SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021
FORMERLY The Vision
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MAKES ITS MARK INSIDE: A Safer Community Food Trucks Are Back! Positive Economic Activity Golf Club: New Catering & Event Sales Director
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CONTACTS & INFO
Meet your
LAS SENDAS 2020/21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Hettling | President billhettling@gmail.com Tony Reid | Vice President Tonyreid012@gmail.com
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OFFICE @THE TRAILHEAD 7900 East Eagle Crest Drive, Mesa, AZ 85207 480-357-8780 | info@mylassendas.org | www.mylassendas.org Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm LAS SENDAS SPA & FITNESS 480-832-6900 | www.lsfitspa.com Varying hours, see website
Mike Peckham | Treasurer Peckham19@gmail.com
COMMUNITY PATROL 480-220-1794 Monday – Friday 3 pm – 5 am | Sat 10 am – 5 am | Sun 11 am – 5 am
Linda Barton | Secretary Linda.barton@me.com
CCMC CORPORATE OFFICE 833-301-4538
Kelly Intagliata | Director kellycurtismail@gmail.com Pat Shafer | Director patshafer53@gmail.com George Gutierrez | Director gutierrez.george.l@gmail.com
Community Park Hours: 7 am – 10 pm | Pool Hours: 5 am – 10 pm Las Sendas Golf Course: 480-396-4000 Las Sendas Elementary School: 480-472-8750 Kristine Nau | Executive Director knau@mylassendas.org Christal Bromley | Community Manager cbromley@mylassendas.org Calee Burch | Compliance Supervisor cburch@mylassendas.org
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Contents
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021
FROM THE STAFF Keeping Our Community Safe
COMMITTEE NEWS Board Bits: Fire Prevention
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A Letter from the STRWG Association Fees
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Safety & Security Update
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A Friendly Reminder
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Tips From Massage Experts Hello Plasma Fibroblast
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Spa Specials The Evolution of Barre Coach's Corner
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Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
LAS SENDAS LIFESTYLE Food Trucks are Back! Reserve My Court
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS Corvette Club: On the Road Again Retiree's Club New Season 8*Count Dance Owner Andrea Polyak Meet the Tennis/Pickleball Director
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1st Official National Pickleball Day
SCHOOLS AND RESOURCES
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HOME AND LANDSCAPE My Las Sendas Home Featured Yard
LAS SENDAS GOLF CLUB Our Beautiful Course Pro Shop Sale & Membership Options
Las Sendas PTO
Catering and Event Sales Director
Positive Economic Activity in NE Mesa
Four Course Wine Dinner
National Fire Prevention Month
The Vista’s Pavilion Remodel
Fly Friendly: Falcon Field Airport
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Garage Sale + Shred Event
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Happy Hour & Sunday Brunches
MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE Sept/Oct Dates Sunset on the Patio
FROM THE
Staff KRISTINE NAU, CAAM, PCAM Community Association Executive Director
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE Recently an incident occurred at our home that could have put my daughter and me in harm's way. As we do every night, we took our shitzu, Brodi, outside to exhaust some energy before bedtime. While outside, Brodi kept walking over to our vehicles, and we couldn’t get him to look away. After several minutes, I heard the most frightening sound coming from the direction of the vehicles — I cannot explain the sound, but it scared me so much that I grabbed Brodi and my daughter and ran inside the house. As I headed towards my bedroom to tell my husband what happened, we heard the vehicle alarm. The entire family ran outside, looked around the whole yard, and found absolutely nothing. Even though the
If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who should you call? No, not Ghostbusters! Below is a list of key contacts and ways they can help. • Emergency? Call 911. • Non-emergency crime? Call the Mesa Police non-emergency line at 480-644-2211. • Community questions? Call the Association offices Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at 380-357-8780. • After-hours questions? Call our patrol team weekdays 3 pm – 5 am, Saturdays 10 am – 5 am, and Sundays 11 am – 5 am at 480-220-1794.
For more information and a complete list of contacts, visit mylassendas.org/contact.
Making friends with your neighbors is a great way to create a safer community.
incident was on video, we could not see who or what was lurking in the dark. The experience led me to research ways to make my neighborhood safer. Since Las Sendas is a second home to me, I wanted to share what I learned. A 2020 article on safewise.com lists several ways to keep our neighborhoods safe. Below are their top three suggestions and how Las Sendas supports safer enclaves. 1 | Make friends with your neighbors. CCMC is committed to building community by bringing people together in the neighborhoods where they live and in offices where they work. Simply put, we create experiences that connect people. Aside from next year's 29 proposed events, we will launch quarterly new owner game nights. Participants will meet neighbors and our onsite team members in a fun, interactive way. 2 | Organize neighborhood safety efforts. The Security and Safety Committee will soon launch a campaign in collaboration with the City of Mesa Crime Prevention Department to provide safety tips and revitalize the Neighborhood Watch Program. 3 | Keep up your yard. A well-kept yard and parking all vehicles within your garage can help deter crime. Trimmed foliage and stored cars offer fewer places to hide. Every four weeks, we tour all enclaves (55) and send notices when maintenance is needed. We are all in this together and can do our part to make the places we live and work safe. If you have experience in this field, consider volunteering on the Security and Safety Committee. Please email me at knau@mylassendas.org for more information.
ANNUAL MEETING
SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2021 4
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Committee
NEWS
SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE BOARD: Homeowners interested in running for the Board can submit their application to be placed on the 2021 ballot. Visit mylassendas.org/annualmeeting before October 8.
