Tucson Explorer 03-15-2023

Best of the Northwest 2023

OV to proceed with center elevator

BY DAVE PERRY Tucson Local Media Contributor

Aunanimous Oro Valley Town Council has directed staff to pursue installation of a conventional elevator within a lowered front entryway at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center.

This solution to access for people with disabilities has an estimated cost of $1.75 million. Council has budgeted $1.5 million for the project.

La Posada at Pusch Ridge rising in Oro Valley

BY DAVE PERRY Tucson

Crews for Sundt Construction are building roads and pouring concrete for La Posada at Pusch Ridge, the Oro Valley multimillion-dollar senior living community that’s years in the making.

In this first phase, Sundt is building 342,688

square feet of space for apartments and fitness facilities on the 79.5-acre parcel, which lies behind low hills east of First Avenue, roughly between Naranja and Lambert, and west of the Canada del Oro Wash.

Officials say the site is ideal for the project.

“We couldn’t find a more beautiful spot in

The March 1 decision drew immediate praise from at least one resident who has called for better accommodation.

“The physically challenged people in our community will now have a facility they can easily use,” resident Jim Horn said in email. “Seniors will now feel comfortable entering and leaving the building...It was a long time in coming, too long, too many missed opportunities, but that’s behind us now, and many physical-

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Bend an elbow with the Beer + Bike cyclists

Local spellers make formidable opponents at the bee

With Pusch Ridge and the Catalinas as a backdrop, crews for Sundt Construction are working to build apartment and fitness buildings at La Posada at Pusch Ridge. The senior living community is being constructed east of First Avenue in Oro Valley, right above the Canada del Oro Wash.. (Sundt Construction/Submitted)

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Please join us for an upcoming luncheon and informative presentation on a date and location that is convenient for you:

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Wednesday, April 5

Thursday, May 4

SADDLEBROOKE 2 BALLROOM

Friday, March 17

RSVP today by calling 520-531-3480. Seating is limited. Lunch will be served.

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ELEVATOR from page 1

ly challenged people will feel a sense of relief that the new entrance will be finished.”

For years, people with physical challenges have used a side ramp, walking or rolling past garbage dumpsters to access the building, which was the El Conquistador Country Club before the town bought it in 2015. Inside, those guests have encountered further obstacles to reach the bar, restaurant, golf, meeting space and other facilities.

“This is the only option to finally provide a respectable ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access,” Councilmember Steve Solomon said of the proposal. “It’s long overdue, and money well spent.”

In November, staff heard “loud and clear from council” its desire to install a standard elevator at the community center, public works director Paul Keesler said. At that time, council asked staff to explore alternatives. Keesler returned with cost estimates for a conventional elevator as well as a “LULA,” a limited use/limited application elevator that is a hybrid between a commercial elevator and a wheelchair lift. One or two people can ride a LULA at any given time.

Breckenridge Group Architects Planners identified four solutions, two with conventional elevators, two with LULAs. Each mode was priced for installation within the existing entrance level, as well as within a lowered entrance. Currently, everyone must climb at least one flight of stairs to get into the main section of the building.

A conventional elevator within the existing entrance was estimated at $1.25 million. The two LULA options were $750,000 within the current entrance level, and $1.35 million at a lowered level. “I know it was not a preference of council,” Keesler said of the LULA. That said, a LULA “fits neatly in the building.”

When Keesler finished

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There is “overwhelming preference for an (conventional) elevator,” Keesler understood. “It boils down to a matter of cost.”

the world to maximize the well-being of seniors,” La Posada President/CEO Joni Condit said at a Jan. 13 groundbreaking.

“This is a truly majestic and special place,” said architect Jay Silverberg of Gensler Architects. Designs “allow the outside to become part of the inside of the community,” he added.

When this work is done in mid-2025, residents shall occupy 166 one- and two-bedroom apartments in three towers of staggered heights up to five stories tall, each with a view.

As part of a “hearth” concept, those residents will enjoy centralized dining and fitness spaces, a library, a beauty spa, a bar, an outdoor yoga lawn, a pool with both lap and open swimming, an art studio, gathering spaces, access to recreational trails, among other amenities.

In an anticipated Phase 2, La Posada at Pusch Ridge plans to construct up to 24 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care suites to provide residents “supportive living options if needed,” according to Paul Loomans, senior vice president of strategy and marketing.

Once planned single-family homes are complete, “up to 300 residences” will be available, he added.

“We’re excited to be able to offer this great opportunity in Oro Valley,” Loomans said. “We’re up and going, and we’re doing well.”

La Posada at Pusch Ridge is a sister property to La Posada at Park Centre, the nationally recognized Green Valley community opened in 1987. Today, La Posada at Park Centre has some 750 residents and more than 500 employees. It generates an estimated annual economic impact of more than $50 million. Similarly, in Oro Valley, La Posada at Pusch Ridge expects to create “hundreds of jobs,” Loomans said, with “tens of millions” in annual economic activity.

Construction is the current economic activity. Sundt is doing “an awesome job,” Loomans said.

This phase requires an estimated 30 months to complete. That two-and-ahalf-year time 00frame “gives people a great start on planning to downsize,” said marketing manager Cindy Barbee said. “We call it ‘right-sizing.’”

As of mid-February, La Posada at Pus-

thrive

ch Ridge was reaching 50% commitment for its Phase 1 apartments, Barbee said. The nonprofit company is using digi-

In Green Valley, La Posada engages with community

BY DAVE PERRY Tucson Local Media Contributor

La Posada at Park Centre is not an island within the Green Valley and Sahuarita communities.

“We involve Green Valley and Sahuarita in our activities,” said marketing manager Cindy Barbee.

The public is invited to partake of freshly brewed coffee, breakfast or lunch at Posada Java. All are welcome to consign items and shop at the Vensel Treasure Shop, which sells high-quality, gently used furniture, jewelry and home décor. Both are located within The Shoppes at La Posada on the senior living community campus.

Community residents are also wel-

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comed at concerts, learning opportunities, and regular artisans and farmers markets.

“Engagement with our greater community is so important to us,” said Paul Loomans, senior vice president of strategy and marketing. “We have a history of it in Green Valley.”

As a 501c(3), La Posada at Park Centre does not pay property taxes. So, it supports community organizations and services with direct gifts. According to its 2021 annual report, it donated $91,000 to the Green Valley Fire District, $35,000 to the Green Valley Food Bank, and $54,995 to the Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center.

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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND CHRONIC PAIN TREATMENTS NOT WORKING!!

Oro Valley, AZ – When it comes to chronic pain and/ or neuropathy, the most common doctor-prescribed treatment is drugs like Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin. The problem with antidepressants or anti-seizure medications like these is that they offer purely symptomatic relief, as opposed to targeting and treating the root of the problem. Worse, these drugs often trigger an onset of uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes harmful side effects.

The only way to effectively treat chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is by targeting the source, which is the result of nerve damage owing to inadequate blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. This often causes weakness, numbness, tingling, pain, and balance problems. A lack of nutrients causes the nerves to degenerate – an insidious and often painful process.

cannot survive, and thus, slowly die. This leads to those painful and frustrating consequences we were talking about earlier, like weakness, numbness, tingling, balance issues, and perhaps even a burning sensation.

The drugs your doctor might prescribe will temporarily conceal the problems, putting a “BandAid” over a situation that will only continue to deteriorate without further action.

Thankfully, Oro Valley is the birthplace of a brandnew facility that sheds new light on this pressing problem of peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain. The company is trailblazing the medical industry by replacing outdated drugs and symptomatic reprieves with an advanced machine that targets the root of the problem at hand.

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THE ARTS

MARCH 18 & 19

SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM | SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM

FREE ADMISSION

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12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Burn off beer during regular bicycle ride

BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Sta

Button Brew House combined two Southern Arizona staples — beer and cycling — to develop an event that fosters fun, fitness and community.

For two years, Beer + Bikes has met bimonthly for a roundtrip ride to 1912 Brewing Company.

SUPPORT LOCAL 130+ ARTISANS

The Spring Festival of the Arts will feature over 130 vendors, exhibitors, food, and interactive art experiences. Stroll through the walkways of artists while enjoying a cold beer and experiencing all the arts have to offer. Shop directly from the makers and learn how they create their unique works of art. Support small, local & sustainable!

ARTISAN, FINE ART & CRAFT EXHIBITORS

ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITIES

LIVE MUSIC ON THE EVENT MAINSTAGE

FOOD TRUCKS & MORE BEER GARDEN

SATURDAY MARCH 18

10:30AM Dave McCleery (Bagpiper)

11AM Culfadda (Traditional Irish)

12:30PM Vinyl Grooves (Vintage Rock)

2PM Nico Barberan (Rock/Latin)

3:30PM Saguaro Stompers (Irish and American Folk Dance)

SUNDAY MARCH 19

11:00AM Maguire Academy of Irish Dance (Irish Folk Dance)

12PM Puca and the Wild Ones (Irish music)

1:30PM - 3:30PM Rave Review (Irish music)

LIVE MUSIC ON THE MAINSTAGE ARTS EXPERIENCES

Lucky Cat Social Art – Free Kids Arts & Craft Activities

The Comic Bookmobile

Facepainting

Inflatable Art Experience

Cathay Klein — active cyclist and longtime friend of Button Brew House owners Todd and Erika Button — has cycled the event since the start. She’s now considered one of the ride’s leaders and said there are many reasons why she returns.

“It’s the camaraderie,” Klein said. “It’s getting together and chatting and drinking a beer.”

The Beer + Bikes ride is a 16-mile trip to 1912 Brewing Company and back to Button Brew House. Both brewers are located on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, a popular trail for most outdoor activities around Tucson’s perimeter. Klein said it contributes to cycling’s popularity.

“With these two breweries being just off the loop, it makes it convenient to be able to stop and have a beer,” Klein said.

It started as an evening event in the summer, but the Buttons run it during the day in cooler months. The Beer + Bikes group meets around 11 a.m. every other week. They bike 8 miles to 1912 Brewing Company for a drink or two and then ride the 8 miles back to Button for another.

It’s casual. Klein said they never drink too much to be unsafe, and they rarely stay in time for more than a few drinks at the other brewer.

“We only have time for two beers,” Klein said. “It’s pretty doable with a 16-mile bike ride.”

Beer + Bikes also ensures that no matter the skill level of riders, no one gets left behind. Some cyclists bring road bikes and zip down the path; others are slower or more averagely paced. Many who join aren’t experienced cyclists.

Klein encouraged people not to let their bike experience sway them from joining. The consistent riders lead everyone safely to and

from Button Brew House.

“We watch out for each other,” Klein said. “There are a lot of people who have shown up and haven’t ridden 16 miles before. There is one of us who will wait for them and make sure they’re good and able to get to the brewery.”

The ride is also not exclusive to bicycles, either. Klein noted that one time, someone rode a Hoverboard with the cyclists. Anyone can join with any vehicle as long as they can keep up. The point of Beer + Bikes is to enjoy the ride on the Loop and the brews of the companies.

The group will meet next on Saturday, March 18. The event usually ends around 2 p.m. in the spring, but during summer evening hours, riders can also partake of the food trucks near Button Brew House. They switch out weekly, and both brewers also serve a range of snacks.

While the alcohol and food are not included, the ride and company of fellow bike and brew lovers are free. Beer + Bikes is an introduction to classic Tucson activities, and to Klein, the close camaraderie is the best part of it.

“I’ve met most of my best friends through breweries,” Klein said. “That’s the really neat thing about Tucson. The beer community is such a small community. We’re tightknit.”

Beer + Bikes

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18

WHERE: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin, Suite 160, Tucson

COST: Visit website for information

INFO: buttonbrewhouse.com

Beer + Bikes cyclists after a ride to 1912 Brewing Company and back. (Erika Button/Submitted

Museum supports wildlife with wine festival

BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Sta

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a wilderness nonprofit powerhouse, supporting itself with creative fundraisers like its upcoming WineDown with Wildlife. These events help fund the museum’s attractions, including the zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum and aquarium.

“We have these five different aspects and every aspect needs support,” said Tianna Holder, marketing and media manager.

“We have fundraisers for all different areas of the museum, but this one is to support our wildlife.”

The museum’s third WineDown with Wildlife will be hosted on Saturday, March 18, on the museum grounds and features performances and animal spotlights.

Holder said the festival, like many other museum events, strives to support the local community. The museum will offer drinks, food and acts, all from Arizona.

“We’re huge on supporting local in both Tucson and the regions of Arizona,” Holder said. “It’s really fun to partner with these local wineries and help promote the Arizona wine scene.”

Attending wineries include Bruzzi Vineyard and Rancho Rossa Vineyards, and refreshments will be served by Bawker Bawker Cider House and The Meading Room, among others.

For food, Holder noted that most vendors are returning from the last few years. Beyond Bread, Ciao Down and The Curry Pot will make appearances, as well as treats from Popped Artisan.

“Some of them we reach out to and some

of them reach out to us,” Holder said. “They are all vendors we’ve worked with before...we have great relationships.”

The main attractions, however, are the animals. The event starts with a complimentary visit to the Stingray Touch exhibit. Later that night, the museum will host three animal spotlights, including separate animal enrichment with its resident ocelot and Mexican Wolves. The third spotlight is a surprise, and guests can purchase the add-on with their ticket.

The Mexican wolves are a new addition, which the museum acquired as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The museum goes through associated protocols to ensure safe transitions for the animals.

“If there’s an exhibit that’s empty, it doesn’t just get filled,” Holder noted. “There’s a process you have to go through, and we hold a very high standard of ethics. We were really excited to get these wolves.”

