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VISTANCIA LIVING • April 2012 �

� April 2012 • VISTANCIA LIVING

essentials06 MANAGER’S MESSAGE07 DEVELOPER’S CORNER07 COVENANTS CORNER 08 EVENTS12 COMMUNITY14 CITY OF PEORIA16 HEALTHY LIVING16 RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT17 CHILD’S PLAY17 POLICE BEAT18 TEE TIME AT TRILOGY18 BLACKSTONE21 CALENDAR22 CLUBS/RESOURCES

Vistancia Living Magazine is the official community magazine of Vistancia, brought to you by the Vistancia Village Association. It is published monthly by Lion Tree Communications, [email protected]. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited by law. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all rights are reserved by them. The views, statements, and claims of advertisers or other VLM contributors do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, Vistancia Village Association or its employees. Printed in the USA. ©2012 Vistancia Living Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.

CONTENTS

Vanessa TorreCommunity [email protected]

Carrie LienhartAssistant Community [email protected]

Lauren StephanLifestyle [email protected]

April AlvarezAdministrative [email protected]

Phone: 623.215.8646 / Fax: 623.215.8647 / www.myvistancia.comOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Additional hours available by appointment.

David TerzichCovenants Coordinator [email protected]

Michael Brooks Maintenance Director of VMC

[email protected]

Jake MondayMaintenance [email protected]

For advertising opportunities, please contact Jonathan E. Himlin at 480.636.6670, or email: [email protected].

12 SPRING INTO FUN AT VISTANCIA’S EGGSTRAVAGANZAMark your calendars for this fun and exciting event for your children! the 8th annual Vistancia eggstravaganza will be saturday, april 7th from 10am-1pm.

16 INSPIRING TODAY’S YOUTHVistancia resident travis angry is making a difference in the lives of today’s youth. He has launched “Change: if i Can, You Can,” an inspirational and motivational youth outreach project.

17 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT For many parents, the most memorable milestone in a child’s growth and development is the first word or communicative gesture. learn more about helping to develop your child’s speech.

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VISTANCIA LIVING • February 2012 �

s you know, last month we had a bit of commotion around the community

relating to three incidents in which unprovoked coyotes bit Trilogy residents who were relaxing in three separate yards. All residents have recovered well and this has proved to be an excellent opportunity

to reinforce a few key things to remember about living with wildlife.

First and foremost, never feed animals or leave food out. The Arizona Game and Fish Department feels there is a very good likelihood that the coyotes involved in the incidents may been feed by humans. This is not to say that the residents bitten had feed the animals, but rather that the coyotes had learned that humans may be connected with getting a “treat” and when they are not given food or attention, they may seek it with aggressive behavior.

MANAGER’S MESSAGE

living With Wildlife

Vanessa Torre Vistancia Village

Community Manager

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This applies to all animals, even the cute little bunnies so many residents love to see. Remember that big, fat, well fed bunnies make for a tasty meal! Even bird feeders with stray pieces of bird seed may feed desert rodents and pigeons that may attract other animals like bobcats.

Also, never ignore a wild animal. You must scare it away and remind them they don’t want to be near us. The coyotes involved in the incidents had no fear of humans. The best thing to do is to keep a large super soaker filled with ammonia and water in your back yard should you encounter a wild animal. The smell of ammonia seriously bothers them. Also, very loud noises will startled them. Our indifference to them enables them to live more closely to us.

You must keep all pets on leash in the community. This is not just a city and county law but this will help protect your pet. Coyotes are predatory animals and an off-leash dog can easily become prey. Never let an unwatched pet out in your yard and leave the door open. Try to keep an eye on pets in your yard at all times.

Lastly, be sure to report unusual behaviors. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will not respond to a simple sighting as there are way too many. However, if you see behaviors such as animals entering or attempting to enter homes, approaching pets or aggressive behavior such as approaching humans, please contact Arizona Game and Fish at 480-671-7227. During non-business hours, Arizona Game and Fish can be reached at 623-236-7201. If you have a life threatening emergency, always contact 911 immediately.


t the conclusion of my article in the March issue, I touched on the concept

of proactive communication. Going into my eighth full month of operating as the covenants coordinator, it has become extremely evident how imperative proactive communication is in the world of compliance. It is mutually

beneficial for the management staff and our residents to understand the importance of this and to participate in it. For the most part, every day presents a situation where a single phone call or e-mail can save time for staff and make residents’ lives easier. For example, we’ve seen an increase of recreational vehicles and trailers parked on residential properties within the community in the last month or so.

Per the Parking Rules and Regulations Resolution adopted on July 15th, 2009, homeowners are required to obtain a permit from the Association office prior to having certain vehicles

David TerzichCovenants Coordinator

Parking Permits

DEVELOPER’S CORNER

mentioned in the resolution on or near their property. In order to proactively communicate, we will be issuing a hard copy of parking permits for approved requests from this point on for residents to place on their dashboard to allow others to know that the owner has gone through the necessary process to acquire a permit from the Association office. The parking permits will list the property address, the registered vehicle (make, model and license plate number), the dates the vehicle is permitted on property (this will include times as not to exceed a total of 48 hours) and a signature from the covenants coordinator or community manager.

As we move forward, please contact me at [email protected] to obtain the required parking permit. You can also call the office at 623-215-8646 or stop by anytime between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. To view a copy of the resolution, please visit the Documents section on www.myvistancia.com.

