Return) in Our Community
by Julie Vance, Board Member of Paws Patrol
Paws Patrol is dedicated to making our community a Healthy community cat populations can also help reduce
better place. Just like you, our board members and pack rat populations, eliminate damage done by these
volunteers are members of this community. We are destructive rodents, and decrease the spread of deadly
proud to live, work, retire here and call Green Valley diseases like rabies in our community. This results in
our home. Our mission and work is founded on our a more beautiful and healthy community environment
desire to improve our community by helping community for our pets, families and friends.
and stray cats through our TNR (trap-neuter-return)
and adoption programs. When we help cats, we are not The goal of Paws Patrol, now more than ever, is to con-
only serving the animals, but we are also serving our tinue to serve you by serving our community cats. We
friends and neighbors. are the only organization South of Tucson providing
Trap-Neuter-Return services and we will continue our
Some may wonder, “How does serving community and efforts with your support.
stray cats serve my community?” By controlling commu-
nity cat populations, we reduce the number of animals We invite you to join us in serving our community! To
in shelters and, ultimately, the number of animals that learn more about Paws Patrol, volunteer, or to make a
are euthanized each year. Our work leaves valuable donation, visit www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org or call
shelter resources available to help adoptable animals (520) 207-4024. Paws Patrol office is located at 750
find good homes. It is estimated that 6 to 9 million W. Camino Casa Verde, Suite 120, Green Valley, AZ.
animals are euthanized annually in shelters. By helping Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from
to eliminate these staggering numbers, we become a 10am – 2pm.
more compassionate and humane community.
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Square Dancing is Friendship Set to Music
by David Flatt, President of GVR Squares
We’re looking for more friends to join us this winter. Las Campanas Center, (Squares, see GVR Winter Class
Square and Round dancing are great exercise for seniors; Catalog; page 23.)
good social contact, low impact exercise, mental exer-
cise, and improved balance. We offer or sponsor many We’d love to meet you at our Free Introduction to
events and workshops throughout the year, including: Square Dance Party with free ice cream, cooking and
punch on January 7th at Canoa Hills, 7:00pm. No part-
Daytime lessons and workshops with professional in- ner or special dress necessary for classes, workshops,
structors for beginners or to improve your square summer dances or free intro dance party.
dancing to Mainstream or Plus level, or round dancing
to Level IV. Squares every Monday and Wednesday at More Info- David Flatt: 347-4792 / Gary Hill: 393-0266
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Source: History.com
First Presidential Election First Superbowl - Packers vs. Chiefs
January 7, 1789 January 15, 1967
America’s first presidential election - Voters cast Green Bay Packers of the National Football League
ballots to choose state electors; only white men who (NFL) versus the American Football League (AFL)’s
owned property were allowed to vote. As expected, Kansas City Chiefs - 60 million people tuned in to watch
George Washington won the election and was sworn the action unfold on television and with the Packers
into office on April 30, 1789. heavily favored to win the game, the Chiefs managed
As it did in 1789, the United States still uses the to keep it close for the first half. By halftime Green
Electoral College system, established by the U.S. Con- Bay was ahead just 14-10. The Packers, however,
stitution, which today gives all American citizens over proceeded to break the game wide open with touch-
the age of 18 the right to vote for electors, who in turn down after touchdown in the second half, smashing
vote for the president. The president and vice presi- the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10, in the first-ever AFL-NFL
dent are the only elected federal officials chosen by World Championship, later known as Super Bowl I, at
the Electoral College instead of by direct popular vote. Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.12
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
Crossword Fun
Crossword Puzzle
Solutions on page 51.