Along with the spotlights, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will provide live entertainment throughout the festival. Local band Barnaby and the Butcher is scheduled to perform, as well as Flam Chen, a modern circus and fire theater. According to its mission statement, the group merges daredevil acrobatics, pyrotechnics and a mastery of air and fire arts.

Barnaby and the Butcher will perform onstage while Flam Chen will roam the museum grounds and display their work in costume. Holder was also eager to note the natural spectacle of the sky from the museum’s view. The museum will offer sunset and

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Guests of last year’s wine festival take in the sunset from the Desert Museum. (Manuel Ruiz/Contributor)

stargazing opportunities.

“Most people don’t get the opportunity to watch the sunset at the museum because of our operating hours,” Holder said. “It’s a special time to be on the grounds when the sun goes down, and you get all those beautiful colors of the Arizona sunset. There’s really nothing like it.”

Tickets are available with general and VIP admission. Both allow attendees to 10 wine tastings and Stingray Touch. Vino VIP offers earlier entry and a goodie bag filled with local and regional items. Highlights include a Bruzzi Vineyard wine-tasting voucher, a limited-edition Trevor mock bandana and a pack of Nature/SEARCH sunflower seed mix.

All tickets are available at a discount to desert museum members. There will also be designated driver tickets available for general or VIP admission. These guests will receive all the perks from either ticket except for alcohol. With VIP, they will get their bottle of wine from the goodie bag at the end of the event.

Holder explained that due to its location and complicated roadway, the museum promotes safe driving practices for all guests.

“We really want to put an emphasis on drinking responsibly,” Holder said. “It can be a little difficult to get an uber to or from the museum. It’s a winding road, and city buses don’t come to the museum, either.”

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum offers a variety of experiences for visitors, but it also promotes wildlife outreach. All proceeds from the wine festival will go directly to animal care and museum maintenance. It’s events like these that help the museum educate the community and make a difference in the environment.

“The desert museum is a nonprofit organization, so all fundraising, all donations and every ticket sold is important to us,” Holder said. “It takes a lot of time, money, dedication and a lot of hands.”

WineDown With Wildlife

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIP)

Saturday, March 18

WHERE: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson COST: $55 for general admission and $115 for VIP; see website for member discounts

INFO: desertmuseum.org

ELEVATOR from page 3

his presentation, Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett quickly moved to proceed with the $1.75 million option for a conventional elevator within a lowered front entrance.

Councilmember Josh Nicolson seconded.

Councilmember Dr. Harry “Mo” Greene II said he met with wheelchair tennis players. One told him, “When I bring a date here and come up to the community center,” he must enter via the ramp past the trash receptacle. That takes time. Greene said that individual was also discouraging of the LULA option. “You want to be able to go up the elevator with others,” he said.

In the $1.75 million preferred alternative, the community center’s entrance

and facade would be lowered, providing walk-in access to all. The elevator would be installed near that entry, with a stop at all three floor levels. Existing stairs will be relocated. The elevator would penetrate the existing roof; architectural treatment would soften its exterior appearance. ADA parking will be added at the building’s entrance.

With council’s consent, Keesler plans to “give the architect a push to move forward” with a specific design. Permitting, and a call for bids would likely occur in July, with a contract award and perhaps the start of construction in August. It would take 6-9 months to build.

The Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center is located at 10555 N. La Canada.

community

COMMUNITY LEADER

Marana Superintendent Dan Streeter

11279 W. Grier Road, Marana

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In his third year as Marana Unified School District superintendent, Dan Streeter strives to improve childhood literacy, build relationships with local business partners, make structural improvements in schools throughout the district, invest in fuel-efficient transportation options, expand on classroom technology, accommodate the growth in the area through construction of future K-8 school in Gladden Farms II area, and update schools to serve a larger number of students.

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EVENT/FESTIVAL

Marana Pumpkin Patch

14950 N. Trico Road, Marana

PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME

Craft Republic

7625 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson

520-575-1980, craftrepublic.com

Craft Republic o ers wall-to-wall TVs to watch games inside the dining room, at the bar and on the covered patio area. Customers can also play pool, darts, shu eboard and giant Jenga at halftime or intermission. The establishment has a range of foods for varying appetites and tastes, including brisket nachos and fries, mozzarella bricks, chicken tinga and brisket flautas.

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11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana 520-382-2000, maranaaz.gov

The Station Pub and Grill

8235 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-789-7040 thestationtucson.com.

PLACE FOR FAMILY FUN

520-305-5481, maranapumpkinpatch.com

The Marana Pumpkin Patch takes visitors into days of the past, with 50 acres of locally grown pumpkins. Families can make memories as they pick pumpkins, take a tour of the farm on a railroad with two mini tunnels, interact with farm animals, go on slides and rides, take a pony ride, watch pig races, walk through a corn maze and bounce around on jumping pillows. An on-site general store has locally made country décor and gift items. Opening week for the pumpkin patch is during the Sunflower Festival in October. The pumpkin patch is open throughout the month of October.

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Gaslight Music Hall

Performances

13005 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-529-1000 gaslightmusichall.com

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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13535 N. Marana Main Street, Marana 520-887-1010, nwfdaz.gov

At more than 30 years old, the Northwest Fire District has grown into quite the department, with 11 fire stations watching out for the safety of everyone and everything within its 150-square-mile community. Fire Chief Norman Bradley III, who took over as chief in 2018, oversees the department.

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Golder Ranch

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355 E. Linda Vista Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-825-9001, grfdaz.gov

Marana Police Department

11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana 520-382-2000, maranaaz.gov

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a combination zoo, art gallery, natural history museum, botanical garden and aquarium. Inside the space, guests can have experiences with wildlife, art and plants. The museum o ers daily activities such as live animal presentations with keepers, raptor free flights, stingray touch experiences, docent tours and bird meet and greets.

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Gaslight Music Theatre

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PLACE TO ESCAPE THE HEAT

Marana splash pads

(Heritage River Park and Crossroads)

12280 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana 7548 N. Silverbell Road, Marana 520-382-1950, maranaaz.gov/aquatics

During a hot day, Marana’s community splash pads are refreshing escapes. There are splash pads at the town’s Marana Heritage River Park, as well as Crossroads at Silverbell District Park. The facilities open for the season in early April.

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Elevate Trampoline Park 9705 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-505-4665 elevatetrampolinepark.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Marana Chamber of Commerce

13251 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana 520-682-4314 maranachamber.com

The Marana Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1987 with the simple mission of providing a voice for businesses, while building economic growth and quality of life in the community. The chamber, which stresses the importance of networking, is committed to building business and community relationships.

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Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce

7435 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-297-2191 orovalleychamber.com

Tucson Metro Chamber 212 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson 520-792-1212 tucsonchamber.org

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION/CONGREGATION

Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene

500 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley 520-297-8297 rb.gy/rljyds

Engage, equip and empower — these are the three words OV Church of the Nazarene uses to describe its vision. Congregants may attend in person or online, and worship includes a choir, a full band and a worship team. ASL interpreters are available during the 9:30 a.m. service. Look also for a contemporary worship service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Sundays.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

8650 N. Shannon Road, Tucson 520-297-7357 seastucson.org

Elevate Trampoline Park

9705 N. Thornydale Road, Suite 1, Tucson 520-505-4665, elevatetrampolinepark.com

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 1431 W. Magee Road, Tucson 520-297-2068 umcstmarks.org

Elevate Trampoline Park o ers di erent packages for birthday parties, which come with pizzas, pitchers of drinks, 45 minutes in the party room and 90 minutes of jump time, T-shirts and jump passes for the birthday boy or girl, coupons for the next visit, and complimentary grip socks. The packages are for anywhere from 10 to 25 guests plus the person celebrating a birthday. At the facility, young people can bounce on wall-to-wall trampolines, go on ninja courses, play basketball and dodgeball, rock-climb, go in foam pits, and joust. Party hosts work closely with families to make sure they have everything they need for parties.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Marana Resource Center

11734 W. Grier Road, Marana

602-528-3434

communityfoodbank.org

Serving the area since 1985, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Marana Resource Center is part of a larger network of food banks through Feeding America. The vision for the food bank was shaped by Ora Mae Harn, the Rev. Al Hoagland and Thelma Tanner, who wanted to help farmer workers and homeless individuals in Marana and surrounding communities. Each month, the organization distributes close to 90,000 pounds of food to around 1,200 local families. The food bank serves residents in Marana, Avra Valley, Picture Rocks and the Oro Valley area, although they will work with anyone in Pima County.

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Golden Goose Thrift Shop

15970 N. Oracle Road, Catalina 520-825-9101 goldengooseaz.com.

Treasures4Teachers of Tucson

6800 N. Camino Martin, Suite 124, Tucson 520-425-3956 t4teachers.org.

NEW BUSINESS

Alejandro “Serious Mexican, Mariscos & Fusion Food”

7850 N. Silverbell Road, Suite 156, Tucson 520-900-7101

alejandroseriousmexicanfood.com

One night in June 2021, Alejandro and Gilbert Diaz talked about opening a restaurant. That same night, Gilbert died. Last year in July, Alejandro opened his family-owned restaurant Alejandro “Serious Mexican, Mariscos and Fusion Food” to honor the memory of his brother and celebrate his life. The restaurant pays tribute to Alejandro’s living and deceased relatives through di erent menu items, which are named after them. Everything at the restaurant is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Alejandro works with small, local vendors to source food such as ribeye and tortillas. The vendors are listed on the menus.

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The Hoppy Vine

12125 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-395-1215 thehoppyvineov.com.

PLACE TO WORK

Marana Unified School District

11279 W. Grier Road, Marana 520-682-3243 maranausd.org

Marana Unified School District is one of the largest school districts in Arizona, covering an astounding 550 square miles. It takes a lot of sta and faculty to make something that big happen, but MUSD is up for the job, with 1,700 employees keeping watch over 13,000 students. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dan Streeter keeps everything humming.

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Raytheon Missiles & Defense 9000 S. Rita Road, Tucson 1151 E. Hermans Road, Tucson 520-794-3000 raytheonmissilesanddefense.com

KEPT SECRET

Solana Pilates 8275 N. Silverbell Road, Suite 105, Tucson 520-627-4201 solanapilates.com

The Happy Saguaro

7974 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-297-3333 thehappysaguaro.com

Heart and Soul Kids’ Activity Center 8363 N. Oracle Road, Tucson heartandsoulkids.com

The Happy Saguaro is the place to find one-of-a-kind items handmade by artists dedicated to fine craftsmanship. Owner and curator Edgar Castillo is committed to finding high-quality items from local craftspeople that will add color, flavor and personality to any home. He has over 30 years’ experience with finding and selling pottery and home décor from the Southwest. He regularly travels to Mexico and places throughout the Southwest to hand-select the highest-quality items for the store.

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Old Pueblo Cellars

Winery and Tasting Room

10088 N. St. Patrick Road, Tucson 520-551-1011 oldpueblocellars.com.

Circle S Saloon

16021 W. El Tiro Road, Marana 520-682-5377 circlessaloon.com

Marana Unified School District is also pleased to announce top three placement for the following categories:

Dondi Luce, Twin Peaks K-8 School

Caitlyn Kauffman, Marana High School

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BEST

Valerie Ramirez, Rattlesnake Ridge

Jessica White, Twin Peaks K-8 School

Kelly

Twin Peaks K-8 School

Marana High School

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS

Tohono Chul

7366 Paseo del Norte, Tucson

520-742-6455 tohonochul.org

At Tohono Chul, visitors can stroll through 49-acre grounds filled with native plant such as saguaro. They may even run into the resident hummingbird who lives at the combination gardens, bistro and gallery. The facility o ers di erent themed gardens, including hummingbird, penstemon, Desert Palm Oasis, Sin Agua, Streamside, Sonoran Seasons and ethnobotanical gardens. The performance garden regularly hosts concerts and lectures. For families, the children’s garden o ers a “fish boat” experience and chances to play the windchimes and xylophone in the children’s garden.

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Gaslight Music Hall

13005 N. Oracle Road, Suite 165, Tucson 520-529-1000 gaslightmusichall.com

Arizona Zipline Adventures

35406 S. Mount Lemmon Road, Tucson 520-308-9350 ziparizona.com

PLACE TO GRAB A COCKTAIL

Noble Hops

1335 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley 520-797-4677 noblehops.com

Owned by Tucson natives, Noble Hops is a local gastropub with an evolving menu of fine cuisine and craft beer. It has a spread of beer from around the world, including 28 options on tap, ranging from fruit to Belgian. The establishment also has kegs of house wine, bottled fine wine and a full bar providing an array of cocktails — featuring a $7 cocktail of the day.

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Growler’s Taphouse

8275 N. Silverbell Road, Marana 520-389-8232 growlerstaphouseaz.com

Grumpy’s Grill

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452 grumpysgrill.com

LOCAL BAND

Caiden Brewer

caidenbrewer.com

Country singer/songwriter Caiden Brewer was focused on football in high school until he was injured in 2013. While he was laid up, he picked up his father’s guitar and learned to play, thanks to YouTube videos. Early in his career as a musician, Brewer won the Nash Next Competition. He has opened for national bands and artists such as Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, Queensryche, Vince Neil, Great White, Josh Turner and Kip Moore. On March 3, he released the single “Good Man,” which is about his journey to sobriety.

