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MYVISTANCIA.COM | JANUARY 2016 | 3
6 Manager’s Message: The Board of Directors Role
8 Developer: Happy New Year!
10 Caretaker Landscape: Frost Protection
11 Covenants Corner: Warm and Fuzzy
12 Featured Event: Wild West Fest
14 What’s Happening
16 Scrapbook
18 Getting Crafty: Homemade Apple Sauce
20 Liberty High School: New Learning Process Begins Anew
20 Vistancia Elementary: Thank You
21 Lake Pleasant Elementary: Golfing for Silverhawks
Education
22 Tee Time: Fundamental Set-up
24 Blackstone Country Club: Now’s the Time to
Become a Member
26 City of Peoria: Mesquite District Update
28 Clubs/Resources
30 January 2016
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For advertising opportunities, please contact Jonathan E. Himlin at 480.636.6670, or email: LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.com.
Vistancia Living Magazine is the official community magazine of Vistancia, brought to you by the Vistancia Village Association. It is published monthly by Lion Tree Communications, LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.com. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited by law. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all rights are reserved by them. The views, statements, and claims of advertisers or other VLM contributors do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, Vistancia Village Association or its employees. Printed in the USA. ©2016 Vistancia Living Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
Phone: 623.215.8646 / Fax: 623.215.8647 / www.myvistancia.comOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM. Additional hours available by appointment.
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>>> mANAGer’S meSSAGe
By Craig Pustejovsky, Community Manager
L ast month, we talked about the process of transition and what triggers the change from a developer controlled
Board of Directors to a Board comprised of homeowners. Since several of you are starting to contemplate serving on the Board, I thought it would be good in this month’s article to discuss the role of the Board of Directors. Per the Association’s Bylaws, Article VII, Section 1 & 2, below is an overview of the powers and duties of the Board of Directors.
Powers• Adopt, amend, repeal and publish rules and regulations
pertaining to the management, operation and use of the common area and the personal conduct of the members
• Suspend the voting rights and the right to use the common area of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default of an assessment payment, special use fee or other charge levied by the Association
• Exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association
• Employ a managing agent, independent contractors, or such other agents and employees as the Board deems necessary and to prescribe the duties of such persons
• Borrow money for any legal purpose, in such amounts, at such rates, upon such terms and security, and for such periods of time as is necessary and appropriate
• Enforce by legal means the provisions of these Bylaws, the Declaration, any applicable Tract Declaration, the Articles and the Association Rules
Duties• Keep a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs
and keep books with detailed accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the Association
• Supervise all officers, agents and employees of the Association, and to see that their duties are properly performed
• Oversee the preparation of and adopt annual budgets for Association expenses
• Establish rules and regulations setting forth the means, methods and procedures for billing and collecting assessments
• Procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on the common areas. In addition, determine other appropriate or increased limits of coverage as well as types of coverage
• Cause the repair, management and maintenance responsibilities of the Association set forth in the Declaration to be performed, using a standard of reasonable care so that the subject property will reflect high pride of ownership
• Comply with the requirements of applicable Arizona law respecting non-profit corporations and planned communities
• Hold the mandatory membership in Vistancia Maintenance Corporation as provided in the Vistancia Declaration
Next month, we will talk about the officers of the Board of Directors and their roles and responsibilities. I hope you and your families have a very safe and joyous holiday season.
The Board of Directors Role
AssociAtion
602-320-4253 JPCook@JPCookAZ.com
Associate Broker ABR, CDPE, CRS, GRI Bachelor of Science Degree
Are You Considering Buying or Selling a Home This Year? What You Should Know About The 2016 Real Estate Market:
HOME BUYERS - If you need help with your down payment and closing costs, there are grant programs to assist. Stop renting and become a homeowner!
HOME SELLERS - Vistancia continues to one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the United States Arizona is one of the top four states for home purchases made by foreign buyers. Experts predict steady growth for the Arizona economy and a real estate market.
After 30 years of the same, in late 2015 new mortgage rules went into effect and the entire real estate industry changed.
