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Infusing life with FUN...
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November (and December) Events
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Suns vs. Toronto Raptors with bus - order by Nov. 29
Game is Thursday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at Talking Stick Resort. Purchase discounted tickets for $48 online before Nov. 29 and get a ride to the event on the FOX Sports Bus and a Phoenix Suns drawstring bag. Tickets located 200 level curve - row 1-3 It's the perfect holiday gift for the sports-lover! Register here.
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Play Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the east soccer field. The Bocce balls are provided and it's easy to learn. Everyone welcome to join the fun. Plan to stay after for happy hour on the Carriage House patio. Drop in and give it a try!
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Thanksgiving = run, eat, and sleep! Join the fourth annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk through Power Ranch. Event registration and check in begins at 6:30 a.m. Racing starts at 8 a.m. This charity event takes place rain or shine along the paths of our community. Adults $20; Kids $12. Info and registration at
www.thanksgivingday5k.org
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Mine, Craft, Build Pre-Engineering using LEGO
- Nov. 26
Let the kids create while you spend Saturday shopping! Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart! Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and LEGO or a seasoned veteran, you'll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities. Ages 5 - 10. Ranch House Clubhouse, 4444 E. Haven Crest Drive. 9 a.m. to Noon. $28. www.play-well.org or 602-317-7448
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PR Angels Committee Meeting - Nov. 29
We are ready to begin working on the community's holiday Angel Tree program for residents who need extra assistance this season. The coordination meeting is Tues., Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. We are also asking for help spreading the word to families who may need help.
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Flu Shots at the Farmer's Market - Nov. 30
Plan to beat the flu season by getting immunized at the Power Ranch Barn during our Wednesday Farmer's Market. A community flu clinic is being offered by our neighborhood Sam's Club on Market Street. A pharmacist is giving flu shots on site from 4 to 7 p.m. Insurance and cash accepted. Insurance information needs to be provided online in advance, or cash accepted. Affordable. Simple. Safe.
Register here.
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Power Ranch Cycling Group
Interested in joining a Power Ranch cycling club that takes off from the Barn or the Ranch House on Saturday mornings? Looking for beginning/intermediate cyclists interested in riding 25 to 30 miles at about a 15 MPH pace. If you aren't quite up to those numbers we can start at the comfort level of the group. Share with all your other cycling friends looking for something in our area. James Piercy is leading the group.
Click here for info.
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Classic Movie of the Month - December
All month long the Clubhouse is featuring the movie, Elf. You can check it out at the registration desk and watch it on your own, or join us for the formal showing on the last weekday of the month at 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Popcorn provided. Just drop in.
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Power Ranch Angels Gift Tree - December
There are families in our very own community who are struggling during the holiday season. The Power Ranch Angels are seeing to it that no one is forgotten. Drop by the Carriage House, 4546 E. Haven Crest Drive, or the Ranch House Clubhouse, 4444 E. Haven Crest Drive, to pick up an angel wish request from the holiday tree on display. We hope you can help us take care of our own. If you know someone in need, contact
[email protected]
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Join the Power Players in the Carriage House and play Mah Jong. Drop in Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. or Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. We are happy to teach you to play. No commitment required. Bring a friend or come and meet someone new.
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Holiday Bliss Boutique - Dec. 3
Save the date! You won't need to travel far to shop for something handmade, vintage, chippy, or sparkly during this holiday season. The Power Ranch Barn and event lawn will be filled with more than 75 local artists, crafters, and vendors selling everything from hand painted signs to quilts. Need something machine embroidered? Bring it along and have it done on site. Entrance is $2 per person and includes a raffle ticket for the chance to win a prize provided by each of the vendors. All proceeds going to Power Ranch and Centennial Elementary Schools. Extra raffle tickets available for sale at the event. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab a few friends for a little shopping and brunch!
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Ladies Bunco Night - Dec. 3
This quick-paced, simple, silly dice game is the perfect way to spend a night out with the girls. Don't know how to play? You can learn in minutes. Starts at 7 p.m. in the Carriage House. BYOBeverage. $5 to play. Space for 36. Space fills quickly. RSVP to reserve your spot:
[email protected]
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Neighborhood Block Party - Dec. 4
This month's theme is Muffins & Mimosas, hosted by Stephanie Plummer and Jessica Heath Join us for a fun get-together with your neighbors and friends. Playground for the kids, games for young & old, and delicious snacks. Bring a beverage of your choice and a snack to share if you'd like.