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Mark Miller Band markmillerband.com

Backroads

facebook.com/backroadstucson

education

DAY CARE

Light the Way Preschool

8611 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson

520-243-3838, ltwmarana.com/preschool

A liated with Light the Way Church, the preschool strives to provide a faith-based academic foundation for young people, while helping them to develop motor, social and emotional skills. The preschool is meant for people of di erent backgrounds and faiths, although students do attend a weekly chapel lesson. There is also prayer before meals and snacks.

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Leman Academy of Excellence

7720 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-639-8071

lemanacademy.com/marana/preschool

BEST SCHOOL

Twin Peaks K-8

7995 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-579-4750, maranausd.org

SCHOOL LEADER/PRINCIPAL

Dondi Luce

St. Mark’s Early Childhood Center

1431 W. Magee Road, Tucson 520-797-2925 stmarksecc.com

Twin Peaks K-8 7995 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-579-4750 maranausd.org

When it comes to running a school, readers believe Dondi Luce is the best. The principal for 16 years, she said her philosophy is simple: build leaders at all levels. “Schools are complex, and it takes the leadership of many to make a successful school,” she said. “My role as principal is to foster collaboration between our teachers, support sta and parents for the benefit of students. Twin Peaks K-8 is truly a community e ort.”

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Caitlyn Kauffman

Marana High School

Matt Uden

Sta and faculty at Twin Peaks K-8 works hard to instill pride and a love of learning in their students. Here it’s not just the students who are graded. Twin Peaks has earned an A for more than 10 years from the Arizona State Board of Education, and that’s just one of its awards. It’s also been named an Arizona Higher Performing School through the National Center for Educational Achievement in Science. Besides its academics, there are also plenty of extracurricular activities, such as art and advanced art and choir, to name just two.

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Marana High School

2000 W. Emigh Road, Tucson 520-616-6400

maranausd.org

CHARTER SCHOOL

Leman Academy of Excellence

3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 1-877-235-3626

lemanacademy.com

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School

8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, Tucson 520-352-7000

maranausd.org

Leman Academy of Excellence is an independently operated, tuition-free public charter school with open-admission policies. Leman Academy of Excellence was founded by Dr. Kevin Leman, who dreamed of providing an ideal learning environment for children, while embracing the students’ parents. There is no entrance exam for admission to Leman Academy.

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BASIS Oro Valley

11155 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-308-5220

enrollbasis.com

MCAT High School

13650 N. McDu Road, Marana 520-682-4773 maranausd.org

12000 W. Emigh Road, Tucson 520-616-6400 maranausd.org

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School 8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, Tucson 520-352-7000 maranausd.org

MASCOT

Marana High School Tigers

2000 W. Emigh Road, Tucson

520-616-6400

maranausd.org

Marana High School’s two tiger mascots — Tony and Tina — look the same, but they dress in themed outfits. On one occasion, they wore Hawaiian shirts to fit with a luau theme. The two mascots appear at events like Future Tiger Night and concerts. They are best known for their “tiger pride” and will sometimes join the cheer, dance and color guard teams. They also have performed special routines for assemblies.

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Mountain View High

Mountain Lions

School

3901 W. Linda Vista Boulevard, Tucson 520-579-4400 maranausd.org

DANCE STUDIO

Heart and Soul Oro Valley

8363 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-818-7974 heartandsoulkids.com

Canyon del Oro High School Dorados

25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley 520-696-5560 amphi.com

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Salpointe Catholic High School

1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson 520-327-6581 salpointe.org

Founded in 1950, Salpointe Catholic High School is a 40-acre college prep high school that is based in Carmelite traditions and practices. It is dedicated to helping students to prosper in di erent areas, including the arts, athletics and the STEM fields. The school o ers 21 AP-level courses and boosts a nationally recognized STEM program.

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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

9500 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-0107 prca.academy

TEACHER

Valerie Ramirez

Sixth grade teacher

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

8650 N. Shannon Road, Tucson 520-219-7650 school.seastucson.org

Founded in 2013 by former competitive gymnast Deanna Sherman, Heart and Soul Oro Valley o ers gymnastics and ninja classes for young people. The studio is dedicated to not only building students’ athletic skills but helping them to develop a higher level of self-esteem and self-worth. Gymnastics programs are divided into age and skill levels. There are classes for toddlers to school-age children 6 and older. The studio’s curriculum emphasizes learning through play. During the summer, the Oro Valley studio has eight weeks of camps, themed around superheroes and princesses, water games, ninja skills, mess-making and spies. The summer camps include gym time and crafts.

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Tucson Dance Academy

2850 W. Ina Road, Suite 100, Tucson 520-744-6882

tucsondanceacademy.com

SWIM SCHOOL

DeMont Swim School

Plaza Sonora Shopping Center

2850 W. Ina Road, Suite 130, Tucson 520-877-7946 demontswim.com

Desert Dance Collective

10831 N. Mavinee Drive, Suite 165, Oro Valley 520-848-0377 desertdancecollective.com

8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, Tucson 520-352-7000 maranausd.org

Valerie Ramirez believes creating community in the classroom is the biggest and most important aspect of teaching. “When you have the students on a respect level with you, the teaching part is easy,” she said. “We really build relationships first and, from there, the academics and the rigor come with it.” For Ramirez, working for the Marana Unified School District is a homecoming, as she spent most of her formative years attending its schools.

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Jessica White

Twin Peaks K-8

7995 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-579-4750, maranausd.org

Kelly McGarity

Marana Middle School

11285 W. Grier Road, Marana 520-682-4730, maranausd.org

You’re never too young to learn to swim, and that is why DeMont Swim School has classes for kids ages 3 months and older. The facility features two heated indoor swimming pools, a place for parents to watch, and showers and large dressing rooms. The DeMont family believes that aquatic safety and skills are invaluable life lessons for everyone to achieve.

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Oro Valley Aquatics Center

23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley 520-297-7946

http://bitly.ws/B4q2

Saguaro Aquatics

5302 E. Pima Street 520-638-8040 saguaroaquatics.com

MARGARITA

Guadalajara Grill

7360 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-989-0500, guadalajaraoriginalgrill.com

Guadalajara Grill has served high-quality and authentic Mexican cuisine since 2002. With locations throughout the area, the restaurant is known for its tableside salsa and tequila bar, including fresh juices in many of its drinks. It o ers a warm and vibrant environment with original art and o ers live, nightly mariachis.

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El Charro Cafe

7725 N. Oracle Road

520-229-1922

elcharrocafe.com

BRUNCH

Seis Kitchen 9740 N. Oracle Road 520-797-5669 seiskitchen.com

First Watch

10565 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-544-6115, firstwatch.com

First Watch is a happening spot for brunch, and guests can look forward to a quality experience with the freshest ingredients. Its vibrant menu features organic, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with classic dishes and a rotating spread of seasonal, innovative meals. To pair with brunch, the restaurant has an array of drink options, including fresh-squeezed juices and its Project Sunrise co ee.

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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road, Tucson

520-299-1501

haciendadelsol.com

STEAK HOUSE

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 520-299-2020

loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon

Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse

8501 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-744-2800, lilabnerssteakhouse.com

The story of Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse started with Duchess and Larry Lewis, who opened a bar on the property in 1947. Their establishment was named after their dog, Abner. When their attorney David S. Ho man purchased the restaurant in 1981, he was committed to maintaining a similar atmosphere and menu as the original owners. The eatery focuses on its meats. Ribs are smoked for seven hours and then put over a mesquite fire to give them added flavor. The restaurant o ers a traditional atmosphere, where guests are made to feel at home. Steak, chicken and rib dishes are served with dinner salads, beans, Texas garlic toast and salsa. Menu items include the “Cowboy” 2-pound Porterhouse and the “Cowgirl” 1-pound T-bone. For desserts, guests can choose from options such as homemade pecan pie and cherry cobbler. On weekends, the restaurant has live music.

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The Keg Steakhouse

12005 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-219-9500 thekeg.com

RESTAURANT DELIVERY

Tucson Fleming’s 6360 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 180, Tucson 520-529-5017

flemingssteakhouse.com

Baggins

7575 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-575-8875, bagginsgourmet.com

Workaholics who can’t get away from their desk, or families too lazy to go out, can order in, thanks to Baggins. Find delicious sandwiches and drinks, quick, convenient service and delivery. All that and a cookie, too.

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Dominick’s Real Italian 8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002

dominicksrealitalian.com

Twin Peaks Pizzeria

7575 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-744-0411

twinpeakspizzeria.com

GROCERY STORE

Fry’s

Various locations frysfood.com

Order online, get it delivered or pick it up. Fry’s is determined to make grocery shopping as convenient as possible. Variety, bakery and coupons. What else is there?

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Trader Joe’s 10661 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-742-6663 traderjoes.com

GOURMET FOOD STORE

Sprouts Farmers Market

Oracle Crossings Shopping Center 7665 N. Oracle Way, Oro Valley 520-297-5446 sprouts.com

AJ’s 2805 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson 520-232-6340, ajsfinefoods.com

Known as an upscale gourmet market, AJ’s Fine Foods has a bistro, boulangerie, butcher’s corner, farmers market, floral boutique, fromagerie, grocer’s corner, home décor and gift, seafood grotto and a wine cellar.

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Dickmans

6472 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-229-9777 facebook.com/dickmansmeat dickmansmeat@gmail.com

Lee Lee International Supermarkets

1990 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson 520-638-8328 leeleesupermarket.com

HAPPY HOUR

Noble Hops GastroPub 1335 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley 520-797-4677

Every day from 4 to 6 p.m., it’s happy hour at Noble Hops, and what a happy hour it is. For those of us who like a bit of elegance, take a sip of a margarita, sangria or a glass of wine for $5. Kick it up a notch with a $7 cocktail of the day; but here’s the real reason we go to Noble Hops at happy hour: a $4 pint. The appetizers aren’t bad either. Live music is on Wednesdays, and if you sit on the patio, take in the gorgeous view of the Catalinas.

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Dominick’s Real Italian 8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002, dominicksrealitalian.com

BREAKFAST

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 12005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-219-9500, thekeg.com

Bisbee Breakfast Club 13864 N. Sandario Road, Tucson 520-389-8279, bisbeebreakfastclub.com

Founded in 2005 in Old Bisbee, Bisbee Breakfast Club now boasts a Marana store that’s open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch. The local restaurant o ers a friendly atmosphere and quality breakfast meals. The menu includes traditional breakfast and lunch items, including three-egg omelets, chorizo and huevos rancheros, burros, granola cakes, pancakes, French toast, potato cakes, Eggs Zorba and Popeye, Reubens, clubs, gourmet burgers and wraps. Each day, there are di erent homemade dessert options. An extensive drink menu includes a variety of co ee as well as mixed alcohol beverages.

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First Watch Rooney Ranch

10565 N. Oracle Road, Suite 103, Tucson 520-544-6115, firstwatch.com

Baja Café on Ina 3930 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-989-9156, facebook.com/BajaCafeonIna

BAKERY

Village Bakehouse

7882 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-531-0977, villagebakehouse.com

Under ownership of Paulette and Bruce Griggs since 2002, Village Bakehouse has been a Tucson institution for over 20 years. The bakery caters to guests with a sweet tooth to those celebrating special occasions. Before buying the bakery, Paulette worked there between 1996 and 2002. The couple is committed to bringing high-quality baked goods made with the freshest ingredients. They remain committed to the mission of original owners John and Nancy McKearney. The bakery’s menu includes cookies, pastries, mu ns, gourmet breakfast and lunch sandwiches, omelets and French toast. Customers can order custom cakes for weddings and special events

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Donut Wheel

4801 S. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-889-2238 donutwheeltucson.com

FAST-FOOD BURGER

In-N-Out Burger

Multiple locations

1-800-786-1000, in-n-out.com

Beyond Bread

421 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-461-1111 beyondbread.com

In-N-Out Burger makes its burgers the classic way. The ingredients are not frozen, pre-packaged or microwaved and the di erence is in the taste. From the first bite of your burger to your last French fry, quality is the most important ingredient. Be sure to check out the not-so-secret menu options including the 3X3, 4X4, animal style and protein-style burger.

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Five Guys

7077 N. Thornydale Road, Marana 520-572-9892 fiveguys.com

LOCAL BURGER

Whataburger

1430 W. River Road, Tucson 520-407-9236 whataburger.com

Zinburger

1865 E. River Road, Tucson 520-299-7799, zinburgeraz.com

While offering an array of all-American meals, Zinburger specializes in burgers and shakes. Emphasizing comfort and using only the freshest ingredients, its classic diner burger pairs well with its double chocolate milkshake, and its Samburger is a hit with bacon, cheese, lettuce and Thousand Island dressing. Guests are always welcome to stop by for any occasion and indulge in food, drinks and fun.

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Truland Burgers and Greens

7332 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-395-2975

trulandburgers.com

DESSERT

Grumpy’s Grill

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452 grumpysgrill.com

Frost Gelato

Casas Adobes Plaza 7131 N. Oracle Road, Suite 101, Tucson 520-797-0188, frostgelato.com

Here’s the Italian lesson for the day: Gelato means frozen. Gelato, though, is so much more than just frozen. They can’t legally call it ice cream because of the lower fat content, but don’t let that discourage you. Frost has a multitude of flavors to choose from. Try the caramel macchiato or the pear Riesling. For the unadventurous, there’s vanilla.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

7278 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-742-4072

http://bitly.ws/BhsE

Dairy Queen Multiple locations dairyqueen.com

While we always hold ourselves to the highest standards, it’s the feedback from you that we value most. Thank you for thinking so highly of us. We can’t wait to serve your next fresh, made to order Double-Double®, fries, and shake!

