Association
What’s Inside November 2012
ASSOCIATION
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Website Gets a Facelift!
So Much Activity All In One Place – Vistancia
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The Art of Giving Thanks
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Your Desert Garden
Community 10
Vistancia Fall Community Garage Sale
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Resident Spotlight: The DeAgueros
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What’s Happening
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Jazz for Javier – A Big Success!
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Community Scrapbook
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Baking Matters: Apple Pie Baked in Apples
House & Home: Special Offer for
Association Members
At the CLub 16
Tee Time: FALL Into Fundamentals
Blackstone: Triple Miles Membership Incentive
CITY 18
Council: Peoria Regional Medical Center
Police Beat: Don’t Be A Victim of Strong Arm Robbery
Resources 20
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Clubs/Resources
Calendar 22
November 2012 Calendar
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Association >>> MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Website Gets a Facelift! By Vanessa Dreyer, Community Manager
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ou’ve heard us a number of times this year refer back to our 2012 Resident Satisfaction Survey and the strategic plan that was created with the help of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee based on the results. Everyone was in agreement that many of the underlying issues we saw could be resolved through better communication. We jumped to immediate action and set out to improve the quality and quantity of communication from the association. One thing that was apparent was that our community website was a very underutilized means of communication and we needed to change that. We overhauled the content design of the website by restructuring the menu bar so content is easier to find. We also added a significant amount of documents to the site and began posting new, regular information such as monthly financials and violation reports so that residents can track the association’s efforts. We created many new online forms so that residents can communicate to us conveniently. We’re also updating the website much more often with news stories featured on the front page.
This works has paid off. Currently, 1317 residences have logins for the website. This means 65.2% of homes in the Village are receiving our message. This is up drastically from last year. To date, we have had 296 login requests and had more requests in the first half of 2012 than in all of 2011. We average 1115 unique visitors to the website each month, with the average length of the visit around 3 minutes and 40 seconds. 53.4 % of those are return visitors. Still, we can do better. We need to continue to make the website the go-to source of information for residents. In order to do that, we understand we need to make sure that we give you a reason to go there. We plan to increase the amount of news stories on the home page. On November 1, two new features will be launched. One will be a classified ads section so that residents selling or seeking items or in search of a lost pet can connect with neighbors. The second will be a new real estate section that will allow residents to not only find out info about new homes being sold but to peruse listings for resale homes that are currently on the market in Vistancia. This will allow residents to see what is happening in the real estate market in the community and their neighborhood! Continued on page 8
>>> from the developer
So Much Activity, All In One Place - Vistancia By Mark Hammons
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t’s Fall and the community is pleased to announce several new home builders are coming to Vistancia! The Village at Vistancia and Blackstone at Vistancia will welcome three new builders to the community and four new home neighborhoods to the master plan within the next year. The Village at Vistancia welcomes Gehan Homes, Woodside Homes and Mattamy Homes to the family-friendly community. Both Gehan Homes and Mattamy Homes are relatively new builders to the Valley, so we are encouraged that they will draw in a renewed interest in our community to see their floorplans and models. Gehan Homes comes to the Valley from Texas and will be building 51 homes in the parcel to the West of the Mountain Gate neighborhood. Mattamy Homes, Canada’s largest new home builder will be building 105 homes in the parcel to the Northwest of Taylor Morrison’s new Ironwood Ridge neighborhood, a location which offers desert scenic views and easy access to the Foothills Center, Westland Park and Lake Pleasant Elementary. Woodside Homes, a builder who currently has six communities throughout the greater Phoenix area will be building 50 homes in the parcel West of the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. All three
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new neighborhoods are planned to grand open early to mid-2013. Within Blackstone at Vistancia, the private gated community at Vistancia, we welcome T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes’ sixth neighborhood at Vistancia. Their newest neighborhood will be opening adjacent to their current Blackstone neighborhood in the Southwest corner of Blackstone at Vistancia. This parcel is beautifully situated along the 4th hole waterfront of the Blackstone Country Club’s Jim Engh-designed championship golf course and will feature 33 half-acre luxury homesites. Grand opening of this neighborhood is planned for early 2013. For more information about new builders within the community visit our new website at www.vistancia.com or the newly redesigned Vistancia Information Center which features updated maps showcasing future development and community displays that inform visitors about the community of Vistancia. Vistancia Information Center 12026 W Lone Mountain Parkway | Peoria, AZ 85383 (At the community entrance of Blackstone at Vistancia) 623-933-6233 or cvistancia.com
>>> COVENANTS CORNER
The Art of Giving Thanks By Jessica Smith, Covenants Coordinator
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hanksgiving is a special holiday whose origins can be traced back to the time when the first colonists were beginning to settle in North America and were helped by the natives to survive the cold winters during the first few years. The purpose of the holiday, “Thanksgiving” is to give thanks for what we have and what we have been given. During this time, family members often come together to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal and many people even donate food and monetary contributions to help the less fortunate. As with all holidays, it is important to not focus solely on the day’s festivities, but also to gather and reflect upon the ideas related to the holiday. Although the name “Thanksgiving” clearly reminds us of “giving thanks,” this is frequently forgotten. As most of you know, a yard inspection was completed in August and many homes were faced with the task of adding additional plant materials to their yards. We were overwhelmed with phone calls from residents needing help, time, and funds to be able to take on such a task. Thanks to the outpouring of volunteers from our community, we were able to help anyone who needed it. This is the very definition of what giving is all about. Through the amazing work of The Helping Hands project that is run by our very own resident Adrienne Vetter, many of the residents in the community have donated clothes, appliances, toys, food, yard work, and even paid bills to help other residents in the community during hard times. These acts of kindness have given hope and help to many in the community. In the spirit of the holiday, let us remember that as a community we must never stop helping others and giving thanks.
