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$182,000 1155 sf 12906 W. Chapala Dr.
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13106 W. Santa Ynez Ct.
Mirada w/casita!
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Contents
What’s Inside September 2014
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know
ASSOCIATION 7 From the Manager’s Desk 7 SpeedMinder in Corte Bella 8 Who Needs Retirement After All? 8 A Reminder from Your ARC 9 Neighborhood Awareness & Safety Committee Report 10 Financial Summary - Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 12 Corte Bella Events
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14 Emergency Phone Numbers
COMMUNITY 16 In the Loop 17 Corte Bella Displays Old Glory 18 Corte Bella Vets for Needy AZ Vets 19 Independence Day Celebration: Favorite Memories 20 Enjoy the Opera, Ballet, Symphony & Theater 21 Smilestones
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21 New Welcoming Committee Formed
HEALTH & FITNESS 22 From the Corte Bella Golf Club 24 Rest Not, Rust Not! Tennis as We Age 26 Tennis is Going to the Dogs
CULINARY
28 Summer Greetings from Anacapa
SOCIAL
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30 Clubs & Interest Groups 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.
On the Cover: Our photographer this month, Jim Laskowicz, took a moment to capture this early morning view from the Anacapa patio – another beautiful day begins at Corte Bella.
Editor | Janice Aiken Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Jeff Ablin Bill Blake | John Eakins | Susan Eisgrau | Vicki Faaborg Hilda Furkert | Dan Haywood | Joel Piaskowski Regina Shanney-Saborsky | Jeff Stuart | Bob Rosenberg Stan Peskin | Mike McVeigh | Tom Asmussen | Larry Leighton Photography: Jim Laskowicz | Mike Biggs For advertising opportunities, please contact Barb Spitzock at 480.266.5034, or email: Barb@LionTreeCommunications.com. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all rights are reserved by them. The views, statements, and claims of advertisers or other CB Times contributors do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. or its employees. Printed in the USA. ©2014 CB Times Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Board of Directors
Community Resources
Corte Bella Administration
Jim Williams President Technology Committee Liaison, SCP Task Force cortebellajim@cox.net
Guard House, 623-544-3906 Fax: 623-544-3911 Email: securitas@cortebellacca.com Gate Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Daily Roving Patrol: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to Noon, and 10:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. Saturday – Sunday, 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., and 10:00 P.M. to Midnight Patrol Cell: 623-256-2907
Association Office 22155 North Mission Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 623-328-5068
Larry Leighton Vice President Buildings & Grounds Committee Liaison, Golf Club Liaison, Corporate Records Focal, SCP Task Force ldleighton@yahoo.com Walt Kearns Treasurer SCP Task Force Finance Committee Liaison walt@wekearns.com Regina Shanney-Saborsky Secretary Chair & Liaison Architectural Review Committee, Government Affairs Committee Liaison rsaborsky@cox.net Dan Luparello Director Anacapa Restaurant Liaison ARC Liaison Assistant Loopy6160@yahoo.com Bill Blake Director Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee Liaison WillieB38@cox.net
Fitness Center, 623-217-2018 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 A.M.-9:30 P.M.* Sat & Sun, 6 A.M.-9:30 P.M. *Close at 9:30 PM on all days – until September 2, 2013. 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 Corte Bella Golf Club, 623-556-8951 Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. jstuart@cortebellagolfclub.com Corte Bella Website Community Website: www.cortebella.net Residents & Visitor Registration: www.cortebella.org CB Events Group Volunteers CBEventsGroup@cortebellacca.com
FirstService 24-HOUR EMERGENCY (480) 551-4300
Photo by Dan Hammel
Mike McVeigh Director Assistant Treasurer SCP Task Force Mmcveigh3@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
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Michael Arrington HOA General Manager, 623-328-5068 Michael.Arrington@fsresidential.com Jodell Dodge Spa & Fitness Manager, Ext. 225 JDodge@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 Stella Stellings Administrative Assistant, Ext. 221 Stoney Amerine Facilities Manager, Ext. 223 SAmerine@cortebellacca.com
ASSOCIATION
From the Manager’s Desk This month’s message is short and sweet as we get ready to welcome our summer travelers back home for the fall 2014 season. Again, a special thank you to all of the
volunteers who braved the heat and kept on working this summer as well as to those who participated via phone, email and texting. Remember, my door is always open. Stop by, say hello, let me know what is on your mind. Until next time...
Mike Arrington, Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. General Manager
SpeedMinder in Corte Bella Greg Zanowski – NASC member
Background
Corte Bella’s recent Resident Survey made it clear that homeowners are concerned about vehicles that travel at unsafe speeds within our community. As a result, the NASC has been utilizing a SpeedMinder device, an electronic speed monitoring sensor that displays and records the actual speed of approaching vehicles. The vehicle’s actual speed is displayed under the posted speed limit and is to act as a reminder to all vehicles to adhere to the posted limits. In other words, slow down!
Visibility and Use
We currently have one SpeedMinder device that is being moved every 2 weeks. After listening to the community and being asked to increase the coverage, we will now move the device on a weekly basis. There are currently 15 locations within the community where we display the device. Two new locations have been identified as areas that need extra attention and will now utilize the SpeedMinder Device. •
Southbound Carrera Dr. before West Rincon Dr. (near Calle Real subdivision entrance) posted as 25 MPH.
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Community Parking Lot between the Anacapa Restaurant and the Golf Club. The Parking Lot speed limit is posted as 10 MPH.
SpeedMinder Data
The data is downloaded prior to each relocation and is able to analyze 85% of speed and vehicle counts. In addition, we receive the maximum speed recorded. The 85 percentile is based upon the assumption that when collecting speed data, most people drive at a safe and prudent speed. They take into account such things as visibility, road conditions, surroundings, intersections etc. Approximately 15% of drivers will drive fast without regard to other factors.
Posted Results and Shared Data
NASC will post SpeedMinder statistics by web graph (bar graphs) as well as other results on the Corte Bella.net website, which can be found in a folder under the NASC tab. In addition, we plan to share the information in the Corte Bella Times on a regular basis.
Goals and Objectives
Through use of the SpeedMinder and other resources, we want to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a safe vehicular speed within our community. We wish to contribute to a safer environment for all CB residents.
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ASSOCIATION
Who Needs Retirement After All? Last year my business partner and I closed our consulting company. Finally retired a second time, I was playing lots of golf and spending way too much time doing not much of anything meaningfully productive. Although I had attended HOA workshops and Board meetings, I followed community issues from a distance, learning what was going on from hallway or Anacapa conversations, or as a volunteer for the Events Group. Michael McVeigh, Board of Directors Brainwashing me into believing I had the skills and much experience to offer, my wife Lynne, at first gently suggested, and then pushed me into running for a Board position. The next few months were devoted to learning all I could about CC & R’s (Wow! I always thought that stood for Creedence Clearwater Revival, didn’t you?), ARC, NASC, FC, B & G, GAC, EPCOR, FSR and all things Corte Bella. Shortly after being elected on April 1 (April Fool’s Day), I attended my first Board meeting, where it became crystal clear that I was 100% “back to work”.
