HAPPY NEW YEAR

My wishes for you in year 2010


Great start for Jan,

Love for Feb,

Peace for march,

No worries for April

Fun for May,

Joy for June to Nov,

Happiness for Dec,

Have a lucky and wonderful 2010.

Welcome Winter Visitors

Hello my fellow residents, after much talking, We have discovered in this age of technology that we here at Anasazi Village Condo's had no online place of our own!!This blog will be a great place to keep things going on in our community along with Things to do here, Also a place for opinions of residents, YES a place for you to also vent things that you may think we all can do to improve our community and also our investments as property owners, I have been a Resident and Owner here for just about 4 years and absolutely love my condo and the grounds of which we live on, Also the great help in the office of that wonderful lady we all call "MARIANNE",and without doubt the best staff any homeowner could ask for.A great bunch of men who take care of all our needs, Sometimes 24 hours a day,So make sure to thank them as they pass, as you all know they always wave and have a smile, What a great place to live huh ?? So This blog will be updated often and those of you that would like your ideas, thoughts or suggestions printed here Please email them to webseller757@aol.com
For those of of you new to our community or those looking into moving here, Here is a little about us:

THE COMPLEX:

Anasazi Village Condominiums are located in the prestigious Paradise
Valley and North Scottsdale area. The 22 manicured acres include
walking paths through the shade of mature pines, five pools and spas
and rock-formed waterfalls. The impressive clubhouse has a fully
outfitted state-of-the art fitness room, billiard room, two party
rooms, and a fireplace terrace overlooking an exotic pool of rocks,
waterfalls, and koi ponds.

Gated community with roving guards
Meticulously maintained grounds
Four of the five pools are heated year round.
Gas Barbeques throughout the complex
Reserved covered parking
Assigned reserved and guest parking provided

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION:

You are minutes away from shops, entertainment, sightseeing, and restaurants.
This quiet idyllic setting is an easy walk to the Paradise Village
Mall which features over one hundred shops, dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, and the public library. You are just five minutes from a major freeway with easy access to downtown Phoenix, the airport or a quick start for a day trip to one of the many sites to see in Arizona. On Stone Creek Golf course, adjacent to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, 20 minutes from everything!




RESORT STYLE AMENITIES:
> GATED COMMUNITY WITH ROVING GUARDS
> 5 LAGOON STYLE POOLS WITH SPAS
> WALKING PATHS THRU SHADED PINES & ALONG GOLF COURSE
> ADJACENT TO GREEN BELT WITH MILES OF WALKING & BIKE PATHES
> WALK TO SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
> ELEVATOR
> 24 ACRES OF MANICURED LANDSCAPING
> 2 CLUB ROOMS WITH OVERSIZED TV''s , LOUNGE, & BILLIARDS ROOM
> FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS ROOM
> GAS BARBECUES AT EACH BUILDING
> UNIQUE SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTURE
> EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS (20 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN PHOENIX)
> THE GREATEST STAFF IN AZ

Some Italian Humor

IF BOTH of your parents are/were ITALIAN this is a nice reflection back to the way things used to be...

Per tutta la Mia famiglia e gli amici it amo oggi, domani e sempre

To all my family and friends I love you today, tomorrow and always

42 Things In The Life Of An Italian American Child


01. You have at least one relative who wore a black dress every day for an entire year after a funeral.

02. You spent your entire childhood thinking what you ate for lunch was pronounced 'sangwich.'

03. Your family dog understood Italian.

04. Every Sunday afternoon of your childhood was spent visiting your grandparents and extended family.




05. You've experienced the phenomena of 150 people fitting into 50 square feet of yard during a family cookout

06. You were surprised to discover the FDA recommends you eat three meals a day, not seven.

07. You thought killing the pig each year and having salami, capacollo, pancetta and prosciutto hanging out to dry from your shed ceiling was absolutely normal. (Wow, that's really Italian!)

08. You ate pasta for dinner at least three times a week, and every Sunday, and laughed at the commercial for Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day.

09. You grew up thinking no fruit or vegetable had a fixed price and that the price of everything was negotiable through haggling.

