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T is scene ays t ver and ver again t r g t t e seas n and is ten a c i d s first e erience it c arita e giving and t e Sa vati n Ar y Real Estate Wednesdays began in 20 1 3 when super v nteer ar ene t ins e ained t Ann a a ay at nc t at n ednesdays t e Sa va ti n Ar y ad di fic ty recr iting v nteers and c nse ent y ad t ay ini age r ers t ring t e e s at red ett es se and I can d ednesdays Ann said and e re dessert s e ad v nteered t e entire e ners i Ind stry agents r ers enders tit e ficers and a fi iates in aric a c nty t ring t e e s as e T ey st didn t n it yet

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T at first year re t an e ners i Industry volunteers rang the bells at almost 1 0 0 ett es eac ednesday et een T an sgiving and rist as Last seas n t e e rt gre t ver artici ants and t ed t e i i n d ar ar since its ince ti n “ Christmas wouldn’ t be Christmas without ringing the e s says A is n dgins Tit e ficer at d e ic I ve t e e e and the Salvation Army stories they tell as they stuff a bill into the slot. ” Inc e r t e ett es re ains a big part of the Army’ s budget as they provide services s c as a i y s e ters ea s r t e e der y disaster res nse a se c n se ing addicti n rec v ery s er ater drives

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THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS GALLERY OPENS IN CAREFREE ON DECEMBER 6

FINE ART GALLERY WILL SHOWCASE AND SELL THE WORKS OF RENOWNED ARTISTS AFTER 37 YEARS OF PRODUCING AWARDWINNING, JURIED FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVALS, THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS IS EXPANDING TO OPEN ITS FIRST FINE ART ga ery T nder ird Artists Ga ery in are ree n T rsday Dece er T e ne ga ery cated at Easy Street S ite i s case and se t e r s ren ned artists inc ding David ennett G i e acint e D ga Lacr i Sandy and Dave Danie Va entine Dan a e and t ers

“ We’ ve been partnering with the Town of Carefree and t e are ree ave ree a er erce n r are ree estiva s r years It n y a es sense t at e d c nsider are ree as r e ase r an art ga ery said T nder ird Artists resident Denise Colter.

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One of the highlights of the new gallery will be a stunning LED i inated g ass and eta c ande ier t at de icts fig res in ti n T e ca tivating iece as created y g ass artist David ennett are ree ennett s ent years r ing as a tria a yer e re finding is assi n r sc ting g ass A native reg n e as vacati ning in F rida ce e rating his 5 0 th birthday when he met a glass blower who ins ired i t earn re it in t ee s e as a ing a er eig ts and it in t e ne t year e began studying with Robert Carlson and Petr Novotny at t e i c c G ass Sc e c ntin ed t st dy it ta ented g ass artists in t e s t France ran Ita y and i c c y

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SPROUTS TO GROW ROOTS IN THE NORTHEAST VALLEY

By Lau ren Strait

S r ts Far ers ar et eni ased s ecia ty gr cery c ain recent y ann nced ans t en a r i ate y ne st res inc ding seven d ring t e first t ree nt s T e atest cati n in Ari na is sprouting up in the Northeast V alley.

T e ave ree anning c issi n recent y a r ved t e re ning t e s are ts ing center at t e s t east c rner rd Street and are ree ig ay in t e a it S r ts t anc r t e c ercia site and ta e a t a t e s ace The new store will bring approx imately ne career rt nities t t e neighborhood in the Northeast V alley it c etitive ay tea e er disc nts a n and re arding c t re and n er s career advance ent rt nities S r ts c ntin es t acce erate invest ents in tea

e ers inc ding en anced ay enefits eaders i deve ent and rec gniti n

Since ening its d rs years ag Sprouts has appealed to everyday s ers interested in res nat ra and rganic r d cts at a rda e rices S r ts ers res r d ce eat and sea d r T e tc er S and Fis ar et res y re ared entrees and sides at t e ar et rner De i ds vita ins and s e ents dairy a ery nat ra dy care ite s and more. In addition to thousands nat ra rganic and g ten ree gr ceries s ers can find re t an S r ts rand ite s ic eet strict ingredient standards i e de ivering e ce ti na va e taste and a ity

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inter nder and nce ses rea ast it Santa a iday et arade a rist as c ie c ntest and a iday fire r s dis ay F r e is c nity e ers T e e is S cia Gr and c ngregants from Temple Chai will light the an a en ra every nig t eginning S nday Dec t r g S nday Dec r in t e Sanders n Linc n avi i n L ca families will be invited to light the en ra eac evening it a s ecia cere ny n S nday Dec t at i inc de t e Te e ai ant r and ir Eac evening s service is en to attendees of all denominations and faiths.

