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Summer 2022
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Latest Summer 2022 Posts
Consistent Warm-up, Consistent Play
Consistent Warm-up... Consistent Play 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 yourself up to play your best and enjoy your round? A...
The Heat Is On
Despite triple digit temperatures, summer in the valley can be quite enjoyable. Longtime residents have learned to adapt, spending time doing indoor activities, lounging by the pool, or even at one of our nearby lakes. Each year residents are reminded that when...
Protecting Our Loved Ones with Dementia
The National Institute on Aging reports that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia among older people. In addition to memory loss, symptoms include sleeplessness, agitation, depression, anxiety, anger and...
Beat the Heat
Stay cool and check out these sources from City of Phoenix Heat Relief Network To stay hydrated, drink water even when you don't feel thirsty. The "Heat Relief Network" offers free water and indoor places to cool off. To make a cash or water donation, call...
Summer Safety
Be prepared this summer! Enjoy these tips from the City of Phoenix Take a hike. Do it right Hike early before it heats up. Bring plenty of water and a cell phone, stay on designated trails, dress appropriately, and watch the weather. Pets are not allowed on trails...
Desert Trails Elementary
It is hard to believe we are in the final quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. We are so proud of our SOARing Hawks! It has been a challenging two years. The perseverance, kindness, and resiliency the students have demonstrated has resulted in tremendous academic,...
Back to School Safety Tips
As summer draws to a close, remember that most schools are back in session. By sharing the road responsibly and following some simple safety tips we can all make sure children are safe. Pedestrian Tips Look left, right, and left again (before you enter the roadway)...
2022 Desert Ridge Community Association Board
Congratulations to our three (3) elected board members Barry Goldfarb Dr. Richard Brash Alex Liggins who were elected by the members to serve on the board for a term of two years. Please join with us in congratulating and supporting the board and committee volunteers...
Did You Know? Fiduciary Duty
Did you know the Desert Ridge Community Association board members are fiduciaries? From time to time you may hear that the board of the association operates in a fiduciary capacity for the homeowners. Or you may read about the board’s fiduciary responsibility in the...
Know the Community Rules
Have you checked out the Desert Ridge Community Association Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) lately? If not, now’s a great time to brush up on the community declaration and governing documents. For those of you who were unaware, CC&Rs play a...
Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
Gas Grills Liquid petroleum (LP) gas or propane, used in gas grills, is highly flammable. Each year about 30 people are injured as a result of gas grill fires and explosions. Many of these occur when consumers first use a grill that has been left idle for a period of...
Real Estate Outlook: Balanced Market?
We are starting to see more and more trends that indicate we are heading toward a balanced market. For instance, Days on Market (number of days a home is listed for sale before going under contract) has surpassed 20 days for the first time this year. In January it...
Desert Ridge Restaurant Review: Cook & Craft
If you are looking for a restaurant for everyone, Cook and Craft is the place to dine. Located at 5310 High Street in Desert Ridge, Cook & Craft is a dining experience that provides both an excellent and diverse combination of food and libation. The menu is a...
New and Coming Soon Events – Desert Ridge Marketplace
Sunset Sweat with Nike - Select Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm Join us in the Courtyard for free outdoor fitness classes on select Tuesdays this summer. Try different formats and enjoy new-member fitness offers, exclusive Nike offerings, light bites and more. June 28...
Out of Africa
Out of Africa 3505 W. SR-260, Camp Verde, AZ Daily 9:30 am-5 pm www.outofafricapark.com Call us wild. Call us crazy. Just don’t call us a zoo. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mingus Mountains of Camp Verde, Out of Africa Wildlife Park is nestled on over...
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix Zoo 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ Adult (14+) - $29.95 Child (3-13) - $19.95 Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. 602-286-3800 https://www.phoenixzoo.org/visit/
Salt River Tubing
Salt Water Tubing 9200 North Bush Highway Mesa, AZ Open 7 Days A Week 9 am-6:30 pm Tube rental with bus ride is $21 Discount if you bring your own tubes. 480–984–3305 www.saltrivertubing.com Children must be at least eight years old and at least four feet...
Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona Daily 9 am-5 pm Adults - $25.95 Children (Ages 2-12) - $18.95 Military/Senior 480-800-3000 https://butterflywonderland.com/ See the transformation of the butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis...
11 Tips to Avoid Conflict with Neighbors
We all can just get along. The key? Communication. It’s often the best way to prevent and resolve conflict before situations spiral out of control between neighbors. You don’t have to be friends or spend time together to achieve a peaceful coexistence, but you should...
Sound Professional Advice
Protecting Desert Ridge's physical assets is an important fiduciary responsibility we take very seriously. Our association has hired a professional reserve study provider to conduct a reserve study for our association. Association Reserves is engaged to perform an...