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VOL. XXXI, No. 5 • May 2020

BILTMORELifestylesA Community Service Publication

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The Churchill Launches CSA Program of Local ProduceAs part of its mission to serve the community, The Churchill in down-

town Phoenix has partnered with local farmers, bakers and chefs, includ-ing James Beard Award-winner, Charleen Badman of FnB, to launch aninnovative weekly curbside produce and food pickup service that helpspeople Valley-wide to cook like a chef, while directly supporting localfarmers and restaurant workers in need. The Churchill’s new CommunitySupported Agriculture (CSA) program will offer three different sizes ofpre-packed boxes ($20, $30 or $40) filled with the freshest foods from theValley’s own Sun Produce Co-op, Noble Breads, Hickman’s Eggs andNortherly Oats (plus optional to-go beer, wine and cocktails from TheChurchill’s on-site The Brill Line).

The Churchill’s new CSA program has also partnered with top localchefs such as The Churchill’s own Bernie Kantak (Citizen Public House,The Gladly, Commander Hamburger), Danielle Leoni (The Breadfruitand Rum Bar), Doug Robson (Gallo Blanco, Otro Café) and CharleenBadman (FnB) to offer a Chef’s box ($40) with ingredients and recipespersonally curated by each week’s featured chef.

Most important, says The Churchill co-founder Kell Duncan, “All pro-ceeds from each Chef’s box will be donated directly to support out-of-

work staff at eachchef’s restaurants.And the sales of allCSA boxes at TheChurchill will alsoprovide critical sup-port to small localfarmers who havelost a large portion oftheir business sellingto restaurants andfarmer’s markets.”

Customers arealso encouraged toBuy One, Give One,

meaning they can choose to donate any sized produce box to support St.Mary’s Food Bank. A proud fifth-generation Arizonan with deep farmingroots, Duncan would also like to acknowledge the many people whohelped bring this program together, including Cindy Gentry at SunProduce, and consultants Sara Anderson and Patty Emmert, and PinnaclePrevention, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to grow-ing healthy families and communities.

Available for order online at www.TheChurchill.com, each week’sCSA box options will be posted on Tuesdays, with all orders due onSunday for pickup the following Friday. Named after its historic down-town Phoenix neighborhood—Evans Churchill— this welcoming 14,000sq.-ft. urban marketplace is constructed out of 19 upcycled shipping con-tainers. Co-founded and managed by Phoenix natives, Kell Duncan andHartley Rodie, The Churchill is normally home to 10 small local busi-nesses, overlooking a 9,000 sq.-ft. communal courtyard. The Churchill islocated at 901 N. 1st Street in Phoenix (www.thechurchillphx.com). v

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From the Publisher…From the Publisher…May is finally here! Good job to all of you

for keeping your social distancing throughthese tough times. As we are hopefully near-ing the end of the government mandated clo-sures, let’s take the last few weeks with ourfamilies and loved ones to relax and spendsome quality time together.

Although the toughest part is most likelybehind us, it will take a while for everythingto get back to normal. Or, shall I say “the newnormal!” I know it has been a tough last

month, but I have to say I really believe that a new feeling of appreci-ation and kindness towards others will emerge when all the dust settlesand we get back to work.

My family has been staying home and taking advantage of the manycurbside pickup and delivery specials offered by the local restaurantsaround the Biltmore area. Take advantage of their generosity andadaptability and show them how much you appreciate them and helpsupport the restaurants through these tough times!

I would like to personally ask you to support the Real Estate agents,restaurants and businesses that advertise with Biltmore Lifestyles.Without their continued support, it would not be possible to bring younews and happenings in and around the Biltmore Area. Thank you allfor your support; God bless you!

Until next month, Susan

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Italian Eatery EVO Scottsdale EvolvesInto Neighborhood Market

As times have evolved, so havemany businesses. Now more thanever before, business owners aregetting creative and doing whatev-er they can to support the localcommunity and their staff. EVOScottsdale is no exception. Thislocally owned and operated Italianrestaurant has transitioned its oper-ations to a neighborhood marketwhere you can find daily essentialsand some not-so-essential items.

With a number of local vendors,EVO Scottsdale Market is able toprovide items like fresh fruits andvegetables, bread, milk, pantryitems, baking supplies and more.“I feel that we can use our ability toorder groceries, etc. from our ven-dors and get them to our communi-ty and with that idea in mind, wecreated EVO Scottsdale Market,”explains EVO Owner, NickNeuman. Along with those every-day necessities, the market willalso have cleaning supplies andeven paper towels and toilet paperwhen available. They are alsooffering EVO fare from theirkitchen like lasagna, rosemaryfocaccia and fettuccine alfredo, toadd to your orders.

EVO Scottsdale Market has arotating list of goods that can befound online at www.evoscotts-dalemarket.com. There you canbrowse available inventory, addthem to your online shopping cart,then place your order. Once alertedthat your order is ready, you canpick them up on Tuesdays,Thursdays or Saturdays from 11:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Give EVO a callwhen you are on your way or whenyou arrive, and someone will comeplace them in your car, with nocontact. Then you will be on yourway home with fresh groceries,with no hassle.

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Local Businesses Form Innovative “Goods for Good” Partnership With the potential looming for at least another month of a drive-

through economy, several prominent local businesses have combined onan ambitious effort to turn the tide on the economic downturn caused bythe COVID-19 crisis.

Local furniture maker Urban Plough has teamed up with Phoenixdesign firm BrandLoyal and local bakery Noble Bread to create “Goodsfor Good,” a program with several moving parts designed to counter thenegative impacts of COVID-19 and create jobs for those who have lostemployment in the past few weeks.

At the core of the effort, Urban Plough is working to ramp up produc-tion of intubation boxes that protect healthcare workers as they treat crit-ical patients with COVID-19. In just three days, they have been asked tomake over 100 units and send them all over the country.

The intubation boxes were designed by Phoenix ER doctor BenjaminReese, based on an initial design by Dr. Hsien Yung Lai in Taiwan. UrbanPlough Furniture created digital files for the boxes to be produced. The fileshave been made free for download so others can produce them, or a dona-tion can be made and the company will produce them. There is also aGoFundMe campaign (intubationbox.com) running for donations as well.

Urban Plough has also developed innovative and affordable new desksfor individuals who are confined to a home office environment indefinite-ly. The new desks are smaller, more affordable and quickly manufac-tured, and can be dropped off or picked up with white-glove treatment to

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Each of the desks the group isselling provides a manufacturingemployee with one week of payand benefits, so in addition to dri-

ving revenue, the sales are also supporting workers at a time when theyneed it most. The volume of sales will allow the initiative to employ peo-ple from the hospitality industry who have recently lost their jobs.

All of the products are made locally, with 90% of the supplies comingfrom local distributors. This revenue is critical to not only employ peoplebut to allow the group to innovate solutions like they have executed withthis critically needed intubation box.

