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RoadrunnerThe Roadrunner is published twice a month by the Rio Verde Community Association

Rio Verde’s Website www.rioverdearizona.com

Next Roadrunner Early Deadline!Friday, December 9

RVCA Board Meeting: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 15

Town Hall Meeting: 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 13

Club News page 4

Interested in Serving on the RVCA Board?See page 2 for information on how to apply for consideration

RVCA Board MinutesThe minutes of the Nov. 17 Board meeting are attached.

Next Issue December 16 Issue No. 16-21 - December 2, 2016

Let’s Celebrate...It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like ChristmasChristmas in Rio Verde is a special time filled with parties and special events to celebrate this “most wonderful time of the year.” Come join in the fun of the holiday season.Christmas Tree Lighting & Dinner Dance: Monday, Dec. 5Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Club on Monday, Dec. 5. The Annual Tree Lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Dinner Dance from 6:15 to 9 p.m. On the menu is roasted butternut squash bisque, thyme marinated filet and lemon shrimp and red velvet cake. Cost is $50++ For reservations email reservations@rioverdecc.com or call 471-0963.Holiday Wine Show at the Club: Monday, Dec, 12The Club invites everyone to join them for a Holiday Wine Show from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Enjoy an amazing evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres with over 35 wines to taste. Wine experts will be on hand to answer all your questions. Cost is $25++ - For Reservations email reservations@rioverdecc.com or call 471-0963.Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along: Thursday, Dec. 15Everyone is invited to the Annual Sing-Along at the Club from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. This fun event will feature Jane Ferring on the piano with Vince Zarlengo leading the singing. For more information call Jim and Susan Reeves at 471-2431.

Tomorrow.. Saturday, Dec. 3 ▶Pancake Breakfast with SantaBe sure to stop by the Fire Station between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. tomorrow for the Fire District’s Annual Benefit Pancake Breakfast. All donations benefit VerdeCares. Let’s show VerdeCares how much we care! Details page 6

▶December Couples Golf EventThe Couples Golf Group’s Dec. 3 event starts with a 12:45 p.m. shotgun on White Wing with a Shambles format. Following golf, enjoy cocktails, appetizers and awarding of prizes. Cost: $25. Call the Golf Shop at 471-9420 to sign up.▶Holiday Ballroom Dance Party Everyone is invited to the Holiday Dance Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Community Center. Bring your own drinks plus an appetizer or sweet to share. Cost is $10. Singles and couples welcome. Questions? Ruth Orton 480-264-4522.

Santa Is Coming to Town...Santa and Mrs. Claus have accepted CRC’s invitation to visit Rio Verde on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See page 3 for information about the Dec. 24 Santa Party and Dec. 25 Santa Gift Delivery.

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The Roadrunner is published twice a month by

The Rio Verde Community AssociationEditor: Linda HefterAssociation Staff:

Doris Findling, Connie Sauter & Angelita Vargas

Rio Verde is an Active Adult Community for Persons Age 55 and Older

Our Community...Post Office Alert! The Rio Verde Post Office requests that residents pick up their mail every day during this busy time of the year. It is especially important to pick up your packages to free up locker space. Please do not park in the mail carriers’ reserved spaces!

November Rain Totals: Todd Korb reports that Rio Verde received 1.20 inches of rain in November for a YTD of 7.99 inches.With Sympathy: The Association is saddened to learn of the deaths of Al Smith and former resident Dottie Millet.

Interested in Serving on the RVCA Board?If you would like to be considered by the RVCA Nominating Committee, deliver your application to the RVCA Office by Thursday, Dec. 8.Application RequirementsInclude your name, Rio Verde address and phone number, number of years in Rio Verde, length of stay in Rio Verde per year, education and employment background and list of boards and committees served on in Rio Verde. Also answer the question: Why do you desire to serve on the RVCA Board? Questions? Call the RVCA Office at 471-2068.2017 Nominating CommitteeChair Gary Holcomb, Jill Arnold, Becky Darley, Judy Haggard and Bill Hoffman.

