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NOVEMBER 2020 | WWW.GVREC.ORG GVR NEWS FOR YOU & ABOUT YOU
Welcome Back Snowbirds!
need to make online reservations to use those spaces.
For now, activities that are incompatible with social
distancing will not be offered at all. Your patience and
acceptance in the face of these new and sometimes
disappointing conditions will be deeply appreciated.
The staff have watched each other fall ill with COVID,
and some have not fared well. Our understanding of
“need” vs. “want” has shifted. Expectations have also
shifted: disagreements are certain, but courtesy is
required, no matter how grumpy we may feel.
Whew! 2020 delivered one heck of a summer! Of course some things will be just as you always knew.
Record-breaking heat in Green Valley, a pandemic, The weather will be much better here than in Michigan.
social strife, and a difficult election season have made The mountains still turn pink and people still turn out
for quite a stew. It will be tempting for all of us to for- on patios for a drink—we’re just keeping the party
get those troubles and commence the winter season walls between us these days.
as usual. However, the pandemic is still with us. As we
saw when college classes resumed, dropping precau- This will be a winter of relaxation, not bustle. A winter of
tions has dire results. Green Valley has enjoyed low conversations with close friends, instead of potlucks
COVID numbers thus far, and GVR will continue to do with the whole neighborhood. Consider trying a new
our part to sustain that trend. activity! Shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, water aer-
obics, tennis, pickleball and more are great ways to
If you are heading south this winter, please expect stay active, and be social—in a distanced way.
everything to be different. Everyone is wearing masks,
which are required on GVR property now. Movies, PS. Be sure to review the home page at gvrec.org
concerts, lectures, and classes will happen, but you’ll for essential information before visiting centers. If you
be seated at least six feet from others. Occupancy have not subscribed to the weekly e-newsletter, you
limits are quite low for some high-demand activities will find a link to do so on that home page. Reading
(pools, fitness centers, studios) and members may the weekly GVR “eBlast” will keep you up to date.
GVR Customer Service Offices, including the West Center Box Office
will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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.
Modified Thanksgiving Schedule.......... 3 Any written correspondence should be mailed to P.O. Box 586, Green Valley, AZ 85622. Website
Web
address: www.gvrec.org. General emails may be sent to hotline@gvrec.org. Emails to the Board
Governance........................................ 4
Board of Directors may be sent to board@gvrec.org
Word Search.................................... 4
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
“Have You Ever Wondered...”.............. 5 Interim Chief Executive Officer Jen Morningstar
Chief Financial Officer EXT. 7205 Cheryl Moose Cheryl@gvrec.org
Thanksgiving Trivia........................... 6 Sales & Marketing Specialist EXT. 7214 Lynda Campbell LyndaC@gvrec.org
Class Updates..................................... 7 Administrative Assistant EXT. 7213 Karen Miars KarenM@gvrec.org
“Alzheimer’s Awareness”.................... 8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
“Do You Want to Be...”....................... 9 Information Technology Director EXT. 7223 Randy Cheatham RandyC@gvrec.org
“Heroes Helping Heroes...”................10 FACILITIES
Facilities Director (520) 838-0150 David Jund DJund@gvrec.org
“Supporting Local Heroes”.................11
Landscaping Supervisor (520) 495-5807 Eddie Preciado Eddie@gvrec.org
Facility Updates.................................12 Project Manager (520) 838-0165 Melanie Stephenson Melanie@gvrec.org
Senior Custodial Supervisor (520) 838-0177 Dan Freeman Danny@gvrec.org
“Try This Tasty Recipe”.....................13 Senior Maintenance Supervisor (520) 838-0146 Aaron Young Aaron@gvrec.org
“Paying for Senior Living”............. 14-15 Aquatics Supervisor (520) 838-0168 Dennis Coker DCoker@gvrec.org
Arts & Entertainment.................... 16-17 RECREATION
Recreation Services Director (520) 838-0148 Kris Zubicki KrisZ@gvrec.org
“GVR Foundation Donors...”...............18
Sr. Arts & Entertainment Supervisor (520) 838-0156 Shelly Freeman ShellyF@gvrec.org
Sudoku Puzzle.................................19 Club Liason (520) 495-5843 Kathy Edwards KathyE@gvrec.org
Customer Service Supervisor (520) 838-0147 Ashley Coggins AshleyC@gvrec.org
Did You Know? History......................20 Reservations Coordinator (520) 838-0142 Jody Crawford Jody@gvrec.org
“Upcoming Holiday Safety Tips”.........21 Fitness Coordinator (520) 838-0164 Miles Waterbury Miles@gvrec.org
Education Program Coordinator (520) 838-0162 Marisa Garcia MarisaG@gvrec.org
“Voting in the Election”................ 22-23
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Toll Free: (844) 693-2116 (520) 625-3440
“Green Valley’s Secret History...”.... 24-25
Membership Services Specialist (520) 838-0157 Tina Edwards Tina@gvrec.org
“Are ‘Cheap’ HVAC Services...”...........26 Membership Services Specialist (520) 838-0172 Amanda McDermott AmandaM@gvrec.org
Center Operations Assistants (COA) (cell) (520) 343-2440
“GVR Woodworking Club...”...............27 (For help and immediate assistance from 5:30am - 6pm 365 days a year)
Puzzle Solutions..............................28
GVR FOUNDATION (520) 547-0929
Club Connection........................... 29-31
WEST CENTER BOX OFFICE (520) 625-0288
If you have a maintenance issue after 6pm, please call (520)547-5390, otherwise call the COA at (520) 343-2440.