If you are considering buying or selling, or have any questions about the real estate market, I’d love to help! - J.P. Cook
Find Out Your Home’s Value Search New Build & Resale Homes
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Carrie LienhartAssistant Community Manager
clienhart@ccmcnet.com
Michael Brooks Maintenance Director of VMC
mbrooks@ccmcnet.com
Jake MondayMaintenance Coordinatorjmonday@ccmcnet.com
Andy OlsonCovenants Coordinatoraolson@ccmcnet.com
Casey DoscherAdministrative Coordinator
cdoscher@ccmcnet.com
Vinny InfantePatrol
vpatrol@ccmcnet.com
Dan RomansPatrol
vpatrol@ccmcnet.com
Craig PustejovskyCommunity Managercpustejovsky@ccmcnet.com
Melissa ParsonsLifestyle Directormparsons@ccmcnet.com
Tammy McBrienCommunications Coordinatortmcbrien@ccmcnet.com
Susan ClaeysDesign Review Coordinatorsclaeys@ccmcnet.com
Rudy BogojevichLifestyle Assistantrbogojevich@ccmcnet.com
Clyde PechstedtPatrol vpatrol@ccmcnet.com
Jim McGoldrickPatroljmcgoldrick@ccmcnet.com
Happy New Year from the Vistancia development team! After wrapping up a successful 2015 with nearly
500 homes sold, the New Year brings exciting new activity to Vistancia. As one of the top selling master planned communities in the country, our focus for 2016 will be on selling the final remaining parcels in The Village and Blackstone and continuing to seek users for our commercial areas.
We are actively marketing five new residential neighborhoods in The Village at Vistancia to homebuilders which were rezoned from commercial to residential use in August 2015. The parcels include A5, located at the SE corner of Vistancia Boulevard and Lone Mountain Road as well as four parcels located in the land just NE of El Mirage Road and Lone Mountain Road.
Blackstone at Vistancia will grand open one new luxury home neighborhood later this year. David Weekley Homes will bring new home styles poised on 60’ wide homesites and situated between the 6th, 7th and 8th holes of the Blackstone Country Club golf course. We will also focus on selling the last three remaining residential parcels within Blackstone at Vistancia, including B9 located just North of the Toll Brothers neighborhood, B11 situated around hole #10 and B13 located between holes #8 and #9.
Lastly, we are actively marketing the first six parcels in our future North Community, spanning the remaining 3,450-acres in Vistancia’s master plan as well as our 500-acre Commercial Core and various commercial parcels throughout the community. We are optimistic that given recent sales pacing and an abundance of new homes in our community, new homebuilders and commercial users will be eager to acquire additional land in 2016.
On behalf of Vistancia, we wish you and your families a happy and healthy 2016!
Happy New Year!>>> frOm The deveLOper
By Mark Hammons, Vice President and General Manager
AssociAtion
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>>> CAreTAker LANdSCApe
Dan Trudeau – Director of Horticulture at Vistancia • Horticulturist, SLM
Frost Protection
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management is a proud member of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (ALCA). Please read the great tips that ALCA has provided
us regarding frost protection that we would like to pass along to help with your landscape.
We are now in the thick of winter. Since many of our landscape plants are considered tropical or sub-tropical, we begin seeing frost damage on plants, like Lantana, when temperature hit the low 30’s, while other plant don’t show damage until temperatures have been below freezing for a number of hours.
Frost blankets seem to be the favorite choice in our region, providing up to 8-9 degrees of protection. However, they are often used incorrectly. Here are a few helpful hints to make sure you are using protective frost blankets correctly:
• Use cloth or paper, never use plastic! • Sheets or blankets, must be removed daily • Frost cloth can be left on for a few days• Drape plant from top all the way to the ground• Do not allow any openings (trap heat rising from ground
under cloth)• Do not gather the drape around trunk• Allow drape to cover all the way out to drip line, if possible• Wrap trunks of young citrus trees loosely to the ground (can
be left all winter)• Additional steps to help protect your plants from the cold: • Lights, Christmas lights at bottom of plant can radiate heat • Water under canopy adds heat: when water cools, energy is
released=heat! • Do not Fertilize- new growth is more sensitive to frost
damage • Do not prune- do not prune sensitive plants until after threat
of frost (late Feb.)• Do not Overprotect- allow plants to harden off, gradually
exposed to cold weather
We hope that you have found the frost protection tips from ALCA to be helpful. For more landscape tips please visit www.alca.org.
Care to know: By not pruning sensitive plants until after the threat of frost, you will be protecting the young growth that is under the canopy. Once you prune the frost damage in the spring your plants will look great with the new foliage.
Source: Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
AssociAtion
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Some of my early childhood memories include sitting by a bonfire and listening to my elders talk about the
tribulations of being an adult. I was too young to empathize or participate, as most
of what they said was lost on my innocent ears. I instead turned my attention to the crackling fire that lived in front of me. I studied the individual flames as they wrapped around the log in unison. I became mesmerized by the ebb and flow of the blaze as it inhaled the cool air. I remember the fire protesting a gentle breeze and then returning to its predictable pattern of flickering and popping.