Phone: 623.215.8646 / Fax: 623.215.8647 / www.myvistancia.com Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Additional hours available by appointment.
Vanessa Dreyer Community Manager vdreyer@ccmcnet.com Carrie Lienhart Assistant Community Manager clienhart@ccmcnet.com Lauren Stephan Lifestyle Director lstephan@ccmcnet.com Michael Brooks Maintenance Director of VMC mbrooks@ccmcnet.com
April Rettler Administrative Coordinator arettler@ccmcnet.com Jake Monday Maintenance Coordinator jmonday@ccmcnet.com Jessica Smith Covenants Coordinator jsmith@ccmcnet.com Mike Robinson Lifestyle Assistant mrobinson@ccmcnet.com Vistancia Living Magazine is the official community magazine of Vistancia, brought to you by the Vistancia Village Association. It is published monthly by Lion Tree Communications, LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.com. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited by law. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all rights are reserved by them. The views, statements, and claims of advertisers or other VLM contributors do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, Vistancia Village Association or its employees. Printed in the USA. ©2012 Vistancia Living Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
Cover Photo: The Miller Family and M Team Realty are sponsors of the November Vistancia Garage Sale. Photo by www.BaramPhotography.com. For advertising opportunities, please contact Jonathan E. Himlin at 480.636.6670, or email: LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.com.
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Association >>> Caretaker landscape
Your Desert Garden By Anthony Luciano, Director of Horticulture – Vistancia ISA Certified Arborists (WE-9687A), CDLP, CLP, SLM, ACPA
Monthly Do List for November Grass •
Bermuda will become dormant as temperatures drop to below 50 degrees; as it does water less.
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Dethatch to prevent fungus diseases.
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Over seeding should have been done by now.
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Winter ryegrass should be mowed to 1-1/2 to 2 inches. Keep watering until established and then water only about once a week.
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Yellowing of the winter lawn may occur when the cold weather sets in. An application of Calcium nitrate will bring back the dark green color.
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Cut back watering of all trees and shrubs, but continue to water deep and infrequent. Don’t over water or fungus will grow.
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Plant 3 – 5 gallon shrubs and 10 - 15 gallon trees.
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Clean dead branches out trees and shrubs.
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Trim unwanted sprouts from the interior of your citrus trees. This makes it easier to harvest fruit.
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Keep the skirt of your citrus trees pruned and trimmed to about two or three feet from the ground. This permits a better airflow and minimizes chances of fungus.
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Plant in full sun: petunias, calendulas, dianthus and snapdragons
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Plant in part sun or shade: dianthus, geraniums, impatients, and primrose
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Plant bulbs in well-drained soil that is also high in compost or organic matter. Your bulbs should be planted with about two inches of sand beneath them. Cover with a coarse material such as peat moss or crushed wood products, such as bark. Plant Amaryllis, Anemone, Calla and Easter Lily, Dutch Crocus, Daffodil, Freesia, Gladiolus, Iris, and Ranunculus. Planting in clusters rather than in rows makes for a nice arrangement. Bulbs should be given a good soaking immediately after planting, and every seven to ten days after growth begins.
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Keep spent rose blooms pruned.
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Do not over water, which will result in root rots. Allow soil to dry out between watering.
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Cut off spent blooms to stimulate rebloom
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Water applications should be greatly reduced for the winter
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Plant winter hardy trees, shrubs and vines
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Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied from October through early December for winter annual weed control. DO NOT use pre-emergent herbicides where you will be planting seeds this season.
Website Gets a Facelift! (continued from page 6)
Lastly, on November 1 you’ll notice the website gets a facelift. We’ve added the new Village at Vistancia logo and tailored the website colors and layout to match the vibrancy of the community. The result is a website that draws you in an makes you want to stay and surf. We’d love to hear your feedback. Let us know if there are things you’d like for us to communicate in news stories on the front page or if there is a feature you think might be of benefit to residents. We’re always looking toward the future and we’re sure the website will continue to grow! Please send questions or comments to me at vdreyer@ccmcnet.com.