“Being able to sell our products ensures we are available to con-tinue the philanthropic ideation and creation for those directlyengaged with the crisis while continuing to be productive for thegreater community,” said Matthew Moore, Owner of Urban Plough.“It’s meant to be a hub for the direct sale of goods by local business-es. We have secured partnerships with developers to be drive-thrudistribution hubs that can aggregate the goods that are sold. At thispoint, the hub is just our desk and intubation screen but as we createmore goods, we are also partnering with other producers that aremaking products for good.”

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In response to that growing need TrustingConnections launched a suite of new offeringssuch as virtual nanny and homeschooling sup-port services to partner with parents juggling thenew normal of working and educating fromhome. The following services and pricing areavailable for a limited time:

Virtual Nanny: Take a break from entertain-ing your kids or keep them from watching moreT.V by letting a fun and engaging nanny interactwith your children virtually for story time, craftsand more.

Pricing: $19.50/hour (30-minute minimum)*available to residents nationwideVirtual Homeschool Helper: Let your kidswork online with certified teachers so you canfocus on getting your own work done.Homeschool helpers will implement the curricu-lum you provide using positivity and encourage-ment. Clients can schedule sessions as short as30 minutes or as long as needed. Teachers willuse secure Zoom “classrooms” and the curricu-lum supplied by your school to educate yourkids virtually.

Pricing: $25.00/hour (30-minute minimum)*available to residents nationwide

“We believe it is our responsibility tosupport our communities right now by pro-viding trustworthy, safe and reliable child-care and family support services,” saidTrusting Connections Co-Founder, RosalindPrather. “Nannies and childcare profession-als are central to family well-being andessential to our economy now more thanever!”

Interested families are invited to visitTemporary COVID-19 Services and fill out theregistration form or call (520) 544-6612 tolearn more.

*Terms and Conditions: The services andpricing are available for a limited timeonly (until June 1, 2020). The $65 initiationfee* will be waived for families wishing to usethese services that are not existing members ofthe agency. These virtual services are designedto help families across the country and do notrequire that you be in Trusting Connections’ ser-vice areas. A 15-minute virtual consultation willbe available to those who register for these tem-porary services. Not combinable with other dis-counts and utilizing the temporary virtual ser-vices does not grant full access to all additionalservices. Individual new family inquiries only. About Trusting Connections Agency

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Life Time Launches Family-Focused On-Demand ClassesGetting kids to work out with mom and dad while staying at home

just got easier with new offerings at my.lifetime.life and Life Time’sYouTube channel. The impact of COVID-19 has families spendingmore time together than ever but aside from going outside for walksand games, family workouts can be hard to come by – until now. LifeTime, the nation’s premier health and wellness brand, which servesmore than 600,000 kids every month, has just launched four family-focused classes to help keep families health and active together athome. The addition adds to Life Time’s widely popular on-demand fit-ness classes, which launched within a week of the clubs nationwideclosings on March 17th, getting up to 50,000 streams daily.

The four classes offer a range of easy-to-follow classes for kids andtoddlers of all ages and vary in length from 4 to 30 minutes. From gen-tle and calming yoga flows to energy-burning HIIT classes, familiescan choose how they want to come together to stay fit, focused andhaving fun.

Family classes, based on Life Time’s signature formats, are avail-able to anyone via my.lifetime.life and the Life Time YouTube chan-nel, in addition to the Life Time member app. Classes include:

Family Shred: A combination of cardio and strength, this workoutis designed to work the entire body in one dynamic class. Geared for ages 5+.

Family HIIT: Burn off someenergy with high intensity intervaltraining for the whole family. Allyou need is space to move.Geared for ages 5+.

Family Yoga: Take the wholefamily on a yoga journey. Findyour breath and follow along asyou flow through this kid-friendlypractice. Geared for ages 2+.

Family Meditation: Challengeyour family’s reactive mind andanchor your attention to therhythm of your breath with thiskid-friendly 4 minute meditation.Geared for ages 3+.

“Life Time is known for ourkids’ programming, and it wasimportant for us to continue tomeet our families where they areand provide valuable and engag-ing classes they can do together,”says Jessica Feldman, GroupFitness Marketing Manager, LifeTime. “Our family classes aredesigned to engage both toddlersand elementary aged kids, andeven tweens with yoga with well-rounded offerings to teach themhealthy habits for years to come.”

In addition to the launch of thenew family-focused classes, LifeTime has more than 30 compli-mentary on-demand workouts foradults available to be streamed onmy.lifetime.life, the Life TimeYouTube channel and its memberapp. The company also recentlylaunched a complimentary LifeTime Virtual Training offering,available to members via the LifeTime member app. Additional on-demand and virtual offerings arein progress. v

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Set Jet First to Provide COVID-19 Testing for Passengers Prior to FlightsSet Jet Collaborates with CORE Institute for Free Onsite Coronavirus Tests for its Members and Employees

Set Jet, a membership-based private jet charter companywith direct flights to many of the Southwest’s top travel desti-nations, is the first to provide free COVID-19 antibody testingto its members prior to flights. Set Jet’s entire staff includingPilots, Cabin Hostesses, Maintenance Personnel, as well asMember Services Representatives will also be tested regular-ly.

“Set Jet, with its fanatically clean private terminal, mem-ber’s lounge and spacious 13 to 15 seat VIP-configured air-craft was already a much better solution than flying commer-cial or with other high capacity semi-private operators,” saidSet Jet CEO Tom Smith. “Now, with Set Jet’s employee andpre-flight Covid-19 Member Testing Program, there is not asafer way to fly anywhere in the world during these challeng-ing times.”

Set Jet launched flights late last year and has maintaineda 100% dispatch rate to date, without having cancelled a sin-gle flight, an impressive record particularly since the virusthat causes COVID-19 took the world by storm. To ensurecontinued service while minimizing risk of exposure to thevirus, effective immediately, each of Set Jet’s members willbe tested for the COVID-19 antibody just prior to flying andwill receive confidential test results in approximately 10 to15 minutes.

Previously, Set Jet announced that it was enhancing its cleaning and sterilizing procedures before, during and after each flight, to include the useof hospital-grade disinfectant throughout the aircraft, its private terminal and member lounge.

“It’s best not to travel right now, but for those who absolutely need to get to any of the destinations we serve, we have taken significant steps tominimize our members’ risk of exposure.” added Smith. “We are proud to be the first to offer the tests and provide peace of mind to our members.We have received overwhelming appreciation and praise for taking the initiative and doing whatever we can to protect our members and their lovedones from the Coronavirus while traveling.”

Set Jet has partnered with Arizona based, The CORE Institute, one of the world’s premier patient care providers, to administer onsite, rapid COVID-19 antibody tests. For non-Set Jet members who wish to be tested, Set Jet is working with The CORE Institute to help schedule testing at their clinicalfacilities throughout the Valley in the coming weeks. Interested parties may email [email protected] to get more information regarding testing.

Set Jet utilizes private, non-congested VIP terminals so members can avoid the inconveniences of commercial air travel such as advance notice forbooking flights, premiums for last-minute travel, security delays, check-in requirements and parking expenses. Set Jet uses ultra-VIP configured 13-15seat Challenger 850 aircraft exclusively, providing an unparalleled, true private jet, luxury experience. Set Jet has also partnered with five-star restaurants,resorts, luxury brands and other service providers such as rental car companies and car manufacturers that provide ancillary benefits to its members.

