Green Valley Townhouse Association 5, Inc.
"The Gateway to Green Valley"
We are an active group of homeowners who enjoy various activities in and around Green Valley, but every once and a while we enjoy getting together to catch up with one another - especially to celebrate holidays!
Our "Neighborhood Socials" give us an excuse to eat, drink and be merry together!
Lamppost Decorating Contest/Cookie Exchange
What a wonderful night in our neighborhood! Our first-ever Lamppost Decorating Contest was fiercely fought, with so many creative entries that we couldn't judge ourselves. Thus entered our local heroes, the Santa Rita Fire Department! We let them pick the winner in exchange for some delightful cookies from our annual Holiday Cookie Swap, held at Ronnie's place!
and the winner is...
Dave & Brandi Clark at 202 Los Robles!! (Dave is pictured on the far right, holding their Winners Plaque)
Their creation of a Christmas Cowboy stole the show! ​
Pat and Dani couldn't resist the lure of the Christmas Cowboy!
Meanwhile, lots of tasty creations were on display at Ronnie's for neighbors - and Firefighters - to enjoy!
One of our homeowners is Susan Hershey – a tremendously talented photographer who was recently featured in the Green Valley News!
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Susan's article featured several stunning photos of some of our neighborhood's beautiful birds.
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All photos © Susan Hershey
Anna’s hummingbirds: These are the most common hummingbirds we have in Arizona, particularly in Tucson and Green Valley. Males can be identified by their vivid, hot pink head and their year-round singing, a dry, scratchy, buzzy sound.
Black-chinned hummingbirds: Mostly seen here during breeding season from March to October, they are most easily recognized by their “priest’s collar” — a white band just below their iridescent black and purple gorget (throat patch).
Broad-billed hummingbirds: Very common, especially in Green Valley, these are one of the most beautiful, although their less-than-exciting name doesn’t do them justice. They have a metallic green body, a sapphire blue throat and a two-tone, orange and black bill. (male shown)
Costa’s hummingbirds: Small and compact, this little nugget boasts vivid purple gorget and crown feathers, and is often less skittish than other hummingbird species. They are also recognized by their plump profile.
Magnificent or Rivoli’s hummingbird: Often called our gentle giant, the formerly-named magnificent, now called the Rivoli hummingbird, is the country’s second-largest hummingbird and is most commonly seen at feeders in Madera Canyon. These are a mostly dark green bird that have a purple crown and a blue-green throat.
2024 Christmas Cookie
Recipe Sharing Party
(yum!)
Meet
"Mr. Cooper!"
Luckily, one of our homeowners is Susan Hershey – a tremendously talented photographer who spotted a juvenile Cooper's Hawk in the neighborhood!
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You might see Mr Cooper chasing a few doves or quails around your block – or maybe even perched on your wall!
Meeting Our New Neighbors!
New neighbor, Bill Wells Jr and Millard Burr getting acquainted
Bill's wife, Kay Wells and Betty DeVoto sharing some strawberry pie
Courtney and Beverly Bobbitt chatting with their new nextdoor neighbor, Kellee Thorpe
Newly arrived from Alaska, Dani Mains sharing a laugh with Claudette Haney
Many folks joined in, including (l. to r.) Al Foster, Rich Stottlemire, Mary Clare Lynch
Del and Marge Gray
Rich Stottlemire, Ken Humfleet, Susan Hershey
Kellee Thorpe meets Pat Black
Cinco De Mayo!
April 2023
Blasts from the Past!
