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Still Time to Reserve Seats for ANASAZI’s Scholarship Gala

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:27:41 +0000

You still have time to reserve seats or a table at this year’s Scholarship Gala. Visit the event page to learn more.

Come to the Nov. 17 Alumni Gathering-Service Project

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:10:07 +0000

COME TO THE ALUMNI GATHERING — IT’S FREE — November 17, 1-3:30 p.m., Discovery Park in Gilbert! ANASAZI alumni and current/former staff will teach primitive skills to elementary students and children in foster care. Stations include FIREMAKING, SPLIT-TWIG ANIMALS, YUCCA BRUSH PAINTING with Mark Kemp Bayless, PERCUSSION with Tate Peschka, and STORYTELLING with David Holladay! Lunch will be provided for those who volunteer. RSVP at alumni@anasazi.org, then head to the Legado Hotel for the 2011 ANASAZI Foundation Scholarship Gala.

ANASAZI Foundation 2011 Silent Auction

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:38:08 +0000

Below is a listing of the items for sale at ANASAZI’s Scholarship Gala on November 17. Proceeds fund scholarships for families in need. Stay tuned–many more will be added in the coming week! Have an item to donate? Contact us at info(at)anasazi.org.

EXPERIENCES

A week in Hawaiian paradise, with an exclusive villa at Turtle Bay
Arbinger seminar for 20 with 20 autographed copies of The Anatomy of Peace
Navajo Taco Dinner with Ezekiel and Pauline Sanchez
Palm Island getaway — a week’s stay in paradise!
Four tickets to 2012 Phoenix Mercury home game with autographed photo of star Nakia Sanford
All-inclusive week’s stay for two at Triangle C Dude Ranch near Jackson Hole, WY
Four tickets to Great Arizona Puppet Theatre and a Children’s Theatre Production at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Two tickets to a performance at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Get Moving…with Yoga, Rock Climbing, and Dance Classes!
Two tickets to Red Star Chorus & Red Army Dance Ensemble
Three-Day/Two-Night Stay at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, NV
Champagne Sunday Brunch for Two at Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
Two Round-Trip Tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway
Family Fun in Phoenix!
Golf the Valley…from East to West, Inside and Out!
Three nights at the luxury, scenic Paradise Lodge in the remote Oregon wilderness…Getting there is half the fun!
Four admission passes to Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park
One-Year Family Membership at Scottsdale Gun Club
Four Tickets for Holiday Performance by Phoenix Boys Choir, with Autographed Copy of “The Christmas Box”
Tickets for Two to Opening of Charlotte’s Web at Valley Youth Theatre
Admission for Four to Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum
Two Tour Passes at Taliesin West with $50 at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Four tickets to the Arizona Diamondbacks game of your choice
Ah…How I Love the Theatre! Enjoy Two Tickets to Performances by Three Great Arizona Theatre Companies
Steve Young’s Voice – On Your Answering Machine!
Firefighter for a Day (for You and a Guest)
Week’s Stay in a Diamond Head Dream Home (Sleeps 9)
Private Tour and Tasting for 30 at Byington Vineyard & Winery in Los Gatos, CA
Command Performance by Nashville Recording Artists Firefly
VIP tickets with meet and greet to Donny & Marie at Flamingo Las Vegas
Two-Night Stay at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
Haircut, Manicure and Brow Design at Salon Estique
Round of Golf for Two at Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Haircut and Style at Savante Salon

MEMORABILIA

One Red Shoe autographed by Tom Hanks, with a copy of his One Red Shoe movie
Suns jersey autographed by Steve Nash
Guitar autographed by Wynonna Judd
San Francisco 49ers Helmet Autographed by Joe Montana
Guitar Autographed by Gin Blossoms
Jimmy Eat World Autographed Guitar
Guitar Autographed by Comedian Rodney Carrington
Framed/Autographed Survivorman Photo
Football Autographed by Cardinals Center Lyle Sendlein
Football Autographed by BYU and Philadelphia Eagles Star Chad Lewis
Football Autographed by NFL Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice
Todd Heap Autographed Football
Phoenix Coyotes Autographed #53 Derek Morris photo and #6 David Schlemko puck
Vintage Rams helmet autographed by Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen

ART & JEWELRY

Silver and crystal ANASAZI “Seven Paths” bracelet
Apache-style bandolier
ANASAZI “WE” Necklace
Hand-loomed Pashmina
“Tudor House Boat” by James C. Christensen
“Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet” – by Howard Lyon
“Lombard Street” by Thomas Kinkade
Original Painting by Joshua Clare
Sand Painting by C. Benally
Framed/Autographed Steve Young Serigraph
Navajo Pottery
Framed Navajo Rug with Medicine Arrows
“Sonoran Desert Clouds” – by John Horejs
“Dancing for Joy” – Petroglyph Painting by M. Kemp Bayless
“Mystic Rememberings of the Primordial Past” – Petroglyph Painting by M. Kemp Bayless
Replica Ceremonial Rattle/Medicine Club
Great Basin Paiute-Style Bow, Quiver, and Arrows
“Night Vision” Sculpture
Hand-blown Glass Bowl
Framed Photographic Print by Heidi Hydrick
Hand-beaded, Smoke-Tanned Leather Pouch
Handmade, Sheathed Stone Knife Necklaces by David Holladay
“Wilson the Volleyball” from the movie Cast Away, by David Holladay
Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring
“Many Colors, Many Hands, One Path” – ANASAZI-Inspired Painting by M. Kemp Bayless

FUN STUFF

iPod Touch – 8 GB
Skull Candy Headphones/Gear
Mystery Eldridge Hot Dog Skateboard Deck & Black Box Gear
Zero Brockman Fernando Elvira Series Skate Deck with Assorted Zero Gear
Lisa McMann Signed Book Collection – Including New York Times Bestselling Wake Series (Young-Adult Fiction)
Phoenix Suns Goodie Bag
Marie Osmond “Baby Adora Belle Pretty in Pink” Doll w/Autographed Certificate
Sixthreezero Women’s 26″ Beach Cruiser Bike
Sixthreezero Men’s 26″ Beach Cruiser Bike
Microsoft Gift Bag
Animated Rocking Horse
Cowtown LTD Skateboard (orange)
Cowtown LTD Skateboard (grey)
Cowtown Longboard
“The Whole Enchilada” – Gift basket with entire CD catalogue of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers and The Refreshments
Republic Wireless (WIFI/Cellular) Smartphone + One Year of Unlimited Free Service
“Risk, Originality & Virtuosity” Autographed Book by Olympic Gymnastics Champion Peter Vidmar
Youth Books
ANASAZI Gift Basket
Baby Grand Piano with Player Unit
Volcom Attache Carry On Roller + Volcom Gear
Volcom E30 Laptop Backpack + Volcom Gear
GoPro HD HERO2 Video Camera – Outdoor Edition

Canadian Tenor Mark Masri to Headline ANASAZI Foundation Event

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:33:23 +0000

Mesa, Arizona (November 2, 2011) – Soulful Canadian tenor and EMI recording artist Mark Masri will perform with national recording acts Lindsey Stirling and Firefly at ANASAZI Foundation’s Scholarship Gala, November 17, at the Legado Hotel in Gilbert, Arizona. The event raises funds for financially challenged families seeking intervention and treatment services to save a son or daughter in crisis.

Renowned internationally for his passionate vocals and romantic ballads, Masri’s music spans both classical and contemporary genres. His ability to sing in six languages, including Italian in his virtuosic performance of “Caruso,” adds to his romantic appeal, which has been described by the Boston Globe as “melting the hearts of female audience members like chocolate in the palm of warm hands.”

Masri has performed and recorded with many notable artists, including Jim Brickman and Olivia Newton-John. He recently appeared in back-to-back PBS specials with Brickman and legendary hit-maker David Foster.

Joining Masri at the November 17 event is hip-hop violinist Lindsey Stirling, who gained national fame as a fan favorite on America’s Got Talent. Nashville recording artists Firefly will open the show and perform the event’s theme song, titled “Here Comes Hope.”

The Scholarship Gala also highlights the remarkable stories of ANASAZI alumni – young people who have overcome significant personal challenges to rebuild family relationships and achieve goals that once seemed beyond their reach. For reservations and table sponsorships, call (800) 678-3445 or e-mail sponsorships@anasazi.org.

ABOUT ANASAZI FOUNDATION

ANASAZI Foundation is a nonprofit (501c3), nationally recognized, licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider known for its nurturing and non-punitive approach to helping young people. ANASAZI’s menu of services includes a 42-day, wilderness-based intervention and treatment program for youth 12-17 and adults 18+, as well as parenting workshops and community drug awareness and education forums. Visit www.anasazi.org for more information.

Humanitarian Dale Tingey to Receive ANASAZI Foundation Turn for Peace Award

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:31:29 +0000

Mesa, Arizona (October 19, 2011) – Humanitarian, psychologist, and educator Dr. Dale Tingey will be honored with the 2011 Turn for Peace award in recognition of his lifelong work on behalf of Native American youth and families. Dr. Tingey will receive the award November 17 at ANASAZI Foundation’s Scholarship Gala, to be held at the Legado Hotel in Gilbert, Arizona.