BOARD BITS:
You Can Help WITH FIRE PREVENTION Tony Reid | Vice President, Association Board of Directors
As a Las Sendas Community Association Board Member, one of the things that residents regularly ask me about is fire prevention. As many of you know, Las Sendas is in the City of Mesa Desert Uplands area. The Association owns almost 1000 acres of common area — most of which is unmaintained — and has 2.5 miles of border with the Tonto National Forest. The Desert Uplands guidelines restrict the amount and type of maintenance allowed in natural open spaces, which increases the risk of property damage if a fire breaks out. Due to high temperatures, low rainfall, and lots of vegetation growth, some of the common areas have been identified by the city and state as having a high fire risk. In order to protect our community, the Board has identified 121 acres of common area in need of some level of fire mitigation and approved approximately $112,000 in the 2021 budget to address our common area fire mitigation needs. In addition to addressing the common areas, each homeowner should also take action to protect their private property.
What can you do? • Remove heavy accumulations of ground litter and debris. • Routinely remove plant debris from your roof and gutters. • Move combustible material like wood and patio furniture 30 feet from your home. • Remove or trim tree branches that touch the ground or your home. • Trim dense areas of trees and shrubs and remove dead and dry plant material from trees and shrubs within 30 feet of your home. • If you own a custom lot, be sure to contact the City of Mesa before removing vegetation outside of your building envelope. The fire mitigation steps taken by the Las Sendas Community Association and homeowners might not prevent a fire from starting, but should help minimize the negative impact one might have on our community.
A Letter from STRWG to Las Sendas Homeowners Zuzana Zhanel | Short-Term Rental Working Group Member
To all Las Sendas residents/homeowners: We need your help! Based on the work done by the Short Term Rental Working Group (STRWG), the Las Sendas Board will be bringing forward a proposed amendment to the Las Sendas CC&Rs this fall prohibiting rental periods shorter than 31 days. The goals of the proposed amendment include safeguarding the quality of life in Las Sendas and aligning our governing documents with those of other nearby master-planned communities. Any amendment of the CC&Rs requires approval by 75% of eligible voters, so it will be critical to get every homeowner to vote on the proposed amendment. The STRWG is looking for volunteers from each enclave to serve as enclave ambassadors. The role of these ambassadors would be to connect with their neighbors, offer opportunities for them to meet to spread the word about the upcoming vote, and encourage them to vote. We will host a training session to provide everyone with more information. Being an ambassador is a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbors and get more involved in our wonderful community. If you are willing to help out by serving as an ambassador in your enclave, please contact the STRWG at lassendasSTRWG@gmail.com.
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Committee
NEWS
Association Fees
ARE A BARGAIN! Jon Englund | Finance Committee Member
The discussion of association fees always makes for some riveting party conversation — just kidding! It’s actually one of the most boring topics I can think of, especially as a Las Sendas resident. Sadly, folks living in other communities with an HOA often pay fees equal to or higher than Las Sendas for far fewer amenities. In my profession, I spend time in different communities and I see what amenities they offer their residents as well as the HOA fees charged. It is not uncommon for a community to charge their residents $150 to $175 per month for a gated entrance, playground, and possibly a bike path or basketball court (Tonto Forest Estates, Granite Ridge, Trovita Estates, and Adobe Meadows to name a few). This is a far cry from our multiple pools, spas, wading pools, sports courts (pickleball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and bocce ball), softball/baseball field, awesome splash pad, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, hiking and biking opportunities, and access to the Tonto National Forest. On top of all that, we are surrounded by beauty and have one of the best golf courses in the valley. We certainly enjoy reasonable assessments for the vast array of amenities here in Las Sendas. And as residents, we can all pat ourselves on the back for making the good decision to live in a community that is well-managed and well-funded so we can enjoy such a great place to live. By any measure, Las Sendas is a bargain!
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We certainly enjoy reasonable assessments for the vast array of amenities here in Las Sendas.
Safety and Security UPDATES Fred Glenn | Security and Safety Committee Member
keep it secure. Some of the things we reviewed include historical crime activity within a two-mile radius, current police presence, and the cost of possible contracted security services. The board will review this information and determine what services are needed in the upcoming year.
It's been a busy summer for the Las Sendas Community Association Safety and Security committee! Below you’ll find a few updates on projects we’ve been working on that contribute to our neighborhoods. • The amenities access project is complete! Las Sendas amenities, including the pools, tennis courts, and pickleball courts, are now accessible with one secure card. If you still haven’t picked up your new amenity access card, stop by the Trailhead office during regular business hours. •
Our enclave vehicle gate project continues and is on schedule. Some of the new features include RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) readers and stickers that allow for seamless gate opening when you drive up. Cellular connections are also being improved to permit all domestic area codes, allowing gates to be opened remotely without giving out your code. You’ll receive an email when your enclave vehicle gates are getting these upgrades.
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We continue to review security and safety options for Las Sendas. We want to ensure that our community is as safe as possible for all residents and evaluate all potential options to
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We are just beginning to discuss a reimplementation of the Neighborhood Watch program. We have just recently taken over this project from the Short-Term Rental Working Group and plan to work in conjunction with the City of Mesa on revamping this program.
With all the critical work we are doing, we could use a few new members. Our group charter, which outlines our responsibilities, is available online at mylasendas.org > My Association Business > Committees and Groups. If you are interested in joining our committee, applications are also available online, or you can pick one up in person at the Trailhead. Now is a great time to join as we are planning next year’s projects. Alternatively, you are always welcome to attend our meetings which are open to all residents. Meeting dates are available on page 24, as well as on the community website calendar. Thanks for doing your part in keeping our community safe — we are grateful to have each of you as our neighbors.
YOUR FRIENDLY REMINDER Making home modifications, alterations, repairs, or improvements? Great! Don’t forget that you must receive Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval for anything done to the exterior of your home — including your front yard or backyard. Starting a project without prior approval can result in added costs for the homeowner. Please visit our website at mylassendas.org and navigate to > MY HOME > MODIFY MY HOME to view the most current Design Guidelines and Design Review Application.
