A Message from Your HOA President Hello Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we enjoy this beautiful desert weather! It's truly wonderful to see so many of you—along with your pets and bicycles—out and about enjoying our community. Please remember to drive with caution throughout the neighborhood for everyone's safety. Welcoming New Leaders & Thanking Our Former Board First, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our three newest members of the Board of Directors: T

Happy Holidays, Tatum Highlands Residents! As the weather cools and we prepare for the holiday season, please review these important reminders regarding our architectural guidelines. Your cooperation helps keep our neighborhood beautiful for everyone. Architectural Committee Updates Holiday Decorations & Lighting We love seeing the community spirit during the holidays! Please keep these rules in mind as you plan your displays: Permanent Lighting: All permanent holiday lightin

ClickPay is our preferred way of accepting homeowner payments. We invite you to make individual or automatic payments online through ClickPay from your smartphone, tablet, or other media device. Payments can be made by e-check (ACH) now for FREE and by major credit or debit card for a fee. Get started by creating your account at  ClickPay.com/FirstService . If you wish to edit your existing setup, click the link emailed to you or create your profile online with ClickPay at ..

by Karen Blue Zoolights at the Phoenix Zoo November 26, 2025 – January 16, 2026 Whether you visit ZooLights every year, or you’re starting a brand-new family tradition, the Phoenix Zoo has everything you need to celebrate the season. Embrace the holiday spirit as more than four million twinkling lights transform the Phoenix Zoo into a winter wonderland with over two miles of glimmering tree-lined trails, dozens of life-like animal lanterns and the tallest floating tree in Nor

Submitted by: Valeria Miraglia, A Tatum Highlands Homeowner Make your own cranberry sauce using fresh or frozen cranberries! Just follow the instructions on the bag of cranberries but elevate the taste. Substitute apple cider or apple juice for the water. Toss in a cinnamon stick and some orange rind while the berries are cooking. Once the berries have popped and the sauce has thickened, remove the cinnamon stick and orange rind. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until

by Karen Blue Costco pharmacy now carries pet medicines. The Costco Member Prescription Program offers Costco members opportunities to obtain lower prices on many popular pet medications at Costco Warehouse pharmacies including Apoquel, Bravecto, Heartgard, Vetmedin, and many more. For more information: Costco.com/pet-medications.html . The Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix, AZ) will be hosting a new special exhibition opening November 7, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Experie

By Pam Albo December/January These are the coldest months of the year in the greater Phoenix area. Be prepared to cover frost sensitive plants on evenings when temperatures are below 30 degrees. Use frost cloth available at nurseries or sheets or towels. Pick spent blossoms and fruit. Pick fruit on the outside of fruit trees that is more exposed to frost. Prune rose bushes by one half but do not feed until February. Remove dead branches from trees and plants but delay heavy p

By Pam Albo We garden in an arid desert, and the Pink Fairy Duster is a drought tolerant shrub that is perfect for desert landscaping. Plus, it loves full sun and heat. A bonus is it will add a zap of color to your garden. Fairy Duster produces pink blossoms that look like little feather dusters from Spring through Fall. It’s native to southwest desert areas and very easy to care for . Full direct sunlight works best for Fairy Duster. It also does well with reflected heat fro

by Karen Blue Just a reminder, bulk trash is now collected by appointment only! With appointment-based bulk trash, customers have the freedom to schedule bulk trash pickup based on when they need it. Residents can schedule a bulk trash pickup through an online portal, which will offer available collection dates based on the customer’s address. Upon selecting a date, customers will receive an email confirmation and may place their bulk items at the edge of their property no mo

By Kevin Hufnagel, Board President Happy Spring 2025! As spring blossoms with vibrant colors, comfortable temperatures are here. It’s...

Hello Neighbors, With spring in full bloom, we know many of you are eager to spruce up your yards! To ensure our community maintains its...

by Karen Blue MCDOWELL SONORAN CONSERVANCY EVENTS Now through December 31, 2025 Discover Scottsdale's natural treasure at McDowell...

By Karen Blue When air pollution levels are on the rise and weather conditions create dry, stagnant conditions, the Maricopa County Air...

Submitted by Sharon Beatty, a Tatum Highlands Homeowner This is a healthy, delicious salad made easy to prepare by using rotisserie...

