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CYNTHIA WORLEY, AHWATUKEE EXPERT CEO and Founder of Stella Realty Group Keller Williams Realty East Valley Ahwatukee continues experiencing an unprecedented market. The monthly sales data can dispel the hype and help both buyers and sellers make better decisions. The table below shows the high, low, and median for price per square foot, sold price and percent of list price of closed sales in the last 30 days.

Interest rates are rising, and the market is still strong. The number of listing bidding over list price continues to rise. In April 65% of the listings closed for more than list price. Yet 1 in 5 listings sold for less than list. Today more than ever; working closely with an experienced Realtor can make a difference.

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3207 W Cottonwood Ln

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11010 S Tewa St

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11424 S Pawnee Cir

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15018 S 28th St

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$422,000

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2104 E Nighthawk Way

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Let's Celebrate the Men Hello friends and welcome to our Gentleman’s Issue where we celebrate some of the terrific men in our community. We are highlighting men who put themselves second, work hard and inspire others to do the same. We’re also sharing some places and experiences that men will especially love but that everyone can enjoy.

A great man has the power to shape and inspire the many people around him, especially our youth. Dads, coaches, teachers, leaders, and family friends all have a chance to lead by example and help push someone to be the best version of themselves. They can model compassion, integrity, resilience, drive and the many more important qualities that we want to see in our next generation. I hope that you can personally think of a man who has had a positive impact on your life.

One of mine was my own dad. I was incredibly blessed with a loving father who was a terrific role model for me. He had many admirable traits that I still strive to emulate. But I will forever be most grateful for the belief that my dad had in me. There was a time when I was struggling, but my dad knew that I could do better and kept sharing his confidence in me. What a wonderful gift he gave to me, and it’s not lost on me that I now love to find ways to encourage those around me.

To all of the men out there who are making a difference in someone’s life—big or small—we applaud you. The lasting impact that you are making and the ripple effect that often ensues are worth it.

Cheers to both knowing and being a role model!

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Lifestyle Letter

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Local Experiences

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Giving Back

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Athlete Life

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Our Town

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Outdoor Adventure

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Happy Hour

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Driver’s Notebook

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Travel Journal T R AV EL

Local Business Man Strives To Make A Difference

18 Local Finance Expert Blends Work & Family

Meet Steve Glover Of Cardinal Financial In Ahwatukee

28 That’s The Spirit!

Highlighting 3 Arizona Spirits

32 Driver’s Notebook

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Photography: Shannon Liebrock—Liebrock Photography Ahwatukee resident Marc Rivas, president/founder of On The Marc Media, is not only dedicated to advertising and promoting for his agency clients, but also to carrying on his father’s legacy of service and gratitude.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Summer is almost here, and we have you covered for a list of places to get active or relax, grab a drink or bite to eat, and enjoy great company with friends and family. Our go-to list of activities will have you ushering in summer in all the right ways.

Guys on the Town HUSS BR EWING COMPANY: Established with 30 barrels and 20 taps in 2013, Huss Family of Beers is now Arizona's third-largest brewer. The Tempe Taproom serves AZ favorites. 1520 W Mineral Rd, Ste 102, Tempe, AZ PATENT 13 9 BR EWING CO: Owner Tim Hass, great-grandson of the man who filed Patent 139 for Hass Avocados, serves up local craft brews and bites daily. 1949 W Ray Rd, Ste 11-13, Chandler, AZ KEEP IT CUT: Freshen that look with good haircuts and a shave at a fair price in a relaxed atmosphere. Single services or monthly memberships are available. 4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ MAIN EVENT: From billiards to bowling, virtual reality to laser tag, you'll find everything at Main Event. Great for the guys or the entire family. 8545 S Emerald Dr, Tempe, AZ THE BUZZED GOAT COFFEE COMPANY: This is THE neighborhood coffee bar and taphouse for Ahwatukee. Specializes in cold brew, lattes, local beers and coffee cocktails. 4302 E Ray Rd, Ste 106, Phoenix, AZ

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visit, the friend's mother offered him half of a Ding Dong for a snack. The young Rivas was so amazed that a family with so little was willing to share something with him. It was at that moment that Rivas realized you don't have to be wealthy to give.