GVR OFFICE HOURS CSR Offices are currently closed
Canoa Hills Center (520) 625-6200 Las Campanas Center (520) 648-7669
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
7 S. Abrego Drive 921 W. Via Rio Fuerte
(Closed for lunch from 12:30pm - 1:30pm) Seasonal: January - March, 8am - 1pm
West Center Box Office (520) 625-0288 GVR Administrative Offices (520) 625-3440
1111 GVR Drive 1070 S. Calle de Las Casitas
Also open weekends and holidays 10am - 2pm
On Friday, GVR sends its weekly “GVR Updates”
ABOUT GVRNOW!
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then fill in your name and email address. advertised in this newsletter.
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Modified Thanksgiving Schedule for GVR Centers
In order to serve members and allow employees time with their families, GVR will operate on a
modified schedule Nov. 25-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
• Wed., November 25 - (Thanksgiving Eve) All GVR centers, including pools/spas and fitness centers
will close at 6pm.
• Thur., November 26 - (Thanksgiving) GVR Offices will be closed. All pools/spas and dedicated spaces will
be closed except for the pools and spas at the following centers: Canoa Ranch, Las Campanas, Santa Rita
Springs and West Center, which will be open from 5:30am-6pm. The fitness centers at Canoa Ranch and Las
Campanas will be open from 6am-6pm.
• Fri., November 27 - GVR Offices will be closed. All GVR facilities listed on the gvrec.org homepage will be
open their current operating hours.
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Next Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 16 at 2:00pm
*NOTE - This schedule is current as of 10/12/20.
For the most up-to-date schedule, visit gvrec.org.
Dr. Caroline Ogunware
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Puzzle - Enjoy!
Word Search - Veterans Day
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American, Heroes, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,
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Have You Ever Wondered the Meaning
Behind the 13 Folds of Old Glory?
• 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our
heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America, and to the republic for
which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
• 7th fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is
through the armed forces that we protect our
country and our flag against all enemies, whether
they be found within or without the boundaries of
our republic.
• 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the
Most Americans have seen the traditional folding of valley of the shadow of death, that we might see
the American flag, at specific events, such as funerals. the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom
Have you ever wondered why Old Glory is folded that it flies on Mother’s Day.
specific way? Much more than just pomp and circum-
stance, each of the 13 folds holds special meaning.
• 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood. It has been
through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that
The flag-folding ceremony represents the same
has molded the character of the men and women
religious principles on which our great country was
who have made this country great.
originally founded.
• 1st fold is a symbol of life. • 10th fold is a tribute to father, who has also given
his sons and daughters for the defense of our
• 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. country since he or she was first born.
• 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the • 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of
veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a por- King David and King Solomon and glorifies the God
tion of his or her life for the defense of our country of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
to attain peace throughout the world.
• 4th fold represents our weaker nature; as Ameri- • 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and
can citizens trusting in God, it is Him we turn to in glorifies God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.
times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His
divine guidance. • 13th and last fold, when the flag is completely
folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of
• 5th fold is a tribute to our country. In the words of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other
countries may she always be right, but it is still our
country, right or wrong.”
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Thanksgiving Trivia
Solutions on page 28
1. Where did the first US harvest 8. How many days did the first 13. What percentage of a pump-
feast of Thanksgiving take place? Thanksgiving last? kin is made of water?
A. Roanoke Island A. 1 Day A. 92%
B. Plymouth Colony B. 3 Days B. 80%
C. Virginia Colony C. 5 Days C. 68%
2. What eating utensil was not 9. How many turkeys are cooked 14. When is Thanksgiving cele-
used at the first Thanksgiving? for Thanksgiving each year? brated in Canada?
A. Knife A. 46 Million A. September
B. Fork B. 60 Million B. October
C. Spoon C. 72 Million C. November
3. Which NFL team traditionally 15. How many cranberries are in
hosts a Thanksgiving Day game? one can of cranberry sauce?
