Las Sendas Living — March/April 2021

FORMERLY The Vision

MARCH | APRIL 2021

INSIDE: The Las Sendas Strategic Plan Fire Safety Hot Items at the Golf Shop

The new playground equipment:

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

“ It’s c oo l!”

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Professionaly managed by

CONTACTS & INFO

Meet your

LAS SENDAS 2020/21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Hettling | President billhettling@gmail.com Tony Reid | Vice President Tonyreid012@gmail.com

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OFFICE @THE TRAILHEAD 7900 East Eagle Crest Drive, Mesa, AZ 85207 480.357.8780 | info@thetrailhead.org | www.thetrailhead.org Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm LAS SENDAS SPA & FITNESS 480.832.6900 | www.lsfitspa.com Varying hours, see website

Mike Peckham | Treasurer Peckham19@gmail.com

COMMUNITY PATROL 480.220.1794 Monday-Friday 3 pm – 5 am | Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 5 am

Linda Barton | Secretary Linda.barton@me.com

CCMC CORPORATE OFFICE 833.301.4538

Kelly Intagliata | Director kellycurtismail@gmail.com

Community Park Hours: 7 am – 10 pm Pool Hours: 5 am – 10 pm

Pat Shafer | Director patshafer53@gmail.com

Las Sendas Golf Course – 480.396.4000 Las Sendas Elementary School – 480.472.8750 Las Sendas Post Office – 800.275.8777

George Gutierrez | Director gutierrez.george.l@gmail.com

Las Sendas Living is the Official Publication of the Las Sendas Community Association This magazine is delivered to homeowners and businesses in the Las Sendas Community bimonthly.

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Kristine Nau | Executive Director knau@thetrailhead.org Christal Bromley | Community Manager cbromley@thetrailhead.org Calee Burch | Compliance Supervisor cburch@thetrailhead.org Morgan Collins | Lifestyle Director mcollins@thetrailhead.org Collene Cordova | Design Review Coordinator ccordova@thetrailhead.org

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Kraig McCauley | Maintenance Director kmccauley@thetrailhead.org

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in editorial content.

Debbie Blanchard | Resident Services Administrator dblanchard@thetrailhead.org

Rich Lang | Community Patrol Supervisor rlang@thetrailhead.org

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Contents

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FROM THE STAFF Manager Missive: Moving Forward Increased Automated Services Compliance Q&A

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Open Garage Doors

COMMITTEE NEWS Our Beautiful Desert Setting Playground Update Board Bits: Our Strategic Plan

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Security and Safety

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Walk this Way!

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A Non-Traditional Approach The New Normal

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Pain and Your Golf Game

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How do you Spell Aesthetician?

CLUBS AND PROGRAMS

SCHOOLS AND RESOURCES Las Sendas Elementary: Let’s Go Back to the Future!

Fremont Junior High School PTO

HOME AND LANDSCAPE Reducing the Risk of Fire Featured Yard

Quilting Addicts 8* Count Dance

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Join the Club!

Corvette: Built-In Beauty

Winter/Summer Turf Transition

LAS SENDAS GOLF CLUB Membership has its Privileges Wine Not? Take Out Tuesday Hot Items

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Summer Sunset Wedding

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE March/April Dates Cup of Joey Gives Back

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FROM THE

Welcome... ... to the first issue of the Las Sendas Living magazine published by the Las Sendas Community Association.

Las Sendas Living is written specifically for Las

Sendas residents and for those who want to learn

more about our community. This is a lifestyle magazine

where you will see your neighbors in photographs, learn about family and group activities, and be in-the-

know about community topics that matter most to you.

We are excited to bring you this new publication

and with each issue, the pages will be filled with stories from the people who help to make Las Sendas such

a great place to live. Recurring content within Las Sendas Living will include news from our Community Association, Spa & Fitness Club, Las Sendas Golf

Course, athletic and special interest clubs, our schools and more.

This is the official magazine of the Las Sendas

Community Association and replaces the former magazine, The Vision. If you have a story idea, share

it with us by contacting Morgan Collins, Lifestyle

Director, at mcollins@thetrailhead.org.

Thank you to the volunteer members of our

Staff

MANAGERS MISSIVE: CHRISTAL BROMLEY Community Manager

Moving Forward For years, the residents who make up the Board of Directors have demonstrated a commitment to making Las Sendas the Valley of the Sun’s most desired community. Las Sendas is a gem.

Considered by many to be a premier master-planned community, its natural desert beauty is the perfect backdrop for the vast array of experiences it has to offer its residents. To protect your assets, the Board stays focused on best practices, adheres to applicable state laws, and ensures effective financial reporting.

This year, the Board is leveraging its partnership with CCMC, various committees, and working groups, to execute specific goals that will bring value and enrich the residents’ experiences.

We are building relationships with outside partners like the Hawes Trail Alliance, the Mesa Police and various city departments; begining the development of an emergency preparedness plan; and executing a marketing and communications plan.

Additionally, we are reviewing the committee’s existing policies, amenities and services to identify improvement opportunities.

“The way we’ve always done it” is not a phrase this Board utters, and it shouldn’t be. Residents’ needs have changed since the community was first built, and the Board is mindful that some things need to shift.

Association’s communication committee including

Tina Reed, Linda Lawson, Dara Fowler, Rick Kern, and Kelly Intagliata. This committee’s publishing

talents, communication management experience, and enthusiasm for our wonderful community have combined to bring you Las Sendas Living.

Happy reading,

KELLY INTAGLIATA Chair, Communications Committee Director, Association Board

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It is a privilege working with a group of people who care so much and allow our team to do what we do best..

I’ve managed dozens of communities over the past 13 years, and while most board members desire to move the community forward, it’s rarely accomplished. It requires hours of time, the review of dozens of documents, passionate and sometimes difficult conversations, open-mindedness, focus and trust. It is a privilege working with a group of people who care so much and allow our team and me to do what we do best: provide innovative solutions, build community and exceed expectations with high quality management services. I hope you’re able to see and experience the benefit of these efforts. As always, the Board and management invite you to share your suggestions and feedback. �

KRISTINE NAU Las Sendas Executive Director

Automate for Safety Since late November 2020, positive COVID cases in Arizona steadily grew and caused concern among residents and team members of increased exposure to the virus by visiting the Trailhead for routine services. Such services included purchasing amenity keys (mailbox and court), gate transponders or access cards (pools), and updating vehicle gate information. To ease concerns and promote a healthier lifestyle in Las Sendas, our team enhanced those services to an automated system.

