Q a - Desert Mountain Club

February - March 2007 | Vol.23, Issue 2 

Tenth C.A.R.E. Comes to 

DM March 12-14 

CHARITY EVENTS EXPECTED TO TOP $600,000 

This March marks the tenth year Desert Mountain has helped 

the Mayo Foundation with critical funding for breast and 

prostate cancer research. This year’s C.A.R.E. (Cancer 

Awareness, Research and Education) program will hold its 

series of events between March 12 and14, including golf, music, 

raffles, and new events to mark the anniversary. 

Last year’s C.A.R.E. program brought in a record $600,000 in 

charitable contributions. This year’s effort for the Mayo 

Foundation’s Breast & Prostate Cancer Research is expected to 

be even greater. 

Events include golf and tennis tournaments, a grand benefit 

dinner, and many special events, like a “Texas Hold ‘Em” poker 

night and silent auctions. 

The C.A.R.E. Benefit Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 

14, and the golf tournament will be held the same day on the 

Cochise, Geronimo, Chiricahua and Apache courses. The $200 

entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to the Mayo Foundation. 

The tournament is a step-out scramble. To register for the event 

please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

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The 2006 C.A.R.E. Auction was a huge success. 

Golf Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Retail News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Recreation & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Bon Appétit: Food & Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Member Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Nagonie Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

DESERT MOUNTAIN 

Contents 

THE APACHE WORD FOR STORY 

Full Menu of 2007 Wine Dinners 

RESERVE TOUR DE FRANCE ‘SWEETHEART WINE DINNER’ 

What better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with a 

romantic evening of fine French wines and food served at Desert 

Mountain’s premier restaurant, Constantino’s. It’s just the beginning, 

too. We have a full slate of special Wine Dinners planned 

throughout February and March. 

On February 14, members will experience an unforgettable 

tour of each of the wine regions of France, from the limestone 

soils of the Rhone Valley to the banks of the River Gironde in 

Bordeaux. Puligny Montrachet, Condrieu, and Chateauneuf du 

Pape are just a few of the wines members will enjoy, as well as the 

exquisitely paired food carefully prepared by Chef Chris Nicosia. 

Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 to reserve your 

seats today! 

When: February 14 

Where: Constantino’s 

Cost: $95++ per person 

Time: Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m. 

experience an unforgettable tour 

OTHER WINE DINNERS TO PLAN FOR ARE: 

of the wine regions of France 

BERINGER WINE DINNER 

When: February 27 

Where: Apache 

Cost: $85++ per person 

Time: Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m. 

Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. Founded in 1876 by a 

German immigrant named Jacob Beringer, the winery modeled itself after the best producers in Europe. Jacob’s 

vision also included chiseling out long tunnels in the hillsides to better age his wines. Some 130 years later, the 

cool, subterranean world beneath the hills is a top tourist attraction in the area. The winery maintains a singleminded 

dedication to making the most memorable wines from the greatest Napa Valley vineyards. 

Desert Mountain is honored to welcome Beringer to the Apache Clubhouse for a night of legendary wines 

and food. Contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations. 

WHITEHALL LANE WINE DINNER 

When: March 9 

Where: Cochise/Geronimo 

Whitehall Lane is a small, family owned winery in Napa Valley's historic Rutherford appellation. The winery 

consistently receives accolades and awards for producing some of the greatest wines in the world. In Wine 

Spectator Magazine’s year-end ranking of wines, Whitehall Lane has been honored an unprecedented three 


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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 

Club Operations 

Vote in On Memberships; DM Wins Two More Prestigious Awards 

By Bob Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations 

Voting results on the option for members to purchase “Surplus Deferred Equity 

Memberships” are now in. 

Last October, pursuant to Section B.6 of the Club’s Bylaws, the Deferred Equity members 

were offered an option to purchase 155 Deferred Equity Golf Memberships and 260 Deferred 

Equity Club Memberships not previously issued by Desert Mountain Properties. 

Offering such memberships, under the Bylaws, is a precondition to the developer offering 

them for sale “off property” (i.e., not associated with a Desert Mountain home or home site). 

For the option to have been exercised, a majority of the Deferred Equity members eligible 

to cast votes would be required to have voted in favor of the option, by ballot, by 

December 15, 2006. Of the approximately 2,112 Deferred Equity members eligible to vote 

on the option, 1,255 conforming ballots were timely returned to the accounting firm, who 

tallied the ballots. The accounting firm reports that 53 conforming ballots were cast in favor of the option, falling short 

of the majority vote required for the option to be exercised. 

We wish to thank all Deferred Equity members who participated in this vote. Desert Mountain Properties is working 

on a membership sales program to be released soon. 

We Need Your Feedback: 

Focus Groups 

We have scheduled a series of Focus Group feedback 

sessions that will help us manage your club 

more effectively. Below is the latest schedule of sessions. 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Please be advised that adjustments to the schedule 

have been made since the December/January issue 

of Nagonie. Reservations are requested. Please call 

Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations 

and additional information. 

GOLF OPERATIONS 

March 7 & May 9 

Sunset Terrace 

SPA & FITNESS/YOUTH ACTIVITIES 



TENNIS OPERATIONS 

May 2 


GOLF AGRONOMY 

Feb. 6, March 26 & May 16 


FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS 



NEW DIRECTOR OF CATERING 

Kristina Gelb comes to Desert 

Mountain with 20 years of experience. 

Prior to joining us, 

Kristina has worked at the Boca 

Raton Resort & Club, Boca 

Pointe CC, Wildflower Bread 

Company, and American Golf 

Corp.’s Ancala Country Club. 

Originally from Pennsylvania, 

Kris spent 11 years in South Florida before moving to 

Scottsdale in 1998. She enjoys swimming, cycling and skiing 

(water or snow), cooking, entertaining, participating 

in triathlons, and most importantly spending time with 

her two sons, Connor and Devon. 

Please welcome Kristina to the Desert Mountain Club 

Management Team. To plan your next special catered 

event, please contact Kristina at (480) 595-4135 or 

e-mail her at Kgelb@desertmt.com. 

SMOKING ORDINANCE PASSES 

In the most recent elections, the Smoking Ordinance 

Proposition No. 201 did pass and became State Law. 

In response to this new law, all Desert Mountain 

Clubhouses and dining rooms will become “smoke free” 

areas. Since 1998, most all of our dining rooms except 

for the Men’s Grill at Cochise/Geronimo, have been 

“smoke free.” This area will be included under the new 

ordinance. Smoking will be allowed outside on the patios 

only. While enforcement goes into effect May 1, 2007 we 

will begin adoption of the ordinance effective March 1, 

2007. This will allow us time to give proper notice and 

signage to all members. 

DRESS CODE IN DINING ROOMS 

Recently, I have received letters of complaint from 

members about other members’ dress code. In early 

member focus groups, we were asked to tone down the 

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formal nature of the dining rooms. Numerous members 

did not like the dress code requirement of suit and ties 

for men. 

As a result, we changed the dress code to support a 

more relaxed Arizona lifestyle. Currently, ties are not 

required and coat is optional, but preferred on Friday and 

Saturday nights at Chiricahua, Apache, and the Cochise/ 

Geronimo dining rooms in the fall season. The Renegade 

and Outlaw dining rooms remain casual at all meal periods. 

Hats should not be worn in Club dining rooms as a 

matter of courtesy. This would not apply to golf casual 

dining rooms such as Renegade Hideout, the Men’s Grill, 

and the Arizona Grill at Outlaw. 

DRESS CODE ON COURSES AND PRACTICE AREAS 

As for the dress code on our golf courses, please make 

sure that your family and guests wear collared shirts and 

sleeves at all times. No blue jeans, workout/running shorts 

or T-shirts are acceptable for play. A full listing of the golf 

dress code is on page 9 of the Membership Guidelines. 

DM WINS MORE AWARDS 

We are proud to report that the Desert Mountain Club 

has received two outstanding awards: 

The first is The 2006 Private Club 5-Star Platinum Award, 

a three-year team award for Club Excellence. We were the 

highest vote recipient in Arizona. 

The second is Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops for 

2007. The Golf World Business Best 100 Golf Shops 

award is a very prestigious designation in the industry for 

excellence in operations. We are certainly honored to be 

recognized alongside some of the finest private clubs in 

the country. And we are thrilled to be acknowledged for 

our efforts in providing the finest products and services to 

the Desert Mountain membership. 

