Customized Care for Each Step
in Your Loved One’s Senior Care Journey
Whether your loved one is just beginning to need senior care, or is currently in assisted living but their needs have shifted to more individualized care, Anthem Senior Homes is here to help.
What Sets Us Apart?
One Phone Call Can Save Time and Avoid Higher Costs in the Long Run
Aside from the awardwinning care, we offer complete care management releasing you from the part-time or full-time duties, allowing you to be a spouse, son or daughter again.
Individualized
Care with a Locked in Price
When you choose Anthem Senior Homes, you can rest assured knowing your loved one is receiving a customized care plan along with an in-home living environment and an in-house clinical team and an around-the-clock care staff assisting them with daily living tasks. By calling us first, you’ll avoid multiple moves from larger-scale
facilities to accommodate their changing needs, and we offer a price-lock for life!
Medication Management and Onsite Services
At Anthem Senior Homes, we know your time is valuable. You don’t have to worry about taking your loved one to their doctor’s appointments, or making visits to the local pharmacy to pick up supplies and prescriptions. We take care of it all, so you can get back to living and spending more quality time during visits with your loved one.
How Do You Ensure Comprehensive Medical Care and Support for Residents?
Our team of certified skilled-nursing professionals specialize in caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, ALS, Lewy Bodies Dementia, cancer, bed-bound patients, diabetes, high blood pressure, wound care and much more. A quarterly care plan is carefully created by a facility RN to provide the best comprehensive care for
each resident based on their specific medical needs and level of assistance. Care is provided 24/7 in each of our state-licensed facilities with a team of doctors, RN’s and certified caregivers.
What Makes Anthem Senior Homes “Feel like Home” for Residents?
✓ 3 home-cooked meals prepared fresh daily
✓ Nutritious snacks
✓ Daily housekeeping & laundry service
✓ Daily scheduled activities, arts and crafts
✓ Daily stretching exercises
✓ Weekly massage therapy
✓ Weekly hair & nail services
✓ Weekly bingo
✓ Scheduled entertainment
✓ Flexible visiting hours
✓ Beautifully landscaped grounds
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I have known Sam and his family for many years. I have worked at many facilities, and I can share with confidence that your loved one will be met with a owner who spares no expense to pamper his residents. The homes are beautiful but more importantly, they are filled with a spirit of service. Don’t hesitate and remember your loved ones deserve the best!
Elena Dabija
Anthem Senior Homes is just a blessing for our family. We know that Dad is being extremely well taken care of and it’s a family atmosphere. We celebrated Dad’s 89th Birthday with all his friends and family and he was so happy… highly recommended.
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Is Anthem Seniors Right for My Loved One?
If you’re looking for a private home with spacious private rooms in a quiet, renowned community in the greater Anthem area, give us a call at 602-909-9550 today and let us help ease your stress as our team guides you throughout this process.
Tracey F. RN BSN, is a Registered Nurse & Manager at Anthem Senior Homes. She is truly passionate and committed in providing expert level care for seniors. We look forward to welcoming you and serving you.
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Anthem Senior Living is the VERY best senior living facility around. The staff goes above and beyond every single day for our Grandmother that means the world to us! This was a very difficult transition for us to make and the staff was there for us every step of the way. They take care of their residents like they are their own family. Sam has the kindest heart in the world and I can’t imagine having our loved ones be anywhere else but home at Anthem Senior Living.
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& SPECIAL EVENTS
See Ballet Arizona’s production of “Frida” Thursday, Feb. 13 at Symphony Hall in Phoenix.
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SATURDAYS, FEB. 1–22
Arrowhead
Farmers Market
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Arrowhead Towne Center 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale 602-703-7154 www.getlocalarizonaevents.com/ saturdaymarket Free admission
Check out different vendors each week ranging from fresh produce to handmade crafts. See full list of participants online.
SATURDAYS, FEB. 1–22
Pinnacle Peak
Farmers Market
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Deer Valley Towne Center 2805 W. Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix www.facebook.com/ pinnaclepeakfarmersmarket Free admission
Shop for produce, food items and handmade goods from local farmers, vendors and artisans.
SATURDAYS, FEB. 1–22
Market on the Move
6–8 a.m.
