The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort opened in 1961 and quickly became the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located just west of downtown Casa Grande, the resort became a home away from home for John Wayne, who had a farming operation in nearby Stanfield. Willie Mays regularly pulled up to the resort’s parking lot in his pink Cadillac with a license plate that read “Say Hey,” referring to his nickname. In recent years the resort has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation and built a reputation for serving delicious southwestern-style cuisine. We’ll enjoy Easter Brunch in Legends Restaurant— Francisco Grande’s main dining room. Brunch will be served buffet-style—an elegant spread offering an array of fresh salads, a prime rib carving station, omelets made to order, endless entrée and side dishes, a lovely assortment of desserts and so much more. Later we’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Picacho Peak State Park for wildflower viewing and cocktails.
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:15a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
Northwest Valley:
Sundome Plaza
13547 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center.
Scottsdale:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The Scottsdale pickup location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Blvd.
Phoenix:
Paradise Valley Community Center
17402 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Community Center is easily found on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. No overnights. No Late-nights
Mesa:
Mesa Doubletree Hotel
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
This is the Fiesta Mall region, and the Hilton Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head east to Holmes. Park and wait for the bus at the west end of the hotel parking lot.