Initially launched in Scottsdale in 2004, the Set Jet concept then expanded into other markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diegoand Las Vegas and has recently completed its headquarters, private VIP terminal and member lounge at the Scottsdale Airport.

Membership is limited and costs $99.95 per month, with a one-time $99.95 security check fee. Guest members may pay the $99.95 fee for a singlemonth, plus the $99.95 security check fee. Flights cost between $450 and $480 one-way, including taxes and fees. For more, visit www.setjet.com.

About Set Jet: Privately held and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Set Jet is a membership-based private jet charter flight platform availableexclusively for security pre-screened andapproved members. Co-founded by Tom Smith,former Chairman and Co-Founder of TASERInternational, and a group of successful entrepre-neurs, each with decades of diverse marketing andaviation experience, Set Jet was created to offer itsmembers an unmatched experience in luxury airtravel featuring private VIP jet charters to six ofthe most frequently traveled destinations on theWest Coast.

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Sam Jones Named Associate withColliers International in Arizona

Jones Is First Graduate of Company’s Unique ‘Wheel Program’ for Brokerage Training

Sam Jones has been named as an Associate atColliers International in Arizona, specializing inlandlord and tenant representation for the leasingand sale of industrial and office properties. Jonesis the first Arizona graduate of Colliers’ unique“Wheel Program,” which comprehensively trainsfuture brokerage professionals.

“Sam entered our training program withstrong motivation and a champion’s mentality,”says Bob Mulhern, Senior Managing Director ofColliers International in Arizona. “He approach-es each assignment with attention to detail and remarkable diligence.”

Jones now serves as an Associate within the team including Keri Scottand Rob Martensen. In his new role, Jones leverages his analytical skillsand research expertise to keep clients informed about market trends. Hisclients and colleagues describe Jones as proactive, reliable and an ener-getic team player who goes the extra mile to fulfill client requirements.He looks beyond conventional elements to create and execute strategiesthat deliver exceptional outcomes.

Jones joined Colliers International in 2018 as the first participant in theWheel Program. The intense training paired him with different seniorbrokerage teams for a period of five months each. During each term, helearned the details and approaches of each team’s commercial real estatebusiness. This enabled Jones the opportunity to work and learn across avariety of property types, including industrial, office, flex, land and more.In addition, Jones spent several months working in the research depart-ment learning about data compilation and creation of research reports.

Jones holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University ofPennsylvania where he was a member of the Men’s Basketball team forfour years and won the Ivy League championship in 2018 giving Penntheir first NCAA tournament bid in 10 years. Jones is also a native toArizona and graduated from Gilbert Christian High School. He is a mem-ber of the Penn and Wharton Club of Arizona and the NAIOP DevelopingLeaders. Jones works in the community with Brokers for Kids and theColliers AZ Cares organizations. About Colliers International

Colliers International is a leading real estate professional services andinvestment management company. With operations in 68 countries, thereare more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively toprovide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estateoccupiers, owners and investors. Learn more about how they acceleratesuccess at corporate.colliers.com. Colliers International in Arizona hasserved clients locally and globally for more than 35 years. v

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Fork up some fun and spoon up somespicy new flavors at Gadzooks Enchiladas& Soup, where they offer way more thanjust their signature build-your-own enchi-ladas. Everyone is looking for a bit ofcomfort food right now, GadzooksEnchiladas & Soup offers delicious FamilyMeals that feed the whole gang.

The Gadzooks Family Meal featuresan Enchilada Party Tray, Chips & Salsa,and four cookies and can feed 2 adultsand 2 children or 3-4 adults. Choosefrom a variety of enchilada filling optionsincluding Tomatillo Chicken, GreenChile Pork Shoulder, Guajillo BraisedShort Ribs, along with veggie options, plus Gadzooks’ wide range of sal-sas and toppings. The Gadzooks Family Meal is $30 and is available atall four Valley locations via pick up or Postmates delivery. Plus,Gadzooks is offering cocktails to go in both single serve and gallon vari-eties including their Osborn Oro andSeventh Street Sangria. Gadzooks is alsooffering meat by the pound as well aslarge packs of tortillas.

Perfect for the warming May tempera-tures, every Gadzooks enchilada combi-nation is also available as a salad. Simplyorder all of your favorite filling and fix-ings, and then watch as they are flame-fired in the 575-oven, and then fresh-chopped and dressed to order alongside abed of leafy romaine lettuce. Toppingsinclude roasted tomatillo chicken, greenchili pork shoulder; guajillo braised shortrib and many more. Pair it with housemade dressings including JalapenoRanch, G Milk, Three Chile Vinaigrette, and Honey Vinaigrette for theperfect coat for your salad. If you’re looking for something a bit warmerthis summer, give the Stuffed Poblano Pepper a try. Just like the enchi-ladas and tacos, the stuffed poblanos are fully customizable with yourfavorite filling and toppings.

Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soups now has four Valley locations, Phoenixat 7th Street & Osborn, Arcadia at 40th Street & Camelback Rd., inTempe at University Dr. & Wilson St, and in downtown Chandler atArizona Ave. and Frye Road. For more information regarding Gadzooks,please visit www.gadzooksaz.com. v


U & Improved Hosting ComplimentaryOnline Lunch & Leadership Trainings Weekly Virtual Training Hosted by Founder Jodi Low to Provide 30-

Minutes of Tips and Tools for Staying Positive, Productive and ProfitableThe Coronavirus has impacted every business around the globe.

Times are uncertain and many are at a loss for what to do next. Now,business owners can get online coaching – at no cost – to help themweather the storm with accomplished corporate trainer, inspirationalspeaker and the Founder and CEO of U & Improved Jodi Low.

“Now, more than ever, business owners need a plan; how will theyalter their business model to survive the current climate? How will theykeep their employees engaged? And how will they stay positive throughall of this? Those are the things we’ll focus on each week in our Lunch& Leadership virtual trainings,” said Low.

To join the virtual Lunch & Leadership trainings, visithttps://zoom.us/j/271514229?pwd=OUNOMnYxOENEbUJMbHZkSmJEbHZNdz09.

In addition to these weekly sessions, U & Improved is also hosting VirtualHappy Hours every Friday at 4:00 p.m, via Zoom. Attendees are invited tograb their favorite drink, chime in for some positivity and share tips onimproving one’s mindset during these challenging times. To join, visithttps://zoom.us/j/650245262?pwd=N2hmQlZOZ3NRYTlzVHptTExMTE9pUT09.

