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CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARIZONA: SO THAT NO ONE FACES CANCER ALONE

BY SUSAN MERCER HINRICHS, REPORTER

Cancer. The six-letter word carries with it more burdens than its two syllables suggest: fear, anger, agony and heartache to name just a few. However, help does exist to combat the heinous diagnosis and its troubling aftermaths, allowing those aﬄicted, in remission and those linked with a cancer patient to bring back their A game, says Debbie DeCarlo. She’s the Cancer Support Community/Arizona chief executive officer and a Moon Valley resident who wants as many people as possible to know about the organization she oversees. The CSCAZ mission statement combines the insight and counselling professionals can offer on a nonclinical basis, along with a network of educational, well-being, support and activity resources. Better yet, all the outreach programs are offered without cost in an environment designed to be quite like that of a warm, loving home. “Our mission is to provide anyone who’s impacted by cancer -- the person with the diagnosis, their family, friends, caregivers -- anyone who’s affected by cancer -- with the emotional support that they individually need,” DiCarlo says. And she emphasizes another crucial CSCAZ element: “And so, part of the foundation of our program is (it’s) always free and always comprehensive. Free is important, because when a family is facing a cancer diagnosis, it significantly impacts their finances.” Staff and professionals will tailor the realm of support services to every individual’s needs, including Spanish-language assistance and a host of young people’s programs. Linda Replogle, a Moon Valley resident, and a longtime CSCAZ volunteer, experienced firsthand the warmth extended through its programs while attending them with her late friend, Helen Corrigan, who had cancer. “I really felt, when we first started coming (to newcomer programs) that I was really coming for her,” Replogle says. “But in the end, I’d say we both benefitted from being here. There’s a peacefulness here, there is a sense of community.” “Some of that heaviness is lifted, as there are other people here who are on that journey.” continued on page 3

What Started as an Idea Continues to Grow After 50 Years The Civitan Foundation is celebrating 50 years of ever-changing services and supports to individuals with special needs.

When a small group of dedicated volunteers had an idea to build an accessible residential summer camp for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities becomes a reality it is sometimes hard to believe that that dream would last one year, let alone 50. As parents and volunteers, they were driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the unique joy of summer camp – regardless of their abilities. “Camp Civitan” created one of the first year-round camping experiences in Arizona. In 1968, the vision to create a summer experience of adventure for individuals who are often forgotten or shielded from the same adventures many families take for granted was started. Today, the 15-acre wheelchair accessible Camp Civitan in Williams, Arizona is one of the largest year-round camps of its kind in the nation and spawned additional programs and services for the developmentally disabled. The Civitan Foundation, a non-profit 501 c (3) headquartered in Phoenix, grew from the experiences of Camp Civitan and is now a leading voice in Arizona in providing unmatched, innovative services to individuals with special needs. Serving nearly 1,200 children and adults with disabilities throughout Arizona, we’ve continued on page 8

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CSCAZ offers classes in yoga, nutrition, exercise, pain management and art workshops, among others, so people can mix and match

the elements each one believes will be the most beneficial. DiCarlo says the program’s main benefit is that “people feel some sort of control” over their cancer diagnosis. “Cancer Support Community really helps people to fully understand their disease; understand their choices; understand what is in their control,” such as pain and stress management, for example, she says. With the understanding, people become empowered about the decisions they are going to pursue in managing their diagnosis, she says. Dr. David Paul, an oncologist and Moon Valley resident, lauds the CSCAZ programs, as does Steve Harris, another Moon Valley resident who sits on the organization’s board. “I love how the Cancer Support Community fills in so many gaps that we can’t provide in a standard medical oncology practice,” Dr. Paul says. “The creativity and energy fueling their programs is a wonderful asset in our community.” Harris recounts the warmth staffers extended to him when he was a cancer-patient caregiver, saying their numerous resources assisted him and his family greatly. Established in Arizona in 1999, CSCAZ is a registered 501c3 nonprofit supported by individual and private donations; and contributions to it are eligible for deduction on income-tax returns. The local site is at 360 E. Palm Lane, near downtown Phoenix. The CSCAZ website, < www.cscaz.org> provides a wealth of information; and once a person registers on it, a world of cancer-management resources can open up.

2018 Real Estate May Look Like 2017 B Y K I M G E O R G E , L O N G R E A LT Y U P T O W N January is the time of year when I commonly get asked what I think is going to happen with the Real Estate market in the upcoming year. It’s such a tough question to answer because there are so many factors that influence buyer and seller behavior and we live in a time where things change nearly every day. If you look up 2018 real estate predictions, you will see a variety of different opinions which vary based on region and the point of view of the writer. So, the best way for me to answer that question is to look back at what has happened in the recent past, trends, and what I am currently experiencing in the market. The year of 2017 saw a decrease in inventory from the previous year with an increase in the number closings year over year. The theme of the year was low inventory, and moderate price increases, and a seller’s market in most price ranges. Builders made a comeback and new homes are going up in the suburbs again. Most experts seem to agree that this trend will continue into 2018.

Buyers in 2017 were looking for the perfect deal. Even though inventory was low, they weren’t willing to buy anything, they were willing to wait for a home that was well maintained and had some updating done. I suspect this will continue as many sellers who held on to their homes through the housing crisis and comeback opted to remodel and hang on to their homes. Buyers are getting used to seeing these updated homes as there are fewer distressed properties. Although it was typically a seller’s market, buyers and sellers both found some room for negotiation. 2017 also saw a lot of great loan programs for buyers in all price ranges, as interest rates continue to be reasonable. The last 2 weeks of 2017 have been particularly interesting to me. I might even venture to say that they were my busiest of the year, from my perspective, it appears that the real estate market is hitting the ground running in 2018. I wish you and your family a Safe, Prosperous, and Happy New Year!