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Health Wellness AND
3 Tools
TIPS
FOR AT HOME MASSAGE AND STRETCH
Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know • Get naked if you want. Or don’t. Undressing to your comfort level will result in you getting your best massage. • Get in your exercise before your massage. While the muscles might be a bit tired from exercise, the massage will work to alleviate that soreness. • Ask for your preferred massage type when you book your appointment. This way, the therapist can have things ready for you when you arrive. • Visit the restroom just before your appointment to avoid any embarrassing gas issues. If you find that you have to go during your massage, you can tell your therapist — they will understand. • Tell them what you want! Do not be afraid to tell the therapist if you want them to rub your shoulders harder or your calves more gently. • Avoid talking about politics, religion, or other controversial subjects. • If you experience any soreness after a massage, it’s normal. They ARE working your muscles.
A Foot Rocker/ Calf Stretcher holds the foot in the proper position to stretch and strengthen the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the foot and lower leg. • Increases flexibility and strength to help prevent and treat injuries. • Provides a deep stretch to effectively relieve pain associated with Plantar Fasciitis or arch pain, ankle strains, tight calf muscles, shin splints and other common conditions.
Get the Most Out of Your Massage Session • Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol just before your session. • A warm shower before your appointment will help to relax your body. • Be on time. • Talk with your therapist beforehand if you have any issues you want to address. • Breathe normally. • Try to relax — the therapist isn’t there to judge your cellulite, love handles, or unshaved legs.
Massage Guns are designed to combat muscle soreness and aid recovery. • Provides a deep tissue massage, achieved through rapid percussive movements that stimulate muscles, enhance blood flow and soften knots. • Can effectively relieve muscle fatigue and pain, promote blood circulation, and relieve lactic acid.
FROM YOUR MASSAGE EXPERT
Keep That Blissful, Post-Massage Feeling • Schedule Smart. While you sometimes have no choice but to schedule a massage during your lunch hour, if possible schedule it as late as possible so you can go home and relax. • Keep the Calm. Don’t get in your car and crank up the heavy metal or listen to the news. Put on some relaxing music. • Dress for It. Change into some loose, comfortable clothing after your massage. • Eat Light. Avoid chowing down on a big meal right after your massage. • Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water after your massage. • Avoid stressful situations if at all possible.
COME SEE US!
$59
You can enjoy an introductory 60-minute expert massage for from your community massage therapist here at the Las Sendas Spa and Fitness Center! Visit lsfitspa.com for more information. *some restrictions apply
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Spikey Balls are perfect for knots and tight areas, and support your body's recovery. • Work on the myofascial system to reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, increase body awareness and aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. • By targeting trigger points, Spikey Balls can reduce pain levels and improve range of motion through specific muscles and subsequently improve joint motion.
PATRICIA PHILLIPS LPN, LE Las Sendas Spa Aesthetician
Goodbye Botox!
HELLO PLASMA FIBROBLAST
Have you heard the buzz about the newest cosmetic procedure to combat wrinkles, loss of collagen, and sagging skin? The Plasma Pen is the world’s most advanced, non-invasive, skin-lifting, skin-tightening, and rejuvenation device used to treat wrinkles and sagging, dull skin. The Plasma Pen is an FDA approved, CE approved device used to perform fibroblast therapy, a technique used to stimulate production of collagen in the skin. As we age, the dermal layer of our skin thins, we produce less collagen, and we lose elasticity. All of these factors produce sagging and wrinkling of the skin. The Plasma Pen is a soft-surgery procedure targeting a wide variety of skin conditions that have been traditionally treated with fillers or plastic surgery. HOW DOES THE PLASMA PEN WORK? Plasma Pen converts electrical energy into gaseous diatomic molecular nitrogen and transmits that energized gas in a non-contact way to the skin’s surface from above. This causes a micro-trauma to the skin’s epidermal layer (top layers) whilst simultaneously heating and disrupting the deeper dermal structure via thermal conduction. This treatment is also known as fibroblasting. Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in the body that produce collagen. A certified and highly trained technician uses the Plasma Pen to deliver plasma fibroblasting. The plasma significantly tightens, lifts, resurfaces, and regenerates practically any area of the skin.
BETTER THAN COSMETIC SURGERY With the Plasma Pen, there is no injectable anesthetic required. No scalpel, no cutting, and no ablation of the skin. There are no stitches and no scars. It is a very low-risk procedure with minimal side effects and short downtime. Plasma Pen produces no thinning of the skin and is more uniform than ablative resurfacing using lasers. Additionally, a Plasma Pen procedure is cost-effective and has long-lasting results — usually around 2-3 years — and can be permanent.
Treatment areas:
Eyelids | Lip Area | Jowls | Neck | Marionette Lines | Décolleté | Forehead | Hands | Mini Facelift | Hyperpigmentation Spots | Custom Body Revisions Can be combined with: • Radiofrequency • LED Light Therapy • Microneedling
Contact the Las Sendas Spa and Fitness Center for more information at 480-832-6900 or visit lsfitspa.com
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September/October
Radiofrequency
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$120
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• Hands & Age spot treatment — $250
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Health Wellness AND
Explore the Las Sendas Group Fitness Class Schedule at
lsfitspa.com
Become a part of our treasured fitness family. All classes at Las Sendas are created to inspire and give you results. Every class at this time is complimentary with a fitness membership.
