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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@lifestylepubs.com EDITORS

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com Staci Hauk

TIME FOR FAMILY...

FAMILY, IN THE TRADITIONAL SENSE, MAY INCLUDE A MOTHER, A FATHER, A COUPLE OF KIDS, A DOG, AND MAYBE A CAT WHO LIVE IN A NICE HOME WITH A WHITE PICKET FENCE... but let’s face it, in most cases family life has a wide spectrum of realities. Even in this “traditional” scenario, from outside appearances, that “traditional

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family” has all the chaos and messes we as people possess. After all, we are human right?

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From the time we are born, we naturally seek connection, affection, unconditional love,

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and a sense of belonging. If we are lucky, we have that from the beginning through our given family, but in reality, family has so many meanings and stretches way beyond the traditional sense. To me, family is more of a feeling—it’s really about connection. It’s about how a group of people (related or not) love and care for one another, whether they live together or not. Let’s not forget our animals... our pets are also a huge part of our families and bring the gift of unconditional love into our family lives!

Over the past several months, with the global pandemic we have all been facing, family is more important than ever. We have been spending more time together, having to practice patience and allowing space, when it’s not always possible.

For me, this time has been a wonderful opportunity for reflection. I have been able to slow down, connect, and really experience my family in ways that daily life usually distracts from. It’s been a great blessing for me.

This has gone beyond the family in my home and has made me long for greater con-

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nection with my original family, my extended family, and my family of friends, as well.

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People naturally gravitate towards one another for support and love. Distance is

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challenging when we seek physical and emotional connection. It’s so important to

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stay as connected as you can to your family no matter what your “family” may be.

There are many silver linings with the challenges that accompany this wild ride in 2020; family is one of them!

As you may have guessed by now, this month’s issue of Scottsdale Lifestyle is all about family! You will hear some inspiring stories about real family life and the challenges and blessings that come with it. Our community is filled with amazing people, which is why we love to share their stories. Our community is also a family that we embrace. We hope you enjoy the Family Issue of Scottsdale Lifestyle!

Be grateful, be kind and live well,

ON THE COVER Alessi, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 16 Pet-friendly Patios Local Restaurants That Welcome Dogs

22 Arie and Lauren: The Next Chapter The Reality TV Couple on Love, Children, and Building Their Life Together

28 Staci Hauk Publishes First Children’s Book Sawyer’s Two Cents Offers a Great Message and Fun Activity

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38 Family Fun all Summer Long Mavrix Offers Plenty of Entertainment Options

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Our Town

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Times Past

22 Local’s Choice 28 Local Limelight 30 Financial Buzz 34 Travel Destination 38 Healthy Lifestyle 40 Parting Thoughts

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Los Sombreros Offers Margarita Van Deliveries When restaurants closed for dine-in service, Los Sombreros got creative. Drive-thru margaritas, a Mercado grocery service, and a Margarita Van were a few ways they pivoted to serve their customers. Thankfully for fans of Los Sombreros, Steve-a-Rita margaritas has been delivering margaritas, food, and smiles to Scottsdale and Uptown Phoenix neighborhoods ever since.

Childsplay Theater Performs in National Tribute The global pandemic has forced the temporary closure of many performing arts venues. Recently, 16 youth-serving theatres across the country joined together to share a national tribute, performed by children within each community, to honor front line workers. Childsplay Theater was among those participants, saluting friends, family, and neighbors who are helping us get through this difficult time. #SoManyHeroes

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AROUND TOWN fine dining, and the best service in town as Fitzgerald raises money to support those less fortunate.

The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund has been supporting kids and their families with significant donations of time, money, and special resources through numerous associations across the country and beyond for more than a decade.

The event will follow strict CDC guidelines and social distancing will be enforced. Held at Dominick's Steakhouse, tickets are $850. LarryFitzgerald.com

NEW ARTWORK DEBUTS ON SMOCA'S BUILDING The goal of the new artwork displayed on the outside of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's (SMoCA) building? To bring the community together. The installation of text art was created to cultivate a sense of togetherness.

