The Villas at Camelback Crossing

March
2013
Villas at
Camelback Crossing
A P A R T M E N T S
5150 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305 • 623-872-0100
SAFE
ON FIRST
Don’t get tagged with late
fees that begin on the
fourth of the month
PAY YOUR
RENT BY
THE FIRST
AT YOUR SERVICE
Anna Maki
Property Manager
Capri Beach
Assistant Manager
Sarah Logan
Customer Care Director
Joie Miller
Leasing Director
Crystal Cortez
Leasing Consultant
Patrick Boudewyns
Maintenance Supervisor
Luis Virgil
Lead Maintenance Technician
Ben Graham
Nelson Herrera
Steve Logan
Maintenance Technicians
HOURS
Office
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
Sat: 8:30am–5:30pm
Sun: 11am–5pm
Fitness Center
Open 24 Hours
Pool & Spa
7am–11pm
CONTACT US
Office & After Hours
623-872-0100
Emergency Maintenance
602-530-5474
Courtesy Patrol
602-283-4827
6 WELCOME HOME 6
Major League Baseball warms up the month with an exciting slate of Cactus League
games. We warm up our residents with a quality home, carefree lifestyle, and responsive
service. You always have the home field advantage at our community. Thanks for being
a part of our winning team!
K SHAMROCK TREAT K
March 17 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. • in the Office
It must be the “luck of the Irish” that we have such grand residents living at our community.
Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for the day, wear a wee bit o’ green and stop by for a
special St. Patrick’s Day treat. We really appreciate each and every one of our residents,
and that’s no blarney!
e GRAND SLAM BREAKFAST e
March 23 • 10 a.m.–Noon • in the Clubhouse
You can’t beat fun at the old ballpark—or can you? We’re throwing a Grand Slam
Breakfast to celebrate spring training and the 2013 baseball season. Just slide on over
for plenty of good food and great company. We’ll hit a grand slam with fun for everyone!
y BEST “ERA” IN TOWN y
Great Referral Incentives
Have your friends or co-workers struck out looking for that perfect place to call home?
Have them swing by our community. We have the best “ERA” in town. It’s earned resident
approval that counts here, so please make the call and refer a new resident. When your
referral signs a lease and moves in, you’ll receive a great referral incentive! Check with
the office for details.
p DOUBLE PLAY FOR PETS O
$50 Pet Pickup Fine
It’s a perfectly executed double play when our pet owners clean up after their pets
and use a leash when outdoors. Thanks for going to bat for our community and helping
to keep our grounds clean and sanitary! Please don’t drop the ball by neglecting our pet
policies. Violations carry a $50 pet pickup fine.
Cactus League Excitement
Luxuriate in gorgeous weather in the friendly confines of
an intimate, outdoor ballpark. Thrill to the roar of the crowd
while you enjoy a delicious hot dog and cold drink. Check out
your favorite players, coaches, and teams as they gear up for the
2013 M.L.B. season. Ask yourself, “Can Kirt Gibson restore
the Arizona Diamondbacks to their former glory days?” “Will
the San Francisco Giants repeat as World Series champs?”
Whether you’re a sports fan or not, spring training is an
important economic engine that helps fuel the local economy.
Approximately 1.7 million fans attended Cactus League
games here last year. Of that number, 56 percent came to
visit from out of state. Hosting these major league teams
brings in an estimated $350 million to Arizona’s economy
each year.
Arizona plays host to fifteen Major League Baseball teams
that comprise the Cactus League, and you can catch them
playing at any one of the ten beautiful ballparks located
in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Peoria, Goodyear,
Surprise, Glendale, and Salt River. Work on the new
Chicago Cubs’ spring training facility is underway in Mesa,
and the ballpark should be ready for the 2014 season.
Irish Sayings &
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What do you get when you cross
poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?
A rash of good luck.
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Here are our top five reasons to go to a Cactus League game:
1. You can relax and bask in the perfect spring weather.
2. Spring training is affordable fun for the whole family.
3. It’s a great way to preview the teams and meet the players.
4. The fans are friendly, and the food always seems to
taste better at an outdoor event.
