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Holiday Wishes We at Seniors Out ‘n About wish you a wonderful holiday season. Some thoughts as we begin the holidays . . . It is important to remember that not everyone is surrounded by large, wonderful families.

Some are struggling with family, health, monetary issues and other worries. They need to know that others care. So please keep them in your thoughts and help in any way you can.

Cherish the moments you have with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you. Life is short and can change in a minute.

Take time to see the excitement in the children. Go to a tree lighting, parade or holiday event and share that excitement.

However, you celebrate the holidays we wish you joy and peace at this time of year.

“May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!” ~Author Unknown Helen Estep, Publisher Seniors Out ‘n About 623-262-0034 helen@seniorsoutnabout.com Visit us at our website: www.seniorsoutnabout.com/greaterwestvalley

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Warm Up With This Side...

The best holiday meals have sides that are warm, comforting and satisfying — like your family’s favorite mashed potatoes. This year, bring potatoes to the table with a recipe that can be easily made with little fuss. Gathering everyone together is easy when you serve side dishes prepared with quality ingredients, such as Hungry Jack potatoes. Invite guests to taste the traditional flavors of the season in a whole new light with this crowd-pleasing recipe: Festive Loaded Mashed Potatoes Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 2 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 cups milk 2 2/3 cups Hungry Jack Mashed Potato Flakes 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or coat with cooking spray 9-inch-by-9-inch or 2-quart baking dish.

Heat water, butter, salt and pepper until simmering in large saucepan. Remove pan from heat.

Stir in milk and potato flakes until blended. Let stand 1 minute. Stir in sour cream.

Spread half potatoes in prepared baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Spread remaining potatoes on top and sprinkle with red pepper and green onion Cover and bake until heated through, 25–30 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving: 320 calories; 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat); 11 g protein; 23 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 55 mg cholesterol; 520 mg sodium.

You can find more warm and satisfying holiday soup and side recipes on the Hungry Jack Pinterest page, or at www.hungryjackpotatoes.com 12307 Source: Hungry Jack

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Yummm... the perfect dessert This year, resist the urge to dust off those same old recipe cards and spread some holiday cheer with a creative, new recipe that features the fruity goodness of Lucky Leaf Pie Filling. This sweet treat is the perfect dessert to bring to a holiday gathering, or use it as inspiration to start your own family tradition of baking together any time of the year. For more recipe ideas to make your holiday jolly, visit LuckyLeaf.com.

Ingredients • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups white sugar • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoon vanilla • 3 cups flour • 1 cup cocoa • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 (21-ounce) can Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. 1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time.

Add vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until combined.

2. Roll dough into two-inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press thumb into center of cookie to make well. Place cherries into each cookie.

3. Bake for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool.

4. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Drizzle over cookies.

Let chocolate set and serve immediately or store in airtight container.

5. Serves 3 dozen cookies Preparation Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes SOURCE: #12254 Lucky Leaf/Musselman’s Product

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A Must Visit Event in the West Valley When we first visited Arizona it was in December. We had never experienced Christmas in the desert. Our first holiday event to visit was Glendale Glitters and have gone every year since. The displays are unbelievable and the event is always enjoyable. Take time to experience this event this holiday. It is worth the time and is a free event.

Glendale’s award-winning holiday lighting event has become a family tradition across the Valley and state, and this year marks the city’s 20th year of this joyous holiday celebration.

The stunning display of 1.5 million lights illuminates 16 blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale, making it the largest free holiday light display in Arizona.

Free admission makes Glendale Glitters one of the best-loved festivals for Arizona families year after year. In fact, the event was named azcentral.com’s Critics’ Choice for the Best Kid Event in the state in 2012.

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The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 11, from 4-10 p.m. each evening.

Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale avenues There are special events scheduled on the weekends. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at 623-930-2299.

Info About Horse & carriage rides in historic downtown Glendale: Rides will run nightly during our non event nights, December 1 through January 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. (depending on weather and demand). The carriage ride line forms at 58th Avenue & Glenn. Rides cost $25 per carriage (up to 6 people) and takes you through six blocks of historic downtown. Carriage rides will not be available during our event nights.

