Retreat Village Street Maintenance

The week of September 9, Sunland Asphalt, Inc., will be crack sealing and sealcoating the streets in Halcon Vistas, Halcon Villas, Volare and Crown Pointe Norte as part of our maintenance program on the roadways throughout the Retreat Village. Please watch for letters that were mailed to homeowners in those communities last week, as they contain details about street closures. Call the GCA Office at 480-563-9708 with questions.

GCA Office Hours

The GCA Office will be closing at 3 p.m. on Friday August 30 and will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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.

Hiking Club Kickoff Meeting

Join the Grayhawk Hiking Club on September 19 at 6 p.m. in the Talon room to kick off the hiking season. The club hosts various hikes each month to accommodate all skill levels. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP for this meeting. To review details and/or RSVP, you must have joined the club online. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday September 17.

Ladies Bunco Night

Join us on September 24 at 6 p.m. in the Talon Room for a special night of Bunco. Never played before? Don’t worry! It’s an easy dice game. You must register and pay $5 in cash by September 20. Food and wine will be provided by sponsors Kathy Craig- Skin Care Consultant with Rodan + Fields and Kelley Carter-Realtor with Kelleysfinehomes, founders of Scottsdale Life.

Construction Update

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

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.

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

City of Scottsdale Pickleball Classes

The City of Scottsdale will be offering pickleball classes at the Boys and Girls Club located on Thompson Peak Parkway. These classes are indoors and are structured for the beginner and less experienced players. Please go to their website for class offerings. Registration will be ongoing with a variety of class offerings beginning in September and running through December.

The Grayhawk Flight

View the September 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.