Winter 2019/2020 Program Guide

WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE 

2019/2020 

Snow in DC Ranch 

February 2019 

DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY

DECEMBER 

DC Ranch Gives: Toy Drive 

Now through Dec. 13 

Desert Camp and The Homestead 

Arizona Cancer Foundation for 

Children assists children and families 

battling childhood cancer. This 

year, DC Ranch Gives has adopted 

families who cannot afford gifts. Help 

brighten a child’s holiday season by 

selecting a gift from their wish list. 

Stop by the Giving Tree at either DC 

Ranch community center to pick up 

a wish tag. Please return the gifts, 

unwrapped and with the tag, by 

Friday, Dec. 13. 

Grapenuts: Holiday Wines 

Wednesday, Dec. 4 

6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 21+ | Free 

Come unwind and discover 

a variety of wines perfect for 

the season! Please bring a 

bottle of your favorite special 

occasion wine and an 

appetizer to share with the 

group. For this event there 

will be no sommelier; 

residents will lead the 

discussion. Space is limited. 

Creative Arts Class: 

Holiday Cocktails 

Thursday, Dec. 5 

5:30 to 7 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 21+ | $23 

Cheers to the season! Come learn 

how to make impressive holidayinspired 

cocktails during this 

festive mixology class. Includes 

samplings and recipes to take 

home. Light appetizers will be 

served. Space is limited. 

Second Annual 

Community Safety Forum 


5 to 7 p.m. | The Homestead 


Join the Ranch Association as local 

police and security experts provide 

updates, education and safety tips to 

remember during the busy holiday 

season. Appetizers and happy hour 

beverages will be served as residents 

enjoy feature presentations, browse 

new home safety products and meet 

the local police commanders. Free to 

residents. Please RSVP on DCRanch.com. 

PJs and Pancakes: Frozen 

Saturday, Dec. 7 

9 to 10:30 a.m. | The Homestead 

Adults and children 13+ $17 | Ages 4-12 $9 | Ages 0-3 Free 

Wear your PJs as the community gathers for a beloved DC Ranch tradition! 

Prizes will be given to contestants with the Best Slippers, Best Bed Head 

and Best Family PJ’s. There are also holiday crafts and photo opportunities 

with Santa, Elsa and other friends. Enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet of 

pancakes, eggs, sausage and a hot cocoa bar. 

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Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register.

All December programs are open for registration. 

Spotlight Speaker Series: 

From Big Idea to Big Screen 


6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | The Homestead 


Long before we see a film on the big screen, someone has an idea, develops 

the story and writes a script. With good luck and reputation, someone buys 

the rights to produce the film. Join screenwriters Greg and Sara Bernstein 

and film producer Fred Green, residents of DC Ranch, as they give a 

“behind-the-scenes” look at the movie making process. Doors open at 6 

p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers, wine and beer provided. 

Women’s Club: Holiday Coffee 


10 a.m. to Noon | Desert Camp 


The DC Ranch Women’s Club 

warmly invites you to the annual 

Holiday Coffee. Celebrate the season 

with delectable bites in a relaxed 

atmosphere – all for a good cause. 

This year, items will be collected for 

Maggie’s Place, which provides lifechanging 

programs and services for 

single mothers and their children. 

A list of items can be found on 

DCRanch.com. 

Food Truck Night: 

Best of the Best 


5 to 7:30 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Don’t miss The Maine Lobster Lady 

(voted Best Food Truck 2019 in 

Phoenix New Times) as she serves 

up her famous lobster rolls in DC 

Ranch! These sandwiches are packed 

with a quarter pound of fresh lobster. 

For your sweet tooth cravings, 

Frosted Frenzy Cupcakes (voted 

Best Cupcake 2019 in Phoenix New 

Times) will offer a variety of gourmet 

cupcake flavors to choose from. 

Off the Ranch: 

Holiday Dinner at Stonegrill 

Friday, Dec. 13 

6 to 9 p.m. 

