April 2018 Vistancia Living by villageatvistancia

April 2018

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April 2018

on the cover 12

Raise Your Glass! Try local spirits at the Beer & Wine Fest

association 6

From the Developer

Team Info

Manager’s Message

Board Report

Maintenance Corner

Communications Brief

News Briefs

A Farewell

lifestyle 12

Featured Event

Scrapbook

Featured Activity

Resources

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What’s Happening

community

Vistancia Village A Community Association Mountain Vista Club Association Office 29701 N. Sunrise Point, Peoria, AZ 85383 facebook.com/vistanciavillageassociation Email: Salesaz@p2opublishing.com Phone: 480.648.4859 www.p2oPublishing.com

P: 623-215-8646 F: 623-215-8647 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: myvistancia.com instagram.com/villageatvistancia ®

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William Ryan Homes Grand Opens Model in the Alicante Neighborhood in The Village at Vistancia

from the developer

By Mark Hammons

Vice President and General Manager

William Ryan Homes celebrated the grand opening of their new model home in the Alicante neighborhood in The Village at Vistancia. The Alicante neighborhood is located on the northeast corner of Vistancia Boulevard and Lone Mountain Parkway and includes a collection of 36 - 60’x120’ homesites with spectacular mountain and Sonoran Desert views. The model, the Tierra, is 3,455 square feet including the second story loft option and features an oversized kitchen island, expansive outdoor patio space, and optional guest suite. William Ryan Homes offers a total of three architecturally distinct floorplans ranging from 2,455 – 4,207 square feet built with the latest technology in energy efficiency. • Tierra: 3-5 Bedrooms | 3-5 Bathrooms | 3 Car 2,455-3,455 square feet (Modeled) • Viento: 3-4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 3 Car 2,728 square feet • Aqua: 4-6 Bedrooms | 3-4 Bathrooms | 3 Car 2,943-4,207 square feet If you are interested in learning more about homes by William Ryan Homes in Vistancia, preview their new model, call 623-521-3913, or visit vistancia.com.

Craig Pustejovsky

Carrie Lienhart

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Melissa Parsons

Michael Brooks

Casey Doscher

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Adam Rosen

Stephanie DeAlba

Susan Claeys

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Jake Monday

Hannah Crosby Lifestyle/ Communications Assistant hcrosby@ccmcnet.com

Clyde Pechstedt

Jim McGoldrick

Aaron McDowell

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Communications Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator

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Community Patrol

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Covenants Coordinator

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Design Review Coordinator

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manager’s message

Honoring the Volunteer of the Year By Craig Pustejovsky Community Manager

One of the main goals of the management team is building a sense of community to make sure you enjoy life in the place you call home. But, we don’t do this alone. We are fortunate to have a great group of volunteers in the community that are ready to give back and help when the need arises. Whether it’s serving on the Board or on a committee, it is always wonderful to see residents taking part to make this the great community people love to live in. These residents go above and beyond for the community, and it is a great sight to see the number of volunteers continually increase. To show our appreciation, we choose a special volunteer as our annual volunteer of the year. We recognize this honor at our Annual Meeting and engrave their name on the volunteer of the year plaque that is displayed by the entrance of the Association Office. This year’s volunteer of the year, Virginia Cornelius, exemplifies what it is to be an outstanding member of the community and great volunteer. Virginia Cornelius

Virginia has been an active member of the community for some time now. She serves on our Activities Committee, playing an integral role in helping decide the events the community will enjoy. She is also vice president of administration for the MOMS Club of Vistancia, a group of more than 60 mothers in the community. The MOMS Club not only comes together for events for their kids but gives back to the community through charitable work and runs our monthly Storytime event. If you’ve ever brought your child or grandchild to this fun, free event in the Association Office, you’ve seen Virginia read a story, hand out snacks, and lead Storytime. I hope you will join me in honoring Virginia for her service to this community and be inspired to volunteer in your community. We’re saving the 2018 volunteer of the year award for you.

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board report

2018-2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet Your Board of Directors

Julia Miller | President Julia, an associate broker, has been a Vistancia resident since 2009.

