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A Season of Giving

H

ere we are: December, the culmination of 2017. We're asking ourselves, "How can it possibly be December?"

Especially here in the Valley where temps in the 90s are still somewhat fresh in our memories! Yet we find ourselves reflecting on the year that is almost over.

Without recapping all the events, we can certainly say it's been a newsworthy year, filled with delight and disappointment. We'll catalog our memories and make plans to embrace, improve or change what's ahead in the new year. But before we do that, let's celebrate December and bid it farewell with all the gusto we can.

In this month's issue, we offer a variety of activities to consider. Looking to get into the spirit of the holiday? Make plans to visit "Arizona's Christmas City," better known as Prescott. A feast for your eyes, holiday lights will illuminate the historic courtyard and the sounds of the season will ring in the air.

As festive as the holidays can be, they can also be difficult for many, but helping others is a sure way to lift your spirits. One of Mike's and my passions is giving back. Whatever cause or charity you support, giving back comes in many forms. We can offer our time, our talents or our treasures. Having this publication is a gift as it allows us the ability to showcase the plethora of wonderful charities in this area, and we've shared a few for you to get to know better.

And what's the holiday season without events that require some gussying up? Not sure how to dress? Check out our piece that helps you decipher what attire might be appropriate. Once you've figured it out, we've provided some places that offer opportunities to ring in the New Year.

I look forward to the days ahead as 2017 comes to a close. Mike and I will celebrate birthdays, spend time with beloved family and ingest the holiday fervor while being mindful of all of our blessings. And that includes you, our readers. Thank you for all you do. We're honored and humbled to have such a devoted philanthropic community!

Wishing you the merriest of Christmases, the happiest of holidays and an abundance of blessings as we welcome and embrace 2018.

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December 2017

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

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Food & Wine

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Giving Back

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14 Decoding the Holidays

What to Wear for the Party Season

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Culinary Creations

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Realty Report

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Local’s Choice

18 Fernet Hot Cocoa Gifts Sets

The Perfect DIY Gift for Your Friends and Family or a Treat for Yourself

20 Winter Wonderland

Making Spirits Bright in Snowy Prescott

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Giving Back During the Holidays

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Arizona's Largest Annual Autism Awareness Event

On October 29, nearly 20,000 people gathered at Tempe Beach Park in support of the 12th annual Autism Speaks Walk in Partnership with SARRC. The event raised an estimated $885,000 for autism programs and research. Half of all money raised will stay in Arizona.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYDNEE SCHWARTZ AND KAT MCMAHON.

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An Evening of Luxury

Scottsdale Fashion Square hosted An Evening of Luxury, an exclusive reception and shopping event on Friday, September 29.

A percentage of the evening’s sales benefited Colleen’s Dream Foundation and TGen to fund ongoing ovarian cancer research.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAUTE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY.

15th Annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon

The 15th Annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon, hosted by the Veterans Medical Leadership Council and presented by TriWest Healthcare Alliance, featured a keynote speech by retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Scott H. Dearduff and brought more than 500 individuals together at the Arizona Biltmore to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans and to thank current service members. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL PEDENE.

Members of the American Rosie the Riveter Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard performs an VMLC President Col. Sam Young and Hal Pittman Association MIA, POW ceremony

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Good Times

Childhelp Drive the Dream Kickoff

Childhelp, dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect, recently hosted the 2017 Childhelp Drive the Dream Kickoff at a private automobile museum. Drive the Dream, sponsored by Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, will take place Saturday, January 13 at the Arizona Biltmore.

Proceeds will benefit Childhelp programs in Arizona. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHIL GUDENSCHWAGER.

Mike and Kat McMahon

Pat and Bob Bondurant

Ivy and Joey Ciolli

Drive the Dream Kickoff ice sculpture

Co-chairs Chrissy Sayare, Ivy Ciolli and Erika Williams Carol Hebets, Dr. Stacie Stephenson and Ivy Ciolli

Josper Charcoal Oven Produces New Menu Sizzle

Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse located at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, introduces a modern American steakhouse menu boasting handcut prime and wagyu butcher’s steaks perfectly seared at 1,200 degrees in the Valley’s only Josper Charcoal Oven. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAT MCMAHON.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

Chartreuse Gallery, the Icehouse, the monOrchid, R. Pela Gallery, Tieken Gallery and Art Intersection.

