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Summer 2007 | Vol.23, Issue 4 Summer Wine Dinners at Desert Mountain; BV Winery Starts Events at C/G Clubhouse By Sharon Martin, Sr. Restaurant Manager & Beverage Director

Due to the huge popularity of our wine dinners this season and in appreciation of our members who are here from June through September, Desert Mountain is thrilled to announce the summer series of wine dinners. ‘Comedy, Songs’ & Shootouts Highlight Featuring long time favorites such as BV, Penfolds, Steele, and St. Francis, the summer series looks to focus on big name wineries Biggest Mountain Magic, Mania Member- with big name value. Each wine dinner throughout the summer will be priced at Guest Tournaments $65.00. With BV Winery and Assistant Winemaker Domenica Totty Once again, the biggest Member-Guest tournament set to appear on June 5, and Penfolds with Regional Sales Manager in the country, DM’s legendary Mountain Magic and Chris Dillon on August 24, the long, hot summer just became a bit Mountain Mania, brought out a stellar field from April more enjoyable! 25 through May 5. Look for the remaining summer wine dinner schedule to be Over 640 participants made it to the Chiricahua, announced in coming weeks, and contact Member Services at Cochise and Geronimo courses for the separate events. (480) 488-1363 to reserve your space for the BV and Penfolds The ladies’ tournament, Mountain Magic, was brought Wine Dinners today! to a close with a night of “Comedy and Songs at the Club” by the Desert Mountain Staff. The Men’s competition, Mountain Mania, faced both fierce winds and competition. Pete Ollmann, guest of John Tessendorf conquered the strong gusts in round three as he slayed hole 7 on Cochise with his 9 iron for an ace from 117 yards. Congratulations to Pete for making the only hole-in-one during the men’s tournament. The men’s event closed with the champions from each division attempting to take home a car with one swing from No. 18 on Geronimo. While most found the desert, Tom LeClair gave the crowd a good show by falling inches short. For full field results of both events please visit the Desert Mountain website and for highlights see the Golf Section in this issue.

Magic and Mania–it’s all about the party!

Golf Central...... 4 Retail News ...... 10 Contents Real Estate ...... 11 Tennis ...... 12 Recreation & Wellness ...... 13 Bon Appétit: Food & Wine...... 15 Nagonie Jr...... 18 5 10 14 17

Club Operations

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Summer Improvements–Focus on Employee and Management Training, Capital Renovations, Security, and Maintenance By Bob Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations

This summer, our Club fairway design contours - as designed by golf architect in attendance felt the Desert Mountain Reservation staff operating schedule has Jack Nicklaus--and re-sodded with bermuda grass. were more familiar, efficient and worth the delay. Golf been revised and Apache maintenance crews have begun stockpiling Management committed a review of the issue with EZLinks designed to provide all sand on Cave Creek Road north of the construction in Chicago. A concern was raised that all beverage cart members with flexible entrance for the Apache Fairway Renovation Project. The attendants need to receive more golf and etiquette train- access to restaurant serv- Apache parking lot will also be used as a construction ing. A general concern that members are not repairing ices, fitness, tennis and area for loading sand onto smaller equipment for transfer greens divots and not raking sand traps. Course rangers golf, based on previous to the golf fairways. The project is scheduled to begin on will step up enforcement and review for violations. and projected Summer June 1, 2007. Chiricahua hole No. 2–a permanent divot sand bottle box usage. What is the goal? The goal is to improve the growing with sign was placed for the second shot into the green. This year we will be medium in the root zone of the bermuda grass, and to There was general agreement of the continuance of non- closing Apache Clubhouse and Apache Steakhouse through increase water movement, percolation drainage. A more overseeding the Outlaw golf course in the winter season; October while the Apache golf course fairways are being detailed review of the process is in the Greensheet section agreement of the non-overseeding bunker surrounds and renovated. In addition to the fairway renovation capital of this Nagonie. The project cost is budgeted at $1.4 mil- roughs on the Apache golf course. project we will be performing interior and exterior main- lion dollars. There was general concern about members who are tenance on the Clubhouse. During this time, nightly din- not following dress code standards on the golf courses ing is available at Constantino’s–Chiricahua Clubhouse, Other areas scheduled for improvements are as follows: and practice areas. Staff to review enforcement. There was Outlaw’s Arizona Grill, and Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse • In general, all clubhouses will receive maintenance and discussion on the agronomy and landscape maintenance for Sunday evening cookouts on the patio. structural repairs. of NAOS (Natural Area Open Space) areas. A request was Also featured at Cochise/Geronimo will be a Sunday din- • Upgrades to golf course restrooms on C/G and Chiricahua. made to remove more mistletoe and desert broom from ner menu with many Club and home-style cuisine favorites. these areas. Staff explained we are limited as to what can Constantino’s menu will de-emphasize Italian cuisine by • Roof repairs to the Renegade Hideout, Range house, C/G, be removed and maintained in these environmentally sen- offering a broad menu of choices with nightly specials, and Chiricahua Maintenance Facilities. sitive protected areas. A general support for increased featuring lighter summer fare, prime steaks, fresh seafood, • Upgrading security systems and cameras at Outlaw and growth of all bent grass greens collars on the Outlaw golf hamburgers and special entrée salads. It is our goal to Chiricahua. course, which would prevent the ball from rolling off the continue providing attractive dining venues throughout the • Re-sealing the parking lots at C/G, Apache, Chiricahua, greens edge. summer season. Outlaw, Chiricahua and Outlaw Maintenance Facilities. The summer operating schedule will begin on Monday, continued on page 3 June 4, 2007 and end on October 4, 2007. A complete FOCUS GROUPS GIVE INSIGHT TO MEMBER NEEDS detailed listing of the summer schedule is enclosed in the From November 2006 through May 2007, we held calendar section of this Nagonie. We have also enclosed a numerous member focus groups by business segment. 2007 Summer Schedule pocket guide for easy reference. Unfortunately our average attendance dipped down from Did You Know? Additional pockets guides are available at Member Services. 2005 from 30 to 20 participants. Represented at each SOME INTERESTING FACTS AND meeting were Desert Mountain Senior Management, and FIGURES ABOUT YOUR CLUB. SUMMER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Departmental Supervisors. Every summer season we focus on major improvements In April and May, three of the meetings were canceled • The Desert Mountain golf courses supplied of all Club amenities. This year the largest capital project due to a lack of sign-up. While we trust this lack of atten- 691,780 bottles of water to thirsty members will be the Apache Golf Course fairways and drainage sys- dance indicates satisfaction with our operations it is tems. The Apache fairway renovation project will mirror important to receive Member Feedback through these last year. the renovation plan implemented at The Renegade course meetings. In October’s Nagonie we will announce a new in 2000. schedule of meetings. I would like to encourage all • The accounting office fields over 300 calls a The concept is principally set on the farming practice Members to attend these important sessions. At the meet- month servicing membership inquiries. of “plowing under and/or turning the soil of a growing ings, staff and members shared great insight into the inner field.” The fairways are treated to remove all poa annua and workings of each department and member expectations. then turned under and “roto-tilled.” An additional 4 -6 in. The following is a bullet point listing of the meeting high- • The Nagonie Newsletter takes over six weeks to of sand is added to plate the fairways. The sand is then lights: compile information for inclusion and is mailed mixed completely together technically called “ro-taring,” mixed just as you would make a cake and cookie mixture Golf Operations and Agronomy out within five days of going to press. with a batter mixer. Then the fairway drainage is Discussed allowing more internal onsite phone rings at improved and repaired in addition to extending all irriga- the Renegade Tee Time Reservation Center. This would slow tion heads. The course is then floated out to the original down the rollover protocol to EZLinks Chicago. Members

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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT CONT’D MEMBERSHIP

Fitness and Tennis operations and review activity. With this growth, the Club continues to Improvement requested for locker room cleanliness by see support in our golf tournament play and restaurant Welcome Our Newest Members members. Concern was expressed about overcrowding use. While our golf rounds are down 4 percent, total Club and not enough trainers at peak morning times. There was revenues are up 4.2 percent year to date over 2006 activity. Since our last issue we’ve been busy welcoming a request to expand the fitness machine and cardio areas On behalf of our staff, I thank you for your support and more new members to Desert Mountain. and individual classrooms. There was also a request for use of your Club. Here they are (in order of becoming members): expanding the Youth Activities Programming, development of a member contact call list of children in related age SUMMER MANAGERIAL STAFF EXTENDED TRAINING Jeffrey Bulkin groups, and a request for expanded facilities. There was PROGRAMS Los Angeles, CA • Sunrise In August, we will continue our practice of managerial support of the rebuilding of the Tennis program by the Mark Taylor training called “DM University.” This is a comprehensive new Tennis Director Matt Wooldridge, hired in January Scottsdale, AZ • Saguaro Forest 2007. two-week training program hosted by our Human Resources department in which all exempt managers will focus on Ann and Bruce Christensen Food and Beverage improving their skills in leadership, cost control, personal Edina, MN • Turquoise Ridge A general agreement of the improvements made to the organization training, personnel management and legal Apache Steakhouse, Outlaw Arizona Grill, and Chiricahua update. Judith and Scott Edwards menus. The Steakhouse moved from IBP prime beef ‘dry In May, the Club Senior Management team put forth the Baltimore, MD • Painted Sky aged’ at Desert Mountain to purchasing “wet aged” Allen topics in which they felt would improve their daily lead- Vicki and Christopher Harding Brothers IBP hand selected prime beef. In addition both ership to meet and exceed member expectations. The Greenwood Village, CO • Saguaro Forest menus were expanded offering more entrée selections overall program will feature outside consultants and pro- and Italian American favorites. A request was made for fessional training experts. I am proud of the time and pas- Mary and Peter Tobin DM to consider reducing portion sizes and reflect a lower sion put forth by our managerial team and believe this Denville, NJ • Haciendas price point on entrees. A presentation was made to dis- educational process to be a key, along with promotion Lydia and Anthony Gillick cuss the effects of wholesale corn price increases caused form within, to the foundation of retaining our tenured Lincoln, NE • Sunset Canyon by the Government incentivized ethanol production market. leadership team. I thank Keli Greenberg, Executive Human This increase is raising our wholesale cost on F&B products Resources Director and her team for leading this educa- Sandra and Leonard Gubar 12-18%. Items specifically affected all prime beef, poultry, tional process. New York, NY • Renegade Trail eggs and grain alcohol. C.A.R.E. RAISES OVER $500,000 FOR RESEARCH Marcia and Ned Kaplin DESPITE A COMPETITIVE MARKET DESERT MOUNTAIN In closing, I would like to congratulate all of our mem- W. Conshohocken, PA • Lost Star CONTINUES TO GROW bers and the C.A.R.E. Committees, and co-chairs for a fan- Growth continues to be strong at Desert Mountain. In tastic 2007 C.A.R.E. event. Club Members raised over Anne and Andrew Rich 2007, the Desert Mountain Club estimates there will be $500,000 during this year’s events. It is rewarding to be a Bloomfield Hills, MI • Grey Fox over 34 new members. Combining the 34 new members Club team member and see our community’s effort grow Usha and Monte Ahuja with re-sales we project approximately 204 new members from year to year. Great job, to everyone who gave their Walton Hills, OH • Apache Peak will be joining the Desert Mountain Club. According to the time and efforts to achieve this new milestone. Desert Mountain Master Home Owners Association to Wendy and David Dargo date there are 1397 homes completed with 173 under See you at the Club! San Carlos, CA • Haciendas construction and 87 in Design Review. The Association’s Anita and Gary Rathburn Design Review Committee continues to see strong growth Tulsa, OK • Rose Quartz

