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Holiday recipes from the chefs
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Tis the season for charitable events, galas
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GiGi University teaches life skills to young adults with Down syndrome
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Thanks and gratitude DC Ranch News is a not-for-profit newspaper published by the DC Ranch Community Council to promote the DC Ranch lifestyle. The publication strives to build community by connecting current and future residents along with DC Ranch stakeholders through interesting stories and pictures. Ranch News offers value to its advertisers and perpetuates DC Ranch’s community values. Community Engagement Director Jona Davis Senior Communications Manager Jeremy Stevens Communications Coordinators Elizabeth Dankert, Terri Raimondi and Nia Hughes 480.585.1641 communications.team@dcranchinc.com dcranch.com
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It will soon be the holiday season, a time to reconnect with family and friends, and strengthen bonds that have developed over time.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays as we have the opportunity to show gratitude to those who have been especially kind and giving. As author Melodie Beattie puts it, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.”
DC Ranch resident Jennifer Gage is filled with gratitude because she is able to realize her dream. After opening a center in Scottsdale where children with Down syndrome could interact and grow together, she is now able to expand the facility and its services. Read how local businesses and individuals have come together to help make the new space a reality. To enhance your holiday entertaining, we have included some wonderful recipes on page 10 from The Country Club at DC Ranch and the Village Health Club & Spa. Get inspired and try something new! We have also compiled a holiday guide which includes everything from local charity galas to family-friendly holiday events. I hope you’ll join me in sharing thanks and gratitude this month. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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Ranch Updates Short-term home rentals
It may be tempting to rent your
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Community Center access update
esidents often say that Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers are the heart and soul of DC Ranch. As such, DC Ranch is committed to creating a welcoming environment, ensuring safety, and preserving the amenities for homeowners, tenants and guests. Beginning in January 2018, new key fob guidelines will be in place. All homeowners and tenants will need to complete a facility usage agreement and key fobs will be renewed on a two-year basis. To ensure uninterrupted usage, homeowners and tenants may sign the agreement and update their key fobs at the Desert Camp Community Center front desk from Jan. 1 through April 5.
home to someone on a short-term basis; a robust seasonally oriented rental market certainly exists in north Scottsdale. DC Ranch Community Standards require a minimum rental period of six months and further provide that any advertisements must reflect the six-month time frame. Community Standards Specialists regularly check vacation websites and send courtesy notices to short-term rentals that are being advertised, knowing that many owners may not be aware of this guideline. Please call 480.513.1500 should you seek additional information, or visit DCRanch.com/Standards.
Artificial grass requires approval With the growing popularity of artificial grass, more homeowners may be thinking about converting their Hybrid Bermuda to artificial grass, especially as their backyard trees mature, often creating large areas of shade. DC Ranch permits artificial grass, but it is limited to backyards only, with prior approval from the Modification Committee. No matter how realistic artificial grass may look, it is not permitted in the front yard landscaping.
This is specified in the DC Ranch Design Guidelines published in 1997, and remains under the jurisdiction of the Covenant Commission. The guideline states that all front yard turf must be a Hybrid Bermuda grass species, and that it must be overseeded with perennial rye annually. Residents who would like to install artificial turf may download a modification form on DCRanch.com and submit it to The Ranch Offices on Market Street for review. The Modification Committee meets bi-monthly and residents should submit all applications at least two days in advance of the next meeting. For more information, please contact the Community Standards Team at 480.513.1500.
2018 Budget and Neighborhood Voting Member election Work on next year’s budgets will be finalized this month as the Community Council and Ranch Association boards ratify the proposed recommendations with a formal vote. The Ranch Association Board of Directors will vote at its Nov. 6 meeting set for 6 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. The Community Council Board of Directors will vote Thursday, Nov. 9, at its 5:30 p.m. meeting scheduled at Desert Camp Community Center. Prior to Dec. 1, budget and assessment details will be distributed by mail to all residential and commercial property owners. Ballots for the 2018 Neighborhood Voting Member (NVM) election will accompany the budget and assessment material. Election ballots are due back to The Ranch Offices on Market Street by Friday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
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Monthly Planner The following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch in November; some have admission fees. For more information and the most up-to-date calendar of activities, please see DCRanch.com, or call 480.342.7178. ADULT ACTIVITIES Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays | 1 to 4 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center Please call Marc Braslow at 480.242.3317 to RVSP
Social Club Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center
DC Ranch Women’s Club: Cosanti Tour and Lunch Thursday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cosanti Tour followed by lunch at Village Tavern
FITNESS ACTIVITIES All Levels Yoga Mon and Wed | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center
Grapenuts Wine Club: Argentinian/Chilean Reds Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6 to 8 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center Argentina, the largest wine producer in South America, is mostly known for Malbec. However, it also produces excellent varietals of Chardonnay and Merlot. Chilean wines date as far back as the 16th century and Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely-planted grape variety. Bring a bottle of Argentinian or Chilean red wine and an appetizer to share with the group. Cheers!
