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February - March 2007 | Vol.23, Issue 2

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Full Menu of 2007 Wine DinnersRESERVE TOUR DE FRANCE ‘SWEETHEART WINE DINNER’

What better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with aromantic evening of fine French wines and food served at DesertMountain’s premier restaurant, Constantino’s. It’s just the begin-ning, too. We have a full slate of special Wine Dinners plannedthroughout February and March.

On February 14, members will experience an unforgettabletour of each of the wine regions of France, from the limestonesoils of the Rhone Valley to the banks of the River Gironde inBordeaux. Puligny Montrachet, Condrieu, and Chateauneuf duPape are just a few of the wines members will enjoy, as well as theexquisitely paired food carefully prepared by Chef Chris Nicosia.

Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 to reserve yourseats today!

When: February 14Where: Constantino’sCost: $95++ per personTime: Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.

OTHER WINE DINNERS TO PLAN FOR ARE:

BERINGER WINE DINNERWhen: February 27Where: ApacheCost: $85++ per personTime: Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.

Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. Founded in 1876 by aGerman immigrant named Jacob Beringer, the winery modeled itself after the best producers in Europe. Jacob’svision also included chiseling out long tunnels in the hillsides to better age his wines. Some 130 years later, thecool, subterranean world beneath the hills is a top tourist attraction in the area. The winery maintains a single-minded dedication to making the most memorable wines from the greatest Napa Valley vineyards.

Desert Mountain is honored to welcome Beringer to the Apache Clubhouse for a night of legendary winesand food. Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations.

WHITEHALL LANE WINE DINNERWhen: March 9Where: Cochise/Geronimo

Whitehall Lane is a small, family owned winery in Napa Valley's historic Rutherford appellation. The wineryconsistently receives accolades and awards for producing some of the greatest wines in the world. In WineSpectator Magazine’s year-end ranking of wines, Whitehall Lane has been honored an unprecedented three

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experience an unforgettable tour

of the wine regions of France

Tenth C.A.R.E. Comes toDM March 12-14CHARITY EVENTS EXPECTED TO TOP $600,000

This March marks the tenth year Desert Mountain has helpedthe Mayo Foundation with critical funding for breast andprostate cancer research. This year’s C.A.R.E. (CancerAwareness, Research and Education) program will hold itsseries of events between March 12 and14, including golf, music,raffles, and new events to mark the anniversary.

Last year’s C.A.R.E. program brought in a record $600,000 incharitable contributions. This year’s effort for the MayoFoundation’s Breast & Prostate Cancer Research is expected tobe even greater.

Events include golf and tennis tournaments, a grand benefitdinner, and many special events, like a “Texas Hold ‘Em” pokernight and silent auctions.

The C.A.R.E. Benefit Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March14, and the golf tournament will be held the same day on theCochise, Geronimo, Chiricahua and Apache courses. The $200entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to the Mayo Foundation.The tournament is a step-out scramble. To register for the eventplease visit the Desert Mountain website.

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The 2006 C.A.R.E. Auction was a huge success.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Voting results on the option for members to purchase “Surplus Deferred EquityMemberships” are now in.

Last October, pursuant to Section B.6 of the Club’s Bylaws, the Deferred Equity memberswere offered an option to purchase 155 Deferred Equity Golf Memberships and 260 DeferredEquity Club Memberships not previously issued by Desert Mountain Properties.

Offering such memberships, under the Bylaws, is a precondition to the developer offeringthem for sale “off property” (i.e., not associated with a Desert Mountain home or home site).

For the option to have been exercised, a majority of the Deferred Equity members eli-gible to cast votes would be required to have voted in favor of the option, by ballot, byDecember 15, 2006. Of the approximately 2,112 Deferred Equity members eligible to voteon the option, 1,255 conforming ballots were timely returned to the accounting firm, who

tallied the ballots. The accounting firm reports that 53 conforming ballots were cast in favor of the option, falling shortof the majority vote required for the option to be exercised.

We wish to thank all Deferred Equity members who participated in this vote. Desert Mountain Properties is workingon a membership sales program to be released soon.

NEW DIRECTOR OF CATERINGKristina Gelb comes to Desert

Mountain with 20 years of expe-rience. Prior to joining us,Kristina has worked at the BocaRaton Resort & Club, BocaPointe CC, Wildflower BreadCompany, and American GolfCorp.’s Ancala Country Club.Originally from Pennsylvania,

Kris spent 11 years in South Florida before moving toScottsdale in 1998. She enjoys swimming, cycling and ski-ing (water or snow), cooking, entertaining, participatingin triathlons, and most importantly spending time withher two sons, Connor and Devon.

Please welcome Kristina to the Desert Mountain ClubManagement Team. To plan your next special cateredevent, please contact Kristina at (480) 595-4135 or e-mail her at Kgelb@desertmt.com.

SMOKING ORDINANCE PASSESIn the most recent elections, the Smoking Ordinance

Proposition No. 201 did pass and became State Law.In response to this new law, all Desert Mountain

Clubhouses and dining rooms will become “smoke free”areas. Since 1998, most all of our dining rooms exceptfor the Men’s Grill at Cochise/Geronimo, have been“smoke free.” This area will be included under the newordinance. Smoking will be allowed outside on the patiosonly. While enforcement goes into effect May 1, 2007 wewill begin adoption of the ordinance effective March 1,2007. This will allow us time to give proper notice andsignage to all members.

DRESS CODE IN DINING ROOMSRecently, I have received letters of complaint from

members about other members’ dress code. In earlymember focus groups, we were asked to tone down the

formal nature of the dining rooms. Numerous membersdid not like the dress code requirement of suit and tiesfor men.

As a result, we changed the dress code to support amore relaxed Arizona lifestyle. Currently, ties are notrequired and coat is optional, but preferred on Friday andSaturday nights at Chiricahua, Apache, and the Cochise/Geronimo dining rooms in the fall season. The Renegadeand Outlaw dining rooms remain casual at all meal peri-ods. Hats should not be worn in Club dining rooms as amatter of courtesy. This would not apply to golf casualdining rooms such as Renegade Hideout, the Men’s Grill,and the Arizona Grill at Outlaw.

DRESS CODE ON COURSES AND PRACTICE AREASAs for the dress code on our golf courses, please make

sure that your family and guests wear collared shirts andsleeves at all times. No blue jeans, workout/running shortsor T-shirts are acceptable for play. A full listing of the golfdress code is on page 9 of the Membership Guidelines.

DM WINS MORE AWARDSWe are proud to report that the Desert Mountain Club

has received two outstanding awards:The first is The 2006 Private Club 5-Star Platinum Award,

a three-year team award for Club Excellence. We were thehighest vote recipient in Arizona.

The second is Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops for2007. The Golf World Business Best 100 Golf Shopsaward is a very prestigious designation in the industry forexcellence in operations. We are certainly honored to berecognized alongside some of the finest private clubs inthe country. And we are thrilled to be acknowledged forour efforts in providing the finest products and services tothe Desert Mountain membership.

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Vote in On Memberships; DM Wins Two More Prestigious AwardsBy Bob Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations

We have scheduled a series of Focus Group feed-back sessions that will help us manage your clubmore effectively. Below is the latest schedule of ses-sions. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please be advised that adjustments to the schedulehave been made since the December/January issueof Nagonie. Reservations are requested. Please callMember Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservationsand additional information.

GOLF OPERATIONSMarch 7 & May 9

Sunset Terrace

SPA & FITNESS/YOUTH ACTIVITIESMarch 28 & May 30

Sunset Terrace

TENNIS OPERATIONSMay 2

Sunset Terrace

GOLF AGRONOMYFeb. 6, March 26 & May 16

Sunset Terrace

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONSMarch 6 & May 7

Sunset Terrace

We Need Your Feedback:Focus Groups

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WATCH THE WILD LIFE!We have been notified of several increased sightings of

our desert wildlife (coyotes, bobcats, javelina and moun-tain lions).

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is experiencingincreases in human and wildlife encounters. A few yearsago, a juvenile mountain lion was removed from the CaveCreek and Desert Mountain area. This animal was alsosited in the Gamble Quail Preserve Village. The ArizonaGame and Fish has requested that we remind our member-ship to help preserve Desert Mountain’s natural habitatand wildlife by not feeding the animals around homes.