Meet your
LAS SENDAS FITNESS TEAM GINA GLUVNA Spa & Fitness Director
FRONT DESK: Darla Gray Charlotte Hunsaker Marcelle Hurst Thomas Rosales Andrew Schrater Shelia Vegari INSTRUCTORS: Michelle Bodrero Beverly Crupi Felicia DeBruin Diane Dunn Tanya Emmer Judy Hettling Kayleen McAllister Irek Mlezko Kaitlin O'Neil Meg Polainer Jenn Racki Donna Rafferty Mark Swartz Jackie Zimmerman CLASSES: Barre | Pilates | Strength Cycling | Yoga | Meditation Tai Chi | Senior Strong High Fitness | Mobility 10
TANYA EMMER Group Fitness Instructor
THE EVOLUTION OF
BARRE
The low impact movement of a Barre Fitness class doesn't mean it's easy. Barre has evolved into a full-body blast workout. The concept is lighter weight, little rest, more reps and bodyweight resistance to keep you building functional muscle. You can expect to burn and shape muscles you didn't know you had. Plus, it's fun! Who doesn't like a good playlist, group class accountability, and a mood-boosting workout to top it all off. The traditional Barre movement has been given a high-energy, functional strength makeover! The students love the variety of muscle groups being worked in a short amount of time and the versatility that Barre Fitness offers is why it's an absolute FAVORITE!
You can expect to burn and shape muscles you didn't know you had. P lus, it's fun! TRY IT FREE!
No membership needed | Open to all residents Every Friday in October | 7:30 am | Free
Tanya loves teaching Barre and challenging herself to keep the workout exciting for her students. She's passionate about barre because it's not just the traditional gym setting, and after years of doing competitive dance she enjoys having a workout she can look forward to. She started teaching the class in 2010 and loves that it still challenges her physically and mentally. One thing Tanya always says is "Bodyweight is NO JOKE."
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COACHES CORNER: MARK SWARTZ C.S.C.S./NSCA-CPT
MAKE TIME for Proper Training If you have the time for injuries and rehab, why not the time for proper training? This question may seem callous, but there is some truth to it in regards to your training, especially if you participate in pickleball, golf, tennis, or other competitive adult athletic activities. Let’s look briefly at three factors adult athletes must deal with: The first factor is aging. Second is the amount of time engaged in our sport, and the third factor is the amount of time we are training. The first one you can’t do much about. The second one you probably want to do as much as your life allows. The third is often neglected. “What type of training are you talking about?” you may ask. Well, I’ll narrow it down to strength training and mobility training. The topic of strength training could fill a hundred issues of Las Sendas Living, and since I addressed mobility in the last issue, I’ll focus on that, specifically ankle, hip, and shoulder mobility. The actual mobility exercises will have to wait until the next issue — first you need to determine if you have an immobility. Mobility assessments are a valuable tool, made popular by the Functional Movement Screen and the TPI Screen. Pictured are three samples from those screens. Immobilities or asymmetries detected should be given corrective exercises to improve the deficiencies. Less-than-optimal mobility could lead to a greater risk for injury. Videos on how these tests are administered and scored will be on the Las Sendas Fitness Center Facebook page.
Active Straight Leg Raise
FOOD AS MEDICINE
Shoulder Mobility Assessment
Ankle Mobility Assessment
| Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
The right ingredients in your food can be the best and safest sources of "medicine." And while food can be medicine, it doesn’t have to taste like it. This smoothie is definitely proof of that, as it is one of the best tasting things you could ever whip up in a blender. You’ll love it and your body will love it just as much.
Anti-Inflammatory Tropical Pineapple Smoothie | 225 cal INGREDIENTS • 1 banana (fresh or frozen) • 1 cup frozen mango chunks • ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk (optional, but recommend)
• 1 ¼ cups frozen pineapple chunks • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric • ½ cup coconut water
INSTRUCTIONS • Add all ingredients to blender and blend together. Enjoy!!
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Clubs Programs AND
Las Sendas
CLUB CONTACTS
ADOPT-A-STREET jhold6201@gmail.com BOCCE DROP IN Michael Innes minnesells@gmail.com BOOK CLUB Janet Bartelt 480-206-5089 or janet.k.bartelt@gmail.com BRIDGE CLUB Elaine Wiesner 480-518-0023 CORVETTE CLUB Gary McMartin gary.mcmartin@outlook.com or melloone747@hotmail.com
On the Road Again! Mel Hahn | Las Sendas Corvette Club
A key activity of the Las Sendas Corvette Club is organizing monthly cruises to local sites of interest where members can drive and enjoy their Corvettes. Most of these are day trips, but the club plans a longer trip for more time out on the open roads once a year. Eight club members recently returned from one such longer road trip adventure to Spearfish, South Dakota, where they attended the Black Hills Corvette Classic rally. This was the 50th summer in a row that Corvette owners from all over the United States have driven to the Black Hills of South Dakota to attend this annual rally. The four-day event included group driving tours through the Black Hills National Forest to Mount Rushmore, Chief Crazy Horse, and Devils Tower monuments, along with dinners, music, car shows, an art festival, and more — and the 600+ Corvettes attending made for a colorful showing throughout the area. It was great to get out on the road again, and cruising in a Vette is a fantastic way to enjoy ‘America the Beautiful.’ If you own a Corvette and have a similar passion for sharing the experience of these wonderful cars, join us. Contact Mel at melloone747@hotmail.com or Gary at gary.mcmartin@outlook.com for more information.
Contact Janet Bartelt at janet.k.bartelt@gmail.com for more information about our book club as well as for this summer’s Zoom links. Hope to see you there!
