August / September 2021

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Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch

10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 | Office: (480) 860-2022 | Fax: (480) 860-8264 | www.scottsdaleranch.org

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Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

Peggy Rauch

PENDING

9514 N. 106th Place 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,934 SF $630,000

SOLD

10069 E. Turquoise Avenue 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,063 SF $595,000

As we get into the “teeth” of our Arizona Summer I am often asked by owners if it is a good time to sell and by people looking to purchase, if it is a good time to buy? Good questions and not always easy to answer – particularly with the unique market we have had in recent years. One thing to be certain of is the market has been changing since the first of the year and here are some things to make note of.

For Sellers . . .

• While our listing inventory is still lower than in previous years, it IS increasing, is expected to continue increasing and it appears we are headed back to a “Balanced Market” sometime in the first or second quarter of 2022 for Scottsdale Ranch.

• A Balanced Market will be reflected by longer time on the market for listings, subsequent price reductions, an absence of bidding wars, appraisal waivers, inspection waivers and as-is contracts.

• For those in Scottsdale Ranch considering selling, you will probably get more the earlier you sell. The closer we get to a Balanced Market prices will not go up as they have been, and Buyers will not be as generous in either price or terms.

For Buyers . . .

• A Balanced Market is no reason to fear a crash or hope for a dramatic reduction in prices. Incomes are rising and interest rates are low so affordability for buyers is healthy. There is a tremendous existing amount of equity in properties by owners which means mortgage delinquencies will be less likely.

• We are moving into a market that will be better for long term holders and less so for flippers.

• People HAVE to be housed and with a population that is increasing by 20% while new home construction is only increasing by 11%, purchasing housing is a good strategy.

As always, if you are thinking of buying or selling please give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied customers and clients.

To see current Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate activity go to www.PeggyRauch.com and click on “Popular Communities” Thinking of selling your home? Tired of waiting for you home to sell? Looking to make a move now before prices escalate again? Why not give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. We have a proven track record throughout Scottsdale Ranch and surrounding areas. We have been here from the very, very beginning and our knowledge and experience allow us to stand above the crowd. Inventory is at an all time low so - jump in now and capitalize on the scarcity of available homes. We are here to help.

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August/September 2021

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Your HOA

Social Life on the Ranch

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13 Save the Dates 14 Fall Movie in the Park

Fun on Lake Serena 15 SRCA Boo Bash!

Concert in the Park 16 Community Wide Sale 17 Weekly Email Blasts

Join a SRCA Committee

Corks and Forks

Wine Club 18 Pontoon Boat Rides are Back

Boys and Girls Club

Start a Scottsdale Ranch Club 19 Thank You for the Donations

Scottsdale Ranch Broker Tour

Golf Club 20 Support Local Businesses

at the Mercado

SRCA Block Party Trailer Mahjong 21 Scottsdale Ranch Community Center 22 Children’s Storytime Chess

Retired Active Men’s Coffee

Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference Manager’s Report Board Briefs President’s Message

Home & Landscape 6 From Your Homeowner Liaison 7 From Your Architectural Liaison 8 Dog Days of August And September

In Your Landscape Attention!!

Back in Town ror the Season??

City of Scottsdale Collection Services 9 SRCA Community Center is Open

Choosing Safer Activities 10 House Renoviation

Amenities 11 News From Laguna

Mercado Corner 12 Mercado Coupons

In Every Issue IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events

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To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and progressive residential community attuned to your needs. At Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that reflects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious single-family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street on the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There are 3,938 homes/ units in Scottsdale Ranch.

Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is complemented by its luxurious amenities.

Lake Serena, a forty-two-acre manmade lake offers fishing and boating and is considered a jewel of Scottsdale Ranch. Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for parties, community events, or even a game of cards.

Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, drug stores, offices, and professional services. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as the Scottsdale Ranch Park, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, the Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School.

The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association and the active participation of Ranch residents design the lifestyle, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www. scottsdaleranch.org for more information about our fabulous community!

In the Community 24 Back to School Safe Driving Tips

2021-2022 School Year 26 City of Scottsdale Community Notices

Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

The Official Magazine of Scottsdale Ranch This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the Scottsdale Ranch Community bi-monthly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions. SRCA does not promote or endorse any advertisers in this magazine.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. For advertising and editorial information please call 480-634-1708 or visit valhalla360.com.

