Casa Grande Winter Visitors Guide 2017

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WINTER VISITORS

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Experienced, Quality Care for the Entire Family Living & Serving in Casa Grande for over 60 Years After-hours Emergency Treatment Available Most Insurance Accepted

Services Provided by an Arizona Licensed General Dentist

We love the community in which we live. It is a wonderful town with wonderful people. That’s one of the reasons so many winter visitors come back every year to the beautiful Casa Grande valley.

Also; superb climates (most of the year), lower cost of living, convenient location just outside of the major metropolitan areas.

That’s why here at Dick and Mitchell DDS, all of our dentists and employees have always lived in the area, because we love it here.

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Back when our office was founded in 1953 by Carl Tomkinson, people didn’t really have a choice which dental office they visited – there was only one. Over 60 years later, now that people have so many choices, we are glad they continue to choose us.

We thank you for being such a valuable part of our community.

Whether your family is looking for a dental office permanently or just need help while you are here, we’re here when you need us.

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Expiration date 12/31/17.

(520) 836-7111 721 N Olive Ave. Casa Grande, AZ 85122

www.dickandmitchelldds.com

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CONTENTS 4 Important Phone Numbers 6 Drive Times 7 Weather 8 Events 9 Hiking 10 Automotive // Retail // Education // Fitness 11 Opportunities Abound at Central Arizona College 12 Services // Home Improvement // Church 13 2016 Spotlight - New Restaurants // Dining 14 Golden Corridor Map 16 Golf // Health & Beauty 17 Real Estate 18 10 Things To Do In Arizona 19 Casinos // Professional Services // Organizations 20 Simple Keys To Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance 22 Retire Like You Mean It 24 10 Things To Do in Arizona’s Golden Corridor 27 Attractions // Visitor Centers // Medical // Dental 28 Museums 30 Coolidge, AZ

GREATER CA SA

GRANDE REGION

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Arizona Public Service (APS) (Electric) 520.421.8400

911

Arizona Water Company 520.836.8785

Casa Grande Fire Department (Non-Emergency)

AZ Dept. of Transportation

520.421.8777

888.411.7623

AZ Highway Road Conditions

511

AZ Pet Poison Control

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Information

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center

Motor Vehicle Department 520.836.0515

Banner Poison Control

Pinal County Sheriff Non-Emergency

520.381.6300

602.253.3334

520.866.5111

Better Business Bureau 602.264.1721

Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens

Casa Grande Airport

520.836.2758

Casa Grande Public Library

Casa Grande Police Department (Non-Emergency)

520.426.3616 520.421.8710

520.421.8700

City Animal Care & Adoption

Social Security Admin.

520.426.9300

877.405.0403

City of Casa Grande

Valley Humane Society

520.421.8600

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2017 Winter Visitors Guide

Published annually. Every effort is made to make this publication as accurate as possible. The Town of Gilbert, ROX Media, LLC and affiliated company / companies (collectively, the “Publishers”) will assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of the Publishers. The Publishers make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised in this publication. Unless otherwise noted, all images are courtesy of the town of Gilbert. Advertisements are provided by the subject companies and the Publishers shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

EMERGENCY: MEDICAL, POLICE & FIRE

PHOTO BY: Chris Jones

520.836.0904

2017 WINTER VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Sponsored by Ochoa’s

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Boys Basketball at Tempe H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Tempe H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Higley H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Higley H.S., 6 p.m.

Boys Wrestling American Leadership, Estrella Foothills,

at American Leadership, 4 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Marcos De Niza, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Marcos De Niza, 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Maricopa H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Maricopa H.S. , 6 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Higley H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Higley H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Seton Catholic Prep, 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Seton Catholic Prep, 6 p.m.

Boys Wrestling Vista Grande H.S. at Vista Grande, 6 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Tempe H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Tempe H.S., 6 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Seton Catholic Prep, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Seton Catholic Prep, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Tempe H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Tempe H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Baseball vs. Flagstaff, 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball at Flagstaff, 3:45 p.m.

Boys Tennis vs. North Canyon, 3:30 p.m.

Girls Tennis at North Canyon, 3:30 p.m.

Boys Baseball vs. Apache Junction, 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball at Apache Junction, 4 p.m.

Boys Baseball at Cortez H.S., 4 p.m.

Girls Softball vs. Cortez H.S., 4 p.m.

Boys Tennis at Saguaro H.S., 3:30 p.m.

Girls Tennis vs. Saguaro H.S., 3:30 p.m.

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Boys Basketball vs. Campo Verde H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Campo Verde H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Mesquite H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Mesquite H.S., 6 p.m.

1/18 Boys Wrestling Palo Verde Magnet, Catalina Magnet, Mountain View Marana at Vista Grande H.S. 1/20 Boys Basketball at Williams Field H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Willaims Field H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Queen Creek H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Queen Creek H.S., 6 p.m.

1/24 Boys Basketball vs. Mesquite H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Mesquite H.S., 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Centennial H.S., 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Centennial H.S., 6 p.m.

1/25 Boys Wrestling Marana, Sahuaro at Marana H.S., 3:30 p.m.

1/27 Boys Basketball at Queen Creek H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Queen Creek H.S., 7 p.m.

2/7 Boys Basketball at Paradise Valley H.S., 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Paradise Valley H.S., 7 p.m.

2/23 Girls Tennis at Mesa H.S., 3:30 p.m.

2/28 Boys Baseball at Paradise Valley H.S., 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball vs. Paradise Valley H.S., 3:45 p.m.

3/3 Boys Baseball vs. IRHS, 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball at IRHS, 3:45 p.m.

3/7 Boys Baseball at Maricopa H.S., 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball vs. Maricopa H.S., 3:45 p.m.

3/8 Girls Tennis at Desert Ridge H.S., 3:30 p.m.

