Superstition Living - June

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PERALTA CANYON

2,233 SF • 3 BD • 2.5 BTH

Nearly new and loaded with Upgrades! Custom touches everywhere, chef’s dream kitchen with stunning granite slab island and counters, Espresso maple cabinets, walk-in pantry, upgraded hardware and fixtures! Great room design w/22in neutral tile, designer accent paint, custom window treatments and split floor plan. 3 car tandem garage w/epoxy floors. Custom outdoor ramada, above ground hot tub,and amazing mountain views!

$558,000 - Dawn 480-250-7556

MOUNTAIN VIEW AREA!

2,483 SF • 4 BD • 2.5 BTH Single Level Custom Dream On 1+ Acres w/Amazing Superstition Mountain Views! NO HOA! 2.5 car garage PLUS RV garage PLUS detached single car garage/ workshop! $1,169,000Zach & Shelly 480-251-9514

SIERRA VISTA DREAM!

SUPERSTITION FOOTHILLS!

2,344 SF • 4 BD • 2 BTH

Stunning & Immaculate 4 BD PLUS Home Office! Features Gorgeous Rear Superstition Mountain Views, Sparkling Pool 3 Car Garage, Tile T/O - NO Carpet in the Home! Granite & Corian Counters, Upgraded Appliances, Gas Fireplace, Updated Fans, Fixtures & Hardware, Designer Accent Paint, Custom Window Treatments & More!

$699,000 - Dawn - 480-250-7556

MESA DEL ORO - 3.3+ ACRES!

3,094 SF • 4 BD • 3 BTH

Sweeping Views ALL Around, Separate Guest House, Horse Property w/Barn & Arena, Newer A/C, Newly Coated Roof, New Paint In & Out, Anderson windows, granite counters, SS appliances, Solid wood beams & vegas, glass block, whole house water system & more!

$1,145,000 - Call Dawn 480-250-7556

1521 SF • 3 BD • 2 BTH

Charming 3 bedroom home in exclusive Gated Community! Boasts breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains from the front of the home, Spacious eat-in kitchen featuring elegant granite composite counters and convenient center island. The kitchen flows seamlessly into inviting great room, adorned with delightful art niches and a cozy gas fireplace creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for family gatherings!

$375,000 - Lisa 480-437-4379

PERALTA CANYON

2,291 SF • 4 BD • 3 BTH

Gorgeous Like New Home With Beautiful Mountain Views, Open Floor Plan and Loads of Upgrades Including Granite Island and Counters, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Designer Cabinets & More! $559,000 - Terri - 480-770-9507

SUPERSTITION FOOTHILLS!

2,299 SF • 4 BD • 2 BTH

Gorgeous Toll Brothers Home On Premium Lot Backs To Pristine Open Desert, Tile Throughout & LOADED w/Upgrades! Fully Extended Covered Patio PLUS 3 Car Garage w/Workshop Area! $725,000Zach & Shelly - 480-251-9514

TOWNHOMES! 1,421 SF • 2 BD • 2 BTH Beautiful Single Story Townhome In GATED Tesoro Community Features Updated Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, Granite Counters, Farm Sink, Pantry & Island! PLUS Plantation Shutters, Skylights & Newer HVAC System & Hot Water Heater! $384,000 - Marsha - 480-213-7275

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Thursday, June 6th, American Red Cross Blood Drive at Mountain View Lutheran Church from Noon to 6:00 PM | at 2122 Goldfield Rd, Apache Junction. Appointments are appreciated. Schedule online at Americanredcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Walk-ins welcome.

Monday June 10th through Friday, June 14th Vacation Bible School at Mountain View Lutheran Church | Inviting children ages 4 through 11 to join us for Vacation Bible School from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm with a dinner for children and their families free of charge. This year's theme is Hometown Nazareth where we explore living in the town where Jesus grew up. Enjoy an evening of Bible-times marketplace of activities, and games, visit Jesus’s mother, Mary, and sing songs. Registration is on our website: https://vbspro. events/p/e4fc73 or call our office at 480-982-8266 for additional information. Mountain View Lutheran Church is located at 2122 S Goldfield Road, Apache Junction.

Starting on Flag Day—Friday, June 14th, Join us - Celebrate Flag Day | The self-appointed mayor of Golden Springs, Jesse, with his deputy Bud, will be handing out American flags on the corner of Agua Vista and Kings Ranch Road. Hours not reliable—but they're there around 7:30 am. They will be handing them out as long as the supply lasts. Feel free to donate to purchase more flags for our neighbors! From there we will begin to have announcements of any chats or gatherings. Submitted by Tracey Lovejoy

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Events Continue at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Check the complete event pages on their website at www.btarboretum.org/event or contact the Visitor's Center at 520-689-2723. You may also Email: info@btarboretum. org.

