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GVR Update! for Saturday, January 28, 2017
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Wow! Record-Setting Crowd
at Presentation of
10-Year Strategic Master Plan
Thank you to members for record-setting crowd!
Record numbers of engaged members packed the West Center auditorium and queued up around the building to attend the second presentation of the 10-year Strategic Master Plan on Friday, January 27. A Fire Marshall Continued...
GVR Leadership andWSM Architects were greeted
by a full house of members
eager to hear their presentation.
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Sunday, January 29, 12-3pm
Las Campanas Center
Public invited to attend event highlighting programs and activities at GVR
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GVR Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 31 - 1:30pm
West Center Auditorium
The GVR Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm, Tues., Nov. 29 in West Center auditorium. All members are invited to attend. Below are the meeting materials:
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Tenant Registration at
West Center
February 1, 2 and 3
GVR T
enants will be treated to coffee and cookies while registering for their Tenant ID cards at the West Center, Room 2 on February 1, 2, 3 from 8am-4pm. Wait times will be shorter, with additional customer service representatives on hand to help hasten registration. Registration requires a completed Tenant Request Form signed by owners or their agents. Leases will not be accepted. Members who have already sent in Tenant Request Forms with payment may get their GVR ID cards at a "will call" station to expedite service. West Center is located at 1111 GVR Drive.
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Slate of Candidates for 2017 Ballot
On the 2017 ballot, GVR Members will have nine (9) candidates from which to choose.
Candidate biographies and other information will be posted on the GVR website in February.
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Donna Coon
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David Messick
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Denise Nichols
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Carol Crothers
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Roger Myers
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Tom Sadowski
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Barbara Mauser
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Jim Nelson
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Timothy Stewart
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2017 Southern Arizona Senior Games
Registration is now open for the upcoming Southern Arizona Senior Games. Stop by one of the GVR Centers or find the registration book on the GVR website. Registration closes on February 20, 2017. Thanks to our presenting sponsors; Kino Landing, Green Valley Hospital, Bayada Home Health, Country Fair White Elephant and GVR for supporting this community event.
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GVR Live! 2016/2017 Performing Arts Season
is filled with great performances for the New Year!
Tickets for all events on sale now.
GVR Live!
Schubert, Mozart & Strauss:
3 Major Works
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, February 2
Join TSO Music Director Jos
é
Luis Gomez as he conducts his first concert in Green Valley!
GVR Live! UA Musicians on Tour
Sunday, February 5
This
performance will feature piano performance majors from the Fred Fox School of Music. The repertoire will include beloved and well-known works of Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and others.
Upcoming movies include
Bridget Jones's Baby
Wednesday, February 8
Sully
(SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, February 22
Movie showings are 2pm (open captioning) and 7pm. Popcorn and concessions available for purchase. Movies are free to members and their guests but tickets are required for admission.
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.
For more information on all performances and movies or to purchase tickets, please visit the GVR West Center Box Office at 1111 GVR Drive or call
520-625-0288.
Share your Passion for the Arts by Volunteering!
GVR Arts & Entertainment is offering Program Volunteer training for members who are interested in helping to support the arts at GVR! This training is required for all new Program Volunteers. A detailed schedule of the training session dates and times is available in GVR Now! The next training session will be held on January 19 at 1pm. All training sessions are held at West Center Auditorium. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and help ensure our guests have a great experience when attending performances and events. Registration is not necessary. For more information, please call the Program Volunteer message line at (520) 625-3440 ext. 7206, or send an email to
programs@gvrec.org
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Save the Date!
Saturday, March 11, 2017
SoAZ CultureFest
GVR West Center
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2017 Winter Course Catalog Now Available
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Class Updates
Great news! There will be another Silversmithing class in March! Sign up today as these classes fill up quickly!
Silversmithing -
Class Added!
