Life@Brio April 2023

LIFE @ BRIO

APRIL 2023

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF BRIO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Lifestyle Update

Tara

Lifestyle Director

April is here, we started a new season (although in March the weather was colder than the two previous years!). We turned the clocks ahead an hour and after the first week when we adjust, we get used to the daylight and start staying up and accomplishing more of everything. We get to spend more time in the streets with neighbors and friends. We become physically more active and we at last get to do water aerobics outdoors! We all came here for the warmth and sunshineApril becomes the calendar’s sweet spot for everything that St. George’s optimal weather can bring.

We are bringing three new clubs on board. The Family History Club, the Cruise Club and the Fiber Friends Club. For the Family History Club, we have updated the clubhouse with new Wi-Fi and hot spots, so computers are welcome! This new club has many topics to cover and will be held the third Sunday of each month at 6:00pm. The Cruise Club will begin the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Would you love to take a cruise with friends and family? This club will be hosted by Larry Silverman who has done a wonderful job of keeping us connected with Washington County. What is next? Of course, worldwide cruises! Our third club is Fiber Friends. A crocheting and knitting club that will be hosted by Cathy Moe. This club is weekly on Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm in the yoga room, everyone is welcome. We are having our first Brio Art Gala, April 28th with Co-chairs Jana Miller, and Lance Peacock. Brio resident, Marilyn Jones, has organized the orchestra for this night and we are looking forward to purchasing art from our neighbors. The talent we have in Brio is amazing, see for yourself. We are making many changes at the clubhouse and in the surrounding areas. As we have been built out with over 540 homes, we have become extremely busy, and we love meeting each new person. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcements that will affect all of Brio to make it a safer community for each resident!

Tara Holm Lifestyle Director

Let’s look at this month’s events!

April 8, 7:30-10:30 am

Wake-Up and Smile Brio! The second Saturday of each month we welcome everyone with doughnuts and bagels., especially those visiting for the weekend and our part-time people. The Hiking club leaves from the clubhouse for their monthly hikes, so we have some snacks to take with them. Exercise class starts at 7:30 am and 9:00 am. See you there!

Holm

Laurette Johnston

April 10, 4:00 pm

This is the first of Six Sessions to train our new board members. Have you ever wanted to know what goes into the different roles of an HOA board? This is your chance to learn everything that will qualify your new board members. Come learn for yourself or be an interested person planning to submit a resume. Resumes to be a board member are due May 15, 2023

April 11, 3:00 pm

We are starting a one-hour meeting where you can “Ask the Staff” any questions you might want to know. We will all be there to hear your concerns and answer as many questions as we can. This will be a new monthly meeting so join us!

April 12, 7:00 pm

Community Disaster Prevention Plan

This is designed by residents coming forward with a program that will prepare us to cope with any natural disaster. It is for the entire community. We need the whole community to come to this event and see what the emergency plan is for Brio. This committee has gone to great lengths to prepare us to be organized in a natural disaster. Please join us.

April 13, 7:00 pm

Organizing with Melodee and OrganizeMe, this is a big organization event where we tackle garages. Melodee is coming to help us organize our garages. She will help us sort and get ready for the garage sale in May. We know the basics but the little ideas of storage always surprise us. Come learn the tricks and tips to make your garage a dream garage.

April 14, 4:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to know if you could have another pet in your home? Tonight’s event is about foster care of Animals. It is about helping the Jackson Day Animal Rescue, in helping them who knows they are helping us. Come learn to be a foster volunteer.

April 18, All DayNational Animal Cracker Day! We all remember the small boxes of animal crackers well, now they sell them in bulk! Come to the clubhouse and enjoy these small delights!

April 19, 7:00 pm

Citrus Pear is coming to Brio! Citrus Pear has been around for a while, they often do the freezer meals at Lynn’s grocery store. We talked them into coming to Brio with 10 or 20 freezer meals. You come that night with a cooler and take home 10 or 20 freezer meals! They have everything to make the meals including the apron so there is no excuse! Wouldn’t it be nice to know dinner is in the crockpot? 10-14 is the limit to this class. Go to citruspear.com to sign up. (Selfpay class)

April 21, 1:00 pm

KP with Wren Hollow Farms is coming to make soaps with us. We have explored essential oils and tinctures, now we are learning the essence of oils in skincare. Kits will be purchased through her to make the soaps. Her soaps are organic, moisturizing and smell delightful, order through her by April 7th.

