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Corte Bella 2017 Market Update There have been 38 new property listings come up for sale since January 1, 2017. Of those, 1/3 have gone under contract or sold already! Currently there are 75 more on the market. With the election and holidays behind us, the Buyers are ready to commit! Spring and summer are typically our strongest markets for home sales. It’s a great time to list! We’re just a phone call away!
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Contents
What’s Inside March 2017
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know
ASSOCIATION
8 The Crew at the Corte Bella Times 9 March Board Talk 10 Corte Bella Events 15 Upcoming HOA Events 16 March 2017 Calendar
CULINARY
18 The Anacapa Restaurant
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22 Corte Bella Financial Summary 23 Golf Cart Safety
COMMUNITY
24 Corte Bella’s Super Bowl 51 Party 26 Corte Bella Vets and Honor Flights 26 Corte Bella Vets Expands Membership 27 Pet Paradise and Protocol 28 Anacapa’s Chef Dan Presents High Tea Delights 30 Cruising the Caribbean
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31 Corte Bella Vets Clothing Drive 32 Continual Learning Opportunities are Right Around the Corner 32 SOuL Sisters Attic Rummage Sale 33 Questions Commonly Asked of the Aesthetician 34 Corte Bella Adventure Group 35 Corte Bella Adventure Group: Biking Apache Wash 35 Driver Safety Course
HEALTH & FITNESS 36 Corte Bella Tennis Club
36 March Golf Tournaments Come Roaring in Like a Lion
31 On the Cover: CB Times contributing photographer, Jim Laskowicz, captured this image from the #17 tee box at the Phoenix Open. If you would like to submit articles and/or photos for the CB Times, please email them to sorlopp@aol.com.
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38 Club & 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.
Editor | Sharon Orlopp Publication Coordinator | Dave Johnson Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | David Beams | Sam Cue Kathi Dahl | Steve Downing | Evie Hansen | Rich Ingram Robin Mandell | Debbie Parks-Dube | MaryLee Planer Michael McVeigh | Sharon Orlopp | Linda Wright Photography | Mike Biggs | Jim Laskowicz To advertise in the CB Times, please contact Jonathan E. Himlin at 480.636.6670 or LionTreeCommunications@Gmail.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. ©2017 CB Times Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION Board of Directors
Community Resources
Corte Bella Administration
Walt Kearns Asst. Treasurer; walt@wekearns.com
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 Guards are present from 5:00am- 8:00pm, Homeowners can call the mobile phone between 8:00pm & 11:30pm Mon -Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun- Guards will return immediately to the gate house for admittance.
Association Office 22155 North Mission Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 623-328-5068 Ext. 221
Paul Knowles Director; Liaison to Anacapa and Building & Grounds Committee paulknowlescb@gmail.com Angi Krachunis Secretary; Liaison to Long Term Planning Committee Krachunis@yahoo.com Dan Luparello Vice-President; Liaison to Architectural Review Committee and Government Affairs Committee Loopy6160@gmail.com Michael McVeigh President; Liaison to Golf Club and Liaison to Technology Committee 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
Fitness Center, 623-217-2018 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Sat & Sun, 6 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Donna Norton Children’s Pool Hours Treasurer; Liaison to Finance Committee 10 A.M.-1 P.M. & 5-7 P.M. donnaenorton@gmail.com Day Spa, 623-217-2018 8 A.M. to 7 P.M., By Appointment Keith Yaktus Director; Neighborhood Awareness Corte Bella Golf Club, 623-556-8951 & Safety Committee Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. yaktusCBHOA@gmail.com Debbie Parks-Dube, Membership Director ddube@cortebellagolfclub.com John Jackson, General Manager (623) 474-3612 jjackson@scottsdalegolfgroup.com Corte Bella Website Community Website: www.cortebella.net Residents & Visitor Registration: www.cortebella.org
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Michael Arrington HOA General Manager, 623-328-5068 Michael.Arrington@fsresidential.com Heather Chavez Administrative Supervisor, Ext. 222 Paula Kwasny Operations Coordinator 623-328-5068 ext. 236 Fax: 623-328-5319 pcoudright@cortebellacca.com Jodell Dodge Spa & Fitness Manager, Ext. 225 JDodge@cortebellacca.com Pamela Barnard Anacapa Manager pbarnard@cortebellacca.com 623-328-5068, ext 233 Dan Haywood Anacapa Executive Chef, Ext. 232 dhaywood@cortebellacca.com Pam Lawrence Lifestyle Manager 623-328-5068 ext. 224 Fax: 623-328-5319 plawrence@cortebellacca.com Stella Stellings Administrative Assistant, Ext. 221
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The Crew at the Corte Bella Times Did you know that the production of this periodical is a one hundred percent volunteer effort? Well it is. I continually hear what an outstanding product the Corte Bella Times has become. I am sure you will agree that it is a high quality product full of great visuals and interesting articles to say the least. It is Mike Arrington, Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. General Manager
obvious that all of the volunteers involved in production have some very professional skills and abilities. For instance, the photos that Mike Biggs and Jim Laskowicz have produced for years of Corte Bella scenes seem to get better each and every time. They seem to capture that which we notice but take for granted and they’re able to exhibit the true beauty within everything their eye catches. What a nice talent to have. Sharon Orlopp and Dave Johnson are co-editors for the CB Times and have done one tremendous job working together without a hitch from the word go. The two took over the leadership roles together a while back and from day one, it was like they had been doing it forever. Dave comes to Corte Bella from the newspaper business where he was very successful and Sharon’s expertise and energy is without equal. She is one of those who seems to be good at whatever she does. I cannot begin to tell you how important these two have been to the community and the CB Times. We are so fortunate to have such talented folks dedicated to this effort.
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Another thing that makes the CB Times so anticipated each month by our residents is that we get so many interesting life experience articles from residents related to vacations, humanitarian experiences, bucket list items they have crossed off the list and just otherwise great stories that we can all relate to about things we have dreamed of but never done. Isn’t the next best thing to doing something you really want to experience, seeing someone you know have that opportunity? I think sometimes we can live a part of our own lives vicariously through those we know and their own adventures and achievements. I can never wait to see the next edition to see what is in it. Linda Wright’s involvement has also been a huge part of the CB Times production and her dedication to the residents of Corte Bella is quickly making her one of Corte Bell’s most famous volunteers. Linda coordinates and provides so much information on a monthly basis in support of the magazine that it has become everyone’s coffee table quick reference source for dates, times and what is happening in Corte Bella. You can literally pick up the CB Times and find out whatever you need to know more often than not. The bottom line is that Corte Bella is extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful source of information and entertainment due to the sacrifice, commitment and effort of so many very talented and generous volunteers. There are too many to mention all of them by name. I for one acknowledge the tremendous value to our community and thank all of the folks involved in producing the CB Times for all they do and how they do it. The CB Times is something to be very proud of.
March Board Talk By the time you see this message; our elections will be taking place at the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The residents submitting interest forms are: Gary Ellwanger, David Ornstein, Donna Norton and Robert Rosenberg. Please vote! Michael McVeigh, President, Board of Directors As we prepare for a new team of Corte Bella Directors for the coming year, I thought long and hard about an appropriate message to send to the residents this month. The only thing I could come up with was a huge “Thank You!” to a Director that will be leaving us after faithfully serving this community since 2006. Walter Kearns has been an active part of just about everything that involves legal guidelines, regulations, charters, resolutions, governance, or finance. Way back in 2006, he started researching documents from over 20 Arizona communities and Homeowners Associations similar to Corte Bella to identify possible changes or conflicts to our Residential Design Guidelines, CC&R’s and Bylaws. He developed potential changes and prepared recommendations to the Board of Directors highlighting comments and proposed changes that were sorely needed. He led town hall meetings regarding all proposed changes and prepared documents for Board approval.
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Walter Kearns has been an active part of just about everything that involves legal guidelines, regulations, charters, resolutions, governance, or finance.
Walt was a member of the Finance Committee in 2010. He then ran for a Board position in 2011 and was elected to his first twoyear term. He was elected Treasurer and served in that position until 2014. He then unselfishly recommended we approve an Assistant Treasurer position so a mutually agreeable transition could begin with proper training and mentoring. While serving as Treasurer, he developed, obtained Board approval and published a written governance policy. His guidance on budget preparation, audits, and the use of reserve funds including investment strategy is a principal reason our community is on sound financial standing both here in Corte Bella and throughout the state. He also researched IRS rulings and brought the Association into compliance.