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ARIZONA-STYLE

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S E D O N A: TLAQ UE P AQ UE F E S TI V AL O F LI G H TS We love visiting Sedona whenever we get the c ance t t is year e et a e it t t eir ann a Festiva Lig ts ce e rati n T e traditi n t e T a e a e Festiva Lig ts egan years ag and is a ig y antici ated iday event in Sed na Ad issi n is ree r t is event ere sica entertain ent a visit r Santa and ree cider ead t t e ig ting inarias in t e T a e a e c rtyards and a ays ay a s rc ase s ecia y designated inarias t n r cancer s rviv rs in t e ati de N rte st re in T a e a e F r re in r ati n visit t eir e site ta c ann a events estiva of-lights D a te: Dec Times: F LAG S TAF F : TH E N O RTH P O LE E X P E RI E N C E In a re te s t s e ere near F agsta t ere is a agica year d r s ere Santa i ds t ys and rs a s a es g dies r rist as T e N rt e E erience ened its d rs in t r vide a s ecia rist as e erience r c i dren and a i ies t r g tt e state Visit rs start at t e Litt e A erica te and de art r t e stati n t ere t egin t eir agica rney t t e N rt e T ere visit rs e eri ence t e inside Santa s r s i ding t ys it e ves t ring t e t y act ry and c re See t e N rt e E erience e site r in r a ti n a t dates ti es and tic ets n rt ee eri ence c P RE S C O TT: A F RO N TI E R C H RI S TM AS AT S H ARLO T H ALL ne r av rite aces t visit in Ari na is resc tt d ed Ari na s rist as ity d ring the holiday season. The Annual Frontier Christmas at the Sharlot Hall museum is a featured holiday ig ig t resc tt it inarias and ade dec rati ns res a ed c ies and t cider t

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P H O E N I X : LAS N O C H E S D E LAS LUM I N ARI AS One of our favorite holiday traditions every year is visiting t e Desert tanica Garden t see Las N c es de as L inarias T is year t ere i e re t an and it inaria ags ining any t e trai s t r g t t e Garden eac eve ning T e ve y t in ing at ays ind t r g t e ne E ectric Desert dis ay and ead t nine di erent sica entertain ent areas and dinner and ar re res ents are avai a e eac nig t Las N c es de as L inarias is a er ect event t ce e rate t e ea ty and agic t e iday seas n in Ariz ona’ s Sonoran Desert.

D a tes: Dec Times: G LO B E : AN N UAL F E S TI V AL O F LI G H TS AT B E S H B A G O W AH st tside t e city G e ies es a G a t e r ins t e ancient Sa ad e e ived in the G lobe-Miami area almost 8 0 0 years ago.

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ca artist D ig t ennett s at t creating e isite ieces artistry in d is as ni e as t e r e sc ts As a fi t generati n native t Ari na D ig t as a y t in t e t ird grade egan carving tiny sc t res t is cray ns it is fingernai s y eig t grade e c eted is first ta e

As a student at Ariz ona State University aying t a and st dying t receive a degree in t Art and Tec n gy i e ater ac iring a aster s Degree e s d is ear y r ar nd ca s r e tra inc e In t se ear y days at AS t t e rices and t e ieces I created ere s a in sca e and sc e says ennett A gi ted at ete and ta ented artist it a eared t at is creative e ressi n would be saved for later in life as he ex plored the world of professional at etics s rt y a ter c ege D ig t

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D ig t ennett s s r aces ins ire a sense of wonderment and intrigue from is c ect rs Fr is ear y r s s c as t e eart s a ed sc t re entit ed Li e ic t red t e nited States and Europe as part of a Phoeni Art se c ecti n t t at is recent r ennett c ntin es t ent ra is c ect rs Since en I created y first ta e I ave r ed sing a ance and r as y g ide and c s T e s liminal female body form is the driving rce e ind y r T at aint t yet asting sense t at r a es y r and c e t i e T at eing said inevita y it is t e

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R E S I D E N T I A L

REAL ESTATE

DOES IT EVEN MATTER WHAT REAL ESTATE AGENT YOU CHOOSE?

