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The Association
A Message from the General Manager Security Focus
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Get the Fortees App VerdeCares - Pancake Breakfast Golf Course Desert Maintenance . . . and much more Community News & Updates
Our Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mesquite Grill
Live on the Lawn Holiday Parade & Party NYE Party Christmas Cookie Decorating
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Events & Activities
Verdes Hiking Group Information Upcoming Events & Activities
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Fitness
New Fitness Classes Spa Services
Local Happenings
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Community Church Services Church Concert Series With Sympathy
A Message ... FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
HOLIDAY PARKING REMINDER With many visitors expected over the holidays, we’re relaxing our parking pass enforcement starting Dec. 1st through Jan. 5th. Parking enforcement will resume on January 6th, 2025. In the meantime, please ensure all visiting vehicles are parked in driveways and not on the street overnight. Overnight parking is also available in the Clubhouse Parking Lot if needed. THE SHOPS AT RIO VERDE Phase 1 - December 2025- Phase 1 to include 3000 – 4000 Sq Ft Store Space Use may include fast food, a bank, and small services, such as nail and hair salons. Phase 2 - Timing has yet to be determined, as finding a grocery tenant has become difficult. See the photo on page 3.
ANDY ANDREWS COO/ GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Members, As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited to share updates and reminders for this festive season in Tonto Verde!
PICKLEBALL COMMUNITY PARK UPDATE
We’re thrilled to announce that the new community park, including the pickleball courts, is complete! We’re currently awaiting Maricopa County’s approval for a Temporary Use Permit so the park can open before the final restriping on Forest Road is finished. While the application has been submitted, please note that the county staff may take up to two weeks to approve it. We apologize for the delay, however, until the permit is granted, gate access to the park will remain closed. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you to this fantastic new amenity soon!
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Left to right: Don Thompson,Wally Tarsiewicz, Larry Ciolek, Dan Witthaus, Walt Conway, and Diane Newcomb, seated.
HOUSE & GROUNDS VOLUNTEERS A big THANK YOU to the House & Grounds volunteers (above) for all the work they did on the Community Park/ Pickleball courts. Volunteers also assembled and set-up all the furniture in the area.
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A Message ... FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
HOLIDAY MIX & MINGLE – DECEMBER 19TH Celebrate the season with us at our complimentary Holiday Mix & Mingle on December 19th! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors and spread holiday cheer. Don’t miss out—details can be found on page 13.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Ring in 2025 with us at the annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Club! Details and reservation information are available on the page 16. Let’s toast to a fantastic new year together in true Tonto Verde style!
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
SHINING STAR AWARD
We're thrilled to recognize Aaron Saldana, a dedicated team member with Tonto Verde since November 2021, with this month’s Shining Star Award! Many of you have enjoyed Aaron’s creative culinary expertise at banquet functions, wine dinners, and cooking classes. Aaron has consistently gone above and beyond, bringing his positive energy, commitment, and exceptional service to our food & beverage operations. His hard work and dedication have not only brightened the experiences of members and guests but have also set an inspiring example for his teammates. Thank you, Aaron, for your unwavering enthusiasm and the many culinary delights you bring to Tonto Verde – we’re truly fortunate to have you on our team!
Shining Star Aaron Saldana
MEMBER PROFILE / PHOTO UPDATES:
Congratulations to Terrance & Lori Childers for winning a $100 gift card for submitting their profile photo! Our quest to have all members update their profiles continues. We’re extending the $100 gift card drawing through December for members who submit recent photos for their profiles. These photos will be used for staff training in the restaurant and administration office, enabling us to provide more personalized and efficient service. You can upload your photos directly on the website under "Directory of Residents - Edit My Profile." Thank you for your continued engagement and support in making Tonto Verde a vibrant and welcoming community. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Terrance & Lori Childers
Warm regards, Andy
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SECURI TY F O C U S
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMS
EMERGENCIES 911 MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (602) 876-1869 CITIZENS ASSIST (snake removal; lift-assist) (480) 471-3504 NON-EMERGENCY (602) 876-1000 TONTO VERDE HOA OFFICE
Gift Card Scam Alert! As the holidays approach, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) report that gift cards are the #1 payment method for scammers. They ask their victims to buy TARGET gift cards more than any other store. Other examples of gift card scams involve Amazon gift cards, Google Play gift cards, iTunes gift cards, Steam gift cards, and Best Buy gift cards. Thus far, the FTC has reported 48,000 cases, resulting in a consumer loss of more than $228 million. If someone asks you to pay for goods, services, fees, or fines or to “protect” your bank account by purchasing or sharing gift card details, it’s a scam! Here’s what you need to know to prevent a gift card scam: - You can NOT pay your taxes with gift cards. - A legitimate business will NOT ask for payment with gift cards. - You can NOT pay for your utilities with gift cards. - Never send gift cards in response to unsolicited emails, texts, or phone calls.