Las Sendas residents may now complete and submit association service forms and pay for requested items, when applicable, through the community website. Team members will process request forms and deliver purchased items to your front door on a daily basis. This innovation provides a temporary automated and contactless system to routine services and reduces the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus for many.

These new services will also be implemented during the upcoming distribution of new amenity access control cards and the rental registration process. As you may have seen through other community publications, the Board of Directors approved the conversion of the keyed amenities (tennis & pickleball courts) to one access card. The access card will provide residents in good standing with the Association, access to the Trailhead pool, Boulder Mountain Parke Swim Center, and all tennis and pickleball courts. Once the new card readers are installed and all 3,430 cards are activated, our team will notify enclave residents of the cards’ delivery date. If a resident is not occupying their Las Sendas home at the delivery time, they can make alternative arrangements through the Trailhead office. If you do not receive the weekly community emails (e-News and lifestyle),

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This month, owners who rent or lease their Las Sendas property (for any duration of time) must register that information with the Association at least seven days in advance of a new lease or agreement. Owners will complete the registration form and pay for the administration costs through the community website. Our team will process the requests, and the owner or designated property manager will receive an email confirmation, including the tenant’s unique four-digit vehicle gate code. Upon the expiration of the lease or agreement, the vehicle gate code deactivates. The new registration process allows the Association to understand better who is living within the community and regulate access to the neighborhoods.

As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be administered to our Arizona residents, we are hopeful that the number of positive test results declines and that residents and our team members feel more comfortable being around one another. Until then, we encourage residents to participate in the new automated systems and contact the Trailhead with any questions. �

FROM THE

Staff CALEE BURCH Compliance Supervisor

COMPLIANCE

Questions and Comments

Why was I sent a letter for my trash can being out when you can clearly see that an effort was made to place it by my gate?

The Las Sendas guidelines state that trash containers should be placed out of sight from neighboring properties except to make them available for collection and then for the shortest time reasonably necessary to affect such collection. If you happen to get a courtesy letter because your trash or recycle container was out the following afternoon after pick-up, don’t worry — that doesn’t put you on a naughty list. Trash containers visible on non-collection days are a big eyesore to most people and letters are sent as reminders when they are visible.

No one has complained.

People do not like confrontation with their neighbors. I frequently receive calls from residents asking if I can send a letter to their neighbors for one thing or another. They may be friends with their neighbors and don’t want to hurt their feelings, or sometimes people fear retaliation. If the subject of their concern can be seen from the street, we can contact the neighbor if we see an issue. If the violation is not visible, the concerned party would need to fill out a complaint form and then a letter would be sent on their behalf.

I received a letter regarding my vehicles being parked in the street and then another letter for a vehicle being parked in the granite beside by driveway. Why am I being targeted?

We don’t know if you have extenuating circumstances that may be causing you to park where you normally would not. Please email or call The Trailhead and let us know if you have an unusual situation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Our CC&R’s state that we must do parking checks. Our patrol does overnight parking checks in every neighborhood and notes all vehicles they see parked in the street or parked on rock areas of their front yard.

Why can’t you just call me or knock on my door?

With over 3,430 lots, it makes it impossible to place calls to everyone.

Many people wouldn’t mind a knock on their door but I imagine far more would not be enthusiastic.

Someone actually goes around and checks properties for trash container violations?

Most people who live in Las Sendas want the CC&R’s and guidelines upheld regarding the small things as well as the big things. What may not be a nuisance to one person can really bother another. �

RICHARD LANG Community Patrol Supervisor

OPEN Garage Doors!

My patrol team goes through each enclave at night to serve as a crime deterrent and to complete parking checks. While patrolling we often notice security issues, and one such issue is residents leaving their garage door open all night long.

Many of us are guilty of this. We come home from work, get distracted, and walk inside without ever closing the door. It is extremely easy to neglect this simple task. We often do not even lock our car doors, since our cars are parked in the garage. This leaves your home and car vulnerable.

Not only is leaving the garage door open a security issue, it is also allows pests and animals to get inside your garage. We have all seen the

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javelinas walking around in packs in Las Sendas, and often walk through enclaves at night. Coyotes are also quite common in enclaves at night and would make for an unwelcome guest in a garage.

Everyone should feel safe and secure in their own home. A good way to start is to be proactive and check each night before going to bed to make sure the garage door is closed. A simple way to remind yourself to check to see if the garage door is closed is to set up a reminder on a phone. Keep in mind that most property-related crimes are crimes of opportunity — let’s not give criminals the opportunity. Our patrol team is committed to keeping Las Sendas residents and their guests safe. �

Committee

NEWS

Maintaining our BEAUTIFUL DESERT SETTING

By Jim Maury

The Landscape Committee, working closely with ProQual to quantify our landscape assets, wanted to share some “fun facts” about our community landscape asset valuation: • Las Sendas Community Association consists of 3,430 homes, 143 acres of granite, 12 acres of grass, 9,996 trees, 65 irrigation controllers, 6 tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, 2 bocce ball courts, a splash pad, community pools, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, the Trailhead, and several playgrounds/ramada areas.

• Using ProQual’s landscape asset management tool to review our amenities and mature landscape, the assessed value of the common area landscape is over $57 million. The trees alone, throughout the community, are valued at $40 million and are by far the most valuable asset within LSCA. The Landscape Committee is committed to the community’s mission of enriching our residents’ experiences by protecting and enhancing our beautiful desert uplands setting. When ProQual began at Las Sendas in August, they had the difficult task of making up ground from inadequate maintenance within the enclaves and getting through the first phase of tree trimming along our main streets and walkways. Here is a summary of other achievements by ProQual since August: • Replaced all irrigation timers with “Smart” irrigation controllers • Mapped all major irrigation components • Replaced turf sprinkler components to improve efficiency

• Upgraded the Las Sendas Mountain and Trailhead entrances with new plants • Upgraded the flower pots at the Trailhead Members Club and pool area • Upgraded the Power and McDowell entrances with new plants • Renovated the Las Sendas Mountain and “lower fountain” flower beds, including new soil, enriched soil • Removed dead / rotting cactus throughout the maintained common areas • Installed new 10’ Saguaro at Red Mt and Ridgecrest • Relocated a donated saguaro to the Sonoran Heights Monument The Landscape Committee worked closely with ProQual and the Board to fund a more aggressive tree-trimming plan in 2021.

The 2020 tree trimming focused on the common areas along major roadways. The 2021 trimming will concentrate on trees within the Enclaves and returns the plan to a standard 3-year rotation. We also worked with ProQual to define the right scope of work, balancing tree structure, health, safety and appearance.