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MEMBERSHIP 

Welcome Our Newest Members 

By Tom Colceri, Director, Membership Sales 

Since our last issue we’ve been busy welcoming 

more new members to Desert Mountain. Here 

they are (in order of becoming members): 

Elizabeth & Saul Bass 

Scottsdale, AZ • Saguaro Forest 

Annemieke & Jaques Ahsmann 

Alberta, Canada • Sonoran Ridge 

Michelle & Mark Collard 

Mesa, AZ • Painted Sky 

Kelly & David Duncan 

Lawrence, KS • Apache Peak 

Laura & Gerald Lewis 

Villanova, PA • Apache Peak 

Lily & James Brelsford 

Menlo Park, CA • Haciendas 

Caralee & Neil Bell 

Ellensburg, WA • Desert Fairways 

Anne & Thomas Walsh 

St. Louis, MO • Sonoran Cottages 

Becky & William Parzyboc 

Woodinville, WA • Haciendas 

Nina & Leland Tate 

Houston, TX • Cochise Ridge 

Barbara & Andrew Glassberg 

Huntington Woods, MI • Apache Peak 

Joanne & Michael Klonoski 

Hinsdale, IL • Grey Fox 

Elisabeth & J. Stephen Tracy 

Lake Park, FL • Saguaro Forest 

Steven Leturno 

Riverwoods, IL • Painted Sky 

Jennifer & John Millett Jr. 

Scottsdale, AZ • Sunrise 

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Club Operations 

WATCH THE WILD LIFE! 

We have been notified of several increased sightings of 

our desert wildlife (coyotes, bobcats, javelina and mountain 

lions). 

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is experiencing 

increases in human and wildlife encounters. A few years 

ago, a juvenile mountain lion was removed from the Cave 

Creek and Desert Mountain area. This animal was also 

sited in the Gamble Quail Preserve Village. The Arizona 

Game and Fish has requested that we remind our membership 

to help preserve Desert Mountain’s natural habitat 

and wildlife by not feeding the animals around homes. 

If you are concerned or need assistance, please contact 

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the HOA Security Office at (480) 595-4220 or you may contact 

the Arizona Game & Fish Departments Urban Wildlife 

Manager, Darren Julian at (480) 981-9400. For more 

information the Arizona Game and Fish offices have 

brochures and videos on this topic: “Living with Wildlife.” 

Please refer to their website for additional news at 

www.gf.az.us. 

F&B FOCUS GROUP 

I would like to thank those members who attended the 

Food and Beverage Focus Group on January 3. During the 

session, we received several comments, compliments, and 

concerns. One recommendation was to put a link on the 

homepage of the Desert Mountain Website for Club 

Suggestions. Please watch the homepage for a link to the 

Club Suggestion Box. 

All e-mails sent to the Club Suggestion Box will come to 

my office for a response. This will enhance the membership’s 

ability to communicate with Club Management, in 

addition to our club comment cards and direct e-mails. 

See you at the C.A.R.E. events March 12-14! 

Did You Know? 

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN 

• Ryegrass germinates in 6-10 days depending upon the weather. 

• It takes 10,800 hours of prep time for the overseeding process of our six golf courses. 

• There are approximately 280,000 seeds in a five pound bag of ryegrass seed.

GOLF CENTRAL– NEWS AND INFORMATION 

Golf 

Summing Up 20 Years of Great Golf at DM 

By Ron Olsen, Director of Golf 

How do you sum up 20 years of golf history at Desert 

Mountain? The answer is, it’s difficult. 

With all the great people that have graced the fairways 

and greens of this amazing property it is tough to put it 

into words all of the memories, growth, and achievements 

we have created. Outside of the given factoids like 

Renegade being the first course to open in March of 

1987 to the opening of the sixth golf course, Outlaw, in 

November of 2003, I have chosen just a few highlights 

in Desert Mountain’s illustrious career. 

Here they are: 

• The 1st Annual C.A.R.E. tournament was held in the 

1997-1998 season. We raised $20,000 for Breast 

Cancer Research for the Mayo Foundation. During 

the 2005-2006 season, the Ninth Annual C.A.R.E. 

tournament raised $600,000 for Breast and Prostate 

Cancer Research for the Mayo Foundation. 

• The first Men’s Member/Guest tournament at Desert 

Mountain had 38 teams. During the 2006 Mountain 

Mania we had 240 teams competing in 5 divisions 

over 3 days on 3 courses. This included a shootout, 

putting contest, daily gross and net team buy-in as 

well as a daily prize pool. 

• The first year Desert Mountain opened we did 

10,363 total golf rounds. In 2006, we had 144,000 

total golf rounds on 6 courses. 

And though 20 years have passed the future for golf 

at Desert Mountain only looks stronger. 

CORNERSTONE: HANDICAPPING 

This month’s “Cornerstone” reminds us all how to 

correctly maintain our handicaps through the proper 

posting of scores. Fair handicapping depends upon full 

and accurate information regarding a player’s potential 

scoring ability as reflected by a complete scoring record. 

Every player must be responsible for returning all 

acceptable scores. 

GUIDELINES 

1. Unfinished Holes and Conceded Strokes 

A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is 

conceded a stroke must record for handicap purposes 

the most likely score. The most likely score may not 

exceed the player’s Equitable Stroke Control limit. This 

most likely score, when recorded, should be preceded 

by an “X.” There is no limit to the number of unfinished 

holes a player may have in a round, provided that 

failure to finish is not for the purpose of handicap 

manipulation. 

2. Holes Not Played or Not Played Under The Rules of Golf 

If a player does not play a hole or plays it other than 

under The Rules of Golf (except for preferred lies), the 

score recorded for that hole for handicap purposes 

must be par plus any handicap strokes the player is 

entitled to receive on that hole. This hole score, when 

recorded, should be preceded by an “X.” 

3. Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) 

Equitable Stroke Control, or ESC for short, keeps an 

exceptionally bad hole from changing a Handicap 

Index too much and sets a maximum ESC number that 

a player can post on any hole depending on that player’s 

Course Handicap. For handicap purposes, after the 

round, a player is required to adjust hole scores (actual 

or most likely) when these hole scores are higher than 

the maximum ESC number. All scores, including tournament 

scores, are adjusted for ESC. A player can 

adjust for ESC on any number of holes–there is no limit. 

Equitable Stroke Control 

Course Handicap Maximum Number On Any Hole 

9 or less Double Bogey 

10 – 19 7 

20 – 29 8 

30 – 39 9 

40 or more 10 

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Holiday Golf Round-Up 

JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE 

The holiday season came early for all of the participant’s 

in this season’s Jingle Bell Jamboree. For a list of 

full field results as well as scores please visit the Desert 

Mountain website. 

COCHISE COURSE 

HOLLY 

Gross–1st Place Net–1st Place 

Ken Simpson John Ranslem 

Kate Simpson Donna Ranslem 

Bob Cabot Ralph Whitley 

Jill Christiansen Nancy Salem 

POINSETTIA 


Keith Kittle Gary Thomas 

Donna Noce Diane Thomas 

Jerry Pryor Doug Cusick 

Joyce Pryor Barbara Cusick 

WREATH 


Jerry Baker Charles Kennedy 

Lynda Baker Trudi Kennedy 

Jim Smith Scott Mikkelsen 

Carol Smith Judy Phalen 

GERONIMO COURSE 

SNOWMAN 


Peter McQuaid Arthur Rosenbloom 

Patti Ensminger-McQuaid Jane Rosenbloom 

Ernie Griffanti Michael Stoll 

Vicki Kelley-Griffanti Mady Stoll 

REINDEER 


John Geupel Clu Lewis 

Paula Geupel Kathleen Lewis 

Tom Hartman Gary Stewart 

Shirley Hartman Barbara Stewart 

ELVES 


Cliff Jones Bob Hatch 

Laura Jones Karen Hatch 

John Gevlin Pierre Leroy 

Nora Gevlin Sue Ellen Leroy

GOLF CENTRAL– NEWS AND INFORMATION 

Hole-in-One Club 

Recent members who have achieved the rarest of 

golf feats at Desert Mountain–the hole in one. 

Desert Mountain member Micki Rose heads our list 

for those completing one of the rarest feats in 

golf...the Hole In One. She recorded her first ever 

while playing the Emerald Golf Course in Maui on 

November 16, 2006. One month later to the day she 

followed that up with her second hole-in-one on 

Geronimo. Here are the others who achieved this great 

pinnacle in golf. 

MICKI ROSE* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAUI 

HOLE 16 RED 92 YDS 9 IRON 

KARLA REYNOLDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE 

HOLE 7 RED 142 YDS 7 WOOD 

SANDY SCARSELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE 

HOLE 3 RED 93 YDS PW 

BILL BOIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE 

HOLE 7 BLUE 178 YDS 7 WOOD 

ALFRED KUEHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA 

HOLE 14 WHITE 126 YDS 8 IRON 

TOM FARINO* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA 

HOLE 14 WHITE 136 YDS 7 IRON 

RUSS SOPELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA 

HOLE 14 BLUE 130 YDS 9 IRON 

BARBARA J. SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA 


MATT POLLARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO 


DOROTHY COHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENEGADE 

HOLE 6 RED/WHITE 100 YDS 9 IRON 

DAVE KOLANDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COCHISE 


MICKI ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO 


* Denotes first hole-in-one 

Congratulations to all of our members who have 

achieved shots heard around the Mountain! 

