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VOL. XXIX, No. 12 • December 2018

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Rawhide Celebrates Annual Rawhide Snowy Christmas at Wild Horse PassRawhide Western Town and Event

Center announces its sixth annualRawhide Snowy Christmas running

nightly every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 23rd!Rawhide Western Town will be filled with holiday décor and over a mil-lion holiday lights nightly every weekend from Thanksgiving to December23rd. Western Town opens every weekend night at 5:00 p.m. and admis-sion is free ($5 parking fee may apply).

Guests will be greeted upon openingat 5:00 p.m. with the Arizona RoughRiders, Rawhide’s very own cowboystunt men and they’ll continue withshows throughout the evening. Santawill lead the official tree lighting cere-mony around 6:00 p.m. with story timefollowed by snowfall on Main Street.

Drop off your letters to Santaat Rawhide’s “Delivery tothe SW Pole” Post Officeand every child who sendsSanta a letter will hear backfrom Ol’ Saint Nick himself.Families can also get theirholiday photos with Santanightly.

This year Rawhide isadding new and excitingactivities for kids and adultsalike! Come help Santapaint his Sleigh so it’s readyfor the big night. Kids canthrow on a paint smock andadd their personal touch to

Santa’s own sleigh. Inaddition, with the purchaseof a Rawhide attractionwristband or ticket, you’llalso get a gingerbreadcookie to decorate yourself.

Try a delicious churrosundae or flavored kettlecorn at the new SonoranSnack Shack. Grab and gobar-b-que and other foodoptions will be available atthe Town Grill located onthe Main Street and theHonky Tonk bar will beopen for all your favoriteadult libations.

This year Rawhide hasadded a dancing light showon the east end of the town– so enjoy all your favorite holiday music animated with sparkling lights.

Get all your holiday shopping done at Rawhide’s General Store andSweet Sallyss. They have the perfect unique gifts and stocking stuffersyou can’t find anywhere else. Western themed gifts, Arizona memorabil-ia, jewelry, apparel, home décor, gag gifts, toys and more are all available.

Rawhide Steakhouse will be open for the Rawhide Holiday Buffet onDecember 23rd. Call (480) 502-5600 to book your reservation for theHoliday Buffet – space is filling up quickly. It’s Rawhide’s best menu yetwith butter roasted lobster tails, open fire grilled top sirloin medallions,thyme-rubbed prime rib, roasted game hens and shrimp scampi. Youcan’t pass up this amazing menu and deal for just $28.95+ for adults and$9.95+ for kids. Give yourself a break from the kitchen and let Rawhideentertain and feed all your family guests for the holidays! For more infor-mation, please visit www.Rawhide.com or call (480) 502-5600. v

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From the Publisher…Happy Holidays to all our readers. It’s the

time of year to think about all the blessingsthat you have in your life. Many times wefocus on what we don’t have and forget toappreciate all that we do have. There are oth-ers around the world that are going throughrough times to think about. Consider themany who have lost everything in Californiafrom the Northern California Camp Fire.

Let’s take this December and focus on thoseless fortunate and give whatever we can to help

those in need. It doesn’t have to be a lot; it doesn’t even have to be mon-etary. Maybe the gift of your time or a small token of affections or asmile is what you have to offer. You never know, it could change some-one’s life. I remember hearing the story of a man who had ended his life,and with him they found a note that said, “If only one person had smiledat me today.” I’ll never forget that. Try to remember around the holi-days that some people need some extra TLC and smiles!

We are almost at the end of our holiday feasting season. It is timeto start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, and most likelyone of those is to get in shape. Be sure to read our cover story featur-ing F45 Training, a new innovative, challenging and systemised teamtraining workout. They are opening right here in the Biltmore at thesouthwest corner of 32nd Street and Lincoln Drive. For information,visit F45training.com or call (602) 899-6893.

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The Saguaro Scottsdale Hosts the Mojave Flea Holiday Market

Saturday, December 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., The SaguaroScottsdale puts the joy back in gift-giving with the Mojave Flea HolidayMarket: a nomadic market of makers and merchants from Joshua Tree,the Coachella Valley and beyond, offering the very best in handcraftedfood, drink, jewelry, apparel, accessories, apothecary, housewares, fur-nishings, curated vintage and more. Created to celebrate community, cul-ture, small business and local trade, the Mojave Flea Market partners withnoted and diverse artisans who share their passion for quality, sustainabil-ity, wellness and love for nature.

The Saguaro’s popular LaSeñora, which features fresh, localingredients for traditionalAmerican classics and Mexican-inspired dishes, will offer cocktailsand tacos on-site for purchase.

“We have always wanted to domore around the holidays for ourguests, and the local community,”said Erin Weinstock, BrandDirector for The Saguaro Hotels.“When we started talking to theteam at Mojave Flea, we saw that this would be a great opportunity tobring in makers from the surrounding deserts. We have a deep apprecia-tion of local art and trade at The Saguaro and we are excited to have thechance to share it with the community.”

The market has free entryand parking, and is kid and petfriendly. The SaguaroScottsdale is located at 4000 N.Drinkwater Boulevard inScottsdale, and they can bereached at (480) 308-1100. v

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Find The Perfect Gift with Phoenix SkyHarbor’s Second Annual Holiday Catalog

Whether you’re shopping forfamily, friends or co-workers,America’s Friendliest Airport® ismaking it easier than ever to pick-up great gifts before you board theplane.

Phoenix Sky Harbor’s secondannual online Holiday Catalogshowcases unique gift ideasinspired by local Arizona artistsand the Southwestern scene, aswell as nationally-recognizedbrands. The 2018 HolidayCatalog features more than 200items available throughout theAirport’s three terminals.

The catalog displays each item,where you can purchase it at the Airport and the price.

The 2018 Holiday Catalog has gift ideas for everyone on your listincluding children, a significant other, a furry friend, cacti lovers andmore. The online catalog features items from local retailers like BunkyBoutique and Roosevelt Row as well as cacti-themed stationary fromSonora Southwest Living, Arizona Gourmet Doggie Treats fromConnections, and Southwest-inspired socks from Indigenous.

