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CONTENTS
What’s Inside December 2018
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know ASSOCIATION 8 Vote to Revise the Governing Documents 9 Board Talk 9 From the Editor’s Desk 10 Corte Bella Events 14 Upcoming HOA Events 16 December 2018 Calendar
CULINARY 18 Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
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18 Kale and Sunflower Salad 20 Wine & Food: Uncorked
COMMITTEE
22 Corte Bella Comparison Report 23 Corte Bella Budget Special Notice Re: Internal Accounting Change
COMMUNITY 24 Corte Bella Vets News
25 Walk-About-Night Glows with Seasonal Giving 25 Your Corte Bella Garden 26 Rosie the Riveters: “We Can Do It” and They Did! 26 LGBTQA Group of Corte Bella News 28 SOuL’s 3rd Annual Charity Chili Cook Off 29 Corte Bella Adventure Group News 30 Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts (CBWE) 31 Support the Salvation Army Angel Tree 32 West Valley Photo Club “Pays it Forward” 33 Classic Car of Corte Bella 34 What’s Happening in Corte Bella
HEALTH & FITNESS
36 Corte Bella Tennis Club News 36 Ready Golf Girls (RGG) News 37 Pickleball News 37 Corte Bella Golf Club News
32 On the Cover: CB Times photographer Mike Biggs captured this holiday image in our spectacular San Ramon section of Corte Bella.
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SOCIAL CLUB
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 | Linda Wright Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Nancy Carmickle Sandy Connelly | Jodell Dodge | Steve Downing Debbie Parks Dube | Daniel Haywood | Gail Kirkpatrick | Dan Kronlund | Pam Lawrence | Deborah Lazear Robin Mandell | Michael McVeigh | Chelle Mestermacher MaryLee Planer | Nancy Stevens | Karen Starkman San Ramon Stringers | Jon Wendt | 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. ©2018 CB Times Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Board of Directors
Community Resources
Corte Bella Administration
Kathy Carmickle Treasurer Liaison to the Finance Committee Kathy.carmickle@icloud.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 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM Saturday -Sunday 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM 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
Michael Koshay Director Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group Liaison to the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee mkoshay@hotmail.com Paul Knowles Vice President Liaison to the Building and Grounds Committee azgator70@gmail.com Michael McVeigh President Liaison to the Technology Committee Liaison to the Corte Bella Golf Club mmcveigh3@cox.net Steve Michaud Director Liaison to the Long Term Planning Committee svmichaud@gmail.com Debra Raeder-Gay Secretary Liaison to the Government Affairs Committee debra@debraeder.com David Saulnier Assistant Treasurer Liaison to the Architectural Review Committee das660@gmail.com
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
Michael Arrington, HOA General Manager 623-328-5068 Michael.Arrington@fsresidential.com Heather Chavez, Administrative Supervisor 623-328-5068 ext. 222 HChavez@cortebellacca.com Richard Lopez, Facilities Manager 623-328-5068 ext. 223 rlopez@cortebellacca.com Jodell Dodge, Spa & Fitness Manager 623-328-5068 ext. 225 JDodge@cortebellacca.com
Fitness Center, 623-217-2018 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Sat & Sun, 6 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Children’s Pool Hours 10 A.M.-1 P.M. & 5-7 P.M. Day Spa, 623-217-2018 8 A.M. to 7 P.M., By Appointment
Jill Machay, Anacapa Food and Beverage Manager 623-328-5068, ext 233 jmachay@cortebellacca.com
Corte Bella Golf Club, 623-556-8951 Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Debbie Parks-Dube, Membership Director ddube@cortebellagolfclub.com John Jackson, General Manager (623) 474-3612 jjackson@scottsdalegolfgroup.com
Pam Lawrence, Lifestyle Manager 623-328-5068 ext. 224 Fax: 623-328-5319 plawrence@cortebellacca.com
Dan Haywood, Anacapa Executive Chef 623-328-5068 ext. 232 dhaywood@cortebellacca.com
Maria Sobocinski, HOA Receptionist 623-328-5068 HOAreceptionist@cortebellacca.com
Corte Bella Website Community Website: www.cortebella.net Residents & Visitor Registration: www.cortebella.org
Stella Stellings, Administrative Assistant 623-328-5068 ext. 240 Admin@cortebellacca.com
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Photo by Michael Biggs
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ASSOCIATION
