Back in Town for the Season?

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.

PARKING RULES REMINDER

Why can’t I park on the public street? The SRCA CC&Rs attempt to restrict on-street parking as much as possible requiring residents to use their garage and driveway first before parking on the street. If you are utilizing all of the spaces in your driveway and garage for parking and have more vehicles than those spaces allow, please contact the SRCA office so we can note your account.

The expectation is to keep vehicles off the street as much as possible even if that means shuffling vehicles in and out of the driveway and/or garage. We appreciate the effort to keep the streets clear and safe.

SRCA’S FIRST BLOOD DRIVE WAS A SUCCESS!

Last June, SRCA partnered with the American Red Cross and held a blood drive in the SR Community Center. The goal was to collect 18 units (pints) of blood, however we surpassed that goal and collected 27! One unit of blood has the potential to save three lives. The blood recipients, their families, friends and our greater community all benefit from the blood collected that day.

We truly appreciate those residents who were able to donate with the American Red Cross. Your effort shows your generosity, selflessness and dedication to helping others.

Our next blood drive will be held on Thursday, November 17th in the Scottsdale Ranch Community Center from 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. We hope to make this drive an even bigger success! Registration information can be found in this magazine on page 16. Moving permanently to Arizona from New York, we knew we wanted to embrace the low maintenance – near zero – lifestyle as we are keenly aware of the limited and declining natural resources here in Scottsdale. Watering grass in the desert just didn’t feel right. Removing the water hogging front and back lawns was step one in the process while we waited for plan approvals.

We knew we wanted a more modern look – but one that would fit in with the community and coordinate with our neighbor’s adjoining lawn. We enlisted the help of experienced Landscape Architect Justin Azevedo with The Design Lab to spearhead the project. We knew we wanted a front walkway, not just the driveway access – and some layering. Justin researched HOA guidelines and took our input very seriously – clean lines, textural differences – low maintenance, and a bit of a mid-century feel to coordinate with our interior vibe. Once submitted and approved, the planning and lighting took shape last October. I’m amazed at how quickly it’s grown and integrated to our home. Justin provided us with very detailed demo/planting/lighting specs – and importantly a guidebook for specific care of each plant.

Last spring, we tackled our much larger back yard which had become quite overgrown with original bushes – and not much design. Again, Justin Azevedo provided us with the remarkable design integrating our existing Pergola/outdoor kitchen and travertine pavers which had been constructed last summer. This time, we added stunning wood accent faces with up lighting that create a truly Zen like, warm and inviting resort feeling to the yard. My home office faces the rear yard and it’s a peaceful, soothing oasis. Installation of all hardscapes, lighting, irrigation, and planting was completed by Luis Roche and his talented team. To see the backyard so subtly lit after dark changes the entire experience. It’s truly our paradise.

SRCA Resident, Nina Schurz