activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 21
- Facilitating Member Clubs Resident-Led Club and Committee SupportOperates nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs and supports nearly fifty member clubs, offering diverse leisure and recreation opportunities for members.
- Facility Management and Planning School and Community Facility MaintenanceManages and plans for facility maintenance and upgrades, including restroom upgrades, and engages in community input processes for facility changes such as the planned demolition and potential replacement of the Abrego South pool.
- Facility Management and Upgrades School and Community Facility MaintenanceManages and upgrades facilities, including conducting restroom upgrades, planning demolition of facilities, and allocating funding for potential replacements, while also gathering community input on facility changes.
- Facility Management and Upgrades School and Community Facility MaintenanceConducts facility maintenance and upgrades, such as restroom upgrades at the East Center, and plans for future projects like the demolition and potential replacement of the Abrego South pool, gathering community input for such projects.
- Operating Recreation Centers and FacilitiesOperates fifteen recreation centers, thirteen pools and spas, six fitness centers, thirty meeting rooms, four dance floors, ten hobby shops, thirty-six pickleball courts, and seventeen tennis courts to provide facilities and services for recreation, social activities, and leisure education to members in Green Valley, AZ.
- Operating Recreation Centers and FacilitiesOperates fifteen recreation centers, thirteen pools and spas, six fitness centers, thirty meeting rooms, four dance floors, ten hobby shops, thirty-six pickleball courts, and seventeen tennis courts to provide facilities for recreation and social activities for members in Green Valley, AZ.
- Organizing Excursions and Day TripsOrganizes multi-night trips to destinations like Laughlin, Nevada, and day trips to attractions such as Whipple Observatory, Major League Baseball games, Kartchner Caverns State Park, and Bisbee.
- Organizing Social Events and Entertainment Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts a variety of social events including "Lunch and a Movie," monthly karaoke, concert performances, "Monday Night Tricky Trivia," tribute performances, outdoor "dive-in" movie nights, and a Mother’s Day Brunch.
- Organizing Social Events and Entertainment Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts a variety of social events including "Lunch and a Movie," monthly karaoke, "Monday Night Tricky Trivia," concerts, tribute performances, outdoor "dive-in" movie nights, and a Mother’s Day Brunch for members and guests.
- Organizing Social Events and Entertainment Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts a variety of social events including "Lunch and a Movie" screenings, monthly karaoke, trivia nights, concerts, tribute performances, outdoor "dive-in" movie nights, and a Mother’s Day Brunch.
- Organizing Social Events and Trips Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes various social events such as "Lunch and a Movie," karaoke nights, trivia events, concerts, tribute performances, outdoor movie nights, and a Mother’s Day Brunch. Also organizes multi-day trips to destinations like Laughlin, Nevada, and day trips to attractions such as Whipple Observatory, Major League Baseball games, Kartchner Caverns State Park, and Bisbee.
- Promoting Arts and Crafts Community Festival & Event OrganizationOperates a retail space for members to sell handcrafted items, sponsors annual arts and crafts festivals, and hosts monthly meetings to promote arts and crafts in Green Valley.
- Providing Leisure Education and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts EducationOffers spring and summer leisure education classes, free lecture series, and year-round classes in various arts and crafts such as lapidary, silversmithing, jewelry arts, ceramics, pottery, fused glass, mosaics, stained glass, metalworking, needle arts, and professional art.
- Providing Leisure Education and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts EducationOffers spring and summer leisure education classes, free lecture series, and year-round classes in various arts and crafts, including lapidary, silversmithing, jewelry arts, ceramics, pottery, fused glass, mosaics, stained glass, metalworking, needle arts, and professional art.
- Providing Leisure Education and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts EducationOffers spring and summer leisure education classes, free lecture series, and year-round classes in various arts and crafts such as lapidary, silversmithing, jewelry arts, ceramics, pottery, fused glass, mosaics, stained glass, metalworking, needle arts, and general art.
- Supporting Arts and Crafts Sales and Festivals Community Festival & Event OrganizationOperates a retail space for members to sell handcrafted items, sponsors the annual February Arts and Crafts Festival and November Artisans’ Festival, and hosts monthly meetings to promote arts and crafts.
- Supporting Arts and Crafts Sales and Festivals Community Festival & Event OrganizationOperates a retail space for members to sell handcrafted items, sponsors the annual February Arts and Crafts Festival, and hosts the November Artisans’ Festival.
- Supporting Arts and Crafts Sales and FestivalsOperates a retail space for members to sell handcrafted items, sponsors the annual February Arts and Crafts Festival and the November Artisans’ Festival, and hosts monthly meetings to promote arts and crafts.
- Supporting Member Clubs Resident-Led Club and Committee SupportSupports nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs, including nearly fifty member clubs, offering leisure and recreation opportunities.
- Supporting Member Clubs Resident-Led Club and Committee SupportSupports nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs, including nearly fifty member clubs, offering diverse leisure and recreation opportunities.
