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FOOTBALL, FESTIVALS, & FALL FUN! Check out our Calendar of Events and enjoy one of the many events in October. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park listening to the band, or have fun at the Surprise Fiesta Festival Grande, or go back in time at the Wild West Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale. Of course, we cannot forget the Cardinals and football!

If you are not a native Arizonian and miss the fall colors and crisp night breezes, take a weekend trip to Flagstaff or the White Mountains. There are many places to visit in Arizona to enjoy the changes in the seasons.

We would like to invite you to share your thoughts about our publication. Also, if you would like to contribute an article or information that would be pertinent to the 55+ active adult community, please contact us. If you would like to reach the senior community with your products and services, we will be happy to share our advertising program with you. We look forward to building a relationship with the active adult community and our advertisers.

You are encouraged to give our advertisers a visit and take advantage of their discount offers. Please be sure to say, “I saw you in the Seniors Out ‘n About today!” Our publication is printed monthly. So be sure to pick up your copy free every month.

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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THINGS TO DO IN THE WEST

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Who said there’s no water in the desert!

Here are three opportunities to enjoy nearby lakes on a 90 minute cruise. Relax and enjoy the ride and hear the history and legends of these three beautiful lakes.

Lake Pleasant is closest to the northwest valley and offers daily cruises on scenic Lake Pleasant. Narration of the lake’s history and wildlife is provided. There is a 60+ senior discount fare. www.lakepleasantcruises.com 602-456-9955 Take a drive over to the East Valley near the Superstition Mountains to enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful Saguaro Lake. The Desert Belle will take you on a relaxing 90 minute narrated cruise to view exotic wildlife, towering canyon walls and dramatic desert vistas. www.desertbelle.com 480-984-2425 In the same general area as Saguaro Lake is The Dolly Steamboat which cruises Canyon Lake. The Dolly plies the secluded inner water-ways of this spectacular lake which is considered Arizona’s Jr. Grand Canyon. Be prepared to see bighorn sheep, bald eagles and other wildlife depending on the time of year. You will be amazed by the wondrous formations created by a violent volcanic past. www.dollysteamboat.com 480-827-9144

DON’T MISS THE BOAT!

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October 10/1 Westgate Hot Rod Night Every Wednesday thru 10/29 Glendale - Westgate Entertainment District Westgate Hot Rod Night – Westgate Entertainment District, a classic car show, live music, happy hour deals and more. All cars are welcome, but you don’t need to display a vehicle to participate. Families can stroll to see great, restored cars, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat for dinner, free event. Wednesdays, 5-9 pm, www.westgateaz.com/hotrod 10/3 Thru 10/5 Home On the Ranch Wickenburg Home On the Ranch - Community Center, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and Coffinger Park, a tribute to and celebration of ranching women and women in the livestock industry, singers/songwriters, poets, fine artists, quilters, writers, storytellers, oral historians, creative artists, and other ranching women in 3-days of concert performances, workshops, presentations, vendors, and art shows, daytime sessions are free, nightly $12, 9 am – 9 pm, 480-299-6441 or www.homeontheranch2014.com

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10/4 Surprise Fiesta Grande Noon – 9:00 pm Gaines Park 15837 N. Nash St Live Entertainment, Folklorico Dancers, Authentic Mexican Food Mariachis, Beer and Tequila For more information call 623-222-2000 or www.surpriseaz.gov/specialevents 10/12 Second Sunday in the Park Surprise Community Park 15953 N Bullard Ave 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Surprise Variety Music by The Big Zephyr For more information call 623.222.2000 or www.surpriseaz.gov/specialevents 10/17 Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration and Sampler 6:30 pm in Area 4 at the White Tank Mountains Sit around a campfire for an introduction to Dutch oven cooking, an age-old cooking technique that can be a delicious addition to your outdoor recreation experience. Bring a picnic dinner or a grill will be available if you would like to bring your own food to prepare. For more information contact Ranger Jessica at jessicabland@mail.maricopa.gov or calling the Nature Center 623-935-2505.

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Calendar of Events 10/18 20th Annual Catlin Court Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace Glendale - Historic Downtown More than 80 shops and eateries with special activities, including demonstrations, make and takes, special treats, shops showcase their specialties on their lawns and porches, start at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up a downtown walking map, 10 am – 4 pm, 623-903-4500 or www.visitglendale.com 10/24 October Harvest Fest 4pm to 7 pm Surprise Community Garden 16752 N Greasewood St Surprise The Harvest Fest will have a pumpkin patch with pumpkins available to the public (donations recommended, all proceeds will go to support the garden). Other activities will include music, crafts & gifts with a holiday theme, harvest photos for the kids, face painting, and more. The garden is located on the Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. Greasewood Street in Surprise. For more information www.benevilla.org

10/24 thru 10-26 8th Annual Wild Western Festival Glendale - Sahuaro Ranch Park 8th Annual Wild Western Festival Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, Best in the West entertainment, live music, classic Hollywood western TV and movie stars, cowboy singers, musicians, vendor encampment and Sutler’s Row, displays and demos, working blacksmiths, Mounted Calvary C-Troop Buffalo Soldiers, Cowboy Fast-Draw Assn competition, Dutch-oven and chuck wagon camp, kids korral, gunfights and stunt shows, $5-10, 10 am - 5 pm www.wildwesternfestival.com 10/25 18th Annual PebbleCreek Fall Arts Festival Goodyear Festival – Award-winning local artisans and out-of-state vendors with original artwork and hand-crafted items, ongoing art demonstrations, raffle, food, live entertainment, classic cars display and model railroad exhibit, 8 am – 3 pm, 623-935-6744 We suggest to confirm time and dates with event organizers for any changes.

