San Tan Press
SEPTEMBER 2026
Lifestyle PLUS… A Snapshot of Life at Trilogy Clubs and Groups
Cover by Scott Fishman
YOUR NEIGHBOR. YOUR AGENT. YOUR ADVANTAGE. BECAUSE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE MATTERS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING IN TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH.
NO ONE KNOWS TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH BETTER THAN A NEIGHBOR. As a resident of Trilogy at Power Ranch, I understand what makes this community special. I can provide valuable insight into the neighborhood, amenities, lifestyle and market trends that only comes from living here and serving homeowners throughout the community. Whether you’re making a move within Trilogy, relocating to the area or preparing to sell, I’m here to help you navigate every step of the process with confidence.
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CA News 4 6 8 10 10
Trilogy Moving Forward Your Board of Directors Executive Director’s Corner Your CA Management Team Meet the San Tan Press Staff
Lifestyle 12-13 14 15 16
September Events Wellness Room Fitness Events 2026 Class Schedule
Committees 20
Committee Liaisons
Clubs and Groups 21 22 28 28
Band of Angels Clubs of Trilogy at Power Ranch Groups of Trilogy at Power Ranch Resident Gatherings
Features 30 32 34 36 37 37
Marilyn Flaherty: A Lifetime of Dance— and Still Going Strong Welcome to Your Home Away from Home The Architecture of a Good Night’s Sleep - Part 1 The Art of Daily Life - Having Fun The Numbers Prove Scams are Getting Worse Way To Go, Company of Friends!
In Every Issue 38 38 39 39 39
TPR Foundation Happenings Tech Tips Trap, Neuter, Return Parking for Special Events Listening Assistive System in the Ballroom 40 Patti’s Picks 40 Water Conservation Tips 40 Community Standards Corner 41-42 Snapshots of Life at Trilogy 44 Advertising Index 45 Monthly Calendar
Marilyn Flaherty: A Lifetime of Dance—and Still Going Strong Welcome to Your Home Away from Home
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CLC PUBLICATIONS LLC www.clcpublicationsllc.com The Official Magazine of Trilogy at Power Ranch Community Association The Board of Directors does not endorse or approve any articles, opinions, viewpoints, photos, advertisers or all other content published in the San Tan Press. The Executive Director and San Tan Press Editor retain sole editorial rights for the San Tan Press and will not publish any content that may expose the Association to liability or harm. Advertising, call Terri Hagan, 480-279-2069, email: terri@tprcoa.com.
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CA NEWS Trilogy Moving Forward The 2027 Budget Timeline is available, and we hope that you have added at least some of the important dates to your calendar. Please join us for the informative budget and Reserve Study Town Hall meetings. Draft and revised joint budget meetings will have the preliminary budget numbers with discussion of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee. The Reserve Town Hall
meeting is October 7, and we are looking to include our thirdparty reserve specialist, Rob Felix, from Felix Reserve Studies to present this year’s updated study. We anticipate the final budget presentation to the residents on October 22, with the Board considering the budget on October 28 for final approval. The 2027 budget letter is scheduled to go out the week of November 16.
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Mike and Lani are true professionals who are experts in their field, and they sincerely care about their clients. From the moment we met them, we appreciated that they have vibrant personalities and that it's easy to communicate with them. They were very responsive throughout our time working together, and they were respectful of our particular needs. They are enthusiastic about living in Trilogy themselves, and they are committed to knowing everything there is to know about the community and the real estate market. We thank them for providing beautiful marketing, along with some staging items that helped our home to look its absolute best. Our property sold within just a few days because their knowledge and skills allow them to communicate clearly with potential buyers about a home's value, resulting in us receiving more than the asking price. Thank you both so much, Mike and Lani. We are grateful for your help, and we know that anyone who works with you will have a successful experience! Larry & Doreen - Sugarberry Ct
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CA NEWS Community Association Contact Information
Your Board of Directors
Main Office Phone: Main Office Fax: Main Office Email: Front Desk Office Hours: Chuck Newcomb President chuckn@mytpr.com
Adrian Gordon Vice President adriang@mytpr.com
Lori Larson Treasurer loril@mytpr.com
Lisa Gurtler Secretary lisag@mytpr.com
Gary Shaughnessy Board Member garys@mytpr.com
Liz Ridge Board Member elizabethr@mytpr.com
Gate and After Hours: Gate Phone Number:
480-279-2053 480-279-2099 memberservices@tprcoa.com Mon – Fri 8 am to 4 pm Sat 8 am to 12 pm 6 am – 10 pm 480-797-1662
Steve Loney Board Member stevel@mytpr.com
Your Community Association Management Team
Michele Ray-Brethower Executive Director 480-279-2058 michele@tprcoa.com
Robin Dastrup Community Manager 480-279-2052 robin@tprcoa.com
Greg Carey Member Services 480-279-2053 memberservices@ tprcoa.com
Chris Clinton Facilities Director 480-279-2059 chris@tprcoa.com
Terri Hagan Member Services/Event Services Manager 480-279-2069 terri@tprcoa.com
Ryan Knobloch Technology Manager 480-279-2057 ryan@tprcoa.com
Kathy Ralphs Bookkeeper 480-279-2086 kathy@tprcoa.com
Tammy Rowles Activities Manager 480-279-2054 tammy@tprcoa.com
Joel Schopp ACC 480-279-2064 joel@tprcoa.com
Jennifer Taylor Fitness Manager 480-291-9174 jennifer@tprcoa.com
The Board of Directors Meeting Minutes can be found on mytpr.com under Documents > Board Minutes > 20xx 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
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CA NEWS Executive Director’s Corner Michele Ray-Brethower
This past month was busy! At the last board meeting, the Board of Directors made a decision that when we are requesting member input for redline changes of any of our governing documents that the residents’ responses will go to the Board@mytpr.com so that all board members get the resident responses in real time. Additionally, they adopted several new rules. Please note that the new rules that have been added are: R-6.11 Discharging Weapons, R-6.12 Exterior Lighting, and R-6.13 Trees and Shrubs. They also adopted a new process for clubs and cash handling, so R-9.4 a (vii) Cash Handling for Clubs was updated. R-6.11 Discharging Weapons. No weapons of any kind shall be discharged on any Trilogy lot in the community. This includes, but is not limited to, discharging firearms, air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, and paintball guns and any other firearm or device designed or capable of propelling a projectile by the action of an explosive or compressed air/gas within the community. Targeting animals or protected wildlife is prohibited. The use of a firearm for self-defense is permitted if deemed necessary. This rule applies at all times, both indoors and outdoors, and is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. Violations of this rule may result in fines and/or other enforcement actions. R-6.12 Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting on residential homes shall not be so bright or glaring as to cause a nuisance or hazard to neighbors or to interfere with the enjoyment of neighboring properties. No visible wiring or conduit will be permitted on any exterior light fixtures. Lights shall be directed downward and shielded where it is possible to minimize glare and light spill onto nearby lots, sidewalks, roads, or common areas.
b) Ground Lighting Ground exterior lighting shall utilize low-voltage or similar non-glare direct task-type fixtures installed as close to grade as possible. Clear or soft white, lowvoltage accent lights (maximum 24 volts), lenses, or reflectors may be used to provide soft accent for trees, shrubbery, and the owner’s structure, as appropriate. Glare shields shall be required where necessary to eliminate bright spots and glare sources. c) Outdoor Patio Lighting Outdoor patio and all outdoor string lighting shall not exceed fifteen (15) watts or equivalent in lumens per bulb. Outdoor lighting shall not be obtrusive to neighbors. d) Security Lighting Security lighting, including motion-activated lighting, spotlights, or floodlights, shall be selected and located to minimize impact on neighboring properties. Fixtures shall be shielded and mounted under or immediately below soffits or eaves. Security lighting must be adjusted to minimize glare and impact on neighboring properties. e) Permanent Under Eaves Lighting Permanent under-eaves lighting shall be hard-wired with no visible wiring or conduit. Fixtures shall be low-voltage, shielded, and mounted directly under or immediately below soffits or eaves. Bulbs shall be clear or soft white and shall not exceed fifteen (15) watts or equivalent in lumens per bulb. Lighting shall be directed downward and designed to minimize glare and light spill onto neighboring properties, sidewalks, roads, or common areas.
