Arizona - Activity Book 6

Activity Book 6 Cal-Am Resorts JUNE 2020

Hello Dear Residents! Summer is here and the weather is warm! Perfect or Not we all know what to expect. But since we are all here in beautiful warm Arizona, we decided to give you some of the most amazing sites and places to go and visit, either on a road trip or virtually on line. Arizona is magical, having 3 of the 7 wonders of the world right here in our State! Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert! But there is so much more, the majestic cool pines of the White Mountains, To the amazing red rocks of Sedona, the towering Saguaros that only grow in two states Arizona and New Mexico, nowhere else in the world!!! Your Activities Directors along with Paula Reeb, our Publications Director, have worked together to bring to you a magazine that you may want to hold onto just for references when friends come to visit, of places you can visit in this State, we call home. Please check before you hop in the car to visit all these amazing sites, that they are open. Thank you for hanging in here with us. We are all truly done with this panademic, but we will all get thru it together. Your health and welfare is our number one concern. Be safe and enjoy this act of love and enjoy Beautiful Arizona with us! Let’s Party Later and Care Now!!! Starr Davis Regional Activities Director



ARIZONA We Love You Arizona!

State Song Almost everyone in the world knows something I LOVE YOU ARIZONA about Arizona, and some of it is even true. I love you, Arizona; Jim Turner Your mountains, deserts and streams; You know you’re an The rise of Dos Cabezas Arizona native when you And the outlaws I see in my dreams; take rain dances I love you Arizona, seriously. Skip Boyer Superstitions and all; The warmth you give at sunrise; You know you’re an Your sunsets put music in us all. Arizona native, when a Oo, Arizona; rainy day puts you in a You're the magic in me; good mood. Oo, Arizona, Marshall Trimble You're the life-blood of me; I love you Arizona; Desert dust on the wind; The sage and cactus are blooming, And the smell of the rain on your skin. Oo, Arizona; You're the magic in me; Oo, Arizona, You're the life-blood of me. History of the Song: Rex Allen, Jr. and his late father Rex Allen, were natives of Wilcox, Arizona, about 20 miles west of the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness. They are known world-wide for their famous renditions of cowboy songs. In 1981, Rex Allen Jr. wrote a song about the love he felt for the State of Arizona. It's a heartfelt tribute to the state. A radio station in Phoenix initiated a movement to name Rex Allen's song, appropriately titled \"Arizona,\" the official state song of the State of Arizona. Presumably it would replace the current state anthem \"Arizona,\" by Margaret Rowe Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal. Their \"Arizona\" had been adopted as the official state anthem in 1919. Rex's song may have seemed more \"current\" to some but all was not smooth sailing for House Bill No. 2300. Sides were taken; country music fans versus traditionalists. In the end, compromise ruled the day and the best that Rex Allen Jr.'s \"Arizona\" could muster was the title of official state \"alternate\" anthem! In 2011 and in 2012 attempts were made to name Rex Allen Jr.'s \"Arizona\" the state's official centennial song.

Arizona History The history of Arizona encompasses Spanish, Mexican, In the Mexican–American War, the garrison com- and American periods. Arizona was part of the state of mander avoided conflict with Lieutenant Colonel Sonora, Mexico from 1822, but the settled population Cooke and the Mormon Battalion, withdrawing was small. In 1848, under the terms of the Mexican from the town while the Americans marched Cession the United States took possession of through the town on their way to California. In the Arizona above the Gila River after the Mexican War, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848), Mexico ceded which became part of the Territory of New Mexico. to the U.S. the northern 70% of modern-day By means of the Gadsden Purchase, the United States Arizona above the Sonora border along the Gila secured the northern part of the state of Sonora, which River. During the California Gold Rush upwards of is now Arizona south of the Gila River in 1854. 50,000 men traveled through on the Southern Emigrant Trail pioneered by Cooke, to reach the In 1863, Arizona gold fields in 1849.[1] The Pima Villages often sold was split off from fresh food and provided relief to distressed the Territory of travelers among this throng and to others in New Mexico to subsequent years. form the Arizona, the Arizona Territory. Grand Canyon The remoteness state, achieved of the region statehood on Feb- was eased by the ruary 14, 1912, arrival of railroads coinciding with in 1880. Arizona Valentine's Day became a state in 1912 but was primarily rural with an the last of economy based on cattle, cotton, citrus, and the 48 cotermi- copper. Dramatic growth came after 1945, as retirees nous United who appreciated the warm weather and low costs emi- States to be grated from the northeast. admitted to the union. Arizona is the sixth largest Arizona was a part of northern Mexico in the 1840s. It state in the country. was remote and poor and seldom had outside contacts. Originally part of New Mexico, the land was ceded The Mexican population, based in Tucson, was a few to the United States in 1848, and became a hundred, in addition to a presidio garrison of about 100 separate territory in 1863. Historically part of the soldiers. The mission was deactivated in 1828. South of territory of Alta California in New Spain, it became the Gila River it was mostly in the province of Sonora, part of independent Mexico in 1821. and a fragment of Chihuahua in the east. To the north, The Arizona state flag what the colorful rays mean: Arizona was nominally part of Alta California and a The top of the flag represents the 13 original fragment of Santa Fe de Nuevo México in the east. colonies of the United State and the western Together with help from Pima and Papago militia, the setting sun. The copper star in the center pf the garrison provided a little protection from a hostile flag identifies Arizona as the largest copper state Apache population to the east of the San Pedro River in the union. and north of the Gila.



Arizona Cities to Visit Arizona is a sunny state that brims with natural and cultural attractions. While its famously part of the American Southwest, parts of the state also brim with Western and mountain charm. The 48th state admitted to the union, Arizona continues to be home to as many as 27 federally recognized Native American tribes. The state also attracts a wealth of tourists who visit to escape the winter and to enjoy Arizona’s many things to see and do. Phoenix Bustling Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, so it’s not surprising that its filled with a wealth of urban attractions. When exploring this city and its surrounding communities, be sure to set aside time to see the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Art Museum, Papago Park, South Mountain Park, the Phoenix Zoo, and the Heard Museum. You’ll find a wide array of restaurants, shops, and sports arenas, and concert venues in the city too. Sedona With its red rock mountains and buttes, the city of Sedona is one of the most scenic areas of the Southwest. About an hour and a half north of Phoenix, Sedona is a popular tourist destination because of its stunning landscapes and artsy shops and galleries. There are plenty of places around Sedona to enjoy hiking and even camping. If you’re an outdoor lover, you definitely want to check out this postcard-worthy city. Tucson Explore Tucson and Enjoy Scenic Views. Although Tucson’s fantastic weather, national parks and forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities, this city of half a million people also has its share of history and culture. With a history that goes back much further than many of its southwestern neighbors, Tucson boasts turn-of-the-century architecture, historic neighborhoods, museums and the Mission San Xavier del Bac, a still-functioning 18th-century mission considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S. Mexican and Native American influences are pervasive, and the city has a distinctly Western flavor. There’s also a college-town atmosphere, thanks to the University of Arizona, which has its own share of museums and a science center. Whether golfing at a world-class golf resort, horseback riding, hiking in the wilderness, discovering desert flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sono- ra Desert Museum or exploring pre-Columbian and other art at the Tucson Art Museum, you’ll have a mind-boggling array of things to do. Flagstaff Flagstaff is a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, surrounded by mountains, desert and ponderosa pine forests. It’s a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak) and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Nearby, Wupatki National Monument has Native American pueblo sites, and Walnut Canyon National Monument is dotted with their cliff dwellings.

