PUZZLES &
RESIDENT EVENTS:
Food Truck Roundup
Tuesday, October 3rd | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Coffee Social
Friday, October 6th & 20th | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
New Resident Mixer
Friday, October 6th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Special Edition Movie Night
Saturday, October 7th | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Addition
Sunday, October 8th | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fall Break Kids Camp
Monday, October 9th - Thursday, October 12th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday Night Football
Monday, October 9th & 23rd
*Begins 30-minutes prior to Kick-Off
Bingo Madness
Tuesday, October 10th & 24th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rock Art
Wednesday, October 11th | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Storytime for Tots
Thursday, October 12th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
I Can Cook for Kids: Baking Edition
Friday, October 13th | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mommy & Me Aquafit
Friday, October 13th & 27th | 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Teen Outing: Nightfall
Friday, October 13th | 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, October 14th | 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Drop off Collection Event
Saturday, October 14th | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Pocket Park Party
Saturday, October 14th | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zombie Run
Saturday, October 14th | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Halloween Dance for Children with Special Needs
Saturday, October 14th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Women & Wine
Wednesday, October 18th | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Movin’ & Groovin’
Thursday, October 19th | 10:30 a.m.
Family Friday Recess: Family Night Workout
Friday, October 20th | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Food Truck Fridays
Friday, October 20th | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Frights
Friday, October 20th | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Healthy Living Series: Nutrition Workshop
Saturday, October 21st | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Boo Bash Carnival & Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 21st | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Toddler Techniques
Thursday, October 26th | 10:30 a.m.
Halloween Chalk Art
Saturday, October 28th | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 28th | 10:00 a.m.
Saguaro Club: Halloween Dance
Saturday, October 28th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Training, Tricks and Treats
Monday, October 30th | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 2023
RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 6, 2023
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IF you’re a long-term investor, your portfolio may stay fairly stable over time. However, that doesn’t mean you will never sell any investments. But when should you sell — and why?
Here are some scenarios to consider:
• If an investment has consistently underperformed – For one reason or another, some investments may not live up to your expectations. Rather than holding these investments in the hope that they will eventually show consistently positive returns, you might be better off selling them and using the proceeds to buy other investments that could help you make progress toward your goals. Keep in mind, though, that short-term price swings are inevitable for virtually all investments, so you may not want to sell an investment after just a few price drops, as it may still have strong fundamentals and good prospects.
• If the investment itself has changed – The nature of some investments, such as stocks, can change over time. Stocks represent companies, and companies can evolve and adapt — or not. So, you may own shares in a company whose management has changed or whose products are less competitive than they once were. If this company no longer seems like a sound investment, you may consider selling your shares and moving on.
• If an investment is “redundant” – Over time, you may have added investments that are similar to others you already own. If you do have too many investments that are alike, you risk not having a fully diversified portfolio, and while diversification can’t always protect against all losses or guarantee profits, it can help reduce the impact of market volatility
on your holdings. Consequently, you might want to sell an investment that may now be “redundant” to your portfolio and replace it with another one that could boost your diversification efforts.
• If an investment takes up too much space in your portfolio – If you bought an investment years ago, and it’s grown substantially in value, it could eventually take up more space in your portfolio than you had intended, which could expose you to more risk than you’d like — because too much of any single investment may leave you more vulnerable to market downturns. Of course, if the investment is still appropriate for your needs, and still has a good outlook, you may not want to totally liquidate it, but you could consider scaling back on the shares you own.
• If your own needs have changed – You originally created your investment mix to help you reach certain goals, such as a comfortable retirement. And during much of your working life, you could possibly afford to invest primarily for growth, accepting the risk that comes along with that approach, as you knew you’d have time to potentially overcome the short-term volatility that’s part of investing. But as you near retirement, you may want to lower your risk level. Consequently, you could decide to sell some of your growth-oriented investments and move the money into income-producing ones. However, even during retirement, you’ll still need your portfolio to
provide some growth opportunities to help you ahead of inflation.