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Your HOA

Quick Phone Reference

Meet Your HOA

Police (Emergency).............................................911 Police (Non-emergency)..................(480) 312-5000

A seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The Board establishes the basic policies of the Association and oversees the operation of the professional staff while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, landscape and building/ lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to implement the mission statement.

Greg Mona Vice President

Fire (Emergency).................................................911 Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks..................................(480) 312-5650 Matt Metz President

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (After Hours SRCA EmergencyAnswering Service Number)..............................(888) 271-0019 Animal Control.................................(602) 506-7387 Arizona Public Service...................... (602) 371-7171 Mike Breslin Treasurer

The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Documents, Board.

Office: (480) 860-2022/Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org

Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale - Piper................. (480) 344-5520 Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5680 Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-2546 Cox Communications.......................(602) 277-1000

Association Information Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.................. (480) 860-2022

CenturyLink...................................... (800) 244-1111 Nina Munson Secretary

Michele Holzman Director

Dial-A-Ride.......................................(480) 497-7696 Humane Society...............................(602) 997-7585 Road Construction, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5750

The SRCA office and community center are open to residents and guests. Mask are not required.

Registrar of Contactors....................(877) 692-9762

The SRCA office will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

Sanitation, City of Scottsdale& Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets.................................(480) 312-5600

OFFICE HOURS: MON - THUR 8 AM - 5 PM FRI 8 AM - 3 PM PHONE HOURS: MON - THUR 9 AM - 5 PM FRI 9 AM - 3 PM

Larry Schmalz Director

Jeff Spiller Director

Staff emails: Kathe Barnes, Executive Director kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org Sonja Perez, Homeowner Liaison sperez@scottsdaleranch.org Genevieve Long, Community Relations/Events Coordinator glong@scottsdaleranch.org Ricki Stamos, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org Joni Shepherd, Member Services Coordinator jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org Diane Botica, Architectural Liaison dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org 2 August/September 2021

MISSION STATEMENT: “The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”

Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale............................. (480) 312-5611 Scottsdale Ranch Park, Tennis & Racquetball....................... (480) 312-7774 Scottsdale Unified School District..................................(480) 952-6100 Senior Center – Via Linda................(480) 312-5810 Southwest Gas................................(877) 860-6020 Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5620 Valley Metro (Bus)........................... (602) 253-5000 Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale............................. (480) 312-2461

Manager’s Report

By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

HAVE AN IDEA? - You live in an HOA. You have a great idea. You’re not on the board, and elections are over. What can you do?

Present it.

Presenting a good idea, whether to a board, a boss or to anyone else in the position to approve it, isn’t about them. Or you. It’s about the idea.

A good idea needs a spokesperson. And if you’ve come up with the idea, that spokesperson is you. If you can imagine the concept and how it will benefit our community, paint that picture in your presentation.

You can present your idea at the beginning of the next board meeting (during the “Homeowner Forum”). This is your community; we would love to hear from you.

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING? - Our community is trying to get back to some type of normalcy. We have a lot going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social events. We could use your help at one or more of these events. Also, there are many committees you can join—architectural, communications, election, finance, lake and social oversight.

No matter what your passion is, you can be instrumental in helping to shape the roadmap of SRCA. All it takes is a few hours of your time each month and a commitment to YOUR COMMUNITY. There’s a lot to be gained from volunteering your time: new friends, new skills, recognition by your neighbors and—perhaps best of all—an improved community.

QUESTIONS? - Contact me or a member of the SRCA staff. Welcome to the party!

Board Briefs May 25, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting • Adopted new language for the Architectural Guidelines to allow subdivisions with smaller yards to require only one tree instead of two in front yards.

• Canceled the July 27, 2021 Board meeting.

June 22, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting • Accepted the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve the insurance policy renewals provided by LaBarre/Oksnee.

• The suggested additions to the appeal process provided by the association’s attorney was approved.

• The Board discussed the proposed in-fill project to be located south of Shea and west of 92nd St. which combines 3 parcels on 7 acres. The Board agreed to continue to monitor the situation and its impact to SR. • Agreed to continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding the office and community center. The Center will reopen to normal capacity and outdoor fall events will resume. Masks will not be required but it is recommended for non-vaccinated people.

• The first of the two-part meeting of the board retreat will be held virtually on June 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The second meeting date is to be determined.

THE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED IN JULY WAS CANCELLED. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.

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Your HOA President’s Message

By Matt Metz SRCA Board President

“Scientia potential est” is a Latin phrase that translates to “knowledge is power.”