It is important to get community feedback as ProQual performs their 6-week maintenance cycle so we can help manage their contract and improve oversight of common area maintenance.

We also want to hear if there are any concerns with tree trimming, or if you believe ProQual is missing landscape cleanup issues in your Enclave. Please contact the LSCA office with any comments or concerns. �

FROM THE COVER:

It’s a HIT! A huge thank you to the moms of The Playground Working Group who collected a valuable mass of feedback and shared a presentation to the board, resulting in our amazing new equipment.

Kids are loving the new rope climbing structure, orbit swing, and many other pieces — and yes, sun shades are coming soon!

LAS SENDAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | thetrailhead.org

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Committee

NEWS

BOARD BITS:

Why Does Las Sendas Need a

STRATEGIC PLAN?

By Bill Hettling

For the last seven months, a small team from both the Board and Management, have been working on developing a Strategic Plan for our community. Many of you my ask what exactly is a strategic plan? Simply put, a strategic plan is a way to establish a direction for our community going forward in time. The strategic plan gives us a place to document our mission, vision and values. The plan allows us to formulate long term goals and the action plans, that we as a Board and Management Team, need to execute. Most importantly, the plan also helps us in our future decision making processes, as well as guides us in efficiently allocating our resources.

The working group used the following process to devise our plan: 1 | We held a kick off meeting scoping and chartering our work flow and outputs.

2 | We gathered business, competitive and market insights using both internal and external resources.

3 | We updated and polished up our Mission and Vision statements to make them more impactful.

4 | We identified our Key Strategic Objectives. These are our long term goals.

. . the plan helps us in our future decision making processes, as well as guides us in efficiently allocating our resources.

5 | We created a strategy map, which is essentially a collection of action plans, that align against our goals. These plans allow for our departments to improve their efficiency and have a distinct prioritization of their deliverables. | 6 We created a Balance Scorecard for each Strategic Objective that provides metrics for measuring our march towards delivering against our goals and objectives. These measurement criteria will also show us our progress to our goals over time (trend analysis).

7 | We created a sound reporting process to monitor our growth against these key metrics. This process outlines those of us who are responsible and accountable for all of our action plans.

8 | Lastly, we developed a yearly Board calendar that will get our board and future boards into a solid rhythm to address key processes such a prioritization, department reviews and budgeting in a common and efficient timeline.

The plan was approved during the January 28 Board meeting. We will publish the plan, in its entirety, on our website so that each of you can review it at your leisure. Until that time, I would like to share with you our proposed updated vision and mission statements:

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Surrounded by beauty, connected by community

Security and Safety Committee?

WHAT IS THE

By Fred Glenn

TM

VISION: To be the Valley of the Sun’s most desired community.

MISSION: To enrich our residents’ experiences by providing: • A safe community, which is multigenerational, inclusive and consistently explores new ways to enhance community values.

• Protection and enhancement of our beautiful desert uplands setting.

• Lifestyle opportunities, that offer the best amenities and most impactful social and fitness activities, to promote meaningful connections.

• A financially strong community association.

BRANDING STATEMENT: Surrounded by beauty, connected by community.

Our community is a very large business.

We have a total of over $2 billion in property value. We have over $14 million in our reserve and capital improvement fund. Our yearly operating budget exceeds $5 million. We have an obligation to each of you to manage these funds and this community in the most prudent and efficient way possible. We strive to provide each of you and your families with the best in Arizona living, while increasing the value of your property. We feel that this plan helps ensure that these goals are achieved and exceeded.

As always, we hope that you and your families are safe and healthy. �

The Las Sendas Security and Safety Committee was formed two years ago. While spending most of the first year identifying our role, we also undertook some projects, one of which was grand in scale — the equipment replacement and enhancements of the Enclave Vehicle Gates.

This project is significant and will probably not be completed until next year. A brief summary of what is being done: Mechanically worn and broken components are being replaced. Residents will now be able to open the gate with their cell phone when someone uses the call box to gain admittance — you will no longer have to give out your unique code. Magnetic devices that keep the gates stable and help keep the gates secure when closed: this will ensure the gates remain closed and stable if pedestrians try to open the vehicle gates, swing on them, or kick the gates in an attempt to open them. Yes, unfortunately this happens.

An RFID tag can be obtained, and when installed on a vehicle’s driver side headlight the installed scanner will read it and the gate will open, eliminating the need for an owner or resident to enter their code or use their remote control. This new feature will be available as each enclave’s gate is fully converted.

Not only will this project keep Las Sandas safer, it will reduce the increasing repair expenses and possibly allow funds for other projects.

The second project we have been busy with is The Amenity Control Access System, covering the pools, pickleball and tennis courts. This new system will allow residents to use one card for admittance into all of these amenities — no more keys and multiple ways to gain access to the locked amenities. We hope to have this finished by the end of the summer.

Projects approved for this year include: • Collaborate with the Short Term Working Rental Group to identify possible solutions related to ongoing security and safety issues needed to sustain Las Sendas as a residential community.

• Review and recommend procedures for the onsite patrol team.

• Work with Management on policies regarding CPR/FA/AED training.

• Develop and implement a Community Emergency Preparedness Plan.

• Work with Management to research the steps for the Community to host safety and security workshops or fairs. Hopefully, to offer discounted prices on safety and security products to residents.

THE AMENITY CONTROL ACCESS SYSTEM

will allow residents to use one card for admittance into all of the amenities.

Although this is a very aggressive project list for this group, we believe we will be able to accomplish all of these in a timely manner. We are always open to suggestions, so please visit the community website to view our upcoming meetings, and try to attend. �

LAS SENDAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | thetrailhead.org

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Health Wellness AND

MARGIE CLEGG CPT Health Coach

Walk THIS WAY You might be surprised to learn that walking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your overall health — a simple walk a day can help you lose weight, feel happier and live longer. It will even benefit your health more than the occasional run or heavy workout. The American Heart Associate recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week and walking is an excellent way to reach this goal — with little risk for injury.

Walking has many benefits that improve your quality of life: • It can lower your body mass index (BMI).

• Is good for your heart — aids in lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol.

• Can lower your fasting blood sugar (glucose).

• Helps lower stress levels and improve your mood — it produces endorphins which are known to improve your mental state.

• Improves your memory and cognitive function.

• Is connected to your longevity.