Phoenix-based artist Nguyen creates alluring paintings that draw inspiration from Asian landscape paintings that utilize black ink and brushstrokes much like calligraphy painting. Nguyen received a bachelor's of fine arts in sculpture from Arizona State University.

He has actively exhibited his work around the Valley showing with such venues as Art One Gallery, The monOrchid, Estrella Community College, Olney Gallery, Herberger Theater and modified Arts.

"Expression & Dialogue" will be on view through Saturday,

THE HERMOSA INN RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER'S 2017 READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

December 2. Royse Contemporary is located in the Marshall Square complex at 7077 E. Main St., Suite 6, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. For more information, visit RoyseContemporary.com.

Ranked as No. 9 of the Top 10 Hotels in the U.S. and the No. 1 Hotel in the Southwest and West with a score of 97.38, the AAA Four Diamond Hermosa Inn is a jewel of a hideaway in our own Paradise Valley.

NDP IS UPGRADED TO CRS PLATINUM LEVEL GLOBAL HIGH SCHOOL

“We are thrilled that the Condé Nast Traveler readers have cho-

Notre Dame Prep was recognized as a Platinum Level Catholic

sen The Hermosa Inn as their favorite hotel in the Southwest and

Relief Services Global High School, dedicated to advancing Catholic

West,” managing director Stephen Ast says. “This recognition speaks

social teaching and compassion for the poor worldwide. Before

volumes about both the enhancements that ownership has made in

attaining platinum status, NDP was a Gold Level school.

the hotel and especially the hospitality and service provided by our

To achieve the Platinum Level, NDP was required to complete an

remarkable team who create authentic and memorable guest experi-

annual survey, participate in the CRS Rice Bowl Program during Lent,

ences that are unmistakably Arizona.”

hold two schoolwide faith events and one core program. Another require-

The Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel For more information, visit HermosaInn.com or call 602.955.8614.

tion, schoolwide rosary and a build-your-own CRS event. The core programs include either a food fast (simple food day), hosting a CRS

"EXPRESSION & DIALOGUE: DAN PEDERSON & THUONG NGUYEN" SLATED FOR ROYSE CONTEMPORARY Contemporary

Schools. Notre Dame Prep went above and beyond the requirements.

NDP’s schoolwide events include Eucharistic processions, adora-

industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.”

Royse

ment is that Notre Dame Prep acts as a role model to other Catholic

fair trade consignment sale, advocacy for the voiceless or helping with CRS global emergency responses.

"To be platinum, we have to do one of these events," Leslie Gjerstad, is

excited to announce "Expression & Dialogue." This exciting exhibition will feature the mixed

director of Christian service learning, says. "We do all of them."

For more information on Notre Dame Prep, visit NDPSaints.org.

THE GREEN GODDESS' ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

media assemblages of Dan

Save the date! The Green Goddess is hosting their annual open

Pederson and abstract paintings

house from noon to 7 p.m., Friday, December 8. All are welcome to

of Thuong Nguyen. "Expression

stop by and enjoy this festive event. Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

&

a

& Cantina will provide delicious food while you peruse the holiday

thought-provoking collection of

decorations and available items to brighten up your household or

work from these two artists may

yard! Don't forget to enter the seventh annual fundraising raffle.

appear aesthetically different

Tickets will be available for purchase, for $5 each, with all money

but have an undeniable con-

going to the McKenzie Monks Foundation to help kids cope with

nection and energy that unites

cancer. The Green Goddess is located at 4139 E. Bell Road, Phoenix.

their work. Through the raw and

For more information, visit GreenGoddess.com.

Dialogue"

highlights

expressive work of Pederson combined with the powerful dialogue of Nguyen paintings, this unique pairing of artists is stimulating yet harmonious, owner and curator Nicole Royse says.

CHRYSALIS’ WONDERLAND'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY

East Valley-based artist Pederson creates engaging work that cen-

This holiday season, believe. Believe in hope, believe in child-

ters around "color, layers and the organization of clutter." Pederson

hood magic and believe in your ability to create wonder this season

received his bachelor's in music from Chapman College. He has

through Chrysalis’ Wonderland holiday program. This year marks the

exhibited his work extensively in Arizona at such venues as the

15th anniversary of Chrysalis’ Wonderland. Wonderland has offered

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joy and magic to more than 3,000 victims of domestic abuse and their children during what can be a difficult and dark time.