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fter much anticipation, we officially opened the new Lone Mountain

Road exit and welcomed our second entrance to the community in mid-March. Now community residents can enjoy direct north/south access and faster commute to the Valley. We estimate that the new exit will eliminate approximately 10 minutes of travel time to and from

Valley employers, entertainment centers, dining venues and major retail centers. Through our continued partnership with ADOT and the City of Peoria, we were able to provide this additional convenient route to our residents and individuals considering a move to the vibrant Northwest valley. To celebrate the opening and improved access to Vistancia, we will be hosting a commercial broker event on April 16th that will showcase the 550-acres of shovel-ready mixed-use

More access = less Commute

Mark HammonsVice President/

General Manager, Vistancia Land Holdings

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commercial land that is available for purchase, located off of Lone Mountain and visible from the Loop 303. We will also offer the Vistancia Tour of Homes event on April 21-22 from 10 am-5pm daily to Realtors and prospective homebuyers. Guests will have an opportunity to visit the Vistancia Information Center and tour over 50 new, resale and move-in ready homes as well as tour the available custom homesites and private Blackstone Country Club.

COVENANTS CORNER

Travis Angry is launching Change If I Can, You Can, an inspirational and motivational youth outreach project. Please have your teen attend this FREE teen presentation on Thursday, April 12th at 4pm in the Mountain Vista Clubhouse. RSVP to [email protected] so we can plan to have enough snacks and seating.

Nourishing Our Children VideoThursday, April 12th, 6pm-8pmHave you ever wondered about the role diet plays in our health? What about in our children’s health? Are you stymied on the various concepts related to diet and nutrition? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then we invite you to join us at the Mountain Vista Community on Thursday, April 12th from 6-8 p.m. Sarica Cernohous, L.Ac., MSTOM will be offering a free viewing of “Nourishing Our Children,” an informative look at the role of traditional dietary choices on health. For additional information visit the Weston A. Price Foundation website, www.westonaprice.org/. RSVP if you plan on attending to [email protected].

Girls Way EducationSaturday, April 14th, 10am-11:30amCalling all 6th-8th grade girls! This class is just for YOU! Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are interested in attending. This FREE class is designed to help 6th-8th grade girls in the following areas:• Healthy relationships and communications• Friends vs Clique: How to choose your friends• How to handle peer pressure• Friends of the opposite sex: Respect and understanding• The word NO: Setting boundaries with friends and acquaintances• Tips for safe outings with friends: increasing critical thinking skills• Family relationships and communication• Online relationships: Responsibility, safety, integrity• Influence of media on body image and self esteem• Tips for improving self esteem

Blood DriveSaturday, April 14th, 10am-3pmThe Vistancia Blood Drive is coming on April 14th from 10am3pm! Be a hero and donate blood to save a life! The Blood Mobile will be located in the MVC Parking lot. We ask that you register by contacting Lauren at [email protected].

Tour of HomesSaturday, April 21st & Sunday, April 22ndWith new builders and more models to choose from, Vistancia is more exciting than ever. Tour new, resale and move-in ready homes as well as custom lots and the Blackstone Country Club at the Tour of Homes Event. Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd from 10 am to 5 pm. Call the Vistancia Information Center at 623.933.6233 for more information or visit www.vistancia.com.

Spring Garage SaleSaturday, April 21st, 7am-11amIt’s time to clean out your garage! Join your neighbors in the Vistancia Spring Garage Sale Saturday, April 21st as hundreds of eager shoppers visit the Vistancia Community looking for new treasures! If you would like your home listed on the Garage Sale map please email your neighborhood name, address and a few items you will be selling to [email protected] no later than Friday, April 13th. No Exceptions. This year we will have our garage sale with others in mind! If you would like to donate a portion of your proceeds to Childhelp please indicate so in your email. We will make note of it on the map. Big Brothers Big

Water AerobicsClasses are on Tuesdays and ThursdaysVistancia Water Aerobics is back for another healthy fun season! Classes will be held from 10am-11am at the MVC Lap swimming pool. If water temperatures are warmer by the end of May we will move our class to 9am. This class is FREE! All you need is a towel, noodle and water shoes if you choose. We’ll see you at the pool!

Teen Etiquette ClassThursday, April 5th, 4pm-5pmAn informative hour, blending learned Etiquette skills into managing relationships from a leadership prospective. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Topics will include:• Team playing• Trust and Friendship: relationship building• “I’m OK, You’re OK”• Confidence reads!• Inclusion and engagement of others• 4 Qualities of Leadership: Character, Analysis, Accomplishment & Interaction• Your Comfort Zone: Action, Courage, Target• Respect and Self-Respect• Hand outs included

Vistancia Teen PresentationThursday, April 12th, 4pm-5pmToday’s youth has to face significant challenges including dropping out of school, bullying, teen pregnancy, broken homes and abuse. As a result, many of these young people suffer from low self-esteem and involvement with drugs or even gangs. Many young people lack direction and fall into a vicious cycle of self-doubt and negative consequences. Our Speaker,


EVENTS

Be sure to buy your tickets in advance to this event. We’ll have giggles the Easter bunny, a 9,000 Easter Egg scramble, food vendors and much more. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 the day of the event. Adults do not have to buy tickets for this event. We hope to see you and your family there! More details on page 12.

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Sisters will be parked at the MVC Parking lot from 10am-2pm accepting donations. For more information on Childhelp visit www.childhelp.org. Maps will be available in the HOA office on Friday, April 20th and in the Walgreen’s parking lot on Saturday, April 21st from 7am-11am.

