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March / April 2012The VisionLas Sendas Community Association

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Join us at Bogey’s Steak & Seafood and experience our exquisite Prime steaks and fresh seafood selection while entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night out.

The Rusty Putter offers Valley locals and guests a fine selection of appetizers along with our signature cocktails. For sports buffs, the Rusty Putter’s 7 flat screen televisions allow you to view the best sporting events. Or just sit back and enjoy the live entertainment and sunset views from the Viewpoint Patio.

The Viewpoint Patio is the East Valley’s best kept secret with marvelous panoramic views of the city. We will continue to offer guests great flavors from the Rusty Putter Menu while experiencing live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

We are excited to share Easter Brunch with you too! Brunch will be served from 10am-2pm Sunday, April 8th. For more information and our Easter Brunch menu you may contact our Food and Beverage office.

If you have any questions or have any interest in planning a special occasion with us please call us at 480-396-4000, ext. 206.

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www.thetrailhead.org

Your Hoa… 3 Meet Your HOA

Association Contact Information

Current News and Notes… 6 2nd Quarter Assessments

Denim & Diamonds Charity Auction

LSCA Management Briefs: Las Sendas Board Bits

7 Committee Corner

LSCA Website & Vision Express – We Need Your Email Address!

Table of Contents… March / April 2012Las Sendas Community Association

14 Ladies Night Out

Spring Training

15 Kickboxing

Circuit Sense

Spring Splash and Fit

Tree House Child Watch

DotFit Special

Spa Tip

Go Take a Hike

16 Spa Specials

Break out the Flip-Flops!

March/April Group Fitness Schedule

17 Neighborhood Christmas Light Contest Winner

Snow Day Thank You

Farmer’s Market

Health & Well Being…

The Official Magazine of Las Sendas Community Association

This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the Las Sendas Community bi-monthly. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community.

We are always interested in your comments or suggestions.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in editorial content.

Community Spotlight… 18 Congratulations Red Mountain High School Football!!!

The Las Sendas History Project

Las Sendas Retirees

20 Las Sendas Retirees Give Gift of Reading

Mom’s Group

Las Sendas Book Club

Las Sendas Women’s Group

Adopt a Street

Wireless Access at The Trailhead

Home and Landscape… 8 Landscape Update - Four Peaks Landscape

9 Las Sendas Rental Policy

Architectural

10 Las Sendas Lifestyle

Features…

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Las Sendas - Building a Sense of Community…

5 Pet Network

Neighborhood Watch Program

12 Save the Date! - Event Calendar

21 Product & Service Directory

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Your Hoa…

Association Contact InformationMeet Your HOA

Las Sendas 2012 Board of DirectorsPresident Barbara Carpenter .............................................................................. [email protected]

Vice-President Jeff Brugos ............................................................................................ jeff [email protected]

Secretary Joe Ballway ........................................................................................... [email protected]

Treasurer Brett Bieberdorf ................................................................................. [email protected]

Director Paul Shields ........................................................................................ [email protected]

Director Kevin Roberg ............................................................................ [email protected]

Director Jim Travis ........................................................................................ [email protected]

Las Sendas Community association Staff DirectoryCommunity Manager Doug austin ................................................................................ [email protected]

Community asst. Manager anthony Martin .......................................................................... [email protected]

Compliance Coordinator Calee Burch ................................................................................... [email protected]

administrative assistant Rita McDannald .................................................................... [email protected]

administrative assistant Pam Pratt ........................................................................................ [email protected]

Patrol Director Charlie Ralls .................................................................................... [email protected]

Director of Maintenance Marc Sparling .......................................................................... [email protected]

Lifestyle Director Jennifer Graffice .......................................................................... [email protected]

assistant Lifestyle Director Kristha Lima ................................................................................... [email protected]

Trailhead Members Club 7900 East Eagle Crest Drive

Mesa, aZ 85207

Community Association Office

480.357.8780

Community Association Fax 480.357.7687

Lifestyle 480.357.8780

Trailhead Athletic Club & Spa

480.832.6900

Community Patrol 480.220.1794

Rossmar Customer Care Center 480-551-4300

[email protected] [email protected]

www.thetrailhead.org www.RossmarConnect.com\LasSendas

Association Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Trailhead Members Club Lobby Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am-8:00pm

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

Trailhead Athletic Club Hours Monday – Thursday

5:00am-8:00pm Friday

5:00am-7:00pm Saturday

6:00am-5:00pm Sunday

7:00am-5:00pm

Pool Hours Daily

6:00am-10:00pm


If you would like us to promote a neighborhood gathering in your community or need help putting something together, email Kristha at [email protected].