April 21, 6:30 pm

Kathy Sullivan with Sullivan Productions will be

spring. This is the first of our

April 26, 5:00 pm

New Day and Time! Keith has a special guest who will be speaking that night. Dr. Trenton Laird, PT, ATC will be there to tackle issues he will cover the science of pain and several skills for improving musculoskeletal, neurological and emotional discomfort. We will meet in the yoga room. Please plan to attend

April 28, 5:00-8:00 pm

Our first Brio art Gala. Jana Miller and Lance Peacock have been committee chairs to host Brio artists and their art to sell. Marilyn Jones has arranged her string orchestra to perform that night as well. What a wonderful date night!

The first Grandparents/Family week will be held June 2Oth-22nd. Every day classes will be held to show our grandchildren the many wonderful activities we do as Brio residents. Call your children, mark your calendars it will be the most fun-filled week!

here from Montana. She is a guitarist that preforms all around St. George in the

spring concerts and we will have it on the back patio with light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!

Mr. Foodie:

SW Utah Restaurant Reviews

“All the news that’s fit to eat”

By Andy Margles

While cruising through St. George on I-15, it’s hard to miss the large, orange, Viva Chicken sign. Located at 1183 E. 100 S., Saint George, 435-628-8855, Viva Chicken, A Peruvian Rotisserie Joint. is one of a unique mini-chain of fifteen restaurants and the only location outside of the Carolinas. Although the menu includes soups, salads, wraps, stuffed avocados and rice bowls, the star of the show is their rotisserie chicken (which is either included in, or can be added to most other offerings).

This delicious chicken is first marinated in Peruvian spices, then cooked over charcoal, in hand-built ovens imported from Lima, Peru. It is incredibly juicy and very flavorful, but not at all spicy. Because the chicken is fresh, all-natural, hormone-free and rotisserie cooked, it is also quite healthful. You can order a half or a quarter of a bird, each of which comes with two small sides, or you can order family style; which includes a whole chicken and three large side dishes. Individual meals are made up of dark meat, but you can substitute breasts for a small extra charge.

In addition, there are three, completely different, authentic Peruvian dipping sauces, to slather on your chicken. Ranging from mild to hot, these fantastic sauces really elevate the taste of the already yummy chicken. I generally prefer the mild or medium, or even a combination of the two sauces, as I’m a bit of a “chicken” when it comes to extremely spicy things.

Side dishes include plantains, quinoa, two different types of beans, fresh fruit, chicken soup, rice, fries and sweet potato fries. The mouthwatering sweet plantains (sort of like fried banana slices), are my favorite.

All the usual soft drinks are served, but I love the fruity Peruvian juice selection, which includes three different choices. They always include a Peruvian fruit punch and another one with purple corn, cinnamon, cloves, pineapples, apples and oranges. Sounds odd, but it tastes great. Prices used to include all you could drink, but Mr. Foodie may have consumed a few too many, because now you have to pay by the glass!

A whole dinner costs from $13 (quarter chicken) to $18 (half chicken), so prices are really quite reasonable, especially for the quality and quantity of the food. The decor is contemporary and pleasant, if not fancy, and the seating is quite comfortable, with cushy booths throughout the restaurant.

Service, Panera Bread style, is both friendly and prompt. It is locally owned and, early on, the owners could often be seen bussing tables, helping servers and talking to customers. They seemed very grateful for their success locally and I’m quite grateful they opened here, in St. George.

Viva Chicken does not take reservations, but it is sizeable, so there is rarely a long wait in line. It is open seven days a week, from 11AM-9PM, so you can add them to the small list of restaurants that are open on Sunday.

Verdict: *A Mr. Foodie Top Twelve Favorite*, VC offers substantial, delicious, unique, reasonably-priced, healthful food, served in a contemporary, comfortable setting. If you haven’t tried it, why not?

LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS: HALF PRICED DEAL*** Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, a California sub sandwich chain with about 50 different choices of subs, including many vegetarian and vegan ones, is temporarily charging half price for any orders placed between 4-6 pm, EVERY DAY! Yes, it’s located inside the lobby of Fabulous Freddie’s carwash on Bluff (carryout only)), but they make, by far, the best subs in town. Huge and loaded with wildly creative combinations of tasty, fresh ingredients, these sandwiches have won several awards nationally and are absolutely delicious.

Nick the Greek’s first Utah location, has opened at 15 S River Rd., serving gyros, souvlaki, pitas, hummus, baklava, etc. Apollo Burger has closed. All

Agree? Disagree? Found a great eatery?

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All information is tentative and subject to change.

Art Journaling Club

Art Journaling Club provides the perfect opportunity to meet for social relaxation, creative art and writing ideas. Participants can discover, feel inspired and choose their own theme and ideas for their personal Art Journals.

I have a professional art and art education background. Each time we meet, I will demonstrate fun and easy art techniques for you to apply into your sketchbook journals. These easy art ideas will magically eliminate intimidation of the blank white page. Join me in the joy of creating art, images and words!

Participants need to have their own blank page sketchbook of their choice—ready for any combination of art, imagery and words. Recommended size: 5.5 x 8.5. This is a good portable size yet has enough space for art and writing. Also, I recommend the ‘Mixed Media’ sketchbook with 117 lb. paper, which is heavy enough for the application of multiple art materials. Spiral bound is best to work with since it lays flat and/or folds back. However, you can personally decide what sketchbook to use.

Erica Wangsguartd

March recap of the Wine Club at Brio

The Wine Club at Brio kicked off March with an early celebration of St Patrick’s day. Seventy of your neighbors and friends joined in the celebration, most all got into the mood coming decked out in green, including hair, hats, jewelry, which added to the mood of the evening. As usual the food and desserts were excellent, while the attendees caught up with old friends and made new acquaintances. The club now has over 200 members and has grown steadily for the two years since it started. We meet the first Sunday of each month at 6:30PM in the Brio clubhouse. We encourage our neighbors to come and join or rejoin in the fun, conversation, good food and comradery. The rules are simple, bring a beverage of your choice, an appetizer or dessert, your own glass and $1.00 per person to help cover the cost of supplies. The hard work of the Board makes things happen each month, from set up to clean up, (we need and appreciate all who will stay and help clean up). Each event is about two hours long and is a great way to mingle with your neighbors, meet new friends and enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage. What a great way to enjoy a Sunday evening. We hope many of you will come join us again in April on the 2nd. If you have never attended or want to know more about the Wine Club at Brio, feel free to contact myself or the Brio website and calendar.

Have you ever wondered how pain works? Your doctor may have helped you understand why you are in pain, but have they taken the time to teach you about pain and its relationship with pathology? Whether it be orthopedic arthritis, spinal stenosis, bulged discs, fibromyalgia, migraines, headaches, a rare inflammatory condition or any other nagging injury/illness, there are unique factors that grab your attention of pain. Come learn about pain science and some advice and education that can reduce pain and suffering with persistent pain specialist Dr. Trenton Laird, PT, ATC. We will cover the science of pain and several skills for improving musculoskeletal, neurological and emotional discomfort”

Keep sipping, Jim Woodard

Answers for Puzzles

Fiber Friends Club

Let’s try a weekly “social” yarn group such as hand knitting, crocheting, etc. I envision it to be a free-flow unstructured 2 hours to meet with others who have the same interests and can offer some tips and tricks. This would be a great time to “escape” at the Brio Escape and meet with friends, and a great way to finish that WIPP (work-in-progress-project). This would be a wonderful opportunity to bring some new ideas and questions to the group and to hopefully expand to include other yarn-artistry and fiber arts!

Note: lf there is enough interest for a formal class, we can discuss making arrangements for somebody to teach at a separate time.

I have done Norwegian style hand-knitting for 68 years, and learned from my immigrant mother at a very young age. This technique is different than the continental style knitting that many of us are used to working with. I have experience with hand knitted apparel as well, such as Norwegian design sweaters, hats, gloves, and mittens.

We will meet on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 in the yoga room. Hope to see you there!