Stonegrill at JW Marriott Desert Ridge 

Ages 21+ 

Enjoy the scenery, sounds and 

tastes of the season when friends 

and neighbors venture to Stonegrill 

at JW Marriott Desert Ridge. After 

dinner, explore the hotel’s beautifully 

decorated grounds and acclaimed 

gingerbread village. Dinner and 

beverages are the responsibility of 

each guest. Appetizers are provided. 

Space is limited. Register by Dec. 11. 

DC Ranch Gives: 

Group Service Project 

Sunday, Dec. 15 

1:15 to 6:30 p.m. 

Departs The Homestead 

Ages 8+ | $5 Donation 

Join other residents to help Hope 

4 Phoenix provide food for the 

less fortunate during their Thankful 

Sundays event. Volunteers will prepare 

and serve dinner at First Church UCC 

of Phoenix. Transportation, water and 

Gives volunteer shirt provided. All 

registrations collected will be donated 

to Hope 4 Phoenix. 

Men’s Club: Social Hour 

Tuesday, Dec. 17 



Enjoy refreshments while mingling 

with residents. This will be followed 

by a discussion to plan future events. 

All are welcome to attend. 

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JANUARY 

Weight Watchers Open House 

Tuesday, Jan. 7 

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Desert Camp 


RSVP opens Dec. 9 

Achieve that New Year’s resolution! 

Visit this open house event to learn 

more about the proven WW (Weight 

Watchers) system. DC Ranch is 

proud to partner with WW to bring 

residents special discounted pricing 

for an 8-week session (Jan. 14 to 

March 3). Participants will enjoy the 

convenience of weekly meetings held 

at Desert Camp and the support of 

other residents during the weight 

loss journey. 

Grapenuts: Arizona Wines 

Wednesday, Jan. 8 




Arizona has a burgeoning wine 

industry, from Verde Valley up north to 

Sonoita south of Tucson and Willcox 

east of Tucson. Pick up a bottle of 

Arizona wine to share and learn about 

its juicy complexity. Space is limited. 

Women’s Club: Escape the Room 

Thursday, Jan. 9 | 6 to 8 p.m. 

Meet at Escape the Room 101 

Ages 21+ | $33 

Registration opens Dec. 3 

Join neighbors as a team to solve 

clues and escape the room! An escape 

room is a real-life adventure game in 

which teams solve a series of puzzles 

using clues, hints and strategy to 

complete the objectives at hand. 

Teams are given one hour to unveil the 

secret plot which is hidden within the 

room. 

Men’s Club: Barrett Jackson VIP 


8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | WestWorld 

Ages 21+ | $150 +tax 

To register, contact resident chair 

Steven Kressler at 

stevenkressler@gmail.com 

Experience Barrett-Jackson as a 

VIP in the Muscle Lounge. Enjoy a 

bird’s-eye view of the auction stage 

from this private skybox with full 

access to an open bar and dedicated 

catering. Whether you are primed to 

capture the car of your dreams, rub 

elbows with celebrities or just soak 

in the auction excitement, make it 

memorable by enjoying some elite 

treatment at The World’s Greatest 

Collector Car Auction. 


Bored Baker Pizza Maker 

Thursday, Jan. 16 


Leave the cooking to us as Bored 

Baker Pizza Maker fires up their brick 

oven for one-of-a-kind pizzas. Sticking 

to traditional preparation methods, 

the high-quality ingredients make for a 

palate pleasing pie from first bite to last! 

The Homestead Playhouse 

Audition Workshop 

Friday, Jan. 17 


Ages 8 to 16 | Free 


Is your young performer interested 

in auditioning for The Homestead 

Playhouse’s Spring Production of Willy 

Wonka JR.? This workshop will walk 

participants through The Homestead 

Playhouse’s audition process, allowing 

your actor to be better prepared for 

auditions. Space is limited. 

