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Manager’s Corner
The 2014 budget season is upon us and for the past several years we have
experienced the challenge of trying to keep the assessments from increasing (or
increasing a minimal amount) yet still providing the services and amenities that all of
you have come to enjoy here at Grayhawk. As you probably know, most municipalities have struggled to continue to operate at their existing service level with reduced
tax revenue, and the Grayhawk Community Association (GCA) is no different. This
month I thought would write about what your monthly assessments pay for and the
services provided by the GCA, as well as some of the challenges the association will be
facing in developing this year’s budget, as well as future budgets.
Grayhawk
Community Association
Your monthly GCA assessments cover, among other items, the following:
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Landscape maintenance of the common areas – this includes the maintenance of the greenbelts,
pocket parks located in many of the neighborhoods, the landscaping along the residential streets and
main roadways (Thompson Peak Parkway, Grayhawk Drive, Hayden Road, 76th Street, and parts of
Scottsdale Road and Pima Road), the medians on Thompson Peak Parkway and Hayden Road north
of Thompson Peak Parkway, the Deer Valley Channel, and the 30 mile trail system, among other areas.
Two 24-hour community patrols throughout the entire community.
GCA office staff salaries for six full-time employees and one part-time employee.
Repair and maintenance of the common area walls and fences, mailbox structures, monument signs,
irrigation system, and landscape lighting.
Publication of the Grayhawk Flight news magazine.
Insurance of the association’s property, general liability insurance, Director’s and Officer’s (D&O) insurance, worker’s comp insurance, and fidelity insurance.
Utilities including water and electricity expenses.
Social events including some expenses for community events and programs.
Office operating expenses including office supplies, telephone and data lines, office equipment, and
the monthly lease for the GCA office space.
Professional fees including auditor, design review, and attorney/legal expenses.
Capital reserve funding for future replacement of association assets and common elements.
Capital Consultants
Management Corporation
7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.
Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
www.grayhawkcommunity.org
Phone
(480) 563-9708
RSVP
(480) 563-9839
Fax
(480) 563-9709
Talon Guardhouse/Roving Patrol
(480) 502-7685
Raptor Guardhouse
(480) 502-5078
One of the challenges facing the Grayhawk Community Association and the Retreat Village Association
(RVA) in drafting the 2014 operating budgets is going to be the funding of the capital reserve accounts. Last year,
the GCA and RVA Board of Directors took action to increase the funding of the GCA and RVA reserve accounts
so they are now both maintained at or above the 70% funded level. The Budget/Finance Committee had recommended to the Board of Directors that both associations strive to achieve the goal of being at least 70% funded
because association reserve fund experts and the association’s reserve analyst have indicated that reserve accounts
at or above 70% funded are considered to be in a strong reserve funding position. To continue to maintain this
strong reserve funding position, the GCA and RVA will need to continue to increase the reserve funding levels
annually.
As you can see, the Budget/Finance Committee and the GCA and RVA Board of Directors have their work
cut out for them in drafting the 2014 budgets and future budgets. Your assessments are used to pay for a wide
range of services and expenses necessary to successfully run the Grayhawk Community Association and the
Retreat Village Association. Difficult decisions may need to be made in the future, but you can be assured that
the GCA and RVA Board of Directors are committed to keeping Grayhawk as one of the Valley’s premier communities.
Staff
Michael Fee
Community Manager
[email protected]
Stacey Harvey
Assistant Community Manager
[email protected]
Jennifer Sheets
Lifestyle Director
[email protected]
Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
Michael Fee
Richard Dearo
Grayhawk Community Manager
Manager’s Corner ................ 3
Board Briefs ......................... 5
Pinnacle Concert Series ....... 8
Grayhawk Hiking Club...... 11
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Inside Scoop
Hours of Operation
Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
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Turf Rotation ..................... 14
Calendar of Events ............ 15
In & Around Grayhawk .... 16
Sip & Tell .......................... 26
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Community Meetings
BOARD MEETINGS
Grayhawk
Community Association
Board Members
Linda Shaw
President
Robert Mann
Vice President
Barb Nelson
Treasurer
Paul Alessio
Secretary
Steve Jesson
Board meetings are open to residents and we
encourage you to attend. Your involvement
does make a difference!
Grayhawk Board of Directors
Crown Point Board Meeting
Mon., September 9th at 5:30 pm
at the GCA office, Talon Room.
[email protected]
Call Stacey Harvey at 480-563-9708
for details.
Retreat Village Board of Directors
Wed., September 18th at 6:30 pm
at the Encore Clubhouse.
Mon., September 9th immediately following
the GCA Board meeting
at the GCA office, Talon Room.
