Toscana Living-June 2019

JUNE 2019

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YOUR NEIGHBORS' FAVORITES

By Mark Gatchell, Lifestyle Director

With it’s mix of cool, crisp greens, juicy fresh fruit and crunchy (heart-healthy) walnuts, this Strawberry Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Salad is sure to be one of your new go-to summer recipes!

STRAWBERRY LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE SALAD INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD: • 6 cups Spring Mix • 1 cup Strawberries sliced • 1 cup Red Grapes halved • 1/2 cup Candied Walnuts chopped • 2 Tbsp Dried Cranberries finely chopped • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled FOR THE DRESSING: • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice • 2 tsp Honey • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard • Pinch Kosher Salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large salad bowl, combine spring mix, strawberries, grapes, candied walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese.

2. In another bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon and salt; whisk or shake until thoroughly combined; chill until ready to toss with salad just before serving.

5450 E. Deer Valley Drive Building 2 Phoenix, AZ 85054 www.toscanaliving.net Phone: 480-585-0808 Fax: 480-585-2859 Night Manager: 480-861-0875 Gate House: 480-513-0602 STAFF Nicole Careaga, CMCA Community Manager ncareaga@toscanaliving.net Christine Reeder Assistant Community Manager creeder@toscanaliving.net Mark Gatchell Lifestyle Director mgatchell@toscanaliving.net Katie Lucas Concierge Director klucas@toscanaliving.net Dani Wall Administrative Assistant dwall@toscanaliving.net NIGHT MANAGERS: Don Meeks Jackie Hernandez 480-861-0875 MAINTENANCE: John Raabe Facilities Director Keith Buc Robert Hollis Ignacio Santana GATE HOUSE: Saffron Caudle, Chet Sanders, Hector Perez, Mariya Lilith 480-513-0602

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Toscana Events and Programs

RESIDENT FRIDAY SOCIALS Fridays in June, Palazzo Grande RSVP by Thursday at noon Food, fun and conversation - open to all Toscana residents. Join us for some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

BYOB. Friday Socials are FREE. KARAOKE NIGHT Saturday, June 8, from 6-8pm Palazzo Grande It’s time to start warming up those pipes for your best rendition of “I Will Always Be There!” Karaoke Night is your chance to wow the masses with your spectacular singing... or just have a lot of fun butchering your favorite songs with friends.

MYSTERY TOUR Sunday, June 9, from 8am-5pm $99 per person Hop on board for a day of mystery. We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere you won’t want to miss. Then, we are off to lunch...and then there’s another stop on the agenda, right around the corner. After all that, you will return home! All kinds of mysteries abound this day!

TRUCK’N TUESDAY Tuesday, June 18, from 5-7pm Palazzo Grande Cobblestones This month’s food truck is sure to be your next addiction...Grilled Addiction! A truck that can do anything from hot dogs to caviar, you’re sure to find something that will make your taste buds sing. View their menu online here.

BOOK CLUB MEETING Wednesday, June 19, from 6-8pm Palazzo Vacanza Join your fellow book club members for the Wednesday, June 19, 2019 book club meeting in PV. “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman will be discussed. Book club will be starting at 6:00 PM so please update your calendars.

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VIP SPOTLIGHT-T-MOBILE Saturday, June 22, from 10am-12pm Palazzo Grande Meet a local T-Mobile rep for information on services and plans. There will even be special promotional rates residents can take advantage of at this VIP Spotlight event!

DIAMONDBACKS VS GIANTS Sunday, June 23, from 11:30am-5:30pm $64 per person This should be an awesome game with our D-Backs hosting the San Francisco Giants!

Your $64.00 ticket includes: transportation, parking and admission to the game. Game starts at 1:10pm, we plan to depart Toscana at 11:30 AM. Tickets are limited and will sell out fast so RSVP today!

COGNICITI BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP Tuesday, June 25 Session 1 from 9-10am Session 2 from 10-11am Palazzo Vacanza Cogniciti is offering our Toscana residents workshops that focus on improving your brain health and is generally geared to someone 50+, but is open to all residents. We are offering two workshops, since space is very limited. Each session is identical so please sign up for only one session.

RESIDENT WORKSHOP Thursday, June 27, at 9am Palazzo Vacanza Carpenter Hazelwood will be joining us for this important resident workshop where we answer your pressing questions about topics such as service animals, handicap parking, age-limits and more! Have a question you’d like specifically answered? Email Nicole at NCareaga@toscanaliving.net. Registration is not required for resident workshops.