Serving as Assistant Treasurer, and a member of the SCP and Anacapa Business Marketing teams, I’ve also attended other committee meetings to listen and learn and have come to greatly appreciate the Board members and other residents who selflessly donate their time to community matters. Our Board is comprised of extremely qualified, caring, experienced residents who are clearly working as a team to maintain and enhance Corte Bella, the community we all fell in love with. Recently, I was assigned another task and I think I drew the short straw. There are 30+ files and documents containing information on HOA forms, regulations, guidelines, etc. My challenge is to combine all of this information into a single HOA reference manual of operating policies and procedures. I’ll be reaching out to the community (begging if necessary!) for help. P.S. If you’re anxious to help, absolutely can’t wait for the formal request, and want a seat in the front row, call me ASAP – 623-433-9921/760-5215020 (cell) – and I’ll try to fit you in. Whew! What a year - my first as fully retired – is turning out to be…and, it’s only July! Here’s hoping I can look forward to a third retirement sometime in the future. With your help and continued support, it can become a reality.
A Reminder from Your ARC Regina Shanney-Saborsky There has been a bit of confusion and your ARC team wants all residents to know the difference between the responsibilities of ARC and those of the HOA. Basically, ARC reviews modifications to exterior projects covered under the Design Guidelines such as landscaping, hardscape, pools and casitas. After review and discussion regarding compliance with the guidelines, ARC instructs the HOA to issue a letter approving or disapproving the project and setting forth stipulations to the approval. Stipulations are nothing more than requirements set forth in the guidelines which are included in the letter. Once the project is completed, the homeowner must submit a completion form to the HOA and the project is inspected by ARC which gives a final sign-off or, if not completed per the submission to ARC, a rejection which describes the necessary correction. If a project is not completed within 90 days, per the guidelines, the approval is withdrawn; however, extensions to the 90 days are granted by ARC upon application by the homeowner. The HOA is responsible for compliance. As such, residences
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and neighborhoods are viewed from public access such as the street and if something is amiss, a violation notice is issued. This includes such things as untrimmed palms, weeds, empty pots and other guideline violations. ARC does not do compliance work once the inspection is completed. Please remember, violations are not made public. If you see a violation, it may already be under review. It may be subject to a variance. If you feel strongly enough about it, report the violation to the HOA. BUT remember, by law, the name of the person reporting the violation can be made available to the potentially offending homeowner. Over the summer, ARC and the HOA have worked closely together to resolve some issues under the Guidelines and continue to do so. Teamwork is the key and the committee wants to thank the HOA for all of its assistance as well as the homeowners who follow the Guidelines and the submission process. Please, join us in October for an ARC presentation on key issues under the Guidelines. It will be informative and a chance to let the committee know any concerns over the Guidelines and/or the ARC process.
Neighborhood Awareness & Safety Committee Report SPEEDMINDER
Please take special notice of the article in this issue of the CB Times, written by Greg Zanowski, a member of the NASC Committee, which describes the importance of the SpeedMinder device and the issue of speeding within our community. The SpeedMinder device is placed in various locations throughout the community to help remind residents to control their speed. (25 MPH is our posted speed limit). The SpeedMinder is moved every week to a different location in the subdivisions and on Mission and Carrera Drives. Please be especially cautious in the parking lot where the speed limit is 10 MPH! Bill Blake- Board Liaison to the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee
RESIDENT and VISITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If you have not registered your approved visitors and vendors into this important system, please do so. You can verify with the HOA office those you wish to grant easy access into our community. Registration makes things easier for you, your visitors and the security staff to expedite entrance into the community and this system helps improve safety for all within our community.
Save the Date
SOuL 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique & Charity Bake Sale When: Saturday, December 13th, from 9am to 2pm Where: Corte Bella Social Hall Visit the SOuL table at the November Farmer’s Market and Marketplace to pre-order your holiday basket.
Next NASC Committee meeting: Thursday, Sept.4, at 9 am. in the Anacapa Restaurant: Laguna Room. The meeting is open to all homeowners.
BACK GATE CONCERNS
Additional signs are being posted at the back gates to remind vendors and visitors to go to the front gate for entry into Corte Bella. The back gate is for homeowners use only. As a reminder, there are signs on the back gate arms warning us that only ONE vehicle at a time may pass through the gates. Most accidents are being caused by people tailgating the vehicle in front of them on the same gate opening. If you are expecting a vendor to arrive or a delivery such as pizza, please be certain to instruct them to use the front gate ONLY and not the back gate for entry into Corte Bella. This may eliminate an expensive crashing incident! Remember, all crashes are recorded and violators will be held responsible.
Corte Bella Residents – Help Needed!
If you are expecting a delivery such as pizza or vendors, it would be most helpful if you would instruct them to use the front gate and not the back gate for entry into Corte Bella. This would help eliminate some of our gate crashing incidents. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this important matter.
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ASSOCIATION Financial Summary – Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Jeff Ablin, Finance Committee Chairperson
2014 First Quarter Budget Comparison Report ($ in thousands)
Results of Operations For the 6 month period ending June 30, 2014, excluding reserve contributions, we realized a net operating surplus of $115,000. This was $19,000 favorable compared to the budgeted surplus of $96,000. A brief discussion of departmental results compared to budget: Administration – $6,000 Favorable – Late fee income, lower than budget legal fees and unused contingency combined to offset higher than budget expenses for postage, equipment rental and depreciation. Facilities – $24,000 favorable – Utility expenses were higher than budget for electricity, gas, water and sewer and phones. Pool and fountain maintenance and supplies, as well as all areas of buildings, equipment and grounds maintenance, were significantly ahead of budget.
Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
Fav.
(Unfav.) Results of Operations
Actual
Budget Variance
Administration: Revenue - excl. reserve contributions Expense
$1,224.6 $1,221.9 300.4
303.9
$2.7 3.5
Surplus (deficit)
924.2
918.0
6.2
Facilities: Expenses
537.4
561.3
23.9
Guardhouse: Expenses
83.6
87.6
4.0
HOA Events: Revenue
42.7
31.2
11.5
Expense
38.1
29.7
(8.4)
Surplus (deficit)
4.6
1.5
3.1
Landscape: Expense
184.7
178.4
(6.3)
Guardhouse – $4,000 favorable – Costs for gate guard services were higher than budget but were offset by lower than budget spending on printing and forms, supplies, and equipment and gate repairs.