The Homestead Playhouse 

Spring Production Auditions 

Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 23 

and Friday, Jan. 24 

Ages 5* to 16 


The Homestead Playhouse is delighted 

to announce the production of Roald 

Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. coming this 

spring! Residents, neighbors and 

friends are invited to audition for a role 

in this scrumdidilyumptions musical 

adventure featuring Willy Wonka, 

Charlie Bucket, Oompa Loompas and 

all your favorite Roald Dahl characters. 

*Jr. Company Auditions: Performers 

ages 5-7 will audition on Thursday, 

Jan. 23 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. A small 

selection of younger performers 

will be cast in a minor role in the 

production. Rehearsals for the Jr. 

Company are once per week. 

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DC Ranch Day: 

Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats 

Saturday, Jan. 25 


All ages | Free 


Giddyup and join the annual community-wide celebration of DC Ranch 

history! Residents wear their cowboy best for this Western-themed event 

that includes live music, crafts, games and a delicious barbecue. Enter the 

barbecue sauce contest and bring your winning recipe! 

Photography Club 

Development Meeting 


2 to 4 p.m. 

The Homestead 



Do you have a penchant for snapping 

photos? Fellow enthusiasts are 

invited to discuss forming a 

DC Ranch Photography Club and 

develop ideas for topics, activities, 

dates and meeting times. Become 

one of the founding members of this 

new club. 

TGIF Little Wranglers: 

Gone Wild 



Ages 4 to 7 | $23 


Come on a safari adventure! Little 

ones will enjoy a fun-filled night with 

live animal demonstrations, games 

and crafts. Pizza, juice and dessert 

included. 

TGIF Tweens: Phoenix Suns 

Game at Talking Stick Arena 


6 to 9:45 p.m. 


Ages 8 to 15 | $33 


Enjoy watching the live action of a 

professional basketball game with 

friends as the Phoenix Suns take on 

the OKC Thunder! Tweens will be 

transported from The Homestead to 

Talking Stick Arena and concessions 

are included. 

Lifelong Learning: Sitting is the New Smoking 

Tuesday, Jan. 28 


Ages 21+ | $7 


Do you sit at work, on the drive home, at dinner, watching TV? Learn some 

creative ways to take movement breaks throughout the day to stay healthy, 

mobile and strong while still remaining productive and doing the 

activities you love. 


FEBRUARY 

CPR Class 

Saturday, Feb. 1 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 13+ | $23 

Registration opens Jan. 6 

Learn how to recognize and care for 

life-threatening emergencies. This 

class covers adult, child and infant 

CPR, use of an Automated External 

Defibrillator (AED) and first aid for 

choking. 

New! 

Reel Deal: Pre-Oscar Party 

Wednesday, Feb. 5 


Ages 21+ | $10 


Bridge Bootcamp 

Monday, Feb. 3 and 10 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 18+ | $55 


Millions of people play bridge 

worldwide in clubs, tournaments, 

online and with friends at home. 

Join this two day bootcamp to learn 

the basics of bridge – or advance 

your skills – in a small group setting. 

The instructor’s approach is to 

promote the joy of the game, framed 

within a deep understanding of the 

fundamentals of bidding, play and 

defense. 

We’re rolling out the red carpet for this kickoff event! Reel Deal is a new 

DC Ranch movie series that will feature a variety of films for different ages 

and interests followed by a brief discussion for those who wish to engage. 

Come watch one of the films nominated for the 2020 Best Picture 

Academy Award. Residents will have the opportunity to fill out their Oscar 

predictions and win prizes. Light snacks and beverages included. 

DC Ranch Women’s Club: 

Peach Blossom Celebration 

Thursday, Feb. 6 

9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. 


Ages 21+ | $28 


Appreciate the beauty of Schnepf 

Farms in Queen Creek while 

hundreds of trees are dotted with 

pink and white peach blossoms. 