Down:
1. An ___ is hung from front doors
in Greece
1
2. In ___, farmers wish their cows
a happy new year 2
3. Brazilians throw white ___ into 3 4 5
the ocean 6
4. In ___, scarecrows and photos 7
are burned 8
6. Coins are baked into sweets for 9 10
good luck here
8. Has a tradition of “first-footing”
11 12
known as Hogmanay
13
10. People of ___ paint their front
door red for happiness 14 15
13. Jumping into frozen lakes with 16
tree trunks happens here 17 18
15. Colored ___ determines your 19
fate in South America 20
16. Twelve ___ are eaten for good 21 22 23
luck in Spain
19. In ___, they ring 108 bells to
bring cleanness
22. Those in Thailand smear each
other with gray ___
23. This is sprinkled on doorsteps
as the bells ring in Turkey
Down: Across:
Across:
1. An ___ is hung from front doors in Greece 5. Estonians ___ 7, 9 or 12 times to ens
5. Estonians ___ 7, 9 or 12 times 11. To drive away ___, Puerto Ricans 18. Families in Chile spend the
2. In ___, farmers wish their cows a happy new abundance
to ensure abundance throw pails of water out windows night in the ___
year 7. Romanians throw ___ into the river fo
7. Romanians throw ___ into the 12. One Peruvian village ends 20. Switzerland celebrates by
3. Brazilians throw white ___ into the ocean luck
river for good luck their year with ___ dropping ___ on the floor
4. In ___,
9. In ___, those hoping for travel scarecrows and photos are burned 9. In ___, those hoping for travel carry t
14. In some parts of ___, old fur 21. In Denmark, they break ___
carry their suitcase 6. Coins are baked intois
niture sweets
thrown forout
good luck
windows suitcase
on the doors of loved ones
10. French start the year by here
eating 17. In ___, bread is hit against 10. French start the year by eating a sta
a stack of ___ 8. Has a tradition of “first
walls footing”
to get rid of known as
evil spirits 11. To drive away ___, Puerto Ricans thro
Hogmanay of water out windows
10. People of ___ paint their front door red for 12. One Peruvian village ends their year13
Meet Vinod Gollapalli, MD,
General Surgeon
Joining Santa Cruz Valley
Regional Hospital
Vinod Gollapalli, MD, joined the Santa Cruz Valley
Regional Hospital team on December 3 and will per-
form general surgery for the regional healthcare
facility. Gollapalli, who has been in practice for more
than 18 years, has extensive expertise in abdominal
surgery, including:
Santa Cruz Valley • esophagus
Regional Hospital • stomach
• small bowel
Santa Cruz Valley
Regional Hospital
www.scvrhaz.com • colon
• liver
• pancreas
• gallbladder
• appendix and bile ducts
• thyroid gland
He is a member of the American Society of Breast
Surgeons; the Scottish Royal College of Surgeons;
and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
He has been a general surgeon for Banner Health in
Tucson and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in New York. He
has also recently been a locum tenens (fill-in) general
surgeon in Alaska, Arkansas and Globe, Arizona.
Gollapalli spent three years completing fellowships in
breast oncological surgery and in abdominal organ
transplant surgery, including liver, pancreas, kidney
and multivisceral; and a five-year residency in general
surgery.
Call (520) 393-4937 or fax (833) 605-7237 to schedule
an appointment or for more information.14
Winter Catalog Update Class Updates
Pick up a copy of our Winter Course Free CardioSculpt Class
Catalog or view it online at gvrec.org. Come join Jane in GVR’s newest fitness class, CardioSculpt
You are welcome to register online or class! As an introduction, your first class is free!
we can assist you in person at East
Center, Las Campanas, Canoa Hills, or As an active adult, would you enjoy a total body work-
out to supplement all your other GVR activates? If so,
2019 COURSE CATALOG
Santa Rita Springs.
JANUARY - APRIL
look no further!! Cardio Sculpt combines all elements
of fitness-cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and
flexibility, with a serious dose of FUN! Upbeat music
Class Updates drives the low-intensity, high energy, easy to follow
choreographed routines, toning exercises, and stretch-
Ethics Without the Sermon
ing. Join me to burn some serious calories while smil-
Not appearing in the catalog
ing the whole time! We work it all so… Please bring a
We explore right, wrong, philosophy, ethics, logic, and mat, weights, resistance bands, water and towel to
more. We’ll look at conundrums, old and new, whose class. Drop-in fee $9. Instructor: Jane Hathaway
answering the question is just the beginning. This 42251 2/4-25 M 11am-12pm CV-REC $24
course is a quirky, intelligent ride that will leave you
The Conversation: A Revolutionary
thinking. Instructor: Mark Horton
Plan for End-of-Life Care
43089 1/17-31 Thurs. 9-11am CH-MESQ $45 Not appearing in the catalog
Yoga for Beginners There is an unspoken dark side of American medi-
Updated start date
cine-keeping patients alive at any price. Dr. Volandes
demonstrates that patients approaching end-of-life
Valerie will be starting her class 1 week earlier than orig-
inally anticipated! We hope to see you there beginning need one thing: The Conversation. He envisions a
Monday, 2/4! re-visioning of the doctor-patient relationship to en-
sure that patients will be in charge of the way they live
Designed for students without previous knowledge their last days. Required reading: The Conversation:
or yoga practice, but also good for experienced stu- A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care. Instructor:
dents who enjoy a slow pace with attention to detail. Mark Horton
We practice in a slow and methodical way so students 43090 2/7-21 Thurs. 9-11am CH-MESQ $50
can learn the basic elements of how to practice yoga
and feel the effects on the body, enabling you to take Free Nightclub Dancing Class
your practice to the next level, or to continue with As a thank you to GVR members, Cindy will be offering
this easeful yet challenging course. Emphasis is on one free Nightclub Line Dancing class!
