GVR Update! for Friday, December 23, 2016
GENERAL NEWS
2017 Member Dues Invoices Mailed

Invoices for 2017 Annual Dues have been mailed to all members. Dues are $485, and payment is due January 1, 2017. Guest cards are $50. Members may also make a tax-deductible donation to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) when remitting payment. This worthwhile program provides financial assistance for dues to eligible members facing financial hardship. You may pay your dues at Canoa Hills, East Center, Las Campanas, Santa Rita Springs, West Center or by mail using VISA, MasterCard, cash or checks drawn on a U.S. bank, no foreign currency accepted. Dues may also be dropped into a secure drop box at East Center. 
Upcoming Governance Meetings

  • The Board of Directors meeting scheduled for December 27 has been cancelled
  • The next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be Tuesday, January 31, 1:30pm - West Center Auditorium.
  • Thursday, January 12, 1pm Nominations & Elections Committee meeting - MSC Annex
  • Tuesday, January 17, 9am Board Affairs Committee meeting - MSC Annex
  • Tuesday, January 17, 11am Planning & Evaluation Committee meeting - MSC Annex
  • Thursday, January 19, 11:30am Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting - MSC Annex

2016 Holiday Schedule for GVR Centers  

In order to serve our members and allow employees time with their families, GVR will operate on a modified schedule for the upcoming holiday. Groups and individuals with current 2016 Christmas and New Year's Eve holiday reservations are not affected by these closures.
 
  • Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) - All GVR centers including pools/spas and fitness facilities will close at 6pm.
  • Sunday, December 25 - All GVR fitness facilities, pools/spas, dedicated space, and multipurpose rooms will be closed all day with the exception of pools and fitness rooms listed below.*
  • Saturday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) - All GVR centers including pools/spas and fitness facilities will close at 6pm.
  • Sunday, January 1 - All GVR Center fitness facilities, pools/spas, dedicated space, and multipurpose rooms will be closed all day with the exception of certain pools and fitness rooms listed below.*
 
*GVR Facilities Open on December 25 & January 1
  • Sport courts will be open with limited restroom availability.
  • Canoa Ranch pool/spa & fitness (5:30am-6pm)
  • Las Campanas pool/spa (6:30am-6pm) & fitness (5:30am-6pm)
  • Santa Rita Springs pool/spa (6:30am-6pm) & fitness (5:30am-6pm)
  • West Center pool/spa (6:30am-6pm)

NOTE: GVR staffed offices will be closed on December 26, January 2 and January 16 in observance of Christmas, New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, respectively.

The West Center Box office at 1111 GVR Dr. is open for your convenience 10am-2pm on weekends & holidays.
Major Center Pools Open at 6:30am 
Through January 1

Pool hours at West Center, East Center, Las Campanas, Desert Hills, Canoa Hills, and Santa Rita Springs will be  6:30am-7pm , t hr ough January 1, 2017  which will accommodate peak use in the early morning by lap swimmers.
 
On Monday, January 2, pool hours for all GVR pools (with the exception of GVR's only indoor pool at Canoa Ranch Center) will be 7am-7pm daily. Canoa Ranch indoor pool hours remain unchanged throughout the year at 5:30am-9pm.
 
Pools at all Satellite Centers are open 7am-7pm daily.

Outdoor Sculpture Park 
"First Friday"  Reception January 6, 2pm 



The next "First Friday" reception for the Green Valley Recreation Outdoor Sculpture Park is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2-4pm, in the West Center Courtyard.  Attendees will be served wine and cheese, enjoy a variety of artistic talent, and meet the artists. This exhibit will be on display January 3 to 30. The next outdoor sculpture park "First Friday" opening will be March 3.



Proposed GVR Pool Rule Revisions
Presented at Member Forum
Thursday, January 12 at 9:30am
 
After receiving input from over 200 members at three GVR pool rule forums, GVR staff will present a proposal of revisions to current pool rules and guidelines at a follow-up forum scheduled for Thursday, January 12, in the Santa Rita Springs Anza Room at 9:30am.