For those interested in a deeper dive into methods for mastering amindset for success in these tumultuous times, U & Improved offers one-on-one online training sessions with founder Jodi Low. Sessions include: “Mindset Reset” – A 90-Minute 1:1 Coaching Session

A one-on-one mindset coaching session with Jodi Low which covershow to:

• Identify the limiting beliefs that hold one back in life and business • Uncover solutions and stepping stones for moving forward• Identify mental blocks and reframe for a “mental reset”

“Mindset Mastery” – A Series of Ten 1:1 Coaching SessionsThis series of ten one-on-one coaching sessions allows for a deeperdive into accomplishing goals and will include:

• Participating in a preliminary in-person Discovery Session touncover the blocks that keep one from achieving desired outcomes

• Gaining clarity on personal and professional goals and what it willtake to achieve them

• Discovering tools and strategies that will help navigate through anumber of life’s variable unique to one’s current situations anddesired outcomes

• Creating a game plan and strategy to initiate forward momentum• Exploring different opportunities and resources to provide contin-

ued growth beyond each coaching sessionFor more information or to sign up for U & Improved’s new online

business coaching, email [email protected]. For more information on U & Improved and their leadership develop-

ment programming, visit www.uandimproved.com or call (480) 305-5665. For ongoing updates, news and other leadership insights, connectwith them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. v

The Effortless OfficeBy Tina Mellino, Allied ASID Interior & Lifestyle Designer Zia Interiors

Who could have ever predicted our current environ-ment and the adaptations we will be facing in our per-sonal and business lives?

News cycle overdrive, social distancing, protectivemasks, ZOOM and the thrill of scoring a package oftoilet tissue! Life as we know it will change, and theday to day freedoms we’ve always enjoyed and takenfor granted will see a new norm.

But as we bend and learn to adapt, we can make plans! Small, mediumor super-sized do it like there is a tomorrow! I remain hopeful that by thetime this feature is published our country will be open again, there is atreatment protocol and vaccine progress for Covid-19. One thing for cer-tain is we will have some new work norms. The acronym is affectionatelyknown as WFH Working From Home.

Learning how to work from home may take some getting used to. Forsome this may be a dream come true, and for others it may feel like anightmare! Whatever your new norm will be, here are a few tips to facil-itate WFH.

Designate a specific area in your home for work or computer time. Ifyou don’t have a separate room, find an area with minimum traffic flowor a corner of a room off from the main area.

Block excess noise with noise cancelling head phones or ear buds.Studies have shown soft music and soothing sounds can activate the calm-ing part of your brain, help you concentrate and lower blood pressure!

Set physical boundaries around your designated work space. Ask fam-ily members for non-essential interruptions and limit personal phonecalls-small distractions can add up and take away from productivity.

Stick to regular work hours. Take breaks and take time for lunch. Putaway devices and work projects in order to relax and recharge at the endof the day.

Subscribe and learn the new ZOOM video conferencing. It will keepyou connected with office mates and social circles

Keep your attitude in check. Above all, be creative and don’t let yourconfined circumstances dwarf your happiness or productivity. Takeadvantage of this restrictive time to organize, garden or get caught up onfun hobbies you’ve been putting off.

Your greatest power is your perspective!You may contact Tina for interior and lifestyle design services

a t [email protected], www.houzz.com/pro/tmellino or visitwww.ziainteriors.com. v

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Caliber Supports Medical Professionals with Complimentary Hotel StaysHealthy doctors, nurses and other medical professionals on the front lines

of the COVID-19 outbreak receive a welcomed reprieve from the stressfulhours treating patients, and can rest easy keeping their families safe by notsleeping at home, through complimentary hotel nights at five Phoenix-areaproperties owned by real estate development and investment firm Caliber.

“After a thorough review of our hotels and their related performance in2020, Caliber has decided to not close our properties as we are currentlysupporting airline crews, essential service workers and others,” saidCaliber CEO Chris Loeffler. “Considering that, we have excess capacityto house individuals affected by the current health situation, and provid-ing complimentary nights is a way that our company can give back tothose working hard for the rest of us.”

The company requests that “Operation Sleep Safe” participantsobserve all the safety protocols they would at home or at the hospital toprotect staff and other guests, including frequent temperature checks,washing hands, observing social distancing and other measures.Participating Hotels Include:

• Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, 4300 E. Washington Street, Phoenix • Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale Riverwalk, 9550 E Talking Stick

Way, Scottsdale • Holiday Inn Chandler, 1200 W. Ocotillo Road, Chandler • Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix • Holiday Inn Phoenix Airport North, 1515 N. 44th Street, Phoenix Caliber has offered a minimum of five free rooms per property per

night through May 31st to front-line employees of local hospitalnetworks and healthcareproviders, including BannerHealth, Mayo Clinic, DignityHealth, HonorHealth andValleywise Health, among oth-ers. Caliber issued a bookingcode to the human resourcedepartments at each company,

which will be used by their respective front-line employees when placinga reservation for the complimentary stay.

Valid employee identification from one of the hospitals is required atcheck-in along with a current photo identification, such as a driver’slicense. The maximum stay is 14 days, and rooms are based upon avail-ability. A valid form of payment is required at check-in to cover any inci-dental expenses. Based upon food safety recommendations, food andbeverage offerings may be limited through May 31st.

If the COVID-19 crisis continues, Caliber plans to re-evaluateOperation Sleep Safe and may continue the program beyond May, CaliberCOO Jennifer Schrader says.

“We’re pleased to be able to provide this gift of 1,500 room nightsthrough May to the medical teams working to treat patients and defeatCOVID-19,” Schrader says.

The total value of the donated rooms for Operation Sleep Safe is $225,000.“And Caliber is happy to expand the program if the need persists and we have avail-able guest capacity. All of us need to come together and help as best we can,” saysSchrader For additional updates, visit CaliberCo.com, or follow the com-pany on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. v

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Miracle Mile Deli Supports Community with Take Out, Family Packs, Groceries and Donations to First Responders

Miracle Mile Deli in Phoenix iscontinuing to create fresh anddelicious dishes to offer theircustomers during these difficulttimes. Along with their famoushot pastrami and corned beefsandwiches, homemade soups, salads,burgers and other deli favorites, Miracle Mile has continued toevolve their menu to support the community with various comfortfood needs. A number of family packs and offering items in largerquantities for customer convenience has definitely been a successfor this locally family owned and operated establishment that iscelebrating 71 years in the Valley in 2020.

Located on the Southeast corner of 16th Street & CampbellAvenue in the Biltmore area, Miracle Mile has become a Valleyfavorite for generations of families to enjoy a quality meal at a fairprice, in a comfortable setting. Founded in 1949 by Brooklyn, NewYork native, Jack Grodzinsky, Miracle Mile has become a local din-ing institution for residents to satisfy their New York deli cravings.The restaurant has been owned and operated by theGrodzinsky/Garcia Family, drawing hundreds of customers each dayto enjoy their famous New York deli style sandwiches such as TheStraw, The New Yorker and The Triple Decker. Miracle Mile’sdiverse and unique menu offers something special for everyone,which is one of their main attributes for their longevity.

