APT. # 1060 - Island Palms

5315 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206 • 480-699-5800
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AT YOUR SERVICE
Kristi Stoffel
Community Manager
Ashli Korecky
Assistant Manager
Ruben Torres
Maintenance Supervisor
Christian Walsh
Maintenance Technician
HOURS
Office
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
(closed for lunch: Noon–1pm)
Sat: 9am–5:30pm
(closed for lunch: Noon–1pm)
Sun: 11am–5pm
Fitness Center
Accessible 24 Hours
with Key–See Office
Pool & Spa
Sun–Thurs: 7am–10pm
Fri & Sat: 7am–Midnight
Barbecue Grills
7am–10pm
CONTACT US
Office
480-699-5800
Maintenance Emergency
480-699-5800
Follow Prompts
Securitas
602-721-3988
Mon–Fri: 5pm–8am
Sat–Sun: 24 Hours
GARAGES AVAILABLE
Our residents get VIP treatment when it comes to parking. If you would like to give
your vehicle VIP treatment too, why not check into renting one of our garages? They
are available for rent, and they’re also great for storing items that are taking up space
inside your home. Please contact the office for further information.
Z SIZZLIN’ SOUTHWEST COOKOUT Z
May 3 • 3–5 p.m. • by the Pool
At our community, we put the sizzle in southwest living. That’s why we’re cookin’ up a
great time for our residents. Join your friends, neighbors, and staff for our cookout, and
enjoy some super sizzlin’ sensations. You’ll have a mouth-watering good time. Please
bring your favorite dish to share.
DO NOT FEED THE CRITTERS
Nature has provided us with lots of little creatures to watch and enjoy. As cute as
birds, ducks, and stray cats may be, they can pose a health and safety hazard to our
residents. Wild animals may spread disease, and we would like to discourage them
from making their home in our community. So, please do not feed the critters on our
premises.
DOORWAY DO’S & DON’TS
When kept clean and tidy, your entryway can be an attractive approach to your home.
Please don’t allow your home to spread beyond your doorway, though. Entryways
and the areas around them must remain clear at all times. Doormats are welcome,
but garbage bags, storage items, bikes, etc. are not.
☺ FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Referral Checks
Getting together with friends is one of life’s pleasures, but time and distance keep us
from doing this as often as we’d like. We have the perfect solution. Invite your friends
for a tour of our amazing community. Chances are they’ll sign a lease and become
your new neighbor. When they move in, you’ll receive a referral check!
Prescott Celebrates 150 Years
I
t’s Prescott’s turn to light the candles and celebrate 150 years
of history dating back to 1863 when it became the original
Territorial Capital of Arizona. They call a birthday like this a
“sesquicentennial,” but town folks and visitors alike call it a great
party just waiting to happen.
The Mayor opens the ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening,
May 30, at the Courthouse Plaza. He’ll deliver the official proclamation
accompanied by a period-correct color guard. Then the music
kicks in and a delicious, 150-square-foot birthday cake will be cut
and served to everyone there. Later that night, the Sharlot Hall
Museum hosts a territorial dinner, while back at Courthouse Plaza,
the crowd parties on with a free concert and beer garden.
The next day at the Courthouse, there’s fun for the whole family,
with music, inflatables for the kids, interactive exhibits, and a family
theater. Over at Mile High Middle School’s football field, visitors
can walk through a Western village to experience the “Old West,”
the “Wild West,” and the “New West.” Each area has its own
activities, attractions, and displays, including Western entertainers,
re-enactors, cowboy poets, blacksmiths, and leather workers. The
“New West” looks to the future, with multi-cultural areas and local
colleges and schools. That evening, the party moves back to the
Courthouse area for a concert and a little relaxation in the beer
garden. The weekend wraps up Sunday afternoon with the Rough
Stock Rodeo at Prescott Rodeo Grounds. This 1800s-style rodeo
is free to those 18 and younger.
Whether you’ve visited Prescott many times, or you’ve never
been, there’s a good reason they call it “everybody’s hometown.”
Tucked away in one of the largest stands of ponderosa pine, a
cool mile high up, Prescott has something for everyone. For more
information, log on to visit-prescott.com, or call 928-499-0699.
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Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced
tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced
green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can
enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black
beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can spicy
refried beans
18 (5 inch) corn tortillas
12 ounces shredded
Mexican blend cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the ground beef for 5
minutes or until brown and crumbly. Add the onion and garlic,
and sauté for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat. Mix in the
tomatoes, green chile peppers, enchilada sauce, black beans,
and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low,
and let simmer for 20 minutes or until slightly thick.
Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a
9"x13" casserole dish. Cover with a layer of 6 tortillas. Follow
with a third of the meat mixture, then a third of the cheese.
