Archive for February, 2010
Surprise residents, homeowner association board members and management company staff are encouraged to attend the March 10 HOA Connection meeting to learn more about solar energy systems.
The “How Residential and Community Solar Energy Systems can Benefit Residents” seminar is presented jointly by the Surprise HOA Connection and the Presidents Roundtable.
Speakers include a representative from Arizona Public Service (APS), a city Water Services manager and a resident that is enjoying the benefits of using solar energy products at his personal residence.
The quarterly meetings of the Surprise HOA Connection are designed to strengthen communication between the city and its HOAs and to coordinate city and professional resources in support of the city’s HOA communities.
The HOA Connection seminar is Wednesday, March 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., and will be held in the auditorium of the Public Safety Building, 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ.
Because space is limited to the first 70 people, please reserve your seat early with Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.com.
Hello All,
Beginning the week of February 22nd I am happy to announce we will be running a series of Drop-In Drills. These are a great option for those of you who have busy schedules and simply can’t commit to a six-week session of classes even though you would love to work on your game. The drills have 8-1 student to pro ratios and can be registered for by simply contacting the front desk at least 24 hours prior to the start of the drill. Registration is going on now for the first week of the new drop-in drills.
Simply contact 623-222-2400 to register today- space is limited!
Stress Buster – Monday nights 6-7:30pm
Start the week off right with a fast moving drill designed to work up a sweat and improve your game. Drill will focus on strategy, court movement, and singles and doubles play. Designed for players rated 3.0 and higher.
Instructed by Chris Brewer
$15 per class
Dominating Doubles – Thursday mornings 9-10:30am
Work on your doubles game and your fitness! Develop sound strategies, anticipation skills, and net play. Designed for players rated 3.0 or higher.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$15 per class
Stroke of the Week – Friday mornings from 9-10:30am
Each week we will focus on a different strategy or technique. View complete stroke of the week schedule online at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$15 per class
Cardio Boot Camp – Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30am
Want to get in great shape and have a great time doing it? If you want to be pushed to the max on a tennis court then Cardio Boot Camp is for you. Not designed for the weak at heart! Designed for players of all tennis abilities who are looking to take their fitness to the Next level.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$10 per class
Surprise residents, homeowner association board members and management company staff are encouraged to attend the March 10 HOA Connection meeting to learn more about solar energy systems.
The “How Residential and Community Solar Energy Systems can Benefit Residents” seminar is presented jointly by the Surprise HOA Connection and the Presidents Roundtable.
Speakers include a representative from Arizona Public Service (APS), a city Water Services manager and a resident that is enjoying the benefits of using solar energy products at his personal residence.
The quarterly meetings of the Surprise HOA Connection are designed to strengthen communication between the city and its HOAs and to coordinate city and professional resources in support of the city’s HOA communities.
The HOA Connection seminar is Wednesday, March 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., and will be held in the auditorium of the Public Safety Building, 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ.
Because space is limited to the first 70 people, please reserve your seat early with Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.com.
Dysart sets timeline to fill board vacancy
Bring your dog to the March 6th Spring Training game at Surprise Stadium and enjoy play between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers at 1:05 p.m.
Dogs and owners will have their own designated “doggie area”. “People Tickets” are $13 and “Dog Tickets” are $5. Dog Day at the Surprise Stadium is sponsored by All Star Animal Hospital.
To get tickets, a registration form must be completed in advance. No walk-ups will be allowed on event day. Registration forms may be picked up at the Surprise Recreation Campus Box Office or downloaded at www.surprisespringtraining.com. Registration forms will be accepted through February 26, 2010. Copies of current vaccinations required at the time of registration.
Dogs participating must be at least 6 months old and on a leash at all times. Only one dog per adult.
The City of Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is gearing up for a Spring Adult Baseball League for ages 18 and over.
The league will consist of 10 games played as double headers and a single elimination tournament. All games will be played on Sundays at the Surprise Recreation Campus.
This league will be an Open-Recreational league and have an 8 team maximum with a 20 player roster maximum per team. Resident Registration is available from February 20-26.
The fee is $900 per team and registration must be done in person at the Community and Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue.