(480) 471-2582 SRP ELECTRIC (602) 236-8888 EPCOR WATER (800) 383-0834 REPUBLIC SERVICES DISPOSAL (480) 627-2700 VERDECARES (480) 471-8944 DISTRICT RANGER U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT (480) 595-3346 SHERIFF POSSE PROGRAM RENEWAL (602) 876-1869
Who to Contact to report fraud: - MCSO: 602.876.1011 - FTC: www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov - FBI: http://ic3.gov/default/aspx
The key to staying safe is to be aware of your surroundings. If you notice something or someone suspicious, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 602-876-8477.
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Community NEWS & UPDATES
WHO ARE ALL OF THESE NEW PEOPLE?
LADY PUTTERS Lady Putters had a wonderful opening day on Wednesday. They kicked off their 18th season with the theme “Celebrating the 2024 Paris Olympics.”
Extend a warm welcome and greet the latest Tonto Verde residents (please note that the list may not include all new residents from November). Eric & Betsy Burgeson 27920 N Quail Spring Rd From: Spooner, WI Jeff & Ann Trusso 27333 N. Granite Mtn Rd From: Vancouver, WA
2024 VERDES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROJECT UPDATE...
The ladies showed up in their red, white, and blue, as well as outfits with some Parisian flair! After putting in, they enjoyed a dinner buffet with international influences, including a yummy éclair for dessert and a Gold Medal Cocktail! We are looking forward to a fun new season of Lady Putters! TRAVEL NETWORK GET TOGETHER Friday, December 13, at 4:30 PM at the Clubhouse | Acacia Ballroom| No Reservation Required Please join us to share your summer and recent travel experiences and any upcoming adventures. Learn where others have ventured to and what they learned.
The 2024 Verdes Christmas Project is in full swing. Volunteers are shopping for their adopted families, donations are being received, and holiday decorations are up in all the stores. Our mission is to help less fortunate families enjoy the holiday season. If you wish to make a monetary donation, there is still time. Verdes Community Christmas Project, Inc. (#45- 5309859) is a 501C(3) organization. We are also a Qualified AZ Charitable Organization (QCO # 20288), so all contributions are directly deductible from your AZ tax. The limit for the AZ 2024 credit as an individual is $470 and for married filing jointly, $938. Please mail checks to: Verdes Community Christmas Project, Inc. 18816 East Four Peaks Boulevard Rio Verde, AZ 85263 If you have questions, you can contact Diane Newcomb at dnewcomb1957@gmail.com. We thank everyone for their continued support and wish you Happy Holidays!
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GOLF COURSE DESERT MAINTENANCE
Tonto Verde Golf Club has adopted specific policies and procedures relating to requests for trimming or removal of vegetation from the desert buffer between the grassed areas of the golf courses and resident lots. Both the policy document and the trimming request form are available on the Tonto Verde community website, or by clicking here. While the documents noted above reflect the entirety of the policy and procedures, the following are certain key aspects of the policy:
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On a routine basis, the TVGC Maintenance staff removes dead vegetation and debris, trims low- hanging tree branches, and performs minor thinning of ground vegetation on a rotational basis, covering each golf course approximately twice every 12 months.