[email protected]
Director
Don Morse
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Director
David Van Omen
Director
Retreat
Village Association
Board Members
Don Morse
President
Arlene Smith
Communications Committee
Call Jenn Sheets at 480-563-9708
for more information.
Programs Committee
Call Jenn Sheets at 480-563-9708
for more information.
Landscape Committee
Call Stacey Harvey at 480-563-9708
for more information.
Vice President
Operational Review Committee
Patrick Thompson
Scheduled to be held on September 23rd
at 5:30 p.m. in the GCA office.
Treasurer
Mitchell Cooper
Secretary
Ira Mallin
Director
Architectural Review Committee
Tues., September 3rd and 17th
at 4:30 pm at the GCA office.
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
Avian Condominium Board
Meeting
Tues., September 17th at 6:00 pm
at the GCA Office, Raptor Room.
Call 480-941-1077 ext. 36 for details.
Cachet at Grayhawk Condominium
Board Meeting
Wed., Sept. 18th at 6:00 pm
at the Cachet Clubhouse.
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Encore Board Meeting
Tesoro Condominium Board Meeting
Mon., September 16th at 7:00 pm
at the Tesoro Clubhouse.
www.tesorohoa.com
Edge Condominium Board Meeting
Call Eagle Property Management at
480-941-1077 for details.
Venu Condominium Board Meeting
Call (480) 941- 1077 ext. 39 for details.
Village at Grayhawk
Condominium Board Meeting
Thurs., September 19th at 6:00 pm
in the GCA Office, Raptor Room.
Call 551-4300 ext. 4356 for details.
www.village-at-grayhawk.org
Vintage Condominium Board Meeting
Thurs., September 26th at 10:00 am
at the First Service Residential Office.
Call 551-4300 for details.
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VISION
Grayhawk: a Sonoran Desert home to
vibrant southwestern living with an
uncommon commitment to community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Grayhawk Community Association
strives to enhance quality of life and
community strength through inclusion,
participation and pragmatic stewardship
of human, financial and environmental
assets.
Board Briefs
GRAYHAWK MASTER ASSOCIATION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013
GRAYHAWK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OFFICE
5:30 PM – BOARD BRIEFS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Development Committee
Linda Shaw reported that there was no Development
Committee meeting in July, and there was nothing new to report.
Operational Review Committee
Don Morse reported that the committee did not meet in
July but does plan to meet in August to discuss the Emergency
Preparedness Plan.
Landscape Committee
Arlene Smith reported that as the years have gone by, the
annual overseeding has diminished the health of the summer
Bermuda grass and that DLC Resources had proposed turf rotation
as a way to improve the future health of the turf.
The Landscape Committee made a recommendation to the
Board of Directors to implement a four-year turf rotation plan for
the community.
A motion was made and approved to do one year of turf rotation as a trial in low-traffic areas that do not include tot lots or
major greenbelts. DLC Resources, committee chair Arlene Smith
and GCA management will choose the locations and revise the
original map that was proposed.
Community Enhancement Committee
Bob Mann reported that the committee did not meet in July.
Programs Committee
Jennifer Sheets reported that the Pool Party and BBQ was a
success. Approximately 70 people had signed up and everyone
seemed to enjoy the laid back atmosphere and opportunity to
socialize during the summer.
There were approximately 20 people in attendance for the
Wine Tasting on June 20. The owner of Phoenix Wine provided
three chardonnays and three pinot noirs, and attendees brought
appetizers to share. Everyone enjoyed learning about differences
between California and European wines, as well as sharing great
conversation.
Upcoming events include a great spa package at The Waldorf
Astoria Spa at the Boulders Resort and Ladies Bunco Night.
Communications Committee
Steve Jesson reported that the committee did not meet in July
but would likely be meeting in August.
Architectural Review Committee
Paul Alessio reported that the July submittals had been relatively routine modifications. Committee members had met with
committee consultants Barry Ebert and Roger Tornow to discuss
the option of both of them continuing to serve as consultants for
the committee at a reduced fee, and both had gladly agreed.
Budget/Finance Committee
Barb Nelson reported that the Budget/Finance Committee was
awaiting the revisions to the draft of the reserve study updates
prepared by Association Reserves. Additional reserve components
were added to the GCA and RVA reserve studies. Also, the beginning balances for the GCA, RVA, and neighborhood reserve studies
supplied to the reserve analyst are being reviewed to ensure that
they are accurate. The committee will tentatively be meeting in late
August to start the 2014 budgeting process.