A. Dallas Cowboys A. 50
B. Denver Broncos B. 100
C. Pittsburgh Steelers C. 200
4. What product owes its existence 16. What US State produces the
to a Thanksgiving mix-up? most sweet potatoes?
A. Recliner A. Idaho
B. Hula Hoop B. Oklahoma
C. TV Dinner C. North Carolina
5. When was the first Macy’s 10. What was the first balloon to 17. How long was the Mayflower’s
Thanksgiving Day parade? be featured in Macy’s parade? voyage to the New World?
A. 1924 A. Mickey Mouse A. 66 Days
B. 1931 B. Felix the Cat B. 94 Days
C. 1938 C. Superman C. 126 Days
6. How fast can a turkey fly? 11. What is a baby turkey called? 18. A cornucopia is also known as?
A. 15 mph A. Squeaker A. Horn of Thanksgiving
B. 25 mph B. Peep B. Horn of Plenty
C. 55 mph C. Poult C. Horn of Overflowing Food
7. What Native American tribe was 12. In A Charlie Brown Thanks- 19. Which of these movies is not
invited to the first Thanksgiving? giving, who gets the wishbone? based around Thanksgiving?
A. Navajo A. Snoopy A. Free Birds
B. Wampanoag B. Woodstock B. Son in Law
C. Pequot C. Charlie Brown C. No Reservations
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GVR Class Updates
The FREE Fall Classes are still underway! Please see pages 11 & 12 of the Fall Course
Catalog for complete information on registra-
Green Valley Recreation has been hosting free tion. Due to the probability of changes, there
outdoor classes for our members this Fall as a will not be a printed catalog this quarter.
small gesture to thank you for your patience
as we work towards reopening. Future classes at Green Valley Recreation are
currently in the works! Keep an eye out for the
To see the variety of outdoor fitness and Winter 2021 Course Catalog.
sports classes being offered by our wonderful
instructors, be sure to check out the digital You can stay current with GVR updates through
Fall Course Catalog at: www.gvrec.org/classes Course C
atalog
2021 the GVR eBlast and by visiting gvrec.org.
er
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In order for GVR to host these free classes, the
registration process has changed for the season.
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Alzheimer’s Awareness
By Chuck Wunder, Fire Chief, Green Valley FD
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and
here at Green Valley Fire we would like to send
a very special shout out to all of those who are
impacted by this disease. Whether you are a victim
of this debilitating disease or a family member, care-
giver, or friend providing love and support, we want
you to know that we recognize the opportunities and
challenges you face daily, and we tip our hats to you.
Our assisted living
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that commonly leads
to memory loss as well as thinking and behavior prob-
lems. The National Alzheimer’s Association says com-
mon symptoms of the disease include memory loss,
services are accredited
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time and place, misplacing of things, and sometimes
mood and personality changes.
Because having the confidence and peace of mind
of accreditation is important. That’s why Silver Springs
While there is no specific cure for Alzheimer’s, there
is accredited by CARF International, an independent
are continuous improvements in its treatment. For a
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list of these improved treatments, as well as a list
standards for care, service and safeguards.
of other support resources for Alzheimer’s, visit the
So if you’re looking for assisted living or memory care
National Alzheimer’s Association website: www.alz.org.
services, take a good look at Silver Springs. We think
you’ll find that our accreditation is only one of the many
Purple is the official color of Alzheimer’s Awareness
reasons you’ll like what you see.
Month and in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month,
we will be wearing purple ribbons here at GVFD and Please call 520.365.4001 to schedule
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Do You Want to be a Board Member?
It’s that time of year again! No, not Thanksgiving 2. Are generally aware of current affairs of GVR and
or Christmas but the beginning of the GVR Board the BOD.
of Directors (BOD) election cycle, and we know you
are excited! At this time the Nominations & Elections 3. Understand that being elected to the GVR BOD
Committee (N&E) is actively looking for presents a commitment of 3 years, not
and recruiting candidates to run for the only during the winter season but also
positions opening up on the BOD. the summer months.
The qualifications to run for the BOD are This is your opportunity to make a dif-
as follows: ference as one of 12 members on GVR’s
Board of Directors. If you want to be in-
1. Be a GVR member in good standing volved and contribute to GVR’s success,
with the annual dues paid by the date of record for we encourage you to sign up, GVR needs you. Candi-
dues payment. date Applications will be available on the GVR website
and concierge kiosks on October 30th, and the dead-
2. Not be sanctioned by the BOD for violations of the line for completion is November 24, 2020.
GVR Code of Conduct.
