AmigOs Men’s ClubAmigOs Men’s Club

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

President�������������Robert�Petrillo

Vice-President Sidney�Shapiro

Secretary Fred�Monique

Treasurer Ira�Cochran

Members�at�LargeLarry�AmundsonMichael�Malenfant

Bob�Delelio

Immediate�Past�President*������������������Tom�Krueger

* Ex-officio member

E-Mail/WebsiteGVRAmigos@gmail.comwww.GVRAmigos.com

FacebookGVRAmigos

Mailing�Address:�PO�Box�1012�Green�Valley,�AZ�85622

A GVR club for men to meet new friends, join common interest groups, and explore what Southern Arizona has to offer

AmigOs Men’s ClubGreen Valley Recreation, Inc.

Volume�1��Number�11��-��October�2018

Upcoming EventsOct 6 - Breakfast Group: 9am Grill on the Green

Oct 11 - B.S. Group: Dave Fink 520-777-4129

Oct 13 - Shooting Group: 7am

IraDavid51@gmail.com

Oct 16 - Out and About: Horseback Riding/BBQ

Oct 20 - Meet and Greet: 9am Santa Rita Springs

Oct 20 - Couples Group: 5pm Oktoberfest

Dinner/Concert RPetrillo70@gmail.com

The GVR AmigOs Men’s Club is proud to announce the start of our “Season of

Giving” campaign. In support of those in need and less fortunate in our neigh-

boring communities, we are launching a Food Drive for October and November

and a children’s toy drive in December. It is our hope and goal that every single

member of our club will be a part of this campaign.

At our October and November Meet and Greets we will

be collecting non-

perishable food items

and/or monetary

donations on behalf

of the Community

Food Bank of

Southern Arizona. The items most in need

are: canned meats, vegetables, and fruit,

peanut butter, dried/canned beans, cereal,

rice, and pasta. On behalf of the many Arizona residents, especially children and

seniors, your help is needed and much appreciated.

At our December Meet and Greet we

will be having a holiday party and are

asking members to bring down a toy or

other gift. We will then distribute them

to needy children to help spread a little

bit of holiday cheer.

AmigOs’ Season of Giving

October Meet and Greet

Saturday, October 20th, 9am

Santa Rita Springs GVR Center - Fiesta Room

After our monthly business meeting, Sylvia Bencomo with the

Green Valley Sheriff ’s Auxiliary Volunteers Scam Squad, along

with our very own Ira Cochran, will be doing a short presentation

on the current scams happening in our community. Coffee and

donuts will be served. Please bring down some canned goods

for our food drive campaign.

President’s MessagePresident’s Message

Dear Friends,

“For he who serves his fellows

is, of all his fellows, greatest.”

This quote was said by Dr. E. Urner

Goodman (May 15, 1891 - March

13, 1980). Goodman, an influential

leader in the Boy Scouts of America

movement, truly believed in pro-

moting service to others. As AmigOs, I would like to see

us follow in that tradition. As you read on the front cover,

we are having a “Season of Giving” this fall. We are all

very fortunate in many ways. However, there are those

who are not. With that in mind I really hope that ALL of

us are willing to participate in our October/November

Food Drive and the December Toy Drive to benefit those

in need in our extended community. Let us be an example

to all the other GVR clubs with our service to others.

I would like to welcome back our “snowbird” members

who are beginning to fly (or drive) south and return for

the warm and sunny Arizona winter. Together, let us

make this club something special for all as we continue to

grow in numbers and in friendship.

As always, if you have any questions, club suggestions, or

just want to make a comment, please email me at:

GVRAmigOs@gmail.com or speak to me in person at

any meeting.

Yours in Service and Dedication,

ROB PETRILLO

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s Report

Finance�Reportas of September 30, 2018

Beginning Balance September 1

$853.11

Income $189.50

Expense <$102.76>

Ending�Balance $939.85

Secretary’s ReportSecretary’s Report

We currently stand at 89 total paid

members. The best promotion for

our club is by word of mouth from

its members. If you would like some

AmigOs brochures or business cards,

please pick some up at the next Meet

and Greet.

Please join us in welcoming our newest two members:

Bernie Sauve and Morton Spencer whenever you see

them!

