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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

While the temperatures outside are dropping, I don’t have to tell you the beauty of spending the winter in the Valley is the chill never lasts too long—and the sun is guaranteed to shine.

As we approach 2016, you may notice The Grand Season undergoing a slight makeover. Our hope is these changes will make the magazine easier to use and read. We appreciate your support of our local advertisers, and look forward to serving our readers and advertisers as 2016 unfolds.

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During the holiday season we are reminded of how amazing it is to serve our patients and be a part of this great community. While Burns Dentistry is set apart by our standard of excellence and commitment to offering our patients the best dental care available, one of our core values is giving back to our community. Last month Burns Dentistry had the opportunity to host an incredible event for Veterans Day—over 300 people attended—at Briarwood Country Club to celebrate the men and women who sacrificed so much to make our country great. In addition, Dr. Burns donated $2,000 to the Veterans Association to help support the Hire Heroes USA organization which helps our returning vets receive the job training they need to FOR ADVERTISING CALLmilitary (623) 594-1630 transition to jobsINFORMATION outside the community.

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Begin With the Golden Rule Spending on gifts shouldn’t exceed more than 1.5 percent of your annual income. Use this as a guide to determine how much to set aside to spend on gifts for your friends and family—and stick to it.

Separate and Delegate Create a separate account to fund gift purchases and make regular contributions from your primary checking account on a weekly, or monthly basis.

Only Buy What You Can Truly Afford Never leave home without a list of what you intend to buy, and be sure you have the money needed to cover your purchases at the store.

Use Timing to Your Advantage While things like airline tickets should be booked far in advance, other items—toys in particular—often drop in price during the first two weeks in December.

Sometimes it pays to wait, so be sure to check for deals before you head out shopping.

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20 SAFE DRIVING TIPS

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The ability to drive is an important element an maintaining one’s independence.

As we age, it may get more challenging to drive. These safe driving tips may help those who don’t want to lose their freedom behind the wheel.

1. Avoid driving at night if you have trouble with your vision, and don’t tint your windows.

2. Avoid driving during periods of high traffic (typically during morning, lunch and evening commute times).

3. Keep your windshield, headlights and mirror clean to improve visibility.

4. Raise your seat high enough so you have a clear view of the road. Sit on a small pillow if necessary.

5. L imit distracting noise inside the vehicle. This includes the radio, conversations with passengers and use of cell phones.

6. Watch for flashing lights of emergency vehicles if you have difficulty hearing.

7. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead so you have ample time to brake if necessary.

8. Allow adequate stopping distances.

9. Keep windshield wiper blades in proper working condition.

10. I f possible, drive a car with an automatic transmission.

11. Get periodic vision and hearing tests. Get hearing aids and new glasses when needed.

12. T ake a defensive driving course. Some insurance policies may offer price discounts when individuals take these courses.

13. Carefully read medication labels to see if they may impair driving skills.

14. Don’t drive if you’re tired, lightheaded or stressed.

15. Avoid driving during inclement weather.

16. Use other transportation services (taxis, buses) if you’re unsure of your ability to drive safely.

17. Drive on familiar streets, and limit trips to those close to home.

18. Always wear your seat belt.

19. Keep your headlights on at all times.

20. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about continuing to drive.

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To ensure a safe, enjoyable season for your fourlegged friends, keep these pet safety tips in mind.

Be smart about stocking stuffers. When filling your pet’s stocking, don’t get carried away. Avoid items that have stuffing that pups can get into and eat.

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Don’t celebrate with a bang. Fireworks are popular on New Year’s Eve, but many animals are frightened by loud noises. To shield your pet, close the curtains and play familiar background noises to soothe them.

Avoid dangerous decorations. Poinsettias are a holiday staple, but are also highly toxic for cats and dogs.

Tinsel, too, can be harmful if swallowed, and can cause digestion problems, so avoid them both.

Keep an eye on doggie-doors. When guests arrive, doors will be opening and closing constantly. If worried about a pet jail break, download a pet tracking app like Tagg, which attaches to your pet’s collar.

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1. W ho holds the Marlins’ career record for most complete games pitched?

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6. How many teams did Major League Soccer have in its first season in 1996?

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Eating more fish was associated with greater cortical thickness. Based on these, researchers concluded that even these two diet adjustments had a positive benefit as part of the Mediterranean diet.

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The difference in two groups (those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet versus those who didn’t) was the same as aging five years. The average brain volume was 13 percent larger, which is significant.

The Mediterranean Diet Has Been in the News for Years.

