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WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE<br />
<strong>2019</strong>/<strong>2020</strong><br />
Snow in DC Ranch<br />
February <strong>2019</strong><br />
DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY
DECEMBER<br />
DC Ranch Gives: Toy Drive<br />
Now through Dec. 13<br />
Desert Camp and The Homestead<br />
Arizona Cancer Foundation for<br />
Children assists children and families<br />
battling childhood cancer. This<br />
year, DC Ranch Gives has adopted<br />
families who cannot afford gifts. Help<br />
brighten a child’s holiday season by<br />
selecting a gift from their wish list.<br />
Stop by the Giving Tree at either DC<br />
Ranch community center to pick up<br />
a wish tag. Please return the gifts,<br />
unwrapped and with the tag, by<br />
Friday, Dec. 13.<br />
Grapenuts: Holiday Wines<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 4<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
Come unwind and discover<br />
a variety of wines perfect for<br />
the season! Please bring a<br />
bottle of your favorite special<br />
occasion wine and an<br />
appetizer to share with the<br />
group. For this event there<br />
will be no sommelier;<br />
residents will lead the<br />
discussion. Space is limited.<br />
Creative Arts Class:<br />
Holiday Cocktails<br />
Thursday, Dec. 5<br />
5:30 to 7 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | $23<br />
Cheers to the season! Come learn<br />
how to make impressive holidayinspired<br />
cocktails during this<br />
festive mixology class. Includes<br />
samplings and recipes to take<br />
home. Light appetizers will be<br />
served. Space is limited.<br />
Second Annual<br />
Community Safety Forum<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 4<br />
5 to 7 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
Join the Ranch Association as local<br />
police and security experts provide<br />
updates, education and safety tips to<br />
remember during the busy holiday<br />
season. Appetizers and happy hour<br />
beverages will be served as residents<br />
enjoy feature presentations, browse<br />
new home safety products and meet<br />
the local police commanders. Free to<br />
residents. Please RSVP on DCRanch.com.<br />
PJs and Pancakes: Frozen<br />
Saturday, Dec. 7<br />
9 to 10:30 a.m. | The Homestead<br />
Adults and children 13+ $17 | Ages 4-12 $9 | Ages 0-3 Free<br />
Wear your PJs as the community gathers for a beloved DC Ranch tradition!<br />
Prizes will be given to contestants with the Best Slippers, Best Bed Head<br />
and Best Family PJ’s. There are also holiday crafts and photo opportunities<br />
with Santa, Elsa and other friends. Enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet of<br />
pancakes, eggs, sausage and a hot cocoa bar.<br />
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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.<br />
Spotlight Speaker Series:<br />
From Big Idea to Big Screen<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 11<br />
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
Long before we see a film on the big screen, someone has an idea, develops<br />
the story and writes a script. With good luck and reputation, someone buys<br />
the rights to produce the film. Join screenwriters Greg and Sara Bernstein<br />
and film producer Fred Green, residents of DC Ranch, as they give a<br />
“behind-the-scenes” look at the movie making process. Doors open at 6<br />
p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers, wine and beer provided.<br />
Women’s Club: Holiday Coffee<br />
Thursday, Dec. 12<br />
10 a.m. to Noon | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
The DC Ranch Women’s Club<br />
warmly invites you to the annual<br />
Holiday Coffee. Celebrate the season<br />
with delectable bites in a relaxed<br />
atmosphere – all for a good cause.<br />
This year, items will be collected for<br />
Maggie’s Place, which provides lifechanging<br />
programs and services for<br />
single mothers and their children.<br />
A list of items can be found on<br />
DCRanch.com.<br />
Food Truck Night:<br />
Best of the Best<br />
Thursday, Dec. 12<br />
5 to 7:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Don’t miss The Maine Lobster Lady<br />
(voted Best Food Truck <strong>2019</strong> in<br />
Phoenix New Times) as she serves<br />