The ballots have been counted and your 2018-2019 Board of Directors are set! Two open seats on the Board were filled after results were announced at the Annual Meeting on March 20. Jeff McNaughton and Rick Eckenrode were elected to two-year terms, replacing Kayte Comes and John Fairchild on the Board. Daren Sanborn, Julia Miler, and Dennis Reiber remain on the Board for the second year of their terms. Below are your Vistancia Village A Board of Directors. Visit myvistancia.com to learn more about your Board members, and attend Board meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the MVC Clubhouse.

Rick Eckenrode | Vice President Rick, a quality control specialist, has been a Vistancia resident since 2010. Prior to serving on the Board, he was chair of the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscape Committee.

Daren Sanborn | Treasurer Daren, a website developer and smallbusiness owner, has been a Vistancia resident since 2009.

Jeff McNaughton | Secretary Jeff, the owner of an architectural and land planning firm, has been a Vistancia resident since 2007. Prior to serving on the Board, he served on the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Design Review Committee.

Dennis Reiber | Director Dennis, a curriculum design developer, has been a Vistancia resident since 2015.

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maintenance corner

Staying Cool at the Pools By Jake Monday

Maintenance Coordinator

Spring training has ended and the countdown to summer is underway! It won’t be long before school gets out and our water slides are open (check out next month’s issue of the magazine for more information). The temperatures are rising, but don’t worry, our community pools are open for business. Both the Mountain Vista Club and Foothills Center pools were closed in late February and early March for annual maintenance. This was done at the time when temperatures were cool and the pools would be utilized the least. We even ran into a few rainy days that delayed work a bit, but both pools opened by Spring Break for families to enjoy on their time off. While you may not notice the “cool” improvements now, some of the work performed will help go a long way toward staying cool when the temperatures head back into the triple digits.

NEW SHADE STRUCTURES Shade umbrellas were installed at the Mountain Vista Club late last year and have been a huge hit so far. A large shade structure was installed at the Foothills Center pool last month which will give plenty of shady area for everyone to enjoy.

COOL DECK RECOATED Not only will you stay cool under the shade, you’ll avoid a dreaded hot walk from your chair to the pool with a fresh coat of cool deck applied to the Foothills Center pool (this was done to the MVC Pools last year during annual maintenance). The cool deck lowers the surface temperature so it’s tolerable even in the Arizona summer and creates a slip-resistant surface to help avoid wet falls. Stay cool, be safe, and have fun at the pools this year!

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communications brief

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MYVISTANCIA.COM!

By Adam Rosen

Communications Coordinator

There was no cake, and we had already used up the circus act during the Annual Meeting earlier in the month, but we celebrated an important birthday in the Association Office a few days ago. Our community website turned one, and what a year it has been! The clean design and easy accessibility on mobile devices have been two of the biggest benefits over the last year, but there’s so much more to explore. Have you checked out what’s new on myvistancia.com recently? There’s something on there for everyone! The calendar is a handy tool to learn more about clubs, classes, and events and when they will happen. The online forms are an easy way to submit a modification application or report a violation or maintenance concern. We’ve also recently created a form to report an issue or concern to the Board of Directors. This form is sent to all Board members to review. Anything requiring attention of the Board will be placed on the agenda of the next Board meeting.

The Business Directory is a great resource of local businesses in a variety of categories. Whether you’re looking for a local house painter, landscaping, restaurant, or other nearby businesses, you can find it on our Directory. It has been a positive year overall, but like with anything, there’s always some growing pains that need to be addressed in the second year. We often receive calls from residents looking for certain pages on the website. We are looking into ways to create a top viewed and requested page section to make things easier to find and access. One of those consistently top viewed pages is our photo galleries. We will be exploring our options in the coming months to improve these photo galleries to show the fun the community has when it comes together at our great events. I’m looking forward to year two of myvistancia.com. Here’s to hoping for continued progress and great communications before it hits the terrible twos.

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news briefs BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING RECAP Along with their usual business, the VVA Board of Directors accepted a bid to install a hot water tank for the showers at the Foothills Center pool. The tank was installed during the maintenance period at the pool in early March. See page 9 for more information on our annual pool maintenance and the other work performed. The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the MVC Clubhouse. An agenda and packet will be posted prior to the meeting.

