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DESERT RIDGE LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE – SPRING 2019
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Latest Spring 2019 Posts
FROM THE PRESIDENT
TIPS TO KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE With the temperatures finally breaking the 100-degree mark, summer is upon us! We’ve enjoyed some beautiful weather, but sadly we have about 3 months ahead with hot water coming out of both sides of the tap. Along with warmer...
To Hike or Not to Hike
To Hike or Not to Hike - that is the question It seems that on most every profile I have read, people say they “like to hike”. Hiking is one of those activities that sounds like a great idea, until the morning. That alarm goes off, it is dark and cold outside, and...
Volunteer Appreciation Month
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH The month of April is National Volunteer month in the United States to recognize and honor the many volunteers dedicated to community service and to encourage volunteerism from others. In the spirit of National Volunteer month, we...
Hello Spring
Hello Spring In Desert Ridge, we have many lifestyles that are attracted, supported and influenced by the incredible resources of our community. Sometimes, in our busy lives, we move so quickly that we tend to overlook the treasures that surround us, or simply don’t...
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Starting March 18th, there will be a new face around the Desert Ridge offices. Pam Lyons will be joining the team as Communications Administrator and will be providing support to the staff in several areas. Pam has a long history working with the DRCA...
Community Compliance Corner
Bulk Trash & Containers Questions often come up about putting bulk trash out for collection. Bulk trash is collected 4 times a year and city ordinance allows up to nine days prior to the scheduled collection week to place bulk trash out for collection....
Gracie’s Story
Gracie’s Story ABOUT PINNACLE PARK AT REACH 11 Hi. My name is Gracie. I was adopted last April by a nice couple here so I am kinda new to Desert Ridge. We walk all over the place and meet many humans and dogs. It is a very...
Thunderbirds Charities awards $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale for Innovative Dream-Maker programming
Thunderbirds Charities awards $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale for Innovative Dream-Maker programming Thunderbirds Charities awarded $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) to help fund and grow the youth development...
Leaders in Training at the Boys & Girls Club
Leaders in Training at the Boys & Girls Club Summer—it feels like it takes forever to get here and once it’s here, often teens get ‘bored’ quickly. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Vestar Branch, we have a Leaders in Training (L.I.T) program...
Little Free Library
Little Free Library A new “Little Free Library” is now at Cashman Park at Desert Ridge located at 22222 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050! The Little Free Library has books to share, so please take one and leave one for others to read and share! Little Free Libraries...
Crime Prevention and the Quality of Life
Crime Prevention and the Quality of Life The spring season is upon us and many residents are out enjoying the various events and activities that Phoenix has to offer. This season is a wonderful example of why so many people are here in Phoenix and are still continuing...
Spring into Action
Spring into Action This is the time of year where we take time to enjoy as much of the outdoors as we can before it gets too hot outside. It’s a great time of the year to be outside and get things done around the yard too. However, don’t let our beautiful weather...
Phase II
Phase II Living Well at Sagewood Retirement Community Sagewood, a resort-style senior living community in Northeast Phoenix, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase II which will be the largest addition to the community since opening in 2010. More than 400...
Fireside Elementary School – Common Sense Media (CSM)
Fireside Elementary School Common Sense Media (CSM) During the end of the 2016-2017 school year, Fireside began looking at established digital citizenship programs that could be taught across multiple grades and settled upon the Common Sense Media (CSM)...
EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL – Enter Twenty Nineteen
Explorer Middle School Enter–Twenty Nineteen By Lisa Stewart Explorer Middle School For Explorer Middle School students, the new year began with hope, inspiration, and motivation. On a very cold day during winter break a group of teachers, parents, and...
It’s All About Speed
It’s All About Speed By Matt Keel This year I went to the Waste Management Phoenix Open to watch the Pro-Am. During the round, I heard the amateur asking the pro to read his putt. The amateur asked the pro if the putt would break one cup outside the hole. The pro’s...
Yes, Physical Therapy Can Help Your Frozen Shoulder
Yes, Physical Therapy Can Help Your Frozen Shoulder If you’ve had frozen shoulder, then you know it’s no fun. That stiff feeling – like you can’t move and your arm is literally frozen! – often combined with an aching soreness, or even sharp jabs of pain. It can be a...
RESTURAUNT REVIEW
RESTAURANT REVIEW Lou Malnati's Pizzeria 17787 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480.681.3400 Offering dine-in, carryout, delivery & catering. 5 out of 5 stars The History If you have ever spent 24 hours in Chicago, you know that deep dish pizza is more...