Pool users will again have an opportunity to voice their thoughts about issues including who has priority in lap lanes; whether lap lanes should be shared; if there should be time limits in lap lanes and if rules should be the same at all pools.

Registration is not required to attend this forum.

WSM Architects Special Presentation
10-Year Strategic Master Plan
Friday, January 27 1pm - West Center Auditorium
 
For members who missed WSM Architects presentation of the 10-year strategic master plan to our Board of Directors on September 27, the architects will again present their findings and recommendations from the year-long facility assessment on Friday, January 27 at 1pm in the Auditorium at West Center. After their presentation, WSM Architects will entertain questions from the audience.

GVR Hosts 4
th Annual Fit 'n' Fun Day Open House
Public invited to attend event highlighting programs and activities at GVR



GVR will host its 4th a nnual  Fit 'n' Fun Day Open House on Sunday, January 29, from 12-3pm at GVR's Las Campanas Center.
 
This free annual community event is designed to showcase much of what GVR offers its nearly 23,000 members as well as activities that are open to the public, including the annual GVR Foundation Southern Arizona Senior Games and GVR's classes, lectures, art exhibits and live performances.
 
The event will feature live dancers and demonstrations, food for purchase, prize drawings and informational booths about GVR's clubs, classes, trips and tours, social groups, drop-in activities, recreational sports, fitness centers, performing arts, special events and more.
 
This is the fourth year that GVR has hosted the event, which draws more than 1,500 attendees. For more information, contact GVR Senior Recreation Supervisor Maureen McCarthy at (520) 838-0160 or maureen@gvrec.org
Did You Know?
GVR has an app!

Have you downloaded the GVR app on your smartphone or tablet?
 
If you haven't but would like to download it, you can find it at either the Google Play or Apple App Store.
 
We would love to hear your comments and suggestions to make it better.

New Online Store Features Embroidered GVR Logo Apparel


Just in time for the holiday shopping season, GVR has launched a pilot online store for GVR branded gear and apparel. This is a new venture for both GVR and our partner Arizona Uniform & Supply Co. This is a pilot program in response to many member requests for GVR logo apparel. 
 
The new online retail website features a variety of items for men and women in nearly all sizes and a wide range of colors that are competitively priced. Some of the items include polos, performance sport, golf and wind shirts, and sweatshirts, totes and gear bags, and hats. GVR logoed embroidery is included in the cost. Please note that embroidered items may not be returned or exchanged.
  • Visit the new online GVR store at www.gvrec.org
  • On the right side of the page, click on the green "Shop Now" button
  • You will be taken to Arizona Uniform & Supply website
  • Click on "Visit Your Company Store" at the bottom of the page
  • You will then need to create a user name & password as you would at any other online retail store
  • Click on the yellow button in the New Customer option box
  • Enter GVR's group password: greenvalleymember
  • Members can place their order online, and then provide payment information over the phone to Arizona Uniform
  • Your item will be shipped directly to you.
CLASSES
Winter Course Catalog Now Available
 
Click this image to view catalog online now!

Additions Since Catalog's Release

A-Z Stretching
We will focus on each of the muscle groups in a relaxing atmosphere. Soothing music carries us along as we hold the stretches for 20 seconds to a minute. Tone muscle, improve flexibility, and strengthen your core in this fun class. Great post-therapy and great for lower back, too. Bring a mat, towel, and water. Drop-in fee $8, see Drop-in Policy towards the back of the catalog. Tuesdays in the Cypress, Thursdays in the Cottonwood. 2/16 class in the Agave Rm. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers

CR# 36915     Tue./Thurs.    1/3-1/31     11:45am-12:45pm    
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood   $63

CR# 36916     Tue./Thurs.    2/2-2/28     11:45am-12:45pm   
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $56

