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4th annual AmeriCAN Canned
Craft Beer Festival
Chandler resident shares
personal journey
Neighbors PAGE 46
Spirituality PAGE 53
‘Godmothers’ deliver
kitchen creativity
The Perch features
‘Hoylarious’ art
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
For years, Chandler resident Cathy Bua was known as the founder of
Cathy’s Rum Cake Caterers. Her company’s renowned cakes were simply
second-to-none as she dished out her signature items with love from
a few different Valley retail locations and at events such as Scottsdale
Culinary Festival.
Now onto the next phase of her life, Bua has teamed with her friend
Carmella Dodge to develop “Cooking with the Godmothers.”
“A godmother is someone who says ‘yes’ when mom says ‘no,’” teases
Dodge.
In their newfound passion as “Cooking with the Godmothers,” the
two ladies will go into a home and create, cook and decorate for a
dinner party or special event using whatever is available in a client’s
home.
“Usually people don’t even fully realize exactly what they have in
Now that The Perch gastropub has several
months of business under its belt, word has
gotten around and guests from across the
Valley routinely flock to the earthy and eclectic
downtown Chandler hotspot.
From its menu, to the repurposed building
materials and rescue birds, there are many
storied people behind the success of The Perch.
Artist and humorist Sean “Hoylarious” Hoy is
behind The Perch’s zany and irreverent humor.
As the CEO and creative director of
Hoylarious Studios, Hoy lends his creativity
to people and businesses to help them inject
a bit of spice and humor into their business
presentations and brand image. The artist
worked with the owners before The Perch
opened to develop zany and fun illustrations
SEE GODMOTHERS PAGE 48
Where to Eat
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BATHROOM HUMOR: Sean Hoy’s own brand
of irreverent humor delivers the giggles in the
restrooms at The Perch. STSN photo by Lynette
Carrington
for the restrooms.
“The humor is a bit more edgy,” Hoy notes of
his illustrations at The Perch.
SEE PERCH PAGE 48
Historic golf
course receiving
facelift
BY TIM J. RANDALL
COOKING UP SOME FUN: Carmella Dodge and Cathy Bua are “Cooking with
the Godmothers” and they will visit a home and cook and provide a party
based on what is already in the home. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
Harry Collis. While not a name listed in
the pantheon of golf course architects like
A.W. Tillinghast, Alister Mackenzie, Charles
Blair Macdonald or Donald Ross, the Britishborn designer made a historic impact in
Arizona with the 1913 construction of San
Marcos Golf Course—the state’s first golf
resort.
Collis’ contribution is being honored 101
years later with a renovation to restore its
classic look, feel and endearing qualities.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort has
long been imbedded in the history, tradition
and culture of Chandler; a point that Dr.
Alexander J. Chandler emphasized in its
development as a centerpiece of the city. The
resort hotel, already on the National Register
of Historic Places, was renovated in 2013 by
the owning group, Interwest Capital Corp.
With that task completed, the group looked
SEE GOLF PAGE 49
SanTan Brewing Co. expands
to California
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Since 2007, SanTan Brewing Co. has
been growing its Chandler-based beer
empire by leaps and bounds. Arizona’s
second-largest brewery, SanTan Brewing
is introducing three of its signature
craft beers to the southern California
market. Devil’s Ale, HopShock IPA and Mr.
Pineapple Wheat Beer are set to delight
The Golden State.
San Tan Brewing is teaming up with
Reyes Beverage Group which helped
launch the beers through its distributors
in southern California.
“It started with me contacting Tom
Reyes (of Reyes Beverage Group),”
says SanTan Brewing Co founder and
brewmaster Anthony Canecchia.
“It was our intention to go to southern
California from the time we started
searching for a building. We knew that we
were barely keeping up with the thirsty
citizens of Arizona and if we were going
to build a facility this size, we wanted
to make sure we were more efficient in
using it.”
SanTan Brewing Co.’s large production
facility opened in late 2013.
EXPANDING INTO CALIFORNIA: SanTan Brewing Co. founder and brewmaster Anthony
SEE SANTAN BREWING PAGE 46
Canecchia and brewer Gabe Wilson celebrate the expansion of a trio of beers into California.
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SANTAN BREWING FROM PAGE 45
“It meant we had to order some more
fermenters and hire some more skilled
professionals,” says Canecchia of the
California expansion.
The company recently added two
brewers, a plant manager, a production/
packing manager and quality control
manager to help with the increased
demands of canned beer production at
its local facility.
