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Contents Features 22 Wil Cardon
Beyond Business and Politics
26 Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Celebrating 45 Years in the Valley
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Wil Cardon and family. Photo by Bob Upton
20 Best of the Loop
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East Valley Spring Training Games
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20 TRAVEL
Spring Break Adventures
28 STYLE
Casual Fashions
56 DINE
Spike Lawrence’s Dining Ventures
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PUBLISHER’S WORDS Greetings and Salutations
Regulars
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BUZZ
Chatter Around the Loop
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FABULOUS FINDS
Hot Stuff Around the Loop
Family
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Meet the Beltran Family
Lane Yazzi
parenthood
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moms
Happening Around the Loop
PET PROFILE
Maria Walton
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dads
Rachel Recommends
Joe Terborg
Health
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Meet Mishelle Caruso
Red Mountain Girls Softball
NEIGHBORS
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pay it forward The Clothes Cabin
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HEROeS
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BEAUTY
Seeking Out a New Career
Spring Clean Your Makeup
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Healthy Eating While Traveling
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SENIORS
Dealing with Diabetes
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WELLNESS
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Transition.
It’s a word that for many, causes anxiety. Most of us can’t help but want to hold on to what’s familiar. Because embracing the new, the unknown is downright scary. Possibly even insane. But spring is a time of transition and that’s absolutely anything but scary. Winter has given way to gorgeous, 70-degree days and the city completely comes to life. March is, without a doubt, one of my favorite times of the year in the Valley and with so much happening, the energy is downright contagious. So please by all means, bring on the transition! Kids are off for spring break and this issue, we’ve got plenty of ideas on how to keep them entertained; just check out our travel piece on places to go, both in and out of town, to spend that week-long break. Whether or not you’re a baseball buff, it will be hard not to get swept up in all of the Spring Training excitement this month. With 15 Major League Baseball teams in town and fans pouring in from all over the country, there is plenty to do. Our Spring Training fashion spread and East Valley guide to the games is all you’ll need to get in on all the action. And speaking of action, you won’t want to miss the story behind racing legend, Bob Bondurant. This year, he is not only celebrating his 80th birthday (and still racing!) his school, the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Racing, is celebrating its 45th anniversary. The Chandler-based racing academy has trained nearly 500,000 racers and seen the likes of celebrities like Paul Newman and Robert Wagner. Our writer chatted with Bondurant himself and got the full scoop. So, you see? Transition doesn’t have to be bad. It can be great. I am also part of a transition, joining 202 Magazine this month. As I’ve stepped into this new role and met with those in the community, I keep hearing the same question: “What will be different? How will it change?” Fear not, dear friends, transition can often be great! And we will continue to deliver Inspiration in the East Valley, in every issue. Enjoy the spring!
Marlene Marlene Montanez Editor in Chief marlene.montanez@gmail.com
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March 2013, Volume 3 Issue 3 PubLisher Joe Bocker joe@keekapubs.com EDITOR in chief Marlene Montanez marlene.montanez@gmail.com FASHION CONSULTANT Fawn Cheng Events Editor Cynthia Sassi info@fabulousarizona.com Art directioN AND ADVERTISING DESIGN Karina Zegarra kzcreativeservices.com coNtributiNG Writers Alisha Chasey, Rachel Harris, Virginia Chavez, Marette Mendoza, Alison Bailin Baitz, Danielle Grobmeier, Dennis Howe, David M. Brown, Jill Roth coNtributiNG PhotoGrAPhers David Alley, Bob Upton AdvertisiNG MANAGER David Kruse (313) 999-9704 circuLAtioN Aaron Kolodny AZ Integrated Media (480) 346-2175 aaron@azintegratedmedia.com AdvertisiNG iNFormAtioN (480) 353-1703 joe@keekapubs.com 114 West Erie Drive Tempe, Arizona 85282 Phone: (480) 353-1703 202magazine.com 202 Magazine, is published 12 times per year by Keeka Publications, Inc., 114 West Erie Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85282. Copyright ©2009 by Keeka Publications, Inc. Publisher assumes no liability for loss or damage of unsolicited material, advertising or editorial. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use in whole, or part, in any manner without permission is strictly prohibited. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in 202 Magazine is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. 202 Magazine provides information in articles such as phone numbers, times, prices, etc. as service to our readers. All information has been researched and checked for accuracy at press time. We are not responsible for any changes or variances in information following publication.
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Hip New Happy Hour Arizona Gives Day On March 20, all Arizonans will be asked to participate in the first-ever Arizona Gives Day. Beginning at midnight on March 20 and continuing until 11:59 p.m., you can go online at AZGives.org to support a local nonprofit or pledge financial support to one of the hundreds of participating nonprofits across the state. It’s a day dedicated to communities that care, focusing on giving back to the organizations whose invaluable efforts have helped empower communities and provide services, products and more to those in need. Nonprofits participating from around the loop include: X A New Leaf, which provides the homeless and working poor with opportunities for both affordable housing and support services. X Chandler Cultural Foundation, which is responsible for Chandler Center for the Arts. X Childsplay, which produces original child-focused theater to inspire young people to build a love and respect for the arts. X Child Crisis Center, which is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. X Junior Achievement of Arizona, which inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.
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Hot New Scene
In the mood for some sushi and a martini? Now, Blue Wasabi at San Tan Village will let you indulge a little bit later with their Late Nite Lounge, featuring beats and eats every Saturday night. The swanky sushi spot will be featuring live music by DJ Brando from 10:30pm to 1:30am so you can eat, drink and dance the night away. For more info, visit bluewasabisushi.com.
Looking for a new happy hour spot? Be sure to check out the new Finally Friday happy hour series at Tempe Center for the Arts. Every Friday night from 5pm to 7pm, you can stop by to enjoy drinks with a view of Tempe Town Lake, live music by AJ Odneal and Justin Olson as well as small bites to share. Check it out at tempe.gov/tca.
Celebrating Cancer Survivors
In honor of the many that have battled and beat cancer, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in coordination with Dignity Health Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers is hosting their Third Annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration. The pancake breakfast will take place on March 23 from 8am to 11am and is free and open to the public.
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Local Fashion Finds
The Phoenix fashion scene is growing more and more everyday, something Kim Kendall, owner of the newly-opened Clothes Minded Boutique in Awhatukee, couldn’t help but notice. The store opened its doors this past February and carries local designer lines like JHaus, OfraStyle, Mabella Chic and Jewel Ya. “I chose to carry Phoenix designers because I am passionate about fashion and I support the Phoenix fashion industry,” Kendall says. Besides these cute threads, you can also find plenty of ready to wear lines too like Elan International and BB Dakota. To learn more, visit clothesmindedaz.com.
Spring Break Ready
While the rest of the country may still be a bit chilly, we get to enjoy gorgeous, sunny days here at home. And just in time for swim season is the newly-opened Swim Spot at San Tan Village. The swimwear shop carries designer brands like Ella Moss, Hurley, Splendid, St. John and more. Plus, plenty of cute coverups and accessories galore. For more info, visit SwimSpot.com.
BUZZ US
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/ 202 fabulous finds / hot stuff around the loop By Marlene Montanez
Hello,
Spring
Spring is officially in full swing! Brighten up your life with these fresh finds.
Tom Ford Sunglasses, $380. Nordstrom.
Threshold Vine Print Lamp Shade & Blue Ceramic Lamp Base, $59.98. Target.
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Kokin Wide Brim Hat, $295. Everything but Water.
hot stuff around the loop / 202 fabolous finds/ Threshold Large Orange Tumblers, $2.99 each. Target.
Threshold Teal Pitcher $9.99. Target.
Threshold Floral Gardening Toolset, $19.99. Target.
Threshold Floral Gardening Boots, $23.99. Target.
Threshold Floral Watering Can, $19.99. Target.
Archipelago Botanicals Fiji Diffuser, $45. shoparchipelago.com.
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Get the Orange Effect
Orangetheory Fitness, a one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength, is celebrating its newest location in the Mesa/Gilbert area. The newest studio is located at the Village Square at Dana Park at 3426 E. Baseline Road, Suite 118, Mesa, 85204.
