December 2021 / January 2022

2021-2022 Meeting & Event Calendar… Page 28 December 2021/January 2022

The Official Publication of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association

Board of Directors Applications Finance Committee Update 2022 Annual Assessment Due Plus…

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

As we near the last months of 2021, and still posting record numbers in certain sectors, we should maybe look a little closer.

The modest slowdown in late summer growth has given way to a small increase in inventory and a welcome relief to buyers who were experiencing short sales windows for purchasing. Home sales activity continues to exhibit resilient growth for both long and short term projections. Still, expiring mortgage forbearance programs and higher inflation concerns cause some level of uncertainty. All in all - we are experiencing a cautious but optimistic view of the future housing market.

The Zillow home value index rose 1.6% from August to September and 18.4% year over year - a new record high pace of annual appreciation. For Sale inventory crept up 0.4% since August. Inventory but is still down 19.9% since this time last year. Even so - things are slowly changing in the buyer’s favor.

Hope this helps in your decision making process.

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Table of Contents

December 2021/January 2022

Message From Your HOA

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Your HOA

Social Life on the Ranch

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14 Protecting Yourself and Others from

Fraud and Scams

Holiday Pontoon Boat Rides 15 Holiday Donation Drive

Holiday Lights at the SRCA

Community Center Parking Lot

Mountain View Little League

Holiday Boat Parade 16 Fishing Derby

SRCA Lake Festival 17 Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association

Jazz Night

Yacht Club

Artists of Scottsdale Ranch 18 SRCA Block Party Trailer

Great Fun Great Programs Mahjong

New Resident Cocktail Party 19 Boo Bash!!

20 Knitwits Crochet Group

Retired Active Men’s Coffee

Children’s Storytime

SR Community Center 21 Save the Dates!

Thank you Sponsors of Boo Bash

Thank you Sponsors of Movie in the Park

Thank You Sponsors of Concert in the

Park and Salute to Veterans 22 Corks & Forks

Conversation Café

Wine Club

Young-ish Professionals of

Scottsdale Ranch 23 Food Truck Night 24 Golf Club

Fun on Lake Serena

Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference Manager’s Report Board Vacancies Board Briefs President’s Message Treasurer’s Report Annual Assessments Due January 1st

Home & Landscape 6 From Your Homeowner Liaison 7 From Your Architectural Liaison 8 Beginning of the New Year

Furry Neighbors 10 City of Scottsdale Collection Services Attention!!

Homeowner Portal – Have You Registered?

11 Landscaping Makeover

Mercado Corner 12 Mercado Coupons

Amenities 13 News From Laguna

In Every Issue IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events

In the Community 26 Winter Travel Tips

City of Scottsdale Community Notices CLC Publications LLC For advertising call 480-702-0458 or visit www.clcpublicationsllc.com

To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and forward-thinking residential community just right for you. 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 to the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

There are 3,939 dwellings 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 the 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, a drug store, a gym, 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 Scottsdale Ranch Park, a world-class tennis facility, several lighted baseball fields, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, Virginia G. Piper Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School, an A+ School of Excellence.

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!

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 480-702-0458.

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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

Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-2546 Cox Communications.......................(602) 277-1000 CenturyLink...................................... (800) 244-1111 Nina Munson Secretary

Michele Holzman Director

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

Jeff Spiller Director

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 Sue Whitmore, Administrative Assistant swhitmore@scottsdaleranch.org 2 December 2021/January 2022

Humane Society...............................(602) 997-7585

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

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

Staff emails:

Dial-A-Ride.......................................(480) 497-7696

Road Construction, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5750

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST FOR NEW YEARS EVE.

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

Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale - Piper................. (480) 344-5520 Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5680

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

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

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

Board Vacancies

Manager’s Report

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

Help Make our Community Better – Apply for the SRCA Board or a Committee Our community has lots going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social events as well several important ongoing projects. The website is everchanging, there’s always room for another article in the association magazine, and several very active committees—finance, social, architectural, lake, community leadership and election—are all looking for volunteers.

You can be instrumental in helping to plan the communitywide events, to provide oversight of the association assets and common areas, to review and update the association’s architectural guidelines, to monitor the association’s financials and to get involved in any number of other important endeavors. All it takes is a few hours of your time each month and a commitment to your neighbors and the 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.

While serving on the board is probably the most visible example of volunteerism in our association, there are many other ways that you can contribute your time and talents to improving our community.

Your participation in the community is beneficial to you, your neighbors and the association. For example, common benefits gained by volunteering include: • making a positive difference in other peoples’ lives • sharing or learning new skills • meeting new people • having fun All residents—long-time homeowners, new residents and even renters—can contribute to making our community a great place to live by volunteering. Your ideas, time and effort will be a valuable contribution to making our association successful. Even a few hours of your time can make a big difference in the culture of the community.