CR# 36917     Tue./Thurs.    3/2-3/30     11:45am-12:45pm    
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $63

CR# 36918     Tue./Thurs.    4/4-4/27     11:45am-12:45pm    
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $56
 

Chair Yoga with Wuanita
This course utilizes the chair in both standing and sitting positions to practice your yoga poses. The chair is used for safety and stability, so all levels of 'yogies' will be able to enjoy this class. Yoga is wonderful for increased range of motion in the joints, restorative breath work, and reduction of stress. Drop-in fee $8. See Drop-in Policy in course catalog. NO CLASS 3/9. Tuesdays in the Cypress, Thursdays in the Agave. 1/26 class in the Acacia Rm., 2/9 & 3/23 in the Cottonwood. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers

CR# 36920     Tue./Thurs.    1/3-1/31     11:45am-12:45pm     
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood   $63

CR# 36921     Tue./Thurs.    2/2-2/28     11:45am-12:45pm     
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $56

CR# 36922     Tue./Thurs.    3/2-3/30     11:45am-12:45pm    
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $56

CR# 36923     Tue./Thurs.    4/4-4/27     11:45am-12:45pm     
Las Campanas - Cypress/Cottonwood    $56
 

How to Organize & Preserve Your Family History
As a parent or grandparent, have you thought about preserving information about your family's history? This course is designed to help you create a historical legacy for current and future generations. Your instructor, who has forty years of experience practicing as an archivist, will walk you through activities including: identifying what items to preserve-from photos to letters to newspaper clippings, how to organize them, and how to store them to avoid deterioration. Information on suppliers and helpful web sites are included to assist you once the class is finished. $5 material fee paid to instructor at first class. Instructor: Tom Wilsted

CR# 36896     Thurs.  2/9 - 2/16     9-11am     Las Campanas - Acacia    $40


Silversmithing
Great news! There will be another Silversmithing class in January! Sign up today as these classes fill up quickly. Please see the page 16 of the catalog for class description, material fees, and what to wear. Instructor: Lapidary Club

CR# 36985     Wed.-Fri.    1/25-1/27     2:00-5:00pm     
East Center - Studio    $60 + materials

Class Updates
 
For those of you who are just coming back into town, welcome back, we are glad to have you! In an effort to become more environmentally conscious and reduce costs, we have moved to an online format for all of our course evaluations. Please ensure we have your correct email on file so we can send you a link to the evaluation.
 
If your class is a multiple-week class, you will receive an email after the third class. You will need the CR# and the Class Name from the Subject line of the email. If you aren't quite ready to submit your feedback, please feel free to hold off and submit it once the class is complete. The survey will remain open until you submit your feedback. We hope to see you in class soon!
 
Bathtub Singers I & II
Please note the start dates for the following classes have changed since the catalog was printed. Instructor: Elizabeth Wells
Fee: Member: $45
Level I - CR# 36689      Tues. 1/10     11:15am-12:15pm     Canoa Hills - Saguaro
Level II - CR# 36693     Tues. 1/10     10-11am                    Canoa Hills - Saguaro
 
Easy Painting "Party" - NEW!
In this 3-4 hour fun, no stress class, you will complete your own artistic masterpiece. All supplies will be provided and are included in the course fee. Each class will paint a different painting: Jan. is Tucson Sunset w/Saguaro, Feb. is Sandhill Crane, Mar. is Sea Turtle, and Apr. is Tucson Sunset w/Swing. Students are encouraged to wear an apron or shirt that can get paint on it. Take home your 12x16" acrylic painting to enjoy for years to come. Instructor: Karen Workman
Fee: Member: $30
CR# 36055     Mon.  1/23     10am-12pm     Las Campanas - Acacia
CR# 36056     Mon.  2/20     10am-12pm     Las Campanas - Acacia
CR# 36057     Wed.  3/29        9am-1pm      Las Campanas - Ironwood
CR# 36058     Mon.  4/10         9am-1pm      Las Campanas - Acacia