Yuma Arizona... a land where a good spring is far better Yuma is located in the southwest corner of Arizona on the banks of the than a gold mine. Colorado River near the Mexican and Californian borders. It is the largest city in Arizona outside the metro areas of Phoenix and Tucson. Although summers The Arizona desert are hot, the town experiences a wonderfully temperate winter climate with takes hold of a man’s average temperatures in mind and shakes it. the low 70’s, making it a David W. Toll popular destination for northern “snowbirds.” Activities in and around In Arizona we salt Yuma are plenty and margaritas, not varied. There are at least sidewalks six golf courses, several Welcome to Arizona, museums and historic where summer spends parks, three casinos, and the winter and hell tours that range from spends the summer fishing, tubing, and Local Saying boating on the Colorado River, to exploring local In the empire of desert, history or farms, or experiencing a hot air balloon flight. The old downtown water is the king and area includes an historic theatre with shows and performances throughout shadow is the queen. the year, several art galleries, boutique shops, and locally owned restaurants, Mehmet Murat Ildan bars, and clubs. Festivals and events are held throughout the year, such as the Spirit of Yuma fest in January, the Yuma River Daze in February, and a season- al Farmer’s Market held weekly from December to March. Other Arizona Cities full of History and Interesting places. You can search on line for directions, events and hiking trails in each town. Prescott Payson Surprise Lake Havasu City Mesa Gilbert Fountain Hills Pinetop- Lakeside Tempe Cottonwood Apache Junction Wickenburg Page Tombstone Show Low Camp Verde Glendale Bisbee Payson Casa Grande Winslow Oro Valley Quartzite Much More . . .

Road Trips Places to See Grand Canyon For sheer natural grandeur, nothing quite tops the Grand Canyon. This extraordinary landmark is 277 miles long and was originally carved by the mighty Colorado River. Visitors marvel at the canyon’s millions of years of exposed geology. When visiting, tourists have the option of witnessing the canyon from the South Rim or its less-crowded North Rim. Some visitors opt to hike into the canyon while others choose to raft down the river into the canyon grounds. Even if you’re just passing through Northern Arizona, you definitely want to make a stop to see this visually astounding site. Hoover Dam The Hoover Dam has been a popular Arizona attraction since it was constructed in 1935. The dam is an engineering marvel on the Colorado River. Visitors can either drive or walk across the dam that stretches across the river for 1,244 feet. Regarded as one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world, Hoover Dam is a popular destination for people visiting Northern Arizona as well as Las Vegas. If you have time, be sure to take one of the guided tours of the dam to witness its grandeur up close. Glen Canyon Nation Recreation Area Home to Lake Powell and dramatic Southwestern landscapes, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a great place to sightsee and spend quality time outdoors. Visitors enjoy activities on both land and water. There are various marinas on the lake as well as campgrounds. The recreation area is family friendly but also attracts nature enthusiasts and photographers from all over the country. Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon is a famous slot canyon located near Page, Arizona on Navajo lands. The canyon’s sandstone formations are easily one of the state’s most picturesque natural wonders. Photographers from all over the world come to witness the canyon’s natural beauty. The only way to visit the canyon is by reserving space on one of the tours. There is a danger in visiting the canyon during the rainy season due to the risk for flash floods, so touring with a licensed operator is a must. Petrified Forest National Park Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park is famous for its colorful terrain and, of course, its petrified wood. People who visit the park enjoy hiking, backpacking, and photography. The fossils of the fallen trees date back millions of years and are the backdrop of the area’s unique landscapes. The park encompasses about 230 square miles of land, so there’s plenty to explore. Saguaro National Park Famed for its resident Saguaro cacti, Saguaro National Park is an amazing place to experience the desert landscape of the Southwest. The park is unique in that it sandwiches the city of Tucson with its east and west sides. Both parts of the park feature hiking trails and similar flora and fauna. If you prefer, you can even enjoy horseback riding on the park’s many trails.

Havasu Falls For natural enchantment, plan a visit to Arizona’s Havasu Falls. This stunning waterfall is located on Havasu Creek near the Grand Canyon. Owing to the high calcium carbonate in the water, the falls and the pool below boasts a dazzling shade of blue. Some people choose to hike to the falls or enjoy some swimming. If you’re looking to witness one of the state’s most postcard-worthy settings, be sure to set aside time to see Havasu Falls. Horseshoe Bend When you see Horseshoe Bend in person it is such an overwhelming experience. Getting there is easy. You take the Interstate 89 South from Page and after 7 minutes you get to the parking lot. Once in the parking lot you must walk about a quarter of a mile to the actual spot where Horseshoe Bend is located. Beware there are no protection rails so one must pay attention when approaching the edge. At 7am there are very few people around and it’s also a good time for photography. After the sun is high in the sky everything is too bright for decent photos Lake Powell Lake Powell can be described as “the Grand Canyon with water.” And it is exactly that. It’s the most beautiful and inspiring lake in the country if you’re looking for some unplugged R&R. Hikers, fishers, kayakers, swimmers, skiers, and wake- boarders will all enjoy the 98 snake-like canyons branching off the main channel. Beyond boating, there are countless natural formations that will make your list of most Instagramable moments ever. Try Reflection Canyon, Rainbow Bridge, LaGorce Arch, and Cathedral Canyon for epic views from the water. Monument Valley Nuzzled up against the Arizona border about 100 miles west of Four Corners are some 30 square miles of the most iconic scenery in the American West. Monument Valley is one of those places that you’ll recognize as soon as you see it, even if you’ve never been there before, as dozens of movies, TV shows, and even video games have used the area as a setting. It’s made up of mesas both small and large reaching up from the valley floor, some rising as high as 1,000 feet into the sky. Part of the Navajo Reservation, the area charges a $20-per-vehi- cle entrance fee to drive the dirt-road loop. Once in, however, you can also enjoy a number of hikes, or hire a guide for a horseback tour. Mt Lemmon On the northern edge of Tucson, you can drive through a condensed version of western North America’s ecosystem in about half an hour. On the way up the Mount Lemmon Highway (also known as “Catalina Highway” or “Sky Island Scenic Byway”), you traverse almost all of the different life zones you would encounter if you were to actually drive from Mexico to Canada: starting with the saguaro-studded Sonoran desert, up through grassland, junipers and oaks, pines, and finally a mixed-conifer forest with stands of aspen. You begin at about 2500 ft. and end up at almost 9100 ft. above sea level (about 760 to 2770 meters). In the summer, especially, southern Arizonans love this road: “thirty miles, thirty degrees cooler,” as the saying goes. When it’s 105 degrees down in the city, it’s a perfect 75 up on the mountain. In the winter, you can go skiing in the southernmost ski resort in the U.S.

