Contents
What’s Inside March 2013 | Health & Wellness
ASSOCIATION 6
Association Numbers to Know
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From the Editor’s Desk
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Upcoming Events Calendar
HEALTH & FITNESS HEALTH & FITNESS 12
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Senior Olympics or Bust Tennis: A Fun Form of Fitness Will Bowl for Cash Recommended Reading Pickleball News Fitness Center, Day Spa Sport New Look Course Review: Corte Bella Golf Club Guest Passes & Guest Waivers
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 18
A Survivor’s Tale
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Cool Cars of Corte Bella
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Ask Agnes: The Smallest Room in the House
Art is Alive in the Northwest Valley
CULINARY CULINARY 22
From the Chef: Eggplant Caponata
VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS 24
Help Our Soldiers, Children
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There’s No Place Like Home
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Club & Interest Groups
SOCIAL SOCIAL
CB Times Magazine is the official community magazine of Corte Bella, brought to you by the Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. and published by Lion Tree Communications. Editor | David Jolovitz Contributing Writers | Jennianne Brown Bonnie L. Gentry | Dan Hammel | Dan Haywood Nancy Howard | Aide’ Smedes | Connie Whitlock Photography | Dan Hammel To advertise in the CB Times, please contact Jonathan E. Himlin at 480.636.6670 or LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.com.
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March Events Friday, March 1, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Part 2 of 4 Friday, March 8, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Part 3 of 4 Friday, March 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Part 4 of 4 Finding Peace and Purpose in Retirement A four-part series, Finding Peace and Purpose in Retirement is guided by the belief that everyone wants to achieve happiness. Dr. Merlin Manley, a retired professor, teacher and counselor, walks attendees through a journey of finding peace and purpose that begins with defining happiness and discussing ways to become happier and more satisfied with one’s life.
Wednesday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driver Course AARP volunteer instructor Robin Mandell addresses current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and tips for safely operating your vehicle. Learn how minor adjustments in your driving can compensate for common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Please bring a check, made payable to AARP, to the session. Cash will not be accepted.
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Registration is required. To reserve your space, please call (623) 455-5626 or register online at www.sunhealth.org and click Community Education. Events with less than 10 reservations are subject to cancellation. We make every effort to avoid cancellations. If one does occur, we will contact you in advance of the event.
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ASSOCIATION Board of Directors
Community Resources
Corte Bella Administration
Ray Valle President RNMvalle@cox.net Neighborhood Awareness & Safety Committee (NASC) Liaison
Guard House, 623-544-3906 Fax: 623-544-3911 Email: securitas@cortebellacca.com Gate Hours: 5 A.M. - 8 P.M. Roving Patrol 8 A.M. - Noon, Mon-Fri 10 A.M. - Noon, Sat-Sun 4 P.M.-Midnight, Daily Patrol Cell: 623-256-3359
Association Office 22155 North Mission Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 623-328-5068
Regina Shanney-Saborsky Vice President Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Liaison rsaborsky@cox.net Walt Kearns Treasurer walt@wekearns.com Bill Blake Director WillieB38@cox.net Bob Moberly Director JBMoberly@cox.net
Anacapa Restaurant, 623-455-9045 Hours: Lunch: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Tuesday – Saturday Dinner: 4:30 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday – Saturday Sunday Buffet: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Closed Mondays Fitness Center, 623-217-2018 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 A.M.-9 P.M. Sat & Sun, 6 A.M.-9 P.M. Children’s Pool Hours 10 A.M.-1 P.M. & 5-7 P.M. Day Spa, 623-217-2018 8 A.M. to 7 P.M., By Appointment
Vincent Petrella Secretary vin@thecuegroup.com
Corte Bella Website www.cortebella.net
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Lynda Erickson, CAAM®, PCAM® HOA General Mgr., Ext. 235 LErickson@rossmar.com David Jolovitz, Spa & Fitness Mgr. Editor, CB Times, Ext. 225 djolovitz@cortebellacca.com Mark Everts Facilities Manager, Ext. 223 MEverts@cortebellacca.com Fred Hernandez, Food & Beverage Mgr. Ext. 233 fhernandez@cortebellacca.com Dan Haywood, Anacapa Executive Chef, Ext. 232 dhaywood@cortebellacca.com Heather Chavez, Administrative Supervisor, Ext. 222 Valerie Brachulis, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 221
Photo by Dan Hammel
Corte Bella Volunteers, Ext. 224
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From the Editor’s Desk It should be of little surprise that life has in store for us all... many surprises. With so much in life that cannot be planned and cannot be expected, there’s true beauty to be found in the measured success of a daily exercise routine. In other words: To those who toil go the spoils.