Yoga Basics Tues and Thurs | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center YOUTH ACTIVITIES Kids Cuisine Friday, Nov. 3 | 6 to 8 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center
Kids Corral Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Homestead Community Center COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Trailblazer Breakfast: Veterans Tribute Saturday, Nov. 4| 8 to 10 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center (See page 11 for details)
Food Truck Night: Satay Hut and Scookie Bar Thursday, Nov. 9 | 5 to 8 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center
DC Ranch Gives: Group Service Project to Homeward Bound Thursday, Nov. 16 | 1:45 to 7:30 p.m. Meet at The Homestead Community Center
Creative Arts Workshop: Paint and Pinot Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center $35 Ages 21+ This fall, Carrie Curran is back with Paint and Pinot. Do something a little different for date night or girl’s night out by releasing your inner Van Gogh. Enjoy laughs over wine and appetizers and take home a beautiful painting created by you.
Hot Cocoa Stroll and Tree Lighting Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. Market Street at DC Ranch
Garden Hours Saturday, Nov. 4 and 18 | 8 to 10 a.m. DC Ranch Community Garden
Arizona Musicfest FALL FEST 2017 MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER NOV 12 at 7:30 pm
SUPER DIAMOND NOV 3 at 7:30 pm
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Garden Workshop: Onions and Garlic Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 to 11 a.m. DC Ranch Community Garden
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, Nov. 6 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, Nov. 9 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center
Modification Committee Tuesdays, Nov. 14 and 28 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Ranch Offices on Market Street
Starry Night Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7 to 9:30 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center $30 Adults 21+ Spend an evening under the starry skies here on the Ranch. Experience star-gazing, the full moon and constellations like you’ve never seen them before with the help of expert astronomers and high-power telescopes.
Start the evening by mingling with neighbors over dinner and wine on a clear, crisp fall night.
DC Ranch Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 18 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center $5 per person plus canned food donation Get an early start on Thanksgiving and burn off some calories at the annual 5K run or 1-mile Family Fun walk. A light breakfast will be served at Desert Camp following the “Trot.� Be sure to bring cans or nonperishable food items for the DC Ranch Gives Canned Food Drive which benefits United Food Bank.
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he 14th annual Tour de Scottsdale, held Sunday, Oct. 8, on Market Street at DC Ranch was a huge success!
The Tour is produced and hosted by the DC Ranch Community Council and benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The 70- and 30-mile rides circumnavigate the Preserve providing breathtaking views of north Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
With more than 150 volunteer stewards, many of whom volunteered at
this year’s Tour, the Conservancy helps protect and promote the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Through sponsorships and cyclist donations, the Tour has raised more than $500,000 for the Conservancy over the last 14 years.
The Tour was an amazing sight to see, with over 1,466 cyclists participating. The event provided plenty of fun for DC Ranch families and featured a vendor expo, live music from Rock Lobster and special promotions from Market Street merchants.
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What could be better on a cool winter evening than watching a holiday movie in your PJ’s with family and friends?
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Friday, Dec. 1 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Market Street Park Registration: $10 for 13+ (including adults) $5 for ages 4-12 Children 3 and younger are free
snack bar. Santa Claus already has plans to attend!
Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs to watch the movie. Special treats will be provided by Whitestone REIT and Marnie Rosenthal with Team Marnie Luxury Real Estate.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE!
Choose which movie you would like to see at PJ’s in the Park when you register on DCRanch.com. Everyone who votes will be entered to win a prize! A Christmas Story Elf Home Alone Jingle All the Way The Santa Clause
For more information, please contact the Community Council at 480.585.1641.