Please note that this class is a prerequisite for more advanced Silversmithing classes offered by the GVR Lapidary Club. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of Silversmithing and the steps to successful, productive soldering including torch control, choosing the correct solder, and fitting a solder joint. There will be a short lecture, a demo, and then you will practice the techniques-taking the components of the project and assembling them to form a finished piece. You will learn the methods of cutting, sawing, cleaning, and polishing your piece of jewelry. All tools and materials are furnished. Wear old clothes, closed-toed shoes, and tie long hair back. Please indicate any special physical needs when registering. Because of the open flames used, oxygen tanks cannot be allowed. The material fee of $75 will be collected the first day of class. Instructor: Lapidary Silversmith Club
CR# 36993 Wed. - Fri. 3/22-3/24 2-5pm East Center - Studio
500 Years: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
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NEW! Free Presentation
Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 - February 18, 1546) was a Christian theologian and Augustinian monk whose teachings inspired the Protestant Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines of protestant and other Christian traditions. His translation of the Bible also helped to develop a standard version of the German language and added several principles to the art of translation. Germany is celebrating the 500th anniversary of Luther's Protestant Reformation. Christa Nicklas, a retired teacher and school principal from Munich, Germany, is visiting Green Valley and will make a presentation regarding this celebration and what the Reformation has meant to Germany. If you have any questions regarding this program you can contact Linda Wall at (520) 461-3771.
This is a free presentation, but we ask that you register so we know how many people plan on attending.
CR# 37002 Thurs. 2/16 4:00pm Santa Rita Springs - Anza
Civil Discourse/Mind Expansion -NEW!
Since the first class filled up, Paul graciously offered to add another class!
This course involves discussion of current topics as they relate to past and present events. Prejudice, dogma and bigotry discouraged - informed civil discourse encouraged. NO CLASS 2/6. Instructor: Paul McCreary
Fee: Member: $35
CR# 36892 Thurs. 2/2-2/23 1:00-3:00pm Abrego North - Recreation Room
Dowsing for Healing
Please note the CR# is listed incorrectly in the catalog. The correct CR# is 36767. Instructor: Patricia Izzi
Fee: Member: $45
CR# 36767 Mon. 1/30-2/6 2:30-4pm East Center - Game Room
Spanish Instructor Zandra Pardi
Our fabulous Spanish instructor, Zandra Pardi, will be happy to assist you with determining which class is the best fit for you in our expansive Spanish curriculum. Her phone number was listed incorrectly in the catalog, please give her a call at 245-9476.
Additions Since Winter Catalog's December 2016 Release
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. 2/16 class in the Agave Rm. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers
CR# 36916 Tue./Thurs. 2/2-2/28 11:45am-12:45pm Las Campanas - Cypress $56 (5 spots left)
CR# 36917 Tue./Thurs. 3/2-3/30 11:45am-12:45pm Las Campanas - Cypress $63
CR# 36918 Tue./Thurs. 4/4-4/27 11:45am-12:45pm Las Campanas - Cypress $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.
NO CLASS 3/9. Tuesdays in the Cypress, Thursdays in the Agave. 1/26 class in the Acacia Rm., 2/9 & 3/23 in Cottonwood. Non-members add $10 to the fee listed below. Instructor: Wuanita Powers
CR# 36921 Tue./Thurs. 2/2-2/28 10:30-11:30am Las Campanas - Cypress $56
CR# 36922 Tue./Thurs. 3/2-3/30 10:30-11:30am Las Campanas - Cypress $56
CR# 36923 Tue./Thurs. 4/4-4/27 10:30-11:30am Las Campanas - Cypress $56 (Thursdays in Cottonwood)
How to Organize & Preserve Your Family History
As a parent or grandparent, have you thought about preserving information about your family's history? This course is designed to help you create a historical legacy for current and future generations. Your instructor, who has forty years of experience practicing as an archivist, will walk you through activities including: identifying what items to preserve - from photos to letters to newspaper clippings, how to organize them, and how to store them to avoid deterioration. Information on suppliers and helpful websites are included to assist you once the class is finished. $5 material fee paid to instructor at first class. Instructor: Tom Wilsted
CR# 36896 Thurs. 2/9-2/16 9-11am Las Campanas - Acacia $40
Trips & Tours
Tucson Rodeo and Parade Trip
See over 200 entries in the world's largest non-motorized parade. Enjoy the view from grandstand seating. We will enjoy lunch at the Silver Saddle Steakhouse, then take our reserved seats at the rodeo. The rodeo, which will celebrate its 92nd year, features bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Current and former world champions compete in this nationally televised event. "The Fiesta de los Vaqueros" ranks among the top 15 professional rodeos in North America and is honored in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Dust off your boots, grab your hat and come along for this great day! Fee includes transportation, parade bleacher seating and reserved Rodeo seating, lunch (tax and tip), services of a tour director, bus refreshments, and driver tip. Bus departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot at 7:15 am and returns at 5:30 pm.