Golf 

MEMBER/STAFF PRO-AM 

The Member/Staff Pro-Am will be held on Wednesday, 

February 7, in either an 8:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. shotgun. 

The Renegade course will host the event. The format for 

the event is a Step-Out Scramble. The event is limited to 

the first 25 teams per shotgun. The proceeds go to the 

Staff Education Fund. To register for the event please visit 

the Desert Mountain website. 

MOUNTAIN MAYHEM 

The 2007 Couples’ Member/Guest event will be held 

on the Cochise and Geronimo courses. The tournament 

begins February 10 with the champions being crowned on 

February 11. The tournament will include optional competitions 

such as a shootout, putting contest and daily 

team buy-in. For additional information or to register for 

the event please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

CUPID’S CLASSIC COUPLES’ EVENT 

The Chiricahua, Cochise and Geronimo courses will 

host this year’s Cupid’s Classic event. The tournament will 

be held on Wednesday, February 14. The format for this 

year’s event is a Scramble of the couple combined with 

the Scramble of the other couple. To register for the event 


LADIES’ 4-BALL MATCH PLAY - FEBRUARY 20-22 

The tournament will begin with tee times starting at 

8:00 a.m. off of No.1 & No. 10 tee for Round 1 and Round 

2. The field is limited to the first 60 teams to sign up. We 

will be playing Apache, Cochise, and either Geronimo 

(higher handicap divisions) or Chiricahua (lower handicap 

divisions). To register, please visit the Desert Mountain 

website. 

MEN’S 4-BALL MATCH PLAY - MARCH 2-4 

The tournament will begin with tee times starting at 

8:00 a.m. for each round. Preliminary round matches will 

be held on Chiricahua and Cochise, with championship 

matches being held on Geronimo. We will be playing Cochise 

and Geronimo. There will be both a Gross division and a 

Net division. To register for the event please visit the Desert 

Mountain website. 

NICKLAUS CUP QUALIFIER 

The qualifier will be held at Apache on Saturday, March 

10. Tee times will start at 8:00 a.m. Both men and women 

of all handicap ranges are encouraged to participate. This 

a fun event for the participants, with the Nicklaus Cup 

Matches being held at various locations, including Cabo 

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Upcoming Golf Events 

San Lucas, Mexico, and Kauai, Hawaii. To register for the 

event please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

C.A.R.E. BENEFIT 

This is a C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness, Research and 

Education) benefit for Breast & Prostate Cancer Research. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, March 14 on the 

Cochise, Geronimo, Chiricahua and Apache courses. The 

$250 entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to the MAYO 

FOUNDATION. The tournament is a Step-Out Scramble. To 

register for the event please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

COUPLES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 

The Couples’ Club Championship is scheduled for 

Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. The first round 

will be held on Cochise with Geronimo holding the second 

round. For additional information or to register for the event 


LADIES’ SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 

This individual stroke play event will be held on Tuesday, 

March 20, and Wednesday, March 21. The Apache and 

Cochise courses will be played during 8:00 a.m. tee times. 

To register for the event or for additional information 

regarding the age requirements and bracket breakdowns 


MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 

This individual stroke play event will be held on Friday, 

March 23, through Sunday, March 25. The Cochise, 

Apache, and Geronimo courses will be played during 8:00 

a.m. tee times. To register for the event or for additional 

information regarding the age requirements and bracket 

breakdowns please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

LADIES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 

This individual stroke play event will be held on Tuesday, 

March 27, through Thursday, March 29. The Apache, 

Geronimo and Cochise courses will be played during 8:00 


information please visit the Desert Mountain website. 

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 

This individual stroke play event will be held on Friday, 

March 30, through Sunday, April 1. The Chiricahua, 

Cochise and Geronimo courses will be played during 8:00 


information please visit the Desert Mountain website.

GREENSHEET 

Golf 

Turfgrass Environment and Cultural Practices 

Winter weather can present environmental conditions 

that are not conducive to active turfgrass growth. 

Plants respond to cold temperatures by reducing in 

size and slowing growth. The turf typically loses color 

and is subject to wear from traffic. 

The freezing and thawing can cause direct low temperature 

kill especially when soil moisture levels are 

high (hydrated plant crowns freeze) or too low (desiccation). 

Frost can pull moisture from plant cells 

causing them to dehydrate, resulting in injury. 

Turfgrasses vary in their low temperature hardiness. 

For example, bentgrass (Agrostis palustris) has excellent 

low temperature hardiness. Perennial ryegrass 

(Lolium perenne) has poor hardiness while annual 

bluegrass (Poa annua) has medium hardiness. There 

are important cultural practices that are implemented 

to prevent low temperature kill. Fertility levels are lowered 

and control of irrigation programming is critical 

to prevent standing water or saturated areas. 

Providing good surface drainage helps prevent wet 

conditions. The use of coarse texture soils (sand) is 

helpful. Fairway renovation projects installing drainage 

and sand profiles on Apache 4 and 16 and on Cochise 

18 have been successful in restoring turf quality. The 

aerification process, that was just completed, helps to 

prevent wet areas and the gypsum applications help to 

remove salt from the root zone. 

Spring weather sends many environmental signals 

which cause plants to initiate changes in growth and 

development. Temperature and day length are two very 

important factors that affect turfgrasses and golf course 

maintenance operations. 

Turfgrass managers are more concerned with soil temperature, 

as it is the best indicator of plant response. Once 

soil temperatures rise (50-75 degrees F) turfgrass plants 

begin to grow again increasing shoot growth, tillering, 

and root growth. As turf density increases, fertilizer applications 

and frequent low mowing will produce a smooth 

playing surface. Day length is also a critical environmental 

control as it affects many hormones that regulate growth 

and plant development. 

Cultural practices that promote the spring growth and 

establishment of turf quality are planned to provide for 

plant needs. 

Timing of cultural practices is important so the best 

conditions are achieved during peak play and for the 

tournament schedule. Fertility levels are increased to 

stimulate growth and to manage the balance of fertilizer 

elements in the soil. Fairway heights are lowered in increments, 

every two to three weeks, from 0.700 inch to 

0.375 inch. 

This will provide playability but will also promote the 

establishment of bermudagrass by allowing more light to 

penetrate the ryegrass canopy and to reach the bermudagrass 

below. Fairways will be sprayed every 2-3 weeks 

with nitrogen fertilizer to promote growth and color. 

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Greens in Spring 

Poa annua initiates growth in the spring, prior to 

bentgrass and it also grows vertically more than 

bentgrass in a day, causing irregularities in the putting 

surface. 

In order to manage this, a growth regulator called 

TGR (paclobutrazol) is applied beginning in late 

February to early March. 

This compound actually regulates Poa annua more 

than bentgrass, giving bentgrass a competitive advantage. 

With repeat applications, bentgrass will crowd 

Poa to a level of control. 

This program will not completely eradicate Poa 

but it reduces it to very low levels over time. As 

spring approaches, sand topdressing of greens will 

begin. Lower mowing heights and light sanding will 

produce green speeds of ten feet, six inches or 

faster, for the peak season and tournament play. 

Irrigation is scheduled for two nights per week. 

All cultural practices will be performed on the day 

of the course closure.

SHOPPING DESERT MOUNTAIN 

Experience Spa Life 

in Own Home 

By Mark Thush, Director, Retail Services 

Treat yourself to the spa experience at home with 

fluffy relaxing garments. The Sonoran Boutique is 

proud to introduce the new “Kashwere” line to its 

shop. The Kashwere line offers an easy to care for 

fabric with the soft feel of cashmere. Kashwere 

offers beautiful throws, robes, sweaters, socks, and 

even some fun children’s items. 

Kashwere is here! 

Throws 

Robes 

Sweaters 

Socks 

Kashwere’s fabric is durable and plush, and is 

known for it’s luxurious softness. Calming colors 

and fashionable silhouettes make Kashwere a brand 

that lets you pamper yourself in style. 

New TaylorMade React 

Pro Gloves 

The new TaylorMade React Pro glove is now available 

in all of the Desert Mountain golf shops. This glove offers 

a high quality, cabretta leather golf glove, at a significantly 

lower price than the Foot Joy Sta-Sof gloves. 

