Holiday - The Polo Club

3319 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213 • 480-642-7656
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!
WARM WISHES
FOR THE SEASON
FROM YOUR
STAFF!
OFFICE CLOSED
Dec. 25
AT YOUR SERVICE
Stormi Kime Vasquez
Community Manager
Amanda Howard
Assistant Manager
Glenn Woolard
Leasing Consultant
Wayne O’Neal
Maintenance Supervisor
Alex Stone
Karl Trued
Maintenance Technicians
HOURS
Office
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
Sat: 8:30am–5:30pm
Sun: 11am–5pm
Business Center
Open Office Hours
Fitness Center
Open 24 Hours
Pools & Spa
8am–10:30pm
CONTACT US
Office & After Hours
480-642-7656
Emergency Maintenance
480-392-3359
Courtesy Patrol
602-283-4827
Email
PoloClub@
MyFavoriteApt.com
Website
PoloClubRentals.info
O SEASON’S GREETINGS O
Arizona’s winter holidays light up the sky and warm the heart. ’Tis the season
to enjoy special times with friends and loved ones and to thank each of our
residents for making your home with us. All of us on staff wish you and yours a
most wonderful holiday season! Please note: the office will be closed Christmas
Day, December 25.
MAKING MEMORIES
It’s great to get together with friends and loved ones over the holidays. Why not
enjoy times like this more often? Just invite your favorite people to visit us, and
we’ll be happy to show them around. Once they sign a lease and move in, you
can make many wonderful memories with your new neighbors!
= CARTON CRUNCH =
Large, empty containers can turn our dumpster into a “plumpster,” especially
during the holiday season. Please break down boxes, cartons, and other large
items before placing them in the dumpster. By taking those few extra moments,
there will be plenty of room for household trash. Thanks for “pitching in.”
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There’s no place like home for the holidays … and the rest of the year, too! If your
lease is about to expire, make sure you’re home for the holidays by renewing
early. Just check with the office. Our staff will handle the details and take care of
you in no time. Renew your lease today!
’TIS THE SEASON
Don’t let the Grinch or other burglars, pick-pockets, and purse snatchers steal
this holiday season: • lock all doors and windows when you leave home, even if
it’s for only a few minutes • never leave valuables in your vehicle • have your
keys in hand when returning to your car or home • don’t overburden yourself with
packages.
Winter Holiday Showcase
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year! With fall festivals
and Thanksgiving feasts fresh in our memories, Arizonans
are snuggling up to the next exciting season of winter holidays.
Here’s a sneak peak at some December holiday favorites.
This year, forget the stress of holiday shopping and
make it a fun event by browsing (and munching) your way
through one of the mega arts and crafts festivals and street
fairs in Tucson, Oro Valley, Tempe, Phoenix, and Peoria. In
the chill of the evening, bring a chair, blanket, and plenty of
hot chocolate and stake out a street corner for one of the
electric light parades in Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Payson,
Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma. Grab a sandy beach-front
spot and enjoy lighted boat regattas at Lake Havasu and
Tempe Town Lake.
From small towns to big cities, holiday tree lightings
and luminary celebrations will ignite the sky. Special
extravaganzas like Glendale Glitters make for an enchanted
evening of food, fun, and entertainment. Round up your
friends and family and enjoy zillions of twinkling lights,
jingling bells, and great holiday music at zoo lights in Phoenix,
Tucson, and Prescott. Or get a taste of the holidays with a
visit to the Gingerbread Village on display in Prescott.
With this seemingly endless lineup of great events, don’t
forget to take in a holiday play like A Christmas Carol, a
classic performance of The Nutcracker, or even a delightful
holiday concert. Check online for more details about these
special events, and catch the holiday spirit!
Photos clockwise from the top left: Glendale Glitters, Glendale; Gingerbread Village, Prescott;
APS Electric Light Parade, Phoenix; Zoolights, Phoenix; The Nutcracker, Ballet Arizona
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Holiday Wreath Cookies
Makes 18 cookies
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) package large
marshmallows
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons green food
coloring
4 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal
1 package mini candy-coated
chocolates
1 package red string licorice
Directions:
Grease two cookie sheets and set aside.
Refrigerate mini chocolates and licorice. When
cool, tie 18 licorice strings into bows and place
back in refrigerator.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt together
marshmallows and butter, stirring occasionally.
When melted, add vanilla extract and green
food coloring and mix thoroughly. Gently stir
in corn flakes until completely coated with
marshmallow mixture. Keep pan on low heat.
Working quickly, drop mixture by large
spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and
shape into wreaths (mixture will be hot).
