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May — Women

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Our May issue is dedicated to celebrating the women in our lives. As I reflect on the many women in my life, I am thankful for each one and the impact they have made. One of the best qualities a woman can possess is having confidence in herself, but at the same time being able to see the beauty and talent in other women and call out greatness in them, too. Women celebrating women and encouraging each other to succeed is so beautiful and rewarding. In this month’s issue, we are sharing stories of women who have made their mark in the West Valley in one way or another. If you're looking for a special way to celebrate those amazing women in your life, we also have some suggestions for creating a perfect brunch—or recommendations for a place to book brunch. In a world that thrives on competition, let’s take time to encourage each other, appreciate the beauty in everyone and lift each other up, perhaps even a stranger. I also encourage you to take time to reflect on the inspirational women in your own life and reach out to them to thank them for their impact on your life. You won’t regret it.

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Audrey Monell, President of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning, Inc., has been inducted into the Sun Devil 100 Class of 2022. Forrest Anderson is a Glendale-based, familyowned business. Monell was a 2008 graduate of ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business with a B.S. in Economics. The ASU Alumni Association celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing, alumni-owned or led businesses from around the world that demonstrate innovation, growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and community responsibility. ForrestAnderson.net

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Austin, Texas-based Castle Hill Partners recently purchased Saddleback Heights, a 5,261-acre master-planned community north and west of Vistancia. The parcel is the largest undeveloped parcel of land left in Peoria. Castle Hill Partners paid $106.58 million for the parcel, which runs along Highway 74, only a few miles from Lake Pleasant. The master-planned community is only 15 minutes from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's computer chip plant, which is set to open in 2024.

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Grab a friend and enjoy a day out brunching, shopping, chilling, enjoying the outdoors and visiting the many things to do in Peoria and Glendale. Whether it’s an outdoor patio, hands-on art, a spa day, or a night on the town, there is something for all the gals on the town.

Gals on the Town HASH KITCHEN PEOR IA: Home of the original build-your-own bloody Mary bar, #HashKitchen also offers up great cocktails, over-the-top brunch options and delectable desserts. 9780 W Northern Ave, #1110, Peoria, AZ ALL BUTTER ED UP BEAUTY BAR & MED SPA: This boutique med spa uses the latest techniques and technologies to help you feel your most confident. Injectables, color boosts, brows, IV hydration and more. 9710 West Happy Valley Rd, Peoria, AZ THE SOCIAL ON 83 R D: Enjoy great bruschetta, charcuterie boards and panini with a hand-crafted specialty cocktail on a welcoming patio. Live music every Wednesday night and weekend Brunch. 8350 W Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ PINSPIR ATION PEOR IA: Unleash your creativity! Gather the gals for an afternoon or evening of creative fun. Schedule a sip and paint or create a high tea party. 6520 West Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ UR BAN MAR GAR ITA: Margaritas on the patio! Urban Margarita serves up simple, fresh ingredients and hand-crafted margs. Try the Urban Margarita or a gorgeous prickly pear. 6685 W Beardsley Rd, Ste 180, Glendale, AZ

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May is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in your life. Show your love by doing something from the heart. With the help of culinarian Lauren Lane, we offer a few simple but elegant recipes to help make your celebration special. For more recipes, see Lauren-Lane.com and on Instagram at @ Lauren_Lane_Culinarian. We also have suggestions for brunch on the town. Food prepared by and recipes provided from Lauren Lane @lauren_lane_culinarian

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CELEBRATE THE SPECIAL WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE WITH A GREAT BRUNCH

HUMMUS WITH TOPPINGS ingredients:

directions:

• Your favorite store-bought hummus, or make the recipe @ Lauren-Lane.com • Topping Options: 1 small zucchini or a few radishes, thinly sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered1 handful watercress or microgreensAdditional topping ideas: fresh basil, crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or capers

1. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Using your spoon, make a few swirls on the top. 2. In a medium bowl, toss toppings together. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to combine. 3. Drizzle hummus with olive oil and top with the dressed toppings. Serve with pita chips and/or veggies for dipping.

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prep time: 15 minutes

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A few big pinches of Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp dried oregano or 2 tsp fresh oregano 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (about 2 1/2 lb total) Two peaches 8 oz mozzarella balls 4 oz burrata cheese 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves plus additional whole leaves for garnish

directions: 1. Combine first five ingredients, salt through olive oil. 2. Place the burrata cheese on a platter. Arrange the tomatoes, peaches and mozzarella balls around the burrata cheese. 3. Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.

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prep time: 30 minutes

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1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro (optional) 2 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 ½-2 lbs flank steak, or steak of choice

directions: 1. Puree all ingredients except steak in food processor. Transfer to a bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) 2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Sear steak for 6-8 minutes on each side until heavily browned on the outside and slightly pink in the middle. 3. Thinly slice steak across the grain and top with Chimichurri sauce.