The 3000 Club 1741 W. Rose Garden Lane Phoenix 623-980-7357
www.marketonthemove.org $10/Cash only
A drive–through pick–up service for up to 60 pounds of fresh produce and rescued dry, canned or packaged goods that would otherwise go to waste.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
The Market on 41st: Anthem Market East Noon–4 p.m. 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem 424-355-1500 www.themarketon41st.com Free
Local farmers market featuring a fleet of food trucks.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
6 p.m.
State Farm Stadium 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale 623-433-7101 www.statefarmstadium.com $25–$92
Past champions from around the world compete in the first of three Triple Crown racing events.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1–
SUNDAY, FEB. 2
14th Annual
Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Apply for hundreds of job openings at Sky Harbor Airport's Job Fair, Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Old Town Scottsdale
7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
480-837-5637
www.thunderbirdartists.com
$5/Admission; $15/Wine tasting
Explore juried fine arts, a selection of fine wine, chocolates and local musicians all along the waterfront canal banks. This year’s featured artist is innovative bottlecap engineer artist and mixed–media sculptor Dakota Pratt.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1–
SUNDAY, FEB. 2
‘Daphnis and Chloe’
Various showtimes
Symphony Hall
75 N. Second St., Phoenix 602-495-1999
www.phoenixsymphony.org
$35–$135
The Phoenix Symphony is led by Emmy Award–winning conductor Miguel Harth–Bedoya for Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2” and “La Valse,” plus Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole” and Clarice Assad’s “Bonecos de Olinda.”
SATURDAY, FEB. 1–FRIDAY, FEB. 21
‘Hello Dolly’
Various showtimes
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria 623-776-8400, www.azbroadway.org
$47–$90
The extravagant love story musical featuring “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Ribbons Down My Back” and the title hit “Hello, Dolly!”
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Lunar New Year Festival
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-513-7586
www.shopdesertridge.com
Free
A celebration for the year of the snake including cultural performances by 9 Dragons Kung Fu, dramatic lion dances, tai chi demonstrations, art and more.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
2025 Concert in the Coliseum
7 p.m.
Waste Management Phoenix Open: TPC of Scottsdale 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480-585-4334 www.ticketmaster.com
$351–$1,072
A live concert featuring Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani as part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open entertainment lineup.
SUNDAYS, FEB. 2 & 16
Anthem Market in the Park
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com
Free
Shop from a variety of vendors including handmade goods, local produce, home decor, clothing, pet supplies, food vendors and more.
SUNDAYS, FEB. 2–23
The Market on 41st: Anthem Market West
10 a.m.–2 p.m. 4435 W. Anthem Way, Anthem 424-355-1500 www.themarketon41st.com
Free
Local farmers market featuring a fleet of food trucks.
TUESDAY, FEB. 4
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Job Fair
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
44th Street PHX Sky Train Station 4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix
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Our Mission
To help families & businesses manage the risks of everyday life, realize their financial potential and plan for leaving a legacy. My team members and I pledge to build trusted relationships by providing exceptional customer service that exceeds Customer’s exceptions. We will treat each Customer as if they were a part of our own family. We will continually improve upon our knowledge and the level of customer service we provide.
Proudly Serving Anthem & Surrounding Communities Since 2000
Founded in December 2000, our agency has proudly served the community for over 24 years. We actively support local initiatives through a variety of events, including our Mardi Gras fundraiser, Military Ball, Daisy Mountain Veteran’s Day Parade, Charity Classic Golf Tournament & Gala, Rotary Golf Tournament and Teacher of the Month. Additionally, we sponsor athletic and extracurricular programs at Boulder Creek High School, including football, lacrosse, soccer, spirit line, and band.
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Nanette McClelland-Miller, Agent, Angelina Morgan, Krystle Morin, Karen Lewis, Kristina Merz, Shannon McCarty, Hope Gonzalez & Inna Stiranka
www.phoenix.gov/calendar/ aviation/5550 Free
Apply for hundreds of available positions ranging from customer service to security.
TUESDAYS, FEB. 4–25
Bingo
5 p.m.
Outlets North Phoenix: Food Court 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix 623-465-9500
www.northphoenixoutlets.com Free
Try your chance at winning a variety of gift cards with the classic game. Ages 18 and up only.
TUESDAY, FEB. 4
Foster the People
8 p.m.
The Van Buren
401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix 480-659-1641
www.livenation.com
$178.35
Live in concert.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
Jelly Roll
4 p.m.