up her famous lobster rolls in DC<br />
Ranch! These sandwiches are packed<br />
with a quarter pound of fresh lobster.<br />
For your sweet tooth cravings,<br />
Frosted Frenzy Cupcakes (voted<br />
Best Cupcake <strong>2019</strong> in Phoenix New<br />
Times) will offer a variety of gourmet<br />
cupcake flavors to choose from.<br />
Off the Ranch:<br />
Holiday Dinner at Stonegrill<br />
Friday, Dec. 13<br />
6 to 9 p.m.<br />
Stonegrill at JW Marriott Desert Ridge<br />
Ages 21+<br />
Enjoy the scenery, sounds and<br />
tastes of the season when friends<br />
and neighbors venture to Stonegrill<br />
at JW Marriott Desert Ridge. After<br />
dinner, explore the hotel’s beautifully<br />
decorated grounds and acclaimed<br />
gingerbread village. Dinner and<br />
beverages are the responsibility of<br />
each guest. Appetizers are provided.<br />
Space is limited. Register by Dec. 11.<br />
DC Ranch Gives:<br />
Group Service Project<br />
Sunday, Dec. 15<br />
1:15 to 6:30 p.m.<br />
Departs The Homestead<br />
Ages 8+ | $5 Donation<br />
Join other residents to help Hope<br />
4 Phoenix provide food for the<br />
less fortunate during their Thankful<br />
Sundays event. Volunteers will prepare<br />
and serve dinner at First Church UCC<br />
of Phoenix. Transportation, water and<br />
Gives volunteer shirt provided. All<br />
registrations collected will be donated<br />
to Hope 4 Phoenix.<br />
Men’s Club: Social Hour<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 17<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
Enjoy refreshments while mingling<br />
with residents. This will be followed<br />
by a discussion to plan future events.<br />
All are welcome to attend.<br />
Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register. 3
JANUARY<br />
Weight Watchers Open House<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 7<br />
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 18+ | Free<br />
RSVP opens Dec. 9<br />
Achieve that New Year’s resolution!<br />
Visit this open house event to learn<br />
more about the proven WW (Weight<br />
Watchers) system. DC Ranch is<br />
proud to partner with WW to bring<br />
residents special discounted pricing<br />
for an 8-week session (Jan. 14 to<br />
March 3). Participants will enjoy the<br />
convenience of weekly meetings held<br />
at Desert Camp and the support of<br />
other residents during the weight<br />
loss journey.<br />
Grapenuts: Arizona Wines<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 8<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
RSVP opens Dec. 4<br />
Arizona has a burgeoning wine<br />
industry, from Verde Valley up north to<br />
Sonoita south of Tucson and Willcox<br />
east of Tucson. Pick up a bottle of<br />
Arizona wine to share and learn about<br />
its juicy complexity. Space is limited.<br />
Women’s Club: Escape the Room<br />
Thursday, Jan. 9 | 6 to 8 p.m.<br />
Meet at Escape the Room 101<br />
Ages 21+ | $33<br />
Registration opens Dec. 3<br />
Join neighbors as a team to solve<br />
clues and escape the room! An escape<br />
room is a real-life adventure game in<br />
which teams solve a series of puzzles<br />
using clues, hints and strategy to<br />
complete the objectives at hand.<br />
Teams are given one hour to unveil the<br />
secret plot which is hidden within the<br />
room.<br />
Men’s Club: Barrett Jackson VIP<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 15<br />
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | WestWorld<br />
Ages 21+ | $150 +tax<br />
To register, contact resident chair<br />
Steven Kressler at<br />
stevenkressler@gmail.com<br />
Experience Barrett-Jackson as a<br />
VIP in the Muscle Lounge. Enjoy a<br />
bird’s-eye view of the auction stage<br />
from this private skybox with full<br />
access to an open bar and dedicated<br />
catering. Whether you are primed to<br />
capture the car of your dreams, rub<br />
elbows with celebrities or just soak<br />
in the auction excitement, make it<br />
memorable by enjoying some elite<br />
treatment at The World’s Greatest<br />
Collector Car Auction.<br />
Food Truck Night:<br />
Bored Baker Pizza Maker<br />
Thursday, Jan. 16<br />
5 to 7:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Leave the cooking to us as Bored<br />
Baker Pizza Maker fires up their brick<br />
oven for one-of-a-kind pizzas. Sticking<br />