What it means to be a Neighborhood Voting Member BY TERRI RAIMONDI | RANCH ASSOCIATION
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Ranch strives to be a connected community, and much of that effort starts with residents wanting to get involved. Each neighborhood has a Neighborhood Voting Member (NVM) who acts as an ambassador for his or her neighborhood. When a new neighbor moves in, the NVM hand-delivers a DC Ranch Welcome Basket. When neighbors have an idea or concern they want to address with the Ranch Association, the NVM serves as the point person to relay the message.
budget, and see how our assessments support this beautiful environment.”
For long-time residents, serving as an NVM creates value in knowing the history and growth of the community.
“Being an NVM has allowed me to understand the thought process the developers went through in planning DC Ranch and how the management structure consisting of the Ranch Association, Community Council and the Covenant Commission has succeeded in developing and maintain“The NVM program has ing DC Ranch as one of the been helpful in getting to premier neighborhoods in know neighbors in the comthe greater Phoenix area,” munity and learning about said Jim Sullivan, NVM of the unique, resident-driven Country Club—Iron Rings Francesca Werz, and Hideaway Lane. governance/programs at Vince Durocher DC Ranch,” said Ed Swanson, “I have been an NVM since and MJ Hall NVM of The Village at January 2017 and it has Market Street. been a great experience,” said Vince The campaign to elect NeighborDurocher, NVM of the Courtyards at hood Voting Members is now in Desert Parks. “I am President of the full swing. NMV positions are open HOA at Courtyards at Desert Park. to any DC Ranch homeowner who As a NVM this has broadened my wishes to represent the neighborknowledge of DC Ranch and allows hood in which they live. me to do my job more efficiently. I also believe this provides great “The NVM role is unique to any training for future board members.” HOA we have ever lived in before. I believe it provides a tremendous opportunity to make sure the needs and desires of the neighborhood’s owners are consistently and regularly communicated to Ranch Association management,” said MJ Hall, NVM of Market Street Villas. New residents are especially good candidates for an NVM position.
“Being new to Arizona, becoming an NVM helped me better understand the community we chose as our home. It has helped me to meet some wonderful neighbors and staff at DC Ranch who are always so helpful in navigating what the community has to offer,” said Francesca Werz, NVM of West Arcadia. “With our home being our greatest investment, I thought it was important to better understand the financial stability of our community, know about the
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There are 43 NVM positions available, so please consider applying for this opportunity.
If you are interested in serving, please submit a Candidate Statement to The Ranch Offices on Market Street by close of business Monday, Nov. 6. Forms are available on DCRanch.com. For questions or additional information, please contact Terri Raimondi at 480.419.5308.
NVM Election Timeline Nov. 6 | Deadline for Candidate Statements due to The Ranch Offices on Market Street by 5 p.m Nov. 20 | NVM ballots are mailed to residents with the 2018 Monthly Assessments Dec. 8 | Ballots are due by 5 p.m. at The Ranch Offices on Market Street Dec. 18 | 2018 NVMs will be announced on DCRanch.com Jan. 1 | New NVM one-year term begins
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Impress your guests with holiday recipes from the chefs Festive dishes that are sure to please your friends and family this holiday season
AREPAS WITH CHORIZO, CRABMEAT AND POBLANO CHILE SAUCE Chef Lenard Rubin The Country Club at DC Ranch
Ingredients
PORK BELLY LOLLIPOPS Chef Isaac Rios Village Health Club & Spa
Ingredients • 1 lb. • 8oz. • 2oz. • 4oz. • ½ cup • ½ cup • 8 oz. • 1 bunch •
Directions
Pork belly—most fat trimmed, roasted hole then cut into pieces Hoisin sauce Garlic chili paste Black and white sesame seeds—toasted Cucumber—sliced as thinly as possible Carrot—shave with a peeler Halved fresh or canned lychee Tia To (you can substitute purple basil and mint) Wooden coffee stirrers or Popsicle sticks
1. Roast the trimmed belly in an oven at 375 ̊ degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.
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2. Finish cooking it on the grill to help crisp it up and render the excess fat. (Let cool in a refrigerator then cut into cubes or rectangles.) 3. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce with the chili paste and finish with white pepper. 4. Place sesame seeds in a separate bowl or plate. 5. Put the stirrer or stick into the pork cube and dip in the sauce making sure to cover the entire piece. 6. Roll each piece in the sesame seeds until it’s fully coated and set them aside on a tray or plate. 7. Take your platter and lay your herbs in alternating colors at different angles to make them resemble poinsettias. 8. Follow the same step with the cucumber and finish by curling the ribbons of carrot and placing throughout. 9. Place your pork cubes on top of the veggies and halved lychee in between each piece of pork. 10. Serve with a side of the hoisin for dipping. Voila!