Ladies will enjoy a train ride and 

personalized tour of the orchard with 

farm owner Mark Schnepf. There 

will also be a hayride to visit the 

farm’s friendly fallow deer. Lunch and 

transportation provided. 

Grapenuts: Wine and Desserts 

Wednesday, Feb. 12 



RSVP opens Jan. 8 

Join us for a wine and dessert pairing 

discussion. Please bring your favorite 

Valentine’s dessert and a bottle of 

wine to share with the group. Space 

is limited. 

Phoenix String Quartet 

Performance 

Friday, Feb. 14 


Ages 21+ | $23 


Celebrate love by listening to the 

musical stylings of the Phoenix String 

Quartet. 

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DC Ranch Hiking Group 


8:30 to Noon 

Departs Gateway Trailhead 


RSVP opens Jan. 6 

Step out for a scenic, intermediate 

5-mile hike through the Preserve. 

Dogs are welcome if they are kept on 

a leash and picked up after. Please 

wear comfortable shoes and bring 

plenty of water. 


Ma Taylor’s Kitchen 



Ma Taylor’s Kitchen is rolling in with 

comfort food to ease your weeknight 

dinner woes. Try a selection of 

scratch made pot pies, grilled cheese, 

chili cheese fries or the chicken kale 

quinoa salad. 

TGIF Little Wranglers: Fairytale Evening 



Ages 4 to 7 | $23 


Princes and princesses are invited to this 

magical evening. Special guests will tell stories 

and lead songs. There will also be dancing and 

face painting. Dinner included. 

TGIF Tween: Medieval Times 


6 to 9:30 p.m. 


Ages 8 to 15 | $33 


Calling all knights and ladies of the court! 

Tweens will embark on a new adventure 

traveling to the middle ages at Medieval Times. 

A 4-course meal will be served while watching 

jousting, horsemanship, sword fighting, hand-tohand 

combat and falconry in a castle-like space. 

DC Ranch Gives: 

Group Service Project 


7:15 to 11:30 a.m. 

Meet at The Homestead 

Ages 5+ | $5 


In an assembly line process, 

volunteers will pack emergency food 

bags at United Food Bank to provide 

hunger relief for Arizona families 

in need. Please wear comfortable 

clothes and closed-toe shoes. 

Transportation, water and Gives 

volunteer shirt are provided. 

All Levels Tennis Clinic 


9 to 11 a.m. 

Ages 18+ | $14 


This all levels tennis clinic is designed 

for anyone interested in learning the 

basics of playing tennis or refining 

their skills while meeting other 

players and residents. Hitting the ball 

is a fun way to get some exercise and 

relieve stress. 

Off the Ranch: Grill Masters 


6:15 to 8:30 p.m. 

Classic Cooking Academy 

Ages 21+ | $57 


Get ready to roll up your sleeves and 

fire up the grill. Beginners, experts, 

and food enthusiasts of all skill 

levels are invited. After instructions 

from the head chef, make grilled 

shrimp skewers with chipotle aioli, 

southwestern steak tacos with 

homemade tortillas, grilled corn with 

feta and cilantro and tres leches cake. 

Nominate a neighbor for Volunteer of the Year! 

Do you know a neighbor who is consistently giving back to DC Ranch or the greater 

community? The Community Council would like to recognize them for their service. Celebrate 

this individual by filling out the nomination form at DCRanch.com/volunteer-appreciation. 

Recipients will be selected by a committee of previous recipients and honored at the annual 

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. The deadline for 2020 nominations is March 6, 2020. 


ONGOING PROGRAMS 

DC Ranch Women’s Club: 

Liking Hiking 

The second Tuesday and fourth 

Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. 

All skill levels are welcome for 

these enjoyable, non-competitive 

hikes. Each hike will be rated so 

participants will know the difficulty 

level before arriving. There will be 

an optional meeting at a local coffee 

house after each hike will be offered 

as well. For information or questions, 

please contact resident Sheryl 

Lowenhar at slowenhar@gmail.com. 