“The packaging was a huge decision
for us to go with cans rather than bottles
when we started packaging four years
ago,” states Canecchia, “It’s a superior
package. It’s lightweight, immediately
recyclable, no light penetration and has a
longer shelf life.
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“Going into southern California, which
is a very mature craft beer market where
people are educated, they’re a little bit
ahead of the curve nationally. It seemed
like a natural progression for us to go to a
market that understands craft beer.”
The new market in California spans
from Santa Barbara down to Tijuana,
Mexico. Always thinking ahead, SanTan
Brewing is preparing to can SunSpot Gold
and add that beer to the new market,
also.
“There are about 23 million people
that live in that footprint,” notes
Canecchia.
SanTan Brewing also has preliminary
plans to expand into the Texas market.
SanTan Brewing Co. is located at
Eight S. San Marcos Pl. in downtown
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Chandler. Call (480) 917-8700 or visit
www.santanbrewing.com for additional
information.
“We are thrilled to bring SanTan to
southern California—there’s no better
market for great craft beer meant to be
paired with great food and conversation,”
says Tom Reyes, president of Harbor
Distributing, which is part of Reyes
Beverage Group.
“We expect SanTan’s southwestern
style ales to be in hot demand and
we will ensure the right outlets across
southern California have the brewer’s
brands stocked.”
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
contacted at [email protected].
BEER-Y NICE: Mr. Pineapple is one of the three
initial beers that will make its debut in the
southern California market. Submitted photo
4th annual AmeriCAN
Canned Craft Beer Festival
Professionally produced by HDE
Agency in partnership with SanTan
Brewing Co., the fourth annual
AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival
will return to the Scottsdale Civic
Center on Saturday, May 17, with even
more canned craft beers.
Some of the newcomers to the
festival include Alaskan Brewing;
Angry Orchard; Armadillo Ale Works;
Australian; Avery; Ballast Point; Barrio;
Bell’s; Black Market’ Black Tooth; Cedar
Creek; Deep Ellum; Destihl; Dog Tag;
Epic; Founders; Griffin Claw; Guinness;
Hangar 24; Hops and Grains; Johnny
Appleseed Cider; Mike Hess; Nebraska;
Redstone Meadery; Rogue; Twisted
Tea; Unchartered Cider; Upslope; Utah
Brewers Cooperative; Wild Cider and
more than a dozen imports featured in
the International Beer Garden.
Those returning to the festival
include 21st Amendment; Abita;
Anderson Valley; Austin Beerworks; Big
Sky; Blue Moon; Bohemian; Boulder
Beer; Breckenridge; DC Brau; Fort
George; Four Peaks; Goodlife; Goose
Island; Grand Canyon; Joseph James;
Kona; Leinekugel; Lumberyard; Marble;
Maui; Mudshark; New Belgium; NOLA;
Oskar Blues; Prescott; Redhook;
Sam Adams; Santa Fe; SanTan; Shock
Top; Sierra Nevada; Ska; Snake River;
Sun King; TailGate Beer; Tallgrass;
Two Brothers; Uinta; Widmer and
Woodchuck.
To soak up all those suds, six local
food trucks will serve up their delicious
craft food including the Grilled Cheese
Truck, Brat Haus, Carte Blanche Tacos,
the Traveling Monk, Arizona BBQ Club
and Honey Bear’s BBQ. SanTan Brewing
Co. will cater the VIP zone.
Presale VIP and general admission
tickets are available for purchase
online at www.cannedcraftbeerfest.
com. Presale general admission tickets
are $35 each and include admission,
a souvenir can and 20 four-ounce
pours. VIP tickets are available through
presale purchase only for $100. VIP
tickets include admission one hour
early, a souvenir can, 20 four-ounce
pours, catered food, a private VIP zone
and private restrooms and exclusive
specialty beer sampling.
This is a 21 and older event, no
exceptions. Ticket purchasers and
all guests must be 21 or over and
must present a valid picture ID upon
admission.
Presented by Rexam, the AmeriCAN
Canned Craft Beer Festival will open its
doors at 12 p.m. to VIP ticket holders
Break Time copies available
Pick up a copy of summer Break Time
at City facilities or view it online at www.
chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
Registration opened Saturday, May 3, for
residents and Friday, May 9, for nonresidents.
The summer session, which includes June,
July and August, will include such leisure and
lifestyle classes as film, animation, dance,
sports, art, cooking and swimming programs
for people of all ages.