Neighborhood Watch Program

a neighborhood watch community has many benefits, but it is also a terrific way to get to know your neighbors. Neighborhood Watch Programs in Las Sendas are required to hold two neighborhood gatherings a year. If you would like more information on the Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood or how to start one, please call our new Crime Prevention officer, Karen Stegenga, from Mesa Police Superstition Division, 480-644-5014.

The City of Mesa Police reminds residents to remove valuables from parked cars and to keep the garage doors closed as a crime prevention method.

Residents are also reminded to use the following phone numbers when needed:

Emergency Mesa Police # 911Non-emergency Mesa Police # 480-644-2211LSCA Patrol # 480-220-1794

Las Sendas - Building a Sense of Community… www.thetrailhead.org

Pet Network Tom and Lana Taylor, pet owners living in the Highlands enclave of Las Sendas, have established a communications network for pet owners and pet lovers in Las Sendas. The network provides a method for participants who have found a stray pet or who have lost a pet to send a “pet alert” out

to other participants in the network. This alert allows others to be on the lookout for the runaway or possibly to recognize a found stray and notify its owners.

Tom developed the idea for the network about two years ago when some friends found a stray dog in their yard and spent a significant amount of time, energy, and expense trying to track down the owners of the lost pet. From this experience, Tom decided that everyone might be able to be more effective if someone had a database of pet owners, descriptions of their pets, and contact information so that word could be spread quickly and widely if a pet were lost or found. He discussed the idea with a few other pet owners and found a receptive interest. So, he began collecting contact information and building the database.

He has established a database that includes owner’s name, address, enclave, phone number, email address, pet’s name,

breed or mix of breeds, and color. Tom will not release any of this information without permission of the individual owner. The database is used only for communications regarding pet issues and information -- no commercial solicitation or advertising is conducted. owners wishing to send communications to other owners do so with an email or phone call to Tom, and he will forward it to everyone in the database using blind copy to protect email addresses. Those people, in turn, often forward it further to other friends and family.

The network now has over 100 people participating, representing over 75 households and 28 enclaves in Las Sendas. The more participants who sign up, the more effective the network becomes in spreading the word regarding pet issues.

Tom feels the effort has helped greatly with such things as lost pet searches, finding owners of runaway pets, sharing information on pet-related activities and issues such as dog park gatherings and illness outbreaks, and keeping owners informed of changes in state, county, and city ordinances and organizational responsibilities.

If any Las Sendas residents wish to participate in this network or wish more information, please contact Tom Taylor at 480-924-4333, or by email at [email protected]. There is no cost for participation in the network.

Tom Taylor


Current News and Notes…

LSCA Management Briefs

Las Sendas Board BitsBy Barbara Carpenter, LSCA President

I enjoy bragging on the Las Sendas community, don’t you? While resting during an MRI of my aging body, I was composing this article in my mind. I was reminded that one’s attitude, one’s receptiveness to the fundamental positives of life, is a choice, an important choice.

I am, as are others, trying to extend an active lifestyle by adapting to changes with positive choices. Each of us spends time planning our futures by working toward living longer in good health, deciding when to retire, ensuring sufficient money to support a quality life plus “go to Disneyland” or fulfill a bucket list.

People choose Las Sendas because of its location and its prestige. Its attraction is characterized by warmth, morning and evening breezes, clean air, sunshine, vibrant night skies, and free views of distant urban corridors, mountains and open, natural spaces from our common areas. Mother Nature offers these pleasures, and we take steps to protect our access to them.

our facilities make conducting our business, healthy lifestyles and fun more convenient; they permit easier performance of our tasks, and radiate classy, relaxed and active and healthy, southwestern style—our Las Sendas signature. an amenity is a feature that contributes to comfort, pleasure, attractiveness and value. Perhaps we can deduce (thank you, Sherlock Holmes) that our facilities perform as amenities if they function as intended, are comfortable and pleasurable, and add attractiveness and value to the overall community.

How could the concept of “choice” be turned to a discussion of our community amenities, I pondered. How each of us enjoys our common amenities and facilities is a personal choice. The price of access (our quarterly assessment) and the shared benefit are the same for every Las Sendas Community association Member.

Working toward Las Sendas’ future life and good health, your Board and management have established long-term goals and objectives in addition to scheduled facilities repair and replacement according to the Reserve Fund schedule. This is to ensure a fiscally responsible Las Sendas signature environment for years to come according to our Vision and Mission.

So, there it is. I hope you will choose to partake in more of our/your facilities and amenities to enhance your individual Las Sendas experience. Regardless, the overall community value extends to all. Enjoy!

