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May 2013 • Vol. 5, No. 5
A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council
In This Issue “Board Report”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
“Da Vinci-The Genius”. . . . . . . 10
Community Updates. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Around Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . 11
Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
By the Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. . 6
Around the Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 14
Summer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Workshops for Youth and Families founder Dr. Frances “Franny” Mills-Yerger, Ph.D. (center left) leads a workshop planning session with peer leaders. The red string on their wrists symbolizes a personal commitment to be the best mentor they can be for the youth who attend the summer programs at The Homestead Community Center.
Summer workshops instill life-changing habits in youths and foster leadership skills
It’s not easy to make learning during summer engaging for kids, but that’s exactly
Monthly Planner
what Workshops for Youth and Families (WYF) is all about. Now in its sixth year
Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5
“Jordan and Taylor’s Jukebox Journey”
6:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. | The Homestead Community Center
in partnership with DC Ranch, WYF continues to foster enduring values in young
people to build character, confidence, and positive relationships. Discover what insightful skills youths develop at WYF summer programs to use as tools on their life journeys. | Page 9
Thursday, May 9
Passport to Art: Artist Expo
Neighborhood Series
5:30 p.m. | Market Street Plaza Sunday, May 19
Criterium at DC Ranch
8 a.m. | Canyon Village Thursday, May 23
Community Council Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center
Community Calendar Pg. 7
Marketplace
Arcadia at Silverleaf shaped by deep resident involvement
Mathnasium on Market Street equals success
The grandeur of Silverleaf meets the warmth of a close-knit community in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood. With less than half of the community developed, learn how one couple is taking the lead to ensure high quality-of-life standards while also creating a welcoming legacy for new families. | Page 12
What happens when Market Street “adds” a math learning center to the community? The answer is Mathnasium. Learn how Lynette Groves, owner and director, plans to offer fun and educational programs for summer and beyond. | Page 4
Photo: Workshops for Youth and Families
Desert Camp resident Bryce Lloyd has a penchant for supporting youth in Scottsdale. The philanthropic banker has raised funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and, as co-chair of the Celebrate Youth gala, shined the spotlight on some of the Valley’s brightest young leaders. On top of his service to youth, Lloyd and Bryce Lloyd, DC Ranch his fellow bankers pledged to bring resident and philanthropist in thousands of dollars to support hundreds of charities during the inaugural Arizona Gives Day. See how they surpassed expectations and helped raise $1 million in just one day. | Page 5
Photo: First Bank
Resident gives back by raising money for several charities