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Page 1: Troon Lifestyle

Trivia Buffs Rejoice!Fun Facts About Arizona

Southwestern Sizzle For Your BBQ

Spotted Donkey Cantina’s Grilled Corn

Troon’sReal Estate Report

Modernizing The Heart Of Your Home

LisaLucky.com

May | June 2011

ISSN-1939-943XIf your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net

Your Troon Village Real Estate Connection.

Glenn Moor | Lot 1285,635 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed + Office | 4.5 BathMajestic Mountain & City Light Views

Offered at $1,795,000

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN

FEATURED PROPERTIES:

www.LisaLucky.comOTHER LUCKY LISTINGS CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN TROON VILLAGE:

Address Sq. Ft. / Subdivision List Price10553 E. Greythorn Dr. 6,500 / Pinnacle Canyon $2,450,00011250 E. Whispering Ridge Dr. 7,700 / Whispering Ridge $1,799,90011304 E. Desert Vista Dr. 3,972 / Troon Ridge Estates $1,695,00010757 E. La Junta Rd. 5,555 / Artesano $1,695,00011310 E. Desert Vista Dr. 4,248 / Troon Ridge Estates $1,295,00010801 E. Happy Valley Rd #139 3,999 / Glenn Moor $775,00010843 E. La Junta Rd. 2,674 / Tusayan $649,900

Visit Featured Properties at www.LisaLucky.com for virtual tours, floor plans, or more information on the above listed properties. Call Lisa or Matt for a private showing.

24420 N. 121st PlSonoran Crest • 5,153 Sq. Ft.

Sold $1,200,000

25985 N. 115th WayFour Peaks • 2,248 Sq. Ft.

$395,000

SOLD SALE PENDING

25820 N. 106th Way Windy Walk • 3,952 Sq. Ft.

Offered at $1,250,000

10801 E. Happy Valley Rd. #20Glenn Moor • 5,881 Sq. Ft.

Offered at $1,125,000

MOTIVATED – REDUCED

24350 N. Whispering Ridge Way #59Whispering Ridge • 3,784 Sq. Ft.

$795,000

11274 E. Monument Dr.Troon Verde • 3,600 Sq. Ft.

$795,000

Page 2: Troon Lifestyle

Today’skitchensareallaboutaesthetics,functionalityandenvironmentalconsciousness.SeanDaigleofDownsviewKitchens,oneofthenation’spremierdesign/buildkitchencompanies,haslenthisexpertisetowhat’shotin“theheartofthehome.”ReadonforDaigle’sknowledgeabletakeonthetrendsandfindinspirationtoenhanceyourkitchen!Whetherforyourownenjoymentortoincreaseyourhome’sresalevalue,kitchenimprovementsareoneofthesmartestmovesyoucanmake.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Manycabinetrymanufacturersareoffering“green”productsandmaterialsthroughmoreenvironmentallyconsciousmanufacturingtechniques.Earth-friendlymaterialexamplesmightincludewood-grainlaminatesorreconstitutedveneerswhichareengineeredfromplantation-growntrees.Othermanufacturingexampleswouldbetheuseofformaldehyde-freeadhesivesalongwithearth-friendlypaintsandsealers.Appliancemanufacturersaremakingmoreenergy-efficientproductstoo,suchasdishwashersthatuselesswaterandwithadelayed-startoptionsoyourappliancecanrunduringoff-peakhours.LEDlightingwithinthekitchenkeepsenergyusagedown,andunliketraditionallighting,producesnoheatandkeepsyourworkspacecooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Alongwithamazingnewcabinetry-frontmaterialsandcleverinteriorsolutions,somelinesarenowofferingcabinetrywithahandle-freedesignwheredoorsanddrawersopenautomaticallywithjustalighttouchorapull.Upper-cabinetdoorscanliftuphighoutoftheway,similartotheoverheadcompartmentsonanaircraft,andcanbeclosedwithasimplepressofanaccessiblebutton.Drawersanddoorsnowcomeequippedwith“softclose”glidesandhingesallowingasilent,smooth,andeffortlessclosingmotion;preventingslamming.Applianceshavealsogonehigh-techandhavebecomemuchquieter.Somerefrigeratorbrandsofferwaterandairpurificationsystems.Manyapplianceshaveautomaticsensingfeaturesorevencomputersystemsthatcanhelpeaseandoptimizecooking.It’spossiblenowtomonitor,maintain,orcontrolyourapplianceremotelywhenyou’renotevenhome.

