Meet Sam and Carol on Artemis Trail. A few years ago they came to visit their close friends, Paul and Theresa who also live at Encanterra®. They knew after visiting the community that this is where they wanted to be after retirement. The cold winters in Chicago might have had something to do with it too! Sam just retired a few months ago after working 28 years with VVF Illinois Services, formally the Dial Corporation. That is where he was introduced to Carol who is still working there. She will be retiring soon so they can enjoy the Arizona sunshine full time. This year Sam and Carol will be celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary. They have two beautiful daughters, Laura and Jaclyn who live in the Chicago area. Sam and Carol love to white water raft all over the country. For their honeymoon, they even took a rafting trip down the Colorado river.  They also love to travel with their good friends, Paul and Theresa.  Last year they went to Italy and it’s been one of their favorite trips so far.  When they are not on an adventure, Sam loves to play golf. Carol is practicing her golf swing but enjoys reading and is excited to join the sewing club at the community. Welcome to the “Good Life” Sam and Carol! We are so excited to have you here! A special thanks to Charmaine Powell on the sales team for bringing us another wonderful client, and to all of the Community Representatives at Encanterra® for their continued support of Shea Preferred Realty Group!

This month, the Alvea Spa has put together a couple specials inspired by some of our favorite summer beverages– one of which even comes with a glass of wine, thoughtfully chilled with the desert heat in mind. Check out the specials below. (Reposted here from their website.)

JULY SPA SPECIALS

Jul 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2016

Pina Colada Facial | $63

Treat yourself to a hydrating Noni and Coconut tropical facial.  Pure Noni juice with pure aloe vera and creamy aromatic coconut will give the skin excellent tone and a fresh glow.

Wine Down Pedicure | $40

This delectable berry-wine pedicure will soothe your aching, tired feet. Enjoy your pedicure with a chilled glass of wine. Add on callus serum or paraffin wax for an additional $5.

 

The Culinary Club was started in the fall of 2014 and has grown to a membership of well over 200 members/spouses.  It was designed to be as inclusive as possible, so you don’t have to be a great cook, or even a cook at all, to be a member.  For those who do love cooking, they have about 8 home cooking events per year, each with a theme.  Most are small dinners with 4 couples (or singles) per home, others are larger buffet events with 25-30 per home, and everyone cooks something. They also have a monthly outing to local restaurants, always looking for the next hidden treasure.  In addition, there are cooking demonstrations/lectures by members or invited chefs, a holiday cookie exchange, and trips to places of interest with a culinary theme.  Membership is free and anyone who contacts them can be added to their mailing list, with no obligation. For more information, contact Bill Osofsky at billijem@gmail.com.