Lisa, Sydney and John Skiles
Becky Renner
Brett and Collette McNamee Julia and Jaclyn Corneliusen
Russ Thurston
Jennifer McCarron, Brian Burkett
Beth Ambri, Taylor Krenz
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Stephanie Jimenez
Peachis and Travis Mason, Ronesha Butler, Treasure
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Good Life Festival at Encanterra Country Club
East Valley foodies were invited to celebrate The Good Life at Encanterra Country Club on Feb. 9 where they were treated to gourmet wine and food sampling. Celebrity chefs like Food Network’s Tyler Florence and Duff Goldman were in attendance as well as local favorites like Julia Baker and Aaron May.
Terri Miller, Pat Hardeman Randy Smith, Barb Cox and Norm Verboom
Duff Goldman of Food Network Christina Fezatte, Thomas Ward Shannon Sigourney, Judy Sigourney, Caitlin Davis Megan Parker, Rebecca Digirolamo
Lauren Lucchese, Jeremy Heinzmann
Matt and Jenny Chilton Mia, M’Lee and Tim Lambson
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Linda and Bill Gosnell Rick and Misty Pawlack
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Black History Month Celebration at Tempe Historical Museum The Tempe History Museum hosted a Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 9 to celebrate the contributions of the local African American community. Guests enjoyed spiritual songs by the Hester sisters, art by ABC and a contemporary jazz performance by New Groove.
The Hester Sisters: Ellouise Threatt, Loria Render, Deanna Carswell, Sandra Hester, Pamela Geans and Ethelda Hester
Charles Cobbs
Jermaine Lockhart
Elmer Green The Hester Sisters
Lamar Hasan, Chaka Ali, Ray Love
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New Groove: Lenique Simmons, Ray Love, Willie Sells, Jermaine Lockhart
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Play Ball! Your Spring Training Guide
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t’s time for spring fever and spring training! Yes, ‘tis the season that reminds us why we tolerate bark scorpions and that 115-degree heat. With beautiful days ahead, the desert provides 37 straight days of baseball under the mellow sun; 37 days of breathing in the bouquet of hot dogs, sunblock, beer and fresh-cut grass while listening to bats crack, fans cheer, critics bleat and vendors peddle. There are 15 teams that train in the Phoenix metropolitan area and the East Valley is home to two popular clubs: the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Not sure where to start? Don’t fret; your ultimate East Valley Spring Training guide is right here.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience
Spring training in Phoenix is heaped in history and there’s no better place to learn about it than at the Mesa Historical Museum where the exhibit, “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience” makes its home. This is the exhibit’s fifth anniversary and it has more than 4,000 unique objects and pictures on display in four locations throughout the Valley. This year also includes many never-before-seen items. Plan to visit the Mesa exhibit before a Cubs game and learn about the city’s role in founding the Cactus League. You’ll find memorabilia from as early as the 1900s and objects from the Cubs and other teams from the 1940s. To learn more, visit playballexperience.com.
The Chicago Cubs
The city of Mesa is home to HoHoKam Stadium where you can catch one of the Chicago Cubs’ games almost every day in March. The team is the first to make Arizona their permanent spring training home and is the leader in Cactus League game attendance. While you’re there, grab a bite to eat in historic downtown Mesa where you’ll find more than 30 restaurants from which to choose. To learn more, visit downtownmesa.com.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Tempe Diablo Stadium hosts the Angels where attendance records are continually set year after year. Cure spring fever by taking a vacation day from work, jumping aboard the Light Rail and heading to Mill Avenue to catch one of this month’s 14 games. Plan to arrive a few hours before so you can enjoy all that Downtown Tempe has to offer. There are more than 100 restaurants, bars, retail shops and entertainment options to keep you busy pre- and post-game. Grab the Angels Spring Training Trolley at Mill and 5th Street for a free and fun ride to the Tempe Diablo Stadium Stop that is less than one block south of the ballpark’s main entrance. To learn more, visit cacusleague.com/angels.
A In 1942 the Chicago Cubs treasure visits Mesa to discuss the possibility of moving the Cubs to town for spring training. It is the first of many discussions between the team and the city. A Spring Training contributes $632 million to the state’s economy every year according to the Cactus League Baseball Association. A HoHoKam Stadium is one of the most modern ballparks in either the Cactus League or Florida’s Grapefruit League. A In 1951. The Yankees conducted Spring Training in Arizona for a year. Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle were on the line up for the spring.
Catch a Game HoHoKam Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium
1235 N. Center Street, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Mesa Tempe 480.964.4467, 480.350.5202 cactusleague.com/cubs cacusleague.com/angels
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Picks We Love for
March
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Memphis at ASU Gammage
Broadway musical Memphis will be coming to ASU Gammage in Tempe March 5-10, 2013. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. asugammage.com. Phoenix Symphony: Saint-Saens Piano Concerto
Daniel Meyer leads the Phoenix Symphony and Van Cliburn Piano Competition Finalist and first prize winner of the Cleveland Piano Competition Chu-Fang Huang in Saint- Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8pm at Tempe Center for the Arts. tempe.gov.
The Mayor’s 5k Ostrich Festival Fun Run on March 2 in the Historic Downtown Chandler District kicks off the 2013 Chandler Ostrich Festival. The Ostrich Festival Parade follows immediately after at 10am. The following weekend, March 8-10 at Tumbleweed Park, is the 25th anniversary of the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, featuring a full carnival with rides, food, music, and entertainment that will blow your socks off! For more information, visit OstrichFestival.com
Conference Center in Gilbert. The event includes brunch, bottomless champagne, a silent auction and a penny social with a wide array of exciting items to bid on. Tickets are $45. birthdaysremembered.org.
Former SNL Stars Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan & Tim Meadows Live
Former SNL stars Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan and Tim Meadows will perform live at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8pm. Tickets start at $45. chandlercenter.org. Second Annual Spring Celebration and Champagne Brunch The Second Annual Spring Celebration and Champagne Brunch, Birthdays Remembered, will take place March 2, 2013, 11am - 2pm at the San Tan
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Mujeres Cinco Internationally-acclaimed Flamenco Belly Dance artists Yumi La Rosa and Ava Fleming present a journey of cultural music and dance on March 2, 2013 at 6:30pm
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at Tempe Center for the Arts. tempe.gov. The Great Arizona Beer Festival The 25th Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival will take place Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 2pm to 6pm on Mill Ave in Tempe. This craft beer tasting event will showcase over 200 brews from more than 50 breweries with all proceeds benefiting Sun Sounds of Arizona. azbeer.com/tempe.htm. Gilbert Art Walk The Gilbert Art Walk will take place Saturday, March 2 and March 16 from 10am - 2pm at the Water Tower Plaza in Gilbert. Participating artists will come together to display their work, which will be available for purchase. gilbertartwalk.com. 4th Annual Nun Run The 4th Annual Nun Run, featuring a 10K run, 5K run/
things to do / 202 TWENTY PLUS TWO / walk and a 1-mile walk, will take place at Kiwanis Park in Tempe on March 9, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. 4peaksracing.com. Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles’ Abbey Road Classic Albums Live will perform The Beatles’ Abbey Road at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 8pm. This Beatles concert experience features hits from the Beatles’ album Abbey Road including “Come Together”, “Something”, “Here Comes the Sun”, “Octopus Garden” and more. Tickets start at $24. chandlercenter.org. Arizona Aloha Festival
The 19th annual Arizona Aloha Festival, a free family event, will take place March 9 and 10, 2013, 10am - 5pm at Tempe Beach Park. There will be a variety of entertainment and vendors for families to enjoy. azalohafest.org.
Make-A-Wish Arizona Walk for Wishes
The 2013 Make-A-Wish Arizona Walk for Wishes 3K or 1 mile fun run/walk will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Tempe Marketplace. The 2013 Make-A-Wish Arizona Walk for Wishes will raise funds to help fulfill the wishes of Arizona Wish Kids who are currently battling life-threatening medical conditions. wishaz.kintera.org. spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity
spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity will provide an immersive environment to celebrate the work of amazing, creative people and to discover the creative thinker inside every
visitor. The event will take place at the Mesa Arts Center during Spring Break, from Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17, running from noon-9pm WednesdaySaturday, and noon-7pm on Sunday. mesaartscenter.com. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series comes to Firebird Raceway in Chandler March 1517, 2013. The series is popular among adrenaline junkies for its extreme racing, truck jumps, rollovers and fast-paced nature. lucasoiloffroad.com.
