February 2021 - March 2021

2021 Meeting & Event Calendar… Page 28 February/March 2021

The Official Publication of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association

Annual Assessment Past Due Spring Boat Parades Upcoming Board Election 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

JUST LISTED

As we begin working our way through 2021 we can begin evaluating 2020.

Scottsdale Ranch, despite facing what every other community had to deal with in 2020 – lack of active listings – continued to be rock solid. As the chart below illustrates the Scottsdale Ranch market values solidly increased from 2019 despite the issues our country dealt with last year.

10080 E. Mountainview Lake Drive, #133 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,298 SF Waterfront Property

JUST LISTED

10159 E. Cochise Drive 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 3,298 SF Waterfront Property

What do we project for Residential Sales in 2021? Maricopa County will continue to draw full time residents (For the last 4 years, Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix gained more people than any other county or city in the country).

Mortgage rates will remain low, companies will continue relocating to Arizona, which will continue to feed the growth of an educated workforce. Remote workers will continue to move to Arizona where the cost of living is much more reasonable and new housing will continue to flourish.

Scottsdale Ranch will always be a desirable location and as the growth continues, our value will continue to increase. If you are thinking of selling, please give us a call so we can help you determine how to get the best possible price for your home.

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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Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference Manager’s Report City of Scottsdale Community Notices President’s Message Board Briefs Important Information About Assessments

Home & Landscape 6

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From Your Homeowner Liaison Better Times are Ahead!

From Your Architectural Liaison SRCA Administrative Office Open

by Appointment Only Brand New year Scottsdale Ranch Video Tour Are you interested in joining a SRCA Committee?

City of Scottsdale Collection Services Brush and Bulk 2021 Removal Schedule

Mercado Corner 10

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Mercado Directory of Merchants & Services Mercado Coupons Mercado Spotlight Crave Grounds: Little Donuts, Big Coffee

Amenities 13 News From Laguna

Healthy Lifestyles 27 In the Kitchen

Spinach Dip

Social Life

on the Ranch 14 2021 SRCA Upcoming Events 15 December Holiday Boat Parade

2021 New Years Boat Parade 16 Donation Drive Thank You

Thank You Gregg Cobb 17 Weekly Email Blasts

Bulk and Brush Schedule 18 Community Yard Sale 19 Hospice of the Valley Patient Care Packages 20 Lake Serena Activities

SRCA Homeowner Portal and Board Election 21 Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association

Corks & Forks

Knitwits Knitting and Crochet Group

Yacht Club 22 Mahjong

Wine Club

Retired Active Men’s Coffee

Couples Duplicate Bridge 23 Jazz Night

Meet the Candidates

Children’s Storytime on the Ranch

Artists of Scottsdale Ranch Art Show and Sale 24 Scottsdale Ranch Golf Club

In

the Community 26 It’s Tax Season

Stability. Hope. Resilience.

In Every Issue

Message From Your HOA 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 PimaMaricopa 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 man-made 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!

IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events

Valhalla Holdings, LLC For advertising call 480-634-1708 or visit www.valhalla360.com 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 Police (Emergency)..................................................911

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 Michele Holzman mission statement.

Vice President

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

Matt Metz President

Animal Control.................................. (480) 894-3320 Arizona Fish and Game.................. (602) 942-3000

Barbara Sarwar Treasurer

Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-2546 Cox Communications.......................(602) 277-1000

Nina Munson Secretary

Alex Darroodi Director

Road Construction, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5750 Registrar of Contractors..................(877) 692-9762 Sanitation, City of Scottsdale & Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets....................................(480) 312-5600

Joe Dawson Director

Mark Shimelonis Director

PHONE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM 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

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Dial-a-Ride.......................................... (480) 497-7696 Humane Society................................(602) 997-7585

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY.

Staff emails:

Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale............................... (480) 860-1601

Century Link....................................... (800) 244-1111

It has yet to be determined if the office and community center will be completely open by March. Please visit our website or sign up to receive weekly email blasts for the latest up-to-date information.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Arizona Public Service......................(602) 371-7171

Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5680

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

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.................(480) 860-2022 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (After Hours SRCA Emergency/ Answering Service Number)...............................(888) 271-0019

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.

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

Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks.....................................(480) 312-5650

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 Southwest Gas..................................(877) 860-6020 Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale...............................(480) 312-3111 Valley Metro (Bus)...........................(602) 253-5000 Via Linda Senior Center................... (480) 312-5810 Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale.............................. (480) 312-2461

www.scottsdaleranch.org

Manager’s Report

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

Community Associations: Three Realities You Can’t Escape All community associations have three things in common.

Membership is mandatory. Buying a home in a community association automatically makes you an association member—by law.

Governing documents are binding. Association governing documents can be compared to contracts. They specify the owners’ obligations (following the rules, paying assessments) and the association’s obligations (maintaining common areas, preserving home values). You must pay your assessments. Associations have a legal right to place a lien on your property if you don’t pay assessments.