Sunset Ramada in Ranch House Park. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Early Release Wed: Ornament - Dec. 7
Spend an hour at the Ranch House Clubhouse Wednesday after school making a classic holiday sled ornament. Jordyn will teach you everything you need to make your very own design. $3. Kids must be registered in advance to attend. Ages 7 and older. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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The Polar Express train rolls into Power Ranch for this annual holiday event. Kids only: $6 pre-sale wristbands (includes snow play area, sledding hill, cookie decorating, bounce house, Home Depot toy workshop, celebrity character visits, crafts, and activities.
$2 laser tag tickets for ages 5 and older. $2 Rockin' Reindeer tickets for all ages. Event also features cocoa, coffee and donut shack. Ranch House Park. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Centennial and Power Ranch Elementary Schools.
Register here.
Note: $6 Santa photos go on sale at 8 a.m., Dec. 1. Mark your calendar. To access reservation site, use the link from www.mypowerranch.com Spaces sell quickly.
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Holiday Light Competition - Dec. 12
Decorating your home for the holidays? Register online by Dec. 11 and have your lights on for judging the evening of Dec. 12. Register to win fun prizes. We'll be adding a category this year - the most decorated houses in a row! Full details available online. Holiday lights maps available online and in the office the day after the contest. Let's light up Power Ranch! Register here.
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FREE Play-On-The-Go - Dec. 13
FREE books, story time, hands-on activities, and take home activities for parents and kids (ages birth to 4 years). Grab a friend and make a play date. A new theme every month. Grant funded program. 10:45 a.m. to noon at the Power Ranch Barn, 3685 E. Autumn Dr. Just drop in. Questions?
Call 480-489-5774.
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ASPiRE - Power Ranch Business Group - Dec. 13
When you need a service or a sale, consider using your neighbor's business first! Power Ranch residents and businesses within a 5-mile radius have a business directory available for FREE. Just pick it up at the Ranch House Clubhouse or Carriage House during business hours. This group is also responsible for supporting events and activities in our community. This month's year end event will be on the Carriage House patio from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info at
www.powerranchbusinesses.com.
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Munch & Movie - Dec. 14 (a.m.)
Movie-lovers unite! Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for an adventure with new friends. Movie time will be schedule for day on even months and night on odd months. Actual times will vary depending on the restaurant and movie we chose. To get on the email list
click here to contact Holly, and write the word MOVIES in the subject line. Invite a friend!
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Morning Meet Up - Dec. 14
Stop by the Ranch House after you drop your kids off to school or when you head out for your morning walk. Everyone is welcome at our Morning Meet Up. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Have a cup of coffee, tea, juice or snack and chat a while. Just drop in.
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Pizza and Paint - Dec. 17
Paint your own masterpiece with the assistance of Brushworks Studio. All the materials are included - including the pizza and drink! You will be an artist in no time! Ages 6+ Parents and siblings welcome. $35 per person (look for the $10 discount for registering early). Ranch House at Power Ranch. 3 to 6 p.m. Register at:
www.brushworksartstudio.com
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Angels Wrap Party - Dec. 19
Power Ranch Angels is asking for your help wrapping the gifts the community donated to our families in need. Can you spare your wrapping and organizing skills to help get everything ready for pick up? Stop in the Ranch House Clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. to lend a hand.
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Intro to STEM with LEGO - Dec. 27-29
Ages 5 to 7. Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats,
snowmobiles, catapults, and merry-go-rounds. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New
and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the
guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Ranch House Club House. 9 a.m. to Noon.
Register here.
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STEM Challenge with LEGO - Dec. 27-29
Ages 7 to 12. Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real world
concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as catapults, p
neumatic cranes, arch bridges, and battletracks! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest
ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to
engineer at the next level.
Ranch House Club House. 1 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Register here.
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Chess Tournament - Dec. 29
This fun holiday chess tournament is perfect for kids. Tournament is run by chess master and instructor Joan Olivera. Sections open for grades K-3 and 4 - 9. Tourney consists of four rounds, G/25 (25 minutes/side). Rounds begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Bring lunch. Trophies to top three winners in each section, and medals to the rest of the participants. Registration fee $15 (by Nov. 25); $20 (by Dec. 28); and $25 at the door. Register at
www.codemonkeys-llc.com/tournaments
. Carriage House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Wednesday Farmer's Market
The Farmer's Market at Power Ranch is in full gear. Join us 4 to 8 p.m for all your market favorites - food trucks, shaved ice, yummy treats, great gift, home ideas, and fresh and local produce! Want to be a vendor? Contact
[email protected].
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Power Ranch Babysitter List
LIST AVAILABLE! If you would like a copy of the Power Ranch Babysitter List emailed to you or you are a babysitting teen and would like your contact information added to the list, contact [email protected]. Many of the babysitters on the list completed the babysitting certification and first aid training.