APPLIANCE INTEGRATION Manyhomeownersarereplacingunsightlyapplianceswithconcealed,fullyintegratedappliancesthatblendseamlesslyintothekitchen.Refrigerators,freezers,dishwashers,warmingdrawers,andmorecanbedisguisedwithcabinetry-matchingpanelsandwillacceptcabinetdoorhardware.Theappliancesareflushwiththecabinetry,thecontrolsareontheinterior,andtheyhavenovisiblehinges.Theseunitscanenhancethesleek,continuouslookofthecabinetryinacontemporarykitchen,orperhapscreatethelookofanarmoireinatraditionalsetting.Kitchensarelookinglessandlesslikekitchens,andareblendinginmorewithotherroomsofthehome.Hard-to-cleanknobsoncooktopshavebeenreplacedwithtouchcontrols.Built-in,high-definitiontelevisionsarenowamust-haveformanyhomeownersaswell.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN STYLE:Theheavyandelaboratedetailsofthetraditionalkitchensfromthelastdecadearebeingreplacedwithsimple,lessintricateembellishments.Manyoftoday’straditionalkitchensnolongerhavethegreatlevelofdetail,inlays&appliqués,heavycarvings,andornatestackedmouldings.Kitchenspacesalsoseemtobereflectingahomeowner’spersonaluniquestylemoreoftenthesedays.Ahomeownermaydesirearedisland,aneco-friendlykitchen,orperhapsanultra-modernkitcheninaverytraditionalhome.Mixingstylesseemstobemoreaccepted.Infact,the“transitional”kitchenhascometotheforefrontasthedesiredtrend. FLOORPLANS:Open,“social”kitchenshavereplacedformal,closed-inkitchens.Aseveryonetendstogravitatetothekitchen,openfloorplansoftenhelptocreateafunctional,family-friendlyflowfromthekitchentothefamilyorlivingrooms.Thesizeoftheaveragecustom-builthomehasdecreasedoverthepastfewyears,butthesizeoftheaveragekitchenhasremainedthesame.Thisreflectsthepopularityofthekitchenasthefocalpointofthehome. COUNTERTOPS:Polishedgranitecountertopsarestillthematerialofchoice,butarefadinginpopularityaspeoplearelookingfornewoptionsinmaterialsandfinishes.Limestone,engineeredstones,wood,stainlesssteelandmarblearejustsomealternatives.Yourcountertopsurfacesarealsoaplacewhereyoucanuseeco-friendlymaterialssuchasrecycledglass,recycledmetals,concreteorreclaimedwood. FINISHES:Cabinetrywithcustom,soft-whitefinishessuchas“LinenWhite”and“WhiteDove”hastremendouslygrowninpopularity.Colortrendstodaymayincludesimplewhiteswithrichelementsofwood–perhapsevenanexoticveneer.Darkisoutandneutral,lighterfinishesarein.Sinceresaleisalwaysatopic,it’snicetoknowthatneutralpalettestendtobemoreappealingtoabroaderaudiencethananunconventionalcolormightbe.Aneutralcolorpalettealsoopensthedoorsforsomeboldcolorchoicesinbacksplashes,wallcoverings,andaccessoriestoaddabitofdramatoyourspace!

KITCHEN UPDATES SURE TO COOK UP BUYER INTEREST

ArizonaWishBallWestin Kierland Resort, May 14th602.395.9474 | WishAZ.orgComecelebratethemissionoftheMake-A-WishFoundationofArizonaatthishostedcocktailreception,silentauction,dinneranddancingprogram.Yourparticipationbenefitshundredsofchildrenwithlife-threateningorlife-immobilizingillnessesandhelpsthemtoseetheirmostheartfeltwishescometrue.

MammaMia!ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.comPerhapsyou’reaveteranofthisfun,smash-hitmusical.Ormaybeyou’veonlyseenthefilm.Or,alas,perhapsneither!Don’tmissthisheart-warmingandtoe-tappingtaleoflove,laughterandfriendship;allsettomusicalartistsABBA’sgreatesthits.Guaranteedtoputasmileonyourfaceandadanceinyourheart.

CelebratingWomenTeaFundraiserPhoenix Art Museum, May 22nd602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.orgSpendalovelyafternoonincelebrationofthewomeninyourlife.HearkeynotespeakerCynthiaRichmondonthepowerofinterpretingourdreams,takeaself-guidedexplorationofthemuseumandindulgeinadeliciousafternoontea.TheeventishostedbyTheHarpFoundation,whichprovidessoothingharpmusicforhospitalandhospicepatients.