Farewell and Thank You! By Carrie Lienhart

Assistant Comminity Manager

My first article for this magazine talked about covenants issues - trash cans and basketball hoops, to be specific - in our debut issue. My hair was shorter, my kids were younger, and the magazine was just starting to take shape. “Vistancia has a bright future ahead of it,” said Lisa Lundskow, the community manager at the time, in that same issue in September 2008. She was, and still is, right, that this community has a bright future ahead as I write my final article to the community. Last month, I accepted a promotion to become the Community Manager at The Boulders, a community association in north Scottsdale. While I may no longer be a member of the Vistancia community, I’ll still be in the CCMC family. It is bittersweet to leave Vistancia. I’ve watched this community and your families grow over the last 13 years, and I’m so proud of the work the management team has been able to accomplish. Before I go, I want to say thank you…

GET YOUR NEWS BY TEXT MESSAGE What’s the fastest and easiest way to receive community news? By text message with our new text list! With our new text list, you will receive texts about events, meetings, and emergency alerts. Join today and hear the news first! Text Vistancia to 77948 to join. Message and data rates may apply.

Thank you to the past and present members of the Board of Directors for allowing us to do what we do every day and believing in our mission and purpose to serve this community. Thank you to Todd, Lisa, Vanessa, Wendy and Craig, the community managers I’ve served under and learned from your expertise along the way, all the management team members and committee members I’ve had the pleasure to work with that have made this a fun and inviting home away from home. Most importantly, thank you to you, the residents of this amazing community. Our goal at CCMC is to make this feel like home. But, it’s you who have made me feel at home. Thank you for being involved in your community, attending events, and treating me like a member of the family. I will always cherish my time here in Vistancia.

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featured event

Raise a Glass to Community! By Melissa Parsons Lifestyle Director

Whether it comes in a bottle, box, growler, or can, there are many ways to enjoy the occasional libation at the end of the day. While we’re not in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or the Rockies, we’re fortunate to have breweries and wineries in the Valley to try local specialties. We’re bringing a few of them together for you to sample and enjoy during our first Beer and Wine Fest on Saturday, April 28! There will be something for every adult’s palate from 6-9 p.m. on the MVC Event Lawn. If a cold brew is your style, enjoy something from Peoria Artisan Brewery right here in Peoria. If you prefer grapes to hops and barley, head over to The Windmill Winery from Florence, AZ, or Direct Cellars, a mail-order wine club bringing you some of their favorites. You’ll be able to try four tastings for your $10 ticket, which also gets you a brat or hot dog meal, live music by City Nights and entertainment, and the chance to complete in cornhole and beer pong games. There will be more than just samples for sale, too, to keep your thirst quenched throughout the night. Vendors will be selling glasses of their delicacies if you find a taste you really like. Enjoy (responsibly) a nice night out in your community with your friends and neighbors! Tickets are available online and at the Lifestyle office through April 26, and at the event. Special thanks to Cross of Glory Church, Zona Communications, and Legacy Smiles Dentistry for sponsoring the Beer and Wine Festival.

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scrapbook

W IL D W EST FEST

Cowboys and cowgirls saddled up and headed down to Wild West Fest on Feb. 17 for food, music, and fun! Kids rode a mechanical bull and ponies and spent time in the petting zoo, and adults competed in cornhole and took in live music by Joni Harms at this fun for all ages event!

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SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THESE EVENTS AT MYVISTANCIA.COM/SCRAPBOOK OR FACEBOOK.COM/VISTANCIAVILLAGEASSOCIATION

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featured activity

Sound Beginnings Shapes Minds While Having Fun By Hannah Crosby Lifestyle Assistant

At a very young age, babies and toddlers can absorb an immense amount of knowledge. This is the prime age to start to teach identification of language and music. A class that we offer specifically for kids up to 4 years old is Sound Beginnings Music. This music class is an interactive music program that explores music concepts such as rhythm, intonation, and harmony. Musical melodies also teach preschool fundamentals of alphabet sounds, numbers, shapes, and color recognition. Certified instructor Melissa Nielsen explains how she got involved in the program. Her passion to teach and educate toddlers is shown through her exciting and creative teaching techniques. “I became a Sound Beginnings instructor a couple years ago after I witnessed the benefits the program had on my own children. As a mom of four boys, finding a program that kept my active children’s interest and taught them concepts that led to a love of music convinced me to become a teacher myself.

