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Starlight Concerts light up spring nights
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Hope and renewal
DC Ranch presents 12th Annual Run for Ryan House
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DC Ranch fosters strategic partnerships with a handful of community organizations whose efforts align with the mission and values of its residents. Ryan House has been one of those organizations. In 2005, DC Ranch was a young community and Ryan House was a young nonprofit organization. What was then the DC Ranch Foundation wanted to get involved with a local charity that helped families with children and support it from the ground up.
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This month we are excited to host the 12th annual Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch. In our cover story you will read about some of the families served by the organization. Designed to provide short-term overnight respite stays as well as end-of-life care, Ryan House is a place of comfort and compassion for Valley children with life-threatening conditions.
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Over the past decade, the Run has helped raised more than $250,000 for Ryan House, while at the same time providing DC Ranch residents with a meaningful way to build community.
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I hope you’ll round up some neighbors and join us for the Run on March 13. You can run or walk in the 1-mile fun run, 5K or 10K. Or for the avid runners, there is the Half Marathon! Either way, we do this event for the families who rely on Ryan House, and I hope you’ll join the DC Ranch community in showing your support.
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Ranch Updates
Ranch board: year in review The Ranch Association Board of Directors election is just around the corner. Over the past year, the seven-member governing body addressed a number of important topics, in addition to administrative and budgetary matters. Decisions affecting safety, security, motorized recreational vehicles, investments and water usage were among the actions approved or policies created. Money and water savings Following last year’s audit, a water management
Investments The investment policy for DC Ranch was revamped to allow for a longer
program was approved to increase savings and better utilize the existing irrigation infrastructure. College externs were hired on a temporary basis to research and conduct much of the work.
investment horizon, from five to six years. In addition, $400,000 was transferred from the Ranch Association operating funds to neighborhood reserve equities.
Safety In an effort to control speeding, two additional electronic signs were approved for purchase, bringing the total owned and operated to five. The signs rotate throughout the community, especially on connector roads such as Windgate Pass, Horseshoe Canyon and the north loop of Desert Camp. A sign was also added in Arcadia near the park to remind drivers to slow down.
Security Surveillance cameras at Market Street tunnel were activated to monitor pedestrian traffic from the commercial center into private residential areas of Country Club village. The board assisted residents in Arcadia at Silverleaf with ideas on better securing the neighborhood’s unmanned south gate that faces Legacy Boulevard. In addition, the Ranch Association purchased 36 path and trail signs that were placed throughout the community to help guide hikers and cyclists to stay on the public trail system.
Motorized recreational vehicles The board spent months deliberating the use of motorized recreational vehicles on private residential streets. In an effort to keep residents safe, the decision was made to prohibit gas-powered models but allow electric scooters, skate boards and children’s play vehicles.
Standards for Conduct The Safety and Security subcommittee provided continuous updates on the groundwork to compile and streamline a comprehensive document based on the CC&Rs, existing policies and statutes. The board reviewed and provided feedback on the committee’s recommendations, with an official vote expected on March 7, at the Ranch Association Board Meeting.
Board Election Timeline March 11 Deadline for candidate applications | 5 p.m. The Ranch Offices on Market Street
March 21 (tentative date) Candidate Forum | 6 p.m. The Homestead Community Center
March 28 Ballots mailed to Neighborhood Voting Members (NVMs) and residents where needed.
NVMs vote the consensus of their neighbors. Residents in areas without NVM representation will receive individual ballots.
April 11 Board members elected and announced at the Ranch Association annual meeting | 6 p.m. The Homestead Community Center
Community Updates Courtesy reviews can be problem solvers Statistics show only about one in ten residents take advantage of pre-inspections offered by the Ranch Association when getting ready to sell their homes. Of the 267 sales in 2015, only 24 courtesy reviews were conducted. Reviews can help avoid surprises during the transfer and disclosure process. They make selling a home much easier for both buyers and sellers.
Volunteer Appreciation Month: Nominate a Neighbor
The most common issues involve landscaping, such as prohibited plants or plant density. Also common are exterior paint or stucco problems and outdoor lighting issues.
Every April, the Community Council celebrates residents who are actively making a difference.