If you are concerned or need assistance, please contact

the HOA Security Office at (480) 595-4220 or you may con-tact the Arizona Game & Fish Departments Urban WildlifeManager, Darren Julian at (480) 981-9400. For moreinformation the Arizona Game and Fish offices havebrochures and videos on this topic: “Living with Wildlife.”Please refer to their website for additional news atwww.gf.az.us.

F&B FOCUS GROUPI would like to thank those members who attended the

Food and Beverage Focus Group on January 3. During thesession, we received several comments, compliments, andconcerns. One recommendation was to put a link on thehomepage of the Desert Mountain Website for ClubSuggestions. Please watch the homepage for a link to theClub Suggestion Box.

All e-mails sent to the Club Suggestion Box will come tomy office for a response. This will enhance the member-ship’s ability to communicate with Club Management, inaddition to our club comment cards and direct e-mails.

See you at the C.A.R.E. events March 12-14!

Did You Know?INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN

• Ryegrass germinates in 6-10 days depending upon the weather.

• It takes 10,800 hours of prep time for the overseeding process of our six golf courses.

• There are approximately 280,000 seeds in a five pound bag of ryegrass seed.

Welcome Our Newest Members

By Tom Colceri, Director, Membership Sales

Since our last issue we’ve been busy welcoming more new members to Desert Mountain. Here

they are (in order of becoming members):

Elizabeth & Saul BassScottsdale, AZ • Saguaro Forest

Annemieke & Jaques AhsmannAlberta, Canada • Sonoran Ridge

Michelle & Mark CollardMesa, AZ • Painted Sky

Kelly & David DuncanLawrence, KS • Apache Peak

Laura & Gerald LewisVillanova, PA • Apache Peak

Lily & James BrelsfordMenlo Park, CA • Haciendas

Caralee & Neil BellEllensburg, WA • Desert Fairways

Anne & Thomas WalshSt. Louis, MO • Sonoran Cottages

Becky & William ParzybocWoodinville, WA • Haciendas

Nina & Leland TateHouston, TX • Cochise Ridge

Barbara & Andrew GlassbergHuntington Woods, MI • Apache Peak

Joanne & Michael KlonoskiHinsdale, IL • Grey Fox

Elisabeth & J. Stephen TracyLake Park, FL • Saguaro Forest

Steven LeturnoRiverwoods, IL • Painted Sky

Jennifer & John Millett Jr.Scottsdale, AZ • Sunrise

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION

Summing Up 20 Years of Great Golf at DMBy Ron Olsen, Director of Golf

How do you sum up 20 years of golf history at DesertMountain? The answer is, it’s difficult.

With all the great people that have graced the fairwaysand greens of this amazing property it is tough to put itinto words all of the memories, growth, and achievementswe have created. Outside of the given factoids likeRenegade being the first course to open in March of1987 to the opening of the sixth golf course, Outlaw, inNovember of 2003, I have chosen just a few highlightsin Desert Mountain’s illustrious career.

Here they are:

• The 1st Annual C.A.R.E. tournament was held in the1997-1998 season. We raised $20,000 for BreastCancer Research for the Mayo Foundation. Duringthe 2005-2006 season, the Ninth Annual C.A.R.E.tournament raised $600,000 for Breast and ProstateCancer Research for the Mayo Foundation.

• The first Men’s Member/Guest tournament at DesertMountain had 38 teams. During the 2006 MountainMania we had 240 teams competing in 5 divisionsover 3 days on 3 courses. This included a shootout,putting contest, daily gross and net team buy-in aswell as a daily prize pool.

• The first year Desert Mountain opened we did10,363 total golf rounds. In 2006, we had 144,000total golf rounds on 6 courses.

And though 20 years have passed the future for golfat Desert Mountain only looks stronger.

CORNERSTONE: HANDICAPPING

This month’s “Cornerstone” reminds us all how tocorrectly maintain our handicaps through the properposting of scores. Fair handicapping depends upon fulland accurate information regarding a player’s potentialscoring ability as reflected by a complete scoring record.Every player must be responsible for returning allacceptable scores.

Holiday Golf Round-UpJINGLE BELL JAMBOREE

The holiday season came early for all of the partici-pant’s in this season’s Jingle Bell Jamboree. For a list offull field results as well as scores please visit the DesertMountain website.

HOLLYGross–1st Place Net–1st PlaceKen Simpson John RanslemKate Simpson Donna RanslemBob Cabot Ralph WhitleyJill Christiansen Nancy Salem

POINSETTIAGross–1st Place Net–1st PlaceKeith Kittle Gary ThomasDonna Noce Diane ThomasJerry Pryor Doug CusickJoyce Pryor Barbara Cusick

WREATHGross–1st Place Net–1st PlaceJerry Baker Charles KennedyLynda Baker Trudi KennedyJim Smith Scott MikkelsenCarol Smith Judy Phalen

SNOWMANGross–1st Place Net–1st PlacePeter McQuaid Arthur RosenbloomPatti Ensminger-McQuaid Jane RosenbloomErnie Griffanti Michael StollVicki Kelley-Griffanti Mady Stoll

REINDEERGross–1st Place Net–1st PlaceJohn Geupel Clu LewisPaula Geupel Kathleen LewisTom Hartman Gary StewartShirley Hartman Barbara Stewart

ELVESGross–1st Place Net–1st PlaceCliff Jones Bob HatchLaura Jones Karen HatchJohn Gevlin Pierre LeroyNora Gevlin Sue Ellen Leroy

GUIDELINES

1. Unfinished Holes and Conceded StrokesA player who starts, but does not complete a hole or isconceded a stroke must record for handicap purposesthe most likely score. The most likely score may notexceed the player’s Equitable Stroke Control limit. Thismost likely score, when recorded, should be precededby an “X.” There is no limit to the number of unfin-ished holes a player may have in a round, provided thatfailure to finish is not for the purpose of handicapmanipulation.

2. Holes Not Played or Not Played Under The Rules of GolfIf a player does not play a hole or plays it other thanunder The Rules of Golf (except for preferred lies), thescore recorded for that hole for handicap purposesmust be par plus any handicap strokes the player isentitled to receive on that hole. This hole score, whenrecorded, should be preceded by an “X.”

3. Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)Equitable Stroke Control, or ESC for short, keeps anexceptionally bad hole from changing a HandicapIndex too much and sets a maximum ESC number thata player can post on any hole depending on that play-er’s Course Handicap. For handicap purposes, after theround, a player is required to adjust hole scores (actu-al or most likely) when these hole scores are higher thanthe maximum ESC number. All scores, including tour-nament scores, are adjusted for ESC. A player canadjust for ESC on any number of holes– there is no limit.

Equitable Stroke Control

Course Handicap Maximum Number On Any Hole

9 or less Double Bogey10 – 19 720 – 29 830 – 39 9

40 or more 10

COCHISE COURSE

GERONIMO COURSE

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION

Hole-in-One ClubRecent members who have achieved the rarest of

golf feats at Desert Mountain– the hole in one.

Desert Mountain member Micki Rose heads our listfor those completing one of the rarest feats ingolf . . . the Hole In One. She recorded her first everwhile playing the Emerald Golf Course in Maui onNovember 16, 2006. One month later to the day shefollowed that up with her second hole-in-one onGeronimo. Here are the others who achieved this greatpinnacle in golf.

MICKI ROSE* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAUIHOLE 16 RED 92 YDS 9 IRON

KARLA REYNOLDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHEHOLE 7 RED 142 YDS 7 WOOD

SANDY SCARSELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHEHOLE 3 RED 93 YDS PW

BILL BOIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHEHOLE 7 BLUE 178 YDS 7 WOOD

ALFRED KUEHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUAHOLE 14 WHITE 126 YDS 8 IRON

TOM FARINO* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUAHOLE 14 WHITE 136 YDS 7 IRON

RUSS SOPELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUAHOLE 14 BLUE 130 YDS 9 IRON

BARBARA J. SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUAHOLE 12 RED 145 YDS 9 WOOD

MATT POLLARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMOHOLE 7 BLUE 171 YDS 7 IRON

DOROTHY COHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENEGADEHOLE 6 RED/WHITE 100 YDS 9 IRON

DAVE KOLANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COCHISEHOLE 2 BLUE 157 YDS 5 IRON

MICKI ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMOHOLE 4 RED 173 YDS 4 WOOD

* Denotes first hole-in-one

Congratulations to all of our members who haveachieved shots heard around the Mountain!