to traditional preparation methods,<br />
the high-quality ingredients make for a<br />
palate pleasing pie from first bite to last!<br />
The Homestead Playhouse<br />
Audition Workshop<br />
Friday, Jan. 17<br />
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 8 to 16 | Free<br />
RSVP opens Dec. 16<br />
Is your young performer interested<br />
in auditioning for The Homestead<br />
Playhouse’s Spring Production of Willy<br />
Wonka JR.? This workshop will walk<br />
participants through The Homestead<br />
Playhouse’s audition process, allowing<br />
your actor to be better prepared for<br />
auditions. Space is limited.<br />
The Homestead Playhouse<br />
Spring Production Auditions<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 23<br />
and Friday, Jan. 24<br />
Ages 5* to 16<br />
4 to 7 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
The Homestead Playhouse is delighted<br />
to announce the production of Roald<br />
Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. coming this<br />
spring! Residents, neighbors and<br />
friends are invited to audition for a role<br />
in this scrumdidilyumptions musical<br />
adventure featuring Willy Wonka,<br />
Charlie Bucket, Oompa Loompas and<br />
all your favorite Roald Dahl characters.<br />
*Jr. Company Auditions: Performers<br />
ages 5-7 will audition on Thursday,<br />
Jan. 23 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. A small<br />
selection of younger performers<br />
will be cast in a minor role in the<br />
production. Rehearsals for the Jr.<br />
Company are once per week.<br />
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Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register.
DC Ranch Day:<br />
Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats<br />
Saturday, Jan. 25<br />
4 to 6 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
All ages | Free<br />
RSVP opens Dec. 23<br />
Giddyup and join the annual community-wide celebration of DC Ranch<br />
history! Residents wear their cowboy best for this Western-themed event<br />
that includes live music, crafts, games and a delicious barbecue. Enter the<br />
barbecue sauce contest and bring your winning recipe!<br />
Photography Club<br />
Development Meeting<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 22<br />
2 to 4 p.m.<br />
The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
Registration opens Dec. 16<br />
Do you have a penchant for snapping<br />
photos? Fellow enthusiasts are<br />
invited to discuss forming a<br />
DC Ranch Photography Club and<br />
develop ideas for topics, activities,<br />
dates and meeting times. Become<br />
one of the founding members of this<br />
new club.<br />
TGIF Little Wranglers:<br />
Gone Wild<br />
Friday, Jan. 31<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 4 to 7 | $23<br />
Registration opens Dec. 16<br />
Come on a safari adventure! Little<br />
ones will enjoy a fun-filled night with<br />
live animal demonstrations, games<br />
and crafts. Pizza, juice and dessert<br />
included.<br />
TGIF Tweens: Phoenix Suns<br />
Game at Talking Stick Arena<br />
Friday, Jan. 31<br />
6 to 9:45 p.m.<br />
Departs The Homestead<br />
Ages 8 to 15 | $33<br />
Registration opens Dec. 16<br />
Enjoy watching the live action of a<br />
professional basketball game with<br />
friends as the Phoenix Suns take on<br />
the OKC Thunder! Tweens will be<br />
transported from The Homestead to<br />
Talking Stick Arena and concessions<br />
are included.<br />
Lifelong Learning: Sitting is the New Smoking<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 28<br />
6 to 7:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | $7<br />
Registration opens Dec. 23<br />
Do you sit at work, on the drive home, at dinner, watching TV? Learn some<br />
creative ways to take movement breaks throughout the day to stay healthy,<br />
mobile and strong while still remaining productive and doing the<br />
activities you love.<br />
Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register. 5
FEBRUARY<br />
CPR Class<br />
Saturday, Feb. 1<br />
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 13+ | $23<br />
Registration opens Jan. 6<br />
Learn how to recognize and care for<br />
life-threatening emergencies. This<br />
class covers adult, child and infant<br />
CPR, use of an Automated External<br />
Defibrillator (AED) and first aid for<br />
choking.<br />