Road Trips More Places to See Kartchner Caverns The bell canopy is one of many fascinating features on the Rotunda-Throne Room tour at Kartchner Caverns State Park. It is formed by water flowing over a bump on the wall, then dripping to create this beautiful formation. In November 1974 two young cavers, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts, were exploring the limestone hills at the base of the Whetstone Mountains. In the bottom of a sinkhole they found a narrow crack leading into the hillside. Warm, moist air flowed out, signaling the existence of a cave. After several hours of crawling, they entered a pristine cavern. The formations that decorate caves are called “speleothems.” Usually formations are composed of layers of calcite called travertine deposited by water. The form a speleothem takes is determined by whether the water drips, flows, seeps, condenses, or pools. Saguaro National Park, AZ If, like most visitors, you head for Tucson between Thanksgiving and Easter, you’re probably seeking sun and warmth while the rest of the country deals with the winter blahs. And you’ll most likely find what you’re looking for. There’s a reason why golfers, cyclists, hikers, and runners flock to southern Arizona this time of year. But, once or twice a decade, the lush Sonoran desert might get a snowfall—it never lasts for long, but every saguaro, ocotillo, cholla, and prickly pear cactus will be edged in ephemeral white. As soon as the sun comes up over the mountains, you’ll start hearing the drip drip drip of the inevitable melting...And by the next day you’re likely to be wearing shorts again. Saguaro National Park, which flanks both the western and eastern edges of Arizona’s second-largest city, is the ideal place to go for a hike in the rare desert snow. The Eastern (Rincon Mountain) division of the park has a hilly eight-mile one-way loop road with access to numerous trails. Drive slowly and yield to the runners and senior-citizen-cyclists-in-spandex with thighs of steel. Get out and hike into the saguaro-studded hills before the unlikely landscape disappears...Keep your eyes open for bobcats, mule deer, and the pig-like javelina. (You’re less likely to encounter a rattlesnake in the winter months, but this is still desert wilderness.) And if there’s no snow, you might be treated to spring wildflowers. Don’t forget your sunscreen... Salt River Canyon San Carlos Apache Reservation, AZ. Driving between Globe and Show Low in the White Mountains east of Phoenix, US 60 curves and descends dramatically into the Salt River Canyon. Some call it the ‘mini Grand Canyon.’ The highway snakes down some 2000 feet before climbing back up... Spring brings snowmelt and whitewater rafting...by late summer, the monsoon rains are keeping the river muddy and turbulent...Several parking You know you’re an You know you’re an Arizona native, when Arizona native, when in a rainy day puts you your heart you’re sure in a good mood. that at the end of the Marshall Trimble rainbow there is not a pot of gold but a good Mexican restaurant. James W. Cook

areas allow you to pull off the two-lane road; breathe in the views, stretch your legs on Apache land. Organ Pipe National Monument Crazy symphonies of prickly arms--nowhere else in the United States can you find these unique living sculptures, Unlike their more well-known Saguaro cousins, Organ Pipe cacti branch out from ground-level. They can grow to the height of nearly a two-story building and can live to be 150 years old. About a two-hour drive from Phoenix, or a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Tucson, Organ Pipe National Monument sits on the Mexican border. Summers are brutal in this unique ecosystem...and you’ll have the terrain to yourself. From November through April, though, the weather’s nearly perfect for hiking, camping, or just driving along the scenic loop road. This is one of the most stunning, and least-visited, corners of the Sonoran Desert--worth the drive! Tonto Natural Bridge This is the world’s largest natural travertine bridge. When paired with the beautiful pines and seasonal waterfall, this makes the bridge one of a kind. The bridge is not immediately apparent, as beyond the park buildings stretches a flat meadow that seems to cover all the ground between the canyon walls. The creek actually runs a hundred feet below in a narrow gorge, the edge of which is hidden by trees, flows under the bridge beneath the meadow and continues downstream through a rather wider canyon. Slide Rock State Park in Sedona Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. The site was also instrumental to the development of the tourism industry in Oak Creek Canyon. The completion of the canyon road in 1914 and the paving of the roadway in 1938 were strong influences in encouraging recreational use of the canyon. Hence, Pendley followed suit and in 1933, built rustic cabins to cater to vacationers and sightseers. Todays visitors can still enjoy the fruits of Pendley’s labor. Historic cabins are available for viewing, and the creek offers the park’s namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off. You know you’re an Arizona native when you hug a cactus only once in your lifetime. Nancy Dedera

Road Trips More Places to See Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a 215-acre zoo and aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, near Phoenix. The zoo specializes in African and South American animals, and has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals. It has a 0.6 miles “safari train”, a boat ride through the Australian habitat, a tram through another segment of the African habitat, and several amusement-oriented rides. Since 2008, it also has an aquarium with a total tank volume of 180,000 US gallons. The latest section, “Adventureland”, opened in February, 2016. This added 15 acres, four rides, and a restaurant. Montezuma Castle Montezuma Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings in north central Arizona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigoot national monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906). Tortilla Flat A tiny town with an equally tiny population (six residents) stands along the Apache Trail highway. Looks like one-half of a Wild West street. Vintage auto tour. Hanged dummy. Saloon bar stools made of saddles. Dollar bill wallpaper. Tortilla Flat was bought in 1998 and is still open. The restaurant and gift shop are all operating. The city even has its own zip code and a population of 6.

Lemon Bars How to Make It Ingredients Directions In a bowl, combine the flour, butter • 1 cup all-purpose flour and confectioners’ sugar. Pat into an • 1/2 cup butter, softened ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. • FILLING: For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. • 2 large eggs, room temperature Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until • 1 cup sugar frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light gold- • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour en brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder bars. • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest • Additional confectioners’ sugar





Weirdest Places to Visit Arcosanti (North of Phoenix) Sitting a few miles north of Cordes Lakes is something that you would expect to see in a sci-fi film with its semi-domes and colored walls. Instead, Arcosanti was the vision of Italian architect Paolo Soleri, who sought to create a city with the perfect blend of architectural beauty and ecology. To some, Arcosanti may appear more stunning than weird but you can see how a lot of people would find this place strange. Biosphere (Tucson, Oracle) With all the talk about colonizing Mars, if there’s any guess what those first settlements may look like, the Biosphere 2 may give some insight. Inspired by Earth, the original biosphere, Biosphere 2 was built as an experiment for potentially living in a foreign world. While it seems idyllic and easy on paper, it turns out the two attempts at running experimental missions were plagued with problems. These days, the Biosphere 2 operates as an open research facility that you can visit. The Boneyard (Tucson) This place goes by several different names but all you really need to know is that this is the location where old airplanes are laid to rest. Located next to the Davis-Monathan Air Force Base, it is the largest boneyard for aircraft and has a massive collection of different airplanes, making a dream for both photographers and aircraft enthusiasts Muffin-Tin Tamale Cakes Makes 2 dozen How to Make It • 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) • corn bread/muffin mix Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine • 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style muffin mix, corn and eggs; stir just until corn moistened. Stir in 1 cup cheese. In another bowl, 2 large eggs, room temperature, toss chicken with enchilada sauce. lightly beaten Fill each of 24 foil-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons batter. Place • 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat 1 tablespoon chicken mixture into center of each; cover with about 1 tablespoon batter. Mexican cheese blend, divided • 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked • chicken breast Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Sprinkle tops with remaining cheese. • 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Mystery Castle You know you’re from Arizona when you drive (Phoenix) two miles around a Sitting at the base of South parking lot looking for a Mountain, Mystery shady place - even in the Castle was designed and dead of winter. built in the 1930s by Boyce Local Saying Luther Gulley. After being You know you’re from diagnosed with Arizona when you feed tuberculosis, he left his wife your chickens ice cubes and daughter in Seattle to keep them from laying and relocated to Phoenix, hard-boiled eggs. evidently without telling them where he was going. He died before he Local Saying had a chance to see his family again but not before leaving behind a castle they inherited. An eclectic construction of stone, cement, and recycled But it’s a dry materials, it certainly earns a place on this list for an out of the ordinary heat… destination. ~Arizona saying Wigwam Village (Holbrook) A relic of the Route 66 days, the Wigwam Village was one of many themed, motels offering travelers a warm bed with a unique stay. It is so iconic that a version was featured in Pixar’s movie “Cars,” exchanging the tepees for traffic cones. If you fancy a stay, you’re in luck because the motel is still in operation and continues to be run by the family that originally opened this location