• 2 ½ oz. Ground Chorizo (Mild or spicy) • 1 ¼ cups Frozen Corn (thawed) • 1 cup Corn Meal (pre-cooked) • 1 cup Sugar • 6 oz. Cheddar Cheese (shredded) • 1 tbs. Milk • To taste Salt • 2 ½ oz. Crab Meat • 10 oz. Poblano Chile Sauce
Directions
1. Cook chorizo in sauté pan until browned and let chill. 2. Puree corn in food processor. 3. Mix corn together in a mixing bowl with all other ingredients. 4. Spoon mixture into a 2 ½” biscuit-cutter to make a cylinder; place on a sheet tray; repeat 10 times. 5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 6. Cook on griddle or in non-stick sauté pan with a little clarified butter or oil until browned on each side. 7. Make slit in side and stuff with 1 teaspoon of chorizo. 8. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 10 minutes. 9. Spoon warm poblano chile sauce onto platter.
10. Place arepas on sauce. 11. Place 1 teaspoon of crab meat on top of each arepa.
POBLANO CHILE SAUCE Ingredients
• 1 tbs. Olive Oil • 1 small Shallot (peeled and chopped) • 1 clove Garlic (peeled and chopped) • 2 each Poblano Chile (roasted, peeled, de-seeded, chopped) • ½ cup Sherry Wine • 1 cup Heavy Cream • 1 tbs. Unsalted Butter • ¼ cup Cilantro Leaves • To taste Salt • To taste Ground Black Pepper
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in sauce pan. 2. Add shallots and garlic, cook until caramelized. 3. Add poblano chilies, cook for two minutes. 4. Turn down heat and add sherry, be careful as the sherry may ignite, reduce by half. 5. Add cream and reduce by 1/3. 6. Place poblano cream mixture, butter, cilantro, salt and pepper into blender and puree until smooth. 7. Strain through fine strainer and check seasoning.
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ark LeVally, a 29-year Veteran of the United States Army Special Forces and a DC Ranch resident, looks forward to Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to commemorate the service of those who have served in the military all over the world.
As a Lieutenant Colonel with the “Green Berets,” LeVally was responsible for the operations, planning and execution of Special Forces missions. He spent a year at U.S. Special Operations Command from 2003 to 2004 and deployed to Afghanistan. LeVally then deployed to Iraq for a year from 2007 to 2008 and served another year in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012. This was followed by two more years at The Joint Special Operations Command at FT Bragg, NC from 2013 to 2015.
Veterans Day honors residents’ service
During LeVally’s time in the service, he was afforded the opportunity to train in incredible locations like Fiji, Thailand and Australia. However, there were many times when Trailblazer Breakfast: Veterans Tribute LeVally was Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8 to 10 a.m. unsure if he would make it home. Desert Camp Community Center
Are you a veteran or do you know someone who has served in the military? Please join your neighbors for a delicious continental breakfast to honor veterans. Place a pin on the map where you or your family member has served, then plant a small American flag on the community center lawn to commemorate their service. All residents are welcome to attend this enhanced Trailblazer Breakfast.
LeVally speaks about his service in the military with enthusiasm but recognizes just how hard it is for military members and their families. His wife, Cynthia, estimates he was deployed for a total of seven years during the 29-year period. Mark and Cynthia moved to DC Ranch with their three children Grace, Eric and John in 2001.
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Mark is grateful for neighbors and friends in the community who rallied behind his family during his deployment overseas. “The immediate families are not the only ones affected during war. The entire community feels it because everyone has to pitch in to help,” he said.
LeVally retired in December 2015 but has kept himself busy as a member of several military organizations including the Knights of Columbus. He’s won numerous awards and decorations including The Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation BE A HERO FOR A HERO Medal, Iraq and McDowell Mountain Ranch Afghanistan Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12 to 6 p.m.
Help local wounded Arizona veterans get their mobility back by helping to raise funds for all-terrain wheelchairs. Walt Altmann, Vietnam Veteran and owner of northeast Scottsdale The UPS Stores, his team and The Independence Fund have partnered to provide two severely wounded combat veterans with the tools they need to achieve independence and mobility. This event will feature a silent auction, live music, food and more! All donations will be matched. For more information, please visit donate.beaheroforaheroaz.com.