For more information, please contact the Sports Division at 623.222.2000 or check the Web site at www.surpriseaz.com/recreation.
New Programming on Surprise 11:
“Surprise: A History in Progress” – A look back at the first 50 years of Surprise: http://surprise11.bit.ly/aQhtpO
“Surprise: A History In Progress”- Book & DVD Release Event: http://surprise11.bit.ly/9PD17j
Council Conversations – Mike Woodard – Christmas House & CTCA: http://surprise11.bit.ly/diDW8j
Council makes appointments to regional committees
Surprise AZ (February 12, 2010) The Surprise City Council named various members to committees that help Surprise have a regional voice at its meeting Thursday night.
The council made the following appointments:
Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council:
District 1 Councilmember Sharon Wolcott
Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority Board of Directors:
Mayor Lyn Truitt
Westmarc Economic Development Committee:
Vice Mayor Richard Alton
Westmarc Water Committee:
District 6 Councilmember Skip Hall
Westmarc Transportation Committee:
District 1 Councilmember Sharon Wolcott
Westmarc Education Committee:
District 3 Councilmember John Williams
Westmarc Health Care Committee:
District 5 Councilmember Mike Woodard
Westmarc Public Affairs Committee:
District 1 Councilmember Sharon Wolcott
The council determined that the appointments will expire June 30, 2011, at which time council will reappoint or make new assignments.
Surprise-Dysart partnership could unravel
Gilbert mayor violating citizens’ right to speak, lawyer says
Group: Speech restrictions are not legal
Larry Miller Toyota Kids Day – Monday, February 15th from 11am-12pm Kids Day is a one-hour clinic for any registered junior player. The clinic will include drills, games and instruction from tennis professional from the tournament and STRC teaching staff. In addition, the USTA will lead a prize court and there will be an autograph session to follow. All participants are invited to stay for the remainder of the day for the day’s matches. To register for Kids Day contact STRC at 623-222-2400. Nationwide Insurance in Surprise Adaptive Recreation Clinic – Tuesday, February 16th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm On Tuesday evening for the second consecutive year the City of Surprise Adaptive Recreation Department and the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex will team up to host an Adaptive Recreation Clinic. The clinic will include games, drills, and an autograph session with a professional from the tournament. Contact Joe Gladieux at 623-222-2257 to register. USTA League Team Day – Wednesday, February 17th from 10:30am – 12:00pm On Wednesday STRC will host a USTA (United States Tennis Association) League Team clinic and lunch. The USTA League Team Clinic is only $40 and is open to any player who is currently playing on a USTA League Team. The day includes a clinic with touring professionals from the event and STRC teaching staff along with lunch after the clinic and tickets to the day’s matches. Sanderson Ford Senior Day – Thursday, February 18th – All day All Seniors (50 and over) $1 admission ticket.
Morrison Memo: AHCCCS cuts risky, not done surgically Forty-seven-thousand. That’s how many children would lose health coverage under Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed budget, which would end KidsCare. Also, 310,000 Arizonans would lose coverage by reducing the eligibility level AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program. Morrison Memo asks: Are such severe cuts wise? And what are the possible consequences?
Forty-seven-thousand. That’s how many children would lose health coverage under Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed budget, which would end KidsCare. Also, 310,000 Arizonans would lose coverage by reducing the eligibility level AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program. asks: Are such severe cuts wise? And what are the possible consequences?
Morrison Memo: AHCCCS cuts risky,
not done surgically
Forty-seven-thousand. That’s how many children would lose health coverage under Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed budget, which would end KidsCare. Also, 310,000 Arizonans would lose coverage by reducing the eligibility level AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program. Morrison Memo asks: Are such severe cuts wise? And what are the possible consequences?
“The City of Surprise: A History in Progress,” is available for sale at the City Store, located on the first floor of City Hall, and online at www.surprisecitystore.com.
Beginning the week of February 22nd I am happy to announce we will be running a series of Drop-In Drills. These are a great option for those of you who have busy schedules and simply can’t commit to a six-week session of classes even though you would love to work on your game. The drills have 8-1 student to pro ratios and can be registered for by simply contacting the front desk at least 24 hours prior to the start of the drill. Registration is going on now for the first week of the new drop-in drills. Simply contact 623-222-2400 to register today!