But, take heart! Associations also have three realities they can’t escape. Associations have an obligation to provide three broad categories of service to residents.

• Community services. o For example, these can include maintaining a community website, orienting new owners or organizing social activities.

• Governance services. o For example, establishing and maintaining design review standards, enforcing rules and recruiting new volunteer leaders.

• Business services. o For example, competitively bidding maintenance work, investing reserve funds responsibly, developing long-range plans and collecting assessments.

By delivering these services fairly and effectively, community associations not only protect and enhance the value of individual homes, but they provide owners an opportunity to participate in decisions affecting their community and quality of life. And those are realities we can live with.

The statistics below are provided by Community Associations Institute.

City of Scottsdale Community Notices UPCOMING EVENTS Electronics Recycling Collection Day Recycle your old electronics equipment, including computers, TVs and phones.

Our next electronics recycling event will be from 7:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M on Saturday, February 6th at the North Corp Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. To find out items that can be recycled please go to the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ solid-waste/electronics-recycling.

AZ Home & Landscape Services www.azhomeandlandscapeservices.com

480-200-9598

Installations Sprinkler/Irrigation Repair Clean Ups Maintenance Hauling & More

Smartscape Certified Advanced Irrigation Certified Servicing the Valley since 2004

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Your HOA

President’s Message

By Matt Metz SRCA Board President

Your Scottsdale Ranch Board of Directors is comprised of people just like you – proud residents of Scottsdale Ranch – who want to volunteer their time to make sure this community maintains its position as the best place in the Valley to live.

The board members you vote for have tremendous experience – years of working for companies or running their own businesses, serving in the public and private sectors. They have the desire to serve, and a passion for helping Scottsdale Ranch.

But unlike our Executive Director and her able staff, what most board members don’t have is a deep knowledge of how homeowners associations work, all the issues that arise in the management of a large association such as SRCA, and the business model under which the association works.

That’s why, a few years back, your Board of Directors passed a resolution that requires annual and continuing education for all Board members; we want the team that sets policy for Scottsdale Ranch to be just as informed and capable as the boards that run other companies and organizations.

Late last year, still in the midst of the pandemic gripping our country, our Board participated in another of these training opportunities. As we participated in this event, I realized that as residents of Scottsdale Ranch, you might also benefit from some of these lessons, so I’ve highlighted a couple of the key takeaways from our most recent training: • Be fair, sympathetic, reasonable and consistent in the application of rules. It’s important that the actions of the Board and the HOA are not perceived as being applied in a discriminatory or inconsistent manner. That means looking at prior decisions and also means putting ourselves in the shoes of our members when making decisions.

• Make sure our Architectural Review process is fair and consistent. Have clear standards against which applications are evaluated. In the few cases when requests are denied, be able to explain the exact reasons for the denial. If done correctly, the applicants should have enough information that they can re-apply with (sometimes) small changes and be approved.

• Ensure the HOA is sufficiently insured. We live in a litigious society, so having the proper levels of insurance is critical to protecting the financial well-being of the association and thus its members.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for expert help. In fact, when the Board asks for the advice of experts – be they attorneys or contractors or consultants – the Board helps protect Scottsdale Ranch from liability during litigation.

• Follow Arizona Open Meeting Laws and strive for transparency. This is something at which SRCA excels. We give lots of notice of Board and committee meetings and make it easy for members to attend. In fact, one of the very few benefits we’ve seen from doing business during the pandemic is that by holding our meetings electronically, more homeowners have been attending our meetings than when we were meeting face-to-face at the Community Center.

These aren’t the only lessons Board members are expected to understand, but these are some of the more important ones. Although we are volunteers, your Board wants to act responsibly and professionally as we serve to protect the quality of life and property values throughout Scottsdale Ranch.

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Board Briefs November 17, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Adopted the 2021 budget as presented.

The annual assessment for 2021 remains at $395.00 per unit.

• New homeowner representative code of conduct approved.

December 15, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Approved the contract for Arizona Pump to remove a waterfall pump and install a new submersible pump.

• Approved the proposal for Arrowhead Environmental for the dredging of the lake sedimentation in the lake coves adjacent to the Community Center and between Unit 8 and Heritage Village IV. • Approved the use of a heavy microbe treatment to reduce the sedimentation in Lake Serena.

• Approved the 2021 Board meeting dates to remain on the 4th Tuesday of every month unless affected by a holiday.

• Set the 2021 Annual Meeting date for Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

• SRCA will continue with the current procedures for the office and community center. Reopening will continue to be re-evaluated each month.

PLEASE NOTE: HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS WERE TO BE REMOVED JANUARY 15TH, 2021.

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY.

www.scottsdaleranch.org

Important Information About Assessments

By Ricki Stamos SRCA Bookkeeper

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank each of the homeowners here in Scottsdale Ranch who have paid their 2021 Annual Assessment. By paying your annual assessment in a timely manner, you are not only insuring that Scottsdale Ranch Community Association continues to remain in good financial standing, you are also helping to ensure that we are able to perform the many tasks and duties for which the association is responsible.