DROP IN PICKLEBALL dorisbrashear@cox.net LADIES OF LAS SENDAS Patricia Phillips gotgoodskintx@gmail.com MASTERMIND FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN Joanne Jolee joanne@joannejolee.com MOMS OF LAS SENDAS Jillian Lerner jclerner@icloud.com RETIREE’S BOCCE CLUB 480-802-9928 RETIREE’S CLUB Tom Draggoo tom.draggoo@gmail.com RETIREE TENNIS CLUB Ulla Kukora 215-920-1788 or cellmom@hotmail.com
Retiree's Club New Season Karen Beasley
RUN/BIKE/TRI GROUP Beverly Crupi bcrupi@cox.net
Are you newly retired? And looking for things to do and other people with whom to do them? Come to the Trailhead on Tuesday, September 28 for the first meeting of the Las Sendas Retiree's Club season. BYOC — Bring Your Own Coffee! Socializing starts at 9 am followed by the official meeting at 9:30 am. A pizza party will start right after.
QUILTER’S CLUB penny1cnt@aol.com
For more information, contact Tom Draggoo at tom.draggoo@gmail.com
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MEET MISS ANDREA
Owner of 8*Count Dance
Ms. Andrea Polyak started dancing when she was two years old. She grew up dancing at Bridget McCarter Dance Academy in Gilbert and competed at the state and national levels in tap, jazz, and lyrical styles. Andrea has been teaching dance since she was 12 years old and adores that her passion has become her job. She loves being a positive influence on young people and coaching them through tumbling, tap, ballet, and more. Though she now calls Queen Creek home, Andrea has taught classes at Las Sendas for more than 20 years. Her love of teaching and performing is evident as she walks into the Trailhead each week to teach our Las Sendas littles.
Above: Andrea with her sister as young dancers; Right: Andrea with two of her nieces.
8*Count Dance is currently offering weekly Wednesday classes here at Las Sendas, and students can join anytime. They’ll also host a one-day-only fall break camp on October 6. For more information and to register visit 8countdancestudio.com or contact Andrea Polyak at 480-234-3952 or office8cd@yahoo.com.
SAY HI TO LORI Director of Tennis and Pickleball at Las Sendas
Lori Williams has been coaching tennis for 18 years and has been the Director and Head Pro at Las Sendas since 2010. She is also the girls tennis coach for Red Mountain High School. Her specialty is working with junior players preparing them for USTA tournaments, high school competition and a collegiate tennis career. Lori is certified with the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) as a Performance Pro and the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) as an Elite Professional. A strong believer in the importance of mental strength in tennis, she is also certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in Mental Toughness as well as Speed, Agility and Quickness Training. Lori is passionate about the benefits playing sports can bring kids and dedicates herself to the junior player. She offers classes for those as young as four through those preparing for college tennis. Adult tennis and pickleball clinics, workshops, and leagues are offered year round at Las Sendas. Lori and her staff also offer private and semi-private lessons for the adult and junior player.
A Celebration of Pickleball The Las Sendas Drop-In Pickleball group celebrated the 1st National Pickleball Day on August 8th. Thanks to a couple of women in Oregon who worked to get the day officially registered, the sport now has its own national day of recognition. To inaugurate this day, the Las Sendas Drop-In group chose to celebrate with an exhibition game, played by four of our outstanding Las Sendas players — Sue Steele, Hugo Marquez, and Ken and Rubin Osorio. They played three awesome games in our Arizona 105 degree heat! All family members of the group were invited to cheer the players on as they showed us their best Pickleball moves. Afterwards, we celebrated with a champagne toast and took a group photo to commemorate our 1st National Pickleball day. What an awesome Pickleball Community we have here in Las Sendas!
For more information about the tennis and pickleball program you can visit Lori's website at PlayTennisandPickleball.com
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Schools Resources AND
Friends & Family of
LAS SENDAS ELEMENTARY By Jennifer Berkshire, President, Las Sendas Elementary PTO
The Las Sendas PTO has two missions this year: make sure that our children have a healthy year following the pandemic and support the newly implemented STEM program. Three ways we are planning on doing this: 1 | Increasing hydration stations. We currently have water fountains around campus that are not filtered and are not refrigerated. Our goal is to replace existing water fountains with Elkay filtered, refrigerated bottle filling stations. 2 | Increasing shade for UV protection. There are three commercial sunshades on the back playground that provide comfort from the sun while our students are outside. We would like to add three more commercial sunshades to accommodate more students and create a larger area of shade. 3 | Provide supplies and tools for the STEM program. Immediate needs would include supplies and storage for current year’s projects. Long-term goals would be CAD programming, 3-D printers, CNC machines, and repurposing space to allow access for all students to be exposed to STEM technology.
You can recieve a commemorative personalized engraved brick with your donation to the Las Sendas PTO As a community member you can help! Check out the Friends and Family Campaign on our website at lspto.org and select a level of donation that is comfortable for your family. To commemorate this mission, the PTO will add to the path of engraved bricks at the entrance of our school. Your donation is tax-deductible and could possibly be matched by your employer. (For example, Boeing matches dollar for dollar up to $6000 per year, per employee.) Every dollar counts, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Las Sendas PTO’s mission. Thank you so much for your continued support of the Las Sendas Elementary School!
ENJOY A NIGHT OUT for a Good Cause! The Monthly Dining Night Out program partners with local restaurants to return a portion of the proceeds to the Las Sendas Elementary School PTO.
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September 14 | 4 – 8 pm CHIPOTLE, 2849 N Power Rd
October 19 | All Day PANDA EXPRESS, 2015 N Power Rd
POSITIVE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
in Northeast Mesa
By Bill Jabjiniak, City of Mesa Economic Development Director
Despite the more than 16-month long pandemic, the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development (OED) had a banner fiscal year supporting the retention and creation of quality jobs while promoting investment to increase prosperity and improve life for Mesa’s residents. Northeast Mesa has seen its share of economic development projects during the last 12 months. In August 2020, Amazon announced it would make a significant investment in facilities across the Phoenix-Mesa metro including a 150,000-square-foot delivery station in Mesa's Falcon District at the southeast corner of Higley Road and Longbow Parkway.