The beauty of walking is that it is easy. All you need is to decide to do it, make the time, and put on a good pair of shoes. If you are going to become an avid walker, you may want to step it up a bit. Here are 6 Tips For Better Walking: 1 | TRACK YOUR STEPS No matter what your fitness level, setting a goal is important to keep you motivated. Increasing your step count is a safe and easy way to increase your activity level and burn more calories. A common place to start is aiming for 30 minutes a day. However even just adding in a 5-10 minute walk here and there throughout the day adds up!

2 | INCREASE YOUR PACE Brisk walking is a moderate- intensity exercise and can amp up your calorie burn. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines brisk walking as a pace of 3.0 miles per hour or a 20-minute mile. A fast pace is considered anything over 4.0 miles per hour. But in the end brisk walking is dependent upon your fitness level and exertion.

3 | CHANGE THE TERRAIN Look for hills or stairs to climb or look for different surfaces like sand or dirt. These small changes increase your heart rate, and the instability of surfaces like sand makes your muscles work harder.

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4 | USE THE INCLINE ON THE TREADMILL The treadmill is a terrific weight-loss and conditioning tool. To burn more calories on the treadmill, increase the incline. Let 1.0 be your default and crank it as high as you can while maintaining your walking speed. Each time aim to increase your incline over the last time.

5 | STOP AND SQUAT Think about adding some bodyweight exercises along the walk. Use a bench for squats, and pushups or add in some walking lunges along the way. Adding in some strength moves helps you add or preserve lean muscle and that burns more calories.

6 | JOIN A CHALLENGE Join an organized challenge or challenge yourself by seeing how many days each month you hit your goal and reward yourself with a new pair of shoes or a workout outfit when you succeed. �

Join me in April for the Free 30 for 30 Fit & Fun Challenge

Your goal is to walk for 30 minutes for 30 straight days!

Request to join in the fun at: facebook.com/groups/30for30fitfunchallenge Open to everyone of all ages.

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Reelaxxx...

Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Add in working from home while homeschooling your children and it is no wonder experts say that 53% of Americans have reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress during the pandemic.

Did you know massage therapy is a proven way for stress sufferers to seek relief? When you’re stressed, your muscles tighten in response, and you may experience joint aches and pains, headaches and neck pains.

Through massage, tight and painful muscle groups, like the shoulders, are loosened and relaxed.

Also, the serene environment created during a massage allows you to disconnect from the outside world, relax an overactive mind, and find a general sense of calm. Massage therapy has been shown to reduce your stress hormone levels by 30 percent while increasing serotonin and dopamine levels by 28 and 21 percent.

Visit the skilled massage therapists at the Las Sendas Spa for more information and begin your journey to less stress, more relaxation and improved mental health. �

ENJOY AN INTRODUCTORY 60-MINUTE MASSAGE FOR *some restrictions apply

COACHES CORNER: MARK SWARTZ C.S.C.S./NSCA-CPT

Try a NON-TRADITIONAL

APPROACH

It may be safe to say that some of the best strength exercises are ones you aren’t doing.

When it comes down to it, developing strength means working against some form of resistance, most commonly moving an object against the forces of gravity. Traditional exercises such as a chest/ bench press, leg press, pulldown, row variations, and others are fine, but arguably the best bang for your buck to develop total body strength are the “carry” variations.

The simplicity of picking up something heavy, and carrying it for any distance or time, can target muscle groups in the entire torso as well as shoulders, legs, hips, and even the hands, wrists, and forearms — total body!

When performing these, you’ve got to stay tall, and not let the load change your posture. Stay safe, but challenge yourself. These shouldn’t be easy. �

I’ll give you two simple carry variations: FARMERS WALK (weight object in each hand)

SUITCASE CARRY (one-sided carry)

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Health Wellness AND

Meet your

LAS SENDAS FITNESS TEAM GINA GLUVNA Spa & Fitness Director

FRONT DESK: Darla Gray Charlotte Hunsaker Marcelle Hurst Thomas Rosales Andrew Schrater Shelia Vegari INSTRUCTORS: Michelle Bodrero Beverly Croupi Felicia DeBruin Tanya Emmer Judy Hettling Kayleen McAllister Jackie Zimmerman CLASSES: Barre Pilates Strength Cycling Yoga Meditation Tai Chi Senior Strong High Fitness

Explore the Las Sendas Fitness Class Schedule at

lsfitspa.com

Become a part of our treasured fitness family.

All classes at Las Sendas are created to inspire and give you results.

Every class at this time is complimentary with a fitness membership.

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SUSAN CHRISTENSEN, Ph.D. Licensed Educational Psychologist

FINDING YOUR WAY in the

new normal

Most of us envisioned getting back to a “normal” life in 2021. But what is normal and what does a normal life even look like anymore? Due to COVID, all of our lives have been impacted in one form or another, and disrupted in many ways.

Handling life’s disruptions from change or transition is what Jeremy Hunter, Ph.D., Director of The Executive Mind Leadership Institute, contemplates after a life-changing organ transplant.

“I’ve observed there are five D’s that propel us into reconsidering our lives: Death, Disaster, Disease, Divorce and Downsizing.” Bearing in mind that we have all experienced at least the first three D’s this past year, it is no wonder we are thrown off-balance and wondering what all these changes mean to our families and our lives.

While we are wondering what happened to the life we knew and were accustomed to, we are having to adjust to stepping into uncharted territory. We just want to get back on track and return to our known life path, often forgetting that life is not a straight line moving directly into the future, but a series of stops and starts, changes and readjustments as life’s events impact us in both positive and negative ways.

When difficult or negative changes occur, we want to shrink back and feel safe in the known of our old life. But Dr. Hunter notes that it is exactly those times, which feel awful and stressful in the moment, that create new and expanded opportunities for us, leading to personal growth and progress. He suggests that if we can modify our vision of the “path” to our future and view it as a series of cycles of growth, endings, transitions and new beginnings, that we will benefit greatly. Doing so will allow us to learn, accept, adapt, mature and become renewed as we move through our personal life’s journey. �

DIANE DUNN Titlest Performance Institute Certified Instructor

PAIN and your GOLF GAME Do you have back or hip pain after or during your golf game? If yes, one of the reasons could be weak glutes and a tight lower back. To help alleviate these pains, strengthening your glutes and working on range of motion in your spine are two important items you’ll want to add to your workout!

A great exercise for your glutes is a glute extension on the cable machine or with an exercise band. Using the cable machine, hook your ankle into the ankle strap, use weight according to your strength, and face away from the machine.

While standing on one leg extend the leg in the ankle strap and squeeze the glutes. Be careful not to lift too high. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Follow with a good stretch for the lower back. Lay on your back, bring your right knee up and pull it across your hips with your left hand. Keep both shoulders on the floor, and for a bigger stretch, turn your chin to the right.