In my experience, I’ve learned that the motivation to stay fit resonates best not through colorful rhetoric and goals set impossibly high, but by setting up and following through achievable short term goals — set up like dominos.
This month, I encourage you all to demand the very best from your bodies: Test your heart. Test your lungs. Stretch. Pick up the pace and turn that leisurely stroll into a brisk walk. Add some weight to the bar. Stretch a little bit more. Snack a little bit less. Try a new form of exercise. Impress yourself. Impress your friends.
Nike’s impossibly catchy slogan urges you to “Just Do It.” A more truthful, more straightforward mantra cannot be applied. A healthier, more agile body is within reach, just put one Nike in front of the other and get moving.
David Jolovitz, Editor
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But not right now; you’re busy reading the Corte Bella Times. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest community news. To all, good reading… and good eating! Enough about us, let’s talk about you. The CB Times would like to hear from our readers. Send us news of your personal accomplishments, celebrations, anniversaries, and in memoriam tributes to the Editor at DJolovitz@cortebellacca.com.
thrive The older I get, the more I find myself enchanted with the types of day-to-day wonders money can’t buy. Whether it’s a morning filled with artistic inspiration, a day of golf with friends or an afternoon lost in a good book, staying in the moment reminds me how valuable healthy living really is. Sun Health’s nonprofit Community Education series keeps me on track with important information that matters.
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Linda Peters, Resident of The Colonnade
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Upcoming Events Calendar: March 2013
CB Marketplace / Saturday, March 30 9:30 to 2:00 PM / Social Hall Farmers’ Market / Wednesday, March 13 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. / Social Hall Patio and Breezeway Why have the Farmers’ Markets been such big hits at Corte Bella? Well, locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, and locally made goods are a good place to start. But, the dinner bell is ringin’! Grab your shopping bags and invite your friends — the very last farmers’ market of the season is upon us.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Anacapa / Sunday, March 17 4:30 to 8:00 P.M. / Anacapa Restaurant The Anacapa’s St. Patrick’s Day Buffet is a pot of gold at the end of a long rainbow for hungry stomachs. Enjoy countless authentically prepared Irish dishes that include: braised corned beef and cabbage, sweet and sour potato salad with mustard, Irish bangers apple mashed poundies (sausage and buttery potatoes with sweet apples), traditional Irish lamb stew, and more! Few reservations remain at only $18.95++ per person. Call (623) 455-9045.
The CB Marketplace, with over 60 vendors participating, offers residents an extensive variety of everything from arts, crafts, jewelry, household items, men and women’s accessories, clothing, and other selected fields. The market is a bi-annual event that has grown from a rather small venue of about 25 vendors to what it is today. Also, live musical performance by the Sunrise N-Ergy Band.
Easter Sunday Brunch / Sunday, March 31 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM / Anacapa Restaurant Make sure to join the Anacapa as it celebrates Easter with a brunch that is sure to please. Although the menu can only truly be appreciated by viewing it in full at CorteBlla.net, some mouthwatering items include: four varieties of salads, a fresh fruits and vegetables display, impressive seafood display, appetizing entrees, an omelet and carving station and of course, assorted desserts. All this for just 35++ per person. Reservations will not last, so dial (623) 455-9045.
Easter Egg Hunt / Sunday, March 31 9:45 AM / Anacapa Breezeway Special prizes; bring your own baskets. Ages 10 and under only, please.
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Cooking Demo: Southern Living / Friday, April 5 11:30 A.M. / Social Hall Clear your schedules and cleanse your palates. This is not just lunch, but an unforgettable culinary experience. On the menu for this cooking demonstration are fried green tomatoes with buttermilk dressing, seafood jambalaya, and praline cookies with warm caramel bread pudding. $35 per person. A scrumptious lunch and a glass of wine are included.
Fundraiser for Our Nation’s Children, Soldiers / Saturday, April 6 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. / Social Hall Your chance to help those in need avails itself in the form of a silent auction with one-of-a-kind pieces of art this April. Artistic wonder and fellow Corte Bella resident Charlie Hall dedicates his pieces to the project in a true must-attend event. See page 24 for more details about the artist and beneficiaries.
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Senior Olympics or Bust Bonnie L. Gentry I’m going to reach a milestone birthday in a few months, and I wanted to do something completely out of the box on my birthday. I decided that I wanted to be able to do standard pushups.
Training for the squat strengthens the leg muscles and provides better balance and stamina. Balance is a growing problem as we get older.
Wondering how I might train for that, I searched the internet for various training methods and happened on the Senior Olympics. Going through the events that are offered, I found powerlifting. Having always ventured into male-dominated endeavors — financial planning and crossword construction, this seemed like a worthy endeavor.
