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• 2023 Audit

  • When
    06/04/2023
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Beth's House - Glendale
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  It's time for the annual audit. This year it will be at Beth's house. Her information will be provided once you sign up.

  All interested members can come to help or just observe how we validate our financials.

  Bagels, lox, and the fixings will be served.

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• Mogollon Rim Campout

  • Start
    06/08/2023
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    06/11/2023
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    34.34091949154391, -110.98236791533984

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  By popular demand, Desert Adventures is hosting a dispersed camping trip along the Mogollon Rim.

  We will be camping in the Forest Road (FR) 9350 Campground. This is beautiful country, and dispersed camping is ideal for those who can drive on rough dirt roads and forgo potable water, electricity, and close-at-hand toilets (unless you have them in your RV). For more information on this campground, see this webpage: FR 9350 Campground | USDA Forest Service. This campout will be free since the Forest Service does not charge fees for this campground. There is no particular check-in or check-out time. Your campout leaders Dennis and Nancy will go up and claim the site on Thursday. You are welcome to join them Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

  A few campers from our club had their own campout there in June of 2019. The photo above links to an album of photos from that campout.

  Bring your own food and beverages, including water. You can call, text, or email each other to coordinate shared meals and supplies.

  Your campout leaders will be Dennis and Nancy, and you will get their contact information when you register. If you have any questions before you register, email us.

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• Members Pool Party

  • When
    06/24/2023
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's House - Mesa
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  Come enjoy an afternoon at Deby's beautiful home in Mesa. Bring your swimsuit and towel! Join your Desert Adventures friends for an afternoon of sun, swimming, great conversation and fantastic food!

  Pool toys and yard games will be available. You are welcome to bring your favorite yard game/pool toy.

  Dinner will be served about 5:00 pm. DA will provide fried chicken. We request you bring a summer appetizer or side dish to share.

  This event is BYOB (Adult Beverages). DA will provide water.

  Exact address will be E-mailed when you register.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $15.00 on this activity with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.

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• Mount Lemmon Campout

  • Start
    07/07/2023
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    07/09/2023
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    12192 E Whitetail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739
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  Leave behind the heat of the summer and join your Desert Adventures friends on Mount Lemmon where it is cool!

  Whitetail Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of big ponderosa pines.

  All five group areas have picnic shelters that can accommodate between 40 to 90 people each and come equipped with drinking water, electricity (small appliances only), trash collection and vault toilets.

  Hiking and sightseeing are popular activities. The surrounding national forest boasts a variety of trails, including some on the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon, for those who wish to venture away from the campground for the day.

  The University of Arizona runs an observatory just up the road, and visitors can also drive a few minutes to the small town of Summerhaven, which offers amenities and attractions on Mt. Lemmon's summit. —Recreation.gov | Whitetail Campground

  Eat your meals in a communal gathering under the ramada or coordinate with friends and make it a potluck.
  

  Important note about capacity:

  Whitetail group site #1's stated capacity of 40 people assumes there are five people carpooling in each of the eight vehicles that can fit in the parking lot and eight people camping in each of the five tent pads, such as in an "8-person" tent, with everyone lying side by side and no room for gear. Realistically, we can accommodate 2–4 people on each tent pad in one large tent or two small tents. The parking spaces can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet long, but from what we've seen of the driving space in the parking lot, it would be hard to maneuver into those spaces if there were multiple 26-foot RVs parked there. Still, one or two small RVs would be more than welcome.

  Be prepared for all weather conditions, as the climate on this "sky island" 8,000 feet above sea level is vastly different from that of Tucson— a great escape from the heat! It may rain, but if it does, we can stay warm and dry in the ramada around a propane fire ring.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $10.00 on this campout with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.

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• Christmas in July Pool Party

  • When
    07/22/2023
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Scott's home in Peoria, AZ 85383
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  This popular event sells out quickly.

  We're staying with our traditional holiday theme of turkey and ham with all the fixings! Please bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert. We will have water/ice so bring your favorite beverage.