Executive Committee
Linda Shaw reported that the Executive Committee met
on July 15 and discussed a number of issues. The committee
discussed the current membership on the Architectural Review
Committee (ARC), which includes two paid consultants. The other
members of the ARC recommended retaining the consultants at
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mendation. A motion was made and approved to retain the paid
consultants on the Architectural Review Committee at a reduced
monthly fee which will begin in January 2014.
The Executive Committee also discussed revising the
Community Enhancement Committee charter regarding whether
the committee should be making recommendations for projects that only affect the Retreat Village Association (RVA). The
Executive Committee recommended the Community Enhancement
Committee charter be revised to state that the “Community
Enhancement Committee is not tasked with reviewing and recommending the use of RVA community enhancement funds for
exclusive Retreat Village Association community enhancement projects.” A motion was made and approved to revise the Community
Enhancement Committee charter to include this change.
GCA President Linda Shaw reported that the GCA and RVA
Board of Directors will be holding a Strategic Planning meeting on
September 30. President Shaw reported that the new GCA Lifestyle
Director is anticipated to begin on-site during the first week of
September. President Shaw also reported that the GCA will contact
representatives from the City of Scottsdale regarding hosting a
meeting for Grayhawk residents to discuss various proposed
Scottsdale Bond projects and the upcoming vote on these proposals.
Election Committee
There was not an Election Committee meeting during July.
New Business
Community Manager Michael Fee reported that additional Sof’
Fall manufactured wood fiber is needed in all of the tot lot locations. He also reported that this project is included as a reserve
expense in 2013 in the reserve study, however, the anticipated cost
for this project in the GCA reserve study is considerably lower than
the bids for this project due to the amount of additional wood fiber
needed.
A motion was made and passed unanimously to approve the
proposal submitted by Desert Recreation for $18,346.20 to add
460 cubic yards of wood fiber to the tot lots and this project is to
be funded through the GCA reserve fund.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Nelson reported that the GCA had taken in over
$60,000 in community enhancement funds last month, and just
under $350,000 for the year through June.
Management Report
Michael Fee reported that the wall and fence painting project
is nearing completion in Coventry at the Park and the painting
crew will then move on to the Los Vientos neighborhood. Mr. Fee
also reported that the new CCMC eStatement program (quarterly
billing statements sent via e-mail) is off to a very good start with
369 homeowners signed up for this program as of July 19, which
saved Grayhawk $938.10 on the 3rd quarter billing statements
through reduced printing and postage costs. The GCA will continue to encourage homeowners to sign up for this program. Finally,
the GCA office has hired a temporary employee to work solely on
the electronic document management program and this program is
getting back on track to be completed later this year.
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PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES 2013-2014
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The weekend is here and you’re looking for something
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jazz or an instrumental ensemble, but don’t feel like driving
downtown. No problem! The Pinnacle Concert Series at Pinnacle
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The Pinnacle Concert Series opens on October 18, with
the St. Olaf Orchestra conducted by Steven Amundson. The
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Celebration of Christmas ushers in the Christmas spirit on
December 8, with the Pinnacle Chancel Choir, Pinnacle Pealers,
Pinnacle Dancers and special guests combining forces to create
a magical experience. The warm rich sounds of The Orpheus
Male Chorus (founded in 1929, Arizona’s longest continually
performing choral organization) fill the magnificent hall, and The
Phoenix Symphony performs Handel’s Messiah, with its inspiring
Hallelujah chorus (December 13 and 15, respectively).
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The choir, composed of children who have suffered the loss of
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Grayhawk Hiking Club
Grayhawk Hiking Club Donates to the McDowell Mountain Preserve
Both Claire Miller and Robbin
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continuing community partnership the
McDowell Sonoran Preserve enjoys with
the Grayhawk Hiking Club. Stewardship
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The Preserve has found its way into
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the Grayhawk Hiking Club. On Saturday,
August 3, the Grayhawk Hiking Club
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and equipment. Several typical trail maintenance tools (i.e., picks, shovels, dig bars,
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Sure, school is back in session. And technically, we’re not supposed to be wearing white anymore. But summer isn’t officially
over until the first day of “fall” rolls around on September 22, which means that we have just enough time to squeeze in a few
more parties by the pool. Just enough time to highlight summer fruits before we turn our sights to pumpkin and butternut
squash. This cake is the perfect end of summer dessert and a great opportunity to highlight whatever summer fruits might be
lingering at home.
FRESH FRUIT CAKE
Lena Corwin, Designsponge.com
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• grated zest of one lemon
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups diced fruit
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream the butter and the sugar.
3. Add the grated lemon zest.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring each to combine.
5. In a separate bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking
powder.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir
to combine.
7. Pour the batter into a greased 8" pan or a skillet. Top
with the fruit.
8. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle
the mixture on top of the fruit.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is browned.
