A longtime resident and homeowner, Mrs. Zicarelli and her husband originally bought in Rio Verde as a part-time visitor from 1975-1986. They became full-time residents in 1986. Shortly after its founding, she became a member of the Rio Verde Community Church and helped organize the church library.
     She serves on the church's board, and was a member of the church's building committee when the new church and chapel were built. She has been responsible for bringing the St. Olaf's Choir and St. Olaf's Orchestra to the community for benefit concerts.
      Another of her volunteer interests is the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde Valley Historical Society and the River of Time Museum. A supporter of the Sunshine Acres project in the Valley, she also contributes time and funding to Junior Achievement, Faith Counseling. The Arizona Opera Company, Phoenix Symphony and the Phoenix Art Museum.
      She and her husband traveled extensively around the world with friends. Prior to her move to Rio Verde, Mrs. Zicarelli was a volunteer in the Minnetonka, Minn. school system. She also volunteered at the Courage Center and was director of parish education at the Grace Lutheran Church in Deephaven, Minn.