The Grayhawk Flight- January 2022

January 2022

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GRAYHAWK STAFF Stacey Harvey Community Manager sharvey@ccmcnet.com

Ashley Scott Assistant Community Manager ascott@ccmcnet.com

Jenn Sheets Director of Communications jsheets@ccmcnet.com

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Marvelous Monument Enhancements

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Healthy Hints

Sarah Van Duyne Lifestyle Director svanduyne@ccmcnet.com

Cierra Austin Administrative Coordinator caustin@ccmcnet.com

INSIDE SCOOP

Kasey Jo Hudson

Board Briefs............................6

Welcome GardaWorld..........23

In and Around Grayhawk.....10

Still Sweet and Salty.............24

Our Desert, Our Home.........19

Sip and Tell..........................25

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Grayhawk Community Association Professionally Managed By

Covenants Coordinator khudson@ccmcnet.com

Maintenance Supervisor rdearo@ccmcnet.com Phone (480) 563-9708 Fax

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Chantel Martin Maintenance Assistant

Talon Guardhouse/Roving Patrol (480) 502-7685

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Manager’s Corner to usually comes a chance new year and with that ing com up the for ns It is the beginning of a resolutio g. Many of us will make ny reflect on the year endin only for 2022, but for ma t no nt rta po im d an ful ing re an he me ion sociat year that will be Grayhawk Community As the of ers mb me As . ure years in the fut 22: t may be beneficial in 20 are a few resolutions tha to serve on a ociation by volunteering ass ur yo in e rol ive act events/activities • Take an ipating in the many social rtic pa or g din en att e, tte commi the Board of Directors. or running for election to , on ati oci ass the by d offere bors. (i.e., billing address, • Get to know your neigh th the association office wi te -da -to up on ati orm r inf ormation).

• Keep your homeowne ss, emergency contact inf dre ad ail e-m er, mb nu e phon ated) when dealing with you would like to be tre as ers and oth ing eat (tr le” viders, such as security • Invoke the “Golden Ru ’s contracted service pro on ati oci ass the d an ers association staff memb Grayhawk landscaping personnel. sider as a member of the con to u yo for ns tio recommended gested resolu to most or all of these These are just a few sug ibe scr sub y ead alr u ation member. For . Many of yo good neighbor and associ Community Association a ng bei for u yo s nk ase make 2022 the ation tha olutions listed above, ple resolutions and the associ res the of all or e som ity Association. t abide by the Grayhawk Commun those of you that do no of er mb me a ng bei of t most ou year that you make the Village Association LOOKING AHEAD: ion (GCA) and Retreat iat soc As ity un mm Co k ayhaw Board members and, The March 22, 2022, Gr awk will elect three GCA ayh Gr in rs ne ow me ho as you munity for the following (RVA) Annual Meetings, members to serve your com ard Bo A RV o tw e, lag Vil if you live in the Retreat the rs. two yea munity involvement in n able to gain greater com ner bee s ow ha me ho on ati in oci se ass rea ulting in an inc res l, With strong effort the sfu ces suc be to like to thank orts have proved can do better. We would we ow election process. Our eff kn we t bu s, on past three electi ballots submitted in the Director elections. ipation in past Board of rtic pa w to become a all of you for your Annual Meeting and ho the ing ard reg on ati orm wealth of talented mailed inf We know that there is a This month you will be s. ard Bo A RV or A GC ing you to seriously either the ers and we are encourag candidate for election to mb me ard Bo nt elle exc make either the GCA or RVA homeowners who would candidate for election to a ing om bec by y nit mu consider serving your com . ors ect Dir Board of Happy New Year.

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Community Meetings BOARD MEETINGS – JANUARY 2022 Board meetings are open to residents and we encourage you to attend.

Your involvement does make a difference!

Grayhawk Board of Directors

OTHER ASSOCIATIONS

Monday, January 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Call the GCA Office at 480-563-9708 for more information. grayhawk_board@grayhawkcommunity.org

Avian Condominium Association Board Meeting

Grayhawk Board of Directors Executive Session Meeting Monday, January 10 at 5 p.m. The Board of Directors will be meeting in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. Section 33-1804 (A)(3).

Call Associated Property Management 480-941-1077 for details.