Violations may result in a request to modify or replace the lighting with fixtures that reduce brightness and glare, and repeated violations may be subject to fines in accordance with the Association’s enforcement procedures.
Under-eaves lighting shall not be obtrusive to neighbors and must be consistent with the community’s aesthetic standards. Any lighting that creates excessive brightness, glare, or nuisance may be required to be modified or replaced. Colored lighting is permitted only during specified holiday timeframes.
a) Coach Lighting Coach light fixtures shall be compatible with the architectural character of the development. Clear or soft white bulbs are recommended and shall not exceed 60 watts or equivalent in lumens for exterior lighting.
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session also brought several important changes that will impact how community associations govern, enforce rules, conduct meetings, and handle disclosures. These changes take effect September 12, 2026, 90 days after legislative adjournment.
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CA NEWS
MEET THE SAN TAN PRESS STAFF
If you would like to be part of the Trilogy San Tan Press Staff or have ideas for an article, please contact Sara Giampaoli via email at santanpress@tprcoa.com.
Terri Hagan Project Manager/Advertising terri@tprcoa.com
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Elections
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Finance
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Steve Balk
Lori Larson Steve Loney
Golf Course
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Planning
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BAND OF ANGELS “Trilogy’s Helping Hands”
Did You Know? Has your life been suddenly affected by health or life changes? Do you know of a neighbor who has? The Angel Contact Group volunteers can help by providing a purchased meal delivered to your home. All you need to do is call or text Monika (949-300-3961) and she will be happy to help get this meal to you or a neighbor in need! Here are ways the Band of Angels is assisting Trilogy residents: Angel Contact Group – Angel volunteers are available to provide Daily check-in phone call service and will also make a friendly visit to check in with the residents. This group also helps residents in our community who have been ill, injured, or have experienced the loss of a loved one. Angel Contact Group volunteers provide the following types of contacts to Trilogy residents: mail a special handmade get-well card to a resident experiencing an illness and an angel to a resident who has been seriously ill, injured, or has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Minor Home Maintenance – Volunteers help you replace batteries in smoke alarms, replace filters, replace light bulbs, add salt to the water softener, and other simple tasks. Contact Jim Heidmann, 480-250-5683, Dar Cyr 480-516-6989, Steve Hartman 630-917-0126, Brian Gurtler 480-290-2231, James Marbury 480-276-6209, or Dan Schott 602-538-9889. You Go Girls Meetups – This group provides six meetups each year to support women in Trilogy who would like to meet others and create connections, especially for those who may live alone or those who are experiencing a new season in their lives. Call or text Linda Savage at 425308-1775. Resource/Outreach – Volunteers provide help with forms for needed services such as meal delivery, transportation, home care agencies, lab and X-ray at home, and more. Call Eileen Marshall 480-621-5763. In addition, we sponsor free outreach presentations involving many aspects of senior living. The Band of Angels is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Donations are appreciated and tax-deductible. Please mail any donations to: Band of Angels, Inc., PO Box 9517, Chandler Heights, AZ 85127. Thank you for your support. Your n tow Home eatment r T r e t Wa ecialist! Sp
Meal delivery services are also available for a resident whose life has been affected by health or life change. Please contact Monika Gilbert at 949-300-3961. Equipment – We have equipment available for residents and their guests to borrow for up to 90 days. This includes commodes, wheelchairs (both transport and traditional), walkers, seated walkers, shower chairs, knee scooters, bed rails, wheelchair ramps, canes and crutches, ice machines, etc. Also available to borrow are room monitors, two with cameras. Equipment is available for loan and return only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call or text Linda Ray 480338-3730 for an appointment. Haircuts for Homebound – Thank you, Anh Snell, for all the years of providing haircuts to our Trilogy residents in need. We are grateful for your service to Trilogy. We are in need of a hairstylist for our homebound residents. If you know of someone, please contact Cindy Miller at 810-938-4295.
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CLUBS OF TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH CLUBS: Updates and photos are welcome so that our community can learn more about your club. Please email the santanpress@tprcoa.com with any updates, photos or changes to meeting times and contact information. Angels
Cindy Miller
810-938-4295
Art
Tues & Thurs 8 am-9 pm
Kathleen Bell
503-956-3335
Billiards
Mon-Fri noon-3 pm
Joe Marcin
480-708-0229
Boards & Decks
Sharon Somerville
480-540-5848
Bocce
Mon-Sat 7 am
Alan Coppin
916-516-9101
Bridge
Tues & Thurs 12:30 pm Wed evening (duplicate) 5:45 pm
Deb Heim
701-269-1725
Bunco
Last Mon 6:30 pm (except Holidays)
Gail Martin
708-638-8831
Ceramics
Mon, Tues & Thurs 9 am
Julie Schmidt
480-469-7119
Company of Friends
1st & 3rd Wed 5-7 pm
James Townsend
480-720-6658
Cooking
1st Sat 8-9:15 am (Nov-May)
Tom Mayhew
480-318-0629
Euchre
Tues 6:30 pm Thurs 1 pm (beginners & regulars)
Steve Hartman
630-917-0126
Fun Savors
4th Fri 9:30 am
Teresa McCarthy
707-228-8811
Genealogy
3rd Thurs 9 am (Sept-May)
Barbara Weichert
480-275-6701
Hiking
Tues & Fri 7:45 am (Nov-Apr)
Mike Erger
605-360-8476
Ladies Golf 18 Holers (TLGA) Wed 8:30 am
Jackie Stratton
812-618-8058
Ladies Niners
Wed am
Marsha Buck
480-208-4464
Line Dance
Tues & Wed 1 pm (Oct-mid May)
Ann Norbut
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Mah Jongg
Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon
Shawn Goodwin
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Pickleball
2nd Tues 4 pm
Bob Davis
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Quilters
Mon 9 am
Kathy Burke
952-239-2756
Scrapbookers
Wed 9 am, Thurs 6-9 pm
Sue Nervegna
602-810-2723
Singers
Mon 6 pm (Sept-Apr)
Dan Urioste
480-510-3816
Stained Glass
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Bonnie Hazelwood
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Tennis
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Bart Bergendahl
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Theatre
Marc Larson
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Travel
Ernie Nervegna
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CLUBS OF TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH ANGELS Are you ready for the holiday season? Well, you can be sure the Christmas decorations are appearing at the stores, and it’s only September! The Angels Club is also preparing for the upcoming holiday season, too, as we will be hosting an event fundraiser on Wednesday, December 2, our first Holiday Home Tour that we are very excited about. So, mark your calendars to tour homes in our Trilogy community that will be decorated for the holidays! More info to come. And if you are interested in having your home be a part of this Holiday Home Tour, please call or text Cindy Miller at 810-9384295 for more information. There will be special gifts for each homeowner who participates! ART The Trilogy Art Club held a special watercolor class entitled, Queen Anne’s Lace with resist and a Bokeh background. A watercolor ‘resist’ is something that is used on areas of watercolor paper that you want to keep white. For this painting, the resist technique used was masking fluid. This is a rubberlike glue that can be removed later. It was used to block out areas to keep them white, the lace flowers, so that the watercolor washes around them. The Bokeh background is achieved by layering thin washes of color and then using a variety of techniques to take off small areas of color to create those soft, out-of-focus circles of light. In this piece, circle stencils and brushes of water were used. If you have interest in joining the Art Club, contact President Kathleen Bell at tromsew7@gmail.com. Pictured is the watercolor masterpiece by the instructor, Rebecca Hewitt. BOARDS & DECKS Our Boards and Decks Club looks forward to signing up new members at our kick-off event on Thursday, November 12 at 3:30 pm. in the Trilogy Café. Snacks and beverages will be provided, so RSVP by the first of November to John Hewitt: jj4ndi@gmail.com. The Boards & Decks Club is busy each day of the week with a variety of board and card games. There are games in the afternoons, as well as in the evenings. Come find a game to enjoy with a fun and friendly group of people. Sunday, September 27 is our Lucky 13 game day. We play in the Catalina Room beginning