MEMBER/STAFF PRO-AMThe Member/Staff Pro-Am will be held on Wednesday,

February 7, in either an 8:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. shotgun.The Renegade course will host the event. The format forthe event is a Step-Out Scramble. The event is limited tothe first 25 teams per shotgun. The proceeds go to theStaff Education Fund. To register for the event please visitthe Desert Mountain website.

MOUNTAIN MAYHEMThe 2007 Couples’ Member/Guest event will be held

on the Cochise and Geronimo courses. The tournamentbegins February 10 with the champions being crowned onFebruary 11. The tournament will include optional com-petitions such as a shootout, putting contest and dailyteam buy-in. For additional information or to register forthe event please visit the Desert Mountain website.

CUPID’S CLASSIC COUPLES’ EVENTThe Chiricahua, Cochise and Geronimo courses will

host this year’s Cupid’s Classic event. The tournament willbe held on Wednesday, February 14. The format for thisyear’s event is a Scramble of the couple combined withthe Scramble of the other couple. To register for the eventplease visit the Desert Mountain website.

LADIES’ 4-BALL MATCH PLAY - FEBRUARY 20-22The tournament will begin with tee times starting at

8:00 a.m. off of No.1 & No. 10 tee for Round 1 and Round2. The field is limited to the first 60 teams to sign up. Wewill be playing Apache, Cochise, and either Geronimo(higher handicap divisions) or Chiricahua (lower handi-cap divisions). To register, please visit the Desert Mountainwebsite.

MEN’S 4-BALL MATCH PLAY - MARCH 2-4The tournament will begin with tee times starting at

8:00 a.m. for each round. Preliminary round matches willbe held on Chiricahua and Cochise, with championshipmatches being held on Geronimo. We will be playing Cochiseand Geronimo. There will be both a Gross division and aNet division. To register for the event please visit the DesertMountain website.

NICKLAUS CUP QUALIFIERThe qualifier will be held at Apache on Saturday, March

10. Tee times will start at 8:00 a.m. Both men and womenof all handicap ranges are encouraged to participate. Thisa fun event for the participants, with the Nicklaus CupMatches being held at various locations, including Cabo

San Lucas, Mexico, and Kauai, Hawaii. To register for theevent please visit the Desert Mountain website.

C.A.R.E. BENEFITThis is a C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness, Research and

Education) benefit for Breast & Prostate Cancer Research.The event will be held on Wednesday, March 14 on theCochise, Geronimo, Chiricahua and Apache courses. The$250 entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to the MAYOFOUNDATION. The tournament is a Step-Out Scramble. Toregister for the event please visit the Desert Mountain website.

COUPLES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPThe Couples’ Club Championship is scheduled for

Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. The first roundwill be held on Cochise with Geronimo holding the secondround. For additional information or to register for the eventplease visit the Desert Mountain website.

LADIES’ SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPThis individual stroke play event will be held on Tuesday,

March 20, and Wednesday, March 21. The Apache andCochise courses will be played during 8:00 a.m. tee times.To register for the event or for additional informationregarding the age requirements and bracket breakdownsplease visit the Desert Mountain website.

MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPThis individual stroke play event will be held on Friday,

March 23, through Sunday, March 25. The Cochise,Apache, and Geronimo courses will be played during 8:00a.m. tee times. To register for the event or for additionalinformation regarding the age requirements and bracketbreakdowns please visit the Desert Mountain website.

LADIES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPThis individual stroke play event will be held on Tuesday,

March 27, through Thursday, March 29. The Apache,Geronimo and Cochise courses will be played during 8:00a.m. tee times. To register for the event or for additionalinformation please visit the Desert Mountain website.

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPThis individual stroke play event will be held on Friday,

March 30, through Sunday, April 1. The Chiricahua,Cochise and Geronimo courses will be played during 8:00a.m. tee times. To register for the event or for additionalinformation please visit the Desert Mountain website.

Upcoming Golf Events

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GREENSHEET

Turfgrass Environment and Cultural PracticesWinter weather can present environmental condi-

tions that are not conducive to active turfgrass growth.Plants respond to cold temperatures by reducing insize and slowing growth. The turf typically loses colorand is subject to wear from traffic.

The freezing and thawing can cause direct low tem-perature kill especially when soil moisture levels arehigh (hydrated plant crowns freeze) or too low (des-iccation). Frost can pull moisture from plant cellscausing them to dehydrate, resulting in injury.

Turfgrasses vary in their low temperature hardiness.For example, bentgrass (Agrostis palustris) has excel-lent low temperature hardiness. Perennial ryegrass(Lolium perenne) has poor hardiness while annualbluegrass (Poa annua) has medium hardiness. Thereare important cultural practices that are implementedto prevent low temperature kill. Fertility levels are low-ered and control of irrigation programming is criticalto prevent standing water or saturated areas.

Providing good surface drainage helps prevent wetconditions. The use of coarse texture soils (sand) ishelpful. Fairway renovation projects installing drainageand sand profiles on Apache 4 and 16 and on Cochise18 have been successful in restoring turf quality. Theaerification process, that was just completed, helps toprevent wet areas and the gypsum applications help toremove salt from the root zone.

Spring weather sends many environmental signalswhich cause plants to initiate changes in growth and

development. Temperature and day length are two veryimportant factors that affect turfgrasses and golf coursemaintenance operations.

Turfgrass managers are more concerned with soil tem-perature, as it is the best indicator of plant response. Oncesoil temperatures rise (50-75 degrees F) turfgrass plantsbegin to grow again increasing shoot growth, tillering,and root growth. As turf density increases, fertilizer appli-cations and frequent low mowing will produce a smoothplaying surface. Day length is also a critical environmentalcontrol as it affects many hormones that regulate growthand plant development.

Cultural practices that promote the spring growth andestablishment of turf quality are planned to provide forplant needs.

Timing of cultural practices is important so the bestconditions are achieved during peak play and for thetournament schedule. Fertility levels are increased tostimulate growth and to manage the balance of fertilizerelements in the soil. Fairway heights are lowered in incre-ments, every two to three weeks, from 0.700 inch to0.375 inch.

This will provide playability but will also promote theestablishment of bermudagrass by allowing more light topenetrate the ryegrass canopy and to reach the bermuda-grass below. Fairways will be sprayed every 2-3 weekswith nitrogen fertilizer to promote growth and color.

Greens in SpringPoa annua initiates growth in the spring, prior to

bentgrass and it also grows vertically more thanbentgrass in a day, causing irregularities in the put-ting surface.

In order to manage this, a growth regulator calledTGR (paclobutrazol) is applied beginning in lateFebruary to early March.

This compound actually regulates Poa annua morethan bentgrass, giving bentgrass a competitive advan-tage. With repeat applications, bentgrass will crowdPoa to a level of control.

This program will not completely eradicate Poabut it reduces it to very low levels over time. Asspring approaches, sand topdressing of greens willbegin. Lower mowing heights and light sanding willproduce green speeds of ten feet, six inches orfaster, for the peak season and tournament play.

Irrigation is scheduled for two nights per week.All cultural practices will be performed on the dayof the course closure.

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Experience Spa Life in Own Home

By Mark Thush, Director, Retail Services

Treat yourself to the spa experience at home withfluffy relaxing garments. The Sonoran Boutique isproud to introduce the new “Kashwere” line to itsshop. The Kashwere line offers an easy to care forfabric with the soft feel of cashmere. Kashwereoffers beautiful throws, robes, sweaters, socks, andeven some fun children’s items.

Kashwere’s fabric is durable and plush, and isknown for it’s luxurious softness. Calming colorsand fashionable silhouettes make Kashwere a brandthat lets you pamper yourself in style.