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TRAPPED IN MOON VALLEY LET TER FROM THE EDITOR

“Do What you can, with what you have, where you are.” THEODORE ROOSEVELT Is it really that simple? I do believe it is, and should be. I’ve always been that kind of cook that could open up my cupboard and whip something up with whatever I could find, and abracadabra, a meal would warm our bellies and feed the crowd. Or the time we ran out of water in Mexico, and I completely bathed with one 16 oz of bottled drinking water! Sometimes we are pushed to the limits, and making do with what you have is the only thing you can do. When you buy into your own excuses, you live a smaller life and shortchange yourself out a whole cloud of experiences you never let yourself have – your excuses literally end up stealing your life and you end up doing way less than you’re capable of. As we venture into 2018, this new year with new adventures, we need not “beat ourselves up” thinking about all the goads we have not reached, unfilled dreams, or uncompleted tasks, but to look ahead and accept the things we can change You can’t always control everything around you – but you can choose how you react to the things that happen.

Looking forward to a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2018!

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Happy New Year 2018! Make a Difference BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT I write this in December as we are closing in on 2,000 pound Food Drive target, with a record number of people visiting our site and a new Google map (thanks Drew!) in order to tour Moon Valley holiday decorations. Hope you all had a great holiday and with the New Year upon us, will give some thought on how you can give back to our community. Thanks to Ron Wyckmans who penned this article in support of our community security patrol services. Moon Valley is a neighborhood with a strong history that prides itself with spirit and community involvement, and continues to attract new families who want to be part of this unique experience. Although the community has many benefits, we are not exempt from crime. The crimes in the area are predominately thefts and to help address this, MVNA contracts with Community Action Security to provide security patrol services. Community Action Security has been proudly serving Moon Valley for over 15 years. Our patrol service was the first responder to a fire helping a resident out of her home; responded in minutes to a home alarm; and during the Christmas holidays, have prevented several thefts via multiple patrol shifts 7 days per week. While we receive many positive comments on this service, it is only as good as the available funds. Today we have a ~37% subscriber membership or only 600 out of 1,600 homes. By doubling the number of subscribing homes to 1,200, we could double hours of patrol coverage. What is a continuous patrol service providing watchful responsive support who communicates with our Phoenix Police Department worth to you to keep us safe?? Security Subscribers enjoy the added benefits of:  Assistance with deterring trespassers and suspicious activity in your community  Police notifications; Participation in Vacation Watch for your home (see below)  Receive open garage door notification when prudent  Landscape - Sprinkler water break notification  Receive assistance with keys locked in car; lost pets  Satisfaction of contributing to the overall security of Moon Valley

HAVE A HEART Now that I’m an adult I remember that when I was a child I would wake up every night with my stuffed bunny. “Come outside, we have a special gift for you”, my parents said. Oh my gosh! A furry bunny in a cage! “Open the cage”, Dad said. Carefully I stroked the soft fur and felt the bunny’s heart beat. “Put your hand over your own heart. Can you see, it is alive like you. You must always be gentle and kind. Do you like your birthday gift?”, Mom said. “Bunny is so precious, thanks. Let’s put bunny’s cage in the garage in a cool place," I said. In the year 2018, remember to be gentle and kind and loving, not only to animals but to all people. Have a heart.

Vacation Watch program includes:  A daily visual front inspection of your home (yard, driveway, doors, windows, etc.)  Newspaper pick up while you are away, if requested  Contractor check (landscapers, house sitter, pet sitter) We can only expand over coverage by having you and your neighbors subscribe to our security service that currently costs only $90.00 per year. This equates to only $0.25 per day to help protect our community, property, and family. We strongly encourage your participation in our security program. Every dollar received goes toward adding Moon Valley security patrol hours. Only with your help can we reach our goal! Frequent our website: www.moonvalleyna.org or via Facebook for information on Moon Valley Events. Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors

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Civitan …continued from front page expanded our program to encompass educational and vocational activities. This expansion was to meet the direct needs of each one of our families and their loved ones. In addition to Camp Civitan, the Foundation now includes other locations and services to provide job and life-skill training for members to grow independently, socialize with peers and practice self-sufficiency. The Civitan Village, located near 42nd Street and Cactus Road in Phoenix is a multidisciplinary day program, vocational training site and employment center. Members at the village participate in daily programs which include the arts, culinary, yoga/movement, goals training, theater and media. The programs at the village are designed to promote creativity and help foster healthy, longlasting relationships. Flerish Design and Resale is Civitan’s thrift store on 12621-25 North Cave Creek Road. The store provides 70 paid shifts weekly for members learning all aspects of retail sales. Within the store we house our “Art Gallery” where members who have trained with a third-generation Arizonan artist are showing and selling their one of a kind fine art. Civitan also operates a boutique and resale store in Williams AZ, Civitan on 66, also providing the local members an employment opportunity. The Respite Ranch, a home like setting on almost an acre, located near our main campus, provides the much-needed respite and reprieve from constant caregiving, or as a

last minute option during times of critical need. This service is available 365 days a year. In addition to the facilities offering training and work opportunities for the Civitan Foundation members, we also provide home and community based services. Our staff provide individualized services to families and caregivers of loved ones with special needs living at home. We also have day-training programs in Williams and Maricopa. What drove the parents and volunteers to start a camp for the disabled 50 years ago is still the fire that drives us today. As Civitan moves forward, our goals are to continue exploring new opportunities to improve the quality of life for our members. About Dawn Trapp: After serving the organization for countless years in a volunteer capacity, in 2001 Dawn Trapp founded and was elected the first Executive Director of what is now known as the Civitan Foundation, Inc. Since that time, Dawn has transformed Civitan from a single-service, single-location volunteer organization to a multi-faceted enterprise which offers countless programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the state of Arizona.