As part of a new series of work—Untitled Gestures—Tempe-based

artist

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installed the text work on the main entry of SMoCA, and along an interior curved wall in the museum.

The exterior text reads, “AND A SHARED

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LONGING CONNECTS US,” and the interior text

For the millions of Americans who are gluten-in-

reads, “ACROSS AN EVER SHIFTING TERRAIN.”

tolerant or -sensitive, dining out can be difficult,

These newly commissioned works will be on view

especially when forced to give up breakfast favor-

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ites like waffles, pancakes, and toast.

That’s why U.S. Egg decided to prioritize, giving the best possible breakfast experience to all diners with its all gluten-free menu, which offers a variety of typically “off-limits” dishes to its gluten-intolerant guests, from a breakfast sandwich to eggs benedicts to waffles and French toast.

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MERCEDES-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE RE-LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO HELP LOCAL CHARITIES Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale recently re-introduced a charitable initiative in order to help Valley charities during this difficult time of COVID-19.

The year-long initiative, which is now under a

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new name, D.R.I.V.E.—which stands for Donations for Recovery & Investment that are Very Essential— focuses on supporting and highlighting local causes.

on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m., when Fitz's Supper Club returns

Each month, Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale

for its 12th year. The evening includes entertainment,

will donate $5,000 to a local cause or charity that

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has been significantly impacted by recent events.

The first charity to receive funds under the new initiative is Fresh Start Women’s Foundation (FreshStartWomen.org). Fresh Start will use the funds to support critically needed programs and services offered to the women it serves.

The dealership is also appealing to all its customers to join them each month via emails and social media posts.

The initiative is a continuation of Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale’s historic commitment to supporting organizations that improve our communities.

In the past, the dealership has supported causes such as The Jones-Gordon School, Scottsdale Fire Fighter’s Association, Homeward Bound, Arizona Science

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HopeKids,

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Foundation, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Valley Leadership. MBScottsdale.com

DAILY DOSE OFFERS SUMMER MIDDAY HAPPY HOUR Ready for an afternoon boost? Daily Dose debuted a summer midday happy hour filled with fresh, flavorful meals and drinks.

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There are specials on drinks including all champagne cocktails, sangria, Bloody Marys, vodka drinks, specialty coffee drinks, and more. Enjoy inside the spacious restaurant or on the patio. DailyDoseGrill.com

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Pet-friendly Patios To

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vibe at Old Town includes overhead string lights, a shade

PATIOS ARE STILL A PERFECT PLACE TO BE.

structure for sunny days, and a fireplace in the center for

There are many options in Scottsdale for families to

cool evenings. North Scottsdale’s patio is tucked away in a

enjoy—plus, there is no need to leave your pup at

quiet area next to the restaurant, with colorful bistro tables

home. Dining at any of these local hot spots means

and a mister that runs the length of the patio.

your pooch will be treated like royalty while bonding with you over lunch and laughs on the patio.

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ILoveFarmAndCraft.com Farm & Craft in Scottsdale is the perfect spot to have a delicious healthy meal with your pup outside on their colorful patio. The patio features the best

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For the humans, Brat Haus’ open-air patio is one of Scottsdale’s go-to casual lunch and dinner spots.

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TIMES PAST

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MCCORMICK, GAINEY, CHAUNCEY AND WRIGLEY ARE FAMILIAR, PARTICULARLY IF YOUR HOME IS IN ONE OF THE HOUSING COMMUNITIES CARRYING THOSE SAME NAMES. The names trace back to the 1940s, when prominent Arabian horse breeders made Scottsdale home. Homes were then built on what was once sprawling pasture land and/or extravagant facilities for horses and their owners.

It all began in 1942, when Anne and Fowler McCormick bought acreage near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads.

This was later referred to as Paradise Park, and the family began raising Arabian horses. Others followed by the mid1950s, and Scottsdale was well on its way to becoming an Arabian Horse mecca.