The TVA Finance and Investment Committee (FIC) is looking for new committee members to replace members with expiring terms. Experience in either accounting, auditing or business financial operations is required. FIC meets monthly. A charter and workplan can be found on the TVA website under HOA Committees. If you are interested and want to explore further, contact Scott Thiss, Chair, sthiss1@gmail.com or 612.860.1633. that is not compatible with the TVGC policy of maintaining an undisturbed natural desert corridor between the golf courses and adjacent properties. The final scope of any work requested will be in the sole discretion of the TVGC staff. 6. Once a homeowner submits a request for work beyond the routine rotational work noted at 1. above, a member of the TVGC Maintenance team will contact the homeowner within 1-2 weeks to arrange an on-site meeting to review the request and agree on a plan of action, fee estimate and approximate timing for the work. The final fee will be based on the actual time required for the work (rather than the estimate) and will be billed directly to the homeowner’s TVGC or TVA account. Homeowners considering any trimming or removal are encouraged to read the full TVGC policy documents on the website. TVGC Board of Directors
2. Typically, this routine trimming focuses on vegetation that presents a) golf course playability issues, b) fire hazards (as reflected in FireWise guidelines), or c) safety hazards. 3. Consistent with long-standing TVA and TVGC policies, no “view corridors” are guaranteed, and trimming/removal requests to enhance, restore, or maintain homeowner views will not be honored. 4. No trimming or removal of vegetation by any party other than the TVGC Maintenance staff is permitted. The TVGC Board has established sanctions, fines, and site restoration practices for any unauthorized trimming or removal, and private landscaping contractors working in the community have been specifically informed that any unauthorized work on their part may result in the revocation of their permission to service the Tonto community. 5. Requests for trimming/removal beyond the level noted in 1. and 2. above must be requested via a request form available on the website or the following link (attach link), and any work agreed to by the TVGC maintenance staff will be subject to an established fee schedule that reflects a $100 start-up fee plus $50 per man hour for the requested work, including on-site work as well as debris removal and disposal. It should be specifically noted that a request for this fee-based service will not necessarily result in trimming or removal to homeowner specifications
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The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state income tax, allowing for contributions of up to $470 for individual filers and $938 for joint filers. Volunteers Make a Difference Have a few hours a month? You can make a difference in a neighbor’s life and your own by volunteering to help a neighbor in need. For more information about volunteering and the services and resources available to you, please contact your VerdeCares Office at 480.471.8944. The Office, located at the corner of Forest Road and Avenida Del Ray, is open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Vicki Beseke, VerdeCares Founding Director, and Your VerdeCares Team
Free Holiday Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 7 8:30 to 11:30 AM Rio Verde Fire District Station
Everyone is invited to the Rio Verde Fire District’s annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast and fundraiser for VerdeCares at the Fire Station on Forest Road. Golf Raffles Galore In addition to great pancakes and coffee, there will be free drawings every half hour for a beautiful Christmas poinsettia and a separate raffle for rounds of golf at Rio, Tonto, Troon North, We-Ko-Pa, Westin Kierland, The Biltmore, Desert Canyon, Trilogy at Verde River and more. You do not need to be present to win a round of golf. Drawings for golf will take place at the end of the breakfast. Operation Santa Claus Bring a new toy, new children’s clothing item, or packaged non-perishable food item to benefit Operation Santa Claus. Taxi Service to the Breakfast The breakfast will be inside the station bays with large propane heaters if needed to keep everyone warm. A golf cart taxi service will be provided to transport you from the church parking lot at 25603 N. Danny Lane to the Fire Station. Join us as we celebrate our Firefighters, 1st Responders, and VerdeCares. VerdeCares Support Services VerdeCares volunteers provide medical transportation, errands for prescriptions, meal delivery, medical equipment, medication and wound management, nurse wellness visits, home safety assessments, caregiver respite, and additional resources as needed. Our Alzheimer’s monthly caregiver support group provides education and available resources to caregivers. Donations Welcome! VerdeCares is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) with the QCO code 22644.
LENDING CLOSET Upon Request Year Round
The Lending Closet will resume the “Wednesday Pick up and Return” schedule starting November 8th. Return items 2-2:30 PM and Pick up items 2:30-3PM at the HOA club loading dock location. Kids Closet Kids Closet items include cribs, pack & plays, car seats, booster seats, strollers, high chairs and twin-size airbeds. Items are available upon request year round. Requests should be made utilizing the Kids Closet Request form, click here. Contact Terry Uffelman or Judy Dorwart with questions. Medical Equipment Medical equipment includes crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, shower chairs, and toilet seats. Planned requests should be made using the Medical Equipment Request form. For an emergency, contact Terry Uffelman or Judy Dorwart. Click here for the Medical Equipment form.
