Table of Contents
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The Association
A Message from the General Manager Security Focus
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Community News & Updates
Guest Speaker on Home & Personal Safety VerdeCares - Flu Shot Clinic . . . and much more
Our Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mesquite Grill
Fall Harvest Themed Dinner Night TontoWeen Parade & Party Welcome Back Party Fall Hours Change
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Events & Activities
Verdes Hiking Group Information Upcoming Events & Activities
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Fitness
New Fitness Classes New Line Dancing Classes Spa Services
Local Happenings
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Community Church Services Spiritual Themes in Literature Book Discussion With Sympathy
Go to TontoVerde.org | Lifestyle | Event Registration
A Message ... FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
ANDY ANDREWS COO/ GENERAL MANAGER
Cont. pg. 3 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE At the annual meeting in March of 2024, the TVCA Board approved a revised Strategic Plan that was presented by the Strategic Planning Task Force. To monitor and report on progress with plan activities, the Board is changing the Task Force into a permanent advisory committee. As such, new Committee members are needed. If you have experience or interest in planning, forecasting and community service, please send a note detailing your expertise to: Bill Reimer (billreimer77@gmail.com) Board liaison to the Committee. PEAKS SNACK SHACK & RANCH SHACK OPENING: The Ranch Snack Shack and Scoreboard will open for the season on October 22nd, followed by the Peaks Shack on the 30th. Both snack shacks will be open from 9 AM to 3 PM, seven days a week. Alongside our normal menu items and weekend grill, we will also be featuring premium packaged salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Please let us know what you think – we will evaluate their success within the first month. DINNER RESERVATIONS / JONAS - POINT OF SALE (POS) SYSTEM: To ensure we can continue providing excellent meals and service, we kindly request that you continue making dinner reservations for the Mesquite Grill through the ForeTees App. Starting November 1st, we will be transitioning to a new POS system. While you will still use the same ForeTees App, the new reservation platform will look a little different, similar to OpenTable. The Jonas system will also offer an improved portal for reviewing food and beverage charges. Please watch for additional communications and training opportunities on this platform coming soon.
Dear Tonto Verde Members, Welcome back to a fun-filled season at Tonto Verde! As our Board President, Tom Schouten, mentioned in his President’s message, we’re excited to share some
fantastic updates in our food and beverage operations. You can look forward to new and revised menus, fresh weekly specials, and a strong focus on member satisfaction with enhanced supervision and training for all our team members. Although our golf courses officially open in the third and fourth weeks of October, there are plenty of exciting offerings to kick off the season!
ROADWAY RENOVATION:
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we repaved 2.8 miles of roadway in Tonto Verde. Over the next couple of weeks, road crews will be back to complete the process to reposition manhole covers and place fire hydrant reflectors. Please note that additional roadwork will continue in other areas of Tonto Verde next summer. NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES: We’re delighted to introduce new menu items, fresh weekly specials, an expanded Sunday Brunch, and fun events this October. Be sure to check out the Events and Activities listed on our website for more details. The Mesquite Grill will offer a full lunch and dinner menu on Tuesdays beginning October 22nd, with service hours from 11 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. On Sundays, brunch begins at 10 AM, followed by dinner at 4 PM. MEMBER PROFILE / PHOTO UPDATES: Congratulations to Don & Gail Schultz 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 October 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."
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
COMMUNITY PARK: The completion of our new community park is just around the corner! Over the next couple of weeks, finishing touches will be completed, and we anticipate the park will open by November 1st. We understand many are eager to explore the area and ask questions, but please remember this is still an active construction site. For your safety, we kindly ask everyone to wait until the park is officially open.
Warm regards, Andy
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SECURI TY F O C U S
PERSONAL SAFETY & SECURITY The 2024 Tonto Verde Security Survey indicated that residents are very interested in receiving information on “Personal Security.” The TVA Security Committee is pleased to provide the following simple tips on how to better protect ourselves and our property.