Most of us rely on professionals for many services. And we expect the people we hire to be knowledgeable – and often certified – in their specific professions.

As an example, you wouldn’t hire a person to manage your investments if that person’s only certification was in auto mechanics and he or she had no experience as a financial advisor. Similarly, you wouldn’t take your car to be serviced by a person who was a certified financial planner if that person wasn’t trained to work on your particular brand of car.

And yet, your homeowners’ association likely has a number of people on its board of directors without any formal training in HOA or community management.

Yes, HOAs are a different animal. We rely on dedicated, wellintentioned volunteer board members and committee members to make important decisions on behalf of our association.

Fortunately, Scottsdale Ranch has a professional staff who are experienced, trained, and hold several certifications in various aspects and specialties in the field of community management.

This staff serves us, under the oversight of our volunteer board of directors. But in addition to trained and certified staff, we at Scottsdale Ranch also require our board members to get ongoing training.

There are many resources available for HOA board members who wish to improve their knowledge of issues that affect their associations. For example, SRCA board members are automatically made members of Arizona Chapter of the Community Association Institute, providing us access to presentations on topics of great importance to associations, such as legislative updates, legal seminars, presentations on writing contracts, how to engage our members, etc.

Other resources available to SRCA board members include the Scottsdale Council of Homeowners Associations, which provides seminars and presentations on some of these same subjects, plus critical information on reserve funds, pavement contracting, landscaping companies, etc.

If you are not currently a member of your HOA’s board, but want to know more so that you can be more engaged with your 4 August/September 2021

association, there are also a lot of seminars – at no cost – you can attend, put on by association management companies, the City of Scottsdale, and HOA legal firms.

All of these resources are critical – and especially so for smaller HOAs and sub-associations that don’t have the professional onsite staff that SRCA enjoys. We encourage you to take advantage of these programs, which include: • City of Scottsdale Virtual College which includes classes for HOA members and board members. You can find recordings at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citizen-service/college, which includes a link where you can sign up to attend these events (currently virtual, but we hope they will return to in-person events soon).

• Seminars put on by various HOA legal firms. Do an internet search for Arizona HOA seminar law firm to find some of these.

If your sub-association uses a HOA management company to help your board, it’s likely that management company can provide training for your board members and provide you other training resources.

You want your financial advisor, your doctor, your plumber, and your auto mechanic to be knowledgeable about what they do. As a homeowner in an association, you should set the bar high for your board members and encourage them to become informed and knowledgeable about association management.

Have you registered for your personalized SRCA Homeowner Portal?

The homeowner portal provides easy access to your account balance information, SRCA information, community communications and announcements, documents and various application forms. We encourage all homeowners to register in order to have access to this important information. Please contact the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022 and ask for Genevieve Long, SRCA Community Relations Coordinator, or email glong@scottsdaleranch.org to obtain your Account ID to get started!

Did you know there’s also a mobile app for that?

Once you have registered for the online portal, you will now have access to log into the mobile app from your tablet or phone. The CommunityLink app is available to download in both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store on any Apple/Android devices. Once you have downloaded the app on your phone, log into the mobile app using the same username / password you set up when registering for your homeowner portal account.

The same information you see on the online portal version is available in the CommunityLink app, right at your fingertips!

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Home & Landscape From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA SRCA Homeowner Liaison

SRCA Residents and the Association work hard to maintain the appearance of the community. The one thing that can be seen on almost every street are public utility services in the form of streetlights, electricity transformers and phone and cable pedestals. These items need to be maintained as well.

Over the last year, SRCA has been working with APS to get streetlights painted.

As many residents have observed the poles have become discolored and have lost their pole numbers.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, any forward movement to our request for this project came to a halt. We have picked the task back up and have again requested APS construction Department to perform an audit of the poles and have them painted.

We could certainly use your help in expressing how important this project is to SRCA residents by placing a request to the APS Construction Department for pole painting. If you see poles on your street that are in bad shape, you can report the poles by providing the pole number (if it has one) or providing the nearest address to the APS Construction Department, 602-3716140 or apsconst@apsc.com. The more residents that voice their dissatisfaction with the look of the poles will help spur action.

Another APS item is the electricity transformers which can be found along the main street of SRCA and on many homeowner properties.