Many of these gift ideas are local items that are only available at theAirport. Travelers will also find classic gifts like jewelry, clothing andfragrances from nationally-recognized brands such as Giorgio Armaniand Lancôme.

Other participating retailers include Hudson, Phoenix Duty Free,Panera, En Route, Peet’s Coffee, TripAdvisor, Incredibly Arizona, Mosaicand US CareWays.

Travelers can access the 2018 Holiday Catalog online at:https://www.skyharbor.com/ShopsFoodServices/holiday-catalog-2018.v

Holiday Gift Giving Merry and Bright!By Tina Mellino, Interior and Lifestyle Designer, Allied ASID

If you’re looking for the latest and greatest in holidaygift giving ideas, you’re not alone. According toPinterest more than 62 million people have searchedtheir site looking for gift giving ideas. The key gift cat-egories trending this year include: Home Décor as seenin inspirational uplifting phrased throw pillows andchunky woven throws for year-round joy.

The ‘Hipster’ is a trend defined as someone who wears graphic tees,skinny jeans and has an affinity for nostalgia. Think old school vinyl ona stereo turntable.

Popular at the winter gift market were candles in decorative containersand mixing of metallic finishes for a bespoke tabletop look. Battery oper-ated LED decorative lighting is more and more popular and being nestled,twisted and clustered into everything from accent lanterns to table-topfloral arrangements. LED string lights add a soft luminescent glow to anyarea. Also, LED candles have come a long way and now look more nat-ural than ever, making them excellent and sustainable gifts.

Tech accessories and jewelry combine offering wearable ‘watch tech,’as seen in price points from Apple to Fossil watches.

Whimsical charging cables and pads are always a welcome gift as arethe new and improved; robotic cleaning aids-like ‘Roomba’ a series ofautonomous robotic vacuum cleaners sold by iRobot; and don’t forget thevoice-controlled ‘home assistants’ Google Home and Amazon Echo, thereto be at your beck and call!

Personal care and wellness accessories tap into the wellness zeitgeisttaking care of our bodies and mind. Artful yoga mats, active/fashion wearand accessories that have a holistic approach to wellness. Personal careproducts include plant based products. Responsible household cleansershave plant derived ingredients that are proven to perform as well as syn-thetic chemicals. Proper hydration has become key to good health andmore and more individuals are choosing to use glass hydration containersor canteen-like sports bottles. Corkcicle’s beverage bottle offers tripleinsulation and keeps drinks cold for 25 hours or hot for 12 hours and the‘Glampagne’ finish adds a touch of Zhuzh’ (Bling).

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Holiday Sweet Treats Offered at Common Ground Culinary

This holiday season, CommonGround Culinary is making life eas-ier for people in the Valley. Theyhave homemade holiday pies thatare sure to cover your sweet toothcravings. There is no better andeffortless way to enjoy the holidayseason than with an incredible sweetpie from the Common GroundCulinary family of restaurants.

Right now, Sweet Provisions andthe two newest members of theCommon Ground Culinary family inPhoenix, The Collins and TheMacintosh, are cooking to-go pies toperfection. Any of these restaurantsare a great place to get holidaydesserts for your friends and family.Order and savor a variety of housemade flavors including Pumpkin,Apple, Butterscotch Pecan, andCoconut Cream for a delicious sweettreat without all the stress or mess.

In Scottsdale, Sweet Provisionswill be baking classic flavors foreveryone, including Pumpkin,Apple, Key Lime, Coconut Cream,Butterscotch Pecan and ChocolateMousse. For Phoenix pie fans, TheMacintosh will offer Apple,Pumpkin, Coconut Cream and KeyLime, while The Collins will featureButterscotch Pecan, Pumpkin,Chocolate Mouse and NY Style Cheesecake.

For all Common Ground Culinary holiday pies, 72 hour advancedordering is required. All pies no matter the flavor are $24 each.Christmas pies must be ordered by Saturday, December 22nd, and canbe picked up on Sunday, December 23rd or Monday, December 24that the respective locations. Call one of the Common Ground Culinarylocations today and mark a delicious dessert off of your holiday to dolist. For more information regarding these spots, please visitwww.thecollinsaz.com, www.themacintoshaz.com and www.sweet-provisions.com. v

Artisan Fest at OdySea in the DesertOdySea in the Desert’s popular Artisan Fest continues featuring a

celebration of arts every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month onDecember 8th and 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free eventwill feature nearly 50 of the top local artists, designers and creatorsin the state along with a Kids Art Zone with different themes andactivities during every event. Guests will also enjoy live music,yoga classes, live cooking and juicing demonstrations, live art andperformances.

OdySea in the Desert is a one-of-a-kind entertainment destinationthat features four world-class animal attractions including OdySeaAquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, Pangea Land of the Dinosaurs andDolphinaris in addition to 20 dining, shopping and amusementvenues. It all surrounds a bustling courtyard which offers a variety oflive entertainment throughout the year. Now open, visit BODIESREVEALED, a limited time traveling exhibit, where visitors of allages explore the human body’s inner beauty in educational and awe-inspiring ways.

It is free to attend.OdySea in the DesertEntertainment Destinationis located at 9500 E. Viade Ventura in Scottsdale.

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Professionals and Community Leaders Support Barrow During Annual Barrow Beyond Membership Kickoff

More than 70 guests from around the Valley gathered at a scenic pri-vate residence in Paradise Valley on November 8th for an evening ofentertainment and education, all to support Barrow Neurological Institute.The event was graciously hosted by Robin and Russell Grossman to intro-duce members of the community to Barrow Beyond, a group of philan-thropists who pool their funds to make a greater impact on an annual pro-ject at Barrow.