Ira Cochran, Treasurer

Fred Monique, Secretary

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Fellowship CommitteeFellowship Committee

The Fellowship Committee is charged with informing our

club of those members who are hospitalized, recovering

from a major illness, suffered a loss, etc. They will also be

sending cards and keeping abreast of updates. If you, or a

member that you are aware of, falls into this category

please email Larry at: azklarry@cox.net. He is also looking

for other members to join this committee.

Larry Amundson, Chairman

Member’s ConnectionMember’s Connection

This�new�column�is�designed�for�members�toconnect�with�other�members�who�are�lookingfor�activity�partners,�dinner/social�companion,movie�buddy,�etc.�Send�your�requests�to:GVRAmigos@gmail.com

TRAVELERS GROUP: Interested in travel? Want to

start an AmigOs travel group? Contact Ira Cochran at

iradavid51@gmail.com

BOWLING: Interested in getting a group together to go

bowling once a month. No experience necesary. Contact

Rob at Rpetrillo70@gmail.com

HAPPY HOUR�BUDDY: Looking for others who want

to go out for a drink during Happy Hour and just “shoot

the breeze”. Contact Sid at: sidneyshapiro3@msn.com

-�3�-

The AmigOs September

“Out and About” Trip

On Monday, September 24th, the AmigOs Out and

About group spent the day at the Pima Air and Space

Museum and the “Boneyard”.

The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-

government funded aviation and space museums in the

world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a

Wright Flyer to a new 787 Dreamliner as well as presi-

dent’s Kennedy and Johnson’s Air Force One plane. The

docents, most of whom are former military pilots, were

very knowledgeable and very eager to explain anything

and everything in this 80+ acre indoor and outdoor mu-

seum.

After a self tour of the numerous hangars and a guided

tram tour, we then boarded a motorcoach to take us to

the nearby 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regenera-

tion Group (AMARG) facility on the Davis-Monthan Air

Force Base. Informally known as the “Boneyard”, a

friendly docent on board narrated the tour of the 4,000+

aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Navy-Marine Corps,

Army, Coast Guard, and several federal agencies including

NASA in varying degrees of storage, being regenerated

or recycled.

A special thank you goes out to AmigOs member Bob

Delelio for organizing and leading this wonderful trip!

Couple’s GroupWe have 20 people signed up for

the October 20th Oktoberfest.

We do have room for two more

couples to join us. Celebrate Ok-

toberfest in a perfect outdoor

setting with the Bavarian Brass Band and their energetic

polkas, marches, folksongs, and waltzes. Ticket price is

$24 per person and includes a full German themed meal

and 2 drinks of authentic German beer, wine, or soft drinks.

Contact group leader Rob Petrillo to sign-up:

Rpetrillo70@gmail.com or (917) 599-7663.

Book Club GroupThe GVR AmigOs

Book Club will be start-

ing up again on Friday,

November 2 at 10am

at the home of Mike

McGinely. We will be

discussing The Tenth Justice by Brad Meltzer. If you

would like to join the group please contact group leader:

Bill Stewart at wstewa4@gmail.com

Ben Addison, a new Supreme

Court clerk, accidentally reveals

an upcoming decision to another

lawyer. That lawyer is a fraud

though and he makes millions

off the announcement. The

lawyer also blackmails Ben.

To save himself, Ben shares his

secret with Lisa, a fellow clerk,

and his three roommates: a

State Department worker; a

Washington Daily reporter; and

an Senator's assistant. The team uses their resources to

uncover the blackmailer and save their friend, but their

abuse of power comes at a cost. Someone within their

circle is leaking information, so they must battle internal

and external forces to secure their once bright futures.

Special Interest GroupsSpecial Interest GroupsOne of the best things about the AmigOs Men’s Club are the unlimited number of special interest groups that we can have.

If you have a hobby, interest, or skill that at least one other member shares with you then you can start a group. Each group

can decide when to meet, how often to meet, and what to do within the group. One person is chosen as the chair and to-

gether, hopefully will expand the size of the group. Mike Malenfant has compiled the interests of our current members into

a spreadsheet. If you wish to start a group with others who share a similar interest, feel free to call or e-mail each other and

get something started. Once you have your group, contact the club’s Special Interest Committee Chair at

GVRAmigos@gmail.com to make it official.