For location information, visit In-N-Out.com

3 Voted

#1 Best Oro Valley Restaurant

#1 Best Fine Dining

#1 Best Italian food

420 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ. 85704 520-297-5775

Happy Hour 4-7pm

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 10am-8pm

FINE DINING

Bottega Michelangelo

420 W. Magee Road, Tucson 520-297-5775 bottegamichelangelo.com

Bottega Michelangelo calls itself a casual Southern Italian neighborhood kitchen. The menu features the usual standbys — chicken Parmigiana and beef braciola — done deliciously. Adventurous types can try the salmon or agnolotti. Guests who try the risotto won’t be sorry. Find Italian and California wines and handcrafted cocktails. Round things out with a slice of pineapple and coconut cake.

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Vivace Restaurant

6440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-795-7221

http://bitly.ws/Bhvk

ITALIAN FOOD

Wild Garlic Grill

2870 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson 520-206-0017 wildgarlicgrill.com

Bottega Michelangelo

420 W. Magee Road, Tucson 520-297-5775, bottegamichelangelo.com

Bottega Michelangelo calls itself a casual Southern Italian neighborhood kitchen. The menu features the usual standbys and adventurous dishes, but everything is done deliciously. Find Italian and California wines and handcrafted cocktails here. Round things out with a slice of pineapple and coconut cake.

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Dominick’s Real Italian

8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002 dominicksrealitalian.com

ORO VALLEY RESTAURANT

Vivace Restaurant 6440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-795-7221

http://bitly.ws/Bhvk

Bottega Michelangelo

420 W. Magee Road 520-297-5775 bottegamichelangelo.com

Bottega Michelangelo is a formal, Southern Italian eatery tucked in away Oro Valley. Their distinct “Italy-to-table” service provides fresh meals and a bountiful wine list. Their contemporary style and Michelangelo artifacts emanate a modernized Italian kitchen experience.

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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

12005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-219-9500 thekeg.com

CATALINA RESTAURANT

Harvest Restaurant 10355 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-731-1100 harvestov.com

Bubb’s Grub Texas BBQ 16010 AZ-77, Catalina 520-825-6510, bubbsgrub.com

Sometimes the only thing that will do is barbecue. Find world-champion barbecue at Bubb’s Grub, where a grilled prime rib sandwich might just have your name on it. If feeding a crowd is on the menu, look no further than the three-meat combo. There’s juicy Texas brisket, the world-champion pulled pork and quarter smoked yard bird (that’s a chicken). It comes with two sides and Texas toast or a flour tortilla. Top it o with a slice of Bubb’s chocolate Bundt cake supreme, strawberry shortcake with ice cream, or a refreshing root beer float.

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Carlota’s Authentic Mexican 15881 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-825-7530 carlotasrestaurant.com

Catalina Craft Pizza 15930 N. Oracle Road, Suite 178, Catalina 520-825-0140 catalinacraftpizza.com

INDIAN FOOD

Saffron Indian Bistro

7607 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-742-9100

sa ronindianbistro.net

Alright. So you can’t get on a plane bound for New Delhi, but you still crave onion bhaji and a plate full of sa ron mughlai. Head directly to Sa ron, where they promise an authentic Indian food experience. Of course, they have chicken tikka masala and tandoori lamb chops, but here there’s a chance to branch out with mutton cooked with a very hot vindaloo sauce. Now let’s talk about their naan, baked in a traditional tandoor oven. Besides the plain naan, there are 13 more to choose from. Finish it up with homemade mango ice cream, called kulfi.

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Flavor of India

12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-544-3005

flavorofindia-az.com

FOOTHILLS RESTAURANT

Spice Garden Indian Cuisine

5815 N. Arizona Pavilions Drive 520-900-7452 spicegardenaz.com

Vivace Restaurant

6440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-795-7221, http://bitly.ws/Bhvk

Thomas Beebee, executive chef, knows his way around a northern Italian restaurant. The eatery is a 30-year Tucson staple so the sta must be doing something right — everything from pasta to chicken marasala. Wear your nice clothes.

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Wild Garlic

2870 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson 520-206-0017 wildgarlicgrill.com

MARANA RESTAURANT

North Italia

La Encantada

2995 E. Skyline Drive 520-299-1600, northitalia.com

Grumpy’s Grill

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452, grumpysgrill.com

Grumpy’s Grill is an American-style classic bar and grill serving breakfast and burgers. With daily and weekly specials, the restaurant encourages people with their slogan, “Don’t Be Grumpy, Eat Out Often!” It is a family-friendly diner with “Little Grumpy’s” menus and is equipped with televisions to broadcast popular events.

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Dominic’s Real Italian

8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002

dominicksrealitalian.com

BARBECUE

Nana’s Kitchen

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson 520-376-3809 mexicanfoodtucson.com

Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse 8501 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-744-2800, lilabnerssteakhouse.com

Sometimes simple is better. Take, for example, Li’l Abner’s, where guests can get a salad, baked potato with the works and a beautiful ribeye steak, done just the way they like it. Top that o with a slice of homemade pie and go home satisfied. Come in jeans and T-shirts, this is casual dining at its best. Menu also includes Porterhouse steak, half a chicken, ribs and wild-caught salmon. Unlimited ranch-style beans, salsa and garlic toast with every meal.

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Bubbs Grub Texas BBQ 16010 AZ-77, Catalina 520-825-6510 bubbsgrub.com

Barnfire Mesquite Grill 8310 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-572-5968 barnfiregrill.com

RESTAURANT CURBSIDE PICKUP

Dominick’s Real Italian

8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson

520-744-2002, dominicksrealitalian.com

Here in the northwest of Tucson, residents are lucky enough to have Dominick’s Real Italian with curbside service. This is for the days when diners don’t feel like walking another step. They don’t even mind if guests show up in their pajamas. Great service, great food.

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Grumpy’s Grill

Heritage Plaza

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452, grumpysgrill.com

WINGS

Texas Roadhouse

8450 N. Cracker Barrel Road, Marana 520-579-3855 texasroadhouse.com

Native Grill & Wings

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson 520-744-7200, nativegrillandwings.com

Established in Phoenix in the 1970s, Native Grill & Wings is known for its signature wings. Its chicken options include traditional wings, hand-breaded boneless wings and Native-style strippers, which can be paired with a variety of flavors. Both sauces and dry rubs are available, like honey hot, teriyaki ginger, lemon pepper and habanero mango.

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Monsoons Tap & Grill

6781 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-219-0301 monsoonstapandgrill.com

COFFEE SHOP

Grumpy’s Grill

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452 grumpysgrill.com

The 23-year-old Roadrunner Co ee Co. o ers an array of menu items, including cold-brew co ees, specialty espresso drinks, teas, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, fruit and protein smoothies, mu ns, wraps, bagels and pastries. Guests can try fusion energy drinks made with Lotus energy drinks and syrup options. Signature drinks include the ragin roadrunner, made with chocolate sauce and banana syrup, and bulletproof co ee, a brewed drink made with butter and coconut oil. The shop also has a snickerdoodle mocha drink as well as a themed beverage called jittery javelina, made with caramel sauce and vanilla syrup.

READER

Filthy Pirate Coffee

2040 W. Orange Grove Road, Suite 116, Tucson 520-600-8246 filthypirate.co ee

Savaya Coffee Market

2959 N. Swan Road, Tucson 520-867-6444 savayaco ee.com

BREWERY

Catalina Brewery

6918 N. Camino Martin, Tucson 520-329-3622, catalinabrewingco.com

At Catalina Brewing Company, next to creating and distributing beer, the sta likes mountain biking best. “We bike, we brew,” it says on its website. It brews using local ingredients for a Southern Arizona audience.

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Dragoon Brewing Company

1859 W. Grant Road, Tucson 520-329-3606, dragoonbrewing.com

BEER ON TAP

Firetruck Brewing Company

9630 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-612-7208, firetruckbrewing.com

Grumpy’s Grill

Heritage Plaza 2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452, grumpysgrill.com

Sometimes there’s nothing like a tall cold one, and when people northwest of Tucson feel that way, they head to Grumpy’s Grill, where at least one of their eight beers on tap will do the trick. There are the old faves like Miller Lite, Bud Lite and Michelob Ultra. Then there’s Shock Top, Four Peaks Kiltlifter, Lagunitas, Dos Amber and 805. Finally, from 2 to 6 p.m. it’s happy hour, but you can stay longer. Also, peek at the menu; it’s bar food at its best.

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Dove Mountain Brewery

12130 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard, Marana 520-579-8999, dovemountainbrew.com

GREEK FOOD

Pappoule’s

Foothills Mall

7475 N. La Cholla Boulevard

520-544-5551

Casa Marana

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson 520-505-4870, casamarana.com

For some of you — and you know who you are — nothing will do for lunch (or dinner) but a gyro sandwich, and here it is: a mixture of lamb and beef on a warm pita with tomato, onions and tzatziki sauce for $9. It’s fast, it’s casual and with great service. Of course, a gyro isn’t the only thing on the menu; there are salads and kebabs, too. It also caters.

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It’s Greek to Me

15920 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-825-4199, itsgreektomecatalina.com

MEXICAN FOOD

El Molinito

10180 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-268-8180, el-molinito.com

Pita Jungle

La Tocana Village 7090 N. Oracle Road 520-979-7482, pitajungle.com

El Molinito has traditional Mexican-Sonoran food served bu et style. Its “south-of-the-border” cuisine o ers many locations throughout the county and o ers a diverse menu and well-equipped bar. With its fiesta packs, El Molinito is prepared for any catering event, with BYO tacos and mini chimis among the items on the menu.

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Guadalajara Grill

7360 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-989-0500, guadalajaraoriginalgrill.com

El Charro Cafe

7725 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-229-1922, elcharrocafe.com

ASIAN FOOD

Sushi Cortaro

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson

520-572-8668/520-789-9778

75 W. River Road, Tucson 520-888-1886 sushicortaro.com

For those hungry for sushi, Sushi Cortaro has them covered. With two locations and an extensive menu, guests are sure to find a bento box with teriyaki to suit their taste. A second option: be romantic and order the sushi for two, with 18 pieces. There’s nonseafood, too.

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Asian Spice Restaurant

7850 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-638-8782, asianspiceaz.com

Sushi on Oracle

6449 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-297-3615, sushionoracle.net

SUSHI

Sushi Cortaro

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson 520-572-8668

sushicortaro.com

Sushi Cortaro has two locations in the Tucson area, serving residents delicious Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has dozens of rolls on its menu, with classics like avocado rolls, shrimp tempura, spicy rolls, nigiri sushi. For specials, it o ers half-price sushi rolls for lunch Monday through Saturday, as well as happy hour.

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Mr. An’s Teppan Steak + Seafood

6091 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-0888, mrantucson.com

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson 520-615-3970, rasushi.com

TACOS

Seis Kitchen

9740 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-797-5669, seiskitchen.com

Born as a food truck in 2012, Seis Kitchen is a family business that has grown to three restaurants in Oro Valley and Tucson. It o ers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour menus created from scratch with whole ingredients and sustainable food practices. Seis o ers tacos grande platters to mix and match fillings and sides, like birria and chicken tinga with other dishes such as shrimp tostadas and veggie nachos grande.

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Street Taco and Beer Co.

58 W. Congress Street, Tucson 520-355-1183, facebook.com/streetoncongress

PIZZA

Rosati’s

2944 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-531-1100, myrosatistucson.com

Rosati’s is a popular restaurant and sports pub serving Chicago-style pizza in the neighborhood. With homestyle pasta and beer fare, it boasts a rich history in the food business dating back to the early 1900s. Straight from Italy and Chicago, Rosati’s o ers authentic comfort food and brews in locations across the states.

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Nico’s Mexican Food 11165 N. La Cañada Drive, Tucson 520-297-9610

GROCERY CURBSIDE PICKUP

Fry’s

Various locations, frysfood.com

Curbside pickup became essential during the pandemic, but it stuck around for its convenience. Fry’s has several levels of pickup, but most importantly, it o ers the same deals online that customers would find in the store — without surprise fees or hidden markups, according to sta .

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Walmart

Various locations

walmart.com

Safeway

9100 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-579-8365, safeway.com

Dominick’s Real Italian 8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002, dominicksrealitalian.com

SPORTS BAR

Mama’s Famous Pizza and Heroes 7965 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-297-3993, mamasfamous.com

Trident Grills & Pizza Pub 2912 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-989-3685, tridentgrill.com

Trident Grill was established in 2001 by Nelson Miller, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. He built his restaurant upon the idea of creating a sports pub and grill with delicious bar food. As Miller hails from Maryland, he wanted to serve the local Tucson community an East Coast-inspired menu. Some of its meals include bacon-wrapped scallops, lump blue crab cakes and Old-Bay dusted peel-and-eat shrimp, with oversized sandwiches and grass-fed burgers to complete the experience.

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Craft Republic

7625 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-575-1980, craftrepublic.com

The Station Pub & Grill

8235 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-789-7040, thestationtucson.com

7418 North La Cholla Boulevard | Tucson, AZ 85741 | (520) 731-1110

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

health & beauty

DERMATOLOGIST

Ironwood Dermatology

10211 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-618-1630, ironwooddermatology.org

For over 10 years, Ironwood Dermatology has been helping Northwest Tucson residents with all of their skin care needs. The clinic’s licensed dermatologists, nurses and aestheticians understand the e ects that desert environments have on the skin and are devoted to building relationships with patients in a warm, inviting setting. The practice covers medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

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HealthySkin Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology

2295 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop Road, Oro Valley 520-293-5757, hsdermatology.com

Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery

7418 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-731-1110, olsonandorlick.com

PLASTIC SURGEON/BODY IMPROVEMENT

Dr. Katherine Orlick, Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery

7418 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-731-1110, olsonandorlick.com

Dr. Katherine Orlick is one of the founders of Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery, which was established in 2007. She is board-certified in both dermatology and pediatrics, and is one of the few Southern Arizona dermatologists who specializes in pediatric dermatology. Orlick also treats adults, providing general, surgical and cosmetic treatments, like CoolSculpting, injectable fillers, Botox and hair restoration.