Training for the deadlift strengthens the core muscle group that helps in posture, an area that many of us can use help in.
One thing decidedly in its favor was that women are not heavily represented in these competitions, so the bar was set fairly low. Also training for each event provides its own advantages. Training for the bench press strengthens the upper body and especially the muscle groups that, when weak, contribute to dowager’s hump, a trait that runs in my family.
Strength training in general is great for women as it promotes good bone health and is recommended to minimize osteoporosis. I have begun my training and already feel stronger, but no matter what happens, it is a win-win situation. Even if I decide that ultimately don’t want to compete, strengthening all of these muscle groups is going to give me a much healthier body, a more toned physique and better strength, stamina and balance. I encourage women to explore this area of fitness as it provides many health benefits.
Tennis: A Fun Form of Fitness Aide’ Smedes, Tennis Pro
I recently read an article in a health magazine that suggested that readers follow these health-related suggestions: Don’t overeat; turn off the TV; stay out of the sun; consumer alcohol in moderation; eat fruits & vegetables; don’t smoke; visit your doctor regularly. To this list, I would like to add: Reach out. Research shows that you’re at greater risk of heart disease without a strong network of friends and family. Loneliness can cause inflammation, and in otherwise healthy people it can be just as dangerous as having high cholesterol or even smoking. Get busy. Having satisfying sex two to three times per week can add as many as three years to your life. Getting busy can burn an impressive amount of calories — sometimes as much as running for 30 minutes. (Which would you rather do?) Focus on fitness. A 2008 study found that regular high-intensity exercise (such as running) can add up to four years to your life, which isn’t surprising given the positive effects working out has on your heart, mind, and metabolism. This is what some of the Corte Bella residents are saying about their choice of fitness: Vicki Faaborg: “I love tennis. I play it for both physical as well as psychological reasons. Tennis is a wonderful aerobic activity that can be played at nearly any age and at any skill level. It increases strength and stamina, contributes to coordination, and helps to control stress. It keeps me moving, and that is a good thing as I continue to age. I hear from different people that they will not
play tennis anymore due to the fear that it is too hard on them at their age. Tennis has been proven to be one of the healthiest sports, and if you can get back into playing tennis correctly with conditioning, stretching, etc., you will find a sport that will give you great deal of fun and satisfaction.” Fred Wagner: “My addiction to tennis that began four years ago is probably the single most important thing I’ve done to promote continued good health in retirement. Aside from the obvious social and aerobic benefits, the desire to improve has given me the impetus to tolerate and regularly invest in a physical conditioning program along with my fellow Corte Bella gym rats. This synergy is a plan for life and I’m sticking to it.” You are always invited to attend our clinics, cardio classes, The Enchilada Workshop and/or schedule a private/group lesson. For more information please, call Aide’ at 623-399-7022 or e-mail at aide.smedes@yahoo.com. Enjoy this beautiful Arizona weather and play outdoors!
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Will Bowl for Cash Dan Hammel Multi-colored psychedelic balls, Charlie Sheen shirts, optional nicknames, and an interesting display of wrist, elbow and knee support braces are the visions at RH Johnson Lanes each month when hundreds of Sun City West and Corte Bella residents “Bowl for Quarters!” aka “Red Pin, No Tap.” The premise of the game is any nine or 10 pins knocked out on the 1st roll of the ball, constitutes a strike! Add a Red Head Rim to that, you earn a quarter. Two strikes in a row earn a Quarter; splits — earn a QUARTER; and leave a Red Pin — earn… you bet… another quarter! For the better part of two years, Corte Bella resident Linda Rizzo is the group’s “head pin” and organizes the event each month. RH Johnson Lanes “spares” no expense with different varieties of eats and drinks depending on the occasion. Highly recommended. Here’s where the improved “fitness” comes in… If you win lots of quarters, the sheer weight of this cash, gives us connoisseurs of the hard woods a terrific workout as we try to hobble to the parking lot! However you define your form of fitness, enjoy it! We do!