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
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not give out your personal information over the phone, mail, or Internet unless you have initiated the contact and know with whom you are dealing. Use direct deposit for regularly received payments. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Avoid texting or lengthy cell phone use while walking alone. When traveling, carry only the credit and debit cards you need. Leave the others safely stored at home. Walk with purpose, alert, and assertively. Hold your purse close to your body and carry your wallet in your front or breast pocket. If possible, always travel with a friend or group of people. Call the Maricopa County Sheri ff ’s O ffi ce (MCSO) immediately if you feel vulnerable or threatened.
(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
VEHICLE SAFETY
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. Control your keys. Never leave an ID tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, this could help a thief access your home or car. Always lock your car and close windows all the way. Always have your key in hand before reaching your car door. Never leave your vehicle running or leave valuables in the front or backseat. Keep everything of value in the trunk. Keep your car’s VIN, license plate number, and complete description in a safe place at home.
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Community NEWS & UPDATES
Upcoming Lecture Series MCSO PRESENTATION
VERDECARES SERVICES TO SUPPORT OUR VERDE RESIDENTS
Within the Verde River community, VerdeCares volunteers provide medical transportation, prescription errands, 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. FLU VACCINE CLINIC VerdeCares has partnered with Albertsons/Safeway to provide our Verde Communities with Flu Vaccine Clinics. Tonto Verde’s clinic is set for Thursday, November 14th, in the Acacia Room. For more information on how to make an appointment and what to bring, visit the VerdeCares website at www.verdecares.org and click on the Flu Vaccine clinic button. If you need help creating an appointment, contact your VerdeCares office at 480-471-8944. Save the Date On Saturday, December 7th, Rio Verde Fire District Station 441 will host its annual pancake breakfast, with the proceeds benefiting VerdeCares. Bring a new toy, new children’s clothing item, or packaged non-perishable food item to benefit Operation Santa Claus. There will be lots of fun, prizes, and raffle golf certificates from Rio, Tonto, Trilogy, The Westin Kierland, and Troon golf clubs. VERDECARES IS HERE FOR YOU, AND BECAUSE OF YOU VerdeCares is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) with the QCO code 22644. This means that we can now participate in the Arizona Tax Credit program, which allows our community members to redirect their tax dollars to support our mission of being here for you when you need us. This 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. We appreciate your support! You are helping us move forward in unity to meet the evolving needs as we age in place in our desert oasis. Cont. pg. 6
Sgt. Phillip Asiedue from the Maricopa County Sheriff Office, an Operations Supervisor from the Enforcement Division, will be a guest speaker at the Clubhouse | Acacia Ballroom on October 8, 2024, 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Sgt. Asiedue will present some ideas on personal and home safety that Tonto Verde residents might find interesting. Asiedue is a member of the community outreach program and will also provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions. Register online on the community website. Limited seating. This event is complimentary.
ONLINE EVENT REGISTRATION TUTORIAL
Signing up for an event on our community website is a simple process. Click on the link provided to view a brief tutorial.
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YOU CAN 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. Vicki Beseke, Founding Director, VerdeCares Inc. VerdeCares Inc. from Cont. pg. 5
249TH MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY EVENT Sunday, Nov. 10
Sundance Room at Rio Verde Community Center. Cocktails start at 5:30 PM (No Host Bar) with Dinner at 6:15 PM. The Traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony will follow the Commandant’s Annual Birthday Message. $45 per person inclusive. Marines, Navy Corpsmen and spouses are invited to attend the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Celebration. For pre-reservations, contact Arillus Holcomb at 480.247.0057 or arillus.holcomb@gmail.com.