New!<br />
Reel Deal: Pre-Oscar Party<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 5<br />
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | $10<br />
Registration opens Jan. 6<br />
Bridge Bootcamp<br />
Monday, Feb. 3 and 10<br />
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 18+ | $55<br />
Registration opens Jan. 6<br />
Millions of people play bridge<br />
worldwide in clubs, tournaments,<br />
online and with friends at home.<br />
Join this two day bootcamp to learn<br />
the basics of bridge – or advance<br />
your skills – in a small group setting.<br />
The instructor’s approach is to<br />
promote the joy of the game, framed<br />
within a deep understanding of the<br />
fundamentals of bidding, play and<br />
defense.<br />
We’re rolling out the red carpet for this kickoff event! Reel Deal is a new<br />
DC Ranch movie series that will feature a variety of films for different ages<br />
and interests followed by a brief discussion for those who wish to engage.<br />
Come watch one of the films nominated for the <strong>2020</strong> Best Picture<br />
Academy Award. Residents will have the opportunity to fill out their Oscar<br />
predictions and win prizes. Light snacks and beverages included.<br />
DC Ranch Women’s Club:<br />
Peach Blossom Celebration<br />
Thursday, Feb. 6<br />
9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
Departs The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | $28<br />
Registration opens Jan. 6<br />
Appreciate the beauty of Schnepf<br />
Farms in Queen Creek while<br />
hundreds of trees are dotted with<br />
pink and white peach blossoms.<br />
Ladies will enjoy a train ride and<br />
personalized tour of the orchard with<br />
farm owner Mark Schnepf. There<br />
will also be a hayride to visit the<br />
farm’s friendly fallow deer. Lunch and<br />
transportation provided.<br />
Grapenuts: Wine and Desserts<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 12<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+ | Free<br />
RSVP opens Jan. 8<br />
Join us for a wine and dessert pairing<br />
discussion. Please bring your favorite<br />
Valentine’s dessert and a bottle of<br />
wine to share with the group. Space<br />
is limited.<br />
Phoenix String Quartet<br />
Performance<br />
Friday, Feb. 14<br />
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 21+ | $23<br />
Registration opens Jan. 13<br />
Celebrate love by listening to the<br />
musical stylings of the Phoenix String<br />
Quartet.<br />
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Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register.
DC Ranch Hiking Group<br />
Saturday, Feb. 15<br />
8:30 to Noon<br />
Departs Gateway Trailhead<br />
Ages 13+ | Free<br />
RSVP opens Jan. 6<br />
Step out for a scenic, intermediate<br />
5-mile hike through the Preserve.<br />
Dogs are welcome if they are kept on<br />
a leash and picked up after. Please<br />
wear comfortable shoes and bring<br />
plenty of water.<br />
Food Truck Night:<br />
Ma Taylor’s Kitchen<br />
Thursday, Feb. 20<br />
5 to 7:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ma Taylor’s Kitchen is rolling in with<br />
comfort food to ease your weeknight<br />
dinner woes. Try a selection of<br />
scratch made pot pies, grilled cheese,<br />
chili cheese fries or the chicken kale<br />
quinoa salad.<br />
TGIF Little Wranglers: Fairytale Evening<br />
Friday, Feb. 21<br />
6 to 8 p.m. | The Homestead<br />
Ages 4 to 7 | $23<br />
Registration opens Jan. 27<br />
Princes and princesses are invited to this<br />
magical evening. Special guests will tell stories<br />
and lead songs. There will also be dancing and<br />
face painting. Dinner included.<br />
TGIF Tween: Medieval Times<br />
Friday, Feb. 21<br />
6 to 9:30 p.m.<br />
Departs The Homestead<br />
Ages 8 to 15 | $33<br />
Registration opens Jan. 27<br />
Calling all knights and ladies of the court!<br />
Tweens will embark on a new adventure<br />
traveling to the middle ages at Medieval Times.<br />
A 4-course meal will be served while watching<br />
jousting, horsemanship, sword fighting, hand-tohand<br />
combat and falconry in a castle-like space.<br />
DC Ranch Gives:<br />
Group Service Project<br />
Saturday, Feb. 22<br />
7:15 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Meet at The Homestead<br />
Ages 5+ | $5<br />
Registration opens Jan. 13<br />