Decorate with bows and mini chocolates. Cool
on cookie sheet in refrigerator. When set,
remove with spatula and serve.
Arizona Rings in 2014
G
et ready for some New Year’s fun as Arizona celebrates
the end of a great year and the start of an even better
one. On December 28, the Fiesta Bowl kicks off the
celebration with the Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade
in central Phoenix, followed by a gridiron clash
between the Big 10 and Big 12 conferences at the
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl game later that day at Sun
Devil Stadium in Tempe.
On New Year’s Eve, Tucson brings on the bands
with its New Year’s Eve Gala 2013 at the Westin
La Paloma Resort & Spa. Tempe hosts its annual
blockbuster Mill Avenue Block Party. Flagstaff unleashes
its traditional New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel,
while Prescott has its 2013 Boot Drop at the Palace Restaurant & Saloon.
Cap off New Year’s Day with another jolt of elite collegiate football when the University
of Phoenix Stadium rolls out the grass for this season’s exciting Fiesta Bowl. Check out all
of the great New Year’s events going on throughout the state, and ring in 2014 in style.
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De-Stressing December
Take the stress out of the busiest time
of the year with this simple strategy:
do less and enjoy more. Here’s how:
Trim the to-do list. Be realistic
about how much you can do and
trim your list to the essentials.
Shorten the gift list. Take a
budget-friendly approach and limit
gifts to children only, draw names, or
opt for a gift exchange.
Send an email blast instead of
cards. Online greeting cards are
easy and inexpensive. You can
always mail cards after the holidays.
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Wrap as you go. Add ribbons, bows,
and tags later so you can stack and
store wrapped gifts now. Use sticky
notes to identify the contents and
recipient.
Curb the cleaning. Focus only
on those areas that will be used.
Entertain with ease. Purchase
baked goods and finger foods or
host a pot luck. Paper plates and
plasticware make cleanup a snap.
Cut back on the chaos this holiday
and keep your calm. You’ll stress less
and savor the season.
Unscramble each set of letters to make nine holiday words.
Then fill in the colored blanks with matching colored letters
and unscramble to form a holiday joke. Answers below.
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METRO PHOENIX
TEMPLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
thru DEC 31 Mesa Temple. 750,000
lights in gardens, displays, nightly
concerts. Free. 480-964-7164
FANTASY OF LIGHTS
thru JAN 1 Mill Ave., Tempe. Lights
glow nightly. Free. 480-921-2300
GLENDALE GLITTERS
thru JAN 11 Historic Downtown
Glendale. Over 1.5 million lights lit
nightly, themed event weekends. Free.
623-930-2299
ZOOLIGHTS
thru JAN 12 Phoenix Zoo. 3.5+
million lights, light sculptures, 3D
animals, dancing trees, Music in Motion
spectacular. $7–$14. 602-273-1341
APS ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
DEC 7 Central Ave./Montebello to
7th St./Indian School. Lighted floats
celebrate a “Wild West Holiday
Roundup.” Free. 602-534-FEST
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
DEC 13–JAN 4 McCormick-Stillman
Railroad Park, Scottsdale. Train ride
through holiday light displays, Santa.
Train $3, carousel $2. 480-837-1654
NORTHERN ARIZONA
WILDLIGHTS & ANIMAL SIGHTS
thru DEC 28 Heritage Park Zoological
Sanctuary, Prescott. Festive holiday
decorations, light displays. Fri./Sat.
evenings. $3–$5. 928-778-4242
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
thru JAN 1 Little America Hotel,
Flagstaff. One million lights in trees.
Free. 928-779-7900
WORLD’S LARGEST
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
thru JAN 1 Prescott Resort and
Conference Center Lobby. More than
100 gingerbread structures on display,
cookie decorating. Free. 928-776-1666
TUCSON
HOLIDAY NIGHTS
thru DEC 14 Tohono Chul Park,
Tucson. One million lights, luminarias,
warm beverages & cookies, live
music, kids’ activities. Fri./Sat. $2–$15.
520-742-6455
ZOO LIGHTS
DEC 6–22 Reid Park Zoo, Tucson.
Holiday light displays, animal sculptures,
falling snow, Santa, cookies. Wed.–Sun.
$4–$6. 520-791-4022
WINTERHAVEN
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
DEC 14–28 Winterhaven neighborhood, Tucson. Walk-thru light displays.