FOUNDING ON THE MARC MEDIA In 2009, after years of working in the corporate world of publishing, Rivas formed On The Marc Media.

Although success didn't come right away, a strong work ethic and perseverance saw him through sluggish beginnings.

“I worked for my brother's businesses to make ends meet. I hustled,” explains Rivas.

In 2010, he signed his first big client, and then more clients rolled in. Owning his own successful business allowed him to spend more time with his family and to focus on his philanthropic work.

SERVICE AND GRATITUDE

Winston Churchill once said, “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life."

These wise words seem to define Ahwatukee resident Marc Rivas, the president/founder of On The Marc Media (OnTheMM.com), a boutique marketing agency. “We do it all,” said Rivas. “Social media, websites, media planning, whatever the client needs.”

THE EARLY YEARS A native of Nogales, Rivas was 12 years old when his father was diagnosed with cancer. The family moved from Nogales to Tucson to be closer to his treatment.

Unfortunately, his father passed away in 1987 but it was his influence and the experiences Rivas had as a child that helped form the man he is today.

“My father was a successful real estate developer in Nogales,” Rivas said. “We were better off than most in our community. There was poverty, but my dad wanted to change that. There are streets named after him in my hometown.”

Rivas holds a core memory from childhood as a testament to the power of generosity. A friend from an underprivileged family invited him over. During the

Rivas currently sits on the board of the National Football Foundation and serves as chairman of the local executive committee and gala for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a cause very near to his heart. (MDA.org) “My wife's younger sister was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a form of muscular dystrophy, when she was 12,” says Rivas. “We were very close. She lived life to the fullest and I always admired her for that. She passed at age 33.”

Rivas and his wife often participated in MDA fundraising walks and it was during one of those walks that someone approached him about possibly joining the board. He jumped at the opportunity.

“Right now there is no cure for muscular dystrophy,” explains Rivas. “As long as there is breath in my body I'm going to do whatever it takes to change that.”

“I'm rich in so many ways beyond wealth. I have a beautiful wife, two amazing sons and a successful business,” reflects Rivas. “But I am also rich in the knowledge that I can help people, I want to help people in any way I can.”

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PILLARS OF STRENGTH & FOCUS AHWATUKEE BECOMES HOME TO NEW CLUB PILATES STUDIO ARTICLE BY GRETCHEN PAHIA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON LIEBROCK—LIEBROCK PHOTOGRAPHY

There are many fitness and workout center options for residents across the Valley, but some focus on specific styles to help you get fit, including Club Pilates Ahwatukee.

Club Pilates Ahwatukee (ClubPilates.com/location/ahwatukee) is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in reformer fusion classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Club Pilates, originally created by Joseph Pilates, is a modernized take on the practice and training, with expanded state-of-the-art equipment. According to owner Stephanie Schissler, they are aiming to reinvent and reform how people approach exercise.

“Club Pilates offers high-quality, life-changing training options aiming to give our community a chance to experience all we have to offer.”

Schissler’s Pilates journey is more than a decade old, after figuring out she needed to find an enduring fitness routine to help her relieve the stress associated with being an overworked businesswoman. She not only joined Pilates, but she become a certified instructor and is now the owner of this and future Club Pilates Studios.

“Pilates changed my life in the most positive ways, not only physically but mentally,” adds Schissler. “It is incredibly rewarding to be able to bring Pilates to the Ahwatukee community.”

Here are a few things Schissler suggests you should know about Pilates, that can help you make the best decisions to meet your fitness goals.