Restaurant:
HOA Events – $3,000 favorable – Revenue was significantly ahead of budget, more than covering the added expense for the higher level of activity.
Spa:
Landscape – ($6,000 unfavorable) – Irrigation repair, plant replacement and pest control costs were significantly favorable compared to budget. $18,000 in palm tree trimming occurred in June whereas the budget provided $20,000 split between July and August.
Revenue
690.2
684.6
5.6
Expense
653.9
615.0
(38.9)
36.3
69.6
(33.3)
Surplus (deficit) Revenue
67.6
68.5
(0.9)
Expense
54.9
56.3
1.4
12.6
12.2
0.5
Surplus (deficit)
Fitness: Revenue
35.9
35.0
0.9
Expense
117.3
118.4
1.0
(81.5)
(83.4)
1.9
Surplus (deficit)
Restaurant – ($33,000 unfavorable) – Anacapa revenue was slightly favorable with strength for HOA Event and Banquet wine and liquor sales, but lower than budget revenue on restaurant food. Food costs exceeded budget and salary & wage expense for the front-of-house, along with related payroll burden and employee benefits, were significantly higher than budget. An unbudgeted expenditure to repair the misting system contributed to equipment repair & maintenance expense exceeding budget.
Paint Maint & Granite Replacement:
Spa – On Budget – A shortfall in facial treatment revenue was offset by higher than budget revenues for waxing and electrolysis. Esthetician expense was higher than budget due in part to expense related to 2 for 1 certificates. This was offset by lower massage therapist expense and favorable spending in various product and service accounts.
Reserve Contributions
Fitness – $2,000 favorable – Lower salary and wage expense, along with related payroll burden and employee benefits, more than offset higher fitness instructor costs and operating supplies expense.
Total
Revenue Expense Surplus (deficit)
24.8
24.8
-
0.2
19.3
19.1
24.6
5.4
19.1
Net Operating Surplus
$115.1
$96.1
$19.0
$232.7
$214.5
$18.3
* Includes prior year carryover from the Reserve Fund Reserve Funds: Repair and Replacement Capital Acquisition
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06/30/14 12/31/13 Change $2,906.2 $2,947.0 $(40.8) $272.7
246.6
26.1
$3,178.9 $3,193.6 $(14.7)
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Paint Maintenance and Granite Replacement – $19,000 favorable – Actual painting project cost of $37,000 was charged to the prior year carryover amount in the reserve fund. Once the $62,400 carryover amount has been expended, painting expense will be charged to the paint maintenance fund. $19,000 in granite replacement expense was budgeted for June but will occur in subsequent months.
Reserve Funds Repair and replacement fund – ($41,000 reduction) - Major projects included street repair work and painting of the common walls. Capital projects – $26,000 increase - The Lanai project was completed in June (total cost $38,000) and the Social Hall storage expansion is still in the final design and permitting process. Reserve fund fee income from home re-sales was $18,000 higher than budget.
Conclusions Overall, our financial performance thru the first half of 2014 was favorable, attributable in large part to low levels of spending for pools and fountains, building, equipment and grounds maintenance and repair. The favorable variances for palm tree trimming and granite replenishment are basically timing differences and will reverse in subsequent months. Our cash position is sufficient to meet our operating needs. Our reserve position remains 100% funded, however, one of the challenges facing the community in 2014 is integrating the revised expenses for future street repairs into our reserve fund analysis. The Board, Finance Committee and Building and Grounds Committee are diligently working on this project. From an investment standpoint, we continue to maintain our conservative investment strategy to minimize risk and ensure liquidity, while seeking yield improvement opportunities.
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events
Hospice of the Valley Lecture
Wednesday, September 23 / 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Santa Barbara Room Free event - Tickets available now at Fitness Center Tom Fenner from Hospice of the Valley will speak on “Dispelling the Myths of Hospice and Palliative Care”. This lecture is being coordinated through the Corte Bella Veterans group.
Line Dancing
Movement Studio 2:00-3:00 pm. Class size limited to 25, but walk-ins welcome. Summer Series 3: Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 2, 9, 16, 30 Fall Series 1: Thursday, October 9,16,30, November 6,13,20 Series of 6 classes for $15 or $3.00 per class All tickets on sale now in Fitness Center.
Cabaret Featuring Rags Allen Trio Sunday, September 14th Anacapa Doors open at 5:30 Limited menu from 5:30 to 8:00 Music 6:00 – 8:30 $10 per person (music only) Tickets on sale now in Fitness Center
Route 66 will entertain you with a wide range of music: 50’s to Current, Standards, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Country, Latin, and Big Band sounds. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Pianist Rags Allen was recently inducted into the Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame. Rags has played alongside such greats as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Platters, The Coasters, The Chiffons, Gene Chandler, Mickey Gilley, and Charlie Pride.
New Resident Welcome Coffee
Thursday, September 18 / 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Bella Stanza Room 2014 new residents will receive invitation by email Residents who have moved into Corte Bella during 2014 are invited to this welcome coffee. Learn more about your community and share your experiences and information with other new residents. For more information contact Carol Drogowski at sand.piper65@yahoo.com.
Cooking Demonstrations Bella Stanza Room at 11:30
Class 1: Friday, October 3rd “Mother Sauces and Their Cousins” Tickets on sale now in Fitness Center Class 2: Friday, November 7th “Stuffed Italian” Tickets on sale Sunday, October 5th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center Class 3: Friday, December 5th “It’s a Party . . . Hors d’oeuvres” Tickets on sale Sunday, November 11th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center
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Nashville Gold
Saturday, October 18 / 7:00 P.M. / Santa Barbara Room (Doors open at 6:45) $22 per person Tickets on sale Sunday, September 7th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center Get ready to stomp your feet, clap your hands, and sing along to your favorite classic country hits of all time! Nashville Gold is a fast-packed multi-media stage production that tells the history of country music through the 20th century by using song, story, and images. Watch for more information on the CB website and in email blasts.
Anacapa Anniversary and Grand Reopening Party
Monday, October 6th Doors open at 5:30 P.M. (cash bar) Food Stations served at 6:15 P.M. $15 per person Tickets on sale now in Fitness Center Enjoy an evening of great food, conversation, and dancing at the Anacapa Anniversary Event. Welcome our snowbirds back for another exciting season and make new friends with the many new faces of Corte Bella. Please wear one of your name badges. As the sun begins to set, join your partner on the patio to the music of DJ Ray Mar featuring rock ‘n’ roll to line dancing to swing.
Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 8 / 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Anacapa Patio & Breezeway Shoppers rejoice! The monthly Farmer’s Market returns this October. Grab a basket, a friend, and spend the day picking out the freshest breads, meats, and produce the valley has to offer.