Coors Light Birds Nest at TPC Scottsdale
17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480-585-4334
www.ticketmaster.com
$257–$819
A live concert featuring Jelly Roll with Treaty Oak Revival as part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open entertainment lineup.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5–
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
‘Churchill’
Various showtimes
Judith Hardes Theatre 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-254-2151
www.phoenixtheatre.com
$59–$123
A dramatic one–man show capturing the experiences of Winston Churchill.
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
Big Ideas Forum
4:30–6 p.m.
Anthem Civic Building 3701 W. Anthem Way 305-302-7536 www.bigideasforum.info Free
Country music artist Luke Bryan performs Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Coors Light Birds Nest at TPC in Scottsdale.
Take a look at some of the biggest scientific discoveries from the last 25 years with like–minded thinkers.
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
Luke Bryan
8:30 p.m.
Coors Light Birds Nest at TPC Scottsdale
17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480-585-4334 www.ticketmaster.com
$236–$764
A live concert featuring Luke Bryan with Nate Smith as part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open entertainment lineup.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7–SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner’
Various showtimes
Symphony Hall 75 N. Second St., Phoenix 602-495-1999
www.phoenixsymphony.org/show/ simply-the-best-the-music-of-tinaturner/ $35–$135
The Phoenix Symphony performs a soundtrack of rock ’n’ roll hits from the legendary music icon.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7–
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
‘Stomp’
Various showtimes
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-782-2680 www.ticketmaster.com
$48–$98
The energetic performance art show on tour.
FRIDAYS, FEB. 7 & 21
Artisan Alley
6–10 p.m.
Fountain Park 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale 623-266-6693, www.westgateaz.com Free
A dog–friendly outdoor market with local small business vendors for the whole family.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Valentine’s Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 480-951-2100
www.azboardwalk.com
Free
Shop for Valentine’s Day while the kids enjoy bounce houses, slides, face painting, crafts, games, coloring contests and live entertainment.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Archery
10–11:30 a.m. & Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown 602-506-2930
www.maricopacountyparks.net
$7/Vehicle
Join the park ranger to develop archery form and shot execution skills through games and friendly competition scorekeeping. Ages 10 and up only. Equipment provided. Registration required.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
‘A Fiddler’s Tale’
2 p.m.
Madison Center for the Arts 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix 602-664-7777 www.phoenixsymphony.org
$25–$35
The Phoenix Symphony performs Igor Stravinsky’s “A Soldier’s Story,” led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Swedish House Mafia
3 p.m.
Coors Light Birds Nest at TPC Scottsdale 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480-585-4334 www.ticketmaster.com
$199–$597
A live concert featuring Swedish House Mafia as part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open entertainment lineup.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Monster Jam
5 p.m.
State Farm Stadium 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale 623-433-7101
Swedish House Mafia
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A Night in Tuscany Symphony
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us for an unforgeable evening supporting North Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Live music, enchanting magic, elegant dancing., and silent auction
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 5 9 p.m.
Hope Barn and Gardens
26525 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Tickets available at NorthValleySymphony.org
www.statefarmstadium.com
$25–$90
World champion 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up some dirt in a speed-and-skill competition.
SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Sonoran Foothills Community Market and Craft Show
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sonoran Foothills
Community Center Parking Lot 31910 N. Foothills Drive, Phoenix 623-869-6644
www.mysonoranfoothills.com
Free
Shop from over 60 local vendors selling specialty items such as fresh produce, artisan bread, health and wellness products, homemade salsas, raw honey and arts and crafts. Plus live music and food trucks.
SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Scottsdale Sparkle Valentine’s Market
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 480-951-2100 www.azboardwalk.com
Free
Pick out the perfect gift from over 70 local vendors. Plus, character appearances, face painting and glitter tattoos for the kids.
THURSDAY, FEB. 13
‘Frida’
Various showtimes Symphony Hall 75 N. Second St., Phoenix 602-495-1999 www.balletaz.org
$35–$169
Ballet Arizona presents the life of Frida Kahlo through stunning choreography.
THURSDAY, FEB. 13–
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Expo
Various admission times WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-515-1500 www.scottsdaleshow.com
$15/Adults; $10/Seniors & military; Free/Ages 17 a& under Over 2,000 horses and their owners, trainers and breeders
from around the world compete. Plus, educational seminars, an international cuisine court and shopping from over 250 vendor booths.
