CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers: 12/28/12
Thanks Lyn, a fun opportunity!
Sara
(Lyn's note: Sara refers to using Herbert's photos for printed material to benefit a local non-profit, available at the UPS Store in Carefree.)
I agree that you & Herbie contribute a lot to the community - glad to be your friend.
Lea
(Lyn's note: Glad to be your friend too, Lea. We are both so blessed to have so many truly good friends. Love you all, my dear girlfriends!)
Dear Lyn, it was so good to see you last week. Carefree looks great and so do you. Carefree Truth is a very special and appreciated means of bringing a community together AND keeping an old fan informed.
Best to you and Herbie.
KGDS!!
Ed Morgan
(Lyn's note: Always a treat to see you back in Carefree for a visit, Ed. You know how I love hugging handsome men!)
The road construction project on Scottsdale Road just to the south of Pinnacle Peak has been causing a lot of traffic problems. I spoke with the President and the Project Manager for that construction site from Hunter Construction, the company doing the construction project, to find out more about is happening there. I asked them the purpose of this construction, since there has been very little communication regarding this, and, just as important, when would this construction be finished. Here is what they said.
The land on the southeast corner of this intersection will be developed further. A wash which handles water run-off from heavy rains runs diagonally across the northern portion this property, with the excess water flowing from the northeast and running towards the southwest. Culverts were previously placed under Pinnacle Peak to handle this run-off coming from the northeast and in this new construction culverts will be placed under Scottsdale Road so the water run-off doesn’t have to flow over and potentially close Scottsdale Road. In addition, while putting in these new drainage culverts, they will be replacing all of the utility lines (water, sewer, electric and gas) that are under Scottsdale Road at that location.
Their schedule calls for the project to be completed by July of 2013, and they are currently running two weeks ahead of schedule. Soon they will be starting the excavation across Scottsdale Road, and this will, regretfully, intensify traffic blockage and delays. They suggested that Carefree residents should consider using Pima Road or an alternate route for their north-south travel whenever possible.
Les Peterson
Hello Lyn and Herbie. If you have room in your newsletter before Monday, would you please let your readers know the Lariat Grill at the Carefree Resort will be serving a wonderful dinner to celebrate New Years Eve. Our popular pianist Jay Steinberg will be entertaining during dinner.
The menu includes an appetizer course of eggplant & hummus with flatbread and bacon wrapped shrimp; Salad is mixed baby greens with blue crab & avocado with truffle & sea salt dressing;
Entrée choices are either Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa or Maple Brined Breast of Chicken or an 8-ounce Filet Mignon. Choice of sides. And dessert is either a Caramel Apple Blossom with vanilla bean ice cream or Crème Brulee with fresh berries. Dinner includes a glass of champagne to toast to all good things in 2013!
Price is $59 per person (tax and grat not included). Reservations highly recommended by calling (480) 595-3829 or (480) 488-5300.
Thank you and Happy New Year to you!
Rhonda
Adult Programs
January 2013
Free Events
*Except where noted
Arizona Musicfest @
Desert Foothills Library: A Duet
Back by Popular Demand
Saturday, January 19 ● 5-7pm
Listen and learn from Maestro Bob Moody, as he and guest musicians take us on a musical journey with commentary and a preview of the 2013 Festival season. You'll be entertained by a range of vocals and instrumentals, as well as stories and insights behind the music. After the performance, mingle with the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Cost: $30 per person. Limited seating. Book your reservations at 480-488-0806.
Meet the Experts & Enjoy a Nosh
Through May
For a complete list of scheduled topics, visit
www.dfla.org Art Nosh Event Flyer or pick up at the Library. Limited seating. Registration required for all events. Bottled water available for purchase.
Art Nosh Lunch
Phoenix Art Museum
presents
Impressionism
Note: this month only: Wednesday
January 2 ● Noon-1pm
Event is free. Order a boxed lunch provided by the Grotto
Café (Cost: $10, due when registering by Monday a.m. prior to event date. Choose from 3 delicious menu items: ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org.) -- OR brown bag it. Registration required: 480-488-2286.