PIL ATES IS NOT JUST FOR WOMEN. Pilates is a full-body workout that increases core strength, decreases lower back pain, eliminates stress on joints, boosts heart health and more. It is fantastic for both men and women and was developed by a man to help rehabilitate injured soldiers during World War I.

PIL ATES IS NOT JUST FOR FITNESS. Pilates works toward functional fitness including the ability to have strength, balance and flexibility to help you move through daily life free of injury and pain.

Pilates exercises increase flexibility and improve range of motion for day-to-day activities as well as those more stressful activities.

Good Professional athletes can benefit from Pilates as a way to get that performance edge and as a healthy preventative measure.

Better Pilates is not the best for those trying to bulk up, but it is a great way to strengthen your core while lengthening and toning muscles.

PILATES IS A GREAT INTRODUCTION TO FITNESS. If you’ve never committed to a dedicated fitness program, Pilates is a good place to start.

The key is to be consistent and commit to two to three sessions per week to help achieve your goals and realize the full benefits. Pilates is about concentration, control and precision because you will only achieve results by doing movements in proper form.

Best Pilates is a great way to help control or lose weight without the

PIL ATES CAN BE DONE WITHOUT EQUIPMENT. Pilates has exercises that suit every body type and fitness level. Get started by taking a few private sessions, where you can find a rhythm and success with one-onone attention who can lay out your goals and steps to achieve them.

fear of serious injury. It helps build lean muscle and improve posture. Because it works the deepest muscles in your core, it is the best option for losing belly fat.

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Local Finance Expert Blends Work & Family

Meet Steve Glover of Cardinal Financial in Ahwatukee ARTICLE BY ANGEL FUCHS PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON LIEBROCK—LIEBROCK PHOTOGRAPHY

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For long-time Ahwatukee resident Steve Glover, mortgage lending is about more than selling loans. “It’s helping people achieve homeownership goals,” explains Glover. “I focus on assisting consumers in obtaining a residential loan that meets their needs while ensuring they’re receiving exemplary service throughout the process.”

He has been providing that expertise to the Ahwatukee community for more than 20 years.

A PASSION FOR REAL ESTATE Glover, born and raised in the Los Angeles suburb of San Pedro, comes by his passion for real estate naturally. His mother was a real estate agent in Los Angeles. Glover headed to Arizona for college and, after two years at Northern Arizona University (NAU), he graduated with a degree in finance from Arizona State University (ASU).

“After I received my degree, I was unsure which direction I wanted to go,” he explains. “It was my mom who suggested I look into the financial side of real estate.”

MAKING ARIZONA HOME While at ASU, Glover met his wife, Ann. Although she was originally from New Jersey, the couple decided to stay in the Valley, making Arizona home. They bought their first home in Ahwatukee in 1994.

“We chose the area because we wanted to purchase a new home,” Glover said. “At the time Ahwatukee was an up-and-coming area, very affordable with new houses and great schools.”

They chose right because the Glovers would go on to have three daughters, Alexandra, Kendall and Peyton, all of whom grew up and went to school in Ahwatukee. All three girls were avid volleyball players so Glover and his wife traveled for the girls’ games and tournaments. They also enjoy traveling to the beach, boating and hiking local trails.

STARTING A CARDINAL FINANCIAL BRANCH Glover worked at Red Stone Mortgage for seven years before it was acquired by Cardinal Financial. He had long been a partner with the branch before opening his own branch in Ahwatukee.

“I wanted to have more control of my own destiny,” Glover said, "So, I opened my own branch with Cardinal Financial.”

Glover officially opened the Ahwatukee branch two years ago and enjoys working with the people in the community and his two-mile commute to work. He has 10 employees, one of whom is his middle daughter, Kendall.

“Kendall is one of my loan officers, among other titles; however, it wasn’t planned that she would work for me,” explains Glover. “She played volleyball for the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in sports marketing during the pandemic. COVID-19 changed her plans, so she moved back to Arizona. I asked her if she’d be interested in working with me, so she went to work on the credentials and got licensed in multiple states. She has learned so much and has been a huge asset helping me with my business.”