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Dr. Gwendolyn Maxwell, Maxwell Aesthetics

2490 E. River Road, Tucson 520-751-1225, maxwell-aesthetics.com

DAY SPA

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa

5000 E. Vía Estancia Miraval, Tucson 520-234-1672, miravalresorts.com

Dr. Sven Sandeen, Hess & Sandeen Plastic Surgery

7436 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-297-3300, hessandsandeen.com

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is a private resort at the base of the Catalinas. It o ers general and specialty spa services in a cozy and serene atmosphere. A personal favorite of Oprah Winfrey, the spa features “Wellness in the Sonoran Sun,” including everything from massages to African drumming.

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Gadabout Salon Spas

8303 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-742-0000, gadabout.com

MASSAGE

Greentoes

615 W. Roller Coaster Road, Tucson 520-329-8972, greentoestucson.com

Massage Envy

7645 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-777-5417, massageenvy.com

The Massage Envy franchise company aims to help its guests’ bodies run smoothly, no matter what the demands of their daily lives are. Its highly trained employees provide massage, stretch and facial services, complete with personally customized care and curated product lines. For those who are members, personalized sessions are o ered at lower rates so they can enjoy self-care monthly.

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Rubs Massage Studio

10580 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-544-7827, rubsmassage.com

Oasis Massage Spa

12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-219-6868, oasismassagespa.wixsite.com/85755

Dr. Jerold Olson and Dr. Katherine Orlick

MEN’S HEALTH

Dr. Kimy Charani, Pusch Ridge Family Medicine

7390 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-825-3547

Dr. Kimy Charani of Pusch Ridge Family Medicine graduated from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993, bringing Tucson-area patients 30 years of overall experience. He has been working in family medicine for 15 years, and is an attending physician at the Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Hospital.

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Dr. Brian Burnett, The LowT Clinic

6565 E. Carondelet Drive, Tucson 520-548-4767, lowttucson.com

Dr. Gurinder Sing, Northwest Medical Group

2055 W. Hospital Drive, Tucson 520-547-5725, northwestmedicalgroup.com

BARBERSHOP

Northside Barbers

3900 W. Costco Drive, Tucson 520-505-4624

facebook.com/NorthsideBarbersAZ

Northside Barbers is the place to go in the northern Tucson area for a clean, expert cut in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The barbershop is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. six days a week and welcomes walk-ins.

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Canyon del Oro (CDO) Barbershop

7864 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-297-3855, tucsonbarber.com

Halo Hair Studio

12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-742-4433, halo-hairstudio.com

MORE THAN JUST A LAW FIRM

Here are just a few reasons why people repeatedly seek our help:

• We’ve collected BILLIONS of dollars for injured people.*

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• 11 offices in Arizona.

• Trusted by over 150,000 clients.

• A caring and empathetic staff invested in your well-being.

• Always provide straightforward and honest advice.

EYE CARE

Fishkind, Bakewell & Mausman

5599 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-293-6740, eyestucson.com

Fishkind, Bakewell & Mausman o ers general eye care, surgery and glasses with experience and professionalism. From emergency eye care to Lasik and cataract surgery, the business has served the community for over 30 years. Their team of optometrists and ophthalmologists is educated and well-equipped to meet the eye care needs of greater Tucson.

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Marana Eye Care

4340 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-833-6337, maranaeyecare.com

NAIL SALON

Greentoes

615 W. Roller Coaster Road, Tucson 520-329-8972, greentoestucson.com

Affinity Eye Care

6615 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-8000, a nityeyecaregroup.com

Christina Rosetti Thompson founded her eco-chic mani-pedi studio, Greentoes, over 10 years ago. Now, the studio is run by her husband Victor. Customers can expect high-quality service with all-vegan products in a tranquil, relaxing environment. Its services include manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing, skin care and massages.

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ITouch Day Spa

1335 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley 520-214-7979

HAIR SALON

Gadabout Salon Spas

8303 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-742-0000, gadabout.com

Gadabout SalonSpas

8303 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-742-0000, gadabout.com

Gadabout Salon Spas is an award-winning spa with international acclaim. With four decades of service, it o ers hair care with a personalized consultation to cultivate your own design. It also o ers its services to the University of Arizona Cancer Center for patients undergoing treatments.

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Halo Hair Studio

12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-742-4433, halo-hairstudio.com

Lewis + Ivey Salon

1880 E. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley 520-447-5851, lewisandivey.com

ALTERNATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

Oro Valley Health & Wellness Center

11115 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-505-0550, orovalleychiro.com

Dr. Daniel Marsh of Oro Valley Health & Wellness Center has been practicing chiropractic care for over 32 years and is board-certified in applied clinical nutrition. Passionate, professional and respectful toward his patients, he improves their overall wellness with a combination of chiropractic and clinical nutrition services. Marsh works to find the root of symptoms like chronic pain, hypothyroidism, pre-diabetic conditions and hormonal imbalances.

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ProActive Physical Therapy

Multiple locations proactivept.com

Pima Pain Center

Multiple locations 520-399-6000, pimapaincenter.com

ORAL SURGEON

Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

1876 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley 520-745-2454

azoms.com

The philosophy at Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is that patients deserve high-quality, affordable care from certified professionals, complete with a setting that is caring and compassionate. The practice provides oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, including dental implants, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, jaw surgery and more. Its surgeons are dedicated to communicating with each patient, keeping them informed on treatment and listening to concerns.

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Dr. Andrew Petersen, Cortaro Smiles

Dentistry and Orthodontics

8250 N. Cortaro Road, Tucson 520-744-2233, cortarosmiles.com

DENTIST

Dr. Storey Studio Dental

10550 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-575-5576, studiodentalaz.com

Dr. Gregory Schwartz, Hohenstein and Schwartz Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

2512 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop Road, Oro Valley 520-797-4844, hsdentistry.com

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Monica Fowler of Fowler Chiropractic

7455 W. Twin Peaks Road, Suite 111, Tucson 520-579-7906, fowlerchiropractor.com

At a young age, Dr. Monica Fowler saw the benefits of chiropractic manipulation when she was dealing with chronic migraines. The experience shaped her and inspired her to go into the field. Fowler Chiropractic treats patients of all ages. Many of the individuals Dr. Fowler works with have sustained sports injuries. She is an athlete herself and enjoys playing softball, camping, fishing and boating.

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The Joint Chiropractic-Marana

8150 N. Cortaro Road, Suite 150, Tucson 520-317-1947, thejoint.com

Dr. Emil Tompkins of Tompkins Family Chiropractic

7620 N. Hartman Lane, Tucson 520-572-2596, tompkinschiropractic.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY PROVIDER

ProActive Physical Therapy

Multiple locations proactivept.com

Studio Dental is general and cosmetic oral care with patient care as its No. 1 concern. The o ce is owned and operated by Dr. Athena Storey, voted consistently as one of the best dentists in Southern Tucson. The o ce itself is warm and welcoming, o ering practices in dental excellence.

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Gladden Farms Family Dentistry

13455 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana 520-329-7456, gladdenfarmsfamilydentistry.net

Northwest Children’s Dentistry

7610 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-544-8522, nwkidsdds.com

At ProActive Physical Therapy, its sta works hard to fulfill their goal of helping each patient make a full recovery. With a warm and welcoming environment, the clinic utilizes relationship-based health care and takes a holistic, individualized approach to treatment. Its services include dry needling, cupping and sports specific therapy.

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ATI Physical Therapy

Multiple locations atipt.com

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Multiple locations tucsonortho.com

ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Jaw Orthodontists

10550 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley 520-544-9200, drjaw.net

Dr. Jaw Orthodontists provide advanced orthodontics treatments to help patients with general and cosmetic oral improvements. With three board-certified orthodontists, the o ce assists with braces, jaw alignment and treatments for orofacial pain. Dr. Jaw Orthodontists serve the community with the patients’ interest in mind as they correct and treat abnormalities and maintenance with the jaw and teeth

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Freytag Orthodontics

740 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-365-6703, freytagortho.com

OB/GYN

Dr. Martha Laird, Genesis OB/GYN

6261 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-795-0771, genesisobgyn.net

PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Zebulon Delp, Old Pueblo Pediatrics

3043 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-797-7070, oldpueblopeds.com

Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Zebulon Delp has over a decade of experience in pediatric medicine, which includes a pediatric residency at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. A father of six himself, Delp’s philosophy is to advocate for children and support their development and growth alongside their families. He is also devoted to furthering his own education and the next generation of residents by hosting them in his o ce for clinical rotations.

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Linaker Orthodontics

8070 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-531-1496, linakerorthodontics.com

Banner - University Medical Group

Cholla Pediatrics

2167 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson 520-694-5437, bannerhealth.com

DOCTOR

Dr. Peter Hanna, Ina Family Medicine

1631 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-547-0611, inafamilymedicine.com

Genesis OB/GYN’s Dr. Martha Laird, an Arizona native, has always been interested in women’s health. She worked as a registered nurse in a teaching hospital before becoming an OB/GYN, so she has a well-rounded perspective of health care and values listening to her patients. Laird specializes in endometriosis and pelvic pain, annual exams and pap tests, birth control options, abnormal periods and bleeding, as well as minimally invasive surgeries.

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Dr. Katie Gillaspy, Genesis OB/GYN

6261 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-795-0771, genesisobgyn.net

URGENT CARE

Dr. Rachel Darche, Banner Health

3838 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-694-8888, bannerhealth.com

Northwest Urgent Care at Orange Grove

3870 W. River Road, Tucson 520-219-6616

A part of Northwest Healthcare, Northwest Urgent Care at Orange o ers care that is fast and e ective. The clinic is open seven days a week and welcomes walk-ins for illnesses and injuries ranging from allergy symptoms to pulled or strained muscles.

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Carbon Health Urgent Care

Multiple locations

carbonhealth.com

NextCare Urgent Care

7850 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-407-5884, nextcare.com

Catalina Pediatrics PC 3085 N. Swan Road, Tucson 520-323-3099 catalinapediatrics.com

Ina Family Medicine’s Dr. Peter Hanna was drawn to family medicine due to his enjoyment of working with patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. He values learning about his patients and listening to their needs and concerns in order to develop a treatment plan best suited for their lifestyles. Hanna’s philosophy is to see each of his patients in a timely manner and to partner with them during the creation of their plan of care.

READER RECOMMENDED

Dr. Kimy Charani, Pusch Ridge Family Medicine

7390 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-825-3547

HOSPITAL

Dr. Loan Haase, La Cholla Medical Group

6130 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-742-4159

Tucson Medical Center

5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson 520-327-5461, tmcaz.com

Tucson Medical Center, established over 75 years ago, is a leading provider for emergency care in Arizona. The facility is licensed at more than 600 beds and has intensive care units for adults, children and newborns. Its other specializations include pediatric, women’s, maternity, cardiac care, surgery and more. Some of the hospital’s key collaborations are with Abacus Health, Mayo Clinic Care Network and the Southern Arizona Hospital Alliance.

READER RECOMMENDED

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-694-0111, bannerhealth.com

Northwest Medical Center

6200 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-742-9000, healthiertucson.com

retail & services

ART GALLERY

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum

6300 N. Swan Road, Tucson 520-299-9191, degrazia.org

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum was developed by artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia, who created the 10-acre National Historic District. The museum honors the artists and his work with rotating exhibits of DeGrazia’s original 15,000 paintings, sculptures, serigraphs, ceramic pieces and jewelry. His work often focused on the history, landscape and native cultures of the Southwest. The property is also home to Mission in the Sun and DeGrazia’s original home and gallery.

READER RECOMMENDED

Tohono Chul Park Galleries

7366 Paseo del Norte, Tucson 520-742-6455, tohonochul.org

APPLIANCE STORE

Madaras Gallery

3035 N. Swan Road, Tucson 520-615-3001, madaras.com

Christie’s Appliance & Mattress Co.

7250 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-742-0801, christiesappliancetucson.com

Locally owned and operated since 1956, Christie’s Appliance & Mattress Co. has grown to three locations in the Tucson area. The store provides a variety of brand-name appliances and mattresses, with more than 2,000 products in stock at its local warehouse. Its staff has a combined 200 years of experience selling, servicing and delivering appliances and mattresses, so customers can expect a quality experience.

READER RECOMMENDED

Tucson Appliance Co. 4229 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson 520-881-1207, tacappliance.com

HOME REMODELING

Urias Custom Remodeling

1455 W. Liddell Drive, Tucson 520-572-9128, uriasremodeling.com

Arizona Appliance & Home 4343 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-795-4663, arizonaapplianceandhome.com

Owned by Tito and Jennifer Urias, remodeling contract company Urias Custom Remodeling has been helping homeowners in Oro Valley and nearby communities turn their houses into homes. Its services include home addition, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring and exterior projects. The Uriases founded their company in 2003.