Teresa and Gary McCue Darien, CT • Saguaro Forest

Mark Brenner in your guests at the fitness desk. In keeping with Scottsdale, AZ • Desert Fairways this policy, the family spa at the pool area is for chil- You Wanted to Know Christine and Thomas Brown QUESTIONS ON AND ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN dren and grandchildren over the age of ten. Members Libertyville, IL • Rose Quartz are responsible for letting their guest know The Club’s Q: I do not understand why I have to pay guest fees for guidelines. Jean and James Miazga my guests to use the pool and fitness areas of Sonoran Rhinelander, WI • Painted Sky Clubhouse. Why is this the case? Q: Why can’t I smoke my cigar in the C/G Men’s Grill? George Sanders A: According to the membership guidelines “A designat- A: The Arizona Law, Proposition 201, now enforces that Addison, TX • Gambel Quail Preserve ed member’s or spouse’s unmarried children under all smoking must be 20 feet from any building 25 years of age may use the facilities of the Desert entrance and is only allowed outside on patios. State Allison and Steven Garry Mountain Club. Unmarried children who reach 25 enforcement went into effect on May 1, 2007. Sioux Falls, SD • Haciendas years of age are consideredQ family guests.” This has been a longstanding policy of the Club. The cooper- & ation of all members is appreciated when checking a 3

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION Men’s Mountain Mania Sees Fierce Winds, Competition

BRITISH OPEN 1st Gross 1st Net Joe Rode (M) Richard Zacher (M) Mark Tapley (G) Kevin Cochran (G)

MASTERS 1st Gross 1st Net Jerry Schwalbach (M) William Troyk (M) Glenn Alexander (G) Ed Kirk (G)

PGA Richard Zacher and Kevin Cochran Jerry Schwalbach and Glenn Alexander 1st Gross 1st Net 1st Net, British Open 1st Gross, Masters Brian Miller (M) Jack Benson (M) Dan Fox (G) Ken Smith (G)

US OPEN 1st Gross 1st Net Ed Haberer (M) Mark Prothro (M) Barrett Haberer (G) Pat Prothro (G)

TRADITION 1st Gross 1st Net Mark Cooper (M) Tom LeClair (M) Robert Thompson (G) Jeff Barton (G) William Troyk and Ed Kirk Brian Miller and Dan Fox 1st Net, Masters 1st Gross, PGA

Jack Benson and Ken Smith Ed Haberer and Barrett Haberer Nimrods Prevail 1st Net, PGA 1st Gross, US Open The third annual Hutton Cup match and dinner were held at DM on May 10. The two teams, Norskies ( blue ) and Nimrods (yellow), played a Rider Cup format for the coveted Hutton Cup. The Nimrods prevailed by winning 15 of the possible 28 points. Unfortunately the Hutton Cup is missing. Suspicions are that it could be on the bottom of Lake Wobegone.

Mark Prothro and Pat Prothro Tom LeClair and Jeff Barton 1st Net, US Open 1st Net, Tradition

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION CORNERSTONE: How to Establish and Maintain Correct Handicap Mountain Magic Golf Highlighted with Laughs, Songs & Fashion By Tina Heinbaugh, Head Golf Professional, Renegade

As some prepare to depart the desert we would like EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL to take some time to remind you how to correctly maintain your handicaps through the proper posting of scores. Course Handicap Maximum Number on any Hole Fair handicapping depends upon full and accurate information regarding a player’s potential scoring ability 9 or less Double Bogey as reflected by a complete scoring record. Every player 10 – 19 7 must be responsible for returning all acceptable scores, 20 – 29 8 as defined below. 30 – 39 9 GUIDELINES: 40 or more 10 Unfinished Holes and Conceded Strokes A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke must record for handicap purposes In addition, it is important to input both home and Colleen Zwach and Julie Tollefson the most likely score. The most likely score may not away scores. This would include those from your sum- exceed the player’s Equitable Stroke Control limit. This mer club. If you are a member who actively posts scores The ladies tournament, Mountain Magic, was most likely score, when recorded, should be preceded through the EZLinks Handicap System at Desert brought to a close as participants were escorted to by an “X.” There is no limit to the number of unfin- Mountain and also post scores into another IGN linked a night of fun at the “Comedy and Songs at the Club” ished holes a player may have in a round, provided that handicap system we suggest establishing a link between by the Desert Mountain Staff. Excitement reached an failure to finish is not for the purpose of handicap the two. In order to do this, we require your GHIN num- all time high as Pat Dengler and guest, Julie manipulation. ber and state golf association of the additional club. Tollefson, made their first holes-in-one. Pat dialed Once you have established this link at Desert Mountain, in her 9 iron from 107 yards on number 13 Cochise. Holes Not Played or Not Played Under The Rules of Golf you will also need to establish this link at your other Julie selected an 8 iron from 111 yards on number If a player does not play a hole or plays it other than club. This step is commonly missed in the process. After 7 Geronimo. under The Rules of Golf (except for preferred lies), the both clubs have updated your records, all scores posted Thank you to all that participated and best of luck score recorded for that hole for handicap purposes at either club will be recorded at both clubs, thus elim- in selecting your partner for next year. For full field must be par plus any handicap strokes the player is inating the need for manual posting at both locations. results please visit the Desert Mountain website. entitled to receive on that hole. This hole score, when Please contact Shawn Goben for the list of associa- recorded, should be preceded by an “X.” tions currently under the International Golf Network or ROADRUNNER access the website at www.ign.net. 1st Gross 1st Net UNDERSTANDING EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL If you belong to a club outside the International Golf Georgia Hutchinson (M) Gini Miller (M) (ESC) Network, we encourage all members to post and update Kareen Markle (G) Cindy Soerens (G) Equitable Stroke Control, or ESC for short, keeps an their scoring history in the EZLinks System. Anyone exceptionally bad hole from changing a Handicap Index BOBCAT needing assistance with this process is encouraged to too much and sets a maximum ESC number that a player 1st Gross 1st Net call Shawn Goben at (480) 595-4105 or e-mail him at can post on any hole depending on that player’s Course Barbara Cusick (M) Theresa Wurst (M) [email protected]. Handicap. For handicap purposes, after the round, a Barbara Bollier (G) Greg Egginton (G) We will continue to update you regarding commu- player is required to adjust hole scores (actual or most nications and progress from other associations as they GREY FOX likely) when these hole scores are higher than the become available. 1st Gross 1st Net maximum ESC number. Sandi Pearson (M) Ann Whitley (M) All scores, including tournament scores, are adjust- Bev Murray (G) Terry Hite (G) ed for ESC. A player can adjust for ESC on any number of holes – there is no limit. continued on page 6

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continued from page 5 Mountain Magic Golf Winner Cont’d Cactus Classic Fundraiser Raises Cash, Winds The annual fundraiser for the Staff Stroke Play tournament was held on the Renegade course on Wednesday, April 11. Despite some windy conditions, which seems to be a theme this year for tournament play, we had a great turnout and some even better golf. On behalf of the golf staff across property we want to thank you for your participation and continued support. For a list of full field results please visit the Desert Mountain website.