Cabaret
Sunday, October 12th Anacapa Doors open at 5:30 Limited menu from 5:30 to 8:00 Music 6:00 – 8:30 $10 per person (music only) Tickets on sale Sunday, September 14th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center Watch for more information in emails and flyers.
Sun Health Lecture
Saturday, October 18 / 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Santa Barbara Room Free event Tickets available Sunday, September 28th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center
AARP Safe Driving Course
Wednesday, November 5 / 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Bella Stanza Room $15 for AARP members $20 for nonmembers Class size limited to 50 Registration begins on Sunday, October 5th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center Robin Mandell, a Corte Bella resident and volunteer instructor, will present this AARP safe driving course. Watch for flyers and emails for more detailed information about this course. Residents will pay for this class on the day of the presentation and checks must be made out to AARP
Veterans Day Dinner & Dance
Monday, November 10 / 5:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Santa Barbara Room and Anacapa 5:30 Honor Guard 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Music by Michael Carollo $30 per person Tickets on sale Sunday, October 12th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center All Corte Bella residents are invited to join the Corte Bella Veterans to honor the men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. An honor guard from Luke Air Force Base will present the colors. Afterwards each branch of the service will be recognized along with POW/MIA.
Watch for flyers and emails for this upcoming event. Continued page 14
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ASSOCIATION Landscaping and Garden Seminar
Upcoming Events
Presented by Kevens Landscaping Company Wednesday, November 12 / 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Santa Barbara Room Free event Tickets available Sunday, October 19th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center
Sept. 8
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip
Sept. 14
Cabaret Night
Sept. 18
New Resident Welcome Coffee
With 26 years of experience in the landscaping business, Keven Pauling will cover such topics as fertilizers, pruning, drip systems, bugs, and weeds. He’ll talk about his “K” method – Keep it Simple” and share his secrets on keeping plants clean and happy, happy, happy. This seminar promises to be both informative and entertaining.
Sept. 23
Hospice of the Valley Lecture
Oct. 3
Cooking Demo
Oct. 6
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip
Oct. 6
Anacapa Anniversary Party
Oct. 8
Farmers Market
Wine Appreciation Class
Oct. 12
Cabaret Night
Oct. 18
Sun Health Lecture
Oct. 18
Nashville Gold
Oct. 22
Fraud Alert Lecture
Nov. 3
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip
Nov. 5
AARP Safe Driving Course
Nov. 7
Cooking Demo
Nov. 10
Veterans Day Dinner & Dance
Nov. 12
Farmers Market
Nov. 12
Landscaping and Gardening Seminar
Nov. 20
New Resident Welcome Coffee
Nov. 22
Wine Appreciation Class
Nov. 23
Cabaret Night
Dec. 1
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip
Dec. 3
Anacapa Tree Lighting
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency
Dec. 5
Cooking Demo
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Dec. 10
Farmers Market
Dec. 13
Sun Health Lecture
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance
Jan. 5
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip
Saturday, November 22 / 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Bella Stanza Room Limited space available Tickets on sale Sunday, October 19th at 10 A.M. in Fitness Center No need to travel to Napa to learn about wine! Join Deborah Lazear, Corte Bella resident and wine sommelier, for a fun and informative journey into the world of wine.
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
(24 Hours)
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Security Service ( Securitas ): •
Guard at Gate (5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.) 623-544-3906
Jan. 11
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In the Loop On January 28, 1986 the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up just 73 seconds after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Millions of people witnessed the launch live because of the presence of crew member Christa McAuliffe, the first member of the Teacher in Space Project, who would have been the first teacher in space. The tragedy made Bob Rosenberg
headlines for months and the disaster has been used as a case study in many discussions of engineering safety and workplace ethics. To commemorate the event and to encourage long term interest in math, science and technology, the Challenger Space Center was established. There are now 53 such centers, 51 are in the United States, and one each in England and Canada. The Challenger Space Center located at 21170 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria, Arizona celebrated its Grand Opening on July 23, 2000. Since that time more
than 450,000 multi-generational visitors, consisting of entire families, from first-graders to senior citizens, have experienced space missions, open houses, space camps, lectures, classes, stargazing nights, and more. There are simulated shuttle launches for children that take place in a mock-up version of Mission Control. The Center has an agreement with the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC and will periodically showcase an interesting exhibit from their archives. You may actually touch and hold a piece of a meteor. The museum is designed to re-create the experience of shuttle missions including the earlier missions of Skylab, Apollo, Mercury and Gemini. Revisiting past journeys into space encourages you to think about the future which will involve missions to Mars. There are dioramas, mockups, articles of space gear, photos and even a set of tires from a shuttle on display. This is a wonderful place to take out of town visitors, especially children, and it is so close to home! If you would like to partake in a Shuttle Launch simulation, please call the center and ask for dates and times: 623-322-2033. You can visit their web site at www.azchallenger.org for more information.
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Corte Bella Displays Old Glory Larry Leighton, Chairman, Corte Bella Vets The Corte Bella Vets group was formed in April 2014 to “Foster patriotism and good will toward the military community within Corte Bella and to support deserving military-oriented charities”. One of the first actions taken by the group was to recommend to the Board that the HOA display our Nation’s flag on the streetlights in the circle, the parking lot and at both entrances on select holidays. They proposed that the HOA purchase the flags and allow them to be mounted to our streetlights. The Corte Bella Vets would proudly volunteer to raise and lower the flags during select holidays. The Directors unanimously approved this proposal at the May Open Meeting. The Corte Bella Vets will raise the flags several days before and remove them 2-3 days after these holidays. President’s Day - 3rd Mon in February. Armed Forces Day - 3rd Sat in May. Memorial Day - Last Mon in May (half-staff until noon). Flag Day - June 14. Independence Day - July 4. Labor Day - 1st Mon in September. Patriot Day - September 11, (half-staff all day). Veterans’ Day - November 11. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Dec 7 (half-staff all day). The US Flag code states that if the US Flag is displayed at night, it must be properly illuminated. This means the stars and stripes can be readily seen from a reasonable distance. Flags on
Save the Date
November is the time to think about our four-legged friends who don’t yet have that forever home and are temporarily residing in one of many shelters throughout the Phoenix area. Please think about donating so that they don’t go hungry this holiday season. This year we are only requesting that you donate unopened wet (canned) or dry Dog/Puppy or Cat/Kitten food. This year’s collection will benefit Where Wolves Rescue, Surprise, AZ, a PETSMART Charity.
freestanding poles generally require a dedicated light while flags displayed on a residence may only require ambient lighting such as a porch or streetlight. Our streetlights, meet the requirement for proper flag illumination. Please report any burned out streetlights to the HOA office so APS can be notified to replace the bulb. The Corte Bella Vets will remove the flag from any location where the streetlight is burned out. The US Flag Code also states “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Although the flag should never be allowed to touch anything beneath it (including the ground), it is not automatically rendered unfit for display should this situation occur. The proper course of action in such a case is simply to adjust the flag, or the item(s) below it, so that they are no longer touching. Even if the flag has become soiled from contact with the ground (or something else) to the extent that it is no longer suitable for display, it need not be disposed of: it is perfectly permissible to wash or dry clean a dirty flag in order to render it fit for display again. The flag need be destroyed only when it has become irreparably unsuitable for display due to circumstances such as fading, tattering, tearing, staining, partial burning, mutilation, or defacement. If you have a US Flag that is no longer a fitting emblem for display and want assistance in properly disposing of it, feel free to contact any member of the Corte Bella Vets and they will be happy to take the flag and properly retire it from service. If you see any torn/frayed flags or any other problem with the flags or flagpoles, please immediately notify the HOA office. Long may she wave!
