Continuing Education
Sun City Oro Valley's continuing education clubs offer residents a chance to expand their knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects. Whether you're interested in astronomy, books, genealogy, lifelong learning, or technology, these clubs provide engaging discussions, lectures, and hands-on learning experiences.
For details on specific club meetings and activities, check the latest edition of the Tipster.
Astronomy
The Sun City Astronomy Club is a chartered club of Sun City Oro Valley. We are located in the town of Oro Valley, a suburb of Tucson, Arizona. With clear, dark desert skies and first-rate observatories, Tucson is often referred to as the Astronomy Capital of the World. Club meetings feature prominent guest speakers from local renowned astronomy organizations along with member presentations, videos, star parties, and trips to nearby observatories helping members to appreciate the night sky, the workings of the universe, and our place in it. Learn to identify stars, planets, and constellations with the naked eye and where to look for deep sky objects with binoculars or telescopes.
The Club meets at 7 PM on the third Thursday of each month September through May at the Activity Center, Navajo Room. Club activities also include tutorial classes and community outreach.
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Bible Study (Men's)
An interdenominational men’s Bible study. All men are invited to join the class. Prayer requests are welcome. (Early October to end of April.)
Precept Women’s Bible Study
Ladies, come join us as we gather to study God's Word and seek to know Him better. We are a non-denominational group, and welcome new members. Our meeting time combines discussion of our homework, fellowship, and a challenging DVD-lecture by Kay or David Arthur of Precept Ministries.
SCOV Great Books
Expand your knowledge and intellectual horizons through reading, study, and friendly discussion developed by the Great Books Foundation. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Genealogy
Discover Your Story! Every family has a story waiting to be told. The Sun City Oro Valley Genealogy Club exists to help you uncover yours through engaging speakers, hands-on classes, and comprehensive resources within a supportive community that celebrates the thrill of discovery.
Your Genealogy Family: Step into our welcoming community where seasoned researchers and members work alongside curious newcomers.
Join us for:
• Monthly meetings open to those considering membership
• Research facilities with computers and personal assistance
• Special workshops in small, focused groups
• Beginner's Course - six-session class held mid-January to mid-February
We'd love to welcome you into our research family where your family tree becomes a journey shared with friends!
Institute of Learning in Retirement ILR
The object of this club is to provide a broad range of educational opportunities to the members of Sun City Oro Valley. Please visit our official website for so much more information.
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Natural Health & Wellness
Join us to discuss and share natural approaches to health and wellness. We explore topics, tips and resources on maintaining good health. Information shared is only for educational purposes and is not intended to replace medical advice from your care providers.
Poets Corner
Carl Sandburg defined poetry as "the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits". Edgar Allan Poe described it as "the rhythmical creation of beauty in words". Poets tend to develop their own concepts of what a poem should be and challenge themselves to create that essence. While we are all self-critics, it is helpful and often encouraging, to share what we have written with other poets and benefit from their feedback. Our weekly workshops are a welcoming venue where we engage in friendly critiques of our poems, learn what works and what doesn’t, receive praise and constructive suggestions and generally feel encouraged to keep writing. Someone may suggest a prompt or describe a form we might try or just share the work of a published poet we might emulate. We have collaborated with the photography club to write poems inspired by photos and produced two anthologies of our poetry. We also strive to schedule a six-week workshop facilitated by instructors from the U of A or Pima Community College every winter. We welcome all resident poets.
Technology Club
Dedicated to helping its members use their computers, iPads, iPhones, Android phones, etc. It is open to all residents of the community. See the Tipster for a list and schedule of classes and help sessions.
Technology Club Help Desk: 520-329-7661
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Writers'
How much can you say on one sheet of paper (on both sides) double spaced with 12pt type? Pick a topic, write it, edit it and bring it to the Writer’s Club meeting. It’s fun to write, share and review what we write with our group on the First and Third Fridays, noon to 2 pm at the Welcome Center, WC1.