Live&LetDie:TheMusicofPaulMcCartneySymphony Hall, June 10th – 11th602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.orgAreyouatriedandtrueMcCartneyfan?WereyoublownawaybythePhoenixSymphony’ssalutetoTheBeatleslastyear?Don’tmissTonyKishman’saward-winningre-creationofthesoundandlookofPaulMcCartneyatthisspecialweekendevent.

JapaneseOrigamiandMusicMusical Instrument Museum, June 19th480.478.6000 | TheMIM.orgAspartofthemuseum’sSummerSeriesforKids,artistandmusicianKunikoYamamotowillguidechildrenintheartandtraditionoforigami.Alongwithsharingfoldingtechniques,childrenwilllearnthesymbolicmeaningsoforigamidesign.Followedbyafluteandkotoconcert,theprogrampromisestosparkimaginationsandencourageculturaldiscovery.

ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.ClevelandIndiansChase Field, June 27th – 29th602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comTakemeouttotheballgame.JoinfellowD-Backfansatthisthree-gamehomestandagainsttheIndians.Butfirst,takeaguidedtouroftheballparkandgetyourfillofhotdogsandpeanutsbeforeyousettleinforthegame.Playball!

MAY|JUNE2011

GRILLEDCORNONTHECOB

SpottedDonkeyCantina480.922.1400|SpottedDonkeyCantina.com

INGREDIENTS:ear of corn husk

ground cotija cheese

chimayo chile powder

olive oil

chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below)

Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile

1 clove fresh garlic

pinch of cilantro

pinch of salt

1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise

PREPARATION:1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.

2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.

3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time

turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.

4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.

5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.

6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.

•InArizona,itisagainstthelawfordonkeystosleepin bathtubs.•AClass2misdemeanoroccursifoneplacesamarkupon aflagwhichis“likelytoprovokephysicalretaliation.”•ArizonaobservesMountainStandardTimeonayear-round basis.TheoneexceptionistheNavajoNation,locatedin thenortheastcornerofthestate,whichobservesthedaylight savingstimechange.•InArizona,itisunlawfultorefuseapersonaglassofwater.•Nooneispermittedtoridetheirhorseupthestairsofthe countycourthouseinPrescott.•Arizona,amongallthestates,hasthelargestpercentageof itslandsetasideanddesignatedasIndianlands.•Thereare11.2millionacresofNationalForestinArizona andonefourthofthestateisforested.•ThelargestfreshwaterstripedbasswascaughtinArizona atBullheadCity.Itweighed59lbs.,12oz.•Anymisdemeanorcommittedwhilewearingaredmask isconsideredafelony.•InGlobe,cardsmaynotbeplayedinthestreetwitha NativeAmerican.

•Itsnowed400.9inchesduringthewinterof1972-1973at SunriseMountain.•ThefamousgunfightattheO.K.CorraldidNOToccuratthe O.K.Corral.WhentheEarpsandtheClantonsshotitoutin Tombstone,Arizonain1881,theirfamousbattletookplace inavacantlotbetweenFly’sPhotographGalleryandthe HarwoodhouseonTombstone’sFremontStreet.•ThebedoftheColoradoRiverattheGrandCanyonliesat aboutthesamelevelasitdidmillionsofyearsago.The canyonwasformedasthegroundcontinuedtorise,andthe rivercontinuedtocarvethroughitastheforceofthewater andthesandandboulderscutawayattherisingland.•BecauseArizona’sconditionsseemedidealforit, EdwardF.Bealebroughtincamels,whichwereactually usedforatime,butcameltransportprovedimpractical. Aftertheanimalswereabandoned,“wild”camelsremained foryears,frighteningtravelersandtheirhorses.•FamedMissionSanXavieratTucsonfeaturesacarvingof acat.Ontheoppositesideofthemissionisthecarvingof amouse.AccordingtoIndianlegend,theworldwillend whenthatcatcatchesthemouse.•Arizonaoncehadanavyconsistingoftwoboatsonthe ColoradoRiver.TheywereusedtopreventCaliforniafrom encroachingonArizonaterritory.•SouthMountainParkcoversmorethan20,000acres, makingitthelargestcityparkintheworld.

•Asaguarocactuswilltakebetween50and100yearstogrow anarm.•Canadaisthesinglelargestsourceofforeigndirect investmentinArizona,generatingthousandsofjobsfor Arizonans.Canadiansarealsothesecondlargestgroupof tourists.•Arizonahasthemosthummingbirdspecies(14).