10. You were as tall as your grandmother by the age of seven.

11. You thought everyone's last name ended in a vowel.

12. You thought nylons were supposed to be worn rolled to the ankles.





13. Your mom's main hobby is cleaning.

14. You were surprised to find out that wine was actually sold in stores.

15. You thought that everyone made their own tomato sauce.

16. You never ate meat on Christmas Eve or any Friday for that matter.






17. You ate your salad after the main course.

18. You thought Catholic was the only religion in the world.


19. You were beaten at least once with a wooden spoon or broom.

20. You thought every meal had to be eaten with a hunk of bread in your hand






21. You can understand Italian but you can't speak it.
22. You have at least one relative who came over on the boat.

23. All of your uncles fought in a World War.



24. You have at least six male relatives named
Tony, Frank, Joe or Louie.

25. You have relatives who aren't really your relatives.

26. You have relatives you don't speak to. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

27. You drank wine before you were a teenager.

28. You relate on some level, admit it, to the Godfather and the Sopranos. I maka a meata ball you can't refuse!.
Forrgetttabbboutit! Badda bing!






29. You grew up in a house with a yard that didn't have one patch of dirt that didn't have a flower or a vegetable growing out of it.

30. Your grandparent's furniture was as comfortable as sitting on plastic. Wait!!!! You were sitting on plastic.

31. You thought that talking loud was normal.


32. You thought sugared almonds and the Tarantella were common at all weddings.

33. You thought everyone got pinched on the cheeks and money stuffed in their pockets by their relatives.

34. Your mother is overly protective of the males in the family no matter what their age.

35. There was a crucifix in every room of the house.

36. Wakes would be held in someone's living room.

37. You couldn't date a boy without getting approval from your father. (Oh, and he had to be Italian)

38. You called pasta 'macaroni'.

39. You dreaded taking out your lunch at school
40. Going out for a cup of coffee usually meant going out for a cup of coffee over Zia's house.

41 Every condition, ailment, misfortune, memory loss and accident was attributed to the fact that you didn't eat something.

Some Pics Around The Community

Thank you Anasazi Volunteers

Just a note to thank all of our volunteers here at Anasazi who have been volunteering to keep our community looking great. I dont know your names as of yet but know you are appreciated to all of us residents here, As I looked out my patio here on Sunday and seeing a wonderful couple out washing the Whole pool area (Pool 5)after this dusty weekend Hats off to you neighbor and all the rest of you who we should tip our hats to.....Thank you and Talk sooon.........

Missing A Good Chicago Hot Dog

Well the answer is a big Yes.... Don Guido's in Phoenix Arizona

Today I had the opportunity to have a Chicago Hot dog from this new place here in town, First was the great people who work here, Feel like your at home in Chi-Town.
Then they served us these works of art,or what you would think a masterpiece would look like when you long for that taste of a real Chicago dog, It was truly a diamond in the rough with everything from the glow in the dark relish, as only found in Chicago, All the way to the fresh pickle spear and that dash of celery salt to make this one mouthwatering bite of pleasure. They also carry some of Chicago's other favorites from Polish,Fire dogs and of course Chicago style Beef Sandwiches. And they also carry uncooked family packs for those wanting to bring this wonderful dog home or to what ever event you might like to share such a wonder.

LOCATION
Don Guido's Chicago Style Hot Dogs
8911 North Central Ave
Phoenix.Arizona
602-944-1923

HOURS
Mon-Fri..10:30am-5:30pm
Saturday..11:00am-3:00pm
Closed Sunday

Happy Mothers Day

Some Mothers day poems to share..

We only have One Mom, One Mommy,
One Mother in this World, One life.
Don't wait for the Tomorrow's
to tell Mom, you love her"
~Author Unknown~
"To the world you might just be one person,
but to one person you might just be the world."
~Author Unknown~



WONDERFUL MOTHER

God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He moulded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.

~By Pat O'Reilly~



AND GRANDMA'S TOO...

"While we honor all our mothers
with words of love and praise.
While we tell about their goodness
and their kind and loving ways.
We should also think of Grandma,
she's a mother too, you see....
For she mothered my dear mother
as my mother mothers me."

~Author Unknown~



MOTHER'S LOVE

Her love is like
an island in life's ocean,
vast and wide

A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
'Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.

Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro' the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.