MORNING SHOTGUN AFTERNOON SHOTGUN 1st Place – 118 1st Place – 117 Clu Lewis George Cawman Russ Sopeland Doug Borman Jack Pierce Khris Niess Marlu Allan Scott Frisch Cheri Meacher, Sharee Merullo, Hiroko Ainsworth 2nd Place – 121 2nd Place – 122 Karla Reynolds Joy Kleiman Joseph Monteleone Brian Reynolds COYOTE Marlu Allan Shawn Goben Tom Seherr-Thoss Jason Schram 1st Gross 1st Net Martha Miller (M) Ann Morgan (M) 3rd Place – 122 3rd Place – 122 Laura Voit (G) Kay Smith (G) Dana Mahoney Nancy Besemer Jerry Baker John Moss Anita Wallace Shane Blankenship William Moore Darren Fletcher QUAIL 1st Gross 1st Net Pam Bailes (M) Jan Murphy (M) Ellen Garner (G) Linda Blakemore (G)

CARDINAL 1st Gross 1st Net Wendy Beck (M) Joan Messenger (M) Deanna Jones (G) Sally Rahlves (G)

Couples Club Ladies’ Senior Club Men’s Club Championship See Championship Title Championship Crown Stallard, Allan Take Cup Goes to Christiansen Goes to Sopeland, Again

The Geronimo course held the final round of the The Ladies’ Senior Club Championship concluded The Men’s Club Championship finished up on the Couples Club Championship amidst some cooler on Wednesday, March 21, on the Cochise course. Geronimo course on Sunday, April 1. temperatures and windy conditions. The overall gross winner was Jill Christiansen with There were both gross and net divisions who Scott Stallard and Marlu Allan shot a two-day a two-day total of 154. The two-day net total for the competed for the winner’s trophy. gross total of 147 to take the champions crown. overall winner, Jeannie McGill, was 137. Congratulations For a list of full field results please visit the Desert We also awarded an overall net winner. The two-day to the winners and thank you to all who participated. Mountain website. total of 125.8 belonged to Jim & Rebecca Gardner. For a list of full field results please visit the Desert Congratulations to everyone who participated in Mountain website. Gross Champion Net Champion this great event. For a list of full field results please Russ Sopeland – 217 Michael Kanan – 201 visit the Desert Mountain website.

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION Tournament Results Hole-in-One Club NICKLAUS CUP QUALIFIER Recent members who have achieved the rarest of golf feats at Desert Mountain–the hole in one. The 2007 Nicklaus Cup Matches will be held at The Bear’s Club–Ritz Carlton in Jupiter, Fla., from August 26–29. NEIL BELL ...... RENEGADE JUDY PHALEN ...... COCHISE The Desert Mountain qualifier for this event was held on HOLE 6 WHITE/WHITE 134 PW HOLE 2 RED 105 5 IRON March 10 at the Apache course. The following is a list of JUDY CECKA** ...... OUTLAW LARRY RENBARGER ...... CHIRICAHUA players who have qualified. HOLE 13 RED 406 7 WOOD HOLE 8 BLUE 120 PW “A” Bracket “B” Bracket “C” Bracket RUSSELL CROSSLAND...... COCHISE DARRYL REYNOLDS...... APACHE HOLE 13 BLUE 138 PW HOLE 3 BLUE 106 GAP WEDGE Joe Douglas Scott Stallard Craig Parker Roy Humphreys Lori O’Keefe Bill Eckholm ROGER DAVIS ...... CHIRICAHUA THOMAS SCAVONE ...... GERONIMO HOLE 8 WHITE 115 8 HOLE 11 BLUE 152 8 IRON Doug Bleiler Walt Kado Roger Moody Erik Van Itallie Gerry LaFountain Charles Dubroff PATRICIA DENGLER ...... COCHISE ROBERT SEATON ...... RENEGADE HOLE 13 RED 109 9 IRON HOLE 4 BLUE/GOLD 219 4 WOOD Walt Saubert Joe Schwab Gerry Fujii Bob Turell Gary Derscheid Jay Combs EILEEN DUBROFF...... RENEGADE ROGER SHARPE...... CHIRICAHUA HOLE 6 RED/WHITE PIN 104 8 IRON HOLE 8 WHITE 115 8 IRON SANDY FREDERIKSEN...... GERONIMO TINA SINCLAIR ...... GERONIMO HOLE 7 RED 113 8 IRON HOLE 4 RED 150 5 IRON KEN GOODMAN ...... GERONIMO SCOTT SIVERHUS ...... RENEGADE Ladies’ Club HOLE 4 BLUE 152 3 RESCUE HOLE 4 BLUE/WHITE 185 4 IRON GARY GREENBERG ...... GERONIMO BILL STUBER ...... RENEGADE Championship Sees HOLE 11 BLUE 169 6 IRON HOLE 16 WHITE/WHITE PIN 113 PW TOM HARTMAN ...... CHIRICAHUA GENE THOMAS...... OUTLAW Dotten Champ HOLE 14 WHITE 141 7 IRON HOLE 4 RED 95 9 IRON TOM HESS ...... COCHISE ARTHUR TREGENZA ...... CHIRICAHUA The stroke play championship known as the Ladies’ HOLE 2 BLUE 168 7 IRON ...... HOLE 12 BLUE 175 4 IRON ...... Club Championship was concluded on Thursday, March 29 on the Cochise course. We had several spectacular shots SHERRY JOHNSON ...... RENEGADE PAUL WEASLER ...... COCHISE HOLE 14 RED/WHITE PIN 140 13 WOOD HOLE 2 WHITE 135 8 IRON and career low rounds during the 3 days of tournament play. Here are some highlights. For a list of full field results MIKE JONES** ...... RENEGADE LYNN WERTH...... GERONIMO please visit the Desert Mountain website. HOLE 5 BLUE/WHITE 177 2 RESCUE HOLE 4 RED 166 7 WOOD KATHY KAHLER ...... COCHISE RALPH WHITLEY ...... COCHISE OVERALL CHAMPION HOLE 11 RED 145 5 IRON HOLE 2 BLUE 155 7 IRON 1st Gross 1st Net Judy Dotten – 233 Margaret Randol – 217 BOB LOMBARDI ...... COCHISE *Denotes an eagle **Denotes a double eagle HOLE 3 BLUE 129 PW CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT JOAN MESSENGER ...... COCHISE 1st Gross 1st Net Congratulations to all of our members who have attained HOLE 11 RED 117 7 IRON Rachel Whittington – 234 Tina Sinclair – 221 great pinnacles in their golfing careers! DAVE OSTERMEYER* ...... CHIRICAHUA FIRST FLIGHT HOLE 17 BLUE 489 PUTTER 1st Gross 1st Net Jody Epperson – 249 Marlu Allan – 217 SECOND FLIGHT 1st Gross 1st Net Linda Garrett – 273 Jan Lawrence – 226 Men’s Senior Club Championship Finds THIRD FLIGHT Sopeland on Top 1st Gross 1st Net Nancy Bello – 267 Joy Kleiman – 221 The 2007 Men’s Senior Club Champion was rained out Ched Hikes the gross champion with a two-day total of FOURTH FLIGHT during the scheduled March 23–25 dates. The tourna- 140. The net champion was Tom Hartman, who shot a 1st Gross 1st Net ment was re-scheduled and played on April 13 & 14, but 131 to win the title. Judy Cecka – 293 Nancy Connolly – 221 shortened to a two-day event. In the Palmer Division, Pete Morrissey shoot a total of The final results for the Watson Division crowned Russ 157 to win the gross title and Don Verdoorn shot a 136 FIFTH FLIGHT Sopeland as the gross winner. His two-day total of 141 total. For a list of full field results please visit the Desert 1st Gross 1st Net was enough to win by 4 shots. Congratulations, Russ! Mountain website. Marg Shaw – 314 Jackie Gehrisch - 221 The Watson Division net winner was Andrew Naporano with a two-day total of 135. The Player Division crowned

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GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION Taxman Shootout C.A.R.E. Tournament Results Raise Funds, Fun Scrambles Nice Relief This year, the annual C.A.R.E. tournament and COCHISE Tax time is never much fun for anyone, but this year we other events raised over $500,000 to benefit The Men Women tried our best to administer a little relief. The participants Mayo Clinic’s work in cancer research. The Apache, 1st Gross 1st Gross played a two-person rotational scramble. For a list of full Chiricahua, Cochise and Geronimo courses hosted this John Bello Lisa Payne field results please visit the Desert Mountain website. grand event. In addition to a Mah Jongg and Bridge John Daily Karen Hohl tournament we also hosted a Texas Hold’em Poker Norm Leach Lorelei Redding GERONIMO COURSE tournament. However, the highlights of this section Johanne Leach Eunice Nishimura belong to golf. Here are the results. 1040 DIVISION 1st Net 1st Net 1st Gross – 137 1st Net – 136.2 APACHE Leonard Disavino Carol Henderson Doug Thal Charlotte Loudermilk Ray Marchuk Joseph Mercurio Men Women Les Schupak Pam Bailes Carolyn Marchuk Jan Mercurio 1st Gross 1st Gross Mark Fenton Jeff Zieky Harvey Salkow Alan Englander June Cohen Stephanie Zieky Linda Salkow James Cogan Carolyn Lankford Al White Cathy Ostermeyer GERONIMO 140 NR DIVISION Chuck Scharte Sarah Robertson Men Women 1st Gross – 142 1st Net – 138 1st Gross 1st Gross Ron Budelier Michael Mahoney 1st Net 1st Net John McKeon Barbara Blanchard Toni Budelier Dana Mahoney Ron Benveniste Barbara Clark Arch Rambeau Lucille Matricaria Tom Lankford Gerri Catalano Al Smith Victor Wiger Bill Lederer Joan D’Addario Jeffrey Farnham Teresa Johnson Judy Smith Joan Wiger Larry Reid Paulette Maslick Bill Robertson Gayle Earnest continued on page 9 1st Net 1st Net CHIRICAHUA Charles Kennedy Lela Bogardus Men Women Tom Carpenter Kay Moody Jim Herbster Jeannie McGill 1st Gross 1st Gross Joseph Monteleone Rae Kettlewell Lewis Kennedy Bonnie Carroll DM Fitting Center Danny Fullerton Betty Weinstein John Kraft Shaye Chandler Manager Wins ‘Fitter Roger Moody Barbara Feola of Year’ 1st Net 1st Net Doug Bleiler Patti Ensminger-McQuaid PING announced on Roy Tawes Dawn Hopkins March 30, 2007 that Jim Torgler Chris Strickland B.J. Gray has been hon- Leo Lederhoff Mary Lanzi ored as the 2006 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year. The company, which pioneered custom fitting more than 35 years ago, recognized Gray for his continuing commitment to custom fitting and its value to golfers of all abilities. Nominating B.J. Gray for the honor was Mindy Hospenthal, PING Field Representative for the region. “Custom fitting is an invaluable tool in helping players achieve their best performance on the golf course and we are proud of B.J. for his dedication to helping the members achieve the best results available to them,” said Tina Heinbaugh, Head Golf Professional at Renegade. Please stop by the Fitting Center located at the back of the Renegade Practice Facility to congratulate this out- standing employee on a well-deserved award and order your custom-ordered clubs today!