Suddenly there was a new log introduced to the fire accompanied by an artful stoking and a ballet of embers rising into the blackness of the night. I watched as these red ashes raced through the sky, each one struggling to glow as bright as the stars they were vying for. Most faded into the blue night, but some rose higher than the rest and were carried by the wind far from the light of our fire. My gaze curiously followed one as it fell from the sky and escaped the inevitable extinguish from the darkness above. It landed on the ground and was ironically surrounded by the twinkling green lights of fireflies. There in the grass it rested as colors of red and white ran through it.
Inquisitive as I was and given that the spark was isolated from the fire, I investigated it more closely. I knew that the red light meant it was hot to the touch, but wondered if as the light dimmed and it cooled to a black coal, could I pick it up. Well there are those who wonder what would happen and those who make things happen. I remember my father telling me that school will teach you a lesson and then test you but life will test you and then teach you a lesson. That evening I learned several life lessons, like look but don’t touch. The most important lesson I learned was how to enjoy a fire.
As I grew older I lost interest in toys; I lost passion to investigate some of the remaining wonders around me, and began listening to the adults. I could now empathize as my new life lessons included the trials of adulthood. I still love sitting by a fire and letting myself be captivated by it. Fortunately, this pastime can also be enjoyed in Vistancia, with the peace of mind knowing that embers will not rise and fall and burn. Fine particulate matter and smoke will not affect the neighbors and the risk of an uncontained fire or pollution is minimal. The reason we can still enjoy the leisure activity despite restrictions from the Maricopa County Air Quality Department is because that although wood burning outdoor fire pits, firepots or outdoor fireplaces are not permitted. Natural gas fireplaces are allowed. Don’t be the recipient of a Health and Safety notice for simply enjoying a communal activity. To learn more about installing a gas fire pit, call the Association office at 623-215-8646.
>>> COVENANTS CORNER
By Andrew Olson, Covenants Coordinator
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>>> feATured eveNTCommunity January 23 | 11AM-2PM | Event Lawn
Come out for a WILD time at our Wild West Fest. We will have pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, cowboy show, mechanical bull rides and awesome music by the country
band Mogollon. We will have food and drink available for purchase. Don’t miss this great community event. Bring a blanket or chair and pick up your ticket at the Association office. Tickets are $3 per person until Friday, January 22 and $5 per person day of the event.
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623-476-2491 • 877-290-3626 BirdieGolfHomes.com
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FRIEDMAN REALTY ASSOCIATES’ NEWEST LISTING
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2,977 SF 3BR+Den/3.5BA/3-Car Garage/Dramatic 12-ft Ceilings.
RECENTLY SOLD OR UNDER CONTRACT:LISTINGS OF FRIEDMAN REALTY ASSOCIATES
28545 N 127th Ave, Trilogy—Our Seller—SOLD2,588 SF Create, Shea – 3BR+Den/3BA/2-Car GarageList: $695,000 l Sold Price: $675,000. On Golf Course
12767 W. Maya Wy, Trilogy—Our Seller & Buyer—SOLD2111 SF Serenitas, Shea – 2BR+Den/2BA/2-Car Garage
List: $334,900 l Sold Price: $319.90028847 N 127th Ave, Trilogy—Our Seller—PENDING
1,399 SF Rivas, Shea – 2BR/2BA/2-Car GarageList: $359,000 l Private Resort Backyard-Htd Pool & More
26945 N. 126th Lane, Trilogy—Our Seller & Buyer—PENDING1874 SF Libertas, Shea – 2BR+Den/2BA/Ext. 2-Car Garage
List: $338,900. Private Backyard, No Neighbor Behind.
Ted Friedman, Designated Broker, REALTOR®, ABR, SRES, CNE, CDPE and Lana Friedman, REALTOR®, M.A., CNE, CDPE are dedicated,
full-time REALTORS®. We established our Arizona real estate company in Vistancia in 2005.
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
Many Reasons to List Your Home with Friedman Realty Associates:
• Full color ads in the Arizona Republic, Vistancia Village and Mountain View magazines, professional photography, and narrated virtual tours
• Websites including Realtor.com, Homes.com, AZcentral.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Craigslist.com as well as our own BirdieGolfHomes.com
• Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest
• Open Houses, Full Color Brochures, RealtorTours and E-mail Blasts
• 7 licensed agents, 6 of whom live in Vistancia
• Complimentary Staging & Window Washing
12499 W. Bajada Road — Stunning Stellare
You are invited!OUR NEW HOME TOUR
of Blackstone at Vistancia, Trilogy at Vistancia & Vistancia Village
presented by Friedman Realty Associates
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH• COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET BREAKFAST
at Blackstone Country Club, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. • TOUR BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 10:00 a.m.• See homes available for immediate and future move-in* &
model homes, by Ashton Woods, Gehan, Mattamy, Meritage, Ryland, Shea, Woodside in Vistancia Village; Toll Brothers & T.W. Lewis by David Weekly in Blackstone at Vistancia; Shea Homes in Trilogy at Vistancia.