Wonderland 2017 has two components.

The first is a Polar Express-themed holiday carnival for residents of emergency shelter and transitional housing, featuring themed arts and crafts, games, food, entertainment and other fun surprises. The second is a donation drive to provide gift cards to clients, empowering them to shop for their families for the holidays.

With the help of the community, Chrysalis provides each client with enough gift cards to purchase gifts for their children, as well as cook a holiday meal. Donors can sponsor a child for $50, sponsor an adult for $25 and feed a family member for $15. There are also opportunities to sponsor different aspects of the holiday carnival.

Chrysalis, a 36-year-old Arizona agency, leads the community to broad-based solutions to prevent domestic abuse. The lives of more than 1,400 individuals are impacted each year. Services include crisis shelter, transitional housing, outpatient counseling, offender treatment, victim advocacy and lay-legal support.

To make your contribution to Wonderland, visit NoAbuse.org. For questions, please contact Elizabeth Ditlevson at editlevson@ noabuse.org or 602.955.9059.

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Trend Setter

ARTICLE JACKIE MEWBOURNE

WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE PARTY SEASON

‘T

is the season to be jolly, right? That is,

pendant or sport red and/or green to be

until party season starts and we all have

in the holiday spirit. Now, I do love those

to not only find the time to pick the perfect

colors, and it’s completely acceptable to

outfit for our annual holiday shindigs, but we

wear them, but please don’t wear them

have to figure out what in the world to wear.

together. Try using them as a pop of

Among office parties, ornament exchanges,

color to make a statement with your out-

Christmas cocktails at the neighbors, family

fit, or take a chance on a distant cousin

dinners and more, the never-ending battle of

like burgundy or forest green. Plaids are

our outfit dilemmas continues.

also out in full force at retail stores and

Unless it’s an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” theme, there are always different interpreta-

are a great way to look the part of the merry party guest.

tions about party attire, and invitations can be

My stylish business partner and I have

confusing when offering helpful hints. I mean,

teamed up together to include some outfit

really, what is “Casual Cocktail” anyway?

inspiration for some of your upcoming

The first thing I want to clarify is that hol-

parties. We’ve gone from casual looks to

iday dressing doesn’t have to be so literal.

dressier ideas to help guide you along

You do NOT have to wear a Christmas tree

your busy social calendars.

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“CASUAL HOLIDAY” Outfit ideas for girls night out, couple’s ornament exchanges, Dirty Santa (or

Love Knot Bangle in Gold, $28, Mulberry-Grand.com

White Elephant) gift exchanges, or holiday dinner with family and/or friends.

Wear a festive plaid for those casual nights out with your besties. Step it up a notch by adding an off-the-shoulder style to the mix. Pop in a red accessory like a crossbody bag or statement earring and you are ready to go!

Star Tassel Earrings in Red, $34, Mulberry-Grand.com

Add a little shimmer to your holiday style with a crushed velvet tee. Pair with dark denim for a “dressed” up casual look and heels. Booties are also appropriate here, too. Layer a boyfriend cardigan or faux leather jacket for extra warmth.

LEFT Hat, J. Crew Factory, $24 | Plaid Top, My Style Scoop, $72 | Jeans, My Style Scoop, $78 | Necklace, Kendra Scott, $65 | Handbag, Gucci | Booties, Toms, $80 (Available at Zappos.com) ABOVE Cardigan, Halogen by Nordstrom, $68 | Velvet Tee, My Style Scoop, $36 | Jeans, My Style Scoop, $78 | Shoes, Sam Edelman, $75 | Earrings, Kendra Scott, $195 | Clutch, Saint Laurent

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Trend Setter

(CON TI N U ED)

“DRESSY CASUAL” Outfit ideas for cocktails at a friend’s house, Sunday school Christmas social or a more relaxed office party.

Burgundy is an alternate way to add a bold yet playful color to your party pants (or jeans). A velvet blazer is the perfect way to dress up a pair of jeans or black pants. It’s also a great outerwear option for a black jumpsuit or dress.

Make a statement with a red skirt or pair of pants, but let them be the star of the show. Add a little sparkle with an embellished bomber jacket or cardigan. Tights and booties will work here too for chillier temps.