Generally speaking, you may not want to do a lot of selling (or buying) of investments once you’ve built a portfolio that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. But if you are going to sell investments, make sure you do so for the right reasons.
RANCHO Sahuarita was recently named Best Master-Planned Community as part of Arizona Daily Star’s Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition underscores Rancho Sahuarita's commitment to providing an exceptional living experience and solidifies its position as a leader in the industry.
The Readers' Choice Awards program receives over 40,000 nominations and surpasses 370,000 votes per year. Presented by the Arizona Daily Star, the award is given to businesses and organizations based on the votes and feedback from the local community. Hundreds of deserving contestants competed in various categories, making this accomplishment a testament to Rancho Sahuarita's dedication to its residents.
"We are honored to receive the Readers' Choice award for Best Master-Planned Community," said Jeremy Sharpe, Managing Partner of
Rancho Sahuarita. "This recognition is proof of the hard work and commitment of our team and the support of our community; it’s a place where residents truly make a difference. Our neighbors interact, lend a helping hand, and come together in meaningful ways. It’s this collective spirit that enriches the lives of our residents and makes Rancho Sahuarita a special place to call home."
Rancho Sahuarita encompasses the vision of a thriving, picturesque lifestyle, offering an array of amenities and community services. With its beautifully designed neighborhoods, well-maintained parks, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere, Rancho Sahuarita continues to exceed the expectations of homeowners of all ages.
The community at Rancho Sahuarita fosters a strong sense of belonging and connectivity, with a diverse range of events and programs that bring neighbors together. From social
gatherings and outdoor adventures to educational activities and family-friendly events, the community provides endless opportunities for residents to connect, engage, and create lasting memories.
Earning the Readers' Choice award for Best Master-Planned Community further solidifies Rancho Sahuarita's position as the preferred choice for individuals and families seeking a high-quality lifestyle in a safe, welcoming, and thriving neighborhood.
Rancho Sahuarita is currently selling in new neighborhoods with homes from five toprated builders, offering over 50 floor plans to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and preferences. With this expanded selection of homes, Rancho Sahuarita is now able to welcome even more families and individuals who desire to be a part of this exceptional community. Learn more at https:// ranchosahuarita.com/find-your-home/.
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Type: Loop | Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult | Distance: 3.8 miles
This is the time of year to travel a bit higher and take in the changing of the season from summer into fall. A lovely creek, big views over Tucson (and the entire Mt. Lemmon area), an aspen forest, and cool temps make this a great hike on a summer day. Starting on Marshall Gulch Trail #3, hike up a gentle grade in deep shade next to a creek—even the hotter days are more comfortable here than on most other trails. The terrain is easy to navigate with only a few rocky sections, although it's a very popular area so you'll likely encounter a lot of other trail users.
This is a great loop, but Lower Aspen Trail is steeper, so starting at the Marshall Gulch Trail makes for an easier climb.
Starting from the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area, head up the singletrack path just to the right (north) of the bathrooms. Watch out for some poison ivy near the trailhead. There is a creek nearby, and, depending upon the time of year, you'll have a few wet areas to navigate. While it gains over 500 feet in just over a mile and a
• October 7 - Draconids Meteor Shower. The Draconids is a minor meteor shower producing only about 10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, which was first discovered in 1900. The Draconids is an unusual shower in that the best viewing is in the early evening instead of early morning like most other showers. The shower runs annually from October 6-10 and peaks this year on the night of the 7th. The second quarter moon will dark skies in the early evening for what should be a good show. Best viewing will be in the early evening from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Draco, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
• October 14 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 17:56 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.
• October 14 - Annular Solar Eclipse. An annular solar eclipse
quarter, it's never steep in any one spot, so it's a comfortable climb to Marshall Saddle.
From the saddle, take a left (south) on Lower Aspen Trail #93. Continue hiking uphill (more than you might have guessed) through pine forests. Pass over a ridge with great views over Tucson before starting your descent down to the trailhead. Finally, you enter an aspen forest with a high density of very small aspen trees. The trail gets quite steep here, but it ends fairly quickly.