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The newest Verdes Habitat for Humanity homeowners will be introduced at Rio Verde church services on December 8. Please join fellow supporters at the Community Church of the Verdes at 8:30 AM or St. Dominic Catholic Mission service at 10 AM. Our volunteer construction crew is ready, but the hammering has been delayed while the property awaits a sewer inspection, which is a requirement before the building permit can be issued.
The Annual Verdes Firewise Day was held on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Rio Verde Community Center. Representatives from the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Rio Verde Fire District, and the Verdes Firewise Border Clearing Leader presented OUR ANNUAL FIREWISE DAY WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS! information on Firewise topics. Topics included wildfire dispatch experience and how it relates to initial response, the equipment and resources of the RVFD, local fires, and emergency responses, and the process used to maintain our borders. Information collected from residents, the TVA, and TVGC was compiled and incorporated into our annual Firewise Recertification Application. The Recertification Application was approved, and Tonto Verde remains a community in “Good Standing” with the National Fire Protection Agency (National Firewise USA Program) through the 2025 calendar year. Thanks to everyone who participated in the efforts. Once a Wildfire is ignited, it is too late to think about prevention. We must be proactive! Please participate in protecting our community. More information about border clearing dates and times will come in January.
Watch the fundraising progress! Thermometer posters are placed throughout the community, and early donations have us at 10% already. There are notecards on each poster; please take one. They explain the many ways to donate. We’ve mailed more information to every home in the 85263 zip code, so watch your mailbox. We’ve been notified that you can expect other mailings from Habitat for Humanity that, while legitimate, do not funnel funds to the local Verdes project. Please be sure that your check is labeled “Central Phoenix, VERDES.” Dropping your check at your HOA office ensures that the Verdes project will be the recipient. Stay tuned as we continue the work of Habitat for Humanity with strong support from our generous Verdes residents. How you can help: 1) Contact Pete Sturman (Tonto Verde) to get on the carpool list to help build the house. sturmanp@cox.net 2) Watch for a flyer in your mailbox from Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, Verdes. You’ll probably receive other notices from Habitat’s national headquarters, but to support the Verdes project, all donations need to go to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, Attn: Verdes Project, PO Box 39730, Phoenix. 85069. 3) For more information, contact Christie Gorsline at 503.530.0594 christiewrite@yahoo.com.
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TONTOWEEN WAS LOTS OF FUN!
LET’S GO TO THE SHOOTING RANGE
ATTENTION! SKEET, TRAP, SPORTING CLAYS, AND 5 STAND SHOOTERS! The Verdes Shooters Group heads to the Usery Pass Sportsman’s Shooting Center or the Ben Avery Shooting Range every Wednesday (and sometimes Friday) for clay shooting and more. They invite new and experienced shooters to join them. For more information, call Dave Walters at 602.531.0606 or Ron McMillan at 509.899.1697. P.E.O. COFFEE LUNCHEON PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION
TontoWeen was a great success this year, with 14 carts in the parade and 67 party participants in costume! Congratulations to our winners: Nancy and Ed Meyer and family (including grand pup) for their
Beetlejuice cart design and Don and Kathy Longe for the Daycare worker’s costume, who each received a $50 Mesquite Grill gift certificate. Thank you to everyone who came out for the fun and to all those along the parade route who came out to cheer us all on and hand out goodies! Special mention to the fab house decorations at Bob and Sam Naughton's house along the parade route. What a fun and involved community we have. Sign up NOW for the Christmas golf cart parade and party on December 15th. Optional dress up for the Christmas party - Ugly sweaters, holiday colors, or costumes are encouraged but not necessary - just come join the fun!
P.E.O. Christmas Luncheon Friday, Dec 13 | 11:30 AM Rio Verde Club House Call Karen Baldwin for reservations: 605 673 1960
THE TONTO TWO-STEP BY AUTHOR: SHERRY KENNY
Tonto Verde resident and author Sherry Kenny’s debut novel, “The Tonto Two-Step,” a cozy mystery set herein Tonto Verde (and the surrounding area), went live in October and is now officially launched. You can get your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. She is signing books at Barnes & Noble in Denver in December, and hopefully in Scottsdale in January. Sherry’s next book, “A Murder at Rancho Manana,” is in the works! www.sherryhkenney.com.