SHOPPING DESERT MOUNTAIN

ECCO Golf Shoes Now at C/G Golf ShopThe Cochise/Geronimo Golf Shop is pleased to feature a full line of Ecco golf shoes

for both men and women. Over 125 pair of Eccos are housed in the new shoe wall dis-play, which was constructed during the shop re-fixture project this past summer.Members can also peruse the Ecco street shoe catalog to purchase Ecco street and per-formance shoes through Desert Mountain.

Known worldwide to manufacture footwear of quality, durability, and comfort, Eccohas been one of the most consistent shoe companies on the market over the past four decades, featuring reliableproducts and innovative designs. Each design has always been made with the foot in mind. Ecco golf shoes are noexception, prioritizing performance and comfort so that you can maximize the performance of your game.

For every single step you take, the foot takes three, in essence: heel strike, mid-stance, and push-off. Under com-pression, a molded Phylon mid-sole absorbs the shock and neutralizes it during the heel strike. An Exo-skeletalwrap-around shank acts as a support for the ligament during the physical stress of mid-stance. And the Ecco Golfshoes’ dual axis flex channels help to allow for flexibility and strength of the foot during the push-off phase.

So please stop by the Cochise/Geronimo Golf Shop and have the professional staff fit you in your next pair of Eccogolf shoes today!

Ladies’ Demo DaySlated for Feb. 24

Please join us Saturday, February 24, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on the Cochise/Geronimo practice range toshop for the latest in ladies apparel, accessories, andclubs.

Brands such as Lija, Isis Sport, Ping, SandBaggerSandals, Evertan Gloves, to name a few, join the lead-ing club and golf shoe manufacturers in the industry topresent the latest and greatest that they have to offer atdiscounted prices. This is an event you won’t want tomiss.

New TaylorMade ReactPro Gloves

The new TaylorMade React Pro glove is now availablein all of the Desert Mountain golf shops. This glove offersa high quality, cabretta leather golf glove, at a significantlylower price than the Foot Joy Sta-Sof gloves.

The glove features a smooth, durable cabretta leatherconstruction that incorporates strategically placed CoolMaxTM vents to enhance flexibility and breathability. Smartlypositioned seams ensure a comfortable and consistent fit,and reliable durability that everyone looks for in a greatglove. We hope that you enjoy having an outstanding alter-native when you are purchasing your gloves at DesertMountain.

Kashwere is here!

Throws

Robes

Sweaters

Socks

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In the early days,Jack Nicklaus oftenspoke with pride abouthis role in developinggolf at DesertMountain. He hasalways believed thatthis Club would contin-ue to be recognized asone of the greatest golfclubs in the world. We

couldn’t agree more. And we aren’t alone.As we mark the 20-year anniversary of this fine

community, it is appropriate to reflect on the manyawards and accolades that have been bestowedthroughout the years. In recent weeks, Golfweek namedfive Desert Mountain Jack Nicklaus Signature golfcourses to its 2006 list of best residential courses.From the top magazines to a multitude of professionalorganizations, every aspect of Desert Mountain hasbeen rewarded for effort and commitment with goldstars for excellence.

But what matters more than the plaques and plati-tudes is the fine community of members that hasassembled within the gates of our Club. Within DesertMountain Real Estate, we are grateful for the opportu-

nities we have had to work with so many of you. As we enter the heart of the season, we hope you will

join us as we celebrate the completion of the beauti-fully designed Haciendas. If you have yet to tour, youwon’t want to miss seeing The Hacienda’s village cen-ter, which includes a pool pavilion with a cozy fireplaceand a furnished entertainment area to accompany theswimming pool and spa. Water features, seated con-versation areas and a fitness facility further enable theDesert Mountain lifestyle.

As we move into our second year, thanks once morefor the continued confidence you have expressed in usas we’ve added resale inventory to our existing devel-oper homes and homesite options. We remain com-mitted to providing the highest level of service to themembership as well as to those interested in makingthis special community their home.

When you have a moment, please stop by our SalesOffice to learn about recent developments and to dis-cuss your real estate needs. Or, give us a call at (800)255-5519 or (480) 488-2998.

Be sure to check out our newly designed website forthe latest listings and developer news. Log on atwww.DesertMountain.com.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

The Haciendas: A Vibrant Village LifestyleBy Brian O’Neill, President, Desert Mountain Real Estate

The Haciendas

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Over the last few years, C.A.R.E. events for both golfand tennis occurred in the same week, which causedmany scheduling conflicts for members to attend.

This year, our C.A.R.E. tennis tournament is a fewweeks after the golf event, giving members a chance toplay both events. On Saturday, March 31, DesertMountain Tennis will show that “We C.A.R.E” with aninterclub event starting with a continental breakfast, amorning round robin, and a wonderful lunch. In addition,we will showcase a world class doubles exhibition matchon the grass center court.

The day concludes with the finals and the award cere-mony. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle ben-efiting the C.A.R.E. foundation.

Everyone is invited to come and play in our first “NoLimit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament” benefiting C.A.R.E.

The tournament will be held Monday, March 12, 2007,at 6:30 p.m., at the Sonoran Clubhouse. The clubhousewill be converted into a Las Vegas-style casino, completewith certified dealers, poker tables, and a lot of chips. A$100 contribution to C.A.R.E. will guarantee you a seat.

Register on-line at www.carebenefitdm.com. This tour-nament will be structured for amateur players, and goodluck will be a primary factor in determining a winner.First prize will be a $500 dining certificate at Mastro’sSteakhouse, plus additional runner-up prizes.

Come join the C.A.R.E. fun and help save lives!

C.A.R.E. is an exciting and fun event that makes a difference.

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TENNIS

S T R I N G S :Soul of a RacquetStrings may be the soul of a racquet, but to many

players they are just an afterthought. Players willspend six months demo-ing racquets and six min-utes choosing a string.

Fortunately, synthetic string technology hasimproved dramatically over the last 20 years andthere are very few “bad” strings. However, not allstrings (and string tensions) are right for all play-ers. There are many factors to consider before youmake your selection–playability, durability, stringgauge, materials, string construction, tension andpower.

Every player has different needs and preferences.Stop by and see us at the Tennis Pro Shop. We’ll helpyou make the right selection for your game.

Mixed Doubles’ Social Saturday BBQ & Tennis

THIS YEAR, WE’RE PUTTING A FUN,NEW TWIST ON THIS POPULAR EVENT!

The Mixed Double Social Saturday BBQ Tennis eventis great for building friendships and having fun. Thesocial format is served up with tasty food, an exhibitionmatch on the grass center court, cocktails, and lunch.

All levels are welcome and we will arrange appro-priate leveled matches. Please mark your calendar andbring a friend for Saturday, February 17, and March 17from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Tennis Pro Shop at(480) 488-1397 to reserve your spot on center court.And for the March event, don’t forget to wear your St.Patrick’s Day green.

It’s great to be hereplaying tennis at DesertMountain. As your newDirector of Tennis, Ihave had the opportu-nity to meet many

members at both the Tennis and Fitness Centers. Mygoal this year is to build a strong tennis program thatwill be supported by all the members, and not just afew.

As you will see, I am very hands-on and will makesure your needs are taken care of. My first priority inrejuvenating the tennis program is to focus on the teach-ing program and to bring the fun and excitement backto the game for you.

I know many of you have gone off-property to takelessons and to try other tennis programs. I hope youwill give Renee Meade and me a chance to bring youback to the great facilities right here at Desert Mountain.

There have been some challenges over the last fewmonths when our program was going through a tran-sition with only one pro. However, I would like toenhance the Social Open Play for both women and men.

We are also working on rebuilding our junior tennisprogram to ensure all of our youth continue to enjoy thegame and to keep them busy during the winter andspring calendar. Of course, all of this is only possiblewith your support of the program. Thank you and Ihope to meet you on the courts real soon.

We C.A.R.E. at Tennis Over the last few years, the C.A.R.E. event for both golf

and tennis occurred in the same week, which caused manyscheduling conflicts for members to attend.

This year, we have taken your many requests and havescheduled the tennis event a few weeks after the golf event.This will give members a chance to play in both events.

On Saturday, March 31, Desert Mountain Tennis willshow that “We C.A.R.E” with an interclub event startingwith a continental breakfast, a morning round robin, awonderful lunch. In addition, we will showcase a worldclass doubles exhibition match on the grass center court.