By Scott G aertner

I don’ t think I have ever written about this subj ect before, but we had two fantastic ex amples in November so the timing this month is perfect.

Does it even matter what real estate agent you choose? This is a q uestion I don’ t get asked enough. Many sellers j ust assume it really doesn’ t matter which agent you choose because even the newest agent has access to the Multiple L isting Service. Folks with this “ All Agents are the same” mindset logically j ust shop for the agent with the lowest commission rate. Would they feel like they have done their due diligence if they knew that it could cost them over $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 ? We see so many buyers and sellers needlessly ex asperated by events and mistakes that should have been handled up front and/or behind the scenes. In fact, I will tell you about a couple of ex amples I think you i find interesting in a in te t t egin et s start by taking a look at whether the agent you choose matters from a simple dollars and cents point of view.

B Y TH E N UM B E RS The Scott G aertner G roup sells the most listings in the Scottsdale North area. If “ all agents are the same” when you compare the average sales of our listings, to the average of all the other listings, the results should be pretty similar right? The chart e s s t at ver t e ast five years r listings have averaged $ 1 9 per sq uare foot more than the 8 5 26 6 average, and they sold nearly three times as fast. That is not very similar, especially if you consider that in the last 1 2 months we averaged $ 3 2 per sq uare foot more. The difference is trending to matter more.

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The average home in 8 5 26 6 is j ust over 3 , 0 0 0 sq uare feet, so doesn’ t it make sense that the average homeowner could have made over $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 more j ust by hiring a different agent? ( $ 3 , 0 0 0 X $ 1 9 per foot = $ 5 7, 0 0 0 )

AP P LE S TO AP P LE S Some people don’ t like statistics so, let’ s try a more “ Apples to Apples” comparison to show that the agent you choose really matters. e is a c art nice istings t at r gr took over after they had been listed with another company for at least 1 8 0 days. In each case, we relisted the home at ex actly the same price - or we raised the price - and the only thing that changed was the way the home was marketed. As you can see from the chart below, in each case the home sold within 3 0 days.

O K . S TI LL N O T C O N V I N C E D ! ? C H E C K TH I S O N E O UT. N ovemb er M a r keting M a tter s E x a mpl e 2 Also last month, we sold 778 7 E. Soaring Eagle in infie d ic ad een isted seven ti es it seven different very ex perienced agents for a total of 1 9 5 3 days on the market ( ! )

As you might guess, the homeowner was more than a little frustrated. He called us because we had j ust sold his neighbors home very q uickly, and for more than he was asking for his home. After a q uick conversation with us the homeowner had his agent release him from his current listing and take it off the market, and then he hired us to sell his home.

Our team went in and made a few very important changes to the way the home was marketed raised the price j ust a tad to $ 1 . 4 million - and sold the home for full price in j ust 1 0 days.

Same home listed by seven different agents, slightly higher price, V ERY DIFFERENT RESUL TS. C’ mon. That should at least get a “ Hmmmm… out of even the most skeptical of you.

D O E S M ARK E TI N G M ATTE R? To me these are the perfect Apples to Apples comparisons. The same homes, listed at the same price r ig er VE DIFFE ENT ES LTS yt e way - we do not ever solicit ex pired listings. These sellers all called us for help) Still not convinced? Y ou are a tough crowd! Ok. How about these two ex amples from last month that I promised you earlier: N ovemb er M a r keting M a tter s E x a mpl e 1 Last nt es d E ri iant S y in Ter ravita that had been on the market with another company for 1 8 2 days. We relisted at the same list price and sold the home for $ 5 , 0 0 0 above the list price in j ust three days.

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M ARK E TI N G M ATTE RS I hope that convinces some of you to at least consider that who you hire to sell your home matters.

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DESERT MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR HIKING ENTHUSIASTS

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ith the gorgeous weather we are blessed with this time of year, you can bet nearly every trail in the V alley is packed with dusty boots from dawn to dusk. At Desert Mountain Club, home to a 1 5 -mile private trail system, members have a leg up when planning their hikes, thanks to new technology and a very dedicated group of outdoor enthusiast members.