We thank you and look forward to working with you
3. Not have any immediate family member employed as a candidate for the 2021-2022 GVR Board of
by GVR. Director’s Election. The N&E Committee also wants to
remind all GVR members to vote for the candidates of
The goal is to recruit candidates who: your choice, February 19-March 26, 2021. Your Vote
Counts!
1. Are interested in GVR, its future and have a will-
ingness to dedicate their time and energy to its Sincerely,
continued success. Your 2020-2021 GVR N&E Committee
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Heroes Helping Heroes: Military Caregivers
By BPT
“You’re sitting at home one night and get a phone the caregivers feel special. Programs relevant to the
call that your husband is being medevaced and he’s needs of military caregivers are typically focused on
coming home. They said it was for spinal injuries,” the servicemember or veteran, and only incidentally
recalled Mandy Spooneybarger, 36, caregiver to her related to the caregiver’s role. There are specific
husband, Charles, an Army veteran. “You have to live gaps in needed programs, which the grant helped to
in your new normal. It’s stressful. It’s isolating. You address. In addition, the funding provided the oppor-
have to let go of what you had. That is the hardest tunity to build skills and confidence as caregivers.
part. Sometimes it takes years. You can find strength
from the person you are caring for. If you can, find According to a Rand Corp. study, there are more than
other support.” 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers in the United
States. They spend many hours tending to the visible
The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), the world’s and invisible injuries or illnesses of their loved ones.
largest women’s patriotic service organization, is
among 13 groups nationwide that received a grant “Anger is a big thing. Address that as soon as you
from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes can,” said Spooneybarger. “Because that’s the biggest
Campaign for innovative and evidence-based programs reason I see why people leave their spouses — unre-
that address the long-term needs of military caregivers, solved anger. They take it out on the only safe place
the spouses, parents and loved ones caring for service- they know — the person holding their hand through
members and veterans at home, helping to fill the gap the whole process.”
that exists for this population.
Through the educational program and social support
“The ALA recognizes that many veterans depend daily opportunities that were offered at the NVCAF, care-
on their dedicated caregivers,” said Kathy Dungan, givers learned it was OK to not be OK and to ask for
national president of the organization. “We recognize help as a caregiver. They had the opportunity to show
how important it is to support caregivers and address their emotions in a welcoming environment with others
the unique stresses they face to help ensure our in similar situations. Some also offered suggestions
nation’s heroes are supported for years to come.” on how to cope, based on their own experiences.
At the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival The work of the American Legion Auxiliary for care-
(NVCAF) last fall, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation grant givers has just begun, but can continue to be supported
provided several opportunities to empower caregivers through the organization, which helps veterans,
and provide social support. Respite bags were handed military and their families. To learn more about how
out to each caregiver at registration. Although the to get involved or give back, visit ALAforVeterans.org.
event is centered around veterans, the bags and warm
welcomes from Auxiliary volunteers and staff made11
Supporting Local Heroes
By Dan Cady, American Legion Madera Post 131
Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the Our Auxiliary is open for lunches Tues. - Fri. 11:30am
country in war or peace — dead or alive — although til 1:30pm. They offer a full menu of soup, salads and
it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sandwiches. Their lunches are open to the public and
sacrifices. American Legion Madera Post 131 provides they feature all homemade items. On Mondays, our
services to living veterans and their families which are Post grills hamburgers from 4pm – 7pm and we serve
funded by dues, donations, and the Post’s food services. tacos on Fridays from 4pm – 6:30pm.
The SONS of the American Legion Post #131 honor Here are a few local ways to help and get involved:
their fathers and veteran mothers by erecting a 35 American Legion Post 131: (520) 398-6245
foot flagpole in the outfield at the Sahuarita Base- American Legion Post 66: (520) 393-0331
ball Field. Watch for the dedication ceremony once the Arizona Dept of Veterans Svcs: bit.ly/30pmTTG
flagpole is installed. The SONS are also planning to DAV: dav.org/veterans/find-your-local-office/
serve Breakfast in a Bag on the first and third Satur- Smiles for Veterans: smilesforveterans.dental/donate/
day of each month starting in November. VFW: vfw.org
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Facility Updates
The Facilities Department is working closely with shower is underway.
