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Texas Hold em Poker Tournament Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training Extreme Games Concert in the Park: Missouri Opry April 14 April 14-15 and 21-22 April 28 April 28

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Community Center Front Desk 520-723-6650 AAM 24-Hour Emergency Phone 1-866-553-8290 602-647-3034 Florence PD-Non Emergency # 520-868-7681

Anthem Spotlight
The Newsletter for Anthem Parkside at Merrill Ranch
ANTHEM PARKSIDE AT MERRILL RANCH

March 2012

ANTHEM PARKSIDE BY DEL WEBB

Volunteers Make it Happen!

The Anthem Parkside Community is a vibrant, active place to live because of all the unique residents who share their ideas, experience, feedback and volunteer their time to help make this community a true place to call home! If youre a stay at home parent, working full time or retired, you have something to offer the community and we WANT YOU to get involved! If youre interested in being a Parkside volunteer, please attend a FREE LUNCHEON to sign up for a variety of Parkside events. Or if you have volunteered in the past, wed love for you to attend the luncheon so we can thank you for your hard work!

Ray Swinton Just as a reminder in regards to trash can Preventative Maintenance Specialist PROJECT The Town Thank you GOLF TOURNAMENT placement on trash pick up days. BRIDGE CHARITYto everyone who updated 520-723-6624 ray.swinton@ouranthemmr.net IN SUPPORT OF code says that the containers shall be placed their contact information with us ! Over in such a manner that causes no interference 100 residents updated their information Poston Butte Golf Club The POSTON BUTTE LADIES GOLF were entered into PROUD TO PRESENT and ASSOCIATION IS a drawing 520-723-1880 with pedestrians or vehicles. The code also to win at $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card. reckroat@troongolf.com states thatthe Florence School District's Familyof the raffle is Program the containers are supposed The winner Assistance Gary Hanson Assessment Billing to be placed at the curb for pickup. In on Monument Drive! Congratulations! 602-906-4940 order to PROJECT BRIDGE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT be placed at the curb and not Residents can always update their information with us at any time. To do so, let the front Pulte Customer Relations interfere with pedestrians, the container MARCH 31st, 2012 SATURDAY, desk staff know of any changes or email 800-664-3094 needs to be placed in the street at the curb, IN your changes jaclyn.revis@ouranthemmr. The POSTON BUTTE LADIES 3:00 P.M. SUPPORTtoOFFORMATparticipating! Cox Communications SHOTGUN GOLF ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO PRESENT SCRAMBLE and not to interfere with vehicles either. net. Thank you for 602-694-1929

replace the forest we originally had and if Claire Varney, CAAM CONGRATULATIONS to all who have been the earth heats up much more, some of our Executive Director paying your due diligence to our planet by replanted areas will not survive as the young Anthem at Merrill Ranch 520-723-6611 recycling. Some say: I dont recycle because seedlings may never become mature trees. cvarney@aamaz.com I dont have that much; but, every little bit Paper surrounds us. We use it dozens of Trish Ledbetter, AMS, CMCA helps it all adds up. Wont you participate? times per day and dont even think about Community Mgr, Anthem Parkside When youve flown over our nation, youve itfood cartons, toilet paper/paper towel 520-723-6655 pledbetter@aamaz.com probably looked down at the endless stretches rolls, animal food bags, old magazines, junk of green and thought there are enough trees mail, facial tissue/cosmetic boxes, all your Joy Swanda Compliance Administrator to last forever. Do you know that a single shredded paper, cardboard boxes*. Did you 520-723-6651 edition of the New York Times uses 75,000 know all the paper you put in the recycle bin jswanda@aamaz.com trees! How many are used by the Chicago this week will become the Arizona Republic Christine Reeder PROJECT BRIDGE CHARITY GOLF there is a convenient Lifestyle/Fitness Director Tribune, Toronto Globe and Mail, the Los next week? Yes, TOURNAMENT 520-723-6631 Angeles Times or even the Arizona Republic? alternative to putting paper in your garbage christine.reeder@ouranthemmr.net can; put it in the Parkside Recycle bin. The TheUnited States loses anLADIESforest ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO PRESENT Revis POSTON BUTTE acre of GOLF Jaclyn every five seconds! Even replanting wont *Thank you for flattening your boxes. Communications Coordinator 520-723-6613 jaclyn.revis@ouranthemmr.net

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March 10, 2012 11 AM - 7 PM Anthem Community Park

Anthem Way & Merrill Ranch Parkway Florence, AZ

Compliance Reminders

Information Update Raffle Winner

PROJECT BRIDGE

LIVE Stingray Encounter! Giant Ferris Wheel Petting Zoo/Pony Rides Arts & Crafts Vendors Inflatables for Kids Helicopter Rides Laser Tag Challenge Dog Agility Display Various Food Vendors Live Music & Performances Beer Garden** FREE Parking
**25% of all beer garden sales benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Saturday, March 24 11 am - 1 pm Ages: 16+ FREE! Parkside Community Center Pizza lunch provided.