3/10 Boys Baseball at Desert Edge H.S., 3:45 p.m.

Girls Softball vs. Desert Edge H.S., 3:45 p.m.

YOUR HOSTS: Lucy Garcia & Jazzmyn Rutledge

512 E. COTTONWOOD LANE, CASA GRANDE • 520-836-9867

Casa Grande's Oldest and Finest Mexican Restaurant Serving the Valley since 1950

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DRIVE TIMES Moab, UT

515

Las Vegas, NV

Durango, CO

345

475

Grand Canyon Village, AZ

277

Los Angeles, CA

Flagstaff, AZ

420

193

Albuquerque, NM

455

Phoenix, AZ

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San Diego, CA

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Yuma, AZ 176

Casa Grande

Tucson, AZ 69

DEMOGRAPHICS P O PU L AT I O N

M E D I A N H O US E H O LD I N CO M E

FE M A LE

OW N E R OCC U PI E D H O US I N G

M A LE

R E NTE R OCC U PI E D H O US I N G

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S TAT S : U . S . C E N S U S B U R E A U & C A S A G R A N D E A Z . G O V

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4 8 . 5%

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$44,348 67.7%

32 . 3%

SOURCE: US Climate Data

WEATHER AVERAGE HIGH (F)

AVERAGE LOW (F)

PRECIPITATION (IN.)

JANUARY

67

37

0.79

FEBRUARY

72

40

0.83

MARCH

77

45

0.98

APRIL

86

50

0.28

MAY

95

59

0.20

JUNE

104

67

0.12

JULY

105

76

0.79

AUGUST

103

74

1.97

SEPTEMBER

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68

0.83

OCTOBER

88

55

0.79

NOVEMBER

75

42

0.75

DECEMBER

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2 0 17 E V E N T S January • Home, Health and Garden Show, Casa Grande • Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival, Casa Grande • Historical Presentation-Star Gazing over the Years, Florence • Historic Downtown Street Fair-Car & Motorcycle Show, Casa Grande • Blackbox Foundation 3rd Annual Fundraising Bash, Casa Grande • Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Car and Truck Show, Casa Grande

February • 32nd Annual Historic Florence Home Tour, Florence • Cool Town Music Festival, Florence • 3rd Annual Dorothy Nolan No-Talent Show, Florence • 2nd Annual Florence Quick Draw Art Event, Florence • Senior Center Highway Clean-Up, Florence • Wuertz Gourd Festival, Casa Grande • Cowboy Days and O’odham Tash, Casa Grande • Arizona City Daze, Arizona City • Half Marathon and 5k – CG Community Hospital Foundation, Coolidge

March

Tournament, Casa Grande • Hot Spot Gymnastics Golf Tournament, Arizona City • 59th Annual Cactus Fly In, Casa Grande • Senior Follies, Casa Grande • Sun Life for the Love of Chocolate Fun Run, Maricopa • Sing Into Wellness Health Fair – CAC, Coolidge • 10th Annual Casa Grande Fine Art Explosion, Casa Grande • Pinal County Fair • Salsa Festival, Maricopa

April • Road to Country Thunder, Florence • City Wide Clean Up, Casa Grande • Easter Eggstravaganza, Florence • Country Thunder, Florence • Easter in the Park, Coolidge

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September • Cavit 9/11 Rememberance, Coolidge • Day of Play, Casa Grande • Doggie Dive-In, Casa Grande

October • 26th Annual Business Showcase, Casa Grande • Coolidge Days, Coolidge • Halloween Carnival, Coolidge • Stagecoach Days, Maricopa • Coolidge Aviation Fly-In, Coolidge • City Wide Clean Up, Casa Grande • Trunk or Treat, Casa Grande • Halloween Family Fright Night, Casa Grande

December

June

7th Annual Golf Tournament

• Fall Registration Begins, Casa Grande

• Day of Cowboy, Florence • Annual Fall Golf Tournament, Casa Grande

• Operation Graduation, Casa Grande • Pool Opens, Casa Grande

• Various July 4th Events, Casa Grande • Casino Night, Florence

August

November

May

July

• Cotton Day, Coolidge • Catfish Rodeo, Casa Grande • 2017 Duel in the Desert-Pickleball

• Various July 4th Events, Coolidge

• Electrict Light Parade, Casa Grande • Christmas On Main Street, Florence • Christmas in the Park & Parade, Coolidge • 2nd Annual Christmas in the Village, Coolidge

Mardi Gras Celebration

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ADRENALINE MOTORSPORTS 3151 N. Piper Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.0583 www.adrenalinmotorsportsaz.com CROSSROADS AUTOCENTER 1026 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.2112 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE LLC 3192 N. Pearce St., Eloy 520.466.3524 www.emergencyroadserviceaz.com

HERITAGE MOTORS 1531 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.4795 www.HeritageMotorsAZ.com IRONCITY POLARIS 3151 N. Piper Ave., Ste 119, Casa Grande 520.836.1971 www.icpolaris.com PERMIER AUTOCENTER 1648 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.689.8144 www195rides.com RICH’S AUTO REPAIR 312 W. 2nd St., Casa Grande 520.836.6250

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AMY’S JEWELRY 1649 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. 3, Casa Grande 520.836.2780 www.amysjewelrycasagrande.com

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CASA GRANDE RV SALES 5944 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.423.0404 www.casagranderv.com

ON SIGHT SHOOTING SCHOOL 312 W. 10th St., Ste 6, Casa Grande 520.423.6945 www.onsightshooting.com

JONES FURNITURE 709 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande 520.836.8720 www.jonesfurnaturellc.com

EDUC ATION CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 E. Kortsen Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.2111 www.cgesd.org CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge Campus: 520.494.5444 Box office: 520.477.SHOW www.centralaz.edu

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GRANDE INNOVATION ACADEMY 950 N. Peart Rd., Casa Grande 520.381.2360 www.grandeinnovationacademy.com

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entral Arizona College has served Pinal County for more than 45 years. The college has five full-service campuses, each featuring a student center, library, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and administrative offices. Three centers also offer various learning opportunities for community members.