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Food AND BEVERAGE
What's Happening at the Mesquite Grill Offerings DECEMBER
HOURS Closed on Mondays Tues. - Sun. 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Holiday Mix & Mingle
Thurs. Dec. 12 | 3 to 5:00 PM - Clubhouse Complimentary Apps & House Beverages No Reservation Required Live on the Lawn Sat. Dec.21 | 3 to 5:00 PM - Event Lawn Complimentary Live Music, Chit Bar & Snacks Available Sun. Dec. 15 | 2:30 to 4:30 PM Parade 5:00 to 7:00 PM Dinner - Clubhouse Complimentary Appetizers & House Beverages Reservation Required NYE Party Tues. Dec. 31 | 6:30 PM - Clubhouse Dinner & Toast, Apps, Casino Games, DJ/Dancing Prizes | Clubhouse Reservation Required No Reservation Required Holiday Party & Parade
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Activities
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING CLASSES
December 5 11:30 to 4 PM | Tonto Verde | MP Room December 7, from 12-3:00 PM at the Art Loft at Trilogy Verde River. Michele Mulleady, Lisa Minne, and Patricia Franklin are hosting the class. Price varies based on your choices by $30-50. Mix and match ornaments.
This year, add uniqueness to your tree with a handmade ornament crafted from Florida, long-leaf pine needles, and waxed linen. Various colored needles, waxed linen, and items for the center decoration will be available for your use. FLORIDA, LONG-LEAF PINE NEEDLES, AND WAXED LINEN ORNAMENTS
GOURD ORNAMENTS Your choice! 3 gourd ornaments (papoose, gnome, birdhouse with cardinal, snowman, or teddy bear) or paint various ceramic cut-out ornaments or mix and match!
BASKET WEAVING CLASS Dec. 2 & Dec. 9 Class Time: 9:30 to 12:00 noon Clubhouse | MP Room $100 pp - All Inclusive. Instructor Patty Milliken. The workshop includes two classes. Max. 15 participants. Pay the instructor directly.
Come join us and have some fun! Pay instructors directly (cash please). Email drlisaminne@gmail.com to reserve your space. Reservations required for prepping purposes. All supplies provided - wear an apron or work clothes.
Registration is required except where indicated. Go to TontoVerde.org | Lifestyle | Event Registration
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More. . . Events & Activities
THE ARTISAN CRAFTERS OF THE VERDES
The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes first-ever Expo was a great success, with many people from the Verdes and surrounding area stopping by to visit artists, check out the wide variety of crafts by the talented Verde artists, and do some early Christmas shopping.
Upcoming Classes
December 10 | Rio Verde Art Room | 1 PM – 3:30 PM $125 Payment taken by Zelle or at the time of the class REMEMBRANCE JEWELRY
Taught by Toni Lowden and Nancy V. Renaut Registration is taken at nrenaut@yahoo.com
Please join us. We meet on Fridays at the Rio Verde Community Center, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. For more information, get in touch with Nancy Renaut at nrenaut@yahoo.com. while you painting. Nancy will provide the bisque Angel, acrylic paints, glitter, and other items to add to your Angel. Registration is taken directly at nrenaut@yahoo.com. Class size is limited to 10. If you have paints and brushes that you like, feel free to bring them. All other supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy This session is about collecting. What do you collect? Have you ever thought about why you keep a particular stone or pin of your mother’s? Maybe it’s a particular memory from that piece. We challenge you to sit down and write a paragraph, to be shared with the class, about why you are bringing this piece. Toni Lowden and Nancy Renaut will guide you through this process. You will work together, inspire each other, and create something memorable. December 16 | Rio Verde Art Room | 9 AM to noon The $50 payment taken by Zelle or at the time of the class. MEET YOUR SOUL SISTER. Nancy has cast and fired the Angels for you to decorate as you please. Paint, bedazzle, or add texture—it is your choice. Add your personality to the piece. Create a soulful gift for yourself or a wonderful, heartfelt gift.
