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Pet-loving residents at Victory at Verrado in Buckeye, have access to more than 21 miles of paths and trails, more than 80 parks to explore.
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It’s (not really) a ruff life… Active-adult living and pet-friendly tend to go hand-in-hand … or paw-in-paw as the case may be
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or most folks, Fluffy and Fido are true family members — and that’s certainly the case for many active adults, whether they live in a single-family home community or in an independentliving community with apartment-style living spaces.
Therefore, when considering a move to an adult-oriented community, one of the most important questions to ask is: will my four-legged friend(s) also be happy here? Fortunately, at many of these
communities, Flossie and Felix often have their own amenities, sometimes shared with other community members, sometimes right in their own home.
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The Avalon Model at Robson Resort Community's PebbleCreek comes with optional dog wash.
of dog,” Soriano said. “The parks are very busy and are great places to let your dogs exercise off-leash.”
Pet-oriented clubs and more Robson Resort Communities
Dogs having fun at a Robson Resort Community in a dog park play area for small- and large-breed dogs.
Robson Resort Communities
By PAULA HUBBS COHEN
At Robson’s active-adult communities, pets are top of mind, thanks to the company’s founder and chairman, Ed Robson. “We love pets; it is one of our core values,” said Steve Soriano, executive vice president of Robson Resort Communities. “Mr. Robson adores his dogs and brings them to the office almost every day. He currently has four dogs in his family: Zoe, Duke, Ricky and Baily. They stroll through the halls looking for treats or someone to throw the ball to them.” At Robson communities, the dog parks are popular gathering and socializing places — for both humans and their canine companions. “They are segmented by size
At the Grill at Robson Ranch Arizona, there is a designated pet-friendly section of the patio. In addition, each Robson Resort community has its own set of groups and clubs but one common denominator is they all have activities that revolve around animals. PET-FRIENDLY, continued on page 4
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The Clubhouse at Touchmark at The Ranch in Prescott features a Health & Fitness Club.
Touchmark at The Ranch, Prescott
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eadquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Touchmark has communities in nine states as well as one in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For nearly four decades, this developer, builder and operator of retirement communities has focused on improving the lives of seniors, providing maintenance-free living and offering a continuum of services — all with the goal of helping to enrich people’s lives. At nearly 45 acres — most of which is natural open space — Touchmark at The Ranch is similar to a self-contained village. “Residents can enjoy The Clubhouse, which includes the Health & Fitness Club and The Finn Restaurant & Pub. The Clubhouse offers sweeping views of the Prescott landscape as well as meeting rooms for residents, civic groups and other functions,” said Tom Biel, executive vice president of Touchmark at The Ranch. “In addition, the Touchmark Health & Fitness Club — open to anyone 50 years and older — includes an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, state-of-the-art equipment, certified personal trainers and more.”
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Benefits of a senior-living community “Perhaps the biggest benefit of living in a retirement community comes from being around others and the availability of enriching programs,” said Christy VanderMolen, the community’s sales manager. “Research has shown social engagement can lead to better health and longevity, while social isolation and loneliness leads to poorer health and a shorter life.” Studies have also shown that people’s health improves after moving into a retirement community, Biel added. “Researchers attribute this to eating more nutritious meals, getting more exercise, socializing with others and participating in lifeenriching programs. And the healthier people are, the more independence they have and the more control they have over their future,” he said.
» More info: TouchmarkPrescott.com, 928-632-7800
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Touchmark provides a continuum of services and range of lifestyle options, including: • Cottages: Single-family homes including unique flex-level homes with a customizable lower level. • Independent living: For residents who do not require support with the activities of daily living. Residents live either in a cottage or in the Grand Lodge where homes
range from studios to two bedrooms plus a den; all include fully equipped kitchens, housekeeping services and utilities. • Assisted living: Touchmark provides personalized health services, caregiving assistance and meals to support residents to their highest level of independence. • Pembrook program: For residents experiencing early cognitive challenges but who don’t yet need a full, secured memory care environment. • Memory care: Will be provided in a future Phase II.
“We have worked with countless individuals and couples to answer questions and help with the various details involved in making a move. We are available to families. Use us as your resource.” —TOM BIEL, executive vice president, Touchmark at The Ranch
THE {FULL} LIFE AWAITS! LEARN MORE: 928-515-2486 • TouchmarkPrescott.com
Residents at Touchstone at The Ranch are treated to dining with a view.
