Summer fun

Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive Director

Spring quickly handed over the reins to summer, with the sun pushing its way through the clouds to highlight saguaro blooms and yellow blossoms of the creosote bush that populate the landscape. The abundant spring blossoms have retreated into hibernation as the weather heated up, escaping the persistent sun. So too will many of us go into our own version of hibernation from the heat. Do you hunker down in the sizzling summer months, or do you jet off to cooler climes? Fortunately, we do not have to go far to beat the heat, as the saying goes. Perhaps you head north to the calming streams in Payson or south to the top of Mt. Lemmon. Need ideas for a quick summer getaway? Check out the feature story on pages 10-11.

If you like to stay local, we welcome you to take a dip in the Desert Camp Community Center pool. This beautiful amenity is open to all DC Ranch residents and features lap swimming and a separate graduated entry tot pool, plus other features such as BBQs, basketball court, playground, places to play cards and gather with friends and family. Even your pup can get it on the action by stopping by the front desk for a treat.

Your DC Ranch Community Council team offers fun programming at the pool so please stop by and cool off this summer. It might be your last glimpse of the center in its original configuration before construction begins later this year. For the latest on the site improvement project, visit DCRanch.com.

Something else to look into: the DC Ranch Volunteer of the Year recipients who have selflessly given their time to make our community a better place. They are an impressive bunch. Perhaps it’s a neighbor or friend. Curious? Find out who was recognized on page 14.

Yours in service,

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