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One of my Sound Beginnings parents shared about her son’s experience with the class: “When we first began Sound Beginnings my son had a severe speech delay. Some of the very first decipherable words my son spoke came from the songs we sang each week in class. I’m so thankful that we found this program.” I love observing the growth of my students and the response that this remarkable program has on each of them. As a Sound Beginnings instructor, my philosophy is that children learn best through play! If you were to peek in on one of my classes, you would see children skipping, jumping, dancing, and engaging in full-body movement activities. For example, this semester we are learning all about our solar system. In one of our activities, the students fly to Jupiter in their rocket ships while listening to Gustav Holst’s “The Planets Orchestral Suite.” I love watching my kids blast off into space and engage in a classical music experience. Each 30-minute class is packed full of fun. Whether experimenting with instruments, marching to the beat with our lollipop drums, or engaging in a sing-a-long storybook, the class is structured to move quickly and hold children’s interest. One of the favorite segments involves a large, furry, purple puppet named Echo Edie. Each week we use our classroom microphones to mimic simple rhythms and vocal sounds that Echo Edie sings. Come play with us and witness the impactful fun of Sound Beginnings!”

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• Vistancia Business Networking Group | Valerie Fairchild valerie@spiritsong.church

Valley Cheer Club | Clarissa or Stacy

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what’s happening Village Café

Saturday, April 14 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Vista Club

Spirit Song Church sponsors our quarterly community breakfast. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with neighbors.

Paint Expo

Saturday, April 14 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Vista Club

Spring into home renovation! As the seasons change, you’re likely thinking about making changes to your home. Visit the paint expo after breakfast to meet with paint vendors to freshen up the exterior of your home.

Art Walk

Saturday, April 14 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Vista Club

First Friday

Friday, April 6 | 9 a.m. | Association Office

Join fellow residents for coffee and donuts. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. First Friday is sponsored by Edward Jones of Vistancia.

This quarter’s breakfast also features the third annual Art Walk. Come meet local artists, who will be displaying their creations. If you’re a sculptor, photographer, caricaturist, potter, or other form of artist, show off your talents and designs to the community. Contact Melissa at mparsons@ccmcnet.com to sign up.

New Resident Orientation

Saturday, April 14 | 9:30 a.m. | Association Office

Corks & Canvas

Are you new to Vistancia? Stop by the Village Café and grab breakfast, then head next door for a New Resident Orientation event. Meet members of the management team and learn about your community.

Canvases, easels, aprons, brushes, paint, and professional step-bystep instruction will be available, and you will go home with your own masterpiece. This event is $35 per person and BYOB. Payments can be made to Beth Hill at palate2palette23@gmail.com.

Ladybug Release

Friday, April 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Association Office

Wednesday, April 18 | 9 a.m. | Westland Park

If you missed the first release, join us as we read a book, celebrate Earth Day, and release ladybugs with Lake Pleasant Elementary students.

Food Truck Night

Thursday, April 19 | 5-7:30 p.m. | MVC Parking Lot

Grab some dinner or dessert at our delicious monthly food truck event. Pick it up to take home or enjoy a beautiful evening at the community center.

Community Garage Sale Saturday, April 7| 7-11 a.m.

Buy or sell treasures! Contact Robert Miller at Robert.phoenixhomepro@ gmail.com with your address, the neighborhood you live in and four to five of your top items for sale to be added to the list. Bargain shoppers entering the community will be able to pick up a community map in front of the Lake Pleasant Real Estate office or can download the Yard Sale Treasure Map App to plan their route.

Beer & Wine Fest

Saturday, April 28 | 6-9 p.m. | MVC Event Lawn

Try local craft beer and wines while enjoying an evening out in your community! Take in live music, play in cornhole and beer pong contests, and enjoy brats and hot dogs from the grill. This event is $10 per person and includes four tastings, food, live entertainment, and fun activities. Buy your tickets online through April 26 or at the event. See page 12 (featured event) for more information.