FRIDAY, FEB. 14–SUNDAY, FEB. 16
FLAIR Art Show
Sale & Raffle
Noon–7 p.m., Friday–Saturday; 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday Anthem Country Club: Persimmon Club House
2708 W. Anthem Club Drive, Phoenix 314-705-9199
www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/ anthem-golf-country-club/golf/thepersimmon-course
Free
The Finest Local Artists in Residence (FLAIR) non–profit organization presents their annual fundraiser featuring original artwork in oils, acrylics and watercolors available for purchase, plus raffles, a cash liquor bar and chocolates.
The annual Arabian Horse Expo returns to Scottsdale, Thursday, Feb. 13–Sunday, Feb. 23.
FRIDAY, FEB. 14
Brian Regan
8 p.m.
Arizona Financial Theatre
400 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-379-2800 www.livenation.com
$62–$139
Live stand–up comedy.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
I Recycle Phoenix
7 a.m.–noon
Pecos Park
17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix 602-262-4820 www.keepphxbeautiful.org
Free
Enter off of Deer Valley Road, east of the AMC theater to drop off items for recycling and/or donation, including electronics, non-perishable foods, clothing, books and furniture. See the full list of accepted items online.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15–SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Celebrate Hip Hop
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Musical Instrument Museum
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Jurassic Fight Night Meet and Greet tktktk
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000 www.mim.org
$10–$27/Adults; $4–$19/Teens ages 13–19; $4–$14/Children ages 4–12; Free/Children 3 and under Learn the roots of the hip hop genre through interactive DJ workshops and live breakdancing.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Jurassic Fight Night Meet and Greet
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 480-951-2100 www.azboardwalk.com
Free
Meet the dino fighters from the Pangaea Land of Dinosaurs before they prep for another round of chaos, see some live reptiles, play games, dance to music and get free face painting.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Concours in the Hills
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fountain Park 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills
602-933-2649 www.phoenixchildrensfoundation.org
Free
The 11th annual car show returns with cars, helicopters, motorcycles and military vehicles from all over the Southwest, dealer and aftermarket tents and food trucks. Proceeds benefit the Phoenix Children’s Foundation.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15–
SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Glendale Civic Center 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale www.glendaleaz.com
Free
Decadent treats and artisan chocolate creations for sale, plus dessert samplings, live entertainment and shopping from local vendors.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Intro to Desert Birding
9–11 a.m.
Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek
602-506-2930
www.maricopacountyparks.net
$7/Vehicle
Get a glimpse into the birding world at a ranger presentation reviewing Sonoran Desert birds.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19–
SUNDAY, MAY 4
‘Jersey Boys’
Various showtimes
Hormel Theatre
1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-254-2151
www.phoenixtheatre.com
$59–$137
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award–winning musical sensation based on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20–
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Various showtimes
Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem 623-336-6001
www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
$30
Local youth ages 14–18 perform the musical tale of the discovery of a carnivorous plant.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Art Affaire
5–7 p.m.
The Finer Arts Gallery 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 480-488-2923
www.thefinerartsgallery.com
Free
Explore the latest works of over 50 professional Arizona artists specializing in ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, paintings, photography and more.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Harlem Globetrotters
7 p.m.
Desert Diamond Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-3240, www.ticketmaster.com
$30–$374
The live entertainment basketball show on world tour.
Catch the Harlem Globetrotters on tour Friday, Feb. 21 in Glendale.
Meet the dinos outside of the boxing ring at Jurassic Fight Night Meet and Greet, Saturday, Feb. 16 in Scottsdale.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21–
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Various showtimes
Starlight Community Theater 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Suite 9, Phoenix 623-252-6815
www.starlightcommunitytheater.com
$25
Local adult actors perform the comedy drama involving a family murder plot.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21–SUNDAY, FEB. 23
‘Symphonie Fantastique’
Various showtimes
Symphony Hall
75 N. Second St., Phoenix 602-495-1999 www.phoenixsymphony.org
$35–$135
The Phoenix Symphony performs Belioz’ large work accompanied by Gabriela Ortiz’ “Teenek” and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21–
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
3rd Annual
Scottsdale Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show
5–8 p.m.,Friday; 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday
The Holland Center
34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale 480-488-1090, www.hollandcenter.org Free
Presented by the Adopt-ANative-Elder Program, over 300 traditional handwoven Navajo rugs, jewelry and crafts―all made by natives―for sale. Plus, weaving demonstrations, cultural teachings and raffles.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Anthem Cars & Coffee
8–11 a.m.