Vote to Revise the Governing Documents In last month’s CB Times, I mentioned the importance of voting on the proposed CCR and Bylaw changes that I anticipated would be sent out to the residents for vote. Well, one thing lead to another and the proposed ballot schedule changed, as they do sometimes with Mike Arrington, General Manager additional consideration. I took a risk because the CB Times is the one media channel that goes to every resident and I wanted to take advantage of that to encourage voting as changes to the Governing Documents require a majority plus one lot (826 lots) to pass. In other words, I could not risk passing up the number one form of communication the Board and management have with you on such an important matter. It did not come to fruition as I predicted, so I apologize for any confusion that was created. Again this month, I am addressing the same cause and for the same reason. By the time you read this article, there is a good chance that you already have or will be asked to vote on changes (only one) to the Governing Documents. At the time I wrote this article, the matter had not fully been decided relating to when and how the vote would take place. Based on what I knew at the time, I anticipated that you would have either received a ballot for a special vote specific to a single change or that the single change item would be included on the Annual Meeting Ballot as a third item along with the usual votes for Board Directors and the 70604 ruling that residents are asked to approve every year. If you have not received a ballot to vote on by now or instructions to vote on an online voting website, the chances are that the single item has been included on the aforementioned Annual Meeting Ballot as a third item. Also, you can always refer to the Association’s website at cortebella.net or call the HOA Administration Office at (623) 328-5068 for up-to-the-minute information regarding whether a ballot has been sent. You may have received a ballot in the mail by now and already know the answer. Now that I have caught you up, please note that the board voted in October to narrow the original ballot items down from four or five to just one single item in order to address what was really important at the time and to simplify the issue for voters. It was not decided at that time yet as to whether there would be a special ballot sent out or included in the Annual Meeting Ballot. What I did know for certain at the time I wrote this article, is what you would eventually be asked to vote on. That being said, the remainder of this article will be dedicated to explaining what you will be asked to vote for so that you understand it and where to get answers if you have questions. After you read the explanation to follow, if you still have questions, you can contact me at Michael.Arrington@FSResidential.com or call me at (623) 328-5068. There will be a lot of communication of this matter
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on the website, at board meetings and a town hall meeting (or two) in addition to this article. Communication on this matter is imperative in order to get the number of votes needed to pass it. Therefore, getting residents to vote is the main focus. You will be asked to vote to amend section 10.13 (b) of the Declaration (CC&R’s) which speaks to the “Reserve Fund Fee”. The proposed language change states, “Fee Limit. The fee shall not exceed 150% of the Base Assessment, as defined in Section 1.9, applicable to the fiscal year in which the transfer occurs.” A “Yes” vote on the ballot indicates you are in favor of the change and a “No” indicates you are not in favor of the change. Explanation of the proposed change: First, this change is proposed by the Board of Directors to benefit the lot owners in the community. That said, you can assume that the board recommends this change to you. Currently, each time a lot is sold in the community, a fee is collected, one time, at the closing. Currently, that fee is one half (1/2) of the base assessment which in 2019 will amount to $936. This fee is negotiable between the buyer and the seller as are most fees in a home sale but must be collected at closing and paid to the association. This money can only be used to improve community assets and goes straight into the Reserve Fund. It cannot be used as operating capital or for any other reason. The most important information you need to understand is that a “Yes” vote does not automatically change the current amount collected. The intent of this is to simply raise the “amount ceiling” from one half (50%) of the annual base assessment to one hundred and fifty percent (150%), so that the board has the ability to vote to change the “actual amount” collected, over the years if and when it becomes necessary, instead of trying to pass a vote of the entire community every time it needs to be increased. In order to change the amount actually collected, this board and all other boards in the future would still have to vote in an open meeting to change the actual amount collected and would not be able to exceed 150% without the approval by vote of the entire community. “Community votes” of the members are expensive and extremely hard to pass because of the large number of votes required (majority plus one). Lastly, this change only affects someone selling their home. Please remember, I said it can be negotiated with the buyer to decide who pays it. No one else is affected directly. If you are already a homeowner in the community, then you are indirectly affected because your Reserve Fund will grow faster when the amount collected is increased, which can be used to improve the amenities your ownership allows you to enjoy. Again, everyone is strongly encouraged to vote. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Association management. I’d be happy to walk you through it and answer any questions. I hope to see you soon and Happy Holidays to everyone!