Diane Leith Jim (Dude) Tuor Traci (Trixie) Tuor Lori Satterblom Ida Scharmach Janet Silver Judy Carilli
Tom Carilli Chuck Welch Barb Welch Janice Laskowicz Jim Laskowicz Jill Grant Tom Grant
Linda (Ten Pin) Rizzo Mike Rizzo Anne (Flo) Hammel Dan (Whitie) Hammel
Regular bowlers not pictured: Susan Eisgrau, Rich Eisgrau, Brenda Bochner, Bruce Bochner, Carol Courter, Bob Courter, Mary Ann Irving, Mary Jo Webdale
Recommended Reading Weight training’s principle of muscular confusion can be confusing enough. The following reading list should help alleviate, if not your soreness, then your gym-related reservations. Stated more simply: Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated for it to work. • Stretching for 50+, Knopf, Dr. Karl Authored for a maturing crowd, introduce yourself to this book and enjoy a life with fewer nagging injuries. Editor’s word to the wise: Stretching should be viewed as a proactive — and reactive — solution to ailments. • You are Your Own Gym: Lauren, Mark with Clark, Joshua Can’t make it to the gym? Check. Tired of cumbersome machines? Check. This “Bible of Bodyweight Exercises” serves as your guide to a fitness routine free of any machines. Editor’s word to the wise: Breaking your dependency on machines could lead to unlocking incredible results. • Brawn and Beyond Brawn: McRobert, Stuart Two book titles by one revered author — for the gym-goer looking to build strength and add lean muscle. Editor’s word to the wise:
Increasing age should have nothing to do with a decline in strength.
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Pickleball News Jennianne “Annie” Brown Hey all you pickleball “wannabees,” come join us… we are now proud to be a sanctioned Corte Bella club, 75 members strong. Below you’ll see some of our members enjoying our February 9 Winter Social on a chilly Saturday morning, but we played long and hard with lots of laughs, good friends, and great food.
If you are having family or friends over and want to reserve a court for your group, there are sign-up sheets on the pickleball bulletin board listing the available time slots — simply just sign your name. If you haven’t yet tried pickleball and would like to, this is your opportunity. Club member Mary Luparello is hosting an “open play” on Friday, March 15 at 2 PM. Mary already has nine players signed up, four of whom are brand new to the sport. Mary and several of our club members will be available for beginners and
intermediate players, however, you’ll need to register in advance. To do so, please contact Mary at mluparello@hotmail.com. A reminder: If you are new to Pickleball, be sure to wear shoes that are safe for court-like surfaces — we want everyone to be safe! If you have questions, comments or suggestions you can contact the Corte Bella Pickleball Club through our e-mail address at cortebellapickleballclub@outlook.com. The Pickleball Club and its Board wishes you a March filled with good luck on the courts and off!
Fitness Center and Day Spa to Sport New, Updated Look We are pleased to announce that barring any unforeseen adjournments, the fitness center and day spa will soon be fitted with an all-new look.
Staying busy throughout all of this will be the maintenance team who will be replacing light bulbs and ballasts, as well as painting the fitness center.
Rolled out in the fitness center will be new carpet tiling with sophisticated styling and protective rubber matting for the dumbbell area, while the day spa will benefit from an upscale look brought about by handsome carpet colors in each of the four treatment rooms.
Unfortunately, due to the project’s highly-involved installation, closures to the fitness center and day spa will be experienced. Updates regarding the project will be forthcoming. Please stay tuned.
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Course Review: Corte Bella Golf Club Nancy Howard I Reprinted with permission from Arizona Golfer Nestled in the northwest valley, the Greg Nash designed Corte Bella Golf Club is the centerpiece to the upscale, private and gated community Corte Bella Country Club in Sun City West. The community is a Del Webb development with 1,650 well-designed homes. Corte Bella Golf Club is managed by Scottsdale Golf Group. This is a private club that offers a variety of membership options, including year ‘round and seasonal membership. It’s been some time since the opening of the course in 2004, when Arizona Golfer visited the new course for a feature story. And my, what a grand surprise to see how the course has grown up. It is challenge… yet fair and fun to play and yes, women friendly as well. One very noticeable and appreciated element is that the homes are on spacious lots and set back at a much more desired distance from the course than most golf communities, I’ve experienced. It gave the course a very spacious feel, which is appreciated by most golfers.
bunker sand and they truly add to the course’s appeal and challenge. Some are mind-boggling from the tee boxes with their clustering and depths, however if you have your ‘game on’ you shouldn’t have to experience them very often. When you do, our group described the sand as fluffy that it caused a problem exiting them, which in my opinion, is a very good thing. The renovation was completed in late September, 2012 and per Director of Golf, Brian Markle, “The sand has almost completed its packing process.”
Corte Bella Golf Club has an enhancing definition with red rocks as the rough and during this time of year, yellow Bermuda that defines the fairways for best landings. Fairways are wide and in excellent condition as were the greens, which didn’t give you any birdies or pars unless you earned them. Tree, undulating fairways, desert floral, plenty of bunkering as well as water features and challenging greens (that hold well and putt true) make this one enticing track to experience.
