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Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference Manager’s Report Board Briefs City of Scottsdale Community Notices President’s Message The SRCA Annual Assessment is due January 1st Honoring Veterans and Active-Duty Members ACH Payments Form

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From Your Homeowner Liaison Holiday Lights Attention Seasonal Residents Architectural Report City of Scottsdale Collection Services Fall Landscape Tips Scottsdale Ranch Men’s Club

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Savings at the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch

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Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

Movie in the Park Jazz Night Knitwits Knitting and Crochet Group 14 Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association Corks & Forks Senior Resource Roundtable Scottsdale Ranch Moms 15 Wine Club Oktoberfest Via Linda Senior Center Yacht Club 16 Community Wide Sale! 17 Holiday Pontoon Boat Rides Holiday Donation Drive 18 Boat Parade 19 Holiday Party & Boat Parade 20 Salvation Army Donation Drop-Off Event Food Truck Friday Block Party Trailer Lake Serena Activities

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October/November Safety Tips Scottsdale Ranch Community Center Get Involved

Message From Your HOA To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and forward-thinking residential community just right for you. At Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that reflects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious single-family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street to the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There are 3,939 dwellings in Scottsdale Ranch. Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is complemented by its luxurious amenities. Lake Serena, a forty-two-acre man-made lake offers fishing and boating and is considered the jewel of Scottsdale Ranch. Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for parties, community events, or even a game of cards. Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, a drug store, a gym, offices, and professional services. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as Scottsdale Ranch Park, a world-class tennis facility, several lighted baseball fields, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, Virginia G. Piper Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School, an A+ School of Excellence. The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association and the active participation of Ranch residents design the lifestyle, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www. scottsdaleranch.org for more information about our fabulous community!

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2026/2027 SRCA Board of Directors

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Meet Your HOA Mike Thorlin President

Dave Specht Vice President

A seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The Board establishes the basic policies of the Association and oversees the operation of the professional staff while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, landscape and building/ lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to implement the mission statement. The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under SRCA Documents and Forms, Board of Directors.

Mike Breslin Treasurer

Jake Amrani Secretary

Peter Klausner Director

Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks................................. (480) 312-5650 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.............(480) 860-2022 After Hours SRCA Emergency/ Answering Service Number..............................(888) 271-0019 Animal Control................................(602) 506-7387 Arizona Public Service.....................(602) 371-7171 Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale – Piper.............(480) 860-1601 Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale.......................... (480) 312-5680 CenturyLink...................................... (480) 300-7201

Cox Communications..................(800) 234-3993

Office: (480) 860-2022/Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 26TH & 27TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

Kathe Barnes.............................................. kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org Executive Director

Dial-A-Ride........................................ (602) 716-2100 Humane Society............................(602) 997-7585 One Stop Shop, City of Scottsdale...........................(480) 312-2500 Registrar of Contractors...............(602) 542-1525 Road Construction, City of Scottsdale...........................(480) 312-7250 Sanitation, City of Scottsdale & Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets.......................................(480) 312-5600

Kathy Diab..........................................................kdiab@scottsdaleranch.org Homeowner Liaison

Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale..........................(480) 312-5600

Genevieve Long ............................................ glong@scottsdaleranch.org Community Relations/Events Coordinator

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center....................................(480) 312-7774

Joni Shepherd........................................ jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org Member Services Coordinator

Scottsdale Unified School District.................................(480) 484-6100

Diane Botica..................................................dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org Architectural Liaison

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Director

Fire (Emergency)......................................................911

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Maria Rodriguez Bookkeeper......................................bookkeeping@scottsdaleranch.org

Michele Holzman

Police (Non-emergency).............(480) 312-5000

Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale...........................(480) 312-2546

Staff emails: Director

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OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 8 AM – 5 PM FRIDAY: 8 AM – 3 PM PHONE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 9 AM – 5 PM FRIDAY: 9 AM – 3 PM

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“The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”

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Manager’s Report By Kathe M. Barnes, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

Get Involved in Your Community The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) is about more than rules—it’s about building a strong, connected community. Our master-planned community is large, and it can sometimes feel daunting to discover all that Scottsdale Ranch has to offer. There are many ways to get involved and meet your neighbors.