*Rides & attractions require tickets or an unlimited wristband, available for sale at the Festival.

FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE!

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CHECK-IN PROJECT- BRIDGE FROM 1:30 2:30 SHARP Johnson Utilities 480-987-9870 the Florence School District'sBAR (WINE & BEER) Program Family Assistance DINNER WILL FOLLOW - CASH

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Community Center Hours of Operation

Mondays - Fridays 6 am - 9 pm Saturdays 7 am - 8 pm Sundays 10 am - 6 pm

APS 602-371-7171

SHOTGUN 3:00 BRIDGE PROJECT P.M. SCRAMBLE FORMAT ENTER AS A FOURSOME OR SIGN UP AS A SINGLE

Southwest Gas 1-877-860-6020

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FITNESS CLASSES
P90X2 Workout Video Series Mondays - Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 am AND 7:30 - 8:30 pm FREE! Zumba Mondays: 5:30 pm Wednesdays: 9 - 10 am Instructor: Ana Pilates Mondays: 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Lindsey) Tuesdays, Thursdays: 9 - 10 am (Jeanne) Wednesdays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Lindsey) Instructor: Lindsey Mighty Tykes (Ages 3-5) - FREE! Tuesdays @ 4:15 pm Instructor: Taylor FITT Kids (Ages 6-10) FREE! Tuesdays @ 5:00 pm Instructor: Taylor Yoga Tuesdays (Instructor: Sheila) Thursdays (Instructor: Lindsey) 6:30 pm Karate Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm *NEW* Water Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 - 11 am Instructor: Jeanne Floor Hockey in the Gym Saturdays 10 - 11:30 am TTU Team Tennis March 5 - April 28th Tuesdays: 5 - 6:30 pm Saturdays: 9 - 10:30 am (Starts 3/10) 2X LiveBall Tennis Saturdays: 12 - 1:15 pm

Mommy & Me
March 6 & March 20 9:30 - 10:15 am Ages birth to 7 FREE! Register by March 5 Mommy and Me classes are a great way to explore the world with your child. Each class we will focus on different concepts and skills that help your child grow and learn. Together, parents/caregivers and children will learn new songs, books, fingerplays and art projects designed to be enjoyed together.

Spring Intercession Camp

Week One: March 19, 21, 23 (M, W, F) Week Two: March 26, 28, 30 (M, W, F) Half Day: 8 am - 12 pm OR 12 - 4 pm Full Day: 8 am - 4 pm Ages 5-10 Residents: $50-Full Day; $30-Half Day Non Residents: $60-Full Day; $40-Half Day Additional child from same household is 10% off. Register by March 18 for Week One. Register by March 25 for Week Two. Drop ins accepted for additional $5. Please bring a sack lunch!

B-I-N-G-O
Thursday, March 1 6 - 8 pm Classroom 3 cards for $9 Lets Bingo! Monthly Bingo is held the first Thursday of every month. 3 cards are $9 and there will be snacks, cash prizes and plenty of conversation. Bring your own lucky dauber! 21+ and bring your own beverage.

TRIVIA Night Fundraiser

Thursday, April 5 6 - 8:30 pm $12 pp Sun City Union Center Ballroom Parkside & Sun City Residents! Lots of prizes and fun! Contact Yvette at 520705-6011 for more information and tickets!

Welcome Jason Peetz!

Jason joined us after spending the past 6 years as a stay-at-home father. He is the new Resident Services Coordinator at Parkside. He is the Front Desk Supervisor and also the Fitness Co-Coordinator focusing on youth sports. He has two children named Ruby (6) and Henry (3). He has been married to a Rocket Scientist, named Katy, for the past 9 years. Recently Jason graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Kinesiology. He is an Arizona native and currently lives in Queen Creek. Jason is very excited to share his love of sports with the residents of Anthem. He spends his free time enjoying his family and also rebuilding a 1965 International Scout named Geoff.

Community Yard Sale

Saturday, March 31st 7 am - 1 pm Residents may hold a yard sale at their home. The Association provides local ads and directional signage to Merrill Ranch Parkway. Residents are responsible for remining signage to their sale and for cleaning up their signs afterwards. Big Brothers Big Sisters will pick up any yard sale remnants from 12 - 2 pm at the Anthem Community Park on March 31.

Parkside U: Valley Fever

Friday, March 2 1 - 2 pm FREE! Put on by the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Preparedness Office of Infectious Disease Services at Arizona Department of Health Services Cough? Fever? Exhausted? Ask your doctor to test you for Valley Fever. PLEASE RSVP your attendance so we know how many to set up for.

Lifeguard

Become a Lifeguard! American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class. Be March 19, 21, 23 (M, W, F) prepared to swim at each class: bring 9 am - 6 pm (1 hr for lunch) LIFEGUARD suit, goggles, towel, a dry change Ages 16+ of clothes and a lunch. Successful Cost: $125 completion of the course does Register by March 16 not guarantee Anthem employment.