Repeat with the opposite leg. �

“My goal is for you to experience beautiful, natural results that make you look better and feel more confident . .”

How do

YOU spell AESTHETICIAN?

A reintroduction to Patricia Phillips, LPN, LE You can drop the ‘A’ and it still means the same thing, but do you know what an Aesthetician does? Are you new to the skincare world and struggling to figure out how to achieve the skin you want? It can be a daunting task. Aestheticians are one of your greatest assets in the journey to better skin, but many people don’t understand what they do or how they can help.

An Aesthetician is a licensed, professional skin specialist trained to identify cosmetic issues (such as wrinkles, blemishes, or pigmentation) and perform treatments that improve the condition and promote the skin’s overall health and beauty.

Most Aestheticians perform treatments like facials, chemical peels, body treatments, skin conditioning, and blemish extraction, but they may also do tinting, waxing, lash extensions, and makeovers. They can also provide advanced treatments like pore cleansing, extractions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, light therapy, and hair removal.

Lucky for us, Las Sendas has our very own, highly skilled Aesthetician — Patricia Phillips.

As an advanced Aesthetician and Licensed Nurse with over fourteen years of experience, Patricia is passionate about providing the latest advanced skincare using all-natural repair

and enhancement procedures.

“I specialize in customized, corrective, and clinical skincare therapy using medical-grade products,” said Patricia, “and I keep current with the latest techniques and certifications so I can provide my clients with ideal results.” She believes optimal service requires excellence from both education and experience.

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Patricia went on to earn licenses in Aesthetics and Nursing. She has been a Las Sendas resident since 2004, where she, along with her husband, have raised their son and formed a strong bond with the community. She expands that connection through her 11 years at the Las Sendas Spa. “My goal is for you to experience beautiful, natural results that make you look better and feel more confident about your appearance,” says Patricia. A thorough skincare analysis along with a consultation will help get your skin the care it needs. Visit the Las Sendas Spa and learn all about micro-needling, plasma fibroblast, dermaplaning, laser lipo cavitation, and so much more. You will leave with a new understanding of overall skin health and a noticeable skin improvement after your first visit — either way you spell it! �

Contact the spa for more information at 480.832.6900 or visit lassendasspaatthetrailhead.com

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Clubs Programs AND

THE QUILTING ADDICTS

By Joann Gannon

Quilting is an ancient fabric art form that dates back to the Romans and Egyptians. In fact, Romans used quilted fabric as part of their armor. Over time, quilting has evolved from a more practical pursuit — clothing and warmth — to todays current hobby. As a result, the reasons for making a quilt (cutting up perfectly good fabric and sewing it back together) vary from artistic expression and home decor, to friendship and honoring life’s milestones.

This popular quilting passion (frequently referred to as an addiction) is shared by the 33 members of the Las Sendas Quilt Club. The ladies meet monthly to discuss club activities, share quilting tips and new techniques, and to socialize. In addition, the club has a monthly “sew day” gathering.

Frequently, these gatherings include member-led tutorials on different quilting techniques and specialities.

The “Big” event of the year is the annual quilt show. Show planning commences in December and culminates in the March quilt display at the Trailhead. On show day, all the furniture is removed from the Trailhead to make room for the display of 125 to 140 handmade quilts. Quilting styles and/or techniques can vary from traditional quilts, art quilts, appliquО, hand quilting, patchwork, baby quilts, T-shirt quilts, quilts of valor, memory quilts, and even vintage quilts. The display also includes pillowcases, totes/ backpacks, and dog beds made for local charities. Unfortunately, the 2020 quilt show had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, however the members look forward to future shows when we can all be together again.

Annually, the members select a new group project to complete that focuses on different quilting techniques, styles or themes. These annual projects are also a main feature of the annual quilt show.

Las Sendas Quilt Club emphasizes charity contributions; each member is required to make a minimum of one charity quilt per year. In 2020, the ladies donated over 80 quilts, 145 handmade pillowcases and various other

items to local charities. Favorite charities include Helen’s Hope Chest, Ronald McDonald House, Veterans, Ryan House, House of Refuge, and local animal shelters.

The club membership encompasses all skill levels so sharing quilting expertise is a big benefit. Currently, the members are meeting via Zoom and hope to take new membership applications when in-person meetings can commence again. �

8*Count Dance 8*Count Dance has been offering classes in the Las Sendas Community since September 2001. We offer classes for ages 3-8 yrs old in combo classes of Tap, Jazz & Ballet. In December, we have a Holiday Picnic N’ Performance for the students to showcase their dances. May is when we hold our Spring Recital at Desert Ridge High School. June is Dance Camps!

OUR SPRING SESSION HAS STARTED!

Classes are on Wednesdays.

Visit 8countdancestudio.com for more infomation & to sign up

Andrea Polya | 480-234-3952 or office8CD@yahoo.com

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JOIN

the club!

*Due to COVID-19, club meetings are not being held in the Trailhead; please check with club contacts for information.

ADOPT-A-STREET A dedicated group of your neighbors have collected tons of litter along the one-mile section of Power Road, just north of Las Sendas.

CONTACT: jhold6201@gmail.com jhold6201@gmail.com

BOCCE DROP IN Organized to create a socially competitive environment to meet Las Sendas residents. We play every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm.

CONTACT: Michael Innes at minnesells@gmail.com

BOOK CLUB Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:308 pm (currently via Zoom). This is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbors, read interesting books and enjoy lively conversation.

CONTACT: Janet Bartelt at 480-206-5089 or

janet.k.bartelt@gmail.com

CORVETTE CLUB The Las Sendas Corvette Club is open to all community Corvette owners and enthusiasts.

CONTACT: Gary at gary.mcmartin@outlook.com (event

locations and times) or Mel at melloone747@hotmail.com (member information)

DROP IN PICKLEBALL We play pickleball at the Boulder Mountain Parke courts all week. Advanced players: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8–10 am.; Intermediate and beginner players: Tuesday and Thursday 8–10 am and Friday 2–4 pm.

CONTACT: Doris Doris at dorisbrashear@cox.net

LADIES OF LAS SENDAS Join the Ladies of Las Sendas for networking and opportunities to meet great women from our neighborhood. All ages welcome including women in business, at-home-moms, and retirees.

CONTACT: Patricia Patricia Phillips at gotgoodskintx@gmail.com

MAHJONG CLUB This is a tile-based game that was developed in China in the early 20th century. If you enjoy playing or want to learn how to play, the group meets every Wednesday 1-4 pm at The Trailhead.