The Club offers an excellent driving range area, putting and pitching areas and a well-appointed Pro Shop in the stylish Clubhouse, which also houses The Grille at Corte Bella offering an American cuisine with inside and patio seating overlooking the course and driving range. Another option, which I found interesting, is a restaurant adjacent to the Clubhouse called the Anacapa in a building owned by the HOA. When most Clubhouses shut down for the evening, Anacapa offers a nice option to stay out, wine and dine and visit during the evenings with members of the community.
The Golf Club recently completed the renovation of the 28 greenside bunkers with new liners and 2,300 tons of southwest
Guest Passes and Guest Waivers Here’s the situation: Your guests have arrived into town, happy to trade in their umbrellas for sunglasses and black snow (slush) for ice cream cones. You’ve completed giving them the tour of your home and beautiful neighborhood, and they tell you that now they’d like to use the fitness center and pool. So, what happens next? Guests may use the community’s facilities following these two steps: (1) Residents must fill out a mandatory Guest Waiver Form, complete with resident and guest information. The form is located at the fitness center, or online, and can be scanned, faxed, or completed in person.
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(2) Residents may purchase guest passes in advance at the HOA office that will be scanned during check-in (a $60 card nets you 30 total visits), or elect to forgo the guest pass and pay a $3 daily fee — per guest. Regardless of your method of payment, guest entrance to the facilities remains valid for the entire day, from open to close. Should you have any other questions pertaining to facility use, such as facility rules or hours, don’t hesitate to contact the Spa & Fitness Manager at extension 225.
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A Survivor’s Tale
In memoriam of Corte Bella resident and beloved friend Janet Dorsey, the following is a reprinted story first published in December, 2011. In the far corner of a high school gymnasium in Garden City, Kansas, a petite figure springs, lunges, and twists with boundless energy and minimal effort. For most of this Wednesday afternoon, her movements are performed gracefully; her efforts are executed with perfect form. Taking notice, her coaches are pleased. Only a freshman in high school, they think to themselves. The sky’s the limit. Just before the sun sets on the day’s session, Janet Dorsey finally takes a tumble. She’s hurt. The weekend passes but does little to alleviate the pain in Janet’s leg. Monday morning finds Janet not in a classroom, but escorted to a Kansas City hospital 400 miles away. The doctors return with a downturned grin. The news is grim. Bone cancer, they say. Lucky you came in for testing. The young gymnast’s stomach somersaulted. By Wednesday, Janet has had her right leg amputated and her life — changed forever. Through it all, though, her attitude stayed positive. “It’s not how many times you fall off the pommel horse,” they say, right? Although Janet spent the remainder of her high school years on both an artificial leg and crutches, she never looked to them for support. Janet was determined to live life to the fullest. As a senior, with her eye on college, and her mind on graduation, Janet’s left leg failed her when she slipped and fell in the shower. In what was expected to be a routine check-up, Janet’s doctor discovered spots on her right lung. Subsequent tests would yield similar results. The doctors’ downturned grin returned. Shortly after the news hit her ears—several days before she would come to grips with her misfortune—her right lung was removed. With one leg, one lung, and a history of fast-spreading cancer, Janet’s mother had whispered to her by the doctors, “Enjoy your time with your daughter. Time isn’t on her side.” Neither mother nor daughter paid any mind to growing whispers. This gymnast-turned-fighter, and student-turned-survivor, would not only make it through high school, but would go on to earn induction into her high school’s hall of fame; Janet stood proud and accepted the honor when she spoke at the school’s commencement ceremony in 1995. Her piling medical conditions not only kept her from attending universities far from home, but lead to a painful rejection by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. According to medical statistics, you won’t live more than a few years, they said; hardly a sound investment. Motivated, the family made an angry trip to Topeka. Headstrong, they spent the afternoon waiting outside of the director’s door. Victorious, they returned to Garden City with Janet eligible for benefits. Unbeknownst to young Janet, the results achieved in Topeka would later lay the foundation of her career. True to form, Janet —
a woman with no right leg, or right lung—spent her career righting wrongs. Strong-willed, and propelled by personal inspiration, Janet greatly assisted in fighting for legislation for the Rehab Act of 1973 — the first federal program of its kind. The program, which required businesses receiving federal monies to enroll in disability education programs, was a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Once pitted against the government in seeking benefits for the disabled, Janet spent nearly 25 years working for various federal agencies, including eight years served as Postmaster in the U.S. Senate. During her service to the country, Janet won the Handicapped Employee of the Year award in 1985; one of only 10 honorees that year. However, even a full time career as a voice for the disabled couldn’t satiate Janet’s appetite for adventure. Shortly after moving to Colorado, Janet read an article telling the tale of dedicated Vietnam Vets who worked with disabled youth. Only a few months passed before Janet learned how to ski. In what she considers one of her most rewarding experiences in life, Janet formed a national ski team for the disabled. Incredibly, not long after its formation, the team heard about an informal international handicapped Olympics being held in Le GrandBornand, France. With only two weeks to prepare, a dozen of the skiers participated, including Janet, who placed third overall in the giant slalom. Determined, Janet would go on to claim the women’s championship the next year—and two more titles following that year. Since her first fall in Garden City, Kansas all those years ago, Janet’s drive has not wavered. Not for a moment. “When opportunities come up, you have to take them,” Janet says. “I believe in being a risk taker, and when given the opportunity, giving back to one’s community.” Janet Dorsey moved to Corte Bella in April, 2006, and passed recently in February, 2013. Janet’s sister, Judie Krauklis, also a CB resident, says that Janet’s happiest times were her retirement years at Corte Bella where she had a lovely home, lots of friends, and attended a plethora of social functions and activities.
