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The Cactus League is in full swing, and so is the traffic, tourists and limited tee-times. While you may love the slower pace of the winter months, there’s no doubt the energy that comes from Spring Training is infectious. In addition, the citrus trees in your back yard are bursting with incredible color, smells and flavor. I love everything March represents—including the sunshine, tourists and opportunity to watch the dreams of young men become reality. As you endure the hustle and bustle of the next 6 weeks, will you do me a favor? Tell your friends and family about the great local restaurants and businesses featured in this month’s issue so they can support our local economy while visiting the West Valley. Now go out and cheer for your home team. But, don’t forget your hat, sunscreen and water!
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children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep your relationships fresh. Make an effort to make new friends. As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend people who are younger than you. Younger friends can reenergize you and help you see life from a fresh perspective. Spend time with at least one person every day. Whatever your living or work situation, you shouldn’t be alone day after day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. Regular face-to-face contact can help you ward off depression and stay positive.
It’s important to find ways to connect to people other than your spouse or partner. Having an array of people you can turn to for company and encouragement is a buffer against loneliness, depression, disability, hardship and loss. The good news is there are many opportunities to connect with new people. Here are some tips to keep connected:
Volunteer. Giving back to the community is a great way to cultivate social bonds and meet other people. Volunteering is a natural way to connect with others interested in similar activities or share similar values.
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lighting the music of Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Beatles. Seating at Beardsley Park, 12755 Beardsley Rd., open 2 hours before the show, rain or shine. Tickets on sale now at the Sun City West Box Office, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West.
$79.50. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and noon on Saturdays and Sundays. With iconic songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of humor, heart and family. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400. www. azbroadway.org.
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Southwest Golf Cars has the perfect golf car for your specific needs. Are you looking for a new golf car for personal, recreational or business use? Regardless of your golf car needs, Southwest Golf Cars can provide you with the knowledge, service, parts and care to help you care for your car— from airing up tires to a complete rebuild— or help you purchase and design a new car for your changing needs. The McIntosh family has owned and operated Southwest Golf Cars in the West Valley since 1975. Southwest Golf Cars prides itself on customer service. “We treat people the way we would like to be treated,” says Co-Owner and General Manager Nancy McIntosh. “We listen to our customers to ensure we understand their needs.” Southwest Golf Cars’ excellent customer service, quality products and outstanding service back up their longstanding stellar reputation as one of the best golf car dealers in Arizona. “We rely on repeat customers and referrals for a large part of our business,” says McIntosh. “And we do everything we can to make a customer’s experience a positive one. Southwest Golf Cars is Arizona’s No. 1 leading dealer of neighborhood vehicles, golf cars, transportation vehicles and utility vehicles.” As the West Valley’s only authorized Star EV and Club Car dealer, Southwest Golf Cars can sell you new cars to fit your needs and will take trade-ins of nearly any brand. If you aren’t ready for a brand new car, they have a large, ever-changing supply of pre-owned and rebuilt vehicles to suit your budget. According to McIntosh, all pre-owned cars go through the service department to assure a
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prospective buyer that the car is in tip-top running condition. “Southwest Golf Cars sells gas- and electric-powered vehicles for personal use on the street or recreational use on the golf course, off-road vehicles for summer cabins or the sand dunes, and our commercial vehicles offer either a cargo box or flatbed option for work that a handles a load of up to 1,200 pounds,” says McIntosh. “You can have a sporty little two-seater to run around the neighborhood and to play golf that, with a flick of a latch, will turn into a four-seater.” They also have the ability to adapt golf cars to their owners’ changing health needs. Southwest Golf Cars carries a fully stocked parts department with access to OEM and after-market parts. “Like regular cars, golf car parts are not interchangeable between brands,” McIntosh explains. “If we don’t have what you need in stock, we are happy to order it.” Southwest Golf Cars has factory-trained technicians to work on your vehicle, and if you can’t get your car to one of their locations, they even offer convenient pick-up and delivery service. Whether you’re looking for parts, service or a new car, with three locations, pick-up and delivery service, and a knowledgeable, efficient and friendly staff, Southwest Golf Cars is the ultimate final destination for all your golf car needs. Visit www.southwestgolfcars.com for more information. WWW.THEGRANDSEASON.COM