Glover says that he and his staff are dedicated to streamlining the loan process to shorten the time from application to closing, all without sacrificing service, quality, or compliance. “Our company operates on a platform of high standards, while always putting honesty, integrity and ethics at the highest level of importance.”

These days, Glover is happy living and working in Ahwatukee. He believes family is everything and is proud of his daughters. “I love working with Kendall and my other girls are also doing great things,” Glover said. “My oldest, Alexandra, is in management with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. My youngest, Peyton, is wrapping up her freshman year at ASU. I'm a lucky dad.”

For more information about Glover's mortgage and financial services email: steve.glover@cardinalfinancial.com.

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Outdoor Adventures Get Off Road to Enjoy Arizona’s Rugged Beauty

Arizona is an off-roader’s paradise. People come from all over to take advantage of the plentiful public lands and remote historic sites. Some of the best off-roading options are just a short drive from Ahwatukee, ideal for a day trip. Before you head out, even if it is only for a quick outing on a moderate trail, remember to always go with someone else, take plenty of water and a first aid kit, ensure your vehicle is in excellent working condition and have a paper backup for online GPS. These are four of our favorite off-road adventures close to Ahwatukee. You can find more off-road trails, along with details on each one online at AZOffroad.net.

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South Mountain Summit Road The South Mountain Summit Road is an easy drive on a well-maintained paved road to Dobbins Lookout. To access the road, enter South Mountain Preserve from South Central Avenue in Phoenix. Dobbins Lookout has a stone ramada built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corp and you get spectacular views over the Valley.

Note that the summit road is closed to vehicles on the fourth Sunday each month to honor Silent Sunday.

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Margie’s Cove Drive begins off of Highway 85, about halfway between Buckeye and Gila Bend. This is a nice offroad drive with Margie’s Cove West Trailhead & Campground at the end of an 8-mile drive. Once you arrive at the campground, there is parking if you plan to do some hiking, along with three campsites, a vault toilet and picnic tables. This is a well-maintained road accessible in almost any SUV.

The Box Canyon OHV Route starts just north of Florence off Arizona 79 and crosses over the mountains, ending at US 60 near Superior. This one is well worth the attempt, even if you must turn around at one of the more difficult climbs. This is a challenging off-road trek that is open all year but note that the area occasionally closes for military exercises. Do not proceed if you see red flags flying.

Belmont Mountain Trail is west of the Valley on I-10 about 40 miles. It crosses farmland before heading up and around Belmont Mountain, past old mines and ending at Vulture Mine Road. There are signs for Belmont Mine about 5 miles up the trail and can be a good place to stop, explore and head home. If you continue on, the 4WD trail becomes increasingly difficult over rocky washes. It eventually reaches Vulture Mine Road, and you can head back into Phoenix.

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SPIRIT! Highlighting 3 Arizona Spirits

ARTICLE BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ

You have likely noticed more cocktails and tasting flights spotlighting locally distilled spirits when visiting Valley bars and restaurants. If you enjoy libations created close to home, it is worth looking into a visit to a few distilleries in person, either for a tour, a taste or a combination of both.

There are about 50 registered distilleries or micro-distilleries in Arizona, so you have some fun options. Here are some of our favorites.

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ARIZONA DISTILLING COMPANY When Arizona Distilling Company (AZDistilling.com) released Copper City Bourbon in 2013, it became the first legally produced local spirit since before Prohibition.

Honored at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Arizona Distilling paved the way for everyone. Today, the distillery offers regular tours and has a cocktail bar and kitchen in Tempe.

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ADVENTUROUS STILLS Tempe-based Adventurous Stills (AdventStills.com) has been crafting spirits since 2015, proudly using 70% local grains. There are currently 10 varietals in its lineup, notably Lost Dutchman Rye Whiskey, Absinthe Minded Verte and Orange Witsky made with Helluva Brewery Orange Wit Beer. Its tasting room is open for tastings, tours and several “become a distiller for a day” programs.