Repeat tortilla, meat, and cheese pattern until all the tortillas
are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until
cheese is slightly brown and bubbly. To serve, cut into squares
and garnish with jalapeños, black olives, lettuce, chopped
tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
H
idden in a lush, green valley surrounded by
a thick forest of pines, lies the world’s largest
natural travertine (light-colored limestone) bridge.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a scenic, yet
rigorous, hiking adventure located ten miles north
of Payson, Arizona.
Formed over thousands of years, this natural
rock bridge stands 183 feet high and arches over a
rugged 400-foot-long tunnel which measures 150
feet at its widest point. Within the tunnel are clear
pools of water. Beneath the bridge’s arch are several
caves with stalactites and stalagmites. The steep
Waterfall Trail and Pine Creek Trail lead hikers
through the boulder-strewn creek bottom, while the
Gowan Loop Trail goes to an observation deck.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has won three
Best of Rim Country awards, including Best Historic
Site, Best Place to Hike, and Best Day Trip. The
park is located off Highway 87, 10 miles north of
Payson. For information, visit azstateparks.com.
Summer Survival Tips
Summers in Arizona’s lower desert last
for four or five months, with temperatures
frequently reaching triple digits. How can
you keep your cool when everything’s
heating up?
Cool off at the pool. Take a refreshing
dip or get some exercise without becoming
overheated. Join the kids at a nearby
splash or spray pad.
Think air-conditioned comfort. Move your
entertainment plans indoors. Visit movie
theaters, museums, and libraries. Enjoy
an indoor concert or show, go bowling
or shopping,
and frequent
your favorite
restaurant.
Choose early
morning or evening for outings, and make
them short. Slather on the sunscreen, wear
a hat and sunglasses, and take water.
Always stay hydrated. Drink water often,
and don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
Never leave people or pets in a car, even
with a window cracked open.
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Cinco
METRO PHOENIX
MAY 2
OUT & ABOUT FIESTA
Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood
Suites, Avondale. Entertainment
by Power Drive, Mariachi Aguila,
Ballet Folklórico, salsa contest, food,
arts, crafts. Free. 623-333-2400
MAY 3
CINCO DE MAYO FEST.
Downtown Chandler. Chihuahua
races, crowning of King and
Queen Chihuahuas, kids’ fun,
entertainment, food and drink,
more. Free. 480-310-2018
MAY 3–4
CINCO DE MAYO PHOENIX
2nd St. & Van Buren, Phoenix.
Grammy-winning performers,
traditional foods, vendors, boxing,
rides, games, giveaways. $5-$10;
under 13 free. 602-279-4669 or
CincoPhx.com
MAY 4
CINCO DE MAYO CELEB.
Enchanted Island, Encanto Park,
Phoenix. Live music, Ballet
Folklórica, piñatas, Spiderman
autographs and pictures ($).
Free admission; $7.50 ride
wristband. 602-254-1200
NORTHERN AZ
MAY 3
CINCO DE MAYO
North of Courthouse Plaza,
Downtown Prescott. Entertainment, kids’ fun, food and drink,
vendors, taco and margarita
competition. 928-499-9646
MAY 3
CINCO DE MAYO CELEB.
Tlaquepaque, Sedona. Live mariachi
music, folklórico dancers, face
painting, traditional foods. Free.
928-282-4838
TUCSON
MAY 2
AGAVE FEST
Hotel Congress, Tucson. Taste
40+ tequilas, street tacos, live
music. $40-$45. 520-622-8848
MAY 3
FIESTA DE GARIBALDI
Casino del Sol Resort, Tucson.
All day party with live mariachi
music and baile folklórico on
multiple stages, art, culture, food.
$10, under 11 free. 520-838-3908
MAY 4
CINCO DE MAYO FEST.
Presidio San Agustin de Tucson.
Celebration of Mexican culture,
art, music, food sampling. Free.
520-791-4865
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1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
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1 cup packed brown sugar 4
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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Directions
Preheat
oven to 350° F. Grease a 9”x13” baking pan
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both pudding
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Blend well with a mixer. In a separate bowl, stir
together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts.
Pour half of the batter into the baking pan and
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spread evenly.
Sprinkle with half the nut mixture.
Layer with the rest of the batter, then sprinkle with
the remaining nut mixture.
Bake 25 minutes at 350° F; then turn the oven down
to 325° F and bake an additional 35–40 minutes.