Over the years, the boxes become dull, dirty and the paint chips and peels. SRCA staff will be inspecting the larger boxes major thoroughfares such as along Via Linda, Mountainview Road and 100th Street.

We will report any boxes that need attention. We would ask the residents inspect the boxes on their property. You can 6 August/September 2021

request that a transformer be painted or inspected for safety by calling APS at 602-371-7171 (800-253-9405). Please have the transformer number, or the nearest address so it can easily be located.

The following is the contact for other utilities often seen on resident properties and can need the same attention to repair pedestals that have lost covers or just need to be replaced.

Cox Communications Customer Service at 1-800-234-3993 and select Technical Support to request a repair ticket.

CenturyLink Customer Service to report damaged telephone pole, wire, cable or pedestals, call 800-244-1111.

We appreciate everyone’s involvement to keep Scottsdale Ranch well maintained. If you would like to report a utility that needs attention, you can contact the utility provider directly or contact me at 480-860-2022 or sperez@scottsdaleranch.org.

From Your Architectural Liaison

By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

A tree by any other name is still a tree.

The Hollywood privacy wall that is used throughout California often uses Ficus as the screening material. Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees. This genus is touted by the plant nurseries as fast growing. For that very reason, Ficus is not allowed or approved near any shared walls/concrete sidewalks/ neighboring properties and requires a minimum setback measurement of 15’.

Ficus is not a bush. Ficus is a cut to size tree. These trees can reach 50 feet in height. No matter how much you may try and keep this type of a tree pruned, the root systems will always be highly invasive. They are known for buckling pavement, damaging sidewalks, underground utilities, and drains. If planted close to the shared wall and the roots damage the shared wall between the properties of your neighbor and you, the repairs are the responsibility of the party that planted the tree.

There are better choices to use for privacy screening. Green Hopseed Bush, Dodonaea viscosa, Oleander or Photina x fraseri.

If you are planting anything from bushes to shrubs to trees in the front of your house, a submittal to SRCA is required. For the rear yard, anytime you are planting a tree, a submittal to SRCA is always required to ensure you meet the setback requirements.

For more landscape information, please see the architectural section of SRCA’s website. Visit www.scottsdaleranch.org and click on the blue and white house that says ‘Plan My Project. Here you will find applications, the architectural rules, project checklists and many neighborhood character studies.

Thank you and remember…. In all cases, a minimum of a $250 fine is levied for work that has commenced without obtaining prior architectural approval.

When in doubt submit for approval.

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Home & Landscape

DOG DAYS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

By Randy Zellers SDL, Director of Operations

Hopefully, we have made it through part of the summer and are preparing for the cooler temperatures of fall. August will traditionally bring much needed relief with some monsoon rains to bring free nitrogen to our soils from the ion enriched rainfall. Plants and people need to take it easy during this time of year and minimize as much stress as possible. High temperatures with high humidity during this period make working in your landscape a chore.

Get work completed early in the morning prior to triple digit temperatures.

TREES August is a good time to evaluate your trees and lighten the branching prior to monsoon winds. Prune back elongated limbs to minimize the pressure created at the point of connection to the trunk. The old thought of pruning trees for monsoon season was to open the canopies to allow wind to pass through the tree. Newer research has found that doing just the opposite is more effective. Reducing elongated branches will strengthen the bark connection and withstand strong winds much better and allow trees to grow more naturally.

Over pruning is as bad for the tree as under pruning so evaluate each species and make the proper choices for overall tree health. Eliminate cross branching and dead wood is a good idea to lessen the chance of downed limbs during windstorms.

SHRUBS Minimize pruning of shrubs in August and September unless you are clearing sidewalks or driveway areas. Plants under triple digit heat stress are vulnerable after pruning so be lenient on your trimming this time of year. If plants are located with proper spacing, there is little need to prune now and you would be better served to wait until temperatures in the fall cool down.

WATER MANAGEMENT Managing water this time of year is tricky. Watch the weather forecasts for supplemental rains and shut your irrigation system down for a period after each rain. For every .25” of rain, you could shut your system down for 2 to 3 days to save water. Natural rainfall contains high concentrates of nitrogen which is beneficial to your plants, trees, and turf. The greening effect for your Bermuda turf is quite dramatic after rainfall in the summer. Do not fertilize your turf after August as it is time to prepare for overseed with Rye come October. Bermuda turf will look its’ best during the months of August and September due to the high humidity and some rainfall to supplement your irrigation system.