Register for classes online at www.
chandleraz.gov/registration, by mail or in
person at Chandler Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave.; Environmental
Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Rd.; Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S.
Basha Rd. and Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.
For more information call (480) 782-2727.
Sign up for swimming programs at the
Aquatics Administrative offices at 650 E.
Ryan Rd.
New registration system to launch
this fall
The city is preparing to switch its
registration system to ACTIVENet software
for the fall, going live Aug. 2. This new
software program will completely replace
the existing registration and reservation
software system. The transition to the
new software will require all customers to
receive new customer accounts. Look for
more information in the next edition of
Break Time and online at www.chandleraz.
gov/breaktime.
Stay informed by signing up for
mailing list
When posting on social media while
visiting Chandler parks, recreation facilities
and aquatic centers, use “Come Out and
Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler.
Do you want to stay up to day with
FESTIVAL: The fourth annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will return to the Scottsdale
Civic Center on Saturday, May 17, with even more canned craft beers. Submitted photo
and at 1 p.m. for general admission
when cans will be cracked and suds will
be poured until 6 p.m.
Located at the Scottsdale Civic
Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.,
Scottsdale, AmeriCAN Canned Craft
Beer Festival will celebrate the canned
craft beer movement with an awards
ceremony, live music, food a VIP tent,
beer science garden and beer Olympic
games.
A portion of event proceeds
will benefit the Scottsdale Cultural
Council and the American Foundation
for Cardiomyopathy. The Scottsdale
Cultural Council serves the Scottsdale
residents, visitors, cultural institutions
and artists by creating and advancing
high quality arts and cultural
experiences and opportunities. For
more information about the Scottsdale
Cultural Council, visit www.sccarts.org.
The American Foundation for
Cardiomyopathy is dedicated to raising
awareness of cardiomyopathy and
supporting those already afflicted with
the disease through education, support
groups and disease management.
For more information, visit www.
americanffc.org.
activities? Sign up for the Chandler Parks
and Recreation newsletter at www.
chandleraz.gov/listserv. Enter your email
address in the Parks and Recreation
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activities and themes that give children
the opportunity to grow and develop,
both socially and educationally, in a fun,
yet structured classroom environment.
Basic curriculum will be creatively
expanded upon, in detail, to help build
the foundation for the child’s classroom
experience. Children must be potty
trained and 3 years old by June. 2.
Tennis Summer Camps
Tennis Summer Camps are downright
smashing. The camps begin on Monday,
June 2. Cost is $28 for residents and $38
for nonresidents 4 to 7 years old and $35
for residents and $48 for nonresidents 8 to
17 years old. There are also teen and adult
lessons for those who want to learn the
game or further existing skills.
Club Building Blocks
Club Building Blocks, a new fiveday a week, three-hour program will
begin Monday, June 2, and run through
June 27 at the Community Center, 125
E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. The
program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost is $209 for residents and $283 for
nonresidents. This style of class offers
Youth Summer Camp
The Youth Summer Camp will run
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting
Monday, June 2. Cost is $117 for
resident full-day campers and $158 for
nonresident full-day campers. Half-day
campers are $79 for residents and $107
for nonresidents. The Community Center
has qualified staff that will engage kids,
ages 5 to 12, in sports, games, arts and
crafts, ceramics, field trips, archery and
computers. Lunch will be provided for
full day campers, but half-day campers
should bring a snack.
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place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Senior
Center. Old pictures have been collected,
as well as profile write-ups from seniors
during the month of April for this event.
On May 30, every “Who’s Who” board will
be revealed. Find out what folks did before
they came to the Senior Center. Fill out a
profile and see Loretta at the front desk.
BREAK TIME FROM PAGE 46
Guided Chandler Solar System
Walk
A Guided Chandler Solar System Walk
will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 24. The free walk, fun for all
ages, will walk around the lake at Veterans
Oasis Park and explore the solar system
with a guided tour of the Chandler Solar
System Walk. Register in advance.
Neon Nights Pool Party
Summer Nature Camp
The Summer Nature Camp will be
held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, starting Monday, June 2. For
full-day campers cost is $117 for residents
and $158 for nonresidents. For half-day
campers cost is $79 for residents and $107
for nonresidents. During the seven-week
camp, kids ages 6 to 12, will explore the
natural world through fun games, activities,
experiments, hikes and crafts. Each week
is individually themed to fit various topics
and subject matter that relate to the
natural world.