VERDE VALLEY
FAIR
928-634-3290
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MAY 10–11
KINGMAN
FESTIVAL OF
THE ARTS
928-727-1909
CINCO DE MAYO
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14
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MOTHER’S DAY
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MAY 17–18
ARMED FORCES DAY
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MAY 24–26
TOMBSTONE
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800-242-8278
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SPORTS – AT HOME
ON STAGE
SPECIAL EVENTS
AZ DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL
Chase Field, Phoenix. $8-$170. 602-514-8400
AK-CHIN PAVILION
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Botanical Garden, Phoenix.
Outdoor concerts, food & drink available for purchase.
21 & up only. $20-$25. 480-481-8188
LATIN FILM SERIES
MAY 1–3 A.E. England Building, Civic Space Park,
Phoenix. Film series hosted by the Latino Institute.
Free admission. 602-262-7424
SOUTHWEST CLASSIC HORSE SHOW
MAY 3–4 WestWorld of Scottsdale. Saddlebreds
competition. Free. ArizonaSaddlebreds.org
SECOND FRIDAY
MAY 9 Main Street, Mesa. Art walk, shopping, live
entertainment, food. Free. 2ndFridayNightOut.com
HERITAGE SATURDAY
MAY 10 Heritage Square, Phoenix. History of May Day,
maypole, May basket craft. Free. 602-261-8948
PEACH FESTIVAL
MAY 10–11, 17–18 Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek.
Peach foods, live music, rides, food, vendors, U-pick,
more. Free admission. 480-987-3100
FAIRYWORLDS!
MAY 15–JUN 1 Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix.
Adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed
outdoors. $40-$55. SWShakespeare.org
PET EXPO
MAY 17 WestWorld of Scottsdale. Exhibitors, vendors,
giveaways, rescue groups, services, demonstrations.
Free admission; $5 parking. PhoenixPetExpo.com
MAY 12–WASHINGTON
MAY 13–WASHINGTON
MAY 14–WASHINGTON
MAY 16–LOS ANGELES
MAY 17–LOS ANGELES
MAY 18–LOS ANGELES
MAY 26–SAN DIEGO
MAY 27–SAN DIEGO
MAY 28–SAN DIEGO
MAY 29–CINCINNATI
MAY 30–CINCINNATI
MAY 31–CINCINNATI
ASU BASEBALL
Packard Stadium, Tempe. $5-$20. 480-727-0000
MAY 9–OREGON
MAY 10–OREGON
MAY 11–OREGON
MAY 16–UTAH
MAY 17–UTAH
MAY 18–UTAH
MAY 20–ABILENE CHR.
MAY 30–NCAA REG.
MAY 31–NCAA REG.
PHOENIX MERCURY BASKETBALL
US Airways Center, Phoenix. $10-$170. 800-745-3000
MAY 17–SEATTLE
MAY 23–SAN ANTONIO
MAY 30–TULSA
AZ RATTLERS ARENA FOOTBALL
US Airways Center, Phoenix. $10-$134. 800-745-3000
MAY 18–SPOKANE
MAY 31–SAN JOSE
ARIZONA UNITED SC USL PRO SOCCER
Peoria Sports Complex. $7-$29. 623-773-8700
MAY 3–CHARLOTTE
MAY 17–ORLANDO CITY
MAY 24–CHIVAS USA
Events may change. Please call ahead.
Take Note Phoenix, Arizona 623-780-9041
Phoenix • 602-254-7200
MAY 16 Tim McGraw $58-$85
MAY 18 Journey & Steve Miller Band $47-$201
CELEBRITY THEATER
Phoenix • 602-267-1600 or 480-784-4444
MAY 4–5 Emotional Love Gospel Concert $33-$68
MAY 9 Ashanti & Ginuwine $20-$38
MAY 10 Red Green: How to Do Everything $50
MAY 16–17 George Lopez $51-$96
MAY 23 Anthony Hamilton $20-$38
MAY 24 Trey Songz $56-$86
MAY 30 American Storm $20-$50
MAY 31 Masters of Funk $30-$58
COMERICA THEATRE
Phoenix • 602-379-2888
MAY 2 The Wanted $47
MAY 23 Brit Floyd Discovery World Tour $36-$61
GAMMAGE AUDITORIUM
Tempe • 480-965-3434 or 800-745-3000
thru MAY 4 Once $48-$144
HERBERGER THEATRE
Phoenix • 480-784-4444 or 602-252-8497
MAY 1–18 Venus in Fur $44-$67
MAY 4 The Art of Blues $48-$62
MESA ARTS CENTER
Mesa • 480-644-6500
MAY 2 Mike Birbiglia $30-$42
MAY 3 Phoenix Boys Choir $18-$28
MAY 6 Johnny Klegg $37
MAY 7 Renee Fleming $50-$100
MAY 30 The Full Monty $22-$25
thru JUN 27 Desert
Cover Photo: Cinco de Mayo in Arizona