Help us generate goodwill, encourage “paying it forward” and strengthen our community.

There are upcoming vacancies on the association board that can be filled by someone just like you.

Not sure what it all entails?

Join us on a Zoom meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to ask questions, hear more about becoming a board member, its responsibilities and what is expected.

If you are interested, please call the office at 480-860-2022 to have the Zoom meeting link emailed to you.

Board Briefs September 2021 • Upheld SRCA Architectural Committee’s decision on appeal to board.

• Adopted new umbrella rules for front yards in Architectural guidelines.

• Approved 2022 Budget with no assessment increase.

• The Board took no action on 92 Ironwood Redevelopment project.

• Communications Committee to look into feasibility of a Community Survey.

• Adopted resolution as it relates to Military flags.

• Adopted year around office hours for Fridays of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

October 2021 • Board upheld fines imposed for violations.

• Adopted new Architectural Guideline language for storage sheds.

• After review of Scottsdale Transportation Plan, the board accepted the Governmental Committee’s recommendations to: o NOT SUPPORT the Widening of Mountainview Rd. from 3 lanes to 5 lanes from 92nd to 96th St. o SUPPORT the addition of a traffic circle to the intersection at Mountainview and 92nd St. o NEUTRAL on the addition of a traffic circle to the intersections at Mountainview and 96th St. At this time, the committee does not feel it is warranted and not a good use of taxpayer money. o SUPPORT the downgrading of 96th St. from a Major Collector to a Minor Collector from Shea to Via Linda. Also, request additional information on any proposed changes to lane or median configuration. o SUPPORT the improvements for pedestrians and bike lanes along Via Linda from 90th St. to Frank Lloyd Wright o SUPPORT the construction of shared use lanes along south side of Shea from 64th St. and 142 St. • Board Candidate Information Seminar via Zoom to be held in December THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH FOR CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST FOR NEW YEARS EVE.

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Your HOA President’s Message

By Matt Metz SRCA Board President

To paraphrase a line from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, “To get involved, or not to get involved, that is the question.”

I’ve served on, and consulted to, many HOA boards. Boards often note that very few people come to board meetings or committee meetings and wonder if that’s good or bad. The answer is that low membership attendance at these meetings is a mixed message.

Probably the overriding reason SRCA members don’t attend board or committee meetings is that they are pleased with how the Ranch is being run – or at least not majorly upset about any issues. “I don’t have any concerns or issues – why would I spend my time at a board or committee meeting?”

In that sense, non-participation by members represents satisfaction (at best) or apathy (at worst).

But there are times when community and membership involvement is appropriate because of projects being considered – whether those projects are taking place on the Ranch or nearby.

That’s why the Board of Directors and our able staff have multiple ways of communicating with our membership: our web page; our monthly magazine; our email blasts; etc.

It’s important that you read these communications. If you have not already signed up for the email blasts, please call into – or drop by – the office and add your email address to the distribution list. Or visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org to sign up.

These many channels of communication will let you know about so much that’s going on. You can learn about social events on the Ranch, get landscaping tips, learn how and when to apply for architectural changes, find coupons for Mercado merchants, and perhaps most importantly, hear about upcoming board and committee meetings.

It’s also your chance to learn about significant City of Scottsdale projects and proposed developments nearby the Ranch, and get information on how you can learn more; especially, if you feel these items may impact your quality of life in Scottsdale Ranch or our part of the city. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard, by attending a Scottsdale Ranch board or committee meeting, or a developer open house, or a City of Scottsdale event.

Of course, in addition to attending these meetings, you might consider volunteering to serve on a committee or run to serve on the Board of Directors. These are additional opportunities for you to actively work to protect Scottsdale Ranch quality of life and property values.

If you choose “not to get involved”, it’s your choice. But as master Po said to the young Caine on the 1970’s Kung Fu television series, “choose wisely.” You don’t want to miss an opportunity to understand and to be involved in important decisions that can affect all of us in Scottsdale Ranch.

Treasurer’s Report

By Mike Breslin SRCA Finance Committee Chair and Treasurer

I am currently serving as your Treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee having previously served as a Director, Vice President, and President of the SRCA Board of Directors.

Our financial condition continues to be excellent in large part because of the outstanding work of our Executive Director, Kathe Barnes and her gifted staff. As of September 30, 2021, total revenue is $140,856 ahead of budget, much of which was due to resale disclosures and compliance fees, while expenses are currently at $61,504 below budget indicating a positive trend for full year 2021. The lake dredging is now complete and was successful.