Four of the five founding members – Shannon Mishkin, SharonPollack, Lisa Geyser and Debbie Shafron – presented a check for $97,845to Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton, representing fundsraised during the last year. The funds were dedicated to the BarrowNeuroplex, as voted on by members. The Neuroplex, a new five-storybuilding that will serve as the heart of Barrow, will create an integratedand centralized space that brings together clinical research, neurology andneurosurgery for enhanced patient care, increased research space andimproved collaboration.

Dr. Lawtonspoke about new,innovative initia-tives as a part of hisBarrow 3.0 plan,and introduced Dr.Anna Burke, theDirector of theAlzheimer’s andMemory DisordersProgram at Barrow,who presented hervision for thefuture of the pro-gram. More than45 people joinedor renewed theirmembership to Barrow Beyond, a group of ambassadors who engage withyoung professionals and community influencers to support and educatethem about the mission and work of Barrow Neurological Institute. Thenext Barrow Beyond event is the Genius Bar on March 7th, an exclusiveevent where membershear from several Barrow“genius” doctors in dif-ferent specialties and canhave their questionsanswered.

To learn more aboutBarrow Beyond or join tosupport patients, doctorsand scientists at Barrow,visit SupportBarrow.org/BarrowBeyond. v

Barrow Beyond Founders Debbie Shafron, Sharon Pollack, Lisa Geyser,Shannon Mishkin and Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael T. Lawton

Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael T. Lawton,Robin Grossman, Suzanne Lawton and

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Mountainside Fitness Founder Tom Hatten Releases “Dream On” For Charity

The Inspiring Memoir Chronicles the Highs of Starting a Business tothe Crashing Lows Including Horrific Personal Tragedy

In 1991 Mountainside Fitness Owner, Tom Hatten, had just $2,000 tohis name and a dream to open his own gym. He was just 22 years old anda student at Arizona State University at the time, but thanks to family andfriends and a perseverance to succeed, Hatten would go on to owning andoperating Arizona’s biggest fitness empire.

Now 30 years and 17 Mountainside Fitness locations later, Hattenreflects in his new memoir “Dream On” about this remarkable journeyand what it takes to build a business from the ground up. Hatten tells all,from the highs of starting his own business to the crashing lows includingbankruptcy, jail time and a horrific personal tragedy.

““Dream On” is a true and a very raw look at what it takes, the sacri-fices we make and also the poor decisions that can threaten to take it all away,” said Hatten. “Ididn’t want to hold anything back when I wrote this book, so it’s peppered with inspirationalmoments and humorous anecdotes, and really a no-holds-barred narra tive of this rollercoaster rideto fulfill one’s dream.”

Hatten, who is the former Chairman for Make-A-Wish Arizona and a huge supporter of numer-ous Valley nonprofits, says all proceeds from the book sales will go to Make-A-Wish® Arizona andthe Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“I have had the privilege of working with Tom Hatten for the past six years. During our firstmeeting Tom shared that he started fundraising for MDA as a kid by hosting carnivals and collect-ing donations. This same drive and passion has led Tom to achieve so much professional success.Tom truly believes in helping the community and this is evident through the various organizationshe supports. He is generous with his time, talents and treasures. MDA is very grateful to have Tomas a champion of our mission,” said Executive Director Sarah Levin, of MDA. 100 percent of theproceeds from the book sales will be split evenly between Make-A-Wish® Arizona and MDA.

“Make-A-Wish® Arizona is grateful for all the work Tom Hatten has done for our chapter,including his work as our Board Chair from 2015-2016 and his commitment by example with hisemployees at Mountainside Fitness. We are honored to be selected to receive proceeds from hisbook as we know those who read his words will be as inspired by his story as we have been by hisdedication to our Arizona wish kids,” said Elizabeth Reich, President/CEO of Make-A-Wish®

Arizona. Hatten who leaves no stone unturned in his fascinating and, at times, poignant memoir says life

experiences inspire the creative potential that lies hidden in all of us, motivating us to follow ourown burning desires and to continue to “Dream On.”

“My first gym was made exactly like I dreamed it in my head. What would happen along theway, I could have never imagined, but with every turn and twist, I’d like to say it’s made me andMountainside what it is today,” said Hatten.

“Dream On” is now on sale on Amazon at http://bit.ly/DreamOn_THatten. It is also availablefor purchase on AmazonKindle at http://bit.ly/DreamOn_kindle. It is available in both digital andpaperback copies. The book is also available at various Mountainside Fitness locations. v

Free Pet Photos at SantaPaws Event

Every pet owner needs a holiday photo oftheir beloved family pet with Santa.

The Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchenwill team up with the nonprofit Arizona SmallDog Rescue to host Santa Paws on Saturday,December 8th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Santa Paws includes a free pet photo with Santaand multiple pet friendly vendors.

No reservations are necessary, and all friend-ly, well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

“You can’t help but smile when you see aphoto of your dog sitting on Santa’s lap,” saysRich Stark, Central Kitchen Founder. “So,come get your photo taken and stay for brunch,because the only thing better than a picture withSanta is a meal that doesn’t end with you doingdishes.”

After their photo is taken, pets are invited totake their owners to brunch on the pet friendlypatio at Central Kitchen.

Dogs dining on the patio will receive a freedog treat courtesy of Central Kitchen, and petowners can purchase a Bloody Mary or Mimosafor only $5. In addition, Central Kitchen willdonate 20 percent of proceeds on Saturday,December 8th to the Arizona Small Dog Rescuewhen guests mention the promotion to theirserver.

The festivities will take place in the CentralKitchen courtyard, located at the Crown on 7that 5813 North 7th Street, just south of BethanyHome Road, in Phoenix.

For more information, please visitCentralKitchenAZ.com or call (602) 313-8713. v


Fox Restaurant ConceptsGift Card Bonus

For each $100 Fox Restaurant Concepts giftcard purchased between now and December31st, guests will receive a $20 bonus gift card toshare or keep for themselves. The perfect giftfor the foodies in your life, this offer is good forquality time, exceptional experiences, and tastyfood and beverages at any Fox RestaurantConcept location. In addition to being able topurchase at any of the restaurants, guests canalso purchase gift cards online!