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Homeschooling Connections - Ongoing
Are you homeschooling Pre-K through 12? Consider attending the following activities with people from our commun
ity. There are many fun things to do for all ages. We meet once a week. Nov. 11 meet at the park by the splash pad for play time at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 STEM activityat the splash pad at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9 meet at Schneph Farm at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16 is a Christmas party at the clubhouse at 10 a.m. for cookie exchange, crafts, and a movie. Please RSVP by Dec. 7. For more informaiton contact: Eva Weeks - 480-686-9519 -
[email protected]. If you are homeschooling teens and want to be involved in activities for that age group, contact Jennifer Guzman:
[email protected].
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Stefanie Jamison is excited to offer Kindermusik classes in Power Ranch. It is an award-winning music and movement program for kids of all ages that is now in over 75 countries! There are morning classes at the Power Ranch Barn on Mondays and Thursdays. More classes and instrument instruction options throughout the week and on Saturdays. Website:
www.themusikbox.net. Facebook:
Kindermusik at the Musik Box. Request a FREE preview today - 480-792-6793.
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Girl Scouting builds courage, confidence, and character from community service projects, to summer camp, travel opportunities, and career exploration. Girl Scouts participate in enriching, skill building activities that give them the tools to become exactly who they want to be. $15 a year to join. Ages 5 to 9. Contact
Carrie or
Billi for more information about joining a Power Ranch troop.
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MOMS Club is for every mom! Our purpose is to offer support for mothers who are home during the day. We promote an atmosphere for moms and kids to build lifelong friendships. We do this through playgroups, children's activities, book clubs, coffee chat, recipe club, park days and Mom's Night Out. To get involved:
[email protected].
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Looking for a fun social group? Ladies 18 and older come together the first Wednesday of each month at the Carriage House. There are no dues or fees. The group plans activities and field trips around the valley. This is a social club, not a service club. For more info:
[email protected].
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Retirees Social Club - Ongoing
Are you
55+, retired, or in a similar stage of life? Enjoy meeting other people by participating in outings, events, meals, and more. Send your name, phone, and email address to
[email protected]
to be included in the event emails and monthly newsletter. Ideas and volunteers always welcome!
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Teen Club Group Text - Ongoing
Teens and Tweens (and their parents) - There are more and more fun things to do in Power Ranch for tweens and teens. Find out what is going on in the 'hood and join in the fun! Email your name, neighborhood, birth year and phone number to
[email protected].
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Weight Watchers - Ongoing
Attend a Weight Watchers meeting for motivation and support. Learn from a weight loss mentor, get inspiration and power from others embarking on the same journey; develop personal strategies; and get tips and great advice. Meetings in the Carriage House on Mondays. Weigh in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m., new member orientation at 7:30 p.m. All ages. www.weightwatchers.com
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Drop In Pickleball - On Break
Bring a partner or stop in to find one for drop-in, doubles Pickleball. Informal meet ups scheduled every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arbors tennis complex. Join in the fun. The game is easy to play and quick to learn. Bring your supplies and let's play!
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There is a horseshoe pit near the intersection of Chisum Lane and S. Luiseno Blvd in the Villages neighborhood. It is located in the green area between Trigger Way and Chisum, closer to Luiseno. Bring your shoes and start playing. Completely informal and a fun way to meet your neighbors.
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Drop In Volleyball - Ongoing
Let's bump, set and spike! Drop-in volleyball is every Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Stop by the Ranch House volleyball court and find other volleyball-lovers willing to start up a game. This court does have a misting system. Check in the office for more information about how to turn it on and off.
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Two, lighted tennis courts in the Arbors neighborhood are available to all residents. One of the courts can now accommodate Pickleball. The brass key will get you in, and you need to keep it with you to get out. No restroom facilities available. Schedule posted on court if an event is planned.
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Catch and Release Fishing - Ongoing
The lakes at the Barn and Ranch House are available to all residents for catch and release fishing. Hooks must be barbless and fish must be returned to the lake. Dispose of fishing line properly to protect wildlife. Watercraft prohibited. Required permits available in the Carriage House during office hours. Fish include: Grass Carp, White Amur, Catfish, Tilapia, and Koi.
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Cards and Games Club - Ongoing
Join the Power Players in the Carriage House (NEW LOCATION) and play cards, dominoes, and now bridge! Drop in Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. or Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Games vary. We are happy to teach you to play something new. No commitment required. Bring a friend or come and meet someone new. Bring your pool card to get in the door.
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TNT Family Fitness - Ongoing
Your very
own fitness studio is right here in Power Ranch! One monthly membership gives you unlimited access to classes like Tabata, Pilates, Groove, Yoga, and more. For more information,
click here
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SilverSneakers - Daily at 10:30 a.m.