Leader Cathy Moe

The Hiking Club

Fellow Adventurers:

Small arch along Turtle Wall Trail

The next hike for “The Hiking Club” (THC) is scheduled for Saturday April 8. Our destination is Chuckwalla Trail with a loop section along North Crossing , Turtle Wall, Paradise Rim, and Halfway Wash Trails in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There is no entrance fee and no permit is necessary.

This merged 4.3 mile out and back and loop trail includes beautiful red rock formations, several arches, slick rock sections, great views, and wildlife sighting opportunities. The hike should take about 2 1/2 hours at a leisurely pace. The trailhead elevation is 3,018 feet with 330 feet elevation gain from the trailhead to the highest point of the hike. I rate this hike as easy with some moderately strenuous up and down stretches.

It is easy access to the trailhead in a standard vehicle. We will meet for the pre-hike meeting in front of the Brio clubhouse at 9:00 am.

I encourage everyone to “like” The Hiking Club Facebook page. It is a easy way for us to communicate and share our hiking experiences and photos. Post some photos of our hike. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/TheHikingClubsouthernUtah/ I have attached my published story describing Chuckwalla, et. al. Trail. The article contains directions to the trailhead, a map, a description of the hike, and some photos. PLEASE READ MY STORY ABOUT THE HIKE SO YOU WILL KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. I’ll also bring copies of the chapter and maps for those not downloading and printing this attachment.

Hiking tip for the month: If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal.

Happy trails and see ya on Saturday April 8.

Tom Garrison & Deb Looker

Answers on page 12

16. “The Time Machine” leisure class

17. Showy annual

19. Pitcher’s error

25. Scottish kinsmen

27. Slender fish

28. April sign

29. Rhythm starter?

30. Danny Thomas role

32. Screw cutter

33. Forum participant

35. Pottery treatment

40. Carriers, of a sort

41. Curiosity victim

43. Improvise

46. Bencher’s implement

47. Drillmaster’s command

49. Neckline shape

50. Moses laid them down?

52. Reprimand

53. Clears the board

55. Opinion

56. Carry on

57. Sampling group

62. A Jackson

63. Twisted at the end?

64. Where men hoop it up

65. Oinker entree

66. Produce

67. High-pitched bark Down

1. Don’ts partners

2. Rent alternative

3. Of higher grade

4. Groups of staff officers

5. Set out for display

6. Advance

7. Nut type

8. GI R&R provider

9. Contour feather

10. 6-Down result

11. Past happy

12. Dillydallied

13. Probable

18. Opposite of flushed

22. Conclude with

23. Study hall ammunition

24. Idle actor?

25. Multiplexes

26. Habitually idle person

29. Roar

31. One-time spokesman Fleischer

33. Word with bum or bunny

34. Foil material

36. “Who ___ to judge?”

37. Monthly bill

38. Searching examination

39. Mediocre writer

42. Word with end or man

43. Deflects

44. Run off the tracks

45. Rough shed

47. Ketcham’s Dennis, e.g.

48. Watch for the cops, maybe

51. Jellied dish

52. Revived the pilot

54. Tops a different way?

55. Fish lunch meat

58. Boston Bruins Hall of Famer

59. Macabre writer

60. Sash for Madame Butterfly

61. Carpet fuzz

The Annual Membership Board Meeting

We started the meeting with the Brio Line dancers as they danced to Irish music for St. Patrick’s day. We proceeded with the Mayor Kress Staheli, giving us an account of the activities and construction surrounding Brio, letting us know that our voices were heard when it came to the off ramp on exit 11 and that our requests were taken into consideration and enacted, making sure the desert scenery will not be disrupted by adding in red rocks and making sure to include a sound wall to prevent loud noise in the Brio Community. We also heard from Public Affairs Director, Jordan Hess about water consumption and what we can do better to save on these natural resources and let us know that as a city we have decreased our water consumption by 100% since 2019. City Council Member Kurt Ivie, a native of St. George, talked of the history of St. George, we are the fastest growing area in the nation in terms of population growth, and we were also voted the number 1 city in the Nation for small business startups. Bill Dix the general manager of Sunriver, presented a PowerPoint of the complete breakdown of our HOA financial assessment. We are expected to be 100% funded by the end of 2023.