CROSS OF GLORY

LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL PREK TO 8TH GRADE

Ladybug Release

Tuesday, April 10 | 9 a.m. | MVC Event Lawn

Celebrate spring with students from Vistancia Elementary as they release ladybugs into the wild. This fun event promotes the changing of the season and is always a family favorite event.

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Aquaria Swim

Mondays-Thursdays | 8-10 a.m. | MVC Pool

Schedule a private swim lesson for your little one. Certified swim instructor Cari Lopez is offering one-on-one swim lessons for ages 6 months to 6 years. Let her teach your child this summer how to independently float or swim safely. Email Cari at cari@aquariaswim.com or call 623-680-6835 to sign up.

Wine Glass Painting Class

Friday, April 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | MVC Clubhouse

Summer Kickoff

Thursday, May 24 | 4-6 p.m. | MVC Pools

School’s out and the water slides will be open! Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your first trip down the water slides, free food, and a great way to start summer in your community.

Painting's not just for canvas! Create a set of your own custom wine glasses. We'll provide the glasses and all the painting materials. Join Sunny Hall on Friday, April 13 in the Association Office for $30 per person. This class is BYOB, and please bring an appetizer to share. Email Sunny at tshall1808@gmail.com or call 623-764-0446 to register.

Fitness Bootcamp

Mondays-Fridays | 5-6 a.m., 6-7a.m., & 8:30-9:30 a.m. | MVC Gymnasium

The weather is perfect right now to get out and get working on your summer body! Join Jen Pugh as she takes you through her military style of training. Every day incorporates new workouts that target different muscle groups. This bootcamp will show you how much fun you can have while working out. Email Jen at pughjen78@gmail.com or call 435-701-0065 for pricing and more information

Child and Babysitting Safety Class

Thursday, May 31 | 9 a.m.-1p.m. | MVC Clubhouse

Come learn about playtime, discipline, feeding, diapering, games, safety in the home, Pediatric CPR and basic Pediatric First Aid. We discuss choking emergencies, appropriate toys, behaviors, social media, and more. This class is perfect for 10-16 year old babysitters. Cost is $40 per participant (cash or check) and accepted by the instructor on the class day. A workbook, and certifications cards are included. Contact ABC’s of CPR Training at 623-328-8990 or email LearnCPR@cox.net for more information.

Community Bingo

Get Crafty

Join your neighbors for a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes. This free event will reach maximum capacity quickly, so RSVP today!

Let your fun and creative side shine at the next craft class! Seventh and Lark is bringing another DIY craft to the community. All supplies will be provided. Check the May magazine for class price and registration details.

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It Takes a

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good neighbor recognition

I M P O R TA N T PHONE NUMBERS ASSOCIATION Association Office Community Patrol Association Emergency (Midnight-8 a.m.)

The Village at Vistancia is full of good neighbors, whose kind acts make this community such a wonderful place to live. That’s why Vistancia and Print2order® are happy to offer this new program, It Takes a Village, to recognize good neighbors and share the stories of their selfless acts of kindness. As a resident of Vistancia we are asking you to share the stories about your neighbors who went above and beyond the normal neighborly duties. There is no act to small or insignificant; villages are built one kind act at a time. Each quarter we will select one story to spotlight in the Vistancia Living Magazine and in the spirit of giving back, Print2order will pay the quarterly assessments* for both the good neighbor and the neighbor who shared the story. The next winner will be announced in the June edition for the July assessments.

DO YOU HAVE A GOOD NEIGHBOR YOU WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE? Please submit your name and contact information, along with the resident’s name, address, and the reason you are nominating them. Winners are selected every quarter from the previous nominations. Show your neighbors you appreciate them today by submitting a nomination on www.myvistancia.com/villagenomination. ®

*Blackstone residents receive $258 toward their assessments.

623-215-8646 480-313-2685 800-274-3165

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police and Animal Control Police North Valley Tip Line Fire Department Arrowhead Hospital North Peoria Emergency Center

623-773-8311 623-773-5077 623-773-7279 623-561-1000 623-561-2022

CITY OF PEORIA City Hall Post Office Sunrise Mountain Library

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PUBLIC UTILITIES Southwest Gas APS (Electric) City of Peoria Water and Trash

877-860-6020 602-371-7171 623-773-7160

PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOLS District Office Lake Pleasant Elementary Vistancia Elementary Liberty High School

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liberty high school

Liberty Welcomes Leo the Facility Dog By Liberty Yearbook Staff

Who would have known that cats and dogs could get along? The Liberty Lions welcomed a new staff member to the campus this spring—Leo, the facility dog. Handled by Christine Amor, one of the special education teachers, Leo has brought a palpable joy to the school.