Members and their guests are taking more than 1 2, 0 0 0 hikes each year on Desert Mountain’ s trails, consisting of seven trail segments. The Desperados, members of the Desert Mountain community who raised the money to build the trails, j ust announced the installation of an innovative Interactive Trail G uide that is taking the hiking ex perience at Desert Mountain to the nex t level.

The Interactive Trail G uide is a ruggediz ed and weatherproof 5 5 ” touch screen monitor that is mounted at the

trailhead. Hikers are able to select a i e y distance degree di fic ty r even based on which hike provides for the best views of the sunset. Once the hike is selected, a customiz ed map is created and can be scanned from a code right off the screen and onto the hiker’ s mobile device. Twenty of the most common routes and accompanying G PS data are pre-loaded into the system to assist in selecting each person’ s ideal hike. “ When designing the guide, I felt like a kid in a candy shop because the technology, the richness of our trail data, and the demands of our users, allowed us to e t e first its ind t r ad y er such a tool, ” said Desperados member, Craig Mitchell.

The Interactive Trail G uide also has the capability to check current weather, view an informative species guide, scan interesting facts, and recommend specific hikes. Photos submitted by members from recent trailhead events will also be

on display as well as information about the Desperados. “ This new Interactive Trail G uide is remarkable in that it democratiz es the trai syste it t e t c a finger n t e digita at screen said Des erad s member Troy G illenwater. “ Today’ s hiker, without ever having stepped a foot on our trails, is able to sort and choose the ideal hike based on either distance, time, or elevation gain by using our digital guide. ”

tunities for the golf enthusiast and their families. ”

“ As a premiere golf and outdoor recreation community, this type of technology and amenity is one the golf industry is j ust now starting to ex plore, and we have fully embraced, ” said Damon DiOri ie E ec tive ficer Desert Mountain Club. “ Early nex t year, Desert Mountain will serve as host to 5 0 golf club managers from around the country to showcase this and other outdoor amenities that are geared toward providing a variety of health and wellness oppor-

G olf remains at the heart of Desert Mountain Club, which serves more than 1 , 9 0 0 golf members, and programming and amenities are evolving to serve their growing interests. Members are seeking a multitude of ex periences and have access to nine restaurants and grills, a nine-court tennis complex with three different playing surfaces, horseback riding, lux ury camping, pickleball, pilates, moonlit hikes, mountain bikes and much more.

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LIFESTYLE

WHY HELLO, PERSONAL GIFTS, DECOR AND MORE

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f you have not been to Why Hello in The Summit shopping center, you need to go. We recently did a video there and fell in love with the store, and its owner Suz anne Hueners. Suz anne is a transplant from Anchorage, Alaska who had been dreaming of creating the store for years. Her mission now is to scour the earth to create an incredibly eclectic collection of fun home personaliz ations and gifts that will make your day. Why Hello is the er ect ace t find t e finis ing personal touches on your home, shop for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or j ust browse and hang around. Suz anne is also a professional designer who loves to help folks solve those “ problem” areas in their home ( ours was the entertainment wall) . She can also do your entire home and has

lots of great ideas and items to make your home pop and feel like your own.

While Suz anne and her husband actually live in the wilds of the 8 5 3 77 z ip code, she felt the need for a home store in Scottsdale North was important. Why Hello is ex actly the kind of business that inspires folks t e fierce y ya ca s ers I defy you to leave this store without a smile on your face! Right now through Christmas she will be offering $ 1 0 gift card for every $ 1 0 0 spent. What a great way to give a gift and get a gift this season!

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93 w as an ugly time in the world of real estate. Ariz ona was still in t e gri ast nati na financia crisis before our 200 8 meltdown, commonly called “ The S & L Crisis.”

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here was little good news, as shortly before that time the country had been in a recession, new homes construction had dropped to its lowest levels since r d ar II and five senat rs t from Ariz ona) were being very publicly investigated by an ethics panel for their involvement with the L incoln Savings and L oan collapse and its Chairman Charles H. K eating.

Terravita was a child of that S & L crisis and became a shining light for Scottsdale North and signaled the way forward.