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15 and under – 10:00 pm
16 & 17 – 12:00 am
Exceptions: Accompanied by parent or legal guardian; necessary for work, including going to or returning from work
(prior permission by parent or guardian); any reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity, with
permission by parent or guardian.
Citywide park curfew is 10:30 pm for all ages.
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Teamwork
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch
of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” — Babe Ruth.
Teaching Teamwork at Home
As fall approaches, registration for everything from t-ball
to flag football to cheerleading is
kicking into high gear. You might
be signing your kids up, but are
you sure they are ready to be a
part of the “team”?
Teamwork requires people
to work together with others
towards a shared purpose. For
a team to work together successfully, it takes all members of
the team to respect each other’s
abilities and opinions. Working
as part of a team will strengthen
your child’s social and emotional
skills, help develop their communication skills, and can improve
confidence. Let’s just say it’s good
for them!
We often think of it as it
applies in the obvious usage-
organized sports, group efforts
in education, and at work. But
how do you teach teamwork at
home? Inspiration can be fun and
comes in even the simplest form!
Playing Follow the Leader teaches
following directions, creativity as
well as potential leadership skills.
Board games played at home with
your own family teach healthy
competition and good sportsmanship. Baking cookies together
as a family or putting together
puzzles are also great ways to
encourage teamwork!
Children learn best by
example. If they see their parents
working together as a team,
they’ll be able to grasp the
concept easily. It can be something as simple as mom and
dad doing the dishes together.
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Speaking of examples, they
don’t always have to be you!
There are plenty of opportunities to see teamwork in action as
a spectator. Whether you enjoy
watching sports, or watching
team cooking competitions on
TV, you can show your child
that being an active supporter at
an event is an important part of
teamwork.
However you decide to
teach your child teamwork, make
sure you do. Being a team player
is important in our daily lives
from childhood to adulthood, so
embrace being a team player!
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Landscaping
The Benefits of Not Overseeding
By DLC Resources, Inc.
Late September to midOctober marks a major milestone
for turf landscape in the desert.
It’s the time that those who want
to maintain green parks and
lawns through the winter need to
overseed Bermuda grass with winter Ryegrass. It’s also the time to
thoughtfully decide which areas to not overseed and allow to go
fully dormant in the winter in order to have lush, strong Bermuda
grass in the spring.
At the August Board of Director meeting, the Grayhawk
Community Association Board voted to take the recommendation of
DLC Resources and the Grayhawk Landscape Committee and begin
the process of turf rotation and NOT overseeding. They voted to do
this on a trial basis and in areas that are relatively low traffic. This
will not affect any of the large greenbelts near the power line corridor or the turf areas near tot lots.
Beginning this year, some low use turf areas throughout the
community will not go through the overseeding process to see how
not overseeding these areas improves the quality of spring turf. This
will be about a quarter of the turf areas in Grayhawk.
What to Expect
during the time it should be strengthening to withstand the extreme
heat and dryness of a typical Arizona summer. By mid-summer, the
Ryegrass dies out and physically impedes the Bermuda’s ability to
spread. The dead Ryegrass must be removed through dethatching,
which may further injure and set back the Bermuda. In most cases,
the Bermuda does not get the time needed to recover because overseeding starts again in just a few weeks. We recommend suspending
the overseeding process for at least one season to help restore the
root system and nutrients of the Bermuda grass.
To continue reading about the benefits of not overseeding for
your home lawn, go to http://dlclearningcenter.com/2012/11/16/
dormant-bermuda/
Bermuda grass can stay green until the first frost, usually late
November or early December. The grass in the selected non-overseeded areas will start to turn a brown, blonde, straw like appearance. This is the natural dormancy cycle of the Bermuda grass and
is not the result of irrigation problems. Around the middle to end of
March, when nighttime temperatures begin to approach 60 degrees,
Bermuda will start to grow again and will return to a regular mow
and care cycle.
The Science Behind It All
Overseeding in the fall does not allow Bermuda grass to complete its normal growing cycle before winter dormancy approaches.
Much like a bear preparing for hibernation, Bermuda spends the
weeks and months prior to the cold season storing the reserves
it needs to keep its roots and stems alive through the winter.
Overseeding interrupts this process, and often die-back results in
the root system. The effects of interrupting this process are seen
in the spring when weather conditions are right for Bermuda to
begin growing again. The thick, tall Ryegrass will keep the Bermuda
shaded and cool, which prolongs the dormancy period. By keeping
the Bermuda dormant longer, the percentage of Bermuda that runs
out of food before it can begin to photosynthesize increases.