TOUCHMARK AT THE RANCH Full-service Retirement Community Touchmark Boulevard • Prescott, AZ 1817173 © Touchmark, LLC, all rights reserved
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Listing of active-adult events and activities at some of the Valley’s premier active-adult communities.*
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Hot Rod Night at Westgate WHEN: Wednesdays through May 2, 5–9 p.m. WHERE: WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale INFO: WestgateAZ.com; 623-385-7502 COST: Free THE SCOOP: Dozens of classic cars cruise into Westgate for a car show featuring a variety of makes and models, live music and happy hour deals from surrounding bars and restaurants.
Cinco de Mario WHEN: May 5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale INFO: CincoDeMario.com COST: $15–$200 THE SCOOP: Join TV star Mario Lopez for Cinco de Mario, a new fiesta blending elements of Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Lopez’s penchant for having fun.
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market WHEN: April 27–29, various times WHERE: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale INFO: JunkInTheTrunkVintage Market.com COST: $8 to $65 THE SCOOP: Vintage and handmade items from vendors from across the country as well as local food trucks in more than 100,000 square-feet of shopping space.
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Kentucky Derby Lawn Party WHEN: May 5, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale INFO: ScottsdalePrincess.com; 480-585-2694 COST: $109+ per person THE SCOOP: Inspired by “Millionaire’s Row” at Churchill Downs, each guest will enjoy the traditions of the Derby atmosphere including frosty mint juleps, Bulleit Bourbon tastings and activities on the “Winner’s Circle” lawn.
Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China WHEN: Through May 6 WHERE: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix INFO: mim.org; 480-478-6000 COST: Varies THE SCOOP: Presented in partnership with the Heard Museum, this exhibition explores the harmony between music, people, heaven and earth through more than 60 rare instruments and artworks on display for the first time in the United States. Pompeii: The Exhibition WHEN: Through May 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix INFO: AZScience.org; 602-716-2000 COST: Varies THE SCOOP: Featuring more than 200 artifacts, guests become time-travelers, transported to the bustling commercial port and strategic military and trading center of Pompeii.
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WHEN: Fridays through June 22 TIME: May and June, doors open 6:30 p.m.; concert from 7:30–9:30 p.m. WHERE: 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix INFO: dbg.org; 480-941-1225 COST: $25 members; $30 nonmembers THE SCOOP: Enjoy performances from local bands in the stunning surroundings of the Desert Botanical Garden. Note: Unless specified, concerts are 21 and older. ID required.
Bike Night at Westgate Entertainment District WHEN: Thursdays through June 1, 5–9 p.m. WHERE: Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale INFO: WestgateAZ.com; 623-385-7502 COST: Free THE SCOOP: Close to 1,000–1,500 bikes and attendees roar into Westgate for the biggest bike night in the Valley. Guests will enjoy live music as well as deals and discounts from some of Westgate’s restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues.
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AARP Smart Driver™ course WHEN/WHERE: Online at your convenience INFO: aarpdriversafety.org COST: $24.95 THE SCOOP: The course covers safe-driving strategies, effects of medication on driving and more. By completing the course, you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance.
Silver Sneakers fitness programs WHEN: Various dates and times WHERE: Valley-wide locations INFO: silversneakers.com COST: Free with qualifying health plans THE SCOOP: Variety of fitness programs for adults 65+ from weights and machines to group classes. For all levels of ability.
*Extensive consideration has been made to verify all information, but since it is subject to change, attendees are advised to verify dates, times and prices before attending. Please note that many of the events that require tickets sell-out early, so please check online or by phone to verify ticket availability.