CONTACT: Beverly Idle at bidle@cox.net

MASTERMIND FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN A community of self-starting female entrepreneurs who, through their experience and networking, foster business and personal growth, and work to find creative solutions to challenges they are facing in their businesses.

CONTACT: Joanne at joanne@joannejolee.com

RETIREE’S BOCCE CLUB If you play bocce, or used to and want to try it again, join us the 2nd and 4th Wednesday on courts 1 and 2 from 10–12 pm for fun, sociable mixed doubles.

CONTACT: Rosina at 480-802-9928

RETIREE’S CLUB Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday September through May at The Trailhead at 9 am. Membership is open to all residents and you do not need to be retired to join the fun! Annual dues for membership is $25 per person.

CONTACT: Tom Draggoo at tom.draggoo@gmail.com

RETIREE TENNIS CLUB If you play tennis, or used to and want to try it again, join us each Thursday 9–11 am on the Sonoran Hills courts for fun, sociable mixed doubles.

CONTACT: Ulla Kukora at 215-920-1788 or

cellmom@hotmail.com

RUN/BIKE/TRI GROUP This group was founded to provide the opportunity for runners, cyclists and triathletes of all levels to train together. We post weekly core schedule on Facebook @Las Sendas Run/Bike/Tri Club.

CONTACT: Beverly Crupi at bcrupi@cox.net

QUILTER’S CLUB Do you enjoy quilting? Join the Las Sendas Quilters Club that meet the 2nd Sunday of each month 10–1 pm and every 3rd Monday from 5:15-7:30 pm at The Trailhead. You’ll also be able to participate in the Annual Quilt Show put on here at Las Sendas.

CONTACT: Penny at penny1cnt@aol.com

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Clubs Programs AND

CORVETTE: Built-In Beauty

By Mel Hahn

People often comment about the bright and shiny paint commonly found on America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. To what does Corvette owe this special trait - why are they usually so bright and shiny?

Well, it’s often due to Corvette owners who take great pride in keeping their cars washed and polished. But it’s also due to the unique materials used in making Corvette’s body panels and the resulting smooth panel surfaces which helps give the paint a bright, shiny appearance.

Many are unaware that Corvette’s body panels are made much differently than other cars. Most car bodies are stamped out of sheet metal. Corvette’s body panels contain no metal.

Early models were made of pure fiberglass while newer models are made of a product called Sheet Molded Compound (SMC), a blend of mostly fiberglass and plastic. So all the bright, shiny parts you see on Corvettes are actually fiberglass and plastic.

Today, Corvette is GM’s lead testing and development car for new technologies Why are Corvettes made this way? It’s mostly about weight.

Corvette was born in the early 1950s to compete with European sports cars of the day. To be better, Corvette had to be lighter.

Fiberglass was a brand new ‘hi-tech’ and lightweight material at the time (weighing half that of sheet metal), and of course, it did not rust like sheet metal.

While fiberglass was expensive and hard to form into panels, creative minds found a way to manufacture body panels out of this lightweight, rust-proof material. And beginning in 1953, the Corvette began its amazing run with an all fiberglass body ... the first full production car in America to do so. But a smooth panel finish was also important as the smoother the finish, the brighter

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ABOVE: 2019 Corvette with its all fiber-

glass, plastic, and carbon fiber body panels LEFT: 1963 Corvette and its fiberglass body panels

the shine. This required lots of sanding and hand finishing. By 1973, GM had developed the SMC process for combining fiberglass and plastic that brought even lighter panels with a smoother finish that minimized hand finishing.

Over the years Corvette has continually reduced panel weight and thickness while also making them stronger and smoother than ever. Now, some are made with carbon fiber, which is even stronger, smoother, and up to 60% lighter than SMC. Today, Corvette is GM’s lead testing and development car for new technologies, yet Corvette remains a terrific value and equal performance competitor to those much higher priced European sports cars.

So the next time you see a beautiful Corvette in a car show or driving down the road, know that every Corvette since 1953 has been purposely built to be lighter, corrosion free, and with a smooth panel finish that allows it’s ‘built-in beauty’ to shine through.

The Las Sendas Corvette Club is the local group of Corvette enthusiasts who come together to celebrate the Corvette hobby.

Our club is open to any owner of a Corvette in the Las Sendas area who wants to join us in celebrating these wonderful and unique American-made cars. If you have a similar passion, come join us.

Contact Mel Hahn at melloone747@hotmail.com or gary.mcmartin @outlook.com �

Schools Resources AND

GREAT SCOTT! Las Sendas Elementary’s Annual Auction is back — Back to the Future that is! The auction will be held either inperson or virtually in late April 2021!

Our annual school auction directly benefits the children and programs at Las Sendas Elementary. Previous auction items include once-in-a-lifetime experiences, luxury hotel stays, fine jewelry, and of course, themed gift baskets put together by each of our Las Sendas classrooms!

Keep an eye out for additional information in the coming months at lspto.org. If you would like to become an auction sponsor or donate any items to be auctioned please reach out to president@lspto.org.

Stay safe and thank you for supporting our Las Sendas Coyotes! �

This has been QUITE A YEAR! For our Fremont Junior High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), achieving our goals of assisting teachers and staff, funding supplemental educational materials and experiences, supporting school and family social interactions, and providing forums for sharing information on issues that impact our children, has been particularly challenging. Just as our kids, families, schools, community, and businesses have done, the PTO continues to find creative ways to realize our goals, pandemic and all.

Ronald Reagan famously said, “All great change begins at the dinner table.” So that’s where we’ve decided to begin. For our monthly Dining Night Out, we’ve partnered with local restaurants to give up to 20% of the proceeds they bring in on designated nights to our school PTO. However, that’s not the only way you can help. When you shop at the establishments listed to the right, they’ll donate to our PTO as a thank you for your purchase. The Fremont Junior High PTO graciously thanks you for your helping hands to support our fantastic Fremont Junior High School kids, teachers, and staff! �

Reminder:

MONTHLY DINING NIGHT OUT March 3 | 10 am – 9:30 pm PANDA EXPRESS at 2015 N Power Rd April 12 | Dinner hours NANDO’S at 6715 E McDowell Rd

FREMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL REWARDS PROGRAMS Participating Establishments

Visit mpsaz.org/fremont/parent/pto/files/fundraisers.pdf for instructions

MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRING BREAK IS MARCH 8–12

Be on the lookout for more children playing in the parks and around the enclaves. Please be especially aware when driving on the main roads and crossing sidewalks!

