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Drop-in room use is here! Starting Monday, December 12, weekly schedules will be posted next to most meeting rooms on the campus. Between reservations, members are welcome to use rooms while applying the wilderness lover's ethic: LEAVE NO TRACE. When staff need to come in to set up for the next activity, we ask drop-in users to exit promptly. All unreserved rooms in major centers will be locked at 8pm. The following rooms will not be available for drop-in use: kitchens in major centers, West Center rooms, the Mesquite Room at Canoa Hills, and the Art Rooms at East Center and Santa Rita Springs. If a room does NOT have a posted schedule, it is exempt from drop-in use.

Drop-in table tennis is getting a boost: Starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 10, drop-in table tennis is available at Las Campanas from 9am-5pm each Saturday (except January 7 when there was a previous reservation for the room) and at Canoa Hills from Noon-2pm. At Canoa Hills, expect a fourth table by Christmas, and look for new paddles and balls in both locations shortly. For the full schedule, click HERE.

The WINTER COURSE CATALOG has arrived. Registration starts MONDAY December 12. Find the course catalog in centers, at the administrative office, or online HERE.
Walk-in registration begins on Monday, December 12 at8am. West Center has additional staff stationed to assist with wait times, and you can enjoy coffee, donuts and snacks while you're there. If you can't get to West Center, then you can register for classes at Las Campanas or Canoa Hills. Please note that phones will not be answered until the rush clears on the first morning of registration.

Click HERE to read the CEO's December letter to GVR's membership.

GVR is HIRING! Part time, evening Custodians work stable 4-day schedules cleaning centers in teams. Full and part-time Recreation Services Assistants work in centers assisting members with activities and events. Full time GVR staff are offered medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. All staff receive vacation pay, 401k match*, and an annual GVR dues waiver. Click HERE to view open positions and apply
*must be 21 years of age to participate in the 401k program

MAP application deadline is TOMORROW

If you need help to pay your 2023 GVR dues ($510), click HERE for the 2023 MAP application.

Each year, the Member Assistance Program helps GVR members in need pay their annual dues so they can stay active and contribute to their clubs and social groups. The MAP program is funded primarily through the generous donations of GVR members like you. Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to MAP through the GVR Foundation. The GVR Foundation has helped fund the annual MAP awards since 2014.

This year, the members of the GVR Foundation Board have personally pitched in over $10,000 in donations to MAP. GVR Clubs have donated $15,047 to date!

Clubs and Community

CORRECTION: The GVR Artisans' Shop Courtyard Gift Sale at West Center tomorrow, Saturday, December 10 is from 10am-2pm (not 9am-4pm as stated in the December GVRNow!).

The GVR Tennis Club Winter Tennis Clinics:
* Drop-In Quick Start, East Center, Fridays, 12-2pm

* Monday/Wednesday Tennis Clinics, Desert Hills, 2-4 pm: “Technique Focus"
To sign up for a clinic and to learn more details, please go to the Tennis Club website HERE.

The Salvation Army invites the community to a Christmas Eve Luncheon at West Center on Saturday, December 24, 12-2pm. By donation. If you would like to volunteer, please call 520-625-3888.

The GVR Saturday Night Dance Club is hosting a New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance. Choice of prime rib, salmon, chicken marsala, or vegetarian - $60 BYOB. Las Campanas, Saturday, December 31, 5:30-10pm. Open to the Public. For more information and to RSVP, call Denise at (509) 993-0715

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Governance

2023 Board Election
Important December Dates

Now! Candidate application available
December 22 Candidate application due
December 27 Slate of candidates presented to membership

Find the Election 2023 page HERE, with a link to the candidate application. If you need a paper copy, ask at any customer service desk.

Click here for the upcoming governance meeting schedule

NEXT BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETINGS

January 18, 2pm-4pm - Board of Directors Work Session
January 25, 2pm-4pm - Board of Directors Regular Meeting

-Check HERE before meetings for documents.

-Regular meetings are scheduled for 2pm at West Center and via Zoom.

-Watch the online calendar HERE for schedule changes or special meeting announcements.

-Zoom links to all electronic and hybrid meetings can be found HERE on the day of the meeting.
-Can't make the meeting? Watch the video afterward, HERE.

Contact the Board@gvrec.org

GVR Now!

Complete digital issues of GVR Now! are available HERE .

Paper copies are available at all centers and in a distribution box at the Joyner-Green Valley Library.

Issues arrive in centers the first week of each month.

Facilities Project Updates

No closures to report this week.

GVR's facilities team is currently working on many projects. Please click HERE for a complete update on the status of those projects.

SPAS TO BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING:

Abrego South: Tuesday, December 13
Desert Hills: Thursday, December 15

Classes & Tours

Click HERE to view current offerings and the 2023 Winter Catalog.