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Poor Sleep Leads to Chronic Pain

WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER

Not getting enough sleep – or not enough quality sleep that leaves you refreshed and ready to take on the day, rather than fatigued, irritable and ready to crawl right back into bed? A major health issue could be in your future: chronic pain. In fact, your odds of suffering chronic pain due to poor quality and/or quantity of sleep may increase by a factor of two or three compared to people who experience better sleep. A large multi-national review of 16 studies spanning 10 countries and involving 61,000 participants arrived at this disturbing conclusion, with the lead study author even declaring that the impact of sleep on pain may be more significant than the impact of pain on sleep – often regarded as a major contributor to poor sleep. And that wasn’t the only finding: Poor sleep also was associated with impaired responses to bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances, poor physical functioning, increased inflammation, higher cortisol levels, and other markers of pain, fatigue and overall compromised health. Chronic pain isn’t something to mess with, but you don’t have to, thanks to your doctor of chiropractic. Discuss any pain you’re experiencing and don’t forget to mention any sleep issues. Whether poor sleep is causing your pain, or pain is causing poor sleep, your chiropractor can help determine the cause and correct it. Now that’s called a win-win.

NCL, Inc. Volunteers Serve Up Gratitude B Y M A D E L E I N E V I E D M A R K , C L A S S O F 2 019 A warm bed; a roof over my head; food in the cupboard; medical resources; security; and access to basic technology –these are just a few things that I realized I’d come to take for granted. I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at Home Base Youth Services and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) Moon Valley Chapter. Home Base Youth Services provides a transitional housing program designed specifically to help homeless young adults prepare for healthy independent living. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been serving the homeless and economically disadvantaged population in the Valley since 1946. On a Monday in November, five high school girls and their moms assisted with serving meals to 75 people at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP). Many people gathered around tables and ate together. As I was serving, there was one man who was overjoyed when I brought him his food. He thanked me and said this was his first meal in a while. “What I enjoy most about volunteering at SVDP is knowing that I made someone’s day better just by serving them a hot meal,” said NCL Moon Valley Chapter volunteer Caleigh Logan. Our time included working in the soup kitchen (serving food and cleanup) in the Sunnyslope area. NCL is a mother-daughter organization that provides opportunities for girls and their mothers to serve in numerous organizations. My mom, sister and I enjoy helping at the SVDP soup kitchen and also assisting with meal preparation for teens and young adults at Home Base. I enjoy the cooking, interactions with others, and especially meeting new people. These service opportunities have increased my awareness and compassion for the less fortunate in our community and provided the opportunity, especially during the holiday season, for me to be truly grateful for all that we have. NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with over 200 chapters across the country that all share the mission of fostering strong mother/daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information about NCL, Inc. visit our website at www.nclmoonvalley.com. Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together.

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De"coding" Our Future BY MEGAN M.

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It’s Tuesday night, you´re tired, bored, and have just finished studying for your least favorite thing, a test. Still, your friends would be waiting. With a sigh you get into your car and head out to the school. When you finally arrive, your eyes light up and you eagerly rush to join the chorus of laughter and the light, joyful voices of your friends. You have found them in the STEAM room. As you enter, you see computers with coding games, bright colorful posters on the wall, and many interesting 3D printed projects. You are excited that you have chosen to attend an Hour of Coding as part of the Computer Science Education Week. Mountain Sky Junior High Coding and STEAM teachers, Mr. Perrone and Mr. Guerra, hosted The Hour of Code Event during the evening of December 5th from 6pm-7pm. The event was open to all members of our Mountain Sky community. Over twenty-five people attended the event. Attendees were able to work with coding programs and ask questions of the teachers. Mr. Guerra and Mr. Perrone noted the importance of developing this skill in our Mountain Sky students. “Coding a computer, at this day and time, is what Mr. Perrone and I feel, is as important as reading a book,” explained Mr. Guerra. “We plan to continue to sponsor events like this, as there is nothing cooler than seeing things like a kindergarten student and Kali B. and her mom explore Coding Programs grandfather coding together” continued Mr. Guerra The many coding games and posters seemed to have sparked an interest in a couple of attendees. “I actually had a group of girls come to me, asking if they could start a girls coding club, it’s pretty cool to see someone inspired to do something they never would have done if it wasn’t for you” excitedly stated Mr. Guerra. Additional Coding Events are being planned for dates later in this school year.

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On November 30th, 2017, five eighth grade students accompanied by Mrs. Wright, participated in the AdCap Economics Competition, put on by SAP (Social Innovation Series). These young economists (Galilea A., Dylan B., Neely B., Graciela C., and Sutherlund S.) would be faced with a challenge: creating an idea to promote healthy living on our campus. They went up against other knowledgeable students from across the state in hopes of bringing home one of the ten $1000 grants. When these students arrived at the Phoenix Convention Center, Neely B., Sutherlund S., Galilea A., Graciela C. & they were given a brief introduction Dylan B. at the AdCap Economics Competition before starting work on developing their plans. They eventually saw similarities in their ideas and split into three teams: Dylan and Sutherlund, Neely and Graciela, and Galilea flew solo. Dylan and Sutherlund’s idea, Knowing Nutrition, was to create an assembly at our school, with guests such as ASU or NAU students to promote and teach students about their health. They planned on hiring a healthy food business, such as Grab-A-Green or Jamba Juice, to come to our school and show students how delicious healthy food can be on a day entitled Try-It Tuesday. Galilea’s idea, Refuel Your Wings, was to open up the physical activity room to students during lunch. The more times you went, the more points you earned, which would lead to fantastic prizes. Neely and Graciela’s plan, Clean Plate Club, was to encourage students at our school to make healthier choices regarding cafeteria food. They wanted to talk about healthy eating on the announcements, and to offer rewards for choosing items from food groups such as vegetables, fruits, and grains. You would sit at a specific table with a teacher or student ambassador, and if it was confirmed you were eating healthy, you would get their signature. When you got a certain number of signatures, you could earn prizes such as a gift card for a local healthy food restaurant. They even planned to get a sponsorship from these restaurants to continue their plan for years to come. The Clean Plate Club proposal by Neely and Graciela won a $1000 grant to be used for the upcoming implementation of their plan on the Mountain Sky campus.