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Cool Cars of Corte Bella
Double Take: Ron Robbel’s 1929 Mercedes SSK Replica
In the Garage “[Mine] is a replica of a 1929 Mercedes SSK. It is usually known as a ‘kit’ car and is all fiber glass. One could either use a Pinto, Chevette or VW as a donor car for the engine and drive train. I decided to go with the Pinto because a VW sounds like a VW no matter what the car looks like. The car was being sold at a charity auction in Tacoma back in the late ‘80s. The kit had been purchased by someone who never assembled it. The literature said it could be done in 100 hours, but it was more like 100 days — working at it full time. One of the nice things about the project was that I was able to paint it any color combination I wanted, so I went with Winchester Gray Metallic and silver with a hint of burgundy. I didn’t get started on the car until I retired in 2000, so it sat in my garages, barn or storage unit for about 20 years. It was not an easy project but now it’s done and I can enjoy driving it. With the Ford V6 engine, it’s very quick and I always have one eye on the speedometer. It is also very light weight and not a car you
would want to be in if you were involved in an accident. I get a lot of looks, thumbs up and questions when I drive it and I always enjoy talking about my cars. I also have a restored prize winning 1936 DeSoto Airflow, a 1936 DeSoto Airflow street rod that is currently being upholstered, a restored 98+ point 1953 Jaguar XK 120 that I’ve had for 46 years, a restored 1955 Packard, a restored 1966 Ford F 100 and a 1988 Avanti I bought brand new in 1988.”
No Place like Home We have a number of friends in the Phoenix area; Sun City Grand, Surprise, Scottsdale, etc. and after visiting with them many times, we decided to buy a house in the area. After looking in Corte Bella we liked the gated community aspect because we were not prepared to become full time residents or even snow birds at that time. At most we are able to spend about one week per month in the winter months. We have llamas, dogs and cats to tend to as well as a daughter and son-in-law in Bend.
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Ask Agnes: The Smallest Room in the House Keeping a clean bathroom is one of the most important and most disliked jobs a person must do. Everyone loves a fresh, clean bathroom! But no one is thinking, “Wow, I get to clean the bathroom today!” I’m going to try to make that a little easier for you with some helpful tips. First, I’d suggest that you take a good look at what issues you have. Does your toilet have a mineral ring at the water line? Flush the toilet, pour about a cup of vinegar in and let it sit while you tackle some other areas. About 30 minutes later, use a pumice bar [available at the 99 cents store or hardware store] and buff the area. The pumice bar will not scratch the toilet but it will remove the mineral ring and any other mineral deposits in the bowl. Wear gloves if you are phobic about touching anything toilet-related. Another approach, which I have not tried, but heard of, is using Tang as a pre-soak. Be sure to use the pumice bar under the rim to clear the holes that allow water to flush the toilet bowl thoroughly. If the problem is that pinkish tinge that bowls can get, add bleach to the water in the bowl. The pink tinge is from algae.
If soap scum in the shower is a problem try something called “Greased Lightning” and a plastic scrubber. It cuts right through soap scum and makes the walls good as new. I often use Gel Gloss on the freshly cleaned walls to prevent the scum build-up. Gel Gloss is available at Home Depot and other area stores. It’s applied much like car wax and keeps the walls clean for about 6-8 weeks. ‘Gel-Glossing’ tubs and countertops is also a good way to make the job of cleaning the bathroom a little easier. [This is only good on imitation marble or Corian] — don’t try this on stone. I keep a sprayer bottle of water with a little Jet-Dry added in the shower to spray the walls after showers. It makes the water sheet off and doesn’t leave spots. I add about a tablespoon of Jet-Dry to a spray bottle of water. Okay, now I’m all excited: “Wow, I get to clean the bathroom today!” If you have special topics that you would like to have explored, please send your questions to the editor at DJolovitz@ cortebellacca.com and he will get them to me. Thanks!