Click HERE for information about how to register. Online, walk-up, mail, and phone-in registration are available. If you haven't yet made an account for online registration, consider doing so now! Skip the lines and hold times and register from your kitchen table. Click HERE to create an ActiveNet Account.

HIGHLIGHTED CLASS

Correction in Winter Catalog:

Introduction to Clay Studio

This class is required for Clay Studio membership. You must attend all sessions to join the Studio. This class will cover all knowledge necessary to become a responsible member of the Clay Studio by covering safe use of clay, as well as essential studio operations.

You will play with clay to learn basic hand building skills, but no projects will be completed. Please visit www.claystudiogvaz.com to view video links prior to first class. Material fee of $10 paid to the instructor. Tools, clay, and materials provided for use during the class.
SUPPLIES: Wear old clothing or bring an apron, a notepad, pen/pencil, and a small plastic jar with screw lid (8-16oz).

CR # 6649 Introduction to Clay Studio   M/W 1/9-16     SRS-STU
Monday          1/9 Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday     1/11   Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Monday         1/16 Last class is from 8:30am - 12:00pm
CR # 6650 Introduction to Clay Studio    M/W    2/6-13 SRS-STU
Monday            2/6 Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday       2/8 Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Monday            2/13 Last class is from 8:30am - 12:00pm
CR # 6651 Introduction to Clay Studio M/W    3/6-13     SRS-STU
Monday             3/6 Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday        3/8 Class is from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Monday             3/13 Last class is from 8:30am - 12:00pm

Click HERE for all current course updates

Click Here to Register for Classes

GVR Live! Arts & Entertainment

Tuesday, December 13, 7:30pm
Holiday Pops with the Tucson Symphony

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Tickets
Online via ActiveNet (click HERE) or at any customer service desk.

Customer service locations and operating hours at GVREC.org

2022/2023 Season brochures are in centers and online HERE. Ticket are on sale now!

This season's 20-event program includes dances at West Center (on a new wood floor!), 70's and 80's pop, tango, jazz, classical, bluegrass, and Irish music. A comedy show and the annual Community Food Bank benefit round out the season. A little something for everyone.

GVR at the Movies

Last movie until the New Year!

Miracle on 34th Street
Thursday, December 15
Showtimes are:
2pm (no captions) and 7pm

Movies are free for GVR members and card-carrying guests. Some restrictions apply. Seating is first-come, first-served. Click HERE for more info.

Canoa Ranch – Del Marinello Exhibit

Canoa Hills – GVR Santa Rita Art League

Desert Hills – GVR Glass Artists

Las Campanas – Jan Holland

East Center - GVR Camera Club

West Center – GVR Santa Rita Art League

GVR Events

Coming up!

Fitness Jams Tuesday, December 13 at East Center. 4-6pm, no fee.

New Pool Celebration!
East Center
Join the staff and fellow GVR members for the re-opening of the pool with a ribbon cutting! Enjoy live music, food, and caroling. No tickets or reservations required. Thursday, December 15, 1-3pm

Buy your tickets now!
Pasta Grammar Friday, January 20, 2-3:30pm at West Center. Eva and Harper from Youtube's Pasta Grammar will demonstrate how to make Eva's delicious Pasta allo Scarpariello. $15 for members and $25 for non-members. To watch their show, click H ERE! Register online with your ActiveNet account or in person with any customer service representative.

Find event information here: Events@gvrec.org

For more information about events, click HERE.

More Clubs and Community Info

The GVR Singles Club invites GVR members to mingle, enjoy a great breakfast buffet and a short meeting highlighting members and activities. Meetings are at Desert Hills on Mondays at 9:30am. Bring your GVR card and be our guest or join the club! For more information, contact gvrsingles@gmail.com.

The GVR Camera Club has expanded its operating hours to 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday, and 9am-12pm on Saturday. GVR members are welcome to visit the club at Santa Rita Springs across from the pedestrian bridge.

GVR Saturday Night Dance Club hosts dances on the first and third Saturdays, October through April. December and January holiday dates vary. "Dressy casual" - no shorts please. Open to the public. 6pm-9pm at Canoa Hills. $10 for non-club members. Inquire about fun membership at the dance!

The GVR Forum Club has weekly presentations that are mind-expanding, informative, and challenging. The club meets every Wednesday from 9am-10am at the Desert Hills auditorium. $2 annual fee. For the full upcoming schedule, click HERE

Wednesday, December 14 Modernity with Mark Meadows
Wednesday, December 21 Dan Shearer: "Trust me, I'm from the newspaper"

GVR Free Lecture Series Click HERE or check bulletin boards for the GVR lecture schedule for the next few months.

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