Board Briefs July Special Board Meeting • Approved the rent revision for the Crown Castle Cell Lease located at the Community Center flag poles. August • Architectural appeal of Ficus setbacks was denied. • Shade Structure guideline revisions were approved. • Nina Munson was appointed as a member of the Personnel Committee. • Holiday décor using swags on entryway signs were approved. • CC&R’s will be updated to comply with new laws. • Architectural checklists will be updated for window replacements. The SRCA office will be closed November 26th & 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Attending one of our many social events is a great way to connect with others in the community. When SRCA hosts an event at the Community Center and Scottsdale Ranch Park, it is open to ALL homeowners and residents of Scottsdale Ranch, including those who live in a subassociation. Everyone has something to contribute—long-time homeowners, new residents and renters alike. Volunteering for a few hours at an association event or participating on a committee is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, share your ideas and help make our community an even better place to live. Many of our sub-associations have volunteer opportunities as well. Your volunteer efforts can benefit you, too. According to HelpGuide.org, volunteering can uncover untapped talents, teach new skills, introduce you to new activities and increase self-confidence. Community involvement can also create valuable networking opportunities that benefit both your career and your social life. The next time you’re looking for a way to connect, try something new or meet your neighbors, consider getting involved with SRCA. Maybe even a local school, our Boys & Girls Club or senior center or a local charity. Your time, ideas and enthusiasm can make a meaningful difference. Contact the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association today to learn how you can get involved. We look forward to seeing you at a future event!

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City of Scottsdale Community Notices Safety Training Scottsdale Fire Department offers several kinds of CPR, First Aid and safety classes for the community. Some are special classes that require a fee and usually offer a certification card. These are at set sites. Safety awareness classes are FREE, usually presented in about an hour, and are available to be presented at most requested locations. Please visit scottsdaleaz.gov and search ‘Safety Training.’

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President’s Message By Mike Thorlin SRCA Board President

Dear Scottsdale Ranch Residents, After another long Arizona summer, fall has finally arrived, bringing with it cooler mornings, more pleasant evenings, and the opportunity to once again spend more time outdoors enjoying everything Scottsdale Ranch has to offer. This is one of my favorite times of year in our community. As the temperatures moderate, our walking paths, parks, neighborhoods, and Lake Serena become even more inviting, and we begin to see more of our neighbors out enjoying the beautiful community we share. Fall also brings a renewed calendar of activities throughout Scottsdale Ranch. Our community events provide wonderful opportunities to reconnect with neighbors, meet new residents, and simply enjoy some time together. I encourage everyone to take advantage of these events and the many amenities available to us. A strong community is about more than attractive homes and well-maintained common areas—it is also about the relationships we build with one another and the shared sense of community that makes Scottsdale Ranch such a desirable place to live. As we approach the end of the year, your Board of Directors and Association staff continue working on behalf of our residents to

maintain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of Scottsdale Ranch. We remain attentive to issues affecting our neighborhoods and continue to focus on responsible stewardship of the Association, maintaining our common areas and amenities, and protecting the long-term interests of our homeowners. The coming weeks also mark the beginning of the holiday season. Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, followed quickly by Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s and the many other traditions celebrated by our residents. For many of us, this is a time when homes fill with visiting family and friends and our neighborhoods take on the lights and decorations of the season. It is also a good opportunity to remember neighbors who may be alone during the holidays and to extend a little extra kindness to those around us. I am particularly thankful for the many residents who volunteer their time and talents to Scottsdale Ranch. Our Board members, committee members, Association staff, and countless residents who participate in community activities all contribute to making Scottsdale Ranch what it is. That spirit of involvement and shared responsibility is one of our community’s greatest strengths. On behalf of the Scottsdale Ranch Board of Directors, I wish you and your families a wonderful fall and a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday season. I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, enjoy our beautiful Arizona weather, and perhaps meet a few more of your Scottsdale Ranch neighbors along the way. Warm regards, Mike Thorlin President Scottsdale Ranch Community Association

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YOUR HOA Important 2027 Annual Assessment Reminder! By Maria Rodriguez SRCA Bookkeeper

Friendly reminder that SRCA Annual Assessment invoices will be mailed to all property owners in Scottsdale Ranch in early December and will be due January 1st. If your mailing address has changed, it is your responsibility to provide the SRCA office with your updated address so please contact Maria Rodriguez, SRCA Bookkeeper at bookkeeping@scottsdaleranch.org or 480-860-2022 ext. 14 to ensure you receive your invoice. All assessments are required to be paid whether you receive an invoice or not. There will be several different ways you can make your payment as we want to make paying your annual assessment as convenient as possible for our residents. You can mail your payment via check to the lock box address that will be listed on your invoice, or you can visit our bank’s website at https://propertypay.firstcitizens.com/ where you can pay using an eCheck. Better yet, simplify the process by signing up for our automatic withdrawal service! This secure, stress-free payment method will save you time, postage, checks and ensure your payment is made on time. All payments will be automatically withdrawn in mid-January. To have your annual assessment automatically withdrawn, please complete and submit the ACH form which you can find on the following page, or on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org. When returning your completed form, please make sure to include a voided check.