SHRED- IT!Saturday, April 21st, 11am-2pmShred it is back! Bring your private documents to the shred-a-thon event in the Mountain Vista Club Parking lot. Shred It will accept your first two boxes for free and will charge $10 for every box thereafter. For additional information contact the HOA office at 623.215.8646.

Children’s SpanishATTENTION PARENTS! We are pleased to offer SPANISH FOR KIDS at Vistancia. The spring session 2012 will meet on the following 6 Mondays in April and May: April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7 and 14. The children will participate in many hands-on activities in Spanish from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for the session including all materials. Each class will have a theme such as colors and numbers. There will be a “Take Home Piece” and a letter to parents for each class.

All elementary and middle school-age children are welcome to join the fun. The instructor is Susan Roemer, a retired elementary-school teacher who has lived in Mexico for 16 years and now resides in Trilogy. Ms. Roemer also teaches Spanish to adults in Trilogy and Vistancia. To register your child in SPANISH FOR KIDS please call Susan at (623) 518-6383 or (760) 420-2346.

Adult Potluck BingoFriday, April 27th, 6pm-8pmLet’s have a game night in the Clubhouse! Bring a potluck dish and BYOB! The Adult Bingo night is free to play! The potluck will begin at 6pm and the game will officially begin at 6:30pm. RSVP to [email protected] to attend.

Babysitter Certification ClassSaturday, April 28th, 9am-11:30amPrepare yourself for the important responsibility of caring for children in babysitting settings. Topics covered during this fun and informative class are Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Child Safety, Choking Emergencies, Playtime, Diapering, Feeding, Discipline Techniques, Emergencies, Appropriate Toys, and much more will be learned in this course. This 4 hour course is designed for 10-17 year old babysitters.

A workbook is included in the 35.00 course fee payable in cash to the instructor the day of class. Participants may bring a snack and drink to class. A Child and Babysitting Safety Certification card will be issued upon course completion. Please bring something to write with to class and RSVP to [email protected]. We must have 10 participants to have the class.


Puppy FUNd 5K WalkSaturday, April 28 10am-12pmVistancia Helping Hands is hosting the Assist the Puppy FUNd 5K Walk! The Vistancia Helping Hands Club is working with the Rodriguez family here in Vistancia to raise funds for an assist dog for six-year old Javier. Javier suffers from Autism and has unpredictable seizures. An assist dog will help alert Javier and his family, help keep him safe, and live a fuller and healthier life.

Dress your dog up and decorate a t-shirt for this fun walk to raise awareness and funds while we have a great morning together as a community supporting Javier and his family. Entry is $10 per person (max. $40 for a family) and there will be prizes for best dressed dog and t-shirt along with door prizes. Plan now to take a little time on April 28th to help make this assist dog a reality and have some fun in the process! Watch E-blasts for more information.

Dodging Poverty Dodge Ball TournamentSaturday, May 5th, 2pm-4pmHelp those in need around the valley dodge poverty by joining us for the second annual Dodging Poverty Dodge Ball Tournament! This is not only a great way to help people less fortunate, but you will also get to know your neighbors in the process. Teams are forming now so this is the perfect time for you to get your neighbors to be a part of your team. In honor of Cinco de Mayo we’re turning this Dodge Ball Tournament into a full blown Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Come ready to compete in the dodge ball tournament, enjoy a Mariachi Band, Mexican food vendors, piñatas and much more. You do not have to participate in the tournament to attend the fiesta but we do encourage you to bring canned food donations. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. We’ll also give out a prize to the team with the best costumes! Fake mustaches? I think so! Don’t delay, organize your team and register today! If we get at least 5 neighborhoods to participate we will give a full blown block party to the winning neighborhood! Registration Details:Register online at www.dodgingpoverty.com starting April 1st;Teams must be 6-8 people;Adult team bracket (14 & up) and kid team (10-13 years old);Registration fee: Five non-perishable food items per team member or $75 monetary donation.

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EVENTS

Farmer’s Market1st and 3rd Saturdays, 11am-NoonWe have partnered with Best Farmers Market to bring you fresh produce twice a month! The process is simple. Visit www.bestfarmersmarket.com and choose your products and your community drop off location. Orders are delivered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to the Mountain Vista Club Gymnasium. You must submit your order before midnight on Monday the week that your order is going to be delivered. If you have questions contact [email protected]. We hope you enjoy the convenience and savings that Best Farmers Market is providing! Tell your neighbors!

Tumbling ClassesAZ Tumble N Dance Company will be offering tumbling classes for ages 3-12 years old. Once children experience the feeling of fitness and the fun and joy of movement they with be on the way to an active life style. Tumblers with learn skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, backbends, cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers and many more skills. All these skills with help your child build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and motor skills. The skills they learn will be demonstrated in an exciting routine to show family and friends on the last day of class. Tumbling ages 3-5 Saturdays @ 10:00am. Tumbling ages 6-12 Thursdays @ 5:00pm. For more information, contact Tawni at 602.989.4568.

Creative Castle Arts and Crafts 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:30-10:15 amAges 18 months - 3 years; Cost: FREELocation: Creative Castle Preschool & KindergartenPlease call 602-740-9561 for more information.

