Paradise Valley April 2017

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Fond Farewells & New Beginnings

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pring has finally arrived, and all the tell-tale signs of it are clear: days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, flowers are starting to pop-up along the roadside and the promise of summer lingers in the air. For many, spring is a time of growth, renewal and new beginnings with the coming of a fresh, brighter season. Yet spring is also a time for fond farewells too, as we pack up our favorite winter sweaters and blankets and recall all the warm, cherished memories of the holidays spent with friends and family behind us.

This sentiment rings especially true to me this spring, as I will be saying a most fond farewell as the Editor of Paradise Valley Lifestyle Magazine. It has truly been such a pleasure and humbling experience being the Editor of this magazine and having the opportunity to serve my community through the stories that we bring forth every month. Our motto here at Lifestyle Publications has always been “Inspired by Community,” and it is you, our readers and residents, that have truly inspired me during my time here. I feel so fortunate to have been able to meet with so many incredible individuals, businesses and philanthropic organizations who have opened both their hearts and homes to share their passions and give me a glimpse as to why they are so devoted to each of their individual causes—it has been a truly life-changing experience.

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Kat McMahon | Kat.McMahon@Lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Along with my talented group of writers and wonderful publisher, I feel honored to have gotten to work with all of you too, whether it was meeting individually, via email or hearing feedback on the magazine. But, just as the changing of the seasons is inevitable, I too must move forward with the next step in my journey and wish all of you a bright and blessed future.

Also, in the spirit of spring and new beginnings, I want to share with you some colorful stories— like planting tips and advice from Berridge Nurseries, fabulous DIY bouquets from Cactus Flower Florists, and the haute spring styles showcased in a wonderful fashion shoot at Desert Botanical Garden—to kick-off what is sure to be a bright season full of warmth and enjoyment.

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ARIZONA HELPING HANDS PROVIDES FOSTER LICENSING AIDS Arizona Helping Hands has now launched a new program to assist foster families in meeting the requirements of the Life Safety Inspection. Historically, families have had to expend their own funds to meet the “check-the-box” items on the inspection list, including

GROOVYTEK EXPANDS SERVICES TO ARIZONA GroovyTek, an education-based company providing hour-long in-home personal technology training sessions, recently launched its services in the Valley. GroovyTek works side-by-side with their clients, empowering them to take control of their personal technology on their own terms. The company’s trainers assist customers with their smartphones, tablets, computers and other devices, covering a wide array of services and topics—from security to social media. Popular services include smartphone assistance on features such as texting, using the camera, organizing photos, sending email and managing contacts. For more information, please visit GroovyTek.com or call 602.638.5400.

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BENEFICIAL BEANS CAFÉ OPENS SECOND LOCATION Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) recently opened its second Beneficial Beans Café location, nestled inside of Burton Barr Central Library. The cafe, which is part of SARRC’s social enterprise program, is now accessible Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to

by walking the most steps for one consecutive week. Funds raised will be used to help combat childhood obesity by supporting underserved children and organizations wishing to join the Healthy LifeStars program. For more information, please visit HealthyLifeStars.org.

SARRC LAUNCHES NEW DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES PROGRAM

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diagnose or rule out autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SARRC’s new Diagnostic Services Program will support the early identification of autism as well as identify school-aged children, teens and adults who may have never been diagnosed or previously misdiagnosed.

The diagnostic process takes place at SARRC's Colonel Harland D. Sanders Center for Autism Studies and includes a developmental history interview with a parent or caregiver and direct interaction with the individual. For more information, please visit AutismCenter.org.

WEDDING BLISS IN PHOENIX One of our Lifestyle Publications family members, Judi Scanlon, owner of Griffin Estate Sales LLC, recently said “I Do,” at the gorgeous, renowned Phoenician Resort in Phoenix. The wedding service was intimate and very special. The groom, Jon Svendsen, a former Olympian, met Judi at one of her high-end sales in Paradise Valley. He was looking for household items and furnishings for his home. While there, he approached one of her colleagues and asked if Judi was single. It wasn’t until the third estate sale that he finally asked Judi out. Jon says, "I went to look for furniture and I found the love of my life." Mr. and Mrs. Svendsen will honeymoon in Cabo and look forward to many more estate sales and adventures together. GriffinEstateSales.com.

