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Beat the Heat with Movies, Games, and Good Company Ahh… the dog days of summer. We’re officially in them. Some of us Arizona year-rounders love it here no matter the season, but hey, it’s hot. And when the heat’s on, we need a little fun to lift our spirits.
Does anyone remember JFK’s “missile gap” speech? Enter Maverick. August is Top Gun month. The original Top Gun soars in on August 12, followed by Top Gun: Maverick on August 26. Buckle up for a ride that’s as heartwarming as it is high-flying.
With Desert Sky Cinema now closed, movie lovers in Green Valley are left searching for a good flick. That’s where GVR steps in! All summer long, we’re showing a couple of movies each month at the West Center Auditorium.
Pilots aren’t the only ones taking flight. Ordinary Angels plays on September 16 and features Oscar winner Hilary Swank as a determined hairdresser rallying a small town to help save a critically ill child. Based on a true story, and yes, it’s a tearjerker.
Kicking things off July 15, One Life stars Anthony Hopkins in the moving true story of a man who rescued hundreds of Jewish children before the Nazi occupation.
Speaking of tissues, Nowhere Special closes the summer movie season on September 30. It tells the tender, heartbreaking story of a dying father trying to find the perfect adoptive family for his three-year-old son. (Tissues not provided, but highly recommended.)
Later in the month, it shifts from saving lives to losing one of history’s most influential figures. JFK: What the Doctors Saw recounts the memories of the physicians who treated President Kennedy on the day of his assassination. Catch it Tuesday, July 29.
Tickets for all films are just $2, with concessions available for purchase. Showtimes are 2pm.
Looking for more ways to beat the heat? GVR’s drop-in activities are perfect for light summer fun. They offer the flexibility to join on your own schedule, a variety of options to keep things interesting, and a relaxed way to stay active and social. Check the GVR website or recreation catalog for schedules and locations. Canoa Hills has an indoor walking track for those seeking gentle activity without a competitive edge. The lobby offers tables, a sofa, and some soft chairs for reading or meeting friends for games and some socializing. Behind the pool, you’ll find bocce courts and all the equipment you need to play an early morning game. Want to join a club and exercise in the cool indoors? • Volleyball: Las Campanas, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • Tai Chi: Desert Hills on Mondays; Santa Rita Springs on Wednesdays and Fridays • Table Tennis: West Center, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
GVR Foundation Bingo
If social time is more your speed, the GVR Foundation Bingo and Singles Club offer a friendly space to connect. (Please note: Lions Club Bingo is on summer break.)
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