Mia Tassel Earrings in Jet Black, $34, Mulberry-Grand.com

Triangle Ring, $18, Mulberry-Grand.com

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LEFT Velvet Blazer, My Style Scoop, $88 | Tee, J. Crew, $29.50 | Jeans, My Style Scoop, $78 | Shoes, Zara, $70 | Necklace, Kendra Scott, Build-Your-Own at the Color Bar (prices vary) | Clutch, Clare V, $275 | Sunglasses, Chanel, $350 RIGHT Velvet Tee, My Style Scoop, $36 | Embellished Bomber Jacket, My Style Scoop, $118 | Red Wrap Skirt, BlankNYC, $98 | Booties, Ivanka Trump (available at 6pm.com) | Handbag, Saint Laurent (available at Nordstrom) | Cuff, Bauble Bar, $34

Burgundy Wrap Tassel, $16, Mulberry-Grand.com

Harper Crystal Bar Ring in Gold, $38, Mulberry-Grand.com

“DRESS(IER)�

Outfit ideas for work parties, dressed up Christmas Eve (or day) dinner or more formal events that are not cocktail attire.

Separates are such a great way to create a versatile wardrobe and can give you more outfit options after the main event. Get in the holiday

LEFT Faux Fur Jacket, My Style Scoop, $150 | Blouse, My Style Scoop, $54 | Skirt, Loft, $59.50 | Over-the-Knee Boots, Steven Madden, $100 (available at Zappos.com) | Clutch, Similar available at NordstromRack.com RIGHT Sweater, J Crew, $79.50 | Skirt, Draper James, $150 | Heels, Banana Republic, $128 | Bag, Tory Burch | Necklace, Accessory Concierge, $42

spirit by popping in a red heel and add a bold necklace to dress it up.

Take your basics up a notch by adding a little luxe with faux fur and over-the-knee boots. Bring in your holiday cheer with a red, green or burgundy accessory.

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Food & Wine

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F

a o c o C t Ho Gift Sets

THIS IS THE PERFECT DIY GIFT FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, OR A TREAT FOR YOURSELF. ARTICLE LAURA KRUDENER, AMONG THE COLORS | PHOTOGRAPHY SARA FORD PHOTOGRAPHY

FERNET HOT CHOCOLATE Makes 8-10 cups • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder • 4 tablespoons coconut sugar • 4 tablespoons dark chocolate chips • handful of vegan marshmallows (optional) Assemble jars with cocoa powder, then coconut sugar, chocolate chips and top off with marshmallows.

I make a handwritten tag with instruction on the back, which adds a personalized touch.

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Need a gift idea? Or just a little boozy cocktail to get you in the holiday spirit?

This Fernet Hot Chocolate makes a perfect gift, or treat for yourself, this holiday and winter season.

Fernet is an Italian amaro and digestif. During my trip to Italy this summer, I fell deeply in love with this digestif as a shot to have after a meal to settle the stomach. Not only is it delicious, but it works. Fernet has a blend of herbs that have notes of saffron, myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile and cardamom. It makes a lovely pairing with hot chocolate.

This gift set makes 8-10 cups of hot chocolate with your favorite nut milk or milk. The fernet mini bottle is perfect for one drink. Other recommendations are bourbon or tequila.

Cheers & Happy Holidays.

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FOR COOKING

FOR SERVING

Heat cocoa powder, sugar and chips in nut butter. Stir often.

Bourbon whipped cream (optional)

One tablespoon of each dry ingredient

Just whip cream with tablespoon of sugar and tablespoon

for each cup of milk.

of bourbon to half cup of cream.

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WINTER WONDERLAND WONDERLAND MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT IN SNOWY PRESCOTT ARTICLE MINDY HASKINS Proclaimed “Arizona’s Christmas City” by former Gov. Rose Mofford, Prescott is a short two-hour drive from Phoenix and offers the white Christmas that you’ve been looking for.

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Photo by Michael Wilson.

"EVERYONE—AND I MEAN EVERYONE— COMES OUT FOR THIS EVENT, RAIN OR SHINE. THE CAMARADERIE IS PALPABLE!"

Photo by Michael Wilson.

CHRISTMAS PARADE AND COURTHOUSE LIGHTING When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 2 Where: Courthouse Square, Downtown Prescott More information: Prescott.org Grab your cowboy boots and take a seat for the 35th Annual Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade. The theme for this year is “A Cowboy Christmas, ” and the floats will highlight the cowboy culture of the West to celebrate the heritage of Prescott. The parade has become a time-honored tradition in the community and officially kicks off the holiday season. Local business owner and community leader Tommy Meredith will serve as the grand marshal of the parade.