Trips & Tours
 
 
The NEW Odysea Aquarium Tour
Join us as we travel to Scottsdale for a very unique oceanic adventure. The brand new Odysea Aquarium project has been a much anticipated addition to the Valley and we'll have fun exploring everything! You will be impressed with the state-of-the-art exhibit areas located here. They boast over 200,000 square feet of space, more than 2 million gallons of water filling over 50 exhibits and housing sharks, sea turtles, seahorses, otters, and anything else that swims! A cafe is located here and is the perfect spot to grab a no-host lunch. En route back to Green Valley we have a stop planned at the Melting Pot for a chocolate fondue treat! What a perfect way to end our day. Fee includes transportation, admission to Aquarium, bus refreshments, services of a tour director, and driver tip.  Bus departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot at 8:30am and returns at 6pm.  Deadline to purchase tickets is 1/18/17. No refunds after 1/18/17.
Fee: Member $122 Guest $127
CR# 36711      Wed. 1/25 8:30am-6pm 

 
Casa Grande Ruins and Queen Creek Olive Mill Tour
We have combined two great attractions to make one wonderful day trip. We begin our outing with a stop at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The ancient Sonoran Desert people built the compound around 1350 C.E. and the "great house" is one of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America. Spend some time exploring the ruins and the visitor's center before we head to the Qu een Creek Olive Mill. This is Arizona's only working olive farm and mill and they produce boutique, handcrafted
extra virgin olive oils. We'll enjoy an informative Olive Oil 101 class to learn how this unique  fa rm is operated as well as the history of the farm and the mill. You'll also discover  how their signature oils are made. A delicious picnic lunch is served and there is time set aside for shopping in their market before we make our way back to Green Valley. Fee includes transportation, picnic lunch, admissions, bus refreshments, 
services of a tour director, and driver tip. Bus departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot.  Deadline to purchase tickets 1/23/17. No refunds after 1/23/17.
Fee: Member $105 Guest $110
CR#  36712    Tues. 1/31 9am-5:15pm










Canyon Lake Boat Tour
Join us as we travel to Canyon Lake, located north of Apache Junction. We'll rest briefly in Florence then continue on to lunch at the Mining Camp Restaurant, an eatery full of western atmosphere. We then travel along the paved portion of the Apache Trail. Tucked into the base of the Superstition Mountains is the beautiful man-made Canyon Lake. We board Dolly's Steamboat and cruise Canyon Lake as the captain narrates on the scenery, geology, and history of the area. Steep canyon walls ascend out of a crystal blue body of water, making for a very enjoyable 1 ½ hour cruise. We travel home full of great memories of this wondrous part of the state. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, lunch (tax and tip), boat fare, bus refreshments, and driver tip. Bus departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot at 8am and returns at 6:15pm. Deadline  to purchase tickets is 1/26/17. No refunds after 1/26/17. 
Fee: Member $118 Guest $131
CR# 36713    Thurs.     2/2    8am-6:15 pm     Desert Hills -Parking Lot

Family/Children Swim Hours

At this time of year, we are likely to see families with children visiting our centers. We wish to make them feel welcome, but would ask that they observe GVR's family swim hours.

West Center has the most extensive family/children swim hours: weekdays 12-7pm, weekends and holidays 7am-7pm. Family/child swim hours at all other centers are 11am-1pm and 4-6pm daily .

Infants and toddlers are welcome with adult supervision. All centers provide diaper coverings. Children under 18 years do not need a guest pass, and must be accompanied by an adult member or tenant. Please use the child attendance card provided near the pool to swipe the attendance reader for each child entering the pool area.

Children are not allowed in spas.

If you have youth visiting, please observe the family/children swim hours.



