GVR Now! December 2024

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Find Your Fun this Winter at GVR

This winter, GVR introduces a refreshed lineup of events, classes, and activities for members. Look for new offerings in live entertainment, classes, fitness programs, complimentary options, and drop-in activities. The season presents a variety of creative and expanded opportunities designed to suit a wide range of member interests.

The winter 2025 recreation catalog, featuring 80 pages of activities from January through April, is available in centers starting Monday, December 2, giving you plenty of time to plan. Registration opens Monday, December 9, and here’s a look at what’s coming up:

Catch New and Returning Entertainment & Events

Belt out your favorites with friends at Sing & Sip Karaoke, or challenge your knowledge during Monday Trivia Nights at the Del Sol Clubhouse. If you enjoy music and dancing, be sure to check out the live concert series with tributes to John Denver, Pat Benatar, CCR, and The Eagles, along with dances with popular local bands Open Road and Sonórous.

Comedy lovers won’t want to miss the Dinner and a Show comedy nights or Todd Oliver and his talking dog Irving, featured on America’s Got Talent. Dancing with the Stars: GVR Edition will showcase talent from GVR members and the local community. The live stage production of I Love Lucy will provide a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Sports enthusiasts can take a VIP road trip to watch the Roadrunners hockey team in style, while those seeking a cultural experience may join the Tucson brewery tour for craft beer sampling and local insights.

Learn, Create, and Explore with Leisure Education

Art, cooking, dance, music, health, fitness, sports, language and literature, nature and gardening, special interest, spiritual development—there’s something for everyone seeking inspiration, engagement, or skill building.

New this year are regenerative landscape maintenance, expanded cooking options, art and poetry, Cricut basics, Intro to Woodworking, weight training for women, aqua tai chi, navigating auto repair, awareness and self-defense, and the wisdom of the Enneagram.

CONTACT US — 520-625-3440

Operational matters

email: hotline@gvrec.org

Board policy matters email: board@gvrec.org

West Center Customer Service 520-625-0288

RECREATION SERVICES

NORTH CAMPUS 520-648-7669

Includes:

Abrego North

Casa Paloma I

Casa Paloma II

Continental Vistas

East Center

Las Campanas

Pickleball Center

West Center

SOUTH CAMPUS 520-838-0169

Includes: Abrego South

Canoa Hills

Canoa Ranch

Del Sol Clubhouse

DECEMBER BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There is no Board of Directors meeting in December.

N&E COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, December 12, 10–11:30am West Center Room 2 / Zoom

FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 1:30–3pm West Center Room 2 / Zoom

Any change in meeting status will be announced on the GVR website calendar.

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

In a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 13, the Board of Directors took the following actions:

• Unanimously approved a funding agreement request from the GVR Foundation to support MAP.

• Unanimously approved a change to the CPM policy to allow dogs at the Del Sol Clubhouse.

• Unanimously approved the finance policy recommendation from the Fiscal Affairs Committee.

Desert Hills

Madera Vista

Santa Rita Springs

Center Operations Assistants (Yellow Shirts) 520-343-2440

GVR BOARD

GVR BOARD OFFICERS

President: Marge Garneau

Vice President: Bart Hillyer

Secretary: Jim Carden

Treasurer: Nellie Johnson

Assistant Secretary: Candy English

Assistant Treasurer: Kathi Bachelor

DIRECTORS

Nancy Austin

Dave Barker

Barbara Blake

Beth Dingman

Bev Lawless Joe Magliola

GVR BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Audit Committee: Nancy Austin

Board Affairs Committee: Bart Hillyer

Fiscal Affairs: Nellie Johnson

Investments Committee: Nellie Johnson

Nominations & Elections Committee: Barbara Blake

Planning & Evaluation Committee: Jim Carden

Email: board@gvrec.org

Can’t attend a meeting in person?

Scan this QR code for ZOOM meetings.

Letter from the CEO

Members, I am pleased to announce that the Del Sol Clubhouse will soon be the home of the 1989 Bake House. Owners Randy and Rose bring fifteen years of food service and recipe development to their very special menu. Members can look forward to paninis, salads, sweet and savory pastries, waffles, cookies, coffee, tea, and “dirty sodas.” Their cookies and signature cinnamon rolls are hefty, with half portions available for those with smaller appetites. The café is expected open later this month (December). Watch for announcements in the Friday eblast and on the bulletin boards in the centers.

As you likely know, pets are not permitted on GVR property. The Board of Directors recently and unanimously approved an exception to allow pet dogs in designated outdoor areas at the Del Sol Clubhouse. The first designated dog zone

Did You Know?

should be ready early in 2025. This will be a seating area in the front of the building for folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat on their way to or from the adjacent trails. Fixed (vs. flexi) leashes will be required.

Please note that once the café opens, the area is subject to the regulations of the Pima County Health Department. Potluck gatherings will then be confined to the game room side of the top floor.

The 1989 Bake House will be open Monday through Friday, 6am–2pm, with extended hours during special events. I will be there on Wednesday, January 8 at 8am. Come have coffee— I’d love to see you there.