Timing is an important factor during real estate transactions. Transfer and disclosure inspections must be completed in three days, whereas a courtesy review can be done at your leisure. Call The Ranch Offices on Market Street at 480.513.1500 for more information.
Do you know a neighbor who is consistently giving back to DC Ranch or the greater community? The Community Council would like to recognize them for their service. Celebrate this individual by nominating him or her on DCRanch.com for a 2016 Volunteer Award. Recipients will be honored at the Volunteer Appreciation Event on Saturday, April 16. See award categories on DCRanch.com.
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Monthly Planner The following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch in March. Some activities and events may have admission fees. Please see DCRanch.com for more information and an up-to-date calendar of activities. ADULT SOCIAL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays | 1 to 4 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center Please call Gerrie Hinson at 480.585.4699 to RSVP
FITNESS ACTIVITIES Yoga Mon and Wed | 9 to 10 a.m. Tues and Thurs | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178 Beginners Boot Camp Wed | 6 to 6:45 a.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178
Social Bridge Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178
DC Ranch Women’s Club Nature trail walk and lunch
Grapenuts Wine Club Chardonnays Wednesday, March 9 | 7 to 9 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585
Enjoy a guided walk on the Bajada Nature Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and lunch at Ciao Grazie. A barrier-free path easily accessible from the Gateway Trailhead, the trail features interactive exhibits that reveal the special stories of the area, and wildflowers bloom trailside. RSVP for the trail walk, lunch or both!
Off the Ranch Spring Training Wednesday, March 16 | 5 to 10 p.m. 480.538.3544
Wednesday, March 9 10 a.m. walk, 11:15 lunch
Zumba Tues and Thurs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178 Shallow Water Fitness Mon and Wed 4 to 5 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center Pool 480.342.7178 Pickleball Open Play Tues | 1 to 3 p.m. Sat | 10 a.m. to noon Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585 CHILD, YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES Storytime Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.585.1641 TGIF: Little Wranglers Stuffed By You Friday, March 18 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585
DC Ranch Film Club BROOKLYN Thurs, March 17 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. BROOKLYN tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Homesickness makes way for romance, but soon her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Trailblazer Breakfast Saturdays | 8 to 10 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178 Food Truck Night Press and INDAHsushi Thursday, March 10 | 4 to 7 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585
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DC Ranch Farmers Market Saturday, March 12 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Homestead Community Center Parking Lot 480.538.3585 Garden Hours Saturday, March 5 | 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19 | 9 to 11 a.m. DC Ranch Community Garden 480.538.3582 Starlight Concert Chad Freeman & Redline Friday, March 18 | 6 to 8 p.m. Market Street Park 480.538.3586
Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch Sun, Mar. 13 | 5:30 a.m. to noon Market Street Plaza Register at RunforRyanHouse.org Support Ryan House and have fun at the family friendly 1-Mile, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon runs. Be sure to stay for the runners’ expo, which includes live music, food and athletic training and retail booths.
Wildflower Walk Saturday, March 19 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585 Garden Workshop Getting Set for Summer Saturday, March 19 | 11 a.m. to noon DC Ranch Community Garden 480.538.3582 COMMUNITY MEETINGS Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, March 7 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.513.1500 Modification Committee Tuesdays, March 8 & 22 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Ranch Offices on Market Street 480.513.1500
Willy Wonka’s fanciful world comes to Eggstravaganza
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nspired by the fantastic candy wonderland of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” the annual spring celebration delights in the eccentric creativity of this children’s classic. Traditional egg hunts—look for the special golden egg in each age group!—festive lawn games, and delicious food will all be part of the enchantment. Enjoy the chocolate fountains, play with the Oompa Loompas, and try your luck at the guessing jars. Don’t forget your baskets!
at the Homestead Community Center, with complimentary shuttles running throughout the event. For more information, contact Desert Camp Community Center at 480.342.7178.