When the Bermuda does come out of dormancy, it must
contend with the Ryegrass for nutrients while the Ryegrass is at
its strongest. Ryegrass is a fierce competitor for all the resources
required for Bermuda to grow: sunlight, water, nutrients and even
oxygen. During early spring, the Bermuda is at a disadvantage
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Bermuda overseeded September 2007.
Bermuda left dormant winter 2007.
Note: Both turf areas shown above have experienced the same amount
of resident activity since September 2007
Calendar of Events
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2
OFFICE CLOSED
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Bridge Club
10:00 am
Raptor Room
4
5
End of Summer
Cool-Off
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tart & Toppings
Canasta
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
Happy Labor Day
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7
13
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Mah Jongg
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
ARC Meeting
4:30 pm
GCA Office
8
9
10
GCA & RVA
Board Meetings
5:30 pm
Talon Room
15
16
Tesoro Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Tesoro Clubhouse
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ARC Meeting
4:30 pm
GCA Office
18
19
Village Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Raptor Room
Cachet Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Avian Board Meeting
Cachet Clubhouse
6:00 pm
Encore Board Meeting
Raptor Room
6:30 pm
Encore Clubhouse
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Canasta 25
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
Preserve Scottsdale’s
Future – Bond
Proposal Presentation
7:00 pm
Talon Room
WHO TO CALL
Mah Jongg
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
Stargazing
7:30 pm
Grayhawk Greenbelt
Canasta
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
30
Strategic Planning
Meeting
5:30 pm
Talon Room
12
Ladies Night Out
5:00 pm
Tommy Bahama
Hiking Club Kickoff
6:30 pm
Talon Room
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Canasta
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
26
Vintage Board Meeting
10:00 am
First Service
Residential Office
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ROVING PATROL
502-7685
GRAYHAWK ASSOCIATION
563-9708
SCOTTSDALE POLICE
312-5000
RSVP FOR GRAYHAWK
563-9839
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Mah Jongg
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
27
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Mah Jongg
12:00 pm
Raptor Room
Visit
www.grayhawkcommunity.org
for the full calendar
including
Kidtastics, Kicks Kids
and Martial Arts Classes.
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In & Around Grayhawk
Aqua Fitness for Life
Play Mah Jongg
Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m.
Come join the “Aqua Babes” in
the Talon Retreat for the Water
Aerobics Class. “Water Fun” is
taught in the shallow end of the
pool and is designed to burn calories, increase endurance and
improve strength and flexibility. Aqua Mama (Sue) invites you to
check out her new Water Pilates Class and new fitness toys.
This is the time of the year to get fit. Join the fun and call Sue
at 480-473-9262 to register today.
Fri., Sept. 6 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Raptor Room, GCA Office
If you would like to participate in a monthly
neighborhood Mah Jongg game, contact Jenn at
[email protected] or 480-563-9839 to check
availability and get more information. This is a
great way to meet your neighbors
Simply Sports Soccer
Mondays from Sept. 9 through Oct. 21
10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (based on age)
Grayhawk Greenbelt
Don’t let your 2-7 year olds miss out on this
blend of exciting games and activities! Simply
Sports promotes their goal of having fun
while developing your child’s gross motor
skills, self-esteem and social skills. Classes
last 45 minutes and are staffed by professional coaches on one of Grayhawk’s own
greenbelts! Cost is $115 for the session. A minimum of six children are required for a session. For more information visit www.simplysports.org or call 480-330-7025. Ask about
their Refer and Save program!
Play Bridge
Tues., Sept. 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Raptor Room, GCA Office
If you would like to play party bridge with
a neighborhood group, give us a call at
480-563-9839 to check availability. Men and
women are invited to join this social game.
Ladies Night Out
Wed., Sept. 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Tommy Bahama
15205 N. Kierland Blvd.
(Kierland Commons)
Join the ladies for Island Time Happy Hour and get away from it
all for the night. Enjoy Island classics like Ahi Tacos, Macadamia
Nut Chicken Lollipops or World-Famous Coconut Shrimp; then
wash it all down with a Mai Tai or a Coconut Cloud Martini.
This is a great way to meet your
neighbors! Space is limited. RSVP
is required to 480-563-9839 by
no later than Mon., Sept. 9.
Stargazing at Grayhawk
Fri., Sept. 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Grayhawk Greenbelt
Grab a flashlight and some chairs and head over
to the Grayhawk Greenbelt (near the office) for
a night of stars and planets with Stargazing for
Everyone. You'll have the chance to view the wonders of the universe through their telescopes. Bring your camera
or cell phone for great shots of the night moon, or catch a fleeting
view of Saturn or Venus. We'll have Moon Pies, drinks and lots
of fun for celestial fans of all ages. Cost is $2 per person. RSVP to
563-9839 and payment are due by Wed. Sept. 11.
