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The Association
A Message from the General Manager Notice of Process BOD Election Security Focus Annual Firewise Meeting VerdeCares - Flu Shot Clinic Rio Verde Voting Poll Location Community News & Updates
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Fall Bulk Trash Day . . . and much more
Our Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mesquite Grill
Live on the Lawn Veterans Appreciation Day Welcome Back Party Daou Wine Dinner
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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 Church Concert Series
Entrance to the New Community Dog Park
A Message ... FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
ANDY ANDREWS COO/ GENERAL MANAGER
Great News - The new Community Park is just weeks away from opening it gates to both pickleball players and our resident dogs, both large and small. While most of the park is complete, our actual opening date is uncertain as we
await final permits and approval for the final piece of the project - roadway restriping of Forest Road which will require new turn lanes into the park. Unfortunately, we must wait until this final piece is completed because Maricopa County will not approve the entire project until all phases are completed and approved. As soon as we have approval, we will be sending out notices of availability. For your safety, we kindly ask everyone to wait until the park is officially open.
We’re excited to share some fantastic updates in our food and NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES:
beverage operations both in the Mesquite Grill and Snack Shacks. These include a full Tuesday Menus for both lunch and dinner, new and revised menus, fresh weekly specials, and a strong focus on member satisfaction with enhanced supervision and training for all our team members. We’re delighted to introduce new menu items, fresh weekly specials, an expanded Sunday Brunch, and fun events this November. Be sure to check out the Events and Activities listed on our website for more details. The Mesquite Grill is now offering a full lunch and dinner menu on Tuesdays, 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. ANNUAL MEETING – TONTO VERDE ASSOCIATION: Please mark your calendar for the Annual Meeting – Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3 PM at the Community Church of the Verdes. We will have an AFTER PARTY celebration with complimentary food & drinks immediately following the meeting at approximately 5 PM.
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE continued . . .
DINNER RESERVATIONS / JONAS - POINT OF SALE (POS) SYSTEM:
As we continue to enhance and improve our Food & Beverage operations, on November 1st the HOA is converting Food & Beverage to a new ‘back of the house’ software platform. Jonas Club Software will now allow Tonto Verde to fully integrate our restaurant operations, including point-of-sale, banquet and catering, purchasing, inventory management, and our Food & Beverage financial reporting. The migration to new software will be relatively seamless for all residents. You, our members, will see enhancements starting with our restaurant wait staff utilizing tablets to take your order tableside and directly communicate with the bar and the kitchen. When you log on to either the FT Club Central app on your smartphone or use your computer to go to the Tonto Verde website, you will NOT be asked to create any new User Name or Password. You can proceed as usual to Dining Reservations and to Events/Activities Reservations. Always keep in mind that you can contact The Mesquite Grill or the HOA office by telephone if you’d like personal assistance in making your reservations. We are here to help. Please be patient with us in the first few days since all software changes can surprise us with glitches, but working with our vendor for the last several months, we believe this all should go well and certainly, in the long run, be a great improvement and benefit to Tonto Verde. Both the Peaks and Ranch Snack Shacks are now open for the season, open from 9 AM to 3 PM, seven days a week. Please be aware during the alternating Monday Course Maintenance that Snack Shack will open those days, as Tee Times will not begin until Noon. Alongside our normal menu items, we will also be featuring premium packaged sandwiches, and snacks. Please let us know what you think – we will evaluate their success within the first month. Opening the Scoreboard Area has been delayed until November 9th due to expansion of the area. PEAKS SNACK SHACK & RANCH SHACK OPENING:
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
SHINING STAR AWARD
We're thrilled to recognize Kalee Nealy, a dedicated team member with Tonto Verde since October 2022, with this month’s Shining Star Award! Kalee has consistently gone above and beyond, bringing her positive energy, commitment, and exceptional service to our community each day. Her hard work and dedication have not only brightened the lives of members and guests alike but have also set a wonderful example for her teammates. Thank you, Kalee, for your unwavering enthusiasm and the many contributions you bring to Tonto Verde – we're grateful to have you on our team! NEW FACILITY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER: We’re delighted to welcome John Gallagher as Tonto Verde’s new Facility & Compliance Manager! With years of valuable maintenance experience, John is set to make an incredible impact on our community. In his role, he’ll work closely with the House & Grounds Committee and the Design Review Committee to ensure our facilities and grounds meet the highest standards of quality. Additionally, John will lead the way in implementing our new Home Maintenance Standards, helping elevate the beauty and integrity of Tonto Verde. We’re excited to have John on board and look forward to his contributions to our community’s continued excellence. Welcome, John!