Register by Friday, March 25, at 2 p.m. Pick up your “Golden Tickets” during regular business hours at Desert Camp Community Center. Additional parking will be available
Eggstravaganza: Willy Wonka Saturday, March 26 | 9 a.m. to noon Desert Camp Community Center
Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, March 24 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.513.1500
Adults | $10 Youth 12 and younger | $5 Children ages 3 and under | Free Register on DCRanch.com–limit six (6) people per household
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Starlight Concert Series
It’s a recipe for a fun evening: live music + good friends + beautiful weather + close to home = the Starlight Concert Series. Pack up a picnic dinner and some folding chairs and head over to Market Street Park. Meet up with neighbors and friends and dance the night away to country, oldies and retro hits. Concerts are free and open to the public. Whitestone REIT will be giving out special treats during the evening. For more information, contact the Community Council at 480.342.7178.
Get up early for Beginners Boot Camp Are you looking for a good workout? Want to finish early in the morning before the day gets rolling? Head over to The Homestead on Wednesday mornings at 6 a.m. (yes, seriously) and you can find all that and more. Instructor Heather Moss McCrae, who has been teaching exercise classes for nearly 20 years, wants everyone to have a challenging, fun workout that is good for novices and more experienced participants alike. She incorporates a variety of athletic, low impact, cardiovascular and strength exercises, including some less traditional ones. Given the large space, the group
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can power walk, crawl, jump, sit, and stretch more easily. Many exercises depend on an individual’s body weight, plus equipment including long exercise bands, shorter leg bands, BOSU ball, stability ball and gliding disks, which focus on core and leg strength.
Rick Lenzi and Roustabout Friday, April 8 | 6 to 8 p.m. Get ready for the great oldies sound of Roustabout and its "Three Kings" tribute to Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson.
Best of all, she can modify the workouts for individuals, helping newcomers with a slower start or adaptations, if needed, and pumping up intensity for those who seek it. Curious but not ready to commit? Call the Desert Camp front desk at 480.342.7178 and ask for a one-time Drop-In Pass.
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Garden-in-a-grid for new gardeners BY T YLER STOREY | MASTER GARDENER AND DC RANCH GARDEN COACH
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ust as a blank piece of paper can be intimidating to a writer, so is a blank garden bed to the new gardener. What goes where? What if you get it wrong?
The best way to attack that blank garden is with a plan. Later, when you are an old pro at vegetable gardening, you will plant vegetables hither and thither with wild abandon, and everyone will admire your style and free spirit. For now, though, it’s best to be solid and geometric and orderly.
time of year an Italian basil is an excellent choice.
Carrots (from seeds)
Tomato transplant
Radishes (from seeds)
Next, in two corners put your smallest and shortestlived vegetables. For March and April try radishes and carrots, planted from seed. Plant them a little more closely spaced than the package recommends; you can fit 20 to 30 in a square foot. In the two other corners put longer-lived but smaller plants, such as an eggplant and a pepper. Plant only one in each square, as they need good root space.
Tomato transplant
Basil transplant
Tomato transplant
This leaves the middle of each side still free. In one, plant onion sets, or more carrots if you are very fond of carrots. In the other three plant that great prize of the home garden: tomatoes, one plant per square.
The first thing to keep in mind is that plants grow at different speeds. Especially in this MarchNow, here’s how it works. Your radishes and carrots April growing will mature first. By the time the tomatoes spread, season, some Rent a plot at the DC Ranch there will be room for them. If there are a few plants will be Eggplant transplant Green onions (from sets) Pepper transplant Community Garden carrots left, they will appreciate the tomato’s shade. yesterday’s salad If a backyard garden doesn’t before others are even producing. We can use Pick the onions as needed, and by the time they’re gone, the eggplant and pepper appeal to you, think about that to our advantage by placing spreading leasing an irrigated, organic will fill that space from either side. Your tomatoes will squeeze the basil a bit, plants next to plants that have short lives. garden plot at the DC Ranch but it will rise above them and enjoy the cool environment there in the middle. Community Garden at That way, by the time the big plant spreads, Placing your vegetable garden on a grid is a great way to use the space wisely, Copper Ridge School. For the small one will be gone. more information, contact and you can use the same layout in any season. Just remember that what goes in Start by dividing your garden plot into nine Senior Facilities Manager Beth each square changes with the time of year. The garden-in-a-grid should help you squares of a foot or so in size. In the center Overton at 480.538.3583 or get going, and once you see how plants work, you'll be off the grid in no time! beth.overton@dcranchinc.com. square put your most long-lasting plant. This
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Offering hope and renewal
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TAYLOR MORE | RYAN HOUSE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING
he 12th annual Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch kicks off on Market Street this month. Since its inception, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Ryan House—filling a need that wasn’t offered even ten years ago.