~Author Unknown~



MORE THAN A MOTHER

When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.

He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for?

He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine His reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.
She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.

A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.
She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.

A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.
She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.

A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.

A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.

A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.

You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Him in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.

I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,
you are my friend.

~By Kari Keshmiry~



A POEM FOR MY MOTHER

I miss you so much,
your laugh, your smile, your touch.
You always brightened my days
with all the smiles you sent my way.
I need you as my angel
to always be at my side.
I need you as my angel
to give me peace of mind.
I like to think your near to me
to know that you are there.
Even though I can not see you,
I feel that you are near.
Please do not forget me mom,
for you are always in my heart,
my thoughts and prayers.
I love you.

~By Shari M. Blom~



M-O-T-H-E-R

"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,

Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"

A word that means the world to me.

~By Howard Johnson~

Louie Prima..Music to Remember

A tireless showman and an underrated musical talent, Louis Prima swung his way to icon status thanks to an irresistible, infectious sound whose appeal translated across generations. Nominally a swing artist, Prima's distinctive sound also encompassed New Orleans-style jazz, boogie-woogie, jump blues, R&B, early rock & roll, and even the occasional Italian tarantella. Regardless of what form his music took, it swung hard and fast, with a rolling, up-tempo shuffle beat that helped some of his earlier material cross over to R&B audiences (his songs were also covered by jump blues artists from time to time). His greatest period of popularity coincided with his marriage to singer Keely Smith, whose coolly sophisticated vocals and detached stage manner made a perfect counterpoint to Prima's boisterous presence: mugging, clowning, and cavorting around the stage with the boundless enthusiasm of a hyperactive boy. Prima's band during this time was anchored by tenor saxophonist Sam Butera, whose grounding in jump blues and New Orleans R&B was a perfect match. Perhaps because Prima refused to take his music too seriously, sober-minded jazz critics often dismissed him as a mere entertainer, overlooking his very real talent as a jazzman. He was a capable, gravelly-voiced singer modeled on Louis Armstrong, boasting a surprising range, and was also a fine trumpet player, again in the irrepressible mold of Armstrong; what was more, he wrote Benny Goodman's perennial swing smash "Sing, Sing, Sing." Prima's impact on popular culture was also significant; his pronounced ethnicity made it safe for other Italian-American singers to acknowledge their roots, and he was the first high-profile musical act to take up regular residence in the lounges and casinos of Las Vegas, helping to start the city's transformation into a broader-based entertainment capital. His musical legacy proved long-lasting, as covers of his classics became modern-day hits for David Lee Roth and Brian Setzer; additionally, the '90s swing revival, which sought to re-emphasize the danceability and sense of fun that had largely disappeared from jazz, brought Prima's music back into the limelight (as well as the good graces of critics).

Louis Prima was born December 7, 1911 in New Orleans, LA, to an Italian family who'd emigrated to the U.S. by way of Argentina. He took violin lessons as a youth, but switched to trumpet at age 15 when his older brother went out on tour with a band and left a spare instrument behind. By 17, Prima was playing professionally at a New Orleans theater, influenced chiefly by Louis Armstrong and King Oliver. This was a problem, since the theater was not a jazz venue, and Prima was fired. In the early '30s, he caught on with cornetist Red Nichols for a time, and moved to New York in 1934 at the urging of star bandleader Guy Lombardo, who had been impressed with Prima's trumpet playing. Initially struggling to find work, Prima formed a Dixieland-style backing group called the New Orleans Gang and landed a regular gig at a 52nd Street club known as the Famous Door. The band was a hit, adopting "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" as their signature song, and recorded numerous sides for a succession of labels up through 1939; some of the better-known members included -- at various points -- clarinetist Pee Wee Russell, pianist Claude Thornhill, guitarist George Van Eps, reedman Eddie Miller, and trombonist George Brunies. Prima also traveled to Los Angeles periodically, and made cameo appearances in several Hollywood musicals, starting with the Bing Crosby Western Rhythm on the Range in 1936.

