DC Ranch News - May 2016

Ranch News

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New members join Ranch board

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Rock Lobster headlines Starlight Concert

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Summer camps at DC Ranch offer fun, variety

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Mother’s Day specials abound!

Desert Discovery Center DC Ranch residents invited to discuss future of Preserve

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Ranch News is a not-for-profit newspaper published monthly by the DC Ranch Community Council to share timely and relevant information with residents. The publication seeks to build community by connecting neighbors through stories and pictures and to offer a product valuable to advertisers. Ranch News celebrates and perpetuates the values of the DC Ranch community.

Community Engagement Director Jona Davis Senior Communications Manager Jeremy Stevens Communications Coordinators Elizabeth Dankert Terri Raimondi Catha Smith 480.585.1641 communications.team@dcranchinc.com dcranch.com

Like many people who live or work in DC Ranch, I have been hearing a lot about the proposed Desert Discovery Center (DDC).

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Much of the discussion started when the Scottsdale City Council approved a measure in January to hire a nonprofit organization to develop a business model and overall concept for the DDC. The group has 18 months to hold community conversations and create a plan of action, after which the city council will decide whether or not the project moves forward.

The DC Ranch Community Council facilitates a connected and welcoming community that instills pride and a sense of belonging in each DC Ranch resident.

In short, the DDC is envisioned to be an interpretive center intended to give residents and visitors a better understanding of the Upper Sonoran Desert. The project has been talked about for nearly 30 years, and in 1997 the City Council determined that the Gateway Trailhead (just south of DC Ranch) was the most logical site for the DDC.

The Community Council is responsible

for visioning and facilitating initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life, serve collective interests and promote the DC Ranch brand. The Council provides recreational, educational, cultural and volunteer opportunities that reflect community values; operates and programs DC Ranch amenities; creates outlets for communication; and defines Community-Wide Standards.

The DC Ranch Governance Committee wants our residents to be informed and to provide input during this important exploratory stage. Please plan to attend a meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center.

Also in this issue, we pay tribute to several great moms on the Ranch in honor of Mother’s Day. Some moved to Scottsdale to live closer to their children and grandchildren. Others make a point to include their extended family at various DC Ranch events. What these women all share in common is a deep commitment to their families. And for that, I wish all our moms a very special Mother’s Day!

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Ranch Updates Resident meeting set to review DC Ranch Standards for Homes Pride of ownership is an important feature of DC Ranch. Thanks to conscientious residents, the community continues to look as attractive as it did at its inception nearly 20 years ago. The recently approved DC Ranch Standards for Homes, which is now available for download in the Community Management section on DCRanch.com, is an easy-to-navigate document that outlines best practices for common maintenance of homes. With these procedures in mind, homeowners and Ranch Association compliance staff will work together to keep DC Ranch looking beautiful.

A resident meeting is scheduled to discuss the specific enforcement procedures for home maintenance on Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. Residents are encouraged to review the Standards and enforcement procedures prior to the meeting. Please call 480.513.1500 with any questions.

1,000 water bottles needed to ‘Beat the Heat’ DC Ranch is revving up to collect 1,000 bottles of water for the “Beat the Heat” program by May 31.

Every June, the Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers provide bags of necessary supplies for homebound seniors. Please help by bringing water donations to The Homestead and Desert Camp Community Centers during normal business hours.

Your assistance will help make the summer more bearable for Scottsdale seniors.

Ranch Association seats new board members

(Far left, from left) Tom Headley, Susan Grace, Mike Esparza, and Don Matheson (not pictured) were elected to the board of directors at the Ranch Association’s annual meeting.

DC Ranch residents welcomed one new member and three incumbents to the Ranch Association Board of Directors at the annual meeting April 11. Board-elect newcomer and Arizona native Mike Esparza is replacing Treasurer Joe McGarr, who chose not to seek re-election. Esparza is a CPA with an extensive financial background. Returning to the board are Susan Grace, Don Matheson and Tom Headley.

The board will elect officers at its next regular meeting May 9; the officers will serve until April 2018.