Art Nosh Wine & Cheese
Heard Museum Guild
presents
Every Picture Tells A Story
Friday, January 18 ● 4-5:30pm
Cheese and complimentary wine will be served. Cost: $10, due when registering at 480-488-2286.
Bridge: Skill Building (6 weeks)
Tuesdays, January 8 - February 12 ● 3-5pm
For players with some experience who would like to improve their skills. Players will continue to develop bridge skills & strategies & socialize while playing in a beautiful atmosphere. Supervised play will help illustrate more advanced conventions as they are taught. If participants are interested, the instructor will teach the "new' standard in bridge - the 2 over 1 style of play.
Cost: $99 for 6-week series. Classes held at the Library, in partnership with Paradise Valley Community College Continuing Ed. To register, call PVCC at 602-787-6800.
Boomers - Now What? *
Your Next Steps Need S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
Wednesdays, January 9 & 16 ● 1:30-3:30pm
(2 weeks)
In the first of two 2-hour sessions led by Janet Steinberg, M.A.
Counseling Psychology and certified career and life coach specializing in Boomers, you will define your "Who You Were Then" and your "Who You Are Now" by identifying your most reliable, tried and true skills and talents. In the second 2-hour session, you will explore your "Who You Want To Be" (i.e. the "secret" passions and interests you've always wanted to pursue but never really have) by creating an action plan defined with S.M.A.R.T. goals. Resources will be identified to help you realize your "secret" passions and interests as well as your "say it out loud" S.M.A.R.T. goals. Limited seating. Register:
480-488-2286.
Cost: $40 total for 2-week series.
I Cue: Literary Discussion Group
Thursday, January 10 ● 10 am-Noon
(2nd Thursday each month)
Participants share literary references & insights from both fiction & non-fiction literature, with a different theme each month. January: Lies & Secrets. Genres: drama, thrillers, detective stories, non-fiction. Questions? Email elepavlova@mac.com.
New eReader for Christmas?
Learn How to
Download Library eBooks
Thursdays, January 10 & 24 ● 2-4pm
eBooks now at Desert Foothills Library! We are holding clinics in January to show you how to download eBooks and use them on your device. If you would like to download to your device while at the Library, please bring it to class, along with your own laptop. Limited to 12. Registration required: 480-488-2286.
Get Organized Now!*
Thursday, January 10 ● 2-3pm
It's a new year - are your closets full of clutter? Are your pantries piling up? Having trouble finding things? Professional organizer Pam Fitzgibbons will provide tips & strategies for mastering the chaos & share solutions to help you organize these areas of your life in the new year! Pam, member of NAPO, has been helping people get organized for over 12 years. Register: 480-488-2286.
Picking up the Pieces
When a Spouse or Partner Dies
Fridays, January 11 & February 8 ●
10:30am-noon
In an interactive workshop, the group will address concerns such as: shifting identity from a couple to a single person; negotiating relationships with friends, family & social networks; finding new roles as a parent or grandparent. Attend one workshop or both. RSVP 4 days prior at 602.776.6873 or events6@hov.org.
Music Appreciation
@ the Library
Friday, January 11 ● 4-5:30pm
Fran Rosenthal, Music Enthusiast, will educate & entertain, as she takes us on a tour of music throughout our history. January: Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven: how their musical genius changed the path of classical music forever. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Medical Qi Gong Series
Monday, January 14 ● 1-2pm
(2nd Monday each month)
Instructor LauRha Frankfort shares how to boost your energy & find relief from many medical conditions. She will demonstrate simple, beneficial movements & techniques. For all ages & conditions (adaptable for seated exercise). Both lecture & participation. Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
Writing through Stressful Times
Tuesday, January 15 ● 10-11:30am
Learn five ways writing helps us to bust stress, and sample four therapeutic writing techniques based on the work of Kathleen Adams, author of Journal to the Self. No writing experience required. Bring a journal or notebook & pen. Mary Lee Simpson is a certified journal facilitator & has taught therapeutic writing for nearly 20 years. Register: 480-488-2286.
World Cultures Series:
Russia
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 13 ●
5-7pm
Attend one or all sessions. This unique program highlights world cultures that are in the news.
Week 1: History & Culture - learn some surprising facts.