ANNUAL FLOWERS Be sure to remove spent blooms from your annual flowers each week. This will encourage new blooms and keep your flowers looking good until the next changeout in October. Water every other day to a depth of a couple of inches for best results.

The late summer is a time to plan your fall landscape with flowers and rye conversions. Take the time to evaluate your landscape and prepare for the next beautiful season in Arizona where temperatures will cool down and the days become shorter.

Congratulations on making it through the Dog Days of Summer.

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ATTENTION!!

The use of SRCA facilities and amenities are voluntary and at your own risk. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association cannot ensure that all areas are free of COVID–19 or other pathogens. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety if renting the community center, recreational boat rentals, or attending any groups, clubs or SRCA events.

For up-to-date information please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts.

BACK IN TOWN FOR THE SEASON??

It is important for the SRCA office to have your current contact information. If you would like to change your primary mailing address from your summer address to your Scottsdale Ranch address, you may do so via the SRCA portal, the front page of the SRCA website or contact Ricki Stamos via email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch. org, to have your contact information updated in our property management software.

By doing this, you will be able to continue to receive important letters, mailers, invoices and the SRCA bi-monthly magazines over the coming months.

CITY OF SCOTTSDALE COLLECTION SERVICES Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: August 2nd & 30th (going into the first week of September) This Information can also be found on the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Please be patient as the City has all week to pick-up in our area.

NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week. *Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk.

The SRCA Community Center is open to residents and guests!

Face masks are not required in the office or community center.

Please check the SRCA website for upcoming scheduled SRCA events, groups and clubs.

Choosing Safer Activities Accessible link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/participate-in-activities.html

Fully Vaccinated People

Examples of Activities

Unvaccinated People

Outdoor

Safest

Walk, run, wheelchair roll, or bike outdoors with members of your household Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends

Less Safe

Dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households

Least Safe

Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people, particularly in areas of substantial to high transmission

Attend a crowded, outdoor event, like a live performance, parade, or sports event

Indoor

Safest

Less Safe

Visit a barber or hair salon Go to an uncrowded, indoor shopping center or museum Attend a small, indoor gathering of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people from multiple households Go to an indoor movie theater

Least Safe

Attend a full-capacity worship service Sing in an indoor chorus Eat at an indoor restaurant or bar Participate in an indoor, high intensity exercise class

Get a COVID-19 vaccine Prevention measures not needed

• Safety levels assume the recommended prevention measures are followed, both by the individual and the venue (if applicable).

Take prevention measures

• CDC cannot provide the specific risk level for every activity in every community. It is important to consider your own personal situation and the risk to you, your family, and your community before venturing out.

Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands.

cdc.gov/coronavirus CS324153K

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Home & Landscape ~HOME MAKEOVER~ GORGEOUS HOME RENOVATION ON THE RANCH! We purchased our home in Scottsdale Ranch in the spring of 2018. It was a lovely home, but we knew it needed some upgrades and a more modern touch to suit the needs of our family. Those few items to replace and upgrade turned into a full renovation on the interior and on the exterior. The work over the past three years has had many bumps along the way but we couldn’t be prouder of the home and life we have built here.

The renovation for our home included removing walls, opening up our back wall to look out onto our backyard to create that indoor/outdoor living we discovered on trips to Bali, Thailand and Australia. We went with a very modern garage door, but it matched our color and tile color scheme. We replaced the front yard with an inviting courtyard upgraded the backyard with a bocce ball/petanque court, a new sports court for our basketball court, an oversized chess board and our putting green area. Along with the exterior we redid the interior of our home and our attached casita to reflect the same modern feeling inside.

Many neighbors ask us on our walks, dog walks and bike rides how we got the HOA to approve all of our dramatic changes. We always answer with, “we presented a cohesive plan that adds to the community and didn’t take away from it.” The HOA here has been fully supportive of our changes as they realize that our neighborhood is going through an evolution as more and more new families move in. With them comes a desire to upgrade, renovate and modernize their new homes to reflect the needs of today’s families.

We hope that people who live here and new neighbors moving in find some inspiration from our home to find ideas they like and or the knowledge that our HOA is very open minded about changes and modifications that blend the future of Scottsdale Ranch with its past.

Gurpreet and Anne Takher

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Welcome back for another great school year! We have had a great start to the school year and were excited to welcome back all of our Laguna Eagles as well as get to know our newest additions. So much has been happening at Laguna while everyone was away!