The college offers a full array of academic degrees and certificates, career training, high school outreach, and personal enrichment classes. Online and university transfer courses, along with continuing education classes and workshops, provide multiple learning opportunities for community members.

CAC prides itself for having one of the most innovative commitments to higher education in the nation by offering the Promise for the Future scholarship program. The program is designed to encourage students from Pinal County to stay in high school, graduate with a 2.75 grade point average and perform community service each year. Upon graduating from a Pinal County high school, students who have met the contract requirements will earn a scholarship that entitles them to free tuition to any CAC campus for up to four consecutive semesters. For additional information about the Promise for the Future scholarship visit www. centralaz.edu/promise.

The College offers a variety of community events throughout the year at each of the college’s locations and at the Don P. Pence Center for the Performing and Visual Arts located on the Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge. For a listing of all CAC Community Events please visit www.EventsAtCAC.com. At this portal, you may RSVP to free events and purchase tickets for ticketed events.

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SERVICES 24-7 AUTOMATED STROAGE 1040 N. VIP Blvd., Casa Grande 520.836.8647 www.storage24x7.com A STORAGE PLACE 1688 N. Pinal Casa Grande 520.836.6080

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QUALITY FIRST DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY 2876 N. Pinal Ave., Ste C-1, Casa Grande 520.374.2472 RESCUE PLUMBING & RESTORATION LLC 520.560.1448 ROX TRAVEL 442 W. Kortsen Rd., Ste 101, Casa Grande 520.836.8517 www.roxtravel.com SERVICEMASTER RESTORE 520.421.0828 www.servicemasterrestore.com STAR TOWING 1201 N. VIP Blvd., Casa Grande 852.836.2500 www.startowingaz.com STEPHANI’S POOCH PARLOR 118 N. Sacaton St., Casa Grande 520.423.0305 THE LANDMARK EVENT CENTER 301 N. Picacho St., Casa Grande 520.705.7589 www.thelandmarkeventcenter.com

HOME IMPROVEM E N T A-1 SALVAGE 736 W. Cholla St., Casa Grande 520.421.1681 APEX HOME IMPROVEMENT 520.709.5895 ARIZONA LUXURY LAWNS & GREENS 407 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson 520.350.6125 www.azluxurylawnstucson.com BRUTINEL 600 E. 1st St., Casa Grande 520.836.5802 CAPITAL R CONSTRUCTION 3009 N. Rockwell Blvd #4, Casa Grande 520.858.6501 www.capitalrinc.com CHACON’S LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION, INC 2498 S. Curry Rd., Eloy 520.421.3489 www.chaconslandscaping.com

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DESERT SUN HEATING & COOLING 520.466.1789 JUST PLUMBING 520.876.5878 www.JustPlumbingAZ.com MANKEL MECHANICAL 520.316.9120 PHOENIX PATIO SYSTEMS 520.836.9234 www.phxpatios.com TEE PEE SAND & GRAVEL 4970 S. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.3879 www.teepeesand-gravel.com YARD SHARK 520.280.2565

COWBOY CHURCH 18171 W. Hopi Dr.,Casa Grande 520.560.2639 www.pinalcountycowboychurch.com

2016 YEAR-IN-REVIEW SPOTLIGHT

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New Restaurants

he past year was an active one for the opening of new restaurants in our area. 2016 additions to the regional food scene ranges from sports bars and grills, pizzeria, sandwich shops, Japanese and Mexican restaurants and even Dunkin’ Donuts. Below is a sampling of new eateries that have opened up in western Pinal County during the past year.

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 804 N. Cacheris Ct., Casa Grande | 520.251.5196

One of two Arizona locations (Marana), Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar features gourmet pizzas and pastas, burgers and sandwiches, chicken/fish/ribs, a full bar and a sports arcade.

Delivery and catering are available.

BUBBAS BBQ PIT 235 W. Coolidge Ave., Coolidge | 480.820.7800 Looking for smoked chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork? Bubbas BBQ Pit serves these and all the fixins from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CARLITO’S AUTHENIC MEXICAN GRILL 1328 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande | 520.836.3185 Carlito’s Authenic Mexican Grill features a variety of burritos, tacos, tortas, quesadillas and combination plates

MODBOX BISTRO 973 Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande | 520.233.6885 Open for breakfast and lunch, Modbox Bistro specializes in freshly brewed coffee, sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps and salads. Delivery available.

SHO-GA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1115 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande | 520.251.5405 Sho-Ga Japanese Restaurant features teriyaki, tempura, sushi and sashimi. Wine and beer available.

DUNKIN DONUTS 1306 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande | 520.836.1369 Dunkin Donuts is more than just “coffee and donuts.” They also serve up breakfast sandwiches, wraps and bakery sandwiches.

EVA’S FINE MEXICAN FOOD 665 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande | 520.836.0016 Eva’s is back and now located across from the Holiday Inn (former location of the Native New Yorker).

They serve cruzana, chimichangas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos and Mexican grill and offer “Bottomless (soft drink) beverages” and a full bar.

TOMMY’S BISTRO 913 E. 8th St., Casa Grande | 520.876.9028 Newly re-opened, Tommy’s Bistro serves a wide-array of pastas and pizzas. Home made soups, sauces, meatballs, lasagna and hand-cut steaks by Chef Tommy. Full service bar and Tiffani’s soon-tobe-famous Mai Tai’s.

GENO’S PIZZA 1649 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande 520.876.4646 Foot-long pizza slices, a 24-inch “Pizza Challenge”, toasted subs, wings, salads and gluten-free pizza are Geno’s Pizza’s specialties. Delivery available.