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The Boeing Company began construction of a new 155,000-square-foot facility at the northeast corner of Greenfield and McDowell Roads. Home2 Suites completed its 111-room hotel located within the Longbow Business Park. South of Falcon Field Airport, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials completed its 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, adding more than 150 new jobs and BEMO completed its 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters. Atlis Motor Vehicles, a manufacturer of electric trucks, located its global headquarters and 43,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility on Higley Road, south of the airport. Construction began on the Mesa Hangars at Falcon Field, a $65 million investment in a six-building, 350,000-square-foot hangar/office complex, expected to be completed at the end of this year. These projects are just a sample of all that is happening in northeast Mesa, and we expect more. Amazon’s 150,000-square-foot delivery station located at Higley Road and Longbow Parkway.
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH By Michele Long, Fire & Life Safety Education Administrator, Community Outreach Division, Mesa Fire & Medical Department
October is National Fire Prevention Month. Before you stop reading and think, “I already know about fire safety…” did you know that the Mesa Fire and Medical Department responded to over 4,201 fire incidents in Mesa in 2020? We received 68,789 total calls last year. Many of our fire calls included cooking fires, vent fires, electrical overheating fires, and attic fires. All are preventable. Here are a few tips straight from the Mesa Fire and Medical Department: • When cooking on the stovetop, stand by your pan. For ovens, stay in your home and monitor. In case of small fires, turn off the appliance. Use a lid to cover your pot. Do not open your oven. • Bathroom vents should be cleaned each year to remove dust and other particles. Limit use to 20 minutes or less to keep from overheating. Install a timer to help. • Dryer venting should be cleaned once a year — and lint traps every day (or more, depending on the items). • Do not forget to put a new battery in your smoke alarm annually and replace the unit every ten years (including hard-wired ones). Though they may still beep, the sensors wear out.
Fire Prevention Month Kickoff
FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST October 6th, 6 – 8 am
Fire Administration Office 13 W. 1st Street in Mesa, AZ 85201
For more information, you can visit: https://fire.mesaaz. gov/residents/fire-medical/community-outreach/fire-lifesafety-education IF YOU HAVE ANY KIND OF FIRE, GET EVERYONE OUT IMMEDIATELY AND CALL 911 FROM OUTSIDE.
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Schools Resources AND
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS THAT LAS SENDAS RESIDENTS MAY HAVE ABOUT FALCON FIELD
Fly Friendly:
Q: What are the airport’s hours of operation? A: The FAA requires that Falcon Field remain open 24/7. Fly Friendly guidelines request that pilots refrain from repetitive training operations between 10 pm and 5:30 am.
By Dee Anne Thomas, MPA, Marketing/Communications Specialist, City of Mesa - Falcon Field Airport
Q: How busy is Falcon Field? A: Activity levels at airports are measured based on the number of aircraft operations in and above an airport area. In 2020, Falcon Field experienced 314,167 operations.
FALCON FIELD AIRPORT Falcon Field Airport, located approximately six miles southwest of the Las Sendas neighborhood, works with Mesa residents and pilots through its Fly Friendly Program to minimize the effects of flight operations on the surrounding community. The airfield has been in operation since September 1941, when it opened as a pilot training base during World War II. Today Falcon Field is an economic hub that includes more than 110 businesses and provides approximately 1,400 jobs with an annual economic impact of $811 million to the local and regional economy. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations prohibit the City from imposing flight restrictions that limit access to the airport, such as restrictions on the hours of flight operations and bans on specific aviation businesses and aircraft types. The City cannot fine pilots or prohibit pilots from flying into or out of the airport. The FAA is the only government agency with authority to direct and control pilots and aircraft in flight. That being said, a task force of stakeholders, including Mesa residents and Falcon Field pilots, developed voluntary noise abatement practices back in 2009. These guidelines are regularly shared with the aviation community for use when they are operating at Falcon Field. They include recommendations regarding repetitive training operations, traffic patterns and turns, and engine power reductions during takeoffs and landings. Ultimately, a pilot controls their aircraft and has the authority to make decisions about that aircraft for safety reasons. Since safety always comes first, these decisions may conflict with recommended aircraft noise abatement practices.
Q: What are the rules regarding how low an aircraft can fly over residential areas? A: Aircraft altitude is regulated by the FAA. However, most aircraft operating in the vicinity of Falcon Field are landing or taking off. The minimum altitude (1,006 feet) does not apply in those instances, nor for helicopter operations. Q: What is the City doing about noise over residential areas? A: In 2009, a task force of stakeholders, including Mesa residents, developed voluntary noise abatement practices. These guidelines are regularly shared with the aviation community for use when they are operating at Falcon Field. To view the guidelines, visit falconfieldairport.com/my-community/fly-friendly-program/ noise-abatement. Q: Why don’t aircraft fly over the desert to the north and northeast of the airport instead of over residential neighborhoods? A: Aircraft flight paths are determined based on several factors, including the direction of the prevailing wind, weather conditions, and airspace constraints. Sometimes aircraft must fly over residential areas for safety. Q: What can the City do to keep airplanes from flying over my neighborhood? A: Once a pilot communicates with the FAA air traffic control tower and takes off, the aircraft is under the authority of the FAA and the pilot. Q: How can I submit a comment about aircraft noise? A: Concerns about aircraft noise can be submitted online at apps.mesaaz.gov/FalconField/Comments or call 480-644-6647. Q: Who should I contact about aircraft safety concerns? A: Concerns about low-flying or potentially unsafe flight incidents should be filed with the FAA Flight Standards District Office at 480-284-7840.