Our current Treasurer, Donna Norton, recently stated: “Walt is able to quote the CC&R’s by page, paragraph, and line while providing the logic of why it was written. Believing people wanted to understand their HOA documents, he would expound on the CC&R’s while some folks headed to the exits and others gave up on discussing an item further.” Anyone who has ever attended a Board meeting or workshop knows that his research, knowledge and understanding of the issues were clearly manifested in his discussion. At a recent First Service Residential training for Board members throughout the region, one of the instructors when questioned by Walt about content responded to him, “You should be teaching all Board members throughout AZ about policy and HOA procedures.” Walt has been a mentor to me personally and I hope I’m a better Board member because of his patience and leadership skills. He has served Corte Bella on the Board of Directors for 6 years and we hope he does not stray too far from the community action. I move that Walt Kearns moves into full retirement and enjoys cruising with his wife Lynn. I’m sure everyone will agree. Thanks again Walt for your outstanding community service! Your thoughts, opinions, and concerns are very important to me as your Board President. Contact me anytime at mmcveigh3@cox.net or 623-433-9921.
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Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam”
Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, March 3 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, April 7, Friday, May 5, Friday, Jun 2 Bacara Room Time: 10:00 AM Free Event Corte Bella’s Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence, invites you to come for a cup of coffee and a chat in a relaxed setting. Interest groups and clubs are encouraged to attend. Come exchange ideas, ask questions and get firsthand knowledge of events and activities planned for our community. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up and get involved. Help Pam work effectively for our community’s benefit.
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
Cactus League Spring Training Baseball Trip Kansas City Royals vs. the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear Date: Tuesday, March 7 Time: Bus departs at 11:00 AM. Game starts at 1:05 PM. Return time: 5:00 PM. Cost: $50 (inclusive) Price includes bus transportation, game ticket, special access and seating in the Terrace, and exciting stadium food is included. Special prices on beverages. Participate in the Senior Stroll Around the Bases at the end of the game. Join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful Cactus League Spring Training experience tailored just for our community. Limited to 40 persons. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Farmers’ Market West Valley Wind Ensemble
Spring Concert on the Lawn Date: Friday, March 3 Anacapa Patio and Grass Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $10 per person (plus canned goods donation for West Valley food bank) The wonderful music of the West Valley Wind Ensemble will return to Corte Bella for another musical evening under the stars. Note: A purchased ticket is required and wrist bands will be issued for entrance to the event. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to lounge on during the concert. Additional note: Remember that bringing outside liquor onto the Anacapa and Social Hall grounds is strictly prohibited by HOA rules and the Anacapa Liquor license. A cash bar will be available during the event. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center: no refunds.
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trips
Monday, March 6 Upcoming Trips Scheduled: Monday, April 3 Monday, May 1 Monday, June 5 Bus departs from Anacapa at 8:20 AM andz returns to Corte Bella at 4:30 PM. Come enjoy the new bus provided by the casino just for Corte Bella participants. Special offers and promotions for attendees. To register for the next trip please contact Bill Blake at 623-537-7969 or by email at willieb38@cox.net .
Wednesday, March 8 Wednesday, April 12 (final market for this season) Anacapa Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Free Event Come look at a wonderful collection of vendors assembled for your shopping pleasure. Bring home fresh produce, baked goods and other locally produced market delights. There’s everything from soup to seafood! Special items for your home décor too. Come shop in a wonderful and friendly setting. Note: This is the final market of the Fall to Spring season. The Farmers’ Markets will resume after summer.
“Gone, But Not Forgotten”
Impersonator Show Santa Barbara Room Date: Friday, March 10 Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person D&K Productions presents an exciting 90 minute musical tribute to Roy Orbison (performed by Brian McCullough), the Everly Brothers (Dean and Lance Lipinsky), Ricky Nelson (Ted Torres) and Patsy Cline (Rosannea Telford). These impersonators are sure to remind you that the music of these icons will live on forever. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
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TAD Management Presents: Chance Tinder – Corte Bella’s Spring Marketplace Date: Sunday, March 26 “A Salute to Elvis Presley” Date: Saturday, March 11 Time: Matinee at 3:00 PM (doors open at 2:30 PM) Evening performance at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $22 per person Chance Tinder has been a part of the Elvis Presley phenomenon since the late 1980s and is an alumni of the award winning Las Vegas celebrity look-alike production shows Legends in Concert, American Superstars and Showstoppers. For this performer, becoming Elvis on stage is the key to his successful impersonation. This show is a winner. Don’t miss it. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
Santa Barbara Room and Breezeway Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Free Event Spring is in the air! Come see what’s new and trendy in decorating and updating your home. Vendors will come from all over the Phoenix metro area with their wares for you to check out. Bring a shopping bag and enjoy the best way to shop – right in your own neighborhood while supporting a number of small businesses.
Corte Bella Cocktails & Canvas Class #3
Date: Wednesday, March 15 Bella Stanza Room Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: SOLD OUT. $35 per person (includes complimentary glass of champagne, fruit and cheese - cash bar available) Come enjoy a glass of bubbly while learning to create your own artistic masterpiece under the guidance of a trained teaching artist from Paint Night Phoenix. All materials needed to paint are supplied along with an apron to keep you neat and clean. You get to take your hand-created masterpiece home with you! Class size is limited to 25 participants. SOLD OUT.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
Date: Friday, March 17 Santa Barbara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $25 per person (inclusive) Come out and celebrate the “wearing of the green” with your friends at the Anacapa’s annual St. Patrick’s Day buffet. There will be corned beef, cabbage, Irish banger sausages, Irish lamb stew, Irish stout and cheddar soup plus all the proper Irish traditional treats for you to enjoy. The bar will feature special drinks chosen just for this occasion. Live music and dancing too. Don’t miss this excellent feast and a chance to dance the night away to some wonderful live music. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
#3 Resident Wine Tasting in Corte Bella
Date: Sunday, March 19 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: $35 per person Corte Bella residents will be able to taste carefully selected wines from Spain for this special Sunday event, the 3rd resident wine tasting presented for your enjoyment. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste and discover the magic of wines from this country. Anacapa’s Chef Dan will prepare exceptional light hors de d’oeuvres to pair with each wine. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
Corte Bella Goes to the Races!
Trip to Turf Paradise Race Course Date: Monday, March 27 Time: Depart Corte Bella at 11:15 AM and return at 6:00 PM Cost: $42 (includes transportation, special seating and buffet) This trip to see live horse racing will include 10 or the Corte Bella attendees in the Winners’ Circle plus there will be a race named for Corte Bella in honor of our group. Come join the fun and bet on the ponies with your friends. Limited seating Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
Cooking with Chef Dan #2
Date: Friday, April 7 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $40 per person Chef Dan presents “Taste of Asia” where he will be demonstrating how to create rice paper vegetable wraps with sweet chili sauce, green curry shrimp and vegetables with jasmine rice, and crispy banana almond lumpia with chocolate ganache and ice cream. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
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Children’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Sunday, April 16 Grass Area of the Social Hall Time: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Event - registration required. For children under age 9 Have your grandchild or your child (if a Corte Bella employee) bring their Easter basket ready for Easter fun. There will be plenty of eggs to be collected with separate hunts for the younger and older children. Every child will receive a prize at this event. Preregistration (name and age and sponsoring adult) is required. Registration begins in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 PM.
Corte Bella Goes to the Ball Game!
Arizona Diamondback Games at Chase Field Game Dates and Times: Fri, April 7 - 6:40 PM (vs. Cleveland Indians) – tickets available now in the Fitness Center: no refunds. Wed, May 10 – 6:40 PM (vs. Detroit Tigers) – tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 PM: no refunds. Thurs, June 29 – 12:40 PM (vs. St Louis Cardinals) – tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 PM: no refunds. Fri, Aug 11- 6:40 PM (vs. Chicago Cubs) – tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, July 2 at 2:00 PM: no refunds. Thurs, Aug 31 – 12:40 PM (vs. LA Dodgers) - tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, July 23 at 2:00 PM: no refunds. Wed, Sept 27 – 12:40 PM (vs. San Francisco Giants) - tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, August 13 at 2:00 PM: no refunds. Time: Bus departs Corte Bella from the Anacapa at 10:45 AM for the afternoon games and at 4:30 PM for the evening games. Cost: $69 per person (includes lower level dugout seats, bus transportation and $5 in “D-Backs Bucks” that can be used at the park for food, beverages or in the MBL shop.) Mark your calendar now and plan to join your neighbors to watch baseball at its finest. Space is limited to 45 persons per game. No need to drive or look for a parking spot. Here’s the best way to go see some great baseball – with friends and neighbors! See ticket sale dates listed above for each of the 6 games.