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GREENSHEET continued from page 8 Apache Fairway Renovation To Be Completed Early October Taxman Shootout Scrambles Cont’d By Shawn Emerson, Director of Agronomy and Jim Key, Agronomist COCHISE COURSE 1099 DIVISION The Apache fairways are scheduled for a renovation helps promote Bermuda establishment. 1st Gross – 149 1st Net – 140.6 project this summer beginning June 1 and are scheduled If you have questions regarding these projects, please Gary Stewart Pierre Benoit to be completed the first week in October. contact the Agronomy Department and we will be glad Barbara Stewart Kathleen Benoit The native soil on the Apache course is shallow, and to answer your questions. Trig Solberg Will Pearson water moves through the profile very slowly. Therefore, Tula Solberg Sandi Pearson the sodium in the water remains in the root zone and SMOOTH SUMMER COURSE TRANSITIONS negatively impacts bermudagrass and ryegrass turf qual- To the New Members, the concept of a course “tran- W2 DIVISION ity. This year, the agronomic plan for Apache has been sition” may sound odd. If you don’t know what “transition” 1st Gross – 156 1st Net – 147 successful, but monthly soil reports show sodium levels means, it is the period between Bermuda (our summer Roy Humphreys Joe Schwab are limiting further progress. It was decided that this grass) green-up and eradication of Ryegrass (our win- Linda Humphreys Diane Schwab year further renovation would take place. ter grass) so that the Bermuda will fill in. Fritz Biermeier Pierre Leroy The goal of the Apache renovation is to increase the A year-round turf is not grown in Scottsdale. To allow Mary Ann Biermeier Sue Ellen Leroy movement of water into and through the soil profile. for this, Desert Mountain golf courses are overseeded A similar renovation was completed with great success with a cool season turf (for winter color) and transi- at Renegade in 2000. Soil reports indicate that sodium tion in spring into a warm season turf (Bermuda). As you levels in the soil were significantly reduced. The process can see from Outlaw (which isn’t overseeded), the for Apache will be very similar to that used at Renegade. Bermuda will turn brown in December and will not Sand will be imported and a 4-6 inch sand cap will be green up until early April. Upcoming Golf Events spread on the fairways. More amendments will be then The difficult part of the overseeding process is try- added and the sand will be roto-tilled into the native ing to keep both grasses alive by switching preference soil below. Once the materials are adequately mixed, and using different cultural practices. April and May have the fairways will be rolled with a heavy roller and then become difficult months to water because Ryegrass re-graded to match up to the rough. Sprinklers and likes and needs the water to flourish while the Bermuda drain inlets will be set to the new grade. Then, the fair- would prefer dry and warm soil temperatures. Once the ways will be sodded and the grow-in will begin. soil temperatures reach 64 degrees, the Agronomic Team We expect this project to improve turf conditions begins to prepare the Bermuda grass for its emergence. and minimize perennial poa in fairways due to roto-till. The Ten-Step Transition Process TRANSITIONS UNDERWAY Transition is the period of time between Bermuda Step 1: Allow light to reach the Bermuda green up and ryegrass eradication and complete Bermuda establishment. At Desert Mountain, Bermuda “greens Step 2: Growth “regulators” are used to slow Ryegrass up” in April while ryegrass can stay alive through August, growth without inhibiting Bermuda establishment. which only gives the Bermuda grass 45 days to estab- Step 3: Proper fertilization is needed to feed the STARS & STRIPES COUPLES lish itself. Bermuda without over stimulating the Ryegrass. In 2000, Desert Mountain started removing the rye- The Stars & Stripes Couples event will be played on grass chemically. The object to this approach was to Step 4: Eradicate the Ryegrass turf without harming Wednesday, July 4, at the Outlaw Course. The event will allow the Bermuda grass 100 days for establishment. the warm season turf (Bermuda). begin at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start. The format This allowed the stolons and rhizomes to fully develop will be 9-holes Scramble of Mixed Couples and 9- Step 5: Establish 85-100% Bermuda within 6-8 weeks. for winter hardiness. In 2000, Desert Mountain was holes Scramble of Couples. A buffet lunch at the Outlaw using over 100,000 square feet of sod for transition Step 6: Requires 75-100 days of Bermuda growth Grill will follow play. The registration fee is $55 per and in 2006 the courses used on average 10,000 before overseeding again. person, plus cart fees. To sign up for the tournament square feet of sod. The plan is working very well. please visit the Desert Mountain website. The following courses will be sprayed out by June 1, Step 7: Fertilize the Bermuda so it can survive the winter. LABOR DAY COUPLES Outlaw, Renegade, Cochise and Apache. Chiricahua and Step 8: Overseed Bermuda with Ryegrass. Geronimo courses will be sprayed out by July 5. The Cochise Course will host the Labor Day Couples The spraying will cause the ryegrass to turn yellow Step 9: Establish Ryegrass before the first frost. tournament on Monday, September 3. The format for and lose all color for seven to ten days. After two weeks Ryegrass is established in 45-60 days. the event will be a Step-Out Scramble. Play will begin the ryegrass will be completed and eradicated. The at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start and a buffet lunch Step 10: Grow in a 100 percent Ryegrass stand without Bermuda grass will take about thirty days to establish will follow. The registration fee is $55 per person, killing the base turf of Bermuda. 98 percent turf coverage. The total transition program plus cart fees. To sign up for the tournament please takes between 45 to 60 days. Be aware that during this visit the Desert Mountain website. time the golf courses will be wetter than normal. This continued on page 16

Retail

SHOPPING DESERT MOUNTAIN Seek Performance with Dunning Golf Apparel, See Master-ful Results By Mark Thush, Director of Retail

Ralph Dunning Masters, DUNNING GOLF apparel is officially “on the map.” understands perform- DUNNING GOLF features only the highest grades of ance. Having competed CoolmaxTM, LycraTM and FieldsnesorTM premium technical in numerous marathons, fabrics. What’s unique about Dunning is that it engineers triathlons, IRONMAN competitions, and endurance cycling its own fabrics “from the yarn up,” which means “per- Sundog Eyewear events, Ralph Dunning’s personal life experiences have formance is built into the innovative apparel line and influenced his designs for some of the largest and most won’t wash out or wear out after repeated use,” the com- Coming To DM Shops authentic sports brands in the world. pany says. In 2001, he revolutionized the golf industry by launching DUNNING GOLF apparel is proudly featured in several DUNNING GOLF, the very first golf apparel brand com- of the Desert Mountain golf shops. With over 23 years of industry experience, Sundog prised exclusively of performance pieces. And now with Eyewear now has brand representation in over 50 coun- PGA Tour representative Zach Johnson winning the 2007 tries and with more than 6,000 fine golf shops and retail- ers around the world. We are now excited to offer our members both the women’s and men’s lines of Sundog Eyewear. Sundog uses premium quality materials to provide “excellent eyewear at affordable prices,” while still providing the best visual health protection available. We invite ladies to check out Sundog’s first personal sunglass collection–the Paula Creamer (PC) line of eyewear. The Sundog design team collaborated with the LPGA golf star on all elements to create a sunglass collection that combines the best of both fashion and functional- ity. The PC Collection truly captures Paula Creamer’s engaging personality and trend setting sense of style. Men, don’t worry. Sundog did not forget about your demanding eyewear needs. Desert Mountain will be offering the Core Golf line of Sundog Eyewear. This line features a selection of their most popular styles, loaded with the highest quality features. These features include ultra flexible memory metal frames, lightweight premium polycarbonate lenses, and S3 lens technology that provide 100 percent uva/uvb/uvc Beyond Yoga and 72K Star at Sonoran protection. Beyond Yoga apparel will soon be available at the Sonoran in late August to see this exciting new collec- Sonoran Boutique & Tennis Shop. tion. This new line of yoga clothing is both fashionable and Also, new to the Sonoran Boutique & Tennis Shop, is New DM logo Tervis practical. Fans of Beyond Yoga include Charlize Theron, 72K, a men’s yoga and fitness line of apparel. Cindy Crawford, Reese Witherspoon, and Julianne 72K stands for the 72,000 energy channels running Tumblers Available Moore. through the body. This line offers men a great exercise Women everywhere are wearing Beyond Yoga appar- short, paired with lotus and handstand printed tees. Since 1946, Tervis Tumbler has created a virtually el not only for yoga, but also for everyday wear. It’s com- Even if you don’t do yoga, 72K’s exercise short is one indestructible drinking vessel that keeps cold drinks cold- fortable, non-restrictive, sits comfortably at the waist, of the best on the market. The short is made of a soft er and hot drinks hotter. and washes and wears quite easily. Along with their tried Dryflex fabric and has a Coolmax lining for moisture- Desert Mountain and Tervis have produced new Desert and true basic colors, the color palette for fall includes wicking benefits and great support–perfect for yoga, Mountain logo’d tumblers in 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes that pale pinks, cool olives, and rich eggplants. So come by running, or any sort of workout. will be available in shops in June–just in time for the warm summer months. Add this new logo to your current collection. Other sizes and multiple quantities can be ordered upon request.

