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PLAY BALL CACTUS LEAGUE IMPACT

Here’s a statistical snapshot of the spring training industry’s impact in Arizona:

The 2025 Cactus League season generated an estimated $764 million in economic impact for the state of Arizona, according to a study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The study, which surveyed only out-of-state visitors, also found that the Cactus League generated $450 million for Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product.

The study found that visitor spending reached $378.6 million in 2025.

The Cactus League 221 games drew 1,695,480 fans in 2025. The 2026 season looks forward to including World Baseball Classic teams in our facilities.

The Cactus League created 6,182 annual jobs in 2025, the study found.

Spring training directly generated a total of $32.1 million in taxes for the state.

Jesse Olmedo, MD

James Barlow, MD Victoria Phan, PA-C

Jillian Goldney FNP-C Anna Koester FNP-BC

20 op Five

If your life is anything like mine, the last month has flown by! Just as I recovered from the chaos of the Super Bowl, Phoenix Open and the Olympics—it’s time for Spring Training, March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter!

Recently, I’ve realized when I get busy, I lose sight of my best self. Instead of being patient, I get a little short. This version of me usually shows up while I’m at Costco. During my last visit to Costco, my mood changed due to the shirt the person standing in front was wearing. It read: Dear person behind me, the world is a better place with you in it! Love, the person in front of you.

Immediately, my brain and body reacted to this kind sentiment— my heart rate seemed to slow, and I didn’t feel irritated at the long check-out line. Instead, I reflected on how one act of kindness can truly change a person’s life.

I hope practicing kindness is one of your daily goals, but if you need additional ideas on how to be kind to those in your life, this month’s The Grand Season is chalked full of great ideas.

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Happy Easter,

Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher

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FLASHBACK

Answers on pg. 16

1. Name the artist who wrote and released “Jump into the Fire.”

2. Who wrote and released “Games People Play”?

3. Name Aerosmith’s first song to reach the charts.

4. Which singer wrote and released “I Go Crazy”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “All the leaves have gone green and the clouds are so low, you can touch them and so, come out to the meadow.”

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DINING GUIDE

STRANGE BUT

According to a poll of 11,000 Americans, 84% of vegetarians and vegans return to eating meat.

Ever wonder where the term “jaywalker” originated? Back in the day, “jay” was slang for a foolish person. So, when pedestrians ignored street signs, to their own peril, they were labeled jaywalkers.

Relative to their body size, barnacles have the largest sex organs in the animal kingdom.

Some beaches in the Maldives glow in the dark.

If you have a daily routine, some scientists believe that your dog can tell when you’re coming home by the amount of your scent that’s left in the house.

As astronauts spend months traveling to Mars, their eyeballs may change shape. Some scientists believe this is due to pressure from fluids that won’t drain from their heads, thanks to low gravity.

During World War II, Charles Richard Drew, a black physician, developed blood banks for military personnel. However, when he discovered that the military was separating blood donations according to race, he quit working for the Red Cross.

In the popular Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons, the latter character shouldn’t have been outwitted by his desperately hunted prey, since coyotes typically outpace roadrunners by a good 23 mph.

FLASHBACK

Answers from pg. 12

1. Harry Nilsson, in 1972. The song has been used in several films, including “Goodfellas” (1990) and “A Bigger Splash” (2015).

2. Joe South, in 1968. Even though the only place the song topped the charts was in South Africa, it won both the Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1970) and the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song (1970).

3. ”Dream On,” in 1973.

4. Paul Davis, in 1977. The song went to No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart and has been covered by several others, including Lee Greenwood and Barry Manilow.

5. “Jean,” by Oliver in 1969. The song was used in the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” starring Maggie Smith as a teacher at a school in Scotland.

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BEVERAGE CLUB DRINK UP

Lambrusco Smash

Ingredients

Ice

2 oz. Lambrusco wine

1 3/4 oz. fresh orange juice

1 oz. ginger beer

1 oz. mezcal

Orange peel, for garnish

Directions

Fill a large old-fashioned or rocks glass with ice. Add Lambrusco, orange juice, ginger beer, and mezcal. Stir until combined and chilled, 2 to 3 seconds. Garnish with orange peel.

Blood Orange Mocktail Spritzer

Ingredients

Ice

3 oz. blood orange juice

2 oz. ginger beer

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

Sliced blood orange, sliced ginger, and fresh mint, for serving

Directions

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add blood orange juice, ginger beer, and lemon juice and gently stir to combine. Garnish with sliced blood orange, ginger, and mint.

Creamsicle Mimosa

Ingredients

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup half-and-half or evaporated coconut milk

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)

1 (750-mL) bottle Champagne, sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Cava

Orange wedges, for garnish

Directions

In a tall glass or large measuring cup, stir orange juice, half-andhalf, milk, and orange liqueur until combined. Divide orange juice mixture among champagne glasses. Top off with champagne. Garnish with orange wedges.

Cherry Espresso Martini

Ingredients

10 Luxardo cherries, divided, plus cherry syrup for serving

1 1/2 oz. vodka

1 oz. espresso

1 oz. Kahlúa

Ice

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 cherries until puréed and smooth. Add vodka, espresso, and Kahlúa. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds. Double-strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled martini glass. Skewer remaining 4 cherries and garnish glass. If desired, using a small spoon, dot top of drink with 5 to 7 small drops of cherry syrup and drag a toothpick through each to create heart shapes.

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BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Is the book of Simeon (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Whose first chapter begins, “Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab”? Exodus, II Kings, Job, Proverbs

3. From Luke 1, what was the name of Elisabeth and Zacharias’ child? Elisabeth, Zacharias, Thomas, John

4. In Genesis 4, who’s considered the father of all musicians? Jeremiah, Joash, Jubal, Job

5. From Luke 7, where did Jesus raise a widow’s son from the dead? Amos, Nain, Lystra, Philippi

6. In Genesis 12, where did Abram go after leaving Ur? Iconium, Nineveh, Haran, Salem

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