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Honoring Veterans and Active-Duty Members Many Scottsdale Ranch residents have proudly served in our nation’s military, are currently serving, or have family members who have answered the call to defend our country. This Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, we invite all residents to honor their service and sacrifice by proudly displaying the American flag at their homes. It’s a meaningful way to recognize the courage, dedication, and commitment of those who have protected our freedoms. We are always proud to see our community come together in support of our veterans and active-duty military members. Thank you for helping make Scottsdale Ranch a community that remembers and honors those who serve.

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HOMEOWNER AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS (ACH DEBITS) Scottsdale Ranch Community Association

TAX ID Number 86-0420298

I (we) hereby authorize Scottsdale Ranch Community Association, hereinafter called ASSOCIATION, to initiate debit entries to my (our) Checking Account Savings Account in payment of the Annual HOA Assessment, at the depository financial institution named below, hereinafter referred to DEPOSITORY, and to debit the same to such account. I (we) acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my (our) account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. Depository Name: __________________________________________________________ This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until ASSOCIATION has received written notification from me (or either of us) of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford ASSOCIATION and DEPOSITORY a reasonable opportunity to act on it. Printed Name(s):____________________________________________________________________ Scottsdale Ranch Property Address:___________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Email:_______________________________________ __________________________________________ Signature Required

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Attach a voided check with this agreement and mail, scan and e-mail, fax or hand deliver both to the SRCA office at the address below. Attention: Bookkeeping Scottsdale Ranch Community Association 10585 N. 100th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480) 860-2022 Fax: (480) 860-8264 bookkeeping@scottsdaleranch.org www.scottsdaleranch.org 7

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From Your Homeowner Liaison By Kathy Diab SRCA Homeowner Liaison

ATTENTION!! The use of SRCA facilities and amenities are voluntary and at your own risk. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety if renting the community center, recreational boat rentals, or attending any groups, clubs or SRCA events. For up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts.

Holiday Lights SAFETY IN YOUR HOME With today’s world we all make safety in our homes & neighborhood a top priority. I’m not an expert in safety but I did come across some tips that could be helpful. • Surveillance Cameras: Installing cameras around your home can be an effective way to deter crime. All cameras must be approved through our Architectural Committee. • Neighborhood Watch Programs: Residents can participate in programs through the City of Scottsdale, which can help create a sense of community and enhance safety through increased communication.

As many residents have holiday lights professionally installed, please note that lights may be installed up to 45 days before the recognized holiday. However, they may not be illuminated more than 30 days prior to the holiday. For the 2026 holiday season, lights may be illuminated beginning November 25, 2026, and must be removed by January 15, 2027. For more information, all community governing documents are available on the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep Scottsdale Ranch looking its best during the holiday season.

• Traffic Safety: We ask residents to obey speed limits and signage to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers within the community. • Maintenance: Our crew performs regular maintenance of common areas, including landscaping, sidewalks, and parking lots. We ask residents to maintain their own yards and participate in keeping common areas clean. Especially now that the weather is cooling down and we spend more time walking and sitting around the common areas. • Communications: SRCA maintains an open line of communication with residents through our email blasts, magazine articles and community meetings. If you haven’t signed up for the email blast, stop in the office and add your name to our list or you can find the link listed on the front page of our website: scottsdaleranch.org. • Lighting: Exterior lighting can also be a deterrent for safety precautions. All lighting must have Architectural approval prior to installation, however cannot adversely impact neighbors with light trespass. • Enforcement of Rules: SRCA enforces community rules & regulations to ensure that all residents contribute to a pleasant living environment. • Local Police: If you have non-emergency situations or questions, you can call the non-emergency Police number: 480-312-5000. They are very informative and helpful. For emergencies: Dial 9-1-1

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Attention Seasonal Residents If you are a seasonal resident returning to Scottsdale Ranch, please remember to update your mailing address with the SRCA office. Even if you have submitted a change of address with the U.S. Postal Service, those updates are not automatically reflected in our records. To update your contact information, please visit scottsdaleranch.org and complete the Update My Contact Information form located on the home page; or go to your Homeowner Portal, and under Quick Links, you can submit a Change of Address form. Once your form is submitted, our staff will promptly update your records. Keeping your contact information current helps ensure you continue to receive important community news, notices, and communications.