- Supporting Member Clubs Resident-Led Club and Committee SupportOperates nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs and supports nearly fifty member clubs, offering diverse leisure and recreation opportunities.
capacity building · 3
- Governance and Operational Planning Board Governance & Member VotingEngages in organizational governance by reducing the size of its volunteer Board of Directors, approving annual work plans, and making strategic decisions regarding operational aspects like facility policies and café services.
- Governance and Operational Planning Board Governance & Member VotingApproves annual work plans, changes to operational policies, and strategic directions for facilities and services, including reducing the size of its volunteer Board of Directors.
- Governance and Operational PlanningApproves annual work plans, makes changes to operational policies, and sets strategic direction for services like the Del Sol Café, while also reducing the size of its volunteer Board of Directors.
strategies · 32
how they think
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- Affordable and accessible recreation affordable_recreation_modelThe organization is committed to maintaining high-quality recreational amenities and services at affordable prices for its members, ensuring fiscal accountability and responsible budget oversight in its decision-making.
- Affordable and fiscally responsible recreation affordable_recreation_modelThe organization is committed to maintaining high-quality recreational amenities and services at affordable prices for its members, underpinned by a focus on fiscal accountability and responsible budget oversight.
- Affordable and fiscally responsible recreation affordable_recreation_modelThe organization is committed to providing high-quality recreational amenities and services at affordable prices for its members, underpinned by a strong emphasis on fiscal accountability and responsible budget oversight.
- Community arts engagement and peer-supported craft education community_arts_engagementThe organization promotes interest in arts and crafts through club-sponsored events and provides resources and peer mentorship to support skill development in craft-based activities.
- Community arts engagement and peer-supported craft education community_arts_engagementThe organization promotes interest in arts and crafts through club-sponsored exhibits, festivals, and educational events, and supports skill development in craft activities by providing tools, supplies, and peer mentorship.
- Community input-driven facility design community_input_driven_designThe organization actively involves community members in facility design decisions by gathering feedback and conducting user meetings to ensure designs meet their needs.
- Community input-driven facility design community_input_driven_designThe organization actively involves community members in facility design decisions by conducting user meetings and collecting feedback to ensure designs meet their needs.
- Community-input driven and safety-conscious facility design and operation community_input_driven_designThe organization designs and operates its facilities by engaging community members in design decisions through feedback and user meetings, while also implementing strict safety protocols and adhering to ADA guidelines to ensure accessibility and safety for all users.
- Community-input driven facility design community_input_driven_designThe organization engages community members in facility design decisions through user meetings and feedback collection to ensure facilities meet their needs.
- Enhancing member quality of life through recreation, social engagement, and leisure education member-centered recreation and social programmingThe organization provides facilities and services specifically designed to offer opportunities for recreation, social activities, and leisure education, aiming to improve the quality of life for its adult members and foster lifelong engagement.
- Fostering community vitality through active and engaging lifestyles community_engagement_through_recreationThe organization believes that by promoting active and engaging lifestyles, it can enhance the vitality of the community. This involves providing opportunities for physical, mental, and social engagement, particularly for adults seeking lifelong opportunities.
- Fostering community vitality through active and engaging lifestyles community_engagement_through_recreationThe organization believes that by promoting active and engaging lifestyles, it can enhance the vitality of the community. This involves providing opportunities for physical, mental, and social engagement for adults.
- Fostering community vitality through active and engaging lifestyles community_engagement_through_recreationThe organization believes that by promoting active and engaging lifestyles, it can enhance the overall vitality of the community.
- Fostering community vitality through active and engaging lifestyles community_engagement_through_recreationThe organization believes that by providing facilities and services that support recreation, social engagement, and leisure education, it can enhance members' quality of life and foster a vibrant community for adults seeking lifelong opportunities in physical, mental, and social engagement.
- Integrated recreational entertainment recreational_entertainment_integrationThe organization combines recreation with entertainment in social settings, such as hosting outdoor "dive-in" movie events at the pool, to enhance member engagement and experience.
- Integrated recreational entertainment recreational_entertainment_integrationThe organization combines recreation with entertainment in social settings, such as hosting outdoor "dive-in" movie events at the pool, to enhance member engagement.
- Integration of recreation and entertainment recreational_entertainment_integrationThe organization combines recreational activities with entertainment, such as hosting outdoor "dive-in" movies at the pool, to create social and engaging experiences for members.
- Member-centered recreation and social programming member_centered_recreation_and_social_programmingThe organization provides facilities and services specifically designed to support recreation, social engagement, and leisure education, aiming to enhance the quality of life for its members.
- Member-driven governance and club formation member-volunteer driven model with staff supportThe organization empowers its members through a committee-based governance model where volunteers provide policy recommendations, and by supporting member-initiated clubs with organizational oversight and staff collaboration for maintenance.
- Member-driven governance and club formation member-driven_governanceThe organization empowers its members through a committee-based governance model where volunteers provide policy recommendations, and by supporting the formation of member-initiated clubs with organizational oversight, fostering a collaborative environment with staff.
- Online system for efficient class and event access online_registration_systemThe organization uses an online registration system (ACTIVENet) to manage class enrollment and event ticketing, prioritizing access to high-demand courses and enabling continuous access to recreational classes and events.