MEMBER PROFILE / PHOTO UPDATES:
Congratulations to Jim & Karen Hart 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."
Warm regards, Andy
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NOTICE OF PROCESS FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE TONTO VERDE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Governance Documents of the Tonto Verde Association (TVA) provide that the election of Directors of the TVA is to occur at the annual meeting. The TVA has scheduled the annual meeting for Monday, March 24, 2025. In accordance with our Governance Documents, the notice to members describes the procedures, key dates, and other information regarding the election process. This year, three (3) Directors’ terms expire: Lew Devendorf, Tom Schouten, and Susan Warzecka. Accordingly, there will be three vacancies on the Board to be filled in the election at the 2025 annual meeting. The Nominating Committee appointed by the Board of Directors, Lew Devendorf (chair), Diane Newcomb, Lynn Robinson, Charlie Roth, and Jim Uffelman will manage the nomination process and recommend the three (3) candidates it deems best qualified to serve as Directors of the TVA. These positions will be for one three-year term. Some of the characteristics that the committee will be looking for in the nominees are: a) previous Tonto Verde volunteer activity, b) experience with HOA Boards and committees elsewhere; c) relevant work experience, including other leadership positions, d) the candidate’s vision for the TVA today and tomorrow, and e) the thoughtfulness of responses during an interview process. The Nominating Committee will publicly post its list of candidates nominated as directors at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. All nominees will be required to sign the TVA Code of Conduct and Ethics. Any member interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee should submit his or her resume to Lew Devendorf at Ldevendorf613@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than the end of the day December 15, 2024. Given the evaluation criteria above, the committee also requests that any such member answer the following two questions: 1.What is your short and long-term vision for Tonto Verde? 2. What qualifications do you have that will add value to the TVA? Outside of this process, members may nominate additional candidates by petition containing the signatures of a minimum of seventy-five (75) members entitled to vote. The petition must be (a) posted on the community bulletin board in the clubhouse, and (b) submitted to the Secretary of the Board, Susan Warzecka, 27313 N. Aqua Verde Drive, by the end of the day, February 13, 2025. Members utilizing this procedure should refer to the Bylaws of the TVA for a more complete explanation of the process. In as much as petitioned candidates will be included on the ballot, the Nominating Committee also requests the candidates submita resume and answer the two questions above. They will also be required to sign the TVA Code of Conduct and Ethics.
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SECURI TY F O C U S
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. - Beware of fake contacts from “government agencies”. Callers falsely claiming to be from Medicare, Social Security, the IRS, or the FBI may threaten you if you don’t give them personal information or if you don’t pay nonexistent debts. Hang up and immediately call the agency in question to make inquiries. Don’t become a victim. Protect yourself. communication urging immediate action or pressuring you to invest quickly with promises of guaranteed high returns. If it sounds too good to be true, guess what, it probably is. - Check before giving remote access to your computer. Never give remote access to your computer to anyone claiming there is an issue or suspected fraud without first contacting the financial institution represented. FINANCIAL CRIMES AWARENESS Imposter fraud is an increasingly common scam! Almost half a million cases were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2023, costing victims roughly $3. billion. It’s extremely important to keep our assets safe by spotting and avoiding imposter fraud. In the financial services industry, including banks, brokerage firms, and annuity companies, imposter fraud involves scams where bad actors pretend to be a financial services company or one of their employees. Imposter scams generally start with an unsolicited phone call, text, email, or social media message from someone impersonating organizations you would ordinarily trust. Here are some things to know to help protect your identity and your assets: - Look out for unsolicited offers. Never respond to messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, offering unsolicited investment opportunities. - Avoid clicking suspicious links. Don’t open links sent through social media or texts unless you know they are real, especially if they promise lucrative investment opportunities. - Beware of urgency and pressure tactics. Be cautious of any
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
(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
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Community NEWS & UPDATES
Plan to be there for the . . . ANNUAL FIREWISE DAY MEETING
WHO ARE ALL OF THESE NEW PEOPLE?
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 CENTER MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. 18816 E. FOUR PEAKS BLVD, RIO VERDE All Tonto Verde and Rio Verde residents are urged to attend the 90-minute meeting, which is an annual community education event. Residents also need to show support for reducing the risk of wildfire. This can be done by reporting landscape work hours and/or dollars spent maintaining home yards. Before the Nov. 9th meeting, report hours worked on your landscaping using the Firewise timesheet on the HOA website under Community Documents or turn in landscape receipts at the TVA Office. You can alternatively send copies to the Tonto Verde Firewise Coordinator, Diane Newcomb, at dnewcomb1957@gmail.com or call 856.498.4160 for more information. Once a wildfire is ignited, it is too late to think about prevention, and we must be proactive! Please attend the Firewise Day Event on Nov. 9th and participate in protecting our community.