  Our infamous white elephant gift exchange will continue this year, so please bring a wrapped-up and fun used/tacky gift. These gifts will be anonymously exchanged while we're gathered around the festive Christmas tree. This event is at Scott's spectacular house and is limited to 20 attendees. Scott lives in Peoria and his address will be supplied once you complete your registration.

  And of course, what's Christmas in July without a pool, so don't forget a swimsuit and towel! Join your Desert Adventures friends for an afternoon of sun, swimming, great conversation and fantastic food!

  Nonmembers can save $5.00 on this event and additional discounts throughout the year by joining Desert Adventures. The membership fee is $25.00.

  **See special note on reminder email for registrants.

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• Moqui Group Campout - Simmons Site

  • Start
    08/04/2023
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    08/06/2023
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Forest Service Rd 138, Happy Jack Latitude 34° 35' 46.1220" N Longitude 111° 11' 55.2264" W

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  ENJOY SOMETHING NEW!

  The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. The group sites include fire rings, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets, trash collection, and piped drinking water. (sorry, no electricity)

  The campground is in a forested setting. The nearby Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in the state. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet, stretches from New Mexico diagonally across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

  Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offer opportunities for water-based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area.

  Carpooling is highly recommended.

  The community of Happy Jack, Arizona has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants.

  From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. 

  GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N 111°11'55.2"W

  
  

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• Lewis Canyon Campout

  • Start
    08/10/2023
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    08/13/2023
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    34.285065, -110.240217

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  Lewis Canyon Campground is located at 6,600 feet in a beautiful ponderosa pine setting with a large open field nearby. Wild turkey, elk and deer are often seen in the vicinity. The trailhead to the Juniper Ridge Trail #640 is located at the group campground. This trail is open to non-motorized vehicles, hikers, horses & mountain bicycles. The trail is a pleasant 14 mile loop through ponderosa pines, juniper and manzanita. A shorter 7-mile loop trail is also marked.

  You can arrive: anytime after noon on Thursday, August 10th. Check out time on Sunday is 11 am.

  The site features: Picnic tables, fire rings, 4 large group barbecue grills, dumpster & modern vault toilets. The only water on site is non-potable & for drowning the fire. Remember to bring food, drinking water, hiking gear & firewood. Your moderately behaved dogs are welcome.

  If we have at least 6 campers who want to do a potluck dinner on Saturday evening, Hans will contact you.

  Directions: Driving on AZ-260, turn S onto Pinedale Rd, (+34.317769, -110.247561). Drive through Pinedale and the covered bridge to the U.S. Forest Service work center, (+34.3053, -110.2465). Continue south 2.3 miles on Pinedale Road, which becomes Rim Road. Follow the signs to Lewis Canyon Group Site and turn right onto FR 130A, which goes directly to Lewis Canyon Group Campground (+34.285065, -110.240217).

  Nearest full commercial services are 15 miles in Show Low. 

  Your trip leaders will once again be Mountain Men Joe & Hans who can be reached at LC@ComputerComprehension.com or 602-708-9691 (text only)

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• Dreamgirls

  • When
    08/19/2023
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    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix Theater, 1825 N Central Ave.
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  From dream to diva… every star has a story in this glamorous, high-energy, Motown-minted hit.

  Inspired by acts like Diana Ross and The Supremes, Dreamgirls follows the journey of Effie, Deena, and Lorrell as they rise to stardom in the 60s – and quickly learn what’s beneath the glitz and glam of success. Fame, fortune, and competition push their friendship to the limit in this high-energy musical told through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, and disco – featuring hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” and “One Night Only.” You’re going to love this sensational story of sisterhood, perseverance, betrayal, and triumph – and question the price you’d pay for fame.

  Please register and pay for tickets by August 5, 2023.

  Please join us for dinner at the Miracle Mile Restaurant after the performance. Please note sandwiches are enormous and can be shared.