Catering for all occasions

MAMA CIMINO’S 13640 Sunland Gin, Arizona City | 520.466.6262 Need a Chicago deepdish or stuffed pizza fix?

It’s now available in Pinal County - at Mama Cimino’s. Also serving Italian sandwiches, calzones, stromboli and pasta. Delivery available within Arizona City.

THIRSTY DONKEY TAP HOUSE AND SPORTS GRILL q 1601 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande | 520.788.6390 The Thirsty Donkey Tap House and Sports Grill features 40 ice cold self-serve beers, a full bar, east coast pub food and 28 TVs with table speakers.

Food menu includes Philly cheesesteaks, gourmet subs, burgers, gyros and pierogies.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD AND STEAKBURGERS 21467 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Maricopa | 520.568.5060 Vienna (Chicago-style) hotdogs are here in Pinal County – Freddy’s serves ‘em, along with steakburgers (original or California-style), chili cheese fries and custard.

Family owned & operated

913 E. 8th St. Casa Grande, AZ 85123

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In Arizona’s Golden Corridor - the area between Phoenix and Tucson - winter visitors and residents alike can find unlimited opportunities for for fulfilling whatever you enjoy!

Physical activities, gaming, shopping, entertainment, exploration it’s all here. Check out the fine establishments shown on our handy Golden Corridor Treasure Map - and tell them you saw it here!

This map should not be used for navigation or legal purposes. It is intended for general reference use only; any exact locations should be researched fully before setting out. Not all roads may be shown or named. Some roads may be private, incomplete or unimproved. Forest, park and reservation boundaries are generalized. The user of this map bears the full responsibility for his or her safety. © Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved. Raxx Direct Marketing LLC.

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GOLF Dave White Golf Course

WHIRLWIND GOLF CLUB 5770 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler 520.796.4653 1 www.whirlwindgolf.com

SAN MIGUEL 1505 N. Toltec Rd., Eloy 520.466.7734 www.sanmiguelgolf.com

Bring in this coupon to receive a free bucket of range balls.

AK-CHIN SOUTHERN DUNES GOLF CLUB Hwy 238, Maricopa 480.367.8949 2 www.akchinsoutherndunes.com

ARIZONA CITY 13939 S. Cleator Rd., Arizona City 520.466.5327 www.myazcitygolf.com

THE DUKE AT RANCHO ELDORADO 42660 Rancho El Dorado Pkwy., Maricopa 480.844.1100 3 www.thedukegolf.com

DOVE MOUNTAIN 6501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana 520.572.3500 13 www.thegolfclubatdovemountain.com

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FRANCISCO GRANDE 12684 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Casa Grande 520.381.8200 www.franciscograndegolf.com

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DAVE WHITE MUNICIPAL 2121 N. Thornton Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.9216 www.casagrandeaz.gov/rec/golf-course

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RANCHO VISTOSO 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 520.797.9900 www.vistosogc.com

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SADDLEBROOKE 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd., Tucson 520.825.3048 www.saddlebrooke.org

GOLF CLUB AT JOHNSON RANCH 30761 W. Golf Club Dr., San Tan Valley 480.987.9800 6 www.johnsonranchgc.com

 Air controlled Units Available  State-of-the-art Security  Open 7 days

A Storage Place of Casa Grande 1688 N. Pinal • 520-836-6080 (Next to the Post Office)

1551 Arizona Blvd, Coolidge • 520-723-6888 (next to Walmart)

Associates in Internal Medicine, Family Practice & Pediatrics Michael P. Ridge, M.D. Natalie A. Teng, M.D. Joel A. Braunstein, D.O. Craig W. Connor, PA-C Kevin G. Hall, PA-C C. Marlene Hoeft, FNP-C Derral E. Hawthorne, PA-C John D. Shull, PA-C 560 N Camino Mercado, Suite 7 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 www.cottonwoodmedical.com

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GOLF CLUB AT OASIS 5764 E. Hunt Hwy.,Florence 480.888.8890 www.clubatoasis.com

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SADDLEBROOKE RANCH 59642 E. Robson Cir., Oracle 520.818.6403 www.saddlebrookeranchgolfclub.com PALM CREEK 1110 N. Henness Rd., Casa Grande 800.421.7004 www.palmcreekgolf.com

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APACHE STRONGHOLD GOLF CLUB Located 5 miles East of Globe on Highway 70, San Carlos 800.272.2438 18 www.apachestronghold.com

MISSION ROYALE GOLF COURSE 11 S. Mission Pkwy., Casa Grande 480.951.4444 9 www.missionroyalegolfclub.com

TIERRA GRANDE 813 W. Calle Rosa, Casa Grande 520.723.9717 19 www.tierragrandeaz.com

ROBSON RANCH GOLF CLUB 5750 W. Robson Blvd., Eloy 520.426.3333 www.arizonagolf.com/courses/eloy/ 10 robson-ranch-golf-club

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H E A LT H/ BEAUTY BAY OF ISLANDS MASSAGE & SPA 992 E. Cottonwood Ln 520.836.7000 GREEN ORCHID SALON 177 W. Cottonwood Ln #14., Casa Grande 520.518.5335

IN - TOUCH CENTER FOR THE HEALING 121 W. Florence Blvd., Ste J, Casa Grande 520.836.2902 www.intouchhealth.usingessentialoils.com KELSIE PATE, FNP-C, AESTHETICIAN 119 E. 4th St., Casa Grande 520.836.6576 www.casagrandedayspa.com

R E A L E S T A T E LegendS reStaurant ACADEMY MORTGAGE 442 W. Kortsen Rd., Ste 104, Casa Grande 520.421.1171 academymortgage.com/branch/ casagrande ANNIEMAC HOME MORTGAGE RUDY BENITEZ 211 N. Florence St. Ste. 102-103, Casa Grande 520.836.7776 www.rudybenitez.annie-mac.com