2nd Quarter Assessments

a reminder that the 2nd quarter assessments will be due on april 1, 2012. as a courtesy, an invoice will be sent out approximately 2 weeks prior to the due date.

For your convenience, there are several options to make your payment: Paylease, by phone, through your banking institution or by mail. Please note that we do not accept payments at the Trailhead Members Club. For more information on the payment options, please visit www.thetrailhead.org or www.rossmar.com.

Denim and Diamonds Charity Auction

Giddy Up Las Sendas over to the Trailhead Club for a denim and diamonds charity auction benefiting the Las Sendas Elementary PTo. Saturday april 21st please join us for food, fun and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the children in our community. Festivities start at 7:00PM and tickets are available for $20 per person or in two packs for $35. a fantastic roundup dinner will be provided by Red, White and Brew. We look forward to seeing y’all at the shindig!

Contact Rebecca Nolan at [email protected] or the school office at 480-472-8750 for tickets and additional information. Tickets may be purchased by check, please make checks payable to Las Sendas PTo. Make sure to watch for updates regarding auction items on the PTo’s website LSPTo.org as the event draws closer!


as part of the management services offered by Rossmar and Graham, the association has taken advantage of a new community website to assist homeowners in getting access to important information regarding the community. We encourage you to visit: www.rossmarconnect.com/lassendas. If you have any questions regarding the website or issues registering you may contact our Customer Care Center at 480-551-4300. Don’t miss out- register today!

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Committee CornerThe audit, Custom and Regular architectural Committees are seeking new members. For an application visit the Committees page at www.thetrailhead.org under Community or stop by the association office. For additional information on the audit Committee contact Jeff Brugos at [email protected]; for Regular or Custom architectural Committees contact anthony Martin at [email protected].


Do you want to put yourcompany in front of the Las Sendas Community?

Plus…spring Training WinnersFirst Annual ladybug Release on Earth Day

lsCA Management Briefs

Activities to Do - Events to Discover… Page 6

Summer Activities for Everyonesign up for Classes, special Events and More

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Plant Management“Spring Cut Back” and “Selective Pruning”

Plant management is one of the most important concepts to maintaining your landscape. a natural pruning technique promotes the natural beauty of the shrubs and ground covers in the landscape. We have created this information sheet to hopefully help our clients better understand the “Spring Cut Back” and “Selective Pruning” management techniques that we will be using on your property.

our general definition of a “Spring Cut Back” is removing the bulk of the plant material from the shrub and ground covers so that the shrubs are left approximately 18”-24” tall or the main core of the ground cover. Each plant may be treated slightly different as to its condition, but in essence this practice is a severe pruning of the plant that is typically performed in the spring months. It is not always necessary to cut back all of the plants every year. after evaluating the plants on the property, only certain species or areas may need to be cut back from year to year.

Why perform a “Spring Cut Back”?1. To revitalize a sheared shrub. When shrubs are continually

sheared the plant becomes very woody and bare looking. also, flowers are continually being removed.

2. Keep the plants contained within their intended space without having to continually shear them. Replacing plants in this situation with plants that will fit the intended space is another solution.

3. Rejuvenating old shrubs by removing older wood and leaving younger healthier wood. This helps to promote flowering since most flowering shrubs will bloom either on 1-year old growth or on new growth.

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What can you expect to see from the “Spring Cut Back”?

The first step is cutting back the plant material to an appropriate height. This will also remove any frost damage from the plants that may have occurred during the winter. Typically within the first 30 days you will see new growth appear. as we start into summer you will begin to see more and more flowers on several of the different shrubs and ground covers. Summer is the growing season for a majority of the plants, so this is the time that we want to help control the growth through the use of “Selective Pruning”.

“Selective Pruning” is a method of only pruning the unwanted growth from the plant. This would include awkward growth, crossing branches and deadwood. The goal is to keep the natural look of the shrub and help promote flowering.

Please remember that Pruning is an invigorating process and one of the most important parts of managing your landscape…


ArchitecturalCoRRECTIoN: The Regular architectural Review Committee meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am and the Custom architectural Review Committee meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m.. They meet in the conference room at the Trailhead Member’s Club.

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Las Sendas Rental Policy

as of 2009, a Rental Policy went into effect. all leases of Residential Lots must be for a term of no less than six months and The association needs to be notified of new tenants. owners are reminded that the following information must be submitted to the association:

• Afullyexecutedcopyofthelease

• AprovisionrequiringtheLesseetocomplywiththeLSCAgoverning documents

• CrimeandDrugFreeleaseaddendum

• ARentalPropertyInformationSheetwithcompleteinformation on the owner and Lessee

• AcopyoftheinformationrequiredtoberecordedwiththeMaricopa County assessor, as set forth in a.R.S. 33-1901 and 33-1902

If the association does not have these documents we will be unable to release gate remotes, pool and pedestrian gate keys, mailbox keys etc. to leaseholders.