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Quick Fact Top 3 neighborhoods based on the number of households with website logins: • Saguaro Heights – 86% • Entrada – 80% • Escalante – 79% Bottom 3 neighborhoods based on the number of households with website logins: • Stoneridge – 55% • Acacia Grove – 54% • Alta Vista – 49% Neighborhood with the most engaged renters: • Escalante – 75% of rental households have logins
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Community >>> Featured Event
Vistancia Fall Community Garage Sale
Photo by www.BaramPhotography.com
Saturday, November 10th, 7-11 a.m.
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t’s time for the Vistancia Fall Community Garage Sale! The Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 7am-11am. Big Brothers Big Sisters will be accepting your donations from 10am-1pm in the MVC Parking lot. As you know, we have two Community Garage Sales per year in Vistancia. We have a smaller sale in April and a larger sale in November. The November Sale is more popular with the shoppers thanks to the participation of our neighboring community, Trilogy. We usually have more than 400 participating homes combined in the November Garage Sale. “One of the things I really like about the Vistancia Garage Sale is that it’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors,” says Robert Miller, co-owner of M Team Realty and sponsor of the event. “Along with Halloween, it’s one of the best opportunities we have to walk around and informally stop and chat with everyone living in this awesome community. A lot of people visit Vistancia for the first time to participate in the garage sale, so it’s a great opportunity to share all the things we love about living in Vistancia.”
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Every year we create a list of participating homes along with a map to assist shoppers in finding the right sale for them. The list includes the neighborhood, address and three or four items the home is selling that day. This year the Garage Sale is sponsored by M Team Realty. The Millers will supply the maps for shoppers and have them available on Friday, November 9th in the HOA Office and on Saturday, November 10th from 7am-11am in the Walgreen’s parking lot. If you would like your home to be listed on the map you must email the Miller’s at MTEAM96@COX.NET by Tuesday, November 6th. NO exceptions. Please include your neighborhood name, address and a few items you plan on selling. The Garage Sale is a great opportunity for you to sell items you don’t use anymore and to find new things to treasure, but don’t miss the opportunity to say hello to your neighbors while you’re there. Introduce yourselves and get to know the people living around you. If you find any treasures you’re especially excited about, please share them with us on the Vistancia Facebook page at www.facebook. com/vistanciavillageassociation.
>>> spotlight
Aric and Jessica DeAguero
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Photo by www.BaramPhotography.com
ric and Jessica DeAguero, parents of Aden (8), Christian (6), and Aubriella (2). Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico moved to Arizona in 2007, where we rented an apartment on 75th Ave and Beardsley. In searching for homes in the general area we came across Vistancia, which seemed a “bit out there”, but once we saw the waterfalls, beautiful trails, open space, and community participation we fell in love.
“A few years ago, I finished passing out maps. I decided to drive by a few houses on my way home. I saw a couple walking past an air hockey table. I thought it would be a great addition to our game room. It was an awesome find and reasonably priced. My kids still enjoy playing on it to this day.” -- Ange, Vistancia Resident
Living in Vistancia Village has truly been a great experience for us—we did not have family to rely on for watching our kids from time to time and missed the simple luxuries of closest ones being around. However, that changed after meeting some of the best people here in Vistancia. Again, it’s been a great experience and we feel blessed for what we have here in this community!
Did you know that Vistancia has its own Community Garage Sale Facebook Page? Every day residents are buying and selling items with their neighbors online! Search Facebook for Vistancia Community Garage Sale.
Our favorite part of living in Vistancia is the community orientation, safeness, and open space. We love the Discovery Trail. Our children love being outside using the pool and walking or riding bikes on the Discovery Trail. In addition, we have been regular attendees to many of the community sponsored events. Each event has its own look and feel and we enjoy participating and socializing with others in the community. Some of our favorite events are the Luau, Las Vegas nights, Harvest Days, and the snow in December. We really like them all! Aric works in IT for an Insurance firm and Jessica enjoys working at the Kiva club in Trilogy. We are a big sports family. Aden plays soccer, Christian plays baseball, and both play basketball in the awesome Future Stars basketball program lead by Coach Peter Ezugwu. Aubriella will soon follow suit as she gets older. We also love spending time with friends, family and hosting get togethers.
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Community Photo by www.BaramPhotography.com
>>> What’s Happening
Vistancia Community Garage Sale November 10th, 7-11am
The fall garage sale is finally here! It’s time to clean out your garage and make some cash! There is no charge to participate; we just need you to sign up by the deadline, Tuesday, November 6th, no exceptions. If you would like to participate email your address, neighborhood, and a few items you’re selling to mteam96@cox.net. Maps will be given out on Friday, November 9th at the HOA office and Saturday, November 10th from 7am11am in the Walgreens parking lot. Big Brothers Big Sisters will be accepting donations in the MVC parking lot from 10am-1pm.
Snack Food Drive- Saturday November 3rd, 5-8pm
Vistancia Elementary needs your help by donating healthy snacks for children who go to school without breakfast or lunch. Items needed are protein bars, juice boxes, cereal bars, dried fruit and any other non perishable food items. The Snack Food Drive will be held at Western Night at Vistancia Elementary November 3rd from 5-8pm. Look for the Helping Hand Project table. 1 donation = 2 entry tickets to Western Night.
