Latest Summer/Fall 2019 Posts

From the President From the President 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...

From the Lifestyle Committee Everything is better in Desert Ridge The Desert Ridge Lifestyles (DRL) Committee continues to bring successful events and activities to the community. It gives me great pleasure to share that the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Scramble on Friday,...

From the Communications Chair Ch Ch Ch Changes Coming to Desert Ridge We didn’t know what we were waiting for. We just knew we were in a state of impermanence. Every time we thought the plans were made, it seems the taste was not so sweet. But those days are behind us...

Did You Know? The Design Review Guidelines & Process Did you know that all homeowners must obtain Design Review Committee (DRC) approval for all work, construction, or changes to the exterior of their homes and lots BEFORE any work is started in accordance with...

MCACC Hopes You Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Summer They may be the “Dog Days of Summer” but not all of your four-legged friends want to soak up the sun. Triple digit temperatures mean it’s that time for Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) to remind...

Congratulations to the New Desert Ridge Community Association Board The Desert Ridge Community Association’s (Master Association) new board was elected on April 18th and took office that day.  The four (4) board members elected to serve a two (2) year term of office...

A Special Thank You Carl Prettyman, Jr. Nominating Chairman 2018–2019It was an honor to represent our community and serve as the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) 2018-2019 Nominating Chair. I would like to thank Dan Oseran and Robert Singer for being on the...

DRCA HELPING HANDS Each May/June, the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) management team make the time to express our appreciation to the AAA Landscape onsite landscape maintenance team for all the hard work they do each day to keep Desert Ridge a clean,...

Tisha Bhatnagar named Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale 2019 Youth of the Year at Celebrate Youth at Blue Door Ball Gala Tisha Bhatnagar, 17-year-old member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Sal Cosenza Teen Center at the Virginia G. Piper...

VACATION SECURITY TIPS I hope that this time finds you and your family enjoying a summer break and since it is summer in Phoenix, that means it’s going to get hot and people in Phoenix leave for extended periods of time to cooler climates. While summer vacations are...

2018 DESERT RIDGE CRIME STATISTICS It is time for a yearly review of the crime statistics for the Desert Ridge area. The crime statistics cover the entire residential community of Desert Ridge. This is defined as the residential areas from Pinnacle Peak south to the...

SUMMER SAFETY It’s the time of year when we sometimes have to choose between comfort and convenience. Summer in Arizona can be a fun time, but also a dangerous time. Much like the people in the Midwest and Northeast need to respect the cold in the winter; we need to...

Feature on the Luxe The Statesman Group recently celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for The Luxe, a $145 million luxury condominium community located in Desert Ridge, where they were joined by city leaders, community groups, future residents and partners...

City North is Growing City North is clearly well into its development as evident by the following photos depicting the trees and saguaros having been salvaged and removed to the salvage yard on the site, de-vegging completed and the large mass grading in process with...

Pinnacle High School May 7, 2019 Dear Pinnacle High School Parents/Guardians, I am reaching out to you today in order to share information about the upcoming school year.  It is with great excitement and sadness as I inform you that I will not be returning to Pinnacle...

PINNACLE GIRLS LACROSSE CLUB Wins Seventh State Title Contributed by Reginald Younger Jr. The Pinnacle Girls Lacrosse Club Program celebrated another successful 2019 Arizona Girls Lacrosse Association this spring season by securing its seventh state title at Seton...

Dear Desert Trails Community, It is hard to believe another school year has wound down. Thank you for your amazing community support at Desert Trails Elementary! Our students experienced great gains academically, socially, and emotionally. From August 7th-May 23rd we...

A Mom’s Care In The Fourth Trimester The three months following the delivery of your newborn – known as the “Fourth Trimester” – is without a doubt one of the most challenging times for new mothers. You’re recovering from delivery, possibly a c-section. You’re caring...

Three Easy Drills Using Just Golf Tees By Matt Keel In learning to play golf, drills, and training aids are an essential part of the learning process.  With so many training aids in the market, it is difficult to decide which training aids are best for you.  In...

Summertime Skin Care and Waxing Tips Summer in the desert can be hard on your skin, but it does not have to be. Here are a few tips for keeping your skin hydrated and happy all summer long. Cynthia Boggs Skin Care Salon WAXING No matter if you are poolside or seaside,...

RESTAURANT REVIEW Happy Hour At CB Live our May “drop-in” experience The restaurant review staff at The Desert Ridge Lifestyles magazine makes it a point to review new restaurants in Desert Ridge. Typically the reviews are about the dinner menu since our “review team”...