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Home Landscape AND

Reducing the RISK OF FIRE

By Christal Bromley | Community Manager

One of the most common concerns residents have is the amount of dead and overgrown vegetation in the common areas that weave throughout Las Sendas. Until 2016, these natural areas were largely untouched, leaving a lot of work to do. A few years ago, the Association began contracting with landscape companies to remove the excess vegetation to mitigate the risk of a fire spreading throughout the community.

One of the six priorities that the Board set for 2021 was maintaining the community’s fire mitigation plan. To support this decision, the Board increased the 2021 budget for fire risk mitigation to $112,000, up from $38,000 in 2020.

As with most things in life, COVID-19 affected the 2020 fire mitigation project. The highly trained crews offered by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management were removed from all projects last March and remain unavailable for the foreseeable future. As a result, we turned to our new landscape provider, ProQual, to perform the work in the same seven enclaves slated for last year. Unfortunately, this change resulted in a significant change to the scope and an increase in project costs. This will require the Landscape Committee to review and revise the existing project plan before we schedule the 2021 work.

This year, Las Sendas will pursue the FireWise USA® designation from the National Fire Protection Association to supplement the fire risk mitigation work. To accomplish this, we will obtain a wildfire risk assessment from a state representative, and host training and education for residents about risk mitigation. Additionally, the designation requires us to organize annual events to record resident volunteer hours performing risk mitigation work throughout the community. This project will require a small volunteer Working Group to collaborate with the Mesa fire department, Arizona

forestry agency and your onsite management team. If you are interested in serving on this project, please contact me!

While the Association will follow the guidelines provided by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to reduce the amount of fuel in the common areas, the work will not guarantee fires will not start or spread within the community.

Given our proximity to the Tonto National forest and an increased presence of invasive grasses in the desert, homeowners should also take action to protect their private property and ensure they have insurance coverage.

How can you protect your property?

• Remove heavy accumulations of ground litter/debris.

• Routinely remove plant debris from your roof and gutters.

• Move combustible material like wood and patio furniture 30 feet from your home.

• Remove/trim tree branches that touch the ground or your home.

• Promptly remove dead and dry plant material from trees and shrubs within 30 feet of your home.

• Trim dense areas of shrubs and trees within 30 feet of your home to create “breaks” in vegetation. Custom lot homeowners, be sure to contact the Association or Mesa Code Compliance before removing vegetation outside your building envelope.

Please visit dffm.az.gov or search online for Firewise USA for more info.

You can find a history of the fire mitigation project in the March/April 2020 issue of the Vision Magazine. �

. . we will obtain a wildfire risk assessment from a state representative, and host training and education for residents about risk mitigation.

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Featured YARD

WINTER/SUMMER

FLORAN & CHARLIE RALLS 7130 E Saddleback St #37 | Golf Colony

Turf Transition

By ProQual Landscaping

To ensure that the transition from the Rye grass back to Bermuda grass goes as smoothly as possible, there are a number of steps to take that help discourage the overseeded grass from overstaying its welcome.

Monitor weather temperatures. Bermuda growth begins to grow actively when nighttime temperatures are higher than 60 degrees, for seven consecutive days.

Mow the cool-season grass low to weaken the turf. Decrease watering for one to two weeks. This will dry out the Rye that is hanging on and will also encourage the summer turf to become the dominant species again.

Aeration is the process of using mechanized equipment to puncture the soil. Complete this vital process to improve drainage, loosen the soil, reduce turf compaction, help with thatch buildup, and increase the penetration of water and nutrients.

Add soil amendments and wetting agents to improve the overall soil composition. In Mesa, where our water is high in salts, soil amendments are added to break up the salt bonds within our soil. By breaking up these chemical bonds, nutrients become readily available for consumption by the roots.

Add organic nutrients to the soil. By doing so, the roots of your lawn will become deeper and the need for frequent irrigation will decrease. The end result is a lawn that is healthier, more drought resistant, and that looks great too! �

AERATION PROCESS

Before

After

Later

Before Aeration Compacted soil with shallow, weak roots.

After Core Removal Nutrients, water, and air can now enter soil.

6-8 Weeks Later New and deeper roots mean increased lawn density.

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LAS SENDAS

Golf Course

MEMBERSHIP

has its Privileges

If you have ever considered joining the Las Sendas Golf Club, now is a great time. As our ideal spring weather arrives, maybe you are looking for more outdoor activities — especially after spending most of the winter in quarantine. Are you and your kids feeling a bit stir crazy? With family members playing free after 3 pm and a variety of Junior, Mens, and Ladies programs and tournaments, the golf club is a great place for everyone!

You will also enjoy priority booking for social events, wine dinners, and even cooking classes with our chef.

As one of the best golf courses in all of Arizona, you will play on a world class layout that provides, “A golf experience to remember for a lifetime,” while also taking in the most spectacular views.

And with that membership comes plenty of privileges: • Discounts in the restaurant and pro shop • Access to all member events • Priority tee time bookings • Unlimited practice facility • Locker room and club storage • Use your own cart or one of our 2021 EZ-GO fleet carts There are several membership packages and options available, and if you join now you will receive a $5,000 credit. Contact Wayne McBean for more information at 480-323-9364 or wmcbean@lassendas.com �

PHOTO © VICKIE A COURVILLE

A golf experience to remember for a lifetime . .

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TAKE-OUT TUESDAY

WINE NOT?

Most of us have been doing more than our usual share of cooking this last year. And although reports show that many have become more confident in the kitchen, sometimes we’re just not in the mood for the prep, the cleanup, or the complaints!

You are probably aware that the Grille at Las Sendas is the place to go for a wide selection of incredible specially prepared appetizers and tavern-style salads, sandwiches and main courses, but maybe you still prefer eating at home. Luckily, you can order take-out from The Grille and pick it up curbside any night of the week, and on Take-Out Tuesday you get 20 percent off your order! See lassendas.com for the take-out menu, and call 602-734-5524 to order (available after 4 pm).

On the other hand, are you ready for some socially distanced dining out? Want to enjoy the great weather and amazing views of the golf course, mountains, desert and the Valley below? Visit The Patio & Grille any day, or join us for Sunday Brunch. Delicious brunch offerings will be served from 9 am to 2 pm accompanied by live entertainment. Relax with a Signature Bloody Mary or Specialty Mimosas and make your Sunday a leisurely break. For reservations, call 602-734-5524 or visit lassendas.com �

Laugh so you don’t cry — so the saying goes. Times have been a bit crazy and definitely more stressful since COVID hit last year. We could all use some laughter, a friend, and a little wine. So head to the Vistas Pavillon for Wine a Little, Laugh a Lot — the theme of our March wine dinner. We will feature Pinot Noirs from Oregon’s Beaux Freres Vineyards.