Anacapa Special Event
Anacapa’s Easter Sunday Brunch
Date: Sunday, April 16 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (reservation seating times are 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM) Cost: $40 Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included) Wear your Easter best to this fabulous buffet, an annual event here in Corte Bella. The buffet offerings include fresh seafood (featuring shrimp and Alaskan crab legs), a dazzling display of salads, fruits, vegetables and cheeses along with a variety of piping hot side dishes. The carving station will offer honey baked ham, leg of lamb and omelets to order. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045. HOA Sponsored Events
AARP Safe Driving Course
Date: Wednesday, April 19 Bella Stanza Room Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members (check made out to AARP please). Bring driver’s license and AARP card (if you have one.) Corte Bella resident Robin Mandell will help you to evaluate your driving skills and learn how to improve them. This worthwhile course will help you feel more secure behind the wheel and help you remain safe while driving. Seating limited to 50. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
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Corte Bella Cocktails & Canvas Class #4
Date: Wednesday, April 19 Bella Stanza Room Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: $35 per person (includes complimentary glass of champagne, fruit and cheese - cash bar available) Come enjoy a glass of bubbly while learning to create your own artistic masterpiece under the guidance of a trained teaching artist from Paint Night Phoenix. All materials needed to paint are supplied along with an apron to keep you neat and clean. You get to take your hand-created masterpiece home with you! Class size is limited to 25 participants. Tickets for class 4 are on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
ASU Gammage Theater Trip
“An American in Paris” Date: Saturday, April 22 ASU Gammage Theater, Tempe Time: Depart Corte Bella from the Anacapa at 11:30 AM. Return to Corte Bella at 6:00 PM. (Show begins at 2:00 PM.) Cost: $84 per person (includes theater ticket and transportation) Corte Bella is going to the theater! This Tony Award winning musical about an American soldier, a French girl and the beautiful city of Paris after the war features the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Tickets are on sale on Sunday, March 5 in the Fitness Center Movement Room at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
“Come to the Cabaret Old Friend” Featuring TNT Entertainment
Date: Sunday, April 23 Anacapa Time: Doors Open 5:30 PM Entertainment 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Limited dining menu for purchase 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost : $10 per person (music only) Don’t sit at home on a Sunday night when you could be with friends and neighbors dancing to the music of TNT Entertainment. This band will pay tribute to many favorites like the Four Tops, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Prince, Marvin Gaye and many more. Come have some great food especially offered for this event only. Get your table together! Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 PM. No refunds.
#4 Resident Wine Tasting
Date: Sunday, April 30 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: $35 per person Corte Bella residents will be able to taste carefully selected wines from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa for this special Sunday event, the 4th resident wine tasting presented for your enjoyment. Anacapa’s Chef Dan will prepare light hors de d’oeuvres that pair with each wine. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
Date: Friday, April 28 Santa Barbara Room Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM with luncheon served at 11:30 AM Cost: $32 per person (inclusive) Don’t miss this annual Corte Bella special event. This year’s show will feature clothing fashions from Cottage Garden boutique in Glendale. A glass of champagne will accompany a delicious luncheon and a memorable dessert. Mark your calendar and get your table for 8 together. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
Cooking with Chef Dan #3
Date: Friday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $40 per person Cinco de Mayo will see Chef Dan demonstrating Mexican cooking techniques while he prepares sweet corn tamales with tomatillo sauce, roast pork with mole negro sauce and tres leches cake. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta con Senora Pam
Date: Friday, May 5 Santa Barbara Room and Patio Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $25 per person (inclusive) Come dressed in your finest fiesta wear and enjoy wonderful live Mariachi music. There will be tacos, enchiladas, rice and beans, guacamole and more Mexican treats prepared just for this event. The cash bar will feature special drinks for your purchase. Don’t miss this wonderful and colorful celebration. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
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ASSOCIATION Anacapa Special Event
Mother’s Day Brunch
Date: Sunday, May 14 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: $40 per person; Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included) Treat Mom to something truly special in her honor at this annual Anacapa brunch. She will be thrilled with the buffet offerings of fresh seafood (featuring shrimp and Alaskan crab legs), a dazzling display of salads, fruits, vegetables and cheeses along with a variety of piping hot side dishes. The carving station will offer honey baked ham, leg of lamb and omelets to order. There will be a dessert table that’s sure to satisfy everyone. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045. HOA Sponsored Events
Corte Bella Cocktails and Canvas Class #5
Date: Wednesday, May 17 Bella Stanza Room Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: $35 per person (includes complimentary glass of champagne, fruit and cheese - cash bar available) Come enjoy a glass of bubbly while learning to create your own artistic masterpiece under the guidance of a trained teaching artist from Paint Night Phoenix. All materials needed to paint are supplied along with an apron to keep you neat and clean. You get to take your hand-created masterpiece home with you! Class size is limited to 25 participants. Tickets for class 5 are on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
#5 Resident Wine Tasting
Date: Sunday, May 21 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: $35 per person Corte Bella residents will be able to taste carefully selected wines from France for this special Sunday event, the 5th resident wine tasting presented for your enjoyment. Continue your education about the fruits of the vine. Anacapa’s Chef Dan will prepare light hors de d’oeuvres that pair with each wine. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 PM: no refunds.
Memorial Day BBQ Dinner and Dance
Date: Monday, May 29 Santa Barbara Room Time: 5:30 PM doors open, 6:00 PM food stations open Cost: $25 per person (inclusive) Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States and is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. Join your friends and neighbors on this special holiday for good food and music that’s sure to get you up on the dance floor. Chef Dan and his staff will be preparing a wonderful meal of meats from the BBQ grill plus side dishes to fill you up. Dancing to the music of DJ Ray Mar will round out the evening. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center Movement Room on Sunday, May 16 after 2:00 PM: no refunds. Anacapa Special Event
Father’s Day Brunch
Date: Sunday, June 18 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: $30 per person; Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included) Bring Dad to the Anacapa on his special day and let him dine on a brunch menu guaranteed to please him and make him smile. Dad and everyone will enjoy the carving station, omelets made to order along with an assortment of wonderful brunch selections. Reservations strongly recommended. Please call 623 455 9045. Corte Bella Spa and Fitness News
Line Dancing with Ernie and Carmel Hutchinson
Dates: Tuesdays Fitness Center Movement Studio Time: 11:30 AM Advanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate (1 hr.) 12:30 PM Beginner Class (1 hr.) Session 1: Mar 7, 14, Session 2: Mar 21, 28 Apr 4, 11, 18 25 Cost: $4 per class or $18 punch card for 6 classes Come dance and exercise to great music. Wear tennis shoes, dance sneakers or bowling shoes only. Tickets available in the Fitness Center: no refunds.
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Upcoming HOA Events Apr 3 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 10 Apr 12 Apr 16 Apr 19 Apr 19 Apr 22
Chair Yoga Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 11 Group Fitness Room Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $10 per person Join in this class for a gentle, non-traditional form of yoga that reduces strain on limbs and joints. A chair replaces the yoga mat and is treated like an extension of the body. This class is tailored for those with physical disability, weight challenges, inflexibility or those who are unable to get up and down off the floor. There are many benefits of this type of yoga which works through controlled breathing, meditation and guided postures. Class size is limited. Tickets are available now at the Fitness Center Front Desk: no refunds.