Board Talk As 2018 draws to a close, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our residents, volunteers and management company staff for their contributions in making the overall living and lifestyle experience here in Corte Bella the best it can be. We continue to thrive because of a teamwork spirit. I’m extremely grateful for your tremendous efforts and wish you all a joyous Michael McVeigh, CBCCA HOA Board President
holiday season. This is our 13th holiday season here in Corte Bella and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones with our community in the future. Last month I attended several community events and I continue to meet new residents that are experiencing many events for the first time. One resident told me after moving here from a nearby active adult community, they continue to be amazed at the number and quality of events available. Thank you to our lifestyle manager for listening to our residents and for trying new things. SOul’s 3rd annual Charity Chili Cook Off was another outstanding sold-out event. Congratulations to the winners and to all participants plus the attendees that made this event a success. It was great to see Corte Bella’s own Keith Fowler as DJ. The
remaining events for December remind me how much Lynne and I love living here. December is filled with many options for our residents and the annual Corte Bella “Walk-About-Night” will be held on Friday, December 7th at dusk. We have many new residents that have never seen this event. It’s one display you will never forget. Thanks to the residents that make this happen each year for our benefit. Other holiday events are included in this edition with the New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration closing out the year. Our Anacapa staff will be busier than ever this time of the year, so please let them know you appreciate their efforts. The upcoming events such as the Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Dinner Buffet; Holiday Golf Cart Parade and Buffet; Annual Holiday Breakfast Buffet; Christmas Eve Holiday Buffet; Hanukkah – Lighting of the Menorah and other private events will provide residents with many options to celebrate the good life we enjoy here in Corte Bella. As always, your Board remains dedicated to our mission of serving all residents of Corte Bella in the best possible way. It is our pleasure to serve and the entire Board wishes you all the best for the Holiday season and a joyous New Year. The next Board workshop will be held Friday, December 7th at 9:00 AM and the next Board meeting, is on Wednesday, December 12th at 10:00 AM. December meetings are held earlier than usual due to the holiday season. Your thoughts, opinions and concerns are very important to me as your Board President. Contact me at any time, at mmcveigh3@cox.net/623-433-9921.
From the Editor’s Desk Linda Wright As this year comes rapidly to a close, please allow me to wish each of you in Corte Bella – those who reside here and those who work here – a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and a very Happy New Year. On behalf of all the many contributing authors, the photographers and the proofreaders who assist me with each issue of your community magazine, we hope your
holidays will be filled with smiles, laughter, love and many lasting memories. All of us affiliated with the CB Times hope you’ve enjoyed the past year’s issues as much as we’ve enjoyed making sure each one was worth a read. We hope you’ll like the final magazine of 2018. It’s been a good year for the CB Times.
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Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) CANCELLED FOR DECEMBER Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday- January 4, February 1 Bacara Room Time: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Event Corte Bella’s Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence invites you for a cup of coffee and a chat. Exchange ideas, ask questions and get firsthand knowledge of events and activities planned for our community.
Christmas Lights Trip Las Noches de las Luminarias Date: Wednesday, December 5 At the Desert Botanical Gardens Time: 5:00 PM departure; 9:00 PM return to Corte Bella Cost: $39 per person This will be a very special Christmas season experience. The desert garden will feature more than 8,000 hand lit luminaria bags, thousands of twinkle lights along with the sounds of 10 musical groups stationed among the sculptures by Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko that are displayed throughout the garden. You can purchase warm cider or cocoa to sip while you walk among the elegance of the garden at night. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
The 3 International Tenors Christmas A Holiday Spectacular TAD Management Production Date: Saturday, December 1 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person Listen to the magic of Christmas music performed by three incredibly talented singers who will bring you the most beautiful sounds of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Enrico Caruso and others. The live band and performers are sure to make your Christmas season one for the memory book. This concert is a tribute to some of the finest music in the world. Limited seating. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Chanukah – Festival of Lights Light of the Menorah Date: Starts Sunday, December 2 And every evening for 8 days through Monday, December 10 Anacapa Lobby area Time: 5:15 PM Free Event Beginning on December 2, a candle on the Menorah will be lighted every evening at 5:15 PM. Note that on Sunday and Monday this will take place in the Fitness Center.
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip Date: Monday, December 3 Time: Bus departs Anacapa at 8:00 AM. Cost: Free Event 2019 Next trips scheduled: Monday, January 7, Monday, February 4 For additional information and to register please contact Bill Blake at 623-537-7969 or email: willieb38@cox.net .
Cooking with Chef Dan Class 3 French Mother Sauces Collection Date: Thursday, December 6 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $42 per person (tax and gratuity included) Chef Dan will be featuring the important sauces that every home chef should know how to create and use. Learn how to make a classic aioli, hollandaise, béchamel, classic tomato sauce, veloute sauce and espagnole and brown stock plus variants on all the above. The grand finale will feature raspberry and chocolate sauce. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Christmas Holiday Sing Along Date: Monday, December 10 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM Cost: Free Event Join your neighbors for an old fashioned sing along of your favorite Christmas holiday songs. Recall those Christmas’ of years gone by when everyone celebrated the “most wonderful time of the year” through music and song. No need to register or sign up in advance – just show up and bring your voice.
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Corte Bella Farmers’ Market
Anacapa Special Events
Date: Wednesday, December 12 Anacapa Patio and Breezeway Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event
Anacapa Christmas Holiday Breakfast Buffet
Corte Bella Holiday
Be sure to come and shop in your own backyard. Support local businesses. There is everything from soup to fresh fish and wonderful produce. Bring your shopping bag and stock up. There is sure to be lots of holiday gifts at the market this month. Upcoming 2019 markets are Wednesday, January 9th and Wednesday, February 13.