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SHOPPING DESERT MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE NEWS Straight Down Offers New Hybrid Golf Shirts DM Real Estate Sales Buck National Trend

NEED A SHIRT TO INCREASE YOUR COMFORT By Brian O’Neill, President, Desert Mountain Real Estate LEVEL DURING THE HOT ARIZONA SUMMERS? Here’s our good Finally, we’ve increased our web presence. According Straight Down has a new hybrid shirt that features news: The Desert to a recent report, the average wealthy American uses moisture management as well as anti-microbial treatment Mountain Real Estate the Internet seven days a week for an average of 3.2 for odor resistance. Spandex is also incorporated into the team checked in hours per day and those under 50 and worth more garment for elasticity and freedom of movement. with a good first than $5 million are heavier users. These unique shirts are “double-faced,” with the tradi- quarter, despite the It is estimated that more than half (51 percent) of tional look of cotton on the outside, and the engineered much reported weak- wealthy consumers use the Internet to research prior performance of polyester on the inside. ness in the overall to making important buying decisions. What’s more, market. The luxury according to another recent survey, nearly one third segment held its own of consumers worth $5 million or more visited a web and the appeal of site after being prompted in another medium such as Care Tips for Keeping our extraordinary community enabled us to experience print (Inside Desert Mountain or newspaper and success in our marketplace. magazine advertising, for example ) or TV. Golf Shirts Looking New Despite our sales results we are currently facing a In challenging markets the key is to work hard. healthy inventory of resale homes, spec homes, and During these times, we strengthen our resolve to be HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FRUSTRATED BY SNAGS homesites available for purchase as we head into the the best at what we do. And as we mark our two year IN THAT BRAND NEW GOLF SHIRT YOU JUST summer months. anniversary as your on-site, full-service team of real LAUNDERED? So what does a successful real estate marketing com- estate professionals, we remain pleased by the way pany do in the midst of this supply? Plenty! our company has been received and we are grateful When washing an item that has performance charac- First, we recognize the importance of customer loy- for the continued confidence you have expressed in us. teristics, it may easily become snagged on zippers or metal alty and word of mouth marketing. We do all we can Our team remains committed to providing the high- objects from other clothing items. Tip: Try to wash with to meet the needs of our clients. We do this by com- est level of service to our membership as well as to similar garments, as this will reduce fabric snags. If you municating regularly and working closely with other those interested in making this special community their must wash alongside items with zippers, make sure to zip brokers for the benefit of our listings and the market home. When you can, stop by our sales office to learn up the zipper. Also, avoid using any fabric softener, as the as a whole. about the latest developments and to discuss your real pores of these technical fabrics will become clogged. Second, we understand and serve our customers. estate needs. Or, give us a call at (800) 255-5519 or When laundering any of your golf shirts, button them We have increased our research efforts and are employ- (480) 488-2998. We look forward to working with you! to the top, turn up the collar, flip the shirt inside out, and ing new strategies to meet the needs of our buyers Also, be sure to check out our website for the latest wash in cold water with a non-bleach detergent. Dry for and sellers. In addition, we provide realistic assess- listings and developer news. Log on at www.desert- ten minutes on low heat, then hang dry. Following these ments and feedback. mountain.com. care instructions will extend the life of your garment and Next, we tell our story. We’ve increased our adver- keep it looking great! tising and marketing budget and are widening the net to interest more prospective buyers in more locations.

No Need to Cry, Pouty Pants Have Arrived The Sonoran Boutique & Tennis Shop is now offering customized, Swarovski crystal children’s apparel by Pouty Pants. Pouty Pants artfully customizes children’s names on onesies, baby tees, tank tops, and crew neck tees. You can customize each shirt by selecting the child’s name combined with their age, heart design, or flower design. Each shirt is beautifully embellished with all names and designs spelled out in Swarovski crystals. Come by the shop and browse through the book with all of the items Pouty Pants has to offer, including Sesame Street and Dr. Seuss designs for both boys and girls. The staff will be happy to help you select the perfect designs for all the little people in your life.

Tennis

TENNIS Tennis Program Success New Tennis Club Marked by Members Involvement Champions Crowned The Men’s and Ladies Club Championships were brought By Matt Wooldridge, Director of Tennis back to life after a brief hiatus. Several good spirited matches took place in the various divisions. Here are the results: I have been affiliated with many different tennis Here are just a few of the events we have planned. facilities in my thirty-plus years in the business, but Pro-am Men’s and Ladies’ MEN’S RESULTS Desert Mountain is by far the most spectacular. And we Members-Guests Barbeques Men’s Open Singles are just getting started. Winner ...... Jerry Brown Club Championships Tennis is not just about winning and losing, it’s Finalist ...... George Kovalick about gathering together, wishing a fellow member good Singles Tennis Ladder Men’s Gold Singles luck in a match, and having fun. For example, Desert ATA Ladies Leagues Winner ...... Russell McCarty Mountain women completed a very successful ATA C.A.R.E Fundraiser Finalist ...... Stuart Lieberman league season with all teams having winning records Sneaks and Cleats and participating in post-season playoffs. A special Men’s Open Doubles Men’s Open Shootouts thank you goes out to our captains, Bernice Bukacek, Winner ...... Jerry Brown – Jim Rifkin Susan Kovalick, and Peggy Pascavis for a job well done. Wednesday Open Play–Singles Finalist ...... George Kovolick – Roger Fenton Once again, C.A.R.E. was a huge success at Desert Men’s and Ladies Weekly Open Play Men’s Gold Doubles Mountain. Tennis players participated in a fun-filled Lessons, Clinics, Junior, and Adult Tennis Camps Winner ...... Will Pearson – Russell McCarty day of matches, a barbeque, and catching up with new Fall Tennis EXPO Finalist ...... Jim Rifkin – Stuart Lieberman and old friends alike. A big thank you out to all who Dinosaur Tennis Battle participated and donated to such a worthy cause. LADIES RESULTS Exhibitions Also, I want to send a sincere thank you to all those Ladies Open Singles members that have helped make our tennis program Interclub exchanges with Neighbor Facilities/Clubs Winner...... Tanya Davis one to be proud of this year and in the seasons to Ladies Open Doubles come. We hope to see you on the courts. Winner ...... Jeanne McElreath – Peggy Pascavis Finalist...... Marilou Birkeland – Lori Walter

Stuart McNicol, a welcome addition to our tennis staff, is currently holding down Sundays.

MARGARITA MIXER SUMMER KIDS TENNIS CAMPS The Summer Schedule June 16 • 5–7 p.m. June 19-22 • July 17-20 • 8 a.m.–2 p.m. In the past all the organized play has stopped as The Margarita mixer will embrace the summer heat with Give your kids the opportunity to learn the game for of June 1. Starting this June we will try to keep it tennis starting at 5:00 p.m. Margaritas and cerveza will be life. We will emphasize all aspects of the game, while going with a mixed all play arrangement. Men’s and flowing by 7:00pm along with assorted hors d’oeuvres. All having fun at the same time. Kids will learn at their own Ladies drop-in tennis will happen together on guests welcome. The cost is $15 See you there, rsvp at the speed, with our focus on improvement. The cost is Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8–10 a.m. With the Sonoran Boutique and Tennis Shop. $225 A special “tennis only” camp will be August 6-9 limited number of members on property we will be from 8–10 a.m. The cost is $140. TENNIS SOCIAL AND BREAKFAST BUFFET happy to accommodate your guests for the drop-in July 4 • Wednesday • 8–10 a.m. Feel free to e-mail me with any ideas or suggestions tennis. To better assist you, we will need all to sign up to make your Tennis and Sonoran experience more in advance for the drop-in tennis. If the interest is not Come play social tennis and finish up with a Sonoran satisfying. there we will abandon the new program. Everyone is breakfast buffet and mimosas. Sign up at the Sonoran encouraged to arrange their own private games at Boutique and Tennis Shop by July 1. We need a minimum the most convenient time for you. Give us a call. of 16 players to make this event a go.

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We would like to share some memorable pictures of our events.

TURKEY TROT DANCING LIKE THE STARS PAW DAYS Turkey Trot 06 was our biggest ever with over 150 Dale and Michael of “Lets Go Dancing” taught a variety of This year we offered raffle tickets in which the money members and guests joining us for the 5k or 1 mile walk/ styles of dance. The most popular was the Country 2-step went to PAC911 for animals. We collected over $500 for run celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family. The where most of the members would master their steps and PAC911 and would like to thank the members and ven- day could not have dawned more beautifully, and both show their talents at the local western bars. If you are ever dors who made this event special. We had a certified pet staff and members enjoyed the warm weather and here on a Tuesday night you can hear cheers and much massage practitioner, who spoke about the importance great company. laughter coming from Studio 2. of therapy for animals, as well as a vet from Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital, Posh Pet Boutique and Spaw, KAYAK TOUR CHINA WALL and Desiree Photography. Our local adventure company took a dozen of our intrep- One of our more popular hikes is located on property, just id members out to the Salt River for a little kayak trip. northwest of Saguaro Forest. The hike is enjoyed by all who We heard great feedback from the members and guests like a little challenge as it includes some steep trails. The day who thoroughly enjoyed the trip despite the weather. was beautiful with sunny weather and glorious views in all Look for more kayak trips next season. directions.