When asked what he misses most about his time in the service he said, “I miss my buddies. Some of them still serve. Sometimes I feel bad that I’m here and they’re still over there, but I’m happy to be home.” LeVally believes it is important to honor and recognize veterans as well as those who continue to serve our country.
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GiGi University teaches life and career skills to young adults with Down syndrome 9160 E. Shea Blvd. Suites 203 & 204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Jennifer Gage (center) with GiGi’s Playhouse children. Kaitlyn (far right).
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his holiday season, DC Ranch resident Jennifer Gage has several reasons to be thankful. Donations from local businesses is one of them.
In 2015, Gage opened a GiGi's Playhouse in Scottsdale with the help of friends Lesley Robertson and Val Schlesinger; who also have children with Down syndrome.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making it the most common chromosomal condition. There are nearly 6,000 babies with Down syndrome born in the United States each year and more than 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States.
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The mission of GiGi’s Playhouse GiGi’s Phoenix/Scottsdale will be A2.0 1 is to provide support and empower the 4th playhouse in the network to families from diagnosis through open a GiGi University (GiGi U) and adulthood. There are 33 locations a GiGi Studio Café—a progressive nationwide with more opening learning center for adults with Down around the country each year. All syndrome. services are free to families and Down syndrome is a cause that is include programs such as tutoring, close to Gage’s heart as her own fitness classes and speech therapy daughter Kaitlyn, now 21, was diagas well as social events. nosed at birth. Kaitlyn has grown by In fact, GiGi’s literacy and reading leaps and bounds since her time at program is the only one of its kind. GiGi’s Playhouse and now works with Students who participate have younger participants with direction increased their reading skill by as from staff. much as 50 percent. Sheet:
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DC Ranch Gives: Group Service Project with GiGi’s Playhouse
Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12:15 to 5 p.m. Meet at The Homestead Community Center (Bus leaves promptly at 12:30 p.m.)$5 fee Volunteers ages 13+ are needed This year, DC Ranch is celebrating the holidays with Gigi’s Playhouse at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park by making crafts, decorating cookies, and more. Volunteers, ages 13 and older, are needed to help with check-in and assist with activity stations. Transportation, water and a DC Ranch Gives shirt will be provided. All funds collected will be donated to Gigi’s Playhouse. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Register at DCRanch.com by Friday, Dec. 1. This event is limited to 20 volunteers.
Gage knew she wanted to open the University in time for Kaitlyn’s graduation from high school. Many parents feel at a loss “when the bus stops coming.” GiGi U and GiGi Studio Café is a place where adults will develop life and career skills. Gage is thrilled to expand the Playhouse to add these programs with incredible support and funding from the community. “When we first opened GiGi’s Playhouse in February 2015, I knew the next logical step was GiGi University,” said Gage. GiGi U will have a storefront, GiGi Studio Café, complete with products and cash registers to simulate a retail environment. The products will feature an art component with painting and handmade designs. According to Gage, GiGi U will give individuals with Down syndrome an opportunity to “intern” in a safe and nurturing environment.
The ultimate goal is to prepare individuals with Down syndrome for future employment and provide
The mission of GiGi’s Playhouse is to provide support and empower families from diagnosis through adulthood. self-sufficiency by teaching real world skills, nutrition and self-advocacy. GiGi U will also have an interview prep component to instill added self-confidence during the interview process.
Gage would eventually like to see students graduate from their internship to become employed in the local community. Her hope is that they are able to thrive in jobs they are well suited for, and have an interest in.
“This holiday season, I’m thankful for the local community that has rallied behind our vision for GiGi U. Donations are our lifeline,” said Gage. “Local businesses like Candelaria Design, Resource Flooring, Earth and Images, Caruso Construction and many more have donated time and resources to keep the project moving forward. We’re so grateful.” GiGi U is funded primarily through donations, fundraisers and grants and is volunteer-driven. It is slated to open February 2018 and will be located next door to GiGi’s Playhouse at 9160 E. Shea Blvd. All services are offered free of charge.
If you would like to donate or get involved, please contact Jennifer Gage at 602.291.9476.
