What’s Happening

Nov. 28

The Titans Cribbage Club will host games tonight, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Community Center, near La Posada, 780 S. Park Centre Ave. All skill levels welcome. Refreshments served. No memberships, fee, dues or GRV membership required. Driving directions and a map at www.playcribbage.org or Bill, 393-1062.

Valley Gourd Patch meets tonight, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. at Casa de Esperanza Community Center, 780 S. Park Centre, near La Posada. Gourds will be available for purchase before the meeting. There will be a presentation on using beads. Please bring a gourd you have decorated for show and tell. Visitors welcome. For information, call Diane West, 625-4488.

Nov. 30

Sahuarita author Barry Horner, who wrote “Future Israel,” will have a book signing in the Rancho Resort Club House, 1330 W. Sahuarita Road, at 10:30 a.m. Horner can be contacted at (520) 867-6163 or barryhorner@cox.net.

Dec. 1

Green Valley Branch No.77, Fleet Reserve Association will have its Anniversary Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 1, at noon at the American Legion Post No. 66, Sahuarita. This replaces the usual second Tuesday of the month luncheon at the Cow Palace for December. Many out-of-town regional and national officers will attend. For cost, information, sign-up, call Joel Greenberg, 393-8252.

A thought-provoking DVD film, “No End in Sight,” will be shown on Friday, Dec. 1, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library.

This will be a one-time only showing of Iraq’s descent into chaos. Free and open to all. Coffee, snack provided. For information, call Alma Sychuk, 648-6416, or e-mail arizcasa@cox.net

Dec. 3

The Santa Cruz Chapter of the Society of Southwestern Authors will meet on Monday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. Professor Alan Meyer, author of “Right and Wrong,” will speak. All writers or those interested in writing are welcome. There is no charge. For information, call Marilyn Pate, 648-7015 or marilynp81@cox.net

Rose Society of Green Valley will have its annual Christmas dinner party on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at Las Campanas. Reservations should be made by calling LeaEllen Trelford, 625-0862. Meat and beverages provided. Bring a dish to share and a gift for exchange.

San Ignacio Vistas board will meet on Monday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. at Canoa Hills Center. Agenda at www.sivhoa.org Homeowners encouraged to attend.

Dec. 5

260 Club meets on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 9:15 a.m. at West Center. Col. Gail Halvorsen, AF Ret., will speak on his experiences as the “Candy Bomber” who dropped candy to children in blockaded West Berlin immediately after WWII. For information, call Dick Beeson, 625-4916.

Texas Club will have its holiday potluck on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Las Campanas Bell Room. Bring a dish to serve 8-10. GVR members only.

Dec. 6

Green Valley Women's Club will have a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the West Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon. For reservations call Mary, 393-1470 by Nov. 30.

Dec. 8

New England Club will have a dinner on Saturday, Dec. 8, at West Center. Social hour at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner catered by the Arizona Family Restaurant. Entertainment by Suzanne and Paul Vellojo in “Broadway to Branson.” Cost is $17 for members, $20 for guests. Club open to any GVR member who has lived in any of the six New England states. For information, call Bob Call, 648-3415. E-mail is Thenewenglandclub@juno.com

Green Valley Chapter of Compassion and Choices will have a holiday luncheon meeting on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Madera Room in La Vista at La POosda. Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon follows.Elizabeth C. Smith, specialist in Elder Law and a partner with Ralles Law of Tucson will speak in lay terms on “What’s New in Elder Law.” For reservations, information, call Pete Smith, 648-8487, or Bill Haley, 299-2130, by Dec. 1.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter G (Southern Arizona) meets on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8:15 a.m. at San Ignacio Golf Club, 4201 S. Camino del Sol. All motorcycle rides invited for fun, recreation, promotion of motorcycle safety, education and friendship. For information, call Carl Welch, chapter director, 548-0223.

Dec. 10

Minnesota Club will have its Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. at Desert Hills Center. Choices are roasted fillet of beef or turkey. Cost $17 for members, $18 for non-members. Specify menu choice on the check, due by Saturday, Dec. 1. Mail to the club, PO Box 83, Gv, AZ 85622. Entertainment by the Tubac Singers. Bring a wrapped gift for Santa Rita Nursing and Rehab shut-ins. For information, call Rhoda Serrin, 393-0404 or Barb Quigley, 399-9503.

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