Friday Fun Night- Friday November 16th, 7-9pm
Attention all 4th, 5th & 6th grade students! You’re invited to a Friday Fun Night event at the Mountain Vista Club on Friday, November 16th from 7-9pm. We’ll have some fun with crazy games, enjoy some refreshments, and hear a great message about why your character counts. Students should wear gym appropriate attire. Parents are welcome to stay and participate or check-in/checkout their students. If you have any questions about the event or want to help out please contact the organizer Jeff Carpenter at carpenter7057@yahoo.com.
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Vistancia Vets
Vistancia Vets is a new organization being formed to provide a forum for veterans of all generations to network, fellowship, and contribute to our community. If you’ve served honorably, or are currently serving, in the Armed Forces of the United States or its Allies and you live in the community please join us for the inaugural Vistancia Vets community group meeting on Friday, November 2nd at the Verde Grill from 1730 to 1930 hours. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers and spouses are welcome. Vistancia Vets will meet about once a quarter, perhaps more frequently if the interest is great enough. Potential future projects for interested members could include creating a Vistancia Veterans Memorial in the community, installing American flags along Vistancia Blvd for special holidays and supporting school activities at Vistancia and Lake Pleasant Elementary schools. We’ll discuss these ideas and get to know one another on November 2nd so please mark your calendar. If you’re interested in becoming involved with Vistancia Vets, attending the get-together on November 2nd, or if you have any questions please contact Jeff Carpenter at vistanciavets@gmail.com.
Music on the Lawn- Saturday November 24th, 6-8pm
Bring your friends, blankets, wine and left over Thanksgiving grub for an evening on the lawn. The J Powers Band will set up on the event lawn and entertain us with their tunes on November 24th from 6pm-8pm. The J Powers Band is a five piece group with a mixedbag of R&B, Blues, Soul, Motown, Reggae, Pop & Classic Rock. This is a free event for all residents to enjoy!
Vistancia Basketball League
Join our first official community basketball league! This league will be the real deal with referees, play-offs and a championship game. There will be a minimum of seven games per team and every team will play in the playoffs. We will select teams by having try outs (everyone will be selected from 4th grade up and select 3rd graders) and a draft on Saturday November 10th from 9am-12pm at Vistancia Mountain Vista Club Gym. At this point our teams will be set and will be assigned a volunteer coach who will coach the team throughout the league. Team T-shirts will be different colors with numbers on the back. Full season price including T-Shirt is $85.00 per child for the 9 week season. Get complete details by visiting the FSIE website at www.fsiellc.com.
Speed Training Camp
Is your child having trouble with athletic co-ordination, speed, changing direction, strength and conditioning? Does your child want to raise their athletic profile? If your child plays baseball, basketball, football, volleyball even tennis, they should be part of this amazing speed and agility training camp! Come be a part of the amazing growth that is going on in the Vistancia sporting community. There will be a free training session on Saturday, November 10th at 9am in the gym to meet your dynamic speed training team and go through a training session. Go to www.fsiellc.com to see complete details and staff bios. We think you’ll be impressed!
Scrapbooking Club
Do you enjoy scrapbooking or rubber stamping? Join us the last Saturday of the Month for scrapbooking in the clubhouse! Bring your supplies and work on your projects from 12 noon until 10pm. If you need more information contact Cathi Hubbard at chubbard3@yahoo.com.
Book Club
Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the HOA Office. Email dafasse@hotmail.com for additional details.
Aerobics
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Aerobics is back starting on November 5th! The free class will be held in the MVC Gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week. All you need to bring is yourself and a bottle of water!
Story Time
The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month at 9am Bring your little ones and join us for story time the second Tuesday of every month at 9am in the clubhouse! We’ll enjoy a story read by community volunteer Darlene Fassette. Then we’ll make a coordinating craft and enjoy a yummy treat. This is another free activity for all residents to attend!
Self-Defense Classes
DSS is a modern self-defense/fitness system with its core principles rooted in the Wing Chun Do martial arts system. With DSS, Sijo DeMile accelerates the learning process of his approach to applied trapping and Chi Sao and integrates it with the self-defense applications of Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA Fitness training and military close quarter combat. Randy Parker, under direct authority/certification of Sijo DeMile, will be teaching adult level (14 and older) classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays (7-8 pm) at the Vistancia MVC gymnasium. Please email spidey14sa@gmail.com or (623) 866-8237 for additional details.
Jazz for Javier was A Success!