Camp Invention was a huge success at the beginning of June.

Over 100 students participated in activities ranging from learning about sound waves to building a habitat for a solar cricket robot.

The kids enjoyed every moment!

We also hosted a summer reading camp as well as a summer math enrichment camp. The kids got to learn new math games and left with a math manipulative kit!

Check out our school on social media. We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you are interested in Laguna, we would love to show you around! Please contact Lindsey Abraham in the office at 480-484-2400 to set up a tour. We look forward to seeing you all back at school for another wonderful year!

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Scottsdale (Ranch) • 10105 E Vía Linda • (602) 362-2050 Must be 18 years old, or 13 with parent/guardian. Offer available at participating locations only. Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated. © 2021 PFIP, LLC Offers are limited and certain restrictions apply Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers.

Expires 9/30/21

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Expires 9/30/21

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Attention all businesses in the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch!

If you are interested in featuring your business in our bi-monthly magazines with a coupon, please contact Genevieve Long at the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association office at 480-860-2022.

This offer is free of charge.

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Skincare: Full Body Waxing • Anti-Oxidant Facials • Enzyme Peels Schwarzkopf 10 Minute Color Now Available!

Featuring Schwarzkopf, Eufora & Moroccan Oil Products 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite A107, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 614-1717 • www.indulgeyourselfsalon.com Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers.

Expires 9/30/21

Social Life on the Ranch

Expires 1/31/21

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Social Life on the Ranch Fall Movie In The Park!

Friday, October 1st, at 6:00 P.M. (The movie will start shortly after sundown)

Bring your blankets and chairs and watch the movie on a jumbotron at the Scottsdale Ranch Park 10400 E. Via Linda Complimentary snacks and drinks will be available.

We can’t wait to see you there!

All attendees MUST RSVP by signing and submitting a waiver before the event, to include each attendee's name and SR address. Waivers can be found on the SRCA website and homeowner portal.

Have some fun on Lake Serena!

SRCA offers the use of our kayaks, a paddleboat and a canoe free of charge to all SR residents!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and must be made at least 7 days in advance.

A rental agreement form and a current copy of your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance declaration page will need to be submitted in order to make a reservation.

To make a reservation please contact Joni Shepherd at (480) 860-2022 or email jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org .

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Social Life on the Ranch SRCA COM M UNITY W IDE SA L E! Saturday, November 6, 2021 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Interested in having a yard sale?

If you would like to register for the sale in order to have your address on the map for shoppers to use as a guide, you may do so by completing the registration form which can be found on the SRCA website or by calling the office at (480) 860-2022.

Registration is due by October 29th.

You are still able to hold a sale even if you do not register, however your address will not be on the map.

Didn’t sell all of your items and would like to donate to the Hospice of the Valley?

A donation truck will be taking donations in the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch parking lot from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Located at 10105 E. Via Linda Scottsdale, AZ 85258 For information on donation items Hospice of the Valley will and will not accept, please visit www.whitedovethrift.org/donate

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Do you receive the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association Weekly Email Blasts?

Stay up to date on the latest SRCA community news and events!

Sign up to be on the contact list by submitting your information on the front page of the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or the SRCA Portal.

If you have already signed up to receive the email blasts and you haven’t seen any come through your email inbox, please check your spam folder. Your email address will only be used for SRCA communications.

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Social Life on the Ranch SRCA Pontoon Boat Rides are available! Enjoy a ride on our beautiful Lake Serena.

• 1 Hour Pontoon Ride is $35

• 2 Hour Pontoon Ride is $50 • Driver Provided • Up to 9 riders • Food & Beverage Permitted • No Pets Allowed

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and must be made at least 7 days in advance.

A rental agreement and a current copy of your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance declaration page will need to be submitted in order to make a reservation.

For details or to make a reservation please contact Joni Shepherd at jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org or call the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022.

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THANK YOU to those residents who donated to the Foothills Animal Rescue donation drive.

It was a great success!

Give Adopt Foster Get Involved

www.foothillsanimal.org

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Social Life on the Ranch The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch Conveniently located at the southeast corner of Via Linda and Mountain View Road is the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, a drug store, a gym, barbershop, professional services and more!

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

SRCA BLOCK PARTY TRAILER Host a Neighborhood Bash with at least five Scottsdale Ranch resident families and use the SRCA Block Party Trailer!

Have some fun catching up with old neighbors and meet new ones!