contractors to take advantage of the imposed center • ADA access to the locker rooms is part of the
closures by moving Maintenance Repair and Replace- project. This work includes ramps, handrails and
ment (MRR) and Non-Reserve Capital (NRC) projects widening of the doorways to the locker rooms
that were initially scheduled for later in the year up on
the calendar. Desert Hills
• An irrigation line leak in the island was identified
Additional clothing hooks for towels and bags are and repaired
being installed on all the pool deck areas • A HEPA filtration system will be installed in the
ceramics studio next week
A/C filters throughout the centers are being replaced
East Center
Palm tree trimming throughout the centers • Rose garden has been detailed and cleaned up
• An irrigation leak was found next to the flag pole
Abrego North and has been repaired
• The pool and spa reopened on 9/24. • In the coming weeks, A HEPA filtration system will
• The HVAC unit for the recreation room is being be installed in the billiards room
scheduled for replacement
Las Campanas
Abrego South • The palm trees near the racquetball building have
• Vegetation east of the volleyball courts has been been trimmed. Two proved too high and will be
replaced trimmed by a contractor
• Landscape irrigation line leak east of the center • In preparation for winter, a sleeve was installed for
was repaired the irrigation line east of the pool
Canoa Hills Madera Vista
• Staff has repaired damages incurred by a contrac- • An irrigation line north of the center was replaced
tor installing handrails at the bocce ball courts
• Irrigation issues for the water feature have been Santa Rita Springs
resolved • The main irrigation line leading to the grass area
• The court contractor portion of the bocce court suffered root damage. The line has been fixed
project is complete
• LED lighting upgrades in the fitness room has been West Center
completed • The woodshop dust collector is undergoing sched-
uled preventive maintenance.
Canoa Ranch • An irrigation leak located near Room 2 has been
• New LED bollard lights will be installed west of the repaired
entrance in the coming weeks. These lights will
illuminate the pathway the leads from the south- Pickleball Center
west parking spaces to the building • Irrigation control valves and timers are under repair
• New windscreens have been installed
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Paying for Senior Living
By BPT
Shopping. Cooking. Cleaning. The burdens of living Sandy found two locations that fit her mom’s needs
alone were taking a toll on Joyce, who at 89 was the and compared costs of living alone to the cost of
oldest resident in her apartment building. Though senior living. They landed on a Brookdale community
she’d spent a lifetime saving money, Joyce wasn’t near Sandy’s home.
sure what she could afford. Her daughter Sandy knew
it was time to talk about senior living. “Adult children must understand their parent’s mis-
givings and help them decide what’s best,” said Sandy.
“It took some convincing to help her understand this “Considering my mom’s age, senior living was a smart
was what she had saved for,” said Sandy. “With the move. The cost is comparable to living alone and pro-
sale of her house and retirement savings, she could vides peace of mind for everyone. We know she is
live comfortably in independent senior living. Plus, eating, socializing and safe.”
she would be around people her age, have plenty of
activities and three nice meals a day.” How do people pay for senior living, and how can you
keep costs affordable?
Joyce’s senior living journey isn’t unique. Most people
are either not prepared for the potential costs of Current assets and income are what most people
senior living, or think they’re not prepared. A survey use to pay for senior living, just as they would pay
of 2,000 Americans 18 to over 51 for Brookdale for expenses staying in their current home: savings,
Senior Living revealed 65% aren’t saving money to pension or retirement plan funds, social security and
pay for senior living, and 21% said they won’t be able annuities. Like Joyce, one big source of funds comes
to pay for it or don’t know how they’ll pay for it. Only from the sale of their current home.
half said they have a plan in place.
Long-term care insurance is a possible source for
Mary Sue Patchett, Brookdale’s executive vice presi- those with chronic disability or illness, if they have a
dent of community and field operations, recommends policy. Rules regarding benefits and eligibility vary per
avoiding sticker shock by assessing current expenses. state and policy.
You may find that freeing yourself of expenses tied to
living in a house — mortgage, food, transportation, Veterans’ benefits, through the Veterans Aid and
utilities, home maintenance and more — and incor- Attendance Pension, can help veterans and spouses
porating these into one payment for a senior living offset costs of long-term care and/or assisted living at
community is more cost-effective than expected. some communities.
Patchett recommends seeking a flexible pricing struc- Selling or cashing out a life insurance policy may be
ture at a senior living community, as one size does not one route for those who no longer need life insurance.
fit all. Making a choice that fits your situation means There are many options, so you should shop around.
you won’t be paying for unnecessary services. Consult your tax, financial and legal advisors to
determine the implications of this option.Paying for Senior Living
(Continued from page 14)
Medicaid options may provide some assistance for
assisted living, depending on where you live and if
you qualify. Do not confuse Medicaid with Medicare,
which does not cover assisted living costs.
Family support is another source to consider for help
with the cost of assisted living. In many families,
children or other family members contribute to the
cost of senior living. It’s best to discuss possible
support with family before the need arises.
By selecting a senior living community that provides
just the amount of care you need, you can keep costs
low. Many communities offer options from apartments
with kitchens and guest rooms to just a bedroom and
bath. Opting for a roommate can save a lot. Senior
living communities offering independent and assisted
living or other care services on one campus helps
couples stay together, even when they need different
levels of care, and make it easier to move from one
area to another if needs change.