Tony Orlando in Concert
Legendary entertainer Tony Orlando will perform at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30pm. From million selling records (five No. 1 hits), a popular television variety series, movies and Broadway (Barnum and Smokey Joe’s Cafe) Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business. Tickets start at $34. chandlercenter.org.
The 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Evening Run/Walk will take place at Kiwanis Park in Tempe on March 16, 2013. Work up a thirst and enjoy a complimentary cold one at the onsite beer garden. 4peaksracing.com.
Arizona Dragonboat Festival The 2013 Arizona Dragonboat Festival will take place March 23 and 24 from 8am to 5pm at Tempe Town Lake. While enjoying the races, paddlers and spectators are invited to partake in the various festival activities. The festival will present diverse and cultural entertainment in addition to vendors offering a wide variety of merchandise and delicious foods and treats. azdba.com.
6th Annual Lean On Me 5K Walk
1st Annual Rawhide Chili Cook-off
7th Annual St. Patrick’s Evening Run/Walk
Singleton Moms, an Arizonabased nonprofit dedicated to supporting single parents battling cancer, will host its 6th annual Lean On Me 5K Walk Sunday, March 17 from 7 am to 9 am at the SRP PERA Club in Tempe. The pre-registration fee is $25 per person and $35 the day of the walk. singletonmoms.org.
The 1st Annual Rawhide Chili Cook-off at Rawhide Western Town in Chandler will take place Saturday, March 23, 2013. Sample chili prepared by local firefighters and police officers from around the Valley and cast a vote for your favorite chili. Wristbands for unlimited tastings are $10. rawhide.com.
Flogging Molly Concert
Alport Foundation 5K for Healthy Kidneys The Alport Foundation 5K for Healthy Kidneys will take place Sunday, March 24, 2013, 8am - 12pm at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. These family-friendly run/walk events celebrate life, promote awareness and bring the community together for a great cause, all while raising vital funds for the Alport Syndrome Foundation. alportsyndrome.org.
Celtic band Flogging Molly returns to Tempe Beach Park with Pepper, The Donots, The Wiley One and Jared & the Mill on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 1pm. Tickets are $35. luckymanonline.com. Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Dave Brubeck Tribute
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, a jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, will perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts on March 19, 2013 at 7:30pm. tempe.gov.
Cynthia Sassi is the president and founder of FabulousArizona.com, an all-things-Phoenix lifestyle website featuring the best events in the Valley.
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tumped for ideas on what to do this spring break? We’ve got plenty for you! Grab the fam, pack your bags and get ready for your best spring break trip--ever!
SNOWY ADVENTURES
Atlantis; soar to new heights on the Manta flying rollercoaster; sink your teeth into the Shark Encounter exhibit or amuse the little ones in Shamu’s Happy Harbor. At TurtleTrek, home to manatees and endangered sea turtles, learn how to help and experience the 3-D, 360-degree dome theater. Aquatica, a water park with slides, wave pools and animal habitats and Discovery Cove, where families can swim with animals and feed exotic birds, provide more diversions. Start planning at seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando.
Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado caters to families with ski and snowboard programs, lifts designed for young ones, plus kids-only terrain at Rough Rider Basin, which also has teepees and a playhouse. Quash the chaos of travel with Steamboat Reservation’s services such as baby equipment rentals, grocery and luggage delivery, red wagons to lug around skis and child care. Après-ski, wander through Steamboat Ice Castle, which has thousands of icicles, colorfully illuminated each evening. For more information, see steamboat.com.
CALIFORNIA ESCAPE
FUN IN THE SUN
SeaWorld Orlando is a playground for families. Greet animal friends with up-close encounters; get soaked on water rides like Journey to
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A short flight or drive and even shorter boat ride can take the family to 76-acre Catalina Island, where scenic vistas abound. Days are best spent outdoors; try your hand at mini golf, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, boating, or whatever piques your interest. You can even check out the marine life on a glass-bottom boat ride. On land, rent a bicycle, hike or walk on trails, or shop the local businesses. Get planning guidance at catalinachamber.com.
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FLOWRIDER
ALL-AGES ENTERTAINMENT
Vegas can be family-friendly at Red Rock Resort. Catch a flick at Regal Cinemas, bowl at the luxury lanes, entertain the kids at the arcade or take a dip in the Backyard pool, complete with a waterfall island and swim-up gaming. The Kids Quest child care center keeps children active with karaoke, arts and crafts, a floor-to-ceiling climbing maze and more while parents grab a drink or catch a show. The resort is located near Red Rock Canyon, where families can hike, horseback ride, bike, picnic, or go on a scenic drive. And if you’re in the mood for grown-up fun, it’s only a 20-minute drive from the strip. Learn more at redrock.sclv.com.
Westin Kierland guests can try surfing or bodyboarding on the FlowRider, the resort’s newest addition to its water park, which boasts a 900-foot lazy river, 110-foot waterslide and kids play area. Not adventurous enough? Watch as others either master the waves or take amusing spills. kierlandflowrider.com.
OASIS WATER PARK
A staycation at Arizona Grand Resort includes access to the Oasis Water Park where a wave pool, Wild Cat Springs kids area, lazy river and slides await. Adults can order food and ice cold drinks while relaxing on lounge chairs. arizonagrandresort.com
SPRING TRAINING GAMES ISLAND GETAWAY
Kona, Hawaii, offers the spring break staples: sun, sand and plenty to do. Besides relaxing on white-and black-sand beaches, excursions include snorkeling, surfing, hiking, sunset cruises, luaus, and ziplining. For a close-up view of the kohola, the humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii from Alaska, set sail on a tour. Petroglyphs, lava fields and a 500-year-old lava cave give families a geology and anthropology lesson at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Marvel at the power of nature as volcanic gas billows into the sky and lava from Kilauea churns and flows into the sea. Plan your escape at gohawaii.com/big-island.
Take the family out to a ballgame, with stadiums located all over the Valley. Among the options: Cheer on the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the world champion Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, or the home team D-Backs (or the Rockies) at Salt River Fields. Don’t forget your baseball gloves and sunscreen! cactusleague.com.
Catalina Island: Photos Courtesy of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. Kona, Hawaii: Photos Courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Tor Johnson for all four photos. Steamboat: Photos Courtesy of Larry Pierce/Steamboat. SeaWorld Orlando: Photos Courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando. Red Rock Resort: Photos Courtesy of Station Casinos. 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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Wil Cardon: Beyond Business and Politics
The former U.S. Senate contender opens up about life, philanthropy and his political ambitions. Photos by Bob Upton
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If you came in with nothing, you’re going to leave with nothing, that is why I ran for office,” says Wil Cardon, the businessman, father of five and philanthropist who most recently came into the spotlight by campaigning for a seat in the U.S. Senate in the 2012 election. Although he fell short to Republican challenger, Jeff Flake, he says the campaign was really about giving opportunity to those who need it most. “You’ve got to send people [to Congress] who are not in it for themselves,” Cardon says. “You’ve got to send people who are there to leave.” Cardon is by no means your typical career politician; in fact, he comes from a long line of businessmen as head of The Cardon Group which his grandfather, Wilford Pratt “Pat” Cardon, started in the 1930s as a petroleum wholesaler. The company evolved in the 1970s under Cardon’s father’s leadership to include investment in hotel, office, industrial and residential projects and Cardon took over in the 1990s. Since then, he has focused his efforts toward helping others achieve economic success. Cardon’s contributions to the firm include expansion of personnel and national influence as well as increased investment in businesses. He says his leadership reflects the mantra of “leaving things better than you found them.”
“We find someone who’s very good at what they do and we help them grow,” Cardon explains. His altruistic vision can be surmised quite succinctly: he wants to make the American Dream more attainable by creating jobs and giving businesses security through financial investment. But this desire to help others has its own roots which can be traced all the way back to childhood years spent in Brazil. “I know what it is like to worry where the next meal is coming from,” Cardon says. From the age of eight until he was 11, Cardon and his family lived in São Paulo, Brazil. When asked about his time spent there, Cardon says he can still recall lighting off homemade firecrackers and having glass-studded kite wars with neighbors as a child. His parents adopted five children from Brazil. (Cardon also has one natural sister and an adopted sibling from the U.S.)