Donating Meals To First RespondersThe Miracle Mile Family, owners George, Jill & Josh Garcia

have always been extremely involved with the community andsupportive of various local nonprofit organizations such as ThePhoenix Theatre Company, Feeding Matters and Partners ThatHeal. More recently, Miracle Mile has donated more than 1,000meals to first responders and has raised almost $5,000 to servemeals to those on the front lines. On Miracle Mile’s website atwww.MiracleMileDeli.com, customers have the ability to donatetowards Miracle Mile’s mission to feed first responders throughtheir online ordering portal. Available in $10 increments, cus-tomers are welcome to donate as much as they’d like to supportdoctors, nurses, police officers and firefighters that are protectingour community during these times.

Please visit Miracle Mile Deli at 4433 North 16th Street inPhoenix, Arizona. They are located on the Southeast corner of16th Street & Campbell Avenue, between Camelback and IndianSchool Road in their own building that was constructed in 2015.For more information, visit www.MiracleMileDeli.com or call(602) 776-0992. v

Miracle Mile’s Amazing Catering

Miracle Mile Deli Lit Up to Honor First Responders


Big City Chopped Salad

Josh Garcia, VP, Miracle Mile Deli with First Responders

The Mile Burger

Cocktail Sandwich Buffet

Pastrami Pack (Feeds 4-6 People)

Chocolate Fudge Cake, Cherry Cheesecake and Carrot Cake

Photo byJoanie Simon Media

Chateau Luxe Event Venue announced that it is contin-uing full pay for employees while implementing measuresto comply with State and CDC recommendations to do itspart in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Event and hospitality industry as a whole is beingbattered with a tidal wave of cancellations from concertsand corporate galas, to weddings and other events due toCOVID-19 in Arizona and worldwide. Chateau Luxe ishalting all events at its 50,000 sf facility located in NorthPhoenix and is temporarily closing its doors to the publicamid the outbreak of the quickly spreading virus.

“These cancellations are having a ripple effect—somany workers in this industry across the country whocount on events for their livelihood are suddenly left withno work and no paycheck,” explained Deepika Bhalla,Owner & CEO at Chateau Luxe. “We’re doing every-thing possible to support our employees and their fami-lies during this difficult time. We are all in this together,and are providing full pay to our staff that is not workingdue to COVID-19 outbreak for as long as possible. Wehope this outbreak is over very soon, but in the meantimeI hope that other companies will join us and support theiremployees as much as possible. Our hearts go out tothose who have been affected,” Bhalla added.

Chateau Luxe is an upscale event venue in NorthPhoenix boasting 50,000 square feet of event space thathosts corporate events, weddings, trade shows, and otherevents of up to 2,000 people in its luxurious indoorspaces complete with stunning crystal chandeliers and aseparate outdoor event space that is the perfect blank can-vas for any large function. Chateau Luxe has won numer-ous awards since opening in 2015, most recently featuredas Best Wedding Venue with Mountain Views in 2020.

Chateau Luxe is located at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drivein Phoenix. For more information, call (623) 266-8747or visit www.chateauluxeaz.com.

Phoenix Event Venue Provides Full Pay to Employees While Doing Its Part to Stop the Spread of Covid-19


Cold Beers Cares Offers FREE LUNCH toFirst Responders and Healthcare Workers

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, the family-owned and operated “neigh-borhood burger joint,” continues its program, Cold Beers Cares, to salutepublic safety and healthcare workers on the frontlines, offering themFREE LUNCH every Tuesday in May, beginning May 5th from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m., available for curbside pick-up at all 12 metro area locations.

The Cold Beers Cares movement began spontaneously as a result ofCold Beers & Cheeseburgers’ ongoing courtesy lunch and dinner deliveriesto hospitals, police departments and fire stations over the last several weeks.

All 12 Locations to Open for Curbside Service. Also, in response tocustomer demand, the popular burger spot will open all 12 of its metroPhoenix locations for curbside pick-up service; previously only eightlocations had been open during the pandemic.

“This is a ‘hats off’ to our hometown heroes and a free lunch for themevery Tuesday in May seems like the least we can do,” said S. BarrettRinzler, Founder & CEO, Square One Concepts, and Cold Beers &Cheeseburgers. “Over the last month or more, our first responders havestepped up even more to keep us safe and healthy. Now it’s our turn todo something great for them. We’re calling this effort ‘Cold Beers Cares.’Out of adversity, good things do happen, and we anticipate Cold BeersCares to be around for a while as we have always supported exceptionalactions and worthwhile causes in our community.

“In addition, this unprecedented challenge has been daunting for allbusinesses and we’ve had only eight locations open with reduced hoursand curbside to-go service only. To our surprise, we’ve been inundatedwith calls and messages to re-open our other four locations, and we’ve lis-tened! Now, we have opened all 12 of our Valley locations for curbsidepick-up service,” said Rinzler.

The four Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations now open are OldTown Scottsdale, Park West in Peoria, Pima Crossing at Shea and the 101in Scottsdale, and 7th Street near Bethany Home in Phoenix.

Free Lunch for Hometown Heroes. Starting Tuesday, May 5th, from1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. all 12 Valley-wide locations will offer the lunchgiveaways to hometown heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic, whichincludes first responders and health care workers. Each meal will includetwo cheeseburger sliders and chips, along with a $5 promotional gift cardfor a next visit. Each Tuesday, lunch will be regulated on a first-comefirst-served basis, while supplies last. In addition, management willensure guests are served efficiently, and areas will be marked for appro-priate distancing of customers in line.

Special OffersDuring this unprecedented time, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is grate-

ful for the business of its loyal customers taking advantage of curbside to-go specials including:

• Buy ANY item, get ANY second item of equal or lesser value 50% off• 50% off ALL Beer, Wine and Spirits• Family Four Pack for just $39.95• Grill Your Own Burgers at Home with a four-pack of patties, cheese,

lettuce, tomato, pickles, seasoning, buns and chips for $27.95• Explore flavors: Mix and match 6 bottles or cans for $9.99 [choose

from CBCB’s #150 exotic & favorite brews]• Gift Card Deals: Buy $25 & Get $5; Buy $50 & Get $10; Buy $100

and Get $25For more information, visit ColdBeers.com. v

All Night, Every Night Happy HourReturns to Iconic Roaring Fork

Restaurant This SummerBeginning June 1st through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, the

much anticipated, All Night, All Summer Happy Hour returns toScottsdale’s local favorite, Roaring Fork restaurant. Beginning at 4:00p.m. Monday through Sunday, guests can receive happy hour pricing inthe bar and Saloon on the following menu items:

• Tortilla Soup with Rotisserie Chicken, Avocado and Tortilla Chips• Caesar Salad served with Parmesan Cheese, Chili Pecan Croutons

and Traditional Dressing• Mixed Market Greens with Candied Walnuts and Feta Cheese• Iceberg BLT served with Baby Iceberg, Blue Cheese, Crispy Bacon

and Ranch Dressing• Fresh Guacamole and Queso Con Puerto with Crisp Corn Tortilla

Chips• Kettle of Green Chili Pork served with Hot Buttered Flour Tortillas• Queso con Puerco with crisp, corn tortilla chips • Pork Wings served with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, Hominy, Pickled