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All Arabian Scottsdale Show in the 1950s, Paradise Park

WestWorld Arabian Horse Show

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The McCormicks purchased Arabian horse ranch land

Arabian Horse Show (The Show) at Arizona Biltmore Hotel

Arizona Arabian Horse Association (AHAA) established

The Show is at McCormick Ranch

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est horse show in the world. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) was established at that same time with only 12 members, and today boasts more than 500.

The AHAA made the decision to move the annual Scottsdale Show to Paradise Park in 1958, where it remained for 10 years. The McCormick family sold Paradise Park in 1970, and the land became one of the first planned housing communities in Scottsdale.

Rapid urban development continued, and by the late 1970s, the AHAA was looking for another home for its annual horse show. Paradise Park II had been built on Bell Road, where the show moved and remained through 1988 until that land was subsequently sold and developed into another affluent housing development.

Bell Road also became home to a legendary operation, Karho. Established by Dr. Howard Kale in the 1970s, Karho was named for the Kale Arabian Horse family. Dr. Kale became influential in importing and breeding Russian Arabian horses, and was a huge presence in the Arabian horse industry. Today, while the Bell Road farm is a thing of the past, Kale’s granddaughter Joanna remains active in the Arabian horse community.

While the history of Arabian horses seems to have succumbed to urban development, it has become greater and stronger in present day. Located on Cactus Road, Sandspur Ranch remains and is now home to Pegasus Arabians. Internationally respected breeders and exhibitors such as Midwest and Cedar Ridge Arabians, whose home bases are well established in Minnesota, have come to call Scottsdale their second homes. Extravagant facilities have also been built on Arabian Park Drive (just off Shea Boulevard and 112th Street).

Then there is WestWorld of Scottsdale. The massive facility became home to the

Trainer Bob Battaglia competing in the early 1990s at the All Arabian Scottsdale Show.

annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in 1989. With so many breeders and exhibitors in the surrounding area, the show could easily operate as a local event, but today exhibitors from around the world make it a part of their annual competition schedule. More than 2,000 Arabian horses and their owners, trainers, and admirers descend on WestWorld in late February, bringing credence to the claim that the show is the largest and greatest on earth.

Longtime Scottsdale resident, Arabian horse owner, and current President of the AHAA, Taryl O’Shea, states, “Arabian horse people love Scottsdale for the

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The Show is at WestWorld of Scottsdale

Karho hosted last Arabian Public Auction

weather, restaurants, shopping, resorts—but mostly to see the wonderful collection of Arabians horses.”

Looking to the future, O’Shea understands the challenges posed by “the new normal,” and states that in 2021 the show will go on.

“We will try some new promotional ideas to get people to the show and implement some new safety measures to help keep everyone healthy and safe,” she says.

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Arie and Lauren: T h e N ex t C h a p t e r THE REALITY TV COUPLE ON LOVE, CHILDREN, AND BUILDING THEIR LIFE TOGETHER ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY NIKKI RYAN PHOTOGRAPHY HAIR AND MAKEUP ALLISON PYNN

SITTING DOWN TO TALK WITH ARIE LUYENDYK JR. and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk takes a few tries to coordinate a time—we’d caught them in the midst of moving from Arcadia to Scottsdale, juggling multiple careers each, and all while also caring for their 1-year-old daughter, Alessi (no, they don’t have many babysitters!). We set a time around her nap, and settled in to chat.

You’ve probably heard the story of how the couple first met—this perfectly made match actually happened on reality TV… 2018’s The Bachelor, to be exact.

After a brief split and a bit of a rocky start, the couple reunited. Lauren then moved to Scottsdale to be with Arie, and the couple married in January 2019.

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Fast-forward to today, and the Luyendyks are busy spending time with Alessi, settling into their new home, launching and running businesses, and just generally enjoying each other’s company.

While he and Lauren first settled in Arcadia, they now look to the new Scottsdale home as a place to raise their family.

“We love it,” Lauren says. “It’s beautiful and quiet over here. It’s also bigger, and we’re looking to expand our family.”