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hank you for your generous caring hearts! Your presence for the Jazz for Javier concert on the lawn and the support of the cause, helping the Rodriguez family to fund the service dog, was a great testament to the community we live in. Together we raised over $5000! It was a great privilege for Spirit Song church and Music Serving the Word to co-sponsor this event in our community. We are grateful to all the donations of water, soda, snacks and toys to sell so all proceeds went toward the cost of the assist dog, for all the volunteer hours that made this a great event, and to Vistancia Village Association for participating through the use of the event lawn and support. Thank you! Special thanks to corporate donors: Creative Cheer, Fantastic Fundraising USA, Nourish Skin Care, and Safeway Warm thanks to dollar donors: Lawn Connections, TX, Bob and Betty Earl, Convergent EDM, Inc., Rosewood Builder David Kitnick, Armand & Kathleen Boatman, Friedman Realty Associate, Steve and Kathy Harker. Special thanks to raffle prize donors: Amazon, AMC movie, AZ Cardinals, Childsplay Theatre, C&S Plant Specialists, Lakeside Grill, Lee Promotes You, Lia Sophia – Woodgate and Miller, Lowell Observatory, Phoenix Zoo, ReplaceCobra.com, Silpada – Rodriguez, Smashburger, Verde Grill, Young Mines Unlimited, and Websites by Toni. – Valerie Fairchild, Sprit Song Church
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Community >>> Scrapbook
Plant Sale “I’m very pleased with how the plant sale went... I’m excited to get back into the neighborhood to see how it looks!” – Vanessa Dreyer
Costume Exchange “Every resident that attended was grateful that they can save some money this Halloween!” – Adrienne Vetter
Oktoberfest
Harvest Daze
“Had a blast tonight! It was our first time and wow, so much fun! You guys did great and We Love Living here!” – Jennifer Petz
Vistancia’s Harvest Daze, held on Saturday, October 20th, gave residents a great chance to get into character, whether it was a cowboy, an evil joker or a family of zombies. Photos by www.BaramPhotography.com.
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>>> BAKING MATTERS
Apple Pie Baked in Apples By Vanessa Rodriguez Coppola
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re you in charge of making the dessert for Thanksgiving dinner? Impress your family and friends with these mini apple pies, baked right inside the apples themselves! This looks much more complicated to make than it actually is. The most difficult part is making sure you don’t cut into the skin of the apple when you are hallowing out the insides. Try using a small melon baller and you shouldn’t have any problems. If your insides look like mush after the hallowing, peel and slice 2 additional apples for a prettier pie filling. Materials (makes 4 apple pies, recipe adapted from www.domesticdilettante.com) •
4 Large Granny Smith Apples (make sure they can stand on their own)
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¼ Cup Sugar
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1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
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1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Step 2: Slice the insides of the hallowed out apples and mix with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
Step 3: Fill the hallowed apples with the apple pie filling mixture.
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Pie Crust
Step 4: Roll out pie crust and slice into thin strips, approximately ¼ inches wide. Place on top of apples in a lattice pattern.
Visit Vanessa’s blog www.seevanessacraft.com for more crafty ideas.
Instructions Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a melon baller or spoon to hallow out 4 apples.
Step 5: Place apples in a deep baking dish, fill the bottom with water. Place foil over the dish and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
>>> HOUSE & Home
Special Offer for Vistancia Village Association By Vistancia Village Association
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orey Mabry of Liberty Mutual Insurance moved into the Vistancia area in March 2012 with his wife and their two children. As a way to give back to the community that has welcomed he and his family so warmly, Corey has initiated a partnership between Liberty Mutual Insurance and the Vistancia Village Association to bring all the members a great opportunity to receive discounted Auto and Home Insurance.
your home insurance when you insure both your car and home with us, too.” Mabry says that he will look to find additional discounts based on your driving experience, car and home safety features, and more. Whether you have an accident, need to file a claim, or have routine business, Mabry says that you will have the peace of mind to know that your local representative is here to assist and guide you in the right direction for all your insurance needs.
“As a member of the Vistancia Village Association, you could receive exclusive savings on your auto and home insurance,” says Mabry. “Plus, with Liberty Mutual, you will get A+ service and support when and where you need it, and the latest tips and tools to help keep you and your family safe.”
Mabry says that Liberty Mutual also offers flexible, convenient service and support with 24/7 claims assistance, fast appraisals, and afterhours policy services. “In addition to auto and home insurance, I would love to discuss your life, motorcycle, condo, renters and personal liability insurance needs as well. My service team and I will explain your options in clear terms and recommend the coverage that best suits you and your family’s needs.”
“With this partnership, it is now possible for all Vistancia Village homeowners to receive exclusive group savings on our already competitive rates,” Mabry says. “You could save even more on
To learn more about Liberty Mutual insurance or get a free, noobligation quote, please call 971-533-4449 or send an email to: corey.mabry@libertymutual.com.