Town Hall Meeting Jan. 13...RVCA President's MessageDear Residents,Please save the date for a Town Hall Meeting at 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 13,  in the Community Church of the Verdes Sanctuary.  (Note: There will be no Town Hall Meeting on December 6 as tentatively announced in the last Roadrunner.) The agenda for the January 13 Town Hall Meeting will include a review of the proposed Rio/Tonto Amenity Sharing Agreement...plus time for resident questions and comments.To help clarify some of the issues regarding the Rio/Tonto Amenity Sharing Agreement, the December 16 Roadrunner will include a Q&A article. In preparation for a meaningful discussion on January 13, please take the time to read the questions and answers prior to the Town Hall Meeting.  Gary Holcomb, President, Rio Verde Community Association

From the RVCA Office...Holiday Safety Alert!Everyone is urged to follow a few simple rules to guarantee a safe and happy holiday season for all our residents and visitors.Community Pool: No glass allowed in the pool enclosure - Children must be toilet trained to enter the pool.Pool Hot Tub: For adults only. Children’s bodies and circulatory systems are too small to safely handle the 104 degree water.Golf Carts: No golf carts may be driven by anyone without a driver’s license even if an adult is a passenger.The Golf Courses: No walkers, bikers or playing children are allowed on the golf courses during the day when golfers are present.Walking on Roads: Please be mindful of sharing the road with cars. Be extra careful at sunset and sunrise when the sun can blind drivers.

Rainbow over Rio Verde: Last week’s rain storm brought with it a breathtaking sunset framed by a double rainbow. Photo by Susan Reeves

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CRC News...Christmas Eve Santa Party Saturday, Dec. 24CRC’s Christmas Santa Party for grandchildren and other young visitors is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Community Center. Come enjoy Christmas Carols, cookies, punch, and, of course, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.Santa Gift Delivery Sunday, Dec. 25Santa is already preparing to deliver gifts to visiting grandchildren and other young visitors on Christmas Day. To help Santa, wrap and label each gift with the child’s name and age along with the delivery address and a phone number (in case Santa encounters difficulties). Include a note with something special that only Santa would know about the child. Bring wrapped gifts to the Community Center Board Room between 1 and 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Santa will begin delivering on Christmas Day around 11:30 a.m. Questions? Call Jean Hofmann at 712-371-2580.Luminary Committee Needs HelpIf you would like to help light up your neighborhood on Christmas Eve with luminarias, contact Kathleen Watt at 720-273-2734 or email kathleen.watt@comcast.net.Baby Furniture Company coming for the holidays? Time to request items from CRC’s large inventory of children's car seats, pac-n-plays, small toys, high chairs, strollers and more. In addition to items for young visitors, CRC has rollaway beds and adult and children’s bikes. Request forms are available in the Post Office window box. Questions? Call Betsy Stambaugh, Beth Evans, Gail Von Drashek or Kay Vander Stoep.

Fun & Interesting Things To DoVerdes Hike with Jim Urban & Doug Lindsay: Friday, Dec. 9Jim Urban and Doug Lindsay invite everyone to join them on Friday, Dec. 9, for a hike in the Seven Springs Recreation Area north of Carefree. The five to six mile hike along Cave Creek and back is rated easy to moderate. Those wanting a more challenging hike can continue on the Skunk Tank (Trail #246) and complete a loop with a 1,200 feet elevation gain and great views. Meet by 9 a.m. in the Community Center parking lot for carpooling. Each vehicle will require a Tonto National Forest pass which is available at the Ranger Station en route. Good hiking shoes are sufficient. Bring lots of water, snack or lunch, sun protection and an optional hiking stick. Because of the higher elevation, long pants and a sweater, sweatshirt or jacket are recommended. Drive time to the trailhead is one hour and 15 minutes. No advance sign up is necessary, just show up. Questions? Call Jim Urban at 471-3818 or email rrurban2@msn.com.Rio Verde Book Club: Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Change of DateDue to the Christmas holiday, the next meeting of the Rio Verde Book Club will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Community Center. (Note: This is a change of date.) The December book for discussion is Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr. Questions? Call Susie Pringle at 471-7339 or Sherril Beck at 471-0950.Beginning Bridge Lessons: Starting Jan. 11Marilyn Perry will teach a 9-week Beginning Bridge class from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Mar. 8 in the Community Center Multi-Function Room. Learn to play or brush up on your game. Cost is $110 which includes a workbook. To register send a check to Marilyn Perry at 25425 Vado Court, Rio Verde, AZ 85263. Include your local address and the workbook will be delivered to you before the first class. Questions? Call Marilyn at 471-3661.Couples Evening Bridge: Every ThursdayCouples Evening Bridge has resumed. The group meets from 6:45 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Community Center Card Room. Scoring is Chicago-style. No sign up required. Questions? Carol & Jim Kilbourne 471-8179.