Golf Cart Parade & Buffet
Corte Annual GetBella’s into the3rd holiday spirit and decorate your golf cart Christmas Cart Parade forGolf the Corte Bella Holiday & GolfBuffet Cart Parade!
Date: Wednesday, December 12 Join neighbors and friends along the PM start Parade begins in your the Anacapa Parking Lot with a 6:00 (line up at 5:30 PM); Buffet in the Santa Barbara Room (opens parade route (Corte Bella circle) to cheer them on! AFTER the parade) Prizebegins for theatmost decorated golf cart! Time: parade 6:00 uniquely PM Cost: $20 per person, cash bar Decorate your golf cart and join in a Christmas holiday parade here in Corte Bella. Parade encompass Buffet tickets go onroute sale will Sunday, Octoberthe 28 “circle.” There will be a prize and bragging rights for the best decorated after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk. golf cart. Participants in the parade must register with Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence plawrence@cortebellacca.com) by Check, HOA account, cash (exact change) Tuesday, December 11th. Plan to dine in the Santa Barbara Room after the parade and keep are the non-refundable. festivities going. A special dinner Tickets buffet will complete a wonderful night. Tickets for the buffet on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Contact Pam Lawrence at plawrence@cortebellacca.com Salvation Army’s Angel Tree if you December will be participating in the parade. Date: Ends Friday, 14 Tree at Fitness Center lobby area
The Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree will be ready on November 14th for you to select your Angel, a disadvantaged child who is waiting for you to make their Christmas a magical one. Each Angel hanging on the tree provides a child’s name and age along with a list of their Christmas gift dreams. Bring the unwrapped gifts back to the tree with the original Angel tag attached before December 14 and the Salvation Army will take care of delivery. Here’s your chance to make a child’s Christmas a very special one. Every year, Corte Bella is amazingly generous – please help continue the trend.
Date: Sunday, December 16 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: $21 per person (tax and gratuity not included, juice and coffee included) Come enjoy this annual Corte Bella tradition of an expanded and festive breakfast buffet especially prepared for the holiday season. Enjoy all the delicious selections after church or before continuing that holiday shopping. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 623-455-9045.
Wednesday December 12 * HOA Sponsored Event 5:30 p.m. Stencil on Boards Art Class Line up in front Date: Wednesday, December 19 Bacara Room of the Anacapa Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM * person Cost: $ 35 per Come have a glass of wine (red or white) and enjoy fruit with 6 p.m. Start cheese while you learn to create a wonderful stenciled project with a professional * artist who will guide you step by step through the process. You’ll have lots of choices and all the space you needBuffet to make Tickets: your special decorative piece. Everything you need is provided for you. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no $20 per person refunds. * Anacapa Special Event Cash Bar
Doors open for Buffet at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Date: Monday, December 24 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Cost: $30 per person (tax and gratuity not included); Children under age 12: ½ price. Children under age 3: free On this magical, wonderful night come enjoy a holiday feast prepared just for Corte Bella. All the favorite traditional food of the season will be featured at this amazing buffet. Every year this Christmas Eve buffet serves Corte Bella a holiday dinner to remember. Tables fill up fast so call today and reserve yours. Reservations with a credit card are required. Call 623-455-9045
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ASSOCIATION HOA Sponsored Events
Corte Bella’s Casino Night
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Date: Sunday, January 20 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $25 per person
Date: Monday, December 31 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM Cost: $85 per person (includes champagne toast at midnight) Don’t miss Corte Bella’s most anticipated holiday event which will feature a full course elegant dinner in a beautifully designed setting. Plan your outfit as the dress code is formal for this special event. Dancing music will be provided by DJ Ronnie Felix from California. Ring in the new year in style right here in your own neighborhood. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Jason Love’s Comedy Show Date: Friday, January 11 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) Cost: $20 per person Come laugh out loud and enjoy some good, clean comedy. Jason Love plus two other talented comedians, Frances Dilorinzo and Dennis Blair, from the LA comedy scene will be here to make you chuckle and smile. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Resident Wine Tasting Date: Saturday, January 19 Bella Stanza Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: $42 per person Come and enjoy specially selected wines that are paired to a delicious light menu that will allow you to fully appreciate the fruit of the vine. These tasting events are not to be missed. Get a table of your friends together. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, January 20 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) It’s the place to be for fun, food and live entertainment. Chef Dan will have a special bistro menu available for purchase. Seating is limited and the tickets for this event go fast! Get your table together and come have a great time. The Aaron Nelson Project will have you dancing the night away. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