The accounting firm of Butler Hansen, PC completed its audit of SRCA for the year 2020 and reported that we continue to have a good system of financial controls in place and concluded that we remain in sound financial condition. The Board will again be engaging Hansen Butler, PC to conduct an independent audit of the association’s books and records for 2021.

In August of this year, the SRCA Finance Committee reviewed and approved a proposed budget for FY 2022 which was reviewed and approved for adoption by the Board of Directors.

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Highlights of the 2022 Budget: No assessment increase. Annual assessment will remain at $395 per unit for the 2nd year. General operating expenses in the 2022 budget are 3.6% higher than in the current budget. The main reasons for the change is higher umbrella insurance costs, software upgrades for the homeowner portal and accounting and increased tree service costs due to size and age of trees. Our umbrella insurance costs are increasing causing us to shop additional companies to maintain our $15 mil coverage. The Reserve Study dropped below the recommended 95-105% due to lake dredging in 2021. The budget recommends additional deposits to the reserve fund in order achieve 100% funded no later than 2024. Some additional 2022 expenses are: Refurbishing of lake well pump; resurface Community Center patio {deferred from 2020}; exterior painting of Community Center building; painting of common walls {based on 7-year cycle}; and replacement of office carpet.

The Board of Directors and SRCA staff are committed to being good stewards of your money, keeping Scottsdale Ranch the premier master planned community in Arizona and will dedicate our expenditures to enhance the aesthetics of the Ranch, further increasing home values and maintaining our “Ranch Lifestyle”.

As is always the case, you are welcome to review any documents as allowed by law related to the Finance Committee and/or The Board of Directors by visiting the association office.

Annual Assessments Due January 1st

By Ricki Stamos SRCA Bookkeeper

Invoices will be mailed to all residents of Scottsdale Ranch in mid-December to remind you that the 2022 Annual assessment of $395.00 is due January 1st. If you do not receive an invoice, or if your mailing address has changed, please contact our Bookkeeper, Ricki Stamos at (480) 860-1259, ext. 14 or by email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org.

It should be noted that it is the date that the bank receives the payment check that determines whether or not a late fee is applied, so please be sure to promptly mail your payment. Any assessment deemed delinquent will be subject to a 10% late fee and will accrue interest at a rate of 12% per annum.

We utilize a lock box payment processing service provided by our bank to help simplify this process and further secure all payments.

Again, if you are paying using automatic check payments through your bank, please be sure to confirm that your SRCA account number is correct. If the account number is not correct, this could lead to your payment being posted to the wrong account or delay your payment which could cause you to incur a late fee.

Alternatives to mailing a check include a convenient service of an automatic debit from your checking or savings account. The preauthorized electronic assessment payment form is available on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Resident Resources/SRCA Documents and Forms/Assessments or you can stop by our administrative office to complete this form. A voided check is needed to complete this process. Our office must receive this form by December 17, 2021 in order to process the 2022 assessment in January.

You can also visit our bank’s website at https://propertypay.cit. com/ where you can pay using an eCheck (no charge) or credit card (fee). You must have your invoice available if you choose to use this method to ensure that your payment is credited to the correct property.

We thank you in advance for paying your annual dues promptly and for avoiding any additional charges. We are looking forward to an even better year ahead in 2022!

THE LOCK BOX P.O. BOX ADDRESS HAS CHANGED AND SO HAS YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER! IF YOU UTILIZE AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS THROUGH YOUR BANK, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO CONTACT YOUR BANK AND NOTIFY THEM OF THE NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER TO PRINT ON YOUR PAYMENT CHECK. The Lock Box P.O. Box address for 2022 will be listed on the invoice that is mailed in December and is: Scottsdale Ranch Community Association PO Box 98199 Phoenix, AZ 85038-0199 To ensure accurate credit to your account, it is very important to include the tear off coupon at the bottom of the invoice. Coupons MUST be mailed to the bank (not SRCA) in the envelope provided along with your remittance to the address printed on the coupon to ensure timely posting of your payment. PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER ON YOUR CHECK.

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Home & Landscape From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA SRCA Homeowner Liaison

SHORT TERM/VACATION RENTALS IN SCOTTSDALE RANCH As we all know the winter months in Arizona is a popular destination for tourist with the City of Scottsdale being at the top of the list.

Great events like the Barrett-Jackson, the Waste Management Open and Spring Training baseball, draw people here from all over the country and the world.

VRBO, Airbnb, and the multitude of companies like them has made it easier for homeowners to rent out their homes to strangers and popularized the practice as an alternative to hotels.