Duplicate Bridge Club 

Tuesdays 


Come play cards and make new 

friends! All levels are welcome. For 

information or questions, please 

contact resident Phyllis Banucci at 

pbanucci@gmail.com. 

Canasta Club 

Fridays 


Canasta is a card game of the rummy 

family which was popularized in the 

early 1950s. Come join the group to 

play this versatile and fun game. All 

levels are welcome. For information or 

questions, please contact resident Dee 

Parrish at dpparrish13@gmail.com. 

Fourth Fridays Social Hour 

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 21+ 

Mix and mingle during a relaxing 

happy hour the fourth Friday of every 

month. These monthly gatherings 

provide a nice way to end the week 

and chat with friends or get to know 

new neighbors. Light snacks, beer 

and wine provided. Please RSVP on 

DCRanch.com. 

Social Bridge Club 

Wednesdays 


Residents with knowledge of the 

game are invited to join neighbors 

for a fun afternoon of playing bridge. 

Cards and tables provided. For 


contact resident Betty Eberle at 

bettyaz@cox.net. 

Pickleball Club 

Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. 

Sundays 4 to 6 p.m. 

Desert Camp Courts 

Try your hand at a friendly game 

of Pickleball at the Desert Camp 

courts. All levels are welcome. Please 

bring a paddle if you have one. For 


contact resident Sheryl Lowenhar at 

slowenhar@gmail.com. 

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ONGOING FITNESS PROGRAMS 

To make registration easy for ongoing fitness programs, residents may purchase classes up to three months in advance. 

Registration is now open for all December, January and February classes!* Cost varies per session. $7 drop in. 

All Levels Yoga 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

Fridays starting in Jan. 

9 to 10 a.m. | The Homestead 

This class is suitable for all levels of 

yoga practice. The class moves at a 

slow to moderate pace and offers 

modifications so participants can 

customize the class to fit their specific 

needs. Teachers focus on alignment 

and breathing techniques to safely 

stretch and strengthen students. 

Please bring a yoga mat, towel and 

water bottle. 

Yoga Basics 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

9 to 10 a.m. | The Homestead 

Designed for the beginner, learn 

how to incorporate yoga breathing 

techniques, body and spinal alignment 

and how to properly and safely work 

your body into different yoga postures 

including standing, sitting and 

balancing poses. This class focuses 

on stretching the larger muscle 

groups, helping improve flexibility and 

decreasing risk for injury. Please bring 

a yoga mat and water bottle. 

New! Saturday Morning Fitness 

Saturdays, Jan. 4 to Feb. 29 

9 to 10 a.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 18+ | $14 

*Classes open for registration 

one month prior 

You asked, we listened. Residents can 

now join an instructor-led fitness class 

on Saturday mornings. These rotating 

classes will allow participants to try 

different types of fitness and discover 

new interests. 

Strength and Balance 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

10:30 to 11 a.m. | The Homestead 

This class is designed to work on 

strengthening and lengthening your 

muscles. We will be working on your 

core and balance to give an all-around 

workout. A portion of the class will be 

done seated on the mat. Light weights 

and resistance bands will also be used. 

This class is designed for all levels. 

Please bring a mat or towel and water 

bottle. 

Event Registration Process 

1. Log on to DCRanch.com. If you don’t have an account, please request one online. 

2. Visit the calendar under the News and Events tab. 

3. Click on the class or event of interest. 

4. Click the Register or RSVP button for tickets and reservations. 

Register early! Some programs fill quickly. If you need assistance with registering, please contact Desert Camp 

Community Center at 480.342.7178. Please note there is a no refund policy for all DC Ranch programs. 

While most DC Ranch programming is intended for residents only, there may be instances where residents would 

like to invite a guest. If a program is eligible, each resident may bring up to two (2) guests with a maximum of 

four (4) per household. Please contact the Community Council for more information. 


COMMUNITY CENTERS 

Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers are 

the heart of all DC Ranch community activities, events and 

social gatherings. 