As you are probably aware, the 2021 Annual Assessment in the amount of $395.00, was due on January 1, 2021. Invoices were mailed to all homeowners in December 2020. Payment was considered delinquent if not received in our office by January 31, 2021 thus giving homeowners ample time to make a payment without incurring a late fee. A 10% late fee of $39.50 was added to any unpaid accounts on February 01, 2021.

If payment on unpaid accounts is not received by February 28, 2021, interest will be added to the account at the rate of 12% per annum. This fee will continue to be added to unpaid accounts each month until payment is received.

Stuff your wallet.

If payment is not received by April 30, 2021, a lien will be placed against the property through the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, lien filing/release fees will be added to the account and further collection action may be necessary. This means that the property cannot be sold until the past due payments have been paid and having a lien filed against your property could affect your credit.

Should a homeowner’s assessments continue to be delinquent, their account may be turned over to an attorney for collection action without further notice from the Association. Failure to pay these assessments could also result in the filing of a personal judgment action and the homeowner will be responsible for all attorneys’ fees, document recording, and any other fees incurred to collect this debt.

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If your annual assessment has not yet been paid, we encourage you pay it immediately or to contact the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association administrative office as soon as possible to discuss your account and how we can work with you to bring it current. If you need to arrange a payment plan, consideration will be given. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may email our Bookkeeper Ricki Stamos at rstamos@ scottsdaleranch.org or call her at (480) 860-2022. We are here to work with you.

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Home & Landscape

From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA SRCA Homeowner Liaison

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The three compliance items below are issues residents seem to struggle with the most. Here are the basic facts.

City of Scottsdale Bulk Trash Service • Scottsdale Ranch is designated by the City as Area 1 for bulk trash pick-up.

• While the City allows 9 days for trash to be placed out before the week of pick-up begins, the SRCA rules are more restrictive, allowing 5 days. So basically, you can place trash out the Wednesday before the week of service begins and no later than 5am on the Monday service begins.

• Placing bulk trash out more than 5 days before the week of pick up could result in a fine of $150.00.

• If the City does not pick up your bulk trash during the service week, you need to contact them immediately at 480-3125600.

• Place brush and bulk trash 3 feet apart and DO NOT block the sidewalk. Blocking a City right-of-way is a City code violation and you could be cited for it.

• Please visit the City of Scottsdale website for the annual service schedule and lots of helpful information on bulk brush and trash pick-up. There is also the annual schedule included in this magazine that you can clip and save. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/solid-waste/brush-bulk-collection On-Street Parking • Before any vehicles may be parked on the street, all parking

spaces on the Lot or Parcel located within an Owner’s garage and on an Owner’s driveway must be used for parking vehicles.

• It is expected that garages will be utilized for parking of vehicles. If there is excessive street parking there may be a need to verify the garage is being used for parking and not storage.

• The intention is to keep the streets as clear as possible. While we understand jockeying vehicles around with multiple drivers in the home is inconvenient, but it is expected that vehicles will be moved off the street when a space becomes available in the garage or on the driveway.

SRCA Architectural Approval for Exterior Changes • Owners are required to submit an application for review and approval by the SRCA Architectural Committee for any changes that affect the exterior appearance of a property or the site prior to the commencement of work.

• Commencing work before obtaining approval will result in a $250.00 fine.

• Painting your home, even if it is the same color, requires prior approval. This rule was put into place as the paint palettes are occasionally updated and some colors may no longer be available.

• Dumpsters and portable restrooms that may be required for a project must be submitted for approval prior to placement.

• All required forms and information regarding architectural changes can be obtained via the SRCA website or by contacting the SRCA office.

• Sub-Association residents are required to submit to SRCA first and then to their sub-association.

• If you are not sure if you need approval, please contact the SRCA office.

We want all residents to be successful in following the rules of the association and we are here to help. For additional information, please contact the SRCA office at 480-860-2022 or refer to the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org.

Better Times are Ahead!

By Joni Shepherd SRCA Member Services

Thank you all for being so patient and understanding regarding not being able to rent the Community Center or Pontoon Boat for your special events. As of this printing, both are still not available, but we have high hopes that the Community Center and Pontoon will become available at a later date in 2021.

The kayaks, canoe and paddleboat are available on a limited basis, so please call me to check availability and make a reservation. We will also need a current copy of your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance declaration page.

If you are not already signed up for our Weekly Email Blast,

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please go to the home page of our website at scottsdaleranch. org and sign up. That way you will receive the most up-todate information on our operations and information on the availability of all the amenities offered to residents.

In the meantime, stay safe and healthy as we look forward to better times ahead.

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

www.scottsdaleranch.org

From Your Architectural Liaison

By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: Using the Plan Your Project Checklist All architectural applications have a required list of items to be submitted with the application for processing. These are conveyed in prepared individual project lists that are called “project checklists” for your ease. Using our “plan your project” guide on the website you can easily prepare your submittal and turn in all the required documents and pictures in one easy communication.