breath and physical alignment. Your own yoga mat
is required. Additional props to bring: firm blanket or Come join Cindy in the fun and learn the Electric Slide,
large towel, 2 yoga blocks, and an 8’ yoga strap (or Cupid Shuffle, and Boot Scootin’ Boogie? Singles and
luggage strap or old necktie) Drop-in fee $12; please couples are invited to come and learn these easy line
review the Drop-in Policy. Instructor: Valerie Davenport dances. Instructor: Cindy Feist
41091 2/4-25 M 1:30-2:45pm LC-CTWD $40 43022 2/16 Sa 12:30-1:30pm CH-PVR15
Class Updates World National Parks
Updated Description
Pine Needle and Clay We apologize for the confusion, the incorrect course
Not appearing in the catalog description was included in the Winter Course Cata-
log. Please see the correct description below. Please
Prerequisite: Must be a member of the GVR Clay Stu-
note the time correction for the 3/12 class.
dio. Learn the basics of pine needle art to enhance your
clay vase creation, thrown or hand built. The class will After the creation of Yellowstone National Park—the
cover hole placement, design, and various pine needle first in the world—most countries recognized the im-
stitch patterns. Instructor will provide all supplies for portance of setting aside key natural areas for pro-
a $10 materials fee collected at first class. 3/19 class tection in perpetuity. In this dazzling slide show Nat-
in the Sculpture Room. Instructor: Russ Nichols uralist and Wildlife Biologist Vincent Pinto will take
40400 3/5-26 Tu 12:30-4pm SRS-FSTA $50 you through a visual journey of diverse national parks
in: Japan, Italy, France, and the Dominican Republic.
There you’ll marvel at scenic and dramatic landscapes,
Being Mortal
including unique wildlife and flora.
Not appearing in the catalog
42169 1/29 Tues 2-4pm LC-IRWD $20
We will examine ideas from Atul Gawande’s best seller 42171 3/12 Tues 10a-12p LC-IRWD $20
Being Mortal: What Matters in the End. He discusses
how the medical community treats the subjects of de- Upcoming Tours
pendence, dying, and death. Being Mortal shows how
Sandhill Cranes and Sonoita Vineyards
the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life—
This tour is a great way to see the birds that make their
all the way to the very end. Required reading: Being
way to the marshlands in the Sulphur Springs Valley
Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul near Wilcox, AZ. We will take you Whitewater Draw
Gawande. Instructor: Mark Horton Wildlife Area, which is a favorite feeding and loafing
43089 3/7-28 Thurs. 9-11am CH-MESQ $45 area for these large, graceful and noisy birds along with
a variety of other waterfowl. We will have an experi-
enced birding guide with us as the cranes arrive from
Pickleball 201 miles around and descend from the sky in swirling noisy
Not appearing in the catalog arcs. While they land, we enjoy a tasty box lunch before
we travel to Sonoita Vineyards for a tour and wine
tasting. Come along and explore with us! (Bring your
Designed for beginner/intermediate players. The ma-
binoculars/cameras, and don’t forget your hat, jacket,
jor emphasis is developing the third shot with a strong and walking shoes!) Fee includes: roundtrip transpor-
focus on the soft game, especially the third shot drop. tation via coach, box lunch, wine tour and tasting, bus
Additional skills include the dink, drive, and lob. Stu- refreshments, services of a tour director and driver
dents will learn the proper footwork to defend the lob tip. Bus departs from the WEST end of the Desert Hills
UPPER parking lot at 8am and returns at 5:30pm.
and move on the court. Team positioning and strate-
Deadline to purchase and no refunds after 1/3/19.
gies will be applied including proper position for serv- Fees: Member $130 Guest: $135 GP: $140
ing and receiving. Instructor: Carol Hammerle
43088 4/3-17 Wed 3-5pm CR-PICK $25 CR# 43001 1/17 Th 8am-5:30pm DH-PARK16
Upcoming Tours
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Tucson Rodeo and Rodeo Parade
and Fort Lowell Days
Join us at the world’s largest non-motorized parade with
We will start at the Time Miniature Museum, which has horses, riders and antique buggies and stagecoaches.