Plane to be there for the
ANNUAL FIREWISE DAY MEETING
The community has a certification requirement to hold a Firewise Education Event each year. Residents' attendance is needed to demonstrate community participation in support of our Firewise efforts. The RVFD, MMRP, Maricopa Emergency Management, Tonto National Forest, and others have been speakers in the past, keeping residents updated on processes and procedures. THE 2024 FIREWISE DAY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, FROM 9 TO 11 AM IN THE RIO VERDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MULTIPURPOSE ROOM. Reminder: Please submit your sweat equity worksheets and landscaping receipts to the Association’s Administrative Office so the data can be incorporated into the recertification application. Last year, the closest fire to the Verdes was the Diamond Fire off 128th and RV Drive, which burned ~2000 acres. Local Area Fires This year, several fires have been reported around our area, some named and worked by firefighters, hotshots, Emergency Management teams, helicopters, and air tankers, and some small fires along the roads that have been managed by local fire crews. On page 7 is a list of this year’s fires that are in areas familiar to most of us, some close and some farther away, but all around us! We must remain diligent to prevent wildfires from threatening our homes and lives. Please volunteer to help!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A MEN’S BOOK CLUB?
We'll meet once a month to discuss club selection, the type of books to select, and the number of pages. If you're interested, you can contact John Rotner at johnarotner@gmail.com or 602-315-9509.
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There will be only one option available this year if you want to purchase items for a family: Vista del Camino. Please see the details in your donation letter. If you are interested in participating and have not received a copy of the Christmas Project mailing by September 15, copies are available at the Tonto Verde Library or by contacting the project coordinator, Diane Newcomb, at 856-498-4160 (cell) or dnewcomb1957@cox.net. We thank everyone for their continued support through the years and hope this model will allow people to continue to donate and help families during the holiday season.
VERDES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROJECT 2024
The 2024 Verdes Christmas Project letters are in the mail to community residents. Our mission is to help less fortunate families enjoy the holiday season through the efforts of our volunteers and the generosity of the people in our communities. This year, we are modifying the program as a trial to see if it better accommodates the shift in our volunteers’ interests. We will accept monetary donations, as we have done in the past, to support one of our chosen organizations (see below). You can specify the organization you wish to support on your check, or it will go into the general fund, which will be divided amongst the five organizations. This year’s organizations: Homeward Bound - Provides safe and stable shelter to victims of domestic violence and homeless families with children. Vista Del Camino - Provides food, clothing, and emergency assistance to Scottsdale residents; donations are delivered to the facility in Scottsdale on their specified date. Fountain Hills Families - Counselors and school nurses identify needy families with children in the Fountain Hills elementary and middle schools. Unlimited Potential - Literacy program for adults and preschool children located in SW Phoenix. Veterans First - Preventing homelessness and stabilizing lives among veterans and providing referrals, resources, and information to all veterans, their families, and caregivers. Foster Your Future - Assists young adults exiting the foster care system or who are homeless by providing household items, food, clothing, and mentoring as an option as well. 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.
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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Food AND BEVERAGE
What's Happening at the Mesquite Grill Offerings OCTOBER HOURS Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays Wed. - Sun. 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM The week of Oct. 21, we will be open Tues.- Sun. 11:00 AM to 8 PM
TontoWeen Parade & Party Sun. Oct. 27 | 3:30 to 5:00 PM - Clubhouse Food, Beverages and Prizes $17 pp (plus tax & service charges) Reservations Required Grilling Action Stations | Buffet Style Side Station| Dessert Station | Wine Tasting. No regular dinner menu is available on theme night. Dining Reservation Required Fall Harvest-Themed Dinner Night! Thurs. Oct. 17 | Seating starts at 5:00 PM - Mesquite Grill
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Activities
HOLIDAY CARDS FOR VERDECARES Community Project Oct. 30, 2024 Class Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Clubhouse | MP Room We need10 volunteers
Kathy Morgan is leading the class for a community Greeting Card project for Verdecares shut-ins. The class is free we just need your talent.
GOURD TODEM POLE Nov. 6, 2024
COCKTAIL BEADED FORK & SPOON Kathy Morgan Instructor Nov. 13, 2024 Class Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM Clubhouse | MP Room The classes will be held at Margret’s home in Rio at 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde 85263. To register for this class email Margret at: msull3519@aol.com. For more information contact Margret at 480.710.2388. Class Time: 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM Cost: $159 all inclusive. Max of 8 participants. Pay the instructor directly Instructor Margret Sullivan
$25 pp - All Inclusive except please bring your own pliers for the class. The workshop includes instruction and a Cocktail Fork & Spoon. Pay the instructor directly. Max. 8 Participants.
