Welcome to Desert Ridge Parents' Group!

Organized in 1997, the not-for-profit Desert Ridge® Parents' Group (DRPG) works to foster a sense of community, develop long-lasting relationships and create a support network among the families of Desert Ridge® and the surrounding areas (including but not limited to 85050 and 85054).  Through a variety of playgroups, family events and fun activities, the DRPG can enhance the lives of all Desert Ridge® parents, whether working as full-time parents or employed outside the home, married or single, one child or several.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION:  DRPG publishes a bimonthly online newsletter which includes our schedule for Kids Activities, Family Events and Parents Nights Out, plus great community updates. Our online community is hosted by Big Tent, with discussion forums, news announcements, classified ads, event calendars and invitations and more!

FOR KIDS: Organized playgroups are where DRPG members meet weekly for kid play and mom bonding. In addition to playgroups, we have many daytime activities each month including craft projects, story times, trips to the Zoo, picnics and park days, as well as neighborhood tours of the fire station, grocery store and a pizzeria! 

FOR FAMILIES:  We also have many great family events which are held on the weekends: Bike Rodeo, Wildlife in the Wash, Spring Fling, Mothers Day and Fathers Day Crafts, Fall Festival, Winter Celebration & Chili Cook Off.  

FOR ADULTS: We offer Parent's Nights Out which are a kid-free chance to get to know other parents in Desert Ridge. Includes Moms nights out, Dads nights out and also outings for all the parents together; singles or couples are welcome.

MEMBERSHIP: Memberships are $30 annually and most club events and activities are free for DRPG members.  For more information on what is included in a DRPG membership, please visit our Member Benefits page. For questions about membership, please email membership@DRPGonline.com.

July/August Newsletter

Upcoming Events

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What: Kung Fu Panda Movie
When: 9:45 am Thursday, July 2
Where: Harkins at the Scottsdale 101, theater 7

What: Cow Outfit Making
When: 9:30 pm Tuesday July 7
Where: Member home

What: Mom's Night Out
When: 6:00 pm Wednesday July 8
Where: Blue Martini at City North

What: Cow Appreciation Day
When: 11 am Friday July 10
Where: Chik-Fil-A at Scottsdale and the 101

What: McDonald's play
When: 9:00 am Monday July 13
Where: McDonald's at North East Corner of Tatum and Bell

What: Dad's Night Out
Happy hour and movie
When: 6:00 pm Wednesday July 15
Where: San Felipe's Cantina & AMC Theatre at Desert Ridge Market Place

What: The Magical Comedy of Jim Blantz
When: 2pm Thursday July 16
Where: Desert Broom Branch of Phoenix Public Library

What: Story Teller Rosie Witcher (all ages)
When: 2pm Monday July 20
Where: Mesquite Branch of Phoenix Public Library

What: Tour of Fry's Food
Great tour and lesson about food
When: 9:30 - 10:30 am Tuesday July 28
Where: Fry's Food on the North East Corner of Tatum and Bell

What: Money Savvy Kids Presentation
Adult social time.
Each participant will receive a special piggy bank.
When: 7:30 pm Tuesday August 4
Where: Member home

What: Arizona Science Center
When: 10 am Thursday August 6
Where: 600 E Washington Street

What: Parents Night Out
Hear the band Rock Lobster
When: 6 pm Saturday August 8
Where: Kona Grill at City North

What: DRPG Membership Meeting
When: 7:30 Monday August 10
Where: Member home

What: Bowling
When: 11 am Tuesday August 11
Where: Desert Hills Lanes 2959 East Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 971-1105

What: New Member Brunch
When: Saturday, July 18th 9:30 a.m
Where: Jane Soukup's home

What: Shop Rock & Roll - Kids Club
When: 4-5 pm Thursday August 20
Where: City North (Deer Valley Road and 50th Street)

What: Peter Piper Pizza
Early release day for PV Schools, lunch and play
When: 1pm Tuesday August 25
Where: North West corner of Tatum and Thunderbird
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