Week 2: Contemporary Issues
Week 3: Economy
Week 4: Literature, Art & Music
Week 5: Vision & Future
Veteran presenter for this series, Elena Thornton, promises to will enrich your knowledge & understanding of this culture.
Cost: Individual sessions $19; or $76 for the 5-week series (equals one session free!). Classes held at Desert Foothills Library, in partnership with Paradise Valley Community College Continuing Education. To register, call PVCC at 602-787-6800.
Reiki: Overview & Practice
Thursday, January 17 ● 1-2pm
The Japanese art of Reiki is used for relaxation, stress management & to promote healing. Reiki is a healing modality that can be used in conjunction with other healing techniques, whether medical or alternative. Learn more in this fun, informative & interactive class! Presented by Holistic Practitioner Marci Cagan. Register: 480-488-2286. Part of our "Ask the Expert" Scottsdale Healthcare Series.
Simple Circles
An Exercise Program for Seniors & Their Families
Wednesday, January 23 ● 10-10:45am
Author Howie Bell visits to teach his program of 10 easy-to-perform exercises that can be implemented by virtually any senior & completed in about 10 minutes a day to regain or maintain flexibility & range of motion. Signed books will be available for purchase. Register: 480-488-2286.
Celebrate Solar*
Thursday, January 24 ● 1-2:30pm
Learn about solar energy at this educational workshop & meet other like-minded individuals from the community. SolarCity's Energy Consultants will be available to help answer your questions. Complimentary lunch will be served. Please RSVP to 602-826-7977 or amohla@solarcity.com.
Body Language
How to Spot a Liar
Fridays, January 25 & February 1 ● 1-3pm (2 weeks)
Whether dealing with your family, personal life, work or politics, this class will teach you about subtle clues to dishonesty, such as pupil dilation, skin color changes & much more. Anyone who depends on clear interaction with others will benefit from this class. Instructor: Dr. Norman Nichol.
Cost: $45 for 2-week series. Classes held at Desert Foothills Library,in partnership with Paradise Valley Community College Continuing Education. To register, call PVCC at
602-787-6800.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Demonstration
Sunday, January 27 ● 1-3pm
Experience a traditional ceremony, presented by the Japanese Culture Club of Arizona, including tea & a Japanese sweet. The Japanese tea ceremony history goes back more than 1000 years. The first tea leaves were brought back from China by a Japanese monk. The Japanese tea ceremony is a traditional ritual influenced by Zen Buddhism in which powdered green tea is ceremonially prepared by skilled
practitioner and served to a small group of guests in a tranquil setting. Limited seating. Reserve your seat: 480-768-7570 or harumimaejima@mac.com. Cost: $20.
BIG READ : Grapes of Wrath
Book Discussion
Thursday, January 31 ● 10am-Noon
John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is not merely a great American
novel. It is also a significant event in our national history. Capturing the plight of millions of Americans whose lives had been crushed by the Dust Bowl & the Great Depression, Steinbeck awakened the nation's comprehension & compassion. Join us for a special book discussion. Refreshments will be served. A limited number of free books are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the front desk,only when you stop by to register for the book discussion. Register: 480-488-2286.
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, sponsored locally by The West Valley Arts Council with generous support and funding from the State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Arizona Secretary of State's Office, under the Library Services and Technology Act which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library, Maricopa County Library District, Act One Foundation, and BNSF Railway.
For more on Grapes of Wrath Big Read, go to West Valley Arts Council Facebook page:
Coffee & Crime, with Charles (aka Caroline) Todd
Thursday, January 31 ● 2:30-4pm
Meet nationally known mystery authors, & enjoy coffee & gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Caroline Todd's MA in international relations led to a lifetime of adventure around the world. Her background in history & her enthusiasm for suspense films led to creating a detective who had to make his own decisions & live with his own conscience. Caroline writes the New York Times bestselling Ian Rutledge series with her son, Charles. In the 15th novel in the series, Rutledge may have met his match in a devious & dangerous killer unless he can find Proof of Guilt (signed books available for purchase). Cost: $10 per event. Or, attend your first in our Authors Series (Mystery Tea or Coffee & Crime) for free by becoming a first-time donating member of the Library with a contribution of $35 or more. Limited seating. Register
by Tuesday, January 29: 480-488-2286. Presented in partnership with
Computer/Tablet Classes
All program sizes limited & fill quickly.