three main galleries showcasing more than 400 antique Lunch will be at the Cattletown Steakhouse, and after
and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes that were we will take our reserved seats at the rodeo. Enjoy bare-
constructed between the late 1700’s to today. Following back and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping,
a delicious lunch, we will attend the 36th Fort Lowell team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Feel free to
Days, a public celebration of the historic Fort Lowell and bring cushions or stadium seats to use at both the parade
neighborhood held at Fort Lowell Park. Enjoy the 4th and the rodeo. Please dress for the weather and don’t
U.S. Cavalry Band playing, re-enactment cavalry drills, forget comfortable walking shoes, hats, sunglasses and
self-guided tours of the 19th-Century officers’ quarters sunblock, as both events are outside. Fee includes:
and more. Fee includes: roundtrip transportation via roundtrip transportation via motorcoach, parade bleacher
motorcoach, museum admission, lunch, bus refresh- seating and reserved Rodeo seating, lunch, services of
ments, services of a tour director and driver tip. Bus a tour director, bus refreshments, and driver tip. Bus
departs from the WEST end of the Desert Hills UPPER departs from the WEST end of the Desert Hills UPPER
parking lot at 8:00am and returns at 5:00pm. Deadline parking lot at 7:15am and returns at 5:30pm. Deadline
to purchase and no refunds after 1/25/19. Fees: Member to purchase and no refunds after 2/7/19. Fees: Member
$115 Guest: $120 GP: $125 $146 Guest: $151 General Public: $156
CR# 43003 2/9 Sa 8:00am-5:00pm DH-PARK CR# 43002 2/21 Th 7:15am-5:30pm DH-PARK
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Upcoming Tours
Hiking at Fort Bowie National Historical Monument Rocky Point, Mexico
& Chiricahua National Park Echo Canyon Grottoes
GVR has partnered with Gray Line to offer you this
Note: Hikers must be able to hike three miles at a opportunity to travel to Rocky Point, Mexico with bi-
moderate pace without stress. Footing will be uneven lingual guide Bob. The luxury Gray Line motorcoach
with rocky stretches on the trails (NO walkers or canes). will pick you up here at GVR 8:00am on the first day
We are far from assistance and in a no-service cell phone for the Hotel Peñasco del Sol Beach Resort. They offer
area. We supply water before and after the hikes, but expedited border crossing and speedy bus check-in
recommend bringing an additional one quart minimum service upon arrival at the hotel.
for the hikes. On the second day, simply enjoy the beach or local
Pleasurebent Tours is pleased to present two new shops or take advantage of some of the optional
moderate hiking opportunities! First, Fort Bowie National activities available. The Sea of Cortez is known
Historical Monument, a 1.3 mile (each way) moderate for its whale watching opportunities in January,
hike with a 200-ft elevation gain. We will ride to the February, and March! Tours will be available for you
trailhead by motorcoach, hike to the historical site past to see fin whales and humpbacks.
the Post Cemetery, a replica Chiricahua Apache camp On the third day, our bus will take us to the Old Port
and iconic Apache Springs. At the visitor center, listen to for an afternoon of dining and curio shopping (on your
a presentation by the Park Ranger(s), then explore the own), sightseeing; and if interested, buying fish to
ruins. We will hike back the way we came, then drive to take home, so bring your coolers!
the top of Chiricahua National Monument and enjoy a Dust off your passports and plan to spend these
tasty lunch from Corner Bakery. We will take our second four days on the beach with us in Rocky Point. Fee
hike to the Grottoes in Echo Canyon (1.0 mile, rated includes roundtrip transportation, 3 nights lodging
easy by the National Park service). This is the most at the Peñasco del Sol Beach Resort, ground trans-
moderate way to hike into the amazing rock formations portation to the Old Port in Rocky Point. Your meals,
of this park. On our way home, we will stop for a special optional activities, and gratuities are not included. This
treat at Apple Annie’s Country Store in Willcox. Fee in- trip is presented by Gray Line/Wake-Up Tucson. Bus
cludes transportation via mini-motorcoach, admissions, departs from the WEST end of the Desert Hills UPPER
box lunch, dessert, bus refreshments, services of a tour parking lot at 8:00am on Friday and returns between
director and driver tip. Bus departs from the WEST end 3:30 and 5pm on Monday. Deadline to purchase and
of the Desert Hills UPPER parking lot at 7:15am and re- no refunds after 2/8/19.
turns at 6:15pm. Deadline to purchase and no refunds Fees: Member Double Occupancy $405 Guest: $415
after 2/21/19. Fees: Member $102 Guest: $107 GP: $112 CR# 43023 2/22-25 Su 10:15am-4:30pm DH-PARK
CR# 43004 2/28 Th 7:15am-6:15pm DH-PARK18
Are You In A Giving Circle Yet?
by Michelle Phillips, Executive Director
Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
Giving circles “are formed when individuals come
together and pool their dollars, decide together where
to give the money and learn together about their com-
munity and philanthropy.”
Giving circles appear in many different variations.