For example, if you decided that you want to change your front door and you send in an application and write in the description of “replace front door” and submit just the application, we will not have enough information to process your request. We need the new front door picture, existing front door picture, new door materials, color of metal or wood, glass information and information as to the existing side lights and transom windows. Will these windows be removed/replaced or if they will remain? All these items are listed on the entry doors project checklist.

This generates a follow up email when the checklist of required items is sent to you so the information can be received, and the submittal can be processed. If the attached checklist is not followed and a reply email is received with only a picture of the new door, this is not all the required information. Another email is now to be generated.

Often it takes up to 2 weeks and sometimes longer of back and forth communications to gather all the necessary information for processing. This information is conveniently listed on the website, on the same page as the architectural application in the checklist of items required for processing this type of submittal.

To help reduce the time to process your submittal especially during these busy times, please find the checklists to be your friendly tool to making your life easier. Just click the house picture on the front page of the www.scottsdaleranch.org website that says Plan my Project. This will guide you to submitting the required information to properly submit an architectural review.

Please remember…when in doubt, submit.

As of the printing of this magazine, the SRCA Administration office is open to homeowners by appointment only.

While AZ is still seeing cases rise, we would encourage you, when you can, to continue to use email and phone to communicate with us. Please call the main office number at (480) 860-2022 to schedule an appointment, if necessary.

Please note that we will have strict guidelines for those residents who must be in the office for those appointments.

Expectations of homeowner/residents making in-office appointments with a staff member: • Face masks must be worn by employee and homeowner/ resident at all times during the appointment.

• Appointment to take place in the conference room.

• Prior to confirming an appointment, we will ask the following questions: o Have you traveled out of the state or country in the last 30 days? o Do you or anyone who you reside with have any symptoms of COVID-19? o Has anyone you have come in contact with in the last 30 days been diagnosed with COVID-19?

Office staff will continue to work their regular schedules either from the office or remotely from home and are available via email or phone during normal business hours. If you need to send us something, please do so by email or US mail. We also have a permanent drop box which is on the wall by the bulletin board outside of the front office doors.

If you have an item that is too large to fit into the drop box, please reach out to the office staff to make arrangements to drop the item(s) off at the SRCA office.

The Community Center is available on a limited basis for board and committee meetings of no more than 30 people.

All clubs, groups and events are cancelled until further notice.

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.

For up-to-date information on the office and amenities, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch. org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts.

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Home & Landscape BRAND-NEW YEAR

By Randy Zellers SDL, Director of Operations

Spring is around the corner and is the perfect time to ref lect on what went well and what may be improved in your landscape. The night-time temperatures are slowly rising, and the danger of overnight frost has passed by mid-February. The day-time weather is gradually getting warmer and spring blooming plants are starting to show their true colors. Enjoy this time before summer hits us with both fists!

Plants that were dinged by frost can be trimmed back to live wood. Many species like Lantana, Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Orange Jubilee and Yellow Bells have been hit by frost and can be rejuvenated by mid-February.

New growth will begin to emerge once the temperatures gradually increase. Slowly increase water to these plants and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorous and potash for improved growth and blooms. A blend of 18-6-6 or Miracle Grow, which is easily found in stores, will provide good results for most plants. Nitrogen, the first number in the blend, will help with leaf development, phosphorous, the second number in the blend, will help with root production and potash, the third number in the blend, is an all-around benefit to the plant.

Turf areas will begin to transition to its’ Bermuda base or if you did not overseed this year, Bermuda will begin to emerge from dormancy. Slowly increase water to turf areas and mow a little lower each week to encourage more sunlight to reach Bermuda and warm the soil.

Eventually, Bermuda should be mowed at 1”-1.5” for best results. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks and adjust run times on the irrigation system based on temperatures and rain predicted in the forecast.

This past year was one of the hottest and driest years in recorded history for Arizona. It put a strain on plants and trees and increased your water bills to help your landscape survive. Be sure to go through your irrigation system to ensure it is functioning efficiently and delivering water to the intended target. Water is a finite resource that will need to be strictly managed for our landscapes to remain healthy and functional.

SCOTTSDALE RANCH VIDEO TOUR We are happy to announce that our SRCA Video Tour, which highlights our beautiful community, has been updated after many years, and can be found posted on the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under the tab (Media/Videos).

This video will help homeowner’s and their realtors showcase the community to prospective purchasers and to market Scottsdale Ranch beyond the local area to ensure we are a highly visible, value-added, recreational community.

A lot of time and effort was put into the making of the video by the SRCA Communications Committee and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Are you interested in joining a SRCA Committee?

The committee structure at SRCA provides the Board of Directors with advisory assistance in making decisions. Committees of the Association are established to assist the Board of Directors in studying an area of responsibility, obtaining information, evaluating requests, evaluating projects, furnishing recommendations for action, furnishing recommendations for Association policies and rules, and generally overseeing specific areas of the Association as assigned by the Board. It also provides a means for utilizing the specialized knowledge and expertise of members and affords them the opportunity to contribute to the operations of the association.