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ARIZONA HELPING HANDS AWARDED GRANT FOR CHARITABLE WORK The Town of Paradise Valley Women's Association presented a grant to support Arizona Helping Hands with their work in helping kids in foster care at a recent luncheon they held. The charity was recommended to the group by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF), and funds will be used to support Arizona Helping Hands work providing basic needs to boys and girls in foster care. For more information, please visit AZHelpingHands.org.

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HERMOSA INN COMPLETES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION The Hermosa Inn, a AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley, recently completed the second phase of a $5.5-million-dollar renovation and expansion. Situated on six pristine acres of Sonoran Desert landscape, with panoramic mountain views, the renovation included the addition of 10 deluxe hideaway casitas, the complete renovation of 12 historic rancho casitas, and an expansion of LON’s Last Drop bar and patio, increasing the hotel's number of hacienda-style accommodations and casitas to 43. For more information, please visit HermosaInn.com.

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Fashion In Bloom SPRING’S FRESHEST LOOKS COME IN THE FORM OF ROMANTIC RUFFLES, BOLD HUES, SUPERSIZED STRIPES AND DRESSED-UP SPORTSWEAR. IT’S A SEASON HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY THE ’80S, AK A THE DECADE OF DECADENT FASHION, AND MINIMALISM IS DEFINITELY TAKING A BACKSEAT.

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On Mjellma: Trina Turk dress and Loeffler Randall clutch, both from Amy, inc., Scottsdale (480.425.1424). Model’s own earrings and sandals.

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On Katherine: Line Dot dress, choker and pendant, all from Vida Moulin.

Model’s own sandals.

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On Katherine: A.L.C. dress and Alexis Bittar bracelet, both from Amy, inc. Adidas shoes.

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On Katherine: Karina Grimaldi romper from Amy, inc. Model’s own earrings and sandals.

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On Mjellma: Keepsake dress from Vida Moulin, Phoenix (602.265.1644). Stylist’s own bracelet. Zara sandals.

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Beautiful Blooms B E R R I D G E N U RS E R I E S US H E RS I N S P R I N G WI T H A FLO U R IS H O F FLOWE RS ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BERRIDGE NURSERIES, SKYLAR HILL AND ELAINA VERHOFF

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t’s officially spring, which, for many, means it’s time to plant all the flowers, fruits and vegetables possible while the weather is still tolerable.

Even though continuous triple digits are just around the corner, Christine Fortman, owner of Berridge Nurseries, shares that there are still many plants that can bloom in the desert during spring, and year-round. Given that Berridge Nurseries has been in business for nearly 80 years, she is equipped with an abundance of knowledge on all things local flora and fauna.

“In 1938, my grandfather, Jim Berridge Jr., founded what continues today; a full service garden center with a commitment to providing the Valley with top-quality products and expert service,” says Fortman. “Berridge employees are some of the most well-trained experts in the industry today, many of whom have been with this nursery for more than 30 years.”

Berridge Nurseries grows more than 5,000 roses each year in more than 100 varieties, in addition to lush annuals and perennials, and herbs and vegetables. They also offer premium, often hard-tofind specimen trees, shrubs, cacti, grasses and bonsai.

“Seasons by Berridge is a home and garden décor shop that provides beautiful, trendy products that introduce new colors and textures with an emphasis on holiday designs for the home, and we have the area’s finest greenhouse that offers a full line of flowering and indoor houseplants,” she explains.

This month is a busy one at Berridge Nurseries. On April 1-2, the nursery will host the Desert Valley Orchid Society for

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its annual show and plant sale. Then, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 8, Berridge Nurseries will host its annual Art-in-the-Garden event, which “offers local artists a unique outdoor setting in the nursery amid f lowering plants to display their artwork,” says Fortman.