Vegetables and Cotija Cheese• Rotisserie Chicken Flatbread with Basil Pesto, Roasted Chiles,

Pepper Jack Cheese, and Tomatoes• Grilled Fish Tacos served on Corn Tortillas with Guacamole, Corn

Pico, Remoulade and Salsa Verde• The Big Ass Burger with Smoked Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, Poblano

Pepper, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles and French FriesIn addition, Wines by the Glass will be offered for the price of $6.00

as well as “Roaring Cocktails” including the famous huckleberry margari-ta, Adult Arnold Palmer, Spicy Jalapeño Margarita, the Peach Margarita,the Classic Martini & Manhattan, and the Famous Margarita frozen or onthe rocks, between $6-$7.00.About Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork’s Wood Fired Cooking captures the spirit of boldAmerican cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge. In theOld West, the best food was prepared on a simple wood fire. This samespirit, freshness and flavor are at the heart of every dish served at RoaringFork. Select from lamb, chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish entrees all per-fectly prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood ovenroasting. Roaring Fork is located at 4800 North Scottsdale Road inScottsdale. For more information call (480) 947-0795 or visit the websiteat www.roaringfork.com. v

Grilled Fish Tacos The All American Burger


Top Three Things to Know toMaximize Your Unemployment

Benefits During COVID-19By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.

Don’t delay, file today!The waiting period for unemployment bene-

fits has been waived in Arizona! Employeeswho have lost a job, or had pay or hoursdecreased, should apply for unemployment ben-efits as soon as possible at www.azui.com.

The Department of Economic Security(“DES”) is recommending that individualsapply even if they are unsure if they quali-fy for benefits due to the federal programsbeing rolled out to provide additional relief

to the country’s unemployed.As the unemployment rate continues to rise, DES is experiencing

a major increase in initial claims filings with weekly claims increas-ing from 2,953 claims a week in the end of February to 88,592 claimsfor the week of March 28, 2020.

This increased number of applicants means that processing timesfor unemployment applications are expected to be longer thanusual. DES is estimating that it may take up to twenty-one days fromfiling to process claims. Because of this long delay, applicants areencouraged to apply as soon as possible to get the process started.

Indicate that your unemployment is related to COVID-19.Provide information in your application that shows you lost your jobbecause of COVID-19.

To qualify for the additional $600 weekly unemployment benefitprovided by the CARES Act, the applicant must indicate that the jobloss is a result of COVID-19. Arizona’s unemployment applicationhas been updated online and now has a “COVID-19” indicator thatcan be selected on the application. Applicants would also be wise tosubmit documentation from work or a physician stating that their jobloss is related to COVID-19. Complete weekly requirements tomaintain entitlement to benefits!

The CARES Act allows for up to 39 weeks of unemployment ben-efits. To ensure benefits continue for the duration of the unemploy-ment the applicant must complete a weekly certification that he orshe is still unemployed. Applicants can submit their certificationonline at www.azui.com. Additionally, the requirement that an appli-cant be “actively seeking work” to receive benefits has been waivedfor those unemployed due to COVID-19.

Additional information can also be found at the Department ofEconomic Security’s website.

Unemployment & COVID-19: Free WebinarIn this informative webinar Arizona employment attorney Joshua

C. Black will discuss tips and tricks for navigating the unemploymentprocess during the time of COVID-19. A Q&A will follow to answergeneral questions from the audience.

Topics covered will include:- Do I qualify for unemployment if I was part-time?- How much should I be receiving in benefits?- What is the process to claim benefits?- What if my claim is denied?- How do I prove my job loss is related to COVID-19?- And much more!This free webinar will be offered twice daily on Mondays.Please use the links below to register for this webinar in advance

as space is limited to 100 participants for eachsession. https://www.azemploymentlawyer.com/post/unemploy-ment-covid-19-free-webinar

If you have any additional questions or concerns about entitlementto unemployment benefits in Arizona please do not hesitate to reachout. Mr. Black may be reached at the Law Office of Joshua Black,PLC by telephone at (623) 738-2225 or through the firm’swebsite www.azemploymentlawyer.com. v

Slowdown of Phone Calls to 24-Hour SeniorHelp Line Opens Opportunities

For Others to Reach OutArea Agency on Aging Has Food Boxes,

Household Items for Those in Need

A slowing of calls to the Area Agency on Aging’s 24-hour Senior HelpLine has left the organization with a limited surplus of items for individ-uals who may need food boxes and certain household items.

“We’re taking advantage of this slowdown to reach out to additionalseniors who may need help or who may be at a place where their suppliesof household items are dwindling,” said Area Agency on Aging Presidentand CEO Mary Lynn Kasunic. “We’re certainly not saying we’re past theworst of this, because we don’t really know what will happen in the nextcouple of weeks, but the slowdown in calls does create opportunities forthose who may not yet have reached out to us.”

The Senior Help Line is the Agency’s 24-hour information and assis-tance resource and central intake. Senior Help Line staff works with indi-vidual callers to determine their needs, how to address them and identifiesappropriate resources or services. Among them are home-deliveredmeals, housing, long-term care, transportation, caregiver support, supportgroups and respite.

The Area Agency had received more than 16,500 calls over a four-week period beginning March 18th and had, as a result, staffed up the pro-fessional staff handling the influx of calls for help. A large percentage ofthose calls were for food. Area Agency volunteers and staff deliverednearly 1,400 food boxes, arranged for 755 Meals on Wheels deliveriesand served more than 2,200 new clients.

“We continue to closely monitor the situation, both in relation to thecalls we receive and to guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention and the Maricopa County Department of Health Services,”Kasunic said.

Kasunic said that the Senior Help Line also can provide informationabout volunteer opportunities for those who may be interested.

For more information, visit www.aaaphx.org.About the Area Agency on Aging, Region One

Since 1974, Area Agency on Aging has been planning, developing,coordinating and delivering critical programs and services to older adultsand their caregivers, adults age 18+ with physical disabilities and long-term care needs, adults with HIV, residents in long term care facilities,and survivors of late-life domestic violence and elder abuse. The Agencydevelops new and innovative programs in response to unmet needsthroughout Maricopa County to provide support for older adults to remainactive and age at home in their communities. For more information, con-tact the 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE at 602-264-HELP (4357) or TollFree at (888) 783-7500. For the hard of hearing and deaf, TEXT (520)775-1899SMS (Short Message Service). Visit the websiteat www.aaaphx.org. v


Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Welcomes Newborn Animals

The spring ‘baby season’ has started at the Southwest WildlifeConservation Center in Scottsdale. A baby raccoon and a coyote pup are thefirst arrivals at the Scottsdale wild animal refuge and rehabilitation center.

“The newborn raccoon was the first arrival at Southwest Wildlife forour spring baby season. The coyote pup, which is about 3 weeks old,came to us through a dog rescue organization. More newborns will bearriving soon,” said Linda Searles, Founder and Executive Director of theSouthwest Wildlife Conservation Center.