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Corte Bella Vets For Needy AZ Vets Tom Asmussen
In a CB Times article a few months ago, HOA Board Member Larry Leighton, an Army Veteran, issued a call to all Corte Bella Veterans, whether full-time or part-time residents, to come together to create a volunteer group to assist Arizona charities. At one of our first meetings the Corte Bella Vets mission was adopted to “Foster patriotism and good will toward the military community within Corte Bella and support deserving military oriented charities.” It was agreed upon by the members in attendance at our June meeting to arrive at some parameters to help identify which charities to whom the Corte Bella Vets could decide to donate with the criteria being: 1. Must be military oriented 2. Must not have more than 10% “overhead” 3. Must be supporting military in Arizona 4. Must be an organization rather than an individual or individuals 5. Must be able to provide tax receipts and/or tax credits
We then asked the members to suggest the charities to be considered and hopefully meet the criteria mentioned above. A number of suggestions were offered. After conversations with the charities and with the assistance of Art Sloane, who writes a column for the Northwest Valley Republic section of the Arizona Republic and who has a wealth of knowledge about AZ charities, we were able to arrive at eight charities to consider for donations. Therefore in our August meeting the members voted for two charities, Veterans for Veterans in Arizona and Disabled American Veterans, Department of Arizona to whom we can lend our support. It should be noted the eight charities who fit our criteria will accept donations of various types; cash, furniture, and/or clothing. Should Corte Bella residents wish to make a donation of any type, please consider a Veteran’s associated charity. Should you need additional information regarding a charity, please feel free to contact Tom Asmussen, Corte Bella Vets by email to tasmussen1@cox.net.
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Corte Bella’s Independence Day Celebration Favorite 4th of July Memories “One time the whole family (ten of us) went over to Windsor to look at the Detroit skyline and to see the fireworks. It was just wonderful to see our beautiful land from a foreign country.” Marilyn Martin
“We lived in Sitka, Alaska, and we sat way back on the hill and watched the fireworks over the water in Sitka. Best fireworks ever!” Sally Albrecht “. . . taking the kids back every year when they were younger to Columbus, OH. We would go downtown Columbus and see the big Red, White, and Boom fireworks display.” Diane Kingsley
Hilda Furkert
“I think this is one of the most memorable 4th of July’s because of the tribute to the flags around the circle and in our homes. And now they have this party and the Vet’s program.” Al Schroeder “. . . going to ND to a little town and seeing fireworks. We went on a little gravel road and the town was a block and a half long.” Jack Carollo “I think when I was about 8 years old, near my grandmother’s cabin up in NH, they had a parade and everyone got dressed up for the 4th of July. I remember wearing a bedspread and grass hat and going through the parade with my sister.” Christine Huffman
Rick and Jen Meehl
“When I was four years old I was allowed to shoot fireworks for the very first time. I put a firework in the side of a tree and shot it off. This halo of smoke starts rising and I said, ‘Oh,Daddy, look! It’s the soul of the worm in the tree.’ I thought it was a worm soul going to heaven.” Steve Hurst
Steve and Diane Hurst
Greg and Sally Albrecht
Arnie and Sandy Raver
Richard and Nina Olson
Christine and Dale Huffman
Jack and Linda Carollo
Diane Kingsley
Marilyn Martin
Bill Blake and Al Schroeder
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Corte Bella, Enjoy the Opera, Ballet, Symphony and Theater John Eakins Downtown Phoenix offers a great taste of the arts, with national and international performers. But, not everyone enjoys every form of “the arts” My wife and I don’t attend symphonies because, to us, it’s like taking sleeping pills. But we’ve come to love the Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona.
This year’s performances include the music of Louis Armstrong (Sept 26 thru 28) and Led Zeppelin (April 2015). The Arizona Theatre Company will present six plays this year, each running for several weeks. This season will feature Wait Until Dark and Romeo and Juliet.
The Phoenix Symphony provides the music for both, and the lead performers for the opera have performed all over the world, including the Met. The opera and ballet have about a half-dozen performances each season, and we attend almost all of them when we are in town. In addition to the performances, most people attending have on their finest garb and are “on display” before the event and during intermissions. I usually break out a coat and tie for the outing, and Emilie wears her finest opera scarf and dress. It makes us feel like we are on a special date!
And downtown Phoenix is lively and safe in the evening. The parking fee is about $10 at several nearby ramps and parking lots. We usually park on the street a few blocks from the venue and enjoy the leisurely walk.
The symphony performs almost every month, sometimes more than once. They feature jazz and rock as well as the classics.
Several restaurants and bars in the area offer refreshments before and after the events. Check around as several venues offer discounts on your purchase when you show your ticket stub. If you come early you can hear the ever-present street singer outside Symphony Hall with her dog. I hope you can give it a try this season. Go to phoenixsymphony.org, arizonatheatre.org, balletaz.org, and azopera.org for more information.
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Smilestones Susan Eisgrau All residents are invited to share their special occasions and announcements, i.e., birthdays, anniversaries, new grandbabies, etc. with our caring community. The deadline for submitting material is the 8th of each month, with the exception of the summer, when the magazine is not published monthly. You may contact me at reisgrau@ cox.net with your “smilestones!”
July “Smilestones”
Susan and Richard Eisgrau are “tickled pink” to celebrate the arrival of their granddaughter Rose Florence Levy, born on June 24, 2014. Proud parents are Jennifer and Evan Levy of E. Rutherford, NJ. Lorena and Robert McFarland celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 7. Bob is senior pastor of Evangel Church (Assemblies of God) in Sun City where Lorena is the Music Minister. Congratulations, Lorena and Bob, with many happy returns! Jan & Rich Lowe celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on August 17th. They want to share that they are amazed at the number as they are not even that old! To put the date into context, it was the weekend of Woodstock & a month after man first walked on the moon. Congratulations, Jan and Rich, with our wishes for many more happy years together.