The glove features a smooth, durable cabretta leather 

construction that incorporates strategically placed CoolMax 

TM vents to enhance flexibility and breathability. Smartly 

positioned seams ensure a comfortable and consistent fit, 

and reliable durability that everyone looks for in a great 

glove. We hope that you enjoy having an outstanding alternative 

when you are purchasing your gloves at Desert 

Mountain. 

Retail 

ECCO Golf Shoes Now at C/G Golf Shop 

The Cochise/Geronimo Golf Shop is pleased to feature a full line of Ecco golf shoes 

for both men and women. Over 125 pair of Eccos are housed in the new shoe wall display, 

which was constructed during the shop re-fixture project this past summer. 

Members can also peruse the Ecco street shoe catalog to purchase Ecco street and performance 

shoes through Desert Mountain. 

Known worldwide to manufacture footwear of quality, durability, and comfort, Ecco 

has been one of the most consistent shoe companies on the market over the past four decades, featuring reliable 

products and innovative designs. Each design has always been made with the foot in mind. Ecco golf shoes are no 

exception, prioritizing performance and comfort so that you can maximize the performance of your game. 

For every single step you take, the foot takes three, in essence: heel strike, mid-stance, and push-off. Under compression, 

a molded Phylon mid-sole absorbs the shock and neutralizes it during the heel strike. An Exo-skeletal 

wrap-around shank acts as a support for the ligament during the physical stress of mid-stance. And the Ecco Golf 

shoes’ dual axis flex channels help to allow for flexibility and strength of the foot during the push-off phase. 

So please stop by the Cochise/Geronimo Golf Shop and have the professional staff fit you in your next pair of Ecco 

golf shoes today! 

Ladies’ Demo Day 

Slated for Feb. 24 

Please join us Saturday, February 24, from 11 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. on the Cochise/Geronimo practice range to 

shop for the latest in ladies apparel, accessories, and 

clubs. 

Brands such as Lija, Isis Sport, Ping, SandBagger 

Sandals, Evertan Gloves, to name a few, join the leading 

club and golf shoe manufacturers in the industry to 

present the latest and greatest that they have to offer at 

discounted prices. This is an event you won’t want to 

miss. 

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REAL ESTATE NEWS 

In the early days, 

Jack Nicklaus often 

spoke with pride about 

his role in developing 

golf at Desert 

Mountain. He has 

always believed that 

this Club would continue 

to be recognized as 

one of the greatest golf 

clubs in the world. We 

couldn’t agree more. And we aren’t alone. 

As we mark the 20-year anniversary of this fine 

community, it is appropriate to reflect on the many 

awards and accolades that have been bestowed 

throughout the years. In recent weeks, Golfweek named 

five Desert Mountain Jack Nicklaus Signature golf 

courses to its 2006 list of best residential courses. 

From the top magazines to a multitude of professional 

organizations, every aspect of Desert Mountain has 

been rewarded for effort and commitment with gold 

stars for excellence. 

But what matters more than the plaques and platitudes 

is the fine community of members that has 

assembled within the gates of our Club. Within Desert 

Mountain Real Estate, we are grateful for the opportu- 

Real Estate 

The Haciendas: A Vibrant Village Lifestyle 

By Brian O’Neill, President, Desert Mountain Real Estate 

The Haciendas 

nities we have had to work with so many of you. 

As we enter the heart of the season, we hope you will 

join us as we celebrate the completion of the beautifully 

designed Haciendas. If you have yet to tour, you 

won’t want to miss seeing The Hacienda’s village center, 

which includes a pool pavilion with a cozy fireplace 

and a furnished entertainment area to accompany the 

swimming pool and spa. Water features, seated conversation 

areas and a fitness facility further enable the 

Desert Mountain lifestyle. 

As we move into our second year, thanks once more 

for the continued confidence you have expressed in us 

as we’ve added resale inventory to our existing developer 

homes and homesite options. We remain committed 

to providing the highest level of service to the 

membership as well as to those interested in making 

this special community their home. 

When you have a moment, please stop by our Sales 

Office to learn about recent developments and to discuss 

your real estate needs. Or, give us a call at (800) 

255-5519 or (480) 488-2998. 

Be sure to check out our newly designed website for 

the latest listings and developer news. Log on at 

www.DesertMountain.com. 

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C.A.R.E. is an exciting and fun event 

that makes a difference. 


Over the last few years, C.A.R.E. events for both golf 

and tennis occurred in the same week, which caused 

many scheduling conflicts for members to attend. 

This year, our C.A.R.E. tennis tournament is a few 

weeks after the golf event, giving members a chance to 

play both events. On Saturday, March 31, Desert 

Mountain Tennis will show that “We C.A.R.E” with an 

interclub event starting with a continental breakfast, a 

morning round robin, and a wonderful lunch. In addition, 

we will showcase a world class doubles exhibition match 

on the grass center court. 

The day concludes with the finals and the award ceremony. 

There will also be a silent auction and a raffle benefiting 

the C.A.R.E. foundation. 

Everyone is invited to come and play in our first “No 

Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament” benefiting C.A.R.E. 

The tournament will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, 

at 6:30 p.m., at the Sonoran Clubhouse. The clubhouse 

will be converted into a Las Vegas-style casino, complete 

with certified dealers, poker tables, and a lot of chips. A 

$100 contribution to C.A.R.E. will guarantee you a seat. 

Register on-line at www.carebenefitdm.com. This tournament 

will be structured for amateur players, and good 

luck will be a primary factor in determining a winner. 

First prize will be a $500 dining certificate at Mastro’s 

Steakhouse, plus additional runner-up prizes. 

Come join the C.A.R.E. fun and help save lives!

TENNIS 

Mixed Doubles’ Social 

Saturday BBQ & Tennis 

THIS YEAR, WE’RE PUTTING A FUN, 

NEW TWIST ON THIS POPULAR EVENT! 

The Mixed Double Social Saturday BBQ Tennis event 

is great for building friendships and having fun. The 

social format is served up with tasty food, an exhibition 

match on the grass center court, cocktails, and lunch. 

All levels are welcome and we will arrange appropriate 

leveled matches. Please mark your calendar and 

bring a friend for Saturday, February 17, and March 17 

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Tennis Pro Shop at 

(480) 488-1397 to reserve your spot on center court. 

And for the March event, don’t forget to wear your St. 

Patrick’s Day green. 

First ‘Battle with Sexes’ 

Mixed Doubles’ Social 

Feb. 4 

Our version of the “Battle of the Sexes” arrives on 

February 4 and March 4 when we invite both men and 

women to battle it out together in a fun, structured mixeddouble 

format. 

This will be an event for all levels of players to have 

fun. After play, we encourage everyone to relax over light 

hors d’oeuvres and cocktails to build old and new friendships. 

The Mixed Doubles’ Social is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. 

Please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480) 488-1397 to 

reserve your spot on center court. 

Recreation & Wellness 

It’s great to be here 

playing tennis at Desert 

Mountain. As your new 

Director of Tennis, I 

have had the opportunity 

to meet many 

members at both the Tennis and Fitness Centers. My 

goal this year is to build a strong tennis program that 

will be supported by all the members, and not just a 

few. 

As you will see, I am very hands-on and will make 

sure your needs are taken care of. My first priority in 

rejuvenating the tennis program is to focus on the teaching 

program and to bring the fun and excitement back 

to the game for you. 

We C.A.R.E. at Tennis 

Over the last few years, the C.A.R.E. event for both golf 

and tennis occurred in the same week, which caused many 

scheduling conflicts for members to attend. 

This year, we have taken your many requests and have 

scheduled the tennis event a few weeks after the golf event. 

This will give members a chance to play in both events. 

On Saturday, March 31, Desert Mountain Tennis will 

show that “We C.A.R.E” with an interclub event starting 

with a continental breakfast, a morning round robin, a 

wonderful lunch. In addition, we will showcase a world 

class doubles exhibition match on the grass center court. 

We will conclude the day with the finals and the award 

ceremony. During the event we will hold a silent auction 

benefiting the C.A.R.E. foundation and we will also hold a 

raffle with prizes for the lucky ones. 

For more information and to be part of a good cause 

please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480) 488-1397. We 

hope you will help us to make a difference and participate 

in this great charity event. 

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New Tennis Season Brings New Programs 

By Matt Wooldridge, Director of Tennis 

I know many of you have gone off-property to take 

lessons and to try other tennis programs. I hope you 

will give Renee Meade and me a chance to bring you 

back to the great facilities right here at Desert Mountain. 

There have been some challenges over the last few 

months when our program was going through a transition 

with only one pro. However, I would like to 

enhance the Social Open Play for both women and men. 

We are also working on rebuilding our junior tennis 

program to ensure all of our youth continue to enjoy the 

game and to keep them busy during the winter and 

spring calendar. Of course, all of this is only possible 

with your support of the program. Thank you and I 

hope to meet you on the courts real soon. 