When the Cotter family first learned their youngest son, Ryan, was not just a ‘late bloomer’ in the area of motor development, but that he instead was born with a life-limiting diagnosis for which there is no treatment or cure, they experienced a range of emotions.
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“We felt devastated, shocked, anxious about what the days or months ahead may bring, and uncertain about the many decisions to make,” said Holly Cotter, Ryan’s mom. “We felt as though we’d hit a wall both physically and emotionally.”
Ryan House provides parents with renewed hope and some happiness even as they face an unimaginable reality – the fact that they will most likely outlive their own children.
The Cotters took Ryan to Helen House, a home-like children’s care facility in Oxford, England. But there were few facilities like it in the States. With the help of family, friends, and exceptional community leaders and organizations, grass-roots efforts led to the founding of Ryan House.
Heather and Andre face that reality every day. Both of their daughters, Soliz and Camila, have a rare chromosomal syndrome called Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. The extensive care needed for their children has meant long, exhausting days and nights for Heather and Andre.
Today, dozens of families are served by the facility every year. Each comes with a unique need—but all share a sense of comfort and gratitude.
Born 21 months apart, their children are both considered to be “deafblind” – both visually and hearing impaired. Soliz and Camila require hearing aids and glasses, and are prone to frequent seizures.
The Ryan House Impact While Ryan House has cared for 530 children with life-limiting or end-of-life illnesses since 2010, the qualifying pediatric population is still underserved. Among those who were cared for, 290 children received more than 9,000 days respite and 245 children received end-of-life care. The Ryan House care model cuts down on emergency room and hospital visits while improving quality of life for the entire family. Ryan House services are available at no cost for families with a child aged 16 or younger who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
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Families are never charged a fee for the emotional and medical support received at Ryan House. Yet annual operating expenses at Ryan House total more than $2 million. Generosity, mostly from Valley residents, is what keeps the doors at Ryan House open to children and families facing the most difficult of times. “Ryan House gives the patients and families the gift of time and a warm loving embrace,” said Ryan House Executive Director Alyssa Crockett. “Our care team wraps its arms around the family.” And for Heather and Andre, a few days at Ryan House does wonders to recharge their batteries and ease the burden of round-the-clock care for their little girls.
Focusing on quality of life and continuity of care, Ryan House combines compassion with state-of-the-art care to guide children through their unique life-limiting or endof-life journeys while providing families with peace, comfort, and support.
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yan House is a 12,500square-foot home located on the St. Joseph’s medical campus in central Phoenix. It provides respite care, pediatric palliative care, and end-of-life care as well as appropriate therapies and activities in a supportive, home-like setting where all are welcome. Amenities include: • Sensory room • Indoor hydrotherapy pool • Adaptable playground • Family suites • “Story of Me” multimedia room
Respite and peace Aubrey has Joubert syndrome, a rare brain malformation characterized by the underdevelopment of the cerebellum. It affects her muscle tone and ability to swallow, so all her food is pureed. At three months old, she developed hypertension and was prescribed high blood pressure medicine. She doesn’t talk or walk and can’t see well, so she’s learning sign language to communicate. Despite all of this, Aubrey attends public school and has even played on an adapted baseball league and has done adaptive ballet. She relishes her time at Ryan House. “Aubrey knows she is here to play and the fun has arrived,” said Aubrey’s mother, Lindsay. “She discovers something new every visit. She plays dress up. She loves to play with the dollhouse. It’s become a second home for her. She is so comfortable. It’s like Disneyland for her.” She added that Aubrey doesn’t let her do her hair at home, but lets the nurses at Ryan House do it. Aubrey likes interacting with the other kids at Ryan House, and her creativity increases when she’s there hanging out with her friends. She also loves the piano in the music room, dancing in the sensory room and rolling on the floor.
Get involved
For more information about how to donate your time or resources to make a difference in the lives of children at Ryan House, please visit www.ryanhouse.org.
Run for Ryan House schedule of events Sunday, March 13 Market Street at DC Ranch 5:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8-11 a.m.