Outlets North Phoenix 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix 602-770-7797
www.anthemcarsandcoffee.com Free
Check out some cool cars from the community and local vendor booths.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Creatures of the Desert 10 a.m. –2 p.m.
Shop for Navajo rugs and jewelry at the Holland Center Friday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 23.
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek 602-506-2930
www.maricopacountyparks.net
$7/Vehicle
Check out the park’s open house on snakes, spiders, beetles, tarantulas, scorpions and more all on display.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Discovery Station: Desert Wildflowers
Noon–2 p.m.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown 602-506-2930
www.maricopacountyparks.net
$7/Vehicle
Visit the park’s nature center to view a photo display of common springtime wildflowers and receive photography tips from the park ranger.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 ‘A Night in Tuscany’ 5–9 p.m.
Hope Barn & Gardens
26525 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix 623-980-4628
www.northvalleysymphony.org
$100
The annual fundraising gala for the North Valley Symphony Orchestra returns with the theme “A Night in Tuscany,” set to include an Italian feast, live music, dancing, magic performances and a silent auction.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
Mixology Class 4:30 p.m.
Starlight Community Theater 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive Suite 9, Phoenix 623-252-6815
www.starlightcommunitytheater.com
$50
Learn to make three custom cocktails with Eddie Garcia.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 ‘Winter’ 11 a.m.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000
www.phoenixsymphony.org
$70–$103
The Phoenix Symphony performs the Vivaldi concerto along with Piazolla’s “Invierno” and Hans Zender’s interpretation of “Winterreise.”
THURSDAY, FEB. 27
Discovery Station: Invasive Species
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek 602-506-2930
www.maricopacountyparks.net
$7/Vehicle
Talk with the park ranger about how bad plants get to be in good places and how to help manage their spread in honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week
FRIDAY, FEB. 28–SUNDAY, MARCH 2 ‘Bugs Bunny at the Symphony’
Various showtimes Orpheum Theatre
203 W. Adams St., Phoenix 602-534-5600
www.phoenixsymphony.org
$55–$103
Classic scenes of the Looney Tunes play on the big screen while The Phoenix Symphony performs reimagined classics from the scores.
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NEW GYM OFFERS PRO-STYLE TRAINING FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS
BY KAREN GOVEIA editor@valleyibenews.com
AN ARIZONA NATIVE AND FORMER NFL PLAYER IS ON A MISSION TO OFFER PRO-STYLE TRAINING TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW ONE-STOP-SHOP COMMUNITY GYM IN DESERT HILLS.
Inferno Gym celebrated its grand opening late last month and is owned by Dontay Moch and his wife Sarah, who have lived in the area for the last decade with their four children.
The former Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals linebacker has been a coach and trainer for the last 15 years and has trained all fitness levels, from professional athletes, including NFL/NBA players, pro-bull riders, horseback riders as well as all ages from youth to adults to seniors.
He coaches strength and conditioning for several different sports, including football, volleyball, baseball, soccer and basketball for all ages, and he’s a coach for the local youth sports
leagues. During school breaks, you can find him conducting his own youth camps, because Moch believes children should stay active. “We don’t want rested kids, we want active kids,” the dad of four said.
The offerings at Inferno Gym pull together all of the elements Moch said he needed during his professional athletic career in the NFL under one roof, at affordable pricing and no annual contracts. It starts with a basic gym membership for the use of the equipment, including free weights, functional training machines and resistance bands. From there, you can add on with group fitness classes, one-on-one training, a recovery center with chiropractic care, massages and
Dontay Moch, Inferno Gym Owner
soft tissue recovery, dry needling, facials and more. Inferno also sells its own FDA-certified supplements and there’s a smoothie shop and prepared meals to-go to support nutrition.
“Everything is about [exercise] science―we do measurements, functional assessments, before you even start to see what needs to be adjusted, as well as internal health including blood flow [to hamstrings] spinal strength etc., Moch told Valley Vibe. “It’s more than a gym, it's a lab.”
