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Mission: To provide recreational, social and leisure education opportunities that enhance the quality of our members' lives.
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CultureFest is TOMORROW! Tickets are available at the gate!
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Have you voted?
If you called the 1-888 number and requested a paper ballot, it should arrive in the mail any day now. The company who is managing this election sends all the paper ballots out in one batch, after the deadline to request the ballots has past. People who made that call in mid February have been understandably concerned over the delay, but we have been assured that everyone who called before March 1 will receive their ballots in the next few days.
ALL BALLOTS--PAPER AND ELECTRONIC--
MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4PM (MST) ON MARCH 22!
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Joli Regos, winner of the 4-mile bicycle race held last Friday at Quail Creek. Ms. Regos is also entered in the 2k walk, powerlifting and swimming competitions.
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The Southern Arizona Senior Games is brought to you by the GVR Foundation, with help from these generous sponsors:
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Upcoming Governance Meetings
Members are always WELCOME!
- Board of Directors meeting: Tuesday, March 14, 1:30pm at Las Campanas
- Read Agenda HERE
- Read Consent Calendar HERE
- Read 2016 Budget Surplus Allocation HERE
- Read "Resolution for partnership for an envisioned future for Green Valley" HERE
- Read about Kino Landing HERE
- Read Pickleball Complex Exhibit HERE
- Mark your calendars for the annual meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at West Center
Long Range Plan Weekly Update
- On March 6, approximately 30 people gathered to discuss the rezoning request GVR intends to file with Pima County for the property at 333 W. Paseo Del Prado. GVR is pursuing the purchase of the site as a...READ MORE HERE, including GVC's recommendation to the County.
- Are you curious about how staff and board committees are weighing the projects outlined in WSM's long-range plan? If so, you might be interested in the Criteria and Impacts Assessment tool that the Criteria Sub-Committee of the Planning & Evaluation Committee developed. This tool will facilitate objective assessments of potential projects as opportunities arise. Look it over or down load it, HERE
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On Saturday, March 11, the West Center box office will be closed due to the SoAZ CultureFest. The box office will take calls that day, only for Performing Arts tickets. In-person business can be conducted at the East Center Customer Service Office from 10am-2pm. East Center, located at 7 S. Abrego Drive, can be reached by phone at 520-625-4621.
The West Center box office will reopen on Sunday, March 12.
GVR LECTURE SERIES – WINTER 2017
GVR’s Lecture Series is free and open to all GVR Members and the General Public. More information may be found on the center bulletin boards.
Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers Neighborhood Watch, Monday, March 13, 1:30pm at West Center.
“Deep Vein Thrombosis. What you don't know can kill you." Dr. Rhonda Quick, Wednesday, March 15, 6pm at East Center
Sarver Heart, Thursday, March 16, 10am at Canoa Hills
GVR Art Exhibits in March
GVR art exhibits are free and exhibition areas are open to the public. Some of the artwork displayed with the artist’s name and phone number may be available for purchase. Contact the artist for pricing and availability.
Canoa Ranch – Santa Rita Arts League -- Three Man Show
Canoa Hills – Santa Rita Arts League Exhibit
Desert Hills – Tom Allen & Mary Smith Exhibit
Las Campanas – GVR Desert ScrapRats Club Quilt Exhibit
East Center – Diane West Exhibit
West Center – GVR Camera Club Exhibit
Wayne's Weekly Wellness Tip
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"...we're all athletes. Life is our sport. Train for your life."
Living a healthy lifestyle is not always easy. Identifying a purpose for making healthy choices can help make your efforts seem less like work, and more like reward. There are a million and one different reasons to choose a healthy lifestyle. Near the top of everyone’s list should be this: to help me get through my day easier, and more efficiently. Throughout each day we complete a series of five basic movements that are known as Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Those movements are:
- Squatting (sitting and standing, lifting a grocery bag)
- Lunging (walking and running, climbing stairs)
- Pushing (opening a door, rising to a seated position from a lying position)
- Pulling (taking out the garbage bag, putting on socks)
- Rotation (turning to get in and out of a vehicle, looking over your shoulder)
We don’t consciously think about these movements, but we use them to accomplish many of our daily tasks. It makes sense that we should train our bodies to become more efficient at them. As you create your fitness plan, take your Activities of Daily Living into account. Include activities that strengthen and improve your five basic movement patterns. If you are active, you will likely find that you are already doing some. The squats that you are doing will help you develop power in your lower body that will allow you to stand from the couch. The chest press or bench press exercises that you do will help you move that piece of furniture across the room without having to wait for assistance.
Athletes train their bodies to compete in their sport. Well, we’re all athletes. Life is our sport. Train for your life.
-Wayne
Wayne Barnett is GVR's Recreation Coordinator. He is a certified trainer and fitness instructor.
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GVR Live!
The Hands of Liberace starring Philip Fortenberry
Tuesday, March 14, 7pm at West Center
The Hands of Liberace is a celebration of Liberace performed by one of America’s premiere pianists. Fortenberry will share stories about his residency at the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas and his experience playing in the HBO film Behind the Candelabra. The evening will be filled with beautiful stories mixed with some of Liberace's most famous music.
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GVR Live! Outdoor Stages
Saguaro Sunset Trio
Sunday, March 19, 6pm at Canoa Hills Picnic Area
Saguaro Sunset Trio plays a wonderful blend of easy listening bluegrass, country and folk. Original pieces, along with traditional favorites and a few lesser known tunes, make this trio a delight to listen to and even better to see live.