SAVE THE DATES!3rd Annual Peoria Fit CampITS BACK! The third annual Peoria Fit Camp will start Thursday, June 7, 2012 and end July 31th, 2012. The Fit Camp will be held every Tuesday/Thursday evening in the months of June and July. The times will be from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the NEW Westland Park in Vistancia next to Lake Pleasant Elementary School. The Fit Camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 3–13 years old. They will be put into 3 groups based on their age and fitness level. This year we are adding a little twist and providing a separate camp at the same location for the parents if they are interested in participating. There will be something for everyone. The Fit Camp provides an opportunity for the kids and parents to get out of house this summer and focus on general fitness/health, to work on five specific areas: improving speed, agility, endurance, coordination, and eating habits. The entire Fit Camp will have a total of 16 sessions and costs $50 for 1 child, $80 for 2 children, and $100 for 3 or more children. If you are interested please contact Jason Paladino for registration information at 623-824-2785 or email at [email protected]. The Camp is currently sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates and Journey Church.

Vistancia Wet ‘N’ Wild Summer CampVistancia Community Center is happy to partner with Future Stars International Enterprises and Wet ‘n’ Wild, to offer an exclusive summer camp experience to our residents! Why stay stuck in doors? Are your kids bouncing off the walls? Are they glued to video games? Then Future Stars Summer Camps are the answer! Our summer camps will offer a safe and fun summer adventure for kids. Kids will

enjoy swimming, sports games, activities and shows. Our shows will include the AZ Puppet Theater, Phoenix Firefighters, Young Minds Unlimited, Wild West Musical Stage and Taiko Drumming. In addition to each full week registration, campers will receive a free ticket to Wet n Wild and an option to buy additional tickets at heavily discounted rates. We will also have access to Phoenix Mercury tickets at low rates for camp participants. Our summer camp Director is a full time teacher in the Peoria Unified School District, with great experience with kids. Our camp counselors are fun, energetic, responsible individuals with a passion for youth development and sports. Make it a Summer to remember with our Vistancia Summer Camps! Camp dates are June 11-15 and July 9-13, Kids 5-12 years old are welcome! After care will be available. More information coming soon. Please check www.fsiesummercamps.com or www.fsiecamps.com for more information.

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On Vistancia’s 4th Annual Car Show for Charity“Another really good show! the band was great, the weather was perfect and next year will be even bigger and better for our fifth anniversary.” – Gary Antku

On The Health Festival“It was a great event for us to come together as a community and concentrate on health issues and also show support for local charities. Really a fun time for the whole community!” – Julia M.

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ark your calendars for this fun and exciting event for your children! The 8th Annual Vistancia Eggstravaganza will be Saturday, April 7th from 10am-1pm. The marquee spring event

will once again feature a variety of Easter fun, including a bigger-than-ever Easter egg scramble with 9,000 eggs all filled with sweet treats and fun toys! The egg scramble will take place on the lower event lawn at 10:30am.

“Last year we had 4,000 Easter eggs at our event,” says Lifestyle Director Lauren Stephan. “With hundreds of children in attendance, we saw a huge need to add eggs to the scramble this year.”

“The activities committee decided to go all out and make it extra special with 9,000 eggs,” Stephan continued. “We’re hoping the children really enjoy the addition. Events like these are what lifelong childhood memories are made of.”

Children age three and older must have a wristband to participate in the event. Wristbands are $3 per child in advance and $5 per child on the day of the event. Adults do not pay for this event.

Giggles the Easter Bunny will be greeting event goers at the entrance. Giggles will help kick off the egg scramble at 10:30am and then he’ll be back at the event entrance for photos. Feel free to take your own photos, but Surreal Media will be there taking free professional photos of your children with Giggles.

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Other activities at this year’s Eggstravaganza include make and take crafts, a trackless train, bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, temporary Easter Tattoos and more. Teenagers will enjoy the 40 ft Tropical obstacle course! We will also have a cake walk at 12pm. Children interested in participating must bring a cake to the event. Cakes should be dropped off next to the DJ booth. You can only participate if you bring a cake or cupcakes, but don’t worry, they can be store bought! In addition to the cake walk we’ll have our traditional Eggstravaganza contests like the Egg Relay and the Egg Toss. Adults are invited to participate in these competitive games for a chance to win Eggstravaganza Easter Baskets!

The new Vistancia Subway will be here with gift cards and free sub coupons! You can play for a chance to win these prizes at the Easter Bunny Ear Ring Toss! Of course their supplies are limited. Other food vendors booked include hot dogs, brats, pulled pork sandwiches, tacos and burritos! For those of you with a sweet tooth, visit the vendor with Kettle corn, cotton candy and sno-cones! Jamba Juice will also be in attendance selling delicious smoothies. The pricing for food will vary, but there are options starting at as little as $2. Remember to bring cash as most of the vendors do not accept credit cards.

We hope you’ll bring your family out to the Vistancia Easter Celebration –Eggstravaganza! Buy your tickets in the HOA Office today to avoid long lines on event day.

IMPORTANT EVENT NOTE:

NEW AGE GROUPS

New age groups for the Easter egg hunt are:

0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8,

9-10 and 11-plus.

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CITY OF PEORIA

BlM/aPs transmission line Project

n 2007, Arizona Public Service (APS) submitted an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to

request the development of an above ground transmission line. The extra high-voltage, 38 mile project is intended to connect APS’s Sun Valley Substation near the Town of Buckeye with the Morgan Substation near the City of Peoria.

The original project included a variety of pathways for the lines, including one that passed adjacent to the northern border of Vistancia, through undisturbed, native desert. As expected, this Carefree Highway alignment roused much interest.