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Lot Coverage allowable- Look at the Zoning District information within the Architectural Rules on our website and then walk your property. The lot coverage for your community is available within the architectural rules. The zoning restrictions for each community are available here, www.scottsdaleranch.org/planmy-project-architectural-guide. The percentage is how much of the lot can be covered with footprints of buildings and structures. This includes the main building or house footprint, garages, and covered porches. You can find the size of your lot and also request original building or site plans from the County Assessor’s Planning and Development Department, https://mcassessor.maricopa.gov/ home/

Architectural Report By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

Renovate or Rebuild? To rebuild or not to rebuild, that may be the question? Most construction decisions are based on budget versus desires. If most or all desired changes are on the interior, such as raising a sunken living room floor, that can be modified without massive expense but may still require a permit from the city. Moving walls and routing electrical work is when things start to get extremely expensive. The best news is that we are not involved with the inside of your home. Scottsdale Ranch does not require submittals/approvals for interior changes. However, if you live in a condominium association, subfloors and wall modifications often require approvals prior to changes being made and often have specifications for flooring etc. materials. If your desired changes are mostly on the exterior and if these desired exterior changes are items such as replacing windows, doors, or adding a large multi-panel door to bring the outside in, that type of project and all exterior projects do require a submittal and approval before proceeding. Submittal information and project checklists to create submittal packets are located here, https:// www.scottsdaleranch.org/plan-my-project-architectural-guide/. Sometimes we just outgrow the space we have. Pricing out the cost of an addition versus moving to a larger house is a consideration. Although as housing prices these days are pretty high, you may be best served by considering an addition. Before you get ahead of yourself and start planning what the addition would look like, there are a few preliminary bits of research to be done.

Setback measurements required - For example, if your lot requires a setback of 20’ from the back privacy wall to the location where the addition’s new exterior wall would be constructed, and that puts your new wall location right in the pool, you know that size or location of an addition will not work for you. Or, if you want to build on to your residence at the front of your house and read that a front yard setback of 25’ is required and you only have 10’ you know that is not a possibility. If you start the process this way, you will know what you have to work with and then, once you have a general idea, you can start to consider the type of addition that you would like. You will need scaled drawings such as the scaled plan view and scaled elevated drawings with specifics outlined in the additions checklist that is available on our website listed above. Your list of costs will have to include the finishing details. The wall stucco, paint, windows, roof (be it parapet or tiled roof), lighting… all have to match the existing house details. Maybe this is the time to consider changing your stucco and paint color. We have more information on modernizing the property if this is the direction you are thinking of going in now that you dug in. I look forward to seeing your project and all the changes that you wish to make. All your pictures, specs, plans… can all be emailed directly to me. Just be sure that your name, address are included and the documents are titled. When in doubt, reach out! Please submit!

City of Scottsdale Collection Services Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: October 12th & November 9th SCOTTSDALE RANCH IS AREA 3 This Information can be found on the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Placing items out before this time can result in hefty fines being assessed to your account. Please be patient as the city has all week to pick-up in our area. NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week. *Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk. www.scottsdaleranch.org 9 PAID ADVERTISEMENT

HOME AND LANDSCAPE Fall Landscape Tips We’ve made it through another brutal Arizona summer, and it’s finally time to enjoy the cooler temperatures that fall brings to the desert. As nighttime temperatures drop into the 60s, Bermuda grass will begin to enter dormancy. If you want a green lawn throughout the winter, now is the time to prepare your yard for ryegrass overseeding. The first step is to gradually lower your mowing height by about a quarter inch with each mowing. This removes excess Bermuda growth and helps ensure the rye seed makes good contact with the soil. Apply rye seed at a rate of 12 pounds per 1,000 square feet. After seeding, keep the seed consistently moist by programming multiple irrigation start times throughout the day to prevent it from drying out. For more even coverage, spread the seed in two directions, applying half the recommended rate with each pass. If your lawn includes slopes, adjust irrigation run times to prevent runoff into streets and sidewalks. Within 7 to 10 days, you should begin to see a light green haze emerging across the lawn. If bare spots appear, apply additional seed and adjust irrigation coverage as needed. Once established, running your irrigation system three times per week for approximately five minutes per cycle should help maintain a lush green lawn throughout the winter months.

Fall is also the perfect time to install winter annual flowers. Remove exhausted summer annuals from beds and containers, then refresh the soil with new potting mix or soil amendments. Inspect your irrigation system and replace any damaged laser tubing. Under normal conditions, irrigation tubing should be replaced every other year. Geraniums are an excellent choice for winter color because they bloom continuously throughout the season and provide a vibrant contrast to the rest of the landscape. Although geranium prices have increased significantly in recent years, their durability and performance make them well worth the investment. Pansies and petunias are also excellent options but typically require more maintenance to keep them thriving. Deadhead spent blooms weekly to encourage additional flowering and enjoy colorful displays through April. Enjoy the break from the summer heat and look forward to welcoming family and friends during one of Arizona’s most enjoyable times of the year. While much of the Northeast and Midwest begins preparing for winter, we can take advantage of beautiful weather and vibrant outdoor living right here in the desert.