SRCA Committees include: • Architectural • Communications • Community Leadership • Election

• Finance • Governmental • Lake • Social

You can find descriptions of each Committee on the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org. If you have any questions or are interested in joining a committee, please contact Genevieve Long at glong@ scottsdaleranch.org.

City of Scottsdale Collection Services

Gradually inserting low water use or desert adapted plants into your landscape will help control water usage as well.

Many species introduced from Australia have adapted well to Arizona and add color to your landscapes. More and more local nurseries are carrying these plants in their inventory and will be a welcome addition to your gardens and planter beds.

Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: February 1st, March 1st & March 29th 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.

Hopefully, this winter has been mild enough not to cause major damages to your plants. We look forward to spring, baseball and family visiting while our beautiful weather reminds us why we live here. 2021 cannot be worse than 2020 was, so let us all be thankful we made it through and look forward to better times in 2021 in your landscape and life.

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.

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*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.

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Scottsdale Ranch’s rule is that you can only place out Bulk and Brush for pickup five days prior to the Monday the week of pickup.

Scottsdale Ranch is Area 1.

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SE Corner Via Linda & Mountain View

The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch Directory of Merchants & Services SE Corner of Via Linda & Mountain View

Allie Schultheis, Counselor, MA, LPC Suite C219 (970) 275-6573 www.scottsdalechristiancounselor.com

Envoque MD Suite H-136 (480) 535-8488 www.envoquemd.com

Planet Fitness Suite B-110 (480) 362-2050 www.planetfitness.com

Allstate Insurance Suite 222 (480) 426-9011 steven.terry@allstate.com

Gabriella’s American Cuisine Suite H-134 (480) 534-7625 www.gabriellasaz.com

Samurai Sam’s Suite A-104 (480) 614-3555 www.samuraisams.net

Arizona Hybrid Cars Suite D-223 (480) 510-0362 www.arizonahybridcars.com

Global Minds Pre School Suite D-130 (480) 718-9338 www.globalmindsschool.com

Shewchuk Violins Suite D-222 (480) 912-5972 www.shewchukviolins.com

B’s Lounge Barbershop Suite A-105 (480) 614-1088 www.bsloungebarber.com

Goldie’s (480) 451-6269 www.goldiessportscafe.net

Sold By Samantha, Keller Williams Suite 102 (602) 541-3949

Bank of America (480) 767-2002 www.bankofamerica.com

Indulge Yourself Salon Suite A-107 (480) 614-1717 www.indulgeyourselfsalon.com

Sonoran Concepts Suite C-218 (480) 695-4869 www.sonoranconcepts.com

Circle K Convenience Store (480) 661-2687

Expert Shoe Repair Suite A-105 (480) 451-1214

State Farm Suite 101 (480) 634-6315

Crave Grounds Suite A-106 (480) 568-0988

Lee’s ATA Marital Arts Suite C-111 (480) 528-4906 www.leesatamember.com

Ultra Dry Cleaners Suite 101 (480) 391-9588

Dance Connection Suite G-101 (480) 661-0053 www.danceconnectionaz.com

Shipping With Purpose Suite 103 (480) 860-4500

Walgreens Drug Store (480) 391-3769

Edward Jones Suite C-114 (480) 314-0308 www.edwardjones.com

Mercado Chiropractic Suite C-115 (480) 661-7000 www.arizonachiropractic.com

VK Elle’s Nails Suite 101 (480) 935-0295

Eggstasy Suite H-131 (480) 993-3449 www.eggstasy.com

Par Avion Suite D-128 (480) 614-4444

Voila French Bistro & Wine Bar Suite 120 (480) 614-5600 www.voilabistroaz.com

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www.Bsloungebarber.com Mercado Ranch Barber Shop #

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Examination and X-Ray $49.00 Or 50% off Initial Massage Treatment

Mercado Chiropractic 10135 E. Via Linda #115 • Scottsdale AZ 85258 (480) 661-7000 www.arizonachiropractic.com

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Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers.

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Hair: Free Consultation Color/Highlights • Color Correction Cut & Style • Hair Extensions Keratin Straightening

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

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Mercado Corner

Mercado Spotlight Crave Grounds: Little Donuts, Big Coffee Gourmet Coffee with Hot and Fresh Mini Donuts Crave Grounds opened in the Mercado on February 8, 2017.

As more coffee retailers moved to a model of impersonal drive thru service, owner Jim Murphy wanted to create a comfortable neighborhood coffee shop.

After teaching at Dobson High School for 10 years, Jim left the teaching world to follow his passion for coffee. He partnered with Elevate Coffee Roasters and created a new espresso blend available only at Crave Grounds. After finding the perfect blend of coffee, Crave Grounds needed something to involve the entire family, and the concept of “made-to-order� mini donuts was deemed the winning combination. Crave Grounds was the first and continues to be the only made-to-order mini donut shop in the Valley.