Twenty Verde hikers enjoyed beautiful weather and great views on the Massacre Grounds hike in the Superstitions on Nov. 17.

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Club News...Town Hall Meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7All residents (golf and social members) are invited to attend the Club’s Town Hall Meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Sundance Room. Come learn about progress to date and plans for 2017.Niners Christmas Party: Saturday, Dec. 10Attention Niners, Spouses & Guests! Time to make a reservation for the Ugly (or Beautiful ) Christmas Sweater Party on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Club Sundance Room. Cocktails will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. The festive menu includes a fall salad, seared chicken breast or New York strip steak and dark chocolate mousse. Entertainment will be by Dave Karl. Make a reservation by Dec. 5 by calling 471-0963 or emailing reservation@rioverdecc.com. Don’t miss the best Niner Party of the year. Questions? Call Jan Needham at 471-7256 or Toni Drenth at 471-2373.2017 Verde Derby: Saturday, Jan. 28Save the date for the 2017 Verde Derby set for Saturday, Jan. 28. The 2017 Derby is open to all golfers with returning champs Jim Fluharty and Kathy Hunt trying to defend their title. More information soon. Questions? Call Pete & Sharon VanderPoel at 303-619-5923.Save the Date: March Couples Sonoran Desert ClassicIt is not too early to invite guests to play in the 2017 Sonoran Desert Classic Couples Invitational on Mar. 9, 10 & 11. Celebrate Arizona with golf, a ranch party and dinner dance. Watch for details. WGA Opener: An Event to RememberThe Rio Verde WGA “Forget Me Not” Season opener was an event to remember with a wonderful lunch and fun golf. A package of Forget Me Not seeds was given to each member to exchange with an individual that each player wanted to remember. The luncheon was followed by a Step-aside Scramble.After the tournament, the teams met in the pub and prizes were awarded to the 1st place team of Anne Lewis, Sue Erickson, Gwen Bennett and Barb Frommelt. Second place had a 3-way tie with Team 1: Cathy Hunt, Phyllis Halpin, Tricia Wolber and Kathy Imle. Team 2: Bobbi Hatfield, Kirsten Sundahl, Kathleen Watt and Pat Peterson. Team 3: Kay Case, Gretchen O’Connell, Enga Wodziak and Maribell Wetzel. The 3rd place team was Diana Mercer, Jane Wick, Carol Sadeckas and Tammy Peterson.

Dining at the Club...Pub: Starbucks: 6:30 to 11 a.m. dailyLunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. dailyDinner: 5 to 8 p.m. Fri-SatCopper Room:Sunday Breakfast:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. Mon-SatNo Dinner on Sunday

Wednesday Experience Nights:Dec. 7 - Minnesota MadnessDec. 14 - Irish NightQuestions & Take Out: Call 471-1050Reservations: 471-0963 orreservations@rioverdecc.com

Host Families Needed...Women's Collegiate Here Feb. 23 to Feb. 26The Women’s Collegiate Golf Tournament sponsored by Western Michigan University will be back in Rio Verde, Thursday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, Feb. 26.Volunteers NeededHost Captains are needed for two new teams, Central Arkansas and Central Michigan University, who will be playing in the tournament for the first time. Host Captains contact the coach of their team and find homes for coaches and players. Also needed are volunteers who would like to open their homes to players or coaches for the duration of the tournament. If you would like to be a host captain or provide housing for players and coaches, contact Carol Scheuing at prismausa@aol.com or 471-7393.