READER RECOMMENDED

Classy Closets Tucson 2010 Forbes Boulevard, Tucson 520-326-7888, classyclosets.com

ATTORNEY

Pusch Ridge Design & Remodel 12995 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-425-0455, puschridgedesign.com

Lerner and Rowe 2323 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson 520-977-1900

Lerner and Rowe’s award-winning personal injury and wrongful death attorneys have recovered nearly $2 billion for their clients, including close to $600 million in the last three years alone. Knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of personal injury law, Lerner and Rowe has been dedicated to client service and satisfaction since its founding in 2005. Representatives are available to clients 24-7/365. They’re truly the way to go.

READER RECOMMENDED

Fleming & Curti PLC

1745 E. River Road, Tucson 520-622-0400, elder-law.com

Valentine & Valentine PC 6831 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-498-0088, valentineandvalentine.com

CAR WASH

Mister Multiple locations

mistercarwash.com

Founded in Houston in 1969, Mister Car Wash is dedicated to giving its customers a clean, dry and shiny vehicle. Its interior and exterior services consist of a combination of cleanings, which can include water repellant shields, waxes, wheel polishes, tire shines and more. Single washes can be purchased, as well as unlimited wash club passes to clean your vehicle as often as you’d like.

READER RECOMMENDED

Octopus

6611 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-544-0306, octopuscarwashaz.com

CLEANING SERVICE

Arvizu Commercial Cleaning

520-982-3553

arvizucommercialcleaning.com

Surf Thru

3847 W. River Road, Tucson 520-447-5142, surfthruexpress.com

FINANCIAL PLANNER

David W. Ahmad, Edward Jones

10355 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-219-5101, edwardjones.com

Edward Jones financial adviser David W. Admad is devoted to offering each individual high-quality service. He believes it’s important to understand the client’s goals and risk comfort before creating investment strategies, whether they are saving for their children’s schooling or planning for retirement. Ahmad welcomes the chance to work alongside attorneys, accountants and other professionals to help achieve the client’s financial objectives.

READER RECOMMENDED

Michael Stromenger, Edward Jones

10355 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-219-5101, edwardjones.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE

OOROO Auto

12945 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-600-0590, oorooauto.com

Jason Turetzky, Baird Wealth

3567 W. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 520-615-2008, jturetzky.bairdwealth.com

For professional, dependable cleaning services, Arvizu Commercial Cleaning is a great company to call. Its trustworthy staff has been operating in Oro Valley, Marana and Tucson for the past 15 years. The business provides cleaning assistance as often as needed for not only commercial spaces but residential as well.

READER RECOMMENDED

Dove Mountain Cleaning Company LLC

520-991-3251 dovemountaincleaning.com

BICYCLE STORE

Oro Valley Bicycle

Multiple locations, orovalleybicycle.com

Oro Valley Carpet Cleaning 2451 E. Skipping Rock Way, Tucson 520-297-2238, ovcarpetcleaning.com

OOROO Auto’s company mission is to be a trusted provider for auto services. Its friendly, professional team is devoted to delivering high-quality expertise, safety, care and convenience for each client. Every OOROO customer can expect an experience that is stress-free and reliable, with customer service representatives who are honest about prices and vehicle needs

READER RECOMMENDED

Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson

6800 N. Camino Martin, Tucson 520-425-3956, t4teachers.org

Sparkle Cleaners

Multiple locations

Dr. Jaw Orthodontists

10550 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley 520-544-9200, drjaw.net

Oracle Valley Bicycle caters to bikers of all levels, from beginners to competitive-level riders. The shop was started by riders who understand what others like them are looking for in a bike. They offer bikes for different types of terrain, including road and trail riding bikes. When customers come in, the knowledgeable, passionate staff work hard to answer their questions. The shop’s selection includes electric, kids, mountain and road bikes, as well as cycling equipment and gear.

READER RECOMMENDED

Trek Bicycle Store

Oro Valley

7645 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-9330, trekbikes.com

HMS Bikes

8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Tucson 520-989-0196, hmsbikes.com

sparklecleaners.com

Sparkle Cleaners has been around since 1961, giving residents of Marana, Oro Valley and beyond access to convenient, top-quality laundry and dry cleaning. The company also offers alterations, in addition to cleaning for residential and commercial spaces. Free laundry pickup and delivery to homes or offices is available.

READER RECOMMENDED

Twin Peaks Cleaners 9110 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-744-9310

Pusch Ridge Cleaners 10785 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-219-0886

FOX TUCSON THEATRE THE PLACE TO BE — THE ARTISTS TO SEE

ROSANNE CASH & JOHN LEVENTHAL 3/24

ADAPTATION 3/26

ALIZÉ CARRÈRE, ENVIRONMENTAL ANTHROPOLOGIST & FILMMAKER

Ticket includes pre-show reception, post show Q & A, and a special gift!

WYNTON MARSALLIS 3/31

Limited Engagement Tour Only 4 U.S. Concerts

COLIN MOCHRIE in HYPROV 4/1

Improv + Hypnosis = One Hilarious Night of Comedy with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci

ROOTS & BOOTS 4/23

AARON TIPPIN, COLLIN RAYE, & SAMMY KERSHAW

Performing together on one stage!

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES 4/27

Classic Albums Live Performs

FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS 4/7

MUSIC CITY HITMAKERS 4/15

Nashville songwritersThe most famous people you’ve never heard of!

FOX FAN TICKETS STARTING AT $20 NEW SEASON ANNOUNCE APRIL 7TH!

PET GROOMING SERVICE

Teddy’s Dog House

3906 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-744-1965, teddysdoghouse.com

Owned by Julie Kuever, Teddy’s Dog House has been operating in Northwest Tucson for the last 30 years. The shop is committed to not just providing quality grooming services but loving care when working with pets. The team gets to know pets and their owners. It offers a range of services for pets, including baths and brushes, full clips and pad and paw trims. The bathing and brushing service includes ear cleaning and nail trimming. It also offers medicated hypoallergenic products, flea and tick treatments and patterned cuts.

READER RECOMMENDED

Prancin’ Paws Pet Spaw

7850 N. Silverbell Road, Suite 162, Tucson 520-638-6003, prancinpawsaz.com

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

Sissy’s Pet Grooming Salon

7350 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-229-9898, facebook.com

A1 Garage Door 3248 N. Freeway Industrial Loop, Tucson 520-534-1747. a1garage.com

A family-owned service provider, A1 Garage Door completes installations, services and repairs for all types of garage doors. Customers have access to the top warranties and service plans, with reasonable prices. The business tries to hire local employees and guarantees attentive, detail-oriented work.

READER RECOMMENDED

Big Bear Garage Door Services

16666 N. Columbus Boulevard, Saddlebrooke 520-204-7899

REALTOR

Jim Storey, Jim Storey Properties

4051 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 520-977-6311, facebook.com/jimstoreyproperties

C & D Garage Doors 5120 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-888-1923, cdgaragedoortucson.com

A Tucson native, Realtor Jim Storey has 14 years of experience. His belief is that real estate requires someone who possesses business skills, market knowledge and passion. In order to negotiate the best deals for clients, he maintains a high level of communication and individualized attention. Storey has completed hundreds of deals over the years, so clients can expect their real estate needs to be met.

READER RECOMMENDED

Lisa Bayless, Long Realty Company

8540 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-668-8293, lisabayless.com

JEWELRY STORE

McGuire’s Jewelers

230 Wetmore Road, Tucson

520-622-7532, mcguiresjewelers.com

Jeff Schuchart, Long Realty Company

8540 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-918-5956, longrealty.com/bio/jeffs

Family owned and operated, McGuire’s Jewelers has been providing fine jewelry for Marana, Oro Valley and surrounding communities since 1947. Its selection consists of an assortment of handpicked, brand-name and custom-made jewelry and watches, with services including appraisals, engravings, repairs, financing and more. The jewelry store also has reasonable prices, so customers are bound for an enjoyable experience.

READER RECOMMENDED

Trinity Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 6070 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-498-5195, trinitydiamonds.com

Caldwell Jewelers & Appraisers

7225 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-742-3687, caldwelljewelers.net

Welcome from Oro Valley! For me, being positive and friendly is more than a personality trait; it’s also an essential building block of my approach to real estate. Kindness, respect and empathy are attributes I use to build strong relationships in all aspects of my life. While I am a driven professional, I also believe that a little humility goes a long way in forging connections with my clients that keep their best interest squarely within my sights. I had a long and successful career in human esources working for one of the world’s largest apparel and footwear manufacturers. The attributes and personal characteristics that made me successful in human resources are the same that make me successful in real estate. I relocated to Tucson after spending much of my adult life in Pennsylvania. I couldn’t be happier with my move, between the warm and friendly people, fantastic restaurants, and strong University of Arizona community, Tucson is an endlessly satisfying place to live, When I’m not engaging in the wealth of outdoor activities here, I enjoy gardening, cooking, traveling throughout the world and creating and appreciating art. I also believe in giving back to my community and have served of the board of directors and committees of many national and local non-profit organizations. Always smiling and always keeping your needs in mind, I focus on delivering a superior customer experience. That is my promise to you as your REALTOR. I look forward to meeting you soon.

“Jeff has been phenomenal in supporting us on 4 out of 4 real estate transactions with the last few months. He is a requisite professional, and all you could hope for a realtor.”

5/7/2022

“Jeff helped us both seek our former house and now our new one! He was super helpful, patient and very informative! We now consider him a good friend! Thank you, Jeff!”

6/29/21

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Thank You for Voting the Golden Goose

AUTO REPAIR SHOP

OOROO Auto (Rancho Vistoso)

12945 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-600-0590, oorooauto.com

OOROO Auto’s company mission is to be a trusted provider for auto services. Its friendly, professional team is devoted to delivering high-quality repair and maintenance that is customized to the individual’s lifestyle and schedule. Every OOROO customer can expect an experience that is stress free and reliable, with customer service that is honest about prices and vehicle needs.

READER RECOMMENDED

Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care

7846 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-297-0013, jackfurriers.com

HOTEL/RESORT

Klipper Automotive 6621 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-585-4524, klipperautomotive.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, Marana 520-572-3000, ritzcarlton.com

Located in the picturesque, secluded Sonoran Desert, The Ritz-Carlton’s Dove Mountain hotel and resort is a piece of paradise in Marana. Its amenities include three golf courses, a luxury spa with holistic therapies, 26 miles of hiking trails and a vast swimming pool complex. The Ritz-Carlton hotel company has over 100 years of history under its belt and operates worldwide.

READER RECOMMENDED

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort

10000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-544-5000, hiltonelconquistador.com

POOL CARE SERVICES

Sparkle and Splash Pools

3630 W. Tangerine Road, Marana 530-250-1919, sparkleandsplash.com

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 520-299-2020, loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon

Owners Mike and Amy launched Sparkle and Splash Pools in 2010, growing from 50 to 750 weekly customers in 10 years and becoming one of the largest pool service and repair companies in the area. In addition to cleaning, the business also builds and renovates pools. Its goal is to provide locals a single point of contact for all of their pool needs.

READER RECOMMENDED

BluePoint Pools

P.O. Box 69455 Oro Valley, AZ 85737 520-219-7301, bluepointpools.com

ROOFER

Roofsavers Locke Roofing

3872 E. 34th Street, Tucson 520-884-1288, roofsaversaz.com

An employee-owned company, Roofsavers Locke

E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies

6020 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson 520-325-6427, e-konomy.com

Roofing serves everywhere from Marana to Green Valley. Its team of estimators, office and production staff work to ensure that each project goes smoothly and conveniently for the client. Some of Roofsavers’ services include leak repairs, tile replacements, damaged wood replacements, skylights and more.

READER RECOMMENDED

Master Roofing LLC 319 E. Laguna Street, Tucson 520-256-4068, masterroofingaz.com

Lee Hoffman Roofing Inc. 4301 E. Tennessee Street, Tucson 520-745-5602, leehoffmanroofing.com

Right now we reach over 40,000 children - We have the potential to reach the 160,000 enrolled students just in Pima County

LIVE VENUE

BOOKSTORE Gaslight Music

Bookmans Northwest Entertainment Exchange

3733 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-579-0303 bookmans.com

This chain of used bookstores buys, sells and exchanges books, magazines, comics, music, movies, video games, musical instruments and electronics. Their shelves are stocked by the community. When consumers bring in their used items, store employees look through what they’ve brought and offer them a trade of cash or credit.

READER RECOMMENDED

Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson

6800 N. Camino Martin 520-425-3956, t4teachers.org

The National Parks Store

12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley 520-622-6014, wnpa.org

Hall of Oro Valley

13005 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-529-1000 gaslightmusichall.com

For the past seven years, Gaslight Music Hall has been entertaining audiences from Oro Valley, Marana and beyond. The live venue features an array of concerts, musical revues, family entertainment and more, and is a part of the family of businesses consisting of the Gaslight Theater, Little Anthony’s Diner and Grandma Tony’s Pizza & Wings. The Gaslight company first began in 1977 by Tony Terry Jr.

READER RECOMMENDED

Noble Hops Gastropub

1335 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley 520-797-4677, noblehopspub.com

The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch 6801 N. Camino Verde, Tucson 520-744-1012, wldhorse.com

HOMEBUILDER

Lennar Homes Multiple locations lennar.com

Lennar Homes was established in Miami in 1954. Since then, the company has built over 1 million homes across the nation, creating communities that cater to all lifestyles and family dynamics in Tucson and other cities in the U.S. Lennar’s care for its customers, employees and partners is a demonstration of its commitment to quality, integrity and value — its core principles.

