Spring 2022 Program Guide

MARCH 

New improved 

registration and 

reservation system 

Create a CivicRec account to sign 

up for all activities scheduled 

March 1 and beyond. 

Three easy ways: 

1. Visit DCRanch.com/CivicRec 

2. Make an appointment with 

Linda Parsons, Resident 

Services Specialist, at 

linda.parsons@dcranchinc.com 

or 480.565.1746 

3. Stop by the Desert Camp 

Community Center lobby for 

one-on-one help during this 

in-person event: 

Coffee & Donuts 

Saturday, March 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. 

Wellness Class: 

The Art of Positive Thinking 

Tuesday, March 1 

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

Ages 18+ | $12 

This interactive workshop will 

demystify “stinking thinking” habits 

by teaching proven techniques 

to modify thought patterns and 

empower yourself with a new 

positive thinking style. 

Sunset Meditation 

Wednesday, March 2 

5 to 5:45 p.m. | The Homestead 

Ages 16+ | $7 

Participants will learn to practice 

present moment awareness through 

movement, breath and light 

stretching. Please bring a yoga mat 

or towel. 

Food Truck Night 

Thursday, March 3 

5 to 7 p.m. | The Homestead 

Take the night off cooking and enjoy 

dinner with neighbors. L’impasto will 

dish out scratch made pasta while 

Yolo’s brings the authentic taste of 

Mexico. 

Pickleball Clinic 

Saturday, March 5 and 12 

Session 1: 8:30 to 10 a.m. 

Session 2: 10:30 a.m. to noon 

Desert Camp courts 

Ages 18+ | $17 

Discover the exciting sport of 

Pickleball with this instructional 

clinic. A USAPA Pickleball instructor 

will teach beginners the basic rules 

of the game and how to hit the ball. 

Paddles available upon request. 

Creative Arts: Pinterest Party 

Sunday, March 6 

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

Ages 21+ | $34 

Get ready for some crafting fun! 

Led by the Pinspiration company, 

residents will create their own unique 

Pinterest style project with provided 

tools and high-quality art supplies. 

Light bites and beverages included. 

Grapenuts: Blends 

Wednesday, March 9 

6 to 8 p.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 21+ | RSVP 

Blended wines have amazing flavor 

profiles. Bring a blend of your choice 

and enjoy a sommelier-guided 

tasting. 

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DC Ranch remains diligent on safety procedures surrounding COVID-19 and invites residents 

and guests to practice physical distancing and personal health protocols.

All March programs are open for registration. 

Starlight Concert Series 

Friday, March 11 

6 to 8 p.m. | Market Street Park 

All ages | Free 

Enjoy a night of live music under the 

stars! Residents are encouraged to 

bring their own lawn seating, snacks 

and drinks. 

Pickleball Tournament 


9 to 11:30 a.m. | Desert Camp 

Ages 18+ | $7 

Join the DC Ranch Pickleball Club 

for their 3 rd annual round robin 

tournament for intermediate to 

advanced players. Partners will 

be randomly selected and change 

throughout the day. Players will be 

scored individually to determine a 

tournament champion. 

Social Hour 

Friday, March 25 


Ages 21+ | RSVP 

Mix and mingle during a relaxing 

happy hour on the north patio. 

These casual 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. 

Desert Landscape Stroll 

Saturday, March 26 

8 to 9 a.m. | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 

Desert Camp 

All ages | RSVP 

During this 1-mile stroll, participants 

will learn about the different 

landscape features along the path 

and trail system and the importance 

of desert flora in the community from 

DC Ranch Landscape Manager Erik 

Houston. 

Sunlight Concert 


Thursday, March 17 


Come satisfy your seafood cravings 

with East Coast Joe’s fresh lobster 

roll and garlic crab fries. Or enjoy Re 

Di Roma’s wood-fired pizza, pasta, 

salad and more. 



All ages | RSVP 

This family-friendly afternoon concert will feature a local tribute band. Bring 

lawn seating, a picnic and come have fun, fun, fun in the warm Arizona sun! 

Outdoor Indoor Virtual 

Details are subject to change. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for registration and up to date listings. 3

APRIL 

Pickleball Clinic 

Saturday, April 2 and 23 

Session 1: 8:30 to 10 a.m. 

Session 2: 10:30 a.m. to noon 

Desert Camp courts 

Ages 18+ | $17 

Discover the exciting sport of 

Pickleball with this instructional 

clinic. A USAPA Pickleball instructor 

will teach beginners the basic rules 

of the game and how to hit the ball. 

Please remember to bring a paddle 

and water bottle. 

Wellness Class: Food & Mood 

Tuesday, April 5 


Ages 18+ | $12 

Registration opens March 5 

When life gets stressful, many of 

us reach for that pint of ice cream, 

chocolate bar or bag of chips to 

relax. Learn about emotional food 

cravings and what nutritious moodboosting 

and superfoods can be 

eaten to nurture your body and destress. 


Friday, April 8 



Enjoy a night of live music under 

the stars! Residents are encouraged 

to bring their own lawn seating, 

snacks and drinks. Featuring local 

fan favorite, 80s cover band Rock 

Lobster. 

Grapenuts 

Wednesday, April 13 


Ages 21+ | RSVP opens March 9 

Grapenuts is a wine appreciation 

club where residents come together 

monthly to taste and share wines. 