Now is a good time to assess your situation and talk
with your spouse or family about your needs and
desires down the road. Planning ahead lets you tour
communities and decide what services and amenities
you want and need.
Forty-eight hours after Joyce moved to Brookdale,
she was thrilled with her decision. Sandy immediately
noticed a change in her mom. She met a group of
ladies she refers to as “the girls” and quickly found
her purpose as the community librarian. She’s happier
than she was in her apartment, and according to
Sandy, that makes it worth every penny.16 arts entertainment
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Beth Lederman Randy Riggle Nostalgia
Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm, West Center Thursday, November 19 at 7pm, West Center
Beth Lederman is well-known for her sophisticated Randy Riggle is a nationally touring stand-up comedian
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leading several bands and playing with well-known of us. Nostalgia takes you down memory lane with
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Drifters. Her music is melodic, fun, fluid, passionate, who changed our lives in the 1950’s and 60’s. Randy
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are not currently allowed.arts entertainment 17
Food Drive Raffle GVR Needs You!
Show Thankfulness Arts & Entertainment Member Volunteers are needed
This Thanksgiving By for the 2020-2021 season!
Feeding Those in Need!
We are offering Enhanced A&E Volunteer training - all
Donate non-perishable food volunteers must attend the new training, which will
items at a GVR Live! Fall concert cover normal operations plus COVID-19 precautions.
and be entered into the Raffle!
One winner will be announced before each show. Training will be held on November 3 and 17, and
Offer valid on the following dates: Tuesday 11/10 December 15 from 9am–10am at the West Center,
and Thursday 11/19. located at 1111 S. GVR Drive.
Thank you for supporting the Green Valley Food Bank. We sincerely thank you for your time!
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GVR Foundation Donors to be Recognized November 12
By Regina Ford, GVR Foundation
The GVR Foundation will hold an informal dedication on a name plate on the panels. The names will be
ceremony on November 12, at 1:30p.m. outside the updated each year on December 31.
West Center. The Foundation Board
will introduce their new Donor Wall According to GVR Foundation President
recognizing those who have contrib- Jim Counter, “The board wanted to find
uted a cumulative of at least $1,500 a public way to thank those individuals
or more, thus helping to fulfill its whose generosity has helped make a
mission to: “Enrich the lives of GVR difference in this community.”
members and community residents
through programs, advocacy, and Those who have benefitted from GVR
financial support that promote health Foundation grants include: RetireAZ,
and wellness in Green Valley, Arizona.” the GVR Member Assistance Program
(MAP), the Greater Green Valley Com-
The “wall” is actually a series of three munity Foundation, Posada Life Com-
panels mounted side by side, located munity Services Senior Lunch Pro-
on the west side of GVR’s West Center. The panels gram, Green Valley Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers
are fabricated of powder-coated steel, with southwest (SAV), Friends in Deed, Community Food Bank-Amado
desert laser cut-outs that let the sky and vegetation Green Valley, Greater Green Valley Community
show through from behind. Emeregency Response Team, Valley Assistance
Services, Los Niños del Valle Preschool, Pima Council
“We wanted a design that was practical and would on Aging, The Salvation Army, Parkinson’s Support
accommodate an increasing number of donors over Group of Green Valley, Hands of a Friend Foundation
time, but also a piece of art that would be appreciated (Genesis House), Green Valley / Sahuarita Optimist
for its own beauty,” says Director Tim Stewart, the Club, Valle Verde Rotary Club, The Animal League of
project’s design coordinator. Green Valley, Community Performance and Art Center,
and Friends of the Pima County-Green Valley Library.
The GVR Foundation was formed in 2015 and those
individuals who have donated a cumulative of at least For more information, visit the GVR Foundation web-
$1,500 since then, each have their names engraved site at www.gvrecfoundation.org.
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First Meteor Shower on Record Rocky Premieres
November 12, 1799 November 21, 1976
Andrew Ellicott Douglass, an early American astronomer Rocky opened in theaters across the United States and
born in Vermont, witnesses the Leonids meteor shower debuted in New York City on December 3, 1976. Star-
from a ship off the Florida Keys. Douglass, who later ring Sylvester Stallone as the underdog prize-fighter
became an assistant to the famous astronomer Percival Rocky Balboa, it was a huge box-office hit. Stallone,
Lowell, wrote in his journal that the “whole heaven ap- frustrated by his lack of success up to that point, started
peared as if illuminated with sky rockets, flying in an penning screenplays, including Rocky. After its success,
infinity of directions, and I was in constant expectation in which Stallone insisted on playing the lead, he became
of some of them falling on the vessel. They continued one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
until put out by the light of the sun after day break.” Produced on a shoestring budget, the film is about a
Douglass’ journal entry is the first known record of a small-time, down-on-his-luck Philadelphia boxer who
meteor shower in North America. works as a debt collector for a loan shark before get-
The Leonids meteor shower is an annual event that is ting a shot at the world heavyweight championship.