The event will feature local artists’ painting, pottery, jewelry and more, alongside a farmers’ market with food trucks and cooking and gardening demonstrations.

To learn more about Berridge Nurseries and Art-in-the-Garden, please visit BerridgeNursery.com.

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS (CON TI N U ED)

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN SPRING PL ANTING TIPS F R O M T H E E X P E R T S AT BERRIDGE NURSERIES

L AV EN D ER Â Great garden border plant: The dark purple flower of the Spanish variety grows low and wide, and has showy blooms in spring. French lavender has the more traditional gray leaves, weathers the summer heat better, and will bloom from October to May. Full morning sun in well-draining soil is recommended.

C AL I B R AC H OA Continuous bloomer: A perennial flower that is best planted in a decorative container pot, as its abundant, petunia-like flower will cascade down the side.

D I AN T H US Sun lover that blooms year-round: Removing spent flowers will prolong bloom time and help produce a fuller plant. Plant these evenly spaced in flowerbeds or pots for good air circulation, and in an area that receives morning sun.

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S Q UA S H Easy to grow and often prolific: There is a wide diversity of bush and vining forms of squash that are grouped as summer or winter types, depending on days to maturity and harvest periods. The plants like to be in a sunny garden that is full of soil rich in manure and compost.

TO M ATO E S Heirloom vs. Hybrid: A hybrid plant does not come from true saved seed, but rather is cross-pollinated to pick the best traits so it results in a variety that can have a bigger size and better disease resistance over another hybrid. An heirloom plant comes from true seed and can have greater flavor.

PE P P ER S Hot weather performers: Plant these in well-drained soil, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings to avoid root rot.

Fertilize every three to four weeks using a higher potash formula.

BASIL The most common type is sweet basil, but all varieties want to be planted in a sunny, well-draining location. In the summer, four hours of morning sun is ideal.

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HANDPICKED

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ERIC LUOMA OF CACTUS FLOWER FLORISTS SHARES SOME E ASY STEPS FOR RECRE ATING HIS “ROADSIDIA” BOUQUE T ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI

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actus Flower imports blooms from around the world. But when Eric Luoma wants something that looks, feels and smells like Scottsdale, he keeps his eye peeled on the side of the road and creates a “Roadsidia� bouquet. He has a good sense of humor, but also recognizes the value in slowing down to smell the creosote.

How-To 1. Forage for an assortment of greenery, such as creosote, which smells sweet like rain even when its dry. Other common desert plants such as sage, brittlebush, white flowers from a blooming yucca, senna and Mexican bird of paradise can be found alongside the road or in your yard.

2. Trim one-half inch off each stem and place the flowers and greenery in water as soon as possible.

3. Arrange your new flora in a vase or container at home and CONTINUED > combine with other fresh flowers.

See how-to videos on CactusFlower.com for additional design tips from floral experts.

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Fun Flower Facts

AI R P U R I F I ER : It’s good to have live plants around your office and home to help filter toxins and air pollutants. Date, areca and bamboo palms are the best at removing toxins; there is nothing more natural to clean your air with.

ED I B L E F LO WER S : Corn flower, marigolds and rose petals are edible flowers and used in salads at fine restaurants.

T R EN D Y C AR NAT I O N S : The price of the carnation is almost the same as when Cactus Flower opened in 1972. It's often overlooked as a common flower, but it comes in a variety of surprising scents, shapes and colors.

LO N G ES T L A S T I N G : Go tropical if you’re looking for a flower to last a couple of weeks. Cactus Flower flies in tropical stems all the way from Costa Rica and Thailand.

PR I C E Y F LO WER S : The Phalaenopsis orchid is the most expensive flower purchased by Cactus Flower. It has a four-foot stem covered with blooms and costs $100. Lilly of the Valley is coveted by many brides, and costs between $50 to $75 a stem. The small, delicate flower is six to eight inches long and can usually only be purchased for two or three weeks during the winter.