Stop by Desert Camp to use the fitness room, have a cup 

of coffee, visit the recently remodeled playground, play a 

game or two of pickleball or tennis, shoot some hoops, or 

participate in clubs and social groups. There is also a tot 

pool and a heated lap pool. 

Visit The Homestead for fitness classes, a quiet lobby 

workspace, have lunch on the veranda, play basketball, 

toddle around the playground and splash pad, or meet up 

with friends and go for a walk. 

Both Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers 

are available for residents to rent for private events. 

Desert Camp offers a variety of settings perfect for 

intimate (smaller) special events, parties, meetings and 

celebrations for groups up to 80. 

The Homestead offers a grand hall setting perfect for 

larger special events, parties, meetings and celebrations for 

groups of 50 to 200. 

Desert Camp Community Center 

9260 E. Desert Camp Dr. 

Scottsdale, AZ 85255 

480.342.7178 

Lobby hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Fitness room hours 

5 a.m. to 10 p.m. accessible by key fob. 

Pool hours 

Winter (November-March): 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Summer (April-October): 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

Tennis and pickleball hours 

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 

Courts can be reserved on DCRanch.com. 

Key fob information 

Residents and guests who enter the facility through the 

lobby will be greeted and checked in by the front desk 

receptionists. 

Need a key fob? Receptionists are available daily to issue 

and update key fobs, assist with event and program 

registration and provide community center tours. 

The Homestead Community Center 

18600 N. 98th St. 


480.585.1641 

Lobby hours 

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Closed Saturday and Sunday. 

Restrooms are available by key fob after lobby hours and 

on weekends. 

To inquire about rental availability, residents may visit 

either Desert Camp or The Homestead Community Center, 

email rentals@dcranchinc.com or call 480.565.1746. 

Splash pad hours 

December-February: feature is turned off. 

March-November: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. 

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OUR MISSION 

The Community Council is responsible for visioning and 

facilitating initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life, 

serve collective interests and promote the DC Ranch brand. 

The Council provides recreational, educational, cultural 

and volunteer opportunities that reflect community values; 

operates and programs DC Ranch amenities; creates outlets 

for communication; and defines DC Ranch Standards. 

The Community Council’s very mission is to facilitate a 

welcoming community and connect residents through: 

• A broad selection of programs and activities 

• A new resident welcome program 

• Signature events with components for all ages 

• A comprehensive path and trail system 

• Warm and welcoming community centers 

Be sure to look at the variety of activities offered in the 

Program Guide published seasonally. Come out, try something 

new and meet other neighbors! 

Get in touch 

communications.team@dcranchinc.com 

480.585.1641 

Holiday office closures: 

Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25: 

Christmas 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1: 

New Year’s 

Monday, Jan. 20: 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Community Center closures: 

Tuesday, Dec. 24: 

Desert Camp – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Homestead - closed 

Wednesday, Dec. 25: 

Both community centers closed 

Tuesday, Dec. 31: 


The Homestead – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Wednesday, Jan. 1: 


The Homestead – closed 

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS 

Gabi Enriquez 

Senior Manager of Events & Programs 

gabrielle.enriquez@dcranchinc.com 

Devin Haggerty 

Community Engagement Coordinator 

devin.haggerty@dcranchinc.com 

Trista Ratley 

Recreation Coordinator 

trista.ratley@dcranchinc.com 

Candace Thomas 

Event and Program Coordinator 

candace.thomas@dcranchinc.com 

Lindsay Vanegas 

Arts and Education Coordinator 

lindsay.vanegas@dcranchinc.com 

COMMUNITY CENTERS 

Lynette Whitener 

Senior Facilities Manager 

lynette.whitener@dcranchinc.com 

RENTALS 

Maddy Levy 

Event & Rental Specialist 

maddy.levy@dcranchinc.com 

Connect with us on Facebook 

and Instagram @dcranch 

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