In 1 9 9 1 , Terravita was j ust an ex ceptionally beautiful piece of High S n ran Desert at t e t ac Mountain, with no real purpose . . . and in foreclosure. The Del Webb Corporation purchased the property from the Resolution Trust Corporati n T even t g it didn t fit their normal business model. At the time they were famous for converting large tracts of agricultural land into huge age restricted “ retirement” communities like Sun City. They instead chose to build the smallest and t e first n n age restricted c munity that Del Webb had ever built and call it Terravita.

The name Terravita ( L atin for ‘ L iving Earth’ ) signaled another dramatic departure from the company’ s normal mode of operation. Rather than bringing in all the huge Caterpillar tractors to scrape the surface off of every inch of the land, they

instead preserved the natural beauty and disturbed as little as possible.

They relocated thousands of cacti and trees to embrace what became the community’ s motto and passion: Terravita - The Harmony of L and and L ife.

T e first e sa es ere t e ast week of November in 1 9 9 3 , and Terravita immediately became the fastest selling community in the United States. Six separate times, lifestyle seeking buyers camped out in the Terravita parking lot at the opening of new phases, to ensure they could get a homesite that they wanted. The longest campout lasted 1 0 days! In the end, what was planned to have been a six to eight year sell out was gone in j ust 3 . 5 years. The community won tons of national industry awards and spawned many copycat communities both inside the U. S. and out.

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MONEY

EXITING A TIMESHARE CAN BE TRICKY: WHAT TO KNOW

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t’ s estimated that at any given time, there are over 1 million timeshare owners looking to end their timeshare ownership. Unfortunately, ex iting a timeshare is more complex than many people realiz e.

“ Timeshare owners are never more vulnerable than when they’ ve made the decision to end their owners i T e resa e ar et is ded res rts ave stac ed the deck and con artists are waiting to take advantage of your situation, ” says G ordon Newton, president of Newton G roup Transfers and author of “ The Consumer’ s G uide to Timeshare Ex it. ”

T ere are severa ers na r financia reas ns y may want or need to ex it your timeshare, and there are several ways to do so, be it via a sale, transfer or cancellation. No matter how you part ways with your timeshare, Newton says it’ s important to protect yourself by having a better handle on the industry. He offers the following insights to anyone who owns a timeshare:

al, consumer protection agencies and a general internet searc ing r a ini five year trac rec rd s ccess e are c anies t at a e it ard r you to research them.

• T e fine rint in y r ti es are agree ents ay e the reason you can’ t sell it. Many resort developers see the resale market as a direct threat to their revenue stream and have accordingly rigged the system in their favor. For ex ample, some resorts restrict rights and enefits r ners rc ase t eir ti es ares n the resale market, intentionally devaluing your timeshare while also making it harder for you to unload.

• If an ex it deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is e ary ne s icit rs te ing y s e ne has a buyer, anyone advising you to stop paying your timeshare mortgage or maintenance fees, “ donate your timeshare” programs, or anyone marketing a guaranteed ti e ra e r t e e it T ese are a red ags

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AVOID THE NAUGHTY LIST: DON’T LET THE HOLIDAYS RUIN YOUR CREDIT ooking for the “ perfect gifts, ” paired with enticing retail discounts and deals, can pressure holiday shoppers to spend more than they can afford. As a result, consumers may max out credit card limits or miss payments, negatively affecting credit scores. In addition, store credit cards may offer instant discounts that are tempting at the register -- but that new application could decrease your credit score.

Not having enough money for presents and the strain holiday shopping puts on

t eir finances are ig ca ses an iety for many consumers, according to a recent Ex perian survey. However, many of these same consumers seem to be on the right track: in the survey, respondents isted severa s art financia res lutions, including 28 percent who want to improve their credit scores, while almost 5 0 percent said saving more was a New Y ear’ s resolution.

• C RE D I T H I S TO RY : Those who’ ve never used credit before will likely have a low score, or no score at all, while credit accounts that have been active r a ng ti e re ect sitive y on your score, as does a healthy mix of accounts, such as having a mortgage, a few credit cards and auto loans.

• P AY M E N T H I S TO RY : Accounting for roughly a third of your credit score, paying loans on time is crucial; too many late payments can decrease your score.

• S TAY I N G O UT O F H O T W ATE R: any e e e ieve t at financia transactions like rent, utility and telecommunications payments impact credit scores, but in fact, these are not factored in by many scoring companies.

However, if you don’ t pay bills and they get turned over to a collection agency, this could affect your credit score.