If games of chance are your thing, you can indulge in those and “scratch that itch” right here in Corte Bella! There will be prizes for the high rollers and winners. This will be fun and the odds will be much more in your favor at this casino! Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Date: Monday, January 28 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $80 per person inclusive For a fine dining experience with a sophisticated pairing of fine wines for each course, make sure you get a ticket for this event. Watch for flyers and eblasts to announce the menu and the featured fruit of the vine. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 1 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Cooking with Chef Dan Date: Friday, February 1 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $45 per person inclusive Chef Dan will be in his teaching mode once again and will impart his wisdom while preparing delicious recipes that each participant will enjoy during the class. There is truly no better way to pass an afternoon than at these cooking classes. More information on the class theme and menu will be in the next CB Times. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Super Bowl Party Date: Sunday, February 3 Santa Barbara Room and Anacapa Time: 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: to be announced It’s a Corte Bella tradition and you’ll not want to miss this party if the Super Bowl is your thing. There will be great food and drink (cash bar), games, raffles, prizes and good natured rivalry. Watch the game on 2 giant screens. This event is always lots of fun. Food stations will offer all your favorite game treats from wings to hot dogs and all the fixings. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds
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Corte Bella’s Annual Health and Wellness Exposition Date: Saturday, February 9 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Santa Barbara Room, Breezeway and Patio Areas Cost: FREE EVENT Here’s an opportunity to get information regarding your health free of charge to help you manage your health. There will be vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure checks, BMI, balance screening, glucose and cholesterol checks plus much more as more than 50 exhibitors will be represented. All who attend will get a free raffle ticket and gift bag. Refreshments will be provided. Plan to attend this very informative and helpful event.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, February 10 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) It’s the place to be for fun, food and live entertainment. Chef Dan will have a special bistro menu available for purchase. Seating is limited and the tickets for this event go fast! Get your table together and come have a great time. The ever popular Thaddeous Rose Duo will provide the dancing music. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
TAD Management Presents “Piano Man”a Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel Date: Saturday, February 16 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person Terry Davis and his fabulously talented band will bring the music of the superstars Billy Joel and Elton John to life while performing a catalogue of hits that will have you singing, laughing and clapping your hands. Don’t miss this as Terry Davis is giving his final concerts. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Day Trip to Algodones, Mexico Date: Wednesday, February 20 Time: 6:00 AM departure, 7:30 PM return to Corte Bella Cost: $45 per person (includes bus transportation, snack and movie) NOTE: A valid passport or enhanced AZ driver’s license is required for this trip. Travel with fellow Corte Bella residents for an “across the border” experience. Shop for medicines, pottery and tequila or have some authentic Mexican food. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Secure Document Shredding Date: Monday, February 25 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $6 per voucher = 1 banker box or 3 brown paper bags Use this service to safely and securely destroy those important documents. Purchase as many vouchers as you require. Acceptable material: paper clips, rubber bands, manila folders, hanging file folders, staples, spiral notebooks, binder clips and patient charts. Please note: No electronic media, CDs, DVDs, hard drives, tapes or floppy disk. Vouchers on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00PM; no refunds
State Farm Stadium Tour with Lunch Date: Wednesday, February 27 Time: 9:15 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: to be announced Discover all the reasons why the Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona Cardinals love this stadium. You’ll tour the Press Box, an exclusive Private Loft, the visiting teams’ locker room and go out onto the stadium floor. There will be lunch too at the Yard House in Westgate. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 PM; no refunds. Fitness Center News:
Line Dancing Classes Fitness Center Movement Studio Times: Session #7: December 4, 11, 18 (no class December 25 and January 1) January 8, 15, 22 • Advanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate: 11:30 AM • No Beginner Class Cost: $4.25 per class or $19.00 for a 6 class punch card. Purchase at the Fitness Center Desk. Learn easy dances. Exercise to music. No partner needed. Please wear tennis shoes, dance sneakers or bowling shoes. Holiday Hours for the Anacapa
CLOSED on Christmas Day (December 25th) and on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2019) Holiday operating hours for the Corte Bella Fitness Center and Pool
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ASSOCIATION Upcoming Charity Events
SOuL’s Annual Holiday Charity Boutique, Bake Sale & SOuL Cafe Date: Saturday, December 8 Santa Barbara Room, Patios, and Breezeway Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event
San Ramon Stringers “Walk About Night” – Join us at Corte Bella’s Christmas Neighborhood to Benefit the Salvation Army
The ladies of Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) have a wonderful Christmas shopping experience planned for you. Come have a cup of coffee and a home baked treat in a lovely bistro setting decorated for Christmas. Purchase some wonderful holiday baked goods, all homemade by the terrific cooks in SOuL. All proceeds go to local charity support activities.
Date: Friday, December 7 San Ramon Neighborhood Time: At Dusk Cost: Free Event Salvation Army Red Kettle will be there and the Corte Bella Choir will perform Christmas Music. Last year over $11,500 dollars were collected in the red kettle. Help make this year’s total even larger.