RESIDENT WORKSHOP YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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IMPORTANT RSVP INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL RSVPS AND CORRESPONDING PAYMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5PM ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Unless "Payment at the Door" is permitted, all RSVP’s without payment collected by the deadline will be considered invalid. Payments can be made by dropping correct change Toscana Association in T H U R SorDaAcheck Y • 9to AM a clearly marked envelope inside the drop box by the Concierge Director’s office in A Palazzo We to inform you B10 M E N ICentro.

TY CEN T Eregret R that late RSVP’s cannot be accepted, and that refunds cannot be issued except in the case that Toscana cancels an event. Your cooperation with these policies helps ensure that our vendors have the notice they require, that we steward assessment dollars appropriately and avoid needless waste, and that the event experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible for participants.

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COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM BILLIARDS PG 1PM POKER CLUB PG 6PM

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COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM FUN FRIDAY SOCIAL PG 5PM

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12 COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM BILLIARDS PG 1PM POKER CLUB PG 6PM

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17 MAHJONG CLUB PG 6:30PM BILLIARDS HAPPY HOUR PG 5PM

18 LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE PV 2PM TRUCK'N TUESDAY PG 5-7PM

19 COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM BILLIARDS PG 1PM POKER CLUB PG 6PM BOOK CLUB PV 6PM

20 HAND & FOOT PG 6PM

21 COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM FUN FRIDAY SOCIAL PG 5PM

22 VIP SPOTLIGHTT-MOBILE PG 10AM-12PM

24 MAHJONG CLUB PG 6:30PM BILLIARDS HAPPY HOUR PG 5PM

25 COGNICITI BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP SESSION 1 PV 9-10AM COGNICITI BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP SESSION 2 PV 10-11AM

26 COFFEE SOCIAL PG 9AM BILLIARDS PG 1PM POKER CLUB PG 6PM

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Toscana Lifestyle A WORD FROM THE LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR

By Mark Gatchell, Lifestyle Director Addiction! From down-home favorites, to high-end Here Comes the Heat delicacies, this truck can grill it all!

Thank you to everyone that helped make the month of May We held our second “Fireside Chat with Your Community a huge success. We sold out for Manager” that was very well attended and provided a the Diamondbacks game against great opportunity for Toscana residents to ask poignant the San Francisco Giants, and questions and address any resident concerns they may it was great! We were able to get fantastic seats for our have had. We can’t wait to see you all at next quarter’s Toscana residents chat, as well! at a discounted price for this game. Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming “Resident The Bowling and Workshop” on June 27th at 9am in Palazzo Vacanza! Based Desserts Night was on the information received from residents throughout a blast; Dave & the quarter and at Buster’s impressed the most recent us, once again, with Fireside Chat, this will incredible desserts, workshop focus on pressing and of course the amazing bowling resident issues such experience. It was as: fair housing, animals, truly a great night service out and we can’t handicap parking wait to run this event again. I hope you all are getting and more. For more information on the structure of Resident Workshops and your bowling arms ready! how to ensure any questions you have are addressed, see We added a new food truck to the rotation named “The Nicole’s article on page 13!

Wandering Donkey” which is extremely popular and difficult to get so we are thrilled to add them to the line- The interesting weather we’ve received this May has kept up! This month, we are expecting fan-favorite Grilled the summer heat at bay for an extra couple of weeks, but it’s just around the corner! Rest assured, Toscana is ready to cool you off with our upcoming event summer line-up!

One event I’m particularly excited for is our upcoming Mystery Tour where we’ll be boarding a bus and taken on an exciting and intriguing trip to some areas you won’t want to miss...but I’m not telling where!

Please be sure to check your weekly Lifestyle e-Blast for more information on upcoming summer events and registration requirements.

Whether you’re in the Valley or out of town, be sure to keep things cool this hot summer!

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION

By Katie Lucas, Concierge Director Experiencing Art in the Free Family Sunday: Phoenix Art Museum Desert Want to encourage your child’s love of art? Head over to the There are so many ways to Phoenix Art Museum on the experience art here in Phoenix. second Sunday of each month This summer, you can not only where families are offered enjoy seeing art, but being a part free admission! Each Family of it! With exhibits built around Sunday offers children fun visitor interaction, scavenger hunts for children and even activities like scavenger hunts classes to let out your inner Van Gogh, you’re sure to find and crafts that open young something that speaks to your left brain! minds to the world of art.