They can be formed around a one-time event (Paradise,
CA fires), a specific geographic area, or a racial/ethnic
community. Some are comprised of a closed circle
of friends; others are formed as an expanding group
across generations. There are even circles of young
A little help.
donors like high-school friends. A giving circle is a
wonderful alternative combining the passionate power
A big difference.
of individuals together to make a significant community
impact. Slowly but surely, the growth and prominence
of giving circles are changing people’s perceptions
about their roles in the community and reinforcing the The assisted living services at Silver Springs
fact that you don’t need to have millions of dollars to
Senior Living Community are about the whole
make a difference.
When it comes to engaging women and people of family and the whole YOU.
color, giving circles have been more successful than Of course, we can help you with your daily needs.
institutional philanthropy and are on the rise, a But did you know you will also have options for
recent study has found funded by the Gates and fitness, socializing, healthy fine dining, and more?
Charles Mott foundations. Giving circles seem to have
And services are tailored to you, so you’ll get just
a certain sense of appeal to religious communities
because they foster close-knit communities that are the right amount of help you need, when you request
familiar, comforting, and spiritually satisfying. There’s it. But the best part? No matter if you need a little
actually a global network of Jewish giving circles called help or a lot, the difference you’ll feel will be amazing.
Amplifier www.amplifiergiving.org that’s working to Please call Silver Springs at 520.365.4001
strengthen these philanthropic vehicles. When there to schedule your complimentary lunch and tour.
is an apparent deep spiritual connection linked to a
giving circle involvement, members are more likely to
keep coming back for many years.
It’s estimated that giving circles have engaged at
least 150,000 donors nationally, contributing up to I n de p e n de n t & A s s i s t e d L i v i ng R e s i de nc e s
$1.29 billion to philanthropy since they started.
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Volunteering is Good For You - Join Us!
Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in the • Stay physically and mentally active. A study recently
lives of others. But did you know how much you help released by Johns Hopkins University revealed that
yourself by giving back? From lowering stress to boosting volunteers actually increased their brain functioning.
self-confidence, volunteering offers many health bene- Volunteer activities get you moving and thinking at
fits—especially for older adults. the same time.
• Reduce stress levels. By savoring your time spent in
Just search the web: There are over 19 million hits for service to others, you’ll feel a sense of meaning and
articles on how doing good helps people lead better, appreciation—both given and received—which can
healthier lives. Start reaping these mental and physical be calming.
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feel-good sense you get after a vigorous workout?
• Decrease your risk of depression. Volunteering with It comes from a release of dopamine in the brain.
and for others increases social interaction and helps Helping others has that exact same effect—so the
build a support system based on common commitment more you volunteer, the happier you become!
and interests—both of which have been shown to
decrease depression. For more information, go to any GVR center with a cus-
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Are You Recycling?
by BPT
When you place a plastic beverage container in a re- Caps included: Enjoy convenience drinks, empty
cycling bin, you are an important part of the product’s them, replace the cap and recycle. It’s important to
life cycle, helping that packaging to be used to make remember that both the bottle and the cap are made
something new, over and over again. from valuable plastics that are in demand by reclaimers.
An astounding 70 percent of what people toss in the Bring recyclables home: Outside of the home it can
trash is actually recyclable, but very few people recy- be difficult to locate recycling bins. Make a conscious
cle as often as they should. Recycling not only reduces decision to bring empty beverage bottles home so they
waste, it saves energy too. Consider plastic bottled wa- can be recycled properly.
ter containers, for example. Making new bottles from Plan ahead: Make space for empty beverage contain-
old ones uses 84 percent less energy, according to the ers in your bag or car so it’s easy to bring them home
International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). and place them in your curbside bin.
Understanding that every person plays a critical role Reuse: Think about how you can reuse items.
in the recycling process, IBWA launched “Put It In The Buy recycled: Purchase goods made from recycled
Bin” - a partner-friendly initiative focused on educating materials to support the ongoing life cycle of products.
people about the value of always putting recyclables in
the bin so they can be made into new things. In fact, recycling just one plastic beverage bottle can
Recycling isn’t always convenient, but it’s worthwhile conserve enough energy to power a 60-watt bulb for
to do. When life is busy, it can be easy to forget to re- up to six hours, notes IBWA. What’s more, according to
cycle. Consider these smart, easy-to-do tips that can Recycle Across America, five recycled plastic bottles pro-
help you make recycling a part of your daily life: vide enough fiber to produce one square foot of carpet.
With recycling, the possibilities are endless - but it all
Location: Place your recycling bin near your trash bin starts with one small personal choice to recycle. To
as a visual reminder that recycling can be just as fast learn more about how recycling makes a difference,
and simple as putting something in the garbage. visit putitinthebin.org.
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Longhorn Grill & Saloon is Back & Better than Ever!