Page 3: Troon Lifestyle

Today’skitchensareallaboutaesthetics,functionalityandenvironmentalconsciousness.SeanDaigleofDownsviewKitchens,oneofthenation’spremierdesign/buildkitchencompanies,haslenthisexpertisetowhat’shotin“theheartofthehome.”ReadonforDaigle’sknowledgeabletakeonthetrendsandfindinspirationtoenhanceyourkitchen!Whetherforyourownenjoymentortoincreaseyourhome’sresalevalue,kitchenimprovementsareoneofthesmartestmovesyoucanmake.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Manycabinetrymanufacturersareoffering“green”productsandmaterialsthroughmoreenvironmentallyconsciousmanufacturingtechniques.Earth-friendlymaterialexamplesmightincludewood-grainlaminatesorreconstitutedveneerswhichareengineeredfromplantation-growntrees.Othermanufacturingexampleswouldbetheuseofformaldehyde-freeadhesivesalongwithearth-friendlypaintsandsealers.Appliancemanufacturersaremakingmoreenergy-efficientproductstoo,suchasdishwashersthatuselesswaterandwithadelayed-startoptionsoyourappliancecanrunduringoff-peakhours.LEDlightingwithinthekitchenkeepsenergyusagedown,andunliketraditionallighting,producesnoheatandkeepsyourworkspacecooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Alongwithamazingnewcabinetry-frontmaterialsandcleverinteriorsolutions,somelinesarenowofferingcabinetrywithahandle-freedesignwheredoorsanddrawersopenautomaticallywithjustalighttouchorapull.Upper-cabinetdoorscanliftuphighoutoftheway,similartotheoverheadcompartmentsonanaircraft,andcanbeclosedwithasimplepressofanaccessiblebutton.Drawersanddoorsnowcomeequippedwith“softclose”glidesandhingesallowingasilent,smooth,andeffortlessclosingmotion;preventingslamming.Applianceshavealsogonehigh-techandhavebecomemuchquieter.Somerefrigeratorbrandsofferwaterandairpurificationsystems.Manyapplianceshaveautomaticsensingfeaturesorevencomputersystemsthatcanhelpeaseandoptimizecooking.It’spossiblenowtomonitor,maintain,orcontrolyourapplianceremotelywhenyou’renotevenhome.

APPLIANCE INTEGRATION Manyhomeownersarereplacingunsightlyapplianceswithconcealed,fullyintegratedappliancesthatblendseamlesslyintothekitchen.Refrigerators,freezers,dishwashers,warmingdrawers,andmorecanbedisguisedwithcabinetry-matchingpanelsandwillacceptcabinetdoorhardware.Theappliancesareflushwiththecabinetry,thecontrolsareontheinterior,andtheyhavenovisiblehinges.Theseunitscanenhancethesleek,continuouslookofthecabinetryinacontemporarykitchen,orperhapscreatethelookofanarmoireinatraditionalsetting.Kitchensarelookinglessandlesslikekitchens,andareblendinginmorewithotherroomsofthehome.Hard-to-cleanknobsoncooktopshavebeenreplacedwithtouchcontrols.Built-in,high-definitiontelevisionsarenowamust-haveformanyhomeownersaswell.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN STYLE:Theheavyandelaboratedetailsofthetraditionalkitchensfromthelastdecadearebeingreplacedwithsimple,lessintricateembellishments.Manyoftoday’straditionalkitchensnolongerhavethegreatlevelofdetail,inlays&appliqués,heavycarvings,andornatestackedmouldings.Kitchenspacesalsoseemtobereflectingahomeowner’spersonaluniquestylemoreoftenthesedays.Ahomeownermaydesirearedisland,aneco-friendlykitchen,orperhapsanultra-modernkitcheninaverytraditionalhome.Mixingstylesseemstobemoreaccepted.Infact,the“transitional”kitchenhascometotheforefrontasthedesiredtrend. FLOORPLANS:Open,“social”kitchenshavereplacedformal,closed-inkitchens.Aseveryonetendstogravitatetothekitchen,openfloorplansoftenhelptocreateafunctional,family-friendlyflowfromthekitchentothefamilyorlivingrooms.Thesizeoftheaveragecustom-builthomehasdecreasedoverthepastfewyears,butthesizeoftheaveragekitchenhasremainedthesame.Thisreflectsthepopularityofthekitchenasthefocalpointofthehome. COUNTERTOPS:Polishedgranitecountertopsarestillthematerialofchoice,butarefadinginpopularityaspeoplearelookingfornewoptionsinmaterialsandfinishes.Limestone,engineeredstones,wood,stainlesssteelandmarblearejustsomealternatives.Yourcountertopsurfacesarealsoaplacewhereyoucanuseeco-friendlymaterialssuchasrecycledglass,recycledmetals,concreteorreclaimedwood. FINISHES:Cabinetrywithcustom,soft-whitefinishessuchas“LinenWhite”and“WhiteDove”hastremendouslygrowninpopularity.Colortrendstodaymayincludesimplewhiteswithrichelementsofwood–perhapsevenanexoticveneer.Darkisoutandneutral,lighterfinishesarein.Sinceresaleisalwaysatopic,it’snicetoknowthatneutralpalettestendtobemoreappealingtoabroaderaudiencethananunconventionalcolormightbe.Aneutralcolorpalettealsoopensthedoorsforsomeboldcolorchoicesinbacksplashes,wallcoverings,andaccessoriestoaddabitofdramatoyourspace!