The Block Party Trailer comes equipped with all your block party needs: ➢ A Pop-Up Canopy ➢ 75 Folding Chairs ➢ 10 - 6’ Tables ➢ Charcoal Grill ➢ Coolers ➢ Trashcans/Liners ➢ Barricades/Cones

➢ Party Trailer rentals are on a first-come/first-serve basis. ➢ A refundable rental deposit of $100 is required. ➢ Agreement must be signed and deposit paid prior to reservation being accepted. ➢ The Block Party Trailer will be dropped off and picked up by an SRCA representative. ➢ Resident volunteers are needed to assist in the loading and unloading of contents from the Party Trailer. ➢ In case of after hour emergency situations regarding this event, please call the 24-hr. answering service at 1-888-271-0019. ➢ To encourage community participation reimbursement for food and beverage (up to $125) may be available from SRCA. Restrictions apply and receipts are required. *Residents renting the block party trailer are required to provide a copy of their declaration page of their homeowner's insurance to SRCA along with a rental agreement.

For bookings and information call the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022 or email jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org.

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MAHJONG

Upcoming Dates September 9th & September 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in the SR Community Center.

If you are interested in joining and would like more information, please contact Sharon Davis at (508) 769-4379 or gardengatedesign@icloud.com

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Social Life on the Ranch Children’s Storytime on the Ranch Join us for an hour of story-telling, games, activities, sing-a-longs and more!

Parents, grandparents and caretakers are invited to join in on the fun and meet Mother Goose and her character friends.

Upcoming Events August 19th and September 16th All events start at 4:00 P.M. in the SR Community Center.

We can’t wait to see you there!

RAMCO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN’S COFFEE

Do you like to play Chess??

Chess is good for memory, stress and most importantly creating friendships between players.

Scottsdale Ranch residents who are interested in joining the club, please contact Khaled Shair at (708) 267-6720 or kshair@lasaintl.com.

This group is for Scottsdale Ranch men retired, or soon to be, from their working careers.

RAMCO meets for camaraderie, interesting speakers and table discussions.

Upcoming Meeting September 15th Meetings are held at the SR Community Center at 8:30 A.M. Coffee and mini donuts are served from Crave Grounds Gourmet Coffee.

Please contact the secretary to RSVP at (928) 242-7979.

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~Vision & Values ~

Community Association

Our VISION is that Scottsdale Ranch will be characterized by its beauty and its desirability as a place to live, its outstanding recreational and social activities, its financial soundness and sustainability, and, its protection of property values.

VALUES

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Fiscal Responsibility • We proactively invest, use, and spend the Association’s assets responsibly, and hold ourselves accountable for the protection and enhancement of property values.

• We provide sound, proactive, and farsighted fiscal stewardship through prudent asset management and reserve policies.

Openness and Inclusiveness • We value the ideals of friendliness, mutual support, collegiality, and civility.

• We listen respectfully to each other and all members, embracing diversity.

• We remain open to ideas no matter how different from own.

• We make decisions that support and enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community.

• We value the participation of members in our governance and communicate frequently and openly with members.

Legacy • We are committed to the quality of life of future generations of Scottsdale Ranch.

• We work to leave a community that will be emulated by our peer communities.

Innovative Leadership • We are innovative and creative in meeting current needs and desires of our residents.

• We are willing to get “out of the box” to keep our community on the leading edge of homeowner associations.

OUTCOMES

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New ideas are implemented.

Property values and quality of life are protected and enhanced.

Residents feel they belong to and are engaged in Scottsdale Ranch through its shared

governance, community involvement and diverse events.

Scottsdale Ranch’s leadership and facilities are recognized as best in class.

Scottsdale Ranch is the most desirable community in the Valley.

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In the Community Back to School

Safe Driving Tips 2021-2022 School Year

By Brian Hartman, #866 Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer, Via Linda District

With child safety and well-being, a primary concern, Officers will be monitoring school zones throughout the City of Scottsdale to ensure that motorists are driving in a safe manner. We encourage all motorists to be mindful of school zones and school bus safety. Here are a few safety tips as the school year begins: Tips for Parents: • Follow the Speed Limit – Slow Down: School zones have reduced speed zones so be aware of the posted speed limit at all times. The City of Scottsdale utilizes Photo Enforcement Cameras in School Zones as well as posting Officers in those areas in order to assist motorists in maintaining safe speeds.