For more information or to purchase, pleasevisit www.foxrcgiftcards.com.

Sauce Pizza & Wine Gift Card BonusIt’s never too early to get a head start on your

holiday shopping to avoid the last-minute stress– especially when there’s something in it foryou, too. At Sauce Pizza & Wine, get $5 addedto a holiday bonus gift card for every $25 giftcard purchase. What you do with the bonus isup to you... You can gift it away or keep it totreat yourself. Sauce gift cards make greatstocking stuffers and are thoughtful presents forteachers, co-workers, or that pizza-lovingfriend. Sauce Pizza & Wine has locationsacross the Valley.

Bonus cards are only valid for use fromJanuary 1st through February 28th. For moreinformation, please visit www.saucepizzaand-wine.com.

True Food Kitchen Gift Card Bonus + TRUEFOOD Cookbook

Give the gift of True this season and getsomething in return! Treat your friends andfamily to the gift of healthy eating with a TrueFood Kitchen gift card and receive a $20 bonuscard for every $100 spent through December31st. Purchase a gift card at any True FoodKitchen location or send a digital gift card toloved ones near and far. Another gift idea? TrueFood Kitchen’s cookbook, “True Food” – co-authored with renowned physician and doctor ofintegrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil – makesthe perfect present for home cooks of all levels.

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The World’s Fastest Growing Fitness Franchise Comes to the Biltmore!

F45 TrainingF45 Training, the world’s fastest growing fitness network continues to

expand across the globe and has made its way to Lincoln View Plaza inthe Biltmore! The new Biltmore studio is set to bring a new style of train-ing to the area, and it is open to all fitness levels.

F45 Training offers members an unlimited array of functional trainingprograms based on a high intensity interval training (HIIT) style workout.Using the best of strength and cardio training, the 45-minute sessions aredesigned to burn fat and build lean muscle.

ABOUT F45 TRAINING: Team Training. Life Changing.F45 Training is a global fitness training community specializing in

innovative, high intensity group workouts which are fast, fun and provento get rapid results for members. Adored by celebrities and athletes alike,F45 Training’s commitment to innovation goes well beyond the studiofloor.

Designed by Sport Scientists and Elite Athletes, F45's HIIT-style classconsists of exercises that include a number of interval stations and fea-tures 31 distinct workout systems. F45 incorporates more than 3,500 fun,functional and efficient exercises, meaning nobody ever does the sameworkout twice! Members also have access to F45's Life app, used alongwith the F45 LionHeart Heart Rate Monitor, so their progress can betracked.

THE WORKOUT: No Treadmills. No Mirrors. No Egos.F45 Training is a 45-minute-long functional training program with a

little more equipment than you’re expecting. Plan on getting up close andpersonal with suspension training straps, resistance bands, kettlebells,sledge hammers, battle ropes, weight sleds and sandbags. The no-tread-

mill-necessary workouts rotate con-sistently, but F45 ensures that eachstudio sticks to the same schedule,so if you happen to be in London,you can pop into an F45 and knowwhat to expect. Each day is dedicat-ed to a different workout so ifyou’re a regular, you can be surethat you’ll be working a differentmuscle every day of the week. Theidea is to do your personal best,completing as many reps as possi-ble in each station during the allot-ted time. “Before you know it, the45 minutes are over.” says ShaunaFogg, the Studio Manager for theBiltmore location. F45 Training hasproven to be a test of endurance,cardio capacity, and strength all at

once, “So expect to feel sore in places that you never knew you could besore,” Fogg warns. The 31 workout systems are all themed and playfullynamed – Brooklyn (MMA- and boxing-based), Romans (resistance-based), Quarterbacks (agility- andpylometrics-based).

The F45 workout scheduled forSaturdays is called “Hollywood.” Itis an hour-long, 27 station circuitthat incorporates the majority of theequipment and apparatuses found inthe studio. Hollywood utilizes acombination of cardio-based equip-ment, body-weight andstrength/resistance exercises todeliver an all-encompassing, full-body workout. The Hollywood ses-sion also features a weekly DJ spin-ning a live mix during each class. Itis a workout experience unlike any-thing offered by any other fitnessstudio in the world. It’s a bold butwell deserved claim.

Audrey Gloss, Head Trainer of F45 Biltmore, suggests coming in aboutthree times per week to see results, like improved cardiovascular healthand stamina, and a boost to your metabolism. “HIIT is one of the mostefficient and effective ways to burn calories not only during the session,but for an extended time period after your workout is over, you willachieve what is called the after-burn. Combined with a well-balanced diet,our clients can expect to see significant weight loss, while reducing fat andbuilding muscle,” Goss explains. To see profound changes, she suggestschecking out the studio’s eight-week fitness challenge and building up toa schedule of four or five sessions per week. “HIIT training that incorpo-rates functional movements has shown to help increase bone density andprevent injuries during every day activities,” Gloss says.

F45 8 WEEK CHALLENGE: Your Complete Health Ecosystem.The F45 Challenge ecosystem provides you with helpful hints and

insights from industry experts and nutritionists through the F45 blog andwebinars. The F45 Challenge portal offers a 24/7 source of information,guidance and support, between Challenge and Maintenance phases!Everything you could possibly need is in one place to make life easy. Themembership includes meal plans and shopping lists. Enjoy motivationalvideo content, hear from an expert team of trainers and nutritionists, trackyour results and get your daily hit of motivation whenever you need it.Whether you are looking to reach your goal weight, tone up, or increasefitness, the F45 Challenge app is your hub of information. Industry-lead-ing nutritionists will provide you with all your meal plans so you knowEXACTLY what you’re eating each day and what you have to prepare for. Shauna Fogg, Studio Manager

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“We don’t want you to walk away having just achieved your physicalgoals, we want you to walk away the happiest and most confident versionof yourself you’ve ever been,” shares Kim Evans, the Owner of F45Biltmore. The F45 Challenge app is live all year round alternating betweenthe 8 Week Challenges and the Maintenance Phase meal plans to help keepyou on track. When it comes to weight loss, correct nutrition is vital. Thedaily meal plans help keep your nutrition on the right track. The F45Challenge can change your body in just eight weeks, taking you to lean andtoned in just two months. If you are prepping for a wedding, vacation, orhighly photographed event, the F45 Challenge is how you do it.