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9th Annual Corks and Collars Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue’s annual Corks and Collars is a winetasting and silent auction perfect for those pet lovers. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Plaza at Market Street at DC Ranch. It includes wine and beer tasting, delicious food provided by Market Street Kitchen, a grab bag table, a silent auction, and live music. Corksandcollars.org
Mad for the Music 2017
This event will feature renowned artist Randall Hedden, silent and live auctions, and raffles on Saturday, Nov. 4, at The Camby Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Funds will benefit the Audrey’s Angels Music Enrichment Programs. 602.468.0700 or thecamby.com
Holiday Prelude XXXll
The 32nd annual event will feature a 5,000-square foot clothing boutique, a designer runway show, a luncheon and a prize drawing on Friday, Dec. 8 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Drive. Proceeds will benefit the Phoenix Theatre Guild and Phoenix Youth Symphony. 480.948.1700 or holidaypreludeaz.com
Swing Time 1940’s Hangar Party
Join radio host Mike Broomhead and special guest Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane as they emcee this special charity gala on Friday, Nov. 10, at Scottsdale Airpark’s Ross Aviation
Charitable Holiday Events and Galas Hangar, 15000 N. Airport Drive. Proceeds will benefit the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and DreamCatchers, a charity that fulfills final dreams of hospice patients with volunteer students from high schools and colleges all over the U.S. tbird2.org/swingtime
Night of Hope Charity Dinner
Join Chances for Children for their 8th Annual Night of Hope charity dinner to raise funds for Haitian children on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive. There will be dinner and dancing with cocktails, followed by festivities, including a three-course meal. Chances4Children.org
Slider Throwdown
15205 N. Kierland Boulevard. Local food trucks will compete for the title of Best Slider. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF). 480.348.1577 or kierlandcommons.com
Live & Local Event
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale will hold its Live & Local event, transforming Desert Ridge shopping center into a red-carpet dining and entertainment event destination. Live & Local’s entertainment and culinary lineup includes local restaurant and beverages partners, celebrity mixologists, performers and more. shopdesertridge.com
Charity Golf Tournament Foothills Caring Corps (FCC) invites golf enthusiasts to enjoy a day of golf for a great cause at the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 20, at Mirabel Golf Club, 37100 N. Mirabel Club Drive. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the FCC, a Carefree based non-profit dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents in the northeast Valley. mirabel.com
UnLeashed Holiday Bazaar & Tree Lighting
Bring your friends and your shopping list to the annual holiday tree bazaar and tree lighting on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive. Enjoy wine, holiday festivities, and plenty of shopping. Up to 30 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League. AAWL.org
Valley burger slider lovers will unite to sample some of the most unique and tasty sliders in town on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Kierland Commons,
Local Girl Scouts launch campaign for Girls in Arizona DC Ranch residents have been issued a fun challenge to help achieve the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s $18 million Campaign for Girls in Arizona. Less than $3.2 million from their goal, north Scottsdale’s own Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has issued a matching challenge to help the local council cross the finish line by year’s end. The Parsons Foundation will match all donations
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received between now and December 31, 2017, dollarfor-dollar, up to $1.6 million.
This recent gift adds to the Parsons’ previous $5 million grant to the Campaign for Girls—the largest single gift ever received by a Girl Scout council nationwide—it allowed for the completion of The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center
for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain earlier this year.
“The Girl Scouts are doing incredible work in providing a safe environment for girls to try on their leadership hats,” said businesswoman and philanthropist Renee Parsons. “Once this campaign is complete, the organization will be able to concentrate efforts on its true
mission of fostering honesty, courage, friendship and inclusion, while teaching important skills and serving girls in our community.”
Several Scout Troops count DC Ranch girls as members. Local businesses, community supporters and Girl Scout alumnae are challenged to join in their support and visit girlscoutsaz.org/campaign to make a gift today.
Scottsdale Philharmonic to take center stage
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he Scottsdale Philharmonic presents Beethoven’s 9th Symphony “Ode to Joy” with a special performance to include an 80-member choir.
This free concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Scottsdale Bible Church located at 7601 E. Shea Blvd. “This special symphony is Beethoven’s last classical piece and is familiar to a diverse audience,”
said Joy Partridge, DC Ranch resident, president and co-founder of Scottsdale Philharmonic. “People of all ages will enjoy this performance.”
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is considered to be one of his greatest works—a glorious and jubilant masterpiece.
On Sunday, Dec. 10, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host the Scottsdale Philharmonic for a holiday concert with traditional holiday classical pieces.
“We have more than 120 volunteers which includes 75 professional musicians, dedicated board members and volunteers who share their time and talent for each concert,” explained Partridge.