Scottsdale Ranch is no exception for people wanting to rent their homes during these lucrative times. Additionally, there are investors who have purchased property just for the short-term rental market.

The Scottsdale Ranch Board of Directors takes the violation of rental rules very seriously and has fined thousands of dollars to residents who chose not to comply with the rules. The Board is acutely aware of the issues that can come from short term rentals. Vacation rentals create a constant flow of strangers coming and going in SR neighborhoods that are family or retiree oriented. While many of the vacationers may be families, they are there to have a good time and do not have a vested interest in the neighborhood and can create noise nuisances and parking issues within the community.

The SR Board of Directors has created robust rules for restricting short term rentals within its single family home communities. While SRCA only has rental restriction jurisdiction over single family home rental, communities classified as condominium, cluster residential or townhomes have their own rules regarding vacation rentals.

thirty (30) day term. No new lease may begin less than thirty (30) days after the start of the prior lease. No advertisement offering a lease or rental for less than thirty (30) days shall be allowed. All advertising shall limit leasing to only a Single Family. (v) (v) Upon commencement of the lease term, the Owner shall submit a tenant registration form for each new tenant and each new lease, to the Association.

Scottsdale Ranch Fine Policy WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS CLASSIFIED AS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: RENTAL VIOLATION (LESS THAN ALL OF LOT, EXCEEDING NUMBER OF LEASES IN ANY 365 DAY PERIOD, OR NOT AS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE No Courtesy Notice Required Violation Notice – amount being charged as rent, or minimum of $200 fine per day Subsequent Notices - amount being charged as rent, or minimum of $200 fine per day Continuing Violations - amount being charged as rent, or minimum of $200 fine per day There is also restrictions and requirements on the state, county, and city level. In 2019 HB 2672 was passed and requires property owners renting out space through apps like Airbnb or VRBO to provide authorities with contact information in case of a complaint, like for excessive noise.

The bill also prohibits rentals for the purpose of holding a special event that would otherwise require a permit or license, or for using the building as a retail space, restaurant, or banquet hall.

PROPERTY OWNER REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS State All Vacation Rentals and Short-term rentals have a Transaction Privilege Sales Tax and a Transient Tax liability. A Transaction Privilege Sales Tax license with the State of Arizona Department of Revenue is required.

Scottsdale Ranch Rules TENANTS (CC&Rs, Article IV, Section 3(b), Page 22) “No Owner may lease less than his entire Lot and the residential dwelling unit situated thereon. All leases shall be subject to the following restrictions: (i) All leases must be in writing and must provide that the terms of the lease are subject in all respects to the provisions of this Declaration and the Association Rules and any State, County, or City Rules or Regulations regarding leasing of properties. (ii) (ii) All leases shall contain a requirement that any violation of this Declaration or the Association Rules, State, County, or City Rules by the lessee or the other occupants shall be a default under the lease. (iii) (iii) There shall be no subleasing of residential dwelling units or assignments of leases. (iv) (iv) An Owner may not lease his Lot to more than one Single Family at one time. Furthermore, an Owner may not enter into more than a total of two (2) leases for his Lot during any 365day period. Additionally, all leases must be for a minimum of a 6 December 2021/January 2022

County All rental units, including vacation and short term rentals, shall file with Maricopa County, prior to being occupied, the information required by ARS 33-1902.

City The owner of a vacation rental shall provide to the City of Scottsdale the name and contact information of a person designated as an emergency contact, as well as contact information for owner or owner’s designed for responding to complaints, in accordance with Section 18-150 of the City Code.

For more information, please check out the following websites. www.azleg.gov Search HB2672 www.scottsdaleaz.gov Search vacation-short-term-rentals If you suspect a property in your neighborhood is being used for short term rentals in violation of the Scottsdale Ranch rules, please contact me at 480-860-2022 or sperez@scottsdaleranch.org.

The SRCA Community Center is open to residents and guests.

Face masks are not required in the office or community center; however, are recommended per CDC guidelines.

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

From Your Architectural Liaison

By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

Are these one of your questions?

If so.… I have answers for you.

Do I have to submit?

Yes, any and all exterior projects require a submittal. Landscape, stucco changes, paint, windows, additions, courtyards, pools… everything requires approval before beginning work. If you live in a sub association, you will need their approval as well. Please plan accordingly.

When should I submit for my project that I want to start?

Please allow 2 weeks for review. We are receiving nearly 40% more submittals than we received pre Covid. The sooner that all the required information for processing is received, the sooner the submittal packet can be reviewed. If you have built a complete submittal packet for your project, send it in as soon as it is ready. Once your request is entered into the system, it will be reviewed by SRCA staff. It will then be determined if it is approved/denied or ready to be set for a committee review date with disclosure notices if required.