at 1:30 pm. We play ten games, so you will need to bring nine quarters and a single dollar bill. You must be at least 18 years old to play. For further information please contact John Hewitt, Secretary/ Treasurer at jj4ndi@gmail.com. BOCCE Finally, the temperatures are beginning to moderate; the monsoon is losing its grip, and winter friends will begin returning this month. Bocce play continues at 7 am Monday through Saturday. Join us for a few hours of fun. If you don’t know how the game is played, we will gladly teach you. We are looking forward to having tournaments, leagues, and Bocce 101, along with our usual social activities as people return and the weather cools. BUNCO Bunco is a dice game that is easy to learn and to play. No yearly dues or membership is required. Everyone pays $5 each bunco night, which goes into the winning payouts that night, so you aren’t really joining the Bunco Club. Everyone is welcome at any time. Bunco Club generally plays on the last Monday of each month. If a holiday falls on the last Monday, bunco will be played on the prior Monday. Check-in starts at 6 pm. Bunco starts at 6:30 in the Catalina (card) Room. The game ends at 8:45 or 9 pm. If you have any questions, contact Gail Martin, President/ Secretary, gad3595@aol.com or 708-638-8831. CERAMICS Hello to you, Trilogy, and welcome to September. As we turn our calendars to September, we have Labor Day on the 7th, Grandparents Day on the 13th and fall begins on the 22nd. We are all hoping for the cooler days, sooner rather than later. We invite you to stop by and meet some of our friendly members and see what they are working on. The annual member dues are $15 per year. Come on in and join us any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9 am-noon during our club hours. We can’t wait to meet you. Pictured is a ‘mirrored frame’ that Karen Mancuso made in one of the classes that was taught by our president, Julie Schmidt. Her classes are free to all members. You just pay for the materials used. Come on in and we’ll help you get started. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Schmidt at 480469-7119 or email her at AZJulie3@gmail.com. TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 23
CLUBS OF TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMPANY OF FRIENDS Company of Friends continues to sponsor events that help support our charities. In July we hosted the Rock the House (of Refuge) dance featuring Trilogy’s own Apricot Lane Band. Attendees brought food and household items to donate to House of Refuge, who provide transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. Also, in July we donated $3,000 to the Café Acoustics Project to make the room more accessible to the whole community. Tickets are on sale now for our next Trivia Night, which will be held October 23 at 6 pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $18 on PurplePass, and the proceeds benefit House of Refuge. Showtime Trivia is the host once again, and they always provide a fun, entertaining evening. We are continuing with our twice-monthly summer socials through September. Pictured here are club president Jim Townsend and Don Black doing one of our trivia brain busters at a July social. For information on joining, contact Jim Townsend at 480-7206658. COOKING Hello Trilogy. Although the Cooking Club is not cooking in the kitchen during the summer, we stay busy going out to lunch. Members and friends who are in town get together and try out new restaurants or visit old favorites. Twenty or more of us attend each lunch. Our last lunch is this month. In October, we will have a Members Dinner. Our first Community Breakfast of the season will be Saturday, November 7. If you will be here in September and are interested in learning more about the Cooking Club, come join us for lunch and meet many of our members. Please contact tfmayhew@gmail.com for more information or to join the club. EUCHRE We’ve made it to September, people! Cool temperatures are on the horizon. Let’s hope our cards stay hot. Will you join us for euchre? Will you be a winner? You never know until you give it a try. The club meets in the Catalina Room on Tuesday nights. Play starts at 6:30 pm. Cost is $2 per person. The top four point 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
totals get payouts. Please sign up in advance for Tuesday play by emailing tpreuchre@gmail.com, or calling 480-256-9487, or Sheila Overturf at 614-558-5543. Euchre is also played on Thursday afternoons at 1 pm for those wanting to learn, brush up their skills or just for fun. There is no sign up for Thursdays. Come see what we are all about! We congratulate our recent winners, Sandy Wooster, Jerry Novak, Patti Zielke, and Ed Overturf (Steve Hartman not pictured). FUN SAVORS Hello Trilogy, no pics to share this month. Honestly, there are so many Fun Savor events happening; we really need you to check out the Fun Savors tab on the Trilogy web page! No point in trying to recreate great descriptions of tremendous events! You’re missing out if you aren’t a Fun Savors member. Here’s a couple of quips instead. We hope they help you smile today. “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad,” and “Why does someone believe you when you say there are many billions of stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?” GENEALOGY The first meeting of the 2026 - 2027 season of the Genealogy Club will be on September 17, from 9 am - 12 pm in the Club Room of the Clubhouse. The meeting will be a ‘Welcome Back’ meeting. Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month from September through May, from 9 am - 12 pm in the Club Room of the Clubhouse. Visitors are always welcome. There will be a full slate of programs this season, including speakers and presentations from professional genealogists. The Genealogy Club has a number of people who are willing to assist you in your research. If you need assistance, contact the Genealogy Club at trilogygenclub8@gmail.com and consider joining the Genealogy Club. Genealogy Club Officers for this year are: President: Barbara Weichert Vice President: Jack Cotton Secretary: Jill Johnson Treasurer: Wes Peet Member at Large: Jim Grabenbauer For additional information and further assistance, email the Trilogy Genealogy Club at: trilogygenclub8@gmail.com. LADIES TLGA Despite the heat and the monsoons, a determined group of TLGA ladies hit the links every Tuesday morning. Pictured are Cindy Wood and Cher Cassidy ready to play! If you would like to join us, please contact Lindsey Fonick at 408-858-7322.
LADY NINERS It has been ‘Crazy Hot,’ but the Niners have been playing early each Wednesday morning and enjoying the company of some of our waitlist ladies. Our group voted last season to increase our total number of members from 70 to 75. That means we will be able to bring at least five ladies from our long waitlist to become active members this coming season. Our summer season will end this month with overseeding coming in October. Pictured are two of our waitlist ladies, Susie Matejcek and Diana Black, on the green at number 9 ready for a cool drink after a ‘hot’ round. A big thank you goes to Sheila Overturf for her efforts to keep us organized and playing this summer. Sheila is also our Membership/Hospitality Chair and has been busy contacting our membership to see who will be with us when we start our league in November.
American versions of Mah Jongg on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from noon to 3 pm in the Catalina (card) Room. If you are interested in joining the Mah Jongg Club or taking lessons in all Mah Jongg versions played in our club, please text Cheryl LaRoche at 248-310-3416. PICKLEBALL The final days of summer are close at hand and soon Trilogy will be a very busy place with the return of our winter residents. The Pickleball Club looks forward to another eventful season. Watch out for information about lessons, tournaments, social activities, and more. One of the most positive outcomes of the Trilogy Pickleball Club is the number of life-long friends that have been made as we meet new people on the courts. Throughout the summer, several club members have met up with other club members all over the country. The friendships and camaraderie that pickleball has developed and nurtured are amazing. The Pickleball Club members generously approved a $4,000 donation to improve the acoustics at the Café. All Trilogy residents can now enjoy the cozier, upgraded Café during gatherings.