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency • (24 Hours)
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Security Service ( Securitas ): • Guard at Gate (5:00AM until 8:00PM) 623-544-3906 • Roving Patrol (Homeowners can call the Mobile phone between 8:00pm & 11:30pm Mon - Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun) 623-256-2907 HOA Common Area Emergencies: (Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
• •
During Regular HOA business hours (9:00AM–4:00PM) HOA Office: 623-328-5068 ext. 226 First Service After Hours Emergencies: 480-551-4300
Fire Department Non Emergency • Normal business hours
May 5 May 10 May 17 May 29 May 21 Jun 5 Jun 21 Jun 25 Jun 29
Anacapa Special Events Apr 16 May 14 Jun 18
Easter Sunday Brunch Mother’s Day Brunch Father’s Day Brunch
Community Events Upcoming Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 20 Apr 20
CB Poker Group CB Steppers Line Dancing World of Friends CB Vets Regular Meeting Corte Bella Book Lovers Club Ryan’s Case for Smiles SOuL Regular Meeting CB Steppers Line Dancing
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings 623-584-3500
Animal Related Issues • Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387 Coyotes and Other Desert Animals • Arizona Game and Fish Department
Apr 28 Apr 30 May 1 May 5 May 5
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip 1st Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan – Taste of Asia Diamondbacks’ Baseball at Chase Field Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Indians @ 6:40 PM Volunteer Recognition Night Farmers’ Market (final of the season) Children’s Easter Egg Hunt AARP Safe Drivers Course Cocktails and Canvas #4 ASU Gammage Theater Trip “An American in Paris” Corte Bella’s Annual Fashion Show Luncheon #4 Resident Wine Tasting Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip 1st Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan - Cinco De Mayo Mexican Menu Cinco de Mayo Fiesta con Senora Pam Diamondbacks’ Baseball at Chase Field Diamondbacks vs. Detroit Tigers @ 6:40 PM Cocktails and Canvas #5 Memorial Day Dinner and Dance #5 Resident Wine Tasting Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip Cocktails and Canvas #6 #6 Resident Wine Tasting Diamondbacks’ Baseball at Chase Field Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals @ 12:40 PM
602-942-3000
Apr 21 Apr 26 May 19 May 24 Jun 23 Jun 28
HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting
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ASSOCIATION
March 2017
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1 Government Affairs Committee 10:00 AM
FRI
2 Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM HOA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING/ ELECTIONS 6:00 PM
Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SAT
3
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1st Friday’s with Pam 10:00 AM Cooking with Chef Dan - South American - 11:30 AM West Valley Wind Ensemble Concert on the Lawn 7:00 PM
5 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6 Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip 8:20 AM Lady Putters 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
7 Cactus League Spring Training Game at Goodyear Park 11:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM -1:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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9 NASC Committee Meeting 10:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM Farmers’ Market 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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TAD Management’s Salute to Elvis Presley Concert 3:00 PM
Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM
TAD Management’s Salute to Elvis Presley Concert 7:00 PM
12 13 14 15 Cocktails and Canvas CB Vets Regular Anacapa Sunday Brunch Lady Putters 9:00 AM with Paint Night Meeting 9:00 AM 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Mah Jongg 9:00 Phoenix 5:00 PM Technology Committee AM - 3:00 PM 10:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate World of Friends 11:30 AM Meeting 4:30 PM Line Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM -1:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Book Lovers Club 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 19 20 21 Line Dancing Adv Lady Putters 9:00 AM Anacapa Sunday Brunch Long Term Planning Beginner/Intermediate Mah Jongg 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 11:30 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Line Dancing Beginner Resident Wine Tasting 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM #3 3:00 PM
11 Chair Yoga Workshop 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Impersonator Show “Gone but Not Forgotten” 7:00 PM
16 ARC Meeting 9:00 AM Finance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers Line Dancing 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY SoUL Regular Meeting 10:30 AM St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance 5:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 26 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Spring Marketplace 10:00 AM to 2;00 PM
27 Lady Putters 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Corte Bella Goes to the Races - Turf Paradise Trip
28 Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
29 HOA Board of Directors Organizational Meeting 10:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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CULINARY
Day Spa
Sunday March 26
March Spa Specials! Treat yourself Or a loved one to a Spa Treatment!
Two 60 minute treatments $110 Or Two 90 minute treatments $150 Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature (customizable)
Extended Youth Facial
$95, $85
Extend your youth! Encourage cell renewal and the smoothing of wrinkles. A relaxing facial with defense mechanisms to combat signs of aging and reduce wrinkles.
Sports Massage
$75, $70
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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For your convenience Cash or Credit Cards are accepted by most exhibitors.
Using proven therapeutic techniques stretching and trigger points, this massage targets the areas of your body most affected by your golf, pickleball and tennis games.
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20% off $12 $65
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid March 1 - 31, 2017. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment.
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The Anacapa Restaurant offers its patrons an unforgettable dining experience.
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COMMITTEE
Corte Bella Financial Summary –
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 Sam Cue
Results of Operations
For the twelve month period ending December 31, 2016, we realized a net operating deficit of $16,600. This was $68,800 favorable compared to a budgeted deficit of $83,400. The following is a brief discussion of departmental results and significant variances compared to budget: Assessments (including paint and granite income) - $2,574,000 revenue, met budget
Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 ($ in thousands) Favorable Results of Operations
Actual
Budget (Unfav)
Assessments: Income
$2,574.0
$2,574.0
$-
Administration – $648,800 net expense, $41,800 favorable – Favorable: Collection cost reimbursements, late fee income, depreciation, unspent contingency, gate cards, legal, and postage. Unfavorable: HOA staff salaries and benefits.
Administration: Expense
648.8
690.6
41.8
Facilities: Expense
1184.7
1217.9
33.2
Facilities - $1,184,700 total expense, $33,200 favorable – Favorable: Salaries, pool repair and maintenance, building and equipment repair and maintenance.
Guardhouse: Expense
168.8
174.3
5.5
Landscape: Expense
465.1
429.3
(35.8)
Guardhouse - $168,800 total expense, $5,500 favorable – Favorable: Gate repairs and maintenance.
Fitness: Expense
168.4
180.2
11.8
Landscape - $465,100 total expense, $35,800 unfavorable – Favorable: Plant replacement, pest control. Unfavorable: Granite replacement.
Restaurant: Revenue
1335.8
1268.0
67.8
Expense
1309.7
1250.8
(58.9)
26.1
17.2
8.9
Revenue
112.8
121.2
(8.4)
Expense
89.1
106.0
16.9
23.7
15.2
8.5
Revenue
86.5
58.3
28.2
Expense
89.1
55.8
(33.3)
(Deficit)
(2.6)
2.5
(5.1)
$(14.6)
$(83.4)
$68.8
Fitness - $168,400 net expense, $11,800 favorable – Favorable: Personal trainer and group instruction income. Unfavorable: Group fitness instruction cost associated with additional group fitness classes, equipment repair and maintenance. Restaurant - $26,100 surplus, $8,900 favorable – Favorable: Higher Anacapa food and beverage income due to increased volume. Unfavorable: Higher food and beverage costs, promotional discounts, and employment costs, all associated with greater sales volume. Lower outside banquet revenues due to fewer bookings. Spa - $23,700 surplus, $8,500 favorable – Favorable: Lower costs for massage and esthetician services. Unfavorable: Lower revenues from massage, electrolysis, and facial treatments. HOA Events - $2,600 deficit, $5,100 unfavorable – Favorable: Higher ticket sales due to additional events. Unfavorable: Entertainment, food and beverage expenses associated with added events, decorations and sundry supplies.
Reserve Funds
Repair / Replacement and Streets - $240,400 surplus, $38,100 favorable : Major expenditures include: Anacapa outdoor furniture, fountain refurbishment, pool furniture, fitness equipment, audio/ visual equipment, street asphalt seal. Interest income was higher due to the maturity of a linked CD which earned an average
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Surplus Spa:
Surplus HOA Events:
Net Operating (Deficit) Reserve Funds:
12/31/15 12/31/16 Change
Repair/Replacement
$1,501.8
$1,558.6
$56.8
Streets
1398.1
1581.7
183.6
Capital Projects
275.1 325.4 50.3
Total
$3,175.0
$3,465.7 $290.7
compounded yield of 4.5%. Additional interest income was also earned on the purchase of preferred stock ETF’s. Capital Projects - $123,900 surplus, $140,600 favorable – Favorable: Reserve fund fees associated with the purchase of re-sale homes. Capital expenditures include: shading of the social hall, facility equipment, and construction of a storage wall. Anacapa shade project deferred until 2017.