In an assembly line process,<br />
volunteers will pack emergency food<br />
bags at United Food Bank to provide<br />
hunger relief for Arizona families<br />
in need. Please wear comfortable<br />
clothes and closed-toe shoes.<br />
Transportation, water and Gives<br />
volunteer shirt are provided.<br />
All Levels Tennis Clinic<br />
Saturday, Feb. 22<br />
9 to 11 a.m.<br />
Ages 18+ | $14<br />
Registration opens Jan. 27<br />
This all levels tennis clinic is designed<br />
for anyone interested in learning the<br />
basics of playing tennis or refining<br />
their skills while meeting other<br />
players and residents. Hitting the ball<br />
is a fun way to get some exercise and<br />
relieve stress.<br />
Off the Ranch: Grill Masters<br />
Thursday, Feb. 27<br />
6:15 to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Classic Cooking Academy<br />
Ages 21+ | $57<br />
Registration opens Jan. 20<br />
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and<br />
fire up the grill. Beginners, experts,<br />
and food enthusiasts of all skill<br />
levels are invited. After instructions<br />
from the head chef, make grilled<br />
shrimp skewers with chipotle aioli,<br />
southwestern steak tacos with<br />
homemade tortillas, grilled corn with<br />
feta and cilantro and tres leches cake.<br />
Nominate a neighbor for Volunteer of the Year!<br />
Do you know a neighbor who is consistently giving back to DC Ranch or the greater<br />
community? The Community Council would like to recognize them for their service. Celebrate<br />
this individual by filling out the nomination form at DCRanch.com/volunteer-appreciation.<br />
Recipients will be selected by a committee of previous recipients and honored at the annual<br />
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. The deadline for <strong>2020</strong> nominations is March 6, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register. 7
ONGOING PROGRAMS<br />
DC Ranch Women’s Club:<br />
Liking Hiking<br />
The second Tuesday and fourth<br />
Saturday of every month at 8 a.m.<br />
All skill levels are welcome for<br />
these enjoyable, non-competitive<br />
hikes. Each hike will be rated so<br />
participants will know the difficulty<br />
level before arriving. There will be<br />
an optional meeting at a local coffee<br />
house after each hike will be offered<br />
as well. For information or questions,<br />
please contact resident Sheryl<br />
Lowenhar at slowenhar@gmail.com.<br />
Duplicate Bridge Club<br />
Tuesdays<br />
12:30 to 4 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Come play cards and make new<br />
friends! All levels are welcome. For<br />
information or questions, please<br />
contact resident Phyllis Banucci at<br />
pbanucci@gmail.com.<br />
Canasta Club<br />
Fridays<br />
1 to 4 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Canasta is a card game of the rummy<br />
family which was popularized in the<br />
early 1950s. Come join the group to<br />
play this versatile and fun game. All<br />
levels are welcome. For information or<br />
questions, please contact resident Dee<br />
Parrish at dpparrish13@gmail.com.<br />
Fourth Fridays Social Hour<br />
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 21+<br />
Mix and mingle during a relaxing<br />
happy hour the fourth Friday of every<br />
month. These monthly gatherings<br />
provide a nice way to end the week<br />
and chat with friends or get to know<br />
new neighbors. Light snacks, beer<br />
and wine provided. Please RSVP on<br />
DCRanch.com.<br />
Social Bridge Club<br />
Wednesdays<br />
12:30 to 4 p.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Residents with knowledge of the<br />
game are invited to join neighbors<br />
for a fun afternoon of playing bridge.<br />
Cards and tables provided. For<br />
information or questions, please<br />
contact resident Betty Eberle at<br />
bettyaz@cox.net.<br />
Pickleball Club<br />
Fridays 9 to 11 a.m.<br />
Sundays 4 to 6 p.m.<br />
Desert Camp Courts<br />
Try your hand at a friendly game<br />
of Pickleball at the Desert Camp<br />
courts. All levels are welcome. Please<br />
bring a paddle if you have one. For<br />
information or questions, please<br />
contact resident Sheryl Lowenhar at<br />
slowenhar@gmail.com.<br />
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Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register.