LINE DANCE There are many health benefits to dancing, both mentally and physically. So, SAVE THE DATE! We are about to resume classes beginning October 13 and 14. Come join us – it’s a great opportunity to make friends and exercise. Tuesday class is for intermediate dancers at 1 pm in the Ballroom. Wednesday class is for beginners at 1 pm in the San Tan Room (dance studio accessible on golf course side of the Clubhouse). If you are trying us out, come on Wednesday at 12:40 to learn a few basic steps. Your first class is free. After that, you can purchase a $24 punch card before class for six lessons. Club dues are $10 per year. MAH JONGG Calling all Trilogy residents who play the American version of Mah Jongg. The Mah Jongg Club will be hosting its 4th Annual Community-wide American Tournament on Saturday, November 7, from 9 am – 3 pm in the Catalina (card) Room. All Trilogy residents who play the American version of Mah Jongg are invited to play. A flyer containing more detailed information can be found in the September issue of the San Tan Press as well as in the Trilogy Lifestyle emails distributed every Friday. Questions should be directed to Cheryl LaRoche at 248-310-3416 or Geri Carolan at 303-880-2167. Currently, there are over 190 club members. This number includes 28 new members who play Chinese, Filipino, or
Pictured are CA Executive Director, Michele Ray-Brethower and Pickleball Board Members Bob Davis, Gena Harnisch, and Mary Cascaes. QUILTERS Most people think quilting is simply sewing pieces of fabric together, but quilters know it’s much more than that. Every quilt begins with a vision, followed by careful planning, color selection, precise cutting, accurate piecing, quilting, and binding. A single quilt can require hundreds, even thousands, of stitches and many hours of patient work. Quilters often collect fabrics the way artists collect paints, knowing the perfect piece will someday complete a special project. TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 25
CLUBS OF TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH Mistakes are inevitable, but creativity often turns them into beautiful design features. Quilting is also rich in history, preserving traditions that have been passed from generation to generation while embracing modern techniques and technology. Beyond the fabric, quilting creates lasting friendships through classes, retreats, charity projects, and guild meetings. Many quilts become treasured family heirlooms, celebrating weddings, babies, graduations, and milestones. What non-quilters may never realize is that every quilt tells a story—stitched with creativity, patience, generosity, and a little piece of the quilter’s heart. Stop into the Quilt Room on Mondays 9-1 weekly. Check out the club’s endeavors and possibly gain a friendship, too! Pictured is Mary Walz showcasing a “club effort.” SCRAPBOOK The Scrapbook Club is a place where creativity, inspiration, and friendship come together. Whether you create scrapbooks, cards, or other paper crafts, we invite you to join us at our weekly gathering. Come and go at any time during the day Wednesday starting at 9 am. Working on projects in a communal environment encourages creativit y, motivates members to try new techniques, and facilitates making new friends. The club has an extensive inventory of supplies which includes paper trimmers, many stamp sets, dies, die cut machines including an older Cricut with many cartridges, embossing folders, inks, and punches plus a variety of card stock and pattern papers, ribbon, and assorted embellishments and stickers. These supplies are free and available for members to use every day, not just on Wednesdays. Stop by our Scrapbook Room Wednesday morning after 9:15 for more information. If you’re new to card making, we’ll teach you how easy it is to make a card when you visit us. This month’s card was created by Lynn Peck. SINGERS The Trilogy at Power Ranch Singers is tuning up for an exciting new season! After a busy August filled with travel, fellowship, and a lively sing-along gathering at the Trilogy Café, the group is ready to jump into rehearsals on Monday, September 14, at 6 pm. in the Trilogy Ballroom. 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
Members will soon be preparing for the annual holiday concert, featuring a festive mix of familiar favorites and fresh new music. If you love to sing, come share your voice and enjoy the fun—no auditions required! For more information, contact Dan Urioste at danjurioste@gmail.com, or stop by a Monday evening rehearsal. Pictured is President Dan Urioste preparing to lead us in song! STAINED GLASS Fall is approaching. Please join us for a stained glass class. The Stained Glass Club will be offering an introductory class for new members on October 5-16. Once completed, you may become a member of the Stained Glass Club. The class will teach essentials and techniques of working with stained glass. Dates: Days: Time: Place:
October 5-16 Monday–Wednesday- Friday 1-5 pm Stained Glass Studio
The cost is $40. The club will furnish all the equipment and glass needed to complete your project. Once you complete the class, you are eligible to join the club. The class is limited to eight people, so don’t hesitate to sign up as it fills up quickly. If interested or have any questions, please contact Nancy Dyer at (207) 458-0820 or nmdpharmd@gmail.com. A Welcome Luncheon will be held on Monday, October 19 at 11:30 am in the studio for all members. The photo is a piece done by Shari Keyes, Birds on a Limb. TENNIS This is for you tennis buffs. Wimbledon is the home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is an exclusive private members club with approximately 500 full, life, and honorary members who enjoy access to the courts year-round while adhering to a strict all-white dress code. Outside the famous two-week tournament window, members play on nearly all facility courts, except Centre Court and Court 1, which are strictly reserved for the Championships. Intensive year-round groundskeeping ensures the natural grass remains pristine through daily mowing, watering, handweeding, and using specialized blowing fans and heaters to protect against weed seeds. Additionally, the venue remains lively by welcoming visitors for daily guided tours through the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, where tourists can explore iconic courts, historical exhibits, press rooms, and the popular year-round Wingfield Cafe for refreshments.
THEATRE Exciting opportunities are now available at the Theatre Club! Do you enjoy building things? Are you creative or like to design? Are you interested in helping behind the scenes? Want to be part of a fun team? If you said yes to any of these, then there’s a special place for you in the Theatre Club. We currently have many volunteer openings available such as stage set designers, construction crew members, props and costume coordinators, AV media sound assistant, photographer, actors and understudies. The success of any production depends on all the team members working together to make all the fun and magic happen! Contact the event director, Barbara Huff, today by email at bhuff@asu. edu. Experience is not required, only your interest, as training is provided.
TRAVEL The Travel Club will meet next Thursday, September 10, at 4 pm in the Catalina (card) Room. All Trilogy residents are welcome, and there is no dues requirement to attend. Come and meet your fellow Trilogy travelers and share travel information. At the meeting we will go over upcoming trips featured by the club and others available to Trilogy residents. Travel Club trips include a March 2027 land tour to Nashville and Louisville and a 15-day Viking cruise from Athens to Rome in August 2027. A Princess western Mexico cruise presented by the CA in January 2027, which likely will include the largest number of Trilogy travelers ever, will also be discussed. Our Travel Club website includes Travel Tips on travel insurance, passport renewals, what to pack, and visa and authorization requirements for foreign travel. For more information about the Travel Club, please check our website or email Ernie Nervegna at enervegna7@gmail.com or Marc Larson at mthelarson@gmail.com.
Pictured here is Steve Huff, a specialist in sound and lighting.
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GROUPS OF TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH GROUPS: Updates and photos are welcome so that our community can learn more about your group. Please email the santanpress@tprcoa.com with any updates, photos or changes to meeting times and contact information. CA DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP
Frank Young
fyoung12@cox.net
CANUCK GROUP
Joe Schafer
tbirdjoe@gmail.com
CHAVURAH
Scott Fishman
913-710-5854
DAKOTA GROUP
Candice Dietz
701-793-9359
DEMS & FRIENDS
Susan Smith
HORSESHOERS GROUP
James Marbury
480-276-6209
ILLINOIS GROUP
Gene Sweeney
574-849-3120
IOWA GROUP
Jon Luksetich
luksetj@gmail.com
KNIT 1, CROCHET 2
Lynne Davidson
480-206-2237
MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN
Beth Madson
320-808-6492
NEBRASKA
Nancy French
308-730-0769
2nd Sat 10 am (Sept-June)
Mon, Wed & Thurs 8 am
Tues 9 am
susansmith07@gmail.com
nansea29@gmail.com
P.E.O. SISTERHOOD GROUP
3rd Tues
Karen Humbert
480-510-3350
REPUBS AND FRIENDS
Days and Times Vary
Dave Berner
Repubs_N_Friends@reagan.com
WINE & DINE
3rd Thurs 6 pm (Sept-June) Carol Mueller
480-988-0361
Resident Gatherings RESIDENT GATHERINGS: Updates and photos are welcome so that our community can learn more about your resident gathering. Please email the santanpress@tprcoa.com with any updates, photos or changes to meeting times and contact information.
FRIENDS OF BILL W
Thurs
480-205-9299
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Wed 8 am (Nov-Apr)
Keith Kilber
701-715-2762
Pro Shop
480-988-0004
MEN’S GOLF (TMGA)
Trilogy Happenings CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT
2nd & 4th Tues of every month 1 pm
Bobbie Boyd
bobbie@heartofhealinghospice.com
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
3rd Sun
Terri Hagan
480-279-2069
TNR (TRAP, NEUTER, RETURN) Melinda Goodale 661-904-5908 lindygoodale@yahoo.com TUESDAY MORNING BINGO Tues 10am, Card Room Peter Schweda 847-208-2658 pfschweda@gmail.com 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
DEMS & FRIENDS The Dems & Friends group has had an incredibly productive summer. We’ve rolled up our sleeves, participated in hands-on postcard-writing campaign efforts, and engaged directly with local candidates. It has been inspiring to see so many neighbors coming together to make a meaningful impact. And we’re just getting started. Building on this momentum, we encourage everyone to join us for the upcoming large group meeting in the Trilogy Cafe on Sunday, September 13, from 3 to 5 pm. This gathering will offer a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for critical local and national offices. In addition, we will be welcoming a special guest speaker who will share insights to inspire, energize, and motivate our community as we prepare for the important months ahead. Please contact Sue at susansmith07@gmail.com to be added to the email list and/or to be included in the private Facebook page. IOWA The Iowa Group is sponsoring three events this year. Our Beat the Heat Summer Social was held on August 9 in the Ballroom. Twenty-four Iowans who remain in Trilogy through the summer months attended. We shared a potluck dinner and played Cornhole. We will have a Welcome Back Social to welcome back Iowans for the fall, winter, and spring months. This event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 from 3 pm
to 5 pm in the Cafe. Our Iowa Annual Potluck will be held on February 27, 2027. SAVE THE DATE. If you are from Iowa or have an Iowa connection and are not on our email list, send an email message to TPR Iowa Group (tpriowagroup@gmail.com) so we can add you to the group. REPUBS AND FRIENDS The Repubs and Friends mission statement is quite simple: We are a group of conservative, pro-America, civic-minded, mature adults that believe in the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. We meet every eight weeks to disseminate information that addresses local and national political issues, utilizing the availability of local and national speakers and member input. Our schedule for the remainder of 2026 is: September 24, November 5 and December 17. To become a member and receive email updates from the Repubs and Friends group, please send your request to Repubs_N_Friends@reagan.com. Repubs and Friends have a private Facebook group. If you desire to be a part of that group, please contact Margaret Serafin, whose contact information is on mytpr.com. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings and to providing a welcoming environment and a meaningful experience.
