Construction Update

Upcoming Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) Improvement Project road closures impacting Grayhawk include:

The eastbound Pima Freeway will be closed between Scottsdale and Hayden roads from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26.The eastbound on-ramp at 64th Street also will be closed.
North- and southbound Scottsdale Road will be closed nightly at the Pima Freeway from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 26, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 30.
The travel lanes on the Pima Freeway between Scottsdale and Hayden roads will be shifted around a new work zone that is being established in the freeway median. The westbound travel lanes will be shifted between Scottsdale and Hayden roads by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, and the eastbound travel lanes will be shifted by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26. The traffic shift is needed to construct a new bridge that will travel over the city of Scottsdale’s future Miller Road extension. The traffic shift will be in place for approximately one year while the new bridge is being built. ADOT will maintain the same number of travel lanes during the traffic shift.

Visit the traffic alerts website for more information on restrictions and closures in the area.

Brunch and Bubbly

Take a break and join us at Brunch and Bubbly on August 24 at 11 a.m. We will have a designated area at Soul Café and they are offering a 10% discount to Grayhawk residents. Take advantage of the deal by enjoying a mimosa or bloody mary with friends and neighbors. Space is limited. RSVP by August 21.

New Resident Orientation

Join GCA staff in the Talon Room on August 27 at 6 p.m. to learn more about what Grayhawk has to offer. Meet your neighbors, learn a bit about the association and win prizes. Bring your appetite- appetizers, desserts and water will be served. Kids are welcome. RSVP by Friday, August 23.

Lowell Observatory Bus Trip

Head up north September 9 on a special trip to Flagstaff. Cost is $99 a person. While dinner is not included in the cost, you will have time to walk around downtown Flagstaff and enjoy the restaurant of your choice before night sky viewing at the observatory. To register and pay, call Free Spirit Vacations at 480-926-5547 or email reservations@freespiritvacations.com and tell them you are with Grayhawk.

Internet Privacy Class

Many online sites like Facebook and Google are not automatically making your information private. Join us on September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Talon Room as Jeff Toomey shows us best practices on how to protect online privacy. This is a great opportunity to learn how to keep you and maybe even your children’s online information safe. RSVP by Monday, September 9.

Drunk Circles Textile Art Class

Join us in the Raptor Room on September 17 at 5:30 p.m. for this class with instructor Mimi Damrauer, an award-winning local textile artist. Space is limited. RSVP and pay by September 20. Cost to participate is $40 per person and can be paid in cash or check (payable to Marian Damrauer) at the GCA Office or by credit card over the phone by calling Mimi at (773) 486-0668.

The Grayhawk Flight

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

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. No appointments necessary.