At the end of September in 2018, Amy and Greg Hansen, horn will be a statewide destination while at the same
owners of Green Valley’s Twist & Shout 50’s Diner and time cater to the local community and the loyal Santa
19th Hole Bar & Grille, purchased the Longhorn Grill Cruz Valley customers.
in Amado, AZ. The Longhorn has been closed since
roughly 2012. Previously owned by the Gourley family Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a
of Arivaca it had been lightly used as an event venue week, the menu can soon be seen on the web site
for the last six years. www.longhorngrillandsaloon.com . As “The Home of
Cast Iron Cooking”, Chef Chris is perfecting the art of
The Hansens closed on the property the end of Sep- Sous Vide cooking and his steaks alone will make the
tember and renovations have been underway since Longhorn a “can’t miss” stop in Southern Arizona. The
October with a planned opening of early 2019. One Longhorn is back and it’s bigger and better than ever!
of Southern Arizona’s most iconic buildings, the Long-
GVR Personal Training
Did you know that Green Valley Recreation, Inc. offers
Personal Training through Nationally-Cerified Person-
al Trainers? Get back into shape, build muscle, burn Present this coupon and Present this coupon Present this coupon
some extra pounds, get ready for the Senior Games... and Purchase a and Purchase a
you name it! GVR’s Personal Training Team is here to Purchase a weekday weekday ONLY weekday ONLY
help. If you are interested, email: ONLY breakfast ENTRÉE breakfast ENTRÉE breakfast ENTRÉE
Miles@gvrec.org at our regular at our regular
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of equal or lesser value of equal or lesser of equal or lesser
value for 1/2 off value for 1/2 off
for 1/2 off with the with the purchase with the purchase
purchase of two beverages. of two beverages. of two beverages.
Discount does not include tax Discount does not Discount does not
include tax or include tax or gratuity.
or gratuity. One coupon per gratuity. One coupon
One coupon per order.
order. Not to be combined per order. Not to be
combined with any Not to be combined
with any other offers. other offers. with any other offers.
Exp. 05/31/2019 Exp. 05/31/2019 Exp. 05/31/2019“The Benefits of Coffee”
by Miles Waterbury
Kaldi, better known as coffee, was depression and may also lower your
“invented” in 1671 in Ethiopia. risk of developing certain types of
From its inception, coffee has had cancer.
life-changing effects on billions of
human beings. I, for one, have had Scientifically, coffee is known to
a 28-year love affair with those aid your body in processing and
beautifully-brewed beans and my fighting off these conditions due to
affair will most-likely continue raising levels of antibodies in your
through my death. That’s right, which in-turn begins breaking down system. Or, perhaps these health
THROUGH. I’m going to be sipping fat cells and frees up fatty acids for benefits are triggered by the abun-
on that jittery, jocular java in heaven! body fuel. dant energy gained from absorbing
caffeine. Either way, it’s wonderful.
Folks around the globe enjoy a hot- Coffee beans also contain several Coffee tastes good, smells great,
or-cold cup of brew each morning. essential nutrients such as: ribofla- looks cool, and gives you that
Coffee helps us not only get through vin, manganese, magnesium, and oh-so-desirable “coffee breath!”
rough mornings, it can provide our potassium. Most single cups contain
bodies with numerous health ben- only a small percentage of these If coffee isn’t your thing, here are
efits that you may not be aware of! nutrients, so just keep drinking a few alternatives to give your en-
your java throughout the day and ergy levels a boost: chicory coffee
Let’s start with a softball: energy! those percentage points will add up (made from chicory root), matcha
Coffee provides us with caffeine, to meet your daily value. Type 2 Di- tea (steamed green tea), Yerba
a stimulant which, after absorbed abetes is characterized by elevated Mate (caffeinated herbal tea),
into the bloodstream, moves to blood sugar levels. Miraculously, chai tea (black tea), Rooibos tea
your brain! In the brain, caffeine studies have shown that coffee (red tea), apple cider vinegar and
blocks something called inhibitory drinkers have a significantly lower Kombucha (fermented black tea).
neurotransmitter adenosine… basi- risk of developing the disease. All Some of these options might taste
cally, your brain fires more neurons the more reason to keep sipping! like poo (Kombucha), but they will
and your energy spikes. liven you up and get you ready for
Additionally, drinking a regular cup a night out on the town!
Once absorbed, caffeine can im- of caffeinated coffee may help re-
prove your physical capabilities. duce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease Gunnars, K. (2018). 13 Health Ben-
Caffeine increases epinephrine and Dementia, common neurode- efits of Coffee, Based on Science.
levels in your blood which trigger generative diseases which affect [online] Healthline. Available at:
the fight-or-flight hormone, thus a human’s ability to process and https://www.healthline.com/nutri-
preparing your body for exercise remember data. Coffee can also tion/top-13-evidence-based-health-bene-
and exertion! Additionally, caffeine aid in reducing your risk of de- fits-of-coffee#section14 [Accessed
stimulates the nervous system, veloping Parkinson’s, combatting 1 Nov. 2018].HANDI- DO GS P R ESEN TS
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Your GVR Foundation Report
by Richard Kidwell, Director, GVR Foundation
As always, the GVR Foundation’s mission statement
includes the phrase “Enrich the lives of GVR members
and community residents.” Our latest project will do
just that.