Severely delinq uent accounts are often reported to the credit bureaus.

• B ALAN C E : Y ou never want your credit card balance to be higher than 3 0 percent of your credit limit - on a single card and across all of them. K eep balances low to keep your score high.

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budget. Only use credit cards for an amount you can pay off and pay the bill in full on time. Y ou’ ll lose your cheer q uickly after the New Y ear if you face a mountain of debt. ” A sitive credit r fi e and ist ry of using credit smartly can open up financia rt nities i e getting a car loan or home mortgage. There are c ear enefits t i ding y r credit fi e t i y d n t i d it res nsi y those gains won’ t be felt. To plan for the holidays and 20 1 9 , visit ex perian. com/ education for information about credit sc res as e as ers na finance ti s “ Credit is a tool to be used wisely, ” adds Gri fin I y c ec y r credit sc re regularly and make strategic decisions on when and how much credit to use in the s rt ter it i enefit y en y absolutely need credit to make a large purchase or for an emergency ex pense. ” ( StateP oint)

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MOVIES MOVIE REVIEWS

By A.D. Beal

OVERLORD

A group of American soldiers discover a secret lab underneath a G erman radio tower, where they discover ex periments to reanimate the dead.

Overlord is a craz y, entertaining movie. It delivers on the ex citing grindhouse-like action and monster effects you ex pect from the trailers, while delivering two great leads with J ovan Adepo and Wyatt Russell. The dynamic they have together is not only interesting, but it leads t s e s r rising t e es r t e fi t at going lower than your enemy in order to win. It’ s i ressive and a es t e fi t at c re engrossing. Nothing revolutionary, but it’ s one not to miss.

ROMA

Roma shows us a year in the life of a family and their nanny as the father is away on business.

Empathy, that’ s the word to describe Roma.

Y ou feel nothing but empathy for Cleo and the family she works for. The actors, many of whom are first ti ers earn it eca se t ey are a a ing - especially Y alitz a Aparicio as Cleo. Alfonso Cuaron also impresses not only with his direction, but also his work as his own cinematograer it t e fi eat ring severa ng ta es t at t y int t e r d iet efi i e seen y any n Net i t e s nd design is fantastic and must be ex perienced in theaters. It captures every raindrop, car and person walking by, and it’ s absolutely immersive, and must get a nomination from the Academy.

NOTE: Roma will only be playing in select t eaters and i e avai a e n Net i n December 1 4.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

The story about the rise, fall and resurgence of Freddie Mercury and Q ueen.

Every biopic has to take some creative liberties it ist ry t at s nderstanda e t e mian Rhapsody crosses many lines. The depic-

tion of Freddie Mercury being the only diva of t e and i e rian ay ger Tay r ere perfect friends that j ust wanted to help is rather disturbing, mostly due to the fact that the latter two were heavily involved in the making of this movie. And if you’ re wondering why J ohn Deacon isn’ t listed in that, well that’ s because not only is he not credited like May & Taylor, but e is c nstant y s a ted in t e fi essentia y relegated to j ust “ the fourth member of Q ueen” ( the man doesn’ t even get a proper introduction scene) . There are plenty other moments I could bring up, but I think the fact that the big emotional scene towards the end, where Mercury reveals his AIDS diagnosis is the worst ex ample.

T e fi de icts t is as a ening st e re L ive Aid in 1 9 8 5 , when in reality Mercury was not diagnosed until 1 9 8 7. It’ s REAL L Y bad en y r ig tear er er it as t e a sified T is c d e rgiven i e ian a s dy was at least interesting, but it basically follows every musical biopic trope to a T and isn’ t even shot or edited interestingly outside a sparse few moments. That’ s really unfortunate given how ex traordinary of a band Q ueen was. Rami Malek’ s amaz ing performance as Mercury, which captures all his mannerisms and traits while rarely feeling like an imitation, couldn’ t save this movie.

SUSPIRIA

A dance academy secretly run by a coven of witches prepares for an upcoming ritual as a psychotherapist searches for a missing student.

This is how you do a remake. K eep the spirit of t e rigina fi i e a ing y r n at and L uca G uadagnino does that. Creepy, beautiful, and terrifying, Suspiria will never make you leave its world until the credits roll. Thom Y orke’ s score is breathtaking, ex perimenting with different types of music not ex pected in a rr r fi A great cast a ar nd t Da ta J ohnson, Mia G oth, Tilda Swinton and “ L utz Esberdorf” are the greats. And don’ t even get me started on the cinematography. A word of warning though: if you have a weak stomach, this might not be for you.