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Looking Ahead to January...Verdes ASU Lecture Series: Starting Tuesday, Jan. 10The 2017 eight-week Verdes ASU Lecture Series kicks off at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, with a look at The Future of the Suburban City: Lessons from Sustaining Phoenix by ASU Professor Grady Gammage Jr. The series will continue at 4 p.m. every Tuesday through Feb. 28. All lectures will be held in Club Sundance Room with the exception of the Jan. 31 and Feb. 14 lectures which will be held in the Church Sanctuary. Attached is the full schedule.CRC High Tea Luncheon: Wednesday Jan. 25Save the date for CRC’s fabulous High Tea Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Club’s Sundance Room. Everyone is encouraged to wear High Tea party hats and attire. If you don’t have a hat, there will be a hat rental booth. Watch for details and reservation information. Questions? Call Diana Magers, Mellody Fairbanks or Sharon VanderPoel. Rio Verde Activities Fair: Thursday, Jan. 26The broad range of activities available to Rio Verde residents will be on full display at our Community's first Annual Activities Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Community Center.If your group or activity would like to participate in the Fair, call Carol Scheuing at 471-7393 or email her at prismausa@aol.com. All Rio Verde residents are invited to attend this event and experience the excitement and fun of participating in inspiring activities with like-minded neighbors.

Church News...6th Annual Blanket Drive for Andre HouseThe Outreach Committee of St. Dominic Mission here in the Verdes is collecting blankets for homeless people served by Andre House in downtown Phoenix. The Community Church of the Verdes is also supporting this important effort.New or clean gently used blankets and sleeping bags will be collected through Dec. 11. Donations can be dropped off in the Community Church lobby or call Steve and Debbie Vasquez at 480-256-0211 for pick up. Cash donations are also welcome. A $25 donation will buy a nice blanket. Make your check payable to Andre House and drop off at Church Office.Andre House on 11th Avenue in Phoenix provides dinner, showers, laundry, warm clothing, blankets and more for people in need.2017 Women’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 21Save the date for the 2017 Women’s Retreat from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in Founders Hall. Retreat sponsors are the Community Church of the Verdes and St. Dominic Catholic Mission. Topic for the retreat is Battling the Beast of Busyness by Embracing One Thing based on Luke 10:38-42. Guest moderator will be Michelle Christy of Defining Word Ministry. A graduate of the School of Women’s Ministry, Michelle also has a BA degree in psychology and education. Thousands of people have benefited from her seminars and discussions based on the Bible.On Retreat Day lunch will be available for $15 with payment by check or cash. For more information or to register call the Community Church Office at 471-7239. Deadline for signing up is Friday, Jan. 13.

Tai Chi Classes: Tai Chi classes are now meeting at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday morning in the Community Center Multi-Function Room. Come experience the many health benefits of Tai Chi which include enhanced flexibility, balance and agility plus pain relief and decreased levels of stress and depression. Rio Verde’s Tai Chi class is taught by Dane Boles, head instructor at United Tai Chi in Peoria. According to Dane, Tai Chi can be both therapeutic and fun. Questions? Email Dane daneboles@unitedkingfu.com or call him at 602-463-9944.

Tai Chi students Sheila O’Donnell, Don Blessing and Margie Barritt with instructor Dane Boles

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See you at the Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our Fire District’s annual pancake benefit breakfast. All donations will go to VerdeCares. There will be lots of give-away gifts and you can enter the Sanderson Ford drawing for a new vehicle by bringing a child’s gift to support Operation Santa Claus. KNIX Radio will be broadcasting live from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Parking is available at the Church with VerdeCares golf cart taxis to bring you to the breakfast. There will be heaters to keep you warm while you enjoy Chief Jay’s buttermilk pancakes!Volunteers Help Make Thanksgiving Special! Our volunteers delivered over 60 Thanksgiving dinners with all the fixings to our neighbors living alone, returning from surgery or caregivers who needed a helping hand. We are thankful for our volunteers who gave the gift of time to deliver to our neighbors and to Tonto Verde’s Golf Cart Food Ministry volunteers for preparing the delicious dinners. Shop on Amazon and Donate to VerdeCares Do you do a lot of your holiday shopping on Amazon? If so, when shopping at Amazon, start at http://smile.amazon.com, use your current Amazon login, and select VerdeCares as your charity. From then on, VerdeCares will receive a small donation for all your Amazon Smile purchases. Thank you!End of Year Charity Donations WelcomePlease remember VerdeCares during your end of year charity donations. With grateful hearts our sincere “Thank You” to all of our volunteers who give so much of their time and talents to support our neighbor’s needs through VerdeCares; and to all of you who support our mission here in the Verdes through your donations. We exist Because of You and For You! Happy Holidays from Your VerdeCares Volunteer Team!