READER RECOMMENDED

Meritage Homes Multiple locations meritagehomes.com

Urias Custom Remodeling

1455 W. Liddell Drive, Tucson 520-572-9128, uriasremodeling.com

www.casasflowers.com

Make Their Day Gourmet Basket English Garden

Family Owned & Operated

Tucson’s Local Florist A Step Beyond since 1951

MAIN LOCATION

7090 N Oracle Rd. Suite 198

Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 297-1165

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon - Fri: 8AM to 5PM

Saturday: 8AM to 12PM

Sunday: Closed

FLORIST

Inglis Florists

6469 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-297-1158, inglisflorists.com

Serving Tucson since 1940, Inglis Florists is a full-service local florist committed to delivering quality products and friendly service. Inglis Florists does events and delivers fresh flowers daily throughout Tucson.

READER RECOMMENDED

Casas Adobes Flower Shop

7090 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-441-5719, casasflowers.com

REAL ESTATE TEAM

Mayfield Florist

2200 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson 520-760-1111, mayfieldflorist.com

The Lisa Bayless Team, Long Realty Company 8540 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-668-8293, lisabayless.com

Lisa Bayless and her team work with local and out-of-state homebuyers, including local home sellers in Oro Valley, Tucson, SaddleBrooke, Dove Mountain and beyond. They believe it’s important to work alongside trustworthy Realtors, aiming to provide expert service and the best deals for their clients. Bayless has 13-plus years of experience in real estate and is a certified sales expert with great negotiating and marketing skills.

READER RECOMMENDED

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes LLC

520-909-2988 swdeserthomes.com

PLUMBER

Frank and Jan Ramirez, Keller Williams Southern Arizona

1745 E. River Road, Tucson 520-907-8847, janandfrankselltucson.com

Al Coronado Plumbing 6149 N. Travel Center Drive, Tucson 520-834-8400, alcoronadoplumbing.com

At Al Coronado Plumbing, an honest, clean and professional plumbing experience is greatly valued. Its services include drain cleaning, water heater work, gas line installations and repairs, commercial projects and emergency plumbing. Customers can expect on-time, high-quality service without overtime or hidden fees, and no messes to clean up after the plumber’s visit.

READER RECOMMENDED

Cummings Plumbing

5141 N. Casa Grande Highway, Tucson 520-221-4727, cummingsplumbingtucsonaz.com

MOTORCYCLE DEALER

Stongbuilt Plumbing Heating and Cooling 5450 N. Camino De La Tierra, Tucson 520-729-9200, strongbuiltusa.com

Harley-Davidson of Tucson 7355 N. I-10 E. Frontage Road, Tucson 520-829-4299, tucsonharley.com

Harley-Davidson of Tucson is a certified Harley-Davidson dealer serving Tucson and the surrounding areas. It has a wide selection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for sale, including preowned options. Its finance experts can help you find the right loan through its in-house finance center.

READER RECOMMENDED

Iron Horse Motorcycles

3444 E. Grant Road, Tucson 520-327-0773, ironhorsemotorcycles.com

MOVIE THEATER

Indian Motorcycle Tucson 4037 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-300-9703, indianmotorcycletucson.com

Harkins Theatres

5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive, Tucson 520-230-4730, harkins.com

Harkins Theatres Arizona Pavilion 12 is passionate about giving back. As part of the larger Harkins programming, it participates in school fundraisers, gives in-kind donations and provides moviegoers with public service announcements.

READER RECOMMENDED

Century at the Oro Valley Marketplace 12155 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-742-6512, cinemark.com

Roadhouse Cinemas 2811 E. Grant Road 520-209-2728, roadhousecinemas.com

So much more than a flower shop, a legacy delivered. Thank you for voting us one of the Best of the Northwest

FUNERAL HOME

Adair Funeral Homes

8090 N. Northern Avenue, Oro Valley

520-201-1141, adairfuneralhomes.com

For those going through the difficult experience of losing a loved one, Adair Funeral Homes strives to best help families and friends navigate that road. The business provides different ways to celebrate the individual, from life celebrations to ShareLife — a personalized remembrance combining services and products. Adair remains devoted to caring for its community compassionately and safely, and offers options for those who cannot meet with the team in person.

READER RECOMMENDED

Marana Mortuary Cemetery

12146 W. Barnett Road, Marana 520-682-9900, maranamortuarycemetery.com

Vistoso Funeral Home

2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-544-2285, vistosofh.com

LANDSCAPING SERVICES/MAINTENANCE

AAA Landscape (Commercial landscaping only)

4742 N. Romero Road, Tucson

520-696-3223, aaalandscape.com

For high-quality landscaping services, AAA Landscape has everything for businesses — from construction to water management and enhancements. The company uses sustainable practices in its daily operations, including recycling, fuel conservation and compostable waste disposal. While beautifying and preserving its surrounding environment, AAA Landscape strives to create long-lasting relationships with its community and employees.

READER RECOMMENDED

Oro Valley Landscape Systems

1340 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley 520-312-8726, orovalleylandscapesystems.com

VETERINARY CLINIC

Dove Mountain Veterinary

12110 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard, Marana 520-448-9690, dovemountainvet.com

Cutler Landscaping

5461 W. Cortaro Farms Road, Tucson 520-579-1800, cutlerlandscaping.com

Adair Avalon Chapel Oro Valley proudly accepts the 2023 Best of the Northwest Award from Tucson Local Media.

For many people, pets are family, so Dove Mountain Veterinary aims to provide only the best for our fur family members. Its animal-loving doctors and management team dedicate themselves to practicing the highest standards of medicine and service possible for each patient. The clinic offers emergency care, surgery, dentistry, wellness and preventative care, as well as boarding and grooming.

READER RECOMMENDED

Twin Peaks Veterinary Center

7555 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson 520-572-8300, twinpeaksvet.com

MOM-AND-POP BUSINESS

Donut Wheel

4524 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-744-2811

Orange Grove Animal Hospital 3091 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson 520-877-2626, orangegroveah.com

Since 1956, we’ve worked hard to be Tucon’s leading funeral provider with thoughtful, affordable choices to suit every family’s needs and budget. From convenient virtual arrangements to creating personalized memorials, we’re thankful to be of service.

Donut Wheel is family owned and provides its community with freshly made donuts daily. From giant apple fritters to ham and cheese croissants, the mom-and-pop donut shop has a variety of delicious treats for customers to choose from.

READER RECOMMENDED

Grumpy’s Grill

2960 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-297-5452, grumpysgrill.com

Dominick’s Real Italian 8330 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-744-2002, dominicksrealitalian.com

PAINTER

The Paint Kings

2004 E. 17th Street, Tucson 520-322-5181, paintkings.com

Since 1987, The Paint Kings’ painters, color consultants and supervisors have worked to ensure each customer receives the best-quality painting experience at a great price. The contractor completes both interior and exterior services, including standard painting projects, wood staining, and drywall and stucco repair.

READER RECOMMENDED

Stone Canyon Painting 520-780-4122 stonecanyonpainting.com

INSURANCE AGENT

Painted by Jennifer 520-603-0766 paintedbyjennifer.com

William Derby, Geico

6781 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson 520-416-7181, geico.com

Insurance agent William Derby has over 18 years of experience with Geico. This includes 11 years in sales, service and underwriting and six years handling claims, so clients can expect high-quality service. He and his team at Geico’s location on Thornydale Road can help with coverage for homeowners, renters, vehicles, jewelry and more.

READER RECOMMENDED

Jim Miller, State Farm Insurance

8631 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-900-7842, statefarm.com

Wendy Wise, State Farm Insurance

1880 E. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley 520-544-2838, wendywise.net

Green Things

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

3384 E. River Road, Tucson 520-299-9471, greenthingsaz.com

Green Things has been family owned and operated since 1970, located in the Tucson Binghampton Historic District at the bottom of the foothills. The retail and wholesale plant nursery has 33 greenhouses and over 13.5 acres of growing grounds, providing plants, trees, cactuses, pottery and more at reasonable prices. Its staff is dedicated to helping locals with all of their landscaping needs.

READER RECOMMENDED

Tohono Chul: Botanical Gardens & Galleries

7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson 520-742-6455, tohonochul.org

HVAC/HEATING COLLING

Rillito Nursery & Garden Center

6303 N. La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson 520-575-0995, rillitonursery.com

Hamstra Heating & Cooling Inc. 4389 N. Highway Drive, Tucson 520-629-9833, hamstrahvac.com

Owners of the family-owned and -operated Hamstra Heating & Cooling created the company in 1983 to provide excellent customer service. The business provides maintenance, repair and replacement services for both residential and commercial projects. Customers can expect professional work, as Hamstra technicians are extensively trained and educated to handle nearly any possible issue they could encounter.

READER RECOMMENDED

Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing 4551 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson 520-214-9703, ritewayac.com

our family

Russett Southwest Corporation 705 E. 17th Street, Tucson 520-629-9676, russettsouthwest.com

considering us one of the Best of the Northwest!”

yours, Thank you

For all your heating and cooling needs contact the experts at Hamstra Heating & Cooling!

Patio Pools & Spas

POOL BUILDER

7918 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-2299, patiopoolsaz.com

For over 50 years, Patio Pools & Spas has helped Northwest families create special memories in their backyards. The company, which formed a partnership with the Southern Arizona Poolwerx franchise in 2019, designs and builds new pools and spas in addition to completing renovations. Its team provides cleaning, service, inspections and equipment installations, as well as a variety of high-quality chemicals, equipment and accessories.

READER RECOMMENDED

Pools By Design 3031 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-797-6675, poolsbydesignaz.com

ELECTRICIAN

Omni Pool Builders and Design

3655 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-222-8503, tucsonpoolbuilders.com

Oro Valley Lighting and Electric

12995 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-282-1288, orovalleyelectric.com

Oro Valley Lighting and Electric has been locally owned and operated since 2005, completing hundreds of projects and repairs in the Tucson area over the years. The company works on residential electrical contracting, with skilled technicians working quickly and dependably. Customers can expect affordable prices and a job done to their satisfaction.

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Vargas Electric

520-437-4011 vargaselectricaz.com

HANDYMAN

Trico Electric Cooperative

8600 W. Tangerine Road, Marana 520-744-2944, www.trico.coop

Ace Handyman Services 9102 E. Holmes Street, Tucson 520-612-0621, acehandymanservices.com

Since 1998, Ace Handyman Services has been a reliable source for home projects. Its most popular services consist of work on flooring, bathrooms, fencing, drywall, carpentry and more. A variety of packages are available for customers to choose from, as well, ranging from kitchen fire safety to organization and shelving. The company promises that no matter what the job is, it will be completed to the customer’s satisfaction.

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Ronnie’s Handyman & Home Service

9155 N. Shadow Mountain Drive, Tucson 520-297-8724, ronnieshandyman.com

Jack’ll Fix It LLC 9855 E. Irvington Road, Tucson 520-307-5123

sports & recreation

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

Northwest YMCA, Pima County Community Center 7770 N. Shannon Road, Tucson 520-229-9001, tucsonymca.org

The Northwest YMCA is committed to helping its community members of all ages achieve their wellness goals, o ering an array of amenities and programs. It has free weights and machines upgraded with top-quality Matrix equipment, two swimming pools complete with a water slide, communitywide events and group exercise classes. The facility maintains a safe setting for kids, adults, seniors and families, implementing updated health and safety practices.

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Apex Mixed Martial Arts

4343 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-344-4842, apexmixedmartialarts.com

F45 Training Oro Valley

9740 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-638-8514, f45training.com

GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Elevate Trampoline Park

9705 N. Thornydale Road, Suite 1, Tucson

520-505-4665, elevatetrampolinepark.com

Elevate Trampoline Park is more than just trampolines. The 35,000-square-foot facility o ers wallto-wall trampolines but also has ninja courses, basketball, jousting, rock climbing, a foam pit and a wall bounce area. All the activities are included for the hourly rate and are open to various ages. The facility has weekly Monday Family Night and Friday Night Mania events with special pricing. Each Thursday, it hosts drives benefiting local organizations.

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Top Deck Towers, Cards and Games

3805 W. River Road, Tucson 520-268-8786, topdeckcgaz.tcgplayerpro.com

OUTDOOR COURTS

SaddleBrooke Ranch

59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle 1-866-818-6068, saddlebrookeranchhoa.org

PARK

Tangerine Sky Park

4411 W. Tangerine Road, Marana

520-382-1950, maranaaz.gov

Equipped with two ramadas with grills, two dog parks, a basketball court, two playground areas, restrooms and multiuse paths, Tangerine Sky Park is the perfect spot for a family barbecue or even an intimate picnic.

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Naranja Park

810 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley 520-229-5050, orovalleyaz.gov

Riverfront Park

W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley 520-792-9222, orovalleyaz.gov

YOGA/PILATES/ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE

Flourish Yoga Tucson

3605 W. Cortaro Farms Road, Tucson 520-308-5497, flourishyogatucson.com

This hot yoga studio in Northwest Tucson o ers a variety of classes including power yoga, hot yoga, vinyasa yoga, yin yoga and kids yoga. Hot yoga, this studio’s feature class, is performed between 80 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with 40% to 60% humility. This makes it excellent for increased flexibility and alleviation of chronic pain. Located in the Bashas’ Shopping Center, this studio is open to beginners and veteran yoga practitioners.

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YMCA Northwest

Games Workshop

7925 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-742-7320, games-workshop.com

The SaddleBrooke Ranch retirement community has a number of amenities, including a complex of 24 pickleball courts and 19 tennis courts across four sites. The courts are open for members, residents and guests to enjoy.