Directions:
Directions from Tucson: Take the Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road. Drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary and continue 26 miles through Summerhaven to the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area. The trailhead is at the end of the road. You'll have to walk the last couple of hundred yards in winter when the road into the picnic area is closed.
occurs when the Moon is too far away from the Earth to completely cover the Sun. This results in a ring of light around the darkened Moon. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. The eclipse path will begin in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Canada and move across the southwestern United States and Central America, Columbia, and Brazil. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout much of North and South America.
• October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Halley, which has been known and observed since ancient times. The shower runs annually from October 2 to November 7. It peaks this year on the night of October 21 and the morning of October 22. The first quarter moon may block some of the dim meteors in the evening, but it will set shortly after midnight. This will leave dark skies for what could be a good morning show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Orion, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
Tell us about Proposition 401 and its potential impact.
Proposition 401 is a proposed school bond for the Sahuarita Unified School District allowing for a $50 million investment in schools; supporting the efforts to ensure safe, future-ready school facilities with no expected increase to the school tax rate. The bond this year is unique, as given the district has shared that all schools within the district will get additions, upgrades, and advancements from this in some way, (rather than just one or a few), all students and families will see improvements and the benefits that result.
How would the Sahuarita Unified School District use this money?
If passed, Prop 401 would allow for the district to make critical improvements and enhancements when it comes to student safety, technology, equipment and building renovations, as well as construction of new facilities and needed furniture and equipment. All schools will receive upgraded security cameras, ballistic resistant glass, cyber security tools, enhancement of public address systems, instructional classroom technology, chairs, desks, and tables – plus more!
Individual campuses will also get additional items, such as an upgraded playground, courtyard, a cafeteria expansion, and new classrooms for mainstream and special education to support growth for K-8 schools
within the community. District high schools will receive additional lighting, NJROTC space expansion, enhanced science laboratories, a new performing theater, and more.
In today’s modern world, student safety, security and readiness are on the forefront of conversation, parents’ minds, and the district’s priorities and approach. The passage of Prop 401 will enable it to make these critical enhancements a reality.
How is all this possible without an expected increase to the school tax rate?
SUSD has responsibly paid off its past obligations, leaving room for new investments for the future at much better interest rates. That, coupled with commercial and residential growth within the district that has led to an increased total assessed valuation, places the district in a great place to make this investment with local voters’ help.
How can the community help the effort for Proposition 401?
Anyone can help by volunteering to man tables at public events, distributing and displaying signs, and by spreading the word to friends and neighbors. Ballots will drop October 11th, and so it is important that voters remember to mail it back by October 31st. Ballots can also be dropped off on Election Day at a Ballot Replacement & Drop-Off location; the one available locally will be at the Sahuarita School
District Administration, (located at 350 W. Sahuarita Rd, Building 10).
Why is supporting the schools in Sahuarita so important?
Schools have always been a key part of what makes our community such an incredible place. By supporting measures like this, the community can help the district fill funding gaps that make such fundamental differences in the quality of education. And in return, families can count on the schools to provide their children with quality, engaging, safe and well-rounded places to learn.
It goes even bigger than that as well, as improved school quality can lead to things like increased property values, a strong workforce, a competitive employment base that attracts companies to locate within our community and more.
That is why this matters; because it is more than just textbooks and supplies. It is an investment in not only protecting, but also supporting and elevating our children and their future. Please support Proposition 401 this November; because Great Schools Make Great Communities.
For More Information: Visit www.yesforsahuaritaschools.com
Ingredients:
2 medium-sized winter squash, peeled and cubed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place squash cubes in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch, then whisk in ginger, salt and pepper. Add half the dry ingredients to the squash and toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients and toss again until evenly coated. Add garlic, parsley, rosemary and ⅓
cup oil. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat. Transfer squash to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1½ hours, until tender. Uncover and bake until very soft, another 45 to 60 minutes. (The casserole can be cooled and refrigerated at this point for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before resuming.)
