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JULY 2019

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

WATERMELON CREATIONS

ZERO EDGE SPAS

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SUMMERTIME IS A MAGICAL SEASON. The kids are out of school, the sunshine seems never-ending, and there’s no shortage of adventures that await. For many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood—sleepaway camp, family vacations, and swimming until your fingers are shriveled like prunes. I know for our family, most

of summer is spent in the pool!

Of course, summer and sunshine also go hand-in-hand with everyone’s favorite sum-mer fruit—watermelon. Though it’s wonderful to eat simply sliced up, there are also so many creative recipes that incorporate watermelon. On page 34, Denise McCreery shares three that are sure to become staples in your summer rotation (and mine!). In fact, I’m making her Thai Shrimp & Watermelon Salad at a pool party I’m hosting this month!

Of course, while I do have a pool, I don’t have a spa. After reading the article on page 22 though, I want one! We showcase a few of California Pools & Landscape’s

drool-worthy zero edge spa creations—and boy, are they gorgeous!

Although it’s tempting to stay in air-conditioning or my pool all summer, Chandler Parks & Recreation reminds us that even though it’s hot out, summer is still the perfect time to get outdoors and take advantage of everything our city has to offer. Celebrate Park and Recreation Month this month with Chandler Parks & Recreation’s many outdoor activity

ideas, programs and events (page 42), and really make the most of your summer.

As for me, I’m planning to do it all—eat watermelon, relax in my pool, take in a concert at Gila River Hotels & Casino, spend time with my family, and just enjoy the season.

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DEPARTMENTS4 Lifestyle Letter

8 Good Times

14 Around Town

16 Locally Owned

30 DIY

34 Culinary Creations

38 Local’s Choice

40 Lifestyle Calendar

42 Local Limelight

FEATURES16 Boulder Boats

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22 Zero Edge SpasThe Rise in Popularity of These

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The Chandler Chamber of Commerce honored Chandler’s businesses, educators, public servants and community members for their contri-butions to the community at this event, held at Gila River Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. This year, Chandler Lifestyle was honored to be amongst the winners, receiving the Micro Business of the Year award. PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVERARDO KEEME PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC

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The Henrys Classic cornhole tournament took place on May 10 at Quarthaus in downtown Chandler, and was presented by BOK Financial. The event was a fundraiser for ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth and was put together by The Henrys leadership group. There were over 184 attendees and 45 competing cornhole teams. The event raised over $11,000 for ICAN programs.

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The Chandler Chamber of Commerce held its Women in Leadership Luncheon in late May at Soho63. At the event, not only were Chandler Lifestyle's 2019 Women of Chandler recognized, but the magazine's publisher, Joyce Selk, was surprised with the 2019 Micro Business of the Year award from the Chamber.

As part of Chandler Aquatics and Fire’s new Water You Going To Do About It? water safety campaign, they recently headed to a west Chandler neighborhood and went door-to-door with their signature ABCs of Water Safety door hangers. City staff spoke with residents about drowning prevention, and provided water safety resources. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEALY MEDIA

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GOOD TIMES


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Fit Society exists to Connect, Challenge and Inspire people to be better together, and that's exactly what happened at its 4th Annual Crib Crawl. This adult-only event allowed mem-bers and friends to enjoy fellowship, sunshine, biking and fun. It kicked off at Fit Society with a pre-game party, then progressed to a ride to a handful of themed "host houses."

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Crews began work in mid-May on the 125,000 square-foot center, which holds national retailers like Zia Records and Compass Bank, to name a few. The renovations include new stone design work, awnings, a repaved parking lot, updated landscap-ing and new painting.

The renovations are expected to take 90 days.

DONATIONS AND SPONSORS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL

The City of Chandler Diversity Office, along with For Our City-Chandler and a volunteer com-mittee, is gearing up for another Operation Back to School event on Sat., July 20, at Chandler High School, 350 N. Arizona Ave. Operation Back to School (OBTS) is a one-day event where kids receive a free, brand-new backpack filled with school supplies to ensure Chandler students are ready with the supplies they need for the first day of school. Haircuts, uniforms, socks, shoes and underwear also are a few of the freebies students may receive during the event. There are several ways to get involved, including corporate sponsor-ships, individual donations, donating supplies, vol-unteering to assist with inventory or day-of-event assistance, donating a new backpack filled with supplies or hosting a backpack drive, and hairstyl-ists are needed to cut hair at the event.

