Happy Holidays
December 2015
2016 FUTURE FUN January 9 Snow Day January 16 & 17 Bernese Mountain Dog Draft Test January 23 Brown Bag Wine Tasting February 7 Super Bowl Potluck March 12 Annual Festival of Speed Car Show
HOURS OF OPERATION
And the Winner is...
The Club Monday 12:00pm - 5:30pm Tues - Sun 10:00am - 5:30pm The Pool 8:00am - 10:00pm Members Club 8:00am - 12:00am Teen Center 8:00am - 12:00am Sales Center Monday 12:00pm -5:30pm Tues - Sun 10:00am - 5:30pm
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ISABELLA REESE, AGE 10! Isabella is the winner of the 2015 Holiday Card Contest. Way to go Isabella! Many thanks to all of the children who contributed entries this year, they were all great! As always, it’s very hard to choose just one. Stop by The Club to see the cards on display.
All of us at Toll Brothers and Windgate Ranch wish you and your families a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Safe and Happy New Year
From Renee Hall, Activities Director We will be collecting canned food donations for St. Mary’s Food Bank again this year. There will be a donation box in the Sales Center through December 14th. Items they are in need of include: • Cereal
• Rice
• Canned Fruit & Vegetables
• Beans
• Pasta
• Tuna
• Canned Soups, Stews & Chili • Juice • Peanut Butter
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Chris Richardson Community Manager 480-551-4300 chris.richardson@fsresidential.com Renee Hall Activities Director 480-419-6730 renee.hall@fsresidential.com Guard House 480-419-0954 Toll Brothers Sales Office 480-596-7300 Fax 490-419-6729 First Service Residential 480-551-4300
SPECIAL EVENTS Mommy and Me Play Date
Birth – Preschool Age Fridays, 10:00am, Main Playground Connect with other Windgate mothers (or caregivers) who have children – birth through pre-school age for a weekly play date. There are a lot of young children in our community and this is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, watch your children interact and play with other children in the community, and foster lifelong friendships. No RSVP needed, just show up!
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 3 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Outdoor Living Room This years theme is “Most Outrageous Holiday Sweater”. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. This year’s menu will include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, slider bar (3 different kinds), mashed potato bar, pasta stations, and dessert. Beer and wine for the adults. Kids can visit the Teen Center where they can get their face painted by elves, make a craft and enjoy a candy buffet. Santa and Ms. Claus will be here to greet the kids (be sure to bring your cameras). DJ and Carolers from Voices Studio will be entertaining. Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides. $20 per adult, $15 per child. Guests are $25 each. Please purchase wristbands by 11/30.
Neighborhood Play Date @ the Park All Ages. Saturday, December 12 10:00am, Bandstand Lawn/Main Playground
A Windgate child came up with this idea – let’s meet in the park, bring games, and get to know each other. No RSVP needed, just show up!
Poker Night
Friday, December 18 8:00pm, Teen Center
$10 buy-in tournament games, (about an hour each), then cash games. $40 total should cover your play for the evening. You are encouraged to bring a snack to share. BYOB if you wish. Join us even if you don’t want to play poker – just hang out. Please RSVP by 12/17 if you’d like to participate.
Winter Break Sport & Activity Camp
Boys and Girls Ages 5 -14 Monday – Thursday, December 28 – 31 8:30am – 12:30pm or 8:30am – 3:00pm Teen Center. Hosted by the professional Simply Sports organization (camp,soccer and swim programs), the camp will provide your child with an incredible experience. The camp is designed to combine traditional sports, innovative team games,
leadership activities, crafts and fun with water. $110 for 1/2 day camp, $150 full day. Daily drop ins available too. To register pick up a form in The Club or contact Simply Sports at 480-585-7684 or visit the website at www.SimplySports.org.
Kids Snow Day
Saturday, January 9, 9:00am – 11:00am The Park across the street from The Club We’re bringing the snow to Scottsdale! Kids will have the opportunity to enjoy the Mammoth Snow Slide and take a quick thrill ride. There will also be 2 areas to play in the snow – one area for kids under 5 and one for kids 6 and over. We’ll also have special snow games for the kids. There will be 2 breakfast food trucks to purchase items. We will provide coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Cost is $5 per person. Please purchase wristbands in The Club by 1/6.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test
Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17 9:00am, Bandstand Event Lawn The Grand Canyon State Bernese Mountain Dog Club based in Phoenix is hosting a Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test here at Windgate Ranch. The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations. Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence. The first team should be in the ring and showing around 9AM. Bring your lawn chairs and/ or blankets and enjoy the show! No RSVP required.