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This isn’t the first time the benefits to the brain have been studied. In 2010, a similar study concluded that the Mediterranean diet can help avoid damage to the parts of the brain that deal with thinking and memory.

In a recent study supported by the NIH, participants experienced less brain atrophy after adhering to that type of diet, resulting in loss of fewer brain cells and maintaining cognition.

Ask your medical provider whether you should add these types of foods to your diet and stay away from the more harmful ones.

The Mediterranean-type diet consists of low intake of dairy, poultry, meat and alcohol, and a higher intake of fruit, fish, cereal, vegetables and fats that are monounsaturated (such as olive oil).

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Background Check Find out what your grandchildren like to do. During the toddler and early elementary school years, most kids love playing games and exploring the world.

But as they age, screen time absorbs their time and attention more. To get to know the teens in your life, plan a trip to the mall, arcade or local sporting events.

Child Proof Your Home If your family is planning to stay with you, think about putting away things you cherish and placing them out of toddler reach. If your grandchildren are a little older, make sure your Wi-Fi and cable channels are

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Stock the Pantry Find out what types of items they’ll want to have in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry. Regardless of their age, great snacks and chilled drinks go a long way to getting your grandkids spending more time talking with you at the kitchen table.

Create Conversations Place jars around house filled with questions you would ask to get to know someone. Fill other jars with questions your grandkids can ask about you. Make sure the questions are open ended (meaning they can’t be answered with yes or no). Avoid asking teens about grades and relationships. Rather, ask questions about interests, activities and future opportunities.

Chill The typical reality of spending holidays with family is that at some point, everyone will need a break from each other and the chaos of group think. Don’t be afraid to nap or go for a walk. Your family will be there when you wake or return, and you will have given them a welcome opportunity to put their head down to check the status of their life online.

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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup low-fat 2 percent Greek-style plain yogurt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Low-fat whipped topping, optional 1. Fill a roasting pan about half full with water and place on the lower rack to help prevent cheesecake from cracking. Heat oven to 325. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup sugar substitute and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until smooth and fluffy. Add yogurt, eggs and egg whites, reduce the mixer speed to low and beat until blended.

Add the pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.

Beat until just combined. Stir with a spatula.

4. Pour the batter over the crust and rap the pan against the countertop. Place the cheesecake on the center rack in the oven. Bake until just set and the center wiggles slightly, 50 to 60 minutes. Turn the oven off and crack the door open. Let sit in the oven for 15 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Run a thin sharp knife between the cheesecake and the pan to release the sides. Cool completely, and then chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.

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PAIN Doesn’t Have to Be a Four-Letter Word NovaSpine Pain Institute Is Committed to Helping You Manage Pain Dr. Clifford Baker Living with chronic pain is a reality many people have just learned to accept—especially if they’ve spent years trying to find a physician who listens and desires to solve the root problem, rather than just mask the pain with pills, patches or creams.

Let’s face it, living in Arizona there are plenty of pain clinics where the practitioners are more than willing to make big promises to relieve pain but don’t have the knowledge, tools or resources to provide a different outcome.

The physicians at NovaSpine Pain Institute are different—really different. Dr. Clifford Baker and Dr. David Tom established NovaSpine Pain Institute to provide a center of excellence for spine, arthritis care and chronic pain management. Every doctor in the practice focuses on compassionate, comprehensive care that’s specific to each patient’s unique condition.

If you’ve lived with chronic pain for any amount of time, you know that finding a personalized care plan that fits your needs and lifestyle can be exhausting and frustrating. Dr. Baker says, “We truly want to help our patients live their lives to the fullest, and be able to achieve a better quality of life that allows them to be active, despite the conditions that may have kept them on the sidelines for years.”

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arthritis and pain management, giving them the distinction of being ACGME Board-Certified Pain Management physicians. This honor is important for patients to understand. While many physicians practice pain management, most of them are not board certified and have not gone through the rigorous standards that are required by ACGME Board.

Dr. Baker says, “We are committed to caring for our patients, and continually look for ways to meet their evolving pain management needs. Right now, we are going to nursing homes and working with home health providers to provide care to those who can’t come to one of our offices. While this is time-consuming, we are passionate about providing dynamic care to our patients wherever they’re located.”

NovaSpine Pain Institute utilizes state of the art facilities to provide cutting edge techniques in pain management. They treat a wide variety of problems including sciatica, neck pain, hip, knee and shoulder pain due to arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, compression fractures and fibromyalgia. If you’re tired of pain, give NovaSpine a call today to schedule an appointment within one week and see how they can help you get back to living the life you want to live.