Extend a warm welcome and greet the latest Tonto Verde residents (please note that the list may not include all new residents from October). Kathryn Kendall 19030 E. Eaglenest Dr From: Chandler, AZ
RIO VERDE POLL LOCATION RIO VERDE COMMUNITY CENTER Monday, Nov. 4th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM 18816 E. Four Peaks Blvd, Rio Verde
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Flu Vaccine Clinic – Nov. 14 VerdeCares is partnering 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 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. 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 making an appointment, contact your VerdeCares office at 480.471.8944. Save the Date – Annual Pancake Breakfast Dec. 7 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, Westin Kierland, Biltmore, and Troon golf clubs. VerdeCares Support Services Within the Verde communities, 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! We are 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.
Thank you, Tonto Verde, for a fun VerdeCares Thursday night summer dinner at the Mesquite Grill. 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.
Vicki Beseke, Founding Director, VerdeCares Inc.
CRC ANNUAL PLANT SALE
RIO VERDE COMMUNITY ANNUAL PLANT SALE NOV. 13 FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:30 PM RIO VERDE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT 18816 E. FOUR PEAKS BLVD, RIO VERDE
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VERDES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROJECT 2024
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.
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.
249TH MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY EVENT! SUNDAY, NOV. 10
SUNDANCE ROOM AT RIO VERDE COMMUNITY CENTER 18816 E. FOUR PEAKS BLVD, RIO VERDE. 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.
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COMMUNITY FALL BULK TRASH DAY, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 Get your bulk trash items ready for our fall bulk trash day. Republic Services will pick up bulk trash items on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 13. Please place your items on the curb in front of your home the night before to ensure pick-up. The trucks will only sweep the streets once for items. Note: Landscape debris must be tied in bundles and LESS THAN 4 ft. in length and 12 inches wide to ensure it will fit inside the truck. Click here for the Bulk Trash Guidelines.
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THE VERDES HABITAT PROJECT Making dreams come true . . .
The Verdes Habitat for Humanity volunteers are ready to start building home #29. That’s one every year since 1995; a success story for sure. The building site is in Alta Vista Ranch in Phoenix, and the fundraising goal is $130,000. The recipient of the home will be introduced at Verdes church services in December, on a date to be announced soon. Habitat for Humanity homeowners must meet these requirements and more: They must be gainfully employed, able to pay a no-interest mortgage, have excellent credit, and pledge to complete 400 hours of sweat equity building the home. Reasons to help: The following are quotes from recent Verdes Habitat families. “Because of our new home, we no longer worry about rent increases, and that has helped us become financially healthy.” “It’s easy to take a home for granted if you’ve always had the benefit of one. When you’re unable to qualify, it’s deflating. That’s where we were…unable to move beyond apartment living and paying way more than we could afford. Your support for Habitat may seem like a small thing, but for families like ours, it’s everything!” 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.
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 NOVEMBER
HOURS Closed on Mondays Tues. - Sun. 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Welcome Back Party Sat. Nov. 2 | 5:00 PM - Golf Cart Staging Area Food, Wine Tasting, Live Music $54 pp (plus tax & service charges) Reservations Required Live on the Lawn Fri. Nov. 8 | 6:00 PM - Event Lawn Complimentary Live Music, Cash Bar & Snacks Available No Reservations Required Veterans Appreciation Day Sun. Nov. 10 | 2:30 to 5:00 PM - Clubhouse Complimentary Appetizers & House Beverages No Reservations Required Daou Wine Dinner Thurs. Nov. 14 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM - Clubhouse 3-course Dinner | Clubhouse | Acacia Ballroom Reservations Required
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Activities
GOURD TOTEM POLE Nov. 6, 2024
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.
COCKTAIL BEADED FORK & SPOON Kathy Morgan Instructor Nov. 13, 2024 Class Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM 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
Class includes 2 Ornaments. Your Choice of a Birdhouse & Christmas Gnome.
Clubhouse | MP Room $25 pp - All Inclusive
WINTER/ HOLIDAY WREATH CLASS
Custom Wreath Class Taught by a Master Floral Designer! Your choice of colors, ribbon, accessories, and many options are all provided. Thurs. Nov. 14 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Clubhouse Multi-purpose Room
The workshop includes instruction and a Cocktail Fork & Spoon. Pay the instructor directly. Max. 8 Participants.
GOURD TRIBAL TOTEM DOLLS CLASS
Walk away with a completed one-of-a-kind designer winter or Christmas wreath for yourself or a wonderful gift—a maximum of 8 participants. $75 pp. 22-26 size wreaths. Pay the instructor directly. Please bring a small glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters, and scissors. If you have any questions, please call Lori at 412.298.1349.