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FEATURE
Marilyn Flaherty: A Lifetime of Dance—and Still Going Strong Sara Giampaoli
For Marilyn Flaherty, dance has never been simply a hobby. It has been a thread running through her life—sometimes taking center stage, sometimes waiting quietly in the wings, but never disappearing. Originally from Connecticut, Marilyn began dancing as a teenager, studying lyrical and ballroom dance. At about 18, life took her in a different direction. She married, raised three children and stepped away from dancing. Yet her love of dance remained. She continued to watch dance shows and follow the art form she had enjoyed from such a young age. Eventually, Marilyn found her way back to the dance floor. In the late 1970s and 1980s, she took lessons and became part of the disco era, dancing the Hustle. By the 1990s, she did the same with West Coast Swing. She attended dance
events and expanded her Ballroom repertoire to include West Coast Swing, Hustle. Her passion and dedication eventually took her all the way to Australia, where she competed in an international ballroom dance competition in the late 1990s. In early 2000, she visited Buenos Aires for lessons in Argentine Tango, which added more to her growing list of dance styles. While dance was an important part of Marilyn’s life, she also built a successful career in technology. Before retiring, she worked as a Network Administrator and IT Specialist for the Town of West Hartford, Connecticut. Earlier in her career, she traveled throughout the country installing software and training employees in dental offices. She retired in early 2004. A visit to Arizona would eventually lead Marilyn to the next chapter of her life. While visiting her son, she attended a tap recital at Trilogy. In July 2010, Marilyn moved into Trilogy and by Thanksgiving that year, she was working at the front desk at the Association, which she did until 2013. 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
Marilyn joined Trilogy’s Tap Dance Club and performed in their ‘recitals’ every two years, as well as staying involved in West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango and Ballroom through local dance communities in the Phoenix area. She started to have knee problems which made dancing increasingly difficult. In 2022, Marilyn underwent two knee replacements—one in May and the other in October. For many people, that might have marked the end of serious dancing. For Marilyn, it became the beginning of a comeback. In May 2024, with two new knees and a determination to return to the dance floor, Marilyn walked into a Fred Astaire dance studio in Gilbert and began taking professional lessons. She trained in two major categories of ballroom dance: Smooth, which includes dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango, and Rhythm, which includes Rumba, Cha-cha and East Coast Swing. She worked hard, became proficient in the dances and returned to competition. This year, Marilyn competed in an interregional competition in Scottsdale that included dancers from Arizona and several other states. During two days of competition, she won a “Six Dance Championship” in the Over-60 category, an especially impressive accomplishment considering that some of the
people she competed against were as much as 26 years younger. Since that competition, she has continued training and has added Bolero and the Viennese Waltz to her repertoire. She plans to compete at the same competition next February, hoping to add these two dances. After decades of dancing—from her teenage years of Ballroom to Hustle, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Tap and now competitive ballroom dancing—Marilyn continues to prove that a passion does not have an expiration date. Her journey has included marriage, raising three children, a successful career, retirement, a cross-country move and two knee replacements. Through it all, dance has remained a constant. Competitive ballroom dancing may be, as Marilyn acknowledges, one of the more expensive hobbies she has encountered—but for someone who has spent a lifetime finding her way back to the dance floor, it is clearly a passion worth pursuing. Marilyn Flaherty is still going strong—and her next competition may be her best one yet.
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FEATURE
Welcome to Your Home Away from Home Pam Vander Heyden
“The Navy is much more than a job; more than service to the country. It is a way of life. It gets into your blood.” Albert F. Pratt
She is built of high-strength steel for durability, composite materials to keep her lightweight, titanium for strength without excess bulk, polyurethane coatings for flexibility and protection, epoxy-based coatings to fight corrosion, and antifouling paint designed to keep sea life, algae, and mollusks from making themselves at home on the hull. On paper, that all sounds impressive and almost elegant. Then you hear the dimensions: 33 feet wide and 360 feet long. It’s a submarine! It’s not exactly spacious. Add 130 men, equipment packed into nearly every available corner, narrow passageways, racks, sonar rooms, machinery, and enough pipes and panels to make claustrophobia feel like a reasonable career concern, and suddenly that 33-foot width feels less like luxury and more like a highly organized metal shoebox. The aisles are only about 2 to 2 1/2 feet wide, which means passing another person requires choreography. You do not simply walk by someone - you turn sideways and negotiate. The watertight bulkheads are ovalshaped, forcing you to duck and step up at the same time. They were affectionately known as “knee knockers,” which sounds funny until you remember they were named by people who had clearly been losing battles with them for years. When Troy Revelette signed up for submarine duty, he was committing six years, because the training is so extensive that anything less would waste both time and money. Before you
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even settle into this floating steel box, you take a series of tests to determine your role - machinist, electrician, sonar technician, and so on. And one thing becomes clear very quickly: you will find your position on this boat. Life aboard a submarine is different from life anywhere else in the Navy. On a small boat, the chain of command feels more familiar. Everyone eats together. Everyone depends on everyone else. There is no doctor onboard; you have an independent duty corpsman, a highly trained battlefield medic in an emergency. There is no barber, either. When a new group arrives, they ask for a volunteer to cut their hair. Whoever raises a hand becomes the barber. Whether that was a lifelong dream or a tragic misunderstanding, you are it. Haircuts on submariners often looked a little less regulation than those elsewhere in the fleet. Troy once got called out while on leave by someone from a ship for his non-regulation haircut. But the moment the man saw Troy’s patch, two dolphins with a submarine coming down the middle, and cap identifying him as a submariner, he backed off with an immediate, “Oh, a bubblehead. Never mind.” Troy’s last boat was the USS Grayling, already 39 years old and thoroughly seasoned by the time he served aboard her. She had seen more than her share of history and had survived things that sound like they belong in a war novel.
FEATURE Troy was a Submarine Sonar Technician STS1/SS, which meant he spent much of his time in a room packed with men, noise, concentration, and very limited seating. As many as twelve sailors could be crammed in a 12’ x 8’ room. There were only three chairs, so people improvised: desks, corners, even garbage cans became acceptable seating so long as you could hear and think. The room functioned like an airport control tower - busy, loud, full of interruption, and somehow still precise. And in the 1980s, precision mattered even more because there were no visual aids underwater. Sonar was the submarine’s sense of seeing and hearing, and that was survival. They relied on passive sonar, because active pings might reveal their own location. So, they listened intently for propellers, machinery, cooling pumps, and every other mechanical signature the ocean carried. They also used a towed sonar array. A long cable streamed behind the boat, far enough away to avoid tangling in their own propeller and removed from the boat’s own noise to help triangulate positions more accurately. The ocean, however, is not a quiet place. Ships made metallic sounds. Propellers had their own signatures. A nick in a blade could create a sound so distinct that a vessel became recognizable like a familiar voice on the telephone. But the sea also had its own orchestra. Fish made noise. Shrimp, swimming in great schools, created crackling and clicking sounds with their shells and pinchers. Whales sounded like a bunch of carpenters framing a house. To the untrained ear, it might have sounded like chaos. To a sonar man, it was information. He had to tell the difference between marine life and machinery, between harmless movement and a vessel overhead, between noise and meaning. At one point, the USS Grayling operated near the Panama Canal, monitoring ships involved in suspicious activity, drugs and other illegal operations. They stayed below the surface, observed without being seen, took photographs, and passed information along to ships ahead, which then made the arrests. When Troy explained this, I had to stop him. “How could nobody see a submarine with people on deck taking pictures?” Troy looked at me with the patience of a man who had probably explained this before. “The periscope; we were underwater.” Of course. The answer was the periscope. The object I had temporarily forgotten existed - the one that was about 60 feet long and could extend 3 feet or so above the water. Submarines are designed to move smoothly and silently through the water. Under the surface, they are graceful, efficient, and controlled. On the surface, they are something else entirely - less stable, more vulnerable, bobbing and rolling with the sea. And when something goes wrong out there, even a simple repair can become dangerous very quickly. Maintenance was constant. If there was a rattle, a vibration, or any unnecessary sound, it would have to be fixed immediately. Quiet was not a luxury; it was protection.