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold, which is held at the
Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler,
runs from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Mondays
through June 2. Cost is $4 for residents and
$6 for nonresidents with a $12 instructor
fee. This class takes the exciting Latin
and international dance rhythms from
the original Zumba exercise program and
customizes it for the senior population.
Who’s Who Social
The free “Who’s Who Social” will take
The next Teen Program is a Neon Nights
Pool Party, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 31. Cost is $15 for residents
and $21 for nonresidents. Come celebrate
the end of the school year with Chandler
Teens at the Neon Nights Pool Party at
Folley Pool. The party is for kids ages 12 to
17. There will be music, games, food and a
night of swimming. For more information,
contact Tony Baumann at (480) 782-2710 or
[email protected].
Leaders in Training Program
The Leaders in Training Program is
accepting applications. The program is $17
for residents and $24 for nonresidents.
The program places youth in a work
environment within the City of Chandler
where they learn about real jobs and
gain great experience. Hours can be used
towards scholarships and looks great on
a resume. For more information, contact
Tony Baumann at (480) 782-2710 or
[email protected].
Adult Summer Bowling
The Adult Summer Bowling will take
place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays,
May 17 through Aug. 2 at Chandler AMF
Bowling Lanes. Cost is $7 per week for
May 17 - June 6, 2014
bowling. Come get out of the heat every
Saturday morning and bowl with friends for
a couple of hours.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center
Youth Summer Camp
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center
Youth Summer Camp will take place from 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from
June 2 through July 18. Full-day campers are
$128 for residents and $173 for nonresidents.
Half-day campers are $87 for residents and
$118 for nonresidents. Youth Summer Camp
will be seven fun-filled weeks for youth
ages 5 to 12. There are a variety of exciting
activities planned in arts and crafts, sports,
science discovery, swimming and field trips.
Club TRC Summer Camp
Club TRC Summer Camp will take place
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday June 2 through July 18. Full-day
campers are $117 for residents and $158 for
nonresidents. Half-day campers are $79 for
residents and $107 for nonresidents. This
exciting seven-week camp offers weekly
full day and afternoon half-day sessions
for ages 10 to 13. Days are packed with a
variety of activities including sports, games,
crafts, video games, music, projects, trips,
swimming and more.
TRC Personal Training
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center
now offers personal training. Thirtyminute, 60-minute and small group
sessions are now available. Prices begin
at $21 per session. Stop by the TRC Guest
Service Counter or call (480) 782-2900 for
information.
Taekwondo
members
fare well in
competition
Arizona State Taekwondo Association,
a state association and member of United
States Taekwondo, held its first state
championship and qualifier in Tempe.
Athletes who won their divisions will
be able to participate at the National
Championships in San Jose, Calif.
The state championship was comprised
of Poomsae, sparring and breaking. There
were approximately 510 athletes who
participated and Arizona Taekwondo, a
local Chandler Taekwondo school, sent 15
members who brought back great results.
Those members included: Sue Kim won the
gold in sparring and Poomsae; Yeojung Yoo
won gold in sparring and bronze in Poomsae;
Geoffrey Kim won bronze in sparring and
Poomsae; John Yoo won gold in sparring and
Poomsae; Juneau Kim won silver in sparring
and Poomsae; Cameron Buhrman won gold
in sparring; Vinayak Athavale won gold
in sparring and bronze in Poomsae; Vivek
Athavale won gold in sparring and silver in
Poomsae; Tyler Taing won gold in sparring and
bronze in Poomsae; Nathaniel Taing won gold
in sparring and silver in Poomsae; Cruz Salcido
won gold in sparring and Poomsae; Aidan
Salcido won silver in sparring and Poomsae;
Arreye Sisouvanh won silver in sparring; and
Daneau Kim won bronze in sparring and
Poomsae.
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PERCH FROM PAGE 45
Although born in Washington, D.C.,
Hoy has since planted strong roots in
Arizona.
“When I went to ASU, I was the
editorial cartoonist and my dad was a
photojournalist professor and he worked
for The Post,” Hoy explains.
Hoy is not classically trained in
illustration, but rather his humor comes
naturally.
“I bartended for four years up at The
Four Seasons and they called me the
‘bartainer,’” says Hoy.
He will still occasionally work there,
keeping his humor fresh and entertaining.
Hoy also works sporadically at Ventura
Grill and Arcadia Tavern.