If you would like us to include an event in November, please contact us @ 623-262-0034 by October 31 with details

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Grill Lean for Great Taste with

Grilled Steak Fajitas

Start to finish: 2 hours and 30 minutes Servings: 8 For the best results when grilling, choose quality meats that are 92 percent lean or higher, naturally raised and contain no hormones or antibiotics, to ensure you are packing in flavor without harmful ingredients. Products such as Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steaks or ground beef are easy to prepare and provide a nutrition count you can be happy about.

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pound Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steak (may substitute strip, sirloin or flank) teaspoon black pepper teaspoon cumin teaspoon chili powder green bell pepper red bell pepper medium-hot Poblano pepper, dark green & triangular medium yellow onion fat-free flour tortillas

At least two hours before dinner, dust steak with freshly ground black pepper, cumin and chili powder. Let it sit in refrigerator so flavors can penetrate meat.

Cut peppers into large segments, discarding ribs and seeds. Chop onion into thick slices, making sure not to pull rings apart.

Place peppers and onion slices on grill over medium heat; cover and roast by turning frequently until covered with dark spots, but not burnt. Remove from grill and allow to cool, about four minutes. Pull off waxy-papery skins of peppers and slice crosswise into strips. Break onion slices into rings and mix with peppers in serving bowl.

Place steak on the grill, turning frequently. Cook until desired level of doneness.

Remove from grill and cut diagonally into thin slices.

Warm tortillas on edge of grill, keeping them away from direct heat, to warm and soften. Remove from grill.

Roll several slices of steak and pieces of peppers and onions into tortillas to serve.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 334 calories (24% from fat); 9.2 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat); 29.4 g protein; 35 g carbohydrate. #12244 Source: Laura’s Lean Beef

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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

WHAT YOU NEED 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix 1 cup water 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping MAKE IT HEAT oven to 350ºF. BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Stir in nuts.

Pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 30 to 32 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

BEAT Neufchatel and sugar in small bowl with mixer until well blended. Add COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread over cake.

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Grandparents’ Corner We recently had our two grandchildren ages 8 and 10 for the weekend. Two things we did with them that were big hits was to take them to the recently opened Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale and the Phoenix Children’s Museum.

The Butterfly Wonderland is America’s Largest Butterfly Atrium and home to thousands of butterflies.

Included in the admission is the Butterfly Emergence Gallery where the dynamic stages of a butterfly can be observed. There is also a live ant colony, honey bee hive which gives a close up view of the honey making process, a stingray petting zoo plus freshwater displays of creatures from the Amazon. A great afternoon for everyone. www.butterflywonderland.com 480-800- 3000 On Sunday, Grandparents Day, admission was free for grandparents and grandchildren at the Phoenix Children’s Museum. Although our grandchildren are older, they still enjoyed the hands on experiences offered at the museum. There is a three story replica of a tree house that everyone can climb and crawl through. Children spend hours in this maze! A mock supermarket and café as well as the noodle maze are big hits too. Comfortable chairs and seats are available for adults to enjoy watching children explore and play.

Plan to spend the majority of the day. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org 602-253-0501

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ROBERT ESTEP

Associate Broker, SRES Choosing a REALTOR® is no different than choosing a doctor or an attorney.

You want to choose someone with experience and a proven record. I have been a REALTOR for over 22 years (12 years in Michigan and 10 years in Arizona). I have a proven record in traditional sales as well as foreclosures.

I am an Associate Broker and have my Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Certification. My office is in Surprise.

My business covers Surprise, Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Sun City, and Sun City Festival in Buckeye.

I have created “one-click” search categories for each of the West Valley’s active adult communities and all communities in Surprise. This makes it easy for you to get the information you are searching for. You DO NOT have to register anywhere to get this information. I, myself, do not like when a website asks me to register so I am not requesting this information from you to view the West Valley listings.

Direct: 623.556.6123 Fax: 602.503.4995 Robert@RobertEstepRealtor.com www.RobertEstepRealtor.com www.AZHomeAndLifestyle.com

Of course, my hope is, when you are ready to purchase or sell a home, you will choose me to represent you.

Customer service has always been a priority with me. The service, and in many cases the friendship, doesn’t end when the transaction is finished.

So take a look and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. There is no obligation.

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