The program is designed to give everyone a challenge no matter their skill level. Heavy weights aren’t for everyone, and that’s where hybrid functional training comes into play as part of a client’s individualized program.
“I bury big bodybuilders with just 2-3 pound weights… weight is just a number, age is just a number,” Moch said. “I have clients with scoliosis, hip replacements, 80-plusaged clients that have been told they’d never jog again… they’re now doing box jumps, squatting, jumping and lunging.”
Moch’s team of trainers share his same philosophy of offering pro-like treatment to the general public. Former pro-football player Yolandus Pratt,
whom Moch met during his time as an investor/ trainer at another gym, recently relocated to Phoenix to work with Moch.
As part of the individualized training program, Coach Pratt told Valley Vibe in addition to the one-onone training sessions, clients will receive a customized program for at-home training, and they are encouraged to attend Inferno’s fitness classes, too.
“No matter what you need, internally and externally, we have everything that’s going to take you there,” Pratt told Valley Vibe. “The focus is on getting muscles that haven’t been worked to start responding, not just the dominant muscles… it’s all a process.”
Personal trainer Cary Hiner has 25 years of experience training aspiring athletes with an emphasis on improved performance and injury prevention, and met Moch through the tight-knit NFL training community.
Hiner also holds specialty training on the Biolever Measurement machine used to measure the body lever lengths and helps tailor training to minimize mechanical stress into the joints while maximizing performance.
The Vertimax system at Inferno trains the upper and lower body simultaneously.
Group fitness classes for kids are a staple at Inferno Gym.
Inferno Gym has its own line of supplements, and uses the Biolever Measurement machine to measure body levers and help clients learn proper exercises tailored to their body frame.
A plan is then built to an individual’s own body frame so that it can be trained for movement, longevity and performance.
“A lot of people go in and lift heavy weights… sure, they’re powering up, but may not be activating their foot, knee, ankle and torso,” he told Valley Vibe.
The new gym is located in Tuscani Pointe Plaza adjacent to Peaks and Valleys Restaurant near Carefree Highway and 7th Street. The plaza currently has up to
18,000 additional square feet of space available for lease adjacent to the gym to accommodate a charter or private school, or a home school.
INFERNO GYM
711 E. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, 85085 (Tuscani Pointe Plaza) 602-688-0751, www.inferno.fit
Open gym membership
$59.99/month
Unlimited group classes $150/month Drop-ins $25/class
Personal training and smallgroup training sessions available at additional cost starting at $25/session, depending on trainer.
• Perfect location at Tuscani Pointe for private, home, trade, charter or other types of school
Convenient North Phoenix location off 7th Street & Carefree Highway
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New Year Brings New Restaurants & Retail
BY KAREN GOVEIA editor@valleyvibenews.com
Retail and restaurant choices off the I-17 & Dove Valley Road exit are about to get lively later this year.
The development, referred to as Pointe17, has signed lease agreements for all but only one remaining pad in Thompson Thrift’s commercial development off Dove Valley Road & 29th Avenue.
Chipotle is the latest tenant to sign a lease agreement with Phoenix Commercial Advisors for an open pad along Dove Valley Road, a representative from the brokerage firm told Valley Vibe. The last available pad is currently involved in lease negotiations with PCA, and if the agreement is inked, it could be occupied by a coffee chain new to the area.
Many of the spaces have been delivered to the tenants and are undergoing buildouts and improvements. The first completions are expected within the next handful of months and openings could come in mid-2025, according to both a spokesperson from PCA and Thompson Thrift.
“Leasing in the area has been extremely strong. We got a huge shot in the arm because of the TSMC [chip factory], and with the housing growth in the area it's only going to continue to get stronger,” the PCA representative told Valley Vibe.
PHOTOS COURTESY CHIPOTLE
Here’s a look at the center’s lineup to date
Foothills Grille, offering American cuisine including burgers and salads, and also entrees like steak and salmon. Restaurant owner John Foley said the menu will be similar to his other restaurant, Pinnacle Grille in Scottsdale. Foley also owns Vogue Bistro in Surprise.
Handel’s Ice Cream, a franchise that began in Youngstown, Ohio has been growing rapidly in Arizona. Handel’s ice cream is made fresh daily, following the traditions founder Alice Handel started in 1945. Cones, dishes, shakes, hurricanes, ice cream pops made from a list of 45 different flavors is what Handel’s is known for.