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Before racing out to the mall to pick up an oversized reindeer sweater for Aunt Sally and a set of drums for your 4-year-old nephew (fun for him, not so much for his parents), here are a few helpful holiday shopping thoughts based on the science of happiness.

The Gift of Happiness Scientifically, the greatest predictor of happiness is, by far, social support—the breadth, depth and meaning in your relationships. So consider giving gifts that are activities, like a special evening at the local ice rink complete with hot chocolate and marshmallows. The key is to use these moments to really connect more deeply than normally. This reminds our brains of the deep social support that fuels our own happiness, as well as theirs.

Encourage Savoring The difference between momentary pleasure and long-term positive memory is based on the ability to savor, or mentally return to, an event or feeling.

A gift that causes a spike in happiness at the moment but that you can’t remember even a week later is analogous to going on a fantastic vacation that you won’t recall. When shopping this season, think of gifts that will continue to benefit the recipient. For example, for your spouse, you could buy a personalized pillow with important dates in your relationship that will literally help that person savor special moments every time he or she sees it. The key is to pick a present that will continue to focus the recipient’s attention on positive, happy moments.

Receiving Is as Important as Giving We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than receive, but the saying misses an important corollary: How you receive matters (a lot) to the giver’s happiness.

If you receive well, your reaction to a gift can actually be a gift in and of itself. The problem is that many of us can’t receive gifts without our brains producing negative thoughts such as, “I’m not worthy of this present” or “Now I feel indebted to her.”

Think about it: We’re happier when others are excited about our gifts and respond with joy and gratitude.

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The Boulders (theboulders.com): Jay Morrish sculpted two superb courses from the prehistoric rocks that define this property in the town of Carefree.

Now that your friends and family are visiting from near and far, it’s the perfect time (and excuse) to play some of the best courses around.

Grayhawk Golf Club (grayhawkgolf.com): This facility didn’t invent the “country club for a day,” theme, but may have perfected it in the ‘90s, when Phil’s Grill (named for Phil Mickelson) was a beehive for pros.

Troon North (troonnorthgolf.com): Still the king of the Scottsdale public “must-plays” thanks to a pair of courses that dish out cacti, arroyos, rock outcroppings and stunning vistas of Pinnacle Peak and the surrounding mountains.

Gold Canyon (gcgr.com): Gold Canyon Golf Resort’s Dinosaur Mountain, a Ken Kavanaugh design, should be mentioned in any discussion of Scottsdale’s best layouts. The mountains make it worth the drive, no matter where you’re staying.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (wekopa.com): The two layouts on tribal land owned by the Ft. McDowell Yavapai nation just east of Scottsdale rival any in the area.

The Cholla course, a Scott Miller design, has stunning scenery and holes that zigzag artfully through canyons, over ridges and down mountain slopes.

Talking Stick (talkingstickgolfclub.com): Though their flat fairways provide less drama than many Valley courses, you won’t find a more artfully crafted set of bunkers in town.

Talking Stick sports a pair of Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw-designed tracks on tribal land, complete with mountain views but thankfully no houses.

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AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION

SURVEY SAYS AMERICANS DON’T HESITATE TO TRAVEL WHEN SICK Steps to protect yourself

A recent Crowdtap survey of more than 1,000 people, conducted by Robitussin, revealed some interesting tidbits about holiday travel and how Americans handle germs. While the majority (82 percent) worry about getting sick during holiday travels, only 48 percent said they would reconsider traveling if they were sick or felt they were getting sick, and only 35 percent would actually cancel their plans.

Sixty-eight percent said their own cold or flu has totally ruined a family holiday gathering and 21 percent said the illness of a family member has spoiled a holiday get-together.

“The holidays aren’t just the season of giving gifts and cheer, they’re also the season of giving germs,” says Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist and professor at the Univ. of Arizona. “When people block a cough by holding a hand over their nose or mouth, they’re actually concentrating the virus on their hands. Those hands then touch seatbelts, door

handles, airplane trays and countless other objects that others will come in contact with when traveling.

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Be Aware of Germ Risks While on the Road Americans will fly, take a bus or travel by train to visit loved ones during the holidays. While public transportation may be convenient, it’s also a germy way to travel. “There’s no time to disinfect surfaces in an airplane between flights, so you are always flying with someone else’s germs,” he says.