From its inception, Crave Grounds has been actively involved in the community, often times donating donuts and coffee to surrounding schools and hospitals. Crave Grounds has also partnered with a variety of local businesses and events around the Valley, serving up hot and fresh mini donuts and cold brew coffee. Crave Grounds has a mobile events unit that has set up at Laguna Elementary, the Downtown Donut Fest, Phoenix Rising Soccer Club Stadium, Phoenix Fan Fusion, and many weddings and events.

Crave Grounds has found success keeping its original coffee blend, and hot and fresh mini donuts, and has recently added a number of different food options, including avocado toast and honey lavender toast. As more of Scottsdale Ranch makes it their regular neighborhood coffee shop, Crave Grounds has recently received approval to turn a landscape peninsula

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into an outdoor seating area to accommodate families, friends, and meetings safely outdoors.

Crave Grounds is very appreciative of its regulars and wants to continue to adapt to the times, making Crave Grounds as comfortable and safe as possible. Stop by Crave Grounds today!

Crave Grounds: Little Donuts, Big Coffee Gourmet Coffee with Hot and Fresh Mini Donuts 10105 E Via Linda, Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Email: Jim@cravegrounds.com Phone: 480-307-9373

Amenities News From Laguna

By Brooke Williams Principal

Greetings from sunny Laguna Elementary School! We have been in session since August in a variety of ways. All of our students have either been in person or online since the start of the pandemic.

We couldn’t be prouder of our Laguna teachers, staff, students, and families for all of their hard work, patience, help, and support this year. All of our students have worked hard to stay on task, wear their masks, social distance, wash their hands, and help keep others safe.

Though it has been a trying year, exciting things are still happening at Laguna! Our office recently underwent a makeover, we had a virtual Spirit Assembly, and celebrated Spirit Week.

At Laguna, we love calling ourselves “one big happy family!”

And, our families’ participation is still very important to us, even during this pandemic. So, we’ve had to be extra creative with how we involved our families in the classroom this year. Many teachers have invited their parents to read “virtually” to their classes on Microsoft Teams or Zoom. We’ve also installed high-tech cameras in each classroom to film certain lessons to make them accessible

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to all students. This has also made it possible for families to attend holiday parties on a virtual basis.

Most exciting news of all is that we are already well underway in our three-year accreditation process to become an official STEAM School. As you know, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM is an inquiry-based method of teaching and learning. All of our teachers have been going through extensive training in order to become a STEAM School. Being a STEAM School means that we encourage children to learn through the process of asking questions, working together, and problem solving.

Many traditional schools simply teach students to find an answer, but at Laguna, we go one step further. We encourage students’ curiosity! We want students to ask who, what, when, where, and why. We really focus on the why. And, rather than just asking our students what they want to be when they grow up, we ask them what problem they want to solve! Their answers are always aweinspiring! We want our students to have real-life problem-solving skills, while still learning how to read, write, and solve math problems.

We’ll continue to keep you notified of all the great things going on at Laguna. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support of your neighborhood school. We have really appreciated all of your support and help over the years and this year has given us an even deeper appreciation for our wonderful community. Signing off from Laguna, where our Eagles soar high no matter what!

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Please note: At the time this magazine was sent to print, it was undetermined if the SRCA Community Center and administrative office would be completely reopened by March. Please check the SRCA website, weekly email blasts or call the SRCA office for up-to-date information.

2021 SRCA UPCOMING EVENTS Please note: At this time below events are TENTATIVE. Some events have changed from their previously scheduled dates. We will keep you informed of any cancellations via our email blasts, the SRCA website and upcoming magazines.

Fishing Derby Saturday, February 27th Cancelled

Lake Festival Saturday, February 27th Cancelled

Movie In The Park Friday, March 19th 6:15 P.M. Scottsdale Ranch Park

New Resident Cocktail Party Monday, March 22nd 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. SR Community Center

Community Wide Sale Saturday, March 27th 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. SR Neighborhood

Meet the Candidates Tuesday, March 30th 6:00 P.M. SR Community Center

Spring Event Saturday, April 10th Time: TBD Scottsdale Ranch Park

Annual Homeowners Meeting Thursday, April 15th 7:00 P.M. SR Community Center

Details to follow.

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December Holiday Boat Parade!

The Yacht Club and some lake residents pulled together a holiday boat parade on Lake Serena. It was a great turnout with over 20 boats! We hope you had a chance to watch the parade. It was a blast!

Boat parades will be held each month through May. Check the SRCA website and weekly email blasts for updates.

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THANK YOU...

to all who donated to our donation drives for Vista del Camino last December.

It was a great success!

Vista del Camino provides a variety of services to Scottsdale residents to prevent homelessness, meet the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, relieve economic and emotional stress and assist individuals to maintain self-sufficiency.

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Do you receive the SRCA 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.

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

2021 BULK AND BRUSH PICKUP BULK TRASH PLACEMENT ALLOWED

CITY SCHEDULED PICK-UP WEEK BEGINS

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

MARCH 1, 2021

MARCH 24, 2021

MARCH 29, 2021

APRIL 21, 2021

APRIL 26, 2021

MAY 19, 2021

MAY 24, 2021

June 23, 2021

June 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

August 2, 2021

August 25, 2021

August 30, 2021

September 29, 2021

October 4, 2021

October 27, 2021

November 1, 2021

December 1, 2021

December 6, 2021

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.