REMEMBRANCE JEWELRY MEET YOUR SOUL SISTER
INTERESTED IN BEER AND ITS HISTORY IN THE WORLD AND AMERICA? All are invited to the next Beer Club Meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Rio Verde Community Center Learn about the brewing process and tasting options. Questions? Contact Steve Dickinson at sjdickinson44@gmail.com or 515.201.1027. Cheers! Multi-Purpose room. No reservation is required.
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ALL SPEAKER SERIES EVENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY
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AT A GLANCE Activities
Bridge - Partners Weekly - Thursdays | MP Room 6:00 PM Bingo & Trivia Night Weekly - Alternating Wed. MP Room | 5:00 to 6:00 PM Bocce Ball League Weekly - Thursdays Open Play Bocce Court |6:00 PM
Chair Yoga Class - No Floor Work! See Calendar for details| MP Room Tues. Thurs. Sat. from 9:15 to 10:00 AM Pre-recorded Video “Barre Classes” Wednesdays|Multi-purpose Rm | 8:00 to 9:00 AM | Classes are Complimentary. Please arrive 5 min early. Space is limited. Yoga Class Tues. | Multi-purpose Rm |4:30 to 5:30 PM Stretch & Balance Yoga Fridays 3 to 4 PM Class will resume in January Restorative Yoga 3 to 4:30 PM. The first Fridays of the month. Class will resume in January Line Dance Classes starting Nov. 12 Tuesdays & Sat.| 10:30 to 11:15 AM| MP Room | $5 pp. No reservation required. Strength, Balance, & Flexibility Class for Active Seniors - No Floor Work! Tues. Thurs. Sat|Multi-purpose Rm | 8:15 to 9:05 AM Pre-recorded Video “Fit for Life 2” Classes Mon. Wed. Fri|Multi-purpose Rm | 7:00 to 7:45 AM | Classes are complimentary Verdes Hiking Group See the calendar for details. Meets at the Rio Verde Community Center Parking Lot.
Bingo & Trivia Night
Bocce Ball
Bridge - Partners
Chat Bridge
Lady Putters Weekly - Wed. | 10 AM | Lunch Following Putting. Contact Kristen McLinden at 612.616.9106 for Membership information. Ladies Bridge Weekly - Wed. Starting Nov. 6 | Saguaro Rm | 1:00 to 4:30 PM | Bring $2 Email Shari Coup sherylcoup@gmail.com for information. Hand & Foot Weekly - Mondays | Clubhouse 9:30 AM to12 Noon Knotty Knitters Weekly - Mondays | Saguaro Rm 3:00 to 5:00 PM Couples Hand & Foot Weekly - Fridays | Saguaro Room 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Couples Hand & Foot
Strength, Balance & Flexibility
Hand & Foot
Knotty Knitters
Lady Putters
Ladies Bridge
Maj Jong
Men's Putting League Weekly - Thurs. | 3 PM Contact the Jim Crego bow_crystal@yahoo.com for Membership information.
Men's Putting League
Men's Poker
Spite & Malice Weekly - Thursdays | Saguaro Rm 4:00 to 6:00 PM Mah Jongg Weekly - Mon. & Fri. | Saguaro Rm 10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Spite & Malice
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Water Aerobics Mon. Wed. Fri | Pool Area 8:15 to 9:15 AM |
Yoga
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER AT THE VERDES ART LEAGUE?
Monday
December 2, 9, 23, 30
9:00 AM -12 PM Art of Drawing
Monday
December 16 9:00 AM -12 PM Meet Your Soul Sister
Tuesday
December 3 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ocean Drum December 10 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Remembrance Jewelry December 17 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Shaman
Wednesday
December 4, 11, 18
10:00 AM - 12 PM Pop-In Studio
Friday
December 6, 13
9:30 AM -12 PM Water Media Studio
Saturday
December 7 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Finding Your Style December 21 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hands-on Crafts for Kids Please go to VerdesArtLeague.org/calendar for details, place, cost, and much more.