When will I be approved?

If all of the required information for processing is not received when first submitting, the answer is that your submittal will always take longer to be reviewed.

It is in your best interest to use the project checklists to make sure you are submitting all the requirements the first time.

Visit www.scottsdaleranch.org and click the “plan my project” blue/white house icon to take you to the architectural page with checklists, rules, and forms.

Please remember Scottsdale Ranch is comprised of approximately 4,000 residences. Every submittal is important, and every submittal requires a review. It is most important to plan accordingly when planning home projects. Please submit as soon as you know what changes you want to make on the exterior of your home.

The committee meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Those dates sometimes change during the holiday season. The SRCA calendar on the website is always up to date.

Why can’t I paint my house the same colors that I used in 1999?

You may be able to use the same colors, however we will not know the answer until an application packet is submitted and reviewed. The approved color palettes are reviewed every few years to make sure the colors are fresh, current and that they continue to be well suited for the rest of the approved color palettes. This is another reason when submitting for approval is important. It ensures the approved paint palettes are cohesive and the esthetics within the community go together.

As always… when in doubt, submit for approval.

Will my application be reviewed by the committee?

Not all submittals go to the architectural committee. Certain types of architectural projects are reviewed on the staff level by the Executive Director. A list of these desk review projects is available on the SRCA website in the Rules and Architectural Guidelines.

If your submittal requires disclosure notices to be sent to neighboring properties and review by the architectural committee, it will take longer to complete the process. Disclosure notices allow a minimum of 2 weeks for reply. At the end of the disclosure period, the project will go to the architectural committee or the Executive Director for review.

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Home & Landscape BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR

By Randy Zellers SDL, Director of Operations

It is time to reflect on the year and improve on things that didn’t go your way in 2021. The same can be said for your landscape.

Landscapes are a lot like life, in that, you get out of them what you put into them. Winter gives you the time to evaluate your landscape while not having to deal with the triple digit temperatures of the summer in Arizona. Water usage will be a hot topic in 2022 with Stage 2 and Stage 3 tiers possibly coming into play for Arizona.

Many of you know that the Phoenix valley obtains its’ water from Lake Mead and Lake Powell through the Central Arizona Project and its’ labyrinth of canals. Both lakes are at roughly 33% capacity as of September 1, 2021 and unless snowpack melt from higher elevations replenish the lakes, we are at a major crisis of having cutbacks instituted by municipalities in 2022.

We have often mentioned that turf areas are the largest water user in your landscapes and require roughly three times more water over the course of the year than plants and trees need.

Having said that, Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is positioned nicely with very small amounts of turf located in the common areas and will not be drastically affected as some other master planned communities throughout the Valley. If you have turf at your home, now would be the time to evaluate if it is needed or not. Turf should always be functional and esthetic and if it does not meet that criteria, it should be on the table for removal. Poor designs of turf with lots of curves will make it difficult to irrigate efficiently and water is wasted by not getting irrigation to its’ intended target. The best designs are squared off to allow the use of nozzles that will efficiently water the turf with full circle, half circle and quarter circle spray heads.

Most nurseries in town have desert adapted plants and trees for your landscape. In older communities, it is time to start to change the plant palette and adjust to plants that are more

efficient in your landscapes. Again, Scottsdale Ranch has been proactive with the plant palette and has been updating the plants and trees for the past decade to bring more color and lower water use plant material into the landscape. A plan was put in place to eliminate Eucalyptus and Olive trees throughout the community and replace with trees like Southern Live Oak, Chinese Elm, Desert Willow, Palo Verde, Mulga and Mesquite.

These variety of trees fit the spaces along the right of ways far better and allow growth without constant pruning to clear walls and streets, thereby, reducing labor costs for the community.

Plants that have been incorporated into the landscape for color are Texas Yellow Bells, Coral Fountain, Orange Jubilee, varieties of Lantana species, Sage species and Emu bushes. All these plants bloom more prolifically and give The Ranch seasonal color throughout the year. Hard cutbacks allow plants to thrive to their normal growth pattern and allow more blooms from the tips of the plants. Shearing of plants does damage to the normal growth patterns of the plant and usually is the result of the wrong plant in the wrong space, which requires controlling the growth due to space limitations.

Based on the topics above, evaluate your landscape and see where you can save water, time (labor) and money in maintain your landscape. Planning with better choices will result in a more fulfilling experience with your landscape and be the best it can be.

Work smarter, not harder and let’s get 2022 off to a great start.