Summary
Twelve month’s financial operating results were very positive, with a favorable net operating variance of $68,800.
un-retire AT THE HERITAGE TRADITION Join The Heritage Tradition for a free seminar:
“I’M NOT REA DY FOR TH AT!” Thursday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.
It’s hard to know when it’s the right time to move on to a new lifestyle, and our natural tendency is to say “I’m Not Ready for That!” Join us as we hear from our residents and learn more about all of the benefits of living in our community.
Our cash position is sufficient to meet our operating needs. From an investment standpoint, we continue to maintain our conservative investment strategy to minimize risk and ensure liquidity, while seeking yield improvement opportunities.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
PLEASE RSVP AT 623-223-7561
Details on all financial statements can be found on the Corte Bella website under HOA>Community documents>Financials. Please feel free to contact any member of the Finance Committee regarding questions or suggestions.
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Golf Cart Safety Robin Mandell It was observed over recent holiday vacations that kids, meaning anyone under the age of 18, were at the wheel of golf carts around the Corte Bella neighborhood. That is not advised. I have been a volunteer instructor of the AARP Safe Driver course for 9 years - it is one of my retirement projects. What I have learned while teaching this course: • •
Golf carts are licensed motor vehicles; they require a licensed driver at the wheel Golf carts can be on roads that have a speed limit of 35 MPH or below (i.e. within Corte Bella and Sun City West).
I have heard many stories over my years in AARP classes about individuals in local 55+ communities (Sun City, Sun City Grand) that have had devastating experiences with young people driving golf carts: if there is an accident/crash, insurance will not cover the damages because under-age drivers are not covered. Sometimes it is a great expense. Guess who pays for the damages - the grandparents. Golf carts are not a toy or an amusement car ride. PLEASE do not have your unlicensed grandkids/relatives drive around the community during the upcoming spring break -- or any time!
o They are forbidden on roads with a speed limit of 40 MPH or above (Deer Valley Road, Bell Road, Grand Ave.).
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COMMUNITY
Corte Bella’s Super Bowl 51 Party Linda Wright More than 90 Corte Bella residents enjoyed watching the biggest football game of the year on two big screens in the Santa Barbara room on Sunday, February 5th. The decorations and table favors helped everyone get into the spirit. The football pool was enjoyed by many and some lucky folks left with extra dollars in their pocket. Many others were lucky by answering sport trivia questions and some with their winning raffle tickets.
Rooting for the winning team
All the attendees lucked out with a delicious buffet of football game foods like hot dogs, nachos, sliders and the fixings all prepared by Chef Dan and the Anacapa staff. Busy waiters kept everyone supplied with their favorite beverages. There were even two delicious cakes decorated with the colors of the two competing football teams. Everyone who attended was very happy with this event, even those whose team ended up on the losing side.
BJ and Paul Knowles at the Super Bowl Party Marion and Ike Ikenberry
Many thanks to our Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence, and her team of volunteers who organized the event - Jeff and Pam Albin, Jim and Sandi Irving, and Michael McVeigh. Thanks also to HOA General Manager, Mike Arrington, for his awesome job as the Master of Ceremonies. Once again, Corte Bella scores when it comes to helping its residents party around this American sporting extravaganza.
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CB Vets and Honor Flights David Beams The January 10th meeting of the Corte Bella Vets was highlighted by a presentation by Mrs. Susan Howe, the founder of Honor Flight AZ in 2008. Most flights carry about 30 WW II veterans, each accompanied by a “guardian” who is often a son, daughter or other close relative. A 2-person medical team also accompanies each flight. To date, Honor Flight AZ has sponsored 61 flights; about 8-10 times per year.
to and from the airport gates, the veterans receive standing ovations, and autograph and photo requests.
Honor Flight was founded in 2005 by a Springfield, Ohio physician’s assistant. One of his patients, a WW II veteran, told him that he was unable to visit the newly opened WW II Memorial in Washington, DC due to his financial situation. Mr. Earl Morse, the PA, was a pilot, and he and some of his pilot friends decided to fly WW II veterans to DC to see their memorial. Honor Flight was thus established.
Each veteran’s expenses are paid by Honor Flight AZ, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible. Honor Flight AZ has no paid staff; all funds pay for the veterans’ trips. Donations come from family members, churches, veterans organizations, school children, corporations and politicians. There is no federal or state funding. The Corte Bella Vets have set aside funds for Honor Flight AZ, which is now beginning to take Korean War veterans.
Honor Flight now has 135 hubs, and to date, about 100,000 WW II veterans have been taken to Washington, DC to visit the WW II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Navy Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill and Fort McHenry. At each memorial, and when walking
On the return flight to Phoenix, there is a “mail call” much to the surprise of the veterans. Families, friends, school kids and strangers write letters to the vets to let them know how much they are appreciated. Each veteran’s name is called and he/she is given a package of mail.
The mission of the Corte Bella Vets is “To foster camaraderie among Veterans of the United States and her Allies, to undertake charitable and other projects on a state and local level, to promote patriotism, and most importantly, to provide service to all Veterans and their families.”
Corte Bella Vets Expands Membership As we head into the New Year, the Corte Bella Vets want to invite ALL Corte Bella residents to join our group! Initially, we limited membership to full or part time residents who served honorably in any component (Active, National Guard, or Reserve) of our Nation’s Armed Forces and anyone who served honorably in the Armed Forces of our Nation’s Allies. We know there are many fellow residents who are not Veterans but firmly and wholeheartedly Support Our Troops and our Veterans and Veterans’ families. We want to offer you the opportunity to join our group. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:30 – 10:30 in the Social Hall. We generally have a guest speaker at least quarterly, more often during the fall to spring season. We also try to have at least one or two evening social events during the year. We host the annual HOA Sponsored Veterans Day Dinner and Dance which is open to ALL Corte Bella residents, not just Veterans. Our members also put up and take down the HOA provided and maintained American flags on our five holiday periods.
The Corte Bella Vets mission is to foster camaraderie among Veterans of the United States and her Allies, to undertake charitable and other projects on a state and local level, to promote patriotism, and most importantly, to provide service to all Veterans and their families. To support the projects and service support portions of our mission, we have one major fund raising event each year, our Charity Golf Tournament (open to the public), held here at the Corte Bella Golf Club, in early February and usually one or two smaller events throughout the year, and we ask for voluntary donations. There are NO DUES! In our first two years, we have raised and donated over $64,000 to help Arizona Veterans and Veterans’ Families. You can learn more about our group on our website: www. cortebellavets.org. If you’d like to join our group, you can send us an email to cortebellavets@yahoo.com or simply come to one of our monthly meetings and we will add you to the roster! We hope to see you soon!
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Pet Paradise and Protocol Buddy and Molly Hi, our names are Buddy and Molly. We are brother and sister cock-a-poos. As you can see from our picture, we are like any other siblings. We use one of our favorite toys to delineate the space on our nice, comfy bed. We taunt each other and dare each other to cross over the line on the bed, but it’s all in good fun. We love it here in Corte Bella! When we walk the “loop” we get to say hello to many other dogs. We notice that there are several sets of twin dogs, or two at a time, as well as only-child dogs. When we say hello to other dogs, we are not shy about going straight for the private areas---that’s one of the perks about being a dog! We immediately get to intimate business without the small talk. Compared to where we used to live, our owners are very focused on picking up any gifts or droppings that we leave. There is something about walking in fresh air that releases the need to do our business. Fortunately, there are many spots in Corte Bella where those gifts can be deposited in garbage cans and new green gift bags are available for free. Every now and then we run into a pile of gifts that haven’t been picked up. This is yucky for both pets and owners, so please bark at your owner and insist that they pick up the gift you have left on the ground. One other disgusting thing we have seen while walking in the neighborhood during the holidays are pets who treat holiday decorations and lights as their personal urinals. Gross! We all love the incredible displays of holiday cheer, so let’s find rocks, grass or bushes rather than holiday lights and yard décor for raising our legs or squatting. Now onto the subject of barking. We apologize because we have not fully learned our dog etiquette but we are working on it. We love confusing our owners by barking sometimes but not all the time. We have seen very well behaved dogs and we know they are setting the gold standard for the rest of us to achieve.
Buddy and Molly with their dog toy. Don’t come on my side of the bed!