“The other day we were having coffee and sitting out in

“It’s an older home that’s been recently remodeled, but

our backyard and thinking about how we got here and it

Lauren has a really great vision for what it’s going to look

almost feels like we didn’t meet on a TV show. That feels

like, so we’re really excited to make those changes too.

so far in the past. But we’re so grateful that we’ve had this

We’re going to renovate in stages, and I think that will keep

whirlwind couple of years,” says Arie.

us here for a long time,” Arie adds.

“And I think for me, I came into [the show] just a normal person working in the corporate world, living by myself, and then all of a sudden I’m married, I have a baby, I live in Arizona, and I have a totally different business,” Lauren shares. “So for me, I could have never expected my life to look this way back then. I’m still just absorbing it all and

“I th in k we’ve tran sitio ne d well in to b ein g p aren t s.”

- Arie Luyen d yk

taking it in.”

MOVING TO SCOTTSDALE Originally from the Netherlands, Arie moved to the United States at age 3, settling in Scottsdale when he was 10.

“Racing is what brought us to the Valley,” he explains, referencing his father, Arie Luyendyk’s, car racing career.

BRINGING UP ALESSI While they both would love “more babies!” they are also busy with Alessi. She turned 1 in May, and recently began walking.

She also loves to dance.

“It brought us to the Valley in the winters. We moved here

“Every day we have constant dance parties,” Lauren

in 1990, shortly after he won the Indy 500, and we haven’t

shares. “She wakes up dancing and goes to sleep dancing.

left since.”

She likes hip hop and rap! She loves a good beat for sure.”

CONTINUED >

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Photo provided

The family enjoys morning walks, where they watch the birds and rabbits nearby, which Alessi loves.

“I think we’ve transitioned well into being parents,” Arie says. “It’s hard at first because they just hand you your baby and they’re like, ‘Good luck,’ but I feel like we’ve really got it down now. It took a year, but we’re doing good! It’s the most fun chapter of my life.”

Lauren agrees that it is difficult, but also that it’s the most fun thing she’s done.

“I always loved kids, but I wasn’t one of those people who was like, ‘I was born to be a mom,’” she says. “But now that she’s here, I look back and feel like this is what I was meant to do—to be her mom.”

WORK, WORK, WORK The Luyendyks also stay busy with multiple ventures.

Arie has been a realtor in the Valley since 2004, and is currently the associate broker at ReMax Excalibur (RealtyByArie.com), while Lauren has a clothing line called Shades of Rose (TheShadesOfRose. com), which is launching this month.

“I’ve been working on it for two years,” she shares. “Since middle Photo provided

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school it’s always been a passion of mine, always been on my radar, and something I’ve dreamed about doing.”

The line is “designed for the busy girl who has multiple roles in her

racing career, there’s a lot of what-ifs, but it led me to this point, so I’m

life,” and the pieces are meant to easily transition from work to play.

really actually grateful that it did. It’s just kind of a wild ride, and I’ve had

“It’s really about versatility and being able to dress it up and dress it down. It’s inspired by travel,” she explains.

so many opportunities come my way, and I’m just very lucky.”

Although Arie still plans to race occasionally, he has stepped back

Together, the couple also owns Shut the Front Door, where they flip,

from that part of his life to focus on his real estate career—though he

remodel, and build custom spec homes. They also have several rent-

admits to still being extremely passionate about cars and buying the

als. Arie handles the real estate side, while Lauren handles the design.

Scottsdale property because, with the extra land it has, he can build

And, they have a social media business.

a toy barn for them.

Of course, there’s also Arie’s racing background.

After growing up in the racing world, he had followed in his father’s footsteps and also began racing.

GIVING BACK In addition to all that, the Luyendyks also make it a point to give

“I looked up to my dad,” he explains. “I felt like it was my destiny.”

back. Arie has worked closely with Phoenix Children’s Hospital for

Arie has competed in the Indy Lights Series, was a test-driver in

years, helping raise money whenever he can—even raising $100,000

A1 Grand Prix, and competed in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24

for the organization on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. Another time,

Hours of Daytona, amongst other achievements.

he raised money for a child’s surgery, and then went to the hospital

“Competing in the Indy 500, that was a huge moment in my career.