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Early Packet Pick-up and Registration Saturday, March 12 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Homestead Community Center Get your race number bib and t-shirt a day early and save time on race day.
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60 years of Scottsdale spring training
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A group of Scottsdale business owners were wrapping up lunch at the Pink Pony one day in the early 1950s when one patron spotted Baltimore Orioles owner Jerold Hoffberger heading toward the door. “Say, why don’t you bring your team out here for the spring?” asked the Scottsdale businessman. “Build a stadium and maybe I will,” replied Hoffberger. And there the seed was planted. Scottsdale was a hamlet of some 3,000 residents back then, but folks had a vision. Encouraged by Hoffberger’s comment, Scottsdale’s business community passed around a figurative hat and came up with $72,000 to build a stadium.
Ground was broken in June 1955 at a former farm field that would become the northeast corner of Osborn Road and Drinkwater Boulevard. The finished product was primitive by today’s standards – concrete risers crammed with folding metal chairs, bleachers and a board-and-batten architecture reminiscent of an Old West trading post. Still, it was arguably the grandest structure in town. An opening exhibition game that November drew 10,000 fans – more than triple the town’s population. It’s safe to say nothing in that part of Scottsdale would ever be quite the same. True to his barroom retort, Hoffberger brought the Orioles to Scottsdale in 1956 to train. So started an industry, a culture and a parade of characters that shape the community to this day. The Orioles nested three springs in Scottsdale before migrating to Florida. In moved the Boston Red Sox for a five-year stay. In 1960, the team
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brought to Scottsdale arguably the greatest hitters the game had ever seen. Ty Cobb, the rough-edged and irascible “Georgia Peach” was a Red Sox advisor. Outfielder Ted Williams was entering the twilight of a Hall of Fame career. Both would begin their days with breakfast at the Pink Pony restaurant, a few minutes’ walk from Scottsdale Stadium. The Red Sox left for Florida in 1965 and, after one season without an MLB team, the Chicago Cubs took up residence from 1967 to 1978. These were the “lovable losers” of Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins,
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1) Red Sox stars Ted Williams (right), Manager Mike Higgins (center), and Jackie Jensen (left) are greeted by the sheriff and posse in 1959. 2) DC Ranch’s first resident Don Ruff, Howard Cosell and Bill Mack at a baseball event. Ruff, who is also a Scottsdale Charro, worked to make Scottsdale a site for baseball team spring training. Bill Mack, also a Scottsdale Charro, helped to plan and implement the first Fiesta Bowl Parade, and played a major role in the Parada del Sol for many years. 3) The old Scottsdale Stadium was a wooden structure originally built in 1955 for the 1956 Baltimore Orioles spring training. The Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants all played spring ball at the stadium. It was torn down in 1991, and replaced by a state-of-the-art stadium that opened in February 1992 in time for the San Francisco Giants spring training season. 4) World Champion New York Giants, running on to the field during Spring Training, 1955. 5) Scottsdale Stadium at 7408 E Osborn Rd was the home of winter baseball training. 6) Scottsdale Charro member (left) and Mayor Herb Drinkwater (right) celebrate the final season in the old, 1955-56 vintage wooden stadium. 7) Salt River Fields. 8) Scottsdale Stadium.
Ron Santo and Billy Williams, a talented roster that never quite got to the postseason but produced a cult following of fans across the nation. The Cubbies relocated to Mesa after the spring of 1978, but were replaced by Ricky Henderson and the fasttrack Oakland A’s. The seemingly never-ending carousel of teams ended for Scottsdale in 1982, when the San Francisco Giants moved in and put down roots. Scottsdale Stadium was starting to show its age as the ‘80s came to a close. Spring Training Central needed a facelift and the citizens of Scottsdale stepped up, approving a bond measure in 1989 to completely rebuild the facility. Questions at the time included where to build the new stadium and what would it look like?
Several alternative sites for a new stadium were explored, including McCormick Ranch and the WestWorld area. In the end, the original Downtown location prevailed, as did a design that harkened back to the original Old West feel. Rebuilt Scottsdale Stadium opened in 1992 on the original’s footprint and even kept some of the original trees. You can still see them lining Drinkwater Boulevard. By the 2000s, spring training in Scottsdale expanded with the addition of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies negotiated a 20-year commitment with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to play in a brandnew state-of-the-art facility. Construction began on Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in 2009. The stadium was completed for the 2011 spring training season.
