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Kristi Stoffel
Community Manager
Tiffany Steen
Assistant Manager
John Solano
Maintenance Supervisor
HOURS
Office
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
(closed for lunch: Noon–1pm)
Sat: 9am–5:30pm
(closed for lunch: Noon–1pm)
Sun: 11am–5pm
Fitness Center
Accessible 24 Hours
with Key–See Office
Pool & Spa
Sun–Thurs: 7am–10pm
Fri & Sat: 7am–Midnight
Barbecue Grills
7am–10pm
CONTACT US
Office
480-699-5800
Maintenance Emergency
480-699-5800
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Securitas
602-721-3988
Mon–Fri: 5pm–8am
Sat–Sun: 24 Hours
O SEASON’S GREETINGS O
Snow-dusted pines, shimmering saguaro, and twinkling tumbleweeds lend a
special Southwest charm to Arizona’s winter celebrations. ’Tis the season to thank
each of our residents for making our community your home. All of us on staff wish
you and your loved ones a most joyous holiday season! Please note: the office
will be closed December 25, Christmas Day.
CARTON CRUNCH =
During the holiday season, the remnants of joyful celebrations can quickly turn
our dumpster into a “plumpster.” Please break down boxes, cartons, and other
large items before placing them in the dumpster. Always take household trash
directly to the dumpster and place it inside. Enjoy every gift, every party, and
every moment!
SPREAD THE WORD q
Getting together with friends and loved ones during the holidays is a festive
experience. Why not enjoy memorable times like this more often? Just spread the
word about our community to your favorite people. Invite them to visit, and we’ll be
happy to show them around. Once they sign a lease and move in, you can make
new memories with your new neighbors!
’TIS THE SEASON
Don’t let burglars, pick-pockets, or purse snatchers steal the 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 become an easy target by overburdening yourself
with packages!
v HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There’s no place like home for the holidays—and the rest of the year, too! If your
lease term is about to expire, please stop by the office. Your staff will be happy to
assist you in choosing your best renewal option. Renew your lease today, and
you’ll be home for the holidays!
Winter Holiday Showcase
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here’s a reason we call this holiday season the most
wonderful time of the year. With Thanksgiving feasts
under our belts, we launch into December’s frosty winter
holiday cheer. From Arizona’s smallest hometown to its
biggest bustling city, holiday tree lighting and luminary
celebrations will bedazzle the landscape. Spirits are bright
as Santa double-checks his list of Arizona’s favorite holiday
specials, and here’s a taste of some of them.
Wrap up all your holiday shopping at one of the deliciously
fun arts and crafts markets and street fairs in Carefree,
Lake Havasu, Mesa, Oro Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale,
Tempe, and Tucson. Bring a chair, blanket, and some hot
chocolate, and stake out a street corner for one of the many
holiday light parades like those in Chandler, Glendale,
Phoenix, Prescott, Queen Creek, Sedona, Tempe, and
Wickenburg. Grab a stretch of sandy beach in Lake Havasu
City or at Tempe Town Lake, and watch a lighted boat
regatta glide over the water.
Mega holiday extravaganzas like Glendale Glitters make
for an enchanted evening of food, fun, and entertainment.
Stroll through the millions of twinkling lights, jingling bells,
and holiday music at Zoo Lights in Phoenix and Tucson.
Hop aboard the Polar Express with Santa in Williams, or
spend an evening with the Tucson or Phoenix Symphony at
a holiday concert. Take in a classic play like A Christmas
Carol or A Charlie Brown Christmas, or catch a special
performance of The Nutcracker.
’Tis the season for some festive fun! To get started on
your holiday adventures, check Fun in the Sun on the back
page and our side-panel listing.
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Easy Pretzel Turtle Snaps
Makes 20 pieces
During busy holiday times,
these pretzel turtles are a
snap to make and will have
you and your guests coming
back for more!
Ingredients:
20 mini pretzels or pretzel
squares
20 chocolate-covered caramel
candies
20 pecan halves
Small container of caramel
topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300º F.
Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a
parchment-lined cookie sheet. Place one
chocolate-covered caramel candy on each
pretzel. Top each with a pecan half.
Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm,
gently push the pecan half until it is slightly
depressed into the candy.
Spoon caramel topping into a plastic sandwich
bag. Snip off a tiny corner of the bag, and
decorate each turtle with a swirl of caramel.
Serve warm or chilled.
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t one time, elk in North America numbered in the
millions. Once settlers spread across the continent,
however, the elk population dwindled to below 100,000.