Nearly 100 residents and Neighborhood Voting Members attended the annual meeting and were treated to the flavors of DC Ranch from Market Street Kitchen, The Living Room, and the new Decantur Winery, which served up delicious fare and libations to attendees. The Ranch Association engaged attendees in lively activities and presented an overview of 2015 finances and operations. Ranch Association board meetings are open to all residents and NVMs and are held monthly. Details are posted on the calendar at DCRanch.com.

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Questions? Please contact Devin Haggerty at 480.538.3544 or devin.haggerty@dcranchinc.com.

For more information about Beat the Heat, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Beat the Heat.”

he City of Scottsdale is holding a community meeting to review and seek the community’s input on options to reduce flood risk in the Reata Wash floodplain on Wednesday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Copper Ridge School Cafeteria.

The Reata Wash floodplain encompasses a large area in north Scottsdale between Pinnacle Peak Road and the Central Arizona Canal (CAP).

The study seeks to identify and recommend flood control measures to reduce flood risks to residents, property, and public infrastructure.

A secondary goal is to remove or reduce the size of the current floodplain designation established by FEMA. This would eliminate or reduce the requirement for many property owners to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.

For more information about the study or to sign up for the study email list contact City of Scottsdale Stormwater Management at 480.312.7328, or go to scottsdaleaz.gov, search Reata.

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Monthly Planner The following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch in May. Some activities and events may have admission fees. For more information and an up-to-date calendar of activities, please see DCRanch.com.

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

Social Bridge Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178 Grapenuts Wine Club Washington Merlots Wednesday, May 11 | 7 to 9 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585 DC Ranch Women’s Club Spring Social at Camden Foothills Social Lounge Thursday, May 12 | 5 to 7 p.m.

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Lavender and Ladybugs Wednesday, May 4 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

DC Ranch Community Garden at Copper Ridge School Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to the garden to make a Mother’s Day keepsake and enjoy cookies and lemonade.There will be ladybug crafts and a release of ladybugs into the garden. $5 per child; space is limited to 75.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 Wednesday | 6 to 6:45 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178 Zumba Tues and Thurs | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178 Shallow Water Exercise 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

DC Ranch Film Club: Classic Movie Month – “Casablanca” Thursday, May 19 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center Join the discussion about the much-loved romantic melodrama Casablanca (1942), a masterful tale of political and romantic espionage during WWII.

CHILD, YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES Storytime Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.585.1641 Last day before summer break is May 19

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Family Play Date Childsplay Theatre Presents “The Smartest Girl in the World”

AquaSafe Swim Team Mondays and Wednesdays, May 2 to July 27 | 6 to 7 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center Pool 480.538.3585

Saturday, May 14 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center This heartfelt, warm, and witty play tells the story of Leo and Lizzy Martinez, latch-key children of hardworking parents. Leo is convinced that winning a local TV quiz show and becoming “the smartest kids in the world” can really change things for their family. But when their parents refuse to let Leo participate, Lizzy decides to grow up, step up, and rescue the plan — and her family — along the way. Tickets are $5 per person; recommended for ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Purchase tickets at DCRanch.com.

For more information, call 480.538.3542.

TGIF: Little Wranglers Arizona Science Center’s Science on Wheels Friday, May 6 | 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585

Starlight Concert: Rock Lobster Friday, May 13 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Market Street Park A crowd favorite, Rock Lobster is the quintessential 80s cover band, performing retro hits from the likes of David Bowie, Prince and Madonna.

Bring picnic dinners, chairs, and your friends to the park for this free concert.

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Trailblazer Breakfast Saturdays | 8 to 10 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178 Garden Hours Saturdays, May 7 & 21 | 9 to 11 a.m.

DC Ranch Community Garden 480.538.3582 Garden Workshop The Herbs of Summer Saturday, May 7 | 11 a.m. to noon DC Ranch Community Garden 480.538.3582

Food Truck Night Q Up! and Livin’ Lite AZ Thursday, May 12 | 4 to 7 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585

Modification Committee Tuesdays, May 10 & 24 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Ranch Offices on Market Street 480.513.1500

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, May 9 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.513.1500

DC Ranch Standards Meeting Wednesday, May 18 | 6 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.513.1500 Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, May 26 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Summer camps on the Ranch Looking for something fun to do this summer?