Deadline to purchase tickets is 2/9/17. No refunds after 2/9/17.
Fee:
Member $117 Guest $122
CR# 36714 Thurs. 2/23 7:15 am-5:30 pm Desert Hills - Parking Lot
Heard Museum Indian Fair/Market & Pueblo Grande Tour
Since its founding by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature, to where it is now recognized internationally for the quality of its collections. Enjoy time exploring the exhibits which feature the best in traditional and contemporary American Indian art. Indulge in Indian Fry Bread or other traditional foods or enjoy a leisurely lunch at the museum's cafe. We will also attend the 58th annual Guild Indian Fair and Market - one of the Southwest's largest, most prestigious events! See work by more than two dozen artists, and watch them demonstrate how they create their art. Then we travel to the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, located at a 1500 year old Hohokam village ruins site in modern day Phoenix. Enjoy the easy trails that link the excavated ruins and spend time in the museum with its interesting exhibit galleries. Join us for this fascinating day outing. Fee includes transportation, admissions to attractions, box lunch, bus refreshments, services of a tour director, and driver tip. This tour departs from the Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot.
Deadline for purchase and no refunds after 2/21/17.
Fee:
Member $99 Guest $104
CR# 36715 Sat. 3/4 8:15 am-6:15 pm Desert Hills -Parking Lot
only 16 seats still available!
Barleens Arizona Opry Show
For over 32 seasons the Barleen family has fed and entertained folks at their 500-seat Apache Junction dinner theatre. We will enjoy a hearty, home-cooked lunch (beef and chicken entree) and then a Grand Ole Opry style show. Some of your favorite country tunes will fill the theatre along with musical variety, side-splitting comedy, yodeling, and just plain fun. This is good, clean family entertainment that will highlight all of your favorite tunes. Come along and enjoy a trip to the Arizona Opry with us! Fee includes transportation, show ticket, lunch (tax and tip), services of a tour director, bus refreshments, and driver tip. Bus departs from the
Desert Hills Center UPPER parking lot at
Deadline to purchase tickets is 3/8/17. No refunds after 3/8/17.
Fee:
Member $102 Guest $107
CR# 36716 Wed. 3/22 9:15 am-6:15 pm Desert Hills -Parking Lot
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FACILITIES UPDATE
Your Member Dollars at Work!
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Pools and Spas
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Madera Vista - Tuesday, January 31
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Canoa Ranch - Thursday, February 2
Fitness
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New parts have been installed for the bike at East Center. Also, a new running belt for a Woodway treadmill has been ordered.
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The NuStep at Desert Hills has been fixed and returned to service. The seat of the recumbent bike has been removed and sent for repairs.
Groundskeeping
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The GVR Landscape crew is collaborating with Santa Rita Springs HOA volunteers to clean the Rio Fuerte wash bordering Santa Rita Springs the week of February 3. The crew will be assisting the volunteer clean-up crew by chipping the tree branches removed from the wash and delivering large debris to the landfill.
Custodia
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The tile floors of the West Center locker rooms and showers were micro-etched and treated with Stop-Slip on Tuesday, January 24
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The multi-step process of applying Stop-Slip, a micro-etching traction treatment, to the ceramic tile floors of the locker rooms and outside shower at
Las Campanas
was completed on Wednesday, January 25
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GREEN VALLEY COUNCIL CORNER
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New Homeowners and Winter Visitors are cordially invited to visit the Green Valley Council Office and have a cup of coffee the second Friday of every month from 9-11am. Here you can learn about Green Valley Council and talk with others about Green Valley, your new community.
Green Valley Council Office is located at 55 N La Canada Drive, Suite 117
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10
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Annual Volunteer Showcase
at West Center Wednesday, February 1
Green Valley Recreation will once again host the 10th Annual Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Showcase at GVR's West Center on Wednesday, February 1, from 10am-12pm. Representatives from over 50 Southern Arizona organizations will be on-hand to provide information on volunteer opportunities and to answer questions. There are plenty of worthwhile volunteer opportunities for you to contribute your time and talents, and this event will help you find some that interest you.
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Submitting Club Announcements
GVR Clubs are invited to submit announcements about their upcoming events that are
open to all GVR members and/or the general public
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Include the who, what, when, and where details in your 50-word description. Include the name and phone or email of a contact person for more information. Email your event announcement to
hotline@gvrec.org
by
noon on Wednesday, one week prior to your event
or as far in advance if you have an event scheduled. Please do not submit flyers or .pdf files.