On one occasion, on Troy’s first boat, the USS John C. Calhoun, he and another sailor Mike were sent out to repair a noise on the exterior of the boat. And by “out,” I mean outside the submarine, in the open North Atlantic Ocean, with tools and harnesses. Troy had to remove his lanyard attached to his harness to squeeze into a tight area of the superstructure inside the sail, that high metal ‘fin’ that sits atop the sub, and fix the rattle. That decision made sense at the time. Unfortunately, while Troy was working, Mike moved off to inspect something else – unbeknownst he dragged Troy’s lanyard with him. Troy came out of the sail, spotted Mike, and made a desperate leap for him as a wave hit, wrapping both arms and legs around him to avoid being swept overboard. The waves swept over them, leaving Mike and Troy hanging over the side. Mike, in the least practical moment possible, told him to let go and put the lanyard on. Troy in no way was in agreement with that plan! Mike clawed his way upward, Troy hanging on for dear life, and together they reached the deck and made their way to the hatch, which was closed from the inside. At this point, subtlety had left the scene entirely. Troy grabbed a T-handle wrench and began pounding on the hatch with the conviction of a man who was deeply interested in continuing to live. Inside, the crew had just completed roll call and discovered they were missing two heads - submarine language that sounds strangely casual for such an alarming realization. The hatch opened. By the time Troy and Mike got back inside, they were soaked, freezing, and showing signs of frostbite. Fortunately, both recovered, but the story is a perfect example of life aboard a submarine: danger, absurdity, quick thinking, and the unsettling discovery that sometimes the only thing standing between you and disaster is whether someone remembers to count properly. We spoke of many adventures like these - enough for four more pages at least. Troy tells them with the rare balance of someone who sees both the humor and the gravity in what he lived. He is articulate, patient, and gifted at finding the human side of even the most technical or dangerous experiences. I asked a great many questions, and never once did he roll his eyes, though I certainly earned it a few times. Most of all, I came away with admiration. Thank you, Troy, for your stories, your patience, your humor, and most of all, your service. I salute you. The short story of the USS Grayling (SSN-646): She was deactivated on March 1, 1997, entered the Submarine Recycling Program, then was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in July 1997. Her scrapping, via the U.S. Navy’s Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton, Washington, was completed on March 31, 1998. She served as home to many sailors and safely brought them home, protecting our country for 40 years. TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 33
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The Architecture of a Good Night’s Sleep - Part 1 Candy Purdy
“What I wouldn’t give for a good night’s sleep!” About one-third of American adults have probably said this because they are not getting the sleep they need. Some aren’t getting enough sleep, and others fail to get good quality sleep. If you have struggled frequently to get to sleep or stay asleep, then you know how truly disruptive sleep disturbances can be to your life. In part one of a two-part article, we will explore the secrets of normal sleep and behaviors that encourage healthy sleep. Next month, in part two, we will look at various types of disturbed sleep and some new approaches being used to help people sleep better. After all, healthy sleep is as important as eating properly and exercising when it comes to avoiding both mental and physical illness.
Although it may seem that while you sleep nothing is happening, your recorded brain waves reveal a lot is going on. We sleep in stages. The Sleep Foundation states that there are four stages of sleep. Understanding the stages of sleep in the diagram on this page will help us explore why adequate sleep is so important. One stage involves Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and three called NonREM, having slow or little eye movement. The non-rem(NREM) stages are named N1, N2, and N3. One passage through all of these stages takes about 90 to 120 minutes. The average person cycles up and down through these stages four to six times each night depending on how long their sleep was uninterrupted. Are you surprised that your brain is that busy?
According to the U.S National Sleep Foundation, adults between ages 18 and 64 need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night. Those over age 64 need slightly less, seven to eight hours. Studies continue to show that how we sleep affects everything in our lives. Dr. Jose Ordovas at the Human Nutrition Research Center stated it best, “While we can survive weeks without food, we can only last days without sleep.” Many of us occasionally struggle with getting a good night’s sleep but other than suffering a little fatigue, we think we recover in subsequent nights. However, chronic sleep disruption can have serious health consequences. They include greater risk of high blood pressure, obesity, heart attack and heart failure, irregular heartbeat, type 2 diabetes, depression, stroke and death. What is going on during one-third of our lives when we sleep that is so vital to our health? WHAT MAKES HEALTHY SLEEP? The dimensions of sleep include more than just the amount of time you are unconscious. Yes, the duration is important, but if you spend that time tossing and turning or waking up with elevated blood pressure or in a cold sweat, then the continuity of your sleep is not restful. Another dimension to check is the regularity of your sleep. Are your bedtimes and wake times all different or consistent -especially on weekends? Inconsistency can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. As smartphones, tablets and computers lure us into game playing and scrolling social media, it is easy to procrastinate at bedtime while playing with our electronic toys. Suddenly it is 1:00 am and you had planned to go to bed at 11:00 pm. Oops! The final dimension of healthy sleep is how you feel the next day. Daytime functioning may reveal you are battling sleepiness and fatigue while attending a meeting or out to lunch with a friend rather than being energetic, engaged, and focused. 34 SEPTEMBER 2026
Once someone settles into bed with lights off, the time it takes to “fall asleep” into N1 is when many people experience insomnia. The average amount of time to “fall asleep” is 10 to 20 minutes, but everyone is a little different. Falling asleep quickly in 5 minutes is a possible signal of sleep deprivation or disrupted sleep, indicating a need for more or a better-quality sleep. STAGES OF NORMAL SLEEP Stage 1 N1- (average length 1-7 minutes) This is very light sleep, and you can be easily awakened by light, a radio or TV, or noise. This is why listening to a radio to fall asleep can backfire if something on the radio is suddenly louder. This is also when you may experience a jerk or jump that awakens you. Stage 2 N2- (average length 10-25 minutes) Your body relaxes and metabolism drops causing lower blood pressure, heart rate, and slower more rhythmic breathing. Eye movement slows or stops, and brain activity slows. N2 gets longer each cycle, eventually occupying 50% of the night. Stage 3 N3- (average length 20-40 minutes) Often referred to as deep, slow wave or Delta sleep. This is a critical stage for body and brain recovery and storing memories. Your immune system fights infection, repairs cell
FEATURE damage, and removes brain waste, including tau (which may cause dementia). N3 may also contribute to insightful creative thinking. If one repeatedly misses or shortens this stage, they may have an increase incidence of early dementia, depression and anxiety, among other health problems, but without a sleep study they will never know they are lacking N3 sleep.
o Yes o No 4. Do you avoid alcohol and tobacco long enough before bed for your blood alcohol level to be 0?
Rapid Eye Movement Stage (average length 5-10 minutes, or the first cycle, but time increases each cycle and may last an hour or more toward morning). Total REM time is around two hours per night.
o Yes o No 6. If you don’t fall asleep in 20 minutes, do you get up and do a calm activity then try again to sleep?