We will conclude the day with the finals and the awardceremony. During the event we will hold a silent auctionbenefiting the C.A.R.E. foundation and we will also hold araffle with prizes for the lucky ones.

For more information and to be part of a good causeplease call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480) 488-1397. Wehope you will help us to make a difference and participatein this great charity event.

First ‘Battle with Sexes’Mixed Doubles’ Social

Feb. 4Our version of the “Battle of the Sexes” arrives on

February 4 and March 4 when we invite both men andwomen to battle it out together in a fun, structured mixed-double format.

This will be an event for all levels of players to havefun. After play, we encourage everyone to relax over lighthors d’oeuvres and cocktails to build old and new friend-ships.

The Mixed Doubles’ Social is scheduled from 2-5 p.m.Please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480) 488-1397 toreserve your spot on center court.

New Tennis Season Brings New ProgramsBy Matt Wooldridge, Director of Tennis

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SPA & FITNESS REPORT

I would like tocongratulate myclient, Lee Garcia.This summer, whilegoing through a

huge remodel on a beautiful home, he not only man-aged to work as productively as ever, but also kept hiscommitment to heath and fitness.

In less than a decade, Lee has endured many setbacks.Three shoulder surgeries, a cervical spine fusion atC5/C6, a lumbar spine dissection, and too many corti-sone shots to count. This has been combined with near-ly constant discomfort from the areas in and around thejoints and muscles that have gone through surgery. Thepain has not disappeared post-surgery, since nerves takea long time to heal, if ever.

But this summer, Lee has come into the fitness cen-ter twice a week to see me like clockwork. We work onstrength, core stability, and balance. Our focus is onrehabilitating those areas that need it and stabilizing/strengthening. Along with his regular visits, he also hasmade time to see Dr. Glen Tanner at the ArizonaHealthcare Clinic, to get relief for his back pain.

Using a special decompression bed, Dr. Tanner hasalso been adjusting and stretching Lee’s lower spineand hips to try to alleviate long term pain, instabilityand tightness.

Lee has been an avid golfer for 50 years, so a fewoperations were not going to slow him down. He hasgradually returned to golf. But it has been a slow roadback for his left shoulder, but little by little we havebegun to see less pain and more strength.

We are hoping that with continued care for hislower back and hips that we will see even more stabil-ity there and less discomfort. As his muscular endurancehas improved, there has been a better outcome and lesspain during and after a round of golf.

Lee realizes the importance of being physically fit.After each setback, he has returned with an evenstronger commitment to his health. He has said thatwithout regular workouts he would not be able to dohalf the work and fun he currently is able to enjoy.

Congratulations and thank you, Lee, for your humorand your commitment to your fitness program.

Importance of Stretching for GolfSIGN-UP WITH NEW DM ‘STRETCHING COACH’

Flexibility is key to consistency, accuracy, and power inyour golf game. Regular stretching reduces muscle tension,prevents muscle and joint injuries, improves circulation,and increases range of motion. Problems in your golf gamemay not be a result of inadequate practice or instruction.Instead, those problems could be a result of reducedrange of motion caused by insufficient flexibility training.

A proper warm-up and stretch program should includethe upper body and the lower body. Statistics gathered fromPGA touring pros show that the average shoulder turn isapproximately 87 degrees at the top of the back swing,while the hips will have turned an average of 45 degrees.

Therefore, before you hit your first ball, you should gothrough a well-designed warm-up and flexibility programto reduce the chance of injury as well as facilitate theproper motion and function in your muscles required toperform well. Going directly from non-athletic pursuitsinto full play will not benefit your body or your game.

Flexibility is important to create positions of mechanicalpower and efficiency, elements essential to a good per-formance. Tiger Woods has said, “I’m convinced that ifyou increase your flexibility, you’ll add power to yourswing. Every golfer should be concerned with maintainingsuppleness in the shoulders, neck, back, chest, thighsand hips–all valuable power sources. Tightness in any of

those areas will restrict your range of motion and createa power shortage.” Flexibility is necessary to allow thebody to coil in the turn like a spring and then effectivelyuncoil into the downswing.

If you are unable to effectively coil your body, and thensafely allow the downswing to release the stored energybecause of limited flexibility, the stress of the swing willbe transferred to other parts of your body. For example,if your shoulders have a limited range of motion, it is like-ly that your lower back is working much harder than itshould to compensate. An overworked low-back is a painfulinjury waiting to happen.

Golf stretching exercises, performed consistently (andproperly) will reduce your chance of injury, increase yourrange of motion, your power and ultimately help to reduceyour handicap.

Dr. Heather Vaughan Williams is located at the SonoranClubhouse for half hour flexibility sessions pre- or post-golf. Each 30 minute-session is designed to improve yourgame through increased range of motion. By appointmentonly: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8–11 a.m.The cost is $40 per individual golf stretch. Call the SonoranSpa/Fitness Center (480) 595-4355 for an appointment.

Meet our Nail Technicians

Rennie Nations has been our “Friday” Nail Techniciansince the beginning of our nail services. She helpedorganize and create our nail treatments. Originally fromDunoon, Scotland, Rennie has over 25 years experiencein the nail industry and is considered a Master NailTechnician from Creative Nail.

Beth Hojnacki is our newest Nail Technician at theSonoran Spa/Fitness Center. She has over three yearsexperience in the nail industry. Beth is from South Bend,Indiana. Beth is available Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat.

Those who have had nail services enjoy being in ourunique private room. You may schedule your manicureor pedicure by calling the Sonoran Spa/Fitness Centerat (480) 595-4355.

Fitness Talks & ActivitiesHEALTH TALK: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - JoinDr. Grayson H. Wheatley III, M.D. for an informationfilled afternoon discussing both prevention and newtreatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Date: Tuesday, February 27 Time: 3 - 5 p.m.Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Cost: $15

FIRST AID/CPR BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS -Adult and child CPR, First Aid and AED training. Spendthree hours learning all the tools needed to sustain lifeand minimize pain until professional medical helparrives. Being properly trained can make the differencebetween life and death.

Date: Tuesday, February 13 Time: 3 - 7 p.m.Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Cost: $55

APACHE PEAK HIKE - Enjoy the spectacular viewsand visit Indian Ruins in the Sonoran Desert. The hikeis difficult due to the change in elevation and the rockyterrain. Price includes transportation, taxes, permit fees,insurance, iced bottled water, and snacks. Guides areFirst Aid and CPR certified.

Date: Saturday, February 10 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.Where: Depart from Sonoran Cost: $85 per personClubhouse

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Rennie Nations Beth Hojnacki

Case Study: Lee GarciaBy Deva Lingemann, DM Trainer

Bon Appétit

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WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE

Restaurant Theme Nights

Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasta NightC/G Clubhouse

Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiesta NightOutlaw

Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime and WineApache

Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef’s SpecialsConstantino’s

Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood NightApache

Fish FryOutlaw

Valentine’s Day Loveat Apache

Long before Marc Antony fed grapes to Cleopatra, therehas been a relationship between certain foods and romance.

Jeff Hawxhurst, Chef de Cuisine, will expand upon thisfolklore with some Valentine’s Day specials seeped inaphrodisiac-laced traditions.

Come enjoy a feast designed to heighten the senses.Our lounge will be setting the mood for the evening witha jazz duo featuring our own Mark Beecher. Dinner atApache will be served from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.with the entertainment from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

With Valentine’s Day approaching manyof us are thinking of sharing a special mealwith the one we love. Over the centuriesmany foods have come to symbolize love.

Taking the time to enjoy an excellentmeal with a loved one is a very nice way ofkindling the flames of romance. Thus, wehave Valentine’s Day dinner menusenhanced by the ancient romance of aphrodisiac lore.Foods considered aphrodisiacs fall into four generalcategories.

The first are foods containing substances thatincrease romance “by nature” and represent “seed.” Theyare arugula, basil, coffee, nuts, garlic, mustard, oysters,licorice, and nutmeg. All are considered to inherentlyhave romantic powers.

Foods that are considered stimulating by their physi-

cal resemblance to shape are asparagus,almonds, avocados, bananas, carrots, figs,and strawberries.