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Grayhawk Community Association Board Members David Van Omen President

Paul Alessio Vice President

Richard Zielinski Secretary

Jeanette Griswold Treasurer

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Lou Ender Director

Retreat Village Board of Directors

Crown Point Board Meeting

Derek Moore

Monday, January 10 following the GCA Board meeting. Call the GCA Office at 480-563-9708 for more information. retreat_board@grayhawkcommunity.org

Call Ashley Scott at 480-563-9708 for details.

Don Morse

Retreat Village Board of Directors Executive Session Meeting Monday, January 10 at 5 p.m. The Board of Directors will be meeting in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. Section 33-1804 (A)(3).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Communications Committee Call Jennifer Sheets at 480-563-9708 for more information.

Event Planning Committee Call Sarah Van Duyne at 480-563-9708 for more information.

Landscape Committee Call Stacey Harvey at 480-563-9708 for more information.

Operational Review Committee Call Stacey Harvey at 480-563-9708 for more information.

Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, January 11 and 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Call Ashley Scott at 480-563-9708 for more information.

Edge Condominium Association Board Meeting Visit www.theedgegrayhawk.com or call 480-584-4647 for details.

Director Director

Retreat Village Association Board Members Arlene Smith President

Encore Condominium Association Board Meeting January 13 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

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Michael Loya Vice President

Marcia Thompson Secretary

Don Morse

Tesoro Condominium Association Board Meeting

Treasurer

Steve Berk Director

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Venu Condominium Association Board Meeting Call Vision Community Management at 480-759-4945

VISION

Village at Grayhawk Condominium Association Board Meeting

Grayhawk: a Sonoran Desert home to vibrant southwestern living with an uncommon commitment to community.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Vintage Condominium Association Board Meeting Call Associated Property Management at 480-941-1077 for details.

Grayhawk Community Association strives to enhance quality of life and community strength through inclusion, participation and pragmatic stewardship of human, financial and environmental assets.

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Board Briefs Grayhawk Master Association Board of Directors Meeting – December 6, 2021 Residents in attendance asked about placement of solar panels, specifically referencing a home in Renaissance. Paul Alessio, chairperson of the Architectural Review Committee, stated that per state statute the Association cannot restrict placement if it hinders the best ability to obtain sunlight/power. Paul stated that the discussion would be better had in the Architectural Review Committee and that residents could submit their concerns to staff to be addressed at that meeting.

A Peregrine Vistas resident also stated that he had to remove a tree due to root damage and was being cited for not having the proper elements in his front yard. Paul Alessio stated that this issue would also be best addressed in an Architectural Review Committee meeting and suggested that the homeowner attend to see what could be done to mitigate his issue.

Development Committee David Van Omen reported that the committee did not meet.

Operational Review Committee Don Morse reported that the committee did meet this month to meet representatives of the new company that bought Trident Security. The committee had quite a few questions for the representatives from the new company, which they felt they answered fairly.

The committee also discussed the issue of pay scale as it pertains to the patrol and gate staff. They feel turnover may be

an issue due to lower pay and could potentially need to look into increases in the future to stay competitive.

Landscape Committee Arelene Smith stated that most anything outside of normal maintenance is on hold through the holidays.

Community Enhancement Committee Stacey Harvey reported that the committee did not meet.

Event Planning Committee Sarah Van Duyne reported that Grayhawk has been very busy with events.

The Fall Festival event hosted by Scottsdale Living was very successful, with an estimated 800 in attendance.

Grayhawk is collecting pajamas for Arizona Helping Hands and has already started to see a lot of donations roll in even though it’s early in the month.

The Chanukah Party was very festive, with 40 registered to attend. JJ’s Deli hosted the community and did a great job. The food was very good.

A total of 16 people attended the blood drive, which was more than anticipated.

Upcoming events include the Holiday Party, Christmas at Grayhawk, Yoga in the Park, Single Sippers, Food Truck Night and Bingo.

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Communications Committee Jennifer Sheets reported that products for the audio visual install have started to be delivered. CompuNet is unable to schedule an install until they have a shipping date for all of the items being installed. Once they do, they will notify management to schedule the install.

The committee is recommending that Tesoro resident Pat Seago be added to the committee for 2022.

A motion was made and approved to add Pat Seago to the Communications Committee.

Architectural Review Committee Paul Alessio reported that there were 10 submittals at each of the last two meetings and there are 20 submittals at the first meeting in December.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION It is so important that we have the most up-to-date contact information for each of our homeowners. Whether it's a garage door left open, a leak in your irrigation or a big upcoming community project, we want to be able to get in touch with you.