He vividly remembers the day his mother called his father from a Catholic orphanage and asked him to come see a malnourished child suffering from whooping cough, bronchitis, a form of head fungus and rickets. The child would eventually become Cardon’s brother. He said his brother would sometimes go “stiff as a board” when something unfamiliar to him would scare him. “I would watch my dad rock him for hours just trying to get him to relax,” Cardon says. These early years helped shape Cardon into the man he is today: one whose self-proclaimed philosophy of life is that of stewardship. “It changes your thinking,” Cardon says. “You have a different set of values … when you’re there and it’s your friends … It’s a part of who I am.” Fast forward to today and his personal life is a far cry from those years spent in Brazil; Cardon is celebrating 20 years of marriage to his wife, Nicole. “I married way above myself,” he says. The two have five children: Rebecca, Bo, Parley, Ruby and Scarlett. Like any father, Cardon says, “Once you have kids, it’s the first time you say, ‘I’d jump in front of a bus to save this person.’” The Cardon family is perhaps most known for their philanthropic donation to Banner Health that resulted in the establishment of the Cardon Children’s Medical Center in 2009. Cardon says he allowed the center to be named after his family in honor of the achievements 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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of his parents. Raising funds for the center to help serve the needs of the future generations of children is a cause that’s quite close to the family. Although it’s clear that between family, philanthropy and the business, Cardon is quite the busy man, it’s unclear whether or not Cardon will make another run for office again. One of his key campaign platforms included expanding access to education, something he said that could make all the difference in the lives of those who grew up in poverty and still something that’s near and dear to his heart.
“I think everyone deserves a chance at a top-notch education,” Cardon says. “That’s what got my family out of poverty. My grandfather lived in a tent with a dirt floor.” Cardon believes a push for Arizona education reform can help the state to become less of a transient place from which people tend to come and go rather than settling down.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow, who is a friend of the Cardon family, says Cardon is very interested in high levels of education accessibility. Cardon has also played a large role in the design side of ASU’s education model, the “New American University” which demands excellence, access and impact.
“He’s very much a person who is… committed to Arizona being a better place,” Crow says. He adds that Cardon recognizes the need for educational attainment at a large scale as well as the importance of laying the foundation for successful future generations. David Leibowitz, who was Cardon’s campaign consultant for the 2012 election, says Cardon really put his heart into the campaign. “People get into politics and they expect that it’s going to be easy,” Leibowitz says. “Wil was somebody who realized early on that this
is really going to be hard. The thing I noticed about him was the ability to jump in and do work.” He says Cardon’s biggest campaign focus was promoting a business-based model for government rather than that of a “bloated bureaucracy.” Since Leibowitz’s acquaintance to Cardon in August 2011, he says Cardon has proven to be a genuinely good guy. “There’s nothing fake about him,” Leibowitz says. “You wouldn’t know he’s as successful as he is. He’s interested in everything.” Despite Cardon’s loss in the election, Leibowitz says Cardon is bouncing back and will continue to delve into public service and charity. “When you run for something high-profile and you get your butt whipped, it’s embarrassing,” Leibowitz says. “But he’s a strong guy, and he’s got a lot of business to do.” Cardon is uncertain whether he will run for office in the future. But he says it’s important to rise to the occasion to return loyalty to the community, whether it is that of Arizona or the nation. “You’re going to make your own mistakes so start making them right now,” he says.
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Bondurant School Turns 45
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Bob and Pat Bondurant. Photo by Michael Franco
Racing legend Bob Bondurant is accelerating into the trees.
It’s an overcast Friday afternoon, June 23, 1967, at Watkins Glen, the great New York race track. Moments before, as the world-famous Valley driver turned the wheel of his McLaren MARK II CanAm into a corner and toward the backstraight, the steering arm snapped at 150 mph. The car rolled eight times. The driver, teacher and founder of the famed Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler was conscious of where he was and wondering whether he was going to heaven or the Hades of hard ground. “I can remember seeing the tops of the trees and praying on the way down,” Bondurant recalls. He remembers saying to
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himself, “‘This is going to be a bad one, Bondurant. I just hope I don’t go into the crowd.” It was; he didn’t. “When I came to, I was in the hospital, and the doctors were telling me I would never walk again,” Bondurant adds, who celebrates his 80th birthday April 27 and, throughout 2013, the school’s 45th anniversary. Concussed, with three ribs, both legs and knees broken and both feet and ankles crushed, he took out a yellow pad and sketched his vision for the worldfamous school, which today lies just minutes from the Sky Harbor Airport on Interstate 10 near the Loop 202. Within six months of the accident, the school opened with an ambulatory Bondurant welcoming his first students: movie stars Paul Newman and Robert Wagner. At its current site at Firebird International Raceway, the
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Bondurant School — the only purpose-built facility of its kind in the world — has trained nearly 500,000 racers and everyday drivers to become safer and more proficient at handling the challenges of track, street and highway driving. “I can remember the day we started in 1968 with our first four cars,” Bondurant recalls of the school’s Orange County International Raceway opening in Santa Ana, Calif. “We started small but with the same vision we have today: Offer professional and everyday drivers the best track-intensive training in the world.” After competing with dirt bikes in Southern California in his teens, he raced Corvettes in the late ‘50s, winning the West Coast SCCA B Production National Championship in 1959 with an attention-grabbing 18 of 20 wins.
/ 202 spotlight / The great Carroll Shelby attentively noted that Bondurant’s victorious Vettes were already catching his mighty Ford Cobras and employed him. With long-time friend Dan Gurney, Bondurant took the GT Class in the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the next year, with Jo Schlesser, the checkered flag, also in the GT Class, at the 12 Hours of Sebring. That year, for the Shelby American team, Bob won seven of 10 races to help notch the 1965 World Manufacturers Championship, besting Enzo Ferrari— almost a half-century later the only American team to achieve this world honor. Immediately, Ferrari, then and now the most famous name in racing, asked Bondurant to drive Formula 1 for him — Bondurant’s most cherished achievement in a lifetime of honors competing with and against legends Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti, Graham Hill, Peter Revson, Ludavico Scarfiotti and many others. Throughout 2013, the legendary driver is being honored. On Feb. 15, during the celebration at the school, entertainer and car enthusiast, Jay Leno, expressed his “humble reverence” for Bob’s tremendous success, and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio presented Bob with an updated “special deputy” badge. In addition, Bondurant’s long-time friend, Craig Jackson, CEO of the world-famous Barrett-Jackson auctions, offered a video testimonial. State and city proclamations from Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Mayor Jay Tibshraeny were also read celebrating Bondurant’s racing achievements and the instructional expertise of the school. In March, at California’s Riverside International Automotive Museum, site of the race track where he raced and won in the 1960s, Bondurant will be honored
by generations of automotive dignitaries, Bondurant School employees, friends and his wife, Pat, president of the Bondurant School. Six months later, during the weekend of Monterey Car Week, including the focal-point Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the school will celebrate again at Laguna Seca Raceway with various commemorative events Aug. 15 and 16. “The school has been
a terrific attraction for many, many years, bringing people to Phoenix and the region from all over the world,” Mayor Tibshraeny says. “It is obvious from the school’s success that Bob and his staff have developed a winning product that has evolved into a tremendous tourist draw.”
An economic driver for the Valley and state, the school employs 61, generating an estimated $20 million a year in economic value for Maricopa County — more than $400 million for the 13 years the school has been in the state (based on a 2008 study by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Tempe).
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In addition, the school’s charity commitment is well known, averaging 50 charities annually. The Go Red for Women campaign, benefitting The American Heart Association, for example, held its 2nd Annual Red Dress Cocktail Soiree in Chandler this year, with the Bondurant School a well-appreciated contributor, notes Meredith A. Dekker, a committee member. “This year gives Bob and me the opportunity to thank everyone, including our wonderful sponsors here in Phoenix and throughout the country for the success we have had for four and a half decades,” Pat says. “We are going to be here for a long time, and we are excited for the future of the school and our community.”
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/ 202 parenthood / raising kids in the east valley Althea Beltran, 40 Teacher, Marketing Director for Wright Orthodontics “For spring break I love to take a fun trip with the family to either the beach, an amusement park or Las Vegas. Having my whole family together is the most enjoyable spring break.”
Victoria,11 6th grader at Highland Arts Elementary “For spring break I love to go on roller coasters at amusement parks.”
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raising kids in the east valley / 202 parenthood / Simon, 41 President of Prisma Graphics “Spring break is a great time to rest, play, and enjoy our family.”