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December 12/5 – 12/6 13th Annual Surprise Party Come celebrate with Surprise! This annual event marks the anniversary of the Surprise Recreation Campus - Surprise Stadium and has something fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, balloon glow and live entertainment on Friday night. Saturday, December 6 is full of activities including an arts & crafts show, classic car show, elephant rides, petting zoo, pictures with Santa and more. www.surpriseaz.gov/specialevents December 6, 2014 WHAM WEST GALLERY Grand Opening (newly renovated gallery) Exhibit “All member juried show” Recognizing the Work of John Hyde Sr. local Up-Cycle/ Assemblage Artist 16560 N. Dysart Rd Surprise, AZ 85374 Saturday December 6, 2014 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (623) 640-5229 FREE 12/6 28th Annual APS Electric Light Parade – Holidays in Toyland Phoenix Central Avenue from Montebello to Camelback, east on Camelback to 7th Street, 7th Street south to Indian School, night time parade with all entries lined with electric lights, free, 7 pm, 602-534-FEST (3378) or 602-262-6862 or http://www.phoenix.gov 1

12/1-12/6 Festival of Trees Sedona - Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Area artists and galleries will have more than 45 trees and gingerbread houses fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways, each decorated with different materials, indoors and outdoors, free, http:www.tlaq.com 12/1-12/20 Holiday Wrap Prescott - Prescott Center for the Arts Gallery The place to find local, unique, hand-crafted items makes especially good shopping for those who are difficult to find a meaningful gift, art is always a great gift, http://pfaa.net/ 12/1-12/31 22nd Annual Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village Prescott - Prescott Resort & Conference Center 100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, electric trains, cookie decorating for the kids, free, 928-776-1666 or http://www.prescottresort.com 12/1 – 12/31 Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Theater Apache Junction - Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Theater Arizona’s wholesome family music entertainment, specialty shows including variety, “Willie” & Friends, Country Jubilee, Best of Broadway, 70’s show, holiday, new year’s eve, and more, http://www.azopry.com

We suggest to confirm time and dates with event organizers for any changes. If you would like us to include an event in January, please contact us @ 623-262-0034 by December 31 with details and contact information.

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12/8 West Valley Genealogical Society Guest Speaker Cindy Patricki, professional genealogist The Society’s meeting, followed by the speaker 1:30 PM December 8, 2014 First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. The meeting is open to anyone interested in pursuing their family history. www.azwvgs.org or call 623-933-4945.

12/13 Christmas in the Park The free event is held at the Litchfield Park Town Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the entire family for this fun-packed day!

The craft show begins at 9 a.m.; the parade starts at 10 a.m. complete with marching bands, drill teams and floats. The day includes real snow, visits with Santa and live entertainment! For more information call 623-935-9040 12/14 Second Sunday in the Park West Valley Conservatory of Ballet Home for the Holidays 2:00 to 4:00pm Surprise Community Park 15953 Bullard Ave Free Admission www.surpriseaz.gov/special events 12/27 44th Annual Fiesta Bowl Parade Phoenix Central Phoenix, floats, bands, specialty and equestrian units; Arizona’s largest one-day spectator event and one of the nation’s finest and largest parades, reserved seats $25, 11 am, 480-350-0911 or http://www.fiestabowl.org

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Calendar of Events 12/27 17th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk – “ArtWalk the Line” Scottsdale - Scottsdale Arts District 17th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk – “ArtWalk the Line” - Scottsdale Arts District, an artistic preface to the big game, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live music, hosted by Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with City of Scottsdale, free, noon - 4 pm, 480-990-3939 or http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com 12/31 44th Annual Fiesta Bowl Football Classic Glendale - University of Phoenix Stadium Top teams play, the champion of the Big 12 Conference and another one of the nation’s top college football teams, 6:30 pm, 480-350-0911 or http://www.fiestabowl.org 12/31 Fiesta Bowl Brings You College Football’s Biggest Party Glendale - University of Phoenix Stadium North Lot Action-packed celebration full of the ultimate tailgate experience, pep rallies, university marching bands and cheerleaders, Jumbotrons, interactive games, food, $10, 8:30 – 2:30 pm, http://www.fiestabowl.org 12/31 2014 Boot Drop Prescott The Palace Restaurant & Saloon, a 6-foot illuminated cowboy boot will be lowered down a 40-foot flagpole to ring in the New Year, once at 10 pm for early birds and once at midnight for traditionalists, a DJ will spin tunes, food vendors, 8 pm – 1 am, 928-776-0234 orhttp://www.bootdrop.net

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