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Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be printed or reproduced without the publication’s permission. North Tatum Times assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: DUET: PARTNERS IN HEALTH & AGING

Imagine a community where every person ages with ping, transportation to medical appointments, providing compassion, dignity, and hope. Duet: Partners In friendly visits, minor home repairs, assistance with basic Health & Aging is turning this vision into reality paperwork and more. through its vitally needed, free-of-charge services to homebound adults, family caregivers, faith communities “Many of our volunteers are snowbirds and travel during and grandfamilies. the summer months, but the homebound adults we serve No one should have to face life’s aging challenges alone. such as rides to the grocery store and medical appointToo often, older adults and family caregivers feel isolated ments,” said Sue Reckinger, director of volunteer servicas they deal with the most overwhelming experiences of es. “Those who are interested in volunteering just need to their lives. Duet eases the journey by walking alongside attend an orientation and then can set their own schedule the people they serve on the path of caring. From giving to volunteer. One to two hours a week makes such a big rides to the grocery store and medical appointments, to difference to a homebound adult in need.” offering health promotion activities and support groups, Duet is here to provide the compassionate help the com- Through volunteers, Duet is able to provide these services munity needs. free of charge to help Valley seniors and homebound Duet was started in 1981 by the Reverend Dr. Dosia volunteer with Duet, the first step is to attend an orientaCarlson and Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix. At tion (which occur monthly). To sign up for a volunteer that time, the organization’s name was Beatitudes Center orientation, visit www.duetaz.org/volunteer, e-mail volunDOAR (Developing Older Adult Resources), which later teer@duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022. changed to Duet: Partners In Health & Aging in 2009. Duet’s services are based on one person helping another. “At Duet we’re fortunate to have caring volunteers, The nonprofit partner with individuals, businesses, other donors and supporters who help us support those who nonprofits, municipalities, government organizations, and need it most in the Valley,” said Elizabeth Banta, execufaith communities to make that happen. tive director at Duet. “We invite anyone in the community For family caregivers, Duet offers support groups, information and guided assistance, workshops, a caregiver To volunteer, donate or ask for help, mentor program, the “Finding Meaning & Hope” video visit www.duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022. discussion series, and more. For grandparents raising grandchildren, Duet offers support groups, respite assistance, outings, legal guidance and assistance, and more. For homebound adults, Duet connects them with compassionate volunteers who provide free-of-charge rides to the doctor’s office or grocery store, among other services. Duet also trains nurses to become faith community nurses and helps faith communities launch health programs that benefit their congregations and the communities they serve.

Duet responds to pressing needs that are not being met through other organizations. The nonprofit was the first in the Valley to offer free-of-charge volunteer services for homebound adults, as well as comprehensive services for family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren. Duet also introduced the concept to the Phoenix area of congregational health programs led by faith community nurses. Duet exists because caring partners dedicate time and funding to change lives. Hundreds of compassionate volunteers help fulfill Duet’s mission.

Currently, there are 75 homebound adults waiting to be matched with volunteers through Duet. Volunteers can choose from services that include help with grocery shopstay in the Valley and are still in need of vital services adults live as independently as possible. To become a with a caring heart to become part of our cause.”

STATESMAN GROUP LAUNCHES FIRST PHASE OF SALES AT THE LUXE

ALREADY 50 PERCENT PRE-SOLD, THE LUXE HAS BEEN MET WITH HIGH DEMAND SINCE STATESMAN FIRST ANNOUNCED THE 10ACRE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEER VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN 52ND AND 56TH STREETS. Priced from $500,000, The Luxe is a collection of 223 single-story two- and three-bedroom condominiums that sit within six, four-story buildings ranging in size from 1,630 to 2,300 square feet. Construction begins on the first 30 homes in early 2019. “Desert Ridge is booming right now and The Luxe is one of the only luxury condominium communities of its kind in the area. We’re already seeing so much demand already and we’re excited to continue the momentum going into the public sales launch,” said Alana Mann, president and owner of The Statesman Group. “So far, we’re attracting a range of buyers from all over the Valley that are drawn to the location and proximity to High Street, Desert Ridge Marketplace and Mayo Clinic and our full-time staff complete with a lifestyle director, white-glove concierge service and 24/7 guard gate.”

Within the first phase, each residence will feature modern, open living spaces with great rooms; expansive kitchens with built-in ovens, drop-in stovetops and oversized islands; large walk-in closets; and two enclosed underground parking units with storage and an optional garage gate for privacy. Homes at The Luxe will bring the outdoors in with massive cascading doors that open out to some of the Valley’s largest condominium patios complete with an optional grill and unobstructed views of the J.W. Marriot Desert Ridge golf course and Pinnacle Peak mountains.

Residents will also have access to resort- style amenities designed for seamless indoor and outdoor living including an 12,767 square-foot clubhouse with an exposition kitchen and wine room, multi-seat movie theater, game area, indoor mailroom, working lounge and conference room; and a 4,000 square-foot fitness center with Peloton Bikes, a yoga room and his and her steam rooms with showers. The amenities continue outdoors with two heated pools, one nearly Olympic-sized length; an outdoor kitchen with barbecues; a picturesque Beer Garden- inspired space with strung bulb lighting and long communal tables, grass and picnic tables; and lush, verdant landscaping throughout the property.