Stress Buster – Monday nights 6-7:30pm
Start the week off right with a fast moving drill designed to work up a sweat and improve your game. Drill will focus on strategy, court movement, and singles and doubles play. Designed for players rated 3.0 and higher.
Instructed by Chris Brewer
$15 per class
Dominating Doubles – Thursday mornings 9-10:30am
Work on your doubles game and your fitness! Develop sound strategies, anticipation skills, and net play. Designed for players rated 3.0 or higher.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$15 per class
Stroke of the Week – Friday mornings from 9-10:30am
Each week we will focus on a different strategy or technique. View complete stroke of the week schedule online at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$15 per class
Cardio Boot Camp – Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30am
Want to get in great shape and have a great time doing it? If you want to be pushed to the max on a tennis court then Cardio Boot Camp is for you. Not designed for the weak at heart! Designed for players of all tennis abilities who are looking to take their fitness to the Next level.
Instructed by JR Lampley
$10 per class
Surprise City Hall has been designated as a job training site for Census 2010.
The Regional Census Bureau Office will use the Council Overflow Room for training sessions starting in April.
This week the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) began widening work on US 60 (Grand Avenue) in Surprise. Crews will widen Grand Avenue to three lanes in each direction and make intersection improvements to ease traffic flow from 99th Avenue to the Loop 303. Rubberized asphalt will be used on both new and existing lanes. The 8th Annual Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic will return to the Surprise Recreation Campus, March 4 - 7, as a part of Surprise’s 8th Annual Celebration of Baseball! The Coca Cola College Baseball Classic will be co-hosted by Arizona State University Sun Devils and feature Oregon State University Beavers, University of Cal Riverside Highlanders, Florida International Jaguars, Cal Poly Mustangs and Utah Valley University Wolverines. Tickets are on sale NOW at the Surprise Recreation Campus Box Office, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. They can also be purchased over the phone with Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are all general admission and are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students under 18 with ID. A ticket for the Spring Training game will be honored for admission to that day’s college game.
A wheelchair tennis exhibition, featuring former US Open Singles and Doubles wheelchair tennis champion Nannette Oatley and former United States Junior Doubles Champion Rick Carter, has been added to the exciting lineup of the Symmetry Software Women’s $25,000 Pro Circuit Tennis Championships at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. The wheelchair exhibition is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, in between the tournament’s singles and doubles finals play. The singles final begins at 12 p.m. with the wheelchair exhibition immediately following the trophy presentation.
As you know by now next week marks the return of the $25,000 Symmetry Software Women’s Pro Circuit Tennis Championships. Last year’s champion Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium went on to the Semi’s at the US Open in September. The week of tennis action also includes a number of fantastic events that you can be a part of! Contact the front desk at 623-22-2400 for event and ticket information.
Larry Miller Toyota Kids Day – Monday, February 15th from 10am-11am
Kids Day is a one-hour clinic for any registered junior player. The clinic will include drills, games and instruction from tennis professional from the tournament and STRC teaching staff. In addition, the USTA will lead a prize court and there will be an autograph session to follow. All participants are invited to stay for the remainder of the day for the day’s matches. To register for Kids Day contact STRC at 623-222-2400.
Nationwide Insurance in Surprise Adaptive Recreation Clinic – Tuesday, February 16th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm On Tuesday evening for the second consecutive year the City of Surprise Adaptive Recreation Department and the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex will team up to host an Adaptive Recreation Clinic. The clinic will include games, drills, and an autograph session with a professional from the tournament. Contact Joe Gladieux at 623-222-2257 to register.
USTA League Team Day – Wednesday, February 17th from 10:30am – 12:00pm
On Wednesday STRC will host a USTA (United States Tennis Association) League Team clinic and lunch. The USTA League Team Clinic is only $40 and is open to any player who is currently playing on a USTA League Team. The day includes a clinic with touring professionals from the event and STRC teaching staff along with lunch after the clinic and tickets to the day’s matches.
Sanderson Ford Senior Day – Thursday, February 18th – All day
All Seniors (50 and over) $1 admission ticket.
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