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It's a dog's life at pet-friendly communities new homes from multiple homebuilders, including Maracay For example: “Robson Ranch Homes,” Charpio said. “Maracay Arizona (in the Casa Grande area) offers a dog-washing station that has the K-9 Club and Pebblecan be incorporated into the Creek (in Goodyear) has the Pet home’s laundry room. The roomy Companions Club,” Soriano said. basin is big enough for most dog “This is a wonderful group of breeds and is equipped with a homeowner volunteers who rescue hand-held shower head, providing animals, educate the community, homeowners an easy way to keep bring in guest speakers and donate their dog clean.” to animal rescue facilities.” Many “A favorite gathering place for PebbleCreek residents are also Verrado dogs (and their humans) involved with Therapy Paws, a is the Verrado Dog Park which group that works with dogs and features separate play areas for their owners to become certified small- and large-breed dogs,” and visit patients in local hospitals Charpio said. Pet-lovers at Verrado and nursing homes. can also join The Kennel Club, a group whose mission is to provide In-home pet-friendly features a safe educated community for “The Courtyard Villas at Robson pets and their owners. “They serve Ranch and PebbleCreek are as the go-to place if your pet is designed to give your small furry lost, enabling others to help you friends an outdoor retreat,” Soriano bring your beloved fur-baby home said. “What’s more, at PebbleCreek, safely,” she added. we offer a dog/pet wash as one of the options in the Avalon model. Fellowship Square Pet Protect carpet is available At some independent-living comand we also offer many durable munities, including at Fellowship tile options.” Square’s five Arizona locations,
“We welcome potential homebuyers and their furry friends. The sales offices make sure there is fresh water available for our four-legged visitors — and bottled water for their humans. We are very pet-friendly.”
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residents are encouraged to have pets since “we know how incredMeanwhile, at Victory at Verrado ibly important they are in this in Buckeye, a beautiful active-adult demographic,” said Lindsey community inside the larger allArrey, director of marketing for ages master-planned community Fellowship Square Phoenix. of Verrado, folks 55 and better Each Fellowship Square comhave access to more than 21 miles munity has at least one dog park. of paths and trails, more than 80 “There’s also a dog-wash station parks to explore with your furry in Surprise and the Phoenix friend, and numerous pet-loving location sets up doggie playgroups to join, according to Lauren dates,” Arrey said. “We believe Charpio, vice president of market- that pets are family. Our residents ing for DMB Associates, Inc., can become isolated and a pet is developer of Verrado. a great companion in between “Victory at Verrado features visits with family and friends.”
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—STEVE SORIANO, Robson Resort Communities
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ur experts are Dr. Matthew Goetz, DVM, Medical Director of Arizona Animal Welfare League, and Dr. Ryan A. Dunning, DVM, Managing Veterinarian of Countryside Animal Hospital in Tempe.
Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET? GOETZ: Microchipping significantly increases your chances of recovering your lost pet. Tags can be pulled off, collars can be removed, but microchips are implanted under the skin and are active for the life of the animal. They are a permanent ID solution. Q: HOW IS IT DONE? DUNNING: We use a 14-gauge needle to implant the microchip (about the size of a grain of rice) under the skin between the shoulder blades. Q: HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN A PREVALENT TECHNOLOGY? GOETZ: Microchipping pets began in the 1980s but became widespread and popular in the 1990s. Q: WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST? DUNNING: The average cost is anywhere from $25 to $75 depending on the manufacturer, registration, etc.
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Q: DO MOST VETS USE THE SAME MICROCHIPPING COMPANY? GOETZ: No, some are contracted with companies who offer discounted microchip pricing; others have personal preferences on size and brand. All microchips for animal use do have to meet certain guidelines to ensure safety of the animal. Q: CAN ALL CHIPS BE TRACKED REGARDLESS OF WHICH COMPANY’S MICROCHIP IS USED? DUNNING: Most scanners today will read both the old and new frequency microchips. The scanners that we use will read all of the common microchips implanted in the U.S. Q: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFO UP-TO-DATE WITH YOUR TRACKING COMPANY? GOETZ: The only way for the finder of your animal to contact you is through the contact information you provide to the microchip database — so it must be updated for you to be contacted in the event your pet is found. Some charge a fee for updating the information but it is money well spent if it will help you reunite with your lost pet.
