Newslflash: Fun is NOT canceled

While we can't gather, we are still planning lots of FUN over the coming weeks. Check out a few of your options below, and stay tuned for more fun to come!

Weekly Activites
Each week will feature a exciting activity or challenge, with the activity being introduced on Monday and the winner (if applicable) being announced Friday. Activities include everything from an Easter craft to air band challenge. This week? A Virtual Talent Show!

Virtual Talent Show
Mon., March 30- Thurs., April 2
Share a video of you or a member of your family showcasing their talent! Videos may be up to 30 seconds long and can be anything from touching your tongue to your nose, or juggling, to playing an instrument or singing a song. Get as silly or serious as you like, all ages and talents are welcome. Send entries to jsheets@ccmcnet.com between the dates of March 30-April 1. Entries will be posted on Facebook page and residents will have until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to vote on their favorite talent by hitting the ‘Like’ button. Make sure you pop on to vote! The talent with the most likes wins and will be announced late in the day on Friday, April 3. The winner will be mailed a $25 Amazon gift card!

Letters to the Vi
April 1- April 30
Are you at home looking for something to do and would like to give your kids some writing practice? We are looking for pen pals! The residents of the Vi would love to receive pictures, letters, or drawings from you and your kids. Help them feel the love while staying indoors and out of harm’s way with words of encouragement and fun drawings. We will be collecting the letters here at the GCA office during the whole month of April. Please drop them in the drop slot on the left side of our door or mail them if you prefer. The office address is: 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Ste. 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

Thirsty Thursday
Every Thursday, we will partner will a local restaurant to host Thirsty Thursday. A staff member from the featured restaurant will show us through a video how to make a specialty cocktail, and you'll even be able to pick up the ingredients at the restaurant curbside. This is a great way to brush up on your bartending skills and support a local business at the same time. Cheers!

Isabella's Kitchen
Thur., April 2 at 6 p.m.
Pop over to the Grayhawk Facebook page at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 to see what fun Isabella's is mixing up for you! You can call ahead to Isabella's at 480-502-3100 to order this drink kit and/or dinner for your family! Then all you have to do is drive up to the restaurant and take your to go order home to enjoy. Use #grayhawkthirstythursday or send a picture (jsheets@ccmcnet.com) of you utilizing the take out option at Isabellas or mixing the premiered drink at home and be entered to win a $100 Grayhawk Golf Club Gift Card!

Fitness Friday
Overdo it on Thursday? That's okay! Erase it all with Fitness Friday! Each week we'll feature a local business owner with a different perspective on fitness. First up:

Fitness Friday with Floo-id Yoga
Fri., April 3
Instructors will lead you in a short tutorial video you can follow along with at home! Check out the Grayhawk Community Association Facebook page every Friday for all your Fitness needs. Share your pics with #grayhawkfit or end to jsheets@ccmcnet.com.

Board Meetings Canceled

The Grayhawk Community Association and Retreat Village Association board meetings scheduled for Monday, April 6 have been canceled. Please contact 480-563-9708 if you have any questions.

Golf Tournament Canceled

In light of recent federal guidance to extend the quarantine through April 30, the Community Golf Tournament scheduled for May 3 has been canceled. We will do our best to work with the Grayhawk Golf Club to find a date to reschedule in the fall. Please watch for more information in the coming months.

Common Area Amenities

The GCA strongly suggests that residents do not use the play equipment and pool areas throughout the community during this current pandemic. If you do, please follow all social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC and ADHS, including no groups of 10 or more people. Take preemptive measures such as hand washing and hand sanitizing before and after visiting these amenities to help reduce the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Use common area amenities at your own risk.

Landscape Updates

DLC Resources pumped water out of the Deer Valley channel following a recent storm. They completed a sidewalk erosion and silt prevention project at the Avante pool area. DLC also started a project in the Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) along Scottsdale Rd. from Grayhawk Dr. to the Deer Valley wash. They will be creating 5' clearance along the wall. This week, DLC will be working on routine maintenance including seasonal pruning, mowing and weed removal in common areas.

DLC pumping water from the Deer Valley channel

Erosion prevention project near the Avante pool

Scottsdale Rd. NAOS clearing project

Coronavirus Update

Effective Monday, March 30 and until further notice, the Grayhawk Office will be closed to visitors. GCA staff members will continue to work on a modified schedule to include a rotation to work remotely. We understand that this may be an inconvenience and we apologize. During this time, staff will continue to complete property tours and will be implementing new ways for families to engage and keep busy while home.

Who to Contact
Please see below for the appropriate person to contact regarding various common topics.

Michael Fee
mfee@ccmcnet.com
Questions regarding the Board of Directors, finance, community maintenance or staff functions

Stacey Harvey
sharvey@ccmcnet.com
Questions regarding home modifications (including exterior paint), common area landscaping, community patrol and the Crown Point Association

Cierra Austin
caustin@ccmcnet.com
Questions regarding gate access for the Retreat Village for homeowners and realtors

Jennifer Sheets
jsheets@ccmcnet.com
Questions regarding Grayhawk Flight advertising, e-blast, community website and facility rentals

Sarah Van Duyne
svanduyne@ccmcnet.com
Questions regarding community events and activities

Any payments or paperwork can be dropped in the mail slot at our office or mailed to the office at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Ste. 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

Transponders for Retreat Village Association Residents
Transponders will be installed per the regular schedule, however, there will be modifications as no residents will be coming into the office. If you would like to have a transponder installed please follow the steps below:
1. Complete the online transponder installation form
2. Come to the office during the scheduled time in the vehicle you are having the transponder installed on
3. Park in front of the office and stay in your car
4. A staff member will come out to install your transponder

Condo and Townhome Residents
As a reminder, if you live in a condominium or townhome, you will need to direct any questions relating to the business inside the walls of your community to the appropriate management company.

Transponder Installation (RVA Only)

Installations this week will occur on Monday from 8-9 a.m., Tuesday from 2-3 p.m., Wednesday from 9-10 a.m., Thursday from 12-1 p.m. and Friday from 8-9 a.m. at the GCA office (7940 E Thompson Peak Pkwy #102). For questions, please contact Cierra at 480-563-9708 or caustin@ccmcnet.com.

Please see "Coronavirus Update" above for additional transponder installation information.

The Grayhawk Flight

View the April issue of the Grayhawk Flight. If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sheets at jsheets@ccmcnet.com or 480-563-9708.