Plants and shrubs will also respond positively to the cooler temperatures. Water deeply and less frequently during the fall to encourage root systems to grow deeper in search of moisture. This practice helps flush salts from the root zone and prepares plants for strong growth next spring. Later in November, you can perform rejuvenation pruning on Texas Sage and Bird of Paradise to encourage fresh growth in the spring. For the best aesthetic results with Texas Sage, consider renovating every third plant rather than pruning all of them at once. This approach maintains some mature structure in the landscape and prevents the area from looking overly bare.

SCOTTSDALE RANCH MEN’S CLUB This membership is composed of men who are still active, enjoy life, want to meet new people and learn new things. They meet at the Scottsdale Ranch Community Center at 9:00 AM on the third Wednesday of each month. Coffee and donuts are served. The highlight of each meeting is a presentation by a guest speaker. Upcoming speakers: OCTOBER 21st: “Westworld of Scottsdale” - The speaker will talk about the various events that are held at this world class venue, including the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction held each January. 10

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NOVEMBER 18th: “Our Water Supply Issues” - The speaker will be Central Arizona Project board member Rudy Fischer. Rudy’s background includes 35 years of experience in the industry and was in the Department of the Navy. If you are interested in joining the Club, or just attending one of our meetings, please contact JERRY HOWELL at 928-242-7979, JDVHOWIE45@GMAIL.COM. Meetings are open to all Scottsdale Ranch residents, but due to space limitations, we ask that you RSVP in advance.

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IN THE COMMUNITY By Brian Hartman, #866 Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Via Linda District

October/November Safety Tips Personal Safety • Walk in well-lit, populated places whenever possible • Keep your phone charged and readily accessible • Trust your instincts. If a situation feels unsafe leave the area • Share plans with a friend or family member when traveling alone Home Security • Keep all doors and windows locked even when you are home • Get to know your neighbors and report suspicious activity • Use exterior lighting or motion-sensing lights around the perimeter of your home • Utilize Scottsdale’s Vacation Watch Program when going out of town Vacation Watch Request | City of Scottsdale Scam Prevention • Be aware of anyone demanding immediate payment over the phone • Do not share personal information through any phone call or online • Do not click links or open attachments from unexpected or suspicious senders • If asked for payment through gift cards or cryptocurrency, STOP. It is a scam Community Safety • Promptly report suspicious activity rather than assuming someone else will • Obey traffic laws and be cautious of pedestrians and bicyclists • Participate in Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Watch Program Neighborhood Watch | City of Scottsdale Protecting Belongings • Lock your vehicle every time you leave it, even for just one minute • Keep valuables out of sight and place inside the trunk before arriving at destination • Park in well-lit areas when possible • Take your keys and key fob with you when you park and leave your vehicle

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2026 SRCA Calendar of Events Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2 SRCA Office Hours 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Movie in the Park 6:00 pm

OCTOBER 4

5 Knitwits 10:30 am Jazz Night 7:00 pm

6 SRWA General Meeting 11:00 am

13 SRCA Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

14 Broker Tour 8:15 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

19 Knitwits 10:30 am

21 Scottsdale Ranch Men’s Club 9:00 am SR Evening Bunko 6:30 pm

22 Wine Club 6:45 pm

24 Oktoberfest 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

27 SRWA Board Meeting 10:00 am SRCA Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 pm

Sunday 1

Monday

Via Linda Senior Center Presentation 10:00 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2 Knitwits 10:30 am Jazz Night 7:00 pm

3 SRWA General Meeting 11:00 am

4 Yacht Club 5:30 pm

7 Community Wide Sale 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Donation Drive 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

11 Broker Tour 8:15 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

12 Wine Club 6:45 pm

13 Food Truck Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

16 Knitwits 10:30 am

17 SRCA Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 pm

18 Scottsdale Ranch Men’s Club 9:00 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm SR Evening Bunko 6:30 pm

24 SRWA Board Meeting 10:00 am

26 Thanksgiving Day SRCA Office Closed

NOVEMBER

SRCA Office Closed

SRCA is committed to following state and federal fair housing laws. Neither SRCA nor any club using SRCA facilities shall discriminate in any of its activities or operations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, 24 October/November October/November 2026 2026 2026 2026 2424October/November October/November familial status, or national origin. This means all SRCA residents are welcome to join any club.

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