STRINGS: 

Soul of a Racquet 

Strings may be the soul of a racquet, but to many 

players they are just an afterthought. Players will 

spend six months demo-ing racquets and six minutes 

choosing a string. 

Fortunately, synthetic string technology has 

improved dramatically over the last 20 years and 

there are very few “bad” strings. However, not all 

strings (and string tensions) are right for all players. 

There are many factors to consider before you 

make your selection –playability, durability, string 

gauge, materials, string construction, tension and 

power. 

Every player has different needs and preferences. 

Stop by and see us at the Tennis Pro Shop. We’ll help 

you make the right selection for your game.

SPA & FITNESS REPORT 

Recreation & Wellness 

Importance of Stretching for Golf 

Flexibility is key to consistency, accuracy, and power in 

your golf game. Regular stretching reduces muscle tension, 

prevents muscle and joint injuries, improves circulation, 

and increases range of motion. Problems in your golf game 

may not be a result of inadequate practice or instruction. 

Instead, those problems could be a result of reduced 

range of motion caused by insufficient flexibility training. 

A proper warm-up and stretch program should include 

the upper body and the lower body. Statistics gathered from 

PGA touring pros show that the average shoulder turn is 

approximately 87 degrees at the top of the back swing, 

while the hips will have turned an average of 45 degrees. 

Therefore, before you hit your first ball, you should go 

through a well-designed warm-up and flexibility program 

to reduce the chance of injury as well as facilitate the 

proper motion and function in your muscles required to 

perform well. Going directly from non-athletic pursuits 

into full play will not benefit your body or your game. 

Flexibility is important to create positions of mechanical 

power and efficiency, elements essential to a good performance. 

Tiger Woods has said, “I’m convinced that if 

you increase your flexibility, you’ll add power to your 

swing. Every golfer should be concerned with maintaining 

suppleness in the shoulders, neck, back, chest, thighs 

and hips–all valuable power sources. Tightness in any of 

Meet our Nail Technicians 

Rennie Nations Beth Hojnacki 

Rennie Nations has been our “Friday” Nail Technician 

since the beginning of our nail services. She helped 

organize and create our nail treatments. Originally from 

Dunoon, Scotland, Rennie has over 25 years experience 

in the nail industry and is considered a Master Nail 

Technician from Creative Nail. 

Beth Hojnacki is our newest Nail Technician at the 

Sonoran Spa/Fitness Center. She has over three years 

experience in the nail industry. Beth is from South Bend, 

Indiana. Beth is available Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. 

Those who have had nail services enjoy being in our 

unique private room. You may schedule your manicure 

or pedicure by calling the Sonoran Spa/Fitness Center 

at (480) 595-4355. 

SIGN-UP WITH NEW DM ‘STRETCHING COACH’ 

those areas will restrict your range of motion and create 

a power shortage.” Flexibility is necessary to allow the 

body to coil in the turn like a spring and then effectively 

uncoil into the downswing. 

If you are unable to effectively coil your body, and then 

safely allow the downswing to release the stored energy 

because of limited flexibility, the stress of the swing will 

be transferred to other parts of your body. For example, 

if your shoulders have a limited range of motion, it is likely 

that your lower back is working much harder than it 

should to compensate. An overworked low-back is a painful 

injury waiting to happen. 

Golf stretching exercises, performed consistently (and 

properly) will reduce your chance of injury, increase your 

range of motion, your power and ultimately help to reduce 

your handicap. 

Dr. Heather Vaughan Williams is located at the Sonoran 

Clubhouse for half hour flexibility sessions pre- or postgolf. 

Each 30 minute-session is designed to improve your 

game through increased range of motion. By appointment 

only: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8–11 a.m. 

The cost is $40 per individual golf stretch. Call the Sonoran 

Spa/Fitness Center (480) 595-4355 for an appointment. 

I would like to 

congratulate my 

client, Lee Garcia. 

This summer, while 

going through a 

huge remodel on a beautiful home, he not only managed 

to work as productively as ever, but also kept his 

commitment to heath and fitness. 

In less than a decade, Lee has endured many setbacks. 

Three shoulder surgeries, a cervical spine fusion at 

C5/C6, a lumbar spine dissection, and too many cortisone 

shots to count. This has been combined with nearly 

constant discomfort from the areas in and around the 

joints and muscles that have gone through surgery. The 

pain has not disappeared post-surgery, since nerves take 

a long time to heal, if ever. 

But this summer, Lee has come into the fitness center 

twice a week to see me like clockwork. We work on 

strength, core stability, and balance. Our focus is on 

rehabilitating those areas that need it and stabilizing/ 

strengthening. Along with his regular visits, he also has 

made time to see Dr. Glen Tanner at the Arizona 

Healthcare Clinic, to get relief for his back pain. 

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Fitness Talks & Activities 

HEALTH TALK: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - Join 

Dr. Grayson H. Wheatley III, M.D. for an information 

filled afternoon discussing both prevention and new 

treatment of cardiovascular diseases. 

Date: Tuesday, February 27 Time: 3 - 5 p.m. 

Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Cost: $15 

FIRST AID/CPR BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS - 

Adult and child CPR, First Aid and AED training. Spend 

three hours learning all the tools needed to sustain life 

and minimize pain until professional medical help 

arrives. Being properly trained can make the difference 

between life and death. 

Date: Tuesday, February 13 Time: 3 - 7 p.m. 

Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Cost: $55 

APACHE PEAK HIKE - Enjoy the spectacular views 

and visit Indian Ruins in the Sonoran Desert. The hike 

is difficult due to the change in elevation and the rocky 

terrain. Price includes transportation, taxes, permit fees, 

insurance, iced bottled water, and snacks. Guides are 

First Aid and CPR certified. 

Date: Saturday, February 10 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 

Where: Depart from Sonoran Cost: $85 per person 

Clubhouse 


Case Study: Lee Garcia 

By Deva Lingemann, DM Trainer 

Using a special decompression bed, Dr. Tanner has 

also been adjusting and stretching Lee’s lower spine 

and hips to try to alleviate long term pain, instability 

and tightness. 

Lee has been an avid golfer for 50 years, so a few 

operations were not going to slow him down. He has 

gradually returned to golf. But it has been a slow road 

back for his left shoulder, but little by little we have 

begun to see less pain and more strength. 

We are hoping that with continued care for his 

lower back and hips that we will see even more stability 

there and less discomfort. As his muscular endurance 

has improved, there has been a better outcome and less 

pain during and after a round of golf. 

Lee realizes the importance of being physically fit. 

After each setback, he has returned with an even 

stronger commitment to his health. He has said that 

without regular workouts he would not be able to do 

half the work and fun he currently is able to enjoy. 

Congratulations and thank you, Lee, for your humor 

and your commitment to your fitness program.

WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE 


times in five years for producing wines rated among the 

top five in the world. The winery has also been voted 

“Winery of the Year” from the Quarterly Review of Wines 

and Wine and Spirits Magazine, and more recently 

Whitehall Lane was recognized in the Wine Spectator’s Top 

50 Napa Cabernets. 

Desert Mountain welcomes proprietor Tom Leonardi 

to the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse where he will share 

his wine expertise and knowledge with members. With Chef 

Andres Rumis pairing each wine with culinary masterpieces, 

this will be one night you will not want to miss. Contact 

Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations 

($85++ per person; Reception 6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.) 

ANTINORI WINE DINNER 

When: March 19 

Where: Constantino’s 

The Antinori family has been in the wine business since 

Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of 

Vintners in 1385 – more than 26 generations ago. It has 

remained family owned and operated, and today it is 

directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has 

played an important role in preserving Italy’s enological 

traditions it is also one of Italy’s most dynamic and visionary 

producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in 

the best viticultural areas of Tuscany and Umbria. 

On March 19, Desert Mountain welcomes Antinori to 

Constantino’s. From Vermentino to Brunello di 

Montalcino to member favorite “Cervaro” Chardonnay, 

Antinori will show a wide range of Italian wines sure to 

impress the most discerning critic. This event will almost 

certainly sell out. Contact Member Services at (480) 488- 

1363 for reservations ($85++ per person; Reception 

6:30/Dinner 7 p.m.) 

Bon Appétit 

Valentine’s Day Love 

at Apache 

Long before Marc Antony fed grapes to Cleopatra, there 

has been a relationship between certain foods and romance. 

Jeff Hawxhurst, Chef de Cuisine, will expand upon this 

folklore with some Valentine’s Day specials seeped in 

aphrodisiac-laced traditions. 

Come enjoy a feast designed to heighten the senses. 