“I do something at Arcadia Tavern
called ‘Travingo,’ which is trivia and bingo
and people just love it,” he explains.
Alan Pasquinelli, general manager
at The Perch, says “Hoy is a wealth of
humor.”
“He’s like our own Robin Williams,”
Pasquinelli says.
Hoy also recently worked with
Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue in holding a
fundraiser at the restaurant and soon-tobe brewery.
“We’re also looking at the possibility
of putting together some other events
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with Hoy at The Perch, maybe some
comedy,” states Pasquinelli.
Many of the birds on the restaurant
property were procured from Arizona
Exotic Bird Rescue and their volunteers
come to the restaurant to help assist in
their care. Hoy also created a very clever
logo for the locally based bird rescue
organization.
Hoy has published 12 books and
also hosts a local radio show on the
Doublewide Network. Visit www.
hoylarious.com to learn more about
Hoy’s comedy empire.
“I’m finding this little niche where
small businesses need this great creative
edge and I like to be able to provide
that,” he finishes.
The brewery at The Perch is just
weeks away from its inaugural brew. With
brewmaster Andrew Bauman at the helm,
Valley crowds can expect exceptional
craft beers with unique flavor profiles.
The Perch is located at 232 W. Wall St. in
downtown Chandler. Call (480) 773-7688
or visit www.perchpubbrewery.com for
additional information.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
contacted at [email protected].
New Perch GM upgrading menu
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Recently, The Perch added general
manager Alan Pasquinelli to its flock.
With many years of industry experience,
Pasquinelli is excited to bring his
considerable knowledge to the Chandler
gastropub and do what he does best.
“I grew up in the industry. I literally
started when I was 10 working for
an uncle who had a hofbrau in (San
Francisco’s) Union Square,” says
Pasquinelli.
In his new position at The Perch,
Pasquinelli is working to streamline
processes, upgrade the menu and make
his employees’ job easier.
“I’m looking at systems and
consistency and what I see here is that
there is a good staff and they want to
succeed,” he says.
“I’m helping to give them the sense
that this is a family and we’re all here for
one reason.”
One change that has been made is the
menu has evolved since the restaurant
opened in February. Because The Perch
microbrewery will soon be taking flight,
many of the menu items include various
beers as part of a dish. Wings ($10) are
new on the menu and include sauces like
the tangy brown ale teriyaki, IPA honey
hot, stout mole rojo and even a jalapeno
marmalade.
The sausage board appetizer ($12) is
easy to share and includes house-made
beer sausage, beer mustard and beer
cheese served with a slightly sweet
toasted pretzel bread. The house-made
beer dough pizzas continue to be a
crowd favorite. The green chili pork
pie pizza ($8) includes pork shoulder
braised in beer, chilis and salsa verde over
mozzarella and topped with red onion,
roasted chili and shredded cotija cheese.
The beer cheese and beer sausage pizza
($8) boasts The Perch’s own beer sausage
served over house-made beer cheese
sauce with grilled peppers and onions.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
contacted at [email protected].
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GODMOTHERS FROM PAGE 45
their kitchens and dining rooms until we
get in there and show them what they
can do with what they already have,” Bua
states.
“All you need is garlic paste and olive
oil and we can do anything,” chimes in
Dodge with a playful wave of her hand.
“Old-world cooking with a modern
flair” is the approach of these two
spunky and entertaining ladies, who
prefer that clients make reservations two
weeks in advance.
“Godmothers” events are typically
done like a party, the smallest of which
starts at $45 per person.
“We come to the house before the
event and look through all the food they
have and all the décor and special items
that they have in their house,” Bua states.
The duo then works together to
decorate the kitchen and entertaining
areas with the items they find. They
cook up a fabulous meal while sharing
cooking tips and fun stories with the
homeowners and their guests. Their
program is never the same twice because
no two homes or events are exactly the
same. They recently did a mixer for the
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.
“This program works really well for
corporate team-building activities, too,”
says Bua.
In another arm of their “Godmothers”
business, the duo works with Child and
Family Resources to pass on its extensive
knowledge of cooking and the home to
FOR HOME AND OFFICE: Cooking with the
Godmothers recently cooked and decorated
for a Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
mixer. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
young ladies who need good advice and
solid tips on working on their household
duties.
“We teach unwed single mothers how
to properly shop, cook and eat,” states
Dodge. “We know that love can be tasted
in cooking and we show them how to do
that, too.”