Awarded annually by ANASAZI, a nonprofit provider of behavioral healthcare services, the Turn for Peace is presented to individuals who have made a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in need. Past recipients include former First Lady Barbara Bush, NFL Hall of Fame quarterbacks Steve Young and Bart Starr, author Stephen R. Covey, philanthropists Robert and Lynette Gay, and entertainers Wynonna Judd and Marie Osmond.

For more than 50 years, Dr. Tingey has devoted his life to improving the health and education of Native American families. His work as director of the nonprofit American Indian Services has helped thousands of native youth attend college, obtain degrees and, in turn, provide much-needed support in their communities.

“Dale is a great friend to all of the two-legged beings,” said ANASAZI founder and Totonac tribal member Ezekiel Sanchez. “His devotion to the native population has given him profound insight into our Seeds of Greatness; and his good works have lifted our youth to climb the Ladder of Education. Dale’s leadership has inspired many to set lofty goals and achieve great things. I consider his Giving of the Heart a great example that I strive to emulate in my work at ANASAZI.”

The November 17 gala highlights the remarkable stories of ANASAZI alumni – young people who have overcome significant personal challenges to rebuild family relationships and achieve goals that once seemed beyond their reach. Proceeds from the event will enable financially challenged families to obtain the help they need for a son or daughter with substance abuse, emotional, or behavioral concerns. For reservations and table sponsorships, call (800) 678-3445 or e-mail sponsorships@anasazi.org.

About ANASAZI Foundation

ANASAZI FOUNDATION FEATURED IN MTV “TRUE LIFE” DOCUMENTARY SERIES

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:27:27 +0000

Arizona nonprofit ANASAZI Foundation will be featured in an upcoming episode of MTV’s Emmy Award-winning “True Life” documentary series. Airing July 7 at 10 p.m. (EST/PST), the episode includes the story of Spencer, a Utah teen who participated in ANASAZI’s wilderness-based behavioral healthcare program.

Launched in 1998, the “True Life” series is narrated solely by its characters to provide unique insight into the struggles, hopes, and dreams of young people facing unusual circumstances.

ABOUT ANASAZI FOUNDATION
ANASAZI Foundation is a nonprofit (501c3), nationally recognized, licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider known for its nurturing and non-punitive approach to helping young people. ANASAZI’s menu of services includes a 42-day, wilderness-based intervention and treatment program for youth 12-17 and adults 18+, as well as parenting workshops and community drug awareness and education forums. Visit www.anasazi.org for more information.

Nominate a Young Leader!

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:07:40 +0000

2008 Nominee Shari Lyon

Do you know a former YoungWalker/Sinagua Walker who has accomplished great things since leaving the ANASAZI trail? Nominate him or her for the 2009 Young Leader award!

Each year, ANASAZI Foundation teams with Forever Young Foundation to recognize five exceptional alumni who exemplify the principles of the ANASAZI Way. For 2009, the five finalists will each receive a scholarship of at least $1000 and be profiled in short video documentaries to be featured on the ANASAZI website. One of the five will be named ANASAZI’s Young Leader for 2009 and receive an award of $2000. All awards will be presented in person by NFL legend and Forever Young founder Steve Young!

To nominate a Young Leader, complete and submit this form.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 19, at 8:00 a.m. MST. If you have questions, please contact ANASAZI Alumni Services at alumni@anasazi.org. Thank you for your submission.

YoungWalker Name:
Start Date on Trail
Start Month
Start Year
End Date on Trail
End Month
End Year
Nominated By
Nominator’s Email Address:
How has the nominated YoungWalker walked forward since leaving ANASAZI? (please give specific examples)
In what areas/activities/accomplishments has the YoungWalker excelled since leaving ANASAZI?
In what ways has he/she become a Young Leader?
How will the scholarship money benefit the YoungWalker?

Primitive Skills

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:25:11 +0000

Larry Dean Olsen

Watch this section for wilderness survival tips from ANASAZI founder Larry Dean Olsen (author of the best-seller Outdoor Survival Skills) and other experts in the primitive arts.

Wilderness Treatment

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:22:58 +0000

Did you know that ANASAZI uses a biopsychosocialspiritual approach to treatment? Check this section periodically for more on ANASAZI’s unique brand of wilderness therapy.

The ANASAZI Way

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:21:43 +0000

Ezekiel Sanchez

ANASAZI founder Ezekiel Sanchez is considered by many to be a pioneer in the field of wilderness therapy. He’s also the creator of the ANASAZI Way, a widely admired, loving approach to helping young people and their families.

Check this section often as Ezekiel and other ANASAZI leaders will offer their thoughts on this approach and its applications in everyday life. You may also learn a little about ANASAZI’s Path of Plants, as Ezekiel is one of the foremost experts in the medicinal and edible plants of the Southwest.