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For more information on performances, click HERE. To purchase tickets, please visit the West Center Box Office at 1111 GVR Drive or call 520-625-0288.
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GVR at the Movies!
Upcoming movies:
- Rules Don’t Apply on Wednesday, March 22.
Movies are FREE, but tickets are required to ensure that everyone gets a seat. Tickets may be reserved in person at West Center Box Office, 1111 GVR Drive, Green Valley, AZ or by calling (520) 625-0288. Tickets ordered by phone are held at the box office for pick up on the day/night of the movie or during regular box office hours. Tickets are not mailed to patrons.
Box office hours are Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm, weekends and holidays from 10 am-2 pm, and one hour prior to performances and events. Tickets are currently available for all movies listed. Due to the high demand of movie tickets, GVR members may reserve a maximum of two tickets.
As a courtesy to other GVR members, please return movie tickets in advance if you are unable to attend. This will assist us in serving more GVR members.
---Thank you for your consideration!
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Share your Passion for the Arts by Volunteering!
GVR’s A&E Volunteers ensure that our patrons have a great experience attending performances and events. If you’d like to join our artistic team, we would love to have you. New A&E Volunteers are provided specialized training. The next session is on March 22 at 10am at West Center Auditorium. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and a love for the performing arts. Registration is not required. For more information, send an email to programs@gvrec.org.
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Click to see the entire catalog HERE.
The Summer Course Catalog will be released on April 3!
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Evening Classes
You have asked for evening classes and these instructors are delivering! Come and learn something new after work or after all of your daily activities have been completed.
Ceramics
This course is a prerequisite for joining the Ceramics Club. Students will learn how to prepare greenware and bisque, apply undercoats, and glazes and other techniques. Students will complete 3 projects, included in the materials fee, to take home. Materials fee of $30 is payable to the Ceramics Club of GVR and is due on the first day of class. Students must be able to attend all 6 classes. Bring apron to protect clothing.
CR# 37105 Tues./Thurs. 3/28-4/13 5-8pm Desert Hills - Ceramics $40
Class Updates
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. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers
CR# 36917 Tue./Thurs. 3/2-3/30 11:45am-12:45pm Las Campanas $63
CR# 36918 Tue./Thurs. 4/4-4/27 11:45am-12:45pm Las Campanas $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. Tuesdays in the Cypress, Thursdays in the Agave. 3/23 in the Cottonwood. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers
CR# 36922 Tue./Thurs. 3/2-3/30 10:30-11:30am Las Campanas $56
CR# 36923 Tue./Thurs. 4/4-4/27 10:30-11:30am Las Campanas $56
Tai Chi and Qigong, Green Valley Style
This course is an ongoing series in its third year. All past students and beginners are welcome. Kat, a certified qigong therapist and Tai Chi Chuan instructor, encourages all to 'look within,' unblocking the Divine Heart power. She guides seated and standing qigong postures and movements, which can regulate breathing, improve balance, and open all systems of the body for improved health and longevity. The tai chi form taught is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear comfortable clothing and a smile. Questions? Call Kat at 907-227-4450. Drop-in fee $10. Instructor: Kat Strandlie
CR# 37104 Tues./Thurs. 3/2-3/30 8:30-9:30am Las Campanas $80
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Ramsey Canyon
A spring-fed stream, favorable northeast orientation, and canyon walls provide Ramsey Canyon with a moist, cool, stable environment. The hummingbirds like Ramsey Canyon, too. You must be able to enjoy short hikes on uneven ground to properly visit this preserve with us.
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Upcoming Tours
Ramsey Canyon and Amerind Foundation Tour
This great sightseeing tour will certainly show you a variety of sights in Southeastern Arizona. We begin our day with a visit to Ramsey Canyon located in the Huachuca Mountains. unch will be at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Sierra Vista before we make our way to the Amerind Foundation. Located in scenic Texas Canyon, the Amerind houses one of the finest private collections of Native American art and artifacts in the country. Come along and explore with us! Fee includes transportation, admissions, lunch (tax and tip), services of a tour director, bus refreshments, and driver tip. This tour departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot. Deadline to purchase tickets is 4/7/17. No refunds after 4/7/17.
Fee: Member $105 Guest $110
CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION
36717 4/14 F 8:00 am-5:45 pm DH-PARK
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Your member dollars at work!
Maintenance
- Per a Pima County Health Department request, a new hand washing sink is being installed in the West Center kitchen.
- All of the control valves on the men’s locker room showers at Desert Hill were rebuilt and new parts were installed.
- Repair, resurfacing and repainting work on all 12 Shuffleboard courts at South Abrego will begin Sunday, April 9. We are anticipating a 4 day closure of the courts.
Pools and Spas
On Tuesday, March 21, Canoa Ranch spa will be closed for cleaning at 1:30PM. This will begin a new scheduled time for spa cleaning and maintenance. All spas that are scheduled for cleaning and maintenance will be closed at 1:30 PM and opened when completed. This will alleviate having the spa closed in the earlier hours of the day when member use is higher. All spas are on a 6 week rotation for cleaning.
The following spas will be closed for scheduled cleaning and maintenance:
- Casa Paloma 2 - Tuesday, March 14
- Madera Vista - Thursday, March 16
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Amazon Smile Program
Benefits the 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.
Amazon is supporting over a million nonprofits, and the GVR Foundation is one of them. The process is easy, just CLICK HERE 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!
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Special Pricing for GVR Members at Jim Click
Benefits the 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."
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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:
Lynda Campbell, GVR Events & Marketing Assistant at:
lyndac@gvrec.org or (520) 449-8704
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