Some foods are thought to have aphro-disiac qualities derived from mythology orlore, such as honey, vanilla, and truffles.

The fourth category, foods that provide“satisfied dietary gratification,” has more

credence in our modern times. Chocolate is a biggiehere as well as rich foods we adore, such as lobster andcrab, whose red colors also symbolize love.

Of course, we cannot fail to mention wine. A glass ortwo of wine can greatly enhance a romantic dinner. So,please enjoy a romantic dinner in one of our restaurantsthis Valentine’s Day and don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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times in five years for producing wines rated among thetop five in the world. The winery has also been voted“Winery of the Year” from the Quarterly Review of Winesand Wine and Spirits Magazine, and more recentlyWhitehall Lane was recognized in the Wine Spectator’s Top50 Napa Cabernets.

Desert Mountain welcomes proprietor Tom Leonardito the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse where he will sharehis wine expertise and knowledge with members. With ChefAndres Rumis pairing each wine with culinary masterpieces,this will be one night you will not want to miss. ContactMember Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations($85++ per person; Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.)

ANTINORI WINE DINNERWhen: March 19Where: Constantino’s

The Antinori family has been in the wine business sinceGiovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild ofVintners in 1385–more than 26 generations ago. It hasremained family owned and operated, and today it isdirected by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori hasplayed an important role in preserving Italy’s enologicaltraditions it is also one of Italy’s most dynamic and vision-ary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated inthe best viticultural areas of Tuscany and Umbria.

On March 19, Desert Mountain welcomes Antinori toConstantino’s. From Vermentino to Brunello diMontalcino to member favorite “Cervaro” Chardonnay,Antinori will show a wide range of Italian wines sure toimpress the most discerning critic. This event will almostcertainly sell out. Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations ($85++ per person; Reception6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.)

History and Magic of ‘Aphrodisiac’ FoodsBy Mark Hamilton, Executive Chef

Nightlife Excitement atApache ‘After Dark’

Looking for a little nightlife here at Desert Mountain?Then Apache Steakhouse is the place for you. Every Fridayand Saturday night, Apache Steakhouse’s lounge is theplace to be for “Apache After Dark.” Our bar is open until1:00 a.m. with live music until midnight.

Apache’s lounge is the perfect setting for a quiet glassof wine or for singing the night away at the piano bar.Come be a part of something new, Apache After Dark, whereDesert Mountain’s nightlife begins.

Cooking Class ScheduleFebruary 21

Apache

March 21C/G

April 18Constantino’s

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Bon Appétit

WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE

Darioush: Winery of Distinction

Darioush, a winery noted for its Bordeaux andRhone style estate wines, implements old world labor-intensive, micro-vineyard management and new worldstate of the art technology to craft fine wines from itsestates located in the appellations of Napa Valley, Mt.Veeder, and Oak Knoll.

Under the direction of Darioush Khaledi and wine-maker Steve Devitt, precision and quality are of theutmost importance at the winery. The Desert MountainWine Store is proud to feature Darioush as this month’sWinery of Distinction.

Enjoy a bottle of Darioush Cabernet or Shiraz atApache or contact Sharon Martin at (480) 595-4803 topurchase a case for your cellar.

Darioush Viognier$29 a bottle (6 pack)

Darioush Cabernet$67 a bottle (6 pack)

Darioush Shiraz$60 a bottle (6 pack)

“One of the most unusual and delightful of Darioush winemaker Steve Devitt’s wines is the fascinating andethereal Viognier, which combines concentration with an oddly elusive, otherworldly quality that makesone think of sunlight and moonlight blended. Thick with heady scents of jasmine, orange blossom, andhoneysuckle, the Darioush 2005 Signature Viognier produces an intense, lush melon flavor on the palatebefore evaporating in a finish as delicate as a mirage.”

BRETT ANDERSON“A TASTE FOR THE UNUSUAL” ROBB REPORT

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You Wanted to KnowQUESTIONS ON AND ABOUT

DESERT MOUNTAIN

Q: On the member website, is the Member BulletinBoard available for member’s to sell such things ascars or furniture?

A: The Member Bulletin Board Policies and Guidelinesare designed to provide open and fair access for mem-bers promoting services and events deemed appropriateby Desert Mountain. The Bulletin Board service is avail-able and can be accessed 24/7 on the Desert MountainMember website. Instructions for posting a notice aredetailed on the Member Bulletin Board page. If you haveany questions regarding posting, please contact DianneWeiser, Director of Member Services at (480) 595-4103. However, the guidelines are as follows:

• Posting an item for a service should be short (nomore than one paragraph) and contain all necessarycontact information.

• The Bulletin Board is designed for member use only.Hence, only members may post a notice on the bul-letin board.

• Desert Mountain management has the right at any

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time to remove an item from the Bulletin Board itdeems inappropriate.

• At no time may a member solicit commercial offer-ings, such as insurance, financial, home decorating,or sell products, or propose business opportunitieson the Bulletin Board.

• Services: Only the following services have been approvedfor Bulletin Board notices:

– Charitable organizations– Member-sponsored recreation, cultural, and club

activities– Local workshops or conferences related to

non-business activities

• Products & Household Items: No household items,automobiles, or other personal items may be posted.

If you are not sure about certain items, events, or otherthings you would like to post please contact DianneWeiser, Director of Member Services at (480) 595-4103.

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CHINA WALL HIKE - Arizona Outback Adventuresleads you to where rocks stick out like a broken back-bone from the landscape. View the Sonoran Desertsweeping away in every direction– from Tom’s Thumband Scottsdale in the south to Black Mesa and SpurCross Conservation Area in the west, and all points eastand north. Price includes transportation, permit fees,insurance, iced bottled water and snacks. Guides areFirst Aid and CPR certified.

Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.Where: Depart from Sonoran Cost: $85 per personClubhouse

TOM’S THUMB HIKE - Tom’s Thumb is a spectacu-lar rock jutting out of the Sonoran Desert. The viewfrom its base encompasses everything from DesertMountain Properties to the Fountain Hills area. Thehike is somewhat difficult due to the change in eleva-tion and rocky terrain. Transportation, permit fees,insurance, snacks, and water are provided. Guides areFirst Aid and CPR certified.

Date: Saturday, March 17 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.Where: Depart from Sonoran Cost: $125 per personClubhouse

KAYAK TOUR - This scenic float is an excellent way tosee rarely viewed areas of the Sonoran Desert asArizona Outback Adventures has an exclusive touragreement with local Native American Tribes. AOA willbe guiding you down the Verde River with views of wildhorses, blue and green herons, eagles and mountainsheep. The desert flora will also be on display sinceMarch is often a green and flower filled month.Transportation, permit fees, insurance, snacks, andwater are provided. Guides are First Aid and CPR cer-tified.

Date: Saturday, March 24 Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Where: Depart from Sonoran Cost: $125 per personClubhouse

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Arizona Musicfest 2007 Soaring to New HeightsFebruary and March bring a much anticipated season

of Arizona Musicfest’s “Winter Festival of Great Music.”Arizona Musicfest was formed 16 years ago to

enrich the quality of life in the community by bringingthe joy of music to everyone. This is a favorite projectof many residents at Desert Mountain who volunteertirelessly to make Musicfest a success.

“Winter Festival of Great Music” begins on February7 with Three Broadway Divas, featuring Tony Awardwinner Debbie Gravitte, Christiane Noll, and Jan Horwathperforming some of Broadway’s best-loved tunes.

The season ends with the Phoenix Symphony in con-cert conducted by Michael Christie. In between thosedates are performances offering a wide variety of musicsure to please everyone who enjoys great music.

For the jazz lovers Arizona Musicfest 2007 hasincluded in the schedule several events on their 2007schedule. On February 9, those jazz lovers will betreated to One More Time: A Tribute to Count Basie andJoe Williams, featuring Dennis Rowland and ExtremeDecibel Big Band. This promises to be a wonderfulnight of Blues, Swing, and Standards. Two evenings,February 13 and 14, Chris Brubeck, Peter “Madcat”Ruth, and Joel Brown will be jamming the night awaywith a performance to remember.

