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Contact Information
Anthem Spotlight
The Newsletter for Anthem Parkside at Merrill Ranch
Community Center Front Desk
520-723-6650
Association Office-Jeannie Martens
Administrative Assistant
520-723-6654
jmartens@aamaz.com
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ANTHEM PARKSIDE AT MERRILL RANCH
December 2014
ANTHEM PARKSIDE BY DEL WEBB
Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, December 2 • 6 pm
AAM 24-Hour Emergency Phone
1-866-553-8290 • 602-647-3034
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Sharon Wenzel
Community Mgr, Anthem Parkside
520-723-6655
swenzel@aamaz.com
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softball leagues in Anthem!
For more information, contact Chad Price at
chad.price@ouranthemmr.net or 520-723-6609.
We Walk for the Cures Event Donates Over $7,100 to
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center!
Thanks to the hard
work and dedication of
many Sun City resident
volunteers and staff, the
second year of “We Walk for the Cures” was
a tremendous success, donating $7,211.39
to the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Last
year’s maiden voyage of this event donated
$5,000 to the Center, so this year’s event
showed record numbers in participation
The Anthem Parkside Board of
Directors and Management Team
will present a community update
at the Parkside Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, December 2 at the
Community Center. All residents are
encouraged to attend.
Florence PD-Non Emergency #
520-868-7681
and funds raised. With 271 total walkers and
almost 300 commemmorative shirts, this
years’ event was a sea of purple, pink and
bright green as they walked the 3 mile route!
This year’s 50/50 raffle winner, Parkside
resident, Cliff Doherty, took home a
whopping $822.50 and many more
participants took home awesome raffle prizes
for participating in the famous pink duck
race!
Joy Swanda
Compliance Administrator
520-723-6651
jswanda@aamaz.com
Softball, Flag Football
& Soccer!
Christine Reeder
Lifestyle/Fitness Director
520-723-6631
christine.reeder@ouranthemmr.net
Provided by San Tan United Sports
Academy
If you are
interested in
softball, flag
football, soccer
at our sports
fields contact
santansporrts.com.
Chad Price
Community Recreation Coordinator
520-723-6609
chad.price@ouranthemmr.net
Jaclyn Revis
Communications Coordinator
520-723-6613
jaclyn.revis@ouranthemmr.net
Community Center
Holiday Hours
Wed., Dec. 24: 6 am - 1 pm
Thurs., Dec. 25: CLOSED
Ray Swinton
Preventative Maintenance Specialist
520-723-6652
ray.swinton@ouranthemmr.net
Poston Butte Golf Club
Josh Clay, General Manager
520-723-1880
jclay@troongolf.com
Did You Know?
Assessment Billing - AAM, LLC
602-906-4940
Pulte Customer Relations
800-664-3094
Cox Communications-Brian Voong
602-694-1929
Johnson Utilities
480-987-9870
APS
602-371-7171
Southwest Gas
1-877-860-6020
Register at the Parkside
Community Center or by
calling 520-723-6650.
Drop ins also accepted.
For more information, contact Chad Price at
chad.price@ouranthemmr.net or 520-723-6609.
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Community Center
Hours of Operation
Mondays - Fridays: 6 am - 9 pm
Saturdays: 7 am - 8 pm
Sundays: 10 am - 6 pm
Any business advertising contained in this
publication is paid advertising and is
not endorsed by the Association.
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ANTHEM PARKSIDE AT MERRILL RANCH
FITNESS CLASSES
Read the class descriptions on the
Calendar at www.OurAnthemMR.net!
No classes 12/25 or 12/31!
Spin Class
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
8 - 8:50 am
Instructor: Kristina
Zumba Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
9 - 10 am
Instructor: Jenny
Saturdays
9:30 - 10:30 am
Instructor: Valerie
Mat Pilates (no class 12/24 or 12/31)
Wednesdays
6 - 7 pm
Instructor: Kerry
Saturdays
8:15 - 9:15 am
Instructor: Valerie
$5 Daily Drop In Classes
Spin Monthly Pass Available: $48
Seminar & Pizza Dinner!
Tuesday, December 9
6:30 pm
Classroom
FREE!
Please register by December 9!
Topic: Steps to Purchasing a Home
We will cover current market
conditions, what’s available for sale,
how to sell your current home,
community amenities that make
Anthem the community of choice for
homebuyers, lending programs and the
process of getting pre-approved for a
home purchase.