The Cactus League has grown to 15 teams and draws more than a million fans. Annual spring training revenue is comparable to a Super Bowl. Fans will tell you what matters in the spring are players, sunshine and memories. As Scottsdale celebrates its 60th season of spring training baseball, there are plenty of each.
Play ball! Off the Ranch goes to spring training DC Ranch’s adult activities group for singles and couples is headed to Salt River Fields to cheer on the Diamondbacks on March 16. More information at DCRanch.com.
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Lonergan founded PruGen in north Scottsdale in 2006. In 2011, Inc. Magazine named PruGen Pharmaceutical one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. PruGen ranked as the 29th fastest growing company and second in the healthcare industry after achieving In 2011, Inc. Magazine sales growth of A recent addition to the tenant 6,412% over a named PruGen line-up is PruGen Pharmaceuticals, a leading U.S.-based company that Pharmaceutical one of three-year time period. By 2015, PruGen had outspecializes in the development, America’s fastest-growing grown its space. Lonergan, a north manufacturing and marketing private companies. Scottsdale resident, and his execof more than 50 cost-effective utive team were drawn to Canyon solutions for the dermatology Village’s architecture, location and amenities. industry. Their flagship product lines focus “The design of this property fits our vision, our on treatments for acne, rosacea and dermatitis. brand and our lifestyle. My team and I also like “Consumers probably won’t recognize our products the access to great dining. Even more, this location by name, as they are only available by prescription,” allows me to take my daughter to dance class according to Sean Lonergan, PruGen Chairman and in DC Ranch every week.” At completion of their CEO. “Our mission is to provide products exclusively build-out, PruGen will occupy 8,500 square feet for specialists to meet the real needs of patients, of office space, housing 20 corporate employees through easy access and great value.” estled at the base of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in DC Ranch lies a Mediterranean-influenced Class A office complex offering lush courtyards and scenic vistas. Canyon Village, comprised of four office buildings and a parking garage, serves as corporate headquarters to a diverse range of businesses in the service, retail and restaurant industries.
overseeing finance, sales, operations, marketing and research and development. As a responsible corporate citizen, PruGen donates products to countries across the world during natural disasters and times of great need, in an effort to improve quality of life. What does the future hold for PruGen? “We plan to continue our product line expansion, research and development efforts, and increase market penetration by adding to our current sales force of 50 sales representatives across the country,” Lonergan added.
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Start by decluttering Set aside a few weekends to clear all the clutter throughout the whole house. Starting one room at a time really helps. Make this a family “activity” – get everyone (even the dog) onboard. Generate a new habit – keep an empty bin in each closet, and use it to corral items you plan to give away. Haven’t used it in a year – out it goes! Give yourself a clean kitchen Toss worn dish towels or better yet cut them up to make cleaning rags. Sell or give away small appliances (like that bread maker) that you seldom or never use. Generate a new habit – clean out the pantry and fridge each week before shopping. Treat yourself to fresh flowers every week Take out those beautiful vases that belonged to Grandma and use them daily. I always have flowers on the kitchen counter, bathroom counter and on my desk. They bring a smile to my face as well as gratitude and joy to my heart. Clean those windows Nothing breathes life into a house like sparkling windows. Our homes look so much brighter and fresher when they are crystal clear. Generate a new habit – use a product called Rain-X 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner.
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Change out linens and decorative pillows Spring calls for lighter and brighter. Store away heavy throw blankets, bedding and dark pillows. Think yellow, green, and orange as accent colors. These add a pop of joy plus they feel really fresh. Generate a new habit – keep a few reusable bins under the bed or in the closet to store seasonal linens. Refresh the bathrooms, beauty products and medicine cabinets What’s lurking in the back of your cabinets? Sort through all of those bottles and jars. Toss expired makeup and skin-care items you never use. Wipe down all the drawers and shelves before returning items. Changing out the light fixtures, adding knobs and drawer pulls to the cabinets and buying new towels gives a fresh
best time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. Sort through gardening supplies and plant a veggie garden (either in planters or pots). Wash down all the patio furniture, purchase new cushions and throw pillows if yours are looking worn. Generate a new habit – keep everything in your garage on shelving, not on the floor. This helps prevent accumulating clutter. Wishing you success and a huge sense of accomplishment as you freshen up your home for spring and beyond. Debi Meyer's company, Design with Distinction, is a luxury interior design company that has worked with several north Scottsdale residents to create beautiful living spaces in their homes. To learn more, visit designwithdistinction.com.