Let me tell you what I love to do to get my neighbor’s dog in trouble. Late in the afternoon, I sneak to the side of our patio and yelp one small bark at our neighbor’s dog. This sets him off and he starts barking like crazy. His owner comes out and reprimands him. He falls for this trick every afternoon and it is great fun for me! We are impressed with dogs being kept on their leash. We have not seen any dogs running free in common areas or on the golf course. There are dog-looking types of animals that like to roam the golf course frequently but we don’t believe they have any owners. What we love best at Corte Bella is Yappy Hour at the Lanai at 4:00 every day. Wow is that fun! There are many other dogs to play with and lots of laps to sit on while being petted. Corte Bella is paradise for pets---we hope to keep it that way by always being respectful of common areas and other people’s property.
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Anacapa’s Chef Dan Presents High Tea Delights Linda Wright On Friday, February 3rd Corte Bella’s talented Chef Dan Haywood provided a wonderful afternoon for 41 ladies during his “For Ladies Only” cooking class that demonstrated culinary delights for high tea. During this entertaining and instructive class, Chef Dan created meltin-your-mouth cranberry scones, freshly prepared lemon curd, cucumber and watercress tea sandwiches, curry chicken open faced tea sandwiches, and smoked salmon with herbed butter tea sandwiches. Recipes for everything prepared were provided for each woman in attendance.
Note to Corte Bella residents: There is some interest in presenting an afternoon high tea at the Anacapa – possibly once a month. If this is something you might be interested in and would possibly attend, please email Pam Lawrence, Lifestyle Manager, at plawrence@cortebellacca.com or call Pam at 623-328-5319, extension 224. Thank you!
Chef Dan introduced his special guest chef – his brother Alan Haywood, a talented pastry chef. Alan demonstrated how to make light and flavorful Madeleine cookies and chocolate dipped strawberries. Alan then impressed the ladies by showing how to craft chocolate covered tuxedo strawberries. During the class, the ladies sipped a variety of teas and sampled all the featured recipes while seated at lovely, white linen tables and served by the incredibly attentive staff from the Anacapa. To say this was an enjoyable afternoon for these Corte Bella ladies is an understatement. Hats off to Chef Dan for a superb job and to his brother Alan as well.
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Friday
Monday
April 7
March 27
* Depart Anacapa
Depart Corte Bella
CORTE BELLA GOES TO THE RACES! Enjoy a day at Turf Paradise!
at 11:15 a.m.
There will be a race named after Corte Bella and 10 members will have their picture taken in the Winners Circle!
Arizona Diamondbacks
Includes
and lunch
* Includes $5 in
vs
transportation, special seating
Watch live horse racing! Included are transportation, special seating, and lunch.
at 4:30 p.m.
D-Back Bucks, Lower Level Dugout Seats and Transportation
Cleveland Indians
*
Join us for our first Arizona Diamondback game at
$42 per person
$69 per person
Chase Field in downtown Phoenix! Included in this trip are your lower level dugout box seats, bus transportation, and $5 in “D-Back Bucks”
Tickets on sale Sunday, February 12 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness Center – HOA account, Check and Cash (exact change)
which can be used for food, beverages or souvenirs in the MLB shop. Tickets on sale Sunday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the Movement Center – HOA account, Check and Cash
Tickets are non-refundable
(exact change) Tickets are non-refundable
Anacapa Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 16, 2017 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seafood Display
Poached Chilled Shrimp, Pacific Oysters, Crab Claws Spicy Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Fruits, Vegetables and Display
Antipasti and Vegetables with Marinated Olives Domestic and Imported Cheeses Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display Danish and Muffins Bagels and Cream Cheese
Salads
Field Greens with Assorted Dressings Yellow Tomato Salad with Cucumber, Red Onion and Romano Wedge Salad with Bacon, and Crumbled Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad with Cashews, Cranberries and Cider Dressing
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 10:00 am Pre-registration Required Ages 0-3
Entrees
Baked Sole with Wild Rice and Lemon Sauce Seared Chicken with Mushrooms Stuffed Pasta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Fondue Home Fry Potatoes with Herbs and Butter Smoked Bacon and Pork Sausages Buttermilk Pancakes and Warm Maple Syrup Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetable
Ages 4-5
Omelet Station and Carving Station
Eggs and Omelets to order by our Chefs Honey Baked Ham Roast Leg of Lamb Assorted Mustards, Mint Jelly and Condiments
Ages 6-9
The Easter Egg Hunt and check-in will take place in the fountain area between the Fitness Center and Social Hall
Desserts
Assorted Cakes, Pastries and Little Bites $40++ Non- Alcoholic Beverages included in price of buffet
Call to make reservations at 623-455-9045
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Cruising the Caribbean Sharon Orlopp Many of you are familiar with the river cruises offered by Viking; they also offer ocean cruises, including one to the Caribbean called The West Indies Explorer. Their newest ship, Viking Star, is used for this paradise destination with port stops in St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Martin, St. John’s, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, Barbados, Tortola, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. My husband, Craig, and I recently returned from our amazing, sun-kissed adventure of gleaming azure waters, idyllic beaches, dramatic scenery, breathtaking vistas, and vibrant tropical culture. Port excursions included catamaran rides with grilled lobster lunches, four-hour whale watching expeditions, snorkeling with sea turtles at a shipwreck, hiking to breathtaking waterfalls,
regatta racing, and sampling a local cocktail called the Painkiller. One of the most picturesque stops was in Guadeloupe at the Morne a L’eau cemetery. The majority of the gravesites and mausoleums have black and white tiles in a checkerboard pattern. The cemetery is laid out in the shape of an amphitheater and it hosts events on All Saint’s Day and during the local Crab Festival. These islands have rich histories and lore. Governance of each island is currently either British, French, Dutch, or American. St. Martin has been shared by France and Holland since 1648. Antigua and neighboring Barbuda, along with several other smaller islands actually comprise an independent country. If you have travel stories and photos that you would like to share with Corte Bella residents by placing them in the CB Times, please contact Sharon Orlopp at sorlopp@aol.com or at 479-531-0948.
Regatta race in St. Martin
Morne a l’eau cemetery in Guadeloupe
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CB Vets Clothing Drive THANK YOU for your generous contributions during the CB Vets Clothing Drive for local veterans
Pictured left to right: CB Vet members Chuck Gale, Donna Norton, Ron Watts, and Larry Fulcher
Corte Bella Neighborhood Specialist.
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Jim’s recent sales activity:
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Continual Learning Opportunities are Right Around the Corner Evie Hansen
resource at www.poraadultlearning.org. Call 623.242.6864 or visit them at 13815 Camino del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375.
PORA is a Sun City West community association that offers adult learning classes to residents and non-residents. Corte Bella, (CB) HOA pays the household membership of $20.00, each year and CB owners and renters only pay for the individual class or activity. Over 182 classes are offered and many are free. Art, music, finance, business, law, science, religion, technology, health, wellness, history, home, and garden are just some of the many and varied classes. They are taught by experts from around the world and will inspire you to continue learning.
After living in CB for 4 years I have found the “Sun City West dosen’t like us” mantra is not true. They do like us and there are lots of things going on there we can participate in. For instance every Thursday, all year long is film night at Kuentz Stardust theater. For $2.00 per person, documentaries, current, oldies, musicals, etc are shown. TIP: Doors open at 6:00 and for best seller movies like Sully you will want to get there early. Tap into the activities at Beardsley Park. Outdoor movies and concerts are scheduled in March and October along with
Several highly respected CB residents teach there too. Julie Rae, L.Ac teaches and demonstrates the benefits to wellness through acupuncture. You will need to register early for her classes titled “The Medicine Cabinet in Your Kitchen” and “Introduction to Essential Oils” because they are always full. There will be no need to beg the grandkids for computer help after you enroll in classes taught by Virginia Ellwanger. When you take a basic Android phone and tablet class her amazing teaching skills will increase your understanding of computers and the applications available for everyday use. CB residents have long reaching influence. I participated in a three-part, thought provoking class that referenced and recommended Dr. Charles Dyer’s book titled “ The ISIS Crisis.” Author Dyer, a CB resident, generously provided discounted books for class participants.