Pizza, salad and cookie dessert will be
served at 6:30 pm.
Overseed Reminder
If you have grass in your yard, it is a
requirement to overseed by December
1! If you haven’t done this please do
so immediately or contact the
compliance administrator.
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Children Activities
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Winter Wonderland
Friday, December 12
6 - 9:30 pm
Ages 3 - 14
$12/child; $10/add’l child
of same household. Registration required
by Dec. 10. Drop ins accepted for an
additional $5. Includes a night of games,
crafts, sports and dinner. Kids will make
winter wonderland window clings! Pizza
dinner with a healthy snack provided.
Read more at www.ouranthemmr.net.
Little Chef:
Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, December 17
6 - 7 pm
Cafe
Ages 3 - 9
$7 pp Residents
Register by December 15!
Late registrations accepted for
additional $5 pp.
Kids will make snowmen, melt snowmen
cookies and make reindeer cocoa.
Kid-Fit
Wednesdays
5 - 5:45 pm
FREE!
Ages 8 - 12
Children will use activities like running,
jumping, stretching, obstacle courses and
more!
First Things First Fun Van
Mondays in December
1 - 3 pm
FREE! Ages 0 - 5
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 20
10:30 am - 12 pm
Classrooms
$7 pp
REGISTER by
December 19.
Come join Mrs.
Claus for her delicious North Pole pancakes
that she serves to Santa and his little helpers
as they prepare for the busy holiday season.
Visit with Santa and make some holiday crafts,
sing Christmas Karaoke, decorate gingerbread
cookies and much more during this special
morning!
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18
6 - 7 pm
Any age welcome. Under 14 must be
accompanied by a parent. Register by noon
the day before! No late registrations!
12/2 - Snowflake Sticks
$2 per craft
12/3 - Sparkle bracelets
$5 per craft
12/9 - Candy Cane Bath Salts
$3 per craft
12/10 - Paperwhite Planter
$4 per craft
12/16 - Cinnamon Honey Butter
$4 per craft
12/17 - Felt or Feather Trees
$4 per craft
12/18 - Christmas in a Jar
$4 per craft
ANTHEM PARKSIDE AT MERRILL RANCH
Family Activities
Bagels & Brew
Saturday, December 6 • 10:30 am
$1 pp
MUST Register by December 5!
Bagels, cream cheese and coffee supplied by
the Community Center.
B-I-N-G-O
Thursday, Dec. 11 • 6 pm
Please register by Dec. 9.
3 cards for $9. $14 pp after 12/9.
Adult Activities
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker
Tuesdays • 6:00 pm
Register! Drop ins
permitted. Free to attend. $10 buy in.
Monthly Casino Trip
Arts in the Park @ Sun City
1st Saturday Nov - April
9 am - 2 pm
Open to the public!
A unique blend of Arts and Crafts,
handcrafted by local artisans. If you
would like to be a vendor, please
contact Leslie at 520-723-6612. Light
lunch available for $8 pp. Must register
by the Thursday before.
Monday, Dec. 8 • 2nd Monday each month
Bus departs Center at 9 am
Ages 21+. REGISTER!
Gymnasium Schedule
$5 cash deposit to hold your spot. Your
money will be returned when you get on the Due to the repairs to the gym floor,
bus. Must have 20 registered.
Volleyball and Basketball play are
moved to the outdoor courts until the
gymnasium re-opens.
Wednesday, December 10
BASKETBALL (Full Court Open Play)
6:30 pm
Mondays: 6 - 8:30 pm
Classroom
Thursdays: 6 - 8:30 pm
“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova
TEEN BASKETBALL (Half Court)
Come and discuss a book
Wednesdays: 7:15 - 8:15 pm
every month! Book club
OPEN VOLLEYBALL
format. Join us every
Tuesdays (Half Court): 7 - 8:30 pm
month or just for the books
Wednesdays (Half Court): 6 - 8:30 pm
you are interested in!
Fridays (Full Court): 6 - 8:30 pm
DODGEBALL
Cancelled until gym floor renovation is
complete
KARATE
Tuesdays: 4:30 pm
Friday, December 19
Group Fitness Studio
5:30 pm
Chapter Chat
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 pm
Balcony Seating at Comerica
Theater for the Moscow
Ballet’s Great Russian
Nutcracker Performance.