Oregano’s, the familyowned local pizza chain is opening a restaurant on a 4,000-square-foot pad, and was the first to sign a letter of intent to lease space back in 2022.
OverEasy, a breakfast/brunch and lunch restaurant serving up favorites in a modern diner setting with a dining room, bar and patio.
Pepper Lunch, a fast-casual Teppanyaki-style restaurant inspired from Tokyo where patrons choose their ingredients customized to their taste and in minutes, a freshly prepared sizzling hot plate is delivered.
The Bar, a Michigan/ Midwestern establishment with locations in Arcadia and Gilbert, will feature a scratch kitchen with a menu similar to the Arcadia location, offering wings, burgers, wraps and house-made fries in an indoor/outdoor bar setting.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, offering a variety of items including smoothies, bowls, breakfast items, flatbreads, wraps, salads, sandwiches, sides.
Sneakybird A fast-casual restaurant offering ovengrilled chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, and wraps that can be customized with over 15 handcrafted sauces and dry rubs. The menu also features flatbreads, seasoned tater and sweet potato tots and a lemon pesto salad.
Blo, a hair blow out salon, Yoga Six Studio, Body Fit Training, Heartland Dental, European Wax Center and an unnamed nail salon have also signed leases. When completed, 29th & Dove Valley will be a 14-acre mixed-use development featuring luxury apartment homes and 35,000 square feet of retail space.
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BCHS GRAD WINS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com
Aformer Boulder Creek High School student is now a national football champion.
Ohio State Buckeyes long snapper John Ferlmann attended Boulder Creek High School and played defensive end for the Jaguars before he graduated in 2021.
Originally from California, Ferlmann told Valley Vibe in a phone interview he began playing football in grade school and his dream was to play at the college level, following in the footsteps of both of his parents who were college athletes.
His college career kicked off when he played as a walk-on his sophomore year at Arizona State where he handled all the snapping responsibilities for the Sun Devils in 2022, before he entered the transfer pool and landed at Ohio State in spring 2023.
As a Buckeye, he has handled the team’s snapping responsibilities— punts and placements, and is soaking in the accomplishments
of this past season, along with his teammates, reigning as champions.
“It felt like everything I worked for paid off… We were in a bad place after the Michigan loss, everyone wrote us off but we played angrier and came together in the end,” Ferlmann told Valley Vibe.
Ferlmann is a senior academically, but still has another year of eligibility and is already looking forward to next season.
BCHS alumnus John Ferlmann is the long snapper for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
DVUSD Faces Tough Budget Cuts After Loss of Override Funding
BY CURTIS FINCH superintendent@dvusd.org
After the historic election participation this past November where some Legislative Districts in the Deer Valley Unified School District played a significant role in the defeat of DVUSD’s Override and Bond, we will begin to cut the first $11 million of the $33 million required to be reduced in the next three years.
The Override funding had been in place for 30 years. Arizona is last in the nation for public school funding already, so this will make the reduction journey even tougher.
Some of the elements in the Override were
8 percent of employee salaries, free all-day kindergarten, funding for student activities and sports, and classroom support services such as counselors, social workers, para-educators, etc. My job as Superintendent is to figure out what can be trimmed first without hurting student learning.
Initial meetings will be with our employee associations, staff, and leadership teams for their input. To begin devising the following steps, we will be gathering input from our community through surveying budget priorities. Next, a team of DVUSD staff members, called the Negotiation Solutions Team, will work on what the survey data indicates to garner recommendations. The fourth step is presenting the projected budget package to the DVUSD
Governing Board. Once we have the general framework for year one of cutting, we’ll finish the normal budget process in June.
Since school districts’ budgets are 85 percent staff, eventually it has to be reduced, but hopefully through attrition. With 4,200 employees and 34,000 students, finding the right balance is always tricky of what, when, and where to reduce first. Although Arizona’s student population is shrinking, and has been for several years, DVUSD has a history of beating our demographer’s numbers because of school choice, open enrollment, and local growth. The voucher, charter, and private school systems in Arizona have an impact on us as we are one of the most over-saturated markets. Students usually return once they figure out
that DVUSD has highlyqualified teachers, follows state standards, and is an award-winning district. DVUSD was recently rated an “A,” with 27 “A” schools, 35 of 42 are “A” or “B” rated, and we won 70 student academic, athletic, and fine arts team and individual state titles last year. View a complete list of the awards our students and staff received last year at www.dvusd.org/ extraordinary. If you wish to be a part of the DVUSD experience, enroll at www. dvusd.org/enroll.