Exciting Activities year round at the Superstition Mountain Museum, Call 480 983-4888 or visit www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org for schedule of classes and events.

Visit Lost Dutchman State Park, Check the website www.azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman/ for a schedule of events and activities. Call 480-982-4485

New Build 2021, Upgraded, Indoor/Outdoor Living, Private Back w/Mountain Views! Peralta Canyon.

Stunning Mountain & City Lights Views, Acre+ lot, Move-In Ready, Upgraded, Backyard Paradise with Pool

The 5G Cell Tower item proposed for Gold Canyon was canceled for the May 2024 P&Z meeting and is now scheduled for June 20, 2024. Your united presence and input (pro and con) at this meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. at the County Emergency Operations Center, 301 E. 11th St. in Florence, are crucial to the decision-making process.

The Three Mile Island event occurred in 1979. A few years before that I attended an emergency operations training program at the site in the event an accident occurred. Federal instructors stated, “Don’t worry, nothing will ever happen. We have to get the training done to check the block.” Well, were they wrong! Over 15,000 health claims were submitted because of the accident, resulting in various court decisions leading to multiple millions of dollars in settlements. While the radiation (electromagnetic and particulate) released at Three Mile Island and EMFs (electromagnetic fields) are different types of radiation, all radiation can be both a blessing and a curse.

ADOBE opposes the 5G Cell Tower for multiple reasons, including the potential harm to the aesthetics of Gold Canyon. This gaudy tower would give a sullied industrial look to our aesthetically pleasing community right at the heart of major residential/ community gathering areas, block beautiful Arizona views, and, of major importance, lower the value of homes in one of the most populated and beautiful areas of our community. As previously stated, ADOBE is not opposed to a tower per se – there is the need for better telephone reception – but it is the tower’s location. There are other and better options that are not being considered.

It took a FOIA request by the General Counsel of Environmental Health Trust to gather recent facts about the negative effects of cellphone/WIFI radiation (EMFs). Refer to – Environmental Health Trust (ehtrust.org and https://youtu.be/tkN9a99GK1A (April 2024). Risks include, allegedly, brain cancer, DNA damage, immune dysfunction, altered brain development, damaged reproduction, sleep changes, hyperactivity, memory loss, lethargy, decreased energy level, the inability to focus or learn new things, headaches, liver and gallbladder damage, and increases the risk of dementia and/or Alzheimer (affects children and elderly the most). Doctor Martin Paul (PhD in biochemistry and genetics), one of the world’s most prominent scientists on the effects of EMF on humans, states in an article produced by John Hopkins University that it is a fact that EMF negatively affects the cells of humans. EMF experts recommend not holding the cell phone to your ear, not placing the cell phone on your body, not sleeping with the cell phone, and not placing a laptop on your lap, to name a few. Every cellphone has a warning inside; go to settings, general, and look for RF information. It will tell you to keep the phone about ¼” away from your body – not ear but body – and don’t use your phone as much to prevent going over governmental standards. Say what?

This is the same type of EMFs that will be spewing from the 70’ plus tower 24/7. According to experts, the 5G EMF flow will cover all places north of the tower—the HOA community pool on Don Donnelly and all points north and east, covering all of Mountain Brook and beyond.

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JUNE EVENTS AT THE AJ PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 a.m.-noon. AZ@Work Job Search Help — AZ@Work will be at the library to support patrons with their job search. From resumes to applications to cover letters.

Monday, June 3, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Swifty Party | Calling all Swifties! We will watch the Eras Tour and have a Travis Kelce halftime break complete with football activities! Make a friendship bracelet, also bring some if you want to trade!

Thursday, June 6th, 6 p.m. Museums Of Arizona | Adventure through Arizona this Summer by exploring a museum (or a few)! Arizona is full of museums, from the worldrenowned Musical Instrument Museum to tiny roadside stops. Join Vera Walters as she shares information and history about Arizona’s famous, and obscure, attractions.

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.–noon Ask a Master Gardener | Do you have a garden problem? Need help with your landscape plants? Don’t know what to plant when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don’t know where to start? Dig into these questions and more during this come-andgo Q&A with local Superstition Master Gardeners. Don’t forget to checkout seeds from our Seed Library too!

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. Decorate a Beach Bag With the Cricut | Learn tips and tricks for using the Cricut and Design Space to create custom projects. Plus, decorate your own beach or pool bag to take home! Teens and adults welcome. Please register everyone who wants to decorate a bag.

Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. Movie Soundtrack Bingo | Can you remember the movie from its theme song? Then join us for an evening of bingo, prizes, and popcorn, especially for cinema-lovers!

Thursday, June 11, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Adventure Escape Room | Can you and your team figure out the clues and escape? This exciting escape room is brought to us by Central Arizona College! Teams of 3 or 4. If you have less, we will team you up, not to worry! For teens 13+ and Adults! Prizes too!