Whether your interests are in theatre, art, swimming, or making friends, there are plenty of options.

Summer Theatre Camp: Mystery at the Ranch June 6 to 10 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center Ages 7 and older $100 for DC Ranch residents, $200 for non-residents Children will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to solve a big mystery at DC Ranch! Using theatre skills, activities, teamwork, and critical thinking, participants will don their spy gear and sleuth it out.

Campers will uncover mysteries, discover evidence of hidden talents, and dig up clues about their friends.

As super detectives, they’ll create zany characters with secret pasts and explore espionage in this fun theatre camp. Register on DCRanch.com.

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Summer Theatre Camp: Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin” June 20 to 25 | Noon to 4:15 p.m. | Ages 7 and older The Homestead Community Center $100 for DC Ranch residents, $200 for non-residents Complete with exciting costumes and dramatic stage sets, nationallyrenowned Missoula Children’s Theatre will bring its musical production of “Aladdin” to The Homestead Playhouse. This hilarious rendition, full of Arabian tales, features familiar characters such as the Genie, the all-powerful Sultan, and the beautiful princess who catches Aladdin’s eye. Children will perform the play on the final day. To register, contact Lindsay Vanegas at 480.538.3542.

Summer Arts Camp: Found Object Art July 5 to 8 9 a.m. to noon | Ages 5 to 8 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Ages 9 and older The Homestead Community Center $75 for DC Ranch residents | $150 for non-residents

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Workshops for Youth and Families Four week-long summer programs are planned for students ages 9-12 (two sessions), 13-15, and 15-19 in June and July at The Homestead Community Center. DC Ranch residents receive 50 percent off the registration fee. To enroll or find out more information, visit workshopsaz.org or call 480.245.9724.

Register online at play-well.org, enter zip code, and click on Desert Camp Community Center. DC Ranch residents receive 10% discount only if they register over phone with Play-Well TEKnologies by calling 602.317.7448. More questions? Contact Brandon Curtis, Recreation Manager, at 480.538.3585.

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Residents ages 5 to 17 are encouraged to participate; swimmers must be able to complete 50 yards (two lengths of the pool) freestyle and 50 yards backstroke.

To register, please contact AquaSafe Swim School at 480.425.7946 or visit AquaSafeSwim.com. When enrolling, please specify DC Ranch Swim Team.

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Art can be found all around us! Participants will explore how everyday objects can be turned into works of art, creating unique pieces with different materials each day. A small art show will be held on Friday afternoon to view all of the student-created pieces.

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he last two months of The Phoenix Symphony’s 2015-16 season feature exciting classical and popular music, sure to appeal to a range of tastes.

Please visit phoenixsymphony.org to purchase tickets and learn about group discounts.

Scheherazade Thursday, May 12 | 7:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Friday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphony Hall Saturday, May 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphony Hall Join Maestro Teddy Abrams in his debut with The Phoenix Symphony as he conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s famed “Scheherazade,” a seductive musical journey based on tales from Arabian Nights. The program begins with Igor Stravinsky’s masterful “Scherzo a la Russe,” with its lively and dancing spirit, and features the return of Amit Peled for Shostakovich’s popular and challenging “Cello Concerto No. 1.”

The Phoenix Symphony finishes season with stars and gusto

This is truly an out-of-this-world concert experience.

The multi-sensory event showcases classical favorites with an arresting multi-media presentation. The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of John Adams’ “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” Strauss’ epic “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Philip Glass’ “The Secret Agent,” is complemented by striking and majestic high definition images taken from NASA missions in Earth’s orbit. This event is not to be missed.

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The Earth – An HD Odyssey Friday, June 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphony Hall Saturday, June 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphony Hall

Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel Friday, May 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphony Hall Hand-picked by Billy Joel to play the title role in the Broadway musical “Moving Out,” Grammy and Tony nominated Michael Cavanaugh won the hearts of audiences and critics alike. In this tribute to Billy Joel, hear many of the Piano Man’s biggest hits including “She’s Got a Way,” “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are” live with The Phoenix Symphony.