• Allow More Time: As the new school year begins, allow yourself more time to get where you are going until you can better gauge the effects of increased traffic.

• Learn the Rules: Schools usually have places for parents to drop-off and pick-up children. Learn the locations of those areas and communicate with your child’s school in order to ask clarifying questions.

• Do not double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.

• Carpool: If possible, organize a carpool with other parents to drop-off and pick-up children. This reduces traffic congestion and can save you a lot of time.

• Help your children learn and practice the safety rules for walking, bicycling, or riding in a passenger vehicle, school bus, or city bus.

• Be a good role model for your children. Always wear a seatbelt, always wear a helmet when bicycling, and always follow pedestrian safety rules.

Tips for Students: • Always buckle up when you’re riding in a vehicle.

• Always wear a helmet and follow traffic safety rules when riding your bike.

• Riding a School Bus: Learn and practice the safety rules for waiting at the bus stop, getting on and off the bus, as well as conduct while riding the bus.

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• Walking to School: Learn and practice the safety rules for pedestrians. Always cross at crosswalks, obey all traffic signs, traffic lights, and safety patrol instructions.

• Be a good role model for your younger siblings and friends, and help them learn and practice the safety rules.

Sharing the Road with School Buses: If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children • If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop.

• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus.

• Be alert; children are often unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks.

Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians: • Yield to Pedestrians: Remember to yield to children/parents in crosswalks…they have the right-of-way.

• Do not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic.

• In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.

• Always stop for a crossing guard holding up a stop sign.

Please keep in mind that they are just trying to keep your kids safe.

• Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas.

• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians We are looking forward to another great school year. Thank you in advance for doing your part to ensure the safety of our children in Scottsdale.

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In the Community City of Scottsdale Community Notices Know what’s below before digging.

August 11th is National 811 Day – the perfect day to remind yourself to always check before you dig.

Have you ever wondered about the different colored markings on roads or in yards? They are a sign of a contractor or homeowner put safety first and identified utility lines prior to excavation. Call 811 to request a utility line locate at least two working days prior to digging.

Fire Department seeks wreath donations for Sept. 11 commemoration.

Organizations encouraged to donate Memorial Wreaths for 9/11 display. Memorial Tribute marks 20th Anniversary.

The City is hosting a free 9/11 Memorial Tribute, September 3rd – 12th at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

The tribute includes a mini-museum in the center’s atrium.

The exhibition features the three-story National Unity Flag, photos from 9/11, and supersized props of the Twin Towers, Pentagon, plane wing and large metal flag.

The display will also feature Memorial Wreaths from City of Scottsdale departments, as well as other service organaziations and groups. The intent of the weaths is to honor the memory of the event as well as recognize the importance that the day is also known as a Day of Service. Those interested in participating with a wreath should send an email to fire@scottsdaleaz.gov.

For more infromation of the event, visit the City of Scottsdale’s website at scottsdaleaz.gov.

Trash and recycling collection days will change for most residents beginning November 1st.

Scottsdale solid waste routes have become insufficient as the city has grown. They city is revising collection routes to control costs and improve efficiency in processing recyclables. Most residents will see a change in their collection schedule - collection days or collection times – as a result.

Look for details specific to your neighborhood in coming months. You may also check the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

SRCA will also keep you updated once we receive details.

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10628 E Turquoise

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2021 SRCA Calendar of Events Please check the SRCA website, email blasts and bi-monthly magazines for updates on SRCA events, clubs and groups for the Fall.

SRCA meetings will be held via Zoom webinar.

Sunday 1

Monday

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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Broker Tour 8:15 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

SRCA Community Leadership Committee Meeting 4:00 pm

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Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:30 am

Children’s Storytime 4:00 pm

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SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

AUGUST 8

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16 SRCA Social Committee Meeting 4:00 pm

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SRCA Communications Committee Meeting 4:00 pm

SRCA Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

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Broker Tour 8:15 am

Mahjong 9:30 am

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SEPTEMBER 5

6

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Labor Day Office Closed

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SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

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Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:30 am

Children’s Storytime 4:00 pm

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SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

Mahjong 9:30 am

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SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

SRCA Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

28 28August/September August/September August/September 2021 2021 2021 Also available to view 24/7 at www.scottsdaleranch.org/events/cal. Dates subject to change. Looking for your sub-association events? Check with your sub-association manager or board. Thank you.

Mike 602-350-3630 shea/Scottsdale rd

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