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GREEN VALLEY RECREATION INC

AZ · EIN 237185629 · $11.5M rev · operational · www.gvrec.org
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Green Valley Recreation Inc. (GVR) is a member-owned, non-profit organization providing recreational, social, and leisure activities for adults 50 and older in Green Valley, Arizona. GVR operates multiple recreation centers offering a wide range of amenities and programs to enhance the quality of life for its members.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 21
  • Operates 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 Maintenance
    Manages 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 Maintenance
    Manages 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 Maintenance
    Conducts 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 Facilities
    Operates 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 Facilities
    Operates 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 Trips
    Organizes 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Organizes 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.
  • Operates 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 Education
    Offers 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 Education
    Offers 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 Education
    Offers 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 Organization
    Operates 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 Organization
    Operates 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 Festivals
    Operates 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.
  • Supports nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs, including nearly fifty member clubs, offering leisure and recreation opportunities.
  • Supports nearly 60 member-volunteer driven clubs, including nearly fifty member clubs, offering diverse leisure and recreation opportunities.
  • Operates 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 Voting
    Engages 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 Voting
    Approves 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 Planning
    Approves 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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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.