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A two-year-old yellow Labrador, with a unique foxtrot red coat, Leo could very well have ended up without a job. Canine Angel Service Teams, a group of service dog trainers located in Oregon, found that Leo had an endearing problem that could ruin his service dog candidacy: he whined. Amor, having worked with service/facility dogs before, reached out to Canine Angel Service Teams and was instantly connected with Leo. It was a great chance for Leo to still use his in-depth training as a service dog in the role of a facility dog. The key difference between service dogs and facility dogs is that facility dogs only have full-access rights to the facility which they are assigned. This means that Leo cannot enter any store or public location like a service dog usually would. He can; however, traverse Liberty to his heart’s content. While his issue with whining deemed him unfit for work as a service dog, he has found a perfect home at Liberty. “The staff just goes nuts for Leo,” said Amor, who cares for Leo at home with her two other dogs. “We’ve got one who made homemade organic pet treats for him, we have another one that’s talking about buying a bed so that he can come stay in their office…he’s ridden on the carts with security. He’s really just become our mascot.”

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As for the students? Leo has been nothing short of life-changing in some instances. “There’s a kiddo here who has some emotional issues, and she stops me every single day and sometimes she says ‘this is how I make it through the day,’” Amor said. “I have kiddos who have major test anxiety, so I drop {Leo] off and he just sits with them while they’re taking their tests. He just takes that edge off.”

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Leo rides in the cart with one of Liberty’s security guards.

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lake pleasant elementary

AzMERIT Testing By Dustin Hamman Principal

Thank you to everyone who pledged money to our PTO Fun Run! This year, Lake Pleasant PTO received a profit of over $15,000 which will be used to purchase additional technology for our classrooms. We appreciate your continued support! AzMERIT testing is fast approaching for third through eighth grade. Please keep the dates below in mind when scheduling appointments. If a student is late to school on their testing date and not in class when the testing session begins, they will be kept in the office and scheduled for another time to make up the portion of the test they missed. Once a student has started testing, they may not leave for an appointment until the entire testing session has been completed.

April 3 | 3rd & 4th Writing

April 12 | Second Grade Tea at the White House

April 4 | 5th & 6th Writing

April 13 | No School – April Break Day

April 5 | 7th & 8th Writing

April 16 | Early Release at 1 p.m. #ModifiedMonday

April 10-11 | 5th & 6th Reading & Math

April 18 | Ladybug Release at 9 a.m.

April 17-18 | 7th & 8th Reading & Math

April 21 | PTO Golf Tournament

April 19-20 | 3rd & 4th Reading & Math

April 23 | Early Release at 1 p.m. #ModifiedMonday

Do you have a kindergartener that turns five before Sept. 1? Please make sure to register for the 2017-18 school year! Online enrollment is available at peoriaunified.org/enrollment. Enrollment packets are also available in our school office from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Stay up to date by checking out the Lake Pleasant Elementary website at peoriaunified.org/lakepleasant and liking us on Facebook! Lake Pleasant is a school of choice built on trust, community and collaboration. We are invested in providing meaningful experiences promoting individual success and a passion for lifelong learning.

May 10 | 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert at 6 p.m. May 22 | 8th Grade Dance at 5:30 p.m. May 23 | 8th Grade Promotion at 5:30 p.m. May 24 | Early Release at 11 a.m. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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vistancia elementary A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A WISH.

Greetings from Vistancia Elementary! By Joshua Rawlings Principal

- Antoine de Saint-ExupĂŠry

I wanted to reiterate my appreciation for all the support, patience, and feedback as we have navigated the leadership transition here at Vistancia. We continue to hold high expectations and expect success as we finish out the school year.