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makes: 6 cocktails

prep time: 5 minutes

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ingredients: • 48 oz homemade lemonade (or store-bought) • 12 oz vodka • Ice, for serving • 1 lemon, sliced thin • Fresh mint for garnish

directions: 1. Make the lemonade or pour storebought into a pitcher. 2. Add vodka and lemon slices. (Steps 1 and 2 can be done a day ahead.) 3. To serve: pour cocktail over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

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TAKE MOM OUT TO HASH KITCHEN If your idea of the perfect brunch is taking that special someone out for a decadent meal, then we have you covered. We recommend that you head to Hash Kitchen at Park West. Brunch is first-come, first-served, but you can walk around Park West while you wait.

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For something sweet and decadent, start with the Cannoli Donuts, deep-fried and filled with sweet cannoli cream. Move on to the Banana Split Brioche French Toast (pictured here). That warm salted caramel drizzle is the best! If you prefer savory, opt for the Braised Beef Eggs Benedict. Five-hour braised beef and a poached egg sit atop a crispy potato cake, topped with hollandaise. Build a mega bloody Mary at the buildyour-own bar. If you prefer, order a Mimosa Flight (add a cotton candy glitter bomb for fun) or the Giggle Milk (also pictured) with cotton candy flavored milk, vanilla vodka and blue curacao.

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation (DDAZF). “Our mission is to improve oral health across the state, particularly for uninsured and underinsured groups and communities,” says Michael Jones, who was named president and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona and chair of DDAZF in 2021. According to Jones, DDAZF provides support through a grant program and extensive community partnerships.

brushing/flossing techniques and the need for routine dental visits. Esperança provides each participant with a Smile Bag containing an age-appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss. • El Rio Health Center’s Pediatric Dental Integration Program provides dental screenings, varnish and oral health education with dental hygiene teams in five El Rio Health clinic locations.

DDAZF Grant Programs “In 2022, via Community Grants and IMPACT Grants, we distributed more than $750,000 to community organizations that serve high-risk children, pregnant women and families,” says Jones. DDAZF presented 26 Community Grants of up to $30,000, as well as dental supplies, to 26 Arizona nonprofits, including: • A New Leaf’s Healthy Smiles for Life provides dental hygiene education and supplies for preschool to high school-age children from low-income, underserved, and un/under-insured households. • Desert Senita Dental Clinic’s Preventive Oral Health for a Brighter Tomorrow screens children, pregnant women and seniors for preventive treatments. • Southwest Human Development’s Oral Health Program is an educational program for children and families in the Head Start and Early Head Start program. Beyond this, in 2020 DDAFZ launched its IMPACT Grant program awarding organizations two-year grants totaling $100,000 each, with $50,000 awarded each year. Nonprofits invited to apply for these grants provide oral health services and education to more than 650 children, pregnant women or seniors each year and have a proven record of fiscal and reporting responsibility.

Sponsorships and Partnerships “We also build strategic partnerships with Arizona organizations that share our desire to improve lives and promote optimal oral health,” says Jones. For example, DDAZF supports the Delta Dental Oral Health Center at St. Vincent de Paul’s Virginia G. Piper Medical and Dental Clinic and serves as the sponsor for First Things First’s “new parent kits.” This program ensures the estimated 77,000 women that give birth in Arizona each year get an oral health pouch. “In January, we also announced a partnership with Arizona PBS on an educational outreach program to promote good oral health to children in rural communities across the state,” says Jones. Each event will feature PBS characters, educational crafts, activities and giveaways for children up to age 8. Local dental professionals will also be on hand to offer free dental screenings and fluoride varnish treatments. “Delta Dental also partners with ATSU Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Banner University Medical Center, Pacific Dental Services Foundation Dentists for Special Needs, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Northern Arizona University College of Dental Hygiene to name a few, to provide underserved communities with oral health education, oral disease prevention and access to dental care, because we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile,” says Jones.

The 2022-2023 IMPACT recipients include: • Esperança’s Arizona Oral Health Education Program educates children in Title 1 schools and daycare centers across the Valley about the importance of daily hygiene practices, proper

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Four women share their own female role models and words of advice for today’s young women

Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on the women in our lives and our roles in the lives of other women. Many women struggle with the need to balance home, family, work, fitness, fun and spirituality. Nurturing each other is a big part of the process, and having a community that supports everyone is essential. We recently sat down with four women in our North Peoria community to chat with them about their own challenges, inspirations and advice for the youngest generation of women.

Suzanne DeStefano Headmaster of Great Hearts Archway Classical Academy Glendale (GreatHeartsAmerica.org) Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Northern California and moved to Arizona fourteen years ago. I have been married for 21 years, and we have three teenagers and two dogs. My great-grandfather immigrated from Switzerland to Jerome during the Copper Rush. When I was a child, we used to vacation in his house that precariously dangled off a Jerome cliff. Who are important women in your life? All the teachers at my school inspire me as they work so selflessly and passionately to nurture and teach their students. My daughter also inspires me. I want her to be empowered to follow her dreams and goals, and I want to be an example for her. What do you do for fun? I love cooking big Italian feasts for family and friends. My children laugh at me because I sing to my pasta sauce when I make it. I love painting rocks and leaving them on trails for others to find; I like to imagine that it makes people happy. What is one piece of advice you would give to today’s young girls? I would give the same advice to boys and girls—a virtuous life is a happy life. I’m five feet tall, wear glasses, and have one eye that works. I’m silly, clumsy, and rather quiet. And none of that matters. What matters, what defines a person, is her integrity, her passion, her relationships, and how much love she shares with the world.