With numerous stakeholders involved, the following years proved challenging. The City of Peoria, along with more than a dozen other stakeholders, became “interveners.” Through numerous meetings and much give and take, a successful plan emerged. It was a route that considered the needs and opinions of public entities; including three cities, Maricopa County, the State Land Commission, Arizona Department of Transportation and many private land owners. The route was agreed to by APS, all the stakeholders, the Line

Cathy CarlatCouncilmember,

Mesquite District, City of Peoria

i Siting Committee and the Arizona Corporation Commission.

As the route passes through Peoria, there is a seven mile stretch next to the highway on the southernmost border of Bureau of Land Management land.

BLM took an uncooperative attitude, refusing to comply with the Corporation Commission or the subsequent Judge. Finally, following involvement by Congressman Trent Franks, they agreed to begin their own process. We are now in the middle of BLM’s two-year process to add a utility corridor along the existing transportation corridor. By the looks of BLM’s recently publicized range of alternatives, it appears that the previous efforts of many well-informed citizens and public entities have been disregarded. It is again time to speak up.

I encourage you to voice your opinion by calling, emailing or writing Mr. Joe Incardine, National Project Manager: 801-524-3833, [email protected]. APS Transmission Line Project, Attention: Joe Incardine BLM Phoenix District Office 21605 North Seventh Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85207. To receive Mesquite District Updates, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/mesquite. Contact Councilmember Cathy Carlat at [email protected] or by calling 623-773-7306.


HEALTHY LIVING

nourishing Our Children Video Have you ever wondered about the role diet plays in our health? What about in our children’s health? Are

you stymied on the various concepts related to diet and nutrition?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then we invite you to join us at the Mountain Vista Community Center on Thursday, April 12th from 6-8 p.m. Sarica Cernohous, L.Ac., MSTOM will be offering a free viewing of “Nourishing Our Children,” an informative look at the role of traditional dietary choices on health.

Based on the painstaking research of 20th Century dentist Weston A. Price, “Nourishing Our Children” traces his findings documenting changes in dental health, facial structure and overall wellness of various traditional cultures from around the globe, once modern foods were included in the diet.

Making the case for a return to more traditional diets to support health and vitality, “Nourishing our Children” gives clear

t examples of what constituted “traditional” for the numerous groups studied, with compelling photographs of portions of the population maintaining a traditional diet, as compared to those who adopted modern, manufactured foods.

Additionally, the movie looks at the choices we make in our increasingly convenience-driven, mass-marketed food choices, and the possible health implications of consuming such foods regularly. From pasteurized, homogenized milk products, to feed-lot meats, to hydrogenated oils and even breakfast cereals, many of the most ubiquitous modern foods are considered in light of their role in disease patterns.

Likewise, there are many examples of what constitutes more traditional foods and how and why we should be making efforts to include these foods in our diets to regain our vitality and nourish the generations to come. Discussion of the healing role of saturated fats, raw milk, cholesterol, traditionally-prepared grains and a variety of produce is

By Sarica Cernohous, L.Ac., MSTOM

offered, as well as some practical tips on what a given meal would look like in a modern diet, but incorporating the tenets of this philosophy.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity to learn more about resources in the Valley for more traditional foods, with a vendor or two on hand to speak of their offerings.

If you would like to join us for this informative and enlightening event, please RSVP to Lauren Stephan, [email protected], by Tuesday, April 10th. If you have questions related to Dr. Price’s work, feel free to visit the Weston A. Price Foundation website, http://www.westonaprice.org/. Additionally, you may contact the movie’s host, Sarica Cernohous, at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you for a night of stimulating education!

ravis Angry and his children, six-year-old Tatiyana and four-year-old DeVante, moved to Vistancia in May 2011. It was a combination of things that drew him to Vistancia—the beautiful landscape, its

well-built homes and attractive location outside of Phoenix but still accessible to his local church and shopping centers.

The children are less impressed with those aspects than they are of other things. “They love the parks the most,” Travis says. “And they love attending Vistancia Elementary, where Tatiyana is in first grade and DeVante is in preschool.”

And while any event with firefighters and fire engines is their favorite, Tatiyana and DeVante are also extremely excited about attending the Vistancia Eggstravaganza event on April 7th to hunt for Easter eggs and play games.

As a teen, Travis dropped out of high school, but later realizing the negative direction of his life, he enlisted in the Navy and served honorably in both the Navy and the Army. In 2004, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Travis is now a cancer survivor, a military veteran, and a single father. In spite of the many challenges and hardships he has endured, he realized he had a unique story that would inspire today’s youth.

In November 2011, Travis Angry launched Change: If I Can, You Can, an inspirational and motivational youth outreach project. As part of the backbone

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of this project, Travis is currently writing his life story, Change: If I Can, You Can, with the goal of motivating and inspiring today’s youth as they face their challenges. It will also be a resource to aid parents, teachers, and youth leaders in influencing youth in a positive direction.

“My goal and passion is to try and reach out to the youth within the community by speaking at their teen groups and making a positive difference in their lives,” he says.

Travis received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Public Administration in November 2011 and plans to continue his education and obtain his M.B.A. To learn more about Travis and his outreach project and other activities, go to www.travisangry.com.

Above: Resident Travis Angry and his beautiful children DeVante and Tatiyana.


CHILD’S PLAY

or many parents, the most memorable milestone in a child’s growth and development is the first word or communicative gesture that your child gives. Speech and language allow us to communicate or share ideas, thoughts and emotions. Speech is the verbal tool used to communicate

with spoken words. Language is the way ideas, thoughts or emotions are expressed through writing, gestures, signing and speech.