M O ST P O P U L AR : The rose is the most symbolic and requested flower. It comes in thousands of colors, fragrances and styles. “Roses remind some people of their childhood, while others associate them with romance or Valentine’s Day,” says Eric. “They are fragrant, beautiful and bring happiness to those who receive them.”

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About Cactus Flower Florists

H O W PA S S I O N B LO O M E D I N TO A B US I N E S S Everyone has a flower story, but few compare to that of Eric Luoma. He’s been in the flower business since he was four years old, giving him a lifetime of colorful memories. His mother, Sharron, was passionate about flowers. In the 1970s, she opened a flower shop and became one of the first women entrepreneurs in Scottsdale.

And although one may think she named her business after the beautiful blooms in the desert, she didn’t. Sharron named it after her favorite movie starring Goldie Hawn, Cactus Flower.

Cactus Flower Florists has always been a family affair, and their current location is only 100 feet from where it all began. The torch was passed to Eric and his sister, Kristina Dyrr, in the mid 1990s, and their dad joined the team when he retired from Honeywell.

However, the business has changed since the days when the Luoma children dressed up as Easter bunnies and elves to deliver flowers.

Expanding to five retail stores in the Valley now allows them to share quality flowers and thoughtful gifts with people from across the country, but the important things remain the same.

“Our family has been helping the community celebrate life’s milestones for 45 years,” says Eric. “We give people a place to go when they don’t know what to say or how to say it.”

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Infinite Hearts HEART BALL CHAIRMAN CHAR HUBBLE BRINGS AWARENESS TO WOMEN’S HEART DISEASE ARTICLE DANIELLE ACCOVELLI PHOTOGRAPHY TONIA JOHNSTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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woman’s heart is an incredible gift of nature. With every beat, it pumps Three brave hearts—Char Hubble, her sister out an infinite amount of love, warmth and strength to fuel the various Angela MacLean, and her mother Mary Jane roles she plays in life—as a mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend.

Brue—share their versions of that fateful night and But what happens when that infinitely giving heart starts to falter, eventually how it impacted their lives. giving in to the grasp of heart disease? It’s certainly a situation no woman, nor MARY JANE BRUE family, wants to imagine.

Brue recalls what started out as a normal However, the statistics don’t lie: One in three women die of cardiovascular girl’s weekend getaway at her daughter disease and stroke every year. Many of these women were unaware of their Angela MacLean’s house in Dallas, symptoms or were not diagnosed properly. That’s where the American Heart which soon turned into an experience Association and Phoenix Heart Ball committee come in. she would never forget.

“A lot of women just think they are having stress or anxiety, even though they are “I remember the week before I left just having classic symptoms like tingling in the arms or compression in the chest,” says feeling very tired; the kind of tiredness 2017 Heart Ball Chairman Char Hubble. you almost can’t describe because it’s Hubble’s mission for the 58th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, themed Infinite so overwhelming. But I still told my Hearts, is simple: to educate and empower. To educate children through CPR sister right before we left not to say kits and training in school, and women to know that this is not just a man’s anything was wrong because it disease. Empowering them both to create a community of saviors. would probably just pass,” says She also has a personal reason for her devotion to raising awareness about Brue. “That very night I went into women’s heart disease. Her mother suffered a major heart attack and had to massive heart failure. I couldn’t undergo quadruple bypass surgery in 2006. even breathe. It was the scariest “I’ve actually been volunteering since I was a child, motivated by my experience of my life.” mother,” says Hubble. “But I joined the Phoenix Heart Ball specifically after she had her heart attack.”

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Brue was then rushed to a nearby Dallas hospital where she was diagnosed with heart failure, and a week later had to fly back to Southern California to undergo quadruple bypass surgery.