Budget/Finance Committee Jeanette Griswold reported that the committee did not meet.

Executive Committee David Van Omen reported that the committee did not meet.

Stacey Harvey presented the Strategic Goals Action Plan recommendation. Staff created a working document based on the goals and initiatives selected by the Board of Directors at that meeting.

New Business RESERVE STUDY UPDATE PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATION Management and the Budget/Finance Committee recommend the GCA board approval a 16-week site visit reserve study for the Grayhawk Community Association Reserve Fund, Retreat Village Reserve Fund, and the neighborhood reserve fund.

A motion was made and approved to accept the reserve study updated proposal submitted by Association Reserves at a cost of $2,700 for the GCA and $940 for the Pinnacle neighborhood reserve study updates.

CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING The GCA board set a goal to disperse $100,000-$125,000 annually for condominium association enhancement purposes, with a maximum of $16,500.00 per condominium association, per year. With current inflation and labor expenses, management recommends an increase to a yearly maximum of $18,500.00.

A motion was made and approved to increase the funding for the Condominium Community Enhancement Program to a maximum of $18,500.00 per association.

Treasurer’s Report Jeanette Griswold reported that both revenue and expenses were over budget. The year-to-date revenue is approximately $9,503.00 below budget and expenses are approximately $27,000.00 over budget.

Please take a minute to complete the Resident Information Form on our website so that we can ensure your contact information is current. The form can be found at www.grayhawkcommunity.org by typing “Resident Information Form” in the search box.

Management Report The maintenance team was able to install trail cameras to deter holiday light vandals on both sides of Thompson Peak Pkwy. and Hayden Rd. View fence repairs were completed in three separate locations.

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Marvelous Monument Enhancements

By Schuyler Mares, DLC Resources Field Manager The landscape in Grayhawk boasts of many things including: • Natural Open Space Areas that help the community blend in with the beautiful Sonoran desert.

• A signature look around major intersections. This look is in collaboration with the original design intent and incorporates rip-rap on the corners and in the bull noses of medians as well as flowering low water use shrubs • Recontouring and tying into the Grayhawk signature look around GCA monument entrances. Also adding in more seasonal color.

• AND NOW: We’re bringing it all together through the RVA monuments

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Grayhawk’s entrance monuments are a beautiful, functional addition to Grayhawk. Each provides valuable information while communicating a feel of welcome with the elevated style of living at Grayhawk. Like many other community features, from time to time monuments can benefit from a little TLC. Enter DLC’s Special Projects division!

Goals of the Monument Enhancements Grayhawk’s Community Board and management wanted to give the monuments a fresh look with new plants, hardscape and other features.

The goal was to replace cacti or plants that may have died over time, add additional plants and install attractive new hardscape like boulders and riprap. Rip-rap consists of large stones that are laid together and can be cemented in if there are any erosion issues. We also wanted to fix any soil unevenness from years of wear.

Work began in May and thus far Crown Pointe Norte, Halcon, Volare and Peregine Vistas are complete.

Los Vientos and Firenze are finished except for select plants that are coming from out of state. In coordination with Grayhawk Community Management, we have decided to pause future work until these last monuments are completely done.

Steps in the Process First, our skilled Special Projects crew members visited the proposed sites with Grayhawk Community management. DLC Resources has several specialized divisions (Water, Arbor, Special Projects, Spray and Shop) that allow our community maintenance crews to focus on their main work. Prior to installation, we review documentation of the current irrigation system around the monument and used GIS mapping technology to create a rendering where new plants and hardscape items should be installed. Our Branch and Field Managers work with Grayhawk’s Landscape Committee and the CCMC management team to finalize the plans.

We follow Arizona law blue stake (811) laws to alert utility companies to come out and identify buried pipes before we dig. This is a vital step to avoid accidentally damaging cable, phone, power or sewer lines for Grayhawk residents. Once utilities are clearly marked, our crews assess existing irrigation at the site and make any necessary changes to get water to future plants.

After irrigation is properly arranged and lines buried, DLC contours the terrain to create slopes/

elevation changes for both beauty and proper water runoff. Any rip-rap is laid down, with filter fabric underneath to help stabilize the stones. Boulders come next, which includes both new and existing boulders used from the previous monument design.

Sometimes dirt is added to finish contouring and then plant locations are marked on the ground and then installed.

