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Anthem Spotlight
& Important Numbers The Newsletter for Anthem Parkside at Merrill Ranch
Bingo February 3rd 10 am - 2 pm Community Center Front Desk
520-723-6650 ANTHEM PARKSIDE AT MERRILL RANCH
Family Movie Night February 12th 6 - 8 pm January 2011 ANTHEM PARKSIDE BY DEL WEBB
AAM 24-Hour Emergency Phone
Parkside LIVE February 18th 6:30 - 8:30 pm 1-866-553-8290 Welcome Taylor Cataldi
Empty Bowls Event February 19th 4 - 6 pm 602-647-3034 Join your Parkside
New Personal Trainer
neighbors for an
Ready, Set, RECYCLE! Two Minutes A Day For A Greener Planet,
by Marjorie Lamb (a Canadian), has lots
Florence PD-Non Emergency #
520-723-7681 Hello, my name is Taylor
CONGRATULATIONS to participants in the of practical, money-saving suggestions for
evening of adult Cataldi, and I am excited
new Recycling Program. The Recycling Com- Claire Varney
mittee thanks you for bearing with the
busy people.
Exec. Dir., Anthem at Merrill Ranch
beverages, great to announce my position
as a Personal Trainer here
Interesting Fact: The newspaper
few start-up glitches. The response has you recycle today could be your
520-723-6611
cvarney@aamaz.com
conversation and LIVE at Anthem Parkside. Al-
been exceptionally good. For October/ though I am a familiar face
November, 20.22 tons of recyclables
next week’s Arizona Republic! Your TRIVIA! Trivia is played to many of the residents
paper is recycled locally. Heather Schramm here at Parkside, this is a great op-
were collected for Anthem, with an earn- Remember: Tuesday’s for MIXED General Mgr, Anthem Parkside by tables, so no one has portunity to create new acquaintances
ings of $222.28. With the return of our 520-723-6655 and to build on those already estab-
“part-timers”, think what the earnings will be!
recycles (plastics, steel cans and hschramm@aamaz.com to be a trivia whiz! Cash lished.
aluminum—no plastic bags), and Friday’s
I relocated from my home state of
The Recycling Committee received many calls for PAPER. See the portal for details: www. Joy Swanda Friday, January 21 prizes and Texas and have been here in Arizona
and personal contacts thanking them for start- ouranthemmr.net > News > Anthem Re- Compliance Administrator
ing the program. 520-723-6651 bragging rights to the for five years. I am also a resident here
cycle Committee.
jswanda@aamaz.com 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Parkside. I have been an employee
Thursday, Jan. 6 winning teams! here at Anthem Parkside since the
FREE Self Christine Reeder Ages: 21+
summer of 2007. My experience here

Defense
6 - 8 pm Lifestyle/Fitness Director Come and give at Anthem Parkside has been nothing
short of great, and I am eager to fur-
3 cards for $9 520-723-6631
$5 pp
and christine.reeder@ouranthemmr.net it a try! ther expand my overall knowledge.
Upon my relocation from Texas to Ari-
Let’s BINGO! zona, I enrolled and attended Arizona
Safety Jaclyn Revis
Join us for movie night where the little ones State University and have recently
Monthly Bingo Communications Coordinator
graduated in the fall of 2010 with a
Class 520-723-6613 can see the latest kids movie, the teens can
begins this jaclyn.revis@ouranthemmr.net talk over a teen movie and the adults can
Bachelors of Science in Exercise and
Wellness. I am also a Certified Personal
month and will be the first Thurs- watch a new release- all in one night at the Trainer. I was eager to educate myself
Poston Butte Golf Club
day of every month. Snacks, cash Community Center. Popcorn, candy and about proper exercise and nutrition
Sundays (Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30) prizes and plenty of conversation.
520-723-1880
reckroat@troongolf.com drinks will be available at the Café. Seating and was determined to make positive
lifestyle changes. I am excited for the
Ages 5-12: 3:30 - 4:15 pm Bring your own lucky dauber!
Assessment Billing
is limited, so register to reserve your seats.
opportunity to apply my skills and to
The movies will begin at 6:15.
Ages 12+: 4:30 - 5:30 pm also share my information and empow-

Kids’ Chinese
602-906-4940
er future clients through knowledge,
Ages: 3-8 perseverance, motivation and patience.