For more information, call 480.951.6077 or visit scottsdalephilharmonic.com
Scottsdale Philharmonic Concert Sunday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.) Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd. Free (VIP preferred seating available with a $15 donation)
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fast as when you were zipping around as a toddler but that’s okay. “Your race, your pace,” is a common saying at Fleet Feet. A 5K is a 5K, no matter how long it takes to complete. So how does walking and running improve your health? Running and walking increases your endurance, promotes cardiovascular health, it can elevate your mood with the runner’s high, and helps you control your weight. And there’s a social aspect as well if you run with a group.
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IT’S FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Looking for a healthy activity to do with the family? Running a 5K is an activity that almost anyone can do. At races, you’ll see families dressed in coordinated outfits, right down to the family dog being pushed along in a stroller. You can also make it a friendly competition to see who has the fastest time. Even those who can’t run can get involved by creating signs to greet runners along the route.
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t can be difficult to incorporate a regular workout routine during the holidays, especially when there’s travel involved. DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa personal Trainer, Colten Tyler, is going to make it easy for you to stay on track this holiday season with the following tips: • Always plan ahead and find out if the hotel has equipment or if there is a gym within a mile. If you fail to plan ahead,
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Top five reasons to set your sights on completing a 5K run
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Did you know there are nearly 12,500 5K races held across the country every single year? Most of those races have a charity attached to them.
it’s less likely that you will follow through.
• Do not underestimate the benefit of bodyweight training. Don’t overcomplicate things during the busy holiday season. For example, try a circuit of 10 pushups, 20 bodyweight squats and 30 second planks, three to five times each. • Look into investing in some basic travel friendly equipment, such as Suspension Trainer Straps, sliders and foam rollers. TRX makes a door anchor that
So while you’re sweating, remember that it’s all for a good cause. Running for a charity that you care about is a great motivator to keep you moving when the going gets tough.
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IT BOOSTS YOUR CONFIDENCE
You can’t beat the confidence boost that you get from setting a goal and achieving it. The bonus effect of completing a 5K makes you believe in yourself. For that reason, runners often end up tackling other goals as a result. You know those people you see crossing the finish line at a marathon? A good portion of them began with a 5K. That confidence boost helps them to achieve goals outside of running such as career goals or following their passions. Where can running take you?
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YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL WEATHER Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather. You can start by stretching and walking or maybe even train for a December or January 5K. What better way to start the New Year than running to raise money for charity? There are plenty of great runs throughout the Valley to help get you motivated. Not sure where to start? The best thing to do is just lace up your shoes and hit the ground running! You can also participate in the DC Ranch Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Desert Camp Community Center. Visit DCRanch.com for details.
works for any door. Many of these tools are easy to find and can be used nearly anywhere.
• Challenge yourself by asking to have your room on a higher floor of the hotel. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. To make it into a cardio workout, try walking or jogging up and down the stairs two to five times. • Make it an adventure and explore your travel destination on foot instead of driving. If you are an outdoor person, find a great hiking trail to explore.
How to stay healthy this holiday season
• Stay hydrated. This can be easy to forget when on vacation but drink at least 64 to 120 ounces of water each day.
• Try to eat 80 percent of meals with a vegetable base, such as a salad or bowl. This can be hard when traveling, but doing so is the best bet to stay on track nutritionally. It can be tricky to stay active and eat healthy while on the move especially around the holidays when tempting comfort food is being served. If you can stay consistent and fit in short workouts around a busy schedule, you can be successful regardless of where you celebrate. For more information about the DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa, please visit Villageclubs.com.
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hroughout her life, north Scottsdale resident Kelli Trbovich has enjoyed sharing her expertise for making her clients look radiant. The former cosmetologist has turned her passion into a full-fledged labor of love, with the recent opening of her new Soleil Boutique tanning beauty concept in DC Ranch Crossing.
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What goes better with a glowing tan than pearly white teeth? The DaVinci professional process is a non-dental procedure utilizing LED blue laser light and whitening gel, with results in as little as 15 to 30 minutes.