Mutual Reality: Art on the Edge of Technology June 8th through October 6th, visitors to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art are encouraged to touch and interact with art pieces that focus on our digital footprint.

According to the museum: in this important moment in time, humans and technology are evolving together and interactive art exemplifies this relationship. This intimate level of engagement with an artwork opens the opportunity to shift the viewer’s perspective on the meaning and boundaries of art itself.

Point of View: Wonderspaces On display now at Wonderspaces Arizona is another unique opportunity to interact with art and see how you, as the viewer, can influence it, called Point of View. In this exhibit, you can see how changing even just the direction from which you view a piece of art affects how you perceive it. As you walk around, notice how everything changes with the different ways you can look at, or even touch, the pieces.

Summer Classes: Phoenix Center for the Arts Want to make your own art? Whether your passion is pottery, photography, painting or even performing, the Phoenix Center for the Arts has you covered!

Head over to their website where you can view all their different classes, schedules and even register for an upcoming instruction all online!

Have Some Feedback on Any of Our VIP Vendors?

Let your neighbors know! The ToscanaLiving.net website now features a vendor review section. Residents can access this review section under Feedback->VIP Vendor Reviews after logging into the website. If you don’t have a login, or have forgotten your login information, fill out the form here. Once that form is received, member of our team will email your login information as soon as possible. Login requests are typically processed within two business days.

Don’t forget to come by the office or go online to get your updated copy of the VIP Guide! Thank you for all your help in making Toscana’s VIP program such a success!

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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Hector Perez Please join us in congratulating Hector Perez on his one year anniversary with Toscana of Desert Ridge. Hector can be found at the front gate helping guests and residents gain access to and navigate their way around the property.

Next time you pass by the gate, make sure to stop and say hello!

Nicole Careaga Please also join us in congratulating Nicole Careaga on three years at Toscana! Nicole is your Community Manager and has been with CCMC and in HOA management for nearly 10 years! You can find Nicole at Palazzo Centro during regular business hours doing what she does bestkeeping Toscana the Ultimate Address for our residents!

CINEMA: MOVIE REVIEW

By Gil Berkowitz John Wick 3-Parabellum Assassin Delivers with a Bang

international tote board. He is termed ex-communicado by the ruling council of the High Table.

Director Chad Stabelski’s third installment of the John Wick series is a carnival of violence, knife fights, and fist fights. It is absurdly over the top and deliciously entertaining. The definition of “parabellum“ is to prepare for war. “ John Wick 3” is not only prepared for war, it goes to war, guns blazing.

The film is a tongue in cheek romp that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Yet it is a beautifully choreographed ballet of combat and humor.

John seeks help from an old Queenpin (Anjelica Houston) who operates out of an old stage theater. From there he takes a trip to Casablanca to enlist the aid from an embittered colleague Sofia (Halle Berry) who leads him to an Italian mob authority who in turn points him to the sands of the Sahara desert. There he meets another high ranking High Table member who has the ability to lift the kill contract on him.

Meanwhile back in New York, a cold and efficient Adjudicator for the High Table (Asia Kate Dillon) puts pressure on both the Continental’s manager Winston (Ian McShane) and underworld leader the Bowery King (Lawrence Fishburne) for aiding John Wick. All this is great fun and non-stop excitement.

This film is great summer fare. Also, get ready for the fourth installment which is now in production. The movie is playing at Harkins theaters throughout the valley. It is rated R for violence and language and runs for 2 hours and 11 minutes.

The film begins as we see John Wick (Keanu Reeves) being pursued by bounty hunters because he killed an adversary on the sacred premises of the Continental Hotel. A contract has been issued on him by an International Organization called the High Table. They have done so with a reward of $14 million. Every bounty hunter in the world is notified of the contract by way of an

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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Focus: Road Trips Article retrieved from https://www.mdanderson. org/publications/focused-on-health/focusedon-health-june-2018/your-healthy-road-trip-dayplanner.html Road trips can feel like long periods of sitting in the car, with lots of unhealthy snacks, fast food stops and sunburns along the way. But you can take steps to make your summer trip healthy. Driving with family through your state or across the country offers an affordable, funfilled way to escape for a day, weekend or longer. But it’s often on vacation that we let our health goals slip. That doesn’t have to be the case, says Mekhala Garvin, MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center health educator.