Drive-thru 12/17, 27, 28. Free; donate
canned food. 520-205-8067
PARADE OF LIGHTS
DEC 21 Armory Park neighborhood,
Downtown Tucson. Holiday street
parade, entertainers, Santa at Train
Depot. Free. 520-837-6504
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staff. Newsletters by Design assumes no responsibility
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SPORTS – AT HOME
AZ CARDINALS FOOTBALL
Univ. of Phx. Stadium, Glendale. $40-$300. 800-745-3000
DEC 8–ST. LOUIS
DEC 29–SAN FRAN.
ASU BASKETBALL
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe. $8-$80. 480-965-2381
DEC 14–GRAMBLING
DEC 21–TEXAS TECH
DEC 28–UC IRVINE
PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL
US Airways Center, Phoenix. $10-$100. 800-745-3000
DEC 6–TORONTO
DEC 13–SACRAMENTO
DEC 15–GOLDEN STATE
DEC 18–SAN ANTONIO
DEC 21–DALLAS
DEC 23–LA LAKERS
DEC 28–PHILADELPHIA
PHOENIX COYOTES HOCKEY
Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. $20-$355. 480-563-PUCK
DEC 12–NEW YORK
DEC 14–CAROLINA
DEC 27–SAN JOSE
DEC 31–EDMONTON
BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL
DEC 28 Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe. Big Ten #3 vs.
Big 12 #3. $25-$100. 480-350-0911
ON STAGE
COMERICA THEATRE
Phoenix • 602-379-2888
DEC 7 Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding $
DEC 12 Great Russian Nutcracker $27-$102
Events may change. Please call ahead.
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LAKE HAVASU
928-282-4838
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ON STAGE
CELEBRITY THEATER
Phoenix • 602-267-1600 or 480-784-4444
DEC 15 Colors of Christmas $45-$75
DEC 17 B. Setzer Christmas Extravaganza $60-$75
DEC 18 Willie Nelson $60-$110
DEC 31 A Grown & Sexy New Year’s Eve $55-$75
CHANDLER CENTER FOR ARTS
Chandler • 480-782-2680 or 800-745-3000
DEC 14–22 Spirit of Christmas $24-$28
DEC 26–JAN 5 Zoppé Italian Family Circus $15-$38
GAMMAGE AUDITORIUM
Tempe • 480-965-3434 or 800-745-3000
DEC 3–8 Evita $28-$90
DEC 31–JAN 5 Mamma Mia! $28-$91
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale • 800-745-3000
DEC 1 Trans-Siberian Orchestra $30-$56
MESA ARTS CENTER
Mesa • 480-644-6500
DEC 8 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas $35-$80
DEC 13 Riders in the Sky $27-$37
DEC 13–15 Ballet Etudes: The Nutcracker $23-$28
DEC 19 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas $54-$82
DEC 21 Audra McDonald & Phx. Symphony $45-$79
DEC 21 Paula Poundstone $35
DEC 31 Straight No Chaser $40-$150
US AIRWAYS CENTER
Phoenix • 602-379-7800 or 800-745-3000
DEC 2 Justin Timberlake $50-$175
DEC 7 Beyoncé $45-$250
DEC 8 Andrea Bocelli $75-$350
DEC 10 Kanye West $45-$135
Newsletters by Design Phoenix, Arizona 623-780-9041
SPECIAL EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
thru JAN 1 Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Lighted
displays. Free. 480-270-4365 FOLAZ.org
NIGHT OF LIGHTS
DEC 6 Gilbert Civic Center Lawn. Holiday lights,
entertainment, music, sponsor booths, food vendors,
Santa Claus. 480-503-6200 GilbertAZ.gov/events
TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
DEC 6–8 Mill Avenue District. Juried art, live music,
wine festival, food vendors, kids innovation station.
Free admission. TempeFestivaloftheArts.com
TREE LIGHTING FESTIVITIES
DEC 7 Downtown Chandler. Parade of Lights,
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting at A.J. Chandler Park,
entertainment. Free admission. 480-782-2735
FOOD CITY TAMALE FESTIVAL
DEC 7–8 1st–4th Ave. on Washington, Phoenix. Live
entertainment, kids’ area, great food, arts & crafts,
giveaways, more. Free admission. 480-895-5383
FANTASY OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE
DEC 14 Tempe Beach Park/Town Lake. Watercraft
decorated with thousands of lights, fireworks, Santa
visits. Free. MillAvenue.com
FIESTA BOWL PARADE
DEC 28 Central Phoenix. Floats, balloons, bands,
more. Free; $25 reserved seating. 480-350-0911
BUFFALO WILD WINGS TABLEGATE
DEC 28 ASU–Parking Lot 3, Tempe. Ultimate tailgate
experience. $25; includes meal. 480-350-0911
Cover Photo: Happy holidays in Arizona