Upcoming HOA Events
Anacapa Special Events
Jan 4 Jan 7 Jan 9 Jan 11 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 25 Jan 28 Feb 1 Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 13 Feb 16 Feb 20 Feb 25 Feb 27 Mar 1 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 4 Mar 8
Mar 5 Mar 17 Apr 21 May 12 Jun 16
Mar 10 Mar 13 Mar 15 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 30
First Fridays with Pam Casino Trip Farmers Market Jason Love Comedy Show Resident Wine Tasting Sunday Cabaret Casino Night Food and Wine Pairings Dinner First Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan Corte Bella Superbowl Party Casino Trip Corte Bella Annual Health & Wellness Expo Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Farmers’ Market Piano Man – Tribute to Elton John Concert Day trip to Algodones, Mexico Secure Document Shredding Event State Farm Stadium Tour with Lunch First Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan Barleen’s Arizona Opry Show with lunch Casino Trip Duets Show – Tribute to Chef, Elton, Liza & Tom Jones Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Farmers’ Market Jason Love Comedy Show Spring Marketplace Cactus League Spring Training Game at Goodyear Park Day trip to Turf Paradise High Tide – Tribute to the Beach Boys Concert The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Mardi Gras Buffet St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet Mother’s Day Buffet Father’s Day Buffet
Community Events Upcoming Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 26
CB Poker Group CB Steppers Line Dancing San Ramon Stringers’ “Walk About Night” SOuL Charity Boutique, Bake Sale and SOuL Café World of Friends Corte Bella Book Lovers Club CB Vets Regular Meeting Ryan’s Case for Smiles SOuL Regular Meeting (note date change) Friends of Italy Dinner & Dance w/DJ Smith Band Corte Bella Crafters CB Steppers Line Dancing Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts Corte Bella Crafters
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Jan 18 Jan 23 Feb 15 Feb 20 Mar 4
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HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting Annual Membership Meeting and Election
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ASSOCIATION SUN
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WED
THU
FRI
DECEMBER 2018
HOA EVENTS - GREEN
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TAD Mamagement “The Three Tenors” Christmas Concert 7:00 PM
HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE ANACAPA EVENTS - RED INTEREST GRPS/CLUBS - BLACK 2
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Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip - 8:00 AM
CBTC Tennis Clinic 3:00 PM
Lady Putters 9:00 AM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hannukkah begins at sunset - light the Menorah 5:15 PM
4 Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Line Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM
Desert Botanicial Gardens Las Noches de Las Luminarias 5:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
9 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hannukkah ends at sunset
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Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 11
CB Vets Regular Meeting 9:00 AM Technology Committee 10:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM Corte Bella Book Lovers’ Club 3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Chanukah Begins at Sunset
Lady Putters 9:00 AM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM World of Friends Meeting 4:30 PM Community Christmas Old Fahsioned Holiday Sing A Long 7:00 PM
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Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM
12 Farmers’ Market 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM HOA Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM 3rd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade/ Buffet 6:00 PM
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CHRISTMAS EVE MERRY CHRISTMAS! Pool/Fitness Center Hours 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM Anacapa’s Annual Christmas Eve Buffet 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
30 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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NEW YEAR’S EVE!
HOA Offices, Anacapa, Pool/Fitness Center CLOSED
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Pool/Fitness Center Hours 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM Corte Bella’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza 6:30 PM
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8 Soul Holiday Boutique, Bake Sale & SOul Cafe 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM San Ramon “Walk About Night” at Dusk w/ Salvation Army Red Kettle
13 ARC Meeting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Last day of Salvation Army Angel Tree
Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friends of Italy Dinner Dance 5:00 PM
20 Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Finance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers Line Dancing 6:00 PM
26 Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
7 First Friday with Pam - CANCELLED
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SOul Regular Meeting 10:30 AM (note date change) Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
16 17 18 19 Lady Putters 9:00 AM Anacapa’s Annual Corte Bella Crafters Line Dancing Adv Holiday Breakfast Buffet 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Beginner/Intermediate 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Maj Jongg 11:30 AM Stenzil on Boards Art Line Dancing Beginner 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Class 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 12:30 PM Long Term Planning Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6 Anacapa Advisory Group 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cooking with Chef Dan - All About Sauces 11:30 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers Line Dancing 6:00 PM
CB Water Color Enthusiasts 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
27 Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CULINARY
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant A recipe from Chef Dan
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs (serves 4) •
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5 cup vegetables (squash, onions, eggplant, mushrooms, etc.) cut into 1 – 1 ½”cubes 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1 tsp. honey 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs (basil and thyme are nice) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 4 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper
Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces or leave them whole, depending on their shape. (For example, you’d want to chop up zucchini but not cherry tomatoes.) Place them in a large bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for a few hours.
Kale and Sunflower Salad • • • • • • • • • • •
1/2 cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp. Canola 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. White Sugar ½ tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Black Pepper, ground 4 cups Kale 4 Cups Baby Spinach 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup roasted Sunflower Seeds ½ cup dried Cranberries
Thread the vegetables onto bamboo or metal skewers. If you’re using bamboo skewers, it’s a good idea to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don’t catch on fire when you put them on the grill.