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BY JEREMY STEVENS | COMMUNIT Y COUNCIL

n Jan. 11, 2016, the Scottsdale City Council authorized further planning for the Desert Discovery Center (DDC) concept at the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This location lies near the southern border of DC Ranch and, thus, it is important for residents to understand what the project is about, have an opportunity to ask questions, and assess any potential impact.

What happens next? Within 18 months, Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale (DDCS), the nonprofit entity contracted by the City, will create a business plan and feasibility analysis for the Desert Discovery Center. The contract includes soliciting public feedback, holding community meetings, and researching the fundraising potential of the project with the goal of offsetting the need for public dollars.

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In addition, the City Council voted to initiate the process to amend the Municipal Use Master Site plan at the Gateway Trailhead and hire an architect to create conceptual site and floor plans and preliminary building designs, neither which are part of the DDCS contract.

Nearly $1.7 million in bed tax dollars — money paid by visitors who rent rooms at Scottsdale’s resorts and hotels — was approved for the Desert Discovery Center — for both the contract with DDCS and the contract with an architect. Both contracts will be completed in July 2017. It will then be up to the Scottsdale City Council to determine if they want to move forward with the DDC. When the City Council voted to proceed with this planning phase, the DC Ranch Governance Committee, made up of directors from DC Ranch’s three governing entities, decided that it was important to keep residents informed, given the proposed project’s proximity to the community.

In early March, DDCS representatives held a preliminary meeting with board members from all three DC Ranch governing entities, as well as management from The Silverleaf Club and The Country Club at DC Ranch. It was a chance for DC Ranch resident leadership and staff to learn more about the proposed project, put some rumors to rest, and learn how residents can participate in the process.

DDCS will hold an informational meeting for DC Ranch residents on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. This is a chance for residents to get a better understanding of the DDC, learn background information, and ask questions.

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Residents invited to discus Desert Discovery Center DC Ranch Community Meeting Tuesday, May 10 | 6:30 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center Residents and stakeholders of DC Ranch are invited to attend this presentation by representatives from Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale.

DDC Overview According to the DDCS, the proposed Desert Discovery Center “… is envisioned to provide opportunities for residents and visitors to discover the story of the Upper Sonoran Desert. Through exhibits and environmental experiences presented in a natural setting, the center will inspire learning about the desert through programs designed to encourage preservation and instill a sense of harmony with and respect for the desert environment in which we live.”

While the vision for the Desert Discovery Center is still being formulated, the DDCS hopes it will become a well-known destination for local education and tourism.

In the presentation to DC Ranch leaders, former Scottsdale Mayor Sam Campana, now executive director for DDCS, said the concept is most comparable to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.

Unlike SeaWorld or other themed-attractions, the aquarium is intended as an educational resource to learn about sea life. Similarly, the purpose of the DDC is to give visitors a unique experience to interact with the Upper Sonoran Desert.

FAQs The City of Scottsdale has a list of frequently asked questions regarding the DDC proposal.

Below are some of the more common questions, and the City’s responses. To see more, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “Desert Discovery Center” or visit the DDCS website at scottsdaledesertcenter.com.

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How would construction of the DDC be funded?

Private and public funding sources for the project are currently being studied and evaluated. One source is the City’s bed tax dollars, which are generated by tourism specifically for projects of this nature. The DDC is envisioned as a public/not-for-profit partnership with private sector dollars supplementing the City’s investment. The contract requires the DDCS to raise an additional $270,000 in private funds and in-kind contributions for this phase of the project’s implementation.

How will the DDC be sustained financially?

The DDC is planned to be self-sustaining and would include an annual development funding goal, in addition to earned revenue, memberships and corporate/individual giving. A capital campaign, including a three-year operating

ss proposed Desert Discovery Center Historical Timeline 1995 Scottsdale voters approve a tax increase to create the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Desert Discovery Center concept was included in proposition.