• Limited to first 50 adults (Sorry, no children). • RSVP NO LATER than January 23. • For further information and to RSVP, call/text 623-986-0987
or 623-693-2804, or email ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com.
Resale homes? Yes, we can show you resale homes by appointment.*Availability subject to change. Incentives may be available from the builders and may include special financing.
S A V E T H E D A T E !
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Corks and Canvas Friday, January 8 |7-9PM | Association office Come and uncork your inner canvas. Palate2Palette will be joining us to help you along. Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush in your life or you are a seasoned artist looking to have a fun and creative night out, Corks and Canvas night is for you. Canvases, easels, aprons, brushes, paint and professional step by step instruction will be available to you. You will go home with your own 16X20 masterpiece. Feel free to BYOB, beer, wine or favorite beverage. Price is $35. Payments can be made to Beth Hill from Palate2Palette at palate2palette23@gmail.com
Village Café Saturday, January 9 | 9-10:30AM | MVC ClubhouseSOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO VISTANCIA! Join us for our 1st free community quarterly breakfast from 9-10:30AM on Saturday, January 9 in the MVC Clubhouse. Come enjoy a variety of coffee, muffins, danishes, bagels, fruit, yogurt and more while supplies last! Bring the whole family as you meet and greet your neighbors!
Vistancia’s Health & Wellness Expo Saturday, January 9 | 9-11:30AM | MVC Clubhouse LawnJoin us for breakfast at our new quarterly Village Café in the Clubhouse and then come explore the expo that is fit for the whole family. Today is the day to get healthy and we have some local businesses and classes right here in Vistancia that can help you on your way! There will be vendors, fitness demos, freebies, raffle prizes and kids games. This event is sponsored by MedPost Urgent Care, BeFit Local, Jay Patel Realty.
Storytime Tuesday, January 12 | 10AM | Association office Please join Princess Leah as she reads the Star Wars story that started it all! Of course there will be snacks, crafts and coloring pages. The Princess looks forward to meeting all the Vistancia children. Don’t forget your cameras. May the Force be with You.
Wild West FestJanuary 23 | 11AM-2PM | Event Lawn
>>> WhAT’S hAppeNINGCommunity
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Clubs and Class
ZumbaThursdays | 6-7PM | MVC Clubhouse$5 per class. Zumba dance workout classes feature exotic rhythms and high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring. All levels and ages welcome! For more information contact Debbie Moczo at all4me.dm@gmail.com
Master Furniture PaintingJanuary 11, 18 and 25 | MVC ClubhouseThe classes cover everything from minor repair, prep, painting technique and several finishes. The cost is $175 and includes a quart of paint in your choice of color and a brush. All you need is to bring a piece of furniture you would like to paint. For more information please contact Tina Alexander (Killackey) at 602.885.8762.
Parents Night Out January 23 | 5:30-9PM | MVC ClubhouseJoin AZ Tumble & Dance in the MVC Clubhouse as we have a special night with your kids while you head out for a night on the town! They are licensed and insured and would love to spend an evening making fun memories with your kids. Kids must be potty trained and you must pack dinner and snacks. Your kids will enjoy games, tumbling, dancing and lots of fun! To register or if you have questions email or call Tawni Lanoue 602.989.4568 or aztumblendance@yahoo.com. Cost is $16 for the first child $12 for the second. Minimum of 14 kids, maximum of 20 spots! Register today!
Paint & Gogh Class Saturday, January 16 | 10AM-12PM |
MVC Clubhouse$25-Join us Saturday morning for some painting with friends! Come paint with Sunny Hall, a retired Deer Valley art teacher as she helps you learn to make something amazing in a fun atmosphere! You don’t even need to know
how to paint! Price includes: apron, paints, canvas, easels and Sunny brings the FUN! For ages 5-13 yrs old. To register, call Sunny at 623.764.0446. Registration deadline is Thursday, January 14th. Only 15 spots available, so hurry!
Upcoming Events:Family Concert in the ParkFebruary 27 | 3-5PMGet excited to enjoy the sounds of the Thaddeus Rose Band- winner of the 2015 Kool Radio Battle of the Cover Bands. They will get you movin’ and groovin’! You don’t want to miss this family fun day with music, inflatables and snacks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and even pack a picnic! This event is $2 per person, children 2 and under are FREE! Pick up your tickets at the Association office starting January 25.
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>>> SCrApbOOkPolar Express
Santa’s Village
Community
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Hanukkah Party
Ellie the Elf and Friends
Tailgate & Chili Cook Off
Craig Mathias was the grand prize winner of our Tailgate & Chili Contest for People’s Choice Award with his Frozen Tundra Chili! A close 2nd place was Penny Fraley’s Rootin Tootin Cowboy Chili!!