Whisk lemon juice, canola oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Grill the kabobs over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, turning once.
Add kale, tomato, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Toss to combine.
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The Anacapa Presents
A Christmas Eve Holiday Buffet Monday, December 24, 2018 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Buffet Menu Braised Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork Bay Shrimp Alfredo Penne Wild Rice Pilaf Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Herb Cornbread Stuffing and Brown Gravy Vegetable Medley
Holiday Treats & a Tour
Please join us as we celebrate the holidays with seasonal cheer! Enjoy our beautiful holiday décor and delicious savory treats along with festive entertainment. Discover a lifestyle full of social, cultural and recreational opportunities at The Heritage.
Home for the Holidays Tour of Homes
Thursday, December 13th • 10:00am-2:00pm 623.552.7858 to RSVP today.
19303 N. New Tradition Road • Sun City West, AZ 623.552.7858 • TheHeritageTradition.com
Independen t & Assisted Li v ing R esidences
Baked Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
Salad Selections Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Basil Spinach, Bacon and Peppadew Pepper Salad Full Salad Bar with Condiments and Dressings Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
Carvery Station New York Striploin with Horseradish Oven Baked Turkey Cranberry Relish and Giblet Gravy
Desserts Apple Crumble Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Cake, Éclairs, Lemon Bars
$30.00 per person Tax and gratuity not included
Under 12 – ½ price Under 3 free
Reservations Required Call (623) 455-9045
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Wine & Food: Uncorked Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW Now that the “Welcome Back” seasonal parties and Thanksgiving are over, it is time for the second biggest entertaining extravaganza of the year. This issue will address several cooking considerations, a wine of the month, and a few problem pairings.
submerge the meat in the mixture for 20-30 minutes. Any leftover marinade can be brought to a boil to kill any bacteria then can be used in the pan sauce. Remember to carve the meat across the grain for maximum tenderness.
Cocktail and hors d’oeuvre parties are popular in Corte Bella. The most common RSVP comment I get is “What can I bring?” We Corte Bellans are a generous lot.
Q. What does wine do for cooking that water doesn’t?
While you could easily set up a bar with many types of wine, why not challenge your group to open their minds to an very old and wildly popular selection of Rosé. This wine is made from red grapes of many kinds: Grenache, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon - you get the point. There is something for everyone. Because the grape juice is in contact with the grape skins for only a short time, the color and intensity (including tannins) is lessened. The result is lots of flavor on a lighter palate. This makes the white wine drinkers happy too. Rosé can be a still or bubbly wine. It can cost as little as $10 or over $200. Rosé Champagne just happens to be my favorite wine of all time and the real thing from France is a treasure trove of delight on my palate. Remember in the last CB Times issue I reminded you to look for the alcohol content on the lable. If it is below 8% or so, this wine will taste SWEET to you. That is great for dessert where you want the wine sweeter than the food, but not good for savory hors d’oeuvres. Rosé wines come in various hues from pale pink to a deep salmon. They are beautiful to look at so serve them in plain, uncut, no color glasses. Serving temperature is important here. This is not a white wine to be served at 55°F. It is not a red to be served at 65°F. It is in between. I serve my still Rosé at 60°F. Now, many of us do not have a thermometer for our wine so here is a quick cheat sheet. If you have a wine cooler under the counter in your bar or around your house somewhere, it should be set at 53°F. So, take the Rosé out of the cooler, put it in the fridge for half an hour and voila, perfect 60°F Rosé. If your Rosé just came out of the grocery bag or cupboard, put it in the fridge for one hour up to two hours. Do not keep it chilled in an ice bath. If the wine is too cold, you won’t taste it. (Hint: If you’re on a tight budget, serve the wine cold and serve cheese with it. Cheese clouds the flavor of a cheap and cheerful wine. This is an old trick from poor college days).
Compounds, including spices, in food dissolve (aka bloom) in water or fat but alcohol is a different kind of molecule. It is a carrier of flavor. Adding alcohol to tomatoes (vodka or wine) stimulates the release of flavors that other carriers don’t. Adding wine to a pan sauce will pick up the fond (brown bits) and enhance the flavor. A nob of butter to finish the sauce and then t is done.