Lauren, 17 Senior at Mountain View High School “For spring break I love to hang out with friends, going on trips with my family and trying new restaurants.”
Amanda, 14 Freshman at Mountain View High School “For spring break I love to eat, sleep, and go to the beach.”
Beckett, 6 1st at grader at Highland Arts Elementary “For spring break I love to go to Las Vegas and visit the M&M Factory.”
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/ 202 INSPIRATIONAL MOMS / for her By Rhonda S. Verona
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t isn’t often you hear about grandmothers running marathons, but Maria Walton, who has lived in Gilbert for 17 years and is a grandmother to three, does exactly
that each year at the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon. “I love running and it was especially meaningful to run for the 10th year since I work for P.F. Chang’s. We had 23,000 entrants and 500 charity participants who raised over $550,000 for 12 different organizations,” Walton says. Walton is the mother of three children: Dezarai, 27, Skyeler, 24, and Kiana, 21. She is also a happy mom to her fur-faced, sassy Ghost Dog, Guadajuko. “Being a mother is my greatest role in life!” she says. They call her “The Apache Butterfly” because her spirit is happy and free. She is also known as “Crazy Granny” to one grandson, and two granddaughters: Logan, Sara, and Claire who always say “That’s crazy, Granny!” when she tells them how many miles she’s run. “My grandchildren give me a greater purpose in life to continue as a loving role model. Through their eyes, I continue to discover every magical joy in life and I have more excuses to be silly, playful, a teacher all over again.” Along with being a role model for her family, Walton has enjoyed working in the restaurant business since high school. “I am proud to be a successful, peaceful businesswoman in the hospitality industry.” Walton says. She
The Apache Butterfly Gilbert resident Maria Walton, is the embodiment of “10 Years Running.”
has worked for P.F. Chang’s for ten years and is currently the Operating Partner (General Manager), at the Phoenix restaurant. When she isn’t running, working or spending time with family, Walton also mentors other runners in their marathon journey. She became a certified Marathon Coach with Team in Training along with 145 other P.F. Chang’s employees. For over seven years, she has helped hundreds of friends achieve their dream by making a difference in their lives, one mile, one step at a time. “For me, life is truly a magical celebration. I am lucky to be surrounded by my loving family, amazing friends, and a supportive company, who has made all of my dreams come true!”
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welve years in prison. Two sons left behind. That may not be the lead From left: Jonas, Darby, Job, Jonafor most inspirational father than and Zoe Simon stories but Joe Terborg has defied the odds; he has turned his drug addiction/dealing and prison past into a hopeful future for other troubled youth with his non-profit, Dads Against Meth Use (DAMU). Terborg got involved with drugs at the shockingly-young age of eight. He also lost his father to drug addiction, who died of Meth in 2004. But post-prison, Terborg has rebuilt his life and with DAMU, is helping other young juveniles rebuild theirs. Since Arizona has a no-tolerance policy for possession of Meth and it is considered a Class 4 Felony, the crime becomes something that haunts forever. It can be difficult for many to start over and rebuild their lives. Through DAMU, Terborg helps Methaddicted adolescents dream again. The Mesabased non-profit is a coalition of fathers that believes in empowering the lives of troubled youth and educating them on the dangers of chemical dependency. Young adults entering the community after incarceration are at high risk of returning to a dead-end life without proper support and direction.
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Helping Troubled Teens Start Over Founder of Dads Against Meth Use Helps Rebuild Lives
“A high percentage of these adolescents do not have a father to help teach them how to be an adult,” Terborg says, “I just want to help and inspire them.” DAMU mentors and inspires these juveniles by offering a program that provides vocational education, direction and experience in the construction industry. The organization’s ultimate goal is to obtain the funding to provide a Transitional Living Program with stable and safe living accommodations and services for juveniles. The program guides adolescents that are not only transitioning from incarceration to independence, but from youth to adulthood. Joe Terborg evolved from being a drug statistic and an inmate, to inspiring dreams in those veiled within the self-inflicted chaos of meth. He is the archetype for second chances; an example of why some must get lost in life – so they can help others find their way.
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/ 202 kids / for them By Alison Bailin Batz
Lane Yazzi Inspired, Inspirational Youth
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esa resident Lane Yazzi, a freshman at Salt River High School and member of the Red Mountain Branch of the Boys & Girls Club, lives by these inspirational word by Ghandi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” “I read this quote one day after school, and I was filled with inspirational thoughts of change,” Yazzi says. “I knew at that moment I needed to change. I needed to change my perspective on how I viewed the world and people around me, but change did not come that easily.” But it did come – thanks in great part to his mentors and friends as well as the programs available to him at the Boys & Girls Club. Through one of the Club’s signature community service programs – Keystone Club – Yazzi has developed into a young man focused on never taking little things in life, such as food on the table and a loving family, for granted. “Through Keystone, as well as the Passport to Manhood character and leadership program, having respect for myself and for others and the ability to see things from a positive light are now possible,” Yazzi says. And it shows. So much so, in fact, Yazzi has been named the 2013 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCGS) Red Mountain Branch’s Youth of the Year. He will be one of nine youth (one Youth of the Year is selected from each BGCGS branch) honored at the Celebrate Youth Gala and Auction, with one earning the top honor of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year at the evening’s conclusion. Winners are chosen based on an extensive judging process done by organization board members and business leaders in Arizona and are based on presentation skill, involvement in Club programs, leadership, poise, service to the community and more. This year, the big event – which will feature Yazzi giving an inspirational speech live to the more than 600 Arizona business and community leaders in attendance – will take place on Saturday, March 9 at the Talking Stick Resort.
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The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship from General Dynamics C4 Systems, a laptop from NPCE Technology Solutions and a Young Leadership Training scholarship from U & Improved. Each of the eight runners-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship from General Dynamics C4 Systems and Google tablets from NPCE Technology Solutions. The winner will continue on to the state-level competition with other organizations from across Arizona. The state finalist will be announced during the Arizona State Youth of the Year Legislative Breakfast to be held on April 3, 2013, at U.S. Airways Center. The winner of the state competition advances to the Pacific Region Youth of the Year competition held later this year, with the opportunity to continue to the national event. Already planning for college, Yazzi would use the scholarship money toward earning a degree in Nursing from the University of Arizona once he graduates from Salt River High.
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or Mishelle, “Mish” Caruso, perseverance is everything. The 41-year-old single mother of two is the Regional Manager at NRP Group and also a fierce fitness competitor. In 2012, she competed in her first figure competition and today, continues to inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle on her website, Clean and Lean. There, she shares fitness, nutrition, coaching tips as well as advice and inspiration on how to achieve personal balance to her fellow “Cleanies”. What are your proudest achievements? A few of my proudest achievements include raising my sons to become fine young men and achieving professional aspirations on my own from starting at the bottom through core ethics, consistency, dedication and hard work. And finally, embarking on the fitness competition world after years spent living the lifestyle, at the age of 41 when I competed in my first figure competition. My passion continues in competitive circles but most importantly through a fan page and my side love, “Clean and Lean”. There, I enjoy sharing with others inspiration, food ideas, fitness suggestions and overall guidance. My hopes are to grow this endeavor to help others. Check it out at facebook.com/cleenleen. What inspirational advice can you share? For any career you pursue, I can only say that you cannot short-change yourself. I started 22 years ago taking a leasing agent position at $6.25/hr and now oversee multimillion dollar assets. It was hard work, it was weekends, it was low pay at first and timing that got me here today. For that I am thankful. Both in my professional, personal and fitness life, I believe the person you compete against is always going to be the “you” from yesterday and the “you” that you want to become tomorrow. You just can’t quit whatever you hope to achieve. You may need to stop along the way at the rest stop and renew, restore and rebalance. Then, off you go to chase your dreams.