The cakes for which Bua has become
famous have found new life. She still
makes them for parties, special orders
and special events and has partnered
with Sogno Toscano Boutique to create
something entirely new using its upscale
olive oil. Her newest cake is called a
lemon basil cake. The new cake, signature
rum cakes, full-service catering and
“Cooking with the Godmothers” can be
arranged by calling Cathy Bua at (480)
899-2933.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
contacted at [email protected]
LESSONS IN LIFE: Cathy Bua and Carmella Dodge work with young ladies in the Child
and Family Resources program. Submitted photo
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toward improving the golfing facilities
with a $3.9 million capital injection.
“Work started on April 21 and will
have many elements with the goal of
improving course playability,” says San
Marcos PGA professional Ben Martyn.
The improvements will include a
completely revamped irrigation system
to replace the original galvanized
piping, the expansion of the property’s
two existing lakes and the addition
of 1,400 new sprinkler heads to the
fairway and green complexes. Martyn,
the course pro since 2009, notes that
the infrastructure portion of the
revamp is “to bring greater efficiency
and resource management to the
course operation.”
While the underpinnings of a course
facility are critical to the golfing
experience, the players will see and
feel the effort to bring back the classic
look and appeal of the Collis treasure.
Martyn says the plan is to
completely redo the tee boxes with
some expansion, providing new shot
choices, angles and sight lines from
tee shots through approach and
completely reworking the bunkering
on all 18 holes.
“The traps will be restored to
have their original look. They will be
reshaped, have new drainage installed,
along with brand new sand added,”
indicates Martyn.
Driving around the grounds, Martyn
proudly shows the work occurring
on the 13th hole, the San Marcos
Signature—a 147-yard par three with
deceptive depth and tightness.
“The new tee box will add shot
selection and yardage options, as
well as providing better views of the
historic homes adjacent to the course,”
says Martyn.
Interestingly, one of those homes,
directly behind the 13th green complex
may have belonged to Al Capone,
according to resort legend.
The course though will not be the
only beneficiary of the renovation.
The historic clubhouse is also receiving
attention with a complete makeover,
which preserves the integrity and
aesthetic quality of the design
including the robust wood vaulted
ceilings.
“We wanted to ensure the historical
presence of the structure while giving
our guests a terrific experience,” notes
Martyn.
The new facility will incorporate a
bar and grill, dining area and of course
the pro shop.
With a century of tradition, the
par-72, 18-hole, 6,626-yard course will
reopen for public play in November
with a grand opening kick-off. Collis,
who also designed historic Phoenix
Country Club, crafted an enduring
design that has seen “Presidents,
dignitaries and celebrities” stroll its
contoured fairways.
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May 17 - June 6, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change
after print. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like
listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to News@
SanTanSun.com. Note: The SanTan Sun News now has a Spiritual
Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religiousrelated events.
About Care
Monthly volunteer training, by
individual appointment.
A nonprofit serving homebound
Chandler and Gilbert residents;
provides transportation, shopping
and errands, friendly visits,
reassurance phone calls, minor
home repairs.
Info: (480) 802-2331, www.
aboutcare.org
Absolute Business Builders:
Business Networking
International
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Chompie’s
3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Nikki Janulewicz, (480) 5701835, [email protected]
Action Networkers: Business
Networking International
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays
Chompies
3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Marty Recht, (602) 315-2056,
[email protected]
Alzheimer’s Association Desert
Southwest Chapter, Chandler
5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the
month
Support group for caregivers of
people with dementia. Free; no
preregistration required.
Chandler Regional Hospital,
Morrison Building, Learning
Resource Room
1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201
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American Society of Women
Accountants, Mesa East Valley
Chapter
5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the
month
Nonprofit organization holds
monthly networking and
educational sessions for women in
accounting.
Landmark Restaurant
809 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: Shelby, (602) 430-8834, www.
aswa-mev.org
Arizona Business Connection
Networking Group
7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Networking / referral group
holds weekly breakfast meetings
with member presentations and
marketing training sessions. Guests
Alzheimer’s Association Desert
are free. Call in advance.
Southwest Chapter, Gilbert
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. first and third Friday
Restaurant
of the month
2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
Support group for caregivers of
Info: Danny, (602) 363-0147, Danny.
people with dementia. Free; no
[email protected]
preregistration required.
First United Methodist Church of
Arizona Special Education
Gilbert
Network, Chandler area
331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert
Provides disability-related
Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201
education, advocacy and resources
to help parents navigate the
American Legion James O.
complex special education system.