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BED

BATH

SQ. FT.

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COE DATE

9493 N 105th St

2

2

1577

$525,000

$530,000

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10186 E Bayview Dr

3

2

2240

$1,378,000

$1,392,500

9/30/2021

9473 N 110th St N

2

2.5

2157

$799,500

$800,000

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9198 N 101st St

3

2.5

2782

$1,250,000

$1,325,000

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9705 E Mountain View Rd #1044

3

2.5

1489

$435,000

$435,300

10/25/2021

10057 E Cinnabar Ave

2

2

1780

$650,000

$650,000

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Home & Landscape CITY OF SCOTTSDALE COLLECTION SERVICES Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: December 6th & January TBD This Information can 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. Placing items out before this time can result in hefty fines being assessed to your account.

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.

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.

ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE UPDATED TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION DAYS!!!

Trash and recycling collection days changed for most residents on November 1st. The primary reason for this day of service change is to improve efficiency and make it easier to process recyclables. Current trash and recycling routes have not changed in over 20 years and have become unbalanced due to the growth of the city.

Operating more efficiently means the city can balance the size of collection routes to provide more consistent service, preserve the longevity of collection vehicles by carrying the right sized loads and not overload our processing center. These changes will not affect planned solid waste rate increases and should help stabilize future rates.

The new collection schedule is based on the number of homes on a route and the amount/weight of solid waste and recycling collected.

Residents who do not have a change in collection days may see a difference in collection times due to the changes in routes. Trash and recycling containers should be placed on the street with wheels against the curb by 5 a.m. on collection days.

Scottsdale Ranch is now Area 4 Tuesday: Trash Wed: Recycling For questions, please visit the City of Scottsdale’s website at ScottsdaleAZ. gov, search “Collection Day” or by calling the City of Scottsdale at 480312-5353.

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HOMEOWNER PORTAL – HAVE YOU REGISTERED? 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.

If you have not signed up for the portal and would like to, please contact Genevieve Long, SRCA Community Relations Coordinator, at (480) 8602022 or by email at glong@scottsdaleranch.org to obtain your Account ID. Did you know there is also a mobile app for your personalized portal?

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!

~LANDSCAPING MAKEOVER~ When we moved to Scottsdale Ranch a few months ago, we found the exact community we were looking for to prepare for retirement in the near future! We wanted a conveniently located neighborhood that had community pools, close to stores and trails to ride our bikes that would be beautiful to walk around and feel proud of the community in which we live. Las Brisas fit the bill! We had just downsized from a large house with a big yard and a pool. We wanted the low maintenance lifestyle of a smaller, one-story patio home. Unfortunately, the yard we got had “real grass” and many overgrown bushes. We wanted our courtyard and backyard to match the interior of house which was modern, minimalist and low maintenance. (Once we finished our remodeling!)

We started doing our research on Pinterest and Houzz and any other sites we could find by searching for small backyards, rock landscaping and modern landscaping. We made copies of the pictures and went about combining many different elements we really liked to create a non-traditional yard. We drew up “mock plans” and kept “tweaking our ideas” as the weeks went by.

Before

Before

After

After

We finally came up with the design you see today. We used artificial turf, 24x24 grey porcelain pavers, grey 1-inch rocks and combined the 3 elements to create a yard that we know no one else might have.

We wanted areas that were linear, but not just against all the walls. We have some planting areas that are perpendicular to the walls and jut out as a perfect place to put our “modern” succulents in the ground that were repeated in groups of threes. We wanted plants that had low water usage, although everything is hooked up to drip lines. We also used large black modern planters for many of our arrangements to continue the modern affect.

We tore out all the old bushes and plants and started fresh. We wanted “grassy areas” but not the whole yard, just sections of linear areas. We wanted our courtyard to be an area where we could sit out with our coffee in the mornings or a glass of wine in the evenings and wave hello to our neighbors walking by.

I feel we created quite the sanctuary for our esthetic! I sit in my little yard and feel the “Zen”! I am so happy with our new lifestyle and love living in Las Brisas. We feel truly blessed to be able to live in such a beautiful place!

Wendy Blum and Bruce Berey

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News From Laguna

Program, Kids’ Club, and we’ll be restarting our Robotics Club, Drama Club, Makerspace Club, and Runner’s Club soon. We are also conveniently located right next door to a Boys and Girls Club, which is extremely helpful to working families.

By Brooke Williams Principal

Things are still looking sunny at Laguna Elementary School this year! And though we continue to take precautions to keep everyone safe, we always manage to have fun, learn, and do amazing things at school!