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If you’re headed to a daytime openhouse this holiday season, you need toknow that flannels are back in a big waywith several brands including Fahertyand Peter Millar updating the look. Pairyour updated flannel shirt with a pair ofcords or dark jeans, and a comfortablehybrid sneaker, and you’ll be ready tohang out all afternoon long. This is thealso perfect outfit if you plan on somekids jumping on you throughout the day.

Headed to cocktails at a friends or your in-laws for holiday dinner? Trya simple lightweight wool crew neck over a collared shirt. The collar peeksout and creates a polished casual look. Pair it with a proper dress slack anda suede loafer for a crisp, polished look that will have your party impressed.Go with no-show socks in your suede loafers for a European approach.

It’s also gala season, so if you’re headed to a black tie optional eventthis season, break out your velvet blazer. This season, they are beingshown in basic black, as well as teal and burgundy shades. Pair it with anopen collar dressy white shirt with a flannel pant and a tuxedo slip-onshoe. Add a pop of color with a decorative pocket square and socks.Finally, if a true black tie affair is on the calendar, go with an updated tux,no more cummerbunds or wing collars. Peaked lapel is super popularright now, as it creates a flattering V-shape to your physique. For pants,make sure that a trimmer pant is not too long and a very slight break cre-ates a cleaner line and more slender silhouettes.

For more information regarding The Clotherie and to pick up your hol-iday gifts and wears, visit The Clotherie at the Biltmore Fashion Park. v

Construction Commences on PhoenixMetropolitan’s First Motorsports

Country Club in MaricopaThe Valley of the Sun’s first private auto-

motive country club is now in fifth gear.Crews broke ground on October 15th andconstruction is currently under way on the$40 million Apex Motor Club, which willhouse a new 280-acre development. Theproject, which was unanimously approvedby the Maricopa City Council and Planning& Zoning Commission, will include tworacing circuits, numerous garage condo-miniums for car storage, a clubhouse, amulti-purpose building and all of the ameni-ties of an exclusive country club in a setting like few others in the country.

The Phase One Track is projected to be operational in February of2019. Memberships are currently on sale for $30,000 to $75,000 and arelimited to 100 for Phase One. The initial 100 ‘signature members’ willreceive special perks.

“Apex is a first-of-its-kind automobile country club for the greaterPhoenix area and to bring it here to Maricopa where hall of famers, carcollectors and car enthusiasts can drive their prized possessions around afirst class facility. It is a huge win for not only the City of Maricopa butalso for Arizona and the entire Southwest region,” said Maricopa MayorChristian Price.

Backing the project is a sophisticated and diverse development teamthat includes a well-known team of founding members combined withRJT Companies as the general contractor.

Notable members include Indy Car Driver and NBC Sports Racingcommentator Paul Tracy, two-time Indy 500 Winner Arie Luyendyk andavid car collector, Founding Member and the CEO of the “World’sGreatest Collector Car Auctions,” Craig Jackson.

“The Valley is a mecca for car enthusiasts and Apex Motor Club is anincredible opportunity for not only myself, as an avid car collector to takemy cars out on the track, but for anyone passionate about cars to do so aswell,” said Craig Jackson. “It will be an amazing, safe location to gatherwith enthusiasts. I’m especially proud to lend my name and be part ofwhat will very soon be a state-of-the-art facility and really a first of itskind for the Phoenix area.”

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The Joys of Holiday CookingBy Pam Vincent, General Manager, The

Adobe Restaurant at Arizona Biltmore Golf ClubOne of the many things I

love about the holiday sea-son is getting together withfriends and family. Whetherat my home, a family mem-ber’s home or at a restau-rant, food is usually at thecenter of holiday gather-ings. Cooking for a large

group can be stressful. To relieve some of yourstress, here are a few professional tips:

• Prepare Enough Food – Guidelines forhow much to cook per person: for entrées,about ½ pound of boneless poultry orground beef; 4 to 5 ounces of pasta; forsides, 3 to 4 ounces of veggies and 1 ½ounces of grains; and for dessert, abouttwo cookies or brownies.

• Use slow cookers, chafing dishes, orwarming trays to keep food at the righttemperature

• Avoid overstuffing your oven and considerwhat can be cooked or warmed on a grill

• Make large dishes that can easily be doubled• Instead of peeling potatoes, simply boil

them and slip the skin right off (just slit thepotato skin prior to boiling)

• Serve dishes that aren’t temperature-sensitive• Pick traditional crowd-pleasers• Include make-ahead dishes such as

lasagna• Serve buffet style rather than making indi-

vidual plates• Discard food sitting at room temperature

for longer than two hoursOf course, the stress associated with holiday

cooking can often overshadow the true meaningof the season. If our team at The AdobeRestaurant can assist in alleviating some of yourholiday stress, please allow us to do so. Withour To-Go-Be menu, we can help by catering aholiday luncheon or afternoon gathering offriends and family. Adobe gift cards make theperfect gift for friends, co-workers or hard-to-buy-for family members. A hearty breakfast ordelicious lunch at The Adobe Restaurant canprovide the energy necessary before holidayshopping, while our Adobe Patio makes a greatplace to relax and unwind with a warm (or cold)beverage after holiday shopping. Plus, for thoselooking for a last minute place to host your hol-iday party, we still have a few open dates fromwhich to choose.

I hope to see you and your family during theholiday season at The Adobe Restaurant. Onbehalf of the entire staff of The Adobe Restaurant,we hope you have a healthy, safe and joyousholiday season. Cheers and Happy Holidays! v

Golf’s New Rules Start in 2019By Tina Tombs, Golf Professional, Arizona Biltmore Golf Club

In my November article, we featured a few of golf’s new rules that will gointo effect at the beginning of 2019. The following are the remaining rulechanges which are geared towards making the game easier and faster to play.