5. You can’t beat fun at the old ball park!
So get off the couch, turn off that overheated TV, and
venture outside for some exciting spring training baseball
action (see schedule listed to the right).
My Irish mother’s menu consisted
of two dishes—take it or leave it.
Why should you never iron a
four-leaf clover? You don’t want
to press your luck.
You’ll never plow a field by turning
it over in your mind.
What’s little and green and stuck to
your bumper? A leprechaun who didn’t
look both ways.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
watch your step.
The quickest way to double your money
is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.
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trike three, winter weather. You’re outta here!”
Temperatures are warming up this month, and so are
Major League Baseball’s players and fans. For the next thirty
days only, Cactus League is the hottest ticket in town.
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Serves 12
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,
softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts,
drained thoroughly and chopped
1/2 cup cooked, drained, and chopped
fresh spinach (or frozen chopped spinach)
               Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a
small baking dish. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together cream
cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese,
Romano cheese, mozzarella cheese,
garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
Bake 30 to 45 minutes, until bubbly and
lightly browned. Serve with bread or
tortilla chips.
Finding Hidden
Storage
Here are a few
ideas for finding
extra storage in
your home.
Behind the door. A rack that
hangs over the closet door is useful for
shoes and purses. Pocket organizers
hold jewelry, scarves, gloves, or even
craft supplies and small toys. For extra
towels, hang a door rack in the bathroom.
Under the bed. Store off-season
clothing and extra sheets and blankets
in long, low containers under the bed.
Inexpensive bed lifts allow you to add
extra height and storage space. Hide
everything from sight with a bed skirt.
Over the toilet. Invest in a decorative
free-standing rack that fits over
the toilet. Use it for bath products,
cosmetics, and extra toiletries.
In the closet. Hangers that hold
multiple clothing items like skirts or
slacks save room. Fabric cubes turned on
their side and placed on a closet shelf
provide storage for bulky sweaters,
pajamas, or any folded item.
On top of kitchen cabinets. If you have
space above your kitchen cabinets, use it
to store seldom-used appliances.
Choose a definition (1–12) for each of the
baseball terms in yellow. Answers below.
Dugout
1.
2.
3.
Force Out
Fate of
Aroma of
Purportedly,
Crowd the Plate
Whiff
Wall Street
a ball park
a girl’s best
Slugging Percentage
swindlers
hotdog
friend
Caught Stealing
Cactus League
4.
5.
6.
7.
Brush-Back
Style
A canoe made
The distance
Eject from
Double Play
your hair
by hollowing
a rattlesnake
the premises
Bad Hop
Diamond
out a log
can spring
Strike Zone
8.
A boxer’s
pride
9.
Result of a
bunny with a
lame foot
10.
Place your
elbows on the
dinner table
11.
Back-to-back
showings of
Macbeth
12.
Saguaro
society
ANSWERS: 1. Caught Stealing 2. Whiff 3. Diamond 4. Brush-Back 5. Dugout 6. Strike Zone 7. Force Out
8. Slugging Percentage 9. Bad Hop 10. Crowd the Plate 11. Double Play 12. Cactus League
2013 Ostrich Festival
A
t one time, Chandler and Maricopa County led
the nation in ostrich ranching. To celebrate their
place in Arizona history, the Ostrich Festival was
created in 1989. This year, for its 25th anniversary,
100,000 people will join the celebration March 8–10
at Chandler Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona.
The 2013 Ostrich Festival will feature the
crowd-pleasing Ostrich Races as well as other
fan favorites, including The Freakshow Deluxe,
Pig Races, Rhinestone Trick Roper, Doggies of
the Wild West, live ostrich displays, and bubble
shows. Carnival rides, 150 vendor booths, and live
entertainment add to the fun and excitement.
Ostriches are native to the African Savanna.
These oversized, flightless, fleet-footed birds can
run up to 43 mph (10–16 feet in a single stride),
and they use their wings as rudders to help
change direction. Ostriches may look awkward
and defenseless, but their long, strong legs and
two-toed feet (each equipped with a long sharp claw) make formidable weapons against
predators. An adult ostrich stands 8–10 feet tall and weighs in at a hefty 350–400 pounds.