Progress Thus Far The Retreat Village Association Board of Directors recently asked DLC to improve 15 monuments of various sizes including: • 2 large monuments at Crown

Pointe Norte and Avante/ Renaissance • 7 medium monuments at Halcon, Volare, Los Vientos, Firenze, Peregrine Vistas, Renaissance and Avante

Challenges abound in any construction and/or landscaping project, and in this year with lingering pandemic and logistical issues, they are especially pronounced. Arizona has excellent plant nurseries but we are waiting for several specific varieties that from out of state. Many plants are in high demand with booming residential construction. Like is many industries, nurseries and landscaping companies are experiencing a labor shortage that has created additional delays.

The end goal will be worth all the planning and bumps along the way. Grayhawk is an exceptional community and should have entries that represent it as so. DLC is grateful to be your landscape provider and is delighted to help your Community look and function its best.

• 6 smaller monuments at Volare, Peregrine Villas, Crown Point South, Talon Fairways, Monterey and Cachet

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In & Around Grayhawk floo-id YOGA in the Park Sat., Jan. 15 from 9 a.am. to 10 a.m.

Grayhawk Greenbelt at 78th Way & 78th Pl., Park at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. floo-id YOGA is a locally owned boutique yoga studio right off the 101 and Scottsdale Road, located in the same plaza as Whole Foods.

They offer a wide variety of classes to accommodate all ages and skill levels to help you become a better version of yourself and has proven to aid in a healthier, physically fit and less stressful lifestyle. floo-id has been kind enough to host a class at no cost just for Grayhawk residents! This is a great way to clear your mind and social distance while exercising. Just bring your mat, a can-do attitude, and your body will do the rest. The class will take place in the narrow beginning section of the greenbelt that starts at the tunnel under the Thompson Peak Pkwy and Hayden intersection. Walk down, ride bikes over, or park in the Offices at Grayhawk Parking Lot and head down to the greenbelt from there. Please register online prior to class at www.grayhawkcommunity.org to help us coordinate with the instructors!

Gelli Print Basics class with Mimi Tues., Jan. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Talon Room, GCA Office, 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Ste. 102 Join neighbors in the GCA office for a fun-filled night of crafting! Mimi will help you create your own collage papers for cardmaking, journaling, bookmaking, washi tape or any art projects! Participants will learn how to add texture and develop images with stamping and basic texture tools using Gelli plate. This is a great opportunity to make quality prints with inexpensive materials. No experience necessary! You will want to wear painting clothes or bring an apron. Cost to participate is $50 per person and can be paid to Mimi Damrauer via check, via Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle at mimidesignsart@gmail.com. Seats are limited, so register soon to save your seat!

Food Truck Night - The Chicken Coop Thurs., Jan 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Grayhawk Greenbelt at 78th Way & 78th Pl. Park at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

Take a load off and let someone else do the cooking! Pick up dinner from the Chicken Coop and enjoy some crispy chicken fingers, chili cheese fries, or a tasty fresh salad! We appreciate the support our food trucks have been receiving and hope to serve even more residents of Grayhawk There will be no parking on the street, please park in the offices at Grayhawk parking lot located at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. and take the sidewalk path to the greenbelt.

FREE LIVING TRUST SEMINAR: Learn The Latest Strategies To Protect Your Estate Mon., Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Talon Room, GCA Office, 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Ste. 102 Planning Is Essential – Do You Have A Plan? Everyone should attend this seminar – Even if you have a Will or a Trust. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, businesses, and your retirement accounts. Learn how to appoint someone to make healthcare and financial decisions for you when you are unable to do so. If you do not, a court may decide for you. Why a will is not enough. Why many people with living trusts will end up in probate. Learn how to avoid it. If you have your plans finalized, find out what may have changed, needs updating or is still applicable in Arizona. Guests will have an opportunity for questions after the seminar with Attorney Richard M. Dwornik. Presented by: Dwornik Law Firm. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 21 online at www.grayhawkcommunity.org to reserve your seat! Masks are encouraged when inside the GCA Office.

Grayhawk Single Sippers Club Weds., January 26 at 5 p.m.

Chauncy Social, 17767 N Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 100 If you are a single looking for casual Grab yourself a light bite to eat and a drink on the patio at Chauncy Social and meet some new people.

This is a great way to broaden your circle of friends and to try something new. Our reservation starts at 5 p.m., but you are welcome to join the group at any time. The restaurant will have heaters set up on the patio to make it comfortable. We must give the restaurant our final count of attendees by Friday, January 21. Please RSVP online at www.grayhawkcommunity.org.