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What’s your favorite East Valley spot? I love enjoying a glass of vino (when I’m not competing or crunching for some goal) at the Living Room in Chandler. I also enjoy sushi just about anywhere but my all-time favorite is Mikado Sushi off of Alma School. Favorite fun spots also include Downtown Chandler as there always seems to be something going on at one of the local hangouts! What do you enjoy doing on weekends? First, I’m always at the gym (that is my happy hour)! I love going to Mountainside Fitness or hop over to Gold’s Gym where my personal trainer is. For fun I may be hiking, taking a road trip, going to the movies, riding, golfing or getting out to some fancy event. What’s something others don’t know about you? Maybe I shouldn’t share the secret but, I’m a softie! I am definitely hard core at the gym and will train myself to failure. At work, I will rise to any challenge and I really try to lead my team the same way I do in fitness, which is by inspiration, dedication and the “no fear” pursuit headlong into challenge. But, when the lights go down and I’m in the quiet of my own home, my heart is soft, my feelings are delicate and nothing makes me more happy at this point in my life than to spend time with family, friends and my amazing dog! 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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Jeter What’s your best trick?
I am really good at playing fetch with my blue bone. I like when it squeaks even though I am sure it bothers my owners. I also like to play tug-a-war. I always win…Try me!
Where is your favorite East Valley hangout?
Any green belt in Ocotillo is where I like to spend my free time. I love the feel of the wind in my face running around in circles with my brother, Champ. I also like relaxing on my owner’s patio at home. It faces a lake so I can watch the ducks.
What’s your favorite brand of dog food?
Purina One SmartBlend with a little sprinkled shredded cheese on top. It’s my favorite because
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Purina uses real meats made with the flavors I love and the high-quality protein I need. Yummy in my tummy!
Any final comments you’d like the readers to know about you?
I was born in New York and I was lucky enough to move to Arizona with my current family. It’s beautiful out here. Another interesting fact about me: I was named after Derek Jeter, the short stop on the New York Yankees. Simply because he is the best and my family consists of baseball fans.
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offering steel-toed boots to men who are seeking day labor jobs like warehouse jobs, landscaping and construction. “One guy told us he couldn’t take a day labor job unless he had a pair of steel-toed boots. We started buying at a discount and we will give men a pair of boots to put them back to work. So far, we have put 45 people back to work. It’s a very inexpensive way to help a man get a day labor job that may help support his family,” Shoemaker says. Last April, The Clothes Cabin also started offering a laundry service for the homeless. “We found out from homeless clients that when we give them a new shirt, they throw the old one away because it’s so dirty and they have no way to wash it. Now they can bring in a load every Tuesday and we wash their clothes and give it back the next day. We probably get a dozen or so that bring their laundry in every week.” The Clothes Cabin is run completely by volunteers who collectively put in more than 700 hours a month in the work they do. Shoemaker says what The Clothes Cabin is most in need of is children’s clothing. “Sixty percent of our clients are children, people don’t think about that. We can get by with last year’s clothes but the little ones keep growing, they are the hardest hit and the ones we need clothing for most.” To make a donation or for volunteer information, visit theclothescabin.org. 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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NAME: TJ Beeson - Senior POSITION: Shortstop/2nd Base WHY DO YOU LOVE SOFTBALL: It keeps me in shape and I have made a lot friends. It has also taught me responsibility and leadership. GAME DAY RITUAL: Listen to music and drink a lot of water, then eat a ton after the game. FAVE EAST VALLEY HANGOUT: Harkins - I love going to movies FUTURE GOALS: Work in the field of behavioral analysis.
NAME: Breanna Macha - Junior POSITION: Pitcher/1st Base WHY DO YOU LOVE SOFTBALL: Softball is my stress reliever, it helps my competitive drive GAME DAY RITUAL: During the game I never take off my left-handed batting glove. FAVE EAST VALLEY HANGOUT: My favorite hang out is Tempe Market Place. FUTURE GOALS: I want to make the All-American Team in college.
NAME: Mackenzie Froehle - Senior POSITION: Right Field WHY DO YOU LOVE SOFTBALL: I love the feeling of playing on the field and getting those moments of opportunity for success. Softball is a complete mental sport but as long as you give it your all it is fun. GAME DAY RITUAL: My game day ritual is “be confident” because if I don’t have confidence with myself to succeed in the field or at the plate my chance of failure is much greater. FAVE EAST VALLEY HANGOUT: On the weekends I love going to my community pool with friends, cosmic bowling, and Octane Raceway. FUTURE GOALS: My future goal is to attend the University of Arizona and major in pre-med. I plan on advancing to medical school and becoming a medical assistant.
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NAME: Marian Ruf - Junior POSITION: Pitcher/3rd Base WHY DO YOU LOVE SOFTBALL: I love softball because it’s mostly a mental game and you have more of a chance of failing than succeeding but we still play for the challenge. GAME DAY RITUAL: My game day ritual is to always eat a good meal and then before warm-ups, I listen to pump-up music. FAVE EAST VALLEY HANGOUT: My favorite East Valley hangout is to spend time at the hot tub at Las Sendas Trailhead. FUTURE GOALS: My future goal is to play college softball at Saint Mary’s University where I am verbally committed and then go on to the medical field as a physician’s assistant.
NAME: Jordan Beck POSITION: Catcher WHY DO YOU LOVE SOFTBALL: Probably because not many people play it and not many people understand it. It differentiates us from the other sports. We’re also more team oriented and I like the competition; I’m really competitive. GAME DAY RITUAL: I usually listen to music and picture what I’m going to do or how I’m going to do it. I like to visualize how the game is going to go. FAVE EAST VALLEY HANGOUT: I really like going to the mall, I love shopping. FUTURE GOALS: Become an All-American at University of Southern Mississippi and hopefully become an equine vet.
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Dinowitz mentions that Chemo Companions has received wonderful support throughout the community, including donations from locallybased businesses. She is able to provide a goodie bag to each new patient full of donated items like crossword puzzles, blankets, pens and water bottles. The Angels Baseball Foundation donates hats which she mentions the men especially love; Popchips donates snacks and Philosophy contributes skincare products. Revolution Tea and the East Valley Women’s League are some of the other companies who also make donations to Chemo Companions.
t isn’t often that after completing chemotherapy you would feel compelled to go back, but that’s exactly what happened with Alyssa Dinowitz just weeks after her own mother passed away from cancer. “I used to go to chemo with my mom and we made a bunch of friends,” Dinowitz says. “Every Friday, I would go with her and about two weeks after she died, something compelled me to go back. I just felt like I needed to.” Although she no longer needed to keep her mother company, Dinowitz found many other patients there who could use a little cheer. She baked cookies, took blankets and over time, the patients started to get to know her. Just like that, her non-profit, Chemo Companions, was born.
“I’ve met hundreds of patients,” Dinowitz says. “I go every Friday because that’s when my mom used to go and I have other volunteers that come throughout the week. I always bring some kind of baked good; I try to do healthy oatmeal cookies or fruit or some kind of healthy, edible treat.”
“I’d really like to get more volunteers who can be buddies,” Dinowitz says. “It’s hard for people to sit alone; it’s just heartbreaking that there are people that have to take the bus or are alone. My goal is whether it’s an oncology office or chemo sessions that there is someone there to sit there, hold their hand and provide a little joy.” In addition to Chemo Companions, Dinowitz also launched a T-shirt line, Chewy Lou Designs named after her two dogs, Chewbacca and Lexington. The lightweight T-shirts feature motivational words like “Live”, “Inspire” and “Believe”. A portion of proceeds benefits a variety of charities like Komen for the Cure and the Lupus Foundation of America. To learn more, visit ChemoCompanions.org and ChewyLou.com. 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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/ 202 seniors / vibrant after 50 By Dennis Howe
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t’s 5 o’clock on a Monday night. The Sun Devils are playing slow pitch softball at 6:30pm and 7:30pm in Tempe tonight. I am checking my blood sugar, deciding what to eat and how much insulin to take. Mike, my son, is doing the same thing.
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vibrant after 50 / 202 seniors / He has been a Type 1 diabetic since he was 13-years-old. I have been a diabetic since age 19, for 43 years. Before being diagnosed, we both had the main symptom of diabetes: dehydration. I use an insulin pump and Mike, now 20, takes shots, mixing long- and short-acting insulin every day. This is our life. Before Mike was diagnosed, he ran cross country and competed in triathlons. He likes to hike Squaw Peak and work out at the gym. I coached him in T-ball and he played Little League baseball. But even after he was diagnosed, he continued to be active; he played high school tennis at Corona High School and even won some championships.