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At the club >>> TEE TIME
FALL into Fundamentals By Chris Farley, Spa & Wellness Director, Alvea Spa, Trilogy at Vistancia
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he weather has finally taken a turn for the cooler and we find ourselves entering a new golfing season. And with it, a new GUYS and GALS season is upon us once again. Every season we start with the four fundamentals of golf: Grip, Alignment, Stance and Posture, otherwise known as G.A.S.P. I know everyone would love to get better, hit the ball farther and ultimately beat the pants off all their friends, but how are you going to accomplish that? If you haven’t noticed by now I am big on setting goals, measurements that align with those goals and keeping a “scoreboard” to track progress. My challenge for anyone wanting to truly get better is this: dissect your game and select three areas that seem to be costing you the most strokes. It can be a multitude of things; from putts per round, bunker play, course management, greens in regulation to fairways hit and up and down percentages. The idea is to be honest, identify your challenge areas and put them on paper. Devote a month to each of these areas and develop a plan of action. Example: if you decide that putting is a major challenge and you know on average you have 40 putts per round (average of 2.22 putts per hole) develop a plan that works on both speed and line. Maybe spend three days a week for 20 minutes on the putting green, spending two days specifically on speed (usually the reason we 3-putt) and one day on hitting your designated line.
the score) and see how things are going. I can guarantee that after just one month of this type of behavior changes will be made. Here is the challenge for those of you who say you want to get better. Prove it! It’s time to plug a few leaks in your game, so pick some areas of concern and devote some time to them. Through proper and specific practice, plus knowing the score, we can achieve any goal we set. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and get better by properly plugging the leaks that hinder your game through keeping the score! For more information about our Top 100 Player Development Program GUYS and GALS please visit: trilogygolfclub. com/vistancia.
The next step is the most crucial — recordkeeping! Track the days you spent working on your putting, what you worked on and what was successful. When you play golf, track your putts (this is knowing
>>> blackstone
Blackstone Country Club Triple Miles Membership Incentive By The Vistancia Information Center
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he cooler Arizona months bring enjoyable opportunities for golf and especially now with over seeding complete at Blackstone County Club and cooler golf weather on the rise, there hasn’t been a better time to become a member. For a limited time, the purchase of a new Golf or Social Membership at Blackstone Country Club can earn you Triple Miles or Points from the airline of your choice. New members who sign up by December 31st will earn the following: Social Membership- $2,500 = 7,500 Miles/Points Junior Golf Membership- $5,000 = 15,000 Miles/Points Non-Equity Golf Membership- $7,500 = 22,500 Miles/Points Equity Golf Membership- $15,000 = 45,000 Miles/Points
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Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia features a private 18-hole golf course, 30,000 square foot hacienda style club house, 24 hour fitness facility, resort style pools, lighted tennis courts, fine and casual dining. For detailed promotion information and membership opportunities contact Helen Doney, Membership Director at 623-707-8700 or visit www.blackstonecountryclub.com
CITY
>>> council update
Peoria Regional Medical Center By Cathy Carlat, Councilmember, Mesquite District, City of Peoria
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ver the past few months I have received several calls from residents inquiring about the Peoria Regional Medical Center (PRMC). The development is located north of the northwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Yearling Road, and is widely recognizable by the large steel beams. In 2007, the principals of PRMC approached the City of Peoria to develop a northern Peoria medical facility. As with any project application, the City of Peoria reviewed the development plans. Shortly after PRMC began construction of the facility, the project stalled. Since this time, the City is and has been working closely with PRMC ownership to understand the private financing issues associated with this development project. Despite city requests for information and a timeline for resumption of construction activity from PRMC ownership, no new information has been provided. It is important to note that the City of Peoria is neither privy to, nor routinely asks for, financial statements associated with a private development project. The only exception to this would be if the City
was providing financial assistance to a private development project, which was not the case with PRMC. The application submittal itself is a costly process, and developers do not fund these costs until they are fully prepared to begin the project. The City of Peoria could not have known that the project would encounter financing issues, causing the project to delay. At this time there are no specific actions we can take to force the work to continue. In addition, there are no actions we can take to require the steel beams to be removed. The City of Peoria must respect private property rights and follow Arizona Statutes. The City of Peoria has conducted a building safety inspection to ensure the site is safe. The developer has erected a fence enclosing the area, and the site is considered safe and secure, per city code. We will continue to monitor the location for safety and code infractions issues. To keep updated about what is happening in your city, register for the Mesquite District electronic news alerts by visiting www. peoriaaz.gov/mesquite. Contact Councilmember Cathy Carlat at Mesquite@peoriaaz.gov or by calling 623-773-7306.
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Don’t be a Victim of a Strong Arm Robbery: Protect Yourself By Chief Roy W. Minter
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trong Arm Robbery is generally a crime of opportunity. The following strategies deal primarily with prevention from theft of personal property/money while out in the public.
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Always be aware of your surroundings. This includes people that may be in the immediate area or vehicles that may be driving slowly through the parking lot and do not appear to be looking for a parking space. At night, make sure that you park your vehicle in a well-lighted area as close as possible to the front of the store and near other vehicles. Avoid taking short cuts such as cutting between cars or walking through shrubbery. Prior to leaving the store, always have your keys in your hands and when you arrive at your car, always unlock it first and place your valuables inside prior to loading your packages. Hold tightly on to your handbag in public places. Do not put the purse strap around your neck or flash cash in public. There is safety in numbers. If you see others getting ready to exit the store, wait and leave with them.