Don’t stick your head in the sand and miss this event! Info: 480-963-4571 or ostrichfestival.com.
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HOME FIELDS
Games start at 1:05 pm unless noted
* = Split squad, • = Night game
Schedule subject to change. For updates:
www.CactusLeague.com
CAMELBACK RANCH
10710 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale
623-302-5000
Chicago White Sox
Mar. 2, 4, 5, 8, 10*, 11, 13, 15@12:05pm,
16, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27@12:05pm
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar. 1*, 3, 6*, 7, 8*, 9, 14, 15*•, 17*, 18,
19, 21 (Tucson), 22, 23•, 26•
GOODYEAR BALLPARK
1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear
623-882-3130
Cincinnati Reds
Mar. 3, 6•, 8*•, 9, 12•, 13, 15•, 17, 19,
21, 23, 25, 27, 28
Cleveland Indians
Mar. 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16•, 18, 22•,
24, 26, 30@12:05pm
HOHOKAM PARK
1235 N. Center St., Mesa
480-964-4467
Chicago Cubs
Mar. 1, 3*, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15*, 16, 19, 23,
25, 26*, 28@12:05pm
MARYVALE BASEBALL PARK
3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix
623-245-5500, 800-933-7890
Milwaukee Brewers
Mar. 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 22,
24*, 27
PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX
16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
623-773-8720
San Diego Padres
Mar. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14*, 15*, 16, 18, 20,
22•, 24, 25, 28
Seattle Mariners
Mar. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15*•, 17,
19•, 21•, 23, 26, 27
PHOENIX MUNICIPAL STADIUM
5999 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
602-392-0074
Oakland Athletics
Mar. 1, 2, 4, 5*, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16*, 17,
18, 22•, 24, 25, 27
SCOTTSDALE STADIUM
7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale
480-990-7972
San Francisco Giants
Mar. 2*, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16*, 17,
20*, 21, 23, 26
SURPRISE RECREATION CAMPUS
15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise
623-222-2222
Kansas City Royals
Mar. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8*, 10, 13, 15*, 17, 19,
20, 23, 25•, 27*•, 29@12:05pm
Texas Rangers
Mar. 3, 4, 6, 9*, 11, 12, 16, 18•, 21•, 22,
24, 26, 28
TEMPE DIABLO STADIUM
2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe
480-350-5205
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Mar. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 20, 22,
23*, 24, 27
SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK
Hwy. 101 at Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
480-362-9467, 888-490-0383
Arizona Diamondbacks
Mar. 2, 4, 5•, 6, 9, 11, 13•, 15, 17, 19, 21,
24, 26•, 27•, Chase Field: 29•, 30@12:40pm
Colorado Rockies
Mar. 1, 3, 5, 6•, 8•, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22*,
23•, 25, 28
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DOWN THE DRAIN
Help us prevent clogged pipes, which
are inconvenient for you and may require
expensive repairs. Please do not dispose of
sanitary products, disposable diapers, paper
towels, cigarette butts, etc. in the toilet bowl.
Clear minor blockages with a plumber’s
helper. Inexpensive plungers are available
at most home improvement and discount
stores.
KEEP GATES CLOSED
As you know, the purpose of our
community gates is to minimize the
number of unauthorized people entering
our community. Please help to keep our
community safe by making sure the gates
are closed and latched after you enter or
exit. We also request that residents never
prop open the gates, even for a minute.
? WHEEL REPEAL
For the safety of our residents and guests,
we’re putting the brakes on freewheeling
about our community. This means that
bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and
rollerblades are not permitted anywhere
on our grounds. But your fun doesn’t have
to roll to a stop. Enjoy your “wheels” at a
nearby park.