Registration required at 480-488-2286.
Classes presented
iPad: Setting It Up
Thursday, January 3 ● 9:30-10:45am
Tour ALL the settings on an iPad & get your iPad working well. Also learn how to download free e-books from the library! Must bring your own iPad 1 or 2.
Using Your Android Tablet
Thursday, January 10 ● 9:30-11am
Bring your device - no phones, just tablets please. iPad users should attend iPad class or new Desert Foothills iPad User Group.
Desert Foothills iPad User Group
Saturday, January 12 ● 10:30am-noon
(2nd Saturday each month)
Steve Woods, our veteran computer/iPad instructor from Tech4Life, facilitates a new iPad User Group, a club focused on using your iPad for work & play.
New! Windows 8 Training
Thursday, January 17 ● 9:30-11:30am
Get a head start on the new touch-based Windows 8 with new features like the Start Screen, new apps, sharing & live updates.
Picasa 101
Thursday, January 24 ● 9:30-11:30am
Photo editing & storage, create collages, videos & DVDs. (To
minimize technical issues during the class, only library computers may be used & you must have basic mouse skills).
Monday Movies at the Library
Every Monday - 3--5pm
New Releases, with a Foreign Film once each month!
December 31 no movie; library closes at 4pm
January 7 The Well-Digger's Daughter. French subtitled. Not Rated.
January 14 Stella Days. Not Rated
January 21 no movie; library closed
January 28 To Rome With Love. Rated R.
Qi Gong Exercise
Tai Chi's Gentler Cousin
Every Friday ● 9-10am
Special Needs Class ● 8:30-9am
No Class January 4
Deep breathing & repeated gentle motions & stretches improve health (reduce chronic pain, increase circulation) balance, agility & flexibility. Wear loose clothing & sneakers. Class size limited to 15, for individual attention. Special needs class is for those unable to stand for regular class. Registration required for each individual class: 480-488-2286; specify Regular or Special Needs. Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor Bina Bou at each class.
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Holiday Hours
December 31, 9am-4pm
January 1, library closed
January 21, library closed
Library Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Noon - 4pm
Quick Links
E-Learning and Electronic Resources
BIG READ
Get your FREE Book now for the
available at the front desk while supplies last, only when you register for the upcoming book discussion January 31.
Fiction
Book Club
Tuesday, January 8
10:00am--noon
(everyone welcome)
Discussion of: The Barbarian Nurseries by Hector Tobar.
Click here for a complete book list.
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Wednesdays
10:30 - noon
No Class January 2
Informal chat session, using books, flashcards, etc. No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.
Chapter2Books
Monthly Book Sales
Friday, January 4th
9am--6pm
Saturday, January 5th
10am--4pm
eScrip:
Shop & Fund
the Library!
SIGN UP JUST ONCE !
You can help earn money for the library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above
to find out how.
And, when you do,
click on the
to discover a list of local restaurants where you
can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such
as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats"
Passport?
The Library is a Passport Acceptance Facility
Open 7 days a Week!
Call 480-488-2286
Appointments recommended.
Passport Books & Cards
Photo Services
Easy & Convenient
Experienced Staff
Regular or Expedited Services
Jobseeker
Resources
Computer Station w/ 2hr sessions
FREE flash drive - save your resumes, etc.
FREE ear buds - listen to online resources
Special online jobseeker resources
Ask at the front desk.
freegal
for
Free music downloads!
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Use your library card
to download up to 3
music tracks each week to your computer -- free!
DRM-free: once downloaded, they will not expire. Follow the image above and click on the "Freegal" button on the right side of the page.
Culture Pass
Now available at DFL
FAX Service
Donating Members: FREE!
Cardholders:
Per Page: $1 local;
$1.50 long distance (U.S. only)
Foodbank
Drop-off
NEW ! The library is now
partnering to feed the hungry in our community.
A drop-off collection container is located by the pillar, left of the front desk.
About Us
The Desert Foothills
Library is a 501(c) 3
non-profit, public library.
We do not receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns, and organizations.
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