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B Y P H O E N I X M AYO R G R E G S TA N T O N Great cities must have strong economies – quality jobs with opportunity that can lift everyone. We’ve worked overtime to build that kind of economy in Phoenix, and the latest indicators show that our investments and hard work are paying off. This year, Phoenix earned a spot in the Top 10 for the nation’s fastest-growing economies, and median wages rose by 7.6 percent – the highest increase of any city in the county. Not only do Phoenix jobs pay better, but there are more of them too: we’ve cut the unemployment rate in half from where it was six years ago. How did we get here? Since 2012, we’ve pursued investments to make our economy more innovation-based, we’ve sought to grow trade and exports, we’re working with local companies to help them grow, and we’ve put a greater focus on helping residents learn the skills they need to compete in today’s economy. And though we’re on the right track – we’re just getting started, and what we’ve done in 2017 will pay dividends in the near future. Phoenix is growing its bioscience resources. On the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in downtown, city investments helped open the University of Arizona’s 10-story Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, which will bring world-class researchers and physicians to our community and help attract top talent. Up north, on the Arizona Biomedical Corridor near Desert Ridge, a partnership among Phoenix, Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic will help build the 150,000-square foot Health Solutions Innovation Center that will transform medical education and health care for the entire country. Efforts to make Phoenix a more global, trade-focused city is paying dividends, too. Our city opened its second trade office – in Hermosillo – adding to the one in Mexico City. Already, one Mexican manufacturing firm served through the Hermosillo office has made a $2.2 million investment in a facility near our Sky Harbor International Airport, which will give it convenient access to other global markets. The news that ASU will re-locate its Thunderbird School of Global Management to downtown Phoenix will only help our city grow our international reach. Our approach has also been to recruit companies that fit the skilled-workforce model, and work with existing local companies to help them grow. We successfully attracted 32 new companies this past year, and Phoenix became third in the nation for high-tech job growth. The city’s economic development team visited nearly 1,000 business to find out how to best connect employers with local talent, and more than 55 companies indicated plans for expansion within the next year. That’s exciting. What many of these companies told us is that when they expand, they need skilled workers to fill those jobs. To grow that pool of human capital, the city got to work and assisted more than 75,000 job seekers through our three career centers this year alone. And we launched “sector-specific” strategies in construction, advanced business services and risk management that brought together private partners and job seekers looking to earn new certifications and apprenticeships. Phoenix now boasts a workforce in which more than 60 percent of workers hold jobs in advanced industries such as business and financial services, precision manufacturing, health and life sciences, and technology. That’s a promising sign for our future. Rebuilding an economy isn’t easy – and it’s a long road. But the proof that we’ve made the right choices is in our results. Whether we’re building biomedical research facilities or supporting companies looking to expand business across the borders, Phoenix is committed to creating new economic opportunity everywhere we can.

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The Top 5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

THE LENDING COACH

BY TOM BO NE T TO, T HE LEND IN G COACH If you can avoid these 5 pitfalls commonly made by first-time buyers, the home buying journey will be much, much easier and enjoyable. Not Obtaining Mortgage Pre-Qualification —some people are anxious to shop for a house and want to do it quickly, before they are financially able to afford it. If you have already started talking to sellers before sitting down with your mortgage lender, you are making a mistake. In fact, not many sellers will want to work with you if you promise them a certain amount and then can’t fulfill that promise. To avoid any disappointments, it’s wise to have your credit score in hand and your home loan pre-approved first, then reach out to your real estate agent and look for a house to buy. Work with a trusted mortgage lending professional for assistance in this area. Failing to Budget for a Home Loan – as most people know, home ownership is almost always a cheaper alternative to renting in the long run. There are just so many benefits of owning a home, from historical appreciation to the tax benefits. With that said, in the beginning, it can be a bit pricier. Therefore, it is important to budget for a home loan, beforehand. You need to determine whether your income can accommodate this expense or not. If you find yourself unable to afford making monthly payments on your home loan, it would be a mistake to try to own a house at this time. Overlooking the Home Resale Value – remember, this home you are purchasing is considered an asset, and real estate has historically appreciated over time. You should never overlook the resale value of the home you intend to purchase. What you need to do is to ask yourself several questions such as: Will it be easy to sell this house? Might I be able to keep it and rent it if I want to upgrade later? Will this house appreciate over time if I decide to buy another one? Is it situated in a preferred neighborhood? Settling on a Verbal Agreement – many first time buyers can be a little too trusting. Just because you met the sellers and/or their agent and came to a verbal understanding does not mean a deal is in place. Misunderstandings are guaranteed to happen when agreements are made verbally. With that said, make sure that you and the seller get everything down in writing to avoid future miscommunications and utilize a standard contract. This way, you will have the legal high ground should the seller fail to keep their word. Indecision – as much as it is unwise to rush into making a purchase, it is equally imprudent to take too long to decide if a particular property is right for you. If you take too long to make a decision, another homebuyer will take advantage of your indecisiveness and buy that home that you’ve had your eye on, but didn’t make an offer. Since market trends change from time to time, you could also find out that the house you took too long to buy has a new (and higher) price tag attached to it.

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CLEANING SERVICES Professional, but Personal. Cleaning fine homes since 1982. Also, house and pet sitting. Vince or Cheryl 623-694-3747 or 623-694-1695 Moon Valley Window Cleaning Windows cleaned inside and out. Sunscreens specially treated to look like new. Window wells and sills dusted. Professional, experienced, affordable. For free estimate, call Jacob Blakeley 602.561.5033.