Libraries, Libraries, Libraries in our area are outstanding and offer more than just books. Did you know there is a culture pass available with your current library card that gives you free general admission access to over 15 venues in the greater Phoenix area? The grand kids will love the Challenger Space Center and the Arizona Science Center. If you haven’t visited and taken free classes at the White Tank Mountain library you are missing an amazing experience. Julie Rae, a licensed acupuncturist, and a CB resident teaches to a full house of over 90 class participates on subjects like Acupuncture and Your Medicine Cabinet in your Kitchen. Those activities and more at announced on the White Tanks site at mcldaz.org. Be sure and stop by the Glendale library. It has a beautiful xeroscape next to the library where you can walk and view water saving landscapes.
Learning opportunities are boundless. And if you have an expertise or passion PORA would love to add you to their faculty. PORA is a treasure trove of other services, too. Investigate this wonderful
Are you exhausted yet? Hope not, there’s more to do.
SOuL Sisters Attic Rummage Sale CORTEBELLA SOCIAL HALL, APRIL 2, 11:00 TO 3:00 PM Please join the ladies of SOul on Sunday, April 2, at the first annual SOuL SISTERS ATTIC Rummage Sale. There will be a treasure trove of items to choose from. If anyone in the community would like to donate items to be sold at the Rummage Sale, please contact Carol Courter for information/pick up at 623-215-8522. All proceeds from the sale go to support Eve’s Place. Details: Free admission. Sunday, April 2, 11:00 TO 3:00 PM, at the Corte Bella Social Hall (next to Anacapa Restaurant), 22135 N. Mission Drive, Sun City West. Enter through the main gate off Deer Valley Rd. The guard will direct you.
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Questions Commonly Asked of the Aesthetician Kathi Dahl, Licensed Aesthetician
How can I get rid of brown sun spots? Genetically, some people struggle with acne, some with extreme sensitivity, some with severe dryness and yet others with pigmentation. There is no magic wand for getting rid of pigmentation. Here are some things to know:
Inflammatory Factors: 1. Sun Exposure: The sun triggers the production of melanin. Living in Arizona, we must be extra careful to always wear sunblock and to reapply often. 2. Heat: Heat triggers inflammation and inflammation sets off a response to release melanin activity. Along with sunblock, a hat and sunglasses are a good practice anytime.
Hormonal Factors Aging/Hormone Chargers/Peri-Menopause/Menopause: It is very common for pigmentation to occur in the early 40’s and up. It is due to hormonal changes combined with age. Since Corte Bella is an active retirement community, I did not mention pregnancy or birth control pills.
What you can do With all the above, the main goals with the skin are to: • Exfoliate to break up and remove pigmented cells • Use a skin lightener to fade and suppress the melanin cells • Get a whiting facial Practice patience, it’s not going to disappear overnight. And remember, the longer the pigmentation is there, the longer it will take to fade. So start sooner rather than later! At the Corte Bella Day Spa, the Phytomer Facial Products are used. Call the Spa Front Desk at (623) 217-2018 today and book your facial.
3. Overuse of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facial scrubs or Retin-A: This is called post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Skin can become inflamed, maybe not visible to the naked eye, and result in pigmentation. With pigmentation, the less aggressive you are, the less pigmentation you will have.
Saturday April 22 * Depart Corte Bella
4. Excessive picking can cause injury to the skin. Also postinflammatory hyper pigmentation, the damage from picking and poking, can cause pigmentation. Oftentimes, it may not appear until years later.
at 11:30 a.m. Return to Corte Bella at 6:00 p.m. *
Visit The SOuL Table
Show starts at
ASU GAMMAGE THEATER
2:00 p.m.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award winning musical about an American soldier, a
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mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European
Includes Show and
city, each yearning for a new beginning in the
Transportation
Sunday, March 26th, 10:00- 2:00 PM at The MarketPlace, at CorteBella Social Hall
aftermath of war.
SOuL will have homemade packaged biscotti, pretzels and more. You can sample Judy Cakes, decorated for Easter, that can be ordered and picked up at the Farmer’s Market April 12.
Tickets on sale Sunday, March 5 after 2:00 p.m. at the
As always, all proceeds go to charity!! We thank you for your support!!
* $84 per person
Fitness Center – HOA account, Check and Cash (exact change) – Tickets are non-refundable
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Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing The Corte Bella Adventure Group visited the Ben Avery Clay Target Center in January, testing our skills at hitting those fast flying clays. The course called Sporting Clays is often called “golf with a shotgun.” Ben Avery indicates this is a fun and rapidly growing sport. There are 15 stations you can move to, each presenting a different direction launch---most in the air and some rolling along the ground. Some stations launched from elevated platforms created by scissor-lift stands. The Quail Course has six stations for beginners, the Rattlesnake Course has fifteen stations for intermediate shooters and the Roadrunner Course is for master level shooters. While we were far from the Master level, we did occasionally hit a clay. For myself, I attribute the hit more to luck than any type of skill. Maybe a few lessons would be called for from one of those Masters. One of our hikes was a group favorite at South Mountain. The hike climbs Mormon Trail to National Trail where we found Hidden Valley and ventured through Fat Man’s Pass. Fat Man’s Pass is a slit through what was once solid rock. This is not a place for those who have claustrophobia because there is a confined space with the sides of the crack pressing on your chest and back as you squeeze through. Fortunately, there is a way to climb up and over
Left to Right, Read Smith, Rich Ingram, Rich Lowe if you have fear of getting stuck. For being a short hike of only 3.8 miles, there are nice rock formations and even what looks like a tunnel to navigate back to National Trail and down the mountain. With the winter rains, I am expecting a gorgeous Spring desert with colorful wild flowers and cactus blooms amid a backdrop of a rich green desert grass. This should be a treat for those who have not yet explored a Spring Desert after a wet winter. Sharon Orlopp in Fat Man’s Pass
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Corte Bella Adventure Group: Biking Apache Wash Rich Ingram The Corte Bella Adventure Group members enjoy hiking on Tuesdays and biking on Thursdays. This article focuses on biking. We welcome all levels and types of bikers and bikes. We have members who ride fairly fast and others who travel at a much more leisurely pace. We arrange our rides so that all can participate. All rides are “No Drop” rides meaning we leave no one behind. The members are always ready to help anyone with a bike problem and several have the appropriate tools to fix flats or other minor problems. Bike helmets are required. The group meets in the Corte Bella parking lot near the Rec Center and carpools to the event location. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike rack - many of the members have racks that can accommodate more than one bike. One very popular ride is at Apache Wash. On our last ride we had some riders who traveled about 25 miles at 15 - 19 MPH. Other bikers enjoyed a casual ride of around 10 miles at a pace of 10 14 MPH. Two members went mountain biking. Others struck out on their own and traveled at their own pace and distance.
The club also has a social aspect. For those interested, we often either have lunch or at least drinks after the ride. Contact Rich Ingram at illini240@gmail.com or preferably please join us by going to https://www.meetup.com/Corte-Bella-Adventurers/.
Driver Safety Course Robin Mandell
Presented by AARP
Cost: $15 for AARP members $20 for nonmembers When was the last time you took a driver’s refresher course? If you can’t recall, it’s probably time! Driving is definitely not what it used to be; with the ever-changing road conditions, traffic laws and car technology, it might seem a bit challenging. This is why it’s important to keep your driving skills up to date in order to be safe on the road. AARP is offering a driver course designed for mature adults to refresh their driving skills, road knowledge and safety precautions. We invite you to take advantage of the Smart Driver course to brush-up on your driving skills. By taking a driver safety course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment.
In addition, you’ll learn: •
How to maintain a proper following distance
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The safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections
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The effects of medications on driving
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Reducing driver distractions such as eating, smoking, and cell phone use
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Proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes, and new technology found in cars today
After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and a better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount, valid for 3 years, upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course, and there are no tests to pass.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
8:30 am — 12:30 pm Bella Stanza Room Registration Available Sunday March 5th at 2:00 PM in the Movement Room. Bring with you to the class a check made payable to AARP, your driver’s license, and your AARP membership card. Register in the Corte Bella Fitness Center - class size is limited to 40.