Play Canasta
Grayhawk Hiking Club Season Kickoff Meeting
Every Wed. beginning on Sept. 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Raptor Room, GCA Office
If you would like to play canasta with a neighborhood group,
contact Jenn at [email protected] or 480-563-9839 to check
availability and get more information. This is a great way to meet
your neighbors!
Mon., Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Talon Room
Join fellow hikers to learn more about what is in
store for the Grayhawk Hiking Club during the
2013-2014 season. With at least two scheduled
hikes per month from October through April and
hikes for all experience levels, the Hiking Club is a
great way to get active and meet neighbors. Hiking
Club leaders will review this upcoming season’s
schedule and share information about the hiking
club’s new member website, www.grayhawkhikingclub.org. You’ll
also learn about the new trails in the McDowell Mountain Preserve
from Claire Miller, the McDowell Preserve Manager. Refreshments
will be provided. Space is limited and this meeting does fill up.
RSVP is required to 563-9839 by no later than Sept. 20. To RSVP
on the website, you must sign up as a member (it’s free).
End of Summer Cool-Off
Thurs., Sept. 5 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tart & Toppings
20851 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 103
Head over to Grayhawk’s favorite frozen yogurt
treatery for 50% off the entire menu and a night
of good-old fashioned family fun. Draw a selfportrait on the chalkboard wall or play a quick
game of checkers while you hang out with your favorite family
and friends. Make sure that you mention you are a Grayhawk resident to receive the 50% off discount. No RSVP is required.
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In & Around Grayhawk
Strategic Planning Meeting
Mon., Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Talon Room
The Grayhawk Community Association and Retreat Village
Association Boards will be meeting to set short and long term
goals for the community. This meeting is open to residents and
you are encouraged to attend.
The price includes an 18% gratuity for the massage. This package
at regular price would be over
$250! To book your package call
the spa directly at 480-595-3500
Make sure to mention that you
are a Grayhawk resident.
“Grayhawk Rocks”
Extended through September!
The Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders Resort
Don’t sulk in the heat. Take time to relax this summer at the Spa
at the Boulders Resort. They are offering only to Grayhawk residents this amazing spa package. For $125 enjoy the following:
• Your choice of either a 50 minute Massage or Facial
• 25 minute Massage enhancement (guest choice of scalp/
neck massage or foot/hand massage)
• Complimentary Entrance into any fitness class that day
• $15 certificate to use at the Spa Café
• Full day access to eucalyptus steam rooms, dry saunas,
o’Furo pools, tea lounge reading room, fitness center and
quiet adults only pool
DOWNLOAD EVENT PHOTOS ON SHUTTERFLY
Ever wondered how you could get ahold of a photo
taken of you or a family member at an event? Visit
www.grayhawk.shutterfly.com to view, download and
print photos taken at Grayhawk events.
*You must be a resident and obtain permission from the
administrator of the site to view photos.
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Trident Security
Trident Security: Meet Charles McDonald
Trident Security recently welcomed a few new faces to their
Grayhawk team, one of which was Charles “Shrek” McDonald. If
you’ve already had a chance to meet Charles, you surely haven’t forgotten him. He’s a crazy character with a unique background, and he
seems to have something in common with everyone he meets.
Charles was born in Germany to a Maltese mother and a
Scottish father. He spent enough time in Scotland (9 years) to pick
up a thick accent, and then the rest of his youth he was raised in a
military family. He left home at 16 to join the British army, where he
spent almost 15 years before taking on a couple other adventures,
one of which was becoming a combat medic in the U.S. Army.
“I had a lot of people ask how a man from Scotland ended up
in the United States Army,” he said. “I always tell them, ‘Don’t go to
Disneyland ‘cause you’ll get drafted’”.
Charles said he loved the army because he was lucky enough to
travel all over the country. He has been to 48 states- everywhere from
Montana to Florida. He spends a lot of his time in Arizona as a Drug
Education Counselor, and did two tours in Iraq, where he earned his
“bionic leg” during an injury.
It was during his two year recovery period that he met Trident’s
Pete Day, and the rest is history. Charles loves working at Grayhawk,
but he has a lot that keeps him busy outside of work too. He and his
wife married in 2011 and are raising a 15 month-old in addition to
three older children. He claims to be very “artsy fartsy” and loves to
build everything from model ships to gun trucks to forests. He and
his wife also spend a lot of time on genealogy, and he says that he
might learn to fly.