2005 The Gateway location for the Desert Discovery Center was approved by the Scottsdale City Council as the second phase of the Gateway Master Plan.

2010 Swaback Partners conducts a taxpayer-funded Phase 2 feasibility study. It proposed a 72,000 square foot facility with 900 parking spaces at a cost of $74 million. The City has asked DDCS to use this study as a starting point for its planning efforts, reconsidering all aspects in terms of a new economy, new partners, and a new vision.

2016 A Municipal Use Master Site Plan process was initiated Jan. 11, to amend the current site plan for a Desert Discovery Center element at the Gateway Trailhead.

“When you leave the Monterey Aquarium, you never think of the ocean the same again. You understand your responsibilities — we want to do the same for our beloved Sonoran Desert,” stated Campana.

Although the City has identified 30 acres as the current study area, the DDCS doesn’t anticipate the entire area would be cleared. Rather, “a campus-style cluster of appropriately scaled buildings would be sensitively placed into the the natural terrain covering between 10 to 28 acres.”

Once DDCS receives citizen feedback from its outreach meetings, it says it will have a better idea of what exactly the Center will include. But it does envision a campus of several small buildings with interactive educational displays and the possibility of a gift shop, auditorium, and café, similar to other museum amenities.

reserve and the beginning of an endowment, is envisioned.

How will the DDC affect traffic in the area?

Bell Road and Thompson Peak Parkway are classified as Minor Arterials, designed to service 25,000 to 34,000 average daily trips. Both roads have divided medians and turning lanes. These roadways were designed and constructed to support much higher traffic volumes than currently exist in this area of the city. As the DDC concept is developed, attendance projections and traffic volumes will be evaluated, as well.

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Families that flock together Who says distance makes the heart grow fonder? Sometimes it makes a lot more sense to be close to family, especially when children are young or grandparents are older. In honor of Mother’s Day, DC Ranch families share their stories of moving to Scottsdale and having fun together.

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hen asked for her mom’s best advice, Rebecca Reed commented “If you are not happy where you are, move. You are not a tree.”

Rebecca added, “This is the main reason I took the step to move to Scottsdale.”

Rebecca taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 35 years at the same school in a Nashville suburb—her students included the children of Loretta Lynn and the Oak Ridge Boys. But while she has strong roots there, her parents always taught her to venture out into the world and be independent.

her son, Dan, his wife, Tania, and her grandson, Daniel, who have lived in the area for 10 years. She moved in January and loves being close to them.

She feels it’s important to get involved in her new community right from the beginning. She’s off to a good start — she won the Chili Challenge at DC Ranch Day in February. Her grandson couldn’t stop bragging about how his “Meemaw” won the challenge!

Being close to their grandchildren makes Sue and Rob Walker’s eyes light up. They raised their own children in Scottsdale before DC Ranch was established, made several corporate moves around the country, then returned 12 years ago to a townhouse near Market Street Park. The Walker’s children live in the Valley now, which makes it easy for their four grandchildren to come to many DC Ranch events.

“I thought I had things all planned out, and then I didn’t. My husband passed away five years ago.

I realized you just have to push forward and not give in to fear of what you don’t know,” she said.

Rebecca made the decision to buy a home in DC Ranch during a Thanksgiving visit last year with

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Sue has volunteered at Ranch events for years, which helps her grandkids to feel comfortable. She has a background in working with youth and appreciates “how well organized and supervised the events are.

And we love to walk and bike on the trails with our grandchildren, too.”

The Hamptons have three families on the Ranch: Steve and his wife, Cynthia, were the first to take the plunge 15 years ago. Steve’s mother, Janet, moved here two years later, followed by his brother, Brian, and wife, Anne, eight years ago. Altogether, there are five cousins—three boys and two girls, ages 8 to 14, who enjoy walking home from school together and hanging out at each other’s houses. Having that kind of extended family makes for fun, impromptu gatherings. “We help each other out,” says Anne.

“There’s always someone to pick up the slack.”