You can learn something new this month with GVR’s free lecture series.

• December 5: Discover Owls with Green Valley Gardeners

• December 10: Tucson Audubon Society offers Tips on Identifying Birds

• December 19: Health-focused discussion by Northwest Medical Center

For times and locations, please refer to the GVR website calendar or pick up a flyer at any recreation center. No registration is required.

Children’s Pool Hours

West Center

Weekdays: Noon–9pm

Weekends & holidays: ALL day

Abrego South  Daily: 4–6pm

All other pools  Daily: 11am–1pm AND 4–6pm

No guest pass required for kids! Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children six and younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.

Fitness Center Orientations: New Registration Procedure

Registration is now as easy as signing up for any other class: members can register with customer service or conveniently online via Active Net. Each session is free and limited to nine participants, ensuring personalized attention. Please note that these orientations are for members only.

December Fitness Center Orientations: Class

10455 12/04 2:30–3:30pm Desert Hills fitness studio

10456 12/04 2:30–3:30pm Canoa Hills Mesquite room

10457 12/11 2:30–3:30pm Las Campanas fitness center

10458 12/11 2:30–3:30pm East Center fitness center

10459 12/18 2:30–3:30pm Canoa Ranch fitness center

10460 12/18 2:30–3:30pm Santa Rita Springs Santa Cruz room

Jeff Lierman, Juvenile Owl, GVR Photography Club

Celebrate the Season with GVR

As the year winds down, we’re reminded of the festive season ahead—snowmen, Santa, and holiday traditions. Speaking of snowmen, did you hear about the one who fell in love in December? It was love at frost sight. And remember, never start a fight with Santa—he has a black belt.

December 21 marks the winter solstice, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year. December 25 ushers in Christmas, while Hanukkah begins its eightday celebration of light. Alongside the holiday cheer, GVR is offering a variety of engaging classes to inspire creativity, sharpen skills, and keep you active throughout the season.

We’re thrilled with the strong participation in our 2024 classes and are excited to unveil our winter ’25 offerings soon—over 550 classes in total. GVR thrives because of your involvement, and we’re grateful for your continued support.

Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling holiday season!

DECEMBER 2024

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

GVR Foundation Bingo 5–7pm WC Auditorium Paint & Sip Winter Tranquility 1–3pm Abrego South Rec room Free Lecture Tucson Audubon 11am–12pm EC Auditorium

Movie, Elf, $2 2pm WC Auditorium

Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie 6–7pm

GVR Santa Rita Art League Artists Reception

Canoa Hills

Saturday, December 7

5–7pm

The exhibit, Between Light & Shadow, is on display throughout December.

Free Lecture GV Gardeners 9–10:30am WC Auditorium

Free Event: Tricky Trivia 4:30–6:30pm Del Sol Clubhouse

Amigas Meet & Greet 4–5:30pm SRS Anza room 6 7 12 26 19 13 20 14 28 21

Civic Orchestra of Tucson: Let it Snow! 3–6pm WC Auditorium

Santa Rita Art League Artists Reception 5–7pm, Canoa Hills 5

N&E Committee

Meeting 10–11:30am WC room 2/Zoom

Free Event ‘Ugly Sweater’ Social Hour 4:30–6:30pm Del Sol Clubhouse

Free Lecture Northwest Medical Center 10–11am EC Auditorium

Free Event Holiday Cookie Exchange Party 4:30–6:30pm Del Sol Clubhouse

Free Film Pre-Screening All Creatures Great and Small 4pm, WC Auditorium

Amigas Coffee Time 9–10:30am SRS Anza room

AmigOs Meet & Greet 9–11am EC Auditorium

Registration and ticket sales start December 9.

Keep your eyes and ears open for GVR news in KGVY’s community quarterly newspapers and on the air!

DECEMBER ART EXHIBITS

Canoa Hills – GVR Santa Rita Art League

Desert Hills – GVR Santa Rita Art League Las Campanas – Betsy Kimbrough East Center – GVR Photography Club

West Center – GVR Santa Rita Art League

Bisbee Gardens, Paul McCreary, GVR Photography Club

Step into Fitness

GVR’s fitness program provides options for solo workouts, small group training sessions, and personal training. Small group training offers specialized instruction in a supportive setting—new this winter is kickboxing with Lee Smith.

Discover Flexible Drop-In Activities

Drop-in activities at GVR offer opportunities to stay active or socialize without the need for reservations. Most rooms and outdoor spaces are open for drop-in use between scheduled events: schedules are posted outside each door and available at GVRec.org under the Centers & Reservations icon. Activities include shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, bocce, table tennis, tennis, pickleball, swimming, water aerobics, and the new indoor walking track at Canoa Hills.

Plan Winter Recreation at GVR

The winter 2025 recreation catalog is available at GVR centers on Monday, December 2. Online and in-person registration and ticket sales begin Monday, December 9 at 8am. Phone registration and ticket sales begin Tuesday, December 10 at 8am.