Schroeder Post 55
Info: (602) 531-0230
7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month
Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo
Room
25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes
Info: Commander Byron Weston,
(480) 802-6623
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Business Referral Exchange
Worldwide (BREW)
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. first and third
Thursday of the month
Industry-specific referral and
networking group
Dobson Ranch Inn
1666 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa
Info: Jeremy McClymonds, (480)
444-2228, www.BREWus.com
Build Your Own Business:
Chandler
8 a.m. first and third Thursdays of
the month
East Valley networking and referral
organization, meets in Ahwatukee
at a private location; address will be
provided upon contact.
Info: Lisa, [email protected],
facebook.com/BYOBAZ
Chandler Airport Commission
7 p.m. second Wednesday of the
month
The Commission makes
recommendations to Chandler
City Council regarding airport
operations, physical growth,
economic development and
proposed land use.
Chandler Municipal Airport
terminal
2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler
Info: (480) 782-3540
WebXtra:
Chandler Business Alliance
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Professional business coalition
dedicated to the economic
and social development of its
members and the Chandler
community as a whole.
BLD
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
Info: chandleralliance@gmail.
com, www.chandleralliance.com
Chandler Chamber Business
Golf
7 a.m. tee time, first and third
Wednesdays of the month
Includes nine holes of golf,
continental breakfast and
networking opportunities.
Preregistration required online.
Golf venue varies.
Info: www.chandlerchamber.com
Chandler Farmers Market
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays
Weekly market with more than
30 vendors selling fresh produce,
baked goods, gourmet food and
handmade crafts. Free admission.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, east side
of Arizona Avenue, Chandler
Info: (480) 855-3539, www.
downtownchandler.org
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17th annual Cinco de Mayo
celebration and chihuahua races
It was off to the races at the 17th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in the courtyard
for the Downtown Chandler Library. The annual event is presented by Si Se Puede
Foundation. STSN photos by Tim Sealy
OFF TO THE RACES; Intense competition at the 17th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and
Chihuahua Races.
SOUND OF MUSIC: Mariachi Rodriguez helped usher folks in to the main event area with
traditional music.
RETURNING RACER: Kelley Roer and David
Shields bring Serena back to the races after
last year’s third place finish.
KISSING BRINKLEY: Linda Huss of Happy Pets
Palace assists Brinkley in giving young Jayden
a smooch at the Puppy Kissing Booth.
MUSICAL VIBES: Grupo Caribe shook the mainstage before the races.
BOW WOW WOW YIPPIE YAY: Aggie is ready for the party.
HULA DOG: Pebbles is bringing tropical Hula
dancing to the desert.
NOT SO FAST: Enrique Gallardo first noticed
Bella’s speed when she chased rabbits around
the yard at home. She didn’t place, but she’ll
keep training for next year.
LITTLE RACER: Ryan Welch registers Simba for
his first race. He hopes Simba runs in the
right direction.
TINY DANCER: Carlito danced his way to the
title of King Chihuahua.
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Neighbors
May 17 - June 6, 2014
DIRECTORY
America’s Best Karate
WHEN: Thurs., May 22, through Tues., Aug.
5, times vary
WHERE: America’s Best Karate, 2040 S.
Alma School Rd., Suite 18, Chandler
COST: $139-$249 per week.
INFO: Mike Ericson, (480) 217-0652,
[email protected] or www.
sumpercampaz.com
Kids will learn a new skill, ride a horse,
build a robot, do acrobatics on trampolines,
dance, get wet and learn martial arts. An
ABK Summer Camp T-shirt is required for
field trips; $15 at the front desk.
City of Chandler Parks and
Recreation Summer Camps
WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Fri., July 18;
Seven sessions
WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd.; Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Snedigar
Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd.
COST: $116-$128 full-day/resident, $157$173 nonresident per session; $53-$87
half-day/resident, $72-118 nonresident per
session.
INFO: Community Center, Manny Padia
(480) 782-2746, manuel.padia@chandleraz.
gov; Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Abel
Mendoza (480) 782-2912, abel.mendoza@
chandleraz.gov; and Snedigar Recreation
Center, Susan Richardson (480) 782-2641,
[email protected]; www.
chandleraz.gov/registration.
Chandler youth camps provide a fun and
engaging camp for kids. Activities vary by
location: sports, games, arts and crafts,
skits, computers, cooking, computers and
science discovery.