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In & Around Grayhawk SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS Tubac Festival of the Arts Day Trip Thurs., Feb. 10 Bus Departs from the Offices at Grayhawk parking lot at 8 a.m.

(Directions for parking and to the bus will be emailed prior to event) Spend the day visiting hundreds of visiting artists, crafters and musicians from around the country at the very popular Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts.

Serious paintings share the streets with whimsical sculptures, jewelry and much more! You will find many fine restaurants along with a packed food court ranging from tacos to gyros. Grayhawk residents will depart at 8 a.m. from the Offices at Grayhawk parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Price is $30 per person and includes water and snacks for the bus ride. Register at www.grayhawkcommunity.org by February 7 to assure your spot. We will be limiting seating on the bus to allow social distancing, and we will be strongly recommending masks aboard the bus. A bus waiver must be completed for this event and no refunds will be given if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the trip.

Food Truck Night Thurs., Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Grayhawk Greenbelt at 78th Way & 78th Pl., Park at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

Take a load off and let someone else do the cooking! We appreciate the support our food trucks have been receiving and hope to serve even more residents of Grayhawk. Spread the word and tell your friends to come join us! There will be no parking on the street, please park in the offices at Grayhawk parking lot located at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. And take the sidewalk path to the Greenbelt. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy your goodies under shade trees in the greenbelt or while walking the path with family and friends.

Daddy Daughter Date Night - Picnic in the Park Sat., Feb. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Grayhawk Event Greenbelt, 78th PL & 78th Way We’re mixing it up and doing things a bit different this year! We are planning a super fun outdoor party complete with picnic style dinner, friendly competitions, games, and will end with an epic dance party. Dads and father figures will get to enjoy a wonderful picnic in the park with their favorite girl and endless fun activities. Girls will be able to get dolled up at the nail station and braid bar prior to dancing the night away with DJ Eric on our outdoor dance floor. Make memories with the selfie station photo booth, sweets station, and raffle prizes galore! Price is $26 per couple and $10 for each additional person. RSVP’s must be in by end of day Monday, February 14 to hold your spot. RSVP early as this event always fills up fast! No day of walkups or registration after Feb. 14 will be accepted, as food and supplies are purchased days prior. Register at www.grayhawkcommunity.org by Feb. 14 to reserve your spot.

Raffle Prizes (with raffle ticket purchase): Please bring cash for Raffle prizes This year’s raffle prizes for the girls include everything from Exciting gift cards, Bath & Body Works, to glitter pillows, crazy slime kits, colorful decor, and so much more! Don’t worry Dads, we didn’t forget you. You also have the chance to win baskets stuffed full of manly goodies, including golf balls, gift cards to local restaurants and a $100 gift card to the Grayhawk Golf Club! In addition to the chance to win raffle prizes, every girl will have the chance to snag a special goody bag at the event. No one will walk away empty-handed.

Grayhawk Single Sippers Club Weds., February 23 at 5 p.m.

Soul Café, 7615 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. If you are a single looking for casual conversation, a friend, or just to meet some other singles in your neighborhood, then this event is for you! Come grab yourself a light bite to eat and a drink on the patio at Soul Cafe and meet some new people. This is a great way to broaden your circle of friends and to try something new. Our reservation starts at 5 pm, but you are welcome to join a little later if you cannot be there by 5 pm. We must give the restaurant our final count of attendees by Friday, February 18. Register at www.grayhawkcommunity.org.

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ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION ONLINE We hope you got everything you wished for this past holiday season!

New Resident Account Portal Now Available Visit https://vmsweb.ccmcnet.com/resident. aspx and sign in with the username and password on your account statement.

Once logged in, you’ll have access to: • Your association account balance

Dear Santa,

• Links for online payments and eStatement sign-up

I’ve been really good this year. I would like a giant stack of cash, milk, baby Yoda, lasagna, a Dodge Challenge r, a Chick-Fil-A card, and for you to bring me my grandma, grandpa and aunt.

Love, The Kids of Grayhawk

• Self-service billing address and contact information changes • And more important community information With questions about your account or the web portal, contact CCMC Customer Service at 833-301-4538.

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Calendar of Events

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WHO TO CALL ROVING PATROL (480) 502-7685 GRAYHAWK ASSOCIATION (480) 563-9708 SCOTTSDALE POLICE (480) 312-5000

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GCA and RVA Board Mtg. 5:30 p.m.