From ages 0 – 3 years, speech and language is rapidly developing and maturing. This is the best time for the brain to absorb a language. The beginning signs of communication occur during the first few days of life when an infant learns that a cry will bring food, comfort or companionship. Not all children will develop their speech and language at the same age. There is, however, a natural progression for mastery of these skills. These milestones help doctors, educators and other health professionals determine if a child may need extra assistance acquiring speech and language skills.

early Childhood speech & language Development By Rose Urness, M.S. Ed.

FIt is important for parents to expose young children to spoken and written language at an early age. Remember that language is more than spoken words. • When you are teaching your child a word or a concept, focus on conveying meaning to the child through play or through multisensory experiences (hearing, touch, visual). • Use real objects and situations. Teach the names of foods as your toddler is eating, names of body parts while you are bathing your child, and concepts such as “under,” “in” and “on’ while your child is playing. • Read to your child• Follow your child’s lead. If your child shows interest in an object, person or event, provide him or her with the word for that concept.

It is important to note that this information represents a general range of development and should only be used as a guide. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s speech development, please contact a pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist.

Rose Urness, M.S. Ed is founder of Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten. www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com.

ver the past few years, the Peoria Police Department has developed an outstanding relationship with the Vistancia Community. There are many dedicated officers that work with Vistancia on issues and

patrol the streets in your community night and day.

For police purposes, Vistancia falls in what we call our Northwest Zone, which has been run by Lieutenant Bruce Walls for the past few years. Lieutenant Walls has been the lead contact person for issues in Vistancia and monitored the overall crime rate (which he kept very low) on a daily basis. Many of you have probably met Lieutenant Walls and much of the relationship building with Vistancia can be credited to his efforts in your community. I am pleased to tell you that Lieutenant Walls has moved on to a new challenge—he is now in charge of the Training and Recruiting Division for the department.

Vistancia now has a new lieutenant. Lieutenant Lisa Mendoza is new to the Peoria Police Department, but definitely not new to policing. She was hired by Peoria in January 2012, and she comes to us highly recommended, with more than 15 years of law enforcement experience, most of which has been with the Tolleson Police Department. During the course of her career, she has experience working in patrol operations, detectives, hiring and recruiting,

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O and training. She has also served as a D.A.R.E. officer and a field training officer. Lieutenant Mendoza holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University in Psychology and she is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Counseling. In 2009, Lieutenant Mendoza was selected as the “Leader of the Year” by the City of Tolleson.

Lieutenant Mendoza will be your new contact for Peoria’s Northwest Zone, which includes the Vistancia Community. She is extremely energetic and excited about the opportunity to work with Vistancia. She is well versed on a few past issues in your community and has some great progressive ideas for working with Vistancia in the future. When you see Lieutenant Mendoza at homeowners’ meetings or special events in Vistancia, please introduce yourself and make her feel welcome. She can be contacted by email at: [email protected] or by phone at 623-773-7935.

By Clark Collier, North Precinct Patrol CommanderPeoria Police Dept.

Lieutenant Lisa Mendoza

n last month’s column, we covered two of the three most important elements of putting: reading the putt and hitting the correct line. The third and most important factor in eliminating the dreaded three-putt is speed.

It is impossible to hit the right line every time, but we are capable of creating good speed time and time again. I like to illustrate it like this: if I miss my line by a foot but my speed is good then the distance left to the hole is around a foot, which is an easy finish. Now, if I miss my line by two feet and my speed by four feet, I will have around eight feet left to the hole. I will take one-foot tap-ins all day as opposed to eight-foot grinders and knee shakers. Understanding speed is developed in all of us at a very early age. If I put a basket 10 feet in front of you and asked you to throw a ball into it, how many of you would get extremely close if not in? Probably close to 100 percent, especially if you had more than one opportunity. Putting is the same way, are brains are capable of relating the information to our arms to create the correct speed. We just have to let it. We get so wrapped up in making contact that we forget where we’re going and the putt suffers.

A drill I use most often with my students is this, try hitting putts while looking at the hole. The first few attempts are usually bad but the brain starts reacting and making adjustments. Get yourself set up to the ball and then look at the hole and stroke the putt. You will be amazed at not only how close you start getting but by how many you actually make. It confuses me as to why we are so focused on making contact when putting. The ball is not moving and the stroke is not a big one. So take for granted the fact that you will make contact. Rely on what you see and what your brain is capable of, and you will open the doors to putting that you never thought possible.

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TEE TIME AT TRILOGY

By Joshua Doxtator, Head Golf Professional and Golf Operations Manager, Trilogy Golf & Country Club

It all boils down to confidence and relying on what you have built. As long as you have a firm foundation the rest is just allowing your brain to make the stroke. On a personal note, when playing in college I was having a really difficult time putting, and then I was introduced to this concept. I went from averaging 33 putts per round to 28. That’s a major difference considering I averaged 13 greens in regulation per round! You are capable of so much; just get out of the way and let it happen!