Documents may be found at www. thetrailhead.org or you may pick up the paperwork from The Trailhead office.


Las Sendas Lifestyle

EASTER Egg HUNT Put on your Easter outfits and bring your baskets to the Las Sendas Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast. There will be egg hunts, a bounce house, pony rides, a petting zoo and more! Boys and girls will be grouped according to age for the hunts. admission is $6 per child which includes the hunt and all activities. Las Sendas Boy Scout Troop 487 will be hosting the breakfast and accepting donations. Go online to register. Registration will be open until Wednesday, March 28th.

Date: Saturday, March 31st Time: 7:00am- Pancake Breakfast 8:00am- Easter activities 9:00am- Egg HuntLocation: Trailhead ParkeFee: $6.00 per child

D’VINE WINE TASTINg Get together with friends and D’Vine Wine Bar and Bistro at the Trailhead Members Club. Pairing delicious food with great wine, this is an event you don’t want to miss! For menu details and to register, please visit our website at www.thetrailhead.org under activities & Banquets, Special Events.

age: adultsDate: Friday, March 23rd Time: 7:00pm-9:30pmFee: $35 per person - includes food and wine pairing

LADYBUg RELEASE The fourth annual Ladybug Release Party will take place at the Trailhead Members Club. Children will learn easy ways they can help the earth by making changes around the house and within the community and what role ladybugs have in helping gardens stay healthy in a natural way. Please pre-register online well in advance so that we have enough ladybugs for all to release. Registration will be open until Monday, april 16th.

Date: Thursday, april 19th Time: 3:00pm-5:00pmLocation: Trailhead Members ClubFee: $3.00 per child

TBALL The season starts with the first team meeting on Wednesday, March 21st. Pick up a jersey and get your schedule for the season. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and games on Thursdays. Parents who are seriously interested in coaching and are able to make the time commitment will receive a discount on their child’s registration fees. Email Kristha at [email protected] if interested in coaching by March 18th.

ages: 3-6 years old1st Team Meeting: Wednesday, March 21st (Trailhead Members Club)Time: 5:00pmPractice Dates: Tuesdays, March 27th – May 8th Practice Times: between 4:00pm-6:00pm Game Dates: Thurdays, april 5th – May 10th Game Times: between 4:00pm-6:00pmLocation: Boulder Mountain Baseball FieldFee: $60 per child (includes a jersey & trophy)

COMINg IN MAY & JUNE – SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, May 19th – TaC Member appreciation PartySunday, May 20th - Concert In the ParkThursday, May 24th – School’s out BashMonday, June 4th – 1st Session of Summer CampEnd of May…Swim Team beginsIn June…Wine Tasting and Dive In Movie

FAMILY CHESS NIgHTS We are calling all children and adults who enjoy a good game of chess to join us for an evening of chess action. all ages are welcome, if under 13, please be accompanied by an adult. an experienced chess coach will be available to help with those learning the game; chess sets and clocks provided.

Dates: Monday, Mar. 26th Time: 6:30pm-8:30pmCost: FREE

MOUNTAIN VISTA MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY SEMINAR SERIES Join us on March 22nd, 6 p.m. with Rafath Baig, M.D. ortho/Spine Surgeon. Dr. Baig will present on Back Pain 101: Getting Back into the Swing of Life.

and on april 19th, 6 p.m. Guiseppe Ramunno, M.D. oB/GYN. Resident of Las Sendas. Dr. Ramunno will talk about Women’s Health.

FAMILY TENNIS SOCIAL Bring out the entire Family! Join us at the Sonoran Hills Tennis Courts. We will do a round robin tennis social.

Divsions will be:Parent/Child 10 and under using QuickStart ballsParent/Child (any age)Husband/WifeGrandparent/Son or Daughter Siblings: Brother/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/SisterDate: Saturday, March 24thTime: 11:00amCost: FREE - Bring a dish to share

INFANT SWIM LESSONSWith summer approaching, self rescue skills are vital for young children who are spending time near and in the water. Infants and young children from 6 months to 6 years of age will learn water survival and self rescue skills. Register now for classes. For class information and registration contact Becky Harris at 480-216-8905 or by email [email protected]. Please visit the national website at www.infantswim.com for program information.

Dates: Beginning mid april Location: Trailhead PoolCost: $85 per week

LAS SENDAS COMMUNITY TENNIS

SPRINg PROgRAM 2012JANUARY 3RD – MAY 18TH Contact Lori Thornton at 480-717-7208 or email at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the spring program.

activities to Do - Events to Discover


LAS SENDAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION presents

SOCCER SHOTS SELECT Providing a controlled environment where kids can learn new soccer skills, develop their character traits

and begin to think about the basics of competition.