Meanwhile, Prima was composing original material, and in 1937 he completed a song called "Sing, Sing, Sing." Benny Goodman recorded an instrumental version and had a huge smash with it the following year, spotlighting it in his legendary Carnegie Hall appearance; to this day it remains one of the most readily identifiable melodies of the swing era. Prima broke up the New Orleans Gang in 1939 to form his own big band, which he dubbed the Gleeby Rhythm Orchestra. Following World War II, the band started to take off, landing hits with novelty numbers that often drew upon Prima's Italian background and accent. The first was 1944's "Angelina," a major success that paved the way for titles like "Felicia No Capicia," "Bacciagaloop (Makes Love on the Stoop)," "Please No Squeeza Da Banana," and "Josephina, Please No Leana on the Bell." Prima also made the Hit Parade Top Ten with songs like "Robin Hood" (1944; covered the next year by Les Brown for a bigger hit), "Bell Bottom Trousers" (sung by Lily Ann Carol in 1945), and "Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)" (1947). He also wrote Jo Stafford's 1947 hit "A Sunday Kind of Love."}

In 1948, Prima hired a new female vocalist for his band, a 16-year-old Norfolk, Virginia native named Dorothy Keely, who was renamed Keely Smith. Prima parlayed her initial shyness into a stage routine where he attempted to break down her icily reserved façade. The contrast in their styles made for immediate chemistry, and Smith's boyish haircut only added to the duo's distinctive stage presence. Prima broke up the big band in 1949, and continued to work with Smith as a more streamlined nightclub act. They scored a hit in 1950 with their co-composition "Oh Babe!" and toured the country over the next few years. In the summer of 1953, Smith became Prima's fourth wife.

By late 1954, Prima was finding bookings harder and harder to come by. He talked a friend into booking him for an extended stay at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, and while passing through New Orleans, he recruited locally popular tenor saxophonist Sam Butera as a possible collaborator if things went well. They did, and Prima called Butera out to Vegas, asking him to bring a few more musicians; the new group debuted at the Sahara on the day after Christmas, and Butera dubbed them the Witnesses during Prima's first on-stage introduction. Their act quickly became a sensation around Las Vegas, and their engagement turned into a residency, billed as "The Wildest Show in Vegas," which ran up to five times a night. Prima and Smith's comic banter was riddled with sexual innuendo, and they sometimes rewrote the lyrics to popular standards in the same spirit; meanwhile, Butera's jump blues/R&B background kept the music equally lively. Even if the music was aimed at older listeners, it shared a great deal of the spirit of early rock & roll.

In 1956, Prima inked a new deal with Capitol, which marked the beginning of the most celebrated and influential period of his recording career. His first album for the label was 1956's The Wildest!, which successfully translated the high energy of his live act into a studio recording; it featured many of his best-known latter-day songs, including the "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" medley, "Jump, Jive an' Wail," "Buona Sera," "Oh Marie," and the jive-talking duet "The Lip." Over the next few years, Capitol issued six more Prima albums, highlighted by 1957's The Call of the Wildest and 1958's concert set The Wildest Show in Tahoe. He appeared frequently on The Ed Sullivan Show and other variety programs, and in 1958 he and Smith won a Grammy for their hit version of "That Old Black Magic." In 1959, they appeared in the film Hey Boy! Hey Girl!, which featured their renditions of the title song, "Lazy River," and "Banana Split for My Baby," among others.

While Prima and Smith boasted terrific chemistry on stage, their infidelity-riddled marriage was floundering by the close of the '50s. In 1961, Prima switched from Capitol to Dot Records, and from the Sahara Hotel to the Desert Inn; with his popularity still running high, both deals netted huge sums of money. However, Smith divorced him later that year, scuttling the act and largely negating the deals. Prima returned to Capitol for one final album, 1962's The Wildest Comes Home, and hired a new female vocalist, Gia Maione, who became his fifth wife in 1963. Without Smith, he was never again as popular or prolific on record, but he continued to perform in Las Vegas with Butera and the Witnesses, and toured successfully as well. In 1967, Disney tapped Prima to voice the character of King Louie, ruler of the orangutans, in its animated adaptation of The Jungle Book; his featured number, the swinging "I Wanna Be Like You," ranks among the best-loved Disney songs of its era.