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Estate Planning New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Family B Y L I B B Y B A N K S , T H E L AW O F F I C E O F L I B B Y B A N K S , P L L C With the holidays upon us, it’s time to think about your New Year’s Resolutions. Experts tell us that we are more likely to meet a goal when we attach a date to it. To be sure you achieve your goals, set a date by which you plan to accomplish each activity that moves you forward. In the estate planning arena, here are several things you might consider putting on your list for 2018. 1. Put a Will or Trust based estate plan in place. If you don’t have a will or trust, put getting an estate plan in place at the top of your list. I hear two things over and over from my clients: One, how easy I made the process once they got started; and two, how relieved they feel to have everything in place. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind that comes from marking this important item done. 2. Review your existing plan. If you have an estate plan, have it reviewed. With the new tax code coming in 2018, you may want to make changes to your plan. Going back further, however, Arizona enacted a brand new Trust Code in 2008. If your trust was put in place before then, you may need or want revisions to take advantage of the new laws. What family changes have occurred in your life since you put the plan in place? Family events such as births, deaths or marriages may create a need for revisions. If you have had an increase in your net worth, you may want to review your distributions. If your selected guardian, trustee or personal representative can no longer serve in those important roles, you need to appoint someone new. You may not need a whole new plan, but a few amendments could assure that you have everything you need in your estate plan. 3. Make sure your plan is complete. I often have clients come in with a Last Will and Testament and tell me that is all they have. A Will is not a complete plan. What happens if you are incapacitated? How will someone make sure your bills are paid, sell your home if needed, talk with the insurance or mortgage company, and sign your tax return (among many other things)? In addition to a Will, you need a Durable Power of Attorney to assure that someone else can act for you. Also, a Will virtually assures your family will need to probate your estate. You need additional items in place to avoid probate. I am happy to discuss those with you and help you get a complete plan in place. 4. Secure or update health care documents both for you and for your adult children. Everyone over 18 is an adult. Your newly adult child can now make his own decisions. But what happens if he is incapacitated and can’t make those decisions? In order for you to step in, your child needs to give you authority to do so in

certain. These include: 1) Heath Care Power of Attorney, which allows another person to make health care decisions for you if you can’t make them for yourself; 2) HIPPA Authorizations, which give written consent for doctors to discuss your medical situation with others; and 3) Durable Power of Attorney, which we discussed under item 3. Obviously, you should put these documents in place for yourself as well. 5. Review and update guardian for minor children. The person you named as guardian for your children when they were 2 and 5 may not be the best choice when they are 12 and 15. The guardians you picked may be in a different situation than when you first selected them, and not able to serve. Your choice for a guardian needs to be revisited from time to time. Having something in place that specifies the guardian for your children is very important. Without that, the court will choose for you without your input. 6. Review and update beneficiary designations on insurance and retirement plans. Don’t rely on your memory! It is critical that you check with the insurance company or holder of your account to see what they show as your beneficiary. I’m amazed how often a client comes back to tell me their beneficiary or contingent beneficiary was not who they thought. And sometimes a client discovers that the company never receive the beneficiary designation or update. Double check! Also, if your beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary is incapacitated or is a minor, set up a trust and name the trust as beneficiary. If you don’t, it’s likely that the court will be involved and overseeing every penny spent. With a trust, you decide who will manage the money and provide for your children. 7. Talk to your children about your estate plan. You don’t have to show your children your bank account or financial statements, but you can talk about what you are planning and why. The more they understand it, the more likely they are to readily accept it, and the less discord there will be later. Talk about your values and the opportunities that money can provide. Even better, show your values by example— the holidays are an excellent time for families to do charitable work together. If you are ready to put an estate plan in place or need a review, I offer a complimentary first consultation. Please feel free to call my office at 602-375-6752, email me at Libby@libbybanks.com, or inquire by way of my website, www.LibbyBanks. com.

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BTC Senior Project at Tiger Mountain’s Community Garden, “Garden of Tomorrow” B Y B OY S T E A M C H A R I T Y On two consecutive bright and beautiful Saturday mornings in November, the Boys Team Charity (BTC) class of 2018 met at the Tiger Mountain community garden at 18th Street and Broadway to repair worn out stage, build tables to serve volunteers, preserve wood tables and prep a site for a shade cover. Tiger Mountain Foundation’s mission is to empower people by building flourishing community gardens, providing life skills support and workforce development through neighborhood revitalization and beautification. They have two gardens in the south Phoenix community. The first garden needed infrastructure improvements so they could continue to host volunteers that work in the garden with serving tables and a meeting space. Most of the high school seniors have been members of BTC since they started their 7th grade year. This joint project is the capstone to their six year experience. While the seniors provided much needed improvements to the “Garden of Tomorrow” through their service, they gained many beneficial leadership skills through the process. They were responsible for researching potential projects, communicating with staff at the philanthropy, managing a budget, planning the project and coordinating the work. Tommy Harmon said, “Working with Tiger Mountain Foundation to make improvements to the community garden was important to me and many of the other boys because we all knew how important the garden is to the local community and that our improvements would have a large, positive impact on the community.” There is still one more phase to the project. In January they will get back to work to put up a shade structure with materials donated by Total Shade. This shaded area will allow the community and volunteers to enjoy a cool spot the garden. When the project was completed, the group gathered for a picture. The young men decided they should now go by the group name of “Man Team Charity.” Boys Team Charity is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their communities. The North Valley League consists of students in 7th – 12th grades from numerous schools in Central and North Phoenix along with their parents.

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PATTY SCHMID

REALTOR ®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties #1 Residential Agent 2017 Phoenix & Top 1% of Agents Nationwide

COO, Board of Directors, Luxury Home Tour of Arizona, Former Board Member, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS, Former Board Member, Arizona Association of REALTORS

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SHARON HELLAND

Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties #1 Residential Agent 2017 Phoenix & Top 1% of Agents Companywide