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Geneva 2000 offers both implant-supported and non-implant supported dentures. Implant-supported dentures are a growing trend due to the numerous advantages they offer. Implant supported dentures are widely regarded by the profession as the standard of care in Arizona. Denture implants provide patients with improved confidence since they no longer fear the embarrassment that a denture might slip out of place when they eat, talk or laugh. “Implant-supported dentures are more comfortable for patients,” says Linda. “Without the sliding associated with traditional dentures, there’s less irritation of gum tissue, which can cause pain or canker sores. There’s also no need for messy adhesives. Even speech is improved because the wearer can relax and speak more clearly.

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Denture implants can also help patients eat better.

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90 Minutes in Heaven (PG-13) Based on a real-life memoir, pastor Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) was in a head-on collision with a semi-truck on a narrow country bridge. He was declared dead by first responders due to such severe injuries. Through his recovery, Piper experienced tremendous emotion and physical pain. Piper says he saw heaven in all its glory, only to be ripped back to earth and returned to his broken body.

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FLASHBACK ANSWERS From page 24 1. Gene Pitney, in 1961. Pitney was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

2. Nino Tempo and his sister, April Stevens 3. Merton Parkas, a London mod revival band, in 1979.

4. “The Twelfth of Never” in 1957.

5. “ The Battle of New Orleans” by Jimmy Driftwood in 1959.

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AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ A Message from Sue Royer “I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”

Sue Royer Director

About Us Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living.

6 Reasons You Should Call AAA Senior Placement AZ • We are well known and respected in the medical community.

When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.

• All clients are given a thorough assessment to determine proper placement needs.

We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best:

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• Group Homes • Assisted Living Communities • In-Home Primary Care Physicians • Home Health Care Therapy • Transportation • Private Duty In-Home Care • Respite Care • Alzheimer’s Care • Memory Care • Hospice • Support Groups Assisted living resources accepting: • Private pay • Arizona Long Term Care-ALTCS • Medicaid • VA Benefits

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N O R T H W E S T VA L L E Y M E D I C A L D I R E C T O R Y — A resource listing of local Health Care providers —

M E D I C A L DENTAL COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

The Electronic Caregiver Medical Alert & Home Safety System www.electroniccaregiver.com Kerri Lopez (480)-600-7086

NEUROLOGY/ PAIN MANAGEMENT NovaSpine Pain Institute Clifford Baker, MD David Tom, MD www.novaspine.net 14510 W Shumway Dr, Suite 201 Sun City West (623) 777-4745 19420 N 59th Ave, Glendale (623) 777-4745

SLEEP APNEA/TMD

Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

VEIN & VASCULAR

Palm Vein Center Daniel J. Para, MD FACS www.palmveincenter.com 16944 W Bell Rd, Suite 603, Surprise 623-201-4777

GENERAL DENTISTRY Burns Dentistry Jerry Burns, DDS Richard Hulley, DDS Laura Snyder, DDS 13909 W Camino del Sol, Suite 102 Sun City West (623) 777-3417 GP Dental Golbarg Pourkhomami, DMD www.gpdentalcare.com 15409 W. Greenway Rd., Ste. 100 Surprise (623) 546-3511 Jack Luftman, BSc, DDS, PC & Associates Jack Luftman, BSc, DDS, PC Bozena Wolniak, DDS 1820 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix (602) 993-6080 13540 W Camino Del Sol, Suite 6 Sun City West (623) 842-0042 Sunridge Dental Care Karl K. Wirtz, DDS, PC 13830 W Camino Del Sol, Sun City West (623) 544-0700 Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS,MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

ORTHODONTICS

Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

ORAL SURGERY

Vishtasb Broumand, DMD, MD, PC 15409 W. Greenway Rd., #100 Surprise (623) 546-3511

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ASSISTED LIVING ASSISTED LIVING

Moonlight Manor Assisted Living www.moonlightmanorassistedliving.com 15129 W Paradise Lane, Surprise (623) 546-9481 Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 239-4955 The Heritage Tradition www.seniorlifestyle.com 19303 New Tradition Rd, Sun City West (623) 742-1000 The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (866) 218-5663

HOME HEALTH CARE

Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care www.serenityhospiceaz.com 13951 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West (602) 216-2273 / (623) 266-7985

HOSPICE / PALLIATIVE CARE

Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care www.serenityhospiceaz.com 13951 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West (602) 216-2273 / (623) 266-985

VISION

HEARING

Active Eyecare of Surprise Mark Fetchel, OD Kathie Finke, LDO www.activeeyecare.com 16968 W Bell Rd, Surprise (623) 214-0353 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020 500 W Savage Street, Wickenburg (928) 684-2020 The Village Eye Care Brian O. Baird, OD www.thevillageeyecare.com 13945W. Grand Ave, Suite A101, Surprise (623) 931-2943