Prima spent much of the late '60s and early '70s playing Vegas casinos and lounges, most notably at the Sands Hotel. With more and more musical acts taking up residence in the city, Prima no longer had the drawing power of old, and in the early '70s he and Butera returned home to New Orleans, where they made a steadier living playing in the French Quarter for the tourist crowd. In late 1975, Prima underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, and fell into a coma; although he survived for nearly three more years, he never regained consciousness, and died on August 24, 1978. Prima's music began to reappear in subsequent years; ex-Van Halen singer David Lee Roth scored the best-remembered hit of his solo career with a carbon-copy version of "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" in 1985, and onetime Stray Cat Brian Setzer scored a Grammy-winning hit with his cover of "Jump, Jive an' Wail." Prima's original version was featured in a Gap commercial around the same time, and the swing-dancing fad of the time helped bring the rest of his music back into the public eye. Meanwhile, Sam Butera continued to perform Prima hits from the golden years on the casino circuits in Las Vegas and Atlantic City

Hello !! Winter Friends and Visitors

Hello my fellow residents, after much talking, We have discovered in this age of technology that we here at Anasazi Village Condo's had no online place of our own!!This blog will be a great place to keep things going on in our community along with Things to do here, Also a place for opinions of residents, YES a place for you to also vent things that you may think we all can do to improve our community and also our investments as property owners, I have been a Resident and Owner here for just about 4 years and absolutely love my condo and the grounds of which we live on, Also the great help in the office of that wonderful lady we all call "MARIANNE",and without doubt the best staff any homeowner could ask for.A great bunch of men who take care of all our needs, Sometimes 24 hours a day,So make sure to thank them as they pass, as you all know they always wave and have a smile, What a great place to live huh ?? So This blog will be updated often and those of you that would like your ideas, thoughts or suggestions printed here Please email them to webseller757@aol.com
For those of of you new to our community or those looking into moving here, Here is a little about us:

THE COMPLEX:

Anasazi Village Condominiums are located in the prestigious Paradise
Valley and North Scottsdale area. The 22 manicured acres include
walking paths through the shade of mature pines, five pools and spas
and rock-formed waterfalls. The impressive clubhouse has a fully
outfitted state-of-the art fitness room, billiard room, two party
rooms, and a fireplace terrace overlooking an exotic pool of rocks,
waterfalls, and koi ponds.

Gated community with roving guards
Meticulously maintained grounds
Four of the five pools are heated year round.
Gas Barbeques throughout the complex
Reserved covered parking
Assigned reserved and guest parking provided

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION:

You are minutes away from shops, entertainment, sightseeing, and restaurants.
This quiet idyllic setting is an easy walk to the Paradise Village
Mall which features over one hundred shops, dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, and the public library. You are just five minutes from a major freeway with easy access to downtown Phoenix, the airport or a quick start for a day trip to one of the many sites to see in Arizona. On Stone Creek Golf course, adjacent to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, 20 minutes from everything!




RESORT STYLE AMENITIES:
> GATED COMMUNITY WITH ROVING GUARDS
> 5 LAGOON STYLE POOLS WITH SPAS
> WALKING PATHS THRU SHADED PINES & ALONG GOLF COURSE
> ADJACENT TO GREEN BELT WITH MILES OF WALKING & BIKE PATHES
> WALK TO SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
> ELEVATOR
> 24 ACRES OF MANICURED LANDSCAPING
> 2 CLUB ROOMS WITH OVERSIZED TV''s , LOUNGE, & BILLIARDS ROOM
> FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS ROOM
> GAS BARBECUES AT EACH BUILDING
> UNIQUE SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTURE
> EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS (20 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN PHOENIX)
> THE GREATEST STAFF IN AZ

Thanks Anasazi Volunteers

Just a note to thank all of our volunteers here at Anasazi who have been volunteering to keep our community looking great. I dont know your names as of yet but know you are appreciated to all of us residents here, As I looked out my patio here on Sunday and seeing a wonderful woman (name unknown) out washing the pool deck after this dusty weekend Hats off to you neighbor and all the rest of you who we should tip our hats to.....Thank you and Talk sooon.........

I Owe My Mother...Italian Style

Thought You Might Enjoy This True Humor

I Owe My Mother

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOUR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM..
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

And my favorite: 25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE .

"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you

"NOTICE" Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is going to be held at the STONECREEK GOLF CLUB It is located at 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. Which is adjacent to the Embassy Suites Hotel right next door to Anasazi Condo's

SIGN IN IS 6:30PM

And the meeting will start at 7pm...........Look forward to seeing all our neighbors.
And remember you can always get anasazi update news here along with a place to Voice your opinions on the goings on here at Anasazi Village Talk soon M.

Phoenix Event Calendar - February

February Festivals & Events in the Phoenix Area..

Anasazi Residents and Visitors.. Here are some GREAT things to do in February

4th Friday ArtWalk
Photography, jewelry, crafts, paintings, sculptures and more. Live music. 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Mesa Riverview.
In 2009: February 27


Arabian Horse Show
WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts the most prestigious Arabian Horse Show in the U.S.
In 2009: February 12 - 22


Arizona Fine Art Expo
A 10 week event in north Scottsdale. See designers, painters, sketchers and sculptors at work. Demonstrations and workshops, fine wines and cuisine.
In 2009: January 15 - March 29


Arizona House Beautiful - A Desert Living Show
450 exhibitors of home improvement products and services. Seminars, a complete kitchen renovation on site during the show, and antique auction. University of Phoenix Stadium.
In 2009: February 6 - 8


Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction. Each year you can enjoy music, theater, comedy, food and drink, crafts, games and knights jousting at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
In 2009: February 7 - March 29


Arizona Senior Olympics
Competitions held at venues around the Valley.
In 2009: February 20 through March 15


Arizona Travel Show
Hundreds of representatives from travel-related organizations, including cruise lines, tour operators, resorts, destinations and more. Hourly destination seminars, door prizes, music, dancing and culture of countries around the world. University of Phoenix Stadium.
In 2009: February 21, 22


Avondale's Entertainment Series
Free concerts and shows will be held at Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pack a picnic dinner (no glass containers or alcohol), or purchase a meal from a vendor.
In 2009: February ?


Blues Blast
Sponsored by the Phoenix Blues Society. Enjoy nationally acclaimed blues artists while sitting on your blanket on the grass. Mesa Amphitheatre.
In 2009: February 21

Buckeye Air Fair
Sit in the cockpit in one of many aircraft displays. Hot air balloon tethered rides, helicopter rides, human gyro, aviation game and crafts, inflatables, Admission is free, charge for some activities. Buckeye Municipal Airport. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In 2009: February 21

Celebration of Fine Art
Scottsdale hosts over 100 artists from Arizona and elsewhere in it's big white tents.
In 2009: January 16 - March 29

Crossroads of the West Gun Show
At the Arizona State Fairgrounds. The shows offer hundreds of tables of interest to both the once a year hunter and the avid collector.
In 2009: February 21, 22

D-backs Fan Fest
The Arizona Diamondbacks fan appreciation day at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix is a free event, with clinics, autograph and photo opportunities, ballpark tours and giveaways.
In 2009: February 7

Dove Valley Ranch Valentine's Fest
Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans. Cave Creek.
In 2009: February 6 - 8


Downtown Chandler Art Walk
Visit more than 40 artisans set up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes of Historic Downtown Chandler. Free.
In 2009: First Wednesday of the month

Exotic Art Show
The Exotic Art Show features outlandish and erotic art, music, and poetry by over 60 artists at the Alwun House in downtown Phoenix.
In 2009: February 13 – March 13

Fairgrounds Antique Market
At the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix.
In 2009: February 14, 15

Also check out the Association Website www.anasazicondos.com

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale Az

Visitors or residents need a GREAT DAY IN THE PARK?? Its a must for all ages.





In 1967, the Fowler McCormick's donated 100 acres of McCormick Ranch to the City of Scottsdale stipulating that it be used as a park for all to enjoy. At that time the land value was $1 million. Their hope was that the gift would encourage others to give as well as to make Scottsdale a better place to live for succeeding generations. The area circled in red on the map was known as "South Ranch".

The original location of the park was to be on 50 acres on the west side of Scottsdale Road. Complaints arose from the town of Paradise Valley so, to avoid difficulty, it was agreed to move across the street, wholly within, Scottsdale city limits. The land size of the park was cut from 50 to 30 acres.