KITCHEN UPDATES SURE TO COOK UP BUYER INTEREST

ArizonaWishBallWestin Kierland Resort, May 14th602.395.9474 | WishAZ.orgComecelebratethemissionoftheMake-A-WishFoundationofArizonaatthishostedcocktailreception,silentauction,dinneranddancingprogram.Yourparticipationbenefitshundredsofchildrenwithlife-threateningorlife-immobilizingillnessesandhelpsthemtoseetheirmostheartfeltwishescometrue.

MammaMia!ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.comPerhapsyou’reaveteranofthisfun,smash-hitmusical.Ormaybeyou’veonlyseenthefilm.Or,alas,perhapsneither!Don’tmissthisheart-warmingandtoe-tappingtaleoflove,laughterandfriendship;allsettomusicalartistsABBA’sgreatesthits.Guaranteedtoputasmileonyourfaceandadanceinyourheart.

CelebratingWomenTeaFundraiserPhoenix Art Museum, May 22nd602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.orgSpendalovelyafternoonincelebrationofthewomeninyourlife.HearkeynotespeakerCynthiaRichmondonthepowerofinterpretingourdreams,takeaself-guidedexplorationofthemuseumandindulgeinadeliciousafternoontea.TheeventishostedbyTheHarpFoundation,whichprovidessoothingharpmusicforhospitalandhospicepatients.

Live&LetDie:TheMusicofPaulMcCartneySymphony Hall, June 10th – 11th602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.orgAreyouatriedandtrueMcCartneyfan?WereyoublownawaybythePhoenixSymphony’ssalutetoTheBeatleslastyear?Don’tmissTonyKishman’saward-winningre-creationofthesoundandlookofPaulMcCartneyatthisspecialweekendevent.

JapaneseOrigamiandMusicMusical Instrument Museum, June 19th480.478.6000 | TheMIM.orgAspartofthemuseum’sSummerSeriesforKids,artistandmusicianKunikoYamamotowillguidechildrenintheartandtraditionoforigami.Alongwithsharingfoldingtechniques,childrenwilllearnthesymbolicmeaningsoforigamidesign.Followedbyafluteandkotoconcert,theprogrampromisestosparkimaginationsandencourageculturaldiscovery.

ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.ClevelandIndiansChase Field, June 27th – 29th602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comTakemeouttotheballgame.JoinfellowD-Backfansatthisthree-gamehomestandagainsttheIndians.Butfirst,takeaguidedtouroftheballparkandgetyourfillofhotdogsandpeanutsbeforeyousettleinforthegame.Playball!

MAY|JUNE2011

GRILLEDCORNONTHECOB

SpottedDonkeyCantina480.922.1400|SpottedDonkeyCantina.com

INGREDIENTS:ear of corn husk

ground cotija cheese

chimayo chile powder

olive oil

chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below)

Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile

1 clove fresh garlic

pinch of cilantro

pinch of salt

1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise

PREPARATION:1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.

2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.

3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time

turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.

4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.

5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.

6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.

