Latest Holiday 2016 Posts
Desert Trails Partners with Summit Basecamp
Desert Trails is excited to pilot a new personalized learning program in our intermediate classrooms Contributed by Sheri Duggan Desert Trails Elementary School sduggan@pvschools.net 602-449-4100 Last spring, after learning about the Summit Basecamp personalized...
Welcome Desert Ridge Principals
Explorer Middle School Kyle Shappee kshappee@pvschools.net 602-449-4200 Kyle Shappee will be the new principal at Explorer Middle School. He was previously the principal at Copper Canyon Elementary School. Mr. Shappee joined the PVSchools family in 1994 and has held...
Keeping Up With PVCC
Where Education Meets Innovation Contributed by Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications Senior Citizen Discount Never Stop Learning! Residents of Maricopa County ages 65 and older can now take advantage of a tuition discount for credit classes at all...
Consistent Warm-up…Consistent Play
Contributed by Matt Keel This holiday season, give yourself a gift that will help you play your best golf. Before each round, give yourself adequate time to warm up correctly. Since you are already investing your time and money to play a round of golf, why not set...
Fall in Love with Facial Oils
Contributed by Shauna Owens Co-Owner Fuchsia Spa-High Street s.owens@fuchsiaspa.com 602-388-1130 Phone Facial oils are becoming a “must have” in skin care regimens around the world and products labeled “oil-free” are a thing of the past. Being a Day Spa owner, Fuchsia...
Adult Orthodontics
Contributed by Dr. Michael Papademetriou Desert Ridge Orthodontics Assistant Professor and Clinical Director Postgraduate Orthodontic Program A.T.Still University, Mesa, AZ Orthodontics for adults is not new Over 100 years ago Dr. Edward Angle, the father of...
Ditch the Dizziness Physical Therapy for Vertigo
Garrett Wasson, PT, DPT and Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS Spooner Physical Therapy - Desert Ridge Dizziness and vertigo are very common complaints that bring a patient to visit their physician, just as common as back pain and headaches [1][2]. Vertigo can greatly...
Bring Holiday Cheer to Shelter Pets
Contributed by Robert Reichstein Communications Chairman The holidays are a time of rejoice and cheer. The air is rich with anticipation of exciting things to come. For pets housed in shelters over the holidays they feel the excitement from visitors and workers. But...
Community Compliance Corner
Holiday Lighting and Decorations Contributed by Carmello Musarra Residential Community Manager With the Holiday Lighting Contest we usually receive several questions in regards to when the lights can be displayed. In the spirit of the holidays and to ensure your...
Spreading Cheer…Tips to Avoid Crime
That Familiar Knock at the Door As the weather cools off we have a tendency to see an increase in door-to-door solicitors. Typically these “Reps” claim to work for various companies that you are familiar with. Some of these people may indeed work with or be affiliated...
Dog Waste Stations
Did you know…. the Desert Ridge Community Association Board (DRCA) of Directors has increased the number of dog waste stations along common areas over the past 3 years? Contributed by Carmello Musarra Residential Community Manager In 2013, the DRCA Board approved the...
DRCA Helping Hands
Each year the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) Board of Directors and management team host an appreciation lunch with the AAA Landscape Onsite Crew that provide a multitude of landscape maintenance services each day and throughout the year to thank them for...
Don’t Get Fined. Don’t Post Signs.
You’ve seen the signs... Signs mounted on a utility pole announcing weight loss services or legal aid; Signs on sidewalks advertising easy credit card memberships; Signs on the shoulder of the road or on bike paths noting a new business around the corner; Signs...
Cambria Hotel & Suite
Cambria Hotel & Suite at Desert Ridge was on target and planning for a 2017 Spring Grand Opening! Unfortunately, due to the recent construction site fire the Cambria Hotel & Suites building was completely destroyed. The Cambria Phoenix Ownership Group at...
A Most Memorable Story
As the holidays approach and another year comes to a close, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. I challenge you to sit down, relax and take five minutes to reflect upon some of your favorite memories from the past twelve months. Contributed by Melissa...
Desert Ridge Residents are Athena Award Nominees
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce honors annually women who demonstrate professional excellent, devote themselves to their communities and lead the way for the progress of all women with the ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Awards recognize businesswomen in the public...
“I Recycle Phoenix Festival” Comes to Desert Ridge Marketplace
“I Recycle Phoenix Festival” Comes to Desert Ridge Marketplace Helps Valley Residents Recycle Unwanted Items for FREE! Media Contact: Angela Menninger 602-373-8212 (mobile), angela@dualitypr.com Ever wonder what to do with that box of old magazines being saved for the...
Shopping Centers Announce New Tenant Openings
Consumer Demand For Convenience Brings Lifestyle, Food & Wellness Retailers to Desert Ridge Marketplace Media Contact: Angela Menninger 602-373-8212 (mobile), angela@dualitypr.com Exciting developments are underway at Desert Ridge Marketplace, as the shopping...
Holiday Season Crime Prevention
Contributed by Officer Timothy Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department It seems just like yesterday it was January of 2016 and we were facing another year ahead of us full of family, school, work, vacations, triumphs and...
JW Marriott’s Annual Turkey2go
This Thanksgiving why not let us do all the cooking while you spend more time with your family and friends. JW Marriott’s Annual Turkey2go Thursday, November 24th, 2016 Pick up at Ballrooms. Pick up times: 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 4pm www.turkeys2go.com Choose from two...
Pumpkin the Wonder Ingredient
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. PHOENIX–Pumpkin is not just for pies anymore! The symbol for fall—the pumpkin—has proven it...
Welcome to MacDonald’s Ranch Annual Pumpkin Festival!
History From the beginning MacDonald’s Ranch was a horse and cattle ranch in the late 1950’s. The Richardson Family is still working that land to this day. Initially the spread consisted of 36,000 acres in the desert that is now North Scottsdale. In the spring of...
Holiday 2016 – From the President
The Budget for 2017 was a Challenge! As Desert Ridge residents, we have high expectations for our community. We want safe, highly desirable neighborhoods that are well maintained; lifestyle activities that build a spirit of community, and the enforcement of our...