For me, the rise of my career happened during the economic depression during 2006-2007, and then I had to completely shift my whole life, and

to meet that child.

Lauren also does promotion for Sky High For Kids, which donates to research for children’s cancer.

that’s how I ended up on reality TV, randomly. So, because of that whole

“I think the biggest thing for both of us is that we realize that we’re

housing crash and the lack of sponsorship, I went on The Bachelorette,

so fortunate and that there are people who are not in the position

and then eventually The Bachelor and met Lauren. So when I look at my

we’re in, and we just like to do what we can to help,” says Lauren.

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S TAC I H A U K P U B L I S H E S F I R S T C H I L D R E N ’S B O O K ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY ALY KIRKPATRICK

STACI HAUK ALWAYS DREAMED OF WRITING A CHIL-

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Friends that she had just published a children’s book, and

HAD WRITTEN HER POTENTIAL BESTSELLER ALMOST

it sparked something in me,” Hauk explains. “So I thought,

20 YEARS BEFORE SHE EVER THOUGHT TO PUBLISH IT.

‘I’m going to reach out to her and ask her how she made

“I originally wrote the story in college as part of a creative writing project. The project was to write about an inanimate object and to have it represent something.”

At the time, Hauk explored the notion of friendship through pennies and a penny jar.

Her professor was impressed and told her to hold on to the work—that she had an amazing story that had the potential to be big as a children’s book.

As fate would have it, Hauk and Steward quickly realized that they lived in the same complex. They decided to meet up—and everything quickly fell into place.

Steward connected Hauk to the publisher she had worked with, and Hauk sent in the manuscript.

They loved it.

Though based on her original concept from 20 years

Busy at the time, she put the story away. Years later,

ago, the final version of the story, now named Sawyer’s

when she was already married and a mom of two, she

Two Cents and based on Hauk’s daughter, explores the

came across it in a drawer. She took it out and tweaked

notion of true friendship and self-worth through Sawyer’s

the story, reworking it and weaving in her kids.

penny jar, where a penny is added for each friend she

But then, busy with the kids and life, she again tucked it back into a drawer.

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that happen.’”

makes. The story begs the question, “Are a few pennies (rather than many) the key to happiness?”

It was a random post in a local Facebook group that

The characters, Sawyer and Garrett, are based off of

ended up being the catalyst for bringing the manuscript

Hauk’s children (of the same names), and both the story

back out of the drawer.

and illustrations weave personal references to them

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throughout—rooms that look like theirs, interests that match theirs, and characters that look just like them. The late family dog, Angus, is also featured in the book.

The story is set in and around Gilbert, so locals will easily recognize the illustrated setting.

While it is already catching on with readers and garnering a following, the book is also a hit with teachers due to the lesson it teaches. Hauk created a school and library kit, as well as a penny jar activity, to go along with the book, and is booking author visits (in-person or virtual) for the upcoming school year.

The publisher liked the story so much that they already committed to a three-book series. The next story, set to debut this fall or winter, features Garrett at the main character and talks about looking for the good in life. The third book, due out next spring, showcases Angus, and deals with the anguish of losing a pet.

“I [wrote Sawyer’s Two Cents] because it was a lifelong dream. I hope people like it and learn from it, and get something out of it. Navigating friendships is so hard, and I want kids to know that they should look for the friends that will always be there for them and not just surface level,” she says of her first book.

Steward will also illustrate her next books.

For more information, visit StaciHauk.com. Books can also be purchased at that website, or at Amazon.com or BarnesAndNoble.com.

“NAVIGATING FRIENDSHIPS IS SO HARD, AND I WANT KIDS TO KNOW THAT THEY SHOULD LOOK FOR THE FRIENDS THAT WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THEM AND NOT JUST SURFACE LEVEL.”