  
  

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• Grasshopper Point Weekday Hike

  • When
    08/25/2023
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    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oak Creek Canyon - 2 miles north of Sedona 34°53'16.3"N 111°43'56.8"W

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  This swimming hole is nestled in Oak Creek Canyon with its lush trees and picnic area. This is an easy day trip. From Sedona, just a couple miles north of town and accessible via pave road. It's open year-round from 9am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 6pm Friday through Sunday. There are picnic tables and vault toilets at the trail head but no drinking water. The day use cost is $12 per vehicle for up to 5 people so carpool to save fees. On foot or by bike is $3. Cash check or credit card can be used for entry.

  Grasshopper Point picnic area is a favorite swimming area and has access to great hiking trails. The swimming area is situated under canyon walls and has some deep water for the adventurous.

  Allen's Bend Trail starts from the picnic area and runs about a mile parallel to the creek. Casner Trail continues from there and offers excellent views. Swimming hiking, fishing, and picnicking are favorite activities at Grasshopper Point.

  We will meet at the Home Depot parking lot (I-17 and Carefree Hwy) at 7:30 am and head out at 8am SHARP. After the hike we will eat lunch in Sedona then head back to Home Depot arriving around 5pm.

  Contact information provided when you register. Please bring your swim gear and towel. Snacks and plenty of water recommended.

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• Grand Canyon Campout

  • Start
    09/07/2023
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    09/10/2023
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    1 Mather Campground Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
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  Join Desert Adventures for our 42nd year camping at the Grand Canyon! We are continuing our decades-long tradition of camping in the Mather Campground, just a 10-minute walk to the south rim. In addition to your DA family, you may see families of deer and elk walking through the campground. We welcome you to commune with nature and socialize with us.

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  • Thursday check-in time is at noon.
  • Thursday night we’ll have a mixer so everybody gets to meet everybody.
  • Friday everybody’s on their own to hike, shop, nap, or do some combination thereof.
  • Saturday evening we’ll have happy hour around 5pm followed by dinner around six. We’ll provide some kind of adult beverage for happy hour and a meat or vegetable protein for dinner. We ask that people bring snacks, sides, or desserts to share (just one per carpool is sufficient).
  • Sunday morning checkout time is 11:00am.

  Amenities

  This will be a tent-only campout per park policy. If you like, you may reserve a site in Trailer Village or in one of the other loops in the Mather Campground the weekend we are camping. Parking at our two group sites is limited to three vehicles at Sage Loop Site 003 and two vehicles at Sage Loop Site 005, so carpooling is highly encouraged. Extra vehicles may be parked in the parking lot adjacent to Camper Services at the Mather Campground entrance. Although the sites cannot accommodate many vehicles, they can accommodate a lot of people: 30 on Site 3 and 20 on Site 5.

  There are potable water pumps and restrooms with electricity and running water right next to our group sites. Showers, laundry facilities, and pay phones are available at Camper Services (bring quarters and flip-flops).

  Market Plaza is a short walk or drive away and offers shopping and dining, as well as lodging at Yavapai Lodge. If you like, you may reserve a room at Yavapai Lodge the weekend we are camping. Market Plaza features free Wi-Fi, albeit slow and unreliable. Please note that cellular connectivity in the park can be spotty, and your campout leader(s) may not be reachable in the park.

  We ask that you bring firewood (available at Market Plaza) to contribute to our campfire.

  Please email us if you would like to be our campout leader this year.

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• Fall Members Pool Party

  • When
    09/23/2023
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Jon's House

  

  
  

  
  

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• Get Your Game On

  • When
    10/07/2023
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Carol's House

  

  
  

  
  

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• Picacho Peak Campout

  • Start
    11/03/2023
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    11/05/2023
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Picacho Peak State Park
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• Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

  • When
    11/11/2023
  • Location
    2017 N Greenfield Rd Mesa AZ 85215

  

  
  

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• Thanksgiving Party

  • When
    11/23/2023

  
  

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• Holiday Dinner

  • When
    12/02/2023
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    6:00 PM

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting & Meal

  • When
    12/09/2023

  
  

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