If you see Charles out and about, be sure to say “hi”. And don’t
worry about trying to keep up a conversation. Some people might
have a hard time understanding that thick accent of his, but Charles
has a great solution. “If you can’t understand me,” he says, “just
pretend I’m green, fat and bald and I’ll sound like Shrek. Everyone
understands him.”
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Job Search Apps
Taking Your Job Search on the Go
In addition to being able to instantly
apply for jobs online, mobile and tablet
apps keep you connected to your job
hunt, even on the go. GlassDoor, a job
review website, recently did a study that
suggested 68% of job seekers are now
using mobile devices at least once a week
or more. A full 85% believe mobile devices
are going to be the best way to find a job
in the next five years. Below are a few
apps to utilize in your job search, whether
it includes full-time or part-time work.
Labor away!
Indeed.com’s App
Find free access to
millions of job postings
that you’ll find on Indeed’s
website, in a handy mobile
format. And you’re not limited to just jobs
in the United States. You can also search
jobs in many other countries if you’re
interested in working abroad. You can
have your personalized searches delivered
right to your iPhone or Android.
The Ladders
This app doesn’t use
a keyword search but
allows job seekers to input
their resume to target
opportunities based on their expertise,
geography, industry, salary and target
title. The app lists the most recent jobs
first and indicates whether posted by a
recruiter or company. You can’t apply
to the job through the app, but you do
receive an email reminder to apply though
the website while the recruiter receives an
email that you’ve expressed interest.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great
way to stay connected with
your colleagues, but it will
also make your job searching process a lot less painful. You’ll have
immediate access when someone in your
network posts a lead, and when searching
for positions, you can find job listings and
employees who work at that company to
try to get a referral.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
estimated in June that 2.7 million people
were working in temporary jobs, up from
approximately 2.5 million the previous year. But have no fear, technology is
swooping in to save the day! A number
of apps now on the market are aiming to
help users find quick, short-term jobs in
their immediate vicinity.
Field Agent
This app, available for
the iPhone, lists short jobs
such as audits, in-store and
at-home research, opinion
surveys, and checking on-shelf availability.
Most of the jobs are in the United States
and range from $2 for answering a short
survey to $20 for visiting a restaurant and
responding to questions about it. Jobs
usually take less than two hours to complete.
These are just a sampling of the many
apps available to job seekers. From resume
builders, to networking apps, there is
something for everyone. From finding the
job to helping you with interview questions, there’s an app for that.
Gigwalk
An app for Android
and iPhones that lists
short-term jobs that last
anywhere from 30 minutes
to two hours and paying $12 to $15 per
task. Typical “gigs” include taking pictures
of menus and product displays, surveying
salespeople, or making sure that goods are
in-stock and properly displayed. Users can
pick jobs that match their schedules and
location. The app will also notify them
when there's a gig nearby.
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Photos
Back to School
Dylan Sonkin and Jake Greenwald start their first day of 2nd grade at
Grayhawk Elementary
Sofia Gajda starts Pre-K at El Dorado
Zach Sonkin on his first day at Explorer Middle School
Megan Miller, Monroe Mortara and Avery Eggebeen on their first day
of 7th grade at Copper Ridge
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Gabrielle Gadja starts 1st Grade at Grayhawk Elementary
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C A T H Y
H O T C H K I S S
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Grayhawk Onsite Office
480-563-9708
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
480-921-7500
Grayhawk Community Patrol
480-502-5078
Talon Guardhouse
480-502-7685
Raptor Guardhouse
480-502-5078
After Hours Answering Service
602-234-9288
UTILITIES
Southwest Gas
City of Scottsdale Water
City of Scottsdale Solid Waste
APS
Street Light Repair (SA/ ID prefix on pole)
602-861-1999
480-312-5650
480-312-5600
602-371-7171
602-371-7171
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE
Non-Emergency Police Department
Fire Department Main Phone
Police or Fire Emergency
Parks and Recreation
Street Light Repair (SS prefix on pole)
480-312-5000
480-312-8000
911
480-312-2771
480-312-5483
SCHOOLS
Grayhawk Elementary School
Mountain Trail Middle School
Pinnacle High School
El Dorado Private School
602-449-6600
602-449-4600
602-449-4000
480-502-6878
LIBRARIES
Appaloosa
Arabian
Mustang
480-312-7557
480-312-6250
480-312-6050
Grayhawk Golf Club
Boys and Girls Club, Thunderbirds
Motor Vehicle Division
Poison Control
US Post Office, Kachina Branch
Southwest Wildlife
480-502-1800
480-538-9547
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602-253-3334
480-513-2963
480-471-9109
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Welcome & Congratulations
WELCOME TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD!