Nearly 2,200 families and students from 43 (of the 47) Chandler Unified schools attended last year, and more are expected to attend this com-ing year. To view a complete list of sponsorship opportunities, school supplies needed or volunteer opportunities, visit bit.ly/2019OBTSChandler.

CLASSIC IMAGE DANCE BECOMES FIRST LOCAL YPAD-CERTIFIED DANCE STUDIO

Classic Image Dance recently became the first YPAD certified dance studio in the Valley—and 1 of only 44 worldwide. YPAD stands for Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, and because there is no governing body for dance education for children, and no legal requirements for education or certification for dance studio owners or dance instructors, being a YPAD-certified studio means they hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity and accountability by implementing safe boundaries and healthy artistry within their dance

CHUCK FAZIO, ONE OF CHANDLER LIFESTYLE'S 2019 MEN OF CHANDLER

Chuck Fazio is one of Chandler Lifestyle's 2019 Men of Chandler. There was incorrect information included in his write-up in the June 2019 issue. We sincerely regret the error and urge our readers to read the correct copy below.CHUCK FAZIO

Owner, Revelation Real Estate, the Chandler Real Estate Training Center, The Forum Coworking + Events, and The Forum Business School

“I want my companies to bless our local com-munity by providing a great place to connect and practical training to the business community for both business and personal growth,” explains Chuck Fazio.

Chuck (along with his wife, Angela) owns four Chandler-based businesses: Revelation Real Estate, the Chandler Real Estate Training Center, The Forum Coworking + Events and The Forum Business School.

“My wife and I run businesses in order to serve people and bring the community together,” he says.

These businesses exist to establish environments where people are free to grow and thrive financially, professionally, personally and spiritually together.

When asked what words Chuck tries to live by, he quoted Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another,” adding, “It really mat-ters who you surround yourself with. Walk by faith, not sight.”

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“This is a great example of an overall backyard,” says Jeremy. “You can tell on that particular project they don’t have water features. The spa is the focal piece and the water feature.”

This is truly the quintessential zero edge spa, with all glass tile making the light inside visible. The home itself has many windows, which seamlessly merges it with the outdoors.

The outdoor kitchen and seating area create additional living areas for the family.

JEREMY SMITH, THE OWNER OF CALIFORNIA POOLS & LANDSCAPE, HAS SEEN A RISING POPULARITY OF ZERO EDGE SPAS. They differ from the traditional variety for several rea-sons, but perhaps most notable is the aesthetics. Water floats over its edges into a hidden trough, giving the illusion of a vanishing edge. They can also be built above ground, creating a waterfall feature as water flows into the channel below.

“It looks really great with high-powered LED lights going around the whole spa. It’s spectacular,” Jeremy says. “We’re kind of geeks when it comes to spas. People can use them year-round and we like to trick them out and make them different.”

A positive to zero edge spas is the freedom of design. They don’t have to sit right on the pool, therefore creating a destination area elsewhere. Also, the pool’s equipment can be used for the spa, elim-inating the need for a separate system.

“I can take that water in the trough and circulate it back into the pool,” Jeremy explains. “Some people like to separate the spa from the pool, and the zero edge concept makes that more economical.”

Zero edge spas are often used as a decorative feature, as well as a place to relax. According to Jeremy, users are more comfortable because their arms are always submerged with the water level up to the edge and there’s no deck hitting them at the back of the head.

California Pools (CalPool.com) has created outdoor living spaces for 31 years and is fully licensed to build backyard spaces from out-door kitchens to bathhouses.


They used small glass tiles around the spa and placed them verti-cally to create a smoother, rounded look. This spa doubles as a water feature, adding ambiance with the sound of the water as it flows over the edge, hitting the trough below.

This spa is framed with the fire pods that fill with water, and after dark, it’s lit by LED lights, bathing the water in light all the way up to the edge.

“Spas make yards aesthetically pleasing and add function,” Jeremy says.

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The customer who built this spa wanted an area where the family could enjoy time together and have movie nights from the com-fort of the water.

The swim-up bar is accessible from both locations and there are stools on the other side for non-swimmers, as well.

This was a remodel. California Pools & Landscape did some work to the pool, added new decking, fountains, a BBQ, and the zero edge spa.

Instead of tile, this spa is surrounded by concrete cladding. It sounds like rain when the water trickles down the sides and into the basin below.