Knowing today how Scottsdale has grown, it is interesting to note that there was a concern that people may not have wanted to travel that far north to visit a park.


Guy Stillman, the son of Anne and Fowler McCormick, was the driving force behind the creation of the park. His 5/12 Paradise and Pacific Railroad assembled on his property at the Stillman Ranch was offered to the city in 1971. The locomotive and cars were faithfully produced replicas of the Century Narrow Gauge Railway equipment over a 20 year time period. The Paradise and Pacific was to be the center point of the park. Walt Disney had even offered to buy the railroad from Guy for a theme park he was developing, but Guy wanted to keep it in Scottsdale.

Stillman and others founded the Scottsdale Railroad & Mechanical Society which raised funds for the park's creation. The Federal Government contributed $100,000, the city of Scottsdale also donated 100,000, and under Stillman's leadership the society raised over $100,000.

The U.S. Marine Corps and Senator Barry Goldwater have also made entries in the history of McCormick Railroad Park. As an alternative to building temporary training projects which must then be destroyed, the Marine training program often contributes labor to permanent civic projects. Stillman, who was on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy, prevailed upon the Corps to assist with the track-laying at the park. When neighbors expressed objections to the Department of Defense, Senator Goldwater intervened on behalf of the Society and the track laying was completed. The following is an excerpt from the letter written by Barry Goldwater regarding the marines involvement:

"If you want my honest opinion about all the opposition you are receiving over your railroad, I think it is one of the damnest, uncalled-for bits of action I have ever run in to.

"The armed services has historically given help to communities wherever they could and whenever it was asked for. There is nothing wrong with the Marines doing this kind of work if the Marines have the time. If they don't have the time, I am sure we can call on the Air Force or the Army or the Navy and they will be glad to step in.


Since the park's inception, it's attractions and amenities have grown, the community it resides in shares many wonderful memories. When the park was originally designed, its purpose was to provide the ultimate in family fun and education, through the preservation of Arizona's Railroad Heritage.
The park provides a fun and safe environment for family enjoyment and learning. Millions of visitors have enjoyed the park. In 1996, McCormick Railroad Park was renamed McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in recognition of its founder, Guy Stillman

Also The beautifully carved and meticulously restored Scottsdale Charro Carousel was purchased by the Scottsdale Railroad and Mechanical Society with significant participation by the Scottsdale Charros, a local service group. Completed in 1950, it is registered with the National Carousel Association for the preservation of antique carousels. With 30 horses and 2 wheelchair chariots, it is a child's or adults delight!

Anasazi Notes For January

New Residents and Winter Visitors STOP at HOA office for parking permits

Anasazi Gals Breakfast Wed Jan 28th 10am at Paradise Bakery (Tatum & Shea)

Check out the NEW ping pong table in the Clubhouse (Upstairs)

The weight limit for dogs will remain 20 Pounds !!!

The January 17th Board meeting is cancelled

Next Board Meeting is Feb 29th in the lower clubroom at 10am

Welcome Winter Residents and Visitors

Hello my fellow residents, after much talking, We have discovered in this age of technology that we here at Anasazi Village Condo's had no online place of our own!!This blog will be a great place to keep things going on in our community along with Things to do here, Also a place for opinions of residents, YES a place for you to also vent things that you may think we all can do to improve our community and also our investments as property owners, I have been a Resident and Owner here for just about 4 years and absolutely love my condo and the grounds of which we live on, Also the great help in the office of that wonderful lady we all call "MARIANNE",and without doubt the best staff any homeowner could ask for.A great bunch of men who take care of all our needs, Sometimes 24 hours a day,So make sure to thank them as they pass, as you all know they always wave and have a smile, What a great place to live huh ?? So This blog will be updated often and those of you that would like your ideas, thoughts or suggestions printed here Please email them to webseller757@aol.com
For those of of you new to our community or those looking into moving here, Here is a little about us:

THE COMPLEX:

Anasazi Village Condominiums are located in the prestigious Paradise
Valley and North Scottsdale area. The 22 manicured acres include
walking paths through the shade of mature pines, five pools and spas
and rock-formed waterfalls. The impressive clubhouse has a fully
outfitted state-of-the art fitness room, billiard room, two party
rooms, and a fireplace terrace overlooking an exotic pool of rocks,
waterfalls, and koi ponds.