Following the parade is the pièce de résistance, the 63rd Annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Gather around the historic courthouse plaza and watch more than 100 trees come to life with holiday lights while a children’s choir sings Christmas songs. The lights will remain up through January 14.

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WINTER WONDERLAND (CON TI N U ED)

A FRONTIER CHRISTMAS

ACKER NIGHT OF MUSIC

When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 2 Where: Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St.

When: Starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday,

More information: Sharlot.org

December 8

Immediately following the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony is the Frontier Christmas at

Where: Downtown Prescott

Sharlot Hall Museum. It’s two blocks west of the courthouse on Gurley Street, but that short

More information: AckerNight.com

walk will transport you back to territorial Arizona. The historical museum consists of 11 build-

For 29 years, Acker Night has filled

ings on 4 acres of land, all of which will be open for the event.

“EACH BUILDING REPRESENTS SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE ABOUT HOW THE FRONTIER PIONEERS CELEBRATED THE HOLIDAY SEASON,” SHARLOT HALL'S KEN LEJA SAYS. “FOR INSTANCE, THE RANCH HOUSE, WHICH WAS CREATED IN THE 1930S TO HONOR THE FRONTIER LIFESTYLE, WILL SERVE COOKIES THAT WERE COOKED ON THE HOUSE STOVE, WHICH ALSO SERVED AS THE FIREPLACE AND HEAT SOURCE.”

the streets of downtown Prescott with holiday music. During the event, participating businesses open its doors to musicians who play music for three hours while you walk around, shop and enjoy the spirit of song.

The

musical

showcase

was

founded with a trust fund from Prescott resident James S. Acker that was specifically to be used " ...

Be sure to check out the original governor’s mansion, Fort Misery, which was built in 1863

for promotion of music, particularly

and is the oldest surviving log cabin in Arizona. There’s also the schoolhouse where you can

for children." This fun family tradi-

decorate the Christmas tree with vintage trimmings and making Victorian holiday ornaments.

tion will bring together more than

Luminarias will light the pathways of the campus while living history interpreters walk the

120 performers and more than 100

grounds and explain what life was like when Prescott was the territorial capital of Arizona.

Admission is $5 for adults 18 and over, and free for museum members and those 17 and under.

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participating businesses for a night of music, cheer and festivities.

The event is free, but the musicians play for tips, which are used for musical scholarships and also help fund local school music programs. The music in each store will vary— everything from chorale groups to blues to jazz ensembles and even a theater organ.

"Our opening ceremony last year was a flash mob singing the 'Hallelujah' chorus. It went so well that we’ll be singing it again this year as a singalong," Acker Night Vice President Ann Petrovsky says.

"Acker Night is a kick-back-and-havefun kind of night, for kids and adults alike," Petrovsky says.

"Everyone—and

I

mean

everyone—

comes out for this event, rain or shine. The camaraderie is palpable!"

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Giving Back

‘Tis the Season GIVING BAC K DURING T HE HO LID AY S ARTICLE KORY KILMER

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here is something magical about the holiday season here in the Valley. That something goes well beyond the sidewalks and streets

lined with luminarias and the twinkling lights that adorn saguaros and palm trees just as frequently as they do spruces and evergreens. What is truly special resides within those groups in our community who embody the season of giving, but whose efforts are felt year-round. They may not be in it for the recognition, but we feel they should get a bit.

A First Place participant works at Chase Field. Photo by Stephen G. Dreiseszun/Viewpoint Photographers.

FIR ST P LACE-P HO EN IX “We don’t want to tell people what is possible—we want to show them.

People with disabilities have a far greater potential than most people ever thought.” – Denise Resnik, founder and board member, First Place AZ FirstPlaceAZ.org As children with autism transition into adulthood, they often struggle to find their way in a world where the resources that may have helped them growing up may no longer apply, and their challenges in daily life suddenly have little to no support. Enter First Place-Phoenix, a new $15 million residential property for adults with autism which broke ground last December. Located in Midtown at Third Street and Catalina Drive, the complex will have 55 apartments with varying layouts designed to promote safety and security, and offer a variety of programs that enhance residents’ skills and abilities to live, learn, work and relax.