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You Can Carry 14 Clubs—But Which 14? Proper set makeup is largely a distance-gapping question, so spend time at the range determining how far you hit each club. You may have a 15- or 20-yard hole that a hybrid, driving iron or fairway wood can fill. “More critical,” says custom clubmaker Mark Timms, “is dialing in your scoring clubs because they’ll help you get the ball close to the hole.” Don’t be afraid to replace a long club (adios, 3-iron!) with a 58- or 60-degree wedge, even with multiple wedges in your bag. You Catch Your Irons Thin “This results either from swinging on a plane that’s too flat, or from lifting up through impact,” says Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs. “Either way, you need to deliver the club to the ball on a steeper descending path. Move your feet closer together at address and make sure your left shoulder is pointing down toward the ball in your down-swing. As you swing down, rather than using your arms and shoulders to power the club, let the club’s weight fall down into the ground. The club should feel
heavy through impact and make a nice ‘thump’ as it passes through the ball.” You’re a Trigger-Shy Head Case Over the Ball Rediscover the kid in you. “When you were young you didn’t think about how to shoot a foul shot or throw a baseball—you looked at the target and pulled the trigger,” says Top 100 Teacher Keith Lyford. “Try my ‘Two-Second Rule,’ which requires you to swing within two seconds of your last look at the target. This prevents you from staring at the ball for too long.” Your Back Hurts Squat down and hug your knees to your chest, or simply bend over and touch your toes, says PGA Tour physical therapist Jeff Hendra. Both exercises loosen your lowerback muscles and can help relieve pain mid-round. If you’re a walker, make sure your bag straps are adjusted for even weight distribution. You Have the Shanks Shanks happen because your hands moved closer than normal to the ball at impact, says Top 100 Teacher Chris Como. “To fix them, imagine that you’re going to stick the butt of the club into your left thigh as you swing through impact,” he says. “This simple move ensures that your hands square the clubface and move slightly away from the ball, not at it.”
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FLASHBACK ANSWERS by Mick Harper From page 16
1. B ob Marley, in his song by the same name. Trench Town, a neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica, was the birthplace of reggae. 2. Choise and the Golden Hammers, giving them dual vocalists, guitar players, bass players and drummers. The British band continues to tour. 3. The Clovers in 1955. Started in 1946 and breaking up and reforming multiple times, over the years the group has had approximately 30 members. 4. Ronny and The Daytonas. 5. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” by The Band in 1969, followed by Joan Baez’s version in 1971. The song tells of the last days of the Civil War. Baez’s version left out “Stoneman’s cavalry.”
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You can create a deep, loving relationship with your grandchildren by sharing the things you love with them, and by being available to learn about the ideas and activities that excite them. Take it easy together. Make an effort to enjoy leisure time with your grandchildren. As a grandparent, you get to interact with your grandchildren without the same daily pressures of a parent. Allow yourself to slow down and become really absorbed in an activity. Moving at a slower pace than usual can give children a sense that time can be ‘stretched’—that you don’t need to hurry through activities. And, as with adults, it gives them the psychic space to feel, reflect and express emotions without feeling rushed. Go outside. Children love the outdoors and trips to the park or the beach can be a great jumping-off point for some wonderful adventures and happy memories. Nature
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If you need help, or want to help a friend in need, contact the Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org) branch in your state for a full list of programs an individual can apply for. If you have been turned down for food benefits in the past, apply again, especially if your situation has changed in any way. Many communities have a Meals on Wheels program that can be a wonderful resource. If they don’t currently have an opening, ask to be put on the waiting list.