Your Foundation is teaming up with Sun Shuttle and
“Dial-a-Ride” in an effort to make these transportation
Saturday, February 2, 2019 • Green Valley
options more accessible to the community.
Community Performance and Art Center
1250 W. Continental Road To this end, and in cooperation with GVR, we will sched-
ule at least two local forums that will assist Green Valley
AN EVEN IN G O F A L L N E W S H O R T F I L M S residents to sign up for a convenient pass loaded on
AND V ID EO S S TA RRIN G D O G S a SunGO Card or SunGO ID & Card. Passengers on
(An encore showing of the 2018 Tucson Doggie Shorts Film Fest) most Sun Shuttle routes can use these passes to pay
~ PLUS ~ the transit fare.
RAFFLES OF GREAT PRIZES These shuttles are a great and inexpensive transpor-
SILENT AUCTION OF ITEMS FOR DOGS tation alternative. The cost of the ID Card is $2, cash
AND THEIR PEOPLE only (exact money) and a Government Issued ID Card
to obtain the senior discount (must be 65+ years).
6:00 pm – Doors open for Silent Auction and Raffles Other ways to obtain discount fare can be found on
7:00 pm – Furry Film Fest begins www.SunTran.com. Each rider needs an SunGo ID
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED! card to get discount fares. Refer to the SunTran web
$20 if purchased before February 2 • $25 at the door site for additional information regarding operating
Purchase online at www.DoggieShorts.org hours and routes.
A Benefit for Dates and locations for the forums are as follows:
1/30/2019.....CR# 43046 8-12pm, West Center Lobby
CR# 43047 1-4pm, West Center Lobby
Make Your Dog a Star! 2/12/2019.....CR# 34048 8-12pm, West Center Lobby
$100 Tribute Sponsorship CR# 34049 1-4pm, West Center Lobby
I N P AR T N ER S H I P W I T H
puts your dog’s photo
Note that pre-registration is required (520) 838-0151),
on the big screen. and that due to time constraints, attendance may be
limited. If you need transportation to one of the forums,
Be a Film Fest Sponsor! rides to West Center and back, will be provided by the
For information, please call Foundation and can be arranged by requesting trans-
Handi-Dogs at (520) 326-3412. portation when you register.
Details at www.DoggieShorts.org Please visit our website to learn more about us, at
www.gvrecFoundation.org .24
Every day Andy, Steve, Bob
GVR’s 6th Annual Jim, and Tom win kudos from
Fit ‘n’ Fun Day you with music that will have
you singing all day...set your
Open House on Jan. 27 radio dial to KGVY.
Public invited to attend event highlighting programs KGVY1080 & 100.7FM has the widest variety
and activities at GVR! of music to be found on the radio dial.
Green Valley Recreation will host its 6th Annual Fit ’n’
Eagles • Beatles • Elton John
Fun Day Open House on Sun., January 27th, 12-3 pm,
at the Las Campanas Center.
Beach Boys • Four Seasons • Carpenters
Fleetwood Mac
This free community event is designed to showcase
activities offered to GVR’s 23,000 members as well Music isn’t all you can hear on KGVY1080 & 100.7FM.
as some open to the public, such as the annual GVR Listen to your local community
Foundation Southern Arizona Senior Games, GVR lei- radio station for local news, weather,
sure classes, free lecture series, art exhibits, and live traffic and upcoming events.
performances.
New this year will be the participation of GVR’s new SOS
Volunteers and guidance from SOS seminar partners,
including the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Green Check out our community Facebook
Valley Fire District, Posada Life Community Center, page at KGVY Radio Familiar Favorites
Valley Assistance Services, and other organizations in
Southern Arizona dedicated to the safety and security Listen to KGVY on your FM dial!!
of our community. Tune to 100.7FM 24 hours a day,
serving Green Valley and Sahuarita.
The afternoon event will feature live performances and
demonstration, food for purchase, and prize drawings. KGVY 1080 & 100.7FM can be heard
There will also be informational booths about GVR’s around the world 24/7. Go to
clubs, classes, trip and tours, social groups, drop-in KGVY1080.com and click on “Listen Live”
activities, recreational sports, fitness centers, per-
forming arts, special events and more. Contest Line (520) 399-1080
For more information, contact Maureen McCarthy at
Business Line (520) 399-1000
(520) 838-0160 or maureen@gvrec.org. www.kgvy1080.com25
Free Fitness Orientations
Fitness Center orientation sessions are free and pro-
vide information on the value of exercise and how to
properly use equipment. To reserve a spot in a class,
members must register at a GVR office or by calling
625-3440. Fitness orientations last approximately 2
hours, and you must attend the entire orientation.