MOON VALLEY AGENT

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3010 E Sierra Vista Dr—$850,000 PATTY & SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! 1227 E GRANDVIEW RD Moon Valley Canyon area great single family home, freshly painted interior & exterior, vaulted ceilings, Great room with fireplace, granite slab counters, Refrigerator, laundry room inside, remodeled baths, quiet street and 2 car garage. – 3 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage. Great Room home light and bright on quiet street! Mountain Views. 1227 E Grandview Road - $1800 per month! REAL URBAN LOFT LIVING – 914 E OSBORN RD, #212 - Concrete floors, exposed ductwork and mechanicals, metal railings, and metal staircase. Plus, two side-by-side secure parking spaces, two private balconies, private laundry, SS kitchen appliances, two-story DR, and bonus space on the upper level. Artisan Lofts is an award-winning project featuring 36 units, secure parking, a pool, fitness corner, a roof-top lounge and a great location. 914 E Osborn Rd, #212, Phoenix, AZ 85014 - $259,600 – UNDER CONTRACT! BILTMORE HILLSIDE VILLAS – 3010 E SIERRA VISTA DR - Stunning, private, North/South Mountain View Lot within the 24-hour guard-gated, Biltmore Hillside Villas. DOWNSTAIRS MASTER SUITE and two private en-suite guest bedrooms upstairs, both with walk-in closets, and one with an added office with captivating Piestewa Peak mountain views. Soaring slate-stone fireplace, newly painted interior, new upstairs carpeting, new plantation shutters on all south-facing windows and newly remodeled upstairs baths. Wonderful primary residence or lock-nleave secondary home. Enjoy Hiking, Biking, Shopping, & quick access to 51 Freeway. You will want to call this one home! 3010 E SIERRA VISTA DR $850,000 GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS! 1202 W Dahlia Dr - This is a fabulous two story 4 bedroom 4 bath Moon Valley custom family home, which sits on well over 1/3 of an acre. It also includes an upstairs bonus room with an expansive deck overlooking Moon Mountain to north. This property also has fabulous views of North Mountain/ Shaw Butte to the south. Beautiful granite kitchen countertops with butcher block island. Enormous breakfast area, formal living room and dining room, family room with a wet bar and fireplace. Hardwood flooring throughout, including newly installed carpet in all four bedrooms and bonus room. The entire interior has also been newly painted, including brand new fixtures throughout. Gated pebble tech sparkling private pool with expansive grass backyard. RV gate - a must see! 1202 W Dahlia Dr - $595,000

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Outlook for Buying or Selling in 2018 B Y PAT T Y S C H M I D A N D S H A R O N H E L L A N D Happy New Year! We hope each one of you has a healthy and prosperous 2018. Looking back to last year, our local multiple listing service (ARMLS) reported over 94,000 homes, with a total value exceeding $28 Trillion, were sold Valley-wide in 2017. We sold more homes in 2011 (100,675), but the 2017 volume was a record. As of today, we expect 2018 will be another good year for our local real estate market. Right now, in general, the market favors home sellers, due to a shortage of inventory. But, pre-qualified buyers that are committed to the home finding process, can still find a nice home, at a nice price. Risk factors to our local real estate market include reduced buyer demand resulting from mortgage interest rate increases, as well as the reduction of favorable tax code provisions for home ownership that are changed in the new Tax Cut and Jobs Act, signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017. In the next few months we will all learn more about the new tax laws, as well as implications to our individual household budgets and the local real estate market. Personally, we don’t think tax reform will result in a tax increase for middle-class homeowners, but the new cap on mortgage interest deductibility may impact demand for luxury homes, as well as vacation, resort, and second homes. After all, we all know, that when it is cold and snowing ’up-north,’ many people think about spending the winter in Arizona. Thinking of selling in 2018? It’s probably a good time, as inventory is low, interest rates remain attractive, sales prices have been rising, local employment is growing, and some neighborhoods are simply ‘screaming’ sell. Thinking of buying in 2018? It’s also a good time, as interest rates are expected to rise and prices are rising. More importantly, the seven reasons to own a home have not changed. Those seven reasons are tax benefits, appreciation, equity accumulation, savings, predictable housing costs, freedom, and family and neighborhood stability. By the way, for 2018, the maximum loan limit for a 30-year conventional, conforming loan is $453,100, while interest rates are about 4.125%. If you, or a family member, or friend, are thinking of selling or buying in 2018, please call an experienced realtor with a long history of selling in the area. Many offer no-obligation home seller and home buyer consultations. Sharon Helland is the Moon Valley Real Estate Expert, a top producer, and 29-year veteran in residential real estate. Patty Schmid is a top producer, 28-year veteran in residential real estate, COO of the Luxury Home Tour of Arizona, former Board Member of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors and the Arizona Association of Realtors, and Team Leader of The Schmid Group.

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Homeowner Equity Continues to Rise

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THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON “The total amount of equity controlled by U.S. homeowners continued its steady climb in the third quarter of 2017, with an $871 billion gain from the same time last year. That’s an 11.8% increase from the third quarter of 2016, according to the most recent data from real estate analysts CoreLogic — the largest year-over-year jump in more than three years.” This was quoted from an article by Alex Spanko, re published by Reverse Mortgage Daily. Focusing on homeowners aged 62 and older, I have heard it said numerous times that Home Equity is the single largest asset held by an overwhelming majority of people in that age bracket. The “sixty-two-dollar question” is: what happens when you reach retirement age and can’t afford to quit working because your standard of living will drop appreciably without your salary? If you fit into the category above, i.e., not much retirement income other than Social Security but a lot of equity in your home (paid for or not), one obvious answer is a Reverse Mortgage.

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What is a Reverse Mortgage? Simply put, it is a mortgage just like you have now or had before, but with this one you don’t have to pay any principle or interest payments until you don’t live in the home any more, for whatever reason. At this point, the mortgage including accrued interest must be paid off. Reverse Mortgages are not well understood. However, in the past few years they have been tweaked to make them more transparent and more equitable for everyone involved. This includes the borrower, the lender and the guarantor, FHA. There are three questions we hear a lot: 1. If I get a Reverse Mortgage does the bank own my home? The answer is absolutely NO. You retain ownership to the home. When the time comes to sell, the bank is only entitled to the amount that they advanced plus accrued interest and insurance charges. All remaining equity goes to you, the borrower, or your estate. In the unlikely event that you owe more than the home will sell for, FHA makes up the shortfall.