We are currently in our third and final year of becoming a STEAMcertified school, (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Math). While we have been using a STEAM approach for quite a while, it will certainly be a feather in our cap to be officially certified.

Many schools in our great state teach “STEM,” but only a handful teach “STEAM,” and even fewer are actually certified. We are lucky to have two classrooms that were converted several years ago into a giant Makerspace, where kids can plan, create, and “make” creative solutions to real-world problems. Kids sure love visiting it!

What sets us apart from other schools in our area is that we truly have something for everyone! We have the lead music teacher for the district at our school, as well as the lead art teacher for the district at our school. We also have a full-time PE teacher, orchestra teacher, and band teacher. All fourth and fifth grade students get to choose either orchestra, band, or music, which is very exciting! Many of our students go on to play in middle school and high school. We also have an on-site Preschool, Media Club, Student Council, Gifted

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Even during a pandemic, we have found new and innovative ways to enhance our students’ learning. All students have their own personal Chromebook, which is checked out to them, similar to a library book. We also have a new full-time Librarian, who is currently updating our Library for our students. And, new to us this year, is our full-time Reading Specialist who works with small groups of students from all different grade levels to help close the “learning -gap,” which a lot of students developed as a result from online learning.

Our students, staff, and community have continued to amaze us each and every day with their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and desire to give back. Most impressive is their ability to adapt and be creative. Just last month, we had a “Family Math Night,” which was online so all families felt comfortable to attend. Even during a pandemic, the learning doesn’t stop, we just have to be a little more creative!

We are also proud to welcome many new families to Laguna this year! We are still giving tours before and after school, so if you’re interested in visiting our campus, please call our front office at 480-484-2400, and schedule a tour today! We are still registering students, but classes are almost full, so please don’t delay. Have a great holiday season, enjoy your families, and don’t forget to READ!

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Social Life on the Ranch Protecting Yourself and Others from Fraud and Scams STOP THE HIDDEN ENEMY. THE SCAMS WE FALL FOR.

The City of Scottsdale Police Department will be hosting a virtual seminar on December 7th at 10:00 A.M. SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

CPO BRIAN HARTMAN AND CPPA ALESSANDRA SACHS If you would like to participate in the Zoom presentation, please email glong@scottsdaleranch.org for registration details.

December 1st – December 30th

20 21 SRCA HOLIDAY PONTOON BOAT RIDES!

Be sure to make your reservation today. Rides fill up fast!

Friday and & Saturday 1-hour rides at $35 or 2-hours at $50 Sunday – Thursday 45-minute rides - $30 6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. 7:00 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.

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

*One holiday ride per household. No comp rides.

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Holiday Lights at the SRCA Community Center Parking Lot!!

We are unable to hold a Holiday Social again this year however we still want to keep up the holiday spirit!

Similar to last year, we will have holiday lights and decorations on the exterior of the SRCA office and Community Center starting November 20th through early January from 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. This will be a drive thru set up in the SRCA parking lot. We hope you have a chance to come out and take a look!

Scottsdale Ranch Community Center 10585 N. 100th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258

HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE! Saturday, December 11th!

Join your neighbors for some Holiday excitement!

Whether you have a pontoon boat and want to participate in the parade, or if you prefer to watch and wave as the decorated boats pass by, come out and have some fun!

Boats will be meeting at 5:45pm in the SRCA lake cove and setting sail at 6:00pm.

Suggested viewing locations for residents include the SRCA lake cove and common areas adjacent to the SR Community Center, the sidewalk/embankment south of Shea and along the lake shoreline. (Keep in mind that if you choose above viewing locations, the boats leave the cove at 6:00pm.)

Other viewing locations include the grass areas along Lakeview Drive, the mini park dock on 98 th Street and behind the SR Park & Tennis Courts. *Please note, that we do not have exact times of when the parade will be riding by each of the viewing locations, so get a spot early so you don’t miss out!

SRCA recommends that you follow CDC guidelines .

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Social Life on the Ranch 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.

MAHJONG Upcoming Dates December 9th & 23rd January 13th & 27th 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 KNITWITS Crochet Group Knitwits meet twice a month in the Scottsdale Ranch Conference Room from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. This group loves to share ideas and new practices while making new friendships and having FUN! Meeting Dates December 6th & 20th January 3rd & 17th If you are interested in joining and for more information, please contact Loretta Colgan at (480) 391-3876 or ldcolgan@cox.net.

This group has adopted Ryan House to donate yearly projects to children in hospice.

Join Mother Goose and her character friends for an hour of interactive fun!

Parents, grandparents and caretakers are invited to bring their little ones to engage in different activities such as storytelling, games, sing-alongs, special treats and more!