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IT ALL STARTED WITH A RARE DATE NIGHT AT A COCKTAIL BAR. Lauren and John Maggio were in the throes of the early years with their four children and had the opportunity to be spelled by a sitter for the evening.

They each ordered the same cocktail that was well-balanced and hit all the perfect notes that a per-fected libation aims to reach. Because this night out was a luxury that would not be repeated regularly, they asked their bartender to share his recipe. He was happy to do so, down to the measurements of each spirit and accou-trement so they could recreate this experience at home.

And they were able to do just that—trips to three dif-ferent liquor stores and $103 in receipts later.

With her stash of ingredients, Lauren replicated that recipe a few times at home. But by the end of the sea-son, she had moved on to another cocktail of choice. She thought there had to be an easier—and more eco-nomical way—to enjoy a bar-quality drink at home.

Six years later, the magic in a glass that Lauren and her husband experienced is available in a can for Arizonans to enjoy.

“I had this lightening-bolt moment that there are plenty of people like us who are busy and working hard that would appreciate the ease and portability of a premium cocktail that’s more accessible and ready-made,” Lauren says.

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Cocktail enthusiasts will be tempted by the Gin & Tonic, Margarita, Vodka Soda and Greyhound variet-ies. Brand new additions are a Bourbon Smash and Whiskey Sour, which is produced under nitro so it has a creamy mouthfeel and a luscious finish that mimics the profile of an egg white without it. Lauren,

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who is personally a big bourbon fan, advises shaking the can before popping it open to get the full impact.

Each 12-ounce can offers two servings with a 10% ABV. Recipes use premium real spirits and natural and organic ingredients, and all non-whiskey cocktails are gluten-free. It retails for $4.99 a can and can be found locally at select grocers like AJ’s Fine Foods.

The Maggios may have come up with a new kid on the cocktail block, but they are no strangers to the food and beverage market and what makes a successful business in this space tick. John is the co-founder of Boulder Canyon Chips. Lauren has a background in investment banking and interior design.

The combination of an elevated cocktail in an easily totable vehicle makes these beverages ideal companions on quests where their glass counterparts cannot venture.

“We are the solution for modern luxury in today’s cocktail industry,” Lauren says. “Consumers today want to experience life and adventures. They don’t have to sacrifice on qual-ity while going on life’s experiences.”

This spring, Cocktail Squad cocktails made their debut in Arizona, making it the second state to carry the brand. For its creators, this makes perfect sense.

“Our premium cocktails are perfect for the seasons in Arizona and perfect for golf courses, pools, hiking, rafting… all of the great adventures Arizona offers,” Lauren says.

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KID ’SWHAT YOU NEED:+ 10 drops lemon essential oil+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil+ 4 drops lavender essential oil+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water (minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

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suMmerWHAT YOU NEED:+ 10 drops lemon essential oil+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil+ 8 drops lavender essential oil+ 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water (minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle)+ ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

ADULT(AGE 15 AND OVER)

WHAT YOU DO:In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop in essential oils. Swirl to com-bine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

KID ’SWHAT YOU NEED:+ 10 drops lemon essential oil+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil+ 4 drops lavender essential oil+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water (minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

WHAT YOU DO:In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for

the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alco-

hol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather

and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

While there can be concern about citrus oils on the skin when exposed to sunlight, lemongrass isn’t a photosensitive oil, and if lemon essential oil is steam-distilled rather than cold-pressed (Oui Fresh essential oils are cold-pressed) it can be used on the skin. So just make sure to note which one your lemon oil is and only spray on clothes if you don’t have a skin-safe lemon oil (which is an application method a lot of people prefer anyway if they are more sensitive to oils).

IF YOU WANT TO PRINT SOME LABELS FOR YOUR BUG SPRAY, JUST DOWNLOAD SOME FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS AND PRINT ONTO STICKER PAPER!

Find more DIYs at ABeautifulMess.com and shop

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WONDERFUL WATERMELON

THE TEMPERATURES ARE RISING, AND NOTHING SAYS SUMMER IN THE KITCHEN LIKE THE COOL, JUICY TASTE OF WATERMELON! This versatile annual fruit has many places at the table, from breakfast to dessert, sweet to savory, and salads to slushies—there’s almost no summer dish that isn’t enhanced by the watery bite of this ancient melon.