REM sleep was discovered in the 1950s, when researchers noticed that infants’ eyes darted about under their eyelids as if watching a movie. Further research with adults uncovered this stage as the time when dreaming occurs. The heart rate and breathing rate become uneven, and muscle paralysis can occur. This is when memory consolidation (past and present) and emotional regulation occur. Your mind stores important information and discards the unimportant. Lack of REM time can have an effect on your mood the next day as well as causing difficulty concentrating, irritability, frustration, and forgetfulness. REGULATION OF SLEEP Ever wonder why you wake up at different times some mornings as opposed to others or get sleepy in the middle of the day? It might be due to your activities and some hormones you’ve never heard of. A neurotransmitter called adenosine increases as a by-product of cell activity. When it reaches a certain level, you feel sleepy. The second sleep control system is the 24-hour clock called the Circadian system regulated by light and darkness. At night Melatonin is produced in the Pineal gland in your brain. You might have heard of it as a treatment for insomnia since it causes sleepiness. During the light of day, the opposite hormone, Cortisol, is produced in the adrenal gland boosting our alertness. Levels of cortisol can also increase in times of stress which may explain why it is more difficult to “fall asleep” when you have been dealing with stress. In women, after menopause, the production of melatonin decreases and the production of cortisol increases. This may play a role in difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep as we age. The catch is that lack of sleep can alter the normal production of these hormones, putting someone with sleep problems in a vicious cycle of uneven sleep. SLEEP HYGIENE The environment in which you sleep can have a lot to do with how well you sleep. The actions you take before bedtime also impact how well you sleep. Answer the 12 questions that follow and learn whether there are steps you might take to help you sleep better. HOW IS YOUR SLEEP HYGIENE? o Yes o No 1. Do you get up and go to bed at the same time every day, even on weekends? o Yes o No 2. Do you keep the room dark and quiet beginning as soon as you lie down to sleep? o Yes o No 3. Do you avoid caffeine including coffee, cola, tea, or other caffeinated food like chocolate for 10 hours before bedtime?
o Yes o No 5. Do you reduce fluid intake prior to bedtime and urinate before bedtime?
o Yes o No 7. Do you turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before going to bed? o Yes o No 8. Do you avoid heavy eating close to bedtime? o Yes o No 9. Do you keep the bedroom at a cool temperature (68-72 degrees)? o Yes o No 10. Do you avoid napping or keeping naps to 20 min. or less early in the afternoon? o Yes o No 11. Do you get some exercise during the day such as walking? o Yes o No 12. Do you mind your alarm, getting up when it goes off, or do you go back to sleep if it does not? Any question you answered with a “NO’ is a change you could make that might improve your sleep. These are some of the components of the good “Sleep Hygiene” that you can control. Were you surprised to learn that a cool room is best for sleep or that caffeine stays in your brain for around 10 hours? Most of us have heard that the blue light from electronic devices is bad for sleep. However, those who think having a drink of alcohol will help you get to sleep should know that it decreases REM time and leads to fragmented sleep and insomnia later in the night. It also disrupts melatonin release and contributes to snoring and sleep apnea (interrupted breathing). Napping can be both good and bad. If you nap occasionally because you had to get up early for some tasks, then a midday nap is helpful. If you nap regularly because you have a sleep disorder, treating the problem will be much more valuable than napping, which can throw off your circadian cycle. Changing your sleep hygiene can improve your sleep, so try it. Many fortunate people take a good night’s sleep for granted. They lie down in bed and drift away only to awaken refreshed and ready to meet the day. Others struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or even stay in bed at night. We will explore sleep problems and treatments next month. References: “The Importance of Sleep” - Health & Nutrition Letter, Dec. 2024 Tufts University “The Hazards of Chronic Sleep Deprivation.” HEALTHY Years, May 2025 Balachandran, D, Oyekanmi,G “Alcohol Affects Sleep”, Cancer, UT MD Anderson, July 15, 2025. “5 Questions and Anwers About the Afternoon Nap-Sleep’s Double-Edged Sword.” Mind, Mood & Memory, May 2025, Massachusetts General Hospital “Sleep Well.” New Scientist, January 25, 2025 The National Sleep Foundation: https://www.thensf.org TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 35
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The Art of Daily Life - Having Fun Sandra Browne
Now it is time to start capturing all those creative and artistic ideas bouncing around in your head. You need a journal. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but there are a few criteria that will make it easy and fun to use. First and foremost, it should lie relatively flat, which often calls for spiral binders, though some art paper pads have the lie-flat feature. Next, the paper should be substantial enough to use marker pens or watercolor pens without bleeding through. In fact, watercolor pads make great journals. You can buy these at any art supply store or on Amazon for under $20. Think of your journal as the equivalent of a 16-year-old girl’s diary – minus all the hearts. Everything will go in it – ideas and notes, color tests, swatches of material and paper, photos, doodles (of course), sketches, reminders, recipes, everything that you want to remember that makes you happy. One note on watercolor pads and journals: the pages are designed for use with watercolors and other drawing and painting mediums. That said, higher-quality journals are often labeled as ‘hot press’ or ‘cold press’. Hot Press paper has a smooth surface that allows for fine detail and clean lines, whereas Cold Press paper is textured, adding depth and character to sketches. When making journal entries, don’t worry about sequences. Doodle on page one, glue photos of your dream bedroom on page two, and jot down a Lemon Chicken with Garlic recipe on page three. The point is to keep track of creative ideas and free your mind to create new ones. Flipping through your journal in search of
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a specific page can unexpectedly inspire you. Enjoy the wonder of the mind and discover fun ways to help it remember. Use colored pencils, watercolor brush pens, alcohol markers, Sharpies, and microtip drawing pens (in black or color). All these tools are for you to capture your amazing ideas before they disappear. A Small Practice for the Month Start your own creativity journal. It doesn’t have to be fancy, and though I have known people whose journal in and of itself is a work of art, that is not the goal of this journal. Simply put, the goal is to record your ideas before they are forgotten. If you are so inclined, you can turn your journal into a work of art by gluing decorative paper to write on, such as wrapping paper, or by using a watercolor wash as a background for your entries. Create ‘frames’ around your doodles, designs, and drawings out of ribbon, paint, and whatever else strikes your artistic eye. The goal is to use color or texture to accent your best ideas. Glue envelopes onto pages to store small cutouts, color samples, and notes on fortune cookie-style strips of paper. Or you can simply make a note of each idea on a numbered line on paper from a standard notebook. None of them need to be perfect, so please don’t strive for perfection. American artist and greeting card designer Leigh Standley is credited with one of my very favorite quotes of all time: “The real secret to a fabulous life is to live imperfectly with great delight.” Now go live imperfectly and have fun!
FEATURE Way To Go, Company of Friends! Kathy Gerdl, Jim Townsend & Deborah Callerman
The Numbers Prove Scams are Getting Worse I have always thought of myself as a numbers guy. I started college as an engineering major because I was good at math and science when I was in high school. After quickly realizing I was not cut out to be an engineer, I switched to accounting and economics and eventually passed the CPA exam. In April, the FBI published their Internet Crime Report for 2025. You don’t have to be a numbers person to know things are getting worse. Total losses reported by Americans over the age of 60 topped $7.7 billion, a 59% increase in reported losses from the prior year. Locally, older adults in Arizona reported losing $343 million. The $343 million loss figure in Arizona ranked fifth nationally. But here is the problem – Arizona is the 14th most populous state, so we are taking more than our fair share of abuse. I was hoping the scam losses might decrease, but deep down I know things are getting worse. Our non-profit is constantly interacting with the public, so we hear the stories of people being victimized. Scams are getting worse because they are highly profitable. Criminal groups around the world are targeting us. All age groups get defrauded with older adults taking the brunt of the losses. I just finished reading a book by Dr. Martina Dove called “The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques.” Dr. Dove writes about just-world hypothesis bias. It is the belief in a just world where people erroneously believe that bad things eventually happen to bad people and good things happen to good people. Unfortunately, this wishful thinking does not protect you from being scammed. This is why we need to plan. Hoping it won’t happen to me or someone I love is not a plan. We all need to be proactive. It is time to start having conversations with our family, friends, and neighbors about the various types of scams that threaten all of us. Please sign up today for our monthly newsletter at roseadvocacy. org. The information in our newsletter is a great starting point for conversations about scam prevention with our loved ones.