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Events & Activities
GOURD TRIBAL TOTEM DOLLS CLASS
GOURD ORNAMENT MAKING CLASS Tonto Verde Clubhouse | MP Room Nov. 8 2024 Class Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $40 Pay the instructor directly Max 15 participants. Instructor: Lisa Minne.
Tonto Verde Clubhouse | MP Room | 3 Classes Times: Nov. 20, 2024: 1:00 to 3:30 PM Nov. 22: 9:30 to 12:00 noon Nov. 25: 9:30 to 12:00 noon Cost: $ 125 Pay the instructor directly Max 20 participants. Instructor: Patty Milliken
Class includes 2 Ornaments. Your Choice of a Birdhouse & Christmas Gnome.
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING CLASS
Michele Mulleady, Instructor. Dec. 5, 2024 Class Time: 11:30 AM to 4 PM Clubhouse | MP Room
2ND BASKET WEAVING CLASS WITH PATTY MILLIKEN
Dec. 2 & Dec. 9 Class Time: 9:30 to 12:00 noon
Clubhouse | MP Room $100 pp - All Inclusive The workshop includes two classes. Max. 15 participants Pay the instructor directly.
2 Ornaments. $40 per person. Pay the instructor directly. Class Description: 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.
WINE CORK TRIVET CLASS Kathy Morgan Instructor Dec. 6, 2024 Class Time: 9:00 to 2:00 PM
Clubhouse | MP Room $25 pp - All Inclusive The workshop includes
Registration is required except where indicated. Go to TontoVerde.org | Lifestyle | Event Registration
instruction and a completed Wine Trivet. Pay the instructor
directly. Max. 6 Participants
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AT A GLANCE Activities and Events
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! The class will resume Oct.1, 2024 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
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
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. 1 | 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
Pre-recorded Video “Barre Classes” Wednesdays|Multi-purpose Rm | 8:00 to 9:00 AM | Classes are
Couples Hand & Foot
Strength, Balance & Flexibility
Complimentary. Please arrive 5 min early. Space is limited. Class will resume in the fall. 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
Hand & Foot
Knotty Knitters
Lady Putters
Ladies Bridge
Chair Yoga Class Starting Oct.1, 2024 See Calendar for details| MP Room 9:15 to 10:00 AM
Maj Jong
Verdes Hiking Group Starting Oct.22, 2024 See the calendar for details. Meets at the Rio Verde Community Center Parking Lot. Line Dancing Classes Starting Tuesday, November 12 and Saturday, November 16. Coed Class Clubhouse | Multi-Purpose Room 10:30 - 11:15 AM First Class is Free
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
TontoWeen Parade & Party Oct. 27| 3:30 - 5 PM - Mesquite Grill
Water Volleyball
Water Aerobics Mon. Wed. Fri | Pool Area 8:15 to 9:15 AM | Classes will resume Sept.30
Yoga
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• Tue., Oct. 22: Dixie Mine Trl (Golden Eagle TH, Fountain Hills - 6 miles, 550’ elevation change, 2.5 hours, $2 park admission) • Wed., Nov. 6: Marcus Landslide Trl (Tom's Thumb TH, Scottsdale - 3.9 miles, 508' elevation change, 1.5 hrs) • Tue., Nov. 19: Black Mountain (Black Mtn TH, Cave Creek – 2.2 miles, 1204’ elevation change, 2 hours) • 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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NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER? Fitness CLASSES AND SPA SERVICES
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
2025 January: Saving Simon February: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store March: Covenant of Water April: A Time for Mercy
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
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
with Sympathy . . .
John Michalke passed away on August 10 in Minnesota after battling four-stage cancer.
October: Running on Broken Legs November: The River We Remember December: Take Me With You
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