When picking a watermelon, try to find one that is heavy for its size and has a yellow-ish patch on one side; it should sound loud and hollow when thumped. For recipes, almost anything goes with water-melon; try pairing with creamy foods like feta cheese and cucumbers, or sharp/acidic flavors such as balsamic, mint or black pep-per to keep the contrasts interesting.

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Thai Shrimp & Watermelon Salad

+ 1 ½ pounds medium large shrimp, shelled and deveined+ 3 cups of watermelon cubes, no seeds (about a 2-3 lb. melon)+ ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped+ ½ cup fresh mint, chopped+ ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced+ 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced+ 1 Serrano chile, thinly sliced (use red Thai chile for more heat)

FOR THE DRESSING+ ¼ cup rice wine vinegar+ 4 tsp. fresh lime juice+ 1 garlic clove, minced+ 1 one-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated+ Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a large, non-metal bowl and set aside. Grill or sauté the shrimp until pink throughout, let cool then toss in bowl with dressing. Add all other ingredients to bowl and mix well. Serve with mint garnish or optional diced peanuts.

ingredients

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Cilantro Serrano chiles

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Black Olives Manchengo cheese Watermelon Basil

Mediterranean Summer Skewers

Assemble a black olive, square of Manchengo cheese, water-melon chunk, and basil onto a skewer. Drizzle or serve with aged balsamic vinegar.

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Muddle the berries and watermelon at the bot-tom of a glass pitcher; fill with half the bottle of Moscato and let sit for 15-20 minutes for the fla-vors to merge. Pour into 4 large wine glasses, fill with ice, and top off with the rest of the Moscato. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and garnish glass with lime wheel and strawberry.


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ARTICLE TEAYA VICENTE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THIS SUMMER HAS SPECIAL MEANING TO MANY MEMBERS OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY—THAT’S BECAUSE GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS WILL KICK OFF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. This celebration will culminate with a massive party and concert on New Year’s Eve at Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass.

“Looking back, it’s remarkable how our community has grown,” says Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos. “When our first casino, Lone Butte, opened in 1994, it was just a modest building. Now, we have three spectacular properties that we’re very proud of: Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte are both in Chandler, and Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Vee Quiva is in Laveen.”

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GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS KICKS OFF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY


Kenneth credits the enormous growth of Gila River Hotels & Casinos to his tribe’s culture of collaboration.

“Many people don’t realize that our com-munity is an alliance of two tribes, the Akimel O’otham and Pee-Posh, also known as Pima and Maricopa,” he says, adding that the Gila River Indian Community was established in 1859. “Now we are the largest indigenous population in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with our borders expanding more than 600 square miles from Phoenix to Florence.”

Early on, tribal leaders recognized the importance of collaborating with others out-side of their community.

“Much of our success can be credited to our strong relationships with local and national business and civic leaders,” he says. “From an industry standpoint, our two hotels at Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva provide first-rate service and accommodations. Our dining facilities at all three properties have received many accolades, and we’re con-stantly upgrading our technology to bring the most exciting gaming opportunities to our casinos.”

Giving back to the community is also a priority.

“We’re proud of our Gila River Cares pro-gram, which supports local non-profits with grants throughout the year,” he says. “In addition, through our partnerships with the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Coyotes, we are able to provide unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to children in the community, which has a profound impact on not just their lives, but their families as well.”

Highlights for summer include staycation deals, an Independence Day weekend of fun, giveaways and fireworks, and an exciting lineup of entertainment.

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an evening of unforgettable songs and new music from her recent album The Medicine Show. ChandlerCenter.org

13STAND UP NIGHT AT THE FORUMThe Forum

Enjoy entertainment by comedians Ben Anderson, Kerri Gallagher, Mo Kitazumi and Richard Prange during this fun Saturday night out. The head-liner is Michael Longfellow, who has been a regular at the Tempe Improv and Stand Up Live. The event is 21+ only. TheAZForum.com

17FAMILY NIGHT – EMOJI EXTRAVAGANZA Tumbleweed Recreational Center

Express yourself at this month’s Emoji Extravaganza! Whether you’re into the heart eyes or the shocked face, you and your little ones can make it happen with a little creativity and fun crafts. ChandlerAZ.gov

20COFFEE 101Press Coffee

A one-hour tasting that will take you around the world with a sampling of four distinctly different coffees. The coffee experts at Press will guide you through a brief history of each coffee and how the journey, from seed to cup, has created the flavors you taste today. PressCoffee.com