Talon Room

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Yoga in the Park 9 a.m.

Grayhawk Greenbelt

ARC Mtg. 4:30 p.m.

GCA Office

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ARC Mtg 4:30 p.m.

GCA Office

Gelli Art Class 5:30 p.m.

Talon room

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Living Trust Seminar 10 a.m.

Talon Room

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Food Truck Night 5 p.m.

78th Pl/78th Way

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Single Sippers 5 p.m.

Chauncy Social

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HEALTHY HINTS: The Wellness Wheel, a Tool for 2022 Goal Setting

By Tina Uphoff, Grayhawk resident, Certified Health Coach and Fitness Trainer As we move into the start of another calendar year, I am providing a wellness wheel tool that can be useful for identifying and establishing 2022 goals.

The wellness wheel was developed by Bill Hettler in 1976.

There are different versions that vary slightly based on the life categories included in the wheel. However, for the most part they are similar and utilize the same process. Below is a wellness wheel with eight categories with descriptions.

2. Once you have rated your satisfaction, connect the dots and prioritize where the wheel is the most unbalanced.

Below is an example of a completed wheel where the greatest area of improvement would be in the Social and Financial areas. Therefore, the idea is to set goals/actions focused in these areas to improve the overall life balance.

Why use a Wellness Wheel?

• It’s a method to categorize the elements of your life and get a big picture view of imbalances.

• It can narrow the key areas of priority and where to place your energy.

How to use a Wellness Wheel?

1. Rate yourself on how satisfied you are in each of the eight (8) areas of the Wellness Wheel and place a dot on the middle of each pie piece. For example, if you rate Physical as a 5 and Emotional as a 9, the red dots below are an example of the placement.

January is a great time of year to step back and evaluate where you want to place your energy for the start of the new year. Using a wellness wheel provides further clarity on areas for focus. Since we all have limited time and energy, it’s important to focus on the things that will bring the most balance and happiness to our lives.

Happy New Year! Feel free to contact me at tina@tinahealthcoach.com or my cell (612.720.3596).

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Grayhawk Montevina Cocoa Hut and Light Display for 20 YEARS of generous donations over the Holiday seasons.

If you NEED help or if you CAN help, go to StMarysFoodBank.org 2831 N. 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009

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I currently have three cash buyers looking for homes, specifically in Grayhawk, up to 1.5 million.

IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT SELLING, CALL ME FIRST. Adam Rosenshein 480-748-0016

THIS IS WHY WE LIVE HERE

YOUR GRAYHAWK REALTOR, FOR THE GRAYHAWK LIFESTYLE

As a resident of Grayhawk, I know the unique appeal of the neighborhood. As a Scottsdale, AZ native with over 20 years of real estate experience, I take great pride in the relationships formed and the community I serve.

Feel free to stop by and say hi as you see us at some of your favorite local Grayhawk spots!

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Our Desert, Our Home: You are Here

By Victoria Kauzlarich, Volare And, where is that, exactly? Well, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255, of course. Think of this as the starting point on a map. Let’s zoom out, shall we?

All of us are also in the Phoenix metro area which covers ~ 1,000 square miles and we’re in Maricopa County - close to 10,000 square miles with a population of 4.5 million.

Are you new here? You’re not alone. Arizona gains about 300 new residents every day. Fully 65% of the state’s population is from elsewhere.

So, new, big - vast even. Zoom out a little further and we take in the Sonoran Desert - a simultaneously awesome and frightening environment.

Awesome because of what it has to offer - an austere beauty, an abundance of native plant and animal species, urban, suburban and rural living opportunities and a history that is simultaneously quirky and profound.

Frightening because of water: the need for it and the decreasing supply of it, across the west but particularly in the southwest.

Right here. Right now.

If you understand the 100th Meridian, you are a long way toward understanding the challenge of water in the American west; it is a literal point of demarcation that separates one set of climate conditions from another.

In the U.S., the 100th Meridian follows a north-south line starting in the central Dakotas and goes straight down through Texas. East of this line is water-rich. With a couple of notable exceptions, west of it is arid.

The land mass west of the 100th Meridian was once known as the “Great American Desert”. It is where a war between nature and man’s attempts to outsmart it has been fought since Joseph Smith and his followers first arrived in the Great Basin.

While the western water shortage is widespread, it plays itself out differently from one desert to another.

In the Great Basin, water largely comes from winter snow melt. In the Mohave, there is one rainy season in the winter.