They enjoy sports, hiking, mountain biking, and working out. “We’ve really gotten to know our

neighbors and have made a lot of friends,” said Steve, “and we enjoy getting our families together with our neighbors for DC Ranch events.”

Sarellen Moore raised her four children in Demarest, New Jersey, the kind of town where everyone knows each other. Eventually the warm temperatures and bright sunshine of Tucson lured her to Arizona, along with a chance to be near her sister.

Soon after, she was joined in Tucson by her daughter, Liza, and her family—husband, Marcello Rosciglione, and children, Annabella and Christopher—in 2005.

Three years later, everyone moved up to Scottsdale.

Sarellen lives in DC Ranch’s Desert Parks village and her daughter’s family is nearby in Windgate.

Sarellen takes full advantage of life on the Ranch, participating in yoga and DC Ranch Women’s Club, and loves being near family. And the ones who live out of state, love to visit. That’s another good reason to live here!

Best advice your mother ever gave you You know mom was right, even when you didn’t want to believe it at the time.

Advice can be a tricky thing. At its best, even years later, it can inspire, comfort, or motivate. DC Ranch residents shared some of their mothers’ special pearls of wisdom.

My mom liked to entertain and cook for family and friends. She always taught me to “cook more food than you think you need so your guests won’t feel funny taking seconds.” As a result, our fridge and freezer are always well stocked with treats for “the unexpected.”

–Eileen Neiman When our boys were young and constantly on the go, my mom told me “kids need time to get bored enough to contemplate their navels.” That meant, they need time to slow down and be in the moment, not always on the run. Now that I’m a grandmother, I see just how important this is. –Kathe Ogle My mom always stressed the importance of reading and education, advice that has brought me a great deal of joy and prosperity in my life! –Marty Greenberg The more, the merrier – include everyone (don’t shut people out). –Kandace Garrigos Treat others the way you want to be treated. Love people for who they are, not for what they have. –Michele Lee Let people help you. It’s a gift for both of you.

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The Hamptons

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Mother’s Day specials around the Ranch Treat your amazing mom to something wonderful for every facet of her active lifestyle with these specials from local DC Ranch merchants and restaurants.

Paradise MedSpa Gift certificates discounted 10% from May 1-7. All in-store gift certificate purchases will include a free ZO skin care kit.

DC Ranch Crossing Designer Shades Treat mom to a one hour, organic teeth whitening and a custom airbrush spray tan for $109 (reg. $179) or five custom airbrush tans for $100.

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Hydrate Salon & Day Spa Save 25% on a Spa Pedicure and 10% on same-day nail services (Callie only). Or save 25% on a Signature Facial and 10% off same-day skin care services. Mention Mother’s Day at booking, valid during May only.

Luster Nail and Spa Free mimosa with her pedicure/manicure on Sunday, May 8 only!

MD Skin Lounge For the month of May, Oxygen Facial packages will leave mom with refreshed and hydrated skin.

Re-barre Scottsdale Get a five class pack for $80 or a ten class pack for $150. Or the ultimate: a year of unlimited classes for $1,350. Good for Re-Barre, BUTI yoga, and Zumba classes.

Sugar Me Wax 30% off all waxing services at the DC Ranch location through May 31 —mention Mother’s Day at booking.

Mother’s Day Brunches Local DC Ranch restaurants know how to treat mom right—make sure to call ahead for reservations.

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BY T YLER STOREY | MASTER GARDENER AND DC RANCH GARDEN COACH

And light. Seedlings do need light or they get spindly, but, as above, sunlight in a miniature greenhouse is too much.

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When I try to grow vegetable plants from seed, they just get tall and spindly and then fall over and die. I have been using the seed starter kit with the lid, but it doesn’t seem to work for me. What am I doing wrong?

Ask the Garden Coach

Seed-starting kits are a wonderful idea, but often not a wonderful reality.

The trick is to use all the pieces, but to use them a little differently than the manufacturer suggests.

Let’s examine first what the kits are intended to do. Seed starting kits are generally composed of two pieces of plastic and some peat pellets.