Wednesday, June 12, 4 p.m. Seed Up Meet Up | Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Superstition Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! Just seed packing (No Class).

Thursday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. Puzzle Competition | Gather your friends and see who is the fastest puzzler in the west! For teens (13+) and Adults! You will be split into teams upon start of the program.

Monday, June 17, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Let’s Quilt | Let’s Quilt! provides a place for adults to quilt for a couple hours. Learn more about quilting or share your current project. Be sure to bring your own supplies and enjoy the company of other quilt enthusiasts!

Monday, June 17, 5:30 p.m. Murder Mystery | Enjoy a night of mystery as we role play different characters to solve Lord Heathcliff’s murder. Anyone could be guilty! Fancy dress is encouraged. Only 14 players available, so go to our website to register or call the library at 480-474-8555 to save your spot.

Summer Mystery Book Club– Exiles by Jane Harper

Wednesday, June 19, 3 p.m. Biblio Bites – Build Your Own Trail Mix | Summer snacker? Join us for a yummy and interactive class to build your own unique trail mix! Whether you’re camping, hiking, backpacking, or all-around adventuring, stay energized with this nutritious and convenient treat. From pretzels to banana chips, pecans to cheerios, learn and create a custom mix with us! All supplies provided. Registration required and limited to 30 participants, so go to our website or call the library at 480-474-8555 to save your spot. Ages 6+ (Teens & Adults too). (Nuts will be present at this event)

Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Books & Brews | We put the PUB in public library! Books & Brews is back! Join us for our laidback book discussion at the Handlebar Pub & Grill in Apache Junction. Bring a book that fits the monthly genre or any book you’ve enjoyed lately. Delight in discussion and libations on the bar’s patio with 10%

off food and drinks. All are welcome! June’s genre is, “Adventure.”

Monday, June 24, 2 p.m. Bridgerton Tea | Love the Bridgertons? Us to! Join us for afternoon tea complete with craft, dance, tea and a bit of gossip! Perhaps a showing of a Bridgerton Episode...this author thinks so! For Teens (13+) and Adults! Registration Required.

Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 p.m. Summer Creative Writing Workshop | Please join us this summer for a casual creative writing workshop with the Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University. This four-week series is open to adults and teens of all skill levels, and no registration is required.

Wednesday, June 26, 5 p.m. Java And Trivia | Join us for coffee & mind buzzing trivia at HG Coffee in Apache Junction! Buy chai, cold brew, and more from a small menu, and participate in 3 rounds of trivia. Try your hand at pop culture, Arizona, and coffee questions for a chance to win prizes! Come as an individual or a team of 3. Teens & Adults welcome!

Thursday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons | Adventurers new and experienced alike are welcome to try their hand at our Monthly Dungeons and Dragons one shot campaigns for Teens & Adults.

Thursday, June 27, 6 p.m. Where Legend Meets Nature: Lost Dutchman State Park | Deep within the Arizona desert, rising over 5000 feet and covering 249 square miles, the Superstition Wilderness is a vast, legendary mountain range with abundant life and a storied past. Join Ranger Sara Toms-Bergquist, geologist and park historian, as she takes you on a journey through time. From erupting cinder cone volcanoes to gold prospecting miners, Lost Dutchman State Park not only offers an amazing look into the past but plays a big part in preserving our natural resources for the future.

SONORAN DESERT LANDSCAPES

TOM MCDONALD OWNER - SMILING DOG LANDSCAPES

NATIVE PLANTS FOR SUMMER COLOR

There are many native plants that can provide gorgeous color during our blistering summer season. Just to be clear, some of these are hybrids, bred from native stock, and some are borrowed from other deserts. Afterall, with our climate changing at such a rapid pace, who is to say that some of these hybrids and desert adapted plants wouldn’t be better able to survive than pure Sonoran natives?

Plant growers around the world are scrambling to provide new and hardy cultivars to keep up with the challenges of global warming. In the coming years they will be providing us with many new and exciting choices in both our gardens and feilds.

Pictured on these pages are Desert Marigold, Barrel Cactus, Yellow Bells, and the Desert Willow. The last two are hybrids of Sonoran Desert natives. Also pictured is one of the many hybrids of Leucophyllum, aka, Rain Sage, a native of the Chihuahuan Desert.

Please do your own research:

https://articles.mercola. com/sites/articles/ archive/2019/06/05/ technology-versushumanity.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=BwyDCHf5iCY,

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nJfK3gbkmMk.

If you are interested in this issue, please send emails to the P&Z Commission Planningdivision@pinal. gov. Tell the Commission your name, address, and thoughts on this matter (pro and con), and be sure to include the project code: 10409013A SUP-035-23 in the email. If you reside near where the tower is intended to be placed (behind the Bashas’ Grocery Store), include your lot’s parcel number. Of course, if you can attend the June 20, 2024, P&Z meeting and speak, that would be great. ADOBE – The Association for the Development of a Better Environment – a 5G Cell Tower located downtown Gold Canyon is, proposes ADOBE, not better.