“So much of my recovery was attitude. If you have an attitude that your life is going forward and that something like this is just a blip in the radar, you can move forward,” says Brue. “But I still don’t think it can be repeated enough how crucial education and awareness is to saving your own life, and the lives of others.”

ANGELA MACLEAN

The host of the weekend also recalls how that night changed her life.

“It all happened so fast, yet the severity of it was incomprehensible,” says MacLean. “I couldn’t believe how something like this could happen to what appeared to be such a healthy woman, and who had always been so.”

“Now, every time I go to the doctor’s office I make sure that they know my family has a history of heart disease, because even though I am healthy right now, you never know what can happen, and I’m always aware of that.”

CHAR HUBBLE

Hubble came away from her mother’s experience with heart disease with an increased reverence for the American Heart Association’s mission.

“I really wanted to make a difference in the community, because if the American Heart Association had not done everything they did for my mother she wouldn’t be here today. I will always be grateful for that,” says Hubble.

She brought her passion to Phoenix and proves her gratitude through service. She was a Heart Ball committee member for 10 years before becoming the 2017 Heart Ball Chairman.

“If I can raise awareness and can save one life this year by being Heart Ball Chairman with the money that we raise, I would have done my job,” says Hubble.

A truly heartfelt sentiment expressed by one of the biggest hearts in the community.

The tradition continues with the 58th Annual Heart Ball on November 18, 2017 at The Phoenician. For more information, please visit PhoenixHeartBall.AHAEvents.org.

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Lifestyle Calendar

April APRIL 5 CAREER CONNECTORS

APRIL 8 - 16

APRIL 21

PHOENIX

SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL

LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

Come and discover Career Connectors, a

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Over 40 local restaurants, 30 craft breweries,

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20 bands and a teen cooking contest will

raising golf tournament at Orange Tree Golf

companies. Each event includes professional

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APRIL 9

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CANCER

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The ever-popular concert series returns to

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ending up at Chase Field where partici-

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pants can take a victory lap around the

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BDRMS

BATHS

Paradise Valley

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$3,525,000

94%

188

5

5.5

Paradise Valley

$3,450,000

$3,350,000

97%

158

5

5.5

Arcadia

$2,900,000

$2,725,000

94%

88

3

4.5

Biltmore

$2,588,000

$2,622,000

101%

5

3

4.5

Arcadia

$2,519,000

$2,150,000

85%

151

5

4.5

Paradise Valley

$2,395,000

$2,100,000

88%

90

3

3.5

Paradise Valley

$2,295,000

$1,825,000

80%

90

6

6.5

Paradise Valley

$2,288,000

$2,330,000

100%

1

3

3.5

Paradise Valley

$2,050,000

$1,920,000

94%

15

5

5.5

Arcadia

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$1,950,000

98%

444

4

3.5

Paradise Valley

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$1,900,000

95%

12

4

5

Paradise Valley

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$1,841,115

100%

30

3

3.5

Paradise Valley

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$1,829,735

100%

30

3

3.5

Paradise Valley

$1,825,000

$1,825,000

100%

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3

3.5

Paradise Valley

$1,798,815

$1,798,815

100%

30

3

3.5

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ast year, PBS called Phoenix “the most autism-friendly city in the world,” and a lot of that honor is due to the work of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.

“In 2016, we provided more than 60,000 treatment hours to our clients, allowing nonverbal children to say their first words; schoolaged children to transition to the same classroom as their typical peers; and adults to secure and retain meaningful, competitive employment on a path to independence,” says Karen Scott, marketing and communications manager.

She adds that SARRC has grown to become an internationally recognized organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment and community outreach. Scott also notes that the nonprofit offers a wide range of services for children, teens and adults — from early intervention to programs that help adults with autism live more independently.

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April is also Autism Awareness Month and SARRC has many plans to spread the word, including a radio campaign with KTAR. “This month, SARRC is partnering with Bashas’ and Food City stores statewide,” says Scott. “Customers have a chance to make a donation at checkout that will go directly back to SARRC’s services and programs.”

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