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SUNLAND HOME CARE PROVIDES ONEON-ONE CAREGIVERS, COMPANIONS, OR PERSONAL CARE AIDES TO ASSIST ITS CLIENTS WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FROM PERSONAL CARE TO MEAL PREPARATION. Owned by members of the Farnsworth family, who have been serving seniors in the East Valley since 1958, Sunland is locally-owned and -operated with a firm commitment to the family name and legacy that it carries.

“I grew up working and serving seniors since my family has been doing it for over 60 years. This is something that I have carried on with my own children and these ideals are exemplified within my company culture,” partner Traci Ahlstrom Beagley says.

The Sunland mission is focused on preserving the independence, dignity, and quality of life for aging or infirm loved ones who prefer to stay in their own homes. It’s a mission that Beagley has a personal connection to.

“In 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was so sick from chemotherapy, and my life revolved around doctor’s appointments. I was the primary caregiver of my own family, but I wasn’t able to do that anymore. I lost my independence and had to rely on others for everything. I was so frustrated and scared. Now, I bring that knowledge of having been a patient myself, to Sunland. I can relate to people on a more personal level. I empathize, and validate the feelings they (and their families) are going through.”

Sunland Home Care strives to provide high continuity of care by having the same handful of care professionals coming in and out of the client’s home. Sunland has also implemented a Remote Nurse Monitoring Program during these trying times.

CONTINUED >

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FINANCIAL BUZZ (CONTINUED)

the Sunland Difference: Ted hired Sunland Home Care three years ago to care for his wife before she passed away. Ted retells the story (with tears in his eyes) of his wife’s caregiver Claire next to his wife while she was passing, and holding her hand.

Karen was with her client, Duke, for over a year. The family was apprehensive about having someone come in the home, but with his Parkinson’s diagnosis, caring for Duke was getting really stressful for his wife. Not only was Karen there for Duke, but she was a great support for his wife as well. Eventually, Duke’s health declined and he was admitted to hospice. Karen sat by his side and watched him breathe, rubbed his hand and gave him water. Karen was with him and the family until the very end.

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“We have a nurse calling each one of our clients and caregivers each week to follow up with them on any questions they have about COVID-19 and ask about any symptoms they may have. We have all the necessary PPE, and have been providing these items to our caregivers and clients at no charge. Our nurse has made extra visits to clients, when requested, to work with them during this time.”

Beagley has felt a strong pull to support the community during COVID-19 as well, by giving back to front line workers. From hiring an ice cream truck that visited 10 communities to distribute ice cream sandwiches to seniors and healthcare workers to holding food drives for United Food Bank at a time when they didn’t have any food to distribute, Sunland works to help those who need it most.

“It’s all about people. When you put people first, everything else falls into place. We feel a privilege to provide a service in our community that helps people and we don’t take that lightly. It’s our responsibility to take care of our neighbors in the community when they can’t take care themselves.”

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BA

SF

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$/SF

$5,800,000

5

5.5

8,741

663.54

36931 N 102ND PL

$3,575,000

4

4.5

6,482

551.53

8030 N 74TH PL

$3,500,000

7

9

6,039

579.57

8601 E LOS GATOS DR

$3,250,000

5

8

7,819

415.65

10935 E PURPLE ASTER WAY

$3,075,000

5

5.5

6,852

448.77

42822 N 111TH PL

$3,000,000

4

4.5

4,279

701.09

7602 E CORTEZ RD

$2,950,000

5

6

7,176

411.09

7699 E BLACK MOUNTAIN RD

$2,900,000

4

5.5

5,466

530.55

39923 N 103RD WAY

$2,700,000

4

4.5

5,040

535.71

28094 N 103RD PL

$2,700,000

4

5.5

5,341

505.52

26065 N 88TH WAY

$2,400,000

5

4.5

4,440

540.54

18946 N 97TH PL

$2,177,650

4

6

5,469

398.18

9504 E HIGH CANYON DR

$2,175,000

3

3.5

3,860

563.47

7750 E VAQUERO DR

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7.5

6,507

330.41

9979 E CHARTER OAK RD

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