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For LaserTech founder Craig Zimmerman, DC, helping people who suffer from chronic pain get their lives back is personal. A former gymnast and tennis enthusiast, Dr. Zimmerman introduced laser therapy to his patients 12 years ago when he couldn’t overcome the constant ache in his wrist after injury and years of overuse. “The pain in my wrist went on for 27 years and really affected my quality of life and my ability to engage in sports and activities with my family that I enjoy doing,” said Dr. Zimmerman, a chiropractor who is board-certified in physical medicine modalities and whose practice focuses on innovative medical technologies. “I tried chiropractic therapies, exercise therapy, acupuncture and pain medication, but the problem continued to the point where my wrist became severely degenerated.” After trying many types of treatments, Dr. Zimmerman knew he had to find a better solution for his condition as well as for his patients to improve their quality of life.The answer: a result-oriented combination of noninvasive medical technologies including laser therapy. “When my wrist was treated with a combination of multiple types of lasers,
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Getting to the Source At LaserTech, the highly trained, compassionate team of doctors and technicians offers safe and effective treatments that manage pain caused by a wide array of conditions including arthritis, neuropathy, spinal stenosis, back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain and knee pain—without the use of medications, steroid injections or surgery.The treatment modalities offered by the LaserTech team have been shown to resolve pain and heal damaged tissue. “Pain is not really the problem, it’s an alarm telling you that there is a problem and you don’t want to turn that alarm off.You want to take care of the fire, so to speak,” said Dr. Zimmerman. At LaserTech, doctors address four key sources of chronic pain using a
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Take a drive on the wild side Still time to find wildflowers By EMILY LOCKWOOD
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hile many parts of the country, and even the state, are faced are still facing chilly temperatures, some parts of Arizona are draped in a blanket of color…wildflowers. Make sure to catch the last few weeks of the wildflowers blooming season through mid-May. There are several spots throughout the Valley that offer great opportunities to see the flowers in bloom. “The desert needs to receive rainfall beginning in October and continue through March or April,” Desert Botanical Garden Program Development Manager, Angelica Elliott, said. “The more rain we receive, the better chances of having a wildflower season.” The combination of rainfall and temperatures are the two factors that generally dictate the wildflower season. Elliott says it is always a difficult task to predict what the wildflower season will look like each Spring.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The garden’s Harriett K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail offers visitors much to see. Discover the beauty and diversity of wildflowers in North American deserts and the role they play in desert ecosystems. Learn about Sonoran Desert pollinators and wildflowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. » More info: Adults are $24.95 and ages 3-17 are $12.95. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 480-941-1225, https://www.dbg.org
This state park is located near Superior, Arizona and is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state. Wildflowers bloom particularly well here and the best time to see them is in April. Guided tours are available to tell visitors about the various plants, animals and natural history that the park has to offer. » More info: $12.50 for adults and $5 for ages 5-12. 37615 East Highway 60, Scottsdale. 520-689-2723, http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
Lake Pleasanton Regional Park White Tank Mountain Regional Park This is Maricopa’s largest regional park reaching nearly 30,000 acres. The range has many ridges and canyons and from base to peak reaches 4,000 feet. There are occasional heavy rains. » More info: $6 per vehicle, open daily. 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. 623-935-2505, https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/ park-locator/white-tank-mountain-regional-park/
This park is part of the Central Arizona Project waterway system and brings water from the Lower Colorado River into Central and southern Arizona. It is also known for its wildflowers that are best seen through March. The flowers heavily populate areas near the Pipeline Canyon Trail. » More info: 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown. $6 per vehicle. 928-501-1710, https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/ park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/
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We’re building more patio homes in the neighborhood north of Beatitudes Campus. If you’re inspired by a vibrant and diverse social life and lifelong learning opportunities, and you appreciate the value of planning ahead, we would love to be your neighbor.
Beatitudes Campus is a life plan community and a not-for-profit ministry of the Church of the Beatitudes. AR-0008780009-01
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GRAND OPENING SEASON! Trilogy® is more than a place to live. It’s knowing you’re in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. And for many of our members, they wonder why they ever put off making the move. Try something unexpected. Know your neighbors. Experience a true sense of community. Be part of something bigger. Once you’re here, you’ll understand why everyone is asking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”
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Sales: Shea Communities Marketing Company (AZ DRE #CO001121000). Construction: SHALC GC, INC. (AZ ROC# 291056). Encanterra® Resort Community is an all-ages community. Homes at Trilogy® at Encanterra® and Trilogy® at Vistancia® are intended for occupancy by persons aged 55 and over, with certain exceptions as provided by law. Trilogy® at Verde River is an all-ages community, with select neighborhoods that are intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years or older, with certain exceptions as provided by law. Golf courses are planned to be private. Use of the golf course and club is at the pleasure of the club owner. Homeowners must purchase a separate golf membership from the course owner. This is not an offer for sale or lease. IN ARIZONA, A PUBLIC REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE STATE REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. This is not intended to be an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy real estate to residents of any state in which registration requirements have not been fulfilled. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Equal Housing Opportunity. Models are not an indication of racial preference. AR-0008771668-01