‘Art is Alive’ in the Northwest Valley Connie Whitlock, WHAM President The WHAM Art Association (short for What’s Happening Art Movement) is a non-profit art organization in the Surprise area, and is proud to announce the second annual “Art is Alive” Arts & Cultural Festival to be held the weekend of April 6 & 7, 2013. The festival will be held at the Surprise Community Park surrounding the grassy area behind the Library and around the lake.
literature into our events. Since our beginning, we have grown to 80+ fine arts members with a wide variety of artistic talents.
Last year over 5,000 people attended our first annual festival. We received many letters and positive feedback regarding the wonderful experience had at the event. Our purpose, for this signature art festival, is to offer the northwest Valley an arts & cultural experience that in unlike any other festivals. We partner with local artists, businesses, community performing groups, the various cities that make up the Northwest Valley, and other wellknown entertainment intended to give the residents a platform to get to know their own community.
This year’s “Art is Alive” Arts & Cultural Festival will have performing arts throughout the day with local musicians, dancers, and a student plein air (French expression meaning “open air”) art contest to bring families to the event. There will be 60 artist booths and great food to give the public a taste of the local talent. The residents will be invited to participate in art demonstrations to help them find their hidden artistic ability. Additionally, our “spotlights” will be on Dancers from the Tohono O’odham Nation, a nationally known Hip-Hop dancer, Bonita Lovett, giving a free workshop and performance, along with “Ability-Not Disability” art activity for persons with disabilities producing artwork from their wheelchairs.
The WHAM Art Association has a unique mission: to stimulate, promote, encourage, and provide recognition of the arts and the creative spirit. Founded in 2006, WHAM promotes all of the arts, primarily visual art, but also brings music, drama, dance, and
Over 30 WHAM members worked many hours as volunteers to put together last year’s “Art is Alive” Art Festival, and are expected to pitch in again this year. WHAM is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit so our funding only comes from annual dues and donations.
For more information, go to wham-art.org.
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CULINARY
Recommended Eating Waistline woes? Sample this heart-healthy recipe from the Anacapa’s own Chef Dan. Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
French Baguette with Eggplant Caponata and Tomato Concasse’ •
3# eggplant (1 large eggplant) skinned, Medium to small dice
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½ cup Olive Oil
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1 medium Yellow Onion, peeled and Chopped
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1 tsp pine nuts
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1 Tbsp garlic
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¼ cup White wine
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¼ cup balsamic vinegar
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2 Tbsp. Capers
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1 oz. Marinated Olives, Rough Chopped
Tomato Concasse Leaves •
Tomato Concasse Leaves
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Boiling Water
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Ice Bath
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4 Fresh Ripe large tomatoes
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Small pairing knife
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Tongs
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2 tbsp Tomato paste
1. With your knife, take the stem out of the tomato and score a 2” x on the bottom of the tomato just lightly through the skin..
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1 Tbsp Chopped Anchovies - optional
2. Place Tomatoes in the boiling water and watch for the skins to start to crack where you scored the skin.
1. In a large skillet, add olive oil and place on medium heat until hot. 2.
Add onions and garlic and lightly sauté.
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Add eggplant and sauté lightly
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Add wine and balsamic and continue to cook until softened.
5. Add Capers, olives and Tomato Paste and mix until incorporated. 6. Turn down to low heat and simmer a few more minutes. Remove from heat and reserve
Method: Slice in thick slices, Drizzle with oil. Bake in oven until slightly crisp. Use for topping with Caponata and Sliced tomatoes. Enjoy. To serve, cut circular rounds of rye bread with cutter, and bake until crisp. Put the crouton on top of hot onion soup in an oven
3. Remove from the water and place in the ice water, this is called “shocking” or “Blanching” It keeps the firm texture of the tomato, the bright colors, while also helping to remove the skins. 4. Take out of the water and peel the thin skin off the Tomato. 5. Cut into quarters and slice of the part that has seeds, leaving you with a leaf looking section of just the flesh. 6. Drizzle with Salt, Pepper and EVOO (extra Virgin Olive Oil) This goes great with Caponata, Bread and or any other dips you might Like.
Toasted Baguette •
1 pc 12-16” Crusty French Baguette
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½ cup EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil
safe bowl. Place a slice or two of cheddar cheese on top of crouton and bake either in oven or under a brazier until melted and bubbly. (Placing bowls on baking pan or oven safe plate helps you to pull soups out of the oven easily and prevents the cheese and soup from bubbling over and dripping in oven.)