aSCDunOapdyVesIRDr&eM-t1Ta9aiimlrekreesst:w, GitrhocSepreycSiatloSreesnior Bashas, Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods : Delivery Unlimited. For $98 per year, you get unlimited, Wednesdays 5 – 6 a.m. (65 & older) same-day delivery of fresh groceries. It will soon be rebranding, however, as Walmart Plus, and it’s believed Big Lots: every day 9 - 10 a.m. that customers will be able to text their orders. There is Costco Stores: Tues,Wed,Thurs; 8 – 9 a.m. (60+) a 15-day free trial period. Dollar General: Every day 8 - 9 a.m. Fry’s: Monday-Thursday; 6 – 7 a.m. (60 & over) Instacart: Order from Instacart, and you’ll be given a Safeway & Albertson stores: Tuesdays & list of grocery stores near you. What many people like Thursdays; 7 – 9 a.m. about the service is that you make one order, but you Sam’s Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7 – 9 a.m. can order items from multiple stores. Target: Wednesdays; First hour of opening So if you really want pork chops from your favorite Trader Joe’s: Each day 9 - 10 a.m. butcher, and you want groceries from the nearby super- market, but you also want some special dog food from a From US News magazine: March 17, 2020 pet store, you could (as long as your favorite stores work SHOPPING IN THE AGE OF THE CONONAVIRUS means with Instacart) get items from each of those places – a lot of people are ordering groceries, toilet paper, hand and have it all delivered as one order. sanitizer, pet food and other supplies online. You’ll order from Instacart, and a personal shopper will With many people homebound, working from home or do the driving and delivery, possibly within the hour. Or trying to self-quarantine, here are some tips on how to get you can pick up your orders yourself (usually two hours food and supplies as efficiently as possible. after placing the order, or you can choose a convenient Get to Know the Online Grocery Services time over the next three days), and somebody will bring There are several options when it comes to shopping for out your order when you arrive. online groceries. If you pay a $99 annual membership fee, and as long as your orders are $35 or over, you’ll get free delivery. It is Amazon: If you’re going to buy groceries with any reg- recommended that you tip your driver (who is also your shopper, braving the elements) 10% of your shopping ularity from Amazon, you’ll likely want to pay the annual bill. If you don’t pay the membership fee, there’s a $119 (or you can pay $12.99 a month, which works out to delivery fee, which varies, and there’s a service fee of $155.88 a year). That allows you to become an Amazon 5%. Plus the tip. There is a two-week free trial period. Prime member, which gives you free two-day shipping and numerous other perks, such as streaming services. Target. Target offers same-day delivery groceries. You If you’re an Amazon Prime member, aside from the two- day shipping for just about anything, you can use Amazon’s can get a free four-week trial, and after that you pay Prime Now service, which is in dozens of (but not all) cities the delivery service Ship (which Target owns) $99 a year throughout the United States. Prime Now might allow you for unlimited orders costing $35 or more. (If it’s under to get groceries delivered for free within two hours. $35, you pay a $5.99 fee.) If you have Target’s Red Card, Among other services Amazon provides, you could look you’ll save 5% off your orders, too, which is worth noting into Amazon’s Subscribe & Save service. You can then set it (the Red Card won’t get you a discount on the annual up so you automatically buy certain items that you con- Ship fee, however). stantly run out of and will need to restock such as paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, pet food and, these Note: All major grocery stores* in the Mesa area are days, hand sanitizer. If you buy five or more items a month, you’ll get 15% off the items (buy fewer than five, and you’ll offering delivery services, please go to their websites for get a smaller discount). home delivery information. However, be aware that due If you have a subscription service, you are likely assured to current high demand there may be a 1-2 week lead that you won’t run out of staples. time or no availability currently. Each site will let you And note that Amazon owns Whole Foods, so if you go to know their current status, and it may change daily. the Whole Foods website and you’re an Amazon Prime *Fry’s, Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Basha’s, member, you should (in theory) be able to get your food Sam’s Club, Costco, WinCo, etc. Some of these business- delivered in about two hours, depending on where you es are using Instacart for online ordering. live. Walmart: Last year, Walmart debuted a grocery deliv- ery subscription service (not available in all stores) called



COVID 19 BE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING emlgSetisdibonnihlmoevsuefofgee.etctecpwsihawinitcepSaniseattnoeotrlugisrnhaoegd,cp.rdcceiencnilalstlelassocisotlpcraapcsidosgeenneonriireoncsecmcocdtlpgaeigufaoniildlrsnbdrnenlgoieeguencotutia-aiisgoftnlpscdo-gst-- CaUustieon Visit a local Restaurant Visit Grocery Store Get Take Out Pick up Medications Play Tennis in a Park Visiting the Library Church Services Traveling AVOID Nowhere on this planet is the desert as fascinating as it is in Group Gatherings Arizona. Joseph Stacey Concerts Theatre Outings You know you live in Arizona when the cold-water faucet is hotter Athletic Events than the hot-water faucet. Crowded Retail Stores Malls Workouts in Gyms Visitors in your House Non-essential workers in your House Mass Transit Systems

Ingredients Skillet Beef Tamales • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) • 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper Directions • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook beef and peppers • 2 cups salsa over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and • 3/4 cup frozen corn vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir • 2 tablespoons water in salsa, corn and water; bring to a boil. • 6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut Stir in tortilla strips. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are softened. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, covered, into 1/2-inch strips 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. cheese To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with sour cream. Makes 5 servings

Upcycled Soda Cans Upcycling is the process of taking a recyclable item and turning it into something new and fabulous. This soda can jewelry project fits the bill perfectly! You could alternately use jump rings or fasteners to make earrings. You can also use the jewlery for embellishments on planters, chimes, in the garden, use your What You Need: imagination! aluminum soda can Too cute! paper puncher in fun shape push-pin cutting mat beading wire or fishing line fastener 1. Cut the top and bottom from a washed aluminum can. 2. Use a paper puncher to cut out fun shapes. 3. Place your shapes on a cutting mat. Punch holes using the push-pin. 4. Use beading wire or fishing line to tie pieces together. Cobre Valley Casserole Ingredients Makes 8 servings • 1 pound ground beef How to Make It • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 celery rib, chopped In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion • 1 envelope taco seasoning and celery over medium heat until • 1/4 cup water meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in • 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried the taco seasoning, water, beans and, • beans if desired, green chilies. • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking • chilies, optional dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese, green onions, • 2 green onions, sliced tomato, olives and chips.Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover • 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove chopped from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and 1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Top as directed.

Arizona White Mountains and Lakes

Ju202n0 e Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat The two things 1 National Say 2 National Bubba 3 4 5 National 6 in life you are in Something Nice Day Say Cheese! Doughnut Day National YoYo Day total control Day Phone your National over are your One kind word favorite brother or Cheese Day anyone you affec- Dust off your attitude and can change tionately called bub- Try a type You can’t buy hap- yoyo and show your effort. someone’s of cheese piness, but you can your grandkids entire day ba over the years. you’ve your mad skills! -Billy Cox never tried buy donuts and TAKE A FRIEND before! that’s kind of the (Social distance) same thing. 7 8 Best Friends 9 10 National 11 12 13 National Day Chocolate Let your closest & Ballpoint Pen Day DRIVE-IN down 10 Ice Cream Write a letter, a MOVIE more things Day dearest friends know how much thank you or other THEATER you are Did you know they mean to you. uplifting note! for chocolate ice Go to cream came Text, email, call Create an digitaldriveinaz.com before vanilla? or letter! encouraging sign To get more info on movies showing You should now and post it in your Check on Your and times. have 30 things on window or porch. Neighbor Don’t forget the popcorn! your list! 14 Take a 15 16 17 18 National 19 20 day trip to National Smile Happy National Family History- Splurge Day National the Arizona Power Day Fudge Day- Flip-Flop Day mountains. Where am I from & This day was creat- Treat yourself to a Enjoy a hike or a Challenge yourself There are friends, What is special ed to do something new pair (often $1 to smile more today. there are best about my name? special for yourself. good book. Write Research has prov- Activities & Splurge & do some at Old Navy) about it in your en that smiling friends, and then Research FREE! thing you journal! makes you more there are friends familysearch.org wouldn't attractive & likeable along with lifting who bring normally CHOCOLATE do. your mood. ENDURE WELL YUM! 24 Free at 25 21 22 23 Home Workouts Journaling 26 27 National Download Feeling the need? Happy Onion Ring Day There are fitness Keep it up, you LUekarunlethlee National Father’s Order online for Words With apps, live streams should have 3 Sunglasses Day take-out. Arby’s & Friends Classic or follow on Insta- months worth by Have you always Day app (FREE in the wanted to play? Get out and Habit Burger app store). An oldie gram. Check out at: now! Check Amazon, enjoy summer, were voted 2 top some come with take a selfie in contenders for but a goodie! www.studio5.ksl.com free online lessons. your favorite Get your friends to /9-free-at-home- best fast food workouts-to-try/ shades! onion rings. join you. 28 29 30 Tie Dye National Waffle It’s Back! Iron Day Try your hand at Break out your this new again waffle iron & give craft. Check out it a good work out. www.prettylifegirl Don’t forget the s.com for ideas strawberries & and where to get whipped cream! supplies. Happy Crafting!