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Saturday, March 27th, 2021 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. The Community Wide Sale has been re-scheduled to Saturday, March 27th.

If you would like to register 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 by Friday, March 19th, which can be found on the SRCA website the under the tab: Activities and Events / Event Information & Forms / Community Wide Sale or by calling the office at (480) 860-2022.

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

SRCA is partnering with Hospice of the Valley who will be providing a donation truck if you would like to donate any items that you did not sell.

The donation truck will be located at the: Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch 10105 E. Via Linda from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Feel free to donate to the Hospice of the Valley even if you are not holding a sale.

Hospice of the Valley will also be taking donations for their ‘Patient Care Packages’ program which brings joy and comfort for those patients who are facing life-limiting illnesses.

Please see the following flyer.

For information on donation items Hospice of the Valley will and will not accept, please visit www.whitedovethrift.org/donate.

Please check the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org and the weekly email blasts for any updates.

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patient care packages bring joy and comfort Thank you for helping to enhance quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness.

When our amazing volunteers deliver wonderful gifts like crossword puzzles, comfy socks, and adult coloring books, it brings precious moments of joy to their day!

Needed Items y Crossword puzzles y Comfy socks or small blankets y Large print coloring books & crayons

y Pre-packaged snacks y Bottled water/sports drinks y Small bins/baskets

Starting February 1, donated items may be dropped off at Scottsdale Ranch Community Association: 10585 N. 100th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

Donations will also be accepted at the Donation Drive on March 27.

Items purchased on Amazon through the Patient Care Packs Wish List for Hospice of the Valley will be delivered directly to us. View our wish list at: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/2ZCGLDUL5IMPB/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl Contact Noeleen Rivers for more information: nrivers@hov.org • (602) 636-5378

1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 530-6900 FAX (602) 530-6901 hov.org A legacy of caring since 1977

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Kayaks, the paddleboat and canoe are available for use.

These activities are free of charge: 2 x Single Kayaks 2 x Double Kayaks 1 x Paddle Boat 1 x Canoe

Reservations are required. The further in advance you make a reservation, the better chances your requested date will be available.

A rental agreement form must be submitted along with a copy of your homeowner’s insurance declaration page.

At this time the SRCA Pontoon Boat is NOT available for rides. This is to ensure we keep staff and residents safe by following the CDC and social distancing guidelines.

The use of any above are at your own risk.

Please check the SRCA website and weekly email blasts for updates.

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

SRCA Homeowner Portal and Board Election The SRCA annual homeowners meeting and board election is just around the corner being held April 15, 2021. We encourage all homeowners to participate in the HOA election process.

This year will be a little different with the roll out of a homeowner portal and mobile phone app. Watch your mail for full information on how to register for the portal and mobile app that will be sent to all homeowners.

The homeowner portal has an additional benefit as registered user will be able to vote electronically in the annual election just like previous years but using the portal. The electronic voting process through the portal will remain an easy process and very similar to the previous process with candidate biographies available to review before you vote.

If electronic voting is not an option for you or you prefer to vote with a mail-in ballot that option will still be available.

Comprehensive information regarding the options to vote will be mailed to each homeowner the 2nd week in March. Please take the opportunity to participate in the governance of your community!!

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CORKS & FORKS As of the date this magazine was sent to print, it had yet been determined if all events, groups and clubs would be able to resume in March.

Visit the SRCA website for up-to-date information.

SCOTTSDALE RANCH WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION For the health and welfare of our members, all luncheon meetings and meetings of auxiliary groups are cancelled until October of 2021.

Corks & Forks is a fun way to meet fellow residents on the Ranch in the comfortable setting of someone’s home.

Participants bring an appetizer and bottle of wine or beverage of their choice to share with the group.

At this point Corks & Forks gatherings have been put on hold until further notice. For more information and updates please email Jeannine Mona at j@jeanninemona.com.

Knitwits

(Knitting & Crochet Group) This group meets twice a month in the SR Conference Room from 10:30am – 12:00pm.

February meetings have been cancelled.

March 1st and 15th are tentative.

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

For additional information please contact Loretta Colgan at (480) 391-3876 or ldcolgan@cox.net.

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MAHJONG This group will not be meeting until further notice.

For more information please contact Sharon Davis at (508) 769-4379 or gardengatedesign@icloud.com

~WINE CLUB~ February 25th has been cancelled.

March 25th @ 7:00 P.M. is TBD. Please contact Jeannine Mona for updates and more information at j@jeanninemona.com

RAMCO

RETIRED ACTIVE MEN’S COFFEE This group is for Scottsdale Ranch men retired from their working careers.

February 17th - Cancelled March 17th at 9:00 A.M. - Tentative This meeting is TBD until the SRCA Community Center has re-opened for groups and clubs to use.