24QUARTERLY CONNECTOR MIXERThe Local Chandler

It’s that time again for the Chandler Innovations quarterly connector event. This quarter’s event will be at The Local

Tumbleweed Park with music and food vendors, and a big boom sky-illuminat-ing fireworks display that kicks off at 9 p.m. Bring games and activities or take advantage of Tumbleweed’s many park amenities. ChandlerAZ.gov

11SUMMER SPECTACULAR ART WALKScottsdale’s Arts District

Art galleries in Scottsdale’s Arts District—along Main Street from Scottsdale Road west to Goldwater Boulevard, and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue—will feature exhibits by various international artists while hosting refreshments, entertainment and decorations. There's plenty of free parking, as well as free trol-ley and/or horse-drawn carriage rides. ScottsdaleGalleries.com

13SALT RIVER KAYAK EXCURSIONCity of Chandler Environmental

Education Center

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13MELISSA ETHERIDGE – THE MEDICINE SHOWChandler Center for the Arts

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JUL 1-AUG 1SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Chandler Public Library

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JUL 1-AUG 25FANTASTICAL BOTANICALSVision Gallery

Arizona is known for its iconic saguaro cacti that populate much of the state, but it is also home to a wide variety of other plant life. This juried exhibition features paintings, ceramics, and other multi-me-dia works inspired by botanicals from inside and outside the state. The work of 17 artists will be on display in this exhibi-tion. VisionGallery.com

4, 11, 18, 25NIGHT SPLASH WITH 88.7 THE PULSEGolfland-Sunsplash

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27CAPTURING SUNSETS AND LIGHTING: FEATURED CLASSDesert Botanical Garden

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Chandler. Chandler Innovations will provide a complimentary first drink and some shared appetizers while you mingle with other local entrepreneurs. InnovationsIncubator.com

27PHOENIX FAIRYTALE BALLNOAH’s Event Venue

Little princesses and friends are invited to enjoy a candy buffet, cre-ate magical tiaras, take professional portraits and enjoy activities at a Fairytale Ball. Attendees will meet Disney princesses and their favorite fairytale friends during an elegant event complete with musical per-formances, stories, song and dance. PrettyPrincessPartiesmn.com


+ On average we spend 95% of our lives indoors + By the time you’re 35 years old, you’ve spent the equivalent of about 33 years indoors + We spend almost 4x more time watching TV than going outdoors

TOP ACTIVITIES KEEPING US INDOORS+ 4.75% Relaxing & Leisure + 4.58% Eating & Drinking + 2.88% Grooming

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FIGHT THE INDOOR EPIDEMIC WITH PARK AND RECREATION MONTH'S FUN AND GAMES

ARTICLE CHANDLER PARKS & RECREATION | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

WHETHER YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF OUTDOORSY OR NOT, THE SUMMER SHINE MAKES THE WHOLE FAMILY EXCITED TO STRETCH THEIR LEGS AND GET SOME FRESH AIR—ESPECIALLY KIDS. But when summer temperatures get in the way of fun, sometimes it’s easier to turn on the TV and stay inside. As Americans, we spend an average of 95% of our lives indoors. Our health could be affected. This summer, #BeAnOutsider as you get your Game On and play it cool.

In this tech-driven world, it’s no surprise that Americans see more screen than green, explains Chandler Parks & Recreation Manager Joe Petrella.

“We are in the midst of an indoor epidemic due to Arizona sum-mers and our digital and sedentary lifestyles. Recreation is all about the power of play and adventure, and Park and Recreation Month provides us with the perfect opportunity to be part of the solution,” says Joe. “Studies have confirmed that parks and recreation, com-munity green space, and time outdoors is critical for creating healthy, active and sustainable communities. Some have even suggested that people feel reduced stress, improved mood, and increased energy the more time they spend outside.”

So this July—and all summer long—Chandler Parks & Rec is leading initiatives and providing opportunities for the community to achieve healthier lifestyles through a variety of programs, special events and services. Whether it’s summer camp, an adult sports league, learning to swim, exploring nature, or meeting friends in the park, parks and play go hand-and-hand in helping you live well.

Visit ChandlerAZ.gov/breaktime to build your summer, with an eye towards keeping the fun high and indoor opportunities to a minimum.

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