Glenn A. Walp ADOBE – “The Voice and Heart of Gold Canyon since 1989”

Staff Picks From May FROM AJ PUBLIC LIBRARY

Dissolved by Sara Blaedel and Mads Peder Nordbo, recommended by Debbie

This is the first time I have read a book by these authors. I liked the story of the missing residents of a town in Denmark called Tommerup. The Superintendents, Liam and Dea, are called to investigate the disappearance of Charlotte, the wife of Claus. Next Kasper, Verner, and Beate go missing. A Muslim detective, Nassin, is also on the case. A verse from the Quran is found at each of the sites where the victims were last seen. What is the message and what is the connection between the victims? Are they dead or alive? The only clue is the verse on a piece of paper. Nassin’s uncles are questioned, then Nassin disappears. A security camera is found at one of the sites. Are the police able to get any information from it, such as fingerprints or who purchased it? I liked the story and would like to read more of their books.

The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall, recommended by Leah

This one surprised me! I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. Classic chick lit. Join Freya Scott as she tackles 8 weddings in one summer - not too hard, right? After her fiancé breaks things off the day before the wedding, Freya must navigate the wedding season with a broken heart. She manages with the help of her best friends and the summer wedding checklist they gave her. Listen to this on Cloudlibrary or read the ebook on Libby.

Starter Villain by John Scalzi, recommended by Meg

The cover sold me, but the book had me from the first few pages! Jump into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the only thing you can expect is the unexpected! Starter Villain throws you into a world where weird science and villainy lurk around every corner. When you think you’ve got it all figured out, Scalzi throws in a twist that will leave you reeling. From clever schemes to daring escapes, this book is a nonstop thrill ride that I couldn’t put down!

How to Know a Person by David Brooks, recommended by Amy F.

In How to Know a Person, David Brooks dives into what makes people tick and how we can understand them better. He looks at how our backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs shape who we are. Using stories and thoughtful ideas, Brooks gives tips on how to get to know others on a deeper level. Whether you’re dealing with friends, family, or coworkers, this book helps unravel the secrets of human behavior and build stronger connections.

Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky, recommended by Megan S. Margaret is a young woman living her life under the shadow of something that happened when she was four years old. Though her mother denies it entirely, Margaret must come to understand the truth and her role in the tragedy as she grows up. She is a storyteller who weaves other, better lives for herself, but remains always haunted by her memories, which take the form of “Poor Deer.” The author does a wonderful job representing a child’s understanding of the world around her. Margaret’s voice remains steady and relatable throughout the novel, as she grows, learns, and comes closer to an understanding of the tragedy and who she really is.

Staff Book Club Pick: Outlawed by Anna North

This novel earned one adjective we could all agree on: unique. This mashup of a Wild West tale and the history of the Salem witchcraft trials sparked interesting discussions on women, society, mob mentality, and alternate history. We found that reading it could be slow and a bit confusing at times. A bit more background information or explanation would have been welcomed. Overall, we were intrigued by the concept, but found it difficult to get totally invested in reading this novel.

HEALING NATURALLY

Dr. Tina Marcantel, Naturopathic Doctor

480-738-1647 | DrMarcantel.com

6589 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon

YOU’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS — WHAT’S NEXT?

Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t make new bone as quickly as it absorbs old bone and it results in a weakening of the bones. It’s common as we age, and it can lead to osteoporosis, which is a disease that results in fragile and weak bones and increased risk of fractures.

The chief cause of osteoporosis is calcium deficiency. It’s usually diagnosed by your healthcare provider through the use of a DEXA bone scan. While this is a serious health concern, there are things you can do to slow the progression of the disease and strengthen your skeletal system to reduce the likelihood of fractures.

Some risk factors include age (over 50), sex (female), family history, and menopause (estrogen deficiency). While these risk factors are “fixed,” there are also “modifiable” risk factors, as well, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, poor nutrition, vitamin D deficiency, insufficient exercise, and low dietary calcium intake. So where do you start to modify these risks?

LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS | Reducing alcohol consumption and quitting smoking are two good places to start, both to reduce the progression of osteoporosis and to improve your health overall. Starting a regular routine of weight-bearing exercises has been shown to be very effective in increasing bone strength and mass (speak with your doctor first before starting any exercise program). It’s also important to maintain a healthy body weight: obesity can lead to loss of bone mass, but so can being underweight—and particularly rapid weight loss.

FOOD AS MEDICINE | While supplements can be helpful, it’s important to ensure adequate intake of calcium, magnesium, and protein through consumption of foods rich with these three nutrients. Some good sources of calcium include yogurt, sardines, cheese, salmon, turnip greens, and kale. Magnesium-rich foods include kale, spinach, Swiss chard, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, black beans, and dark chocolate. Proteins like beef, chicken, turkey, fish, shellfish, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds are also important. Vitamin D from foods such as salmon, yogurt, and vitamin D fortified milk are helpful, along with a healthy dose of sun exposure.