Registration and ticket sales are available:

• Online at GVRec.org, Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm

• In person at the West Center Box Office, 1111 S. GVR Drive

• By phone at 520-625-0288

2025 ELECTION

This year, GVR members in good standing will elect three of their peers to serve on the GVR Board of Directors. The 2024 bylaw change that starts this year will reduce the Board from twelve to nine Directors over the next three years. Members will vote for three Directors, with four Directors completing their terms for the next three years. This year Jim Carden, Nancy Austin, Beth Dingman, and Joe Magliola are completing their terms in March.

Candidate applications can be found online at GVRec.org.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 2–19 Candidate applications are available until December 19 at 4pm

January 2–16

January 21

January 24

January 27

Petition period begins—petitions due by January 16 at 4pm

Board candidate orientation

Slate of candidates presented to Board and GVR members

Record date—to receive a ballot, members must pay all outstanding dues by this date, or submit an application for a monthly payment program or dues assistance through MAP.

February 10

February 19

Notice of Annual Meeting; ballots mailed to members

Voting begins

February 20 & 25 Candidate forums

February 26 Candidate Meet & Greet (after Board of Directors meeting)

March 13

March 26

Elections ends: last day to vote— paper and electronic ballots due by 4pm New Directors are announced

Annual Meeting of the Corporation

December Events & Entertainment

For tickets, please call 520-625-0288. For more details, visit GVRec.org.

Saturday, December 7, 3pm

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Attend the Civic Orchestra of Tucson’s festive holiday concert, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” This joyful program features beloved holiday favorites that capture the warmth and cheer of the season.

West Center Auditorium

Member/Guest $15; General Public $20

Sunday, December 15, 6pm

Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie

Journey to a shimmering winter wonderland of circus spectacle and daring feats. Watch the ballerina in her snow globe and be captivated by the aerial snow show. Enjoy acrobatics, specialty acts, and impressive costumes in the whimsical world of Shimmer—a cirque winter experience for the whole family.

West Center Auditorium

Member/Guest $30; General public $40

Don’t miss out on future happenings— visit GVRec.org and sign up for the eBlast to stay updated on upcoming GVR events.

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CLOSURES

• Tuesday, December 24: All GVR centers including pools, spas, and fitness facilities close at 6pm.

• Wednesday, December 25: GVR offices and customer service desks are closed. Limited facilities available from 5:30am–1pm: pools, fitness centers, and sports courts open at Canoa Ranch, Desert Hills, Las Campanas, East Center, Santa Rita Springs, and West Center. GVR offices, meeting rooms, and club spaces closed.

• Tuesday, December 31: All centers close at 6pm.

• Wednesday, January 1: GVR offices and customer service desks are closed. Centers open as usual.

Support GVR Members in Need

Help your GVR neighbors by donating to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) fund. For 28 years, MAP has helped GVR members in financial need pay their annual dues so they can stay active and connected with their community. Donations can be made yearround, and until January 31, you can credit your MAP contribution to your favorite club. Three ways to donate:

GVR Events and Entertainment Winter 2025 Lineup

The GVR Events and Entertainment team has put together a fantastic winter lineup filled with all of your favorite activities along with some engaging new adventures. Be sure to grab your tickets early so you don’t miss the excitement!

Purchase tickets:

1. Online at GVRec.org

2. By phone at 520-625-0288 (ask about reserving a table for eight)

3. In person at the West Center Box Office, 1111 S GVR Drive

JANUARY

6 Sing & Sip Karaoke

7 Wine & Design: Make a Cork Tray

9 Chainbreaker—Pat Benatar Tribute

14 Johnny Cash Tribute

17 Dinner and a Show: Comedy Night

20 Trivia Night

23 Barrett Jackson Car Auction, Scottsdale

24 Dance with Sonórous

30 The John Denver Story

FEBRUARY

5 Dancing with the Stars—GVR Edition

7 Dance with Total Recall

10 Sing & Sip Karaoke

11 The Music of the Carpenters Tribute

21 I Love Lucy: Dinner and Live Theatre

23 VIP Experience: Tucson Roadrunners Hockey Game

24 Trivia Night

27 Tribute to Reba

MARCH

1 Hypnotist Dominick DeCarlo

6 Tucson Brewery Tour: Craft Beer Adventure

7 Todd Oliver and Irving, the Talking Dog

10 Sing & Sip Karaoke

11 Wine & Design: Etch Two Wine Glasses

13 Dinner and a Show: Comedy Night

20 Eagle Eyes: A Tribute to the Eagles

24 Trivia Night

26 Down on the Corner: A Tribute to the Best of CCR

28 Dance with the Jukebox Junqies

APRIL

4 Dinner and a Show: Comedy Night

14 Sing & Sip Karaoke

17 Rockin’ with the Manhattan Dolls: A 50s/60s Revue

25 Dance with Open Road

28 Trivia Night

29 Light My Fire: Tribute to The Doors

The winter catalog is available in centers on Monday, December 2. Get your event tickets now!

Online and in-person registration begins Monday, December 9, at 8am.

Telephone registration starts Tuesday, December 10, at 8am.

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