To finish, brown the top: Turn oven to 350 degrees. (Alternatively, turn the oven to 325 degrees with convection, or use the broiler.) Heat squash until sizzling on the bottom and crusty on the top, about 10 minutes. (If reheating from room temperature, it will take longer, 20 to 30 minutes.) Serve immediately.
Ingredients:
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions: Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Or you can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to 3-5 days.
Honey-Glazed Radishes and Turnips
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Butter
1 large shallot, sliced
1 ½ lb. radishes, halved
1 ½ lb. small turnips, halved
⅓ c. water
¼ c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. Honey
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. thinly sliced mint leaves
1 tbsp. Finely chopped chives
Directions:
In a 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter on medium-high. Add shallot and cook for 2 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Add radishes and turnips; stir until well coated. Stir in water, broth, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are glazed and most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in mint and chives. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with mint leaves.
Arugula, Basil, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, Dates, Figs, Green beans, Green onion/scallions, Herbs, Key limes, Lettuce, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash (winter), Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, Turnips
OCTOBER 2023
ON Wednesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 14th, officers of the Sahuarita Police Department joined a key group of volunteers to host a Handball Clinic at Wrightson Ridge. Over 100 students across several grades were invited to take part in the classes; learning the sport and interacting with department members.
Envisioned as an opportunity for mentorship, Police Sergeant James Oviedo says that the program allowed Sahuarita Police Officers to build and support trust with students and teach what for many, is a brand-new sport and potential hobby. Partnership opportunities with important entities and community groups, like the Sahuarita Unified School District, result in positive experiences for the youth, families, and officers alike. The sport of handball itself is climbing in popularity, both for its fitness and activity benefits, and also for the mental and social benefits that players receive in practice, at matches and over time.
To date, officers and volunteers have spent countless hours with the help of donated funds to build 3 regulation-size courts in the Wrightson Ridge Gymnasium. Wrightson Ridge Assistant Principal, Wil Arias, has shared that he and Principal, Shelly Lizardi, welcome officers to come and use the courts to play handball with the students, as well as for officers’ training and development purposes.
Sergeant Oviedo went on to say of the partnership and the sport in general, “The game mirrors life in how daily, we face challenges that require us to internally interpret information and navigate and adjust our actions to succeed. The boundaries of the game remind us of the importance of establishing fences to guide us and direct us as we freely play. Finally, handball players build relationships and connections that start with a challenge on the court and often lead
to lasting friendships outside of the court.”
He continued: “It is a game that can span a lifetime. There are many players that began at 5 years old and are still playing at 85 years old; all you need is a ball and wall. The walk away lessons are that it’s fun, you create and maintain friendships, it enhances your fitness without notice, and it builds and maintains mental focus.”
John Henning, Communications Officer for the nonprofit “Always Thinking Community,” who was also instrumental in organizing and instructing the students said that “This is an activity where there is a structure to the fun. Those kids are constantly moving and working and improving all these fundamental physical skills; but also, we want to use it to help them improve emotionally, intellectually and with improved focus.”
He shared that thanks to effective coaching and leadership, a unique “culture” exists to the game. Players begin and end with a hug or a handshake, and are encouraging and
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Pumpkin pureeRich in Vitamins A and C
1 tablespoon honey- retains and preserves moisture
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon- improves circulation
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together. Apply mixture to your face, avoiding your eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes. Gently rinse with warm water, leaving your skin smoother and brighter.
supporting each other throughout the game.
“It is not just about the sport itself and win or lose: it is bigger. How can we use this widget of handball to improve kids, and improve moms and dads and entire families? It is in how we leverage it as a tool to make our communities better – one child, one family at a time.”
Moving forward, organizers are hopeful that the program can continue with future clinics, and with officers trained to periodically visit the school at set times, play with youth and connect with teachers and families. Discussions have also included family nights, tournaments and more in the future.
Superintendent Dr. Valenzuela has also commented with excitement about the whole program, saying "This handball partnership exemplifies the Sahuarita WINS! way, people intentionally finding common ground, and sharing their time and expertise to make the community the best that it can be. I am grateful to be part of such a special place, where we truly are better together."
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Maze Game