SUPPLEMENTS—IT’S

NOT QUITE AS

SIMPLE AS IT SEEMS

| If it’s calcium you’re really missing, why not just take a big dose of that every day? Here’s the thing: calcium consumption beyond what the bones can absorb can form kidney stones and arterial plaque. Calcium carbonate and calcium oxide, which are common in supplements, are not well absorbed by the body and can pose a risk of accumulation in the body’s soft tissues. For this reason, it’s safer and more effective to take low to moderate doses of calcium in a highly bioavailable form, such as dicalcium malate or calcium citrate

It’s also important to have a “supporting cast” of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and boron that enhance absorption. Vitamin K2 also ensures that calcium goes to bones and teeth. This is why research and relying on a knowledgeable healthcare professional can help you choose the most effective supplements to include in your overall plan to prevent or slow the development of osteoporosis.

Summer!

PET OF THE MONTH

Apache Junction Animal Control

By Alice Edwards

It’s Summer time! Summer is in search of her new family. She is visually impaired but, that doesn’t stop her from being a fun, active and friendly sweetheart. She came to us as a stray so we don’t know her past. We believe she is a Basenji mix, about 1 years old. She is smart, adjusts well to new situations and gets along with other dogs. She would need a fenced in yard where she can safely go outside other than that nothing special is needed. We feel she would benefit from having another dog in the household but, it isn’t mandatory. Do you have any experience with visually impaired dogs or are you ready for a new adventure? Please come down and meet her.

If you’d like some more information on Summer or any of our other animals available for adoption you can visit the city website www.apachejunction.gov under the Pets section. Apache Junction Animal Control; Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9am to 3pm, located at 725 E Baseline Ave, Apache Junction.

Soroptimist International of the East Valley Holds First Annual Wine Tasting Event

By Grace Guilfoyle, SIEV Secretary 2023-2024

On Saturday May 4th, Soroptimist International of the East Valley held its first annual Wine Tasting Event with Wines for Humanity. The event was held at Guild Mortgage (formerly Academy Mortgage) and featured door prizes, a silent auction, and wine tasting.

Soroptimist of the East Valley (SIEV) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide women and girls with access to education and the training they need to achieve their economic goals and social empowerment. We achieve this through our dream programs: the Live Your Dream Award which provides funds to head-of-household women enrolled in a vocational or secondary education course of study and Dream It. Be It. Career Planning for Girls. SIEV partnered with Wines for Humanity for this very successful event.

Wines for Humanity raises funds for charities across the country in order to prevent homelessness in families with children. From each tasting, they donate 9%-12.5% of the revenue to local charities so the funds stay close to home. Their local charity is UMOM Day Centers, a non-profit organization in downtown Phoenix that provides emergency shelter and services to over 15,000 people.

SIEV would like to thank the following sponsors for their kind and generous donations:

• Chelsea Connolly, Guild Mortgage - .guildmortgage.com

• William Clement, Chiropractor - www.drwilliamclement. wixsite.com

• Lucia Pirisi-Creek, Gyrotonic and Gyrokinisis Trainer Mindfulmovementstudioaz.com

• Braiden Samuelson, Owner YakNSup - www.yaknsup.com

• Grace Guilfoyle, MFR therapist and massage therapist - www.begracemt.com

• Lance Johnson, Owner Dane Custom – danecustomaz@gmail.com

• Joyce Weathers, Artist

• Diana Kosman, Reflexologist gracefullygroundedaz.com

• Chery Kitchen, Yoga and meditation instructor www.liveitwellaz.com

If you would like to host a Wines for Humanity event, please contact Janet Gangl at janetwinesforhumanity@gmail.com or 602-327-5103.

Soroptimist of the East Valley is a dynamic group of women supporting women in our community. If you would like to learn more about us and/or would like to join, please contact us at SIEastValley@soroptimist.net or leave a message 928719-779. Donations can be accepted at https://siev.betterworld.org/

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2023 West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley President’s Roundtable & Sales Award

On April 24, 2024, the West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley hosted their prestigious President’s Roundtable & Sales Award event, celebrating the outstanding achievements of real estate professionals in the region. The event, known for recognizing top-tier talent and exceptional sales performance, drew a large crowd of industry leaders.

A highlight of the event was the recognition of Jody Sayler, who received the Platinum Sales Award for the sixth consecutive year. This accolade underscores Sayler’s consistent excellence and dominance in the real estate market, showcasing her dedication, strategic acumen, and client-focused approach. Her remarkable streak of Platinum Awards is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate landscape with finesse.