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>>> GeTTING CrAfTy
Homemade Apple Sauce By Vanessa Rodriguez Coppola of www.SeeVanessaCraft.com
You’ll never buy store bought applesauce again after you make homemade! It’s so easy to make and so delicious. There are so many things you can do with applesauce,
aside from enjoying it on its own. Applesauce pancakes, applesauce muffins, applesauce bread, applesauce cookies…oh the possibilities!
INGREDIENTS• 10 Granny Smith Apples• 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice• 1 Cinnamon Stick• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
DIRECTIONSPeel and slice the apples. Combine apples, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, cinnamon and brown sugar together in a large pot. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Add applesauce ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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>>> vISTANCIA eLemeNTAry
>>> LIberTy hIGh SChOOL
Thank You
Thank you to all of our amazing parents and community members that joined us for our Winter Band and Choir Concerts
and other holiday events. We hope everyone had very happy holidays and a happy New Year. Vistancia Elementary School is looking forward to all the great things 2016 has in store for our
students and families.
New Learning Process Begins Anew at LibertyBy Molly Murray
I t’s time for a new semester at Liberty High School. There are plenty of exciting things for you and your kids to look forward to as
we continue to pursue academic excellence. One of the most exciting things Liberty is doing
is the continuation of the process that administration started last semester called ‘deployment’.
Deployment is a push to equalize student learning in the classroom. Many times, teachers do not have the opportunity to revisit lessons that a subset of students did not comprehend. Alternatively, teachers are not able to ‘enrich’ or ‘deepen’ the understanding of students. With the time frame in place, teachers sometimes have to simply teach a lesson, assess it, and move on. This is a problem for kids who need more time and more attention.
Deployment is the answer to this problem. The process calls for teachers to administer a short assessment that gauges student understanding of a topic or standard. Teachers use the student results to conduct a thorough data analysis. Based upon the data, teachers group students into three sections: Remediation, Deepening Understanding, and Enrichment.
Remediation is for students who did not understand the concept. It is, in theory, a time for teachers to truly focus in on
the struggles a student is having. With upwards of thirty students per classroom, teachers can’t always afford the time during the school day to provide one-on-one teaching. Remediation groups are usually kept small so that teachers can finally use school time to provide focused instruction to individual students.
Deepening Understanding is for students in the middle tier of understanding. They show competency, but not excellence. Teachers in this group help students clear any misconceptions that may be barring them from complete mastery of a subject. Due to the nature of the data analysis process, teachers have the opportunity to single out specific problems that students have.
Lastly, Enrichment is for students who have shown a strong understanding of the concept. Students have an opportunity to utilize the skill they’ve acquired through real world application. This allows them to finalize the learning process by using what they’ve learned in a meaningful way.
Once the students are grouped, they are sent out on a specific day to a different classroom to join other students who are at the same level of understanding as them. Deployment is still a relatively new process for both Liberty staff and students. The bones are in place for a truly progressive approach to student learning.
Below are some important dates to remember:
12/18/15-1/1/16: Winter Break
1/4/16: School begins
1/7/16: 2nd Quarter report cards go home
1/11/16: PTO Meeting at MVC Clubhouse 6:30pm
1/15/16: Spotlight Student Assembly
1/18/16: No School: President’s Day
1/19/16: No School: Teacher Professional Development Day
1/22/16: Bingo Night hosted by PTO
1/25/16: Future Freshman Night (Liberty HS)
SCHOOL BELL
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>>> LAke pLeASANT eLemeNTAry
Golfing for Silverhawks Education
Saturday, April 16 2016Trilogy Golf Course7:30 Am Shotgun Start
Trilogy Golf Club At Vistancia12575 W Golf Club Drive. Peoria, Az 623-328-5100www.Trilogygolfclub.Com
Trilogy Golf Club At Vistancia Is Honored To Have Recently Been Recognized By Golf Digest With Their Highest Possible Rating: 5 Out Of 5 Stars. Trilogy Was The Only Golf Course In Arizona Given This Designation, And Only 24 Courses Received It Nationwide.
$125 Per Person$400 Per Foursome
Lake Pleasant is a school of choice built on trust, community, and collaboration. We are invested in providing meaningful experiences that promote individual success and a passion for lifelong learning.
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*Regular value of at least $290. In absence of gum (periodontal) disease. New patients only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Coupon must be presented at appointment. Limit 1 per patient. Subject to insurance restrictions; cannot be applied to insurance co-payments or deductible. Not valid for appointments with pediatric dentist. †Not valid on previous or ongoing treatment. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Coupon must be presented at appointment. Limit 1 per patient. Excludes cleaning, exam, Digital X-rays, root planing and scaling and/or periodontal maintenance. Subject to insurance restrictions; cannot be applied to insurance co-payments or deductible. Not valid for appointments with pediatric dentist, orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist or oral surgeon. AZ and CO Delta Dental Members: valid toward cosmetic dentistry only.