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• Thu., Dec. 5: Dragonfly Trl Loop (Spur Cross Ranch, Cave Creek - 3.8 miles, 383' elevation change, 1.5 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Dec. 17: Bell Pass/Wingate Pass Loop (Gateway TH, Scottsdale – 9.9 miles, 2053’ elevation change, 4.5 hours) • Tue., Jan. 7: Elephant Mountain (Spur Cross Ranch, Cave Creek – 7 miles, 1400’ elevation change, 3.5 hours, $3 park admission) • Wed. Jan. 22: Go John, Quartz & Slate Loop (Cave Creek Regional Park - 7.1 miles, 951' elevation change, 3 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Feb.11: Mesquite Hollow/Western Loop (Adero Cyn TH, Fountain Hills – 6 miles, 1400’ elevation change, 3 hours) • Wed., Feb. 26: Pass Mountain Loop (Usery Mountain Regional Park - 7.7 miles, 1,049' elevation change, 4 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Mar. 11: Wave Cave (Lost Goldmine TH, Superstitions – 3 miles, 869’ elevation change, 2.5 hours) • Wed., Mar. 26: Miners Summit Trl (Superstitions - 8.5 miles, 1,312' elevation change,4 hrs) • Tue., Apr.1: Mt. Ord (Mazatzal Wilderness – 8 miles, 1800’ elevation change, 3.5 hours) For additional hike information and descriptions of these trails, go to alltrails.com, hikearizona.com, or arizonahiking.blogspot.com. 2024 – 2025 VERDES HIKING CALENDAR Everyone is welcome to join a hike! There is no need to sign up in advance; just show up. Visit some of the most interesting local hiking trails. For all hikes, meet in the Rio Verde Community Center parking lot at 7:55 AM. Bring your own water bottle, and wear hiking shoes/boots and sunscreen. Hiking poles are optional.
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Fitness CLASSES AND SPA SERVICES
NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER?
SPA SERVICES
TONTO VERDE CLUBHOUSE Located in the back of the Fitness Center
Call or text one of our Therapists for services offered, pricing, and an appointment. Our Therapists are individual contractors. You will be required to pay the Therapists at the time services are rendered.
Our Personal Trainers provide a range of programs and packages at different price levels. For more details, please reach out to them directly for information and payment. Kim Hines (602) 799-2259 kim@FitnessVentures.org www.KimFitnessVentures.org Michelle Myatt (815) 530-6368 Michelle@TotalUFitness.com www.TotalUFitness.com
Stay Connected
If you are not currently receiving our community publications via email, kindly reach out to Cindy to subscribe. The Tonto Times, a monthly newsletter by the TVA, is released on the 1st of every month. To contribute to the newsletter, please get in touch with Cindy Prowant. Ensure images are provided in JPG or PNG format. Articles should not exceed 100 words with an 11pt font size. Submit articles by the 20th of the preceding month. For inquiries, contact Cindy Prowant at the TVA Office at 480.471.2582 ext. 300 or email Cindy@TontoVerde.com.
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Local Happenings and Church Information
with Sympathy . . . a Tonto Verde resident Mike Sullivan, passed away in November. We offer our best wishes to Marilyn, his surviving spouse, and Mike’s family.
SUNDAY MASS: ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC MISSION CELEBRATES MASS AT 10:00 AM EVERY SUNDAY St. Dominic Catholic Mission celebrates Mass at 10:00 AM every Sunday. The new Secretary / Bookkeeper, Leslie Rugh, is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Office phone: 480.471.2112. New email address: stdominicmission@outlook.com. Website: www.stdominicmission.org. After hours or in an emergency, contact Joanne Wamer, Parish Life Coordinator, at 480.490.8955. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Join us for worship services every Sunday at 8:30 AM, either in person or via live stream. All services are recorded and can be accessed at any time on our website, verdefaith.org. For inquiries, please contact our Office Manager, Judy Stansbury, at judy@verdefaith.org or call 480.471.7239. Office hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. SPIRITUAL THEMES IN LITERATURE… The Spiritual Themes in Literature book discussions are held monthly. Pastor Cathy Northrup is the discussion leader. Here are the books and discussion dates for the next seven months. 2024 December: Take Me With You 2025 January: Saving Simon February: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store March: Covenant of Water April: A Time for Mercy
HONEY & SOL LOCAL MARKET & CAFE
Honey & Sol is Open Every Day from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM The team at Honey & Sol is excited to welcome everyone back! The Cafe and General Store will be open every day from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please note: The Food Service ends every day at 2 PM.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon. - Fri.
May: I Lived to Tell the World June: The Heart of a Soldier July: Whither Thou Goest August: The Women September: Saints of Feather and Fang
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