Lois and Arnold Solars are pleased to announce that they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2014. We wish you many more years of happiness!
Free Monthly Trips to New Welcoming Committee Formed
Remember those first few weeks after you moved into Corte Bella? The moving van slowly pulled away, you faced a house full of boxes, and you didn’t know where the nearest grocery store was located, much less the hardware store or library. Recently seventeen residents met to form a new welcoming committee to not only welcome new residents, but also provide information about our beautiful community and its ongoing activities. The first Welcome Coffee will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in the Bella Stanza Room. Residents who have moved into Corte Bella during 2014 will be invited to learn more about our community, and share their experiences and information with other new residents. Watch for more information about this event in flyers and e-blasts. Carol Drowgowski and Pam Ablin are co-chairs for this new committee. If you would like to volunteer to help welcome new residents, please contact Carol at 480 336-3828.
Our next monthly Wild Horse Pass Casino trip will be on:
Monday, 8 Sept. 2014 (Senior Monday) Monday, 6 Oct. 2014 (Senior Monday) This Wild Horse Pass Casino Bus Trip is coordinated by
Bill Blake. Senior Monday Special Perks include: • $10 Free Play • $5 credit to your food bill • If you play 20 points or more, an extra $10 food credit • Hourly cash drawings from 11:00 am through 3 pm • Entertainment in the Encore Lounge (usually Oldies/Variety) • Free Bus ride to and from Casino (driver gratuity not included) Bus will pick up residents in the parking lot by the Anacapa restaurant: from 8:00 am until departure at 8:20 am Direct to and from Casino without stops We will return to Corte Bella at 4:30 pm For more details about this exciting trip and registration: Please Contact Bill Blake at: Phone: 623-537-7969 or Email: willieb38@cox.net
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HEALTH & FITNESS
From The Corte Bella Golf Club
We are very blessed to be living and working here at Corte Bella. We believe the golf club has become a very fun place to be, not only for the golf experience, but also the friendly atmosphere of our cafe and pro-shop. We’d really like to see more Corte Bella residents take advantage of one of our community’s premier amenities. Please feel free to just stop in for a complimentary cup of coffee in the morning ; hit a few balls on the driving and practice range, or just visit with me and the rest of the staff. Jeff Stuart, Assistant General Manager Corte Bella Golf Club
I have always assumed that buying a home on a golf course indicated you might have a passion for the game or maybe you enjoy being surrounded by the tranquil greens and beautiful foliage that transports us from our desert surrounds and gives us a more tropical feel. There is also the possibility of a future interest in golf for something to do in retirement years. Maybe some of you have considered taking up golf but may be a little shy due to not having any real world experience and some may not have ever swung a golf club. Well, the staff here at the golf club would like to inspire you to make an early New Year’s resolution and give it a try. We have an amazing course that will comfortably challenge any beginning level golfer right thru the professional player. You should also know that Corte Bella has a larger women’s member base then any of the surrounding courses because our course is truly golfer friendly with five tees to play from. We would also like to promote the health and social benefits of golfing to the residents because we believe you can learn to play at any age and the benefits will extend our lives. There is no sport that exudes the same stimulation and social interactions that golf does, and you can play it well into your retirement years. To aid in our attempt at inspiring you, we have the good fortune of having three teaching pros here on staff who are always available for an introductory lesson, tour of the facility or golfer assessment to help you decide if learning golf is something that you would enjoy.
Meet: Mr. Adam Erspamer (Head Pro) Hourly Lessons, Group Lessons, Golf Clinics.
Adam was born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1983 and started playing golf in 1990. He was a member at Pueblo Country Club where his passion for the game of
golf originated. After graduating school he moved to Fort Collins Colorado where he worked as a project supervisor for the Fort Collins Country Club. To further his education and passion for golf he moved to Arizona in 2008 to study at the Golf Academy of America. Adam graduated with a management degree from GAA. While attending the academy Adam furthered his commitment to his passion and his love of the desert by working at Legend Trail Golf Club in North Scottsdale, and that’s where he first learned about Corte Bella. I’ve been at Corte Bella now for almost 4 years and have fallen in love with members that reside in this community. I enjoy many different aspects of the game of golf but my favorite is to introduce the game to beginners. I recently joined the PGA and am currently a B1 professional, I am working toward my class “A” professional status. Joining the PGA allows me to further my passion and skill as a golf professional. If you’re new to the game or just need a touch up lesson never hesitate to stop bye, I would be pleased to meet you.
Meet: Mr. Tyson Seigler (First assistant pro) Hourly Lessons, Golf Clinics
I was born and raised in Millbrook, New York about 100 miles north of the NYC. I fell in love with golf while attending the Coastal Carolina University. I moved to Arizona in 2008 to further pursue my desire for a career in the golf industry. I attended the Golf Academy of America to enhance my knowledge of golf and get a better perspective of the business metrics of the golf industry. I met some incredible people including our head pro Adam Erspamer, who was the eventual inspiration for me to come work at Corte Bella. I graduated from GAA in 2009 with an Associate in golf complex management. My first position placed me as the assistant pro at the Ahwahtukee Country Club; I also ended up running the Lakes executive course. I later took a position with Desert Highlands in North Scottsdale to expose myself to running a high end facility from not only the business side but special emphasis on guest services. Adam contacted me and asked me if I would be willing to join the team, I happily accepted. I was very recently married to my beautiful wife Kerrin, and we live in Chandler with our three dogs Leya, Julius and Rockne. As a golf instructor I like to concentrate on short game because I feel it is the portion of the game where the most strokes can be saved.
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From the Corte Bella Golf Club (continued) Meet: Mr. Tyler Leland (Second assistant pro) Hourly Lessons, Golf Clinics Tyler grew up playing golf having starting when he was only 7 years old, golfing in conditions not necessarily conducive to what we might consider the ideal climactic playing conditions. Tyler grew up in the far Northeast parts of Minnesota where moose bear and wolves are just another part of the hazards you encounter on the golf course. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Tyler moved to the Phoenix area accompanied by only his golf clubs and guitar to start his new life. Since living here in the Phoenix area Tyler has worked at notable golf clubs such as Vistal National and our own Legend Trail in North Scottsdale where in 2010 he qualified for a gateway tour event which taught him the patience and control under pressure that he now imparts in his golf lessons. Tyler also met and
befriended both Adam and Tyson during this time. On a side note he and Tyson also formed a musical duo known as T&T. So far no Grammys, but plenty of recognition for their dedication and skill in the golf arena. Tyler later took a sabbatical and returned home for a short while to get the experience from being a caddie at the White Bear Yacht Club. He recounts many a chuckle while watching the true elite try to hone their skills without the patience to be as successful as their pedigree would suggest they should be. He would keep their spirits and perspectives up by reminding them that it’s only a game and everyone has the same chance at being great. It’s the level of dedication you allow that is the ultimate equalizer. Adam, needing to fill one more spot on his team reached out to Tyler to return to the Corte Bella team and graciously he accepted. Very few sports have as wide an appeal with universal forgiveness for playing badly. Nor is there another sport that evokes so many fun quotes that help us poke fun at ourselves, this game has been referred to as the greatest game that has no prejudice. Call the golf club to schedule a visit, or for more information contact Jeff Stuart at 623-474-3616 Special resident rates are still in effect. Beginners encouraged. Take advantage of your community.