A good Samaritan found the coyote pup, thought it was a dog and tookit to a rescue group. They realized the newborn was a coyote pup and itwas then brought to Scottsdale Wildlife.

The raccoon kit and coyote puppy are not being named because theywill eventually be released back into the wild. Only permanent animalresidents at the Scottsdale refuge are named.

Southwest Wildlife is home to more than 300 orphaned, injured andrehabilitating wild animals including bears, foxes, javelinas, wolves and

mountain lions.The Southwest Wildlife

Conservation Center remainsopen for wildlife emergenciesand orphaned animals duringthe Coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic.

The Scottsdale wildlifesanctuary is closed to the pub-lic and its annual fundraiserand other spring events havebeen canceled to protect pub-lic health during the statewidestay-at-home order.

The non-profit wildlifesanctuary is located near156th Street and Rio Verde

Drive in Scottsdale.Throughout the year,Southwest Wildlife rescuesand rehabilitates dozens ofnative wild animals alwayswith the goal to release theanimals back into the wild,whenever possible.

The Southwest WildlifeConservation Center cele-brated its 25th anniversarylast year. Like other non-profits and conservationgroups Southwest Wildlifeis challenged by theCOVID-19 pandemic andits impacts on the economy and our community.

Southwest Wildlife operates solely from the public’s support and relieson donations and grants to keep the facility open with trained volunteersand veterinarians caring for the animals 24/7.

To make a donation or for more information on how you can sponsoran animal, please visit www.southwestwildlife.org/donate. The nonprofitScottsdale animal refuge has listed preferred donations on a wish list onits website and an Amazon wish list. That list includes enrichment toysfor the animals as well as other items SWCC needs.

Established in 1994, the SWCC rescues and rehabilitates wildlife thathas been injured, displaced and orphaned. Once rehabilitated, they arereturned to the wild. Sanctuary is provided to animals that cannot bereleased back to the wild. SWCC also offers educational programs andopportunities in the field of conservation medicine. Wildlife educationincludes advice on living with wildlife and the importance of nativewildlife to healthy ecosystems. For more information or to donate, visitwww.southwestwildlife.org. v


Boosting Your Immune System with Healthy Foods You Can Store for Long Periods of Time By Joyce Rockwood, The Rinse Princess

With 70% of your immune system and over100 million neurons residing in your gut, it’scrucial to focus on gut health to strengthen andprotect your immune system daily during thepandemic so you can have peace of mind andstay positive. I often work with busy profession-als and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who arestruggling with their digestion, immunity andlow energy, and the time it’s taking them to fig-ure out long-term health solutions is not onlytaking away their freedom, it’s impairing theirability to perform at optimum level.

The rewarding part about prioritizing yourhealth is that once it’s secured, you have moretime to focus on the things that matter the most toyou. Helping my clients learn how to boost theirimmune systems during this unexpected timewith healthy foods that they can store for longperiods of time, saves them even more time.

Here are some of my clients’ favorite ways toboost and protect immunity that you can alsobenefit from when you incorporate them intoyour daily routine:

1. Drink Vegetable Juice: Juices are one ofthe most systematic and efficient methodsof boosting immunity, because they deliverimmediately absorbable nutrients to yourcells in the form of enzymes, minerals andvitamins. Juices can be made at home(what I encourage my clients to do).Ideally, it’s best to drink your juice themoment it’s pressed but homemade juicescan typically be stored for up to 3-4 daysand still maintain most of their nutritivecontent, especially if they’re made withsome lemon which acts as a natural preser-vative, and helps the juices from spoilingrapidly. Is freezing juice going to deliverthe most optimum nutrition profile? Nobut this is better than not drinking juices atall. For those who cannot or choose not tomake juices a home, the other option is toorder cold-pressed juices from a localhealth food store or online through a deliv-ery service. Homemade and store-boughtjuices can be kept frozen and defrostedwhen needed. Avoid the pasteurized

options. As an alternateoption for making sureyour body gets a goodhealthy dose of chloro-phyll, (the good greensthat help to boost hemo-globin in your bloodwhich also boosts ener-gy) you can buy spiruli-na or Sun Chlorellatablets (or capsules) ifjuices are not available.

2. Eat More Plants/WholeFoods/Probiotic-RichFoods:

The science on gut healthand the microbiome showsthat 90% of disease isreversible or avoidablethrough a plant-based diet.It’s also known that over 70%of Americans suffer from some form of digestivedisease. By improving gut health with a moreplant-centric diet, you will see an increase inyour body’s ability to ward off threats and envi-ronmental pathogens because your immune sys-tem is just one cell layer away from your gut andthey’re not mutually exclusive.

• When it comes to eating more produce,fresh is best but frozen fruits and vegeta-bles will do. (Fruits for smoothies.Frozen vegetables for soups. I wouldn’trecommend frozen veggies for juices.)Just like making fresh-pressed juices athome and freezing them, frozen vegeta-bles are better than none at all.

• Sauerkraut and Kimchee: These naturallyfermented foods are rich in probiotics - thevital food sources that feed the microbio-me and support and boost immune systemfunction. Bonus: They have a shelf life forover a month and taste super delicious insalads.

• Seaweed: Seaweed is packed with traceminerals. You can add this seaweed toyour favorite veggie dish or eat it with rootvegetables or whole grain entrées. Optionsinclude: Nori, hijiki, laver nori, kelp whichwill stay for several months and don’trequire refrigeration. Kelp noodles storefor months in the refrigerator and are agreat way to avoid the heavy starchy carbo-hydrates of wheat-based pastas thatobstruct and undermine the immune sys-tem with unwanted congestion.

3. Cellular Rejuvenation: Using CPTG(medical grade) essential oils, (particularlythe herb and spice oils) boosts and protectsthe body’s natural immune defenses.Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus andRosemary are some of the oils I encouragemy clients to use, because their chemicalprofile lends itself to protective character-istics for natural immune boosting duringthese unexpected times. I believe thatevery house should have the purest, mosttested and the most trusted essential oils onhand, When you’re ready to get some for

your own home or office, I’d be happy tomake sure you can get them at the bestprice delivered to your door without over-spending.

One of the benefits of improving yourimmune system and protecting it, especially ifyou travel for work and or pleasure on the regu-lar, is going from one winter to the next and notgetting sick. I believe you can heal your bodyand maintain a strong immune system from theinside out by focusing on the proper nourish-ment and two most overlooked yet powerfulaspects of long-term health: proper gut healthand detoxification. I’m grateful that I get to saymy passion is my profession and that it’s beendecades since I’ve been sick.

Teaching individuals how to nourish, detoxifyand rejuvenate so they can feel like they’re agingin reverse is what I do. Helping them to live alife of freedom so they can make the biggest dif-ference in the lives of others is who I am.

When you’re ready to learn how to improveand protect your immunity and take it to the nextlevel, it would be my true honor to guide youalong your journey. For more information, visitwww.Joycerockwood.com. v


Healthy Meals to Your Doorstep: LifeTime Biltmore Launches LifeCafe

For Delivery & Curbside Carry-Out

As health club closures continuenationwide because of COVID-19, and healthy eating habits

become harder to maintain, wellnesspioneer Life Time, with nearly 1.9million members across North America,is continuing to pivot its business modelby opening its Biltmore LifeCafe fastcasual restaurant to offer curbside carry-out and delivery services via DoorDash.