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Our goal is simple: To leave a lasting, positive impact on the youth we serve.

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Our program offers a high energy, fun, age appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer.

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Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development.

Each 50-minute session consists of instruction, skill activities and game play.

Location: Trailhead Parke Open Play: March 23 4 pm - 5:30 pm and March 24 9 am - 10:30 am Open field for kids to play, meet the coaches and late registration Friday League March 30 - May 11 4 pm 3 & 4 year olds (no session April 6) 5 pm 5 & 6 year olds Saturday League March 31 - May 12 9 am 3 & 4 year olds (no session April 7) 10 am 4 & 5 year olds 11 am 5 & 6 year olds

Costs: $75 per player by March 22/$85 per player on March 23 Includes Soccer Shots soccer ball, weekly prizes and end-of-season prize

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Pre-registration is required for ALL classes and events.

You can register and pay ONLINE or if you are heading over to the Trailhead Members Club and wish to register in person, we accept Visa, MasterCard and personal checks only – NO CASH please. For detailed information, go to www.thetrailhead.org under Activities & Banquets. You can find upcoming and future event information and never have to leave your home!

*Please note: some classes may be cancelled due to a lack of registrations. Please pre-register early to avoid cancellations.*

PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONSone hour private lesson Tennis Pro - $ 45.00 hourone hour semi-private lesson Rate/2one hour private group lesson (3 or more) Rate/groupLesson package rate Pay for 4 lessons get one free

JUNIOR PROGRAMLEVEL DaY TIME MoNTHLY CoSTTots I (ages 6-7) Friday 4:00-5:00pm $ 40Tots II (ages 4-5) Friday 3:30-4:00pm $ 20Junior Beginners Mon & Wed 4:00-5:00pm $ 70Intermediate Juniors Mon & Wed 5:00-6:00pm $ 80Junior Competitive Wed & 6:00-7:00pm $80 Friday 5:00-6:00pm

ADULT PROGRAMLEVEL DaY TIME MoNTHLY CoST3.0 & Below Monday 10:30-11:30pm $ 453.5 & above Tuesday 10:00-11:00am $ 45

ADULT LEAGUESGRoUP DaY TIME CoSTWomen’s Doubles Monday 7:00-9:00pm $ 25Men’s Doubles Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm $ 25Women’s Doubles Friday 9:00-11:00am $25

RETIREES’ TENNISEnjoy mixed doubles every Thursday morning at 9:00am with the Retirees Tennis Group. For more information, call Kevin Hanley at 480-264-4387 or Lynne Burke at 480-641-3336.

CONCERTS IN THE PARKE WITH - TEN DOLLAR OUTFITWe are bringing these back by popular demand! Bring your picnic lunch, your favorite beverage, lawn chairs and blankets, and your family and friends to the Trailhead Parke to enjoy some great music. Please make sure to bring plastic containers for your beverages …

Ten Dollar outfit (Phoenix, aZ) has been playing its acoustic guitar driven, original music since the Spring of 2004. The band is comprised of three main members; Brian Chartrand (vocals and guitar), Peter Venti (keys and backing vocals), and Kaleb anderson (drums). Since forming in 2004, TDo has released two studio albums “East Meets West” (2005) and “the Show Low sessions” (2008) as well as four live albums “Live at The Chandler Center 2006,” “Live at the Clubhouse 2007,” “Live at the Historic Yuma Theater 2008,” and “Live at McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2009.” TDo has played many of the great rooms and amphitheaters in Phoenix including Celebrity Theater, Cricket Pavilion, and the main stage at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

In 2008, TDo was voted “Best Jam Band” by the Phoenix New Times (http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/2008/section/nightlife-553825/).

In 2009, TDo shared the main stage at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival with Matisyahu and The Flaming Lips.http://www.youtube.com/tendollaroutfit - p/u/0/N5vwS92DnT0Location: Trailhead ParkeDates: Sunday, april 15th Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmCost: FREE


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Custom ARC Committee 8am

Tree House 3pm-7pm

Sign up for Spring Training Contest

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Tree House 8am-11:30am

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Tree House 7:30am-11am

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Circuit Sense Begins 11am

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Dance

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

LSCA History Project 6:30pm

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Ladies Night Out 6pm-9pm

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Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm

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Bridge Club 1pm

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Retiree’s Club 9am

Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Regular ARC Committee 8am


Dance

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

Finance Committee 4pm

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Bridge Club 1pm

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

Book Club 6:30pm

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TBall Meeting 5pm

Dance

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

Mountain Vista Seminar 6pm

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Wine Tasting 7pm-9:30pm

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Family Tennis Social 11am

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Bridge Club 1pm

Family Chess Night 6:30pm

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

Board Meeting 6pm

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Dance

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Easter Egg Hunt 8am-10am

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Bridge Club 1pm

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Dance

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Concert in the Parke 1pm-3pm

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Bridge Club 1pm

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Tree House 3pm-7pm

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Dance

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Finance Committee 4pm

Tree House 3pm-7pm

Ladybug Release 3pm-5pm

Mountain Vista Seminar 6pm

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Bridge Club 1pm

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Board Meeting 6pm

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Ladies Night OutLadies mark March 9th on your calendar for one of the TaC’s most beloved events. all ladies of Las Sendas are invited along with mothers, sisters, aunts & girlfriends for a night of fun! Dinner, wine, dessert, pampering, wellness education and a gift bag are included. Space is limited so sign up today! Call 480-832-6900.

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Spring

Training



KICKBOXINg! – NEW TO SCHEDULE!

Dates: Tuesdays & ThursdaysTime: 5:00pmFee: No extra charge for TAC members; $10 drop in fee

CIRCUIT SENSETone and build muscles! Burn calories! Enhance cardiovascular ability! Raise your metabolism! This 45 minute class is performed in a rotation with others and is perfect for supporting each other in keeping those New Year’s resolutions.

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; March 5th – 30th and April 2nd – 27th Time: 11:00amFee: $90 per month $80 per month for TAC members

SPRINg SPLASH AND FIT The Trailhead athletic Club Water Program is available to aLL Las Sendas residents!

Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & SaturdaysTime: 9:00am-10:00amFee: NO extra charge for TAC members; $5 drop in fee

TREE HOUSE CHILD WATCH Child Care for TAC ParentsThe Treehouse would like to wish a warm welcome to our newest team member Sondra Taar. She will be taking the place of Tay who is now working with Bridges Preschool. However, we may still see Tay from time to time as she has agreed to stay on as a substitute. Please join us in the Treehouse as we celebrate Spring with special projects.

Just a reminder …if your child is showing any sign of illness such as runny nose, sneezing, coughing, etc. we ask that you keep them home to help prevent the spread of germs.our goal at the Treehouse is to provide a safe and healthy environment for your children.

Our Treehouse hours are:Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8:00am to 11:30amTuesday - Thursday 3:00pm to 7:00pmSaturday 8:00am to 11:00am

Spa Tip Don’t forget the importance of sunscreen, although it may be cooler weather, the sun’s rays are still damaging to the skin and cause premature aging. Stop by the Las Sendas Spa to talk with an aesthetician to find which sunscreen is right for you!

For details or to sign up

call the TAC 480-832-6900

Go Take a Hike

• Please wear shoes with good traction

• Bring water

• Sunscreen recommended

Join Instructor Bev

Friday mornings from 8am-10am

Meet @ the Trailhead Athletic Club

Free for TAC members

$5 for non-TAC members

• Pleasewearshoeswithgoodtraction

• Bringwater

• Sunscreen recommended

Join Instructor Bev

Friday mornings from 8am-10am

Free for TAC members

$5 for non-TAC members

DOTFIT SPECIALDotFit Nutrition and Weight loss program available at the TaC. Exerspy armband on sale for $199 – a $50 savings. Includes armband, 3 month Subscription to website and a personal consult with a trainer.



Fall into great skin with the benefits of the pumpkin and coconut. Pumpkin is full of antioxidants like vitamin a, C, and Zinc to heal and soothe the skin., While Coconut has

antioxidant and anti-aging properties leading to soft, smooth, and supple skin. So Don’t let the holidays stress you out!

Come relax and enjoy one of these spa specials:

Holiday Coconut MassageCoconut is known for its antioxidant and

anti-aging properties. This oil is heated andapplied in a hot massage that helps penetrate deep into the skin

$75.00 includes a Coconut Thai Ball to use at home.

Pumpkin Spice FacialFeed your skin a piece of pie! This enzyme facial

encourages cell regeneration and removal of dead skin cell build up. This is sure to spice up your holidays!