COLDWELL BANKER ROX REALTY - JOYCE SOUTH 520.705.1272 joyce.south@coldwellbanker.com COLDWELL BANKER ROX REALTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1919 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 520.423.8250 www.roxrents.com

CALICHE 1640 N. Peart Rd., Casa Grande 520.316.8041 www.calicheliving.com

HOMESTREET HOME LOANS LINDA BECHTEL 1620 S. Stapley Dr., Ste 100, Mesa 480.452.8815 www.Lindalovesloans.com

COLDWELL BANKER ROX REALTY 1919 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 520.423.8250 www.roxsells.com

TITLE SECURITY AGENCY 421 E. Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande 520.426.4600

Come enjoy great southwestern cuisine at Legends Restaurant at Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort. Call 520-381-8110 to make reservations today and use this coupon for extra savings.

SWith econd entrée Purchase of First Entrée Must present original coupon to server. Valid until September 30, 2017 and second entrée must be of equal or lesser value than first entrée. Not valid on holidays or with any other offers.

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New landscape installation, landscape renovation, irrigation systemS and testing & Repairs, Landscape maintenance preventitive residential & commercial weed control, lot clearing/clean-ups, tree pruning/stabilization/removal

©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

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BISBEE One of Arizona’s most colorfully eclectic historic communities, Bisbee began its life with traces of lead, copper and silver in the late 1800s. Through the ups and downs of the mining industry Bisbee has endured and blossomed into culturally rich community offering visitors a mix of art, music, history, architecture, outdoor activities, dining and nightlife.

C A N YO N D E C H E L LY

The Canyon de Chelly National Monument is home to spectacular cliff dwellings found on and at the base of steep-sided canyons up to 1,000 feet deep. This is the best known of over a hundred cliff dwellings, mostly in inaccessible locations, which were occupied from around AD 350 to 1300.

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FO U R CO R N E R S You can stand in four states at one time at Four Corners Monument, situated on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona.

Unique amongst Arizona’s many landmarks, Four Corners Monument is the only place in the United States where four states intersect at one point: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.

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The biggest attraction in Arizona is the Grand Canyon, carved out by the Colorado River over the centuries. Most visitors see the canyon from the South Rim, where there are numerous lookout areas all along the road and walkway running along the canyon’s edge. It is also possible to hike down into the Grand Canyon or take a helicopter flight over and through it.

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H O OV E R DA M Hoover Dam is a testimony to the ability to construct monolithic projects during adverse conditions. Built during the Depression; thousands of men and their families came to Black Canyon to tame the Colorado River. It is a National Historic Landmark and has been rated by the ASCE as one of America’s Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders.

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LONDON BRIDGE Created by Robert McCullough, in 1968 Lake Havasu City was the recipient of the world-famous London Bridge, disassembled in London and reassembled here.

“Arizona’s Playground” can give you all the adventure you can handle, from boating and off-roading, to hiking and fishing, making this one of the most family-friendly Arizona vacation and recreation spots.

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Meteor Crater is a meteorite impact crater approximately 37 miles east of Flagstaff and 18 miles west of Winslow in the northern Arizona desert. The crater is about one mile wide and 570 feet deep. Scientists say the impact was about 50,000 years ago and the explosion was equal to 2.5 megatons of TNT.

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M O N U M E N T VA L L E Y Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park straddles the border between Arizona and Utah. Wild West landscape includes jagged rock formations, dramatic buttes, and sand dunes. Visitors can do a self drive tour through the valley, take a guided tour or photography tour, or simply appreciate some of the views from the passing highway.

PE T R I F I E D FO R E S T

Large pieces of petrified wood, along with fossilized plants, fish, and reptiles, have been revealed in great numbers in what is today Petrified National Forest in the Painted Desert. The park access road allows visitors to drive passed many of the highlights and short interpretive trails allow for close up looks at a variety of unique sights.

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TOMBSTONE Tombstone, a silver mining boomtown, quickly became notorious as a rough and tumble town, the best claim to fame was the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral (which actually took place in a vacant lot next to the corral), involving Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. The OK Corral exhibit is there, as are many of the old saloons and the old courthouse, now a museum.

CASINOS WILD HORSE PASS 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 800.946.4452 1 www.wingilariver.com

HARRAH’S AK-CHIN 15406 N. Maricopa Rd.,Maricopa 480.802.5000 3 www.caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin

LONE BUTTE 1077 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler 800.946.4452 www.wingilariver.com

APACHE GOLD 5 US-70, San Carlos 928.475.7800 www.apache-gold-casino.com

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PR O F. S E R V I C E S AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE JAN HOBBS 275 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 1 520.423.0122 www.janhobbsagency.com

MY GOLDEN ERA Office: 520.421.9302 Cell: 520.251.0878 www.mygoldenera.com

CGI COMMUNICATION 520.421.3333 www.cgi-communication.com

O’NEIL & STEINER, PLLC 318 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste A, Casa Grande 520.836.7947 www.oneilsteiner.com

FITZGIBBONS LAW OFFICES 1115 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 150, Casa Grande 520.426.3824 www.fitzgibbonslaw.com

ROX CASA GRANDE INSURANCE 442 W. Kortsen Rd Ste 101., Casa Grande 520.836.7660 www.roxinsurance.com

J WARREN FUNERAL SERVICES 525 N. Peart Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.8041 www.jwarrenfuneral.com

“We can’t explain it; You have to experience it”

Sunday | 8:00am 9:30am 11:00am Tuesday | 6:30pm www.pinalcountycowboychurch.com

Pastor Tim Pruit 520.560.2639 timothypruit@yahoo.com

Contemplating buying or selling a home in Arizona?