Breakfast GroupThe AmigOs’ monthly

breakfast group meets at

9am on the first Saturday

of every month at the

Grill on the Green. Join a

large and friendly bunch of guys for good food and good

conversation. A great opportunity to meet and get to know

other members in a relaxing atmosphere. For more infor-

mation contact Manny Rivers at mannyrivers@cox.net

Out and AboutGroupAll members (and

for some events,

their wives) are invited to attend our monthly day trips.

Most are held within an hour’s drive of Green Valley.

Unless otherwise stated, we meet at the Safeway parking

lot on Duval Mine Rd. and carpool.

2018-2019 Day Trips

October Horseback Riding and BBQ

November Fresh Produce Assoc. Tour

January UA Mirror Lab/Planeterium

February Tucson Rodeo and Parade

March Nogales Border Patrol Tour

April Biosphere2

May Gaslight Theater Dinner Show

June Kartchner Caverns

Birding GroupSouthern Arizona is one of the best locations

for bird watching in the country. We will be

having a beginners birding trip to Madera

Canyon on Wednesday, October 24 (but all

are welcome to attend). To RSVP, contact

Rob Petrillo at Rpetrillo70@gmail.com

or (917) 599-7663.

-�4�-

Shooting GroupLearn about gun safety, gain

confidence and proficiency

through regular range

firing exercises. We also seek

to ensure that each mem-

ber understands state and federal laws regarding their

rights to own and bear fire arms, and that they respect the

rights of others through responsible gun ownership.

Our next outing will be held on Saturday, October 13th

at 7am to the Southest Regional Shooting Park. For more

information or to get on the Shooting Group mailing list, e-

mail: IraDavid51@gmail.com.

Golfing GroupLike to golf? Always wanted to

learn and play? Come join this

fun social group. Both hackers

and beginners are welcome. We

will have discount pricing, low

cost group lessons, and open

dates. Loaner clubs will be available if you don’t own your

own. Afterwards, join us for breakfast or lunch. Contact:

Chuck McCarty at mcca0528@aol.com or 940-206-3961.

Shuffleboard GroupJoin this new group and learn the

rules and techniques of the fun game

of shuffleboard. For more informa-

tion contact: Larry Amundson at

azklarry@cox.net.

B.S. GroupLet’s get together over a beverage and

share stories and experiences. We will

not be meeting this month but our

next meeting will be on Thursday,

October 11th at 1:30pm. Dave Fink: 520-777-4129

Hiking and Outdoors GroupJoin us on casual hikes with various de-

grees of difficulty. The levels and other

possible activities will be decided by the

group. Coming this fall!

Barry Schneiderwind, group leader

Wine Club GroupA new group leader is needed.

If youa re interested in leading

the Wine Club Group, please

contact: Sid Shapiro at:

sidneyshapiro3@msn.com -�5�-

NEW INTEREST GROUPS!!

Jack-of-All-Trades, Master of Fun!Join this new group whose purpose is to

EXCITE (you), EXPLORE (new and similar

interests), and EXPAND (develop new skill sets).

Learn the basics of a new and fun activity

that changes each month. Held at various

locations in and around Green Valley with a

cost between none and very minimum. Contact: Group

Leader - Bob Delelio, cell# 1-630-423-2724, e-mail:

rdelelio65@gmail.com

Texas Hold’em PokerTexas Hold‘em is rapidly growing in

popularity worldwide and with good

reason. It’s a very exciting game with

many variables and is relatively easy

to learn and master. Most poker players around the world

agree that Texas Hold’em is easily one of the most strate-

gic of all poker game variations. Whether you have played

before or don’t even know how, come join this group and

let’s have some fun playing cards. For more info, contact:

Chuck McCarty at mcca0528@aol.com or 940-206-3961.

Are You Interested?We need YOU! The following is a sample of some

interests that our members put down on their joining

application. Do you have a shared interest? Would you

be willing to volunteer to get a group started based on

one of these interests or possibly one of your own? If

so, contact Sid at: sidneyshapiro3@msn.com. Your

group can meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, or what-

ever works for the group. We can even help you get

things started.