Fitness is Season-less; Fitness Success Story: All Days Are Great Days Stay Cool, Drink Water By Dean Shearer, DM Personal Trainer – Ironman Triathlete I am a strong believer When You Work Out in a positive mindset. “Any day above ground We can all achieve great This Summer things if we think posi- is a pretty good day!” tively. I have adopted a By Geri Rivers, Manager of Spa and Fitness saying from a client of and I thought this event might make an even greater impact. The Fitness Staff would like to wish all of the mine, a doctor, I met in The mighty Ironman distance is 140.6 miles in one day, members a great and safe summer. We look forward a fitness center many with time cutoffs along the way that have to be met before to seeing everyone around the Club this summer or years ago. “Any day above being allowed to go to the next sport. You must swim in when you return in the fall. ground is a pretty good open water 2.4 miles, cycle your bike 112 miles, and then We would like to remind everyone that fitness is day!” run a full 26.2 mile marathon. an everyday activity and does not stop because you I use this phrase now. I try to live by it and focus on the I was serious about my training. I spent two and a half are away or temperatures are warm. We recommend positive, because it could always be worse. I often reflect years training through many, many miles of very hot, humid you look into activities in your local area or set up a back to one event that puts it in perspective for me. conditions to eventually ramp up to the fitness level it would session with a trainer who can personalize a work- When my son was much younger I was trying to teach take to earn a spot in one of the qualifying races in my age out specific to your needs. him traits that he could use for a successful, productive group. It is one of the hardest things to do in the sporting life. I thought what better way to teach him about perse- world. But I was doing it. I was in the best shape of my life. verance, commitment, dedication, and goal setting, through Then, everything changed. Have a happy, example as a fitness trainer. I wanted him to understand I was on a training run one evening and I was struck what a healthy lifestyle does for quality of life. from behind by a drunk driver. The collision came fast and healthy summer So, I made it my goal to qualify for and participate in was from behind. The force of the impact spun me around the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona, in mid-air and threw me fifteen feet into bushes and a Hawaii. This was ambitious, to be sure, as it is arguably small tree. I was lucky. I was alive. I was told later by doc- the most grueling one-day sporting event on the planet. My tors that my level of conditioning was a key factor in my son had already watched me run a couple of marathons body’s ability to absorb the impact. continued on page 14

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SPA & FITNESS REPORT continued from page 13 Fitness Success Story Cont’d Is Year-Round Sun

The most critical injuries were to my right knee and my and repetitive motion movements as in stationary cycling Protection Necessary? left hamstring, the rear thigh area. The right knee required to get the joints used to moving properly once again. It By Bonnie Cooper, Spa Supervisor surgery and the hamstring area has, to this day, perma- took me approximately two to three years to walk a nor- nent nerve damage. My left knee and elbow were dam- mal gait without a limp. Lots of hard work and relentless Over time, skin ages and loses its youthful aged as well, but not to the same extent. I received many pursuit of my goals turned short runs into longer runs, as appearance. Wrinkles appear around the eyes, fine lacerations and superficial scrapes along with the more my recovery turned to overall structural integrity once again. lines bloom around the lips, and age spots surface serious injuries. It has taken a number of years to get my body back to on the hands. While some of these factors are natural My orthopedic surgeon told me I might never run where I am able to make an attempt at serious competi- and unavoidable, many of the visible signs of aging again. But after recovering I decided to dig deep. I did not tions. I still have some lingering post accident issues and are caused by the sun, and can be avoided. want to let anyone take this from me. I turned my house will for the rest of my life. I can, how ever, still show my What is sunscreen? It is a lotion, spray or other into a makeshift fitness/rehab center and proceeded to son, whom is a good bit older now, that certain attributes topical product that helps protect the skin from the work night and day to rehabilitate myself back to a fitness from keeping a positive mindset can create incredible sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and which reduces level that would let me someday attempt my former goal results for anyone sunburn and other skin damage, ultimately leading of a long course triathlon. Recently, I crossed the finish line of a full distance Ironman to a lower risk of skin cancer. I knew that my goal of qualifying for the World triathlon. I have also been one of very few extremely lucky What is UVB and UVA ? UVB rays are shorter than Championships in Hawaii had to be abandoned, but I still individuals to be chosen, through an annual lottery, for UVA rays, and are the main culprit behind sunburn. hoped to show my son the finish line of an iron distance the Ironman Hawaii World Championships in Kona this But it is the UVA rays, with their longer wavelength, event. October. It is the most elusive, sought after quest in the that are responsible for much of the damage we I pushed far beyond what the prescribed physical ther- sport, and I shall count my blessings that after my acci- associate with “photoaging.” apist had me doing. I worked on being able to stand on dent I am afforded the honor to participate. UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, where my right leg. Then, I worked on range of motion exercis- After all, “Any Day Above Ground is a Pretty Good Day!” they damage the collagen fibers. This damage causes and stretching, followed by weight training for strength es increased production of abnormal elastin. The unusual amounts of elastin result in the production of enzymes called “metalloproteinases.” These enzymes, which rebuild damaged collagen, often malfunction and degrade the collagen, result- ing in incorrectly rebuilt skin. As this process is Summer Means Time for Water Aerobics! repeated with daily UVA exposure, the incorrectly rebuilt skin forms wrinkles, and the depleted col- Summer means time for the pool and water aerobics. lage results in leathery skin. This summer, water aerobics classes will be held on Combat premature aging through prevention. Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. As the sea- G.M. Collin skin care, is offering a new Mineral son progresses, more classes will be added. Sunscreen called Mineral Sun Veil. It is formulated The water aerobics is one of the most popular classes as an SPF 15 with 100 percent zinc oxide, a non- we offer. Why? Water aerobics allows a person to exer- allergenic mineral sunscreen that blocks out both cise every muscle and every joint in the body all at the UVA and UVB rays to greatly reduce sun-related pre- same time. In addition, the water causes your body to mature skin aging. It is renowned for its well-recog- be buoyant, thus causing less strain and stress on your nized low risk of irritation and safety. joints and muscles. This unique product for the face is easy to use, Water also acts as a natural air conditioner, cooling fragrance-free, non-greasy and does not leave any the body the entire time you are performing. This is white residue, a great advantage in protecting the definitely a plus factor, especially in our summer heat skin when needed. o of 105 or more. Almost anyone, no matter their age or This summer, to help aid in this protection process, fitness level can perform water aerobics. the Sonoran Spa is offering a free Mineral Sunscreen • Water aerobics is generally performed in water that to anyone that receives a clinical facial with us. Come is up to a person’s waist or maybe even up to their in and help your skin benefit from this great offer. chest, depending on the specific exercise they are doing. To make an appointment call the Sonoran Spa/ Water workout equipment such as gloves, noodles, Fitness Center at (480) 595-4355. and dumbbells are often used to vary the workout. • Participants are urged to wear sunscreen and hats along with their swimming attire. Please check the Sonoran Spa is offering a free Mineral website or call the Sonoran Spa/Fitness Center at See you in the pool! (480) 595-4355 for additional dates and informa- Sunscreen to anyone that receives a tion. clinical facial.

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SPA & FITNESS REPORT WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE ‘Live Well, Age Well’ New Menus, Specials Series a Success Make Summer Splash In addition, this season the Sonoran Fitness Center hosted several “Live Well, Age Well” talks. at DM Restaurants; Dr. Heather Vaughn-Williams started us off with dis- cussing the importance of nutrition and supplements. Dr. Arizona Grill Heats Up Marwan Sabbagh, M.D. spoke about the new and advance By Friedrich Eder, Club Manager research pertaining to Alzheimer’s Disease. We have partnered with Sun Health Foundation to offer The Arizona Grill at Outlaw has quickly become a more educational information on Parkinson’s Disease, favorite dining destination on the Mountain. New Chiricahua Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and many more top- Chef de Cuisine Tony Friday and his culinary team Menu Gets Raves; ics to come. Please register on the DM website to receive want to make sure the summer season brings just as info on all upcoming events. much excitement and as a result have added sever- Open 5 Nights al new concepts. On Mondays, the Arizona Grill now offers a new This year’s new menu changes at Constantino’s Meatloaf Special in addition to the regular “a la received rave reviews from the membership, and Poolside BBQ and Dive- carte” menu. With the renovation of the Apache Golf this summer Chef de Cuisine Chris Nicosia and his Course and the summer closure of the Apache culinary team are continuing the trend with a fresh, In Movie at Sonoran Pool Steakhouse, the popular “Prime and Wine” night innovative approach. has moved to the Arizona Grill. “Prime and Wine” Members’ favorites like the traditional Veal Scallopini With the warm summer evenings, clear skies, cool will take place every Thursday, from 5–9 p.m., and and Pappardelle Bolognese will enjoy new company breezes, and refreshing water at the Sonoran Pool, what will include a fresh salad, slow-cooked Prime Rib, with the flavorful Grilled Lamb Flank Steak Salad, better way to enjoy it than with a nice Poolside BBQ and and a glass of house wine. Potato Gnocchi with Summer Basil Pesto, mouth- Dive-In Movie. The member favorite Friday Fish Fry will also watering hamburgers and great Club salads. Starting in June, we will feature a BBQ buffet, tropical continue every week at the Arizona Grill. Please With so many new choices and with Constantino’s drink specials, and upbeat music which will help us trans- watch for further announcements for this summer’s open five nights a week throughout the summer, fer the Sonoran Poolside into a Tropical Getaway. We will Tropical Pau Hana Pig Roast members can tour all of the authentic tastes of Italy grill fresh seafood, traditional burgers, chicken and hot at The Arizona Grill. and America while enjoying peaceful summer evenings dogs. We also offer items like Hawaiian poke, fresh shrimp, on the Taverna patio. BBQ Pork, assorted pizzas and salads, and a sundae bar. In addition to our fresh Italian menu, this summer After dinner, what better way to relax and enjoy the rest Constantino’s will also offer the same USDA Prime of the evening than with a poolside movie. We will feature steaks from Allen Brothers as members enjoyed at movies on our own 12-foot movie screen. So come join the Apache Steakhouse throughout the regular sea- us and make the Poolside BBQ and the Dive-In Movie son. We hope to see you there! evening an event to see and the place to be seen. The Poolside BBQ is scheduled June 16, July 4, August 4, September 1, and September 29 from 6–8 p.m., followed by the movie. This exciting event can be enjoyed for a sizzling price of $15.50/$8.50 children for the BBQ and Cochise/Geronimo Place for Breakfast, Cookouts Movie. Please call Member Services at (480) 488-1363 to reserve your spot to relax and cool down. With the closing of the Renegade Hideout this summer, weekly, the breathtaking views of the Sonoran sunsets, the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse is the new weekend and the classical guitar music of Walt Pitts, you can be sure breakfast destination, offering a full breakfast menu every there is something for everyone at the Sunday Cookout! Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Breakfast Cookouts at Cochise/Geronimo start on Sunday, June 10, service begins on Saturday, May 26, and will run through from 5–9 p.m. Call Member Services to make reservations. DM Youth Excel in High Sunday, July 1. Please mark your calendar for a very special Father’s This summer, the Sunday Summer Cookout is moving Day Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, June 17. The menu will School Athletics to the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse. feature traditional breakfast items such as Scrambled Every Sunday evening, Chef Andres Rumis and his culi- Eggs, Eggs Benedict, and Pancakes, as well as cooked-to- Listed below are those DM youth excelling on nary team will showcase innovative summer salads, fresh order omelettes made with farm fresh vegetables, inter- local school teams: fish selections, cooked-to-order select beef entrees, as well national cheeses, and choice ham. Austin Dales ...... Tennis, Cactus Shadows as marinated grilled chicken, hamburgers and bratwurst, With the gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert, and a Brian Dales...... Tennis, Cactus Shadows along with a tempting dessert buffet that will fulfill your menu to tempt the entire family, Father’s Day at Cochise/ Eddie Gyde ...... Tennis, Cactus Shadows sweetest cravings. Geronimo promises to be the best in town! Jonna Francis ...... Tennis, Notre Dame In addition to the Sunday Cookout menu, a casual “a la Cody Vitez ...... Swimming, Chaparral carte” menu will also be offered. With a menu that changes