Gourd Art Wuertz Gourd Farm Casa Grande, Arizona From something fancy to something simple, working with gourds is a great way to be creative. Create a lamp base for your home or a birdhouse for the yard, there is no limit to what you can do with a gourd. Better yet, Arizona has its own Gourd Farm in Casa Grande! You can pick and choose the best gourd for your project. What a fun way to get out of the house for another day trip.

10 Famous Haunted Places Arizona is known for its scenic deserts, majestic mountains, and stunning canyons. But did you know that the Grand Canyon State also is also known for having its fair share of haunted places? That’s right, we said haunted. From ghost towns to gold mines to graveyards and beyond, Arizona is chock full of landmarks sure to scare up some thrills and chills. 1. Northern Arizona University’s Morton Hall 224 McMullen Circle, Flagstaff The near-century-old women’s dormitory on the forested grounds of Northern Arizona University is said to be haunted by the forlorn spirit of a heartbroken student named Kathy, who supposedly hanged herself in a stairwell during a winter break back in the early 1950s. Depending on who’s telling the tale, she was either abandoned by her family or had a boyfriend in the armed forces who died in combat. Over the decades, the alleged apparition has been blamed for a litany of phenomena, including lights flickering, radios and televisions malfunctioning, posters flying off the walls, and blankets being pulled off beds. 2. Birdcage Theatre 535 East Allen Street, Tombstone The rough and ready city of Tombstone may have been the town that was “too tough to die,” but its inhabitants over the past 130 years or so haven’t been as lucky. Plenty of folks have shuffled loose the mortal coil since it was first settled in 1877, including the participants in the legendary O.K. Corral shootout and the longtime occupants of the equally renowned Boothill Cemetery. The Birdcage Theatre – a former saloon, gambling den, and brothel – also saw plenty of bloodshed in its day, as 16 different deadly gunfights took place on the historic property. As such, this former house of ill repute is a hot spot for alleged ghost sightings and encounters with otherworldly beings. 3. Arizona State Prison Complex 1305 East Butte Avenue, Florence Death sentences have been carried out at the Florence Prison since 1910. According to the Arizona Department of Corrections website, roughly 100 inmates have been executed during the past century inside the confines of the state’s first hoosegow in Florence, either by hanging, lethal injection, or a trip to the gas chamber. So it shouldn’t really come as much of a surprise that there have been more than a few (possibly apocryphal) yarns spun over the years about both inmates and guards witnessing several instances of “mists that looked in human form” or having their ears assaulted with “screams and other strange sounds” in the building that houses the prison’s death chamber or the adjacent cell blocks. 4. Oliver House 26 Sowles Avenue, Bisbee This funky, two-story bed and breakfast dating back to the early years of the 20th century is a favorite of ghost hunters everywhere due to its bloody history. Per local lore, the former boarding house has been the site of numerous murders stemming from cases of adultery. One particularly grisly tale involves a cop who blew away his cheating wife and her paramour in 1920 before going on to slaughter more than a dozen others throughout the building. Over the years, guests at the Oliver House have reported such unusual occurrences as doors and shutters closing, ghostly footsteps in the hallways, or sounds of gunshots being heard.

5. Thornton Road Domes Casa Grande There’s a very eerie aura surrounding the unusual-looking, UFO-shaped concrete structures located on a five-acre patch of desert terrain off Interstate 8 south of Casa Grande. Vacant since the early ‘80s, when a now-defunct California electronics manufacturer constructed the buildings for office space and a factory, the so-called Thornton Road Domes have become a quaint curiosity, fodder for local shutterbugs, and an impromptu gallery for graffiti artists. Some spooky stories have sprung up in recent years about shadowy figures scurrying about the property, slamming car doors, kicking around rocks, or unleashing demonic-sounding screams. Though they’re still more or less standing as of this writing, Pinal County has ordered the demolition of the domes. 6. Jerome Grand Hotel 200 Hill Street, Jerome They don’t call Jerome a ghost town for nothing, as the quaint hillside hamlet in northern Arizona is filled with infamous yarns of specters and spirits that haunt its historic buildings. However, none are as notorious as the monolithic, four-story Jerome Grand Hotel that looms over the rest of Jerome. Debuting in 1927 as the United Verde Hospital, this was where local miners came after suffering gruesome injuries while digging for copper (many of whom succumbed to their grievous wounds), or where the insane were brought to be cured of their mental illnesses. After closing in 1950, the building reopened some 47 years later as a vintage hotel where many a visitor has supposedly been scared by visions of phantom nurses, faint cries of distress, or the odd scream or two. 7.Vulture Gold Mine 36610 North 355th Avenue, Wickenburg As the cast members of Ghost Adventures could attest, the Vulture Mine is a truly spooky place indeed. Paranormal investigators from the Travel Channel reality show paid a visit to the abandoned, 1880s-era former gold prospector’s paradise two years ago, and – if their exploits are to be believed – had rocks thrown at them, captured recordings of apparitions telling them “Get out!” and “You’re gonna die,” and had the willies scared out of them. Your mileage may vary if you dare pay a visit to the attraction, which is located approximately 70 miles northwest of the Valley. Campfire Hash How to Make It Makes 6 servings • 1 large onion, chopped Directions • 2 tablespoons canola oil In a large ovenproof skillet over • 2 garlic cloves, minced medium heat, cook and stir onion in • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed oil under tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add potatoes. Cook, (about 2 pounds) uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring • 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish occasionally. Add kielbasa; cook and stir until sausage, halved and sliced meat and potatoes are tender and • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green browned, 10-15 minutes. Stir in chiles and corn; heat through. chiles • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

8. Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 South Ash Avenue, Tempe One of the many charms of this popular haunt for ASU students and Tempe residents are all the legends that have been built up over the decades regarding its resident ghosts. The most famous of which was a gal who lived upstairs in the former boarding house and residence built in 1910 and was strangled upstairs by her jilted boyfriend. Various neighbors have reported seeing figures moving around after closing time through the windows of Casey Moore’s second floor (now a dining room) longtime manager Michael Loney and co-owner Gavin Rutledge have also had a few close encounters with anonymous apparitions over the years. Heck, New Times even investigated the legends for themselves back in 2008 9. Hotel San Carlos 202 North Central Avenue When troubled ingénue Leone Jensen threw herself from the roof of the Hotel San Carlos in May 1928, her tragic suicide ultimately gave the downtown Phoenix landmark its most enduring legacy and a haunted hotel. The 25-year- old’s tragic plunge off the seven-story building launched hundreds of tales of a ghostly woman in white roaming the hallways and certainly proved to be a profitable shtick that its ownership continues to play up to this day. Naturally, it’s been a stop on any number of local ghost-hunting tours. 10. Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 North Apache Trail, Apache Junction Though a scenic state park, Lost Dutchman is historic and spooky as hell. Yes, the Superstition Mountains allegedly hold the fabled Lost Dutchman’s mine, which is also supposedly haunted and guarded by spirits. Dozens of people have lost their lives searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine or gold, or both. “Scattered at the foot of the Superstition mountainous area are ‘holes’ (known as a prospects) dug into the earth by desperate miners called ‘prospectors’ searching for that oh so rare yellow metal, we know as gold,’” says Lost Dutchman park manager Tim Kristof, “Gold fever was rampant in the Old West and somewhat for a few souls today.” Nearby residents have reported shadows, lights, and of course, tons of hearsay. Lemon Tart with Directions Almond Crust Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food • 1 cup all-purpose flour processor. Cover and pulse until • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted blended. Gradually add water, 1 • 1/4 cup sugar tablespoon at a time, pulsing until • 6 tablespoons cold butter mixture forms a soft dough. • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted • 1/4 teaspoon salt tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°. • FILLING: In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, egg • 3 large eggs yolks, sugar, lemon juice, peel and salt until blended. Add butter; • 3 large egg yolks cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the • 1 cup sugar back of a spoon. Pour into crust. • 3/4 cup lemon juice Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest leftovers. • Dash salt • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed



Chiles Rellenos Quiche Ingredients • Pastry for single-crust pie How to Make It • 2 tablespoons cornmeal • 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack In a pie plate, line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. cheese Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green rack. Reduce heat to 350°. Sprinkle cornmeal over bottom of crust. chiles In a small bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add • 3 large eggs chiles to remaining cheese mixture; sprinkle into crust. • 3/4 cup sour cream In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, cilantro and hot pepper • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro sauce if desired. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. • 2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce, optional Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.



SUDOKU Use Numbers 1-9 Use Process of Elimination Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spac- es). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs What do we mean by using “process of elimination” to to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating play Sudoku? Here is an example. In this Sudoku grid any numbers within the row, column or square. Does it (shown below), the far left-hand vertical column (circled sound complicated? As you can see from the image below in Blue) is missing only a few numbers: 1, 5 and 6. of an actual Sudoku grid, each Sudoku grid comes with a few spaces already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the One way to figure out which numbers can go in each easier the game – the more difficult Sudoku puzzles have space is to use “process of elimination” by checking to very few spaces that are already filled in. see which other numbers are already included within each square – since there can be no duplication of num- Dont Repeat Any Numbers bers 1-9 within each square (or row or column). As you can see, in the upper left square (circled in blue), In this case, we can quickly notice that there are al- this square already has 7 out of the 9 spaces filled in. The ready number 1s in the top left and center left squares only numbers missing from the square are 5 and 6. By of the grid (with number 1s circled in red). This means seeing which numbers are missing from each square, row, that there is only one space remaining in the far left or column, we can use process of elimination and deduc- column where a 1 could possibly go – circled in green. tive reasoning to decide which numbers need to go in each This is how the process of elimination works in Sudoku blank space. – you find out which spaces are available, which num- For example, in the upper left square, we know we need bers are missing – and then deduce, based on the posi- to add a 5 and a 6 to be able to complete the square, but tion of those numbers within the grid, which numbers based on the neighboring rows and squares we cannot fit into each space. clearly deduce which number to add in which space. This Sudoku rules are relatively uncomplicated – but the means that we should ignore the upper left square for game is infinitely varied, with millions of possible now, and try to fill in spaces in some other areas of the grid number combinations and a wide range of levels of instead. difficulty. But it’s all based on the simple principles of Don’t Guess using numbers 1-9, filling in the blank spaces based on Sudoku is a game of logic and reasoning, so you shouldn’t deductive reasoning, and never repeating any numbers have to guess. If you don’t know what number to put in a within each square, row or column. certain space, keep scanning the other areas of the grid For more information and games go to: until you seen an opportunity to place a number. But don’t SUDOKU.COM try to “force” anything – Sudoku rewards patience, insights, and recognition of patterns, not blind luck or guessing.



LETS GET PHYSICAL TODAY Core/Balance: This class focuses on balance and core strength. We work on strengthening the mid- section, hips, and back to improve movement, and balance in everyday activities.  Circuit Conditioning: Using the fantastic fitness center equipment, we will work on strength and cardio conditioning as well as flexibility and toning. For the whole body.  Aqua Cycle: This Zero impact cardio class uses specially designed aqua bikes to work the total body in the pool. Please remember to bring water shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to this cardio class. Taquata: This class takes Tabata or interval training to the pool with water weights, tetra noodles and your own body weight. Another zero impact workout to get the body moving and hear rate pumping. Your whole body will feel this high intensity water aerobics class. No shoes necessary but bring a water, hat and sunblock. If you have any questions please contact Laura Davis at [email protected] FREE CLASSES Class size is limited because of social distancing, Get your tickets at cal-am.com/tickets 8-9am Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 9:15- 10:15 Aqua Cycle Taquata Aqua Cycle Taquata Aqua Cycle Canyon Vista Canyon Vista Canyon Vista Canyon Vista Canyon Vista Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Core Balance Circuit Training Core Balance Circuit Training Valle Del Oro Val Vista Village Valle Del Oro Val Vista Village Aqua Cycle Montesa Taquata Taquata Towerpoint Towerpoint Laura Jodi Jodi Circuit Training Circuit Training Good Life Good Life Aqua Cycle Aqua Cycle Montesa Montesa Laura Laura 9:30- Aqua Cycle Taquata Aqua Cycle Taquata Aqua Cycle 10-30 Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Jodi Laura Jodi Jodi Jodi



GHOST TOWNS 1. OATMAN Nestled in the Black Mountains near California’s Mojave desert is a ghost town ruled by wild burros. Oatman was founded in 1908. During its height, its mines produced over 1.8 million ounces of gold. Today, the town has a population of 135 –that doesn’t include the burros. Burros first came to Oatman with early day prospectors. The animals were used inside the mines for hauling rock and ore. Outside the mines, burros were used for hauling water and supplies. As the mines closed and people moved away, the burros were released into the surrounding hills. The donkeys today are descended from the pack animals turned loose, and are protected by the US Department of the Interior. The ghost town of Oatman is about 5 and half hours northwest of Tucson, near California’s eastern border close to the Mojave Desert. The town is nestled in the Black Mountains so the terrain is rocky and windy. 2. RUBY Ruby, Arizona is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the state, filled with history, including lawlessness, murder, and mayhem, not to mention dozens of great photographic opportunities. Ruby, Arizona is a ghost town 50 miles southwest of Tucson and 4 miles north of the Mexico border. It is surrounded by the Coronado National Forest in an area of rugged mountains, semi-arid deserts and abundant wildlife. This historic ghost town of Ruby, Arizona is rich in the history of life at the turn of the century. The mining company left behind equipment and buildings that supported the operation of Montana Mine, which closed in 1940. The miners and their families left behind their one-room school, the playground, the merchantile and a rich vision of their everyday life in Ruby, Arizona. 3. CLIFTON Mainstay of town is mining. The historical main town street appears to have been desolate for years. Outer town of Clifton is populated, although dwindling due to slow down in mine operations. Gorgeous photography can be had on the main historical street Near the confluence of the San Francisco River and Chase Creek, and the birthplace of noted Apache leader Geronimo, Clifton was founded a year later in 1873. In 1879, Arizona Territory’s first steam-powered railroad was built by the Lesinskys to bring ore in from the mine to the smelter. Over the next 20 years, 10 “baby gauge” locomotives were purchased, called so due to the fact that the track was only 20 inches wide, compared to a regular narrow gauge at 36 inches and standard gauge 58 inches wide. Only one of the ten original locomotives remain in Clifton, the Copper Head, retired in 1922 and on display next to the Clifton Cliff Jail. 4. VULTURE CITY This abandoned settlement nestled into the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert, was established in 1863 and developed to meet the needs of Arizona’s most successful gold mine. Vulture City’s population quickly rose to 5,000 residents. From 1863 to 1942, the mine produced 340,000 ounces of gold and 260,000 ounces of silver and has been credited with founding the town of Wickenburg. This rise to fame came as swiftly as its fall and in 1942 the War Production Board ordered the closing of all non-essential mines to ensure that resources were focused on the war effort. The closing of the mine determined the fate of Vulture City and the town was abandoned shortly thereafter.