Night
Pulte Customer Relations

New
This course is led by resident, Angel 800-664-3094 Let me help you achieve your fit-
Berlanga, and will address concerning KidZone ness goals, whatever they may be. I

Year
situations faced by different age groups Cox Communications will work alongside you in order to
in today’s society. Out 602-694-1929 customize a training regimen that
fits your needs and fitness level. The
Open the discussion between parent Friday, January 21st Johnson Utilities Ages 9-17 road to success is challenging, but the
and child about “stranger danger”, bully- 6 - 9:30 pm 480-987-9870 Saturday, January 15th Game Room reward of accomplishment is grand.
Ages 3-14
ing, and other topics by attending with $10/child; $8/add’l child of same household 6 - 8 PM Have a goal? Stop talking about it
and let’s get started. Check out all the
APS
your child. Limit: 48. Sign up by January 20th! 602-371-7171 $1.50 pp by 1/14. Personal Training packages available

More info at Chicken egg rolls and nuggets. Kids make a $3 pp after 1/14. Ages 17+ at www.OurAnthemMR.net >Events &
Activities>Fitness & Wellness.
fun ribbon-dragon creation! Register early as Southwest Gas All Ages! Classrooms
520-889-1888
www.OurAnthemMR.net! we sold out in December!
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January 2011 Fitness Calendar