Blackstone HOA Office: 623.792.5054Blackstone Gate House: 928.252.6000

Blackstone Country Club: 623.707.8700

lackstone at Vistancia was recently featured in the Peoria and Glendale Republic Spring Training article, highlighting “Spring Training Players Buying Homes in the West Valley”. With the help

of Scott and Kelly Feldman, the cover page and full-page story highlighted why more and more major league ballplayers are choosing the Northwest valley as their ‘home’ away from ‘home. Following are a few highlights from the story (written by Sonu Munshi, The Republic):

As you drive into the Blackstone at Vistancia neighborhood in northwest Peoria, a gate guard walks up, asks whom you’re visiting, notes your license-plate number and then opens the wooden gates leading up to the country club community. That kind of security in the gated community was only one of the appeals from Texas Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman and his wife, Kelli, who moved into a nearly 4,000 square foot home last fall. It is a 20-minute drive to Surprise Stadium, where Feldman shows up each spring training season to practice and play for his team ahead of the major league season.

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By The Vistancia Information Center

“That’s the best thing about it, is the location, it’s close to the stadium and is really nice and quiet and peaceful,” Feldman said. The Feldmans, tired of renting, had looked for homes in Scottsdale but chose the Peoria home for what they got for their money - a floor plan they loved in a community with a good deal on membership at the golf course less than a mile away, biking trails and more. Kelli, gazing over her backyard pool with a view of the open desert and mountains, said, “For our first house where we won’t live year-round, it seemed more reasonable.”

For more information about Blackstone Country Club memberships call 623-707-8700.


Blackstone Gets Home Plate Position in spring training article By The Vistancia Information Center

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Drop-in Tennis, 8:30-10:30am

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Water Aerobics, 10am

Good News Club, 6-7:30pm



Good News Club, 6-7:30pmBook Club, 7pm







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Zumba, 6pm

Spanish Club, 6-7:30pmBusiness Networking, 6pm

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HAPPY EASTER!

Adult B-Ball, 7pm

Adult B-Ball, 7pm

Adult B-Ball, 7pm

Tour of Homes, 10am

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Adult B-Ball, 7pm

MOPS Club, 9-11:30amAerobics, 9-10amElem

entary Dodgeball, 4pmPower Yoga, 6-7pmSpanish Club, 6-7:30pmCheer Cam

p, 6-7pmTai Chi, 7-8pm

Aerobics, 9-10amPower Yoga, 6-7pmSpanish Club, 6-7:30pmCheer Cam


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p, 6-7pmTai Chi, 7-8pmBunco, 7pm

Aerobics, 9-10amGarden Chat, 6pm

Power Yoga, 6-7pmSpanish Club, 6-7:30pmCheer Cam



Aerobics, 9-10amCoffee Talk, 9amMOMS Club, 10am

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Aerobics, 9-10am


Aerobics, 9-10am

Lady Bug Release, 9-11am


Aerobics, 9-10amAdult Bingo, 6pm

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Blood Drive, 9am-3pm

Girls Way Education, 10-11:30amPreschool Tumbling, 10-11amZum

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Vistancia Community Patrol 480.313.2685Vistancia Village EmergencyFor use between midnight and 8am 800.274.3165City of PeoriaPolice/Animal Control 623.773.8311Peoria Policing Program, North Tip Line 623.773.5077 [email protected] 623.773.7279Southwest Ambulance 480.655.7234Arrowhead Hospital 623.561.1000North Peoria Emergency Center 623-561-2022Sun Health Hospital 623.214.4000Post Office 623.979.8533Sunrise Mountain Library 623.773.8650UtilitiesCox Communications 602.694.1952Zona Communications 928.501.2255Southwest Gas 602.861.1999APS (Electric) 602.371.7171City of Peoria (water/trash) 623.773.7160SchoolsPeoria Unified S.D. #11 623.486.6000Lake Pleasant Elementary 623.773.6575 Attendance 623.773.6582Vistancia Elementary 623.773.6500 Attendance 623.773.6508Liberty High School 623.773.6525Sunrise Mountain High School 623.487.5125Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten 602-740-9561 ChurchesSpirit Song United Methodist Church 623.824.1357

Activities and ClubsAerobics We’ve started a new aerobics class in Vistancia on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am in the Gymnasium. This is a free fitness class! All you need is a water bottle, a towel and mat if you have one. Enjoy!

Aqua -TotsIs your child water safe, do they know how to swim? If not, get them enrolled now. For more information, contact Aqua-Tots at 623-376-6554 or www.aqua-tots.com for swim lessons.

Bible StudyThe women’s Bible study meets every Thursday at 9am in Building A. All women are invited as we share, discuss, and encourage one another. Call Valerie for more information at 623-824-1357.

Book ClubWe will meet at 7pm the second Tuesday of every month in Building A at the Mountain Vista Club .If you’re interested in joining please contact Darlene at [email protected]. Bunco is Back!We need players! Join us in the Clubhouse on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm for an exciting dice game and a great way to meet new friends! The fee is $6 per person to play. There are 4 gift cards available to win! Please contact Lauren at [email protected] if you’re interested in playing!

Garden ChatGarden chat will meet the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Contact [email protected] for additional information.

Good News ClubThe Good News Club meets Tuesdays from 6pm-7:30pm in Building A! The club is a Bible based (non-denominational) teaching on life issues that the teen age group is challenged to face on a daily basis. Now is the time to make correct decisions to set the stage for becoming an adult. for additional information contact Julia at [email protected].

Helping Hands ClubThe helpings hand club is a group of Vistancia residents with the same mission to help their neighbors in need! If you would like to join the club or if you have a need that the club might be able to assist you with contact Adrienne at [email protected].