greatly enhanced every 33 years or so by the appearance Rocky includes such memorable lines as “Yo, Adrian!”
of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. When the comet returns, the and “You’re gonna eat lightning, you’re gonna crap
Leonids can produce rates of up to several thousand thun-der,” as well as the now-iconic scene in which
meteors per hour that can light up the sky on a clear Rocky takes a training run up and down the steps of
night. Douglass witnessed one such manifestation of the the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the movie’s theme
Leonids shower. song, “Gonna Fly Now,” plays.21
Upcoming Holiday Safety Tips
By Lieutenant Derek Ogden, Pima County Sheriff’s Department
Greetings Green Valley Recreation friends and family, Scams:
I hope this holiday season finds you happy, healthy • Please be wary of unsolicited telephone calls or
and with many reasons to be thankful! emails asking for personal information or any type
of banking account information or numbers
As the year 2020 winds down and we turn our atten- • Do not purchase gift cards for any other individuals
tion to 2021, that means the holiday season is upon • Do not assume that the charity appeals you see
us. With that, we here at the Pima County Sheriff’s online or on social media are legitimate, even if
Department just want to put out a few holiday safety someone you know sends them to you
tips related to travel, shopping, scams and home pro- • Know that even if a group sounds legit, know that
tection to protect you during the season. The holiday scammers use names that sound like real charities,
season brings with it unique challenges that present only they’re not
opportunities for us to remain extra vigilant. • If you come across something that you have ques-
tions over or you want help determining
Vacations/Travel: its legitimacy, please call the Pima County
• Notify a neighbor or HOA of dates you Sheriff’s Department or the Sheriff’s
will be gone and with information on Auxiliary Volunteers of Green Valley at
any individuals or vehicles that should 520-351-6743 to speak to the scam squad
be present
• Leave an interior and exterior light on The Pima County Sheriff’s Department
or set to a timer remains committed to providing the high-
• Delay mail, newspaper and package est level of professional law enforcement
delivery for the time you are gone so services and your deputies will be out in
they do not pile up out front the community working hard for each of
• Feel free to contact the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volun- you! Many of the above issues are crimes of oppor-
teers of Green Valley at 520-351-6743 to set up a tunity. Please help us deter them by being alert and
vacation home check for the time you are away aware. Please report any suspicious activity or per-
sons by calling 9-1-1 and continue to look out for each
Shopping: other! I highly encourage anyone with questions or
• It is recommended to shop with someone else and concerns to reach out to me personally or to stop by
during daylight hours if possible the Green Valley District office. I look forward to these
• Be aware of your surroundings while walking to and visits and conversations and constantly improving our
from your car service to each of you!
• Do your best to park in well-lit and secure high
traffic areas Please stay healthy, active and remember your social
• Do not leave valuables or packages in your vehicle, distancing and other health official recommendations
and if you must, please cover them and ensure that and we will get through this together!
your vehicle is locked
• If you must be out at night carry a flashlight Your Lieutenant, Derek Ogden #508522
Voting in the Upcoming Election
Source: azsos.gov/elections/voting-election - and - web1.pima.gov/elections/polling-locator/
Required Identification at Polls List #1 – Sufficient Photo ID (incl. name/address)
Every eligible registered voter is required to show • Valid Arizona driver license or non-operating
proof of identity at the polling place before receiving identification
a ballot. The voter shall announce his/her name and • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal
place of residence to the election official and present identification
one form of identification from LIST #1 that bears the • Valid U.S. federal, state or local government issued
name, address, and photograph of the voter OR two identification
different forms of identification from LIST #2 that bear
the name and address of the voter. (ARS 16-579A) List #2 – Sufficient ID without photo bearing the
name and address (two required)
A voter who does not provide one form of identification • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days
from LIST #1 OR two different forms of identification of the date of election. A utility bill may be for
from LIST #2 shall not be issued a regular ballot, but electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone,
shall receive a conditional provisional ballot and will cellular phone or cable television.
have five (5) business days after a Federal General • Bank or Credit Union statement that is dated within
Election and three (3) business days after any other 90 days of the date of the election
Election to provide sufficient ID to the County Recorder • Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
in order for their conditional provisional ballot to count. • Indian Census Card
(ARS 16-579A) • Property tax statement of the voter’s residence
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal
For a voter to receive a regular ballot, the address on identification
the presented identification must match the address • Vehicle Insurance Card
on the voter registration file. Exception – See “The • Valid U.S. federal, state, or local government
Law” below. issued identification
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• Any “Official Election Material” mailing bearing your wheelchairs, as well as, individuals with visual or
name and address hearing impairments. Oftentimes a temporary modi-
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THE LAW - ALLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE easier accessibility for the voter.