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LAS SENDAS
Lifestyle
MORGAN COLLINS Las Sendas lifestyle Director
TGIF!
FOOD TRUCKS ARE BACK! The long-awaited return of one of our community’s favorite events is finally here! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 1, 5 – 9 pm here at the Trailhead Parke for our very first Food Truck Friday since March 2020! A huge thank you to KOR Properties for being our event sponsor from the very beginning! These events wouldn’t be possible without their ongoing partnership and love for this community.
Save the date for future Food Truck Fridays! • November 5, 2021 • April 1, 2022 • May 6, 2022 • February 4, 2022 • March 4, 2022
Reserve My Cour t Back by popular demand, the Las Sendas Community Association has transitioned its reservations system to Reserve My Court. For all pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball court reservations, you’ll need a Reserve My Court account. Our lifestyle team will approve each account based on your address, and approval may take up to two business days. You can request an account online at mylassendas.org/rmc, or by clicking MY COMMUNITY > MAKE A RESERVATION on our community website at mylassendas.org. Be sure to add each “club” individually — tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball. Once you’ve made an account, you can also download the Reserve My Court app and make reservations anytime, right from your phone! This new system will make it simpler for you to create and adjust online reservations and ensure that daily double-dipping doesn’t occur. Ramada and field reservations are coming soon!
GARAGE SALE + SHRED EVENT The first-ever Las Sendas community garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 2! Enclave gates will be open from 7 am – 1 pm for shoppers to come through. A map will be created and shared on social media with all the garage sales listed. There is a $2 fee to be included on the map, but it is not required to participate. If you have anything left following the garage sale, Sunshine Acres will have a donation drop-off set up in the Trailhead parking lot from 12 – 3 pm. They will make a donation to Las Sendas Elementary for every pound of items dropped off! We’ll also have a shredding truck in the Trailhead parking lot where you can drop off your personal documents for free, proper disposal.
Get all the details and register to be on the official garage sale map online at mylassendas.org/sale
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Home Landscape AND
MY Las Sendas
HOME THE WILLIAMS FAMILY Cachet | The Legend model
Rosann Williams says that when they decided to downsize she knew she wanted to be in Cachet. “I love the close-knit, supportive sense of a communitywithin-a-community.” And when they came across this particular end unit, what a pleasant surprise — it had a large, private backyard that faced the golf course. But the home needed some work. The 21-year-old townhome hadn’t seen many upgrades. There were some gorgeous wood floors added, but only in one area — leaving a living space with three different types of flooring. So, the plan was to start with the kitchen, floors, and paint. However, before long it evolved into a complete renovation. “I don’t know — I got started and it just morphed. In the end I don’t think there was any surface we didn’t change.” Besides the wood floors continuing throughout the home, and the beautiful, open and bright kitchen remodel — which is now Rosann’s favorite room — the bathrooms, fireplace, windows, patio and even the garage, all received updates. All the landscaping was redone, and the backyard makeover is spectacular. “Moving and renovating during the pandemic was really difficult, especially getting supplies and finding consistent contractors,” says Rosann. “I am really glad it’s over and completely thrilled with the results!”
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Featured YARD
DICK AND MARCIA WILSON | Diamond Point
THE WILSON ARBORETUM Our Diamond Point property is home to nearly 500 cacti, 200 plants, and 18 trees — but it was a long time in the making. After Dick graduated from the US Naval Academy and our wedding in 1958, we set off on an exciting 30-year Navy career. Our life was nomadic, challenging, and fun! We moved our home 24 times during this period, including to three overseas assignments in Japan, Italy, and Belgium. We intended for our “last move” to be retirement in San Diego County; however, after a few years there, we were inspired to build our current home here in Las Sendas. We were fascinated with the southwest architecture and the magnificent blooms that desert cacti and plants produce. In appreciation for the unique history and ambiance of this area, we worked with our architect to design a house in the Southwest (or territorial) style. Lots of study and professional help allowed us to develop our property into what we think is a unique showcase. It has taken 15 years of work to turn our yard into the beautiful desert garden that it is today.
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LAS SENDAS
Golf Course
Our Beautiful Course
The conditions here on the Las Sendas Golf Course are immaculate! Now that monsoon season decided to return, the Bermuda grass has filled in and the course is as lush and green as ever. We already aerified our greens back in July so no need to worry about any course maintenance until we start preparing for overseed at the end of September. Don’t forget, Friday through Sunday we have our Back 9 and Breakfast tee times available. Play 9 holes and enjoy a sit-down breakfast in our restaurant afterward. Available tee times are on our website at lassendas.com
Sale AT THE PRO SHOP
The Pro Shop is running a few sales right now to make room for new merchandise arriving in October. Sales include 40% off select Footjoy & PUMA shoes, 50% off outerwear, and two full apparel racks at 60% off! We still have a few drops of new arrivals this month from Straight Down and SOFIBELLA. For any non-golfers, come check out our activewear and sun protection products for all your outdoor activities.