We talked to Garvin about how you can make your road trip a healthy one. Here’s what she had to say.

Schedule the day with sun safety in mind Driving to each location on your itinerary during the sun’s peak hours – between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - will allow you to bike, climb, raft or kayak during the early morning and late afternoon, when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are less powerful. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause skin cancer. Remember, even if you avoid the midday sun, you should always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and reapply it often. And wear sunscreen even while you’re in the car.

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Stop for local produce. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables year-round can help you maintain a healthy weight, which lowers your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases. Produce stands are a great place to restock your cooler with healthy treats.

Go berry picking. It’s the perfect time to visit a nearby berry farm because these treats reach their peak in summer months. Brightly colored fruits like strawberries and blueberries are jam-packed with antioxidants that can help reduce your risk of cancer. You can eat them raw or make them part of your roadside picnic.

If you can’t add in an extra stop, bring healthy snacks.

“Try fresh fruits and vegetables or healthy nonperishable snacks like nuts or whole grain pretzels,” Garvin says.

Stopping at a gas station or rest stop? Resist the temptation to load up on sodas or sports drinks and choose water.

You’ll save yourself a lot of empty calories, and avoid a sugar crash later that can put the brakes on your fun.

Stop to stretch and exercise You may be on the move, but long stretches in the car mean long periods of sitting and inactivity. So don’t rest at the next rest stop. Stretch and get active to make the most of the time out of the car.

Stop for exercise breaks Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week.

You can get this amount of activity in 10-minute increments by taking a brisk walk during restroom or gas breaks. Or get the family moving by kicking around a soccer ball or throwing a Frisbee for a few minutes. “We recommend breaking up long periods of sitting with a little activity,” Garvin says. “Not only will this help you get some exercise, but it will also help you feel more energized and alert.”

And don’t forget to visit national parks or nearby woods on your road trip. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and take long walks or hikes. Brisk nature walks or hikes are an amazing way to exercise. Plus, if you hike in a heavily wooded area, trees will help protect you from the sun. Another great benefit is the sense of relaxation and calm you get from nature walks. Reduced stress plays a big part in maintaining a healthy immune system, which can help the body better defend itself from diseases like cancer. “Hiking is a great way to see the sites while traveling and lower your cancer risk,” Garvin says.

You can eat healthy on the road Diet plays a huge role in reducing a person’s chances for cancer.

No matter where you’re going, summer vacation is not an excuse to take a vacation from making healthy choices.

Remember, there are still a lot of ways to stay healthy.

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In and Around Toscana DANI'S DIGEST

By Dani Wall, Administrative Assistant Dani’s 5 Ways To… Get Great Sleep

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not alone.

Many people struggle with sleep — and that’s a problem since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best. Most adults require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and energized each day.

If restless nights have become the norm for you, the first step toward getting better sleep is to observe your sleep patterns. Take note of how much you sleep each night, what factors contribute to your sleep or lack of it, how rested you feel the next morning and how much energy you have throughout the day.

After observing your sleep patterns for one to two weeks, try these strategies to help improve your sleep: 1. Minimize light and sound. These two environmental factors can impact your quality and quantity of sleep.

Darkness causes your brain to release melatonin for a calming, sleepy effect. As a result, it’s important to minimize your exposure to light before bedtime. Even the light from your computer, TV or other devices might make it more difficult for you to fall asleep. Ban these devices from your bedroom, and create a dark space by using blackout shades or an eye mask. Noise also can interfere with your ability to sleep. Try using a fan or a noise machine to block out unwanted noises.

2. Get comfortable. Adults spend about a third of their lives asleep, so it’s worthwhile to invest in bedding that comforts and relaxes you. Before climbing into bed, try lowering your thermostat a few degrees. Your core temperature drops during rest, and keeping your room on the chilly side will aid in this natural temperature drop.

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3. Keep a routine. Just like kids, adults sleep better when they have a bedtime routine. Doing the same thing before bed each night can help prepare your body for rest and condition your brain for sleep. Stick to activities that promote relaxation, such as gentle stretching, writing in a journal, reading or meditation.