•InArizona,itisagainstthelawfordonkeystosleepin bathtubs.•AClass2misdemeanoroccursifoneplacesamarkupon aflagwhichis“likelytoprovokephysicalretaliation.”•ArizonaobservesMountainStandardTimeonayear-round basis.TheoneexceptionistheNavajoNation,locatedin thenortheastcornerofthestate,whichobservesthedaylight savingstimechange.•InArizona,itisunlawfultorefuseapersonaglassofwater.•Nooneispermittedtoridetheirhorseupthestairsofthe countycourthouseinPrescott.•Arizona,amongallthestates,hasthelargestpercentageof itslandsetasideanddesignatedasIndianlands.•Thereare11.2millionacresofNationalForestinArizona andonefourthofthestateisforested.•ThelargestfreshwaterstripedbasswascaughtinArizona atBullheadCity.Itweighed59lbs.,12oz.•Anymisdemeanorcommittedwhilewearingaredmask isconsideredafelony.•InGlobe,cardsmaynotbeplayedinthestreetwitha NativeAmerican.

•Itsnowed400.9inchesduringthewinterof1972-1973at SunriseMountain.•ThefamousgunfightattheO.K.CorraldidNOToccuratthe O.K.Corral.WhentheEarpsandtheClantonsshotitoutin Tombstone,Arizonain1881,theirfamousbattletookplace inavacantlotbetweenFly’sPhotographGalleryandthe HarwoodhouseonTombstone’sFremontStreet.•ThebedoftheColoradoRiverattheGrandCanyonliesat aboutthesamelevelasitdidmillionsofyearsago.The canyonwasformedasthegroundcontinuedtorise,andthe rivercontinuedtocarvethroughitastheforceofthewater andthesandandboulderscutawayattherisingland.•BecauseArizona’sconditionsseemedidealforit, EdwardF.Bealebroughtincamels,whichwereactually usedforatime,butcameltransportprovedimpractical. Aftertheanimalswereabandoned,“wild”camelsremained foryears,frighteningtravelersandtheirhorses.•FamedMissionSanXavieratTucsonfeaturesacarvingof acat.Ontheoppositesideofthemissionisthecarvingof amouse.AccordingtoIndianlegend,theworldwillend whenthatcatcatchesthemouse.•Arizonaoncehadanavyconsistingoftwoboatsonthe ColoradoRiver.TheywereusedtopreventCaliforniafrom encroachingonArizonaterritory.•SouthMountainParkcoversmorethan20,000acres, makingitthelargestcityparkintheworld.

•Asaguarocactuswilltakebetween50and100yearstogrow anarm.•Canadaisthesinglelargestsourceofforeigndirect investmentinArizona,generatingthousandsofjobsfor Arizonans.Canadiansarealsothesecondlargestgroupof tourists.•Arizonahasthemosthummingbirdspecies(14).

Page 4: Troon Lifestyle

Trivia Buffs Rejoice!Fun Facts About Arizona

Southwestern Sizzle For Your BBQ

Spotted Donkey Cantina’s Grilled Corn

Troon’sReal Estate Report

Modernizing The Heart Of Your Home

LisaLucky.com

May | June 2011

ISSN-1939-943XIf your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net

Your Troon Village Real Estate Connection.

Glenn Moor | Lot 1285,635 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed + Office | 4.5 BathMajestic Mountain & City Light Views

Offered at $1,795,000

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN

FEATURED PROPERTIES:

www.LisaLucky.comOTHER LUCKY LISTINGS CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN TROON VILLAGE:

Address Sq. Ft. / Subdivision List Price10553 E. Greythorn Dr. 6,500 / Pinnacle Canyon $2,450,00011250 E. Whispering Ridge Dr. 7,700 / Whispering Ridge $1,799,90011304 E. Desert Vista Dr. 3,972 / Troon Ridge Estates $1,695,00010757 E. La Junta Rd. 5,555 / Artesano $1,695,00011310 E. Desert Vista Dr. 4,248 / Troon Ridge Estates $1,295,00010801 E. Happy Valley Rd #139 3,999 / Glenn Moor $775,00010843 E. La Junta Rd. 2,674 / Tusayan $649,900

Visit Featured Properties at www.LisaLucky.com for virtual tours, floor plans, or more information on the above listed properties. Call Lisa or Matt for a private showing.

24420 N. 121st PlSonoran Crest • 5,153 Sq. Ft.

Sold $1,200,000

25985 N. 115th WayFour Peaks • 2,248 Sq. Ft.

$395,000

SOLD SALE PENDING

25820 N. 106th Way Windy Walk • 3,952 Sq. Ft.

Offered at $1,250,000

10801 E. Happy Valley Rd. #20Glenn Moor • 5,881 Sq. Ft.

Offered at $1,125,000

MOTIVATED – REDUCED

24350 N. Whispering Ridge Way #59Whispering Ridge • 3,784 Sq. Ft.

$795,000

11274 E. Monument Dr.Troon Verde • 3,600 Sq. Ft.

$795,000