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Corte Bella Tennis Club MaryLee Planer Fifty members of the Corte Bella Tennis Club enjoyed culinary delights, an entertaining video featuring highlights of activities in 2016 and fellowship at the 2017 annual meeting on January 26. Special recognition went to CBTC 2014 – 2016 President Joel Piaskowski and long-time Treasurer Otto Furuta. Officers for 2017 are: Sam Pechkurow, President; Doug Kitts, Vice President; Dale Hiffman, Treasurer; Donna Norton, Secretary; Patsy Kitts and Coleen Miller, Social Co-Chairs; and Mary Lee Planer, Member-At-Large. Upcoming CBTC events include a St. Patrick’s Day afternoon social and a spring social on April 22. CBTC is always open to new members and those who wish to give the sport a try. Tennis provides excellent physical activity and the CBTC social opportunities are outstanding. For more information on the CBTC, check out the court side tennis bulletin board. And dues are only $15 annually!
March Golf Tournaments Come Roaring in Like a Lion Debbie Parks-Dube February was a busy month around the Golf Club with many fun golf activities. March is going to be a very busy month as well. Here are some of our March events: • • • • • • •
March 2 and 9: WGA 9 Club Championship March 4: Canada/America Tournament March 9 and 10: MGA Club Championship March 12: 9 and Dine March 13 and 14: WGA Member Member March 19: Sadie Hawkins Tournament March 30 –April 1: WGA Member Guest
If you are interested in becoming a member of the golf club now is a great time to join. We currently have special membership incentives! The Corte Bella Golf Club wants to send out a special Congratulations to Maggie McMurtrey for winning the WGA Senior Club Championship! Don’t forget to join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast! Maggie McMurtrey, (right) winner of the WGA Senior Club Championship
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A Sun City West Tradition in Excellence Since 1984
Say “HELLO” to The Village Dental Team!
Dr. Harmon is a preclinical instructor at Midwestern University Dental School. Dr. Matt Harmon invites you to become a part of The Village Dental Center family of patients. We utilize the latest advances in dental technology and are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Our entire team is committed to your optimal oral health, in a loving, caring, and relaxed environment. • Same day Crowns & Onlays (CEREC) • Bridges • Nightguards • Implant Restorations • Implant Dentures • Most Extractions • Lazer • 2nd Opinions Now welcoming new patients and offering convenient payment options: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and Care Credit. A Delta Dental provider.
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Club & Interest Groups
SOCIAL CLUB Activities
Day of Week
Time
Place
Contact Person
Contact Info
Social Rooms Bid Whist
2nd Fri.
7–10 P.M.
Social Hall
Kaye France
623-934-5051
CB Crafters
4th Monday
9–11:30 A.M.
Social Hall, Bella Stanza
Marlene Chumbley
murphychumbley@aol.com 623-322-1830
CB Open Jam Group
Varies
7–9 PM
Social Hall
Greg Peck
602-657-3950
CB Quilters
2nd Friday
Varies
Bacara Room
Patsy Kitts Barbara Thomason
mcgee917@me.com thomasonb@hotmail.com
CB Steppers Line Dance
1st & 3rd Thurs.
6–7:30 P.M.
Social Hall
Lynn Funk/Fran Snively
623-670-0733/623-584-8161
Corte Bella Vets
2nd Tues.
9:00–10:30 A.M.
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
3rd Saturday
9–11 A.M.
Social Hall / Laguna Room
Pat Burke
623-748-3751
Hand & Foot Canasta
2nd & 4th Mon.
6–8:45 P.M.
Social Hall
Jeannie McKee
623-792-5679
Mah Jongg
Mon./Thu.
9 am–3 P.M.
Social Hall
Jo Ann Moberly
623-328-9583
Men’s Christian Group
Tue.
8–9 A.M.
Social Hall
Jim Dowen
623-556-8137
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
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
2nd Wed
1–4:30 P.M.
Social Hall
JoAnn Shaw
623-466-6223
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
10–12 P.M.
Social Hall
Kay Steik
623-640-4591
West Valley Photo Club
4th Tues
5:30–6:30 Social 6:30–8:30 Meeting
Social Hall
Joseph Berke
jberke@cox.net
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
632-322-4139
1st Tue.
7-10 P.M.
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
Wine & Dine International Ya Ya Sisterhood Canasta Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Belles of Corte Bella/Red Hats Bunco Bunco
2nd Mon.
2-4 P.M.
Homes
Cathy Emerson / Paula Bachman
623-518-3833 / 623-476-8989
Bunco: Dynamite Gals
1st Tue.
7 P.M.
Homes
Pam Jones
623-322-2728
Call for Times
Various
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting
Varies
Varies
CB Book Lovers Club
2nd Tuesday
3:00 – 5:00
Canadians
Homes
The Mandells
623-374-3592
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Sharon Orlopp and Donna Norton
sorlopp@aol.com donnaenorton@gmail.com
Christian Neighborhood Group
Thursday Group
6:30 P.M.
Homes
Mike and Marsha Short
623-696-5526
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
Corte Bella Car Club
Varies
Varies
Homes
Howard Evans
Howard.Evans@cox.net
Drop Toppers Convertible Club
Varies
Varies
Varies
Alan & Sue McVey
623-214-0901
Gun Club
Varies
Varies
Homes
Ron Williams
ronshilr@hotmail.com
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
Homes
Janet Silver
623-337-4139
Iowa Group
Call for Times
Ladies Tea Society
Call for Times
Pinochle: Single Deck
3rd Sat
Shalom Club Singles World of Friends
2nd Mon.
6:00 P.M.
Homes
Darlene Schilf
darcats@gmail.com
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
623-433-9449
Call for Times
Homes
Nancy Hansen
623-322-9406
4:30 P.M.
Homes
Evie Hansen / John Eakins
eviehansen.nse@gmail.com johneakins@msn.com
Sports Bocce Ball
Team Couples
1st Friday
4:30-6:30 P.M.
Courts
Sandy Johnson
623-251-3829
Bocce Ball Group
2nd Friday
5-7 P.M.
Courts
Jackie Gnagi
920-203-6068
Couples
3rd Friday
4:30-6:30 P.M.
Courts
Ron Werba
602-684-8660
Couples
4th Friday
5-7 P.M.
Courts
Shirley Williams
309-781-9848
Couples
1st Sat.
4 – 5:30 P.M.
Courts
John / Barbara Wilson
623-688-8338
Couples
2nd Sat.
4 – 7:30 P.M.
Courts
Ken & Judi Zeroll
623-266-6974
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
Darrell Emerson
623-518-3833
Las Palmas
1st & 3rd Tue.
5-7 P.M.
Courts
David Keppy
623-455-8310
Men’s Open
Every Wed.
4-6 P.M.
Courts
Robert Broda
623-444-2172
San Ramon
2nd Sun.
5:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Courts
Carol Dobkins
623-266-9395
Golf
Lady Putters
Every Mon.
9:00 A.M.
Golf Club
Diane Kingsley
623-234-8505
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
TBA
Meet at Various Courses
Wilma Krumwiede
623-476-2204
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
Men’s 3.5
Thu. & Sat.
8:30-10:30 A.M.
Courts
Jolene Piaskowski
402-212-4188
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
Pickleball
Member Play
Mon.-Sat.
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Courts
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Hiking/Cycling
Adventure Club
Varies
Varies
Varies
Steve Downing
937-684-1733
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Sunday Cabaret
Friday April 28 * 11:00 a.m. * Santa Barbara Room * Luncheon and Complimentary glass of champagne * $32 per person
@Anacapa Restaurant
Sunday, April 23, 2017 TNT Entertainment
CORTE BELLA FASHION SHOW “HATS OFF TO FASHION” Fashion Runway by Cottage Garden II
Tim performs many styles and genres of music paying tribute to great artists like The Temptations, The Four Tops, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Prince, Morris Day & The Time, Bon Jovi, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Kool and the Gang, Neil Diamond, Elvis, and Stevie Wonder to name a few!
5:30 pm Doors Open/Cash Bar 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Limited Dining Menu 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm Live Entertainment
The fashion show styles will be modeled by Corte Bella members!
$10 (Music Only)
Tickets on sale Sunday, March 12 after 2:00 p.m. @Fitness Center Tickets are assigned seating, table selection is available at time of purchase. A maximum of 6 tickets may be purchased per customer. HOA Charge, Check or Cash (exact change) No Refunds on purchased tickets.
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of food, fashion and friends!
Tickets on sale Sunday, March 12 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness Center – HOA account, Check and Cash (exact change) Tickets are non-‐refundable
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