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WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE

Desert Mountain Wine Store offers Summer Wines of Distinction

With outdoor BBQ’s and poolside parties just in Tuscany. The town, renowned for its tall, narrow around the corner, the Desert Mountain Wine Store towers, has a distinctively medieval feel and draws is here to help members select the perfect summer tourists from all over the globe. The wine, the first Summer Bellas at wines to ease the heat. to receive DOC status by Italy’s government in 1966, Longtime favorites such as Sauvignon Blanc and is pale in color with a light, refreshing quality and Constantino’s June 4 Pinot Grigio are always good bets, but how about hints of fresh flowers. trying something different? Mediterranean countries The Desert Mountain Wine Store is pleased to and September 17 like Spain and Italy have made a name for them- have available a wide selection of Albarino’s and Bella Constantina, Desert Mountain’s wildly popular selves with indigenous varietals that are refreshing Vernaccia’s and has selected our favorites as this ladies wine tasting group, was bigger and better than ever alternatives to traditional whites. How about ventur- month’s Wines of Distinction. Contact Sharon this year. ing outside the norm with a tangy Albarino or a crisp Martin at (480) 595-4803 to order a case of each, With so many ladies enjoying a monthly evening of Vernaccia? and let us help you ease the heat with our fresh sum- great wine, food, and friends, we have decided to add two Albarino is found in Portugal’s Vinho Verde mer sippers! For a change, try these listed below: Summer Bellas to this year’s schedule. region (where it is called Alvarinho), as well as in The June 4 Bella features a lineup of our favorite Spain’s Galicia region. The grape produces creamy, 2005 Le Rote Vernaccia di San Gimignano “Summer Sipper,” wines specifically suited for lazy after- rich wines with complex flavors of apricots, peach- noons spent poolside. September 17, Bella explores South es, and citrus. Although the wines are some of the $13.00 a bottle/12 pack America, with some of our favorite Chilean and most prized in Spain and Portugal, the variety is Argentinean wineries. rarely grown anywhere else. 2004 Dorado Alvarinho Reservations are limited, and with the word out on how Vernaccia di San Gimignano is best known as the $20.00/12 pack great an event this really is, seats will certainly sell out. local favorite in the small village of San Gimignano Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 to reserve your space today.

continued from page 9 Upcoming Golf Events Cont’d

SUMMER NINE & DINE The 9-hole casual, twilight golf will continue through the summer months. To register for any of the events or for questions please contact Sarah Ogle at the Chiricahua Golf Shop (480) 595-4850. The entry fee for the event is $45 per person and includes cart fees, dinner, and prizes. Registration is limited to the first 36 couples so hurry!

Men’s Scramble combined with Ladies Scramble May 13 • Chiricahua • 4:00 p.m. Rotating Tees 4 Person Scramble June 10 • Outlaw • 5:00 p.m. 4-Person Scramble July 29 • Renegade • 5:00 p.m. String Event 4 Person Scramble August 19 • Outlaw • 5:00 p.m.

Bon Appétit

WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE

SEASONAL RECIPES THAT INSPIRE THE CHEF IN EVERYONE

CHOPTALK By Mark Hamilton, Executive Chef

Welcome to Choptalk, our new food news, information, and recipe letter. Each issue I will highlight some great seasonal recipes and keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Desert Mountain culinary world. If you are celebrating a special occasion or just craving a particular meal, allow me to make any of your dining dreams become reality. You can rely on me and my team of Chefs to give you the famous Desert Mountain customized personal service. We are here to make your dining experience into something truly special. If there is anything I can do for you to make your dining experience more special, please let me know. I can be reached at (480) 595-4806 or e-mail [email protected]. I hope you enjoy the recipes below.

CHEF GRILLED VEGETABLE GAZPACHO FETTUCCINE CON PESTO DI CARCIOFI Portions: 8 (FETTUCCINE WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO) Portions: 4 INGREDIENTS

MARK 6 oz V-8 juice INGREDIENTS 6 oz tomato juice 9 oz frozen artichoke hearts, 4 oz red onions thawed and steamed 5 min. 4 oz green peppers 2 oz salted roasted cashews 6-1/2 oz zucchini (one small) HAMIL 2 sprigs Italian parsley 4-3/4 oz tomatoes, red, ripe 1 clove garlic 3/4 of 1 English cucumber 2 tbs parmesan cheese, grated 4 tbs cilantro, fresh, chopped squirt lemon juice 2 ea green onion, chopped

TON dash cayenne pepper 1-1/4 tsp garlic, fresh, chopped 3/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 lb prosciutto, thickly sliced & diced 1/4 in. 1 tbs hot sauce (Cholula or Crystal) 1 lb fettuccine 1-1/2 tbs sherry wine vinegar grated parmesan cheese for the table 1-1/2 tbs lime juice LONDON BROIL MARINADE 1-1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil PREPARATION Portions: Makes enough to marinade 5 lbs. • In a blender or food processor, place the prepared of top round or flank steak PREPARATION artichokes, cashews, parsley, garlic, cheese, lemon • Preheat barbeque grill juice and cayenne pepper. Turn on and add the olive INGREDIENTS • Peel red onions, cut into thick slices. Core and de-seed oil slowly, a bit at a time, until the blender blades 1 cup light olive oil or olive oil blend peppers. Cut zucchini into slices lengthwise. Core and spin freely, creating a hollow in the center. Add more 1 cup soy sauce cut tomatoes in half. oil, if necessary. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and 1 cup Worcestershire sauce keep warm on the stove. 1 cup red wine vinegar • Grill onions, peppers, zucchini and tomatoes until almost 1 cup lemon juice tender and charred on outside. Cool grilled vegetables • Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine until nearly al dente. 1 oz garlic, chopped and cut into 1/4” dice. Cut cucumbers into 1/4” dice. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water on the side. Return the pasta to the pot and sprinkle in the 1-1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked • Combine all ingredients and chill for several hours. 1 oz yellow onions, 1/2” dice diced prosciutto. 1 tbs parsley, fresh, chopped Alternatively, the soup may be made by chopping all • Spoon in the pesto, adding a tablespoon or two of 1 tbs thyme, dried leaf ingredients in a blender for those who like a smoother the reserved pasta water as necessary to assure that 3/4 tsp basil, fresh, chopped non-chunky gazpacho–it is also quicker and requires the sauce coats the pasta evenly. Stir over low heat. less chopping! Make sure it doesn’t stick to the pot; use all the PREPARATION reserved water if necessary. When the ingredients This dish is wonderful when served in a chilled bowl by • Combine all ingredients. are well mixed and the fettuccine coated with pesto, itself, topped with sour cream or lump crab meat or grilled the dish is ready. • Marinate steak overnight or for at least six hours. peeled shrimp. • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Desert Mountain Junior Members

Summer Kool Kids: Youth Activity Center Policies, Procedures, Caitlin and Stephen and Summer Activities