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Tucson Racquet Club

4001 N. Country Club Road, Tucson 520-795-6960, tucsonracquetclub.com

Lutz Pickleball

7001 N. Paloma Drive, Tucson 520-297-0213, lutzpickleball.com

7770 N. Shannon Road, Tucson 520-229-9001, tucsonymca.org

Barefoot Studio Yoga

7053 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-797-2881, barefootstudio.yoga

GOLF COURSE

Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa

2727 W. Club Drive, Tucson

520-297-2271, tusconnational.com

Omni Tucson National Golf Resort has two 18-hole championship courses available to guests on more than 260 acres of land with dramatic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This resort has played host to golfing tournaments and champions for decades and continues to host the Cologuard Classic – A PGA Tour Championship Event.

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The Views Golf Club

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-825-3110, theviewgolfclub.com

AQUATIC CENTER

Oro Valley Aquatic Center

23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley 520-297-7946, orovalleyaz.gov

retirement

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

13500 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Tucson

520-878-2600, splendidotuscon.com

This retirement community o ers a full-service lifestyle for seniors at predictable costs for di erent levels of care. Splendido aims to reimagine what is possible at retirement communities by giving residents access to a wide range of amenities and a life care plan.

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Sun City Oro Valley

1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-917-8065, scovaz.com

El Conquistador Golf

10555 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley 520-544-1801, elcongolf.com

SaddleBrooke Community

38739 S. Mountain View Boulevard, Tucson 520-818-1000, sbhoa2.org

Sun City Oro Valley

ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITY

The Oro Valley Aquatic Center is a premier, competition-level facility. Some of its features include an Olympic pool with diving boards, recreational pool, water slide and splash pad for kids. Daily drop-in fees are $14 for families, $5 for individuals, and free for children under 4 years. Lap lanes can be reserved for individuals or groups.

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Saguaro Aquatics (Continental Ranch)

8881 N. Coachline Boulevard, Tucson 520-638-8040, saguaroaquatics.com

TRAIL

Catalina State Park

11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-628-579, azstateparks.com

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort 10000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-544-5000, hiltonelconquistador.com

Complete with a visitor center, exhibits and a campground, Catalina State Park o ers a range of day and weekend activities including hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Day use of the park is permitted daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with an entry fee of $7 per vehicle and $3 per bicycle.

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Sabino Canyon

5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson fs.usda.gov

GYMNASTIC STUDIO

Heart and Soul Kids

8363 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-818-7974, heartandsoulkids.com

Catalina State Park - Canyon Loop

11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-628-5798, azstateparks.com

Heart and Soul Kids aims to encourage lifelong fitness and health for kids in its program. Its curriculum is based on the philosophy that play is learning and that kids get passionate about their health when they are engaged and properly challenged. The goal of this studio is not to pressure kids to become competitive but develop a love of fitness and movement.

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Arizona Dynamics

3949 W. Costco Drive, Tucson 520-742-1444, azdynamics.com

Chaos Elite

3970 W. Ina Road, Tucson 520-554-3298, chaoselite.net

1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley 520-825-3711, suncityorovalley.com

Sun City Oro Valley is an active adult community for people 45 and older, with over 2,400 homes with mountain views. It was designed as a place for people not just to live but to socialize, stay active, play and learn. The community o ers amenities like an artisan center, sculpture and painting studios, a dog park and a library. The gift shop sells artwork created by residents. The community has a wide range of sports activities, including bocce ball, golf, mini-golf, tennis, billiards, water volleyball and pickleball.

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SaddleBrooke Ranch

59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle 1-866-818-6068, robson.com

55+ MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY/RV PARK

Villa Hermosa Retirement Community 6300 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson 520-844-2393, srgseniorliving.com

The Highlands Mobile Home Park 332 W. Matterhorn Street, Oro Valley 520-297-2722, thehighlandsmhp.com

Located near the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, The Highlands Mobile Home Park is a 55-plus planned community. Living at the complex is comparable to a resort, as it has swimming, mini-golf, bocce ball and shu eboard, and is close to everything from shopping to golf courses.

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South Forty RV Park

3600 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson 520-297-2503, southfortyrvranch.com

Valley of the Sun Mobile Home & RV Park 13377 N. Sandario Road, Marana 520-682-3434, valleyofthesunrv.com

The Watermark at Continental Ranch

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

8689 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-789-6690, watermarkcommunities.com

In Marana’s picturesque desert, The Watermark at Continental Ranch is a beautiful environment for assisted living and memory care individuals. The community has one- and two-bedroom studio options, complete with a supportive community, upscale amenities and programs to keep active. The Watermark was designed with each person’s personal freedom in mind, with sta support available 24/7.

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All Seasons Oro Valley 1734 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley 520-208-6584, allseasonsorovalley.com

MEMORY CARE FACILITY

Amber Lights 6231 N. Montebella Road, Tucson 520-500-8348, srgseniorliving.com

The Watermark at Continental Ranch 8689 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson 520-789-6690, watermarkcommunities.com

In Marana’s picturesque desert, The Watermark at Continental Ranch is a beautiful environment for memory care and assisted living individuals. The community has caregivers who are certified dementia practitioners to provide support and companionship for those who need assistance. There are one- and two-bedroom studio options available, complete with a supportive community, upscale amenities and programs to keep active.

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Mountain View Retirement Village 7900 N. La Cañada Drive, Tucson 520-447-4268, mountainviewretirement.com

All Seasons Oro Valley 1734 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley 520-208-6584, allseasonsorovalley.com

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venues on the Northwest side, and 1:1 meetings at its Oracle Road sales office to tell the story and secure sales. Eleven floor plans are available, averaging 1,300 square feet.

“We’re an organization that wants to help people make good decisions, without pressure,” Loomans said. “It’s a decision people typically are happy they make. People find out what fits them best.”

La Posada at Pusch Ridge asks an entrance fee deposit to secure a life lease, and a monthly fee for housing, dining, housekeeping, maintenance and wellness services. After residents pass or leave the community, a sizable percentage of the entrance fee is refundable, Loomans said.

Local residents are “really, really thankful” they can age in place with “their same mountains, and near their doctors,” Barbee said. “They’re excited to have a community like this, where they’re familiar, to downsize.” Their pets are welcome, too.

“This is very much a good fit for this community and its residents,” Loomans said.

The project is eight years in the making. The La Posada parent company purchased the site in 2014, gained permissions from the town of Oro Valley in 2016, and conducted preliminary site work at what was then called Nakoma Sky. Then, in 2018, the project was halted because of rising materials prices and a tight labor market.

With new architectural and construction firms aboard, the renamed La Posada at Pusch Ridge has renewed energy. In November 2022, La Posada issued and sold bonds to resume the project. The 501c(3) company does not disclose the bond issue total, nor estimated cost of the project. It’s in the “tens of millions” of dollars, Loomans said.

Permit fees to the town of Oro Valley were based on a "total construction cost" of more than $140 million, town staff said. That value includes the cost of the main building, fitness building, site walls and site improvements such as grading, drainage, roads and sidewalks. That figure does not include future phases nor additional “soft” costs such as fixtures, furnishings, design and engineering fees, the town added.

In an accredited life-plan community, residents aged 62 and older can find services they need for a lifetime, from independent to assisted living and memory care. “The majority of our residents in Green Valley never utilize assisted living,” Loomans said. “But they know it is available.”

At a La Posada community, “you don’t have to stress that much,” Barbee said. Its residents are fed — and fed well,

Loomans said, because dining is “extremely important” — cared for, and socially active. “Whatever your lifestyle is, let us know, and with enough interest we will incorporate it into our community,” Loomans said.

More than half the Oro Valley parcel will remain undeveloped. Sustainable energy, landscaping and water harvesting practices are in the plans. “We will be good stewards,” Loomans said.

Local students to compete in state spelling bee

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Sta

Two local students are cramming this week for the 2023 Arizona State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 18, at Madison Center for the Arts in Phoenix.

Nathan Merrill of Legacy Traditional School and Karen Opoku-Appoh of Marana Middle School are among the state’s 27 spellers — ranging from grades three to eight — who will compete.

Arizona Educational Foundation is the main organizer of the Arizona State Bee, which is the final competition each year to determine who will represent Arizona in the Scripps National Bee in National Harbor, Maryland.

Arizona has one of the largest spelling bee participation rates in the nation, with 484,122 students competing this year from public, private, parochial and homeschools statewide, according to the foun-

dation.

For the two students who place first and second place in the State Spelling Bee, AEF supports travel for the students and their chaperones to represent Arizona in Maryland.

A recorded copy of the Arizona spelling bee will be uploaded to the Arizona Educational Foundation’s YouTube channel following the bee. The 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals will be broadcast live on ION on Thursday, June 1.

Nathan Merrill

An eighth grader, Nathan called spelling bees nerve wracking. However, he said he believed he could do well.

“I just didn’t know I would be able to win,” he said about what it took to get to the state finals. “There’s a lot of studying involved, and we worked on being very poised. If you’re nervous, you could mess up the word, even if

you know how to spell it.”

Nathan said he wakes up early in the morning to go over the 4,000 possible words he may be asked to spell. Math is his favorite subject and he’s also an avid soccer player.

Otherwise, he spends time reading and with his four siblings. He enjoyed the fivebook series, “Unwind,” by Neal Shusterman. Nathan’s parents, Curtis and Karalee Merrill, said their son reads voraciously, much like his 12-year-old sister.

“He also loves a good YouTube video by Denis Daily, Marc Grober or Dude Perfect,” Curtis said.

When he grows up, Nathan wants to work as a pilot — and he’s already had a chance to experience that.

“When I was in the fifth grade, our school did a program where we went through the curriculum of the history of aviation,” he said. “I got to co-pilot an airplane for 20 minutes. I really liked that. I just want to do it again.”

Curtis said he’s proud of his son.

“He’s really taken the initiative to study for the spelling bee,” Curtis said.

“He usually studies for an hour a day or more. His mother quizzes him on words and he writes down the words he misses. He has pages of words that he’s written.”

Nathan is a natural at public speaking, having had opportunities at his congregation, the Church of Latter-day Saints, his father said.

“He’s done so well,” he said. “He’s done almost all of this himself. We’re just here to watch him. It’s his vision for himself to do well and he’s succeeding.”

Karen Opoku-Appoh

The daughter of Taucia González and Kofi Opoku-Appoh, Karen is in the eighth grade at Marana Middle School. One of six children, Karen is excited about the spelling bee.

“I have this document on my tablet that I use that has a bunch of words, so I study one page a day,” she said. “I use Merriam-Webster on the Chromebook to search the words.”

English language arts is her favorite subject and she’s hoping to go to medical school to be a pathologist.

“I always wanted to be a doctor,” she said. “I was just sitting there, and I searched all the types of doctors. I came across pathologist and thought I wanted to try that out.”

When she’s not studying, she plays basketball or soccer or runs cross country. She looks up to her brothers, who are “really good at sports,” and obsesses over astrology.

González said she and her husband are proud of Karen.

“She’s always been the speller of the household,” she said with a laugh. “At each stage, she stayed super humble. She’s super honored to go to the next stage. If she doesn’t win, she still sees it as a win because at least she’ll get a lot of hours in her week back.”

Her mother called her “super studious,” and the type of student who’s curious about learning.

“She talks to us about what she’s learning — especially through the spelling bee process,” González said. “Her dad and I laugh that her vocabulary has surpassed us for college-educated adults.”

“Marichris did a lovely job with my first set of lash extensions ever. They look

Nathan Merrill, an eighth-grade student at Legacy Traditional School, wants to be a pilot when he grows up. (Merrill Family/Submitted)

Karen Opoku-Appoh is known as her family’s top speller. (Merrill Family/Submitted)

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OroValleyresidentDawnR.hadbeenexperiencingthepainfulsideeffectsof PeripheralNeuropathy."Myfeetandlegswereextremelypainfulandmydoctortoldme therewasnothingtheycoulddo,andthatIwouldhavetotakeGabapentinfortherest ofmylife.”ThenshemetOroValley'sveryownKariHahn,L.Ac.

PeripheralNeuropathyisthepain, discomfortandnumbnesscaused bynervedamageoftheperipheral nervoussystem.Dawnexplained thatdailytaskslikeopeningdoors andusingthebathroomwere overwhelminglypainful.“Howcan youliveforthenext30yearswhen youdon’tevenwanttogetoutof bedtodosimplethings?”

Shewasexperiencingtheburning, numbness,tinglingandsharppains thatthosesufferingwithneuropathy oftendescribe.“ThewaythatIwould describeit,it’sequivalenttowalking onglass.”Dawnhadn’twornsocksin fiveyearsandwaswearingshoes twosizestoobigsothatnothing would‘touch’herfeet.

UnfortunatelyDawn’sstoryisall toofamiliarfortheover20million peopleintheU.S.sufferingfrom PeripheralNeuropathy.

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Fortunately,fourmonthsago,Dawn readanarticleaboutKariHahnandthe workshewasdoingtotreatthose sufferingfromPeripheralNeuropathy, withoutinvasivesurgeriesor medications.

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KariHahnhasbeenhelpingthe seniorcommunityforover19years usingthemostcuttingedgeand innovativeintegrativemedicine. Specializinginchronicpaincases, specificallythosethathavebeen deemed‘hopeless’or‘untreatable’, sheconsistentlygenerates unparalleledresults.Whatwas onceamissinglinkinsenior healthcareisnoweasilyaccessible totheresidentsofOroValley.

Ifyou’vemissedtoomanyteetimes becauseofpainoryou’vepassed onactivitieswiththegrandkids becauseyou’reafraidoffalling,it’s timetocallKariandthestaffatOro ValleyAcupuncture.

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