Each week during peak season, there are numerous GVR Club announcements.
If there is a chance that Club announcements might be buried deep in an eBlast, we will pull them out and place them in a standalone eBlast within 24 hours!
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GVR Dance Club
The GVR Dance Club is hosting a dance Saturday, January 28, 7-9:30pm at Canoa Hills Center. Music provided by the
Tom Patrick Quartet. All GVR members, authorized guests and general public are welcome. Cost is $8 per person for GVR Dance Club members, all others are $12. Light snacks, soda, set-ups, ice, glasses and water provided. You are invited to BYOB. Casual to dressy dance attire. We hope to see you there!
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GVR Amigas Club Meet and Greet
All GVR women are invited to the
GVR Amigas Club Meet and Greet
from 4-5:30 pm, Thursday February 2nd at Las Campanas Juniper Room. For information, call (520) 625-3608, email
gvramigasclub@gmail.com
or visit
www.gvramigas.org
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GVR Tango Club
Argentine Tango Practice and Dancing
The GVR Argentine Tango club will host a Practilonga 3-6 pm Sun., Jan 29 at the Santa Rita Springs Anza Room. All GVR members, authorized guests and general public are welcome.
Cost is $5 per person. BYOB and snacks to share. If you have never danced Tango, join us in a very relaxed setting and discover what the dance and music are all about. For info, call Chuck at (520) 625-3488.
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Art Show!!
The Santa Rita Art League of GVR
(SRAL) "Studio Painters" are holding an art show through January 31 at Canoa Hills Center, 360 S. Camino del Sol.
Additionally, the paintings located in the hallway will be on display through February 28.
Please stop by and see this amazing artwork!
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GVR Pickleball Club
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament fundraiser for the new Pickleball Center. The tournament is Wednesday, February 1
, at the East Center auditorium. Doors open at 4pm and cards dealt at 5pm. The buy-in is $25.00 and cash prizes will go to the top 8 finishers. For more details and how to register visit:
http://www.gvrpickleball.org/texas-hold-em
or call 520-780-8842.
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GVR Euchre Club
GVR members are welcome to join us for free lessons and/or a refresher in playing Euchre. Come see join us at Desert Hills Center auditorium,
starting at 5pm
on the first Friday of each month, February 3, March 3 & April 7. Any questions call Darla Wolfe at (541) 653-7979.
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GVR Pinochle Club
The GVR Pinochle Club is sponsoring Free Pinochle Lessons.
Mondays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27. Lessons will be held in the Acacia Room, Las Campanas from 1-3pm.
Questions? Contact Dean Capes (520) 647-9916
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GVR Computer Club
Ideas for Managing Retirement Funds
Ideas for managing and monitoring your retirement funds will be presented by the Computer Club's Investment group. This special orientation is open to all GVR members.
Do you have questions or ideas about managing your funds?
Want to learn more about investing and share ideas with others?
Join us for a 45-minute discussion of methods, helpful tips and useful websites.
When: Friday, February 10, 1:15pm (You are also invited to stay for the regular Investment Club meeting following this special presentation.)
Where - GVR Computer Club, at Santa Rita Springs Rec. Center,
Anza Building, ground floor. http://www.ccgvaz.org
The club does not give investment advice. Any stocks, ETF's, Mutual Funds, etc. mentioned are used solely for illustrative purposes.
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Quick Start Tennis
The GVR Tennis Club sponsors QuickStart Tennis at the East Center Tennis Courts 12pm on Fridays from December through March. Never played Tennis? Played tennis to many years ago? Need to slow the game down while you recover? Wear 'sneakers' and bring a tennis racquet, if you have one. We have loaners.
Open to all GVR members and their guests. Bring your GVR Card to Scan-in and participate.
NO advance Sign Up, come as often as you wish
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Special Pricing for GVR Members at Jim Click Benefits 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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Amazon Smile Program Benefits 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. This is HUGE!
Amazon is supporting over a million nonprofits, and the GVR Foundation is one of them. The process is easy, just visit
smile.amazon.com
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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ADVERTISE WITH GVR
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:
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1070 S. Calle de las Casitas
Green Valley, Arizona 85614
Ph: (520) 625-3440
Toll-free: (844) 693-2116
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