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G-rip – There are two types of grip we recommend. One is interlock and the other is overlap. An interlock grip means the left pointer finger and the right hand pinky lock together. Overlap grip means the right hand
pinky folds over the left hand between the pointer and middle finger. If our hands are too far underneath or over the top of the golf club (weak/strong) the club will under or over-rotate. When we grip the club our thumb and pointer finger create a “v” which will point to right side of your chest. Left side for the lefties. These grips should build more connection and extension.
A-lignment – Alignment is defined by the club face creating a parallel line to your feet, perpendicular to your target. We think of railroad tracks with your feet on one track and the clubface on the other. Remember that alignment includes knees, hips and shoulders parallel to your clubface line.
S-tance – We want the stance to be athletic. It is hard to make the club move quickly from your heels. The weight should be on the balls of our feet. We would like slight flex in the knees and not to narrow or wide. Shoulder width is a good place to start, but the stance might change due to shot type or club.
Fundamental Set-up By Scott Foster, Head of Instruction & Player Development
(Left to right) Scott Foster- Head of Instruction & Player Development, Brad Howard- Assistant Golf Professional, Brian Woodruff- Head Golf Professional
P-osture – Tilt forward from the hips, not the back. Arms should hang free from the shoulders. Try to remove tension by relaxing over the ball.
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Equity Golf Membership $20,000 $750Equity Social Membership $4,000 $320Non-Equity Golf Membership Non-Equity Junior Golf $10,000 $750 Membership $6,500 $510Non-Equity Corporate Golf Membership (first designee) $10,000 $750
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To learn more about Blackstone Country Club membership and promotions or to schedule a private Club tour today call 623.707.8700 or visit blackstonecountryclub.com for full membership details.
*Receive waived initiation fees on a Non-Equity Golf Membership when you purchase a new build luxury home or developer-owned custom homesite in the Blackstone at Vistancia community. Applicants must complete the application process and be approved to join Blackstone Country Club. Memberships must be activated no later than 30 days after closing on a home or custom homesite. Members are responsible for monthly dues, fees and Club charges. Non-Equity Membership has no value towards sale or surrender and is recallable at any time. Offer is subject to change or termination at any time. © 2016
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*Receive waived initiation fees on a Non-Equity Golf Membership when you purchase a new build luxury home or developer-owned custom homesite in the Blackstone at Vistancia community. Applicants must complete the application process and be approved to join Blackstone Country Club. Memberships must be activated no later than 30 days after closing on a home or custom homesite. Members are responsible for monthly dues, fees and Club charges. Non-Equity Membership has no value towards sale or surrender and is recallable at any time. Offer is subject to change or termination at any time. © 2016
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>>> CITy Of peOrIA
As we close the chapter on 2015 and embark on a new year, I want to take this opportunity to update you on my first 10 months as your city councilwoman. It’s been a busy year working on the behalf of the people in the Mesquite District. Here are some highlights of 2015:
• I have held 118 meetings with Peoria residents and city staff, advocating for citizens. I’ve also attended HOA meetings and will continue to do so that I can hear directly from residents.
• I’ve long said my goal is to bring an amenity-rich community park to Northern Peoria, giving citizens a place to have a picnic, walk the dog and play a ballgame. I’m happy to report we are well on our way to getting our park. Early this year, I will be holding a public meeting to discuss proposals for the new park. I want this process to be in the hands of the citizens of Peoria so I encour-age you to be engaged in this process. Please sign up for my newsletter to receive updates on these public meetings.
• Another issue I’ve been pushing for is increased bike safety along Happy Valley Road at the Agua Fria bridge. Recently, I met with the Trilogy Bike Club to hear their concerns. I’m working with the city to provide more bike lanes and education as well as expedite the bridge widening in our Capital Program.
• This fall I worked with the Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Arizona Safe Baby Haven to place new Safe Baby Haven signs at Peoria fire stations. The signs are a visual reminder for residents that Peoria fire stations are a safe place to go when they are in need. Also, the foundation is providing each station with emergency bags so they are better prepared if a baby is dropped off at a station.
• Also, I’m the City Council’s Liaison to Education so I’m working with education partners to develop opportunities for higher education for Peoria students to strengthen our workforce. Recently, I was chosen to serve on the Maricopa Association of Governments Human Services Committee. The committee creates policy and recommends priorities for the region on issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
• I’ve also voted to keep property taxes low, support the Sonoran Preservation Program and add additional fire and police officers.