Please proceed directly to the meeting room listed
above for the first part of the orientation. Fitness ori-
entations 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
Fitness Centers are open from 5:30am to 9pm year round. trainers will demonstrate how to use equipment.
For information regarding personal training, please call Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes.
Miles Waterbury, Fitness Coordinator, at (520) 838-0164.
*Schedule is subject to change.
Fitness Facility Date Meeting Room Time CR #
January 2019
Las Campanas...................... Fri., Jan 4.......................Cypress............................ 10am.................. 43051
Canoa Hills........................... Tues., Jan. 8...................Saguaro............................ 2pm.................... 43050
Canoa Ranch........................ Fri., Jan. 11....................Amado.............................. 10am.................. 43065
Las Campanas...................... Sat., Jan. 12...................Cypress............................ 10am.................. 43055
Desert Hills........................... Mon., Jan. 14..................Auditorium........................ 2pm.................... 43056
Santa Rita Springs................. Fri., Jan. 18....................Santa Cruz........................ 2pm.................... 43059
East Center.......................... Mon., Jan. 21..................Game Rm..........................10am......... .........43086
Las Campanas...................... Tues., Jan. 22.................Cypress............................ 10am.................. 43062
February 2019
Canoa Ranch........................Fri., Feb. 1.......................Amado.............................10am..................43066
East Center..........................Tues., Feb. 5...................Auditorium........................10am..................43067
Santa Rita Springs................Fri., Feb. 8.....................Santa Cruz..........................2pm...................43068
Canoa Hills..........................Mon., Feb. 11..................Mesquite............................2pm...................43069
Desert Hills..........................Mon., Feb. 18.................Room A.............................10am...................43072
Las Campanas......................Tu., Feb. 26....................Cypress.............................10am..................43073
Many Green Valley Recreation, Inc. programs and services
are supported through advertising by local businesses.
Please support our business friends who advertise with GVR!26
Two SOS Seminars - January 3 & 9
“Fall Prevention” and “Safety at GVR”
Anyone – anytime - anywhere may experience an concerts, sports courts, fitness centers, pools, HOAs,
emergency, but being prepared mitigates risks, even churches, special events and other community activities
saves lives. Most individuals are willing to help in safer places to be.
times of crisis, but many do not because they just
don’t know what to do. “Fall Prevention” will be presented by Valley Assistance
Services on Thurs., January 3, 10am, at Santa Rita Springs,
Preparation and people are what it takes to augment Anza Room (CR# 42702). The presentation will include
GVR’s staff in providing safe and secure experiences at information on their free home visits, assessments and handy-
its centers. GVR’s new Safety Orientation Seminars and man support that promote safety, prevent falls, encourage
SOS Volunteer Program are designed to do just that. increased communication with physicians, and connect indi-
viduals to community resources that promote exercise, social-
Originally launched in September, the SOS program ization and independence to remain safe at home.
consists of monthly one-hour Safety Orientation Sem-
inars conducted by community experts. Discussions “Safety at GVR” was presented in September and will
are held shortly thereafter at various GVR centers. be repeated on Wed., January 9, 10am at Las Cam-
Individuals attending these discussions are encour- panas in the Cottonwood Room (CR# 42703). Attend-
aged to become SOS Volunteers, willing to step-up ees will learn how GVR combines people, properties,
in case of emergencies. Their knowledge of what to policies and preparedness to ensure safe and secure
do in case of emergencies help make clubs, classes, experiences throughout all GVR facilities.
January SOS Discussion Group Schedule
Center Room Day Date Time CR #
East Center...................... Auditorium.................Wed................. 1/16/19...................1pm................42705
Las Campanas.................. Agave........................Tues................. 1/22/19...................10am...............42706
Abrego South................... Recreation..................Fri.................... 1/25/19...................2pm................42707
Nearly 100 people attended the “Active Shooter” seminar in November, so we’re repeating
it on Thurs., February 7 a t 10am, Santa Rita Springs, Anza Room. We hope you can make it!
Join GVR’s Newest
Volunteer Group
To find out more about becoming an SOS Volunteer,
attend SOS Volunteer Training on Tues., Januray 29
at 10am, at Santa Rita Springs in the Anza Room. To
register, contact Maureen McCarthy at 520-838-0160
or Maureen@gvrec.org. (CR#42704)You can also read