The Chihuahuan’s rainy season is in the summer.

Here in the Sonoran, we have two rainy seasons - one in the summer (our A Saguaro in Grayhawk Monsoons) and another in the winter largely in December and January. Our two rainy seasons give us the largest number of plant species of any western desert and these seasonal rains give us the mighty Saguaro, found nowhere else on earth.

Though we are in a lengthy drought, many of our native plants continue to adapt to our dry (and increasingly hot) conditions and most are incredibly resilient. Not only that but each supports a wide variety of other species crucial to our desert biome Here are just a few of our stellar native performers...

Pink Fairy Duster

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Agave Species

Prickly Pear Cactus

Ocotillo

Desert Milkweed

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Thanks to Bloom/Van Omen with Keller Williams Northeast Realty and Jeremy Mueller with State Farm for sponsoring Christmas at Grayhawk.

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Thanks to Bloom/Van Omen with Keller Williams Northeast Valley and Jeremy Mueller with State Farm for sponsoring the 2021 Holiday Cocktail Party.

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Thanks to David Van Omen and Andrew Bloom with Keller Williams Northeast Realty for sponsoring a festive Chanukah Party.

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Welcome GardaWorld to the Grayhawk Team Over the next few month’s residents may notice changes in the uniforms and vehicles used by gate and patrol staff. That is because Grayhawk’s long time vendor, Trident Security, recently merged with GardaWorld Security Services, the largest privately owned security organization in the world.

Both Trident and GardaWorld are solely focused on providing best-in-class uniformed security services to their clients. Service-wise, everything at Grayhawk will stay in place. All of Trident’s key personnel will continue to provide Grayhawk with the same unmatched service excellence the community has come to expect. Trident’s Executive Vice President, Kelly Pinebird, who’s been with Trident since 2005, will continue to lead the local team and operations as he has been doing for all these years.

Trident’s Phoenix office will become the new home for GardaWorld locally and Trident’s staff will be further supported from GardaWorld’s Western Region and US Corporate Office in St. Louis, MO. No changes are expected with Grayhawk’s security officers, supervisors

and managers. By merging forces with GardaWorld, the Trident Security’s managers and officers will now have a stronger base of support, training and company benefits.

More about GardaWorld GardaWorld is the international leader in security services, event services, virtual guard remote monitoring, cash management, integrated risk management, executive protection, crisis management and global threat intelligence with a client base that currently spans a wide range of industries including retail locations, high-end home-owner associations, hospitals, managed commercial properties, office buildings, critical infrastructure, banks and high-profile embassies.

GardaWorld is comprised of more than 122,000 dedicated and highly qualified professionals serving a diverse client base in North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Security Staff Kudos A Grayhawk resident recently send this note to management staff after being alerted by patrol that his garage door was open: “Thank you so much for the note. The Guardhouse called today and we told the people remodeling our house about it. They said they would be over today and take care of it. It must have been one of the workman that left it open.

It’s great that the patrol is so observant; it makes us really glad to be in such a safe place.”

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Still Sweet and Salty

By Lori Bosch and daughter, Stephanie, Cachet Residents Another soup for you! It’s still soup season and who doesn’t love a tasty soup? When we were in AZ last month Steph was describing her delicious enchilada soup that she loves to make so I had to try it. It is a tomato-based broth and is loaded with black beans, corn and chicken—if you’re vegetarian substitute vegetable broth and nix the chicken. The juice of a lime adds zest…green chiles and taco seasoning give it some kick. I topped it with a dollop of sour cream, green onions and served

with tortilla chips. Mixing in the sour cream right before eating this tasty enchilada soup helps reduce the spiciness and makes it extra rich and creamy. I know you’re going to love this as much as we do! Buen provecho!

And always, always, always let your children, grandchildren and loved ones cook with you…someday they will be sharing their favorite recipes with you! We welcome your feedback, suggestions and recipe requests! Please feel free to email us at boschl@me.com.

Steph’s Enchilada Soup Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Servings: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: • 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 4.5 oz can mild diced green chiles

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• ½ teaspon black pepper

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ packet taco seasoning

• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes • 4 cups low sodium organic chicken broth

• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (reserve 1 cup to mash for thickening)

• 1 10 oz can enchilada sauce

• 1 10 oz bag frozen corn

Garnish:

• juice of 1 lime

• 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese

• sour cream

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• chopped green onions INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Rinse chicken breasts and place in a separate pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and poach chicken breasts for 15 minutes. When fully cooked drain and set chicken aside to cool. When cool, shred chicken with a fork and add to soup.