“In English, the word soleil (pronounced saw-lay) means ‘sun, or a self-luminous, heavenly body.’ In French, soleil means ‘finished with a high luster’,” Trbovich said. “What word could more aptly To complete your describe our statelook, Soleil offers Kelli Trbovich, owner Soleil Boutique of-the-art tanning eyelash extensions, and beauty services?” semi-permanent high fashion synthetic or all natural lashes that are Soleil’s concept was inspired by meticulously applied to each indiEuropean boutiques featuring vidual lash to create volume and a hybrid of beauty services and length. Microblading is also a popuamenities ranging from tanning to lar service, while Red Light Therapy teeth whitening, eyelash extensions and microblading, along with trendy activates collagen during a safe and effective anti-aging treatment for women’s weekend casual clothing, the face or whole body. accessories and more. This illuminating one-stop shop is one of only five in Arizona offering a state-of-the-art Norvell Spray
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While enjoying beauty services, guests can shop for the latest trends in weekend wear, including maxi dresses, jeans, linen pants and accessories to complete any outfit. “I’m truly excited about the synergy we bring to DC Ranch Crossing’s unique mix of shops and services,” Trbovich said. “We live and play by the sun. I welcome the entire DC Ranch neighborhood to experience Soleil, and watch beautiful new relationships unfold!”
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Sunday afternoon fun in the Preserve ake your Sunday a fun day this winter! Experience an afternoon outdoor learning adventure with your family. Attend the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s free Sunday talks in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about the Sonoran Desert, and its wild and wonderful inhabitants.
At Family Sonoran Sunday events, you can enjoy expert speakers on various Sonoran Desert topics, and interact with crawling, slithering and feathered friends that speakers bring along. Visit with desert rescue animals. See a bird of prey up close. Discover how volcanoes and earthquakes formed the
McDowell mountains, and even see how a recent landslide impacted the landscape.
Presenters will be from Southwest Wildlife Center, Wild at Heart, Liberty Wildlife, Scottsdale Community College’s Center for Native and Urban Wildlife, the Arizona Geological Survey, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Activities take place in shaded amphitheaters with comfortable seating at the Gateway Trailhead and the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Amphitheater. The talks are scheduled for 3 p.m. on the first and third Sundays during the cooler months.
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If time permits, take a leisurely walk along the nearby accessible, interpretive trails before or after the talk. The Bajada Nature Trail is located at the Gateway Trailhead, and the Jane Rau Interpretive Trail is at Brown's Ranch Trailhead.
2017-2018 Family Sonoran Sundays schedule
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Around Scottsdale I Recycle Scottsdale Looking to unload old electronics, textiles, shoes, hangers, prescription drugs and more? Recycle unwanted items all in one place at I Recycle Scottsdale on Sat., Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at Pima Center, 9200 E. Pima Center Parkway (101 & Via de Ventura). Includes free paper shredding. Presented by Keep Scottsdale Beautiful. For a complete list of accepted items, visit keepscottsdalebeautiful.org.
Grand Prix of Scottsdale races in for third year, Nov. 3-5
Downtown Scottsdale will transform into a 21st century version of the Roaring ’20s. Experience vintage race cars, live music, a kid’s zone and other entertainment at this event. GrandPrixScottsdale.com
Protect your identity by attending “Shred It” event, Nov. 4
Nov. 4, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. Cost is $4 per box or bag. ScottsdaleAZ.gov
The event showcases hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, classics and sports cars. Good-Guys.com
Watch the country’s best polo teams play at the Polo Championships— Horses and Horsepower at WestWorld. Also in store: a fashion show, canine couture and live entertainment. ThePoloParty.com
This month-long holiday celebration kicks off with a tree lighting and sing along at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, in Downtown Scottsdale. Scottsdazzle.com
Scottsdazzle holiday celebration kicks off Nov. 25
Make a goal to attend Scottsdale Polo Championship, Nov. 11 & 12
Mustang Library presents “The Bizarre Human History of the McDowells,” Nov. 18
Discover the unusual and sometimes tragic history that befell visitors to these mysterious mountains.
The free program is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Mustang Library. Scottsdalelibrary.org
Hot rods roar into WestWorld, Nov. 17-19
Witness WestWorld turn from horses to horsepower at the Goodguys Fall National Hot Rod Show, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 17-19.
Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the “Shred It” event from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday,
This year’s event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Scottsdale Community College, Student Center Cafeteria. Local artisans sell hand-crafted bowls— proceeds benefit Vista del Camino social service agency. ScottsdaleArts.org
“Scottsdale Shares” program assists with holiday donations
Scottsdale Shares provides one point of contact for residents, businesses and organizations seeking to assist those in need through donations or volunteer activities. ScottsdaleAZ.gov
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