2. I wanted to leave something to my children, how can I do that if I get a Reverse Mortgage? The amount that will be advanced is predetermined actuarially based on the age of the youngest borrower. The advance ratios are designed so that you will have substantial equity in your home through age 100 and beyond. The more important question is: would your children prefer to subsidize your upkeep in your golden years in order to ultimately inherit your home?

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Beginning a New Year with WESD BY D R . PAU L S TA N T O N , S U P E R I N T E N D E N T, W E S D Hello! I‘m Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud Superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. As we begin this new year, it is important to take a moment and thank all of the students and staff of the WESD. We are fortunate to have such dedicated individuals as part of the WESD Family. I would also like to thank our WESD families and community partners for the continued support. It really does take a village. Thank you for being part of ours. The WESD continues to focus on educating the whole child. In a recent New York Times article, the Washington Elementary School District was listed as one of the Top 20 school districts in the country for student growth over five years. Because of our dedicated educators and support staff, students within the WESD are learning and improving faster than students in the majority of other school districts around the country. Student growth is possible because the WESD provides choices when it comes to education. We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach. We are proud to offer gifted education programs, art and music programs and STEAM programs, such as robotics. These programs allow each student to have a unique educational experience. If you would like to see what is happening each day in the WESD, make sure to like us and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Kindergarten Registration As you may know, kindergarten is the foundation for academic success. A unique and personalized education starts early in the WESD. WESD offers a free, full-day kindergarten experience that includes art, music and PE. By incorporating the arts and physical activity into our curriculum, each student has the opportunity to discover and grow from an early age. We are currently enrolling kindergarten students for the 2018-2019 school year. Families with a child who will be five on or before September 1, 2018 can enroll for kindergarten at our Welcome and Registration Center located at 3200 W. Cholla Ave. For more information, or to begin filling out the registration materials, visit the Web site at https://www.wesdschools.org/domain/55 or call 602-896-6950. Please share with your family and friends. We look forward to meeting you and your future students! Teacher Fair WESD offers a competitive salary, loan forgiveness and support for new teachers, experienced educators and those looking to change careers. If you are looking to join a family that focuses on preparing our future for success, and want to make a difference each day, attend the WESD Teacher Interview Fair on Saturday, January 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center, 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale, 85304. If you, or someone you know is interested in attending, please apply online at jobs. wesdschools.org. Human Resources will contact qualified applicants directly to preschedule an interview. Walk-in applicants are welcome. For more information about teaching in WESD, please contact Lydia Garcia at 602-347-2622 or e-mail teach@wesdschools.org. Give Back to Your Local School through Tax Credits We know that your time is valuable. This year, I am proud to share that you can now make a tax credit donation online at www.wesdschools.org. Donations will be used to support WESD’s 64 athletic teams, character education programs like Rachel’s Challenge and special field trips. You will also receive a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your state income taxes. Thank you for your continued support this tax season. We know that you have choices regarding your child or grandchild’s education. As always, thank you for choosing the WESD Family.

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AHS Adoption Spotlight Sweet and submissive Ginger is looking for a home for the holidays. This three-year-old Havanese mix was turned into the Arizona Humane Society when the other dog in her home was constantly picking on her. Hard to believe considering she has a smile that lights up a room and a heart of gold. She is quite shy at first, but once she warms up she is a wonderful and active companion who loves a variety of toys and playing all kinds of games with her human companions. Due to her past of being picked on, she would love to meet any other dogs in the home first (and human siblings, too!). Yet, cats need not apply for this friendship as Ginger is a firm believer that cats and dogs don’t mix and she won’t be shy about those feelings. Ginger is available for adoption at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope Campus located at 9226 N. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Her adoption fee includes her spay surgery, vaccines, microchip and a free follow-up vet exam with VCA Animal Hospitals. For those interested in learning more about Ginger, please call 602.997.7585 ext. 2045 and ask for animal number 569832. If she has already been adopted, please visit azhumane.org to see our photo gallery of adoptable pets waiting for a home for the holidays.

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A Little Bit of Moon Valley History & Music BY FROST Y KROENING Do you know who owned the first home (built in 1960) in Moon Valley? Answer: Delores (Dee) Winberry and her husband. The home was located at 322 West Tam O’Shanter! For a year there were no more homes nearby and desert was all around the golf course. There was a clubhouse. Dee was a golfer. Her husband preferred to create a beautiful garden. Dee and her husband and tiny son lived in Moon Valley for five years and the only roads were Southern Hills, Boca Raton, and Tam O’Shanter. The land had not been annexed into Phoenix at that time. Dee Winberry is still very much alive at 87. She has lived in Central Phoenix for 47 years. She and Lynn and Bob Edwards perform music from the Great American Songbook for audiences (but have yet to perform for the Moon Valley Women’s Club). They have nine shows and some are geared to various holidays. Songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, and Richard Rogers and many others are featured. Dee is an amazing musician. She began piano at age five and trained in classical music until she was 13. She was recommended for Julliard but decided to have fun with music instead of making it “work.” Dee smiles when she remembers all the friends she has made through love of beautiful music. She plays all the tunes by heart and never practices. If she hears a song she knows on the radio, she will sit down and play it by heart. But she doesn’t consider that “practice.” Dee says, “It is too much trouble to keep track of paper music.” She is humble about her gift of being able to play the piano and bring joy to people. Dee and Lynn and Bob have performed at the Lutheran Church in Moon Valley and are hoping to perform at Fellowship Square in 2018. Lynn and Bob Edwards can be reached for booking at ltimmons@cox.net. Welcoming Dee back “home” and enjoying songs from The Great American Songbook would be great fun.

