Sagewood residents join in the spirit of giving By Ellen Devine Marketing Director for Sagewood Each year we ask ourselves, “what is it we can do to help others? Is a handful of change dropped in Santa’s bucket in front of the grocery store enough, or can we do more?”...
Latest Holiday 2014 Posts
Pumpkin: THE WONDER INGREDIENT, FOR YOUR BELLY AND FOR YOUR SKIN
Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa’s Dannielli Marcelino shares two simple beauty recipes using pumpkin to rejuvenate summer skin. Pumpkin is not just for pies anymore! The symbol for fall—the pumpkin—has proven it is more than just a culinary ingredient but also a beauty...
Cashman Park at Desert Ridge Dedication Ceremony
Thank you to all involved who helped make the celebration a success
Letters to the Editor
You are invited to write your thoughts or comments to the Desert Ridge Lifestyles editor at: editor@desertridgelifestyles.com Regarding Cashman Park, is there a final figure on how much of our association funds have been expended on this? Editor: As to the Cashman...
Holiday Season Crime Prevention
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department Once again, the year has flown past and we are approaching the holiday season. It seems just like yesterday we were welcoming in 2014 and now we are looking ahead to the...
Saving Small Dogs
By Sherry Petta and Shelley Boni-Rice The Arizona Small Dog Rescue (AZSDR) has been saving the lives of dogs (of all sizes) for the last nine years. The majority of dogs rescued by AZSDR are from the County animal shelter where hundreds...
Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
ABOUT THE CHARITY Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify the homes of America’s injured Military Veterans. JAH4WW helps to build or modify homes so they are handicap...
A Non-Golfers Guide To Giving Gifts to the Golfer in Your Family
By Matt Keel I am often approached by family members of my students asking for help in selecting gifts pertaining to golf. The key to selecting the right gift is knowing your golfer. Golfers will generally fall into one of three categories…avid golfers, frequent...
Saving and Improving the Lives of Arizona Children
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Holds 13th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament – Raises $32,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital By Hailey Paquette Wildfire Golf Club and the associates of JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa came...
Jewel in the Desert: Paradise Valley Community College
By Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communication Desert Ridge community residents may be surprised to learn that nearby Paradise Valley Community College offers not just quality higher education, but is also a premier...
Did You Know?
Neighbor to Neighbor Carmello Musarra Residential Community Manager Over the summer the Arizona monsoon season kicked off with some really great storms. Unfortunately, the high winds from these storms broke branches and pushed entire trees over into the streets,...
Safety Tips for You and Your Pet
By Melissa Gable Public Information Officer Maricopa County Animal Care and Control The holidays are a time for family, friends and festivities, but you won’t be celebrating if you’re spending the night at the emergency vet clinic with a sick pet. Maricopa County...
Tis the Season of Giving – Local Arizona Charities
Students from Explorer Middle School digital media class share information about their favorite animal charity organization and provide information how anyone can give back this holiday season. GOLDEN HEART By Sydney and Lauren Some dogs are said to have a...
Explorer Middle School Art Spotlight
Heidi Hackman My name is Heidi Hackman and I am the art director at Explorer Middle School. I have taught Art for 5 years but I’m also a photographer and studio artist. For me, there’s not a better feeling then teaching a new...
Rick Bronson’s Night Out Review
4 ¾ Stars 5350 E. High Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85054 Az.houseofcomedy.net Phone: (480) 420-3553 Rick Bronson’s-House of Comedy, located on High Street, is Phoenix’s newest club for comedy. The club, owned by Valley resident Rick Bronson, is one of four other...
When Wildlife Isn’t Wild Anymore
Wild animals such as bobcats, coyotes and javelinas are becoming more and more common visitors to Desert Ridge backyards. You’ve likely heard people say, “Wildlife is being pushed out of the desert because of human development… that’s why we’re seeing more of it”....
Babies, Leaks, and pains: Oh My!
Lauren Hasquet, PT, DPT Spooner Physical Therapy Desert Ridge 20950 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85050 480.502.5510 Do you ever feel like you are the only one that sneezes, coughs, or laughs and experiences a bit of urinary leakage? Even worse, do you feel...
Baby’s Away
Baby’s Away of Phoenix is operated by Jason and Corina with the help their niece, Rebecka. They want to make your trip as easy, convenient, and enjoyable as possible by providing you clean, safe, and reliable baby equipment during your stay in Phoenix. They deliver...
Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour: Desert Ridge Resident One of 180 Artists Featured
Jennifer Solomon Desert Ridge resident and artist Gedion Nyanhongo will be one of 180 artists featured in the Sonoran Arts Leagues’ 18th Annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale held November 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, and taking place throughout Cave Creek,...
Freeze Warning!
Sub-freezing temperatures are forecasted for the Phoenix Metro areas this coming weekend. Make sure to wrap any above ground irrigation piping, and if possible, drain them with the ball valves open 1/8 of a turn (half open). If shut down and drainage is not an option,...
Adopt a Family
Help Give Back Through Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Adopt-A-Family Program By Caitlin Sageng Each year children around the Desert Ridge community wait with great anticipation to open their Holiday gifts. Smiles are brought to the faces of many...
You’d Better Watch Out
For most of us, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Criminals however, see the holidays as an opportunity to take advantage of either our lightened mood, or seasonal distractions, when our guard is less likely to be up. So to help prevent any “Grinches”...
LOOK WHAT’S NEW
M3V M3V The Nail Bar is set to open in January 2015 at 5450 East High Street Phoenix, AZ 85054. The M3V Nail Bar is a sleek and stylishly designed nail spa that offers a unique, unconventional version of classic nail services with distinctive, relaxing...