Holiday access will be simpler and expanded starting this Christmas:
Saturday, December 24: All centers and all amenities close at 6pm Sunday, December 25: Limited amenities at ALL CENTERS will be open from 5:30am-1pm:
-All pools and spas
-All fitness centers
-All sports facilities (including racquetball--no nets)
-Billiards at East Center, Desert Hills, and West Center
-Table tennis at Canoa Hills, Las Campanas, and West Center No meeting rooms will be open CORRECTION: Monday, December 26: All centers open 5:30am-9pm. All GVR offices and customer service desks, CLOSED. #forGVRmembers
We have a 2023 candidate slate! The following GVR members in good standing completed applications for candidacy:
Kathi Bachelor (incumbent)
Barbara Blake (incumbent)
Carl Charette
Marjorie Garneau
Bev Lawless (incumbent)
Joseph Magliola
Eric Sullwold
Richard Sutherland
A petition process is available for those who missed the application deadline. The petition period will run from January 2 to January 19. For information about the petition process, contact Administrative Supervisor Nanci Moyo at NanciM@gvrec.org. For more information about the GVR election, click HERE.
The hot water supply at Las Campanas has been improved. When the last necessary part arrives and gets installed our confidence level will rise, but at the moment, temps are running nice and warm between 100 and 115. Please accept our apologies for the delay while waiting for necessary parts. We recognize this mechanical problem has been disruptive. The Facilities team is ordering backup equipment to have on hand in the event of future malfunctions.
Canoa Ranch--the entire center will CLOSE on Tuesday, December 27, for plumbing repairs that will disrupt water service to the facility. If all goes well, the center will reopen at 5:30am on Wednesday, December 28.
Need a belated gift for a GVR member? GVR gift certificates are available in $25 increments at any customer service desk. Starting January 1, 2023, recipients will be able to redeem those certificates for a credit to their ActiveNet account. Good for class registration fees (not supply fees), trips and tours, and event tickets.
GVR is HIRING a full-time Finance Assistant. Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, vacation pay, 401k match, and an annual GVR dues waiver. Click HERE to view open positions and apply.
NEARLY THERE!! The MAP fundraising campaign needs your help to cross the finish line .
To date:
$16,260 raised by GVR Clubs
$10,000 matching fund donated by members of the GVR Foundation Board of Directors
$6,000 grant awarded by The White Elephant
$5,715 donated by individuals
______ $37,975
The Member Assistance Program helps GVR members in need pay annual dues so they can stay active and contribute to clubs and social groups. The MAP program is funded primarily through the generous donations of GVR members like you.
Clubs and Community
The GVR Lapidary Club shops have extended shopping hours for this Saturday, December 24: Desert Hills will be open from 8am-noon and West Center will be open from 10am-2pm.
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.
The GVR Michigan Club invites GVR members with Michigan ties to a meal on Wednesday, January 4, 5pm, at West Center. Entertainment will be provided by Back Porch Music, a duo playing hits from the 40s into the 70s. Dinner: All you can eat pizza and salad. $15 non-club-members, $12 club members. Reserve a spot by mailing a check by to the GVR Michigan Club, PO Box 232, Green Valley AZ 85622. For more info or to join the club, visit www.michiganclub.org
The GVR Arts and Crafts Association invites all members to a "Make 'n Take" presentation on the art of quilling at 1pm, Wednesday, January 4, and Desert Hills. There will also be fleece blankets to tie for Project LINUS. Refreshments will be served. For information: www.gvrartsandcrafts.com.
-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.
Complete digital issues of GVR Now! are availableHERE.
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
At Canoa Ranch, the deck shower and spa are offline. The entire center will close on Tuesday, December 27 for plumbing repairs that will disrupt the water supply. We expect to reopen the following morning at 5:30am on the regular schedule.
The hot water supply at Las Campanas has been improved. When the last necessary part arrives and gets installed our confidence level will rise, but at the moment, temps are running nice and warm between 100 and 115. Please accept our apologies for the delay while waiting for necessary parts. We recognize this mechanical problem has been disruptive. The Facilities team is ordering backup equipment to have on hand in the event of future malfunctions.
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:
Casa Paloma II: Tuesday, December 27
Madera Vista: Thursday, December 29
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 for 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
WINTER TOURS are back! Pleasurebent Tours are back at GVR for the Winter 2023 season!
January 24: Sandhill Cranes & Amerind Foundation ($140)
February 23: Biosphere 2 and Boyce Thompson Arboretum ($169)
April 1: Barleen's Arizona Opry Dinner Show ($165)
Tour fees include round-trip transportation from the upper parking lot at Desert Hills, admission fees, a meal, the services of a tour director, and all taxes and gratuities.
For more tour information, click HERE and to register, click HERE.
Tenant Registration stations
West Center lobby on Tuesday, January 3 from 8am to 4pm. Landlords, please reach out to your incoming tenants and let them know that this is their best opportunity to receive tenant passes and complete in-person course and tour registration.
Tuesday, January 10, 7:30pm
Tucson Symphony Orchestra: String Quintet
Thursday, January 19, 7pm Spinphony: Dazzling electric string quartet. All women, all amazing.
Tickets Online via ActiveNet (click HERE) or at any customer service desk.
Customer service locations and operating hours atGVREC.org
2022/2023 Season brochures are in centers and online HERE.
This season's event program rounds out the winter season dances at West Center (on a new wood floor!), 70's and 80's pop, tango, jazz, classical, bluegrass, and Irish music. A little something for everyone.
GVR at the Movies
January Movies Dog
Thursday, January 5
2pm (closed captioned) and 7pm
Lost City
Tuesday, January 24
2pm (closed captioned) and 7pm
Elvis
Tuesday, January 31
2pm (closed captioned) 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!
First Fridays Game Night
Table games, RPGs, drinks and snacks. Coolers permitted. Bring your griends and games! The first Friday of each month in the East Center Lounge. 5:30-9:30pm, no fee. RSVP to events@gvrec.org
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, clickHERE! Register online with your ActiveNet account or in person with any customer service representative.
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.
GVR Artisans' Shop Sweet Saturday is back at West Center! The first Saturday of the month means free home-made cookies and a chance to win a hand-crafted door prize. Saturday, January 7, 10a-4pm.
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 28 Washington DC Monuments
Wednesday, January 4 AZ Rangers - Past and Present
GVR Free Lecture Series In early January: Green Valley Gardeners, Parkinson's Support Group and Tucson Audubon Society.Click HERE or check bulletin boards for the GVR lecture schedule for the next few months.
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