5. CASTLE DOME LANDING/CITY “What you will see here is a remanant town which stood larger than Yuma in 1878. Her weather beaten buildings remain in an area littile changed sorm the 1800’s. The mills stand silent, housing orininal boiler, stamp mill, and elevator, as if tomorrow they will awaken to the thunderous roar of steel crushing rock. The boardwalks still creak, the church bell rings out, the fire saloons just await the story of their last shoutout. 5. JEROME In its heyday, the mining town of Jerome had a population of 10,000, significantly more than the 444 residents today. At some point the town dwindled to fewer than 100 but was saved from oblivion when the residents turned to tourism. Jerome made its mark on the world when it became the focal point of a 1917 strike in which those involved were expelled at gunpoint, loaded onto cattle cars and shipped west. Formerly a brothel, the House of Joy is now an antique and odds and ends shop.  They have a pretty interesting collection of war memorabilia. Externally, Jerome hasn’t changed much.  Most of the buildings being used are the same ones that were standing 100 years ago. 5. BISBEE Bisbee is another ghost town similar to Jerome that saved itself by turning to tourism. Bisbee was discovered in 1877 by Jack Dunn, who stumbled across a mineral deposit when he was tracking a band of Apaches. Bisbee has a very colorful history in which its residents of the past seem to still be hanging around. Nearly every hotel has a couple resident ghosts, including John Wayne. Bisbee was a copper, gold, and silver mining boomtown founded in 1880. At it’s height, its population reach about 10,000. Even during mining reorganization, Bisbee continued to prosper while other mining towns of Arizona died out. It was however slowing down and in 1975 the Phelps Dodge Corporation halted its copper mining operations. The transition out of mining for Bisbee was not as fatal as it was for most mining towns. Bisbee was transformed from a mining town to a tourist destination. 5. TOMBSTONE “The town too tough to die” is un-arguably the most famous ghost town of the American Wild West thanks to the Earp and Clanton conflict that led to the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral”. Tombstone, founded in 1879, had a population of 100, grew to 14,000 (and 110 saloons) in less than seven years, then dwindled down to 600. Today it stands at 1,380 with just a handful of saloons remaining, and draws revenue from tourism, which includes the ability to watch a reenaction of the infamous gunfight 3 times a day. Yes, in many ways Tombstone is a tourist trap. But with approximately 500,000 visitors per year, there’s a pretty darn good reason people willingly fall into that so-called trap. Entrance and parking are free. It’s up to you whether you want to purchase souvenirs or pay for activities. There’s something to amuse people of all ages and interests. You will love the atmosphere so much that you will want too come back every year, even if it’s just to grab lunch after another adventure.

GHOST TOWNS Continued 5. FAIRBANK Fairbank, originally named Junction City, existed because of Tombstone, Arizona. It was founded in the 1870s as a stagecoach stopping point enroute to Tombstone. It didn’t really grow until 1882 when railroad construction was completed and it became an important depot for transporting cattle and silver ore from Tombstone. From Fairbank, the ore was sent to the mills in Contention City and Charleston. Fairbank never boomed like Tombstone, having only reached a population of 100 at its height, but it did see a lot of action as the closest railroad depot. They were able to boast of 5 saloons, 4 stores, 3 restaurants, a school, a jail (Fairbank saw quite a few train robberies), and a hotel by 1889. After Tombstone’s mines closed due to flooding, Fairbank saw a significant decline but it managed to hang on through the 1940s. School was open until 1944 but the post office didn’t officially close until the 1970s. 5. GOLDFIELD Goldfield Ghost Town nestled at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. Goldfield is fairly small. There are only about 4-5 shops, all of which were quirky, 1 tiny museum, 1 sit down restaurant and some pretty fun things to do. Goldfield Ghost Town is actually the site of a real ghost town. I was originally under the impression that it was built for the sole purpose of entertainment but in actuality Goldfield was created in 1892 by the rush that followed the discovery of gold in the vicinity. By late 1897 the gold mines had played out and the population moved out leaving a ghost town. After several years a small community called Youngsberg evolved on the site of the old ghost town. The town had its revival when mines were opened nearby and a mill and cyanide plant was installed. Unfortunately it was all short lived as the mines played out again and the town was deserted. Dinner Poppers Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides. Cool slightly. Ingredients Carefully cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds. Fill each with one tenderloin; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and a strip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick. • 4 bacon strips Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Top with remaining • 4 chicken tenderloins cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers are tender, 25-30 • 1/4 teaspoon salt minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving. • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 2 teaspoons canola oil • 4 poblano peppers *Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, burn skin. Avoid touching your face. • divided Makes 4 servings 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 strips



Cal-Am Virtural Cooking Classes Virtual Cooking Class June 8th, 2020 Your Resort will be sending Prepared by Chef Bennie from Valle del Oro out instructions on how to access classes online. Healthy Green Smoothie Easy Tilapia for Guests Cook Book #2 Pg. 7 Cook Book #2 Pg. 27 INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or almond 1 pkg. frozen (vacuum packed) tilapia; 5-6 pieces milk) 1 large lemon 2-3 handfuls of baby spinach, raw 1 tbsp. butter or olive oil 1 frozen banana 3 tbsp. capers 1 scoop vanilla protein powder OR 1/4 cup non- 1/2 cup white wine fat plain Greek yogurt DIRECTIONS: Thaw tilapia and dry between 4-5 frozen strawberries paper towels. Heat pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes in DIRECTIONS: Blend on high. It comes out green electric or nonstick skillet in a small amount of but tastes yummy! butter or oil on high heat until barely brown, Nicole Cristy, Activities Director: Valle del Oro then flip over and fry for another minute. Turn heat down to low and add sliced lemon, capers, Date Cookies in a Pot and wine. Cover and leave on low until your Cook Book #1 Pg. 51 company arrives (30 minutes). Sprinkle with INGREDIENTS ground pepper and Italian seasoning or dill if 1/2 cup butter, melted desired. No salt. Stays moist and soaks up the 1 cup sugar lemon and wine. So yummy! Note: Last time I 1 large egg, slightly beaten fried the lemon slices along with the fish cause 1 cup dates, chopped there was room in the skillet, otherwise just lay 2 tsp. vanilla them on top and cover) 1/2 tsp. salt Becky Landreth 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal Canyon Vistas / Superstition Views 1 cups pecans, chopped 1 (7 oz) pkg. flaked coconut DIRECTIONS: Combine butter, sugar, egg, dates, vanilla and salt in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies. Add pecans. Cool until you can handle the dough. With but- tered fingers, pinch off tablespoon-size pieces of dough. Form a ball and roll in coconut. Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen cookies. (No baking necessary.) Gayle Hull: Valle Del Oro