The Festival Orchestra is to offer Gershwin & All thatJazz! on February 22. Music infused with the spirit ofAmerica’s unique musical form will be showcased thisevening. And last but not least, The Music of New Orleans:A Tribute to Louis Armstrong will be presented on March2. Headlining are Byron Stripling and an All-Star Band.

Besides the Three Broadway Divas, Broadway is furtherrepresented by the performance of The Last Five Years, aone-act musical from Tony Award-winning composerJason Robert Brown. This is a limited-seating perform-ance, followed by an elegant, sit-down gourmet dinner.

On the classical side of the spectrum, Musicfest offersa schedule rich and varied. Opera is well represented onFebruary 11 with a performance from three members ofthe famed Santa Fe Opera. This concert is for everyone–not just fans of Grand Opera. The Festival Orchestra willbe performing February 20 in Robert Moody’s inauguralconcert as Festival Orchestra conductor. For all whoattend, a festive Welcome Maestro Moody reception fol-lows at nearby Pinnacle Peak Country Club.

The Festival Orchestra also performs on February 25with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, the world-renownedsuperstar violinist. On February 27, Ms. Salerno-Sonnenbergwill again perform with Anne-Marie McDermott. Whatcould be better than a magical, “up close and personal”

evening with a celebrated violin virtuoso and aninternationally acclaimed pianist?

The Festival Orchestra will also present on February23, Southern Nights!, a soothing, joyous, emotionalconcert of great music.

This year, as a special treat, Musicfest will presenttwo evenings of Festival Insights. These intimate pro-grams bring experts to entertain and enrich everyone’sappreciation of music.

On February 19, Mike Kocour, Director of JazzStudies at Arizona State University, will present Jazz:What Is It Anymore? and on February 26 Randy Weiss,a violinist in the Festival Orchestra, will answer ques-tion and perform solos in The Violin.

There are four ways to order your tickets to Arizona Musicfest 2007:

1. Mail to: Musicfest 2007P.O. Box 5254Carefree, Arizona 85377

2. Fax your order: (480) 488-1401.

3. Order by phone: (480) 488-0806.

4. Order online: www.azmusicfest.org

INSIDE DESERT MOUNTAIN EVENTS

Desert Foothills Land Trust Fire S.O.S.Desert Foothills Land Trust is raising money for its

“Sponsor Our Saguaros” (S.O.S.) Program. The programwas started after the devastating fires of 2005. The S.O.S.program raises money to buy 2,000 saguaros for theForest Service to re-plant 50 acres near Desert Mountain.

Your help will bring back the saguaros lost in thefire. Here’s how the sponsorships work:

– $500 sponsors 20 saguaros on one-half acre

– $300 sponsors 10 saguaros on one-quarter acre

– $150 sponsors 5 saguaros on one-eighth acre

To become a sponsor, write your charitable contri-bution to: DFLT (Note S.O.S. Program) and send toDFLT, P.O. Box 4861, Cave Creek, AZ 85327. You willreceive a map of the area you sponsored. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Owens at (480) 488-4352.

YMCA, Community CenterComing to Foothills

A new, $9.6 million Desert Foothills YMCA &Community Center is expected to break ground later thisyear. The 50,000 sq. ft. project will serve the communitiesof Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, and northeast Phoenix.

The center will include a gymnasium, handball/racquet-ball courts, and a wellness/fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and programs. There will be an extensivechildren’s program and gym, healthy living programs, acomputer lab, rock climbing wall, snack bar, and meet-ing spaces.

In addition, there will be a YMCA Aquatic Center offer-ing a teaching/recreational pool and a pool for therapeuticand rehabilitative use.

Like other Valley YMCA’s, the facility will offer bothmembership and fee-based programs and services.Currently, fund-raising activities have exceeded the half-way mark and organizers continue to seek leadership andmajor gifts, with naming opportunities available. Thisproject is supported by Desert Mountain and Trashmastersof AZ.

For additional information, please call (480) 595-6468or e-mail to dfycc@vosymca.org.

Photo taken by Dr. Ross Katz

Photo taken by Dr. Ross Katz

CLUB OPERATIONS

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Winter Holiday Party Re-CapSanta arrived on a fire truck for the Winter Holiday Party

on Saturday, December 16, and thirty children, ages twoto eight, attended the party. Those at the party enjoyed manyactivities, including story time and pictures with Santa, artsand crafts and cookie decorating.

Thank you to the City of Scottsdale Fire Department forproviding Santa’s ride to the Sonoran Clubhouse. Thankyou also to everyone for donating toys for the Toys for Totsprogram. We can’t wait to see how Santa will arrive againnext year!

Our Youth Activities Center - Then & NowOver the last 20 years, Desert Mountain’s youth activi-

ties have seen quite a few changes, not only in scope ofprograms offered but in physical space, too.

The Youth Activities Center opened with the SonoranClubhouse in August of 1993 in 150 sq. ft. The kid’s roomwas originally located inside the fitness center and waspart of the fitness staff’s responsibility.

During the expansion of the clubhouse in 1997, theYouth Activities Center was expanded to 300 sq. ft andexpanded again in 2001 to 584 sq. ft. and moved into thecurrent location. At that time, Geri Rivers and AmieRoberts created and organized recreation based pro-grams for the children. The Wild Javelina Club wasoffered for one week during the summer, but golf andtennis were not included until later.

Today, The Youth Activities Center offers a full range ofprograms for children ages two and older. All of the youth

programs are created around the school calendar, sothere is always something to do when school is out of ses-sion. Programs include Parents’ Night Out, Tween Night,Junior Chef’s Cooking Classes, Wild Javelina Club SpringBreak Camps, Summer Junior Olympic Camps, WinterSports and Art Camps, Holiday Camps including MartinLuther King Jr., Labor Day, Memorial Day and more.

Spectacular special events are also offered for theentire family, including the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Sock Hop and Valentine’s Party in February, SpringEggstravaganza in March, Halloween Party in October,Tiny Tot Turkey Trot in November, and a Winter HolidayParty in December.

The programs have grown over the years and we haveenjoyed watching the children grow every step of the way,too.

Meet our Newest ÔKool Kid

William Bansberg

Favorite Animal: Monkey

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Movie/Show:Thomas the Tank Engine

Favorite Activity: Swimming,Soccer, Baseball, Basketball& Football

Favorite Place to Go: The park and the beach

Favorite Toy: Trains

What do you want to be when you grow up: Pilot ofthe space shuttle or a doctor

What do you like best about living in DM: Playingat the park, with Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Saundra, andgolfing with my dad!

FEBRUARY/MARCH YOUTH ACTIVITIES

JUNIOR CHEF’S COOKING CLASS – VALENTINE’S DAYDELIGHTS

When: Saturday, February 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.What: Join Chef Mark as he teaches us how to make deli-cious delights for Valentine’s Day. Children will also havefun as we sit together in the Sonoran Dining Room toenjoy our scrumptious Valentine’s Day treats.Reservations required 24 hours in advance through theYouth Activities Center (480) 595-4359 or e-mailyac@desertmt.com. Space is limited.Price: $35 per childWhere: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining Room Ages: Five and OlderReservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center formore information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com.

FATHER/DAUGHTER & MOTHER/SON SWEETHEART SOCKHOP!

When: Saturday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.What: A 1950’s sweetheart sock hop for fathers & daugh-ters and mothers & sons to dance the night away. We’lldecorate the Sonoran Dining Room in complete 1950’sstyle, offering a delicious dinner with all of your 50’sfavorites including hamburgers, french fries or cheesefries, milkshakes, root beer floats and more. Everyone

will have fun dressing up in poodle skirts, ponytails, andleather jackets. A live DJ will play your favorite oldies butgoodies hits and prizes will be given away for games suchas a hula-hoop contest, the hokey pokey, and limbo.Dinner and corsages/boutonnières are provided for eachparticipant attending Desert Mountain’s first FatherDaughter & Mother Son Sweetheart Sock Hop. Sweetheartpictures will be available for an additional fee.Price: $25.00++ per personWhere: Sonoran ClubhouseAges: Four and OlderReservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center formore information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359or e-mail yac@desertmt.com.