• • • • • • • • • • • • • John Bryant
Christopher and Betty Jo Cole
Adam Dalen
Mark and Linda Eagleton
Anne Foster
John and Kim Garay
Kevin and Patti Gonzales
Brian Gregory and Frank Pirhalla
Christian and Genevieve Hass
Joy Lowrie
Dale and Jeanine Malaney
Michael and Ke Martens
Chad and Jennifer Matthews — Megan (10) and Maia (7)
Terence and Erika McCullough
Mohammad Nezarati and Susan Eslambolchi
James Nielson
Trent and Christina Rathbun
Thomas and Marsha Rupert
Chad and Kristan Tiedeman
• • • • • • Congratulations to Matt, Stephanie, Madison (big sister) and Bradley
(big brother) Clark who welcomed Ainsley Marie into their family on
August 9. Photo by Kimberly Clark Photography
LifeStyle
HOME
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Who is taking care of your
home while you’re away?
We’re here to watch over and maintain your home and property. We help busy, active people by offering peace of mind with an all-­in-­one solution to the time-­consuming task of oversight,
care and management. Your investment is protected
and maintained with Lifestyle Home Management Services so you can relax and feel secure.
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[email protected]
Bonded & Insured
The Matthews family–Chad & Jennifer with daughters Maia & Megan
Rent the Block Party Trailer
For only $25 you will have access to tables, chairs, games,
coolers, food warmers, a BBQ and much more. Call 563-9708
to reserve it today!
Just a few things the Talon and Raptor
rooms have been used for:
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Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party
Wedding Reception
Book Club Meeting
Jewelry Party
Church
Game Night
Sales Meeting
Surprise Party
Educational Seminar
Holiday Party
What will YOU rent the rooms for?
Call 480-563-9708 or visit the Facility Rental tab
on www.grayhawkcommunity.org for more
information or to book your next event!
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Photos
Thanks to David Van Omen and Andrew Bloom of RE/MAX Excalibur for sponsoring
the Back to School Blowout!
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Sip & Tell
Wok Box
Sue Lukenbill, Encore Resident
Fall will officially arrive on September 22,
and while those of us in Arizona might still
be feeling the heat, we breathe a little easier
knowing that this month is a turning point.
Our nights get a little longer, and we can start letting the dreams
of cool winter air creep back in.
I spent most of my summer weekends away from the Valley
and have been having the time of my life. I started a 30 day precelebration birthday party on July 3 in Show Low, Arizona, and
finished with a special birthday celebration at Quill Creek Café. I
ordered a Skinny Cosmo and the trout (both excellent) and then
Chef Jeff surprised me with a special birthday dessert. He has
always taken care of me and my family through the years. Either
that, or I have just spent enough money at the bar to make me a
VIP member! We were gone a total of 26 days traveling through
six states, including Lake Tahoe for two wonderful weeks and
Telluride, Colorado, for one full week. Imagine being in paradise
for that long! You only turn 70 once and it has been quite the
ride!
September brings with it for many the fast pace of school,
and extracurricular activities for children and grandchildren. It’s
hard enough to keep up let alone get dinner on the table, but
Lifestyle Director Jennifer Sheets and I have found the perfect
solution….Wok Box! Wok Box is a quick service Asian inspired
restaurant franchise that opened on the northwest corner of
Frank Lloyd Wright and 101 earlier this year, and is the first of
five locations planned for the greater Phoenix market in the next
12 months.
Wok Box has a bold interior and all of the meals cooked to
order in plain view of the guests. The menu features flavors from
all over Asia, including delicious noodle dishes, curry, stir fry, and
banh mi sandwiches. Wok Box distinguishes itself from competitors by offering high-quality ingredients, no preservatives, and a
variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and even vegan options.
The staff was very helpful in explaining the menu to us and
giving us suggested entrées to try. I ordered banh mi which is a
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Vietnamese sandwich. It was grilled chicken breast with firecracker mayo and Vietnamese barbeque sauce served on a Vietnamese
baguette with pickled daikon and carrot, fresh jalapeño, cucumber and cilantro. I had to remove the jalapeños and almost got
rid of the daikon and carrot, but am glad I let Jenn talk me in to
keeping it on my sandwich. I devoured it in nano seconds!
Jenn ordered the Sweet Mongolian, which is udon noodles
with fresh veggies and sweet garlic sauce. She added chicken and
fiery hot Dan Dan sauce. Her portion was so big, she got to take
some of it home for dinner.
By the time we left there wasn’t an empty table in the place.
A wide range of people were eating there, from the group of
businessmen to the family taking a break from back to school
shopping. It seems to me a great place for a quick meal on a busy
school night or warm “don’t-feel-like-cooking” evening.
Wok Box
15807 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
480-657-8888
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