History ClubIf you want a greater understanding of the principles the United States was founded on and confidence in your ability to affect freedom this group is for you! We’ll meet in Building A twice a month March-May, on the 1st & 3rd Thursday evenings. The 1st Thursday of the month will be a lecture by a guest speaker; the 3rd Thursday of the month will be a book/article discussion). For more information and the book list, email Alena Hatch ([email protected]).


RESOURCES

MOMS ClubActivities and support for Moms and their kids. For more information, if you are North of Vistancia Elementary contact Holly Tenn at [email protected]; if you are South of Vistancia Elementary contact Crystal Beumler at [email protected].

MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) ClubMOPS is a great place where Mothers Of Preschoolers will be welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach their full potential as both a woman and a mom! The club will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Mountain Vista Clubhouse. Contact Christie for more information at [email protected] or visit www.vistanciamops.com.

Mountain Biking ClubThis club meets on weekends at the discrepancy of group leader. Explore new terrain in and around the Vistancia community. For additional information contact Scott Thompson at 623.764.4960.

Poker ClubCome meet your neighbors while playing a game of luck and skill. Vistancia Poker tournaments will be held the second and fourth Saturday of every month in the Association Office. Buy-ins are $20 per person. 100% of proceeds go to top place finishers. For more information, [email protected] / www.vistanciapoker.com.

Spanish ClubThe Spanish Club will meet from 6-7:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Building A. It’s open to all residents who would like to learn Spanish as well as those who want to practice their Spanish-speaking skills in a supportive environment. The topics of conversation will include, but not be limited to: greetings, holiday celebrations, family events. eating out, shopping, traveling, entertainment and games. The $40 monthly dues include all classes and materials. To register contact Susan at [email protected].

Teen ClubKids ages 11-17. We plan teen events and do community service projects all while having a great time. Please contact Lauren Stephan at [email protected] for more information.

Tennis ClubDrop-in Tennis is on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Mountain Vista Club tennis courts at 8:30-10:30am. For more information Contact [email protected] or call Tom or Barbara at 928.252.3546.

Tennis LessonsTennis Pro Mike Ragland instructs Children and Adults in multiple settings including private lessons and group clinics. Call Mike for additional information at 623.512.7926.

VistanciaLifestyles.comVistancia Lifestyles is the place to go to for great articles from local experts providing you with free information on many topics such as photography, skin care, pet care, travel tips, landscaping, home decor and more. Find fun events going on in Arizona, the West Valley and Vistancia Village. There is also a local business listing. If you have any questions, contact us at: [email protected].

Vistancia Village Business Networking GroupMeets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the Mountain Vista Clubhouse. For more information contact Eva at [email protected].

Vistancia Village Loaning LibraryBring a book take a book at the Loaning Library in the Association Office. We are also always accepting donations for books and DVDs For more information contact the Association Office at 623.215.8646.

Vistancia VipersVistancia Village Swim Team. For more information contact Jen Peery at [email protected].

Water AerobicsClasses are Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Mountain Vista Club pool. If you have any questions contact Lauren at [email protected].

Power YogaPower Yoga is a mat-based exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body. This exercise is aimed at developing a stable core for all types of movement attaining balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Power Yoga is held every Wednesday from 6-7pm in the Gym. Contact Ranae Nitura at [email protected] for further questions.

Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party! The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm. For more information, contact Lennie Ambelang at [email protected].


LANDSCAPES

spring in the air;Color abounds

pril is one of my favorite times of the year to be living here! When not only our own landscapes have come to full life and color, but

so has our desert! Whether you explore our Discovery Trail, take an off-road drive into the desert, hike one of our many mountain trails, or visit one of the many botanical gardens or parks, you can’t help but to take in so much color and beauty this time of the year.

So, it’s time to brighten up our own yard with annuals or perennial flowers, or lots of color from ground covers such as Gazania, Iceplant, Hearts and Flowers, Verebena or Australian Racer. Start planting warm season vegetables like squash, peppers, beans and melons. If you love fresh tomatoes, a great hot season tomato like Heatwave will continue to produce as our temperatures increase. Remember to water deeply, but not every day yet, to encourage deep rooting and help prevent blossom drop. Feed monthly with a vegetable and tomato food or earthworm castings.

Mulching surfaces of your vegetable and flower beds and around trees and shrubs will help keep your soil cooler and conserve soil moisture. With as little rain as we have had this winter, be alert to pay attention for insects this year. As beautiful as those iridescent moths (adult stage) and attractive stripped blue and yellow caterpillars with stinging, irritating hairs can be, they can strip leaves as fast as a blink of the eye. Known as skeletonizers, their favorite being grape leaves, they can weaken and kill plants quickly. Treat with Bacillus Thuringenis ( bio worm killer) which will kill all kinds of caterpillars but won’t harm anything else. If you have Agaves, don’t forget to treat them with a grub control with Merit in it for the Agave Weevil.

Meanwhile, it’s time to get aggressive on your lawn and start preparing it for the summer months! Continue over seeding as needed and aerate the lawn every 2-3 years. It’s also not too late for a pre-emergent such as Portrait or Dimension. If using a weed-and-feed, stay within an 18-8-0 range. Just fertilizing? Stay in the 16-4-8 or 16-6-8 range. Until next time, as always may you enjoy your adventures beyond the garden gate!

If you have any landscape or gardening questions, please join us on Wednesday April 25th at 6:00 pm at the Mountain Vista Club for Garden Chat. Or you can contact me at [email protected] or 623-695-3952.

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By Charlotte Smith, Certified Horticulturalist and Master Gardener,C&S Plant Specialists, LLC