In some states, as part of SNAP, you also might be eligible for The Senior Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which will provide a coupon booklet that can be used at farmers markets to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Information is available on the USDA.gov website. Ask about a Senior Grocery Program in your state or the local food bank. More and more senior
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New Dawn Memory Care www.newdawnmemorycare.net 12820 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West (623) 584-0607 Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 239-4955 The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (866) 218-5663
WELLNESS ACUPUNCTURE Eastern Ways Acupuncture & Wellness www.eastern-ways.com 15278 W Bell Rd, Suite 110 Surprise (623) 584-6200 Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine 13540 W Camino del Sol, Suite 10 Sun City West (623) 556-9686
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CALL THE LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY PRO OF THE YEAR AT 623-937-5701 RECENT HOME SALES FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 PROPERTIES ON THIS RECENTLY SOLD LIST HAVE BEEN LISTED OR SOLD BY VARIOUS PARTICIPANTS IN MLS INCLUDING LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY. INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE AND ACCURATE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.
SQUARE CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE
MODEL
SOLD PRICE
DAYS ON MARKET
ADDRESS
SUN CITY GRAND
PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE
CHOLLA CHOLLA CORDOVA + POOL + 3CG CORONADO HACIENDA JASMINE PALO VERDE PALO VERDE + CASITA ROSEWOOD ROSEWOOD + 3CG ROSEWOOD + POOL STONECREST STONECREST STONECREST STONECREST VERBENA WINDROSE + POOL + 3CG WINDSOR + 3CG AVERAGE
ACACIA ACACIA AZALEA AZALEA AZALEA AZALEA BORGATA BORGATA BORGATA CEDAR + POOL CUSTOM CYPRESS DESERT ROSE HACIENDA HACIENDA HACIENDA + 3CG JASMINE + 3CG KIVA LANTANA MADERA MADERA MADERA MISSION PALO VERDE
72
1,934 1,934 2,529 1,996 2,507 2,422 1,915 2,200 2,582 2,602 2,602 2,282 2,170 2,282 2,282 2,035 2,273 3,411 2,331
$374,000 $399,000 $529,000 $369,000 $499,000 $529,000 $419,900 $340,000 $445,000 $625,000 $569,900 $469,000 $323,000 $479,900 $415,000 $314,900 $429,000 $675,800 $455,856
$350,000 $385,000 $490,000 $345,000 $480,000 $522,000 $410,000 $340,000 $433,000 $590,000 $550,000 $485,000 $315,000 $465,000 $410,000 $310,850 $400,000 $620,000 $438,936
63 87 436 192 250 63 101 195 14 25 87 26 70 18 14 45 200 209 116
17716 N ESCALANTE LN 18334 N STERLING DR 16414 W LAVA DR 18110 N GILA SPRINGS DR 19129 N MOONDANCE LN 16212 W TUSCANY WAY 17620 N STONE HAVEN DR 18101 N KEY ESTRELLA DR 15851 W LINKSVIEW DR 17501 N HAVASUPAI DR 18252 N PETRIFIED FOREST DR 19621 N RIM DR 15953 W STARLIGHT DR 16111 W STARLIGHT DR 18114 N STERLING DR 16361 W SCARLET CANYON DR 18222 N PETRIFIED FOREST DR 18839 N CELOSIA LN
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,414 1,414 1,496 1,570 1,500 1,500 1,852 1,936 1,894 1,099 2,139 1,282 1,930 2,334 2,427 2,312 2,406 1,278 1,546 1,627 1,645 1,627 2,374 2,117
