Parks and Pooches

Ziggy

Tootsie

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a great annual membership meeting and got to see many returning members as well as meet new ones. We elected two new directors to join our board: Kathy Williams and Karen Seifert and one returning director, David Messick. We also bid farewell to Rick Nelson on the board and thank him for his contributions these past two years as Treasurer. Rick plans to continue as a club member.

We have some fun things in the planning stages for 2025, but before we say goodbye to 2024 - join us for two outdoor adventures that are detailed below. No need to RSVP to these. Hope to see you there.

Jo Simpson, President

Dec 7 - Desert Meadows Park

On-leash Socialization

Dec 13 - Pack Walk at CHTP

On-leash at Canoa Hills Trails Park (old golf course)

If the weather is bad (hail, rain, big wind) the gatherings may be canceled - check the club website the morning of at www.gvrcanine.org

(see details below)

Desert Meadows Park (DMP)

Saturday, Dec 7 - 11am

999 South La Huerta in Green Valley, 85614

(See map below)

Bring a funny story to share and/or a Behavior Question

Bring your own chair

Do bring your well-behaved pooch!

Leave retractable leashes at home for safety

If the weather is bad (hail, rain, big wind) the gatherings may be canceled - check the club website the morning of at www.gvrcanine.org

These casual get-togethers will give you a chance to meet other members, talk about issues you may be experiencing with your dog, and exchange great ideas and suggestions.

No RSVP necessary, feel free to drop in and join us.

Bring your beverage, bring a chair, bring your pooch (or not, it’s your choice) and let’s spend some time together!

If you have canine questions and want to submit them ahead of time for consideration, email us at:

info@gvrcanine.org

Desert Meadows Park - See RED arrow for meeting place

Pack Walk - Canoa Hills Trails Park (CHTP)

Friday, Dec 13 - 10am

3355 South Camino del Sol

We've chosen Route A (turquoise line) for this walk

Park at the GVR del Sol Clubhouse parking lot near the south end

Look for leaders: Kathy, Jo or Alida

Bring water for you and your pooch

If the weather is bad (hail, rain, big wind) the gatherings may be canceled - check the club website the morning of at www.gvrcanine.org

(See map below)

Have you signed your GVR Waiver of Liability form?

Print the form, review, sign and bring to any event

WAIVER FORM

At our recent Club Annual Meeting on Nov 12, you donated 165 pounds of Pet Food or Pet products!

The Community Food Bank of Green Valley was THRILLED to receive.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Collecting Dues now for 2025 Membership

Individual Dues - $15

Household - $20

Please write your GVR # on your check

payable to GVR Canine Club

More methods of paying dues can be found at the Membership button

Membership Info

Tucson/Pima County HARTT needs our Help!

Humane Animal Rescue & Trapping Team

Always looking for volunteers

Reach out to Tucsonhartt@gmail.com

"We are always looking for new volunteers all over Pima County. Volunteers don't have to be "trappers", we can use help from folks who enjoy talking on the phone to do phone consultations and follow up calls. " [Mechelle Colby]

Adopt a Family

The Tucson HARTT Team has adopted The Hoover Family as our Adopt a Family this year. This family has been through a lot of hardships this year and are warriors battling through to piece it together.

We invite the community to be a part of the Tucson HARTT Team's mission to make this family's Christmas truly memorable! Check out our Amazon Wish List and choose a special gift to contribute. Our team will take care of wrapping and delivering all the gifts in time for Christmas! From our paws to your family, let’s make this the Merriest Christmas for the Hoover Family!

https://www.amazon.com/regist.../gl/guest-view/3PGOZEYPE9YRO

GVR Foundation's Member Assistance Program (MAP)

The GVR Member Assistance Program (MAP) helps our Green Valley neighbors struggling to pay their annual GVR dues.

 Through the “Neighbors Helping GVR Neighbors” initiative—if any member(s) of your club makes a donation to the GVR Foundation between now and January 31, 2025, simply designate “Member Assistance Program (MAP)” and be sure to identify the club name in order for your club to get credit for the donation. Donations can be mailed to GVR Foundation, P.O. Box 1553, Green Valley, AZ 85622 or made online at using the button below. We will be recognizing the club with the most contributions early next year with an award. This is something your club can be proud of all year long.

 Bingo anyone? If having fun while supporting a great cause sounds like a good idea, join us for Bingo on the first (and third through April) Mondays at the West Center. There are 16 games played so plenty of chances to try and win! The GVR Foundation members host and run this event. A bingo flyer with more details is below.

Donate to MAP

Questions & Feedback

GVR Canine Club Website