Then, in 1913, 83 elk were relocated from Yellowstone
Park to Chevelon Lake in Arizona’s White Mountains.
Today, there are about 35,000 elk in Arizona. They’re
found in forests at high altitudes during the summer and
lower elevations in the winter. Elk herds are often seen
in and around Flagstaff, Williams, the Kaibab Forest, the
White Mountains, and the Mogollon Rim.
Elk are magnificent in stature and beauty. As members
of the deer family, they are second only to moose in size.
An average bull elk weighs 600–800 pounds, with females
tipping the scales at 450–500 pounds. Only the males
grow antlers. Elk primarily feed on grass, shrubs, and tree
foliage and have a lifespan of 14–16 years. They can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.
They’re strong swimmers and can leap vertically 8–10 feet.
Please enjoy and respect the natural beauty of Arizona’s wildlife.
Holiday Decorations on a Budget
Do you love having your home look
festive for the holidays, but the
budget is simply too tight? Here are
some inexpensive and easy ideas
for decorating.
Visit any place that sells live
Christmas trees and ask for
the cuttings and branches
that have fallen off. They’re
usually glad to get rid of
them, and you can tuck the fresh
greenery around your home.
Polish red and green apples with
a drop or two of vegetable oil.
Place them in a bowl and fill
in with fresh greenery.
Wrap the pictures
hanging on your walls
with inexpensive wrapping
paper. Add ribbons and bows
to look like packages.
Put sparkly ornaments in the dome
of a covered cake plate for an
instant centerpiece.
Use a white sheet for a tree
skirt. Colorful gifts stand out
against the white fabric.
Santa has cloned himself for the busy holiday season. Help him complete his work by
creating words to match each clue. Choose letter combinations from Santa’s roof, using
each only once. All are needed to complete the puzzle. Parentheses indicate the number
of letters in each answer. Answers below.
1. Day of festivity (7)
2. Frozen crystal (6)
3. Holiday drink (6)
4. Smokestack (7)
5. Decoration (8)
6. Cheerful (5)
7. Custom (9)
8. Glitter (7)
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METRO PHOENIX
TEMPLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
thru DEC 31 Mesa. 750,000 lights in
gardens, displays, nightly concerts.
Free. 480-964-7164
FANTASY OF LIGHTS
thru JAN 1 Mill Ave., Tempe. Lights
along the avenue. Free. 480-355-6060
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
thru JAN 1 Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.
Lighted displays. Free. 480-270-4365;
FOLAZ.org
GLENDALE GLITTERS
thru JAN 9 Historic Downtown Glendale.
Over 1.5 million lights, theme weekends with vendors and activities. Free.
623-930-2299
ZOOLIGHTS
thru JAN 10 Phoenix Zoo. 3.8 million
lights, light sculptures, Music in Motion.
$8–$18. 602-273-1341
APS ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
DEC 5 Central Ave./Montebello to
Camelback Rd. to 7th St./Indian School.
Lighted floats themed “Trim the Trees
for the Holidays.” Free. 602-534-FEST
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
DEC 11–JAN 2 McCormick-Stillman
Railroad Park, Scottsdale. Train ride
through holiday light displays, Santa.
Train $4, carousel $2. 480-837-1654
NORTHERN ARIZONA
NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
thru DEC 28 Flagstaff. Trolley departs from
Little America Hotel thru magic portal
to Santa’s 8,500 sq. ft. workshop.
$35–$55. NorthPoleExperience.com
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
thru JAN 1 Prescott Resort Lobby.
More than 100 gingerbread structures
on display. Free. 928-776-1666
WILDLIGHTS & ANIMAL SIGHTS
thru JAN 2 Heritage Park Zoological
Sanctuary, Prescott. Festive holiday
decorations, light displays. Fri./Sat.
evenings. $3–$5. 928-778-4242
TUCSON
LUMINARIA NIGHTS
DEC 4–6, 11–13 Tucson Botanical
Gardens. Thousands of luminarias,
lights, decorated trees, music, holiday
treats. $9–$18. 520-326-9686
HOLIDAY NIGHTS
DEC 4–19 Tohono Chul Park, Tucson.
Over one million lights, musicians,
artists, hot chocolate, treats, sing-along.
Fri./Sat. $3–$16. 520-742-6455
ZOO LIGHTS
DEC 4–23 Reid Park Zoo, Tucson.
Light displays, live entertainment,
animal-themed light sculptures, falling
snow, Santa, refreshments. $5–$9.