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HEALTH

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH PRESENTS “HEALTH FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND” CLASSES NUTRITIONIST TEACHES HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WHILE MAINTAINING WEIGHT AND WELLNESS

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oliday parties, seasonal treats at t e fice and t se dreaded buffets… . the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Y ear’ s Day can e a inefie d r t se trying t ain tain their weight and healthy habits.

For a bit of practical advice and tips for staying healthy, the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North will offer “ Health for the Holidays and ey nd a series c asses designed t help participants focus on wellness during and after the holiday season.

Open to the public, the complimentary classes will be led by Susan V alandra, a istic n triti nist certified y t e National Association of Nutrition Professionals and health coach at Scottsdaleased ri iance N triti n Li esty e

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She will share simple, easy recipes and tips for maintaining weight and wellness during the holidays.

L ia Rowland, director of The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale said the goal is to help both resort guests and local residents learn how to enj oy the holiday season while making good choices when it comes to eating, ex ercising and holiday stress. “ And for those who may want to shed a few pounds after the holidays, we are also offering a J anuary class on how to lose weight and maintain weight loss, ” Rowland added. “ Healthy Food the Whole Family Will L ove” will be held at 2 p. m. Dec. 29 .

This class is designed for families with

c i dren str gg e it finding reci pes that are nutrient-dense and kid-approved. V alandra will share simple, easy to prepare recipes that are loaded with nutrients that both parents and kids will enj oy. Topics will include meal planning and ways that children can get involved in the kitchen, too. “ Simple and Sustainable Weight L oss” will be held at 2 p. m. J an. 20 . Designed for those who have weight loss and health improvement goals, this class will teach participants how to implement weight loss foods and practices into their diet and lifestyle. It will leave them feeling empowered to make changes to reach their ideal weight – and stay there – with ease.

S san Va andra is a ard certified is tic nutritionist. She and her business part-

ner Terra se Gane erate ri iance Nutrition & L ifestyle, a Scottsdale-based health and wellness practice that works to educate and empower clients on healthy eating principles, how to alkaliz e the diet, and how to avoid environmental pollutants. They also create customiz ed nutritional & lifestyle plans for those who need ex tra support in healing and meeting their health goals.

For information about “ Health for the idays and ey nd ease c ntact The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at 48 0 -5 1 3 -5 1 45 . Each of the classes is free and open to the public, but registration is req uired.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is located at 1 0 6 0 0 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale, 8 5 26 2.

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WHAT: J oin various V erde Artists at a free Holiday Art Show and shop for the perfect gift for the art lover in your life! There will be a doz en or more artists to help you get ready for the holidays with note cards, j ewelry, gourds, wall art, handbags, knitted items, etc. During the event, Trilogy at V erde River will be collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. These toys will stay within Maricopa county to help less fortunate kids have a wonderful holiday season.

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MOMMY-BABY MUSIC JAM, 8 MONTHS & YOUNGER WHEN: December 5 , 1 1 : 45 am to 1 2: 3 0 pm WHERE: DC Dance, 20 741 N. Pima Rd. at DC Ranch in Scottsdale WHAT: J oin together with other parents of newborns in a fun, educational and interactive c ass designed s ecifica y r in ants nt s and y nger a ing music with your new baby is a wonderful way to bond together and stimulate learning. Discover all the ways music can support your infant’ s development!

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ANNUAL FAMILY FUN HOLIDAY FAIR & MARKETPLACE WHEN: December 9 , 1 : 0 0 pm – 4: 0 0 pm WHERE: OdySea in the Desert, 9 5 0 0 E. V ia de V entura, Scottsdale, AZ 8 5 25 6 WHAT: J oin Family Fun Ariz ona for our Annual Family Fun Holiday Fair & Marketplace on Sunday, December 9 th at Odysea in the Desert! Enj oy live holiday entertainment on center stage while the kids visit with SANTA CL AUS, bounce in the bounce houses, get their face painted, and meet other special guests! The parents can SHOP L OCAL and start your holiday shopping from our various local vendors!

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