Slated to open in early summer 2018, First Place-Phoenix will also offer a twoyear transition academy in conjunction with Gateway Community College for residents whose ultimate goal is to live more independently, as well as a leadership institute for medical professionals and researchers when it is complete.

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CH I L D H E L P “Hearing the stories is gut-wrenching, but

helped more than 10 million children across

serves abused and neglected children

then you get to know the faces and become

the country through programs focused on

by providing treatment, intervention and

thankful to know that they are one of the ones

prevention, intervention and treatment.

investigation services. Brightly colored with

that are saved and given another .” —Ivy Ciolli,

Funded primarily through donations and

fun paintings on the walls, and stocked full

sponsorships, The Childhelp National Child

of stuffed animals and toys, every detail

Childhelp.org

Abuse Hotline (1.800.4.A.Child) is staffed

of the center was constructed in the spirit

co-chair, Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala Nearly 33,000 Arizona children are vic-

24 hours a day, every day and offers crisis

of helping each child it serves to feel safe

tims of abuse. With their national head-

intervention, information and referrals to

and secure while also providing medical

quarters in Phoenix, Childhelp is hard at

thousands of emergency, social service and

treatment, mental health therapy, efficient

work trying to reach every impacted kid

support resources for anyone in need.

investigational resources and victim support

they can, which is something they have

Locally, the Childhelp Children’s Advocacy

done since the 1950s. The organization has

Center of Arizona Dedicated to Linda Pope

services to address the immediate safety.

A ID T O A DO PT IO N O F SP ECIA L K IDS “If you can provide a child with a safe, stable relationship with a trusted adult, you can have a positive impact on every other aspect of that child’s life.” – Julie Turko, director of development, Aid to Adoption of Special Kids AASK-AZ.org Kids placed into the foster system have been through a lot and often find it hard to craft a healthy and trusting relationship with adults as a result.

Because of that, Aid to Adoption of Special Kids has made it their mission to ensure every foster child has someone in their lives who cares. Through programs focused on adoption, fostering and mentoring, AASK seeks to match kids with families and individuals best suited to complement their specific individual needs to help them through the process toward stability.

Committed adults who may not be in a position to adopt or foster are making an impact through the mentorship program. Mentors provide dependable companionship while participating in enjoyable activities which can mean so much to kids, and by providing a needed role model, can help set an example for older youth to emulate as they transition into adulthood.

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DIY

FOR THE GIVERS WHO WANT TO TURN A GIFT INTO A PRESENT, HERE'S THE "HOW TO" ON WRAPPING LIKE AN EXPERT.

THAT’S A WRAP ARTICLE DANA LAPINEL PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN KELLY

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Putting your gift in a box can help give you a firm work space for wrapping gifts and will avoid lumpy packages. Use sharp scissors and double-sided tape to achieve the clean look. Also, as we learned, it's all about the creases.

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ike most things in life, presentation is key. Of course gift wrapping falls under this rule. Here's our 6-step life hack to wrapping like a professional. So say goodbye to amateur presents plagued with gift wrap gap or crumpled

corners, and say hello to perfection.

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Cut enough paper to fit your package.

Double-sided tape is one trick to make our

Tucking under edges and creasing firmly

A great cheat is to use gridded

packages have a seamless elegance.

gives your package a nice sharp edge

wrapping paper.

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and polished look.

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Folding in the sides is an important step that

Once your sides are in place, it's time to

Just where the ribbon edges meet we

takes a minute to finesse—don't rush this.

cut your ribbon. We keep it simple here,

add a sticker to complete the package.

Hug the paper so it's snug to the box, and

too - no bows or frills - just a flat angled

If you're wrapping at home, consider

make a sharp crease. Use the double-sided

edge, taped down.

finding some fun stickers to add a little

tape to make everything lay nice and flat.

whimsey to your gift wrapping.

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Culinary Creations

ARTICLE KATHLEEN SCARCELLI BLAIR

T WO TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPES

G R A N D M A M A R I A’ S C E C I P I L L O W S Flora Tersigni, CEO of Maggiore Group, has fond memories of baking Christmas cookies while growing up in Pacentro, Italy.

“The week before Christmas my grandmother, mom, sister, aunts and cousins would all get together to make batches of fritti di ceci,” she says. “Over the years, my mother has perfected the recipe, and now it’s even more flaky and scrumptious.”