ORGANIZATIONS PINAL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION P.O. Box 11487, Casa Grande www.pcvmf.org

CASA GRANDE ALLIANCE 1460 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.5022 www.casagrandealliance.org

BLACKBOX FOUNDATION 413 N. Florence St., Casa Grande 520.428.7050 www.blackboxaz.org

SEEDS OF HOPE 702 W Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande 520.836.6335

We hope you will consider requesting Title Security Agency & the Casa Grande Team to handle your real estate needs!

Tish Sopha County Escrow Manager

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EDWARD JONES - FRED TUCKER 422 W. Kortsen Rd Ste 103B., Casa Grande 520.836.0917 www.edwardjones.com

FOOTHILLS BANK 1433 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 520.423.4900 www.foothillsbank.com/

Jan Sredanovich Senior Escrow Officer

Jessica McWherter Escrow Officer

Erica Ybarra Business Development

421 E. Cottonwood Lane • Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-426-4600

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SIMPLE KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE Winter visitors who own real estate in Arizona have unique insurance needs that should be discussed in detail with your insurance agent. Some items to discuss include: • Is your home vacant part of the year?

• Do you store a vehicle either at your home or with a third-party storage facility? Do you suspend the registration while it is stored?

• Do you rent out your home when you aren’t using it?

This includes short-term rentals such as VRBO and AirBnB.

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o make sure you have the right type and right amount of homeowner’s insurance, you need to understand what it does and doesn’t cover. Regular homeowner’s insurance will cover damage from tornadoes, fires and burglary, but it will not cover the calamity of hurricanes, floods, terrorism or nuclear meltdowns.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

• Make sure to get enough coverage to re-build your home from bottom to top.

• Choose “replacement cost” instead of “actual cash value.”

• Regularly inventory your possessions and their replacement costs. Consider a special rider for valuables such as jewelry, furs and family heirlooms.

• Understand “loss of use” provisions. These provisions will dictate how long your insurer will pay rent while your home is rebuilt or repaired.

WHAT ISN’T COVERED • • • • • •

Home office equipment Damage from neglect and poor maintenance practices Losses caused by pests such as insects, rodents and pets Sewer backups and mold In Case of Disaster Get in touch with your insurance company as soon as possible.

• Begin checking for damage and take photos to document calamity. Make quick fixes and temporary repairs to mitigate further damage.

• Be cautious of repairmen charging exorbitant rates and con artists impersonating insurance adjusters.

• Read the fine print before signing anything! Be careful not to sign away future compensation upon receipt of the first check.

• If a settlement offer is clearly unfair, don’t accept it.

Learning a few simple principles in advance can save you a bundle, should disaster strike. Speak with your insurance agent to gain a better understanding of your homeowner’s insurance needs.

BEST OFFERINGS

• Look at on-line quotes and shop around, in general. Do some research to make sure the company is financially sound.

• Consider the possibility of raising your deductible to keep rates low.

• Get discounts by purchasing homeowner’s and auto insurance from the same company.

• Consider an umbrella policy to protect against lawsuits.

• Ask if special discounts are available. Some companies offer discounts to longtime customers, seniors, and non-smokers.

• Monitor and maintain a good credit score • Unless you plan to file a claim, don’t report damages.

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We Specialize in Home and Auto Solutions for Winter Residents.

Coverage available for Park Models and Golf Carts too!

520.836.7660 ROXINSURANCE.COM

We’ll give you a $ 10 gas/grocery card when you let us q uote your insurance!

HOME • AUTO • RV • PARK MODELS • GOLF CARTS • ATVS • MOTORCYCLES Offer #Shop17 and is limited to the first 25 respondents. Must provide coupon code at the time of quote to qualify. Offer subject to rules and regulations of the Arizona Department of Insurance. Offer valid for households that have not received a new quote for ROX Casa Grande Insurance in the past 9 months. Limit one gift card per household. Expires 12-31-17.

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RETIRE LIKE YOU MEAN IT WITH A GOLF COURSE LIFESTYLE AND SO MUCH MORE AT MISSION ROYALE An active adult community in Casa Grande. New homes from the upper $100s

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hese days, 55-plus can mean many things. Whether you’re spending your days perfecting your swing on the golf course, exploring new interests, dedicating time to giving back, enjoying time with family and friends or taking off on new adventures, this time is yours. And we’re here to help you make the most of it.

Meritage Active Adult communities in southern Arizona offer resort-caliber amenities, clubs and social events to keep your days full with exciting opportunities. And with brand new floor plans, you’ll find the perfect home to go with your new lifestyle.

If golf course living is right up your fairway, Mission Royale is the place for you. Thoughtfully interwoven throughout the greens of the Mission Royale Golf Club in Casa Grande, residents enjoy the serene environment and well-manicured landscape of this active adult paradise.

If maintaining an active lifestyle is top of your list, you’ll find an abundance of social and recreational opportunities to keep you going day in and day out, like two outdoor swimming pools and spas, fully equipped fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce courts, and walking and biking trails, not to mention golf. Inside the resident-exclusive recreation center, you’ll find plenty of club and card rooms, a billiards room and multi-purpose room with kitchen. Enjoy health and fitness classes like Zumba,

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yoga, water volleyball, aquacise, line dancing and more. There’s also a dedicated staff at the ready to fill your days with as much or as little activity as you’re looking for – from resident clubs and interest groups to social events planned year-round.

Mission Royale offers an ideal location, set away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, yet close enough to enjoy its conveniences. A short drive from both Phoenix and Tucson provides access to major shopping and restaurants, sports and concert venues, theaters, airports and top hospitals. Within Casa Grande, you’ll find excellent neighborhood shopping and dining, medical facilities, golf courses and more.