Astronomy

Art

Billiards

Bocce�Ball

Bridge

Cars

Chess

Coins/Stamps

Computers

Cooking

Cycling

Dancing

Dining�Out

Fishing

Fitness/Exercise

Games

Gardening

History

Horseshoes

Lapidary

Leatherwork

Meditation

Model�Building

Movies

Museums

Music/Concerts

Photography

Pickleball

Plays/Musicals

Politics

Running

Sports

Swimming

Table�Tennis

Travel

Woodworking

The�possibilities�are�endless!!

Health and Fitness Over 50Health and Fitness Over 50A monthly column to promote healthier living for those over 50 years old

-�6�-

Part Four: The GymYour first time at a gym can be a scary experience. Especially

if you have never set foot in one before. Just remember that

it’s going to be filled with other people just like you, other

first-time gym goers; and, keep in mind, most people at the

gym are so concerned with themselves, they are not the

least bit concerned with what you’re doing! Here are some

tips to make your first gym experience a good one:

(always check with your doctor before starting any new

exercise program)

Tip #1: What to bring

Everybody’s different, but the following items are ideal:

Towel -No one wants to sit in your sweat and I’m sure you

don’t want to sit in someone else’s sweat so bring a towel

with you to dab your forehead or lay down on any machines

you may use.

Water Bottle - An essential item for any physical activity.

ipod- Many people like listening to their own music during

a workout. Make sure your music listening device is one

that doesn’t hinder your workout. Some people use arm

bands or waist bands to put their devices in.

Tip #2: What to do upon your arrival

First timer recommendation is to head for the cardio ma-

chines (i.e. elliptical, treadmill, bikes, stepmill, etc). This way

you can warmup and do a more complete scan of the gym.

Spend as much time as you need to on the cardio machines.

This may be as far as you get on your first trip, but at least

you’ve done something and gotten a little more comfortable

with the gym environment.

If you are familiar with other gym equipment, you can reac-

quaint yourself with the nautilus machines or free weights

at this time. If you have never used any type of fitness

equipment before, I highly, strongly, and vehemently rec-

ommend scheduling a session with a personal trainer. It is

very easy to hurt yourself on gym equipment if you are not

familiar with how to use it. GVR offers free intro sessions

to teach you about and how to use each machine.

Tip #3: Be familiar with gym etiquette

These are some basic gym etiquette rules that can keep you

from looking and feeling like a jerk on your first trip to the gym.

If you don’t know how to do something, ask! The GVR

gyms have volunteers to show you how to use a particular

piece of equipment that you are not familiar with. If you

want a more extensive tutorial on machines, or on working

out in general, you can schedule a session with a personal

trainer. GVR offers personal training sessions and even

free first time sessions with certified trainers.

Use a towel! Be sure to wipe off any equipment that you

sweat on. The GVR gyms have sanitation stations to wipe

off machines when you are done. Wear proper attire. Of

course, you want to wear comfortable clothing that you can

easily move in. Some prefer shorts while others like sweat-

pants. Make sure you wear sneakers with good grips. Re-

rack your weights. Remember how your parents used to

tell you to put your toys away when you were done playing

with them? They were preparing you for the gym! If the

weights are too heavy for you to put back, ask for help or

use a lighter weight the next time you work out.

Tip #4 Go with a friend

What better way to tackle the unknown than with a friend!

This way you’ll have someone to try new things with. You

can take a class, or schedule a personal training session to-

gether, and, if you go regularly then you can hold each

other accountable.

Tip #5 How hard should I exercise?

If you are only using weights for a strengthening workout,

start with 3 to 5 pound weights (for men). Perform 8 to 12

repetitions (Reps). Rest 1 minute and perform another (set)

of these exercises. You should not have any pain with exer-

cising. When you can comfortably perform more than 15 to

20 repetitions, you should consider increasing your weight

by a pound or two. 3 to 5 times per week of strength exercises

is optimal to maintain a strong body that withstands the rigors

of daily life as we grow older. Alternating with or adding

cardio exercising as well is even more ideal.

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Getting started safely

Getting active is one of the healthiest decisions you can

make as you age, but it’s important to do it safely.