Club-length, not inches, will be the measurement for relief – One of theMarch 2017 proposals called for either a 20-inch or an 80-inch standard, butgolfers responded by saying “How are we going to actually measure that?”The governing bodies agreed, going back to club lengths instead.

No more penalty for accidentally moving a ball on the green – You arestill penalized, however, if it is “virtually certain” you caused it to move on purpose.

An extra relief option has been added for an unplayable ball in a bunker – Yep, more good newsfor those that struggle in the sand. You can play the ball to be outside the sand with a two-stroke penalty.

The rules also give your integrity some latitude – A player is given “reasonable judgement”when estimating or measuring a spot, point, line, area or distance. Your placement will be upheld,even if video evidence later shows it wasn’t in the exact right spot.

You also are no longer required to announce when you are lifting a ball to identify or seeif it’s damaged – The new rules are really trusting you on this.

You’re no longer allowed five minutes to look for a lost ball – Your search party now hasthree minutes. Let’s be honest, you weren’t going to find it in five, anyway.

And a player can take no more than 40 seconds to play a stroke – A change made to help speedof pace of play, although admittedly this one could be a tad hard to enforce at the amateur ranks.

Sadly, one of the most debated rule changes was not made – That would be relief from afairway divot. “One of the primary objectives for the overall initiative is to make the rules easierto understand and apply, but to also make sure we maintained the traditions and principlesbehind the game,” said Thomas Pagel, USGA Senior Director of Rules & Amateur Status. “Andthe principles are to play the ball as it lies and the course as you find it. So, to write a rule thatallows a player to sort of deviate from that, was not something we were wanting to do.” (fromGolf Digest, March 2018)

All the rules of golf can be downloaded to your mobile device through the USGA.org websiteor through the APP store. Enjoy the new rules and your game!

Tina was selected as the 2014 LPGA National Teacher of The Year; 2018 LPGA Central SectionTeacher of The Year; 2017 Golf Digest Best Teachers by State in Arizona; 2017 Ed UpdegraffArizona Golf Association Recipient; The 2017 Top LPGA 50 Best Teacher; 2016, 2017 LPGA USKids Top 50 Teachers and the LPGA 2014 Central Section Teacher of the Year. You can contactTina at www.tinatombsgolf.com and sign on to book your next coaching session. vThe Adobe Patio


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By Kathleen MalcolmIt seems St. Mary’s has a tradition. They didn’t actually know it in

2007, but now a group is part of something bigger. Friends stayed intouch over the years, after all, many had gone to elementary schooltogether, and then attended St. Mary’s Girls’ High School. The classreunions came and went, but something happened in 2007 at the 50thReunion of the class of 1957. They expanded their small groups into aonce-a-month luncheon meeting at Keegan’s Grill in Phoenix. Keegan’sManager/Owner Spencer is fond of calling this group “The Belles of St.Mary’s.” Carole Wolf Schwietz remembered her aunt was part of “TheBelles of St. Mary’s” as the class of 1927 and they met to eat andexchange hugs over the years. History repeating itself? An article waswritten in November of 1990 about the class of 1927, with photos, remi-niscing about these ladies starting school together in 1915 and whatPhoenix was like then; kids going through school together and ending upsharing experiences for a lifetime.

Enter the class of 1957. In elementary school, Mary Hart Ajamie,Carole Wolf Schwietz and Peggy Weisel Nichols (not pictured) rememberwearing high top shoes, and their mothers’ curled their hair in long fingercurls every day. Carole and Peggy’s mother sewed for them and madetheir dresses really short. The nuns would pin a note on their dresses asthey left for home telling their mothers to make their dresses longer, butthey both ignored them.

The girls played in the band in elementary school and high school.They marched in every parade that came along. In elementary school, thenuns put on a concert each year in the social hall. It usually ran for twoweekends and the social hall was packed for each performance. TV cameto Phoenix while they were in elementary school and they were so des-perate for programming. They sometimes put on programs. On Saturdaymornings at the radio station, they read parts of radio plays and createdsound effects. The Home Ec class put on a lovely fashion show eachspring featuring clothing they had made during the year. It was a smalltown when they were growing up, and they had lots of press coverage foreverything in the Republic and Gazette. It was big stuff when Porter’sstore put in the first escalator.

They had money for the streetcar fare to go home after school, but theywould go to the drug store at 5th and Van Buren (Beverly Burke’s) andhave a coke and walk home together.

In High School, they sold tostadas every Friday during Lent to raisemoney for the Jr./Sr. prom when they were Juniors. They would alwaystake leftovers to the Boys’ High to Fr. Cletus as he loved them. The girlsand their dates were invited to the convent before the prom for cookiesand punch with the nuns so they could see their dresses. We suspected itwas just to make sure they were modest enough!

Each fall, each class built a float for homecoming at somebody’shouse. It was great team building and it gave them chance to flirt with theboys. Even though there was a Boys’ High and a Girls’ High, we hadcombined class meetings and assemblies in the Gym. St. Mary’s High iscurrently located at 2525 North Third Street, only the Basilica remains atThird Street and Monroe.

Around Christmastime the group numbers around 16 at Keegan’s,sometimes even 20, but typically there are 12 regulars. During the year,

St. Mary’s Luncheon Group Stay Connected Over 50 Years!

Back row: Pat Weidner Janovsky, Marilyn McNelis Lawrence, Margy DoskocilWelch, Pat Scott Rush, Donna Fenwick Council, Mary Hart Ajamie, Carole

Wolf Schwietz Front row: Dorothy Drabec Bashkingy, Roberta Eccleston Crane, Geraldine

Finley Giacalone, Joyce Schweitzer Matney, Elaine Casciato Ajamie, Kay Whalen Malcolm

these ladies spread themselves around the community, one has a prisonministry (jail actually) and misses the luncheon and they laugh becauseshe will be “in jail.” One still cans preserves and shares at the holidays,one reads to children in schools, one is a hospice volunteer, one was theKnight on a horse at Green Gables on 24th Street and Thomas during highschool. Weekends will find one representing her church visiting the sick,and many keep up with political groups, both locally and nationally. Oneof us came all the way from Buckeye for her school years and still comesfrom Buckeye for lunch. Some still hold jobs and keep very busy andhave to fit in the luncheon each month.