By Pam Albo APRIL GARDENING - Spring is here! March and April are the prime months for planting. Plant shrubs, flowering annuals and...

By Pam Albo Summer flowers can give your garden landscape the pop of color you’re looking for – even in the heat! Annuals will die off...

by Karen Blue Just a reminder, bulk trash is now collected by appointment only! Residents will schedule a bulk trash pickup through an...

By Kevin Hufnagel, Board President Happy New Year 2025! I hope that you enjoyed celebrating the holiday season with family and friends....

The Architectural Committee welcomes First Service Residential as our community's management company. We look forward to working with...

As a homeowner in our community, we have the opportunity to assist our Board of Directors and the management company by notifying them of...

by Karen Blue Since September 30, 2024 bulk trash has been collected by appointment only. • With appointment-based bulk trash, customers...

By Karen Blue Copper State Beer Festival January 18, 2025 (Saturday) 12-5 pm Riverview Park, 2100 West Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201...

By Pam Albo Winter Gardening January and early February are the coldest months of the year in the Phoenix area, so be prepared to cover...

By Pam Albo Size: Red yucca is an attractive grass-like succulent that is drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Featuring long and...

By Kevin Hufnagel, Board President I hope you are enjoying your summer and had a chance to leave the valley for a vacation to cooler...

Last year your Architectural Committee revised our holiday lighting and decoration allowances by creating a new “holiday season” running...

Arizona State Legislative Change In 2023, Governor Hobbs signed HB-2298 into law. This law will remove HOAs' authority to regulate...

by Karen Blue Beginning September 30, 2024 bulk trash will be collected by appointment only. • With appointment-based bulk trash,...

• Trestle Management Group announced on June 11, 2024 their updated homeowner portal, which has been updated to provide an enhanced user...

Due to Adverse Protection Laws, a squatter (one who occupies an unoccupied property without the owner's permission) now has rights in all...

Gardening during the summer months in Phoenix is challenging. Hold off planting anything until mid-September. Most plants struggle to...

By Pam Albo Also called Elephant Bush (portulacaria afra), this shrubby evergreen succulent is native to southern Africa where it is a...

New Irrigation The long-awaited Irrigation Project is underway. Phase one of the project started during the last week of April by our...

In March 2024, members of the Architectural Review Committee visited the Dunn-Edwards paint color specialist to discuss the existing 15...

Is your Phoenix Trash or Recycle container in need of repair or replacement? Is the barrel broken? Is your barrel missing a lid? Are the...

Board of Directors and association management companies are often asked what homeowner assessments (dues) pay for. Each community is...

• Have your home’s A/C unit inspected. • Purchase an insulated water bottle. • Consider purchasing electrolytes to add to your bottled...

“This seared halibut with caper sauce is very quick and easy to make. It’s sure to leave a lasting impression!” By Sharon Beatty A Tatum...

Is that APS transformer box in your front yard looking like an eyesore? Is the paint faded? Or is it making a buzzing sound? APS wants to...

In May • Summer in Phoenix begins in May. • Feed roses and blooming plants. Remember to remove dead blossoms after each bloom. • Feed...

RED BIRD OF PARADISE (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) By Pam Albo This sub-tropical shrub is used extensively in the Phoenix area for its...

From April 15th until about June 15th, the northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale will be under construction as part...

Burglaries tied to a South American Theft Group (that has been in operation for several years), first targeted the Scottsdale area in...

Horse Programs for Every Age and Background Hunkapi Farms (with the mission of "to use the bond between horse and human to teach the...

There are 795 animal rescue and animal welfare organizations in Arizona! And they have never been more full! If you have the room in your...

Placement Begins on June 29, 2024 Collection Begins July 8, 2024 CITY OF PHOENIX QUARTERLY BULK TRASH PICKUP By Karen Blue Bulk trash is...

As members of Tatum Highlands, PLEASE be courteous to your neighbors and pick up after your pets when taking them for a walk in the...

By Sam Schwartzberg, Board President and Social Chair I want to wish all our residents in Tatum Highlands a very happy, healthy, and...

Recently, our Association joined with other HOAs in recognizing and adapting to lower water usage, drought tolerant plants, and climate...