The Sales Gallery opened to the public in July and features a state-of-the-art interactive experience where prospective buyers can experience the floorplans and see specific views from each residence.

To schedule an appointment for The Luxe, prospective buyers can visit the Sales Gallery (5250 E. Deer Valley Road), call 480-767-5665 or visit the website at www.theluxecondoliving.com.

2018 SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SAVE THE DATE TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CULTURE AND CINEMA AT THIS YEAR’S SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Running November 2 through November 11, festival-goers experience and explore cinema from around the globe, featuring over 50 films, discover indie gems, award-winning crowd-pleasers, documentary spotlights, and much more.

The opening night celebration kicks off on Friday, November 2, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Mix and mingle, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and view the prestigious opening night film.

The Festival then moves to the Harkins Shea 14 on Saturday, November 3 to commence opening weekend with a full schedule of curated films showing on multiple screens.

Each weeknight from Monday, November 5 through Friday, November 9, the Festival will feature one film.

On the final Festival weekend of Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, another full slate of films on multiple screens will be shown leading up to the closing night film on Sunday evening.

About the Scottsdale International

Film Festival: Founded in 2001, Scottsdale International Film Festival is an annual ten-day destination event that connects audiences with awardwinning cinema from around the globe. During its 18-year history, the Festival has presented more than 650 films – ranging from major Academy Award winners to undiscovered indie gems – to more than 100,000 attendees. For more information, please visit www. scottsdalefilmfestival.com.

PARCELS IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX, APPRAISED AT A COMBINED $90 MILLION, TO BE AUCTIONED BY LAND DEPARTMENT; PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT STATE LAND TRUST BENEFICIARIES

THREE PARCELS TOTALING ABOUT 167 ACRES OF STATE TRUST LAND WILL BE AUCTIONED BY THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, SAID STATE LAND COMMISSIONER LISA ATKINS. If all three are successfully auctioned, at least $90 million – their combined appraised value -- would be invested in the State’s Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund for the benefit of K-12 public education, the Arizona Pioneers’ Home and the Arizona Departments of Corrections and Juvenile Corrections, Commissioner Atkins said.

The following are descriptions of the parcels and auction information: • A parcel consisting of about 10 acres at the southwest corner of 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, was auctioned August 28th,

in the auditorium of the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams St., Phoenix. The opening bid on this land was its appraised value of $2.745 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account is designated for K-12 public education. • A parcel consisting of about 134 acres – along with several perpetual rightof-way easements -- at the northwest corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101, Scottsdale, will be auctioned at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4. The auction will be held in the Land Department auditorium. The opening bid on this FOR WOMEN WHO JUST WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT THE OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT, SIGNING UP FOR A BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN (BOW) WORKSHOP IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. The Arizona Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will conduct its next BOW workshop Sept. 7-9 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The workshop introduces like-minded women (18 and older) to outdoor skills in an enjoyable, no-pressure setting with expert instructors. In addition to being able to select from more than 30 classes, like horsemanship, geocaching, wilderness medicine, birding and hiking, participants also will have an opportunity to fulfill the field-day requirements to earn their Arizona Hunter Education certificate. The online course must be completed prior to the workshop, however, at www.hunter-ed.com/arizona. The evenings will be filled with fun and entertainment, like night hikes and guest speakers. A pair of new classes also are being offered: a geology class titled “Name That Rock” and a class in primitive skills. Meanwhile, participants will learn how to catch crayfish, then prepare them along with other wild foods to be served at a game-tasting the first night of the workshop. Participants will stay in rustic cabins equipped with showers and toilets. The workshop fee is $250 and includes all instruction, course materials, use of equipment, meals and lodging. For information, visit www.azwildlife.org, email awf@azwildlife.org or call (480) 644-0077 land will be its appraised value of $83 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account is designated for K-12 public education. • A parcel consisting of about 23 acres at the northwest corner of 35th Avenue and Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, will be auctioned at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. The auction will be held in the Land Department auditorium. The opening bid on this land will be its appraised value of $4.62 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account is designated for the Arizona Pioneers’ Home, Arizona Department of Corrections, and Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.

All auctions are open to the public. Official notices for each auction containing bidding information as well as a schedule of upcoming auctions is available at www.azland.gov/upcomingauctions. K-12 public education is by far the largest of 13 Beneficiaries of Trust land managed by the Arizona State Land Department, whose mission since 1915 is to manage the assets of a multi-generational perpetual trust in alignment with the interests of the Beneficiaries and Arizona’s future.

All uses of the land and resources held in the Trust must benefit the Trust, a fact that distinguishes it from the way public land, such as parks or national forests, may be used or managed. While public use of Trust land is not prohibited, it is regulated to ensure protection of the land and its resources and compensation to the Beneficiaries for its use. Today the Arizona State Land Department pro-actively manages more than 9.2 million acres of Trust land, which is 13 percent of the land within the State

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