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Be especially alert to persons approaching you. There are times when strangers will talk to you for legitimate reasons. But a common tactic used by persons with ill intent is to use this to distract you while they or an accomplice(s) take something from you. Never go any where with a stranger or entertain any business offers. Carry only those items that you need. Don’t carry large bulky purses or other such items. If you are robbed DO NOT RESIST! Comply with the demands of the suspect.
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Resources HOA Office Vistancia Community Patrol Vistancia Village Emergency For use between midnight and 8am
623.215.8646 480.313.2685
Garden Chat
800.274.3165
Helping Hands Club
City of Peoria Police/Animal Control Peoria Policing Program, North Tip Line peoriapolicenorthtipline@peoriaaz.gov Fire Southwest Ambulance Arrowhead Hospital North Peoria Emergency Center Sun Health Hospital Post Office Sunrise Mountain Library
623.773.8311 623.773.5077 623.773.7279 480.655.7234 623.561.1000 623.561.2022 623.214.4000 623.979.8533 623.773.8650
Utilities Cox Communications Zona Communications Southwest Gas APS (Electric) City of Peoria (water/trash)
602.694.1952 623.455.4500 602.861.1999 602.371.7171 623.773.7160
Schools
Garden chat will meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Contact charstar_299@msn. com for additional information. The helpings hand club is a group of Vistancia residents with the same mission to help their neighbors in need! If you would like to join the club or if you have a need that the club might be able to assist you with contact Adrienne at adrienne_vetter@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club
We are a non-profit network support group for all moms. Whether you are working and looking to connect with other working moms or you stay at home and are looking for friendships for both you and your child, we are the answer. We offer many activities! If you are interested in meeting new moms and making great friendships, please visit www.vistanciamomsclub.com.
MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) Club*
MOPS is a great place where Mothers of Preschoolers are welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach their full potential as a woman and a mom. MOPS will meet on Wednesdays twice a month in the Mountain Vista Clubhouse from 9:15-11:00. Childcare will be provided. Fee is $59 per year. If you are interested in more details, please visit www.vistanciamops.com or contact Christie at jcdarago@cox.net.
Mountain Biking Club
This club meets on weekends at the discrepancy of group leader. Explore new terrain in and around the Vistancia community. For additional information contact Scott Thompson at 623.764.4960.
Poker Club
Peoria Unified S.D. #11 Lake Pleasant Elementary Attendance Vistancia Elementary Attendance Liberty High School Sunrise Mountain High School Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten
623.486.6000 623.773.6575 623.773.6582 623.773.6500 623.773.6508 623.773.6525 623.487.5125 602.740.9561
Churches Spirit Song United Methodist Church
623.824.1357
Activities and Clubs Aerobics
We’ve started a new aerobics class in Vistancia on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am in the Gymnasium. This is a free fitness class! All you need is a water bottle, a towel and mat if you have one. Enjoy!
AYSL
AYSL is bringing soccer, T-Ball, and flag football to Vistancia! AYSL is a locally owned and operated youth sports league that believes every child deserves the chance to play a sport regardless of their abilities. AYSL is now accepting registrations for it’s fall season that kicks off September 15th, 2012 for tackle football and October 13th, 2012 for all other coed sports. For more information about AYSL and their leagues contact them at 602-635-6345 or visit their website at www.azysl.com and register your child today.
Bible Study
The women’s Bible study meets every Thursday at 9am in the clubhouse Office. All women are invited as we share, discuss, and encourage one another. Call Valerie for more information at 623-824-1357.
Bike Club
If you love to bicycle, then have we got a club for you! The ABC (Arizona Bicycle Club)—a long-standing non-profit bicycle fun and advocacy club in the Valley—has opened a new chapter in Vistancia. The ride is at 8am every Saturday! For more info contact Charles Sykes at 602-748-8655 or chassykes@earthlink.net.
Book Club
Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the HOA Office. Contact dafasse@hotmail.com for the current book selection.
Bunco
Come meet your neighbors while playing a game of luck and skill. Vistancia Poker tournaments will be held every other Saturday of every month in the Association Office. Buyins are $20 per person. 100% of proceeds go to top place finishers. For more information, Vistanciapoker@yahoo.com / www.vistanciapoker.com.
Scrapbooking Club
Come and join us the last Saturday of the month in the clubhouse!Bring you supplies and work on your projects from 12 noon until 10 P.M. For more information email Cathi Hubbard at chubbard3@yahoo.com.
Self Defense Class
Sifu Randy Parker, a certified instructor in DeMile Self-Defense Systems, will be teaching adult level (14 and older) self-defense classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays (7-8 pm) at the MVC gym. Please contact Sifu Parker at spidey14sa@gmail.com or (623) 866-8237 for additional information.