Photo: Mike Biggs
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Rest Not, Rust Not! Tennis As We Age Vicki Faaborg, Member at Large, Corte Bella Tennis Club Tennis is a lifetime sport. Just ask Rick and Peggy Ryer. About 40 years ago, Rick had to give up snow skiing after a knee injury and he decided to take up tennis. He became an avid and accomplished player, always striving to be more competitive. In 2010, Rick won the Senior Sectionals for New England, which took him to Nationals with the New England Senior Team. For several years, Rick has played in the “Shine in the Sun” tournament at Sun City Grand and won the event in 2011. Peggy began her tennis career in the 1970’s, became a tennis coach in the 1980’s and qualified for the New England Sectionals for several years in the early 2000’s. Due to injury in 2010, she curtailed her tennis activity, but with her physical fitness routine, she is now able to get back on the courts and enjoy the sport. Of course, Rick and Peggy have had to adjust their game due to age. They have had to learn to play smarter by using spin to adapt shots to their own advantage. They play more strategically to avoid having to run down balls. They wholeheartedly believe conditioning and strength training helps prevent injury.
The Ryer’s spend their summers in New Hampshire and have been a part of the Corte Bella community for the past nine years. While in Corte Bella, they utilize the tennis courts, playing several hours per week. Peggy gets tennis instruction from local pro, Aide’ Smedes, twice a week, and trains at the gym with Corte Bella’s Jan Bailey as her personal trainer. She balances her tennis and training with art classes and golf. She’s a very active lady! A few years ago, Peggy’s physician, when asked about exercise, stated “Rest not, rust not.” This has been Rick and Peggy’s motto and they truly believe staying active helps them to keep in shape and maintain their health as they age. “There is no question about it. Tennis keeps me fit,” said Rick. They also feel that tennis is good for mental health and that it is a great social pastime. Rick and Peggy both believe everyone should have some form of exercise program whether it’s tennis or some other form of activity. So, when you are out on the courts or happen to cross paths with Rick or Peggy Ryer, you will not only notice their skill from many years of playing tennis, but will notice the smiles on their faces as they truly enjoy the game.
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Tennis Is Going To The Dogs Joel Piaskowski , President, Corte Bella Tennis Club
Left to right: Erin Denmark, Outreach Manager HALO; Leigh Carter, Director of Development HALO; Isabel Cota, Volunteer Coordinator HALO; Joel Piaskowski, President CBTC What do dogs and Corte Bella Tennis Club (CBTC) members have in common? Chasing tennis balls, what else!
animals are thoroughly and thoughtfully cared for while they are prepared for adoption into loving homes.
Chasing after tennis balls on the court brings joy and fun to CBTC members. Plus it’s a great form of exercise. The same brings joy and “tail wagging” to our four legged canine friends.
HALO’s commitment to animal welfare extends beyond the doors of their shelter. HALO works to create a better welfare system for all the animals in our community. Last year, approximately 84,000 dogs and cats entered the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and Arizona’s Humane Society shelters. Only fiftypercent of them left the shelters alive, the others were destroyed. HALO found new homes for more than 7,000 animals in 2013.
CBTC once again is “Paying it Forward” to the Phoenix community of which we are so proud to be a part of. CBTC has a belief that “Paying it Forward” is truly representative of the Corte Bella community as a whole. Joel Piaskowski, CBTC President, volunteers at a no-kill animal rescue shelter in Phoenix called HALO, Helping Animals Live On. When faced with the situation of what to do with all the used tennis balls after play, Joel found a creative solution at HALO. “The tennis club members answered the call to donate their used tennis balls to the shelter. I save them up until I have a couple hundred, and then take them to HALO. The balls are part of the new dog adoption kit that also includes a small bag of Purina dog food, one free visit to the Countryside Animal Hospital, a slip lead collar, and dog tags”, said Joel. HALO Animal Rescue is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue shelter dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption for unwanted dogs and cats. Since 1994, HALO has provided refuge to animals that might otherwise be euthanized for reasons such as a treatable injury, illness, or because they are too scared or too young for adoption at their time of arrival. These
“We are always glad to receive any type of donation to help HALO in our mission. It is very thoughtful of the CBTC members to help us out,” said Isabel Cota, Volunteer Coordinator for HALO Animal Rescue. HALO’s website is www.halorescue.org “So if you have thought of adding a new member to your family (woof-woof or meow-meow) I urge you to visit HALO. Their staff is terrific and can guide you through the adoption process,” said Joel. Please contact Joel at jpiski@cox.net or 402-850-6639 if you would like to donate items such as newspaper, potty pads, blankets/towels, carriers of any size, dog and cat toys and treats. In addition, HALO can always use more volunteers to help with daily tasks at the shelter. Monetary donations are always appreciated.
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Anacapa Restaurant Special
Please present this coupon to your server when ordering, buy one meal and receive the 2nd of equal or lesser value for 50% off with the purchase of two beverages. Coupon is redeemable for dinner only. Limit two adult entrees per coupon. Expires September 30, 2014
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Summer Greetings from Anacapa
A Message from Executive Chef Dan Haywood At the time of the magazine going out we will be all finished with our Anacapa renovation. There will be a lot of new items to look and see. Our Official Grand Re-Opening of the Anacapa Restaurant will coincide with our Traditional Anacapa Anniversary Party on October 6th so that many of our residents who leave for the summer can be back and celebrate with all of us who love the summers here. (Well, that might be a stretch…) We will also be renovating our Anacapa menu selections, and we will showcase some of this at the reopening party. We will always try to keep a few resident favorites on the menu and try out new items and keep things fresh. Come take a look at our new selections on October 6th and through the fall.
One big change you will see NEW at the Anacapa is CarryOut Pizza for Corte Bella Residents. We will be taking phone orders as well as dine in orders in the bar from 3-8pm Tuesday through Saturday and possibly Sundays when Football season rolls around. Please be looking for the flyers, e-mail blasts and postings. We will be offer traditional add-ons like Buffalo Wings and Salads as well as our regular menu items for carryout. We are going to keep things simple at first making Artisan 12” Flatbread pizzas, and see how things go. We will be showing NFL games on Thursday Nights and NFL Football Day Games on Sunday in the bar area as available. There are lots of new things to see at Anacapa in the coming months. Thanks to all our residents for your support and patronage through the summer months.