Our lounge will be setting the mood for the evening with 

a jazz duo featuring our own Mark Beecher. Dinner at 

Apache will be served from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 

with the entertainment from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

With Valentine’s Day approaching many 

of us are thinking of sharing a special meal 

with the one we love. Over the centuries 

many foods have come to symbolize love. 

Taking the time to enjoy an excellent 

meal with a loved one is a very nice way of 

kindling the flames of romance. Thus, we 

have Valentine’s Day dinner menus 

enhanced by the ancient romance of aphrodisiac lore. 

Foods considered aphrodisiacs fall into four general 

categories. 

The first are foods containing substances that 

increase romance “by nature” and represent “seed.” They 

are arugula, basil, coffee, nuts, garlic, mustard, oysters, 

licorice, and nutmeg. All are considered to inherently 

have romantic powers. 

Foods that are considered stimulating by their physi- 

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Restaurant Theme Nights 

Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasta Night 

C/G Clubhouse 

Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiesta Night 

Outlaw 

Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime and Wine 

Apache 

Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef’s Specials 

Constantino’s 

Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood Night 

Apache 

Fish Fry 

Outlaw 

History and Magic of ‘Aphrodisiac’ Foods 

Nightlife Excitement at 

Apache ‘After Dark’ 

Looking for a little nightlife here at Desert Mountain? 

Then Apache Steakhouse is the place for you. Every Friday 

and Saturday night, Apache Steakhouse’s lounge is the 

place to be for “Apache After Dark.” Our bar is open until 

1:00 a.m. with live music until midnight. 

Apache’s lounge is the perfect setting for a quiet glass 

of wine or for singing the night away at the piano bar. 

Come be a part of something new, Apache After Dark, where 

Desert Mountain’s nightlife begins. 

By Mark Hamilton, Executive Chef 

cal resemblance to shape are asparagus, 

almonds, avocados, bananas, carrots, figs, 

and strawberries. 

Some foods are thought to have aphrodisiac 

qualities derived from mythology or 

lore, such as honey, vanilla, and truffles. 

The fourth category, foods that provide 

“satisfied dietary gratification,” has more 

credence in our modern times. Chocolate is a biggie 

here as well as rich foods we adore, such as lobster and 

crab, whose red colors also symbolize love. 

Of course, we cannot fail to mention wine. A glass or 

two of wine can greatly enhance a romantic dinner. So, 

please enjoy a romantic dinner in one of our restaurants 

this Valentine’s Day and don’t say I didn’t warn you! 

Cooking Class Schedule 

February 21 

Apache 

March 21 

C/G 

April 18 

Constantino’s

WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD & WINE 

Bon Appétit 

Darioush: Winery of Distinction 

“One of the most unusual and delightful of Darioush winemaker Steve Devitt’s wines is the fascinating and 

ethereal Viognier, which combines concentration with an oddly elusive, otherworldly quality that makes 

one think of sunlight and moonlight blended. Thick with heady scents of jasmine, orange blossom, and 

honeysuckle, the Darioush 2005 Signature Viognier produces an intense, lush melon flavor on the palate 

before evaporating in a finish as delicate as a mirage.” 

Darioush, a winery noted for its Bordeaux and 

Rhone style estate wines, implements old world laborintensive, 

micro-vineyard management and new world 

state of the art technology to craft fine wines from its 

estates located in the appellations of Napa Valley, Mt. 

Veeder, and Oak Knoll. 

Under the direction of Darioush Khaledi and winemaker 

Steve Devitt, precision and quality are of the 

utmost importance at the winery. The Desert Mountain 

Wine Store is proud to feature Darioush as this month’s 

Winery of Distinction. 

Enjoy a bottle of Darioush Cabernet or Shiraz at 

Apache or contact Sharon Martin at (480) 595-4803 to 

purchase a case for your cellar. 

You Wanted to Know 

BRETT ANDERSON 

“A TASTE FOR THE UNUSUAL” ROBB REPORT 

Darioush Viognier 

$29 a bottle (6 pack) 

Darioush Cabernet 


Darioush Shiraz 


QUESTIONS ON AND ABOUT 

DESERT MOUNTAIN 

time to remove an item from the Bulletin Board it 

deems inappropriate. 

• At no time may a member solicit commercial offerings, 

such as insurance, financial, home decorating, 

or sell products, or propose business opportunities 

Q: On the member website, is the Member Bulletin 

on the Bulletin Board. 

Board available for member’s to sell such things as • Services: Only the following services have been approved 

cars or furniture? 

for Bulletin Board notices: 

A: The Member Bulletin Board Policies and Guidelines 

are designed to provide open and fair access for members 

promoting services and events deemed appropriate 

by Desert Mountain. The Bulletin Board service is available 

and can be accessed 24/7 on the Desert Mountain 

– Charitable organizations 

– Member-sponsored recreation, cultural, and club 

activities 

– Local workshops or conferences related to 

non-business activities 

Member website. Instructions for posting a notice are • Products & Household Items: No household items, 

detailed on the Member Bulletin Board page. If you have automobiles, or other personal items may be posted. 

any questions regarding posting, please contact Dianne 

Weiser, Director of Member Services at (480) 595- 

4103. However, the guidelines are as follows: 

more than one paragraph) and contain all necessary 

contact information. 

• The Bulletin Board is designed for member use only. 

Hence, only members may post a notice on the bulletin 

board. 

any& 

If you are not sure about certain items, events, or other 

things you would like to post please contact Dianne 

Weiser, Director of Member Services at (480) 595-4103. 

• Desert Mountain management has the right at 

Q 

a 

• Posting an item for a service should be short (no 

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Fitness Talks & Activities Cont’d 


CHINA WALL HIKE - Arizona Outback Adventures 

leads you to where rocks stick out like a broken backbone 

from the landscape. View the Sonoran Desert 

sweeping away in every direction–from Tom’s Thumb 

and Scottsdale in the south to Black Mesa and Spur 

Cross Conservation Area in the west, and all points east 

and north. Price includes transportation, permit fees, 

insurance, iced bottled water and snacks. Guides are 


Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 



TOM’S THUMB HIKE - Tom’s Thumb is a spectacular 

rock jutting out of the Sonoran Desert. The view 

from its base encompasses everything from Desert 

Mountain Properties to the Fountain Hills area. The 

hike is somewhat difficult due to the change in elevation 

and rocky terrain. Transportation, permit fees, 

insurance, snacks, and water are provided. Guides are 


Date: Saturday, March 17 Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 



KAYAK TOUR - This scenic float is an excellent way to 

see rarely viewed areas of the Sonoran Desert as 

Arizona Outback Adventures has an exclusive tour 

agreement with local Native American Tribes. AOA will 

be guiding you down the Verde River with views of wild 

horses, blue and green herons, eagles and mountain 

sheep. The desert flora will also be on display since 

March is often a green and flower filled month. 

Transportation, permit fees, insurance, snacks, and 

water are provided. Guides are First Aid and CPR certified. 

Date: Saturday, March 24 Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 


Clubhouse

INSIDE DESERT MOUNTAIN EVENTS 

February and March bring a much anticipated season 

of Arizona Musicfest’s “Winter Festival of Great Music.” 

Arizona Musicfest was formed 16 years ago to 

enrich the quality of life in the community by bringing 

the joy of music to everyone. This is a favorite project 

of many residents at Desert Mountain who volunteer 

tirelessly to make Musicfest a success. 

“Winter Festival of Great Music” begins on February 

7 with Three Broadway Divas, featuring Tony Award 

winner Debbie Gravitte, Christiane Noll, and Jan Horwath 

performing some of Broadway’s best-loved tunes. 

The season ends with the Phoenix Symphony in concert 

conducted by Michael Christie. In between those 

dates are performances offering a wide variety of music 

sure to please everyone who enjoys great music. 

For the jazz lovers Arizona Musicfest 2007 has 

included in the schedule several events on their 2007 

schedule. On February 9, those jazz lovers will be 

treated to One More Time: A Tribute to Count Basie and 

Joe Williams, featuring Dennis Rowland and Extreme 

Decibel Big Band. This promises to be a wonderful 

night of Blues, Swing, and Standards. Two evenings, 

February 13 and 14, Chris Brubeck, Peter “Madcat” 

Ruth, and Joel Brown will be jamming the night away 

with a performance to remember. 

Events 

Arizona Musicfest 2007 Soaring to New Heights 

The Festival Orchestra is to offer Gershwin & All that 

Jazz! on February 22. Music infused with the spirit of 

America’s unique musical form will be showcased this 

evening. And last but not least, The Music of New Orleans: 

A Tribute to Louis Armstrong will be presented on March 

2. Headlining are Byron Stripling and an All-Star Band. 

Besides the Three Broadway Divas, Broadway is further 

represented by the performance of The Last Five Years, a 

one-act musical from Tony Award-winning composer 

Jason Robert Brown. This is a limited-seating performance, 

followed by an elegant, sit-down gourmet dinner. 