In addition to her latest achievement, Jody Sayler was honored in 2022 with the President’s Roundtable Lifetime Members Award. This distinguished award is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and sustained success over their careers. Sayler’s dual recognition highlights her enduring impact on the industry and her role as a beacon of professional integrity and achievement.

The 2023 President’s Roundtable & Sales Award event not only celebrated individual accomplishments but also served as a networking platform for realtors to exchange insights, discuss market trends, and foster professional growth. The gathering reaffirmed the importance of dedication, innovation, and excellence in the ever-evolving real estate sector.

Jody Sayler’s achievements, particularly her sixth Platinum Sales Award, continue to inspire her peers and set a high standard within the real estate community. Her contributions reflect the dynamic spirit and resilience of the West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley, ensuring the ongoing growth and success of the industry.

GOLD CANYON LIONS SERVE!

Pam Burks, Rosie Portugal-Brastad, Project Help Coordinator, Lion, Julie Minnick

By: Pam Burks, Gold Canyon Lions Publicity

Thanks to all our wonderful Sponsors and all those who attended and participated in the Gold Canyon Lions’ Club “Great Gatsby Fundraiser,” know that your contributions are being put to work to serve your community. One of the many worthy organizations that the Gold Canyon Lions Club supported, is “Project Help,” and Lion, Pam Burks, and Lion, Julie Minnick were proud to present Rosie Portugal-Brastad, “Project Help” Coordinator, with a $2000 check.

What does Project Help do? “By helping our students achieve their best potential, we help our community reach its best potential.”

Project Help, operates in the best interest of students of the Apache Junction School District. Providing assistance to students, families, school nurses, teachers and coaches. Project Help is 100% supported by donations: financial, food, new and gently-used clothing, and household goods are provided by churches, organizations, businesses and individuals.

To Learn more, or to make a personal donation, go to their website: https:// www.ajusd.org/page/project-help/

Why not become a “Gold Canyon Lion” and feel the “Pride” we meet, October through April, with monthly meetings, participate in service projects, and plan our annual Fund Raiser. Come and join the camaraderie, laughs and the pride as we band together to serve! Gold Canyon Lions motto is “WE SERVE!” Come on, why not share your talents with us, we need you, and we want our “Pride” to grow. Call Pam Burks, 480-214-5555 for more details.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT

What do books and bats have in common? They are both the subject of headlining events at the Center this month. And both promise to leave you inspired and enlightened in ways you never imagined.

Our Storytelling Brunch Series will spotlight book signings by two local authors who share the life experiences that took them to the keyboard and into the publishing realm. Hear their stories, listen to snippets of their books, and enjoy a yummy brunch served up by Quiches & Pies. Visit our website for reservations and cost. Superstition Living readers save $5 with code SMMAG24$ at checkout.

Storyteller Brunch Series

Friday, June 7, 10 am - Dr. Beth Gioia author of “The Poet Speaks” | Friday, June 28, 10 am - Tommye Staley, author of “Washing Worms” Memories Of a Southern Girl

We’ll also be partnering with the AJ Public Library to present Bat Week (June 3-6, 10am), featuring educational sessions on one of the most essential animals in the desert ecosystem. Did you know that without bats, we wouldn’t have agave plants or saguaros? Or that we would have tons of mosquitos? Join us for hands-on family fun and learning…

Build a Bat House Workshop

Friday, June 7, 2 pm - Experienced woodworker will guide you in constructing a simple life-saving shelter for bats. Kits available to make at home.

Visit our website to reserve your space and bat house kit. Gift Dad a Kit for Father’s Day to work on with the kids at home. www.gccincaz.org/thecenter is the place to go for a summer agenda of fun, games, learning, and community networking for the whole family. Check out our Health Connect Days (June 12, 19, 26 at 10 am), our BP Check June 13, and more. Please use the website to RSVP as events indicate.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS®

MATTRUPPERT

DON’T LET INVESTMENTS TAKE A VACATION

Summertime is almost here — and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road. But even if you decide to take a vacation, you’ll want other areas of your life to keep working — especially your investments.

So, how can you prevent your investments, and your overall financial strategy, from going on “vacation”? Here are a few suggestions:

• Check your progress. You want your investments to be working hard for you, so you’ll need to check on their performance periodically — but be careful about how you evaluate results. Don’t compare your portfolio’s results against those of a market index, such as the S&P 500, which tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies listed on American stock exchanges. This comparison may not be particularly valid because your own portfolio ideally should include a range of investments, including U.S. and foreign stocks, corporate and government bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other securities. So, instead of checking your progress against a market index, use benchmarks meaningful to your individual situation, such as whether your portfolio is showing enough growth potential based on a compounding rate of return to keep you moving toward a comfortable retirement and other long-term goals.