Get medical clearance from your doctor before starting an

exercise program, especially if you have a preexisting condition.

Ask if there are any activities you should avoid. Consider

health concerns. Keep in mind how your ongoing health

problems affect your workouts. For example, diabetics may

need to adjust the timing of medication and meal plans

when setting an exercise schedule.

Listen to your body. Exercise should never hurt or make

you feel lousy. Stop exercising immediately and call your

doctor if you feel dizzy or short of breath, develop chest

pain or pressure, break out in a cold sweat, or experience

pain. And put your routine on hold if a joint is red, swollen,

or tender to the touch—the best way to cope with injuries is

to avoid them in the first place. If you regularly experience

pain or discomfort after exercising, try exercising for less

time but more frequently throughout the day.

Start slow and build up steadily. If you haven’t been active

in a while, build up your exercise program little by little. Try

spacing workouts in ten-minute increments twice a day.

Prevent injury and discomfort by warming up, cooling

down, and keeping water handy.

Commit to an exercise schedule for at least 3 or 4 weeks so

that it becomes habit, and force yourself to stick with it.

This is much easier if you find activities you enjoy.

CARDIO EQUIPMENT

Treadmills are probably the most widely known sort of gym

equipment. They’re essentially running machines, allowing you

to go jogging indoors instead of bracing the hills and hot sun of

the great outdoors. The speed can be altered accordingly, right

down to a slow walking pace. The incline can also usually be ad-

justed, creating a harder workout with a steeper incline, and an

easier workout with a decline. Altering the incline means differ-

ent legs muscles will be worked during your run or walk.

Elliptical trainers are another great means of cardiovascular

exercise, but are much lower impact than running on a tread-

mill, which is great if you’re just starting out or have problems

with any of your joints – particularly your knees. They’re akin

to going skiing, and are self-propelled using the motion of the

human body to keep them going.

Exercise Bikes: It’s probably pretty obvious that an exercise

bike is actually quite similar to regular bike – just without all

the wheels! Again, exercise bikes provide a low-impact cardio-

vascular workout, and the resistance can be altered according

to your needs, leading to a tougher workout or an easier one.

Rowing Machines: Yet again, the rowing machine is a car-

diovascular exercise machine that mimics the motions of an

outdoor sport – in this case, rowing. These offer your upper

body just as good a workout as your lower body – possibly

even more so – and so they differ to most other cardiovascu-

lar exercise machines which focus mostly on the legs.

Weight Machines

Moving away from cardiovascular workout equipment,

weights machines instead focus on strength and muscle defi-

nition. There are many different types of weights machines,

all focusing on different muscles and muscle groups. There

are machines to increase the strength of your arms, your

upper and lower legs, your back, your chest and your abs.

Whichever area you want to get more toned and defined in,

there’s sure to be a machine to help you get there!

Free Weights

Free weights are weights separate from any machinery, which

require learning specific techniques in order to improve mus-

cle strength and definition. They’re most commonly used for

arms and back workouts.

Enjoy Yourself

Regular physical activity can improve your quality of life in so

many ways. Doing something you love to do is a great way to

stay motivated. However, overexerting yourself or participating

in an exercise program you don’t really like will make you ex-

hausted and very likely cause you to discontinue activity. In

order to gain the many benefits of regular exercise, including

increased energy, weight loss, improved heart health and

strong bones, you must like what you are doing. If swimming

feels great, dancing gets your excitement up, or bicycling is

refreshing, then by all means do what your enjoy!

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AmigOs Men’s Club

Membership Application

Annual Dues (to be paid by February 1st) are $15 for new first-time members and $10 for returning members.

Dues paid for new members joining after October 1st will include the current and next year.

Dues paid for those joining mid-year before October 1st will cover the current year only.

Dues can be paid by cash or check (payable to “GVR AmigOs Men’s Club”) and given to the

treasurer at monthly Meet & Greets or mailed to: P.O. Box 1012, Green Valley, AZ 85622

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I understand that continued membership in the AmigOs Men’s Club is dependant on the following conditions:

1) Valid and current GVR member status and 2) Club dues paid by February 1st.

Those members not meeting the above conditions will have their membership revoked, with no refund of

previously paid dues, until the conditions are once again met.

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