Happy New Year Pecan Pie

This recipe is from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that I received as a shower present when I was getting married in 1961! As you can imagine, the book is well worn but I can’t bring myself to throw it out! This recipe is on page 308 (I have that memorized), although I’ve made this pie so often over the years, I don’t even have to refer to the printed recipe. I often bring it to dinner parties or serve it at home on special occasions because it seems everyone likes it, it’s easy to make and festive too. If you’ve never tried Pecan Pie, this is a must.

½ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter

3 eggs

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup pecans

Cream sugar and butter; add syrup and salt. Beat well with mixer or food processor. Beat in eggs one at a time and beat well. Stir in pecans. Pour into 9” pastry lined pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until knife inserted about 1” from the edge comes out clean. Serve as is or with whipped cream on top or vanilla ice cream on the side.

Saturday, January 28 • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Expo Volunteers Needed!

Don’t miss out, plan now to volunteer and be part of the action at the Expo & Home Show Saturday, January 28. Both morning and afternoon shifts available! Sign up in the Recreation Office! Volunteers will be given a free lunch and free T-Shirt for participating.

Vendor Greeters: Meet vendors in on specific area in Rec. 1 and help them find their booth location and give them their vendor packet.

Expo Ambassadors: Posted outside Rec. Center 1 to act as host and hostess for the event. Greet guests, hand out programs, and answer general questions.

Room Hosts: Stationed in one of the various exhibit rooms to welcome guests, hand out programs and answer general questions. Coordinate with staff on room conditions such as A/C or heat.

Presentation Hosts: Similar to Room Hosts; greet

Over 60 exhibitors

12 educational workshops

Make CONNECTIONS with industry professionals

Home remodeling and lifestyle DISCOVERIES

Free DEMOS, Raffle PRIZES & FOOD Trucks

Interested vendors call (480)-832-0000 x206 guests, hand out programs, answer questions and help time the speakers.

Food Trucks

Come for the event, and then stay for some lunch! Located in the Admin Parking Lot will be our Food Truck Round-Up featuring three food trucks available from 9am-2pm. Gibson’s Smokehouse will be bringing all of your favorite barbecue fixins. Their menu includes brisket, pulled pork, smoked wings, loaded baked potatoes, sliders, mac and cheese bowls, and loads of yummy sides and more! If you are looking for something a little more south of the border, we will also have Taqueria Las Palmas food truck which will be dishin’ up your choice of chicken or steak tacos, quesadillas, burritos, bowls, or nachos! If you hit the event earlier in the day, or like to stick to the breakfast side of things, we will also have MF Koffee, gourmet coffee shop on wheels! Stop by their truck for some delicious coffee, tea, smoothies, and specialty drinks, and baked goods to start off your day, or give you an extra kick to see that 12:30 pm presentation!

New Year New Goals 2023!

The Fitness Center is challenging you to increase your fitness level! Sign up for the New Year New Goals Fitness challenge! This is an exciting journey you’ll be taking alongside the Fitness Center Team. We will guide you and help you successfully reach your personal goal! Select from one of these three goals:

• Improve your mile(s) time

• Gain Muscular Strength (Lower Body/ Upper body)

• Improve Hip Flexibility/ Mobility

• The choice is yours!

We will start with a kickoff presentation on January 9, 2023 with your Fitness Team, selecting a plan to achieve your goal, recommendations for progression, with a structure your program.

This New Year New Goal Challenge is for any fitness level. If you are at an advanced stage in your fitness journey and have reached a plateau this challenge will help you push yourself to a new limit. For those at the beginning stage this will help you set a goal and teach you how to reach it. Challenge yourself to follow the program to a “T”, stay accountable, meet your personal goal at the end of the 8 weeks to receive a Challenge Winner T-Shirt! Complete this challenge, and in March you will be invited to walk The Runway at our Celebration Awards Ceremony.

Dates: Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2023, for the challenge

Presentation Date: Jan. 9, 2023

Time: 1:30 P.M.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

2023 Season Kicks Off!

On select Mondays through March, Recreation provides audiences access to unparalleled artists, diverse programs, cutting-edge experiences, and high quality performances by local, regional, and national artists.

There’s not a bad seat in the House at Rec 2 Hopi/ Pima Rooms. Doors open around 6:30 p.m. and shows start promptly at 7:00 p.m. $19-25 Advance tickets available online or in the Rec Office. Walk-ins welcome at the door for a $2 premium, if seats available.

Rockin’ Rewind

Mon., Jan. 9

Travel back in time, over many decades, with the greatest hits songs starting with the 1960’s. Colorful costumes, a live rock band and powerhouse vocalists, this show features hits such as My Girl, RESPECT, What the World Needs Now, Imagine, Play That Funky Music, Mamma Mia, YMCA, Stayin Alive, 9 to 5, Easy Like Sunday Morning, Don’t Stop Believin’, Celebration and many more! Artists from Aretha Franklin to Adele and The Archies to Bruno Mars.

Cost: $100

Register: Online at LWCA.com or call the Fitness Center 480-832-0000 ext. 212

Deadline: Must register before January 9th.

Meetings will be at 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. on the following dates and places:

Jan. 16 Initial assessment and Phase 1 Rec.1 Fitness Center

Jan. 23 Goal Setting with Guest Speaker Performance Physio, Sarah Hanna-Powel!

Jan. 30 Phase 2 Rec.1 Fitness Center

Feb. 13 Phase 3 Rec.1 Fitness Center

Feb. 27 Final Phase Rec.1 Fitness Center

Mar. 6 Final Assessment Rec.1 Fitness Center

Mar. 20 Celebration Awards Ceremony Rec.1 Ballroom

Down on the Corner: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Mon., Jan. 23

Settle in for a show that pays tribute to the pioneers of Southern rock. Professional entertainer Mike Yarema tells the stories and sings the songs of this iconic group. This longrunning popular show features several favorite hits: “Born on the Bayou,” “Fortunate Son,” “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” and many more!