GVR Orientation Moving to East Center
 
Green Valley Recreation has modified the GVR orientation (formerly known as New Member Orientation). Starting in February, GVR orientation will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9am at East Center.
 
GVR orientations have become very popular over the last several months requiring the schedule and venue change.
 
GVR has two orientation classes scheduled in January: Tuesday, January 10 at 9am in the East Center auditorium (CR # 36908) and Thursday, January 12 at 9am in the West Center Room 2 (CR # 36753).  
 
Light breakfast refreshments served. Registration is required and available at any staffed center or by calling 520-625-3440.

GVR expands Wine and Cheese Workshop
for Volunteers in 2017


GVR Volunteers (L to R) Gary Kissinger, Ruben Heeszel, and Carol Kissinger
are among volunteers providing leadership at a GVR Wine and Cheese Workshop


GVR volunteers are invited to attend a Wine and Cheese Workshop on Thursday, January 5, 11:30am at the West Center. Attendees will include the following volunteers: pool and fitness center, program and special event, club officers and monitors, water aerobics instructors, administrative, Southern Arizona Senior Games coordinators, GVR Board and committee members and the GVR Foundation.

Refreshments and a variety of beverages will be served, and there will be a drawing for prizes. Everyone will leave with something special! 

This year's Wine and Cheese will be a "coming together" of volunteers from all over Green Valley Recreation, acknowledging how valuable they are to the organization. Changes and updates will be reviewed, and volunteers will have an opportunity to share their thoughts on volunteer issues.
 
Volunteers will learn about the newly created GVR Volunteer Advisory Committee, and how this GVR stakeholder group will provide direction and leadership as the corporation rolls out the 10-Year Strategic Master Plan.
 
Advance registration is required. Sorry, no guests this time. Register at any staffed GVR Center, or by contacting Maureen McCarthy at 520-838-0160 or at maureen@gvrec.org .

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
GVR Live! 2016/2017 Performing Arts Season is filled with great performances this holiday season and well into the New Year!
Tickets for all events on sale now.


GVR Live! invites you to Ring in the New Year with Velvet Caravan on Saturday, December 31!
Rooted in Gypsy Jazz, Gypsy Swing and Latin Swing styles, the band is a high-energy acoustic based quintet. Velvet Caravan plays upbeat tunes from all over the world with thunderous virtuosity and relentless sense of humor. Join GVR and Velvet Caravan to celebrate a thrilling night of entertainment.


 
GVR is happy to provide complimentary assorted desserts and a champagne toast. Patrons are also welcome to bring their 
own adult beverages to this event.


Tickets are limited for this annual holiday event so get your tickets today!

 
GVR at the Movies!

Upcoming movies include
The Legend of Tarzan on Wednesday, January 11
Florence Foster Jenkins on Wednesday, January 25.  

Movie showings are 2pm (open captioning) and 7pm.  Popcorn and concessions available for purchase. Movies are free to members and their guests but tickets are required for admission.
 
For more information on all performances and movies or to purchase tickets, please visit the GVR West Center Box Office at 1111 GVR Drive or call  520-625-0288.
 
Share your Passion for the Arts by Volunteering!
GVR Arts & Entertainment is offering Program Volunteer training for members who are interested in helping to support the arts at GVR! This training is required for all new Program Volunteers. A detailed schedule of the training session dates and times is available in GVR Now! The next training session will be held on January 19 at 1pm. All training sessions are held at West Center Auditorium. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and help ensure our guests have a great experience when attending performances and events. Registration is not necessary. For more information, please call the Program Volunteer message line at (520) 625-3440 ext. 7206, or send an email to programs@gvrec.org
FACILITIES UPDATE
Your Member Dollars at Work!
Maintenance/Repairs
  • New larger clocks are being installed at the pool deck areas throughout the facilities.
  • Acoustic sound panels will be installed at Abrego North in the coming weeks.
Aquatics
  • A new mini lane divider was installed at Canoa Ranch pool. This lane divider can easily be removed and reattached to add a swim lane or give members more room for exercise.
  • The Abrego South Spa will re-open on Dec. 27. It was closed for repairs to the deck/spa wall joint.
  • The following spas will be closed for scheduled cleaning and maintenance:
    • Las Campanas - Tuesday, December 27
    • Casa Paloma 1 - Thursday, December 29
Groundskeeping
Our Landscaping crew re-designed the  Continental Vistas pool deck landscaping.  