MARCH 2013
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COTTONWOOD
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CAREFREE
SONORAN FINE
ART FESTIVAL
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FIESTA DAYS
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SPORTS – AT HOME
ON STAGE
SPECIAL EVENTS
ASU BASKETBALL
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe. $8-$80. 480-965-2381
Phoenix • 602-267-1600 or 480-784-4444
CELEBRITY THEATER
GREAT AZ BEER FESTIVAL
than 200 craft beers,
live music, food for purchase, games. Ages 21 & up
only. $10-$85. 480-774-8300 AZBeer.com/tempe
OSTRICH FESTIVAL & PARADE
MAR 8–10 Tumbleweed Park, Chandler. Races, live
music, rides, kids’ activities. Admission $7-$10; under
5 free. Parade 3/2, on AZ Ave. OstrichFestival.com
FINE ART & CULINARY FESTIVAL
MAR 9–10 Litchfield Park Library Lawn. Over 250 fine
artists, superior wines, unique culinary delights, live
performances, more. Free. 623-935-9040
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FAIRE
MAR 16 Parade on 3rd St., Sheridan to Moreland.
Faire at Hance Park, Phoenix. Live entertainment,
food, kids’ area. PhxIrish.org
AZ SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS GAMES
MAR 23–24 Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix.
Competitions, music, dancers, vendors, kids’ games,
food. $5-$15. 480-788-6694 ArizonaScots.com
FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MAR 23–24 Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area, Glendale.
Performers, kids’ fun, vendors. Free. 623-930-4200
AZ GAME & FISH OUTDOOR EXPO
MAR 23–24 Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix.
Workshops, animals, exhibits. Free. AZGFD.gov/expo
D.S. MEMORIAL EASTER EGG HUNTS
MAR 30 Peoria Sports Complex. Candy hunts, make
crafts, games, entertainment, inflatables, more. Free
admission with canned food. 623-773-7137
MAR 13–16: PAC-12 TOURNAMENT, MGM Grand
Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
2013 NCAA
MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MAR 19–20: 1ST ROUND
MAR 21–24: 2ND & 3RD ROUNDS
MAR 28–31: REGIONALS
APR 6: NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
APR 8: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, Atlanta, GA
PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL
US Airways Center, Phoenix. $10-$100. 800-745-3000
MAR 1–ATLANTA
MAR 6–TORONTO
MAR 9–HOUSTON
MAR 11–DENVER
MAR 18–L.A. LAKERS
MAR 20–WASHINGTON
MAR 22–MINNESOTA
MAR 24–BROOKLYN
MAR 28–SACRAMENTO
MAR 30–INDIANA
PHOENIX COYOTES HOCKEY
Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. $20-$355. 480-563-PUCK
MAR 2–ANAHEIM
MAR 4–ANAHEIM
MAR 7–ST. LOUIS
MAR 9–DALLAS
MAR 12–LOS ANGELES
MAR 21–VANCOUVER
MAR 25–DETROIT
MLB SPRING TRAINING
throughout Metro Phoenix.
Complete schedule at CactusLeague.com
thru MAR 30 Ballparks
Events may change. Please call ahead.
Newsletters by Design Phoenix, Arizona 623-780-9041
MAR 2 John Edward $49-$97
MAR 9 Pro Boxing Iron Boy 6 $20-$35
MAR 16 Gloria Trevi $35-$85
MAR 21 Mos Def $10-$35
MAR 22 Chris Tucker $58-$83
MAR 29–30 UrbanAZ R&B Music Fest $67-$125
COMERICA THEATRE
Phoenix • 602-379-2888
MAR 10 Yo Gabba Gabba! Live $33-$58
MAR 11 Andre Rieu $
GAMMAGE AUDITORIUM
Tempe • 480-965-3434 or 800-745-3000
MAR 5–10 Memphis $28-$144
MAR 16 Emily Johnson: Niicugni $29
HERBERGER THEATRE
Phoenix • 480-784-4444 or 602-252-8497
MAR 22–APR 7 A Steady Rain $31-$47
MAR 28–APR 14 The Sunshine Boys $37-$90
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Phoenix • 602-262-7272
thru MAR 2 Spank! Fifty Shades Parody $39-$50
MAR 10 Shen Yun $24-$102
MAR 14–16 Fiddler on the Roof $59-$80
MAR 23 ProMusica Arizona: Stradivarius $38-$70
MAR 28–31 Ballet Arizona $32-$169
US AIRWAYS CENTER
Phoenix • 602-379-7800 or 800-745-3000
MAR 14 Eric Clapton $49-$89
MAR 16 Muse $48-$58
MAR 2 Tempe Town Lake. More
Cover Photo: Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, Arizona