Spanish Club
It’s open to all residents who would like to learn Spanish as well as those who want to practice their Spanish-speaking skills in a supportive environment. The topics of conversation will include, but not be limited to: greetings, holiday celebrations, family events. eating out, shopping, traveling, entertainment and games. The $40 monthly dues include all classes and materials. To register contact Susan at susan.roemer@cox.net.
Story Time
Join us for a story, crafts and cookies the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9am in the clubhouse. This is a free activity for all little ones to attend.
Teen Club
Kids ages 11-17. We plan teen events and do community service projects all while having a great time. Please contact Lauren Stephan at lstephan@ccmcnet.com for more information.
Tennis Club
Drop-in Tennis is on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays at the Mountain Vista Club tennis courts at 8am-10am. For more information contact Vistanciatenisclub@yahoo.com or call Tom or Barbara at 928.252.3546.
Tennis Lessons
Tennis Pro Joe Ragland instructs Children and Adults in multiple settings including private lessons and group clinics. Call Joe for additional information at 623.680.6738.
Vistancia Village Loaning Library
Bring a book take a book at the Loaning Library in the Association Office. We are also always accepting donations for books and DVDs For more information contact the Association Office at 623.215.8646.
We need players! Join us in the Clubhouse on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm for an exciting dice game and a great way to meet new friends! The fee is $6 per person to play. There are 4 gift cards available to win! Please contact Lauren at lstephan@ccmcnet.com if you’re interested in playing!
Vistancia Vipers
Cheer Club
Vistancia Waterworks will be offering group swim lessons on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for youth ages 4 and up and an adult class. Classes will feature a 3 : 1 student instructor ratio and economical pricing, $15.00 per class. All classes will be held at the Vistancia Mountain Vista Pool. For registration please phone 425 492-6871. For additional information please visit www.vistanciawaterworks.com.
Cheer club meets every Wednesday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the gym. We focus on health and fitness, building self confidence and the FUNdamentals of cheerleading with the emphasis on fun while working hard to perfect our skills. Email Clarissa at 123CreativeCheer@ gmail.com or call 572-4289 for more information.
Vistancia Village Swim Team. Practices are currently Monday-Friday from 4pm-6:15p at the Foothills Pool. For more information contact Jen Peery at jpeery1@cox.net.
Vistancia Water Works
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vistanciavillageassociation and find us online at www.myvistancia.com.
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November 2012 SUN
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Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Bible Study, 9am Tumbling 6-7:20pm
Vistancia Village Association 29701 N. Sunrise Point Peoria, AZ 85383 623.215.8646 / www.myvistancia.com
4 Adult B-Ball, 7pm
5 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 4-6pm Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Basketball Academy 6-7:30pm Board Meeting 5:30pm-7pm
11 Adult B-Ball, 7pm
12 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 4-6pm Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Basketball Academy 6-7:30pm
18 Adult B-Ball, 7pm
19 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 4-6pm Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Basketball Academy 6-7:30pm
25 Adult B-Ball, 7pm
26 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 4-6pm Basketball Academy 6-7:30pm
6 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Swim Lessons/ Swim Fun 1pm Hip Hop, 6pm Good News Club 6-7:30pm
13 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Story Time- 9am Childrens Pie Baking 10am-12pm Hip Hop, 6pm Good News Club 6-7:30pm Book Club 7pm 20 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Hip Hop, 6pm Good News Club 6-7:30pm
27 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Hip Hop, 6pm Good News Club 6-7:30pm
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7 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 6-7pm MOPS 9:30am Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Self Defense 7pm-8pm
14 Aerobics 9am-10am Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Garden Chat, 6pm Cheer Club, 6-7pm Self Defense 7pm-8pm
15 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Bible Study, 9am Tumbling 6-7:20pm Kids Spanish 6pm-7pm
21 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 6-7pm MOPS 9:30am Adult Spanish 6pm-7:30pm Self Defense 7pm-8pm Bunco- 7pm
9 Aerobics 9am-10am
29 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Self Defense 7pm-8pm Tumbling 6-7:20pm Bible Study, 9am
3 Drop in Tennis, 8am-10am Bike Club- 8am Snack Food Drive 5-8 Vet Club 5:30-7:30
10 Garage Sale 7am-11am Drop in Tennis, 8am-10am Basketball League Open House 9am Bike Club- 8am
16 Aerobics 9am-10am Friday Fun Night 7pm-9pm
22 Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed
28 Aerobics 9am-10am Cheer Club, 6-7pm Self Defense 7pm-8pm
2 Coffee Talk 9am MOMS Club 10am-12pm
8 Drop-in Tennis, 8am-10am Bible Study, 9am Tumbling 6-7:20pm Kids Spanish 6pm-7pm Self Defense 7pm-8pm History Club, 7pm
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17 Drop in Tennis, 8am-10am Car Wash and Bake Sale- TBD Bike Club- 8am
23 Aerobics 9am-10am Office Closed
30 Aerobics 9am-10am
24 Drop in Tennis, 8am-10am ScrapbookingNoon-10pm Bike Club- 8am Music on the Lawn 6pm-8pm
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