Arrange own transportation/
carpool.
Tickets range from $27 $101.50
(group ticket purchase)
Select your seating area from map.
REGISTER by December 14!
THE POLAR
EXPRESS
Family Night
Saturday, December 6
6 - 8 pm
Classroom
$3 supply fee per child
Adult must attend with
child(ren) - free
REGISTER by December 4!
Kids will decorate sugar cookies, make
crafts, play games and watch The Polar
Express!
Wine & Dine Potluck &
Guess Who!
REGISTER by Dec. 17.
Bring a dish to share!
Anything goes as long as it’s pasta! Last names
beginning with S-W should bring a dessert to
share. All others bring a main dish or side dish.
There will be a table lottery at
5:30 pm to determine which
table will be served first.
We will be playing Guess
Who, which involves having
people bring childhood
photos of themselves.
Players then take turns
guessing to which person
in the group the photo belongs. Residents
should bring a photo any time during
the week for display during Wine & Dine.
To register for activities and events, call 520-723-6650 or stop by the Parkside Community Center.
Neighborhood Representative
Committee
MONTICELLO - Susan Stubson-Falkosky
952-200-8645
susan.monticello@outlook.com
ACCLAIM - Sharon Calvert
520.509.6174
sharon.calvert@centurylink.net
SAVOY - Tammie Armeni
520-723-6533
parksidesavoy@hotmail.com
ANDOVER - Cliff Doherty
206-402-7586
cliff.doherty@hotmail.com
Neighborhoods needing representation:
Tradition, Heritage, Destiny, Inspiration, Jubilation, Belmont.
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Monday
Tuesday
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Fun Van 1 - 3 pm Karate 4:30 pm
Parkside Town
Hall Meeting
6 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
6 pm
7 Days of
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
Drop In Adult
Softball 6 pm
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Casino Trip
Karate 4:30 pm
8:45 am
Texas Hold ‘Em
Bridge 1 - 3 pm
6 pm
Fun Van 1 - 3 pm
7 Days of
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
Drop In Adult
Softball 6 pm
Free Home
Buying Seminar
& Dinner
6:30 pm
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Fun Van 1 - 3 pm Karate 4:30 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
6 pm
7 Days of
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
Drop In Adult
Softball 6 pm
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Fun Van 1 - 3 pm Karate 4:30 pm
Bridge 1 - 3 pm Texas Hold ‘Em
6 pm
Drop In Adult
Softball 6 pm
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Fun Van 1 - 3 pm Karate 4:30 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
6 pm
Drop In Adult
Softball 6 pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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5
10
11
Hand & Foot
1 - 3 pm
Bingo 6 pm
Just BREATHE
Meditation
Workshop 6 pm
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Kid’s Night Out:
Winter
Wonderland
6 - 9:30 pm
Bunco 1 - 3 pm
Dominoes 1 - 3 pm
Kid Fit 5 pm
7 Days of
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
Teen B-ball 7:15 pm
Kid Fit 5 pm
7 Days of
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
Chapter Chat
6:30 pm
Teen B-ball 7:15 pm
Just BREATHE
Meditation
Workshop 6 pm
Mexican Train
1 - 3 pm
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Bunco 1 - 3 pm
7 Days of
Mexican Train
Dominoes 1 - 3 pm Christmas Crafts
1 - 3 pm
Kid Fit 5 pm
6 pm
Wine & Dine
Little Chef: Winter
Potluck:
Wonderland
Pasta & Guess
6 pm
Who?
7 Days of
5:30 pm
Christmas Crafts
6 pm
The Nutcracker @
Comerica Theater
7 pm
Teen B-ball 7:15 pm
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Holiday Hours
Community
6 am - 1 pm
Center Closed
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New Year’s Eve
Holiday Hours
6 am - 1 pm
1
New Year’s Day
Community
Center Closed
Saturday
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Bountiful Basket Pick
Up @ Parkside
Family Kickball
Tournament 9 am
Arts in the Park
@ Sun City Anthem
9 am - 2 pm
Bagels & Brew
10:30 am
Polar Express
Family Night 6 pm
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Bountiful Basket Pick
Up @ Parkside
Breakfast with Santa
10:30 am
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Find more information on
events and activities
on www.OurAnthemMR.net!
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