On the classical side of the spectrum, Musicfest offers 

a schedule rich and varied. Opera is well represented on 

February 11 with a performance from three members of 

the famed Santa Fe Opera. This concert is for everyone – 

not just fans of Grand Opera. The Festival Orchestra will 

be performing February 20 in Robert Moody’s inaugural 

concert as Festival Orchestra conductor. For all who 

attend, a festive Welcome Maestro Moody reception follows 

at nearby Pinnacle Peak Country Club. 

The Festival Orchestra also performs on February 25 

with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, the world-renowned 

superstar violinist. On February 27, Ms. Salerno-Sonnenberg 

will again perform with Anne-Marie McDermott. What 

could be better than a magical, “up close and personal” 

Desert Foothills Land Trust Fire S.O.S. 

Desert Foothills Land Trust is raising money for its 

“Sponsor Our Saguaros” (S.O.S.) Program. The program 

was started after the devastating fires of 2005. The S.O.S. 

program raises money to buy 2,000 saguaros for the 

Forest Service to re-plant 50 acres near Desert Mountain. 

Your help will bring back the saguaros lost in the 

fire. Here’s how the sponsorships work: 

– $500 sponsors 20 saguaros on one-half acre 

– $300 sponsors 10 saguaros on one-quarter acre 

– $150 sponsors 5 saguaros on one-eighth acre 

To become a sponsor, write your charitable contribution 

to: DFLT (Note S.O.S. Program) and send to 

DFLT, P.O. Box 4861, Cave Creek, AZ 85327. You will 

receive a map of the area you sponsored. For more 

information contact Sylvia Owens at (480) 488-4352. 

Photo taken by Dr. Ross Katz 

Photo taken by Dr. Ross Katz 

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evening with a celebrated violin virtuoso and an 

internationally acclaimed pianist? 

The Festival Orchestra will also present on February 

23, Southern Nights!, a soothing, joyous, emotional 

concert of great music. 

This year, as a special treat, Musicfest will present 

two evenings of Festival Insights. These intimate programs 

bring experts to entertain and enrich everyone’s 

appreciation of music. 

On February 19, Mike Kocour, Director of Jazz 

Studies at Arizona State University, will present Jazz: 

What Is It Anymore? and on February 26 Randy Weiss, 

a violinist in the Festival Orchestra, will answer question 

and perform solos in The Violin. 

There are four ways to order your tickets to 

Arizona Musicfest 2007: 

1. Mail to: Musicfest 2007 

P.O. Box 5254 

Carefree, Arizona 85377 

2. Fax your order: (480) 488-1401. 

3. Order by phone: (480) 488-0806. 

4. Order online: www.azmusicfest.org 

YMCA, Community Center 

Coming to Foothills 

A new, $9.6 million Desert Foothills YMCA & 

Community Center is expected to break ground later this 

year. The 50,000 sq. ft. project will serve the communities 

of Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, and northeast Phoenix. 

The center will include a gymnasium, handball/racquetball 

courts, and a wellness/fitness center with state-of-theart 

equipment and programs. There will be an extensive 

children’s program and gym, healthy living programs, a 

computer lab, rock climbing wall, snack bar, and meeting 

spaces. 

In addition, there will be a YMCA Aquatic Center offering 

a teaching/recreational pool and a pool for therapeutic 

and rehabilitative use. 

Like other Valley YMCA’s, the facility will offer both 

membership and fee-based programs and services. 

Currently, fund-raising activities have exceeded the halfway 

mark and organizers continue to seek leadership and 

major gifts, with naming opportunities available. This 

project is supported by Desert Mountain and Trashmasters 

of AZ. 

For additional information, please call (480) 595-6468 

or e-mail to dfycc@vosymca.org.

Desert Mountain Junior Members 

Winter Holiday Party Re-Cap 

Santa arrived on a fire truck for the Winter Holiday Party 

on Saturday, December 16, and thirty children, ages two 

to eight, attended the party. Those at the party enjoyed many 

activities, including story time and pictures with Santa, arts 

and crafts and cookie decorating. 

Thank you to the City of Scottsdale Fire Department for 

providing Santa’s ride to the Sonoran Clubhouse. Thank 

you also to everyone for donating toys for the Toys for Tots 

program. We can’t wait to see how Santa will arrive again 

next year! 

Meet our Newest Kool Kid 

William Bansberg 

Favorite Animal: Monkey 

Favorite Food: Pizza 

Favorite Movie/Show: 

Thomas the Tank Engine 

Favorite Activity: Swimming, 

Soccer, Baseball, Basketball 

& Football 

Favorite Place to Go: The park and the beach 

Favorite Toy: Trains 

What do you want to be when you grow up: Pilot of 

the space shuttle or a doctor 

What do you like best about living in DM: Playing 

at the park, with Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Saundra, and 

golfing with my dad! 

CLUB OPERATIONS 

Our Youth Activities Center - Then & Now 

Over the last 20 years, Desert Mountain’s youth activities 

have seen quite a few changes, not only in scope of 

programs offered but in physical space, too. 

The Youth Activities Center opened with the Sonoran 

Clubhouse in August of 1993 in 150 sq. ft. The kid’s room 

was originally located inside the fitness center and was 

part of the fitness staff’s responsibility. 

During the expansion of the clubhouse in 1997, the 

Youth Activities Center was expanded to 300 sq. ft and 

expanded again in 2001 to 584 sq. ft. and moved into the 

current location. At that time, Geri Rivers and Amie 

Roberts created and organized recreation based programs 

for the children. The Wild Javelina Club was 

offered for one week during the summer, but golf and 

tennis were not included until later. 

Today, The Youth Activities Center offers a full range of 

programs for children ages two and older. All of the youth 

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programs are created around the school calendar, so 

there is always something to do when school is out of session. 

Programs include Parents’ Night Out, Tween Night, 

Junior Chef’s Cooking Classes, Wild Javelina Club Spring 

Break Camps, Summer Junior Olympic Camps, Winter 

Sports and Art Camps, Holiday Camps including Martin 

Luther King Jr., Labor Day, Memorial Day and more. 

Spectacular special events are also offered for the 

entire family, including the Father/Daughter and Mother/ 

Son Sock Hop and Valentine’s Party in February, Spring 

Eggstravaganza in March, Halloween Party in October, 

Tiny Tot Turkey Trot in November, and a Winter Holiday 

Party in December. 

The programs have grown over the years and we have 

enjoyed watching the children grow every step of the way, 

too. 

FEBRUARY/MARCH YOUTH ACTIVITIES 

JUNIOR CHEF’S COOKING CLASS –VALENTINE’S DAY 

DELIGHTS 

When: Saturday, February 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

What: Join Chef Mark as he teaches us how to make delicious 

delights for Valentine’s Day. Children will also have 

fun as we sit together in the Sonoran Dining Room to 

enjoy our scrumptious Valentine’s Day treats. 

Reservations required 24 hours in advance through the 

Youth Activities Center (480) 595-4359 or e-mail 

yac@desertmt.com. Space is limited. 

Price: $35 per child 

Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining Room 

Ages: Five and Older 

Reservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center for 

more information or to make a reservation (480) 595- 

4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. 

FATHER/DAUGHTER & MOTHER/SON SWEETHEART SOCK 

HOP! 

When: Saturday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

What: A 1950’s sweetheart sock hop for fathers & daughters 

and mothers & sons to dance the night away. We’ll 

decorate the Sonoran Dining Room in complete 1950’s 

style, offering a delicious dinner with all of your 50’s 

favorites including hamburgers, french fries or cheese 

fries, milkshakes, root beer floats and more. Everyone 

will have fun dressing up in poodle skirts, ponytails, and 

leather jackets. A live DJ will play your favorite oldies but 

goodies hits and prizes will be given away for games such 

as a hula-hoop contest, the hokey pokey, and limbo. 

Dinner and corsages/boutonnières are provided for each 

participant attending Desert Mountain’s first Father 

Daughter & Mother Son Sweetheart Sock Hop. Sweetheart 

pictures will be available for an additional fee. 

Price: $25.00++ per person 

Where: Sonoran Clubhouse 

Ages: Four and Older 


more information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 

or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. 

TWEEN NIGHT – GAME NIGHT 

When: Saturday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

What: Join us for an evening of crazy indoor and outdoor 

games, dinner, arts and crafts, prizes, a movie, and more! 

Come checkout our new game room created for the older 

kids equipped with an indoor basketball throw, fuse ball, 

air hockey, and dance revolution. *Bring a friend along 

for the fun! 



Ages: Eight to Twelve years old 

Reservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center for

more information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 

or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. 