21 Message from the
Mondays
FREE!
Tuesdays
FREE!
Wednesdays
FREE!
Thursdays
FREE!
Fridays
FREE!
Saturdays
Yoga Basics
+ Lifestyle/Fitness Director
My name is Chris Reeder and I
Biggest Loser Biggest Loser Biggest Loser Biggest Loser Biggest Loser 8:30 - 9:30 am am your new Lifestyle/Fitness
Video Class Video Class Video Class Video Class Video Class January 8th Director.I can’t believe I’ve been
8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am Instructor: Sheila here almost two months. Time
Cardio Blast FREE! Muscle Core FREE! Open Yoga Friday, January 14th flies when you are having fun!
Planning events and fitness programs
6:30 - 7:30 pm Mighty Tykes 6:30 - 7:30 pm Walk, Stroll & Roll Volleyball 8:30 - 9:30 am Doors open: 5:30 pm that enhance your lifestyle is a pleasure
Instructor: Gina (ages 3-5) Instructor: Gina 4 - 4:30 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm January 15, 22, 29
Dinner: 6:30 pm Theme: Breakfast for Dinner and my first priority. I am looking forward
4:15 - 4:45 pm Instructor: Sheila to introducing new classes, events and
Show: 7:30 pm
Open Basketball
Instructor: Taylor
FREE! Open Yoga Silver Fox B-ball Open Meet at the Arizona Opry: January 28th programs during 2011. Your favorite
programs such as Wine and Dine and
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Residents Only
FITT Kids
(ages 6-10)
Volleyball
6:30 - 8:30 pm
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Sheila
6:30 - 8:30 pm Basketball*
8 - 10 am
2275 Old West Highway,
Apache Jct 85119
5:30 PM Kid’s Night Out won’t be going away, but
we will be building new programming
5 - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Taylor
Open Basketball
* Except NY Day
$27 for adults (12+)
Limit: 80 around the existing foundation, hopefully
with your input.
6:30 - 8:30 pm Bring a breakfast dish to share and I come to you with many years of event
Residents Only $22 for children (3-12) planning, an accounting degree and
come mingle with other Parkside
Karate FREE! FREE! Must register by Jan. 12 at the a laser focus on cost effective quality
6 - 7 pm Fitness Equipment Open Flag Football adults. Utensils, napkins and plates programming. My father was a builder
FREE Flu Shots Community Center.
Yoga Orientation (Kids 6 - 17) provided. We had over 75 attend- in north Phoenix, and I learned the
Mon., Jan. 17th 6:30 - 7:30 pm January 6th 9:30 - 11 am Get full menu and details at importance of building a happy, healthy
Instructor: Sheila 6:30 - 7 pm ees last month! Residents need to community through community events at
2 - 4 PM www.OurAnthemMR.net!
FREE! FREE! FREE! register now to reserve their seat! an early age.
Spin-Video Class Rockwall Climbing Open Flag Football I have had the privilege of meeting many
If you plan on bringing Friday, January 14th
your child for a free 7:45 - 8:45 pm January 13 & 27 (Adults 18+) Parkside U: of you already, and look forward to
working with our Activities Committee
flu shot, you MUST 5 - 8 pm 4:30 - 6 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm History of Florence and other residents to plan a great year
pre-register at the FREE! ahead. You can send in suggestions/com-
Community Center by Spin-Video Class FREE Saturday, January 8th ments/feedback through your community
Jan. 12th. 7:45 - 8:45 pm Classroom: 9:30 - 10:30 am portal or by contacting me by phone or
Ages 21+ email.
Museum: 11 - 11:30 am
Bring a drink and your pooch to the East $10 per resident
Lawn and enjoy some socializing for the both MUST register by Jan. 6th. NO drop-ins. Neighborhood Representative
of you. Please, only well-behaved, people Committee
friendly pets that are current on their shots. Visit www.OurAnthemMR.net CHAIRPERSON
Remember to clean up after your pet. Inspiration - Dominic Laudisio
for full class description.
When: Tuesdays (Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25) 716-912-1811
Monthly Casino Trip Congratulations
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Jubilation - Fernando Portillo
2nd Monday of every month 8079 W. Rushmore motownx3@yahoo.com
Cost: $24/4-week session FREE! 21+ Only Heritage - Ed Smith
Saturdays; (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29) When: Every Thursday Ages: Birth to 7 years Bus picks up at the Parkside
4th Qtr Nice Yard 520-723-0404
10:30 - 11 am Time: 4 - 4:30 pm
Together, parents/caregivers and Community Center at 9 am and Winner! smitty@isomedia.com
Acclaim - John Hail
Cost: FREE! returns about 4:45 pm.
For all ages!
REMINDER:
children will learn new songs, books, anthem4us@aol.com
Where: Community Park MUST sign up at the front desk by Jan. 7. Destiny - Joe Visintainer
FREE! Ages: ALL! fingerplays and art projects designed to Lunch not provided. Each resident 520-233-6676
receives $10 on a seniors players club card. Pets are NOT permitted inside jjvis@msn.com
Bring the little ones and enjoy a be enjoyed together. Belmont - Larry Colson
Come to Kids Zone for Saturday few exercises - dips, lunges, bench the tennis courts. 520-723-2568
Storytime reading and bring your pushups, bench sits and squats as lecolson@q.com
favorite book to share if you would Must register by Jan. 3. Savoy - Debbie Hansen
we walk around the park. Every-
520-723-1983
2 like. thing is optional for different fitness
and motivation levels.
Drop ins accepted at $8 per day.
dhansen55@msn.com 3
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