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In April, we will once again administer the AIMS and AzMERIT tests. Please keep in mind the following dates when scheduling appointments. If a student is late to school and not in class when a testing session begins, he/she will be kept in the office and have to make up that portion of the test some other time during the school day. Also, once a test has started, a student may not leave for an appointment until the entire testing session has been completed. Please plan accordingly. April 3 | 5th/6th Writing April 4 | 7th/8th Writing April 5 | 3rd/4th Writing April 10 | 4th/8th AIMS Science April 17-18 | 5th/6th Reading and Math April 19-20 | 3rd/4th Reading and Math April 24-25 | 7th/8th Reading and Math Also, be on the lookout for information about the annual Arts in the Park event on April 18. Thank you again for all that you do for our students every day.

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blackstone country club

Blackstone Country Club is proud to once again host the 8th Annual Singleton Moms Charity Golf Tournament from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, April 9. This event is open to both members and non-members, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to register and support the Singleton Moms. Tournament sign-up is on a space available basis. The cost to enter is $150 per player and includes golf and lunch. A lunch-option only is also available for $15 per person. Registration and a continental breakfast are scheduled from 7-8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. An awards lunch and silent auction following the tournament will start at 2 p.m. at the Club. Singleton Moms was founded in 2006 by two Valley women who watched their childhood friend, Michelle Singleton, succumb to cancer. The non-profit organization is dedicated to bringing hope, help, and support to struggling single parents in Maricopa County who are fighting the disease. The Singleton Moms organization offers emotional, financial, and domestic support to parents that need help while undergoing cancer treatment. Visit singletonmoms.org for more information on the organization. For registration information, contact Tom Wilcox at 623-707-8699 or email twilcox@blackstoneccaz.com. To learn more about Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia or Club membership options, call 623.707.8700 or visit blackstonecountryclub.com.

Last Chance to Sign Up for the Singleton Moms Fundraising Golf Event at Blackstone Country Club By The Vistancia Information Center

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city of peoria

Lakeside Fun Awaits This Spring! By Bridget Binsbacher

Mesquite District Representative | Peoria City Council

What would you like to see in your community? If there is something you would like to see in our district or if you have any concerns, I want to know. Contact me directly at: 623-773-7306 bridget.binsbacher@peoriaaz.gov @bridget.binsbacher @bab_bridget Sign up for my newsletter by visiting peoriaaz.gov/e-news – select “Mesquite District Update” and enter your email address. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

BREAK AT THE LAKE

Summer is around the corner, and we have a fun way to stay cool and close to home. Connect with friends and neighbors at the second annual Break at the Lake on May 5. This free event includes live music, drinks and food trucks, a cigar bar, yard games, and more. For those daring enough, a new feature this year is the H2-Woah – the tallest floating waterslide in the world. This event runs from 6-10 p.m. so the weather will be perfect lakeside. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/specialevents. While the event is free, there is a $6 gate fee per vehicle to enter the state park.

LANTERNS AT THE LAKE

Like something out of a fairy tale, the picturesque scene of lanterns entering the night sky is quite a remarkable sight. Experience this for yourself at this year’s Lanterns at the Lake Festival, held from 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, sponsored by Pleasant Harbor. Gather the family to listen to live music, have your fill on a variety of food truck offerings, and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals via personalized sky lanterns. At the perfect moment, everyone ignites their lantern then lets it take flight. Take advantage of the spring air and bring blankets or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home. Tickets are $25 and include park entry fee. Visit pleasantharbor.com/events for more information.

PARTY FOR THE PLANET

Peoria has made a serious commitment to sustainability. Although continuous education and outreach takes place throughout the year, April is the month that most of the celebrating occurs in honor of Earth Day. To celebrate, Peoria will host two events on April 21. Join fellow residents form 7-10 a.m. as they team up to clean up the New River Trail. Later that day, join us from 4-8 p.m. at Westwing Park for fun, food, and more at the Planetpalooza Earth Day Festival. Visit peoriaaz.gov/specialevents for more information.

SEE THE CITY IN ACTION

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a city works through an interactive, citizens program called the Peoria Leadership Institute. This program offers an in-depth look at all operations of city government. Class members learn more about the city’s governmental structure, budget and finances, public works, utility, public safety operations, and more through interactions with management staff. This nine-week course is open to all Peoria residents 18 and older. Registration is free, but space is limited. Visit peoriaaz.gov/pli for more information or to enroll.