Brown Bag Wine Tasting
Saturday, January 23 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Member’s Club Let’s uncork and unwind. Now that the kids are settled in with school and their activities, you deserve an adults only evening! Please bring 2 bottles of wine (the same kind) to share. The choice is yours – it can be inexpensive, rare & unique, etc. Please bring paper bags to l “disguise” each bottle so no one knows exactly what they are sampling. Everyone will sample 1 ounce of each wine brought, then vote for their top 3 favorites. After the ‘unveiling of the wines” the top 3 in both white and red categories will receive a gift card to Total Wine. Assorted cheese, fruit and chocolates will be served. The cost is $8 per person plus 2 bottles of wine (2 bottles per couple and 2 bottles for singles). If you are brining white wine to share, please make sure it is chilled. Please purchase wristbands in The Club by 1/20. Hurry – space is limited to the first 50 RSVP’s. Please, adults only.
Super Bowl Potluck Party
Sunday, February 7 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Member’s Club This is our 7th Annual Super Bowl Party and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. We’ll supply the beer, soda and water and ask that you provide a dish to share. There will be a sports bouncie for the kids. If you’d like to join us, please RSVP by 2/5.
MONTHLY CLASSES Men’s and Women’s Fitness Boot Camp
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5:45am – 6:45am and/or 9:00am – 10:00am Bandstand Event Lawn You are invited to join this Boot Camp class offered by Giant Strides Fitness of Scottsdale! The classes are designed for total body conditioning, and include strength and body toning exercises using resistance bands, jump ropes, and medicine balls. You may join in the classes at any time. Fee is $75 for 10 sessions. Giant Strides Fitness also offers a monthly hiking group for beginners and experienced hikers. Boot Camp is a unique program because it will be tailored to your specific strengths and abilities. It’s never too late to begin a Giant Strides fitness program! Register at www.giantstridesfitness.com.
Beginner Karate Class
Offered by Galegher Family Karate Boys & Girls Ages 3-7 Thursdays, 5:30pm – 6:00pm Until December 19, Teen Center 30 minute class designed to meet the needs of younger students by developing their attention span and coordination through simple martial arts drills developed specifically for this age group. $75 for 6 week session + Annual registration of $20. To register, call Mr. Brian at 480-748-7700 or email karateinfo@gmail.com.
Advanced Karate Class
Offered by Galegher Family Karate Boys & Girls Ages 7+ Thursdays, 5:30pm – 6:15pm Until December 19, Teen Center 45 minute class designed to meet the needs of students by developing healthy habits, self confidence, positive attitudes and self defense. Students will learn goal setting, courtesy, respect perseverance and an I-CAN attitude. $75 for 6 week session + Annual registration of $20. To register, call Mr. Brian at 480-748-7700 or email karateinfo@gmail.com.
Mini and Twoosy Doodler Art Class Offered by Abrakadoodle Boys and Girls Ages 2-5 Tuesdays Until December 12 Saturdays 12:00pm – 1:00pm Teen Center
Our Mini Doodlers gleefully create their own unique masterpieces. Lessons are carefully designed to ignite the imagination, foster creativity and develop new skills. Each lesson provides new experiences with paints, water-colors, pastels and other creative tools and materials. Children 20 – 36 months must be accompanied by a caregiver. $84 for 7 week session. To register visit the website at www.abrakadoodle.com/az01.html or email JShen@abrakadoodle.com. Use subject line: Windgate Registration.
Little Kicks Soccer
Boys and Girls Ages 3-5 Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 4:45pm Until December 18, Bandstand Event Lawn Little Kicks Soccer Is a fun introduction to soccer through a blend of exciting and exciting activities and stimulating games, in a safe and enjoyable environment. Each program (7-9 weeks duration) is delivered once a week in a 45 minute teaching class at convenient locations and times across metropolitan Phoenix by caring, enthusiastic and professional coaches. The goal of the program is to promote having fun while developing the child’s gross motor skills, increasing self esteem, and encouraging group social skills. Participants should wear t-shirts, shorts, sneakers and wear shinguards for safety. In addition, they should also bring a size 3 soccer ball and plenty to drink. $129 Per child. Minimum of 8 needed to conduct program. To register, contact HUB Sports at 480-585-7684 or visit the website at www.hubsports.com.
Junior Kicks Soccer
Boys and Girls Ages 5-7 Wednesdays 4:45pm – 5:30pm Until December 18, Bandstand Event Lawn Junior Kicks Soccer is a natural progression from our Little Kicks Soccer program. Each program (7-9 weeks duration) is delivered once a week in a 45 minute teaching class at convenient locations and times across metropolitan Phoenix by caring, enthusiastic and professional coaches. The goal of the program is to develop the child’s soccer technique and skills through structured activities and games. Emphasis is placed on developing games from 1v1’s. 2v2’s and development into 3v3 and 4v4 games. Participants should wear t-shirts, shorts, sneakers and wear shinguards for safety. In addition, they should also bring a size 4 soccer ball and plenty to drink. $129 Per child. Minimum of 8 needed to conduct program. To register, contact HUB Sports at 480-585-7684 or visit the website at www.hubsports.com.