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Las Sendas Golf
2022 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Fully Refundable Membership
$45,000 Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available)
Non-Refundable Membership
$25,000 Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available)
NEW Non-Refundable Financed Membership
$5,000 Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available) Pay $5000 each year until $30,000 paid in full
1-Year Trial Membership
$5,000 Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available)
Non-refundable & fully transferable
Junior Membership (under age 45)
$5,000 Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available)
Fully transferable at age 50
Proxy Membership
Zero Initiation Fee + Yearly Dues (seasonal dues option available) $220 month to Proxy Owner, 2 year commitment
Social Membership
$2,000 Initiation Fee + $500 Annually
Receive 10 golf passes annually, 10% off at pro shop & restaurants
NEW Non-Member 12 Month Family Pass $3,000 for the entire family
Play unlimited family golf — range and carts included Restricted play after 3 pm (Winter) and 12 pm (Summer) Max 4 family members, kids age 18 & under
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES: • Discounts in the restaurant and pro shop • Access to all member events • Priority tee time bookings • Unlimited practice facility • Locker room and club storage • Use your own cart or one of our 2021 EZ-GO fleet carts
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LAS SENDAS
Golf Course CARLA SHAW Catering and Event Sales Director, Las Sendas Golf Club
THRILLED TO BE HERE! Are you looking to plan a meeting, party, or an event? I know a gal, her name is Carla Shaw. Yes that’s me! I am so excited to be joining The Vista’s Pavilion at Las Sendas Golf Club as the Catering and Event Sales Director. One of my favorite quotes is from Jim Steinman, "If you don’t go over the top you can’t see what’s on the other side," and I find creating events to be an exciting adventure with many steps. Those steps are part of the journey to the perfect event. For me, the joy is in the journey, from simple and elegant, to extravagant and extraordinary — I am here to execute your plan for the most joyous celebration. Our beautiful 4,000 square foot venue with breath-
taking views offers many options that are the perfect backdrop for events, weddings, parties, and celebrations of all types and sizes. Are you planning a corporate meeting? At The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas we have all of the tools to create the perfect setting for meetings, conferences, and awards ceremonies. With plenty of meeting space we are ready to assist you in planning, executing, and delivering the service necessary. We offer AV equipment, podiums, stages, and of course delicious food created by our professional Chef and the culinary team. I look forward to working with you when you choose Las Sendas — The path to the perfect event.
“I am here to execute your plan for the most joyous celebration.”
An Evening Escape
FOUR COURSE WINE DINNER Featuring Groth Vineyards from the heart of Napa Valley
Wednesday, Sept 15 6:30 pm To make your reservation call 480.396.4000 ext 222 or email cshaw@lassendas.com
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Exciting News The Vista’s Pavilion will be undergoing a refresh and remodel in the coming months to include a new more modern aesthetic including shades of cream, charcoal, grey, and sprinkled with a dash of sparkle. You have been talking, and we have been listening, as we work towards creating a space that offers a subtle, elegant backdrop to the breathtaking views that are unique to Las Sendas.
THE GRILLE & PATIO AT LAS SENDAS
Happy Hour
Sunday Brunch
MONDAY - THURSDAY: 11 am – 6 pm FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 2 pm – 6 pm
EVERY SUNDAY: 9 am – 2 pm
Special Brunch Menu, Live Entertainment and Stunning Views!
Kitchen Board
$10
Shishitos
$9
Miso Shrimp
$7
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$10
Flat Bread
$8
Chicken Quesadilla
$7
Sliders
$4 ea.
• Signature Bloody Marys
• Bucket of Mimosas – Make your Own! • Kid’s Menu
$2.50 off
6 oz. Glasses of Wine ($10 & Under)
$2 off
Draft Beer
$3 off
Selected Specialty Cocktails
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
7900 East Eagle Crest Drive Mesa, AZ 85207
MEETING & EVENT
Schedule
Association Monday, Sept 6 | 4 pm Security & Safety Tuesday, Sept 7 | 10 am Landscape Committee Wednesday, Sept 8 | 9 am Short Term Rental Working Group Thursday, Sept 9 | 8 am Regular Architectural Tuesday, Sept 14 | 9:30 am Communications Committee Thursday, Sept 16 | 8 am Custom Architectural Thursday, Sept 23 | 8 am Regular Architectural Thursday, Sept 23 | 6 pm Board Meeting Monday, Oct 4 | 4 pm Security & Safety Tuesday, Oct 5 | 10 am Landscape Committee Thursday, Oct 7 | 8 am Custom Architectural Tuesday, Oct 12 | 9:30 am Communications Committee Thursday, Oct 14 | 8 am Regular Architectural Tuesday, Oct 19 | 3 pm Finance Committee Thursday, Oct 21 | 8 am Custom Architectural Thursday, Oct 28 | 8 am Regular Architectural Thursday, Oct 28 | 6 pm Board Meeting
SEPT | OCT
For more information visit mylassendas.org |
Dates are subject to change
Lifestyle
Clubs & Programs
FOOD TRUCKS Cup of Joey Wednesdays & Fridays | 6:30 am
DROP IN PICKLEBALL Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 7 am Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7 pm
Food Truck Friday Friday, Oct 1 | 5 pm
BRIDGE CLUB Mondays | 1 - 4 pm | at the Trailhead
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunset on the Patio Friday, Sept 10 | 6 – 8 pm Backyard BBQ Saturday, Sept 25 | 6 – 8 pm Community Garage Sale Saturday, Oct 2 | 7 am FITNESS Free Yoga class Sundays in Sept | 9 am open to all residents | Free
Free Barre class Fridays in Oct | 7:30 am open to all residents | Free
Sunsets on the Patio is a happy hour styled event for residents to enjoy the beautiful views from the Trailhead patio. Grab your neighbors, beverage of choice, and enjoy an evening of live music and light appetizers at the Trailhead. Space is limited, pre-register online at mylassendas.org/calendar
RETIREES TENNIS Thursdays | 7 am BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, Sept 14 & Oct 12 | 6 pm QUILTERS CLUB Mondays, Sept 20 & Oct18 | 5:15 pm at the Trailhead MASTERMINDS CLUB Tuesdays, Sept 28 & Oct 26 | 11 am RETIREES CLUB Tuesdays, Sept 28 & Oct 26 | 9 am SPECIAL PROGRAMS Adulting 101 Saturday, Sept 11 | 10 am
Adulting 102 Saturday, Oct 9 | 10 am