I’m proud of the progress we’ve made so far, but I believe there is still more to be done. I look forward to working with you in 2016 to plan our new park, see meaningful progress on the commercial corridor in Northern Peoria, and grow our quality of life.
What would you like to see in your community? Contact me directly at 623-773-7306 or bridget.binsbacher@peoriaaz.gov. Follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BridgetForPeoria/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/bab_bridget) and sign up for my newsletter at www.peoriaaz.gov/e-news, select “Mesquite District Update,” and enter your email address. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Peoria City CouncilmemberBridget Binsbacher
Mesquite DistrictSTAY CONNECTED
mesquite@peoriaaz.gov623.773.7385
Mesquite District UpdateCITY
HOA Office 623.215.8646
Vistancia Community Patrol 480.313.2685
Vistancia Village Emergency
For use between midnight and 8AM 800.274.3165
City OF PEOriAPolice/Animal Control 623.773.8311
Peoria Policing Program, North tip Line 623.773.5077
peoriapolicenorthtipline@peoriaaz.gov
Fire 623.773.7279
Southwest Ambulance 480.655.7234
Arrowhead Hospital 623.561.1000
North Peoria Emergency Center 623.561.2022
Sun Health Hospital 623.214.4000
Post Office 623.979.8533
Sunrise Mountain Library 623.773.8650
UtiLitiESCox Communications 602.694.1952
Zona Communications 623.455.4500
Southwest Gas 877.860.6020
APS (Electric) 602.371.7171
City of Peoria (water/trash) 623.773.7160
SCHOOLSPeoria Unified S.D. #11 623.486.6000
Lake Pleasant Elementary 623.773.6575
Attendance 623.773.6582
Vistancia Elementary 623.773.6500
Attendance 623.773.6508
Liberty High School 623.773.6525
Sunrise Mountain High School 623.487.5125
Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten 602.740.9561
CHUrCHESSpirit Song Church 623.824.1357
ACtiVitiES AND CLUbS
Aquaria Swim School: taught 1-on-1, and designed for children ages 6 months to 6
years, your child will learn how to independently float or to swim safely to the side of the pool.
the aquatic journey continues from there. Safety, then fun! For more information, visit www.
aquariaswim.com or call 623.680.6835.
Basketball League: For more info visit www.fsie.com.
Bible Study: the women’s bible study meets every thursday at 9AM in the MVC Clubhouse.
All women are invited as we share, discuss, and encourage one another. Call Valerie for more
information at 623.824.1357.
Bunco: We need players! Join us in the Clubhouse on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
each month at 7PM for an exciting dice game and a great way to meet new friends! the fee
is $6 per person to play. there are cash prizes available to win. Please contact Harrianne at
Ayenta49@aol.com if you’re interested in playing!
Cheer Club: We focus on health and fitness, building self confidence and the FUNdamentals
of cheerleading with the emphasis on fun while working hard to perfect our skills. Email Clarissa
at 123CreativeCheer@gmail.com or call 623.271.3483 for more information.
Fitness Boot Camp: With a military style of fitness training this class will help you shed
pounds and get into shape while having fun! Early bird special is $75 for the entire 5 weeks
Monday-Friday. Call Jennifer at 435.701.0065 or email her at jen_p5@hotmail.com to sign
up. Visit www.vistanciafitnessbootcamp.webs.com for more information.
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vistanciavillageassociation and find us online at www.myvistancia.com.
Garden Chat: Garden chat will meet the second Wednesday of every month at 6PM. Contact
charstar_299@msn.com for additional information.
Helping Hands Club: the Helping Hands club is a group of Vistancia residents with the same
mission to help their neighbors in need! if you would like to join the club or if you have a need
that the club might be able to assist you with contact robert and Julia Miller 623-760-5582
or mteamrealty@gmail.com.
Homeschoolers of Vistancia: Welcoming all homeschooling families and educators or
mentors living in or surrounding area of Vistancia. Join to connect with families passionate
about home-based, world-based education! Share ideas, tips, curriculum, and encouragement.
Schedule meetings, events, activities, and field trips. Connect to our group on Facebook or
please contact Julie Goodson 623.680.6928 or Anne-Marie Older 602.354.6741 for
information.
MOMS Club: We are a non-profit network support group for all moms. Whether you are
working and looking to connect with other working moms or you stay at home and are
looking for friendships for both you and your child, we are the answer. We offer many
activities! if you are interested in meeting new moms and making great friendships, please visit
www.vistanciamomsclub.com.
Poker Club: Come meet your neighbors while playing a game of skill and luck. Vistancia Poker
texas hold-em tournaments are held every other Saturday from January through November,
with a championship tournament in December. buyins vary from $20 to $50 per tournament.