- Prioritized and flexible facility reservation system online_registration_systemThe organization manages facility access through an online registration system that prioritizes high-demand courses and corporate/recreational programming, while also offering recurring reservation options and an open catering policy for member convenience.
- Prioritized and flexible reservation system reservation_priority_systemThe organization employs a reservation system that offers recurring options for members while prioritizing corporate and recreational programming over private events, and allows flexibility with external caterers.
- Promoting arts and crafts engagement through community events and peer support community arts engagementThe organization fosters interest and skill development in arts and crafts by organizing club-sponsored exhibits, festivals, and educational events, and by providing tools, supplies, and peer mentorship for craft-based activities.
- Promoting arts and crafts through community and peer engagement community_arts_engagementThe organization fosters interest in arts and crafts by hosting club-sponsored exhibits, festivals, and educational events, and by providing tools, supplies, and peer mentorship to support skill development in craft-based activities.
- Safety-first operations and ADA compliance safety_first_operationsThe organization prioritizes safety through protocols like lightning detection for pool evacuations and ensures accessibility by adhering to ADA guidelines for service animals.
- Strategic planning and fiscal accountability for sustainable, affordable recreation affordable_recreation_modelThe organization maintains high-quality recreational amenities and services at affordable prices for members by emphasizing fiscal accountability, responsible budget oversight, and a five-year strategic planning process that aligns with evolving member and community needs.
- Strategic planning for evolving member and community needs strategic_planning_cycleThe organization utilizes a five-year strategic planning process to ensure its direction remains aligned with the changing needs of its members and the broader community.
- Strategic planning for evolving member needs strategic_planning_cycleThe organization utilizes a five-year strategic planning process to ensure its direction remains aligned with the evolving needs of its members and the broader community.
- Strategic planning for evolving member needs strategic_planning_cycleThe organization employs a five-year strategic planning process to ensure its direction remains aligned with the changing needs of its members and the broader community.
- Volunteer-driven governance and club support committee_based_governanceThe organization leverages a committee-based governance model with volunteer members providing policy recommendations and supports member-initiated clubs through an application and approval process, fostering a collaborative environment with staff.
- Volunteer-driven governance and club support volunteer_driven_governanceThe organization utilizes a committee-based governance model where volunteer members provide policy recommendations, and supports member-initiated clubs through an application process, fostering a collaborative environment with staff to maintain club resources.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Adult Fitness
Features exercise classes, wellness workshops, and recreational sports for adults
Classes and Workshops
Offers a variety of educational, fitness, and hobby-related classes and workshops for members.
Clubs
Supports numerous member-led clubs catering to diverse interests, from arts and crafts to sports and games.
Community Events
Hosts seasonal events, fundraisers, and public gatherings for residents
Recreation Centers
Provides access to multiple centers with amenities such as swimming pools, fitness rooms, sports courts, and creative arts studios.
Senior Programs
Offers fitness classes, social events, and educational activities for seniors
Social Events
Organizes social gatherings, dances, and other community events for members.
Youth Programs
Provides after-school activities, summer camps, and recreational programs for children
relationships · 19
who they work with
- ACTIVENet Partner — Platform used for online class registration and event ticket purchases.
- ACTIVENet Partner — Platform used for online class registration and management.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Host team for a baseball day trip event organized by GVR.
- Burton and Associates Partner — Architectural firm hired to develop concept drawings and cost estimates for the Abrego South pool replacement project.
- Civic Orchestra of Tucson Partner — Partner organization providing symphonic music performance at GVR events.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share career opportunities and company news.
- GVR Artisans’ Shop Partner — Collaborates with Green Valley Recreation to operate a retail space for member-made crafts.
- GVR Arts and Crafts Association Partner — Partners with Green Valley Recreation to sponsor community arts events and monthly meetings.
- GVR Ceramics Club Partner — Operates under Green Valley Recreation to provide ceramics education and studio access.
- GVR Clay Studio Partner — Provides pottery instruction and studio space in partnership with Green Valley Recreation.
- GVR Glass Artists Club Partner — Offers glass art instruction and studio access as a Green Valley Recreation-affiliated club.
- GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club Partner — Provides jewelry arts education and sponsors the November Artisans’ Festival in collaboration with Green Valley Recreation.
- GVR Metal Working Crafts Club Partner — Offers metalworking education and workshop access through Green Valley Recreation.
- GVR NeedleArts Club Partner — Hosts needle arts activities and skill-sharing for members under Green Valley Recreation.
- GVR Santa Rita Art League Partner — Provides professional art studio access, workshops, and exhibitions in partnership with Green Valley Recreation.
- GVR Woodworkers Club Partner — Operates a large woodshop and offers seasonal classes through Green Valley Recreation.
- Pima County Government — Requires caterers to be licensed by Pima County for event reservations.
- Single Focus Web Partner — Created the organization's website
- University of Arizona Partner — Scott Somers serves on the Community Advisory Board for the University of Arizona.