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C.H.A.P.S. is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, 2026!
Cooper Siemann
Several mothers from The Grand will travel, taste and tour with mothers from throughout the Valley for a special brunch in Flagstaff on Sunday, May 10.  Embarking on a scenic trip up north for a “legendary” Mother’s Day brunch, they will get their fill of mimosas, champagne, and Bloody Marys, with made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, assorted crepes, fruit, salads, and more at Little America Hotel, situated on 500-acres of Ponderosa Pine Forest.
Cooper Siemann
Communities don’t stand still. They evolve. After 30 years of building and maintaining a strong community, The Grand is now looking ahead to its next chapter.
Cooper Siemann
May is National Tennis Month, and there’s no better place to play than right here at The Grand.
Erin Davoran
From installing energy-efficient LED lighting to remotely adjusting temperatures, The Grand is getting smarter about saving energy across campus facilities. Planned upgrades over time will not only save energy but also save money. Selected priorities are based on how quickly they pay for themselves, with projected returns within a few years. The most practical items with the best return will contribute to savings as The Grand Energy Reduction Implementation Plan progresses with both seen and unseen impacts.
Gini Roberts
In 2020, the USGA and The R&A launched the World Handicap System (WHS) to provide a consistent method for measuring a golfer’s ability. Here are a few things to know.
Erin Davoran
When you step back and look at everything accomplished in 2025 — the projects completed, the systems improved, and the financial discipline achieved — the message is clear. This was a year of progress.
Erin Davoran
The Grand Drama & Comedy Club was one of the first 30 clubs chartered in our community. The club formed in 1998, and shortly after, in 1999, so did its dance troupe: the Grandettes. Twenty-seven years later, the Grandettes are still in full swing.
Cooper Siemann
Best retirement communities with golf courses: top picks, key features, lifestyle benefits, and how to choose the right community for you.
Social Fresh
Retirement gives you time, real time, to do things you’ve always enjoyed or never had the chance to try. How you use that time matters more than most people realize. Staying busy in ways that interest you, challenge you a little, and get you moving can help keep your mind engaged as you get older. That might mean getting outside when the weather’s nice or settling into a [...]
Social Fresh