View the Calendar at www.OurAnthemMR.net for 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY
all event details! HOLIDAY HRS
10 AM - 8 PM
2 3 4 5 6 4 - 4:30 7 8
pm Kids Flag Football
9:30 - 11 am
9:30 - 10:30 am Bingo Parkside U:
Poker 6:15 pm 6 - 8 pm History of Florence
FREE Fitness Equip- 9:30-11:30 am
ment Orientations Village Arts
6:30 pm in the Park
10 am - 2 pm
XMas Tree/Yard
Waste Recycling
10 am - 3 pm
Story Time
10:30 - 11 am
Adult Flag Football
4:30 - 6 pm
9 10 11 12 13 4-4:30 14 15
Self Wild Horse Portal Training pm 5:30 - Kids Flag Football
Defense & Pass/Lone @ Sun City 6:30 pm 9:30 - 11 am
Safety Butte Casino 9:30 - 10:30 am 10 am FREE Rockwall Story Time
Ages 5-12 Trip 21+ Poker 6:15 pm Climbing Dinner Theatre at the 10:30 - 11 am
3:30 pm All Day 5 - 8 pm Arizona Opry Adult Flag Football
Ages 12+ 5:30 pm 4:30 - 6 pm
4:30 pm Family Movie Night
6 - 8 pm
16 17 18 19 20 4-4:30 21 Kids’ 22
Self Anthem K-8 pm Night Kids Flag Football
Defense & No School Out 9:30 - 11 am
Safety FREE Flu 9:30 - 10:30 am Chinese New Year Story Time
Ages 5-12 Shots by Flor- Poker 6:15 pm 6 - 9:30 pm 10:30 - 11 am
3:30 pm ence Hospital Adult Flag Football
Ages 12+ at Anthem 6:30 - 4:30 - 6 pm
4:30 pm 2 - 4 pm 8:30 pm
23 24 25 26 27 4-4:30 28 29
Self Portal Training pm Wine & Dine: Kids Flag Football
Defense & @ Sun City Breakfast for Dinner 9:30 - 11 am
Safety 9:30 - 10:30 am 10 am Rock Wall Climb 5:30 pm Story Time
Ages 5-12 Poker 6:15 pm Competition 10:30 - 11 am
3:30 pm 5 - 8 pm Adult Flag Football
Ages 12+ FREE Rockwall 4:30 - 6 pm
4:30 pm 5 - 8 pm
30
Self
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Join the Activities Committee!
Defense & Do you love living at Anthem Parkside? Do you have some great ideas for events,
Safety
Ages 5-12 activities and programming for the Parkside Community? We have an active
3:30 pm Activities Committee that meets once a month to discuss ways to build upon the
Ages 12+
4:30 pm fabulous lifestyle at Parkside. Get involved by applying to the committee today!
Rally for You can print out an application form from www.OurAnthemMR.net > Community
the Cure
Golf Tourn. Governance > Documents > Committee Application Form.
2 pm
SOFTBALL FLAG FOOTBALL
All Ages

Adult Softball League (18+) Saturdays (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)

Thursdays beginning January 13th
Times vary
$30/player or $325/team
8 week season + 1 week tournament
Metal bats only.
CoEd 55+ Softball League
Wednesdays beginning January 5th
Times vary
$30/player or $325/team
8 week season + 1 week tournament
Metal bats only.
Interested in playing?
Contact Christine.Reeder@ouranthemmr.net.
FREE!
Ages 6 - 12 & 12 - 17
9:30 - 11 am
Led by resident, Jim Walter.
Ages 18+ (Open Play)
4:30 - 6 pm
Our open play flag football will focus on basic
fundamentals, rules and sportsmanship.
Age 6 and under will have open soccer play on
small field. Parents can bring lawn chairs or blan-
kets and enjoy the sun while the kids play.
View more details at www.OurAnthemMR.net.

Mondays - Fridays
8:30 - 9:30 am
FREE! Sign up to reserve your spot!
Limit: 25
Mondays - Cardio Max Fastest Climber Competition
Video Tuesdays - Power Walk
Program Wednesdays - Cardio Max/Weight Loss Thursday, January 27th
Thursdays - Power Sculpt
Fridays - Weight Loss Yoga 5 - 8 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays
VIDEO FREE!
7:45 - 8:45 pm 4 Age Groups:
FREE! First come; first serve since there
are a limited number of bikes. 6 - 9; 10 - 13; 14 - 17; 18+
Limit: 20
More than just a plain “spinning class”, Are you a rock wall rocker? Join us at the Rock
this is a fat-burning cycling adventure! SPIN Wall to see who is the fastest climber in Anthem
Includes a thorough warm up and from 5-8 pm on January 27th. Guests of
soothing yoga stretch. residents may climb too (guest fees do apply).
View the Calendar at www.OurAnthemMR.net for The winners will be honored on the Rock Wall
ALL the fitness classes! for the month- until the next competition!