Let’s Dance...Ballroom Dance NewsThere is still time to sign up for the Fall Brush Up Ballroom dance session continuing through Dec. 14 and Dec. 16. All classes meet in the Community Center Multi-Function Room.Fall Schedule:Wednesdays: ●6 p.m. Basic Class ●7 p.m. Intermediate ClassFridays: ●6 p.m. Private and Semi-Private Lessons To arrange call instructor Roger Allen at 602-545-5435●7 p.m. Intermediate Class - Class is learning the Night Club Two Step New 2017 Six-Week SessionThe new 2017 six-week session begins on Jan. 4 and Jan. 6 and runs through Feb. 8 and Feb. 10. Basic classes will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays followed by intermediate classes at 7 p.m. Cost for the six-week session is $60 per person or $120 per couple.At least eight dancers are needed for each class. Sign up beginning Dec. 7 in the Community Center Office. Note: In the event eight dancers don’t sign up for each class, instructor Roger Allen may offer classes for a smaller group at a higher cost.For questions or to reserve a place in the 2017 classes contact Ruth Orton at 443-871-5515 or ruthorton@gmail.com.

More Things To Do...Advanced Spanish Classes: Starting Thursday, Jan. 5Hola! Advanced Spanish classes begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, in the Community Center and continue every Thursday through the end of February. Instructor Susie Pringle invites everyone to join the fun 90-minute class for reading, writing and conversation. Questions? Contact Susie at susique@aol.com or 471-7339. Con Abrazos!Line Dancing Lessons: Resume Tuesday, Jan. 17Tuesday afternoon Line Dancing Lessons with Carol Scheuing will resume at 4 p.m. Jan. 17, in the Community Center Dance Studio. Classes will continue every Tuesday. Questions? Call Carol at 471-7393. Beginners Welcome!

Water Rate Case...Rio Verde Utilities Town Hall: Friday, Dec. 9 Rio Verde Utilities will hold a second Town Hall meeting on its proposed water rate increase at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Community Church Sanctuary. All residents are invited to attend.

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From the Rio Verde Fire District...

Holiday Safety TipsThe winter holidays are a time for family, friends and fun… but don’t let the hustle and bustle of the season take away your attention to safety. Keep your holidays happy by following some simple safety tips! Live Holiday Trees●Choose a fresh tree, put it in a sturdy stand and keep it watered.●Place the tree away from all heat sources and out of the way of traffic.●Dispose of the tree properly. Do not burn it in the fireplace!Lighting●Check each set of lights for broken sockets, frayed or bare wires or loose connections. Discard all damaged sets.●Don’t overload electrical outlets. Use no more than three sets of lights per single extension cord.●Only use indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights outdoors!●Always unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep.●Timers are a good alternative to leaving holiday lights on for extended periods of time. Candles●Keep candles away from decorations, and place them in sturdy, non-combustible holders.●Never leave lit candles unattended.●Don’t leave children unattended in a room with lit candles.●Battery or LED candles are a safe alternative to wax/flame candles.Cooking●Never leave cooking unattended. If you leave the kitchen while cooking, turn off the stove.●Turn pot and pan handles toward the center of the stove, and out of the reach of children.●If a pan or skillet catches fire, slide the lid or larger pan over the skillet and turn the stove off. ●Keep a fire extinguisher within reach and know how to use it.Smoke DetectorsIf your smoke alarm randomly beeps, your battery needs to be changed. Change your battery right away. If you need help changing your BEEPING battery call the RVFD non-emergency number at 480-471-3504.

Have a Safe Holiday!

CPR/AED Classes: Dec. 3 Class Cancelled - Next Class Jan. 7Registration is open for the Fire District’s free CPR/AED classes scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4 and Apr. 1 in the Community Center Multi-Function Room. To register call Fire District Office at 471-2304. Note: The Dec. 3 class has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.