ONGOING FITNESS PROGRAMS<br />
To make registration easy for ongoing fitness programs, residents may purchase classes up to three months in advance.<br />
Registration is now open for all December, January and February classes!* Cost varies per session. $7 drop in.<br />
All Levels Yoga<br />
Mondays and Wednesdays<br />
Fridays starting in Jan.<br />
9 to 10 a.m. | The Homestead<br />
This class is suitable for all levels of<br />
yoga practice. The class moves at a<br />
slow to moderate pace and offers<br />
modifications so participants can<br />
customize the class to fit their specific<br />
needs. Teachers focus on alignment<br />
and breathing techniques to safely<br />
stretch and strengthen students.<br />
Please bring a yoga mat, towel and<br />
water bottle.<br />
Yoga Basics<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays<br />
9 to 10 a.m. | The Homestead<br />
Designed for the beginner, learn<br />
how to incorporate yoga breathing<br />
techniques, body and spinal alignment<br />
and how to properly and safely work<br />
your body into different yoga postures<br />
including standing, sitting and<br />
balancing poses. This class focuses<br />
on stretching the larger muscle<br />
groups, helping improve flexibility and<br />
decreasing risk for injury. Please bring<br />
a yoga mat and water bottle.<br />
New! Saturday Morning Fitness<br />
Saturdays, Jan. 4 to Feb. 29<br />
9 to 10 a.m. | Desert Camp<br />
Ages 18+ | $14<br />
*Classes open for registration<br />
one month prior<br />
You asked, we listened. Residents can<br />
now join an instructor-led fitness class<br />
on Saturday mornings. These rotating<br />
classes will allow participants to try<br />
different types of fitness and discover<br />
new interests.<br />
Strength and Balance<br />
Mondays and Wednesdays<br />
10:30 to 11 a.m. | The Homestead<br />
This class is designed to work on<br />
strengthening and lengthening your<br />
muscles. We will be working on your<br />
core and balance to give an all-around<br />
workout. A portion of the class will be<br />
done seated on the mat. Light weights<br />
and resistance bands will also be used.<br />
This class is designed for all levels.<br />
Please bring a mat or towel and water<br />
bottle.<br />
Event Registration Process<br />
1. Log on to DCRanch.com. If you don’t have an account, please request one online.<br />
2. Visit the calendar under the News and Events tab.<br />
3. Click on the class or event of interest.<br />
4. Click the Register or RSVP button for tickets and reservations.<br />
Register early! Some programs fill quickly. If you need assistance with registering, please contact Desert Camp<br />
Community Center at 480.342.7178. Please note there is a no refund policy for all DC Ranch programs.<br />
While most DC Ranch programming is intended for residents only, there may be instances where residents would<br />
like to invite a guest. If a program is eligible, each resident may bring up to two (2) guests with a maximum of<br />
four (4) per household. Please contact the Community Council for more information.<br />
Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for most current information and to register. 9
COMMUNITY CENTERS<br />
Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers are<br />
the heart of all DC Ranch community activities, events and<br />
social gatherings.<br />
Stop by Desert Camp to use the fitness room, have a cup<br />
of coffee, visit the recently remodeled playground, play a<br />
game or two of pickleball or tennis, shoot some hoops, or<br />
participate in clubs and social groups. There is also a tot<br />
pool and a heated lap pool.<br />
Visit The Homestead for fitness classes, a quiet lobby<br />
workspace, have lunch on the veranda, play basketball,<br />
toddle around the playground and splash pad, or meet up<br />
with friends and go for a walk.<br />
Both Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers<br />
are available for residents to rent for private events.<br />
Desert Camp offers a variety of settings perfect for<br />
intimate (smaller) special events, parties, meetings and<br />
celebrations for groups up to 80.<br />
The Homestead offers a grand hall setting perfect for<br />
larger special events, parties, meetings and celebrations for<br />
groups of 50 to 200.<br />
Desert Camp Community Center<br />
9260 E. Desert Camp Dr.<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85255<br />
480.342.7178<br />
Lobby hours<br />
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />
Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Fitness room hours<br />
5 a.m. to 10 p.m. accessible by key fob.<br />
Pool hours<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> (November-March): 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />
Summer (April-October): 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />
Tennis and pickleball hours<br />
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily<br />
Courts can be reserved on DCRanch.com.<br />
Key fob information<br />
Residents and guests who enter the facility through the<br />
lobby will be greeted and checked in by the front desk<br />
receptionists.<br />
Need a key fob? Receptionists are available daily to issue<br />
and update key fobs, assist with event and program<br />
registration and provide community center tours.<br />
The Homestead Community Center<br />
18600 N. 98th St.<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85255<br />
480.585.1641<br />
Lobby hours<br />
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Closed Saturday and Sunday.<br />
Restrooms are available by key fob after lobby hours and<br />
on weekends.<br />
To inquire about rental availability, residents may visit<br />
either Desert Camp or The Homestead Community Center,<br />
email rentals@dcranchinc.com or call 480.565.1746.<br />
Splash pad hours<br />
December-February: feature is turned off.<br />
March-November: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.<br />
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OUR MISSION<br />
The Community Council is responsible for visioning and<br />
facilitating initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life,<br />
serve collective interests and promote the DC Ranch brand.<br />
The Council provides recreational, educational, cultural<br />
and volunteer opportunities that reflect community values;<br />
operates and programs DC Ranch amenities; creates outlets<br />
for communication; and defines DC Ranch Standards.<br />
The Community Council’s very mission is to facilitate a<br />
welcoming community and connect residents through:<br />
• A broad selection of programs and activities<br />
• A new resident welcome program<br />
• Signature events with components for all ages<br />
• A comprehensive path and trail system<br />
• Warm and welcoming community centers<br />
Be sure to look at the variety of activities offered in the<br />
<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> published seasonally. Come out, try something<br />
new and meet other neighbors!<br />
Get in touch<br />
communications.team@dcranchinc.com<br />
480.585.1641<br />
Holiday office closures:<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25:<br />
Christmas<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1:<br />
New Year’s<br />
Monday, Jan. 20:<br />
Martin Luther King Jr. Day<br />
Community Center closures:<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 24:<br />
Desert Camp – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
The Homestead - closed<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 25:<br />
Both community centers closed<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 31:<br />
Desert Camp – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
The Homestead – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 1:<br />
Desert Camp – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
The Homestead – closed<br />
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS<br />
Gabi Enriquez<br />
Senior Manager of Events & <strong>Program</strong>s<br />
gabrielle.enriquez@dcranchinc.com<br />
Devin Haggerty<br />
Community Engagement Coordinator<br />
devin.haggerty@dcranchinc.com<br />
Trista Ratley<br />
Recreation Coordinator<br />
trista.ratley@dcranchinc.com<br />
Candace Thomas<br />
Event and <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator<br />
candace.thomas@dcranchinc.com<br />
Lindsay Vanegas<br />
Arts and Education Coordinator<br />
lindsay.vanegas@dcranchinc.com<br />
COMMUNITY CENTERS<br />
Lynette Whitener<br />
Senior Facilities Manager<br />
lynette.whitener@dcranchinc.com<br />
RENTALS<br />
Maddy Levy<br />
Event & Rental Specialist<br />
maddy.levy@dcranchinc.com<br />
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and Instagram @dcranch<br />
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20551 N. Pima Rd., Suite 180<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85255<br />
Living Connected<br />
One Community, Four Villages:<br />
Country Club | Desert Camp | Desert Parks | Silverleaf