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH

1. Beat the reserved egg whites.

4 eggs yolks (reserve whites)

Lightly wash the individual pillows

1 tablespoon whiskey

before cutting.

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

2. Place a handful of dough on

2 tablespoons heavy cream

floured surface and roll out until

¼ teaspoon salt

it’s thin. Cut dough into 4½-inch

2 cups flour

wide and 14-inch long strips. Place

1 teaspoon vanilla

a generous teaspoon of the ceci

1 pastry cutter

mixture onto the strip at 4-inch

INSTRUCTIONS

intervals and be sure to leave room

1. Beat egg yolks and powdered sugar until light and creamy.

to fold dough over, as though you

Add vanilla, whiskey and cream.

2. Mix flour and salt and gradually add to egg mixture.

are filling ravioli.

3. Once you have all the indi-

3. Once dough is fully mixed, place in a bowl and cover with cloth.

vidual mounds on the strip, use a

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING

pastry brush to outline the edges

6 cans unsalted garbanzo beans (ceci)

that will be cut. Fold the dough

½ teaspoon cinnamon

over, pressing the form with your

1 large milk chocolate Hersey bar

hands. Using the pastry cutter,

Zest of 1½ lemon

cut each pillow into a half-moon

4 tablespoons honey

shape. With a clean needle, prick

INSTRUCTIONS

each pillow six to seven times to

1. Peel skin from beans and put in a food mill. Once all beans have

ensure they won’t burst when

been milled through food mill, add cinnamon and lemon zest. Put

frying. Place pillows on a parch-

aside and prepare liquid mix.

ment lined sheet pan and cover.

2. Place chocolate pieces in a small pan, add honey and melt at low temperature until chocolate and honey are mixed well and in a melted state.

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MAKING THE PILLOWS

Continue the process until all the dough is used.

4. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375

3. Pour liquid mixture into the ground ceci mixture and mix thoroughly.

degrees. Drop each pillow into

Taste mixture to see if it needs more chocolate and honey and melt a small

hot oil and fry until golden brown.

amount to add to mixture one tablespoon at a time. Don't make the mix-

Remove each pillow and sprinkle

ture too loose—it needs to be the consistency of peanut butter. A loose

it with baker’s sugar. Store in air-

consistency will cause the pillows to burst during the frying process.

tight container.

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C U C C I D AT I - I TA L I A N F I G C O O K I E Tomaso Maggiore, chef and owner of Tomaso’s restaurant, grew up in Sicily and recalls picking and drying figs with his family so they could be used in the traditional holiday cookie.

“I remember it was an exciting time and I’d chop the figs and prepare the other ingredients that were used by my mother and aunts to prepare this delicious cookie,” he says.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH

1 pound sugar 1 pound Crisco 6 eggs 1 tablespoons vanilla 1 cup milk 1 ¼ pounds cake flour 1 ¼ pounds all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING

2 pounds chopped dried figs 1 ½ pounds chopped dates 2 cups brown sugar 1 ½ pounds chopped unsalted pistachios 2 12-ounce jars pineapple preserves 2 12-ounce jars orange marmalade Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups of coarsely ground unsalted pistachios INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. With an electric mixer, beat together the Crisco and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time. Then add milk and vanilla; mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, prepare dry ingredients. Return to dough mixture adding flour and baking powder and mix thoroughly. Combine flour mixture and egg mixture one tablespoon at a time until the mixture is completely blended. Place mixture in refrigerator and prepare filling.

4. For filling, place chopped figs and dates in mixer. On low speed, add preserves and marmalade. Mix well. When fully incorporated, add brown sugar, spices and citrus zest and mix well. Then add nuts and mix well.

5. To form cookies, begin by spreading some dough on a floured board. Using your hands, flatten dough into a rectangular shape, about 5 inches by 12 inches. Add some filling and spread out evenly.