Over the years, this group steadfastly supported their classmates asthey dealt with age-related illnesses that kept them bedridden; they enjoyrecalling how they brought Macayo’s (often) to a confined classmate whowondered if Macayo’s was still out there. These ladies can be seensinging softly at the Parkinson’s Disease own chorus group, TrembleClefs, and brought a scaled-down version of lunch at Keegan’s to a class-mate as Alzheimer’s took over.

Early on a classmate compiled an email list to send out the lunchnotices each month and this has morphed into including notices regardingobituaries and illness and requests for major prayer. Funerals in the Valleyarea for their classmates, Girls’ High or Boys’ High, whether they kept intouch or not, will see a gaggle of them present to honor their memory. v

Uptown Plaza Will Host Second Saturday Event in December

As part of their monthly event series,Uptown Plaza is providing family fun eventon December 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. The event centers around a seasonaltheme and is free to attend, offering enter-tainment for the whole family to enjoy. TheDecember theme will be Happy Holidays.

Each month, several featured UptownPlaza tenants host activities, sales and sam-ples in the courtyard to provide guests with a taste of all that the shoppingcenter has to offer.

Uptown Plaza is located on the northeast corner of Central Avenue andCamelback Road, in the heart of Phoenix’s historic north-central neigh-borhood. The newly restored mid-century modern shopping center is alively urban hotspot, boasting a wide variety of retailers and restaurantssuch as Elly’s Brunch & Café, Huss Brewing Co., Shake Shack, LocalNomad, Salon Estique, Francesca’s, Modernique and West Elm.

Uptown Plaza is located at 100 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix. Formore information, visit www.uptownplazaphx.com. v

Sanctuary on Camelback MountainResort & Spa’s Mixology 101

On Saturdays at noon, Sanctuaryon Camelback Mountain Resort &Spa hosts Mixology 101,Scottsdale’s top hands-on cocktailexperience. Designed for guestseager to discover the art of cocktailcreation, the series teaches partici-pants to craft a selection of cocktailsinspired by a different spirit eachweek. Mixologists at jade bar will tantalize the taste buds with a three-hour mixology experience. Guests will learn cutting edge techniques andget the inside scoop on jade bar’s freshness philosophy, spirit details andthe history behind the libations they are concocting. The classes, pricedat $50 per person, include plenty of samplings and take-home recipes. A15 percent discount will be applied to all food purchases during the class.Reservations are required and can be made by calling (480) 607-2300.Reservations close at 8:00 p.m. the Friday evening before the followingday’s class.

Here’s the lineup through Spring 2019:Grapes – December 1st

Exploring the brandies of the world and the drinks everyone shouldknow

Champagne Cocktails – December 8thGoing beyond the mimosa for your leftover Champagne

Holiday Party – December 15thEntertaining made easy for your holiday celebration

Hot Drinks – January 5thThe toddy family of cocktails, including the Irish coffee (limited to12 guests)

Whodat – January 12thThe drinks of New Orleans

The Flowing Bowl – January 19thPunch is a communal style of drinking that is the basis for all mod-ern-day cocktails

Pucker Up – January 26thBees knees to daiquiris. Learn how to make the perfect sour.

Slow Sippers – February 2ndIt started with a man named Tom. The Collins family tree.

In a Word, Cocktail – February 9thStraight spirit drinks such as the Old Fashioned and Manhattan

Aloha and Mahalo – February 16thHow Tiki culture changed cocktail and American Pop culture

The Secret – February 23rdThe fine art of balancing cocktails isn’t art…it’s math!

From Russia With Love – March 2ndWorking with the most popular spirit in the U.S., vodka

I Can’t Drink That! – March 9thIf this is how you feel you can’t miss this class on the history of Gin

America’s Cup – March 16thIt may be the most important spirit in U.S. history, rum

New World Whiskey – March 23rdWhy Kentucky and Tennessee are the birth places of some ofAmerica’s finest whiskeys

Para Tu Salud – March 30thAn exploration of Mexico’s gifts to the spirit world, tequila and mezcal

I Can’t Drink That! – April 6thIf this is how you feel you can’t miss this class on the history of Gin

Botanical Barman – April 13thUsing herbs in cocktails

Easter Brunch – April 20thClassic brunch cocktails foryour Easter gathering

Getting Sticky – May 4thUsing syrups in cocktails

Aloha and Mahalo – May 11thHow Tiki culture changed cock-tail and American Pop culture

By The Pool – May 18thCool drinks for the hot summer

Your Holiday Sommelier ~ PostinoIf there’s one downside to the holidays, it’s finding that perfect gift at

the perfect moment. Enter Postino WineCafe’s latest offering – a HolidayWine Pack stocked with four highly unique bottles, boxed and ready togo, for $45. Expertly curated by certified advanced sommelier BrentKarlicek of Upward Projects, 2018’s perfect on-the-go gift checks all theboxes - a sparkling wine with absolute versatility, and the natural abilityto drive celebration through effervescence; a Chardonnay with greatweight and texture, but enough balance and acidity to cut through indul-gence; a Rosé that might act as a stress modulator during the high wire actof prepping holiday meals; and a Pinot Noir with enough fruit and spiceto connect with nearly every dish on the table. The Holiday Wine Pack isthe third iteration of the to-go wine packs from Postino this year. TheRosé 4-pack kicking it off this summer for the perfect summer sippers andthe Italian White’s Wine Box earlier this fall celebrated Italy’s bounty ofaward-winning wine makers that continue to produce affordable, drink-able wines.