$65.00 original price $80.00

Holiday Spa Tip

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5:15am BOOT CAMP

Annette

5:15am BODY PUMP

Delia

5:15am SKILLS & DRILLS

George

8:00am CARDIO CARVE

Meg

7:45am PILATES

Meg

7:45am PILATES

Meg

8:00am-10:00am OUTDOOR TREK

Bev

8:00am BODY PUMP

Geeny

9:00am BODY PUMP

Delia

9:00am WATER Annette

9:00am BOOT CAMP

Dawn

9:00am *WATER

Bev

9:00am ZUMBA TONING

9:00am *WATER Brenda

10:15am MEDITATION

Jolanta

9:00am CORE PERFORMANCE

Bev/Dawn

10:15am YOGA Jolanta

9:00am TOTAL BODY

George

10:15am YOGA Barb R

9:15am YOGA Kartar

5:15pm BODY PUMP

Kristin T/Geeny

10:00 am ZUMBA

5:30pm PILATES CORE

Meg

5:00pm KICKBOx

Geeny

6:30pm ZUMBA Kristin

5:00pm KICKBOx

Geeny

6:00pm BODY PUMP

Geeny

MaRCH/aPRIL GRoUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

*All classes are 1 hour in length unless noted otherwise. www.thetrailhead.org

Spa SpecialsMarch 20th – April 20th

Jessica’s Special – Get a free facial wax when you book a brow wax.

Give yourself a boost during spring training!For the Month of March

Las Sendas Spa is offering.

1 Hour Sports Massage

Followed by a 30 minEndermology Cellulite treatment

For only

$105.00Massage flushes out the

Lactic acid that causes sore muscles, speeds up metabolism

and improves endurance during training.

Break out the Flip Flops! Not ready to?....

Then Come to the Las Sendas Spa! We’ll give your feet a

Lavender Salt Scrub, a Paraffin wax treatment , & a delicious leg and foot massage.

April 1st—30th 45 min for $50



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The winner of our Neighborhood

Christmas Light contest was

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We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for helping make Snow Day 2012

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Desert Rose Preschool

Green Bee Produce “Bringing the Farmer’s Market to You”

The Las Sendas Farmer’s Market begins March 10th and goes every other Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Trailhead Parke and features over one hundred (100) feet of

locally grown organic and traditional fresh fruits and vegetables. also choose from salsa, gourmet popcorn & snacks, raw honey,

soup and gravy mixes, and designer dog treats.

Thank you to all who participated.We hope you had a good time on the Trolley’s.

We hope to grow our contest this year!

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Community Spotlight…

Thank you to all who are participating in this project. To date we have collected hundreds of photos both historic and modern. The research contributions fill 6 large notebooks.

over the next few months our work will be to condense our material into a book and slideshow.

Follow our progress on Facebook - Las Sendas History Project

For more information …contact Janet Patrick @ [email protected]

Las Sendas Retirees

We are well into the New Year and looking forward to more exciting things to come!March 13th, David Rothberg, a docent for the Heard Museum. He will share his knowledge of one of the most amazing places in the southwest, Chaco Canyon. on March 27th, Jessica Trimble will tell us all about an independent book store in Scottsdale, The Poisoned Pen. For those of us mystery buffs, enough said, and the rest of you might just get hooked!

We will welcome alice Jung from the Mesa Historical Society on april 10th and on the 24th, Larry Turner, a Falcon Field Historian, will share his knowledge with the group. We hope that you will join us!

Hikes continue to be planned by Don Pike as well as another hiking group, headed up by Martha Harrison, Ron Kingma, and Kevin Hanley, focusing on 3-5 mile easy hikes with plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful sights here in arizona and ending with lunch at a local restaurant.

The Retirees Tennis Group meets every Thursday morning at the lower courts in Las Sendas for drop-in tennis. For more information, contact Tim Carmichael, 541-521-1980 or [email protected].

In support of arizona’s 100th Birthday, we will be holding a photo contest. It is open to all members of the Las Sendas Retirees. Submitted photos need to have been taken during 2012 and in arizona. additional information will be sent out via email.

We have welcomed several new members already, and there’s always room for more! all Las Sendas residents are welcome. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month beginning at 9 a.m. at the Trailhead Members Club. after the meeting, you can join us for lunch at a local restaurant. For more information, contact Don Pike at [email protected]

Submitted by Judy Hanley

Left is Bill Hall, speaker coordinator for the current year of retirees functions. Hall is responsible for inviting these Mesa City representatives who outlined the numerous city’s commercial activities this anniversary year.

From left: Jeff Emig, Bill Hall, Judy Hanley and Don Pike, are 2012’s Las Sendas Retirees Club Board of Directors. Not pictured is Pete Allard.