These dinners have been selling out, and due to social distancing, there is very limited seating, so sign up early! �

Wine Dinner

Thursday, March 11 | 6:30 pm

Wine a Little, Laugh a Lot

$105

per person plus tax and gratuity.

For reservations call 480-396-4000, ext. 222, or email jfogle@lassendas.com

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LAS SENDAS

Golf Course

HOT items!

The Pro Shop at Las Sendas features all the latest men’s and women’s fashions for golf and leisure wear and has recently added some new golf equipment. Come check out the new putters from Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, and Ping along with the new Bushnell range finders. Adding these to your golf bag is sure to improve your game.

While visiting the shop, you can also browse our new selection of leisure lifestyle clothing and shoes. Our top lines include fashion from Sunice, Straight Down, Johnnie-O, Puma, Inphorm, LYJA, Tail, Footjoy, and several more. We have also added Puma shoes to our lineup!

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, ask us if we can special order it. Also make sure to check back with us often, we are always adding exciting new merchandise — and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the hot items! �

Bushnell Range Finders Bushnell Golf makes the undisputed best laser rangefinders in golf, trusted and used by 99% of PGA Tour players. Bushnell Golf pushes your game to the next level with advanced laser rangefinder, pin seeking and slope technology. $399–549 Sunice Sports Outerwear Scientific innovation meets cutting-edge style with Sunice clothing for men and women. Regulate your body climate with waterproof, lightweight layers and technically-engineered fabrics.

Men’s Layering full zip $119–149 Women’s Layering full & quarter zips $109–164 FJ Pure Touch Limited golf gloves Experience Pure Feel. The standard in product leadership, innovation excellence and outstanding performance for the serious player. $29

Puma Women’s Laguna Fusion Golf Shoes From the course to the clubhouse, the Laguna Fusion Sport will keep your style on point and your feet feeling sporty and fabulous. $89

FJ Men’s Hyperflex Golf Shoes Get ultimate athletic performance. Featuring innovative materials like the engineered mesh upper, Hyperflex men’s golf shoes deliver lightweight support and cushioning so you can play at your highest level. $109

Titleist Vokey SM8 wedge Great wedge play comes from distance control, shot versatility and spin. Vokey SM8 wedges are designed to improve all three areas. SM8 wedges feature the most complete lineup of loft, bounce, and grind combinations. $159

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Time to Plan Your

SUMMER SUNSET

Wedding The Vistas Pavilion is surrounded by panoramic views, beauty and elegance and provides service excellence by engaging you in designing your décor, entertainment and catering along with our expert event planning team. Add in a glorious Arizona sunset, and it is wedding day perfection.

Our Summer Sunset Wedding Special is available for only $5,999* for weddings celebrated from May through September 2021 and accommodates up to 100 guests. This amazing package includes: • Serenity Garden ceremony location, including set up and breakdown with white garden chairs, and access to prime pre-ceremony photography sites • Gift table, sign-in table, and lemonade and water station • Bridal changing room with champagne and cheese tray for bridal party • Tables dressed with Reception Black or Ivory linens and in-house centerpieces** • Complimentary cocktail hour for house wine and beer with two tray-passed appetizers • Buffet or plated meal** • Up lights, 15x15 dance floor, projection screen and projector for slideshows For more details or a tour of the venue, call (480) 396-4000, ext. 222, or email jfogle@lassendas.com. � *All services are subject to tax and service charges (not included in price). **Some restrictions may apply.

EASTER TO GO! For those of you that just want to have brunch at home on Easter but don’t want to cook, we will provide you a ready-to-eat meal that serves 5–7 people. Place your order and on Easter Sunday drive in and we will load you up!

Limited availability so save your spot early by calling Jolyn at 480-396-4000-Ext 222.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

7900 East Eagle Crest Drive Mesa, AZ 85207

MEETING & EVENT

Schedule

Association

MARCH | APRIL

For more information visit thetrailhead.org

Lifestyle

Clubs & Programs

MARCH MEETINGS Monday, March 1 | 4 pm Security and Safety Committee

FOOD TRUCKS

Tuesday, March 2 | 10 am Landscape Committee

Dough Riders March 30 | 5–8 pm

PICKLEBALL Advanced Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 8 am Beginner + Intermediate Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8 am; Friday | 10 am

Thursday, March 4 | 8 am Custom Architectural Tuesday, March 9 | 9:30 am Communications Committee Thursday, March 11 | 8 am Regular Architectural Thursday, March 18 | 8 am Custom Architectural Thursday, March 25 | 8 am Regular Architectural Thursday, March 25 | 6 pm Board Meeting APRIL MEETINGS Thursday, April 1 | 8 am Custom Architectural

Monday, April 5 | 4 pm Security & Safety Committee Tuesday, April 6 | 10 am Landscape Committee

Cup of Joey Wednesdays & Fridays | 7 am

ONLINE/VIRTUAL Whisked Away Cooking School March 24 & April 14 | 6 pm $10 per household

Jindo Tuesdays & Fridays | 7pm Via Zoom | Free FITNESS Restorative Yoga Saturdays in March | 9 am open to all residents | Free

HIGH Fitness Tuesdays in April | 8:30 am open to all residents | Free *Outdoors, no mask required SPECIAL EVENTS Mobile Blood Drive March 16 | 8 am –1 pm Trailhead parking lot

RETIREES TENNIS Thursdays | 9 am BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 9 | 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 13 | 6:30 pm

Arriving in the States in 2009, Australians Steve and Rhonda, along with their daughter Amy, started serving up joe in 2015. These East Mesa residents put their passion for coffee, education, and pets into a truck, began parking around town, and giving back to the community.

Their food truck business, Cup of Joey, donates a portion of proceeds to local school PTOs and pet rescues — $11,000 so far to pets! Super friendly Steve will take your order, learn your name, and demonstrate his Aussie humor while serving up an absolutely delicious cup of joe!

He says, “It is all about putting down roots in the community and creating relationships.”

Thursday, April 8 | 8 am Regular Architectural Tuesday, April 13 | 9:30 am Communications Committee Thursday, April 15 | 8 am Custom Architectural Thursday, April 22 | 8 am Regular Architectural Thursday, April 22 | 6 pm Board Meeting

“It’s about putting down roots in the community”