Gated community with roving guards
Meticulously maintained grounds
Four of the five pools are heated year round.
Gas Barbeques throughout the complex
Reserved covered parking
Assigned reserved and guest parking provided

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION:

You are minutes away from shops, entertainment, sightseeing, and restaurants.
This quiet idyllic setting is an easy walk to the Paradise Village
Mall which features over one hundred shops, dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, and the public library. You are just five minutes from a major freeway with easy access to downtown Phoenix, the airport or a quick start for a day trip to one of the many sites to see in Arizona. On Stone Creek Golf course, adjacent to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, 20 minutes from everything!




RESORT STYLE AMENITIES:
> GATED COMMUNITY WITH ROVING GUARDS
> 5 LAGOON STYLE POOLS WITH SPAS
> WALKING PATHS THRU SHADED PINES & ALONG GOLF COURSE
> ADJACENT TO GREEN BELT WITH MILES OF WALKING & BIKE PATHES
> WALK TO SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
> ELEVATOR
> 24 ACRES OF MANICURED LANDSCAPING
> 2 CLUB ROOMS WITH OVERSIZED TV''s , LOUNGE, & BILLIARDS ROOM
> FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS ROOM
> GAS BARBECUES AT EACH BUILDING
> UNIQUE SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTURE
> EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS (20 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN PHOENIX)
> THE GREATEST STAFF IN AZ

Welcome Winter Residents and Visitors

Hello my fellow residents, after much talking, We have discovered in this age of technology that we here at Anasazi Village Condo's had no online place of our own!!This blog will be a great place to keep things going on in our community along with Things to do here, Also a place for opinions of residents, YES a place for you to also vent things that you may think we all can do to improve our community and also our investments as property owners, I have been a Resident and Owner here for just about 4 years and absolutely love my condo and the grounds of which we live on, Also the great help in the office of that wonderful lady we all call "MARIANNE",and without doubt the best staff any homeowner could ask for.A great bunch of men who take care of all our needs, Sometimes 24 hours a day,So make sure to thank them as they pass, as you all know they always wave and have a smile, What a great place to live huh ?? So This blog will be updated often and those of you that would like your ideas, thoughts or suggestions printed here Please email them to webseller757@aol.com
For those of of you new to our community or those looking into moving here, Here is a little about us:

THE COMPLEX:

Anasazi Village Condominiums are located in the prestigious Paradise
Valley and North Scottsdale area. The 22 manicured acres include
walking paths through the shade of mature pines, five pools and spas
and rock-formed waterfalls. The impressive clubhouse has a fully
outfitted state-of-the art fitness room, billiard room, two party
rooms, and a fireplace terrace overlooking an exotic pool of rocks,
waterfalls, and koi ponds.

Gated community with roving guards
Meticulously maintained grounds
Four of the five pools are heated year round.
Gas Barbeques throughout the complex
Reserved covered parking
Assigned reserved and guest parking provided

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION:

You are minutes away from shops, entertainment, sightseeing, and restaurants.
This quiet idyllic setting is an easy walk to the Paradise Village
Mall which features over one hundred shops, dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, and the public library. You are just five minutes from a major freeway with easy access to downtown Phoenix, the airport or a quick start for a day trip to one of the many sites to see in Arizona. On Stone Creek Golf course, adjacent to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, 20 minutes from everything!




RESORT STYLE AMENITIES:
> GATED COMMUNITY WITH ROVING GUARDS
> 5 LAGOON STYLE POOLS WITH SPAS
> WALKING PATHS THRU SHADED PINES & ALONG GOLF COURSE
> ADJACENT TO GREEN BELT WITH MILES OF WALKING & BIKE PATHES
> WALK TO SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
> ELEVATOR
> 24 ACRES OF MANICURED LANDSCAPING
> 2 CLUB ROOMS WITH OVERSIZED TV''s , LOUNGE, & BILLIARDS ROOM
> FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS ROOM
> GAS BARBECUES AT EACH BUILDING
> UNIQUE SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTURE
> EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS (20 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN PHOENIX)
> THE GREATEST STAFF IN AZ