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Coming in April Off the Ranch: Quiessence Restaurant Friday, April 1 | 5 p.m. Meet at The Homestead Community Center Join Off the Ranch for a very special garden to table experience at Quiessence Restaurant at the Farm at South Mountain. Stroll through the farm, explore the working gardens, and enjoy a refined rustic menu that often includes house made breads, handcrafted pastas and local produce. The Quiessence website describes its food as “farm focused and surprisingly simple.” The flavors of Arizona shine through their dishes, all prepared with a contemporary spin on traditional and classic culinary techniques. Meet at The Homestead at 5 p.m. and travel together by bus to the restaurant. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $110 per person for a three course meal with several options for soup/appetizer, salad, and entrée, and includes bus transportation, tax and gratuity. Seating is very limited; deadline is Wednesday, March 16. More info at DCRanch.com.
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and climate conditions. Mother Nature goes to work when she is ready. Sometimes colors begin to emerge in late February, but most often, flowers start to pop up in March. A great bloom generally occurs if the Preserve gets soaking rains the previous fall to start the germination process, followed by gentle rains in late December and January. Temperatures and other factors also play a role. But even if conditions have been less than ideal, there’s always something blooming that you can discover out in the Preserve. The best trail views vary from year to year, sometimes from month to month, and even from week to week. The Preserve is filled with micro-climates, and conditions in each individual micro-climate vary from year to year. Remember to leave plants along the trails—take only pictures! MSC, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, publishes the “Field Guide.� Photographer Marianne Skov Jensen has published a very helpful guide, “Wildflowers and more,� to help identify plants and cacti in the Preserve. Both books are available for purchase from MSC. Images courtesy of Marianne Skov Jensen.
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Around Scottsdale Scottsdale’s Spring Training Festival The best of baseball comes together Saturday, March 5, to celebrate the start of the Cactus League and another season of America’s Pastime. This free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Fans can enjoy hands-on activities focused around the science of baseball, meet and greets, storytellers, skill tests, memorabilia vendors, food and music. Don’t miss the whiffle ball field where kids can mingle with legends of the game or just have fun. A Cactus League Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place at 5:30 p.m. and a free family movie gets going under the stars at 7 p.m. For more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Exclusively Little Tots and toddlers are invited to join in the fun Saturday, March 5, during McCormickStillman Railroad Park’s annual “Exclusively Little” event. The excitement takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event for children 6 and younger features game booths, inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, health demonstrations and other entertainment.
Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal and enter it in the stuffed animal contest. Train and carousel rides are $2 each. Children younger than three ride free with a paying adult. For more information, call 480.312.2312 or visit TheRailroadPark.com. Scottsdale Giant Race The Scottsdale Giant Race benefiting the Scottsdale Charros is Saturday, March 5, starting at 7 a.m. Participate in a unique and enjoyable footrace through the heart of Scottsdale. Race distances include 3 miles, 9K and a kid’s race family relay. For more information or to register, visit ScottsdaleGiantRace.com.
Summer Lifeguards Looking for a fun, active job this summer? Lifeguarding is the answer! Those interested must complete StarGuard classes that will be held during spring break and other times in March and April. Once certified,candidates may apply for a lifeguard position with the City of Scottsdale. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
Scottsdale Arts Festival Explore the works of nearly 200 nationally-acclaimed exhibiting artists at the annual Scottsdale Arts Festival March 11-13 on Scottsdale’s Civic Center Mall. Enjoy toe-tapping Arizona bands and entertainers and mouth-watering gourmet food trucks. A single-day pass is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and younger. Avoid traffic congestion by catching a free shuttle from downtown parking lots. For more information, call 480.994.2787 or visit ScottsdaleArtsFestival.org.
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