Bricks 4 Kids
WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Fri., Aug. 8,
depending on program
WHERE: Various Valley locations
COST: Depends on class
INFO: (480) 717-7573; www.bricks4kidz.com
Children ages 5-13, dependent on class.
Themes include: Mining and Crafting; Chi
Challenge; Space Adventures Jedi Camp;
Transportation/Race Camp; Super Heroes;
Robotics; Movie Making; Remote Control
and more.
Boys and Girls Club of East Valley
WHEN: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through
Friday
WHERE: Various East Valley locations
COST: Less than $100 per week
INFO: 480-820-3688; www.clubzona.org
Summer program offers fun, safe activities
at 10 East Valley locations, including
Chandler and Gilbert.
YMCA Summer Camp 2014
WHEN: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon., May 26,
through Fri., Aug 1; Multiple sessions
WHERE: Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA,
1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
COST: $130 per session full member; $140
per session program member
INFO: Brittany Gaitan, (602) 212-6104,
[email protected], www.valleyymca.
org
Ages 5-12. Swimming, fitness activities,
arts and crafts, field trips and sport clinics.
Themed sessions planned throughout the
summer.
Gold Medal Summer
WHEN: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. half-day; 9 a.m.-3
p.m. full day; Mon., June 2, through Thurs.,
July 31; Eight sessions
WHERE: Gold Medal Gymnastics, 1700 E.
Elliot Rd., Suite 9, Tempe and 455 E. Warner
Rd., Chandler
COST: $210 per week full-day; $120 per
week half-day
INFO: (480) 557-0006 Tempe; (480) 8577335 Chandler; www.goldmedalcamp.com
Ages 3 and up. Campers are placed in
groups by age and skill level; gymnastics
and skill development, arts, crafts, snacks,
Gymnastics, Games, Bounce Houses, Swimming, Water Slide, Crafts, Trampolines, Special Guests and More!
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day in a variety of sports. Extended day
option available.
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SUMMER SPORTS: Sports camps are a good
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fun and games. Sibling discounts. No camp
the week of June 30 through July 4. $50
nonrefundable deposit due at the time of
registration.
Bridges Preschool
WHEN: Tues., May 27, through Fri., May 30,
and Mon., July 28, through Fri., Aug. 1, camp
style care; Mon., June 2, through Fri., July
25, four two-week sessions
WHERE: Various Valley locations
COST: Varies depending on camp and age
of camper
INFO: www.bridgespreschool.com
Specialty classes for children through June
and July. Enroll in any or all of the four
summer sessions. Bridges Preschools are
located in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert
and Queen Creek.
Athletes in Training Sports Camp
WHEN: Full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; half-day 9
a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., June 2,
through Fri., June 5; Mon. June 9, through
Fri., June 12; Mon., June 16, through Thurs.,
June 19; and Mon., June 23, through Fri.,
June 25
WHERE: Santan Elementary School, 1550 E.
Chandler Heights. Rd., Chandler
COST: $159 per session, full-day; $79 per
session, half-day
INFO: (490) 786-9454, AIT@
athletesintraining.com, or www.
athtletesintraining.com
Multi-sport camp for players ages
kindergarten through sixth grade.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 sessions
available; Mon., May 27, through Thurs., July
31; Closed Mon., May 26.
WHERE: Baker School of Music, 263 E.
Warner Rd., Gilbert
COST: $115 per week
INFO: (480) 313-7714, www.
bakerschoolofmusic.com
Ages 7-14. Musical theater with a little
bit of piano and guitar. Thursday is free
showcase at 3 p.m. Extended day option
available. Limited number of spaces per
week.
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WHEN: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon., June 2,
through Fri., June 20; Mon., June 23, through
Fri., June 27; and Mon., July 7, through Fri.,
July 11
WHERE: Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St.,
Chandler
COST: $195-$495
INFO: http://chandlercenter.org/
connecting/camp-kidz-main.html or www.
visiongallery.org/vision-kidz.html
Kids age 8 to 14 will experience handson workshops that have them explore
10 different mediums of visual arts; they
learn about art history, participate in
gallery critiques and meet and work with
professional artists.
Mad Science Summer Camp 2014
WHEN: Dates and time vary by camp
WHERE: Various Valley locations
COST: $235-$297 per session
INFO: (480) 222-2233, www.madscience.org
Appropriate for students first through
sixth grade for most of the camps. Camps
include Science Exploration, Moving with
Science, Chemicals, Cells and Crime, Rockin’
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