EXCEPTIONS
Accessible Voting Systems: All polling locations
1. Valid Arizona driver license or non-operating iden- and vote centers must have an accessible voting
tification license where address does not match device for use by voters with disabilities. In addition
signature roster/precinct register accompanied by to the accessible voting devices, each poling location
a non photo identification from List #2 in which the will have magnifying instruments, large print versions
address does reasonably match the precinct register. of the publicity pamphlets and trained poll workers
2. U.S. Passport accompanied by non-photo iden- who are ready to assist you.
tification from List #2 in which the address does
reasonably match the precinct register. Curbside Voting: Voters who are unable to enter the
3. U.S. Military identification without address or polling location or voting center may ask that a ballot
address does not match accompanied by non- be brought to them by an election poll worker.
photo identification from List #2 in which the address
does reasonably match the precinct register. Iden- Where is My Polling Location? If you choose to vote
tification is “valid” unless it can be determined on in person, you must go to your assigned polling place.
its face that it has expired. To learn which location you’re assigned to, visit:
Accessible Polling Places: All polling locations and web1.pima.gov/elections/polling-locator/
vote centers have been chosen with special needs
voters in mind. Each location will provide handicap If you are still unable to locate your polling place you
parking and be able to accommodate individuals in may contact your County Recorder at (520) 724-6830.
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Green Valley’s Secret History -
The Almost-Forgotten WWII POW Camp
By Carew Papritz, Award-Winning Author and Green Valley Resident
Between 1944 and 1946, Green Valley was home to Camp Continental held 250 prisoners and was over-
the second largest German POW camp in Arizona— seen by 40 guards. As with most POW “branch camps,”
Camp Continental. The largest was Camp Papago lo- the walls were high barbed-wire fence with a 20-foot
cated in Phoenix. guard tower in each corner.
Of the 21 POW camps in Arizona, Camp Continental Because most men at that time were involved with
was the southernmost. Other nearby camps were the war, the POWs provided badly needed labor. They
located in Tucson at then Davis-Monthan, which was were used mainly for farming, helping to tend to the
an Army Air Force base. The other was located at the vegetable crops on the smaller farms, working the
nearby Cortaro farms. nearby cotton fields, and cleaning the irrigation canals
throughout the area.
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The prisoners were paid 80 cents a day in scrip that were used for labor on nearby farms or in warehouses.
could be exchanged for items at a small post exchange Camp Continental was located on what is now the
set up at each camp. south side of the Veterans Municipal Park, directly
across from Quail Creek on the west side of Old
Camp Continental was named after the nearby town Nogales Highway.
of Continental, located only a mile away.
During World War II, Today, nothing is left of
more than 370,000 Camp Continental except
Germans and 100,000 a few tangled-up rem-
Italian soldiers were nants of rusted barbed-
shipped to the United wire fence to mark this
States. The main reason almost-forgotten chapter
was logistics — the in Green Valley’s unique
costs of shipping sup- local history.
plies and sparing men
to guard them made Eu-
Arizona Historical Society, Camp Continental, MS 1455: University
ropean camps imprac- of Arizona Agricultural Extension Reports, Box 1, Fol6, pg. 48
tical, said Kent Powell, a
retired historian who has authored Editor Note: If anyone has information related to Camp
several books on Italian and German POWs in the Continental, we at GVRNow! would love to learn more
American West. about it; Please email us at GVRNowTeam@gvrec.com
Powell explains that there were camps in all but a Written by Carew Papritz, award-winning author who
couple of the 48 states, ranging in size from a few loves to celebrate all things local in our community!
hundred to a few thousand prisoners. The smaller www.carewpapritz.com
ones, such as Continental, were agricultural camps,
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Are “Cheap” HVAC Service Calls Really Cheap?
By Green Valley Cooling and Heating
No one has to remind us how much we need to con- Finding the Best
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- including HVAC companies - are looking for ways to your specific needs, choosing the right HVAC Company
increase profits and market share. As a result, some is worth the time spent on some basic research. In
HVAC companies are offering “low”, even “no” cost addition to checking a company’s rating with the Better
service calls. Sure sounds attractive to those on a Business Bureau (BBB), check their website. How long
tight budget, but are these offers real? The old adage have they been in business? Do they offer customer
“if it sounds to good to be true testimonials that can be verified?
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Issues that could turn a “cheap” certified?
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HVAC service provided by a rep-
The “cheap” service call utable contractor can save time
Let’s look at a bit of reality. Trained and money. They are the ones
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