Werth By Saundra Richline, Youth Activity Coordinator

The Youth Activity are very reasonably priced at $10 per hour per child Center (YAC) is a won- (first hour), $7 each additional hour/additional child. derful asset to Desert There is a maximum stay of five hours. Mountain Properties that As you are probably aware, we offer activities for all many members have ages. We have numerous toys, arts, crafts, board games, used since we opened in paints, and this year’s newest addition, the game room. 1993. The game room has foosball, air hockey, basketball toss, We have grown a ping-pong table, dance revolution and of course, the tremendously over the XBox! Don’t forget, you can always bring a friend along last 14 years and with for the fun to any of our events in the Youth Activity your guidance some of Center. our policies and procedures have evolved. The YAC is To set up reservations you may contact us at (480) I would like to introduce our Kool Kids this summer: open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 595-4359 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Caitlin and Stephen Werth. Due to limited space, we request a 24-hour advance Here are some of the upcoming fun events we’d love to 1 reservation although occasional drop-ins are welcomed. see you participating in this summer. They are sister and brother. Caitlin is 3 /2 years old and Stephen is almost 2 years old. A parent or guardian must be on property at all times. We They live at Desert Mountain full time and we always enjoy seeing them and playing with them in YAC activities. Here are a few of their favorites. Caitlin FUN EVENTS TO MARK DOWN Favorite Animal: Kitty Cats Favorite Food: Salami and Chocolate KIDS IN THE KITCHEN to put clues together to figure out the mystery of the night. Favorite Movie: Cinderella What: Put your chef hats on and learn to cook. The wonderful Each mystery dinner event will have its own theme and new Favorite Activity: Help mommy and daddy cook chefs at Desert Mountain invite the children to cook with mystery. Favorite Place to Go: Jake or Brandon’s house and them in their kitchen at the Sonoran Clubhouse. We prepare When: Jun 30, Jul 13, Sept 28–6 to 9 p.m. the Beach visiting family in Vancouver a special meal, then enjoy it by devouring our masterpieces. ONE LAST SUMMER BLAST What do you want to be when you grow up: Teacher When: Jun 9, Aug 18, & Sept 15–11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. What: Grab your suits and slap on that sunscreen. We will What do you like best about Desert Mountain? Youth Where: Sonoran Clubhouse finish off summer with one last summer blast! Join us for Activities Center and going to the putting parties. KIDS NIGHT OUT music by the pool and a giant pool party. Stephen What: We are having some new Kids Night Out programs this When: Labor Day, Mon., Sept 3–11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages: All ages are welcome Favorite Animal: Zebras summer. The new features include Summer Sunsets, where we will paint sunsets, have dinner on the patio, and talk Favorite Food: Everything right now BACK TO SCHOOL SOCK-HOP! about what makes a sunset beautiful as we have dinner and Favorite Movie: Cars watch the sun go down. Also, the Pajama Jam will be a big What: We had so much fun at our last sock hop, we thought there would be no better way to start off the school year. Favorite Activity: Play with my train set pajama party where we will play games, have pillow sack races, and possibly a pillow fight! It gives the kids a chance We will have a dance floor, disco ball, limbo and hula-hoop Favorite Place to Go: Jake or Brandon’s house and to hang out with their friends and have a great time. contest, plus music and your favorite 50’s foods. Put on the Beach visiting family in Vancouver When: June 22, Summer Sunsets–5 to 8 p.m. your poodle skirts and get ready to boogie. What do you want to be when you grow up: Pilot or July 20, Pajama Jam–5 to 8 p.m. When: Aug 24–4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Train Engineer Ages: Two and older (must be potty trained) Ages: Four and up What do you like best about Desert Mountain? The events continued on page 19 Playground and all the toy cars and trucks at the YAC! T’WEEN MYSTERY DINNER What: Save the date! We are going to put on our first mystery dinner for DM T’weens. Help us as we use our detective skills

CLUB OPERATIONS

hear kids screeching with excitement as they won their goldfish to take home. We even saw some of the kids getting OTHER EVENTS TO WATCH FOR their “first hole- in-one” at the golf game. This year, we separated the younger age group from the older group in hopes of the little ones having their own activities. We would We will be having special guests visiting our Junior Camps Thanksgiving with us! like to thank all of the members, and their guests, who throughout the summer. Guests include the Reptile Guy, attended to make this year such a success. We look forward bubble-ologist, Bill Bellis (ABC 15 weatherman), mad HOLIDAY PARTY 2006 to seeing all of you next year. science experts, firefighters, and more. Don’t forget to What a way to celebrate the holiday season with Santa Claus. check our website for more information. We hope to see Santa paid us a visit by arriving in a Fire Truck and read 2007 JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS you over the summer. Please contact us by calling (480) us a Christmas story. We also decorated gingerbread hous- Each week of camp will be filled with instruction in many 595-4359 or e-mailing us at [email protected] for fur- es and took pictures with Santa. We hope to see Santa next different sports. We’ll also have fun with swimming, crafts, ther details on each event. year. All the kids out there better be good! indoor and outdoor games and much more. Reservations are required for all camps. Call the Youth Activities Center Events Make DM The Greatest! SPRING BREAK CAMPS to register at (480) 595-4359 or (480) 595-4355 or e-mail It was nice to see so many new and familiar faces at this [email protected]. Please arrive early on your first day As we end one season and begin our summer session, we year’s Spring Break Camps. We all enjoyed a magic show of camp to fill out the required medical emergency form. would like to share some of our memorable events we by Christopher the Magician, learned some karate moves, Bring a swimsuit and wear sunscreen and tennis shoes each offered during the season: painted pottery, did tons of crafts, and played lots of games. day. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a full refund.

JUNIOR OLYMPIC CAMP Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ages: Five and older Dates: June 11–15, June 25–29, July 9–13 Price: $275 Mon–Fri or $60 per day (lunch included)

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ages: Five and older HALLOWEEN PARTY 2006 50’S DANCE PARTY 1st Week: June 5–8 This year’s Halloween party was one of our largest with over This was the first time we have ever had an event like this. Price: $225 Tues–Fri or $60 per day (lunch included) 90 children dressing up in wonderful costumes. We even We transformed the Sonoran Dining Room into a 50’s theme 2nd Week: July 3–6 saw adults getting in the spirit of Halloween. We started with a dance floor. There was a live DJ that played won- Price: $225 Wed–Sat or $60 per day (lunch included) the evening with games, pumpkin carving, and crafts. Then derful 50’s music to dance to. We danced till we dropped! we followed with a wonderful show from the Phoenix Zoo We played games such as a bubble gum blowing contest, JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP and dinner. The big finale was the Spooky Pirate Village and limbo. Thank you to everyone that came. Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hunt. Ages: Five and older Dates: June 19 – 22, July 17 – 20 Price: $225 Tues – Fri or $60 per day (lunch included)

WILD JAVELINA CLUB Come spend your day with us as we celebrate summer break. Children will have fun participating in our many activities including arts and crafts, sports, backyard games, water games and more. Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages: Two and older (must be potty trained) TINY TURKEY TROT 2006 EGG-CELLENT EXTRAVAGANZA Price: $40 each day/$35 second child (lunch included) All the kids had a wonderful time at the most recent Tiny Over 300 children attended this year’s Easter Carnival, Turkey Trot. We made a really cool Turkey craft for our par- making it the biggest Extravaganza yet. Grandparents, par- June 4 The Great Outdoors ents. We also had a blast on our obstacle course and soccer ents, and children enjoyed the beautiful weather, games, June 18 Water Wonders field. Thank you everyone for coming and spending your rock climbing, bouncy rides, and face painting. You could July 2 Bubbles Bubbles

Events

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES C.A.R.E. Congratulates C.A.R.E. Welcomes An Advisory Board All Who Participated, New Board Members UPDATE Gave Generously The C.A.R.E. Board of Directors welcomes three new members: Bonnie Carroll, Charlotte Loudermilk, and Jim OVER $500,000 DONATED IN 10TH Morrissey. All three will add strength and new ideas to the 2007 BOARD ELECTION RESULTS ANNIVERSARY EVENT organization. Right now, the events for the first year of the second decade of C.A.R.E. are in the planning stages. We are pleased to announce the re-election of three Coming this fall and winter/spring, exciting new features of our board members. They are: C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness through Research & Education) was started in 1998 when three Desert Mountain and enhancements will be added in response to the won- June Cohen • Steve Draizin • Roy Humphreys cancer survivors came together with a dream and much derful suggestions recently received from so many mem- determination. bers beyond the Board of Directors. All Desert Mountain members are encouraged to volunteer their time and talent to C.A.R.E. Yes, you can help in THE DREAM: so many ways! Please start by emailing Trudi Kennedy, the Chair of C.A.R.E., at: [email protected]. Just simply To raise meaningful sums of money in order to make tell Trudi, “Yes, I’d like to help.” You will be contacted important differences in advancing–annually–the med- soon to arrange how and when. Every minute you can give ical breakthroughs that are being researched here in The to C.A.R.E. will be celebrated and treasured by everyone. We would like to thank Bob Borsch, Jim Brelsford, Valley to defeat cancer. Dick Janssen and David Jennings, for agreeing to C.A.R.E. OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS run for the board and participate in the three “Meet C.A.R.E. continues as a volunteer organization run by Chairman Trudi Kennedy the Candidate” sessions held at the Sonoran Clubhouse. Desert Mountain members and financially supported by Vice Chairman Ron Matricaria We would also like to take this opportunity to Desert Mountain members. Secretary Sylvia Owens thank the 890 voters who took the time to partici- In its first nine years, C.A.R.E. donated $1.9 million. With Board Members Bonnie Carroll pate in this important Club election. this season’s 10th Anniversary events now concluded, over Barbara Clark This summer the Advisory Board will establish our 25 percent more ($502,000) has been added to that fig- Dawn Hopkins own website with a direct link from the DM website. ure to assist in cutting-edge cancer research that’s being Norm Jacobs In the near future we will be mailing you this conducted locally. Dave Jennings announcement detailing our mission and contents C.A.R.E. is a vibrant charity creating astounding victories. Bob Jones of the site. Please register your e-mail address and Congratulations one and all! Charlotte Loudermilk contact information in the online Club directory to Jim Morrissey assure you receive all communications. Paul Schrage

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