Besides diabetes, Mike and I have something else in common: we both had to learn how to take care of our diabetes while we were participating in sports. I was an athlete in high school too and in college, I started refereeing intramural basketball, which led to me officiating five high school sports.
active. I call it “managing the tri-balance” of carbohydrates, insulin and exercise intake. Each of these effect our blood sugar, and our performance on the field of play. We keep juice boxes and glucose tablets with us in case we need to raise our blood sugar. And we have been able to live an active lifestyle; in fact, we’ve played slow pitch softball together for more than ten years, playing on several different teams. I dread the fact that I gave my son the Juvenile Onset Diabetes gene that killed my grandfather on my mother’s side, and my uncle on my dad’s side of the family. But knowing how to manage it is the key to a healthy lifestyle. I started sharing our story because I wanted to let young diabetics know that they did not have to be sick, and that they could do anything anyone else could do. And that includes being rock star athletes, just like Mike and me.
When I worked at Arizona State University in 1987, I started an intradepartmental league that still plays three seasons every year. I also coached and played on a Senior Olympics team that won a Silver and Bronze medal, have umpired slow pitch all over the East Valley for the past 30 years, and have refereed Arizona high school basketball and umpired high school softball. We both had to learn how to manage our diabetes while staying 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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/ 202 LIFE / coach’s corner By Sherri Thomas
5 Cool Ways to Test Drive a New Career
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ored with your career? Feeling underchallenged? Unmotivated? Underappreciated? Everyone has bad days at work, but if your bad day stretches into 100 bad days then it’s time for a new career! I’ve been happily working at a Fortune 100 company for 12 years. But before that, I found myself in a series of frustrating and unchallenging jobs and stayed longer than I should have. Mostly because I was delusional and thought that if I proved my loyalty by staying with the company long enough, I’d be magically rewarded with a “new and improved” job. Of course, the real reason I didn’t quit was because I was afraid of leaving my safe, miserable job for something new. Fear of change. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown.
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Throughout my journey, I’ve learned a few safe ways to take a career risk and try something new. Here are five ways you too can sample something new.
1. Extended Assignments
Look across departments within your organization and see if there are any projects that you want to join. I’ve taken on a few extended assignments with great results. In fact, I was so energized by my new projects that I performed my regular work faster (no overtime required!). After a few months, if I wanted to stay in my new assignments, then I would negotiate with my manager to formally transition onto those teams and transition off my less-than-desirable projects.
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3. Work Part-Time
Investing a little time up front in a new part-time position is a much better strategy than investing all your time and then realizing you’ve made a bad career choice. If you lack experience, then use your passionate attitude and desire for learning to get your foot in the door. After you start proving yourself and showing results, a promotion to a full-time position could be just around the corner!
4. Volunteer
This is the quickest way to gain insight and experience into a new career. Research company websites, read trade magazines, and attend business networking events to learn about volunteer opportunities. Volunteer your time and talents, and in return you’ll be learning new skills, strengthening current ones and expanding your network.
5. Join a Professional Organization
The East Valley has amazing networking events with professional organizations galore.Take advantage of every opportunity to learn about various industries and career opportunities. Consider joining their Board of Directors; I was the President of the American Marketing Association Phoenix Chapter and it was one of the best things I ever did for my career. If you’re itching to change into a more meaningful and inspiring career, these are great ways to test drive a new career without investing a lot of time, or risking your paycheck. Here’s to your success! Sherri Thomas is a Career Strategist, international speaker and best-selling author of “The Bounce Back – personal stories of bouncing back higher and faster after a layoff, re-org or career setback” and “Career Smart – 5 Steps to a Powerful Personal Brand” currently on AMAZON’s TOP 10 LIST for personal branding.
2. Freelance or Consult
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, consider setting up shop as a freelancer or consultant. Put up a one-page website, create some business cards and line up a client or two. You’ll be able to set your own hours, develop your business plan and gain some experience before investing all of your time, money and energy full-time.
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/ 202 NUTRITION / eating and living well By: Alisha Chasey
Ways to Eat Healthier While Traveling
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arch means spring break for students and families. Whether you’re making it a road trip, an outdoor adventure or off on another business trip, here are a few ways to feel better and make food choices that your body will love away from home! Nibble on Pre-Portioned Snacks: Choose small packages or make your own snack packs to help with mindless eating and portion control during long hours on the road. “Picnic” Some Snacks or Meals: Invest in an insulated lunch bag or cooler to keep cold
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foods cold and prevent any food borne illness. It also lowers the travel food budget. Research Before You Go: Find local restaurants that have healthier food options. For specific food restrictions or sensitivities, call ahead to make special arrangements with theme parks, airlines or even hotel dining Plan for Down Time: Most hotels have in-room refrigerators available allowing for a local farmer’s market or grocery store run. Stock up on snack items or easy meals to have during your down time, especially breakfasts. Don’t Skip Meals: Keep meals a bit lighter, even out your energy and avoid the “I’m starving” binges on foods and portions you might not normally choose.
eating and living well / 202 nutrition / Hydrate! Drink plenty of water to keep you feeling good, having fun and thinking clearly. Remember, the altitude and low humidity on planes easily dehydrates and makes jet lag worse. Drink at least 8 oz of water per hour and avoid caffeine and alcohol. Splurge…in Moderation: It’s a vacation! Of course you’re going to want to eat a little more “special.” Just split your treat or go with a smaller portion size. Sip Wisely: Choose only unsweetened or lightly sweetened beverages. Try various herbal teas with honey or club soda with lime. Sweet coffee treats, soft drinks or other “adult beverages” are usually full of empty calories that add up quickly, especially during vacations. Smaller sizes help avoid the excesses of “liquid calories,” many of which also dehydrate the body. Enjoy! Make happy memories with the excursions, sights, sounds, people, family and friends. Love the food, but keep it as the accent not the primary focus of the trip.
Not sure what to pack? Here are a few simple on-the-go snack ideas. • Fresh fruit • Hummus & pre-washed veggies • Raw nuts • Trail mix • Popcorn • Lightly sweetened granola • Whole-food bars • Kale chips • Nut butters Alisha Chasey is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and the owner of Innocent Indulgence, LLC, where she inspires a lifestyle of health, starting with dessert! 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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/ 202 beauty / looking good inside and out By Marlene Montanez
Spring Clean Your Beauty Loot D
on’t skip out on your makeup and beauty products when doing you’re spring cleaning this season; those products need to be regularly tossed out, too. Not sure what to hang on to? Here’s a quick guide on your makeup’s shelf life.
Lipstick: One Year
Lip color may seem like it lasts forever, but they should really be replaced after a year, or if you’ve recently been sick. Lipsticks and glosses can change in texture and even smell, so if something seems “off” go ahead and toss it out.
Mascara: Three Months
Every time your mascara wand is used, it can bring harmful bacteria right back into the tube. That’s why your mascara should be tossed out at least every three months. Bacteria from mascara can cause redness, itchy eyes and sties, too.
Powder: Two Years
More likely than not, you will to run out of powder before it goes bad. But in case you have stashes
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lying around, make sure they aren’t being used longer than two years.
Blush: One to Two Years
Just like face powder, a powder blush can keep for up to two years. A creamy blush, however, should be tossed after 12 months. If you find the texture has changed, go ahead and toss it out.
Foundation: 12 Months
As a water-based makeup product, foundation can also harbor harmful bacteria, so it’s best to toss this product out on an annual basis. Keep your foundation out of high heat and moist environments. Some beauty experts even suggest storing liquid foundation in your refrigerator to help extend its shelf life.
Eyeshadow: Three Months
Just like mascara and eyeliner, your eye shadow should be tossed out after three months. Although it’s powder-based, the constant contact with the eyes is more likely to breed bacteria that can transfer from your makeup to your eyes.
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Makeup Brush Maintenance It’s not just your makeup that needs attention, your makeup brushes need some TLC, too! Keep these babies clean and clear at least every two weeks. Here’s how. A Fill a bowl with lukewarm water; dip your brushes. A Use soap or a makeup brush cleanser to lather the brushes. A Rinse and repeat if necessary. A Squeeze out excess water and let air dry. O Tip! Be careful not to wet the metal part of your brush, this can eventually cause rust!
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/ 202 wellness / feeling great By Alison Bailin Batz
Good Bacteria Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away
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his month, we observe the 40th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, a topic that is seemingly always top-of-mind. Every day, new studies are released buzzing about how we can best fit in more fruits, veggies and fiber into our diets to stave off a litany of illnesses. But, have you ever considered what to feed the bacteria in your own body? Yes, we just said feed the bacteria. Here is what you need to know about how good bacteria can keep you healthy.
