Residents enjoy tricks, treats at Rhodes Ranch

Hayrides, a scary Full Moon Café, and plenty of tricks and treats lured the residents of Rhodes Ranch to the annual Halloween event which took place at The R-Club Recreation Center within the master-planned community.

"This is the second year we put on this event and the turnout was phenomenal," said Virginia Kaplan, program director for The R-Club.

"I think many of the residents who attended last year encouraged others to come this year. It is such an amazing event and a safe way for families to participate in this holiday."

Residents were able to enjoy hayrides, face painting and pumpkin decorating. There was also a palm reader and a balloon-twisting witch as well as a performance by the Las Vegas City Artz Academy.

"We had several contests during the evening as well. There was one for the best decorated pumpkin, the best and scariest costumes and guessing the weight of a large pumpkin that we bought. We tried to offer many options to appeal to everyone involved," Kaplan said.

"We really enjoy putting on these events for the residents and especially seeing the excited faces of the children as they participate in the various activities offered. I am already looking forward to next year's event and ways to make it even more exciting."

Rhodes Homes opened the 35,000-square-foot recreation center in October 2005. It houses an indoor workout facility with weights and cardiovascular equipment, a full-length basketball court, two racquetball/handball courts, and six billiards tables. In addition to fitness amenities, the facility has social areas that feature three fireplaces along with couches, tables and chairs and boasts one of the largest outdoor water parks in the valley called the Fun Zone Aquatic Park.

Included in the Fun Zone is a 13,000-square-foot lagoon pool with wading areas, a 10,000-square-foot water park with three speed slides, five kid slides, rope bridges, multiple squirt gun stations and a 1,000-gallon bucket that fills and tips over every five minutes. It also includes a 25-meter lap pool, two eight-person spas, a 12-person group spa, four large covered cabanas, one exterior lighted basketball court, two sand volleyball courts, four lighted tennis courts and a children's playground with activity structures.

Residents of Rhodes Ranch have access to a host of amenities including its par-72, signature Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole golf course.

Rhodes Ranch residents also benefit from living in a guard-gated community with 24-hour roving security patrols, the park-like atmosphere of the neighborhood, and the R-Club at Rhodes Ranch.

The Rhodes Ranch Golf Club has become one of the hottest golf destinations in Las Vegas.

Rhodes Homes has built more than 6,000 homes in the Las Vegas Valley during the past two decades and is developing 16 neighborhoods throughout the city.

Rhodes Homes is selling homes in five neighborhoods at Rhodes Ranch. They are The Irons, The Fairways, Palms Bay, Pacific Mist and The Majors.

Palms Bay offers three two-story models ranging from 1,734 to 2,400 square feet and is in the heart of Rhodes Ranch.

The two-story homes in Palms Bay have two-car garages and three or four bedrooms.

Home prices start at $334,575.

For more information, call 438-6006.

A short walk from The R-Club at Rhodes Ranch, Pacific Mist offers three homes ranging in size from 1,720 to 2,255 square feet.

The two-story homes have two-car garages, vaulted ceilings and three or four bedrooms.

Specials at Pacific Mist start in the $200,000s. To speak with a sales agent, call 796-5008.

Homes in The Majors range in size from 3,021 to 3,431 square feet. The two story homes offer three to five bedrooms and up to 41/2 baths. Each home comes standard with a kitchen and loft.

For more information, call 745-4355.

Pricing for this neighborhood starts in the low $400,000s.

To visit Rhodes Ranch, take Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, to Durango Drive, then go south to Rhodes Ranch Parkway. Sales offices are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information on Rhodes Homes and its communities, visit RhodesHomes.com.