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
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Verdes Artisan
Events & Activities. . .
Crafters
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING CLASS
Our next gathering will be on Nov.8 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room. We will discuss the upcoming Artisan Crafters Expo and our plans for the rest of the year. Below is a list of our gatherings for the rest of the year: NOVEMBER 8 DECEMBER 13 VAC CHRISTMAS PARTY Remembrance Jewelry Class A Remembrance Jewelry class taught by Toni Lowden and Nancy Renaut on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 12 noon in the Art Room at the Rio Verde Community Center. Angel Painting Class Nancy Renaut's Angel Painting class will be held on December 16 from 9 AM to 12 noon in the Art Room of the Rio Verde Community Center. ATTENTION MAH JONGG PLAYERS If you are interested in playing Mah Jonng on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays, please contact Kathy Gavin at: kmangarell@gmail.com.
Michele Mulleady, Instructor. Dec. 5, 2024 Class Time: 11:30 AM to 4 PM Clubhouse | MP Room
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 instruction and a completed Wine Trivet. Pay the instructor directly. Max. 6 Participants in class.
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. Registration is required except where indicated. Go to TontoVerde.org | Lifestyle | Event Registration
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For Winter League Timeline & Information, click here.
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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
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
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
Pre-recorded Video “Barre Classes” Wednesdays|Multi-purpose Rm | 8:00 to 9:00 AM | Classes are
Couples Hand & Foot
Complimentary. Please arrive 5 min early. Space is limited. Classes will resume on Nov.13 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
Strength, Balance & Flexibility
Hand & Foot
Knotty Knitters
Lady Putters
Ladies Bridge
Chair Yoga Class See Calendar for details| MP Room 9:15 to 10:00 AM
Maj Jong
Verdes Hiking Group See the calendar for details. Meets at the Rio Verde Community Center Parking Lot. Line Dancing Classes
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
Starting Tuesday, November 12 and Saturday, November 16. Coed Class Clubhouse | Multi-Purpose Room 10:30 - 11:15 AM First Class is Free
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 NOVEMBER AT THE VERDES ART LEAGUE? Every Friday, Water Media Studio, 9:30 AM to 12 - Rio Art room. Pop in Open Workshop 10 AM -12 - Rio Art Room every Wednesday. Nov. 6th – Margaret Sullivan’s Village Totem Class at The Art Loft at Trilogy. Nov. 6th—Toni Lowden’s first class, Contemporary Textiles, will be at her home, followed by Nov. 13th and 20th. Nov. 8th – Lisa Minne’s Gourd Ornament Class11: 00 AM - 2:00 PM at Tonto MP room Nov. 9th – Toni Lowden and Nancy Renaut – Remembrance Jewelry 9:00 AM -12 at Toni’s house in Rio Verde. Nov 9th – Patricia Franklin’s pottery class at Trilogy Art Loft second half. Nov 15th—FALL SHOW evening party, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, with wine, gift bags, music, and the show! Nov 16th – FALL SHOW 9:00 AM -1:00 PM. Nov 18th – Kari Hogden Art of Drawing class 9-12 in Rio Art Room Art Exhibitions to stir your imagination and creativity: Nov 1-3 – Superstitions Art Studio Show. Nov 8-10 – Fountain Hills Studio Tour. Nov 15-16 – VAL Fall Art Show. Nov 22-23 – Reigning Grace Ranch Fundraiser and Art Show. Nov 23rd – Verde River (Trilogy) Fall Art Show. Nov 22-24 – Hidden in the Hills Studio/Home Tour. Nov 29- Dec 1 – Hidden in the Hills Studio Home Tour.
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• 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
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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
COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCMENTS
Community Church of the Verdes welcomes Michael Ishmael on November 18 at 4:00 PM from Samaritan’s Purse, who will share the Disaster Assistance Response Team’s (DART) work with mission funds that we have donated, specifically for the Haiti, Turkey, and Syria earthquakes, Ukraine relief, and Israel. All are welcome; no registration is needed.
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 November: The River We Remember 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
Immediately following Michael Ishmael, we will hold our Annual Fall Dinner on November 18 at 5:00 PM. Registration is required. Please email assistant@verdefaith.org.
The Gift of Empathy 4-session course. Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM on Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, and Dec.17. All are welcome to attend this free 4-session course based upon the book: “The Gift of Empathy.” Facilitated by the Community Church of the Verdes Education Committee and the Stephen Ministry team. Register by emailing assistant@verdefaith.org. Book included with the course.
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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