TWEEN NIGHT–GAME NIGHT

When: Saturday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.What: Join us for an evening of crazy indoor and outdoorgames, dinner, arts and crafts, prizes, a movie, and more!Come checkout our new game room created for the olderkids equipped with an indoor basketball throw, fuse ball,air hockey, and dance revolution. *Bring a friend alongfor the fun!Price: $30 per childWhere: Sonoran ClubhouseAges: Eight to Twelve years oldReservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center for

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more information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359or e-mail yac@desertmt.com.

WILD JAVELINA CLUB–PRESIDENT’S DAY CAMP

When: Monday, February 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.What: Come spend your day off of school with us as wecelebrate President’s Day. We’ll play indoor and outdoorgames, make themed arts and crafts, eat lunch and more!Invite a friend along for the fun! An extended day is alsooffered by making reservations through the YouthActivities Center.Price: $40 first child / $35 each additional child (lunchincluded)Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Ages: Two and older (must be potty trained)Reservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center formore information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT–FLAG DAY CELEBRATION

When: Friday, February 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.What: Join us as we make Flag Day themed arts and crafts,play indoor and outdoor games, watch a movie, eat din-ner, make a delicious Flag Day dessert and much more!Bring a friend along for the fun!Price: $30 per childWhere: Sonoran ClubhouseAges: Two and older (must be potty trained)Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of ourrestaurants and Parent’s Night Out by calling MemberServices (480) 488-1363.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT–RAINFOREST ADVENTURES

When: Friday, March 2, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.What: Join us as we search for monkeys on our rainforesttreasure hunt, make rain sticks, watch a movie, eat din-ner and much more. Bring a friend along for the fun!Price: $30 per childWhere: Sonoran ClubhouseAges: Two and older (must be potty trained)Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of ourrestaurants and Parent’s Night Out by calling MemberServices (480) 488-1363.

TWEEN NIGHT–STARGAZING!

When: Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.What: March is an excellent month in Arizona to searchthe night sky for planets and constellations such asMercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Orion, the Hunter, the BigDipper and the Little Dipper. We’ll also play indoor andoutdoor games, eat dinner, watch a movie and more!We’ll provide the telescope and stargazing tips. Price: $30 per child

Where: Sonoran ClubhouseAges: Eight to Twelve years oldReservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center formore information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com.

JUNIOR CHEF’S COOKING CLASS–ST. PATTY’S DAY

When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.What: Join Chef Mark as he teaches us how to make adelicious meal for St. Patrick’s Day. Children will alsohave fun as we sit together in the Sonoran Dining Roomto enjoy our scrumptious meal. Reservations required 24hours in advance through the Youth Activities Center(480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. Space islimited.Price: $35 per childWhere: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining RoomAges: Five and OlderReservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center formore information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or email yac@desertmt.com.

SPRING BREAK CAMP WILD JAVELINA CLUB

Come spend your Spring Break with us! Two weeks inMarch of fun in the sun. Each day will have a differenttheme with arts & crafts, games, contests and prizes.Guest speakers will also visit our campers to teach karate,perform magic shows, share some wild animals with usand much more. Reservations required 24 hours inadvance. Call the Youth Activities Center for more infor-mation or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. Don’t forget to bring a friendalong for the fun!When: Monday, March 19–Friday, March 30, 9:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.Where: Sonoran ClubhousePrice: $40 per child each day/$35 for each additionalchild/Lunch includedAges: Two and older (Must be potty trained)Look for our April Spring Break Camps in the April-MayNagonie Jr. section or call (480) 595-4359 for moreinformation.

CRAZY HAT AND PLAY DAY - MONDAY, MARCH 19

We’ll be making lots of crazy hats! We’ll also make up afun short play, using the Caps for Sale storybook, to per-form for parents at the end of the day. Don’t forget tobring a friend!

KARATE TUESDAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 20

A special guest instructor will visit today to teach us somekarate skills. Children will have fun learning karate eachTuesday during Spring Break Camp.

POTTERY DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Children will pick out and paint their own piece of pot-tery. Please wear play clothes for painting.

WILD WILD WEST - THURSDAY, MARCH 22

Yee ha! We’ll be celebrating the Wild West today as weplay western games, make a cowboy snack and do a spe-cial western arts and crafts project.

ZOOFARI - FRIDAY, MARCH 23

A special guest will visit us today to teach us about wildanimals. Children will have the opportunity to see and feelsome of the wild animals up close. We’ll also play games,do arts and crafts and win prizes.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN - MONDAY, MARCH 26

We’ll be making our own lunches and a delicious desserttoday. We’ll also play games, do arts and crafts and winprizes.

KARATE TUESDAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 27

A special guest instructor will visit today to teach us somekarate skills. Children will have fun learning karate eachTuesday during Spring Break Camp.

STUFFINGTON BEAR DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Children will have the opportunity to stuff and take hometheir own Stuffington bear today. We’ll also play games,do arts and crafts and win prizes.

ABRACADABRA - THURSDAY, MARCH 29

A special guest magician will perform an awesome magicshow for the children today. We’ll also play games, do artsand crafts and win prizes.

CRAZY HAIR DAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 30

Come with your hair styled as crazy as can be! Prizes willbe given out for the craziest hairstyles! We’ll also paintour faces, play indoor and outdoor games and do athemed arts and crafts project.

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NEW ADVISORY BOARD ‘OFFICE HOURS’ PROGRAM

The Advisory Board is now holding regular monthly“Office Hours” to receive input and answer questionsfrom Club Members. Three Advisory Board memberswill be available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the thirdThursday of every month at the Sonoran Dining Room.

There will be no presentations, but rather AdvisoryBoard members in attendance will be available on aninformal basis to listen to your ideas or concerns anddiscuss whatever Club issues you would like to discuss.

Feel free to drop in at any time during the scheduledhours and stay for as long as you like.

The current schedule, subject to change, is the thirdThursday of every month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at theSonoran Dining Room, on the following dates:

Thursday, February 15 Thursday, May 17Thursday, March 15 Thursday, June 21

The “Office Hours” program is part of a series ofprograms the Advisory Board is initiating to build clos-er communications with the Membership. Amongother elements, is the regular Advisory Board columnin the Nagonie, periodic Town Meetings featuring pre-sentations on specific issues and/or general updates,email “blast” announcements, and a “Meet theCandidates” forum to coincide with Advisory Boardelections in April.

In addition, the Advisory Board has set up a mecha-nism to be responsive to emails, which you can send tous at: Advisoryboard@desertmt.com. Please feel freeto drop in and talk to us this coming Thursday!

An Advisory Board UpdateAll In! C.A.R.E. TexasHold ‘Em March 12

Everyone is invited to come and play in our first time“No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament” benefitingC.A.R.E.

Set aside the date, Monday, March 12, 2007, at 6:30p.m., at the Sonoran Club House. This is when we convertthe clubhouse into a Las Vegas style casino. There will becertified dealers, poker tables, and lots of chips. A $100contribution to C.A.R.E. will guarantee you a seat.

Register on-line at www.carebenefitdm.com. This tour-nament will be structured for amateur players, and goodluck will be a primary factor in determining a winner.First prize will be a $500 dining certificate at Mastro’sSteakhouse, plus additional runner-up prizes. Come jointhe fun!

Ladies’ Bible StudyStarts Again

The Ladies’ Bible Study at the Cochise/Geronimo Ladies’Library has started up again this year, as it did last year.The group meets Mondays, 1 p.m. For more informationcontact Vicki Lang (480) 488-7470 or call MemberServices at (480) 488-1363.

C.A.R.E. Research Update: New TrialSandra J. Gendler, Ph.D., and David F. Smith, Ph.D,

have opened a new clinical trial study for a promisingbreast cancer vaccine. The vaccine targets breast cancersthat express the tumor antigen MUCI found in more than90 percent of breast tumors. The study is needed forobtaining approval and funding for Phase I clinical trials.C.A.R.E. funding provides critical support for this study.

Final approval for their trial has been obtained fromthe Food and Drug Administration, the Mayo InstitutionalReview Board, and the Department of Defense HumanSubjects Research Review Board. The Phase 1 clinicaltrial for 45 patients should open at the Mayo ClinicArizona, Rochester, and Jacksonville early this year.