WHY DARK & BLACK CLOTHES? B LO C K WAT C H E R BY B L A N C H E LU K E S I love to walk in Moon Valley It is particularly lovely at night without street lights. Did you notice you can enjoy the stars and the moon in all their glory? I am not the only one walking in the dark early in the morning enjoying the solace. I can’t help but notice though that many of our fellow walkers and joggers are not realizing how hard it is to see them in their dark clothes. I appreciate the flashing light that some of the bicyclist have but the joggers and walkers are not always so diligent. I have seen walkers three and four abreast. Even driving under the posted speed limit, it is amazing there have not been more accidents. Recently we were on a street that had a marked crosswalk , and the people with a baby stroller were in that cross walk. However, the street was dark and not lighted! Had we been distracted even a second and if it were not for the car lights bouncing off the metal handle of the stroller, it would have been a disaster. Moon Valley Block Watch has reflective vests and would be happy to share them. Just send me an email and we can connect. It was brought to my attention by a neighbor that there have been a number of break ins into cars parked outside, which have not been reported to the police department. This is a double edge sword. First of all, the police need to know so they can see a pattern and increase coverage. Second, we can alert the security. Often the bad guys come back! We are in an area that the bad guys like to go shopping. Leaving stuff in cars is providing a Crime of Opportunity. Same with leaving one’s garage door open and then wondering why tools and bikes are stolen. Did you know that there are garage doors with timers which will automatically close it if you forget! As I have said before, we as a community can be proactive in deterring crime. The more of us that have features like cameras, locked mailboxes, auto closing garage doors etc, we will send them elsewhere to shop(steal) Please report by calling the non- emergency line 602 262 6151. Add to your New Year’s list.: 1.Set up a Block Watch meeting with my neighbors, 2. Do the GAIN Day event in October, . 3.Get to know my Community Action Officer, 4. Attend some of the Black Mountain meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The next community meeting will meet January 10, 2018 . . This is an easy way to communicate your concerns and get valuable information. Hope you will put it on your calendar and join us 6:30pm at the Deer Valley Community Center. 2001 W Wahalla Ln, Phoenix AZ 85027 These meetings are incredibly informative and you come away appreciating the wonderful programs we have available to us . Blanche Lukes Moonvalleybw@cox.net

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Letters of the Season S E N I O R M O M E N T S BY DA N S E AG R E N A Child's Christmas This letter arrived before Christmas as a thank you for the previous Christmas. It is from I'd guess from an eight or nine year old African girl which I thought you would enjoy as I did.

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Here at St. Joe's I learn a lot of things that you won't find in books. They teach us that there is a future for kids like me. I want to be a teacher when I grow up and I know I can do it. The other kids here want things like toys and clothes and other stuff for Christmas. No matter what I find under the tree this year, I just want to tell you that living and going to school at St. Joe's is probably the best gift a girl like me can ask for. Love, LaSheena Ah, yes. Letters at Christmastime, from near and far, and gifts, phone calls, reunions. This was from overseas from a grateful recipient who apparently was thankful (some are unhappy because they didn't quite get what they wanted or expected). Giving is so important especially for LaSheena who now knows she has a future. Whether sacred or secular, assisting those overseas (or even in our own neighborhood), sharing Christmas whether Santa Claus or The Babe in a Manger, is worthy of our affection. Because LaSheena is learning so much at St Joe's, she knows she has a future even for kids like me and wants to become a teacher so she can help others as she has been helped. Whether you are religious or not, why not see if you could give or do something during Christmastide (or later) for someone, near or far, so they could also send you a thank you letter or card. It could be a prize possession, a gift to long remember.

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Welcome to the New Year from Anytime Fitness BY BARB & BILL NICHOLLS Welcome to the New Year. Anytime Fitness of Moon Valley (15610 N 7th St, in the Moon Valley Plaza) has been open a little more than one year. One of the most exciting things about owing a club is getting to experience first-hand the success of our members. One of our members shared her story with us, in the hope it will help inspire others. “June 14, 2016 will be remembered as the day my life changed forever when I was hospitalized in ICU with a stroke. After I was discharged, I was under the care of wonderful occupational and physical therapists, but I wanted to do something ‘normal’ to help myself. I became a member of Anytime fitness of Moon Valley. I was under the wing of a personal trainer there, who challenged me while understanding the limits of my handicap. We joke about it now, but when I first joined the gym I had to use a cane and I had difficulty opening the door, the stroke left me that weak!” Now Nancy attends Group Training sessions and works out 4-5 times a week; “I’ve lost weight, feel good, move freely, and have significantly less risk of having another stroke. My recommendations to success: Find a schedule that works and stick to it. Don’t overdo and give yourself a break from time to time. Set some goals that are easily attained, reward yourself for attaining them, and move on to more difficult goals.” Another success is Karen who started working out here in January 2017. Her doctor recently asked her if she is doing anything different in her exercise routine since for the first time in years her bone density has increased. She happily reported that she joined Anytime Fitness and has seen success by just incorporating full body exercise and several strength machines a few times a week. We have numerous members that have lost 30, 40 even 50 pounds during their time with us. Since weight loss is both diet and exercise we have trainers certified to deliver nutrition advice as well. Each membership comes with a Fitness Consultation with a Certified Personal Trainer. We work with you to design a plan based on your fitness goals. We have private personal training, semi-private personal training (for you and a friend), small group cross training, on-demand fitness classes, access to our Anytime Workout app that has over 1,000 individual workouts, or self-guided training based on a workout plan built just for you. January is a great time to join and set yourself up for a successful 2018.

Sunnyslope Historical Society January Events The entire month of January will be devoted to an art exhibit from Sunnyslope High School. The work will include painting, sculpture, and photography. The students have a choice of offering their work for sale or having it seen at the museum so viewers can appreciate what is being taught in this department. At the end of the month on Saturday, January 27th, Hilario Gutierrez , will speak about the path his life took to encourage him to become an artist. Hilario graduated from Sunnyslope High School during the 1960s . For 35 years he was a hair stylist and then he had an epiphany while at Monument Valley that turned him into an artist. Also on January 27th,2018 at this annual meeting the new board of directors and officers will be elected. Sample ballots will mailed but members must be at the meeting to vote.

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