Gymnasium Schedule
BASKETBALL Mondays: 6 - 8 pm (Residents only) Thursdays: 6 - 8:30 pm Saturdays: 8 - 10 am (Guest fees apply) OPEN VOLLEYBALL Fridays: 6 - 8 pm KIDS BASKETBALL Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Gym will be unavailable Friday, Mar. 16 from 6-9:30 pm due to Kids Night Out.

Social Hour
Thursday, March 15 5 - 6 pm Parkside Community Center Classroom Ages 21+ FREE! Please RSVP. Bring your own beverage and enjoy social time with your neighbors.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Lucky Leprechaun Friday, March 16th 6:00 - 9:30 pm Ages 3 - 14 $10/child $8/additional child of same household. Limit: 48 Sign up by March 15th Kids will design special leprechaun buckets. Dinner will include pizza with a healthy snack.

Monthly WINE & DINE - Your Childhood Favorite

Cosmic Bingo
Thursday, March 22 5:30 - 7 pm Ages 13 - 18 $5 pp Please RSVP! Wear your glow in the dark nail polish and enjoy Glow In The Dark B-I-N-G-O! Pizza and soda provided. Bingo winners will receive prizes ranging from iTunes cards to Cold Stone Creamery certificates.

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Saturday, March 17th 5:30 - 8 pm Dinner is promptly at 6 Ages 21+ $15 pp REGISTER by March 16. No drop ins. Limit: 40 Bring your own beverage. Irish potato bar provided.

Dinner Theater

Friday, March 30th Doors open at: 5:30 pm Begins at 5:45 pm Age 21+ only Please register! Bring a favorite dish from your childhood! Last names C - D please bring a dessert to share. All others bring a main dish or side dish to serve 6. Bring your own beverage!

Neighborhood Representative Committee

SAVOY - Debbie Hansen (Chairperson) 520-723-1983 dhansen55@msn.com INSPIRATION - TBD JUBILATION - TBD HERITAGE - Dave Downey 520-233-6436 dadmomdown@cox.net ACCLAIM - John Hail anthem4us@aol.com DESTINY - Joe Visintainer 520-233-6676 jjvis@msn.com BELMONT - TBD ANDOVER - Cliff Doherty 206-402-7586 cliff.doherty@hotmail.com TRADITION - TBD

FREE Fitness Machine Orientation Tuesday, March 13 @ 6:30 pm

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LEGEND Adults - RED Kids - BLUE Family - GREEN Open to Public - BLACK
4 5 6 7 Kids Basketball 6:30 pm

Bingo 6 - 8 pm

Mexican Train 1 - 3 pm Parkside U: Valley Fever Seminar 1 - 2 pm

Floor Hockey 10 - 11:30 am Arts in the Park 10 am - 4 pm

Fun Van 9:30 - 11:30 am

Mommy & Me 9:30 - 10:15 am Bunco 1 - 3 pm

Hand & Foot 1 - 3 pm

DEADLINE to Submit Annual Survey!

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Floor Hockey 10 - 11:30 am

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12 13 Wild Horse Fitness Pass/Lone Equipment Butte Casino Orientation Trip 21+ 6:30 pm All Day Bridge 1 - 3 pm Fun Van 9:30 - 11:30 am 19 20 Spring Mommy & Me Intercession 9:30 - 10:15 am Kids Camp Bunco 8 am - 4 pm 1 - 3 pm Lifeguard Training 9 am - 6 pm Fun Van 9:30 - 11:30 am 26 Spring Intercession Kids Camp 8 am - 4 pm Bridge 1 - 3 pm 27

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Dominoes 1 - 3 pm Kids Basketball 6:30 pm

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Social Hour 5 - 6 pm

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Mexican Train 1 - 3 pm Kids Night Out Lucky Leprechaun 6 - 9:30 pm

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Floor Hockey 10 - 11:30 am Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Murder Most Green 5:30 pm

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Spring Intercession Kids Camp 8 am - 4 pm Lifeguard Training 9 am - 6 pm Kids Basketball 6:30 pm

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Hand & Foot 1 - 3 pm Cosmic Bingo 5:30 - 7 pm

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Spring Intercession Kids Camp 8 am - 4 pm Lifeguard Training 9 am - 6 pm

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Floor Hockey 10 - 11:30 am Volunteer Luncheon 11 am - 1 pm

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Spring Intercession Kids Camp 8 am - 4 pm Dominoes 1 - 3 pm Kids Basketball 6:30 pm

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Spring Intercession Kids Camp 8 am - 4 pm Wine & Dine: Your Childhood Favorite 5:30 pm

31 Community Yard Sale 7 am - 1 pm Floor Hockey 10 - 11:30 am Yard Sale Remnant Pickup 12 - 2 pm Project Bridge Charity Golf Tournament 3 pm

Find more information on events and activities, visit www.OurAnthemMR.net!