SANTAN SPIRITS Like Adventurous, SanTan Brewing Company began distilling in 2015.

In the time since, the brand opened Spirit House, a distillery and tasting room, in 2019. SanTan Spirits (SanTanSpirits.com) offers tours daily and there is a “Cask Club” membership available. Akin to a wine club, the Cask Club offers regular spirit pickups plus member-only events.

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driver’s notebook Ford is Harnessing Electrification to Deliver More of What Customers Love

Updating America’s best-selling truck is not without its challenges. After all, why mess with tradition?

Until recently, only two electric vehicles in the light-duty truck were available to consumers – the Rivian R1T and the Hummer EV. While supply chain issues impacted production for both models, it did not deter other major automakers from planning and designing electric versions of their most popular models.

Toyota, Chevrolet, and Dodge all have plans to release the Tacoma EV, Silverado EV, and the RMA 1500 EV, respectively, over the next two years. Ford is the first to announce the production of the next generation of trucks with the F-150 Lightning.

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Ford F-150 Lightning The new F-150 easily compares with and surpasses conventional models. The twin motors provide even and steady acceleration front and back. Payload and towing capacity do require an extended-range battery. Check out the Ford F-150 Lightning at San Tan Ford (SanTanFord.com)

Estimated Range EPA-estimated range of 300 miles with extendedrange battery

Targeted Maximum Payload 2,000 lbs. payload with standard-range battery

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Need power for your tools? Your campsite? The Lightning offers an available 9.6 kilowatts.

Stow the shifter away in the console to create a bigger workspace.

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TAILGATE WORK SURFACE

ZONE LIG HTING

The non-slip tailgate surface will help you slice those two-by-fours or prep your hamburgers with ease.

Whether it’s finishing up a late job or sitting by the campfire, keep the lights on until the work is done.

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6. SE LEC TABLE DRIVE MODE

MOST TORQUE OF ANY F -150

The 563-horsepower F-150 Lightning offers 775 lb-ft of nearly instant torque.

Targeted Towing Capacit y 10,000 lbs. maximum towing capacity with extendedrange battery

F-150 Lightning offers five drive modes— Normal, Sport, Tow Hay, Trail and Off-Road

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Get Away to the Live Music Capital of the World and Discover All That Makes Austin an Unforgettable Domestic Travel Gem This month, our City Lifestyle family of travel enthusiasts are thrilled to collaborate with Visit Austin to introduce an exclusively curated guide to this lively destination paired with a GIVEAWAY* opportunity to win a 2-night trip for two, with round trip airfare from American Airlines!

WIN a 2-night GETAWAY to Austin!

City Lifestyle and Visit Austin are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Austin, TX with a uniquely curated hospitality itinerary filled with three days of complimentary hotel, food, entertainment and shopping experiences.

This giveaway closes on June 30, 2022. The trip must be taken by the end of 2022.

For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @ visitaustintx on Instagram and tag unlimited friends and family on the June 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win.

$4,000 AUSTIN GETAWAY FOR 2 INCLUDES: • Flights for 2 on American Airlines Photography Nathan Fluellen

• 2-nights at Commodore Perry Estate: includes breakfast daily and valet parking • Dinner for 2 at Geraldine’s: Chef’s Tasting - an open-ended meal for two, including food and beverages (does not include gratuity) • Breakfast for 2 at Jo’s Coffee • Retail in downtown Austin’s 2ND Street District: • $500 to League of Rebels • $50 to Bonobos • $50 to Finley’s Barber Shop • Tickets for 2 to ACL Live show of choice at Moody Theater (subject to availability and not valid for ACL TV tapings) • DIY Projects + Drinks for 2 to Upstairs Circus

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