Colon and Bacteria – Health Warriors Believe it or not, the colon is one the biggest, toughest warriors in the struggle between good and evil bacteria, toxins and other health-related body functions. In fact, according to Dr. Frank W. Jackson, a 40-year gastroenterologist and CEO of Jackson GI Medical, the colon:
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X Acts as an incubator, prodigiously growing good bacteria X Acts as a garbage disposal, eliminating waste from the body X Acts as a fuel source for the immune system But, just like high-powered sports cars and jumbo jets, this super organ requires fuel to operate. “There is a special type of soluble fiber, called prebiotics, which are used mostly by the good bacteria in your body as a fuel,” Dr. Jackson says. “With the help of prebiotics, the colon provides a warm, oxygen-free environment for beneficial bacteria to grow. These bacteria, in turn, manufacture
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the nutrition source for the colon itself.” The many benefits of prebiotics include:
X Improvement in the colon bacterial makeup, resulting in decreased dangerous bacteria X Bowel regularity X Increased calcium and magnesium absorption, resulting in stronger bones X Strengthened immune system as 70% of our immune function comes from the colon X Increased energy coupled with appetite suppression, resulting in weight loss and/or maintenance “Some studies today are also finding prebiotics can decrease
feeling great / 202 wellness / one’s risk of several cancers, including colon, stomach, lymphoma, bile ducts, and even lung and breast,” says Dr. Gregory Maggass of Arizona Center for Cancer Care in Gilbert. Dr. Maggass also noted that aside from family history and smoking, what we put into our bodies is the most critical factor on whether someone gets cancer – or not. “When bad bacteria outnumber the good, polyps form, tumors grow and cancer develops,” Dr. Maggass says.
Picking Prebiotics According to Dr. Jackson, the two moststudied prebiotics today are inulin, which feeds the left side of the colon, and oligofructose which feeds the right. “These probiotic bacterial breeders have been found in more than 36,000 different plants, and are amongst our green friends’ biggest fuel source,” Dr. Jackson says. “Interestingly, as our food industries and agriculture have developed, however, the foods in which we get prebiotics have become limited. Today, prebiotics are most common in wheat, onions, bananas, garlic, leeks, chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes, wild yams, agave and jicama.
“Based on our current diets, Americans are really only getting this critical bacteria-grower in wheat and onions; while Europeans, on average, consume five times the amount on any given day,” Dr. Maggass says. As a result, many Southeast Valley residents are turning to prebiotic supplement programs, like Prebiotin, readily available at the neighborhood Sprouts, Cooper’s Nutrition stores and select High Health stores around the Valley. Most prebiotics supplements are sweet to the taste and recommended to be taken daily. They can easily be added to your morning coffee or tea as well as taken directly with water. “The key with supplements promoting prebiotics is that they are plant based and focused on full-spectrum support, meaning they contain both inulin and oligofructose, so that both sides of the colon are supported,” said Dr. Jackson. For more information on colon nutrition and prebiotics, please visit jacksongi.com. 202magazine.com / MARCH 2013 / 202 MAGAZINE
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/ 202 dine / eating and drinking in the loop By: Virginia Nelson
All in the
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Spike Lawrence brings new meaning to community involvement
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hat constitutes a community often lies in the people that sustain it but when Spike Lawrence resides in your neighborhood, community is a way of life. The determined Arizona native and former Sun Devil does much more than merely sustain our community, he creates it. Luckily for us, he has chosen the East Valley to forge his dreams and build a vision that will define its residents for years to come. Eager to share his community enthusiasm with the masses, Lawrence’s state pride shined through early on. “It all began with my experience at Corona del Sol High School,” Lawrence says, “I always felt that everyone should be a part of the community and get involved.” A young Lawrence, along with a troop of his friends, began a tailgating group called the “Orange Crush Crew.” The events were more than a party, they were intended to create a buzz in the community and create a supportive fan base for school sports. What began as a small group quickly attracted the masses and turned into a school tradition that continues today. Those childhood ambitions of unity transcended into adulthood by paying continued homage to his home state as a graduate of Arizona State University. Through his college involvements, Lawrence created strong ties for future endeavors of giving back
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to the community that gave him so much. As an active member of ASU’s President’s Club as well as a 7 year involvement with the Thunderbirds, Lawrence’s charitable contributions to the community are countless. Still, his passion to build tight-knit communities throughout the Valley remained the ultimate goal. With that in mind, Lawrence and his close friend started the retail development firm, Lawrence and Geyser. With the development of Downtown Ocotillo, Lawrence takes a step toward fulfilling his vision. “The residents of Chandler have a strong desire to create long-standing traditions of local involvement,” says Lawrence, “and the city strongly supports organizations with deep roots.” With a strong community backing, Lawrence partnered with restauranteurs Tom Kaufman and Patrick King to open The Living Room wine bar in Downtown Ocotillo. “I never thought I’d be in the restaurant business,” Lawrence says. “I can
really appreciate all of the hard work that goes into it.” Following its success came the Sushi Room and to continue the momentum, Lawrence celebrates the recent open of his newest restaurant venture, CHOP. The modern steakhouse fills a deep void for South Chandler residents. “There’s nothing in South Chandler like it,” Lawrence says. “The community was in need of a sit-down steakhouse where families and friends can sit down and enjoy an evening together.” The menu, spearheaded by 20year Houston’s veteran Charles O’Steen, includes mesquite grilled steaks, fish, baby backs and any other mouth-watering “chop” your tastebuds can dream of. For Lawrence and his family, Downtown Ocotillo defines a dream in the making, “I’m truly fortunate to be able to live, work and play in the city I grew up in,” Lawrence says. For the community, this is only the beginning.
Take part in the Spike Lawrence experience by visiting Downtown Ocotillo’s bars and restaurants. The Living Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248 480.855.2848 livingroomwinebar.com The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248 480.821.9000 sushiroomaz.com Chop 2625 W. Queen Creek Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248 480.821.0009 chopchandler.com
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/ 202 MANIC MANAGED MOM / rachel recommends BY RACHEL HARRIS, Mangedmoms.com
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pring brings blossoms of pretty flowers, so take a minute to enjoy our beautiful desert and to reflect on doing some of your own blooming by trying something new. Studies show that taking on a new hobby or daring yourself to try something different can ward off dementia later in life. When you take on an unfamiliar experience, the brain becomes robust because you’re trying something new and complex. Need some ideas? Here are the new things that I tried in the last few months. A I became a true yogi for two solid months. I tried yoga at Joyful Yoga in Chandler and I loved it! I was committed and I attended five days a week last fall. When I first started, I was bad and I was embarrassed but I hung in there and within a few weeks, I was doing better and I couldn’t believe how great my skin looked and how all of my aches had disappeared. AI sang a duet with my gal pal, Liz! When she asked me
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if I wanted to perform at the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre’s (ACT) annual fundraising event, my gut reaction was to chicken out. However, I thought about how I was planning to write this article and the timing was right on. We did it, it was funny, the audience gave us wonderful compliments and it went to a good cause. A I took cooking classes for six months and I loved it! Not only did I learn how to make some great recipes for my family, but I enjoyed some good gal pal time, too. A I fostered a cat. Two weeks ago, a beautiful male cat literally appeared on my doorstep. He was super sweet and cuddly, so I took him in and tried to find his owner. After doing a little neighborhood research, I learned that his family had moved away and left him behind; that broke my heart. I had him neutered, checked out and micro-chipped. Is he ours to keep? We don’t know yet and not knowing the answer is breaking my heart, but in the meantime, we will do
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our best to keep him or find him a good home. Whether you try yoga, singing in front of a live audience or fostering a helpless animal, I wish you a positive experience as you branch out and try something new this spring. You will be glad that you did and your body and mind will thank you. Share what you tried by talking to me at rachel@ managedmoms.com and be sure to check out my website at managedmoms.com. Happy Spring! Freelance writer, Rachel Harris, is also known as the Manic Managed Mom on KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z” morning show. Rachel is also the proud mother of a teenage son and tween daughter plus three cats that were all rescued from local animal shelters. Check out Rachel’s website at managedmoms.com for parenting talk, recipes, beauty news, pet pics and more. And see her lifestyle segment every Wednesday at 10 a.m. on 3TV.
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