Congratulations to our Trunk or Treat Winners

Congratulations to the Trunk or Treat winners listed below for their winning trunks. It was a super close vote! We appreciate everyone that took the time to vote both at the event and on our Facebook page.

Thanks to Lisa Upper, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments; Marcia Thompson for her sponsorship in memory of Pat Thompson; and David Van Omen and Andrew Bloom with Keller Williams AZ Realty for sponsoring the amazing prizes!

1st Place (Microsoft Xbox One S): Trunk #1 from George and Arlene Marcolini
2nd Place (Nintendo Switch Lite): Trunk #2 from the Weirich Family
3rd Place ($100 Target gift card): Trunk #3 from Linda Shaw and her grandson

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Grandmother with grandson by decorated car

Virtual 5K Turkey Trot

November 2- November 25

This is a great opportunity to stay active, stay connected to your neighbors and support a local charity. The Turkey Trot 5k is all about combining two of your favorite things: Running (or walking) and supporting furry friends! Registration cost is $29 and $5 of each registration fee will be donated to Foothills Animal Rescue of Scottsdale.

Your registration includes:

• Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race Bib

• Finisher Medal

• Private Grayhawk group results posted

• Turkey Trot 5k T-shirt

• $5 Starbucks gift card

To Join:

• Register for the Virtual 5k Turkey Trot
• Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) run, walk, trot, or exercise any time in the month of November

• Send us your results on the online form (your confirmation email will include instructions)

• Celebrate your accomplishment and your love of dogs by posting your pics on the facebook page (optional)

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Streaming Services Seminar

Have you been getting frustrated with rising cable costs? Join the Cutting the TV Cord seminar with Jeff Toomey on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 11-11:30 a.m. virtually via the Rocket Repair website. He will be showing participants easy ways to save money by eliminating the need for traditional cable or satellite TV and how to switch to more affordable options. Register today!

Adopt-a-Road Clean Up

We are looking for a few good people to help us keep our community beautiful. The City of Scottsdale will provide all volunteers with gloves, trash bags, safety vests and cold waters. We will meet at the GCA office at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and will walk a little over two miles in total until both sides of the road are cleaned. All volunteers 17 years of age and under must come with a guardian. Register today!

Thanksgiving Craft Kit

We have a free Thanksgiving craft that is sure to keep your kids busy for a bit while you prep to make a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Registration opens on Nov. 2 and the craft will be dropped off at your door on Friday, Nov.13. We have 50 kits available and they will go fast! One kit per child please. Register beginning Nov. 2!

Where to Vote

For the November General Election, vote in person or drop off your early ballot at any Vote Center open October 7-November 3, including some nights and weekends. There are no assigned locations. Choose one that works in your schedule. Make sure to select the "Open Locations" filter when searching.

Retreat Access Gate Reminder

If you live in the Retreat Village, please take a moment to log on to gateacess.net and update your contact and guest information. Making sure that guests are on your list and we have the best phone number for you also ensures that entry lines move quickly for guests as they attempt to enter the property. If you need login information for gateaccess.net, submit a request here.

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.

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 schedule 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

We are no longer accepting cash for transponders. Please bring a check or credit card with you when you have a transponder installed.

The Grayhawk Flight

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

Have a great week!