Mission Royale features two series of homes and ten new single-story home designs ranging from 1,476 to 2,439 sq. ft., priced from the $190s. These thoughtfully designed homes offer spacious master suites, open great rooms, beautiful kitchens and impressive optional features designed with the homebuyer in mind, like master retreats and dual master suites, pet retreats with pet showers and doggie doors, multi-slide glass doors for indoor/outdoor entertaining, expansive covered back patios with outdoor kitchens, wine bars, areas for extra storage and golf cart garages.

Mission Royale is just one of three Meritage Active Adult communities currently selling in Southern Arizona.

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in Maricopa – Villas at Province featuring duplex homes for lock-and-leave easy living from the $160s, and Province offering single-family homes from 1,690 to 2,553 sq. ft., priced from the low $200s. Both offer the privacy and security of a guard gated community, plus resort-worthy amenities in a desert oasis surrounded by lush landscaping and crystal blue lakes.

All Meritage Active Adult communities benefit from Meritage’s commitment to energy efficiency, offering money-saving included features like spray-foam insulation, low-E vinyl-paned windows, 14-SEER air conditioning systems, ENERGY STAR® appliances, energy-efficient lighting, water-saving fixtures, low VOC paint and carpet, dual-flush toilets and water-smart irrigation systems.

Optional remote home management systems and solar power systems are also available.

Move-in ready and quick move-in homes are currently available at all Meritage Active Adult communities, allowing you to start enjoying your new lifestyle even sooner. For more information, visit www.meritagehomes.com/activeadult or call us at 877-291-8747. Ask about our Explore and More guest pass, where you can discover the community like a resident for a day. Better yet, come visit us and see firsthand all that’s waiting for you in your next stage in life. Sales offices and model homes are open daily at 9 a.m., seven days a week.

Today, 55-plus is whatever you make it. Here’s to making it your own. Kick back and relax with family and friends and your favorite activities. Or blaze new paths through community service and renewed interests. However you define retirement, we say, “go for it.” We’ll help you achieve it with affordable, energy-efficient homes in amenity-packed neighborhoods, including Mission Royale right here in Casa Grande. Ten brand new floor plans from the $190s to the $250s.

MISSION ROYALE

2611 E. Questa Trail, Casa Grande, AZ

meritagehomes.com/activeadult

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Home, features, and community information are subject to change, and homes to prior sale, at any time without notice or obligation. Additionally, deviations and variations may exist in any constructed home, including, without limitation: (i) substitution of materials and equipment of substantially equal or better quality; (ii) minor style, lot orientation, and color changes; (iii) minor variances in square footage and in room and space dimensions, and in window, door, utility outlet, and other improvement locations; (iv) changes as may be required by any state, federal, county, or local government authority in order to accommodate requested selections and/or options; and (v) value engineering and field changes. Pictures and other promotional materials are representative and may depict or contain floorplans, square footages, elevations, options, upgrades, decorations, window treatments (such as shutters, drapes, etc.), landscaping, pool, spa, furnishings, appliances, and other design/decorator features and amenities that are not included as part of the home and/or may not be available in all communities. All square footages are approximate. ©2016 Meritage Homes Corp. All Rights Reserved. AZ ROC Lic #B-166223 20 17 W IN T ER V ISI TOR S GUIDE GOLDE N COR R IDOR LI V ING

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C ASA GR ANDE RUINS Coolidge — An Ancient Sonoran Desert People’s farming community and Great House are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether the Casa Grande was a gathering place for the Desert People or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners is but part of the mystique. The Casa Grande was abandoned around 1450 C.E. PI C AC H O PE A K

Picacho Peak’s most noted historic event occurred on April 15, 1862, when Confederate and Union scouting parties met in the Battle of Picacho Pass during the Civil War. Picacho Peak is not a volcanic cone, but is part of a volcanic flow that has been partially eroded away. It has long been known for its spring display of wildflowers.

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TOM MIX MONUMENT A roadside memorial to silent film cowboy Tom Mix is south of Florence. On Oct. 12, 1940, Mix was driving his 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton when he came upon construction barriers at a bridge washed away by a flash flood. He was unable to stop in time and died in the crash. Located south of Florence along Highway 79.

S T. ANTHON Y’S GREEK ORTHODOX MONA S TERY The monastery is dedicated to St. Anthony the Great, the father of monasticism, the renowned 3rd century anchorite. There are chapels dedicated to Saints Seraphim of Sarov, Demetrios of Thessalonica, John the Baptist, George the Great Martyr, Nicholas the Wonderworker, and Panteleimon the Healer. The main church is dedicated to Saints Anthony and Nectarios the Wonderworker. 4784 N. St. Joseph’s Way.

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The history of the park’s building provides visitors with a look into the past.

The building represents a transition between Sonoran and Anglo-American architecture with its wood-shingled pitched roof surmounting traditional adobe brick walls. Soil from the area was used to make adobe bricks which were laid on a trench foundation filled with river rocks.

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Apache Junction — A living-history experience with restored 1800s-era buildings from a former gold-rush community. Tourists can ride a narrow gauge train, pan for gold and experience life as it was during the busiest days of the Goldfield town.

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One of the world’s only scientific research facilities in which scientists work in a sealed environment to study earth’s ecosystems, such as oceans and coral reefs, mangrove wetlands and Savannah grasslands.

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BOYCE THOMPSON SOUTHWES TERN ARBORETUM Discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Featured are plants from the world’s deserts, towering trees, captivating cacti, sheer mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, panoramic vistas, many natural habitats with varied wildlife, a desert lake, a hidden canyon, specialty gardens and more.

T H E A PAC H E T R A I L (S TAT E RO U T E 8 8) This 40 mile trail winds along urban roadways and ends in the rugged desert mountains. Travelling past the deep reservoir lakes of Canyon and Apache Lakes the narrow, winding unpaved includes the town of Tortilla Flat and continues to Roosevelt Dam. With steep cliff drops and little in the way of safety barriers it is not recommended for large RVs, SUVs, or caravans.