• Invest with a purpose. When you work intensely at something, it’s usually because you have a definite result in mind. And this sense of purpose applies to investing, too. If you buy a stock here, and another one there, based on “hot” tips you might have seen on television or the internet, you may end up with a jumbled sort of portfolio that doesn’t really reflect your needs. Instead, try to follow a long-term investment strategy based on your financial goals, risk tolerance, asset accumulation needs, liquidity and time horizon, always with an eye toward where you want to go in life — how long you plan to work, what sort of retirement lifestyle you envision, and so on.

• Be strategic with your investments. Over the years, you will likely have a variety of competing financial goals — and you’ll want your investment portfolio working to help achieve all of them. That means, though, that you’ll likely need to match certain investments with specific goals. For example, when you contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, you’re putting away money for retirement. But if you want to help your children go to college or receive some other type of postsecondary education or training, you might want to save in a 529 education savings plan, which allows tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Or, if you want to save for a short-term goal, such as a wedding or a long vacation, you might choose an investment that offers significant protection of principal, so the money will be available when you need it. Ultimately, this type of goals-based investing can help ensure your portfolio is always working on your behalf, in the way you intended.

When you take a vacation, you will hopefully be more relaxed and refreshed. But if you let your investments stop working as hard as they should, the results could be stressful. So, be diligent about your investment strategy, monitor it regularly and make those moves appropriate for your situation. By doing so, you can’t necessarily guarantee a long day at the beach, but you’ll have a good chance of enjoying a sunny outlook.

Memories for SalE...

By Marcia Nelson

Yes, “Memories for Sale” is what the sign should say as I looked through the items that were on display.

Frames devoid of pictures; stacks of tablecloths and dishes. Just a reminder of life’s parties; of so many good wishes.

I’ll never again walk so cavalierly through someone else’s life story; someone I never even knew.

It seems that these items, this mute décor should at least be able to again recall the lore… …of anniversaries or birthdays or quiet times in reverie as the days passed so swiftly, hoping no one would see.

But now a harsh light is focused on their very special things that had taken a lifetime together and are symbolized in the rings…

…of the two people who cherished their precious life as they walked side by side down the path as husband and wife.

So if there’s something there that looks meaningful to you as you wander through the aisles of my life’s precious view…

Go ahead and lay claim and make the memory live again. Make it special; make it unique, make it live again for you.

Because…

MY memories will never be for sale!

We are all, literally, born to move. As a baby our first movements are celebrated, from that amazing moment of crawling to our first steps. But did you know that as soon as we started to crawl, we activated our brain and nervous systems. The cross-lateral and contra-lateral (opposite arm and leg) pattern of movement in crawling stimulated our complex brain and nervous systems which increased our development and integration skills. Movement is integral to our physical, intellectual, and emotional life. It is what allows us to take in information from the world around us, attach it to our neural networks, and from that we build the skills we need to express, connect, and create. As we grew older, we continued building and expanding the neural networks connecting the two sides of the brain and body for higher thinking, problem solving, creativity and coordination with activities like patty-cake, jumping jacks and windmill toe touches.

These days, life has unfortunately become structured in a way that makes it very easy to avoid these types of cross-lateral movements. We sit in cars on the way to work. At work we sit at our desks for much of the day. Then we come home and sit down to relax. A life where we sit a lot commonly lacks the level of whole-body physical movement that keeps our left-right brain integration firing.

What is cross-lateral movement? A simple definition is when a limb from one side does something different to its opposite, or any movement that crosses over the midline, such as your right hand touching your left knee. The midline is an imaginary line that runs down the center of your body from head to toe. The ability to initiate movement across the midline (cross lateral movement) creates new pathways in your brain which is called neuroplasticity. That’s right, any time you do cross-lateral movement, you are reintegrating your brain and nervous system and re-organizing your mind-body connections.

Stop and think, when was the last time you could remember an activity that included cross-lateral movement? Don’t remember? Let’s try this simple standing or sitting exercise: Lift your left knee and touch it with your right hand - Now lift your right knee and touch it with your left hand. Repeat this several times in a comfortable, upbeat, rhythmic way. Put on your favorite music and create your own elaborate march or dance. Breathe fully and enjoy.

Though it seems to just be a fun, simple exercise, here’s what cross-lateral movement can do for you physically and mentally:

• Stabilizes and coordinates your arms and legs for walking and building core strength.

• Improves eye and motor skills, essential for focus, reading, and writing.

• Releases deeply held tensions by relaxing the nervous system and re-integrating mind and body.

• Energizes your body and calms your mind – releases tension and stress

• Enhances whole-brain thinking – your left and right hemispheres work together

• Develops spatial and kinesthetic awareness – body position and movement

So, how can you incorporate cross-lateral exercises into your daily routine? There are many options.

Try Yoga, Pilates and Fitness exercises which encompass crosslateral movements that will provide increased strength, balance and breath while stimulating your brain. Playing an instrument or simply indulging in a hand clap game with your spouse or grandkids can also be a fun way to invigorate both sides of your brain. You could walk down the street doing cross-body punches (like boxing) – it will make you smile (and probably all your neighbors too).