Roll dough to create a 2 ½-inch-by-12-inch log. Cut into 2-inch bars and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle ground pistachios on each cookie. Repeat process with remaining dough.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

7. When cooled, dust with powdered sugar and store in airtight container. Cookies can be frozen.

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100%

398

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4

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Camelback Ranchos

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$1,600,000

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55

4

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$1,595,000

$1,595,000

100%

67

4

4.5

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$1,511,000

$1,511,000

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107

4

3.5

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4

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100%

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4

4.5

Ingleside Club

$1,395,000

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100%

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3

3

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$1,395,000

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Casa Blanca

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100%

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Del Ray Estates

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$930,000

98%

325

4

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110%

18

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3.5

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100%

82

5

3

Paramount Vista

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131

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4

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4

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Lifestyle Calendar

December DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 10

65 ROSES WINE GALA

TY HERNDON, "SOUNDS OF THE SEASON"

THE SCOTTSDALE PLAZA RESORT

BLK LIVE

The Arizona – Phoenix Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is

BLK Live announces Ty Herndon, "Sounds of the Season," an intimate

proud to present the 2017 65 Roses & Wine Gala. Please join for an

acoustic concert. Herndon will be playing classic Christmas songs

elegant evening of wine-tasting, fine food, an auction and entertain-

and his hits. Herndon has had three No. 1 country singles and 17

ment all for an incredible cause: to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

charting singles total and has sold more than 5 million albums. Doors

DECEMBER 2

open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 10

JW MARRIOTT SCOTTSDALE CAMELBACK

HOLIDAY CONCERT BY THE SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC

Arizona’s Children Association is hosting the third annual Dancing for

SCOTTSDALE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,

Arizona’s Children event. This “Dancing with the Stars” like event aims

VIRGINIA G. PIPER THEATER

to raise awareness and funds to support AzCA’s life-changing programs.

Enjoy a holiday concert with traditional holiday classical pieces pre-

It will include youth dancers and their stories as well as introductions to

sented by the Scottsdale Philharmonic. Tickets are $5-$10 and are

a few children in foster care looking for their forever families. For more

available at Tickets.ScottsdaleArts.org or by calling 480.499.TKTS

information and to purchase tickets, visit ArizonasChildren.org.

(8587). For more information about the Scottsdale Philharmonic, vis-

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it ScottsdalePhilharmonic.com. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 4 p.m.

COUP DES TARTES

DECEMBER 16 & 17

Participants can enjoy a fun-filled magical afternoon of holiday music,

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS

hot tea, cocoa, yummy treats and a visit from a special princess. Each

LON'S AT HERMOSA INN

tea will be limited to 40 people to ensure everyone gets face time with

LON’s pastry chefs host two classes annually to cheerfully guide guests

Ariel. Each child will also receive a special gift. Tickets are $55 per adult

on a holiday journey of creating their unique and delicious dream gin-

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gerbread house with a myriad of edible materials. Snacks and beverag-

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Kick off the holiday season with sparkling Champagne, a delicious

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brunch, huge silent auction with gifts for everyone’s holiday shopping

Chef Marcellino Verzino is hosting a holiday cooking class on Sat-

list, rousing live auction with "auctiontainer" Letitia Frye, hundreds

urday, December 16. The class, titled “Christmas Eve in Italy,” will

of pet lovers and inspiring stories. The event raises funds for Lost

allow participants to have fun while learning a few of chef’s secrets

Our Home Pet Rescue, the nonprofit, no-kill shelter located in Tempe.

in making his handcrafted cuisine. $35 per person. Order tickets by

Tickets are $85 and tables are $850. LostOurHome.org.

calling 480.990.9500.

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DECEMBER 28

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utive chef Jeremy Pacheco for a multicourse year-end celebration

supporting his Mission 31 Foundation. Indulge in an evening featuring

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CHEERS TO

THE New Year

HOT SPOTS TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO

MASTRO’S RESTAURANTS DOMINICK’S STEAKHOUSE

All three Mastro’s locations in Scottsdale cele-

Dominick’s Steakhouse, located in the

brate New Year’s Eve with live entertainment and

Scottsdale Quarter, will be decorated for

dancing. Balloons floating from the ceilings add to

festivities on New Year’s Eve. They will hold

the celebratory ambiance of the evening. Guests

a Champagne toast at midnight. Their full

receive complimentary party favors at 11 pm.. and

menu will be available, and seating is open. They

a complimentary Champagne glass for a toast at

are located at 15169 N. Scottsdale Road. View

midnight. They offer a traditional a la carte menu.

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Learn more at MastrosRestaurants.com.

TAVERN AMERICANA Guests can enjoy a special New Year’s Eve meal at Tavern Americana in Scottsdale until 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person, which includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

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