TENNIS – December 2015
Director of Tennis Kris James “KJ” 480-‐307-‐4128 ScottsdaleTennisLessons@Gmail.com Follow the action at: ScottsdaleTennisLessons.com Instagram.com/ScottsdaleTennisLessons facebook.com/ScottsdaleTennisLessonsLLC twitter.com/KJtheTennisPro
Monday “Tennis Camp” is an opportunity for your child, ages 7+ to get exercise, meet friends and learn to play tennis in a fun setting. Each class on Monday will focus on one or more of the fundamental strokes of tennis: forehand, backhand, volley, serve and overhead while mixing in games and drills designed to increase agility, balance and coordination. As skills develop, we build and expand on fundamental stroke development while introducing scoring and strategy designed to enhance their athletic performance. Beginners to Intermediate players are welcome. Children may be grouped according to age and skill level when appropriate.
Windgate Ranch Monday’s 5:15 – 6:00 PM Dec C7amp , 14, 21, 28 Tennis
Tennis Camp
Rate: $80 4 week session Please register via eMail for confirmation
* Private, Semi-‐Private & Group Lessons are also available by appointment *
DECEMBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 FITNESS EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
LITTLE KICKS
Private Party Member’s Club 4:00 pm
4 pm
JUNIOR KICKS SOCCER
4:45 pm
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am Beginner & Advanced Karate 5:30pm
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
6:00pm
BOOT CAMP 5:45 am & 9:00 am
ABRAKADOODLE ART CLASS
Mommy & Me Play Date (Birth - Preschool Age) 10:00 am EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
12:00pm Private Party Teen Center 2:00 pm
10:30 am Private Party Private Party Outdoor Living Room Outdoor Living Room 5:00 pm 6:00 pm
FITNESS 7 8 EMPTY 9 10 11 12 6 FITNESS BOOT CAMP Private Party Member’s Club 9:00 am Private Party Member’s Club 3:00 pm Private Party Teen Center 11:00
NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
5:45 am & 9:00 am
TWOOSY DOODLER ART CLASS
9:30 am
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am
LITTLE KICKS
4 pm
JUNIOR KICKS SOCCER
MINI DOODLER ART CLASS
4:45 pm Private Party Member’s Club 6:00 pm
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am
Beginner & Advanced Karate 5:30pm Private Party Member’s Club 5:00 pm
BOOT CAMP 5:45 am & 9:00 am
Mommy & Me Play Date 10:00 am EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
Private Party Outdoor Living Room 5:00 pm
PLAY DATE IN THE PARK 10:00 am
ABRAKADOODLE ART CLASS
12:00pm Private Party Member’s Club 8:00 pm
FITNESS FITNESS 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 BOOT CAMP BOOT CAMP
5:45 am & 9:00 am
TWOOSY DOODLER ART CLASS
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
MINI DOODLER ART CLASS
Private Party Member’s Club 2:00 pm
9:30am
10:30am
EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am LITTLE KICKS 4 pm JUNIOR KICKS SOCCER 4:45 pm
10:30 am
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am
Private Party Outdoor and Member’s Club 5:00 pm Beginner & Advanced Karate 5:30pm
5:45 am & 9:00 am Mommy & Me Play Date 10:00 am EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am Private Party Member’s Club 4:00 pm
Private Party Outdoor Living Room 4:00 pm
POKER NIGHT
Member’s Club 8 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Private Party Member’s Club 3:00 pm
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FITNESS BOOT CAMP 5:45 am & 9:00 am EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING
10:30 am
MERRY CHRISTMAS
EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
THE CLUB, SALES OFFICE AND MODELS WILL BE CLOSED
10:30 am
28
FITNESS BOOT CAMP 5:45 am & 9:00 am
29
WINTER BREAK SPORT & ACTIVITY CAMP 8:30 am
WINTER BREAK SPORT & ACTIVITY EMPTY NESTERS STRETCHING CAMP 10:30 am 8:30 am Private Party EMPTY NESTERS Member’s Club WATER AEROBICS 11:00 am 10:30 am
30 WINTER BREAK SPORT & ACTIVITY CAMP 8:30 am EMPTY NESTERS WATER AEROBICS
10:30 am
31 WINTER BREAK SPORT & ACTIVITY CAMP 8:30 am
Calendar events are subject to change and/or cancellation. Please check the community website and your email for any changes and updated information.
10095 E. Windgate Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255