July eNewsletter

Eric J. Molenaar, CAAM, SLM

Community Manager

Fireside at Desert Ridge

Associated Asset Management, LLC

Emolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com

480.214.3357 (direct line)

480.203.2166 (main line)

480.214.3007 (direct fax)

602.647.3034 (after hours emergency)

www.associatedasset.com

www.ourfiresidedesertridge.net

Manager's Minute


Dear Fireside Residents, 


Several thoughts come to mind as we approach the July 4th holiday. In addition to celebrating our country’s independence, I am reminded with disbelief that we are already half-way through the year yet we are just getting started with the extreme summer temperatures.


Speaking of hot surfaces, I would like to share an update on our community and surrounding streets. I thank our Board of Directors, Landscape Committee and all of our Residents that assisted and participated in the street maintenance request petition recently submitted to the City of Phoenix. The receipt of almost 5 pages of signatures prompted a response from the city’s Pavement Management Team leading to an additional review of the shared street concerns in and around our community. Results from the Pavement Management system show that our community has been inspected, evaluated, and designated to be milled and then overlaid with a fresh new layer of asphalt. A project (#3622) has been created for the work, but it is not currently scheduled due to limited funding. However, this could change at any time due to changes in city budgets, funding levels or a declining change in pavement conditions. Signs of milling and overlay scheduling is often preceded by crack sealing; patching; and concrete repairs. 


Again, thank you everyone for your participation as it is appreciated to witness a community working together towards positive results. Please be safe and remember, every day of summer completed is another day closer to cooler temperatures!  


Sincerely,

Eric J. Molenaar

Community Manager



NEWS & REMINDERS

Firework Safety


Planning to celebrate Independence Day with some fireworks? Make sure you are aware of the laws regarding what types of fireworks are allowed, as well as when they may be used.


  • Allowed between June 24th and July 6th.
  • Prohibited after 11:00pm.
  • CLICK HERE to see which fireworks are permissible and which are not.


Please be courteous to your neighbors, and please be safe when setting off fireworks. Thank you!

Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer


Here are some tips to keep your pets safe this summer.


  • Always watch fur babies and human babies around water. Some dog breeds cannot swim (we're looking at you, bulldogs).
  • Take walks early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid burned paws. If the sidewalk is too hot for you to walk barefoot, it's too hot for them. Also don't forget to pick up your pet's waste!
  • Fireworks can be very frightening to animals, so keep your pets safely indoors around the 4th of July.

JULY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Desert Ridge Community

Independence Day Celebration

Wed. July 3, 9PM


Desert Ridge Community Association and AAA Landscaping bring you FREE fireworks at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Parking is free in the golf course parking lot for the first 180 cars.


FREE!

SUMMER FUN DAYS

Every Mon-Sat in June & July*


If your kids are between summer camps and vacations with nothing to do, bring them over to the clubhouse for fun activities every day - arts & crafts on Mondays, tennis on Tuesdays, water fun on Wednesdays, improv on Thursdays, games on Fridays, and snow cones on Saturdays.


Prices range from $5-$10 per class.

*Scheduling Updates:

  • No Summer Fun Days July 3-5. Have a safe & happy 4th of July!
  • Theater Thursdays will not be held in the month of July due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Back by popular demand, we will be holding another special Maker Monday Cupcake Decorating Class on July 22. Due to limited supply pre-registration is required. See the flyer below.
  • Summer Fun Days will end July 23. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
  • Be sure to follow Fireside at Desert Ridge on Instagram and/or the Facebook Group Page for more activity updates.

NO BAGELS & BREW THIS MONTH


We will not be having Bagels & Brew in the month of July, but our monthly FREE community breakfast will return on Sat. August 10.


Enjoy the rest of your summer!

80's Night!

Food Truck & Dive-In Movie

Fri. July 19, 5:30-9:30PM


Radical to the max, man! We're taking a trip in the way-back machine for a night of classic 80's music, video games and our dive-in movie feature, The Goonies. Billy J's Smash Burgers & Fries will also be here from 5:30-8pm. 80's attire is encouraged!


FREE for Residents!

Cupcake Decorating Classes

Mon. July 22, 10AM

Wed. July 31, 5PM


Our Maker Monday cupcake decorating activity was so popular we're bringing it back, and adding an all-ages class. Participants will learn basic techniques to decorate and take home three beautiful cupcakes.


Residents $5, Guests $10

Participation is limited and pre-registration is required!

Back 2 School Bash

Fri. Aug. 2, 5-9PM


Meet your old and new classmates for a BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH, including a DJ, games, prizes, slides, foam, food and glow fun. Activities from 5-7pm will be geared towards younger kids, Kinder-4th grade. Activities from 7-9pm will be geared towards older kids, 5th grade and above. Pizza will be served from 6-8pm. 


CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Kids $10, adults FREE! Guests $5 more.

EARLY-BIRD PRICING UNTIL JULY 28



Sponsored by:

FIRESIDE FITNESS

Personal Trainers & Group Fitness Instructors

Heather Moss McCrae

602-463-0198

HEATHERKMOSS@GMAIL.COM

Jodie Metty

989-239-6380

ALLANJM@GMAIL.COM

Geoff Rubin

480-800-9408

GEOFF@FITNESSPROPELLED.COM

Group Fitness Classes

Instructor Heather

Instructor Jodie

No yoga classes in the month of July.

We'll see you in August!

SPORTS & COACHING

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS & CONTACTS

Community Center, Fitness Center & Pool Hours

Mon-Fri: 5:00am to 9:00pm

Sat: 7:00am to 9:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Eric J. Molenaar

Community Manager

480.214.3357 (direct line)

Emolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com


  • Liaison to the Fireside Board of Directors, Desert Ridge Community Association, and AAM
  • Policies and procedures
  • Compliance issues
  • Financial and budget questions
  • Contracted services
  • Clubhouse maintenance issues
  • Reserve planning
  • Common area projects

Rita Marranca

Administrative Assistant 

and Front Desk Manager

480.203.2166

rmarranca@ourfiresidedesertridge.net


  • Front desk staffing
  • New resident registration
  • Tenant registration
  • Guest passes
  • General questions

Jillian Jones

Lifestyle Director

480.361.6177 (direct line)

jjones@ourfiresidedesertridge.net


  • Community events & programs
  • Clubs & social groups
  • Fitness program
  • Website, email & social media communication
  • Sponsorship


Laura Nieto

Rental Coordinator

480.203.2166

lnieto@ourfiresidedesertridge.net


  • Community center and ramada rentals
  • Kids Club coordinator

Fireside Front Desk Staff

480.203.2166

firesideclubhouse@outlook.com


  • New & replacement resident cards
  • Fitness class registration
  • Purchase tickets for events
  • General questions

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Fireside at Desert Ridge Facebook Group

Fireside Desert Ridge Instagram

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact the Lifestyle Director, Jill Jones

Fireside at Desert Ridge Community Association

3775 E. Lone Cactus Drive

Phoenix, AZ 85050

480.203.2166

www.ourfiresidedesertridge.net

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