4. Mash one cup of black beans (to thicken) and add to soup pot. Then add the rest of the black beans and corn.

2. Heat olive oil in a soup pot on medium high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent, stirring constantly. Add minced garlic and saute’ while stirring for 30 more seconds.

7. Add cheese, stir well, and simmer for 5-10 more minutes.

3. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, lime juice, chiles and all spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium.

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5. Add shredded chicken.

6. Simmer on medium for about 45 minutes, stirring often.

8. Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, green onions and tortilla chips.

Sip and Tell

By Sue Lukenbill, Encore Resident Happy New Year to all of you! This is truly a beautiful time of the year here in North Scottsdale with all of the activities and events taking place over the next couple of months. I’m thankful for my blessings in 2021 and looking forward to what 2022 has to offer!

For this month’s review Grayhawk’s Director of Communications Jennifer Sheets and I chose to visit a great restaurant in the Promenade that has been open for over 15 years, Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen. It is a casual, high-energy eatery featuring a mainly gluten-free menu of specialty pizzas and Italian food.

Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated healthcentric restaurant with locations in Sedona, Scottsdale, Tempe, Paradise Valley and Arrowhead. They source clean, whole foods and blend them with fantastic flavors. They have a fusion approach to a modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and even Mexican ingredients, into their menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza. They like to call themselves “Healthitarians”!

Jennifer picked from the Pizza Combo on the lunch menu, which includes a slice of pizza, salad or soup and a beverage. She ordered the slice of the week which was the BLTA and a Caesar Salad and ice tea for her beverage. Since I am a pizza lover, I ordered from the regular pizza menu. I had the 12 inch Puttanesca, which is topped with olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, chopped artichoke, feta and fresh basil. While we were waiting for our lunches, we enjoyed the Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip served with carrot sticks and house-made flatbread. The bread was very good and I loved the presentation. It was a much more rustic and thick dip than I’m used to, but the flavor was spot on. Both of our pizzas were very light, although I did still had to take quite a bit of mine home (12” was bigger than I had imagined!)

Overall, the meal was great. I can see why they have been in business for so long. They offer consistently good food, a casual atmosphere and fantastic gluten-free options. I’m sure service has

helped them along as well. Ours was very spirited and helpful.

If you have never been to Picazzo’s, I highly recommend it.

They have a great “healthy hour” daily from 3-6 p.m. that features less greasy options that the average happy hour liked baked wings and avocado toast, as well as great cocktail, wine and beer specials.

The Scottsdale location features a large dining area, outlined with a full bar to one side, surrounded by windows that let beautiful, natural light in. The covered patio is large and able to host parties up to 50 people. It is in a super convenient location. I hope you try it out!

Until next month, Happy New Year!

Picazzo’s Italian Kitchen 7325 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.

480-990-2212 • https://picazzos.com

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Important Contact Numbers Grayhawk Onsite Office

480-563-9708

Capital Consultants Management Corp.

480-921-7500

Grayhawk Community Patrol

480-502-5078

Talon Guardhouse 480-502-7685 Raptor Guardhouse 480-502-5078 After Hours Answering Service

602-234-9288

UTILITIES Southwest Gas 877-860-6020

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City of Scottsdale Water

480-312-5650

City of Scottsdale Solid Waste

480-312-5600

APS 602-371-7171 Street Light Repair (SA/ ID prefix on pole) 602-371-7171 CITY OF SCOTTSDALE Non-Emergency Police Department

480-312-5000

Fire Department Main Phone

480-312-8000

Police or Fire Emergency

911

Parks and Recreation

480-312-2771

Street Light Repair (SS prefix on pole)

480-312-5483

SCHOOLS Grayhawk Elementary School

602-449-6600

Mountain Trail Middle School

602-449-4600

Pinnacle High School

602-449-4000

El Dorado Private School

480-502-6878

LIBRARIES Appaloosa 480-312-7557 Arabian 480-312-6250 Mustang 480-312-6050

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Grayhawk Golf Club

480-502-1800

Boys and Girls Club, Thunderbirds

480-538-9547

Motor Vehicle Division

602-255-0072

Poison Control 602-253-3334 US Post Office, Kachina Branch

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Southwest Wildlife 480-471-9109

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