Happy Ears Hearing Center Shanna Mortensen-Dewsnup, Au.D. www.happyearshearing.com 8877 W Union Hills Dr., Suite 350, Peoria (623) 428-0727 Webb Hearing Centers Larry D. Webb, BC-HIS Aaron Webb, HAD www.webbhearingcenters.com 14755 W RH Johnson Blvd, Suite 102 Sun City West (623) 214-5885 Zavos Hearing Aids and Audiology Douglas S. Zavos, Au.D. Merrill B. Hunter, NBC-HIS www.surprisehearing.com 13967 W Grand Ave, Suite 105 Surprise

MEMORY CARE

New Dawn Memory Care www.newdawnmemorycare.net 12820 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West (623) 584-0607 Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 239-4955 The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (866) 218-5663

WELLNESS ACUPUNCTURE Eastern Ways Acupuncture & Wellness www.eastern-ways.com 15278 W Bell Rd, Suite 110 Surprise (623) 584-6200 Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine 13540 W Camino del Sol, Suite 10 Sun City West (623) 556-9686

To be listed, call (623) 594-1630 Ext. 306

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AAA Senior Placement AZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Ace Home Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Affordable Garage Door & Opener Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 50 Albrecht & Son Painting LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Altra Home Décor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 American Granite, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Anacapa Restaurant of Corte Bella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29 Arizona Broadway Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Arizona Energy Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Arizona Mobility Scooters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Arizona Native Irrigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Art Rage Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bell Air Conditioning, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 50 BFS Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Blinds Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Booth Built Patio Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Brandt Builders Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Briseno Azteca Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Burns Dentistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Butler Window Coverings LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Caramba Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Caring Computer Services, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Carmike Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Champs Family Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chang Lee Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chuck Long Refinishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CMS Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Columbia ParCar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cool Blew Plumbing & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Coury’s Auto Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Desert Diamond Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Desert Golf Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Desert Mesa Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Desert Palms Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Desert Rose Color Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 50 Desert Rose Pizza and Gastro Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Desert Rose Steakhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Diamond Jim’s 4 Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Eco Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 50 EJ’s Auction & Consignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Electronic Wizards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Elle’s Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Essential Eyecare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fishell Screen Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Floor Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Furniture Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Gaslight Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Geneva 2000 Denture Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Glendale Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Global Monetary Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Granite Transformations of Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 19 Haymaker Restaurant Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Interior Innovations, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Interiors By Thomas, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 It’s All In The Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ken’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 King Automotive Repair LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Jan & Dean’s Furniture Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Jaycox Air Conditioning & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 50 Liberty Home Products LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lina Home Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Linden Tree Nursery / The Yard Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Little Bite of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Little Sicily LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Metro Valley Home Care LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 My Daddy’s Bakery & Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Native Sun Home Accents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Neil’s Garage Storage Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Nick’s Diner I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Nino’s Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 NovaSpine Pain Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OTG Wine & Beer Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 28 Package Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38 Palm Vein Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Palmer’s Kitchen Bath & Beyond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Peoria Diamond Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Plaza del Sol Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Portofino West Ristorante Italiano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Primary AZ/Raymond James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Quick Draw Remodeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rainfall Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rich Brender Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Signature Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Snyder Weed Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Solar Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Southwest Golf Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 50 Spas by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Stand-Up MRI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Steel Shield Security Doors and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sun City Animal Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sun City Awning & Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sun City Kitchen and Bath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sun City Mechanical, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Sun City Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Electronic Caregiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Optical Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Village Eyecare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Thunderbird Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 50 Tintas Granite & Flooring LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tride and True Pest & Termite Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 50 Viking Pest Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Vistancia Orthodontics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Westbrook Remodeling & Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Westside Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Westside PC Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

DECEMBER 2015

HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

TIP 1 To clean a can opener, get it wet and run a folded paper towel through it while turning the handle. It works best if done after each use.

TIP 2 Keep your jeans or other denim items from fading by soaking them in a solution of cold water and salt (two tablespoons to a gallon) for about an hour before washing.

TIP 3 Here are three unique ways to use an empty tissue box: store plastic grocery bags inside, line box with a small plastic trash bag and use in your car as a travel trash can, or cut out the bottom and use it to disguise an extra toilet tissue roll in your guest bath!

TIP 4 How can you keep snow and ice off your windshield? Some say a solution of three parts vinegar to one part water sprayed on the windshield each night can cut your ice-scraping time in half or better.

(Use caution to avoid your paint job.)

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