4. Manage stress. How you handle stress can play a significant role in your ability to fall and stay asleep.

While stress isn’t all bad, when it turns into worry or anxiety, it can disrupt your sleep. If your busy mind is keeping you up at night, try practicing stress management techniques before you go to bed. Experiment with aromatherapy, deep breathing, keeping a gratitude journal or meditation.

5. Get out of bed. If you find yourself lying in bed stressing about your inability to sleep, get out of bed and do something that will promote relaxation. This might be reading an uninteresting book, practicing a relaxation technique or focusing on your breath. When you begin to feel drowsy, head back to bed.

Make sleep a priority. Even if you’re already sleeping soundly, these tips can help.

If you’re not still getting enough sleep, use these additional suggestions until you get the sleep you need to feel your best each day: • Keep a written log of your sleep schedule this week.

• Turn off your electronic devices — including your phone and TV— an hour before bed each night.

• Do some gentle stretches before bed to help you relax.

Keep making adjustments until restless nights become a thing of the past.

Article Retrieved from https://mayoclinichealthsystem. org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-ways-toget-better-sleep

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NICOLE'S NOTABLES

By Nicole Careaga, Community Manager Fireside Chats and Resident them to me in advance. This will allow our presenter the opportunity to tailor the presentation to focus on your Workshops questions and concerns as residents.

Thank you all so much for taking time out of your busy lives to make I look forward to seeing all of you on June 27th at 9am in the Fireside Chats and Resident the B10 Amenity Center.

Workshops such a success.

On Monday, May 20 about 25 residents braved the strange weather to join me in the Palazzo Centro. We discussed items such as: enforcement of the pool rules, fair housing, service animals, vehicular traffic in the community, and some points of clarification about the new Montreux construction. It was great to be able to sit down and hear not only what our residents have concerns about, but gain some insight and recommendations on your ideas to rectify and address them.

Even through all the talk of what we can be doing better for our residents, one topic kept coming up. That topic is: overall, Toscana is an amazing place to call home.

That is such a wonderful thing to hear, as everyone here at Toscana strives to assist in creating a beautiful and relaxing home for our residents.

This brings me to “how can we best address the most common rule violations, areas of concern and discussion topics here at Toscana?” I hear you all loud and clear!

In response, we will be hosting an in depth Resident Workshop on June 27th. We have asked a member of our legal firm to be present to answer all of your burning questions in regards to Age Restrictions, Fair Housing, Service Animals, and Resident Conduct. The lawyer will have about a one hour presentation followed by an open forum to allow residents time to ask questions or get clarifications. I truly hope you all attend, as I feel like this is an issue that is very prevalent right now at Toscana, and we all could use the refresher on what is and is not allowed.

Should you have any questions that you would like to ensure get addressed, I would appreciate you all sending

COMMUNITY REMINDERS: DOs AND DON’Ts Do pick up after your pet Do dispose of grease in your garbage Do be sure to park in your assigned space Do register your guests in DwellingLIVE Do say something if you see something that requires attention Don’t use extension leashes Don’t put vegetable clippings in your disposal Don’t hang towels on your balcony Don't throw trash or dirt over your balcony Don’t potty your pets on the turf Don’t use glass containers in the pool area And lastly, DO thank a neighbor for doing their part in keeping our community safe!

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In and Around Toscana CHRIS'S CORNER

By Chris Reeder, Assistant Manager 2. Discuss with your family and a neighbor a safe meet-up Fire Safety point outside your building. This type of buddy system Living here at Toscana definitely helps everyone stay safe and accounted for in a tense has its perks! Not only are the situation, like a fire. beautiful and plentiful amenities right here in your own community, 3. If you have an injury or disability that prevents you but there is a myriad of culture to from quickly and safely exiting the building, call the fire enjoy right outside the gates. We’re right next to some department at (602) 495-5555 immediately in the event great shopping and dining with High Street and the of a fire to let them know your location. If you can, place Desert Ridge Marketplace, and the area around us is a signal in an exterior window to help firefighters easily booming! However, living in multi-level, multi-dwelling locate you, as well. For more tips on fire safety in multihousing, like condominiums, can come with extra story buildings, check out this document from NFPA. considerations when it comes to fire safety. In order to help ensure our residents are prepared for an emergency 4. Make sure to test your evacuation plan with your pets, situation, I wanted to share some essential tips and tricks as well, so they know the path to take. This will help keep everyone calm in the event of an emergency! It’s also a on fire safety. good idea to keep leashes and collars easily accessible The fire alarm system here at Toscana includes visual, near your front doorway, in case you are unable to safely auditory and water elements. All of this is to help alert locate your pet. This will aid firefighters in getting them residents to a potential emergency and minimize any out of a dangerous situation. Find more pet fire safety tips from the Red Cross here. damage that might be caused.