Fitness

Within the next couple of weeks,  our local equipment supplier  Arizona Health, will be installing a True Fitness brand elliptical in the East Center Fitness Room on a trial basis allowing GVR members to test and see how you like it before purchase. We encourage member feedback.
GVR CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
GVR Pinochle Club
   
The GVR Pinochle Club is sponsoring Free Pinochle Lessons beginning the first Monday in February for 4 Mondays.  Lessons will be held in the Acacia Room, Las Campanas from 1-3pm.  

Questions? Contact Dean Capes (520) 647-9916
Submitting Club Announcements for the eBlast
 
GVR Clubs are invited to submit announcements about their upcoming events that are open to all GVR members and/or the general public. GVR does not publish in the eBlast general listings promoting clubs. 

Include the who, what, when, and where details in your 50-word description. Include the name and phone or email of a contact person for more information. Email your event announcement to hotline@gvrec.org by noon on Wednesday, one week prior to your event or as far in advance if you have an event scheduled. Please do not submit flyers or pdf files. 
 
Special Pricing for GVR Members at Jim Click Benefits GVR Foundation

A partnership between Green Valley Recreation, Inc. and Jim Click Automotive in Green Valley not only gives GVR members special pricing on vehicles, but also supports the newly established tax-exempt GVR Foundation.

Under the agreement, GVR members and employees receive special pricing on new and used vehicles and a 15-percent discount on service and repairs. The new program was announced and effective on July 24, 2015.

To receive the discount, GVR members need to complete an Eligibility Form at the Member Services Center or West Center Office, give the original form to the Jim Click sales associate and show their GVR ID card. The discount offers are good only at Jim Click Automotive's Green Valley location.

With every new or used vehicle purchased by a GVR member or employee, Jim Click Automotive will donate $100 to the GVR Foundation. 

"Jim Click Automotive is well known in our community for its commitment to high quality, reliable service and good corporate citizenship. The GVR Foundation, GVR and Jim Click all share a mutual understanding of the importance of supporting economic development, the needs of our members and the community at large, and helping to enrich the lives of residents in Green Valley. This program helps us, together, to meet these goals."

Amazon Smile Program Benefits GVR Foundation

At Amazon Smile, you shop on Amazon like you normally do, and when you make a purchase Amazon will donate 0.5% of that purchase to the charitable organization you choose. This is HUGE!
Amazon is supporting over a million nonprofits, and the GVR Foundation is one of them. The process is easy, just visit smile.amazon.com and shop like normal. You will be asked to support a charity first, and if you type in "GVR Foundation," it will bring our name up.
You will be taking advantage of the same normally low prices that Amazon offers. There is no markup - the donation comes directly from Amazon to our organization. .5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases will be donated to the GVR Foundation.
Visit smile.amazon.com and register to support the GVR Foundation!
ADVERTISE WITH GVR 
Advertising with Green Valley Recreation, Inc. allows your business or organization to directly reach GVR's 23,000 members with information about your product or service. GVR offers yearly contracts for print advertising in our popular Course Catalogs and Arts & Entertainment brochures, this weekly eBlast, as well as banner ads on our sport courts.
  For more information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities and rates, please contact: 
 
 1070 S. Calle de las Casitas
Green Valley, Arizona 85614
Ph: (520) 625-3440
Toll-free: (844) 693-2116
General Email:   hotline@gvrec.org
Board Email: board@gvrec.org

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