Thursday, April 21 

5 to 7 p.m. | The Homestead 

Leave the cooking to us! Try East 

Coast Joe’s lobster rolls or authentic 

Venezuelan specialties from Que 

Chevere. 

Yappy Hour 

Friday, April 22 


All ages | RSVP opens March 21 

Bring your leashed four-legged 

friend to enjoy a casual gathering 

with other residents. Beverages, 

snacks and pup treats provided. 

Gives Shred Day 

Saturday, April 23 

9 a.m. to Noon | The Homestead 

$5 donation suggested 

Shred any sensitive documents or 

files at the 6 th annual Shred Day in 

The Homestead Community Center 

parking lot! DC Ranch Gives is 

partnering with The Matheson Real 

Estate Team for this opportunity to 

dispose of old paperwork and raise 

funds for Foothills Animal Rescue. 

Practically Perfect 

Spring Festival 

Saturday, April 16 

8:30 to 10 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. to noon 

All ages | $12 (ages 0-3 free) 

Desert Camp 

Registration opens March 21 

Enjoy a splendid garden party with a 

Mary Poppins themed egg hunt, light 

fare and fun! 

Spring Production: 

Mary Poppins JR. 

Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 

The Homestead 

Tickets: Adults $18 | Youth $12 

(ages 12 and under) 

Registration opens April 1 

The Homestead Playhouse is proud 

to present the beloved Disney 

classic on the stage! Mary Poppins 

Jr. brings your favorite “practically 

perfect” nanny into the Banks home, 

taking the children on many magical 

adventures, while singing memorable 

tunes and bringing their family back 

together again. 

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MAY 

Gives Group Service Project 

Saturday, May 7 

7:15 to 10:30 a.m. | The Homestead 

Ages 12+ | $5 


Help St. Mary’s Food Bank fill 

emergency food boxes for local 

families. Limited space available. 

Transportation provided. 


Friday, May 13 



Enjoy a night of live music under the 

stars! Residents are encouraged to 

bring their own lawn seating, snacks 

and drinks. Featuring rock cover 

band, The Pick Up Lines. 

Comedy Night 

Saturday, May 14 

6:30 to 8 p.m. | The Homestead 

Ages 21+ | $12 


Join Adam Hunter for a night of 

big laughs. As a finalist on Last 

Comic Standing, he puts his heart 

and soul into performances that 

cover topics such as relationships, 

dysfunctional family and other life 

observations. 

Lifelong Learning: Estate Planning 

Wednesday, May 18 

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

Ages 16+ | $7 


Discover what only an Attorney and CPA with over 30 years of experience 

in trusts, wills and estate planning can teach about protecting your assets 

and common mistakes to avoid. 

Social Hour 

Friday, May 27 


Ages 21+ | Free 

RSVP opens April 25 

Mix and mingle during a relaxing 

happy hour on the north patio. 

These casual 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. 

Outdoor Indoor Virtual 


ONGOING PROGRAMS 

Social Bridge Club 

Wednesdays 


Residents are invited to join 

neighbors for a fun afternoon of 

playing bridge. Cards and tables 

provided. 

Pickleball Club 

Fridays and Sundays 

8 to 11 a.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. 

Advanced level players play 8 to 9 a.m. 

FITNESS PROGRAMS 

To make registration easier for ongoing fitness programs, residents may purchase classes up to three months 

in advance. Registration is now open for all March, April and May classes. Cost varies per session. $7 drop in. 

All Levels Yoga 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

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. 

Strength and Balance 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

10:30 to 11:30 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. 

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. 

Total Body Aqua Fit 

Wednesdays and Fridays 

9 to 10 a.m. | Desert Camp 

Water fitness is an excellent way to 

get a low-impact cardio workout while 

toning and strengthening muscles. 

Come join in the fun and go at your 

own pace! Remember to bring a towel, 

water bottle and sunscreen. 

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Facility Rentals 

Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers 

are the heart of all DC Ranch community activities, 

events and social gatherings. 

Both Desert Camp and The Homestead Community 

Centers offer event space rentals perfect for hosting 

private parties, meetings and special events. 

For more information, visit DCRanch.com/rentals, email 

rentals@dcranchinc.com or call 480.565.1746. 

Desert Camp 

Community Center Hours 

Lobby Hours: 

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Fitness Room Hours: 

6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Pool Hours: 

6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Registration Reminders 

Please note there is a no refund policy for all DC Ranch 

programs. 

Guest Policy: 

While most DC Ranch programming is intended for 

residents only, there may be instances where residents 

would like to invite a guest. As we continue to monitor 

COVID guidelines, residents may bring a guest to 

designated programs only. 

Stay Connected 

Want to know what’s happening in the community? 

Visit DCRanch.com/StayConnected to register for text 

message alerts and more. 

Leadership Academy 

Learn more about the community’s governance and 

operations. Residents who participate are better 

prepared to serve in roles such as committee member, 

Neighborhood Voting Member or on the Ranch 

Association or Community Council Board of Directors. 

The DC Ranch Leadership Academy allows residents 

to meet others in a collaborative, learning format and 

establish positive, long-term working relationships. 

Each session includes classroom-style instruction and 

an interactive segment to problem-solve and work 

collectively. Applications for Class III will be available this 

summer at DCRanch.com/GetInvolved.

Spring 2022 Program Guide

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