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Jane Amator Owner/Director of YogaSix Lake Pleasant (YogaSix.com/location/lake-pleasant) Tell us about yourself. I was born in the small town of Cottage Grove, Oregon and moved with my family first to Globe and then to Safford, AZ. My father was ill, so my mom handled the kids and ran her own business. I majored in Justice Studies at ASU and eventually worked in medical malpractice. Who are important women in your life? My mother demonstrated strength and perseverance in everything she did in life. She taught me that no matter who you are or what experiences you’re faced with, you make the best of things. Why did you start YogaSix? When I was diagnosed with cancer, I pulled from my mother’s strength, endurance and faith to recover. I found myself reevaluating my career path. YogaSix Lake Pleasant offers yoga that is accessible to everyone. Everyone should find time to take care of themselves. What do you do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my family, working in my garden, walking the dogs, hiking and running. I believe in directing my energy toward everything positive and working hard for what will bring good to all. What is one piece of advice you would give to today’s young girls? I would want them to know that dreams can come true. There will be many setbacks along the way, but know that what you believe about yourself will be what you bring into your life. I always direct my energy towards everything positive.

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Caitlin Witte Owner, Your Health Coverage Concierge and works with USHealth Group (USHAgent.com/caitlinwitte) Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in New York and have been in Arizona for 13 years. I have two children, Aiden (10) and Presley (4). I lost both of my parents in 2020 (not COVID-related) and since then, being a single mom with two children has given me a sense of urgency and drive to make a difference. Who are important women in your life? My mother shaped who I am as a woman and a mother. She taught me about forgiveness and compassion. She believed that no matter the situation, the challenge or the obstacle, it is better to face it head-on and be strong and honest in your responses. My younger sister Michaela has been my biggest supporter and is a huge part of my success. What made you choose insurance? Going through the loss of my parents, seeing the impact of medical bills, health and life insurance, and how people are affected by losing loved ones, I decided I was meant for greater things. I want to help others find the right coverage and protection for themselves and their families. My unfortunate series of events (furloughed in March 2020, lost my mom in April, was homeschooling the kids and lost my dad in October 2020) made me passionate about helping others. What do you do for fun? We are a super active family and spend most of our time outdoors hiking or at the lake. What is one piece of advice you would give to today’s young girls? It is how you react in any situation that will define you. Life is going to throw you unexpected curveballs. Learn from them and use them as a tool to grow stronger.

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Betty A. Hinderks Davis, MD, FAAD, FACMS Dermatologist and Dermatologic Micrographic Surgeon, Medical Director Regency Skin Institute PLLC (RegencySpecialties.com) Tell us about yourself. I grew up in the small Missouri town of Lathrop, near Kansas City. I completed undergrad, medical school and residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia, followed by a Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship in Birmingham, AL. My husband Justin, an attorney, and I moved to Arizona in 2005. We have a 13-year-old daughter, Riley, and three Goldendoodles—Penelope, Beckham and Lego. Who are important women in your life? Dr. Ann Havey was one of my teachers in medical school. She did everything with a joyous heart. She could influence a room with positive, well-thought-out actions. She has been a role model for me in how to be a patient-centric physician. My sister and mother, both elementary teachers, were also influential and led by example. They taught me the joy of loving what you do and how to change the lens of one’s vision to make lemonade out of lemons. What do you do for fun? I compete in Latin ballroom dance. My dance partner is Damir Karamam at Eurorhythm Dance Studio in Scottsdale. Outside of dance, I’m busy with family. My daughter plays soccer with Phoenix Rising Arizona West, so her practices, games and tournaments fill our free time. We are also hikers. We are so lucky to have so many trails and places to hike in Peoria. What is one piece of advice you would give to today’s young girls? Luck is something you make for yourself. Be ready to tackle opportunities as they come. Also, how we treat others does define us. Be kind and helpful whether it is holding a door at the grocery store or writing a letter of recommendation. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on.

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7348 W. Artie Ave Copper Creek Estates

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$3,600,000.00

96%

106

3608 W. Parkside Ln Custom Home Development

$2,399,000.00

$2,390,000.00

99%

110

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$1,890,000.00

99%

146

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$1,800,000.00

$1,500,000.00

83%

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$1,600,000.00

$1,305,000.00

82%

3.5

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$1,350,000.00

$1,550,555.00

114%

3.5

7550 W. Questa Dr Caballos Del Rio

$1,350,000.00

100%

3.5

19725 N. 39th Dr Vision Hills Estates

$1,250,000.00

$1,200,000.00

96%

3.5

27543 N. 130th Dr Trilogy at Vistancia

$1,200,000.00

100%

2.5

9845 W. Tether Trl Custom Home Development

$1,200,000.00

$1,050,000.00

88%

2.5

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