Fire District Welcomes Two New FightersA warm welcome to new Rio Verde firefighters Craig Dimerling and Josh Johnson. Craig and Josh joined the Fire District crew on Nov. 29. Crag Dimerling was with the Sun Lakes Fire District for 17 years where he served as a Paramedic/Captain. He is certified in Wildland Firefighting.Josh Johnson was with the Black Canyon Fire District for six years where he also served as a Paramedic/Captain. He is certified as a Wildland Engine Boss.

Craig Dimerling and Josh Johnson

Great Horned Owl keeps watch over the Verdes from the patio of the Horonzys on Agua Verde in Tonto. Photo by Jennifer Nardicchio

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Create an Inviting Entry With Colorby Noelle JohnsonThe entry of your home gives guests their first preview of what lies beyond the doors. If the front of your home is rather dull and colorless, the same may be expected to be true inside. One of the standard principles of landscape design is adding color leading to a home’s entry which is attractive to the eye and inviting to visitors. Add Small Colorful Plants Color can be added in a variety of ways and plants are a great way to do this. By adding smaller, colorful plants along the entry path, we create an inviting route to our front door for guests. Arrange plants in groups of three for maximum impact. Adding boulders next to plants adds an additional element that is attractive too. Plants that work well along entryways are those resistant to frost damage, which include Angelita Daisy, Blackfoot Daisy, ‘Blue Elf’ Aloe, Golden Barrel Cactus, and Goodding’s Verbena. Color Throughout the YearFor color throughout the year, select plants with overlapping seasons like Damianita and Penstemon for cool season interest and Lantana for vibrant blooms spring through fall.Flowering annuals have long been a great way to create colorful interest alongside the entry to a home. Flowers can be switched out seasonally and changed from year to year for a new look to outdoor spaces.Color in Shady AreasAdding color in shady entry areas can be especially challenging, as there are few plants that will flower in the shade. One way to get around this is to place a colorful pot in a vibrant shade of blue, purple, or burnt orange. The color comes from the container, which can be planted with a shade loving succulent such as Elephant’s Food or filled with bamboo or curly willow branches.Color in Large Entry AreasLarge entry areas allow for other ways to introduce color. Placing a painted bench or adding colorful pillows to an existing bench creates instant interest and is an easy way to dress up a front entry.By using one, or more, of these colorful tips, you’ll soon have a beautiful entry that accentuates the interior of your home.

For More Information...Noelle Johnson is a horticulturist, certified arborist and garden writer. Visit her website at www.azplantlady.comFor more information or to schedule a consultation, email Noelle at arizonaplantlady@gmail.com. Her phone number is 480-415-8641.

‘Blue Elf’ Aloe

Damianita Daisy & Penstemon

Goodding’s Verbena

Golden Barrel Cactus

THE 2017 VERDES LECTURE SERIES All lectures will be held Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. at the Rio Verde Country Club in the Sundance Room unless

otherwise noted. All Verdes residents and their guests are invited to attend.

January 10 THE FUTURE OF THE SUBURBAN CITY: Lessons from Sustaining Phoenix

Grady Gammage Jr. Morrison Institute for Public Policy Senior Sustainability Scholar

Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability

January 17 UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN WORLD WAR I

Professor Brooks Simpson Regents Professor of History, Barrett Honors College

January 24 PROGRESS IN ANTI-AGING INTERVENTIONS: Scientific and Policy Developments

Professor Gary Marchant Lincoln Professor of Emerging Technologies, Law, and Ethics Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

January 31 THE ART OF INTERNMENT CAMPS

Professor Betsy Fahlman School of Art, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

This lecture will take place in the Community Church of the Verdes

February 7 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY: Why Natural Selection Has Left Us So Vulnerable to Mental Disorders

Professor Randolph Nesse Director, Center for Evolution and Medicine School of Life Sciences

February 14 HOW WE GOT HERE: NEWS AND TECHNOLOGY

Professor Kristin Gilger Associate Dean Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication This lecture will take place in the Community Church of the Verdes

February 21 LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYOND: Past, Present, and Future

Professor Ariel Anbar President’s Professor School of Earth and Space Exploration

February 28 THE TRUE MUSIC OF THE DOUBLE BASS Professor Catalin Rotaru School of Music, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE

Thanks to Frank Haggard for organizing the Lecture Series.