Try cardio, circuit/interval training, dance, yoga, stretch, and Pilates. Taught by licensed FLEX instructor Kristina Sherman. SilverSneakers members pay nothing. Non-SilverSneakers members join for a small fee. Classes every day in the barn at 9:30 a.m. Just show up, for first class is FREE!
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Senior Yoga - Daily at 10:30 a.m.
Try a session of therapeutic yoga to exercise your mind, body, and soul. J
oin us in the Barn. Great if you have an injury, surgery, or illness. Do yoga on the floor or in a chair. Improves joint and bone issues, range of motion, and relieves stress for over all improved health. Seniors 55+, $19 a month. First class is free.
Click here
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Bushido Hawaii Kenpo Karate - Ongoing
Blind Dragon martial arts is offered for Power Ranch residents by a Power Ranch resident. Classes for kids and adults held at the Barn on Monday and Thursday nights. For more information contact
Tom Hicks.
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Yoga in the Barn - Tuesday Nights
No class Oct. 4. All levels! Yoga uses breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. It is a widely practiced for health and relaxation. Don't travel any farther than the Barn. Classes Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 drop in or five classes for $20. 480-239-7832.
Click here for email
or
Click here
for Facebook link.
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Ranch House and Barn Swimming Pools
The Ranch House pool is heated year-round to 82 degrees using solar power from the adjacent ramadas. The Barn pool is not heated and has flower and bucket aerators to help keep the water temperature cool in the summer. Pool hours are M-F 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays. No lifeguard. Under 14 must be supervised by an adult older than 18 years old. Children not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Pools can close for 24 to 48 hours without notice. No swimming in lightning.
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Power Ranch Community Library
Visit the abundant Power Ranch Community Library in the Carriage House, 4546 E. Haven Crest Drive. Open during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library features popular fiction, non-fiction, and children's books of all genres. There is something for everyone. Donations accepted. FREE. Volunteers are needed to help with the library.
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Free, do-it-yourself, paper shredding in the Carriage House, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The secured drop box has a letter-sized slot to feed documents. It can not be opened by staff. Perfect for confidential, personal, and private information. Paper documents only, no manila files, heavy cardboard, metal paper clips or staples.
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SRP Energy Analyzer - Kill A Watt
Borrow a Kill A Watt meter from the Power Ranch Community Library to find out how much energy your household appliances and electronics use. Learn which appliances are energy vampires even when you have them turned off. Once you know how much energy your appliances are using, you can take action to reduce your energy usage and lower your monthly energy bills. The unit is free to borrow for one week - courtesy of SRP. For more information about ways to save energy, visit www. savewithsrp.com.
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Free notary service available to Power Ranch residents. Visit the Carriage House, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call to make an appointment before arriving, to be assured the notary is in the office. 480-988-0960
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Be an Angel - A Power Ranch Angel
Neighbors helping n
eighbors. When you need help with meals, transportation, household items, yard care, physical labor, clothing and other emergencies,
click here
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We are now officially registering people to be on our list of "Angels." If you are willing to donate time, money, resources, or guidance - we need you! Click here.
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Discounted movie tickets available in the Ranch House Clubhouse and Carriage House for $7.50 each. Great idea for gifts or to beat the summer heat. Not good for movies the first week of its release or special engagements.
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Golfland Sunsplash Discounts
Golfland SunSplash is providing a huge discounted price when you purchase tickets using the online VIP CLUB store! Golfland Waterslides, Splash Pad and Swimming Pool are open all summer long.
Click here and then enter store name PRCA for great discounts.
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Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
Discount coupons available to Power Ranch residents heading to Litchfield Park (state route 303 & Northern Ave.) to visit the zoo, aquarium and safari. Save $3 per person (on up to four admissions). Pick up at the Ranch House Clubhouse or Carriage House during regular hours.
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Looking for ways to eat healthier and save money? We are a grass roots co-op were participates pool their money to get the best quality produce at a whole sale price. Fresh, high quality produce baskets are offered every weekend here at Power Ranch. Baskets are approximately 1/2 fruit and 1/2 vegetable. Organic baskets available too. www.BountifulBaskets.org.
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The newly renovated Ranch House Clubhouse is a wonderfully inviting, industrial chic space for everyone in the Power Ranch community to use. Whether you use the wifi and enjoy a cup of coffee in the display kitchen, play a movie or video games in the high tech media room, join a fitness class in the fitness studio with TNT Family Fitness, join a foosball or ping pong tournament, hang out by the cozy fireplace with a good book, or schedule a meeting in the flexible space - there is some place for everyone. Clubhouse hours: Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You will need your pool access card to enter the building. You can reach the Clubhouse front desk during hours at 480-988-0938.
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