$225,000 $248,000 $229,500 $249,900 $225,000 $229,900 $308,000 $329,900 $308,000 $205,000 $259,900 $199,900 $296,000 $353,000 $474,000 $385,000 $359,900 $182,499 $285,000 $224,900 $247,900 $229,000 $351,900 $315,000
$217,000 $248,000 $227,000 $245,000 $225,000 $230,900 $308,000 $329,900 $295,000 $192,500 $250,000 $190,000 $293,000 $347,000 $474,000 $385,000 $343,000 $189,000 $275,000 $220,000 $247,900 $225,000 $345,000 $302,500
8 24 11 6 4 2 3 39 3 83 324 66 151 1 84 11 193 3 33 64 41 39 47 23
15602 W DESERT CROWN WAY 16517 W LONE TREE CT 15496 W MOONLIGHT WAY 19962 N CORONADO RIDGE DR 16839 W EUREKA SPRINGS DR 15247 W PANTANO DR 20226 N CANYON WHISPER DR 18836 N SUNSITES DR 19854 N ECHO RIM DR 15790 W ARROWHEAD DR 15034 W CACTUS RIDGE WAY 19016 N CASA BLANCA WAY 20840 N CANYON WHISPER DR 18858 N PALACIO LN 19002 N MOONDANCE LN 20009 N LONDON BRIDGE DR 15711 W GOLDENROD DR 15627 W DESERT CROWN WAY 19550 N RIM DR 15639 W HIDDEN CREEK LN 15245 W GRANBURY CT 18001 N CALYPSO CT 17951 W PRADERA LN 17629 N STONE HAVEN DR
THE GRAND RESEARCH SEASON - SURPRISE SUN AREA EDITION MARCH 2016 HOMES CITY GRAND
SQUARE CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE
MODEL
SOLD PRICE
DAYS ON MARKET
ADDRESS
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE PALO VERDE PALO VERDE PALO VERDE PALO VERDE +3CG SAGE SIERRA SIERRA SIERRA + 3CG SONOMA STONECREST + 3CG SUNDANCE VALENCIA II + 3CG VERANO VERANO VERBENA VERBENA VERBENA VERDE WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW AVERAGE
1,870 1,870 2,036 1,929 1,338 2,019 1,997 2,075 1,616 2,282 1,300 2,004 2,151 2,167 2,035 2,035 2,131 1,782 1,143 1,115 1,183 1,795
$255,000 $279,900 $332,500 $327,000 $218,500 $299,900 $319,500 $324,900 $220,000 $325,000 $167,500 $334,900 $319,900 $249,900 $309,000 $309,000 $315,000 $244,900 $172,000 $190,000 $193,800 $276,227
$250,000 $274,500 $312,500 $327,000 $218,500 $290,000 $305,000 $315,000 $220,000 $300,000 $162,000 $326,000 $312,000 $252,500 $305,000 $294,310 $305,000 $225,000 $172,000 $188,000 $193,800 $270,062
2 18 1 7 1 70 119 74 154 33 129 103 109 5 65 3 203 40 51 5 16 55
15755 W AUTUMN SAGE DR 18803 N DIAMOND DR 15815 W SAGE TRL 15463 W PRAIRIE DUNES DR 15837 W ALPINE RIDGE DR 18949 N ALAMEDA DR 21132 N CIRCLE CLIFFS DR 20877 N CANYON WHISPER DR 15772 W SPRING TREE WAY 17608 N EAGLE CREST DR 15878 W REMINGTON DR 16442 W DESERT LILY DR 19766 N DESERT SONG WAY 19848 N HIDDEN RIDGE DR 15218 W PASADENA DR 15725 W EUCALYPTUS CT 16321 W WINDCREST DR 15527 W ENCANTADA DR 16175 W WILDFLOWER DR 16207 W TAPATIO DR 17713 N THOROUGHBRED DR
2015 PLATINUM PRO OF THE YEAR SUN CITY FESTIVAL
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE
SPIRIT GALA GALA JAMBOREE JUBILEE JUBILEE PARADA+3CG DESTINY W/CASITA+POOL
1,375 1,612 1,612 1,819 1,961 1,961 2,527 2,092
200,000 248,900 259,000 268,900 287,500 339,000 369,000 335,113
195,000 245,000 255,000 261,000 269,900 318,000 362,000 328,000
75 5 62 78 86 99 65 23
27003 W ESCUDA DR 26273 W BURNETT RD 26655 W RUNION DR 26828 W RUNION DR 26492 W MOHAWK LN 26705 W MOHAWK LN 20357 N 268TH DR 27128 W MARCO POLO RD
ARIZONA TRADITIONS
ORANGEWOOD SAGURO RETREAT
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,354 1,519 1,696
179,000 180,000 235,000
176,000 180,000 235,000
48 3 80
17203 N ERIN LN 18063 W SPENCER DR 18209 W SKYLINE DR
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