As humans, we move our bodies to express our wants, needs, emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Ultimately, how well we move — and how much we move — determines how well we engage with the world and establish our larger purpose in life. In other words. If you move well, you also think, feel, and live well.

Pick one small new way you can move today — and do it.

IN THE KITCHEN WITH MARSHA

MARSHADORRIS

These biscuits would be great with a bowl of chili or as the base for a breakfast sandwich!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ c all-purpose flour

• ½ c cornmeal

• 4 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ c cold butter, cut into pieces

• ½ c Hatch chiles, seeded and chopped

• ½ c shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ c bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 c buttermilk

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add chiles, cheese and bacon, mixing to combine. Add buttermilk, stirring with a fork until just combined.

Turn dough out on floured surface; knead a few times before patting into a rectangle about ¾” thick. Cut into biscuits with a floured 2 ½” round cutter. Cut straight down without twisting cutter to get best rise. Transfer to a baking sheet, bake 10-12 minutes until bottoms are golden brown. Serve warm.

Recipe compliments of Fry’s Food Stores

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL GOLD CANYON ARTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

The Gold Canyon Arts Festival is a 1-day event held on the 4th Saturday of January each year. Many of our participating artists call our Festival the best 1-day show in the state based on turnout and sales. The sponsor of the event is the Gold Canyon Arts Council in cooperation with the Artists of the Superstitions. This year’s Festival will again be held on the grounds of the United Methodist Church at 6640 S. King’s Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon, AZ 85118.

This venue offers good parking and drive-by visibility. Typically, 85-90 artists are accepted to show their work. Previous year’s attendance was about 4,000 during the festival hours of 9 AM to 4 PM. Reserved artist spaces are 10 ft. X 10 ft. (tents are encouraged but not required. Your cost is a $25.00 non-refundable Application fee and if selected by the jury, a $125.00 Artist fee, plus the contribution of a piece of your art to support the Gold Canyon Arts Council’s Arts Education programs.

Artist Hospitality volunteers are available to help you find your assigned space and “tent sit” during the day to allow you to take breaks. Restrooms are available inside the church. The festival also features food vendors and musical performances throughout the day.

All artists will be juried into the show. Categories: Your submitted work will be juried in one of the following categories: Painting/ Drawing, Glass art, Photographic art, Wood art, Clay art, Jewelry, Metalwork art, Natural products (e.g., gourds, seeds), or Other.

You may submit up to two categories but you may sell your work only in the categories approved by the jury. No brokered/factory produced or imported items are allowed.

Applications will be accepted beginning April 5, 2024 and the deadline is: November 2, 2024. Notification of acceptance will be on or about November 22, 2024. Applications are through the ZAPP website –: https://www. zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12319

Carole Lindemann, Gold Canyon Arts Festival Chair, Carbill5@mchsi.com, 480-296-6502

Christy Jenkins Named Community Center Manager

Gold Canyon Community Inc. (GCCI) has announced the appointment of Christy Jenkins as Community Center Events and Activities Manager.

“Christy has been volunteering with us for several months now. She has been very instrumental in helping us build awareness for the Center and generate an evergrowing calendar of activities,” says Dave Coward, GCCI president. “Everyone who meets her instantly knows she’s the perfect person for the job.”

Jenkins brings 20 years of experience in creating, planning, and facilitating events and activities that in her words – “build community and bring people together. It all started out of necessity. My husband’s job in the government had us moving more than ten times. As a stay-at-home mom of twin boys, I always had to find ways to meet new people. With each move I felt lost and invisible trying to find my place in new surroundings.

“Then one day I met a lady at a playground who totally changed my life. She welcomed me, invited me to her church socials, introduced me to her friends – all that interaction was exactly what I was missing and desperately needed. From that encounter I learned that one person could make all the difference. I felt the joy that connecting with others could bring, and that has been my personal mission ever since. I call myself a community architect, always looking to design and build new ways for people to connect and find their place in the community.”

Christy and her husband Neil live in Peralta Trails and have adult twin sons. When you meet Christy, ask her to tell you about their four-legged twins Einstein and Stella, her creative endeavors in arts and crafts, her stargazing photography – she has dozens of stories to tell. And she’ll be all ears to hear your stories and your ideas for building a more beautiful community together.

OUT & ABOUT

Almost ready to leave the nest by Susan Adams

Fremont saddle in the Superstitions by Sherry Worden

Coyote Back Scratch by H. Frank Burrows

Hooded Oriole by Lisa Manifold Red Tail hawks, waiting for lunch by Brian Ericson

Signs of summer by Christine Sabo

Owl by Laura Day

Cactus Flower with Bee by Patty Jackson

Photo by Kathy Braun

"BEEP BEEP" by Denise March

Cactus bloom by Kelley Hazelman

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