They act as a miniature green house, providing seeds their three basic needs: warmth, moisture, and light. But when used in the traditional manner, this is the perfect recipe for seedling disaster and death!

Why disaster? Because the tray and its lid do a mediocre job of providing warmth, too good a job of providing moisture, and an insufficient job of providing light.

The plastic tray and its contents will only be as warm as the surrounding area, unless you have it set in sunlight. But, if it is in sunlight the miniature

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greenhouse will heat up so quickly that it will toast your seeds and seedlings. Unlike a full-sized greenhouse, your miniature greenhouse has a very high ratio of light-admitting surface to interior air volume. Simply put: there is not enough air for all that sun.

Next, moisture. Moisture is good, right?

Well, yes and no. The seeds must stay moist for germination, but if they are too moist they will either rot in the peat pellet or get a fungal disease that results in damping off, which is when the seedlings fall over and die.

Try this instead: Use both the lid and the tray of your kit as trays. Put peat pellets in both – you can fit twice as many now! – and add enough water to fully hydrate them. Plant your seeds. Put them in the warmest place in your house and do not cover them. Check them twice daily and add enough water to keep the pellets moist. When the seedling start to sprout, move them to bright light and then to an increasingly sunny window, continuing to add water as needed. Turn the trays one quarter turn each day to even out the growth. When each has two sets of true leaves, they are ready for the next step.

When it's time to transplant your seedlings, introduce them to the outside world for a “hardening off” period of a week or two.

Be very gentle when you put your delicate seedlings in the ground. It’s a good idea to cover your transplanted seedlings for a couple days until their roots get more established.

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BY JACE MCKEIGHAN | MSC STEWARD AND DC RANCH RESIDENT When the desert air gets hotter and drier as we move toward summer, it’s time for a reminder about safety in the Sonoran Desert. Every year, the City of Scottsdale and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy respond to people and dogs suffering from dehydration and exposure to the heat.

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Hydration is critical. Start hydrating as early as the day or evening before your outdoor activity. At a minimum, you should drink one to two liters in the hour or two before you head outside. Once you hit the trail, for every hour you hike, you should drink ½-1 liter of water. A very general rule of thumb is “every 30 minutes eat a little and drink a lot.” Once you’re on the trail, it’s a good idea to stick to your planned route. Detours or unexpected events can leave you short of water if you are not careful.

Keep your dog well-hydrated too. If you are thirsty, your dog is thirstier than you are.

Bring plenty of water for your dog on the trail, and give your dog opportunities to rest and drink. Dogs do not deal with heat as efficiently as people.

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To make matters more dangerous, the ground temperature your dog experiences is much hotter than the air temperature that you experience. According to the National Park Service, the highest ground temperature recorded was 201° F in Death Valley, even though the maximum air temperature for that day was 128° F. Even if you and your pet are properly hydrated, you both can still experience heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Be prepared and stay safe this summer.

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The Natural History Summer Series will kick off in June. Visit mcdowellsonoran.org for dates, times, and the lineup of summer series class topics.

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For a complete list of acceptable items visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “electronics recycling.”

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Summer Concert Series | Begins May 1 Bring a blanket or chair and hear a variety of favorite local bands. The railroad park hosts free concerts Sundays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. beginning May 1 through July 3. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 480.312.2312 or visit TheRailroadPark.com.

Registration for Scottsdale Parks & Recreation classes | May 2 From baby to boomer! Whether you want to get and stay fit, learn a new hobby, or sign up the kids for summer camps and swim lessons, Scottsdale has it all. Class registration begins for residents at 7 a.m. Monday, May 2; and for nonresidents at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 3. The schedule of classes is viewable at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “recreation.”

Electronics Recycling Day | May 7 Scottsdale residents can recycle unwanted electronics from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Scottsdale Date Night | May 7 Looking for a fun night out with friends or your significant other? Come out from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 7, for Date Night at Scottsdale Stadium.

This unique event for those 21 and older features stadium tours, gourmet food trucks, beer and wine, and a movie to cap off the night. Get details at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “date night.”

Stamp Out Hunger | May 14 Help restock Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino Food Bank by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

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