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Attention all Residents: Interested in volunteering on a committee in Corte Bella and not sure where to go? The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is currently looking for volunteers (not committee members) to work with the committee on the final inspection process. Training is provided — you can work on your own time schedule, and the help is sincerely appreciated. If interested, ask Heather at the HOA for an application. It would be wonderful to have an addition of two or three volunteers.
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Volunteers
Help Our Soldiers, Children CB Volunteers On April 6, Corte Bella will hold a community charity event — a silent auction and raffle featuring more than 40 hand-crafted, hard shell gourds donated by one of our resident artists, Charlie Hall (aka Cactus Charlie). One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event will be donated, equally, to the Wounded Warrior Project and Arizona Prevention of Child Abuse. The first event sponsored by Charlie and Betty Hall in April, 2011, raised over $10,000, all of which was donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. This year’s event should be even more fun and rewarding than the first and hopefully will include some artwork pieces donated by a few other renowned artists for the raffle portion of the evening. The Wounded Warrior Project began in 2003 as wounded service members began returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. The organization’s focus is on the physical, mental and spiritual healing of our wounded veterans, helping them rebuild their lives through rehabilitation, federal government assistance programs, re-education, spiritual counseling and camaraderie as service members reintegrate into civilian life.
Charlie & Betty Hall, artwork titled Life Mates
Corte Bella residents participating in silent auction Let us all support our veterans who have protected us at what may be a tremendous personal cost.
Please join us on April 6 in the Corte Bella Social Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. for a fun event that will go a long way in benefitting these worthy causes. Those that have protected America and our vulnerable and neglected children need our support. There will be a no-host bar and hosted light hors d’oeuvres. Cash or personal check will be accepted for payment; sorry, no credit cards. The event is sponsored by the Corte Bella Event Volunteers.
Arizona Prevent Child Abuse is the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, one of 50 throughout the United States. Their mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of Arizona’s children by strategically focusing on new parents early in the family life cycle to help them raise healthy children who will then be ready to succeed in school and life. Almost one-half of babies born each year are at-risk for poor developmental outcomes including abuse and neglect. This year, the organization’s prevention services will positively affect over 45,000 young children and their families with parent education, home visits and child welfare system improvements.
Another Good Cause
Let us all support the healthy development of our children and be stewards of the next generation.
Tickets are $25 per person
Don’t miss SOUL’s 4th Annual “A Toast to Spring” Sunday, March 24, from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Four fabulous Corte Bella homes, homemade appetizers, wine, and live music. All proceeds go to Eve’s Place, a local shelter for battered persons and their children.
Contact Robin Mandell at 623-374-3592
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There’s No Place like Home CB Volunteers At the time of this writing, there is news of a cruise ship floundering at sea off the east coast. I couldn’t help but think of all the “fun” those passengers will miss — a vacation spoiled! Our perpetual “cruise ship” vacation lifestyle at Corte Bella Country Club has built-in fun, guaranteed, month after month, right here, in the comfort of our community. No need to travel afar to enjoy exciting dining and musical entertainment. The Corte Bella Event Volunteers are proud to serve you and the sell-out success of all events, is proof that you are enjoying yourselves. Check at the fitness center desk for ticket availability for these coming events, and watch for future announcements on the Corte Bella website and via HOA e-mail blasts. Friday, March 1 Cooking Demo South American Cuisine Wednesday, March 13 Farmer’s Market Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day at the Anacapa Friday, April 5 Cooking Demo - Southern Living Saturday, April 6 Charitable Fundraiser Charlie Hall, Artisan
Future Musical Concerts Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 December ‘63 The Frankie Valli Tribute Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 The Big Band Theory The Great American Songbook Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 Revisiting the Orbison Years
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SOCIAL
Club & Interest Groups Activities Social Rooms Men’s Christian Group Arts & Crafts Bingo Computer Club Corte Bella Chorus Duplicate Bridge Genealogy Club Hand & Foot Canasta Italian-American Club Mah Jongg Open Bridge Poker Club Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) West Valley Photo Club Ya Ya Hand & Foot Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Belles of Corte Bella/Red Hats Bid Whist Bunco Bunco Bunco Bunco Bunco Bunco: Dynamite Gals Cellar Dwellers Wine Group Christian Neighborhood Group Christian Neighborhood Group Christian Neighborhood Group Corte Bella Players Couples Bridge Couples Euchre Ladies Tea Society Scrabble Shalom Club Singles Sports Bocce Ball Couples Couples Couples Couples El Camino El Sueno Ladies’ Open Las Palmas Men’s Open San Ramon Singles Golf Lady Putters Ready Golf Girls (RGG) Tennis Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Ladies’ Open 3.0/3.5 Men’s 3.5 Men’s 4.0 Mixed Drop-In Open Play Pickle-Ball Open RV Group
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