Snag a box at any participating Postino WineCafe in Phoenix whereyou can mix and match your own custom 2-packs for $25 or 4-packs for$45. Selections include Anselmi Prosecco, Friuli, NonVintage (Italy); MyEssential Rose, Provence, 2017 (France); Horizons Chardonnay, Limoux,2016 (France) and Vinum Pinot Noir, Monterey, 2016 (California).

Even better, when you stop by to pick up your Holiday Wine Pack,check out Postino’s new menu of shared plates including Roasted Beets& Herbed Ricotta, Meatballs & Goat Cheese, Blistered Shishito Peppers,Crispy Cauliflower and the Seasonal Crudo. These new items joinPostino’s award winning menu ofbruschetta, sandwiches, salads andmore.

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Real Estate UpdateA Tip on Organic GardeningBy Camille Sullivan, Realty Executives

Organic gardening has become a popular outdooractivity. Many people enjoy eating vegetables andherbs that they have grown in their own garden.There are many plant foods and soils available to thehome gardener. Knowing what makes a productorganic and understanding the basic differencesbetween organic and synthetic products will help

you make the best decisions when selecting products for your garden.Organic soil has similar components to "non organic" bags of soil.

Garden soils are composed of forest peat, processed forest products,coir, sphagnum peat moss, fertilizer and a wetting agent. Manyorganic soils include natural ingredients such as sphagnum peat moss,forest products, coir, organic fertilizer and yucca. However nutrientscan be derived from plant or animal sources, organic plant foods, andfertilizers may include poultry litter, feather meal, meat meal andblood meal.

Organic matter helps support friendly microorganisms-microbes-that exist in the soil to break down the animal and plant matter to releasenutrients into the soil. This improves soil structure and aerates the soil,which results in deeper rooting of the plants and a favorable growingenvironment. In most cases, more organic plant food, vs. synthetic, isrequired to provide the right amount of nutrients that plants need.

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Stand Out This Holiday Season with Help from Mane Attraction Salon

The holiday season is full of parties, events and family gatherings, and we all like to look ourbest while we celebrate the joy of December. The expert staff at Mane Attraction Salon will helpyou do just that, whether you need a formal updo or makeup application.

Owner Kendall Ong and his editorial team has prepared a list of tips for how to best prepare foryour upcoming events:

• Schedule your appointment as soon as you know you have a party.• Schedule the appointment for later in the day.• Wear a button down shirt because you don’t want to mess up your hair changing into your outfit.• Tell your stylist what you are wearing to the event so the style works with your outfit.• If you have any hair accessories, bring them along and show the stylist during the consultation.• Keep a travel size hairspray in your purse.• Check your profile and the back of your style.• If you have your makeup done, be sure to bring the lip gloss in your purse.Additionally, Ong recommends a number of products to help keep your style looking great

throughout the evening:• Pret-a-Powder, a Bumble and bumble powder inspired from the runway. This product is great to

give hair grip for pinning, along with adding volume. It also absorbs any excess oil or products.• Dry Spun is great to restyle your hair. It gives your hair volume and is an easy to use spray.• Spray de Mode is a medium hold hairspray. This hairspray is workable and flexible, which

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Phoenix Ballet presents Slawomir Wozniak’sThe Nutcracker this December 14th through the23rd, 2018 at the gorgeous, historic OrpheumTheatre in downtown Phoenix. Widely regarded asthe most family-friendly Nutcracker ballet inArizona with ticket prices starting at just $25, thewhole family can come and enjoy this magical hol-iday tradition beloved by adults and children alike.

Phoenix Ballet is home to one of the best bal-let training institutes in the world.Internationally ranked the 4th best Ballet Schoolin 2017, award-winning students from MasterBallet Academy (MBA) join the world-renowned professionals from Phoenix Ballet topresent Slawomir Wozniak’s holiday classic,The Nutcracker. This authentic, family-friendlyshow tells the story of Clara and her Nutcrackerprince as they travel though a world of dreams.

“All the spirit, love and joy our dancers putinto performing The Nutcracker brings a specialmagic to the holiday season,” said SlawomirWozniak, Artistic Director. “Despite the youngage of some of our principal dancers andsoloists, their craft and skill in the art of balletfar exceeds that of many older dancers. Theseyoung prodigies hold multiple internationalawards and honors, and in watching them per-form live, I find an energy and pure emotion thatI am proud to share with Phoenix audiences.”

The Nutcracker is one of the most iconic bal-lets and holiday productions of our time.Phoenix Ballet brings its unique style to theshow while maintaining its rich traditional histo-ry and story. Slawomir Wozniak choreographedhis version to highlight the magic of the seasonby utilizing professional dancers and students tobring this story to life. Audience members willsee all the famous scenes set to Tchaikovsky’smelodic score with lush costumes, beautiful setsand rich scenes that include a snowfall on stage,dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy and theWaltz of the Flowers.

Dancers include Madison Penney, one of theworld’s best young dancers, who holds multiplemedals and has performed at professional galasaround the world; Tia Wenkman, a 2018 medal-ist at the International Ballet Competition inJackson, MI; Zherlin Ndudi, considered bymany one of the best current male dancers withexquisite technique and expression; and a multi-tude of other dancers that are quickly becominghousehold names across the globe in the danceworld, including Slawek Wozniak, MichalWozniak and more!

In the spirit of holidays, Phoenix Ballet part-ners with Act One to provide tickets to localTitle One schools and underserved adults, andwith VetTix to provide tickets to our Veteransand other local outreach initiatives. PhoenixBallet is dedicated to serving its community byeducating audiences, children and adults whomay have not had the opportunity to enjoy liveperforming arts.

Enjoy the magic of the holidays with PhoenixBallet this December! Phoenix Ballet’s “TheNutcracker” is at Orpheum Theatre, located at 203West Adams Street in Phoenix. Prices are afford-able for families, ranging from $25-$85. Youmay purchase tickets online at PhoenixBallet.orgor by phone at (602) 262-7272. v

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