WILD JAVELINA CLUB – PRESIDENT’S DAY CAMP 

When: Monday, February 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

What: Come spend your day off of school with us as we 

celebrate President’s Day. We’ll play indoor and outdoor 

games, make themed arts and crafts, eat lunch and more! 

Invite a friend along for the fun! An extended day is also 

offered by making reservations through the Youth 

Activities Center. 

Price: $40 first child / $35 each additional child (lunch 

included) 


Ages: Two and older (must be potty trained) 




PARENT’S NIGHT OUT – FLAG DAY CELEBRATION 

When: Friday, February 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

What: Join us as we make Flag Day themed arts and crafts, 

play indoor and outdoor games, watch a movie, eat dinner, 

make a delicious Flag Day dessert and much more! 

Bring a friend along for the fun! 




Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of our 

restaurants and Parent’s Night Out by calling Member 

Services (480) 488-1363. 

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT – RAINFOREST ADVENTURES 

When: Friday, March 2, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

What: Join us as we search for monkeys on our rainforest 

treasure hunt, make rain sticks, watch a movie, eat dinner 

and much more. Bring a friend along for the fun! 




Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of our 

restaurants and Parent’s Night Out by calling Member 

Services (480) 488-1363. 

TWEEN NIGHT–STARGAZING! 

When: Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

What: March is an excellent month in Arizona to search 

the night sky for planets and constellations such as 

Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Orion, the Hunter, the Big 

Dipper and the Little Dipper. We’ll also play indoor and 

outdoor games, eat dinner, watch a movie and more! 

We’ll provide the telescope and stargazing tips. 


CLUB OPERATIONS 


Ages: Eight to Twelve years old 




JUNIOR CHEF’S COOKING CLASS – ST. PATTY’S DAY 

When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

What: Join Chef Mark as he teaches us how to make a 

delicious meal for St. Patrick’s Day. Children will also 

have fun as we sit together in the Sonoran Dining Room 

to enjoy our scrumptious meal. Reservations required 24 

hours in advance through the Youth Activities Center 

(480) 595-4359 or e-mail yac@desertmt.com. Space is 

limited. 


Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining Room 

Ages: Five and Older 



4359 or email yac@desertmt.com. 

SPRING BREAK CAMP WILD JAVELINA CLUB 

Come spend your Spring Break with us! Two weeks in 

March of fun in the sun. Each day will have a different 

theme with arts & crafts, games, contests and prizes. 

Guest speakers will also visit our campers to teach karate, 

perform magic shows, share some wild animals with us 

and much more. Reservations required 24 hours in 

advance. Call the Youth Activities Center for more information 

or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359 or email 

yac@desertmt.com. Don’t forget to bring a friend 

along for the fun! 

When: Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 30, 9:00 a.m. – 

12:30 p.m. 


Price: $40 per child each day/$35 for each additional 

child/Lunch included 

Ages: Two and older (Must be potty trained) 

Look for our April Spring Break Camps in the April-May 

Nagonie Jr. section or call (480) 595-4359 for more 

information. 

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CRAZY HAT AND PLAY DAY - MONDAY, MARCH 19 

We’ll be making lots of crazy hats! We’ll also make up a 

fun short play, using the Caps for Sale storybook, to perform 

for parents at the end of the day. Don’t forget to 

bring a friend! 

KARATE TUESDAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 20 

A special guest instructor will visit today to teach us some 

karate skills. Children will have fun learning karate each 

Tuesday during Spring Break Camp. 

POTTERY DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 

Children will pick out and paint their own piece of pottery. 

Please wear play clothes for painting. 

WILD WILD WEST - THURSDAY, MARCH 22 

Yee ha! We’ll be celebrating the Wild West today as we 

play western games, make a cowboy snack and do a special 

western arts and crafts project. 

ZOOFARI - FRIDAY, MARCH 23 

A special guest will visit us today to teach us about wild 

animals. Children will have the opportunity to see and feel 

some of the wild animals up close. We’ll also play games, 

do arts and crafts and win prizes. 

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN - MONDAY, MARCH 26 

We’ll be making our own lunches and a delicious dessert 

today. We’ll also play games, do arts and crafts and win 

prizes. 

KARATE TUESDAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 27 

A special guest instructor will visit today to teach us some 

karate skills. Children will have fun learning karate each 

Tuesday during Spring Break Camp. 

STUFFINGTON BEAR DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 

Children will have the opportunity to stuff and take home 

their own Stuffington bear today. We’ll also play games, 

do arts and crafts and win prizes. 

ABRACADABRA - THURSDAY, MARCH 29 

A special guest magician will perform an awesome magic 

show for the children today. We’ll also play games, do arts 

and crafts and win prizes. 

CRAZY HAIR DAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 30 

Come with your hair styled as crazy as can be! Prizes will 

be given out for the craziest hairstyles! We’ll also paint 

our faces, play indoor and outdoor games and do a 

themed arts and crafts project.

Events 

SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING ‘NOT-TO-MISS’ EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

NEW ADVISORY BOARD ‘OFFICE HOURS’ PROGRAM 

The Advisory Board is now holding regular monthly 

“Office Hours” to receive input and answer questions 

from Club Members. Three Advisory Board members 

will be available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the third 

Thursday of every month at the Sonoran Dining Room. 

There will be no presentations, but rather Advisory 

Board members in attendance will be available on an 

informal basis to listen to your ideas or concerns and 

discuss whatever Club issues you would like to discuss. 

Feel free to drop in at any time during the scheduled 

hours and stay for as long as you like. 

The current schedule, subject to change, is the third 

Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the 

Sonoran Dining Room, on the following dates: 

An Advisory Board Update 

Thursday, February 15 Thursday, May 17 

Thursday, March 15 Thursday, June 21 

The “Office Hours” program is part of a series of 

programs the Advisory Board is initiating to build closer 

communications with the Membership. Among 

other elements, is the regular Advisory Board column 

in the Nagonie, periodic Town Meetings featuring presentations 

on specific issues and/or general updates, 

email “blast” announcements, and a “Meet the 

Candidates” forum to coincide with Advisory Board 

elections in April. 

In addition, the Advisory Board has set up a mechanism 

to be responsive to emails, which you can send to 

us at: Advisoryboard@desertmt.com. Please feel free 

to drop in and talk to us this coming Thursday! 

C.A.R.E. Research Update: New Trial 

Sandra J. Gendler, Ph.D., and David F. Smith, Ph.D, 

have opened a new clinical trial study for a promising 

breast cancer vaccine. The vaccine targets breast cancers 

that express the tumor antigen MUCI found in more than 

90 percent of breast tumors. The study is needed for 

obtaining approval and funding for Phase I clinical trials. 

C.A.R.E. funding provides critical support for this study. 

Final approval for their trial has been obtained from 

the Food and Drug Administration, the Mayo Institutional 

Review Board, and the Department of Defense Human 

Subjects Research Review Board. The Phase 1 clinical 

trial for 45 patients should open at the Mayo Clinic 

Arizona, Rochester, and Jacksonville early this year. 

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All In! C.A.R.E. Texas 

Hold ‘Em March 12 

Everyone is invited to come and play in our first time 

“No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament” benefiting 

C.A.R.E. 

Set aside the date, Monday, March 12, 2007, at 6:30 

p.m., at the Sonoran Club House. This is when we convert 

the clubhouse into a Las Vegas style casino. There will be 

certified dealers, poker tables, and lots of chips. A $100 

contribution to C.A.R.E. will guarantee you a seat. 

Register on-line at www.carebenefitdm.com. This tournament 

will be structured for amateur players, and good 

luck will be a primary factor in determining a winner. 

First prize will be a $500 dining certificate at Mastro’s 

Steakhouse, plus additional runner-up prizes. Come join 

the fun! 

Ladies’ Bible Study 

Starts Again 

The Ladies’ Bible Study at the Cochise/Geronimo Ladies’ 

Library has started up again this year, as it did last year. 

The group meets Mondays, 1 p.m. For more information 

contact Vicki Lang (480) 488-7470 or call Member 

Services at (480) 488-1363. 

Nagonie 

HOW TO REACH US AT NAGONIE 

If you have comments, photos or story ideas that you would 

like considered for publication in Nagonie, please contact us at: 

EDITORIAL TEAM 

Kathy Wyckoff, Karn Reinke, and Bob Jones 

EDITORIAL EMAIL 

kwyckoff@desertmt.com 

Nagonie is published by 

PFI/Heineck, Scottsdale 

a division of PFI Communications, Los Angeles. 

Nagonie is the official newsletter for Desert Mountain 

residents and members of the Desert Mountain Club. 

Please address all correspondence to: 

Nagonie, Desert Mountain Properties 

10550 East Desert Hills Drive 

Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 

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