I believe the final step to the equation is to continue to pursue academic, fine arts, and athletic excellence. DVUSD is one of the top public K-12 school districts in the state. Our outstanding students, staff, and community make DVUSD great. To learn more about DVUSD, please read the State of the District 2025 address at www.dvusd.org/ StateoftheDistrict2025.
Dr. Curtis Finch
3 Area ADOT Planned Freeway Projects in 2025
COMPILED BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com
The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its summary of highway projects that are either beginning, continuing or slated for completion this year. Three of those projects impact the greater North Phoenix area.
ADOT has scheduled these final four weekend closures for final bridge and pavement work:
1 Northbound I-17 closed between Loop 303 and Carefree Highway from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Eastbound Loop 303 traffic approaching I-17 will be limited to a right turn onto southbound I-17 (no traffic crossing under I-17). Detour: Northbound I-17 traffic exiting at Loop 303 traffic will detour on the northbound frontage road to Carefree Highway to reach I-17.
2 Southbound I-17 closed between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17.
3 Northbound I-17 closed between Happy Valley Road and Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24.
4 Southbound I-17 closed between Carefree Highway and Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 3.
3 Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) Widening Project between I-17 & 75th Avenue
Work continues on the two-and-a half year project which began in September 2024. In addition to adding new Loop 101 lanes in each direction, the project includes interchange and cross-street improvements at 75th Avenue.
Info www.azdot.gov/Loop101West75thToi17
1 I-17 Improvement Project between Anthem Way & Sunset Point
Completion is slated in late 2025. Work on the 23-mile project started in fall 2022. Crews are nearing completion of third lanes in each direction between Anthem Way and Black Canyon City. Work also continues on the unique 8-mile flex lanes system north of Black Canyon City.
Info www.improvingi17.com
Flex Lanes Widening
Freeway Widening
2 I-17 Resurfacing Project between Happy Valley Road & State Route 74
Completion is slated for March 2025. The project, which began in May has included diamond grinding of the freeway’s concrete pavement surface. ADOT also is finalizing plans for an I-17 resurfacing project between Carefree Highway and Anthem Way, scheduled to start by summer 2025.
Local Listings on the Rise, Mortgage Rates Tick Downward
BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com
While the number of homes sold decreased from the previous month as expected during the holiday season in our local tracking zones, the number of active listings increased 14.3 percent during that same time period.
Nationally, existing-home sales rose 2.2 percent in December, and sales grew 9.3 percent from one year ago and in the Phoenix metro area sales grew nearly 15 percent over the same period last year.
“Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates,” said
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
“Home sales during the winter
Monthly Real Estate Snapshot
are typically softer than the spring and summer, but momentum is rising with sales climbing year-over-year for three straight months. Consumers clearly understand the long-term benefits of homeownership. Job and wage gains, along with increased inventory, are positively impacting the market.”
On the mortgage front, after rising to 7 percent, mortgage rates ticked downward for the first time in several weeks. “While affordability challenges remain, this is welcome news for potential homebuyers, as reflected in a corresponding uptick in purchase applications,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.
RE/MAX Fine Properties in Anthem, AZ contributed to this report
30-day totals from 12/15/2024 to 1/15/2025 highlighting the following North Phoenix neighborhoods (area codes 85083, 85085, 85086 & 85087)
as of Jan. 23, 2025
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EDUCATION
Deer Valley Unified School District 20402 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-445-5000, www.dvusd.org
Serving students within a 367-square-mile boundary with 39 schools in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Anthem, New River, Cave Creek and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County.
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W Arroyo Norte Dr, Anthem, AZ 85086 623-465-4776, www.anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
Tuition-free public charter school operated by Great Hearts Academies serving students in grades K-12.
Ridgeline Academy
K-6 Campus 33625 N. North Valley Pkwy, 85085 623-223-1335, www.ridgelineacademy.org
Junior High & High School 39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, 85086 623-289-7911, www.ridgelineacademy.org
A-Rated Charter School, Competitive Sports Programs, Clubs & Activities. Small Class Sizes
www.handandstoneanthem.com
Tiny Tot, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Cheer and more.
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