Virtual Cooking Class June 15th, 2020 Prepared by Chef Keith Director of Catering Hot Sausage Soup Chef Keith’s Grandama’s Braised Cook Book #2 Pg. 12 Beef Marinara INGREDIENTS Cook Book #1 Pg. 23 1 link hot Italian style sausage INGREDIENTS 1 –15 oz. can organic great northern beans, 8 lbs. of chuck roast drained 1/2 cup canola oil 3 cups organic chicken bone broth 1/4 cup EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 2 cloves garlic, minced 4– 24 oz. cans of whole stewed tomatoes 1/2 lb organic frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and 3– 16 oz. cans tomato sauce drained 1– 6 oz. can tomato paste 1/2 tsp, dried marjoram 1/4 cup chopped garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cup diced onions 3 tbsp. fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/8 cup dried Italian seasoning DIRECTIONS: Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces and 3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, divided brown in skillet. In saucepan combine sausage, 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil beans, broth, garlic, spinach, and seasoning. Cover 1/2 cup red wine and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Gar- 1 tsp. baking soda nish with parmesan cheese. Serve with fresh salad 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese greens and crusty bread. Salt and pepper to taste Jan Meyer: Val Vista Villages Red pepper flakes (optional) DIRECTIONS: Cut chuck roast into 1/2 inch cubes. Connoli Filling Sear with canola oil on medium high heat until all Not in the cookbook sides are browned. Set aside. In same pot, add on- INGREDIENTS ion and cook until light brown. Add garlic and cook 8 oz cream cheese for mascarpone for 2 minutes. Deglaze pot with the red wine. Re- 1/3 cup powdered sugar duce by half. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and paste. Add dry Italian seasoning, half the fresh 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts of choice parsley, salt and pepper to taste and return chuck 6 to 8 store bought or homemade cannoli shells to the pot. Simmer on low for six hours or transfer DIRECTIONS: Soften cream cheese or mascarpone to crock pot. During the final 15 minutes of cook with sugar until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Then fold in time, sprinkle with baking soda. When bubbles vanilla and chocolate chips or nuts of choice. Fill for, stir in the baking soda and cook for 15 more piping bag with filling or zip lock bag and pipe into minutes. If desired, shred the chuck before serving cannoli shell. or serve directly over your favorite pasta. Garnish Leticia Harris: Cal-Am Pastry Chef with remainder of fresh parsley, fresh basil and fresh parmesan. Add red pepper flakes (if desired). Drizzle with EVOO. Keith Deakin, Cal-Am Director of Catering

Cal-Am Virtural Cooking Classes Virtual Cooking Class June 22nd, 2020 Prepared by Chef Leticia from Catering Hush Puppies Dirty Rice Vol 1 pg 38 Vol 1 pg 35 INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. Jiffy corn muffin mix ¾ Cube margarine (microwave with onion) 1 egg 1 sm. Onion, chopped 1/3 c. milk 1 can Campbell’s beef broth (do not add water) ¼ c. flour 1 can Drained mushrooms ½ c. finely chopped onion 1 ¾ cup white rice Frying oil DIRECTIONS: Put all ingredients in covered casserole DIRECTIONS: Combine muffin mix, egg, milk, dish. Bake 45 minutes at 375° F. flour & onion mix well. Drop by teaspoon into Regina Farson: Montesa hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes (2 minutes on each side) Or until golden brown. Nancy Yates: Canyon Vistas / Superstition Views Oven Fried Chicken Breasts Peanut Brittle Vol 2 pg 30 Vol 1 pg 54 INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 8 to 10 chicken breasts 2 cups sugar 1 cup bread crumbs ½ cup water 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 3 cubes butter 1 tsp. sp. salt 2 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 full cups pecans-warmed ½ cup butter or margarine, melted DIRECTIONS: Use candy thermometer and a heavy ½ tsp. garlic powder kettle and wooden spoon. Sir constantly-on high DIRECTIONS: : Mix butter and garlic powder in heat, cook sugar and water till boils at 200 de- baking pan. Mix together bread crumbs, Par- grees. Then add butter (that has been cut into small mesan cheese, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in pieces). Stir until melted-continue to boil. To 300 butter, then in bread crumb mixture. Place in degrees-quickly add vanilla and warm pecans-stir baking pan. Bake at 400 ° F for 45-60 minutes. in-pour onto buttered cookie sheet, spread quickly Baste occasionally with drippings but do not as possible with spoon. Cool and break. If mixture turn over. starts to smoke too much lift pan off of heat (still Rosemary Vincent: Sun Life stirring) for just a second. You will love this and will have a hard time giving it away!! I had to wait over 30 years to get this cherished recipe. Enjoy!!! Starr Davis: Regional Lifestyle Director

Virtual Cooking Class June 29th, 2020 Prepared by Chef Anthony from Catering Broccoli Salad Lemon Thyme Chicken Cook Book #2 Pg. 15 Cook Book #1 Pg. 18 SALAD INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS: 8 slices bacon (cooked and cut in pieces) 3 tbsp. flour 2 heads broccoli chopped ½ tsp. salt 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ tsp. pepper ½ large red onion 6 (3-4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast DRESSING INGREDIENTS: pieces 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/8 cup sugar 1 medium onion 2 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1 to 2 tbsp. lemon juice (About juice of one lemon) 2/3 cup mayo Add more to desired taste 1 tsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. dry thyme DIRECTIONS: For the salad; combine all the ingre- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley (Optional) dients in a large bowl. For the dressing; combine DIRECTIONS: In a plastic or paper bag combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to flour, salt and pepper, shake thoroughly. Add the incorporate. Pour the dressing over the salad and chicken pieces and shake to coat lightly. In a large toss gently. Refrigerate before serving. (The longer skillet warm 1 tablespoon of oil over medium this salad marinates with the dressing the tastier it heat. Add the chicken and brown on one side. Add becomes!) second Tablespoon oil and brown chicken well on Pat Larson: Apache Wells second side. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside. Coarsely chop onion. Add onion to skillet and cook Simple Berry Crisp until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved Cook Book #1 Pg. 53 seasoned flour cook, stirring until the flour is com- INGREDIENTS: pletely mixed in, about 1 minute. Add the chicken 6 cups frozen berries of choice broth, lemon juice and the thyme. Bring mixture to ½ cup sugar a boil, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet, ¼ cup flour reduce heat to medium-low and cover skillet. Cook 2 cups granola until chicken is tender and opaque throughout 2-3 tbsp. Butter about 15 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce and DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. gently toss together berries, sugar and flour then Linda Sawyer: Mesa Regal transfer to an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Stir fruit mixture. While baking toss the granola with the melted butter and after the first 20 min. in oven sprinkle on top of fruit mixture. Continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes longer or until light golden brown and bub- bly. Serve warm with ice cream. Sheryl Garner: Sundance

Answers

Cal-Am Resorts In Partnership with Dignity Health East Valley Presents: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) Take Control of Your Pre-diabetes or Diabetes and Get Your Life Back! Register for the FREE Online Diabetes Empowerment Education Program 6-Week Workshop Series for Adults with Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, or who is caring for someone with diabetes. Also great for ANYONE interested in learning more about diabetes. DEEP will EMPOWER yourself to become an active self-manager of your health and well-being. What you can expect to learn:  Understanding Diabetes  Dealing with symptoms of diabetes  Monitoring your body Dealing with hyper/hypoglycemia  Meal planning  Preventing complications  Understanding risk factors  Setting weekly plans How to involve family and friends  Nutritional concepts  Medications and medical care   Physical activity  Online via Zoom! Join from anywhere! Laptop, PC, Tablet, or Smart Phone Required Thursdays, June 25th – July 30th, 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Sessions are 2 hours each, and meet once per week for 6 consecutive weeks TO REGISTER: Please email or call Carrie Flower [email protected] / 480-396-7800 ext. 122 Register early! Maximum class size 18…first to reply, first to get a spot in the Zoom Class! All participants who complete the series receive:  Certificate of Completion  Diabetes Empowerment Education Program participant digital handouts