In the case of an excess amount of smoke entering the hallways, the building alarms will sound. During this process, alarm lights will flash to alert hearing impaired residents and the sprinkler system may trigger. If you hear or see the fire alarms in your building: treat the alarms as an emergency situation! Safely exit the building and wait until it is safe to return.

5. Keep a fire extinguisher inside your unit, in addition to locating your nearest hallway extinguisher.

Before an emergency happens, it’s important to make sure you are prepared. Here are some tips to help make your emergency plan:

Here are some tips and reminders to help prevent fires:

1. Pre-plan your escape route and locate hallway fire extinguishers. Although you may be very close to one stairwell, you’ll want to note your next closest access point, as well. Maps are posted next to each elevator vestibule to assist in making your “Plan A” and “Plan B” routes. Remember, the elevators will not function in the event of a fire.

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6. Check your smoke detector batteries as part of your routine maintenance and don’t forget to replace the detectors themselves at the end of their lifespan. If you don’t know the age of your detector, it’s time to replace it!

1. Gas or charcoal grills are not allowed on patios. Feel free to use one of the many gas grills throughout the community.

2. Don’t leave the stove or oven unattended when it is on (that includes for self-cleaning!).

3. Keep candles away from blankets, curtains and other flammable objects, and don’t forget to blow them out before you leave the room!

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RESIDENT GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES

4. Ensure your dryer and vents are clear of excess lint and all connections are secure. Check your VIP Guide for BILLIARDS CLUB Wednesdays at 1pm recommended dryer vent cleaners!

Billiards Room in PG

Contact: Lynn at 602-301-5010

5. Store flammable products properly by keeping them away from heat sources and sunlight. Many household BILLIARDS HAPPY HOUR cleaners and beauty products (like hairspray) are Mondays at 5pm in PG BYOB flammable, so be sure to check the labels!

6. Don’t overload your electrical sockets and ensure any cords or plugs are in good working condition (not frayed or bent) before plugging them in. Don’t place cords under things like rugs or between furniture and the walls, either, as they produce heat!

For more information on fire safety, and for useful safety tip sheets, visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website here.

COFFEE SOCIAL Each Wednesday and Friday, 9am in PG HAND & FOOT CLUB Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm, PG Contact Marge at 480-585-0494

BOOK CLUB MAHJONG CLUB Wednesday, June 19 Mondays at 6:30pm in PG 6pm in PV Contact: Susan at “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely susan4266@aol.com Fine”

by Gail Honeyman POKER CLUB Register Here Wednesdays at 6pm in PG Bring $5 and your poker face Contact 480-513-361

To share new clubs and classes ideas, please email Mark Gatchell at: mgatchell@toscanaliving.net

UPDATES FROM YOUR MAINTENANCE TEAM

By John Raabe, Facilities Director Prolonging Your Carpet 3. Do not let your pets relieve their bladders in the Investment hallways. If they do have an accident, please clean it up as As most of you are aware, all soon as possible and notify management. The earlier we common area carpets were replaced are made aware of a stain, the greater chance we have at in Fall 2017. Since then, we have saving the carpet. unfortunately had to replace several areas of carpet due to stains or 4. Make sure you are wiping your feet on the walk off vandalism. In an effort to protect your investment, I carpet areas that we have installed at all the entrances to the would like to bring awareness to some easy adjustments building. This will stop you from dragging contaminants from outside all over the carpet and prolong its life. that can be made to help prolong the carpets’ life.

1. When taking out your trash, make sure it is not leaking anything before you leave your unit. If it is, please put it in another bag. We have found many stains that trail all the way from a unit to the elevator and then to the trash room.

2. Do not drag your trash bags down the halls. This will cause the bags to tear and open, thus spilling the liquids inside them.

5. Do not drag furniture or other items over the carpet (including your feet). This tears the carpet up and wears it down quicker. It also can cause the carpet to pull up which will create a tripping hazard.

We all want to keep Toscana looking as beautiful as possible and following these easy tips and reminders will help keep your hallways looking great for years to come!

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