520-791-3204
WINTERHAVEN
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
DEC 12–26 Winterhaven neighborhood,
Tucson. Walk-thru light displays.
Drive-thru night 12/26. Free; donate
canned food. 520-205-8067
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ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL
CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale.
$47-$663. 602-379-0102
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DEC 12 Dmitri Matheny’s The SnowCat
DEC 12 Spirit of Christmas
DEC 18 The Texas Tenors
DEC 22–JAN 3 Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
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SPECIAL EVENTS
TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
DEC 4–6 Mill Avenue District. Juried art, live music,
wine festival, food vendors, kids innovation station.
Free admission. TempeFestivaloftheArts.com
PHOENIX COMICON FAN FEST
PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL
Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix.
DEC 4–6 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale.
$15-$3,500. 602-379-7867
GILA RIVER ARENA
Celebration for fans of pop culture, exhibits, actors,
Glendale • 800-745-3000 • GilaRiverArena.com
creators, shopping. $5-$35. PhoenixComicon.com
DEC 9–ORLANDO
DEC 20–MILWAUKEE
DEC 4 Alvin and The Chipmunks—Live on Stage
DEC 11–PORTLAND
DEC 23–DENVER
TREE LIGHTING FESTIVITIES
DEC 13–MINNESOTA
DEC 26–PHILADELPHIA
DEC 6 Trans-Siberian Orchestra
DEC 5 Downtown Chandler. Parade of Lights,
DEC 18–NEW ORLEANS DEC 28–CLEVELAND
MESA ARTS CENTER
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting, entertainment, vendors,
Mesa • 480-644-6500 • MesaArtsCenter.com
ARIZONA COYOTES HOCKEY
kids’ activities. Free admission. 480-782-2735
Gila River Arena, Glendale. $30-$373. 480-563-PUCK DEC 3–13 Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
ASIAN TREASURES FESTIVAL
DEC 4–5 Rejoice
DEC 11–MINNESOTA
DEC 22–TORONTO
DEC 5–6 Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza. Marketplace,
DEC 6 Manheim Steamroller Christmas
DEC 12–CAROLINA
DEC 26–LOS ANGELES
arts, food, hands-on activities. Free. AAAA-AZ.org
DEC 17–COLUMBUS
DEC 29–CHICAGO
DEC 7 The Milk Carton Kids
DEC 19–NEW YORK
DEC 31–WINNIPEG
DEC 8 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
PHOENIX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
DEC 11 The Phoenix Symphony: Handel’s Messiah
DEC 11–13 Hance Park. Art & cultural exhibitors, live
ASU FOOTBALL
Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe. $25-$300. 480-727-0000
DEC 11–13 Ballet Etudes: The Nutcracker
performances, community mural, food trucks, play
DEC 12 & 19 Carnival of Illusion
area. Free admission. PhoenixFestivaloftheArts.org
DEC 5–PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP, Santa Clara, CA
DEC 12 Symphony of the Southwest: Holiday Concert
FANTASY OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE
ASU BASKETBALL
DEC 13 Salt River Brass: Holiday Pops
DEC 12 Tempe Beach Park/Town Lake. Decorated
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe. $10-$90. 480-727-0000
DEC 16 David Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
watercraft, Santa, fireworks. Free. 480-355-6060
DEC 18 Phoenix Boys Choir: Winter Wonderland
DEC 5–TEXAS A&M
DEC 22–S.F. AUSTIN
FOOD CITY TAMALE FESTIVAL
DEC 19–HSTON. BAPT.
DEC 28–CSU BKRSFLD.
DEC 19 Chris Tomlin: Adore Christmas Tour
DEC 12–13 1st–4th Ave. on Washington, Phoenix.
DEC 27 Straight No Chaser
VICTORY TOUR
Live entertainment, kids’ area, food, arts & crafts,
DEC 31 Tommy Emmanuel
DEC 13 Univ. of Phx. Stad., Glndl. World Cup Champion
giveaways, more. Free admission. 480-895-5383
TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA
U.S. Women vs. China. $32-$300. 800-745-3000
MESA ARTS FESTIVAL
Phoenix • 602-379-7800
DEC 12–13 Mesa Arts Center. Local & national artists,
TalkingStickResortArena.com
art demonstrations, family activities, culinary delights,
DEC 2 Andrea Bocelli
live entertainment. Free. MesaArtsCenter.com
DEC 19 Mötley Crüe: The Final Tour
Events may change. Please call ahead.
DEC 10–MINNESOTA
DEC 27–GREEN BAY
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