GCA and RVA Board Meetings

The Grayhawk Community Association and Retreat Village Associations will hold virtual board meetings at on Monday, Oct. 5 via Zoom. The GCA meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by the RVA meeting. You are encouraged to join the meetings by clicking the link below.

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 970 6418 8179
Passcode: 818753

Prior to the regular session board meeting, the Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session meeting pursuant to A.R.S. Section 33-1804(A)(3).

Natural Area Open Space (NAOS)

Grayhawk's landscape contractor, DLC Resources, will be clearing NAOS area along the perimeter of homes in some areas of the Retreat Village this week to prepare the walls to be painted.

NAOS (Natural Area Open Space) is a requirement that is part of the City of Scottsdale Environmentally Sensitive Lands Overlay (ESL). The NAOS requirements are designed to preserve the desert in its natural state. That means that no building, clearing or excavation of any kind can take place in areas designated as NAOS. Per the City of Scottsdale NAOS brochure: NAOS maintenance is limited to the removal of man-made debris, wash obstructions, invasive plants including desert broom, parasitic plant growth only as it relates to the health of the host plant, and the creation of defensible space as recommended by the Fire Department. Dead plants, such as saguaros that have fallen over, serve as animal habitat and are to be left in place unless it is determined that they pose a health and safety concern.

If you have any questions about NAOS, please call the GCA Office at 480-563-9708.

floo-id YOGA in the Park

Join us to relieve stress and enjoy the outdoors as floo-id YOGA hosts Yoga in the Park on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at the greenbelt near the GCA Office at 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Floo-id YOGA is a locally owned yoga studio and they're doing these classes at no cost for Grayhawk residents. Just bring your mat and a can-do attitude. Make sure to register today!

Living Trust Seminar

Join us via Zoom on Oct. 20 from 10-11 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. for this free seminar to learn strategies to protect your estate. Learn why a will is not enough, why many people with living trusts will end up in probate and how to avoid it. If you have your plans finalized, find out what may have changed, needs updating or is still applicable in Arizona. Register by Oct. 19 to 480-809-1014 or info@dworniklawaz.com. Presented by Attorney Richard M. Dwornik, Dwornik Law Firm.

Single Sippers Happy Hour

Join other single neighbors for great conversation on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. at the greenbelt on the corner of 78th Way and 78th Pl. Bring your own chair, drinks and snack to enjoy socializing at a safe distance. Masks and flashlights (to help you leave after sundown) are also recommended. This is a great way to make new friends! Register by Oct. 19.

Looking for a fun way to interact with neighbors this month? Kids at heart are encouraged to decorate a car trunk and sign up to participate in the Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23. Attendees will be voting and we've got great prizes for the best trunks, including a Miscrosoft Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch Lite and a $100 Target gift card.

If you can't bring a trunk, throw on a costume and join us for a walk-through event that will feature a DJ, green screen photo booth, costume parade and food for purchase and take home from a Chick-fil-A limited menu. The event will look a little different than you are used to so please read event details carefully. Space is extremely limited. Sign up today!

Special Thanks to our sponsor Lisa Upper, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments; Marcia Thompson for her sponsorship in memory of Pat Thompson; and David Van Omen and Andrew Bloom with Keller Williams AZ Realty for sponsoring the exciting prizes!

Grayhawk Covid-19 Update

The Grayhawk Office will remain closed to regular traffic until further notice. Staff will also continue to work a modified schedule to include working from home. The office will be open by appointment only. This means that if you plan to visit the office you must first call 480-563-9708 or email a staff member to schedule an appointment. Residents are required to wear a face mask for appointments.

In addition, the GCA Office will be closed to all activities including Bridge, Mah Jongg, Canasta, board meetings and room rentals until further notice. The Board of Directors will continue to work with management to monitor the situation and update as necessary.

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.

Transponders will be installed per the regular schedule, however, there will be modifications as no residents will be coming into the office. If you would like to have a transponder installed please follow the steps below:
1. Complete the online transponder installation form
2. Come to the office during the schedule time in the vehicle you are having the transponder installed on
3. Park in front of the office and stay in your car
4. A staff member will come out to install your transponder

We are no longer accepting cash for transponders. Please bring a check or credit card with you when you have a transponder installed.

The Grayhawk Flight

View the October Issue of the Grayhawk Flight. If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sheets at jsheets@ccmcnet.com or 480-563-9708.

Have a great week!