Congratulations Red Mountain High School Football!!!Congratulations to Coaches Eddie Bradford, Chris andreadis, and andrew Reinholz and the following players Billy Freeman, Mitch Struhs, Jonah Reinholz, Nathan Cortazzo, Cory Ruffing, Steven andrews, Nick Biebedorf, Lorenzo Bradford, Ethan Cortazzo, Colton “Stormy” Morley, and Cody o’Brien, fellow Las Sendas residents, and the rest of the Lions for an outstanding football season! They ended their season with a 9-3 record and advanced to the second round of the playoffs! Head Coach Ron Wisneiwski says, “We can’t thank the Community enough for all their support. We are looking forward to another exciting Mountain Lion football season.”

The Lions coaching staff, players, and parents would like to invite the Las Sendas Community to their 2nd annual Red Mountain Lion Carnival on Thursday, March 29, 2012 through april 1, 2012. This carnival will boast 12 fair rides, a ton of games, food for purchase from a variety of local vendors, and great live entertainment! admission and parking is free! To purchase tickets, or find more information, please visit www.redmountainfootball.com! This event would be a great way for the community to meet the coaching staff and players, which from my understanding is comprised of a great group of boys! It might even encourage you to attend some games and become part of their football family!

Here’s to another great season! Go LIoNS!!!


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The Las Sendas Community has adopted a section of street on Power Road just north of Las Sendas. We are looking for approximately 6 volunteers to help keep the community clean and beauti-ful. If you are interested in volunteer-ing on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 8:00-10:00am, please call the TaC at 480-832-6900. Post clean-up beverages and snacks available for volunteers. Thank you to Hensley Beverage Company and McDonalds on Power/McKellips for sponsoring these refreshments.

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Las Sendas has two wireless networks; one is available for public use:

• LasSendas–publicaccesstotheInternet. No access to office network. No password required.

• Trailhead–SecuredaccesstotheInternetandofficenetwork.Password required.

Right click on the Wireless Icon.

1. Select “View available Wireless Networks”

2. Select Las Sendas for open access to the Internet (guests)

Wireless Access at The Trailhead

Thanks to everyone who has come out to see what’s shaking with the Las Sendas Women’s Group! With new members joining every month, we’re up to more than 80 fabulous women on our contact list!! Please join use the 4th Thursday of the month for March and april. For something new and exciting, we’ll be holding a casual golf clinic followed by our usual socializing – so mark your calendars and plan to join us april 26th at the Las Sendas golf course. Las Sendas Golf Pro Tracy Berman will lead us through some brief instruction and all skill levels are welcome! Space will be limited so be sure to get on the contact list. additional details will be distributed by email as we get closer to the date!

If you’re new to the area or a long-time resident, you just might find what you’re looking for in the Women’s Group. We have great resources if you’re in need of a realtor, accountant, personal trainer, hairdresser, pool service, babysitter, a new friend, and much much more! To be added to the email mailing list, please contact Tina Reed ([email protected]). Meeting locations will be posted in the Trailhead lobby, mailbox kiosks, and to the group’s email contact list, so be sure to sign up for notifications now! We welcome anyone who is interested in meeting other dynamic members of our great community.

Las Sendas Women’s group

Community Spotlight…

Las Sendas Residents, Stacey Phelps and Nena Goel have formed a mom’s group for those with babies 6 months – 3 years old. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30am and Thursdays at 2:30pm. Currently, the group meets in each other’s homes but as the weather cools down they will head outside and plan a few field trips. If you are interested in the club please contact Stacey Phelps at 858-449-4917, email: [email protected] or Nena Goel at 480-292-8609, email: [email protected]

Mom’s group

Las Sendas Book ClubThe Las Sendas Book Club is open to everyone in the community. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Trailhead Members Club. This is a wonderful way to get to know neighbors, read interesting books and enjoy lively conversation. New members are always welcome. occasionally the club takes field trips to hear an author speak. For more information about the club please call Janice Hourihan at 480-580-4990.

March The Tiger’s Wife by Tea obreht In a Balkan country mending from

war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death

April Painted Drum by Louse Erdrich The Painted Drum explores the strange

power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind, and as the novel unfolds, its elegantly crafted narrative comes to embody the intricate, transformative rhythms of human grief.

May one book arizona selection TBD

June Submission by amy Waldman a scathing, dazzlingly crafted

indictment of the messes people make when they mistake ideology for morality and bigotry for patriotism.

December 15th, the Retirees Club held their annual Holiday Party. The coordinators, Karen Jaskowski and Linda Hoppe, asked members to donate a book to Cardon Children’s Hospital. Three boxes were filled and presented to Virginia Trimble, head of Cardon’s School. Due to the generosity of the retirees, many children will be able to smile during their stay at the hospital.

Las Sendas Retirees give gift of Reading

Pictured left to right: Virginia Trimble, Lana Taylor (volunteer) and Karen Jaskowski.

Not pictured: Linda Hoppe and Marian Bass (volunteer).


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