RAMCO meets for camaraderie, interesting speakers and table discussions, on the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 A.M. Crave Grounds coffee and Crave Round mini donuts are served.

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JAZZ NIGHT Join us for a fun evening listening to great musicians with your fellow Scottsdale Ranch neighbors!

Unfortunately the February 1st event has been cancelled.

Monday, March 1st, 2021 is tentative.

Jazz night’s are held in the SR Community Center at 7:00 P.M. Please check the SRCA website and weekly email blasts for updates.

Children’s Storytime This group has been postponed until further notice.

Please check the SRCA website and email blasts for updates.

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10187 E San Salvador Dr

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It’s Tax Season

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

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year…that’s right, tax season. While filing your taxes may not be anyone’s most enjoyable activity, it can serve as a great reminder to double-check our sensitive personal information. The Social Security Administration is a great source of information and provides numerous useful tips on keeping that information safe from would-be criminals. The Social Security Administration does keep our records confidential, but those would-be criminals are constantly exploring new ways to get that information from us.

Identity Theft: Identity theft still remains one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. A dishonest individual who obtains your social security number will often use it to get other personal information about you. They can use your SSN and your good credit to obtain more credit in your name. They then utilize those credit cards without worrying about paying the bills. You may not discover that your identity has been compromised until you get turned down for credit or you start to receive calls from creditors demanding payment for items that you never purchased.

How might someone steal your Social Security Number?

• Stealing wallets, purses, and your mail (bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, new checks, and tax information).

• Stealing personal information, you provide to an unsecured site on the Internet, from business or personnel records at work and personal information in your home.

• Rummaging through your trash, the trash of businesses and public trash dumps for personal data.

• Posing by phone or email as someone who legitimately needs information about yours, such as employers or landlords.

What if you think someone is using your Social Security Number?

If you suspect that someone is using your social security number for work purposes, you should contact the Social Security Administration to report the issue. You may also review earnings posted on your Social Security Statement. The Statement is available online to workers 18 and older. To get your Statement, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and create an account.

What if an identity thief is creating credit problems for you?

You should go to www.idtheft.gov and report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.

You may also want to contact the IRS to check your recent tax returns.

Identity Thieves often use the social security numbers of their victims to file false tax returns. If you are eligible for a tax refund, the thief could file a tax return before you and collect the refund. If you think you may have tax issues from identity theft, go to www.irs.gov/uac/Identity-Protection or call 1-800-908-4490.

You should monitor your credit report on a regular basis. You can get free credit reports online at www.annualcreditreport.com.

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Stability. Hope. Resilience.

Helping Kids to be Ready to Handle Whatever May Come Next In a normal year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale provides more than $1 million in program assistance for families in need, as well as programming at no charge for children in Foster Care.

There has been nothing normal about this year, but kids are still counting on the Clubs like the Virginia G. Piper Branch in the Scottsdale Ranch neighborhood.

We continue to adapt to the changing needs of families in our community, providing the vital services and a sense of stability our youth so desperately need-—now more than ever.

We know kids need a safe place to have fun, build relationships, learn new things, and be supported.

But we do more than that. We provide homework help, an evening meal/snack, WiFi and a place to do remote schoolwork. And perhaps most importantly, the Club is an enriching place where kids gain confidence and the resilience to handle whatever may come next.

For many of the youth we serve, the Club is a home away from home and the one constant in their lives when everything else has changed.

Please don’t wait. Make your Arizona tax credit gift TODAY to help kids right here in our community ... kids who need us most. Go to www.bgcs.org/ taxcredit to learn more and make your donation.

10243 N 103rd St

$829,888

10401 N 100st # 9

$1,650,000

PENDING

PENDING

10083 E Ironwood Dr

$688,000

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480-338-4888 10057 E Turquoise

$560,000

SOLD! 10117 E Topaz DR

$670,000

SOLD!

10406 N 101st PL

$645,000

SOLD! 10390 E Lakeview DR 101

SOLD!

$855,000

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2021 SRCA Calendar of Events Please note: At the time this magazine was sent to print, it had not yet been determined if the SRCA Community Center and administrative office would be open for events or to the public. All dates in the March calendar are tentative. Please check the SRCA website, weekly email blasts or call the SRCA office for up-to-date information. At this time, all SRCA meetings are being held via Zoom until further notice.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FEBRUARY

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SRCA Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

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SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

SRCA Architectural Committee 3:30 pm

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Couples Duplicate Bridge 6 pm

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SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

Retired Active Men’s Coffee 9 am

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SR Evening Bunko 7 pm

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SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm

Broker Tour 8 am

Wine Club 7 pm

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SRCA Architectural Committee 3:30 pm

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10122 E Topaz

$1,399,000

3beds/3baths sqft:3,019

LAS BRISAS

10050 E MountainView Lake #58

$539,900

PENDING

3beds/3baths sqft:2.010

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3beds/2baths sqft:2,179

$819,888

THE ISLAND

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$1,199,000

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