In the Biltmore, Life Time is nowtaking orders within a five-mile radiusof its location from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. daily.

LifeCafe is available to anyonewhether a Life Time member or not andis serving up individual and family sizeportions from its signature menu includ-ing salads, sandwiches, wraps, entreesand kids’ meals. And, built on its “If it’shere, it’s healthy” food philosophy,all LifeCafe menu items are free of high-ly processed and artificial ingredients,including: preservatives, sweeteners, fla-vors, colors, trans fats, bleached floursand added hormones and antibiotics.

“We know how important it is to stayhealthy—now, more than ever—andbringing our options out of our LifeTime clubs is something we’re excitedto do,” said Ben Nelsen, Presidentof LifeCafe. “The meals you lovefrom LifeCafe are the perfect carry-out ordelivery option, and to keep you safe,we’ve implemented options like ‘Leaveat My Door’ delivery and contactless tip-ping.”

In addition to LifeTime Biltmore, LifeCafe will beginoffering similar delivery offerings inMinneapolis, Denver, Dallas, Houstonand Chicago markets with more to fol-low. LifeCafe’s full menu for deliverycan be found online at www.my.life-time.life/lp/delivery.

When Life Time clubs closed inMarch, the company donated its non-perishable food items fromthe LifeCafe to local charities in eachmarket it operates. The company willcontinue to look for opportunities inwhich it may support local communities.

Life Time athletic resorts are tem-porarily closed as a result of theCOVID-19 pandemic. Members are notbeing charged during this time. Thereopening of clubs will follow guidancefrom national and state agencies.About Life Time®, Inc.

As a wellness pioneer, Life Time isreshaping the way consumers approachtheir health by integrating where we play, work and live – all with the pri-mary objective of helping people lead healthy, happy lives. With morethan 150 destinations in 41 major markets across the U.S. and Canada,Life Time operates luxury athletic resorts, owns and produces iconic ath-letic events and is expanding its brand though Life Time Work premiumcoworking spaces and Life Time Living high-end leased residences. Formore information, visit www.lifetime.life. v

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Phoenix College Celebrates 100 Years of Education in the ValleyBiltmore Resident Chairs Centennial Gala

With nearly one million alumni in the books, Phoenix College (PC)has kicked off their centennial year, paying tribute to its long history asan inclusive institution. On November 21st, 2020, the 100 Year AffairGala will be hosted at the Arizona Biltmore resort. Presented in partner-ship with Title Sponsor Phoenix Suns Charities, gala proceeds will createthe ‘My Future Scholarship,’ to increase educational equity, access andopportunity for disadvantaged populations in the Valley.

Richard Boals, former Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross BlueShield of Arizona and PC alumnus has accepted the role of honorarychair. As a longtime local businessman, Boals understands the signifi-cance of providing access to valuable and affordable education.

“I am humbled to have been asked by Phoenix College to be the hon-orary chair of such a special celebration and proud to support an institu-tion where everyone, regardless of their resources, can earn a better lifefor themselves,” said Boals. “Prior to my time as a student at PhoenixCollege, I would not have considered the possibility that one day I wouldbe a college graduate, much less that my education would springboard meinto 45 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For that, I havePhoenix College to thank.”

The 100 Year Affair gala will showcase PC’s incredible students andprograms with musical and theatrical performances and thought-provok-ing demonstrations. The program will also include remarks by NPRnewscaster and PC alumna Korva Coleman and a live fund-a-need auc-tion lead by Letitia Frye. In addition to the title sponsor, Blue Cross BlueShield of Arizona has signed on as a President’s Circle Sponsor, andAmericopy is the print sponsor.

PC has a long history as a pioneering institution with a special place inArizona’s history. Its founders envisioned the college as a place of inclu-sion, and it continues to be an example of diversity and equity in highereducation. PC remains dedicated to providing access to valuable andaffordable education for Arizona residents and developing relevant pro-grams for community partners.

The community and alumni are invited to cel-ebrate the milestone anniversary at a number ofevents beginning in September. For more infor-mation, to donate to the Centennial campaign orfor sponsorship opportunities, please visitwww.phoenixcollege.edu/100.

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Coldwell Banker Realty

Arizona real estate experts say coronavirus willhave some impact on housing; however, heading intothe crisis the Phoenix metropolitan area was/is wellpositioned to weather the storm. People love livingin the Sunbelt and Arizona. Our population will con-

tinue to grow once this is over. Companies will continue to movehere. As working-from-home becomes the even-newer normal, wecould actually see a future boom in relocation here as more employeesare untethered from their offices and higher real estate prices outsideof Arizona. For now, we are learning new ways to conduct business.Almost everything from offer-to-closing can be done electronically.We started out the year looking like this was going to be a fantasticyear!

By The Numbers: Housing from Mark Stapp of The Center for RealEstate Theory and Practice at Arizona State University

• From 2018 to March 1st, 2020, within the bounds of the City ofPhoenix, the housing marketplace saw a $46 million gain in overallsales volume - going from $392 million to $428 million - as price persquare foot sits at $182, which is up from $163 two years prior. Theaverage price sold of a single-family home in Phoenix is $351,336,which is up from $303,982 two years prior.

• From 2018 to March 1st, 2020, within the bounds of the Town ofParadise Valley, the housing marketplace saw a $58 million gain inoverall sales volume - going from $53 million to $111 million - asprice per square foot sits at $437, which is up from $362 two yearsprior. The average price sold of a single-family home in the Town ofParadise Valley is $2,390,071, which is up from $1,789,561 two yearsprior.

• From 2018 to March 1st, 2020, within the bounds of the City ofScottsdale, the housing marketplace saw a $122 million gain in over-all sales volume - from $279 million to $401 million - as price persquare foot sits at $291, which is up from $243 two years prior. Theaverage price sold of a single-family home in Scottsdale is $908,319,which is up from $657,256 two years prior.

Here are a few interesting tips for Buyers and Sellers when showingtheir home during Covid-19Sellers-

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open• Turn on any needed lights, lamps and light switches before showings

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• Refrain from touching any surface while viewing the property• Use your own car while driving to a showing. Do not carpool with

others.• Wear booties or shoe covers while inside a property• Always bring your own hand sanitizer in case it is not provided by

the agentJust know, Buyers are still buying, Sellers are still selling and Lenders

are still lending. Historically speaking, The Greater Phoenix Metropolitanarea is the first to recover from downturns and disasters, and we generallyenjoy a robust recovery. We’re all in this together, and the current situa-tion requires cooperation and respect for one another. Our homes havebecome more important than ever. If you need help buying or selling ahome, give me a call! Debbie Frazelle (602) 399-8540

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Homes for Sale 46

Homes Sold/Closed 8

Homes Sale Pending 9

Rentals Unfurnished 5

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