For the full schedule of tournaments or more information, please visit our website at
www.vistanciapoker.com or email vistanciapoker@yahoo.com.
Tennis Club: Drop-in tennis is on tuesdays, thursday and Saturday at the Mountain Vista
Club tennis courts at 7:30AM-10:00AM. For more information, contact Howie Grover at
groverh7040@gmail.com or call 623.215.8708.
Tennis Lessons: tennis Pro Joe ragland instructs Children and Adults in multiple settings
including private lessons and group clinics. Call Joe for additional information at 623.680.6738.
Tumble and Dance: AZ tumble N Dance Company LLC non-competitive tumbling and
dance. We help children build strength, coordination, flexibility, motor skills, and self
confidence. We believe once children experience the feeling of fitness and the fun and joy
of movement they will be on their way to an active lifestyle. Classes are available to children
ages 2 through 14 years old. beginners to experienced children are all welcome. Our classes
and choreography are fun and child appropriate. if you would love to register, contact tawni
Lanoue at aztumblendance@yahoo.com. Or visit http.aztumblendance.wix.com for program
information.
Vistancia Village Loaning Library: bring a book take a book at the Loaning Library in the
Association Office. We are also always accepting donations for books and DVDs For more
information contact the Association Office at 623.215.8646.
Vistancia Vipers: For more information and to register please contact Jen Peery at
jpeery1@cox.net.
Vistancia Waterworks: Classes will be held at the Mountain Vista Pool. All classes are taught
by Coach Mike, an aquatic professional with over thirty years of experience teaching swimming
at all levels. For registration please phone 425.492.6871.
Water Aerobics: Come out every Monday, tuesday and Friday from 9-10AM at the Foothills
Pool, a comfortable workout environment. With all of the benefits of cardio and resistance
training, Water Aerobics is sure to be a great, joint stress free workout that everyone will enjoy.
if you would like more information contact Lisa Siminoff siminoff77@yahoo.com or Diane
Schwartz at dianeschwartz@cox.net.
Workout Group: Come enjoy new friends as you strengthen your muscles and enjoy fun new
workouts. We rotate through various strength training, cardio, and Plyometric exercises. All age
ranges and skill levels welcome. Classes are Free! We meet Mon, Fri at 8:15AM in the MVC
Gym. Contact Lisa at lvalociek@yahoo.com.
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ResouRces
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1
OFFICE CLOSED
NO CLASSES
2
3 4 5Mah-Jongg12-4pm
6Bunco 7pm
MOMs Club Meeting9:30am
7Women’s Bible Study 9am
8Corks & Canvas 7pm
9Village Café9-10:30am
Health Expo9-11:30am
10 11Girl Scouts 6-7:30pmFurniture Painting 6-8pm
12Mah-Jong12-4pmCub Scouts 6-8pm
Star Wars Storytime10am
13Game Group2-4pm
Dwornik Seminar5-8:30pm
14Women’s Bible Study 9am
15 16Paint & Gogh10am-12pm
MOMs Club Holiday Party7-10pm
17 18Furniture Painting 6-8pm
19Mah-Jongg 12-4pm
20Bunco 7pm
21Women’s Bible Study 9am
22 23Wild West Fest11am-2pm
Parent’s Night Out5:30-9pm
24
31
25Girl Scouts 6-7:30pmFurniture Painting 6-8pm
26Cub Scouts 6-8pm
27 28Women’s Bible Study 9am
29 30
Weekly FitnessSchedule
Bootcamp 5-7amWorkout Group 8-9amWater Aerobics 9-10amFlex Yoga 10:30-11:30amCheer Practice 4-6pm (Gym)FSIE Basketball 6-7pm
Bootcamp 5-7amDrop-In Tennis 8-10amBootcamp 8:30am-9:30amWater Aerobics 9-10amTumble & Dance 4-6:40pm
Bootcamp 5-7amWorkout Group 8-8:30amBootcamp 8:30am-9:30amFlex Yoga 8:30-9:30amTumble & Dance 10-10:35amClub Cheer 4-7pm (Gym)FSIE Basketball 7-8:10pm
Bootcamp 5-7amDrop-In Tennis 8-10amBootcamp 8:30am-9:30amCheer Practice 5-8pm (Office)Tumble & Dance 3:30-7:00pmZumba 6-7pm
Bootcamp 5am-7amWorkout Group 8amWater Aerobics 9-10amPilates 10:30-11:30amFSIE Basketball 6-9pm (full court)
Cheer Club 7-9am
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Vistancia Village Association29701 N. Sunrise Point
Peoria, AZ 85383623.215.8646
www.myvistancia.com
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