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
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Carry Out and Dine In Pizza at Corte Bella Wednesday – Saturday 3-8pm
12” Inch Medium Size Flatbread Pizzas Featuring 3 Styles Three Cheese…$9.99
Mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan and Red Sauce
The Veggie…$10.99
w/ Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms, Olives and Spinach With Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
3 Meat…$10.99
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Garden or Caesar Salad $3.99 Small
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Club & Interest Groups
SOCIAL CLUB Activities
Day of Week
Time
Place
Contact Person
Contact Info
Social Rooms Men’s Christian Group
Tue.
8 - 9:45 A.M.
Social Hall
Jim Dowen
623-556-8137
Bingo
4th Tue.
6-9 p.m.
Golf Club
Al Schroeder
623-374-3634
Bid Whist
2nd Fri.
7-10 P.M.
Social Hall
Kaye France
623-934-5051
CB Steppers Line Dance
1st & 3rd Thurs.
6-7:30 pm
Social Hall
Cindy Buda | Linda Kroupa
708-337-0008 | 414-839-0078
Corte Bella Vets
2nd Tues.
9-10:30 am
Anacapa
Larry Leighton
623-776-5443
Computer Club (from Oct. – June)
1st Thu.
6:30 P.M.
Social Hall
Stan Sacha
coordinator@cortebellaclub.org
Corte Bella Chorus
Mon.
7 P.M.
Social Hall
Hilda Furkert
623-266-2733
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
12:30-4:30 P.M.
Social Hall
The Jacobs
623-217-2803
Friends of Italy
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Jack Carollo
623-337-5456
Genealogy Club
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Pat Burke
623-758-3751
Hand & Foot Canasta
2nd & 4th Mon.
6-8:45 P.M.
Social Hall
Pearl Thompson
623-328-5215
Happy Hour Jokers & Sevens
4th Thurs.
4:30-8 pm
Social Hall
Peggy Pellegrini
pegpell@live.com
Mah Jongg
Mon./Thu.
9 am – 3 pm
Social Hall
Jo Ann Moberly
623-328-9583
Open Bridge
Every Thu.
1-4 P.M.
Social Hall
Stephanie/Jerry Tinsley
623-546-3141
Poker Club
1st Wed. each month
5-9 P.M.
Social Hall
Jim Lewin
623-455-9532
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
10-12 P.M.
Social Hall
Kay Steik
623-214-3284
Email for times
Anacapa/Social Hall
Roberta Rials, Janice Aiken
robertalrials@gmail.com, janiceaiken@aol.com
Mon. & Fri.
12-4 P.M.
Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
Call for Times
Homes
Joyce Stalians
623-322-4139
1st Tue.
7-10 P.M.
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
Wine & Dine International Ya Ya Hand & Foot Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Belles of Corte Bella/Red Hats Bunco Bunco
2nd Mon.
2-4 P.M.
Homes
Muriel Valle
623-399-6034
Bunco
2nd Tue.
6:30 P.M.
Homes
Mary Remiorz
623-214-2874
Bunco
2nd Wed.
7 P.M.
Homes
Myrna Packer
623-322-0052
Bunco
2nd Thu.
6:30 P.M.
Homes
Betty Rae
623-217-2712
Bunco: Dynamite Gals
1st Tue.
Canadians
7 P.M.
Homes
Bev Bair
623-255-5352
Call for Times
Various
The Mandells
623-374-3592
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Homes
Mike and Liz Verhoeks
603-387-8175
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting
Various
Various
Christian Neighborhood Group
Thursday Group
6:30 P.M.
Christian Neighborhood Group
Wednesday Group
9:00 am
Homes
Tom and Pam Spencer
623-780-3308
Christian Neighborhood Group
Tuesday Group
6:30 P.M.
Homes
Jerry and Gayle Moore
623-322-8190
CB Players Theatre Group
Call for Times
Varies
Homes
Kay Steik
623-214-3284
Couples Bridge
4th Fri.
7 P.M.
Homes
Myrna Packer
623-322-0052
Couples Euchre
4th Tue.
Iowa Group
Homes Call for Times
Myrna Packer
623-322-0052
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
Ladies Tea Society
Call for Times
Homes
Janet Silver
623-337-4139
Shalom Club
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
623-433-9449
Singles
Call for Times
Homes
Mary Lane
623-388-6956
Sports Bocce Ball
Couples
1st & 3rd Fri.
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Courts
Myrna Packer
623-322-0052
Couples
1st Sat.
4 P.M.
Courts
Jack/Lauretta Broderick
623-792-5689
Couples
2nd Sat.
4:30-6:30 P.M.
Courts
Bob/Bev Clevenger
623-594-5028
El Camino
1st & 3rd Wed.
6-8 P.M.
Courts
Dan Louden
623-328-9341
El Sueno
2nd & 4th Tue.
6-8 P.M.
Courts
Ray Valle
623-399-6034
Ladies’ Open
2nd & 4th Tue.
10 A.M.-12 P.M.
Courts
Myrna Packer
623-322-0052
Las Palmas
1st & 3rd Tue.
5-7 P.M.
Courts
David Keppy/Ken Stone
623-455-8310/623-546-2085
Men’s Open
Every Wed.
4-6:30 P.M.
Courts
Robert Broda
623-444-2172
San Ramon
2nd Sun.
6-8 P.M.
Courts
Vicki Wiley
480-998-7474
Golf
Lady Putters
Every Mon.
Mornings
Golf Club
Joan Seefeldt
623-249-3143
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
TBA
Meet at Various Courses
Sue McVey
623-214-0901
Tennis
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Tue.
8-10 A.M.
Courts
Ann Paulson
623-433-9973
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Sat.
9-11 A.M.
Courts
Robin Culley
623-444-5448
Ladies’ Open 3.0/3.5
Mon., Wed., Fri.
7:30-10 A.M.
Courts
Vicki Faaborg
602-918-0501
Men’s 3.5
Thu. & Sat.
8:30-10:30 A.M.
Courts
Jolene Piaskowski
623-594-1307
Men’s 4.0
Every Thu.
10:30 A.M.
Courts
Don Schneider
623-399-9640
Open
Every Wed.
7:00 P.M.
Courts
Jack Shifman
623-518-4909
Open Play
Mon., Wed., Fri.
7:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Courts
Ken Egide
623-266-3820
Pickle-Ball
Open
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.
8 A.M.
Courts
Bev Moon
623-518-9303
RV
Group
Homes
Ron Winegarner
623-444-4205
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