December 16th Holiday theme with Mrs. Claus January 20th Winter Snow theme with Mother Goose

Please check the SRCA website, weekly email blasts, and the SRCA bi-monthly magazine for spring events.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO SPONSORED AT THE SRCA MOVIE IN THE PARK!!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO SPONSORED AT THE SRCA CONCERT IN THE PARK AND SALUTE TO VETERANS!!

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Young-ish Professionals of Scottsdale Ranch!

We want you!

What’s young-ish? If you think you are, you are!

It can be tough at times to connect with young professionals, so we created a group! Join us as we build a new family in the Ranch!

Our group’s mission is foster fun, positivity, and emotional safety while upholding kindness and respect of member differences. Join our Facebook page to see what events are upcoming, and post events of your own! Please always refrain from any posts/comments that are political, religious, masking/COVID-related, etc. While you may be wellintentioned, strongly-held opinions either way can feel divisive and demeaning. We want our guests to feel welcome and accepted! RSVP for an upcoming event posts to the Facebook page and help us spread the word in getting our group off the ground!

Contact Elicia to be added to the group email list: elician@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleYoungProfessionals

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LAKE SERENA ACTIVITES!

SRCA offers the use of our kayaks, paddleboat and canoe, or take a ride on the SRCA pontoon boat, 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 jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org or call the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022. *Fishing does not require reservations but you must a have a lake card.

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In the Community

Winter Travel Tips

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

It’s hard to believe that “winter” is upon us already…but it’s here.

We hope that the holiday season offers the chance for each of you to spend quality time with family and friends. That often involves traveling to the high country to enjoy skiing, sledding, or just an old-fashioned snowball fight. Here are some tips that will help make those trips as safe as possible: Prior to departure, have a mechanic check the following on your vehicle: 1. Battery.

2. Wipers and windshield wiper fluid.

3. Antifreeze.

4. Ignition System.

5. Thermostat.

6. Lights.

7. Exhaust system.

8. Heater.

9. Brakes.

10. Defroster.

11. Oil Level.

Vehicle Supply List: 1. Ice Scraper.

2. Sand or kitty litter, to be used in case your vehicle becomes stuck in snow.

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3. Flashlight.

4. Jumper Cables.

5. Warning Devices (i.e. flares, emergency markers).

6. Blankets.

7. Cell phone charger.

8. Maintain at least ½ tank of gas.

Remember: The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Make sure to listen to local media weather reports prior to departure. Don’t go out until the snowplows have had a chance to do their work and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. And ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.

City of Scottsdale Community Notices Sewer Line Project – Reservation Trail Closed The City of Scottsdale is continuing the sewer line project along the southern border of Scottsdale Ranch adjacent to the reservation. The entire trail will be closed for the duration of the project which is expected to last until January 2022. For more information, please visit the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov Winter 2022 Program Registration Don’t miss your chance to participate in Scottsdale Parks and Recreation’s January, February, and March recreation programs!

Visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov and search ‘recreation classes’.

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2021-2022 SRCA Calendar of Events Please check with the administration office to see if the SRCA meetings will be held in person and/or via Zoom webinar.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

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Friday

Saturday

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3

4

10

11

Yacht Club 6:00 pm

DECEMBER 5

Thursday

6

7

8

9

Knitwits 10:30 am

Broker Tour 8:15 am

Jazz Night 7:00 pm

SRWA General Meeting 11:00 am

SRWA Mahjong 9:30 am

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14

15

16

Board Candidate Information Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm

SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:30 am

Children’s Storytime 4:00 pm

SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

Holiday Boat Parade 6:00 pm

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23

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25

SRWA Mahjong 9:30 am

Christmas Eve Office Closed

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SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm SR Evening Bunko 7:00 pm

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22

Knitwits 10:30 am

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New Year’s Eve Office Closed

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1

JANUARY 2

3

4

5

Knitwits 10:30 am

SRWA General Meeting 11:00 am

Yacht Club 6:00 pm

11

Jazz Night 6:00 pm

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10

6

7

8

12

13

14

15

Broker Tour 8:15 am

SRWA Mahjong 9:30 am

SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm 16

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Knitwits 10:30 am

Conversation Café 9:00 am

Couples Duplicate Bridge 6:00 pm

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Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:30 am

Children’s Storytime 4:00 pm

Food Truck Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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SR Evening Bunko 7:00 pm 23

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26

27

SRWA Board Meeting 10:00 am

SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

WA Mahjong 9:30 am

SRCA Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 pm

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Wine Club 7:00 pm

28 28December December December 2021/January 2021/January 2022 2022 2021/January 2022 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.

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