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THE MATTHEW B. JUAN - IR A H. HAYES MEMORIAL PARK Located in Sacaton on the Gila River Indian Community, this is a memorial to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces, protecting our great nation. Ira Hayes was one of the men in the iconic photograph raising the US flag over Iwo Jima in WWII.

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SIRCLE PAIN CLINIC 820 W. Cottonwood Ln., Ste #6, Casa Grande 520.509.6380 SUN LIFE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 865 N Arizola Rd., Casa Grande 520.381.0394 www.sunlifefamilyhealth.org

SHAMROCK FARMS 40034 W. Clayton Rd., Stanfield 602.477.2462 3 www.shamrockfarms.net

FLORENCE PIONEER MUSEUM 715 S. Main St., Florence 520.868.4382 12 www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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CG HISTORY MUSEUM 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande 520.836.2223 13 www.tmocg.org

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ROOSTER COGBURN’S OSTRICH FARM 17599 E. Peak Ln., Picacho 520.466.3658 7 www.roostercogburn.com BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM 37615 E. US Highway 60, Superior 520.689.2811 8 www.ag.arizona.edu/bta ULTRASTAR MULTI-TAINMENT CENTER 16000 N. Maricopa Rd.,Maricopa 520.494.7827 9 www.ultrastarakchin.com

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CASA GRANDE MAIN STREET 110 W. 2nd St., Casa Grande 520.836.8744 www.cgmainstreet.org COOLIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 684 W. Northern Ave., Cooldige 520.723.3009 www.coolidgeperformingartscenter.org See Pins On Page 14-15

VISITOR CENTERS GREATER CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 575 N. Marshall St., Casa Grande 520.836.2125 1 www.casagrandechamber.org SUNLAND VISITOR CENTER 3725 N. Camelot St., Eloy 520.466.3007 www.sunlandvisitorcenter.org

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MARICOPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 44480 W. Honeycutt Rd., #106, Maricopa 520.568.9573 5 www.maricopachamber.org TRI-COMMUNITY VISITOR CENTER 1470 W. American Ave., Oracle 520.241.1142 6 www.visittricommunity.org MARANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 13881 N. Casa Grande Hwy., Marana 520.682.4314 7 www.maranachamber.com ARIZONA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 13640 S. Sunland Gin Rd., Arizona City 520.466.5141 8 www.arizonacitychamber.com

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The Museum of Casa Grande Preserves and exhibits the history of the Casa Grande region and the early days of Arizona. Numerous indoor and outdoor exhibits, including old black schoolhouse.

110 W. Florence Blvd.

1 www.tmocg.org Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum and Visitor Center Housed in the Old Toltec Elementary School and featuring multi-cultural history of the Santa Cruz Valley.

3725 N. Camelot St., Eloy. 2 www.scvhmuseum.org

Casa Grande Art Museum Shows and displays from various local artists. Located in the house built by Gus Kratzka in 1929 as the family residence and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

3 319 W. Third St. www.casagrandeartmuseum.org Artisan Village of Coolidge Numerous activities and home of the Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum and Copper State Heritage Museum.

351 N. Arizona Blvd., Coolidge (Arizona Blvd. 4 and Northern Ave). www.artisanvillageofcoolidge.org www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

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Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum and Archive Preserving the Ak-Chin way of life through the centuries and sharing values and 5 identities with visitors.

47685 N. Eco-Museum Rd., Maricopa. www.azcama.org/museums/akchin Pinal County Historical Society Museum Indian exhibits, extensive bullet and barbed wire collections, cactus furniture, quilts and antique clothing, prison artifacts including hanging nooses, two-seater gas chamber chair, and prison registers, outdoor display of antique farm machinery, a blacksmith shop, 1928 Pioneer Cabin, vintage 6 fire engines.

715 S. Main St., Florence. www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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Huhugam Heritage Center The Gila River Indian Community’s tribal facility for the preservation and display of important cultural artifacts and art. A repository for prehistoric and historic artifacts, cultural materials and vital records, a museum to display the materials to the public.

4759 N. Maricopa Rd., 7 Chandler. www.gilariver.org/index.php/ enterprises/huhugam-heritage-center

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“LOVING THE ART IN YOURSELF” AT THE ARTISAN VILLAGE OF COOLIDGE

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The vision of the Artisan Village of Coolidge is an interactive place where all people regardless of age can fulfill their desires to learn, express their talent, interact with artisans and experience the joy of making through the arts.

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Jan. 1, 2015 the “North School” of Coolidge officially became the Artisan Village of Coolidge with a mutual agreement between the Coolidge Performing Arts Center Foundation and the Coolidge Unified School District. North School hadn’t been occupied by students since 2009 and was used by the district as office and storage space for a few years. Members of a team from the Coolidge Unified School District, The City of Coolidge and members of the community began researching the best possible use of the facility.

Inspiration was taken from a community in Ajo, the maker movement and input from local artists. The vision of the Artisan Village of Coolidge is an interactive place where all people regardless of age can fulfill their desires to learn, express their talent, interact with artisans and experience the joy of making through the arts. Since that point, many classes and events have taken place on the grounds of the village such as performances, facility rentals and community events.

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the “Cool Town Music Festival” on Feb. 18. The festival brings a variety of bluegrass, folk and country music bands, classes, food and all-day fun for all ages.

Have an interest in the visual arts?

There are so many opportunities to learn a new art or enhance your current skills. Artists are on-site on Saturday mornings to talk about their various art forms, and lab tours. The Artisan Village has spaces offering a wide variety of labs. Come explore the ceramics lab, or try your hand at painting or glass art. Visit the maker space with the 3D printer or learn to use that sewing machine you have in the closet in the fibre arts lab.

Classes are available with the artists for a variety of prices and for all ages. Want more information? Visit the website at www.artisanvillageofcoolidge.org or visit the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce to discover and love the art in yourself!

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