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police beat

city briefs

Preparing for Vacation PEORIA FIREFIGHTER AWARDED NATIONAL MEDAL OF VALOR Peoria Fire-Medical Department Engineer Stephen Gunn was one of 12 public safety officers to be awarded the National Medal of Valor in a ceremony at the White House on Feb. 20. The Medal of Valor, created in 2001 by Congress, recognizes extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery on the part of our nation's public safety officers. It is the highest award for valor a public safety officer can receive.

By Charles Bezio

North Precinct Commander Peoria Police Department

The weather is nice, spring break is here, and tax returns are in: it’s vacation season. Enjoy, you’ve earned it! But before you do, take a few simple precautions so your vacation does not end on a sour note. • Make sure you lock all doors and windows before you leave. • Have a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member keep an eye on your house while you are gone. Have them check in on your house, pick up any newspapers, packages, or door hangers that might be collecting in your yard or on your door.

In April 2016, Peoria Fire-Medical, along with other jurisdictions, responded to a house fire near 75th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Firefighter Gunn, the first boots on the ground and firefighter nearest to the home that was fully engulfed in flames, headed inside the home through a blown out window and crawled directly into the thick black smoke and flames.

• Use some inexpensive timers to turn on and off lights at night to give the appearance that someone is home.

For nearly 40 seconds, firefighter Gunn worked inside the blaze, found the trapped victim, and was able to pass them to the waiting hands of his captain before the room flashed over. Gunn was treated for burns at the Arizona Burn Center but was on duty for his next shift.

If you are taking a vacation this month, we at the Peoria Police Department wish you well and hope you have a great time. However, after you pack your bags and load up the car, take a few extra moments to make sure your home is protected while you are away.

• Sign up for a vacation watch by visiting the Peoria Police Department website. • Most of all, don’t post on social media that you are on vacation. I know we love to post great times, beautiful landscapes, and umbrella drinks, but you may just be giving burglars the location for their next job. When posting on social media, it goes out to your friends, but it might also be visible to their friends and, depending on their security setting, potentially to the world.

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

APRIL

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. Flex Yoga | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study 10 a.m.-Noon Valley Cheer | 3:30-6 p.m. Pickleball | 7 p.m.

11 Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. Flex Yoga | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study 10 a.m.-Noon Valley Cheer | 3:30-6 p.m. Pickleball | 7 p.m.

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SATURDAY

Bootcamp Community Garage Sale 7-11 a.m. 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Hiking Club Barre Fitness | 8:15-9:15 a.m. 6:30 a.m. First Fridays | 9 a.m. Valley Cheer Water Aerobics | 9-10 a.m. 7:15-9 a.m. Sound Beginnings | 9:45-11 a.m. Drop-In Tennis Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 8-10 a.m. Corks & Canvas | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Let's Play Music 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

FRIDAY

13 Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Barre Fitness | 8:15-9:15 a.m. Water Aerobics | 9-10 a.m. Sound Beginnings | 9:45-11 a.m. Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Wine Glass Painting 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hiking Club 6:30 a.m. Valley Cheer 7:15-9 a.m. Drop-In Tennis 8-10 a.m. Village Cafe 9-10:30 a.m. Paint Expo 9-10:30 a.m. Art Walk 9-10:30 a.m. New Resident Orientation 9-10:30 a.m. Poker Club | 5 p.m.

25 Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. Flex Yoga | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study 10 a.m.-Noon Valley Cheer | 3:30-6 p.m Pickleball | 7 p.m.

Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Barre Fitness | 8:15-9:15 a.m. Water Aerobics | 9-10 a.m. Sound Beginnings | 9:45-11 a.m. Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CALENDAR INFORMATION, VISIT MYVISTANCIA.COM.

Drop-In Tennis 8-10 a.m. Let's Play Music 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

Hiking Club 6:30 a.m. Drop-In Tennis 8-10 a.m. Let's Play Music 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Poker Club | 5 p.m. Beer and Wine Fest 6-9 p.m.

Blue: Community Events Brown: Association Events Green: Classes, Clubs and Programs Red: Fitness Programs

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