Company of Friends is a social club that raises money for local charities through events and fundraisers. During the October–March season, the club hosts monthly ballroom events; in slower months, members gather twice a month for dinners and socials in the café. One charity the club supports is House of Refuge, a Mesa nonprofit that helps families overcome homelessness through transitional housing and support services. Since 1996, House of Refuge has used 88 former Williams Air Force Base homes to provide safe, stable housing for families working toward self-sufficiency. Its one-year program offers housing, food, clothing, household items, furniture, and case management to help families rebuild and move toward longterm stability. The organization receives no federal or state funding and depends on community support. In 2025, House of Refuge served: • 136 families, including 437 individuals • 92% of families transitioned to stable housing • 88% were employed at exit; 52% increased income • 270 minor children, 154 adult parents, and 13 young adults ages 18–19 This year, Company of Friends donated $5,000 from trivia night proceeds and delivered six carloads of food and household items valued at $1,200–$1,500, plus a piano worth about $1,000. House of Refuge recently recognized Company of Friends in the Donor Spotlight section of its newsletter, praising the club’s generosity, fundraising, and donation drives. House of Refuge’s mission reflects the proverb, “Teach a person to fish and feed them for life.” With support from groups like Company of Friends, families receive the tools and stability they need to move forward. To join Company of Friends or learn more, visit mytpr.com under “Lifestyle” and “Clubs,” or call President Jim Townsend at 480-720-6658.
You can also listen to our online radio show/podcast titled “Let’s Talk About Scams.” This show airs every Tuesday at 8am Pacific Time on the website k4hd.com. All episodes are also available on demand at our YouTube channel and letstalkaboutscams.com. I never expected to write monthly articles for various publications. My high school English teacher would be proud to know this numbers guy can string enough words together to warn the public about financial scams. Brian Watson is a Community Outreach Specialist with R.O.S.E. Resources/ Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly. Go to roseadvocacy.org for more information and to sign up to receive a monthly email on the latest scams targeting older adults. TRILOGY AT POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 37
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Summer has been busy with Foundation planning and future contingency work. As cooler weather returns, we look forward to welcoming friends and neighbors back and hope to see you at our upcoming events.
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FOUNDATION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Recent Donations Thanks to our supporters, the Foundation recently contributed: • $4,000 for acoustic tile renovations in the Trilogy Café. (Pictured here is the check presentation to Michele.) • $5,000 to Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Center. • $3,000 to Live Love Senior Adult Center in Chandler for AEDs and carbon monoxide monitors. Wine Tasting Fundraiser Our first 2026–2027 fundraiser is Monday, November 2, at Slate’s Bistro, featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a 50/50 raffle, and prize drawings. Details and registration will be posted soon at www.tprfoundation.org. Tranquility Garden – Tree of Life Honor or celebrate someone special with a personalized leaf on the Tree of Life in the Tranquility Garden. Leaves are $200 and may include a name or brief message. We need 10 orders for engraving and currently have six. Get Involved The Foundation welcomes volunteers and prospective Board members who want to support seniors in our community. Contact Miriam Sluder at Miriam_Sluder@yahoo.com, speak with any Board member, or visit www.tprfoundation.org to learn more. Our Mission The TPR Foundation partners with community organizations to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults throughout the Southeast Valley, including residents of Trilogy at Power Ranch.
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Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR)
Trilogy’s TNR Program Continues to Thrive Trilogy’s Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program is moving forward under a new volunteer team led by Melinda Goodale, who has taken over from Sandy Browne. Many thanks to Sandy for her years of dedication and compassionate care for Trilogy’s free-roaming cats. The transition has gone smoothly, and the program continues to thrive. The TNR group is preparing for the Trilogy Community Garage Sale on October 10, from 7 am to noon. Proceeds will support the care, feeding, and medical needs of Trilogy’s community cats. Clean, saleable donations will be appreciated, but please hold items until closer to the sale while storage space is being refurbished. Location, drop-off details, and other information will be announced later. Watch for more stories about Trilogy’s beloved “Free Spirits” in future issues of the San Tan Press.
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Community Standards Corner Preventing Encroachments with Regular Trimming Patti Seifert
Trees and shrubs add beauty to our community, but they must be kept trimmed, so they do not encroach on sidewalks or neighboring y ard s . O vergrow n landscaping can create safety concerns, block walkways, and interfere with a neighbor’s use and enjoyment of their property. If a tree or shrub extends onto a neighboring lot, please be considerate and trim it back, so it remains on your property only. R-6.13 requires that trees and shrubs be kept clear of adjoining lots and not extend into a neighbor’s property. Landscaping must also be maintained, so they do not block traffic visibility, interfere with the maintenance of view fencing, or encroach on sidewalks and bicycle paths. Special attention should be given to cacti or other thorny shrubs, which must be kept at least three feet away from sidewalks and bicycle paths to help prevent injuries. Regular trimming is an important part of responsible property maintenance. By keeping landscaping properly maintained, residents can help prevent violations and maintain the clean, attractive appearance we all value in this community. Trees and Shrubs. All trees and shrubs must be kept trimmed. Trees and shrubs placed near view fencing must not hinder fence maintenance (painting, repair, replacement). Owners are responsible for keeping trees and shrubs from entering neighboring Lots. They cannot hang over neighboring properties, nor can they cause visual obstruction to traffic or encroach upon any sidewalk or bicycle path from ground level to a height of eight (8) feet. No part of any shrub containing thorns shall be allowed to grow closer than three (3) feet from any sidewalk or bicycle path. To ensure resident safety, prevent property damage and reduce the risk of pest infestations there are also rules on maintaining any trees located on Owner lots where there are deciduous trees, fruit trees and palm trees timely. Please see mytpr for more information.
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SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE AT TRILOGY
Rebecca Hewitt teaching the Queen Anne’s Lace Art Class
Queen Anne’s Lace watercolor piece by Cathy Schuyler
Queen Anne’s Lace watercolor piece by Louise Oliver
Christmas in July
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Mike and Mary Adler Sponsored Bocce Brat Fest 2026
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Hello from the ‘Summer Gathering’ line dancers to our snowbirds and residents - fun even in the heat of summer!
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SEPTEMBER 2026 1st
10am-12pm Tuesday Morning Bingo 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 6:30pm-9:30pm Euchre
2nd 9am-4pm Open Scrapbooking 11:30am-12:30pm Cash Lunch-Italian Subs 5pm-7pm Company of Friends Gathering 6pm-10pm Duplicate Bridge 3rd
12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 1pm-2:30pm Heart Healthy Program 6pm-9pm Open Scrapbooking
7th
All Day
8th
10am-12pm Tuesday Morning Bingo 11am-12:30pm Lunch & Learn 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Caregivers’ Support Group 6:30pm-9:30pm Euchre
9th
7am-12:30pm 9am-4pm 6pm-10pm
Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
Saguaro Lake Paddleboarding & Kayaking Tour Open Scrapbooking Duplicate Bridge
10th 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Planning Committee Meeting 6pm-9pm Open Scrapbooking 13th 3pm-5pm
Dems & Friends Meeting
14th 1:30pm-2pm
Cash Snacks-Ice Cream Social
15th 10am-12pm Tuesday Morning Bingo 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 6:30pm-9:30pm Euchre 16th 9am-4pm 1:00pm 5pm-7pm 6pm-10pm
Open Scrapbooking Joint Draft Budget Meeting Company of Friends Gathering Duplicate Bridge
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18th 6:00pm Karaoke 20th 5:30pm
Sunday Bingo
21st 1pm-3:30pm
Movie Matinee-Project Hail Mary
22nd 10am-12pm Tuesday Morning Bingo 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Caregivers’ Support Group 5:30pm-6:30pm Chicken Piccata Dinner 6:30pm-9:30pm Euchre 23rd 9am-4pm Open Scrapbooking 1:00pm Revised Joint Draft Budget Meeting 3:00pm Board Meeting 6pm-10pm Duplicate Bridge 24th 9:00am New Resident Orientation 1pm-2:30pm Amada Care Presents-Home Care Educational Seminar 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 4pm-6pm Repubs & Friends Meeting 4pm-6pm Open Scrapbooking 25th 9am-12pm 9:30am 6pm-8pm
Flu & Pneumonia Vaccines Fun Savors’ General Meeting Disco Dance Party w/Jamal
27th 1:30pm-3:30pm
Boards & Decks’ Lucky 13
28th 1pm-2pm Gilbert Fire Department Fall Prevention Education 6:30pm Bunco 29th 10am-12pm Tuesday Morning Bingo 11am-12:30pm Lunch & Learn-Hypertension 12:30pm-3:30pm Party Bridge 6:30pm-9:30pm Euchre 30th 9am-4pm 1:30pm-2pm 6pm-10pm
Open Scrapbooking Cash Snacks-Banana Splits Duplicate Bridge
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