Q. Sometimes a friend will bring a bottle of wine to dinner and it is not a good match. Any suggestions? If you are sure your friend wants you to drink the bottle with dinner that night, here is what to do to bridge the gap between a bad match and a good match. Add a bridge ingredient to the dish to pull the two together. Toasted nuts bridge to a buttery Chardonnay; sprinkle them over the plate as a garnish. Peppercorns added to the finishing pan sauce will bridge to a Cabernet. Crumbled goat cheese will bridge the salad to a Sauvignon Blanc. A drizzle of good Extra Virgin Olive Oil just before serving will counter balance a high acid white. A bit of cream or a pat of butter at the end is a simple bridge. A considerate guest will present the bottle to you with the suggestion that you may want to tuck it away for another day thereby allowing you to decide if the wine is a good pairing. Grape/Wine of the Month: Rosé • Prosciutto and bread sticks • Rare tuna • Aioli • Avocado • Smoked bacon burgers • Saffron • Japanese salmon sushi roll • Herbed horseradish mayonnaise • Steamed Chinese pork buns • Baked ham • Rack of lamb • Duck breast • Salmon filet
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Will wine in my marinade tenderize the meat? Wine does affect the muscle proteins that make meat more tender, but works so slowly that it doesn’t get to the center of the meat. The outside turns to mush before the inside has any benefit. Wine marinades are for flavor on the exterior of the meat. Simmer the wine and other marinade ingredients, cool, and
Happy Holidays!
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Day Spa
December Spa Specials!
Treat yourself Or a loved one to a Spa Treatment!
Two 60 minute treatments $116 Or Two 90 minute treatments $158
Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature (customizable)
*Second Appointment/Service must be completed within thirty days from date of purchase.
All Phytomer products are on sale - 20% off. Stock up for the season with your favorite facial creams, exfoliant and toners. Research indicates that the reflex zones of the feet affect levels of stress, wellness and energy. Reflexology is a relaxing and therapeutic treatment focusing on Chinese Meridians.
Phytomer Products
Foot Reflexology Massage
20% off
$78, $74
Spa Blends Body Butters, 6 oz $19 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $69
2018 Gala Dinner and Dance * Monday, December 31, 2018 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Entertainment by DJ Ronnie Felix * $95 per person * Anacapa Restaurant Santa Barbara Room * Cash Bar * Champagne Toast
Menu Hors D ‘Oeuvres
Maryland Style Crab Cakes Mini Chicken Spring Rolls
First Course
Ahi Tuna Marinated Cucumber, Mango, Avocado & Cilantro Gochujang with Citrus Ponzu
Second Course
Butter Lettuce Tomato Vinaigrette, Maytag Blue, Grilled Lemon, Caper & Basil
Entrée Course
Wellington of Beef Tickets on sale Sunday, November 25 Crisp Pastry, Roasted Mushroom, Peewee Potatoes after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness Desk Asparagus, Port Sauce & Check/HOA Account/Cash (exact change) Hollandaise No Refunds Or Cocktail or Formal Attire
Roasted Gulf Seabass Tender Lentils, Yellow Beans, Spinach & Warmed Baby Tomatoes Balsamic and EVOO
Dessert
Double Chocolate Mousse Cake Raspberry and Orange
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid November 1st-30th, 2018. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. Second service must be completed in 30 days.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT
EVERYTHING WELL DONE Anacapa Restaurant: 623-455-9045
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday Lunch: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Dinner: 4:30 - 8 P.M. Sunday Buffet: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Closed Mondays
Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM – All You Can Eat Soup, Salad and Loaded Baked Potato Bar lunch for $12.50
HOLIDAYS AT THE ANACAPA Sunday, December 16 Christmas Holiday Breakfast Buffet Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve Buffet
Make Your Own Pasta and Salad Bar every Wednesday Night 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM for $15.99 or $9.99 for Salad Bar only. Wine Down Wednesday will feature special prices by the bottle.
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COMMITTEES
Corte Bella Comparison Report Favorable to Budget Unfavorable to Budget
Month Ending September 30, 2018 Results of Operations
Month Actual
Month Budget
Variance
Assessments: Income
204,875
204,875
0
1,843,875
1,843,875
Administration Net
(57,318)
(60,967)
(3,649)
(516,867)
(548,561)
Facilities: Expense
84,846
73,486
11,360
681,338
681,242
Guardhouse: Expense
14,619
14,748
(129)
144,121
130,232
HOA Net
1,382
2,549
(1,167)
7,942
7,248
Landscape: Expense
34,475
42,942
(8,467)
282,610
293,268
Restaurant Net
(21,153)
(25,809)
(4,656)
(125,700)
(86,897)
2,340
1,838
502
18,777
16,542
Fitness Net
(13,172)
(15,020)
(1,848)
(133,981)
(136,430)
Results of Operations (Actual)
(16,986)
(23,710)
(6,724)
(14,023)
(8,965)
Spa Net
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Where Has Operating Assessments Gone as of Quarter End Septenber 30, 2018 ASSESSMENT INCOME PER RESIDENT
1,118
ADMIN EXP
(313)
FAC EXP
(413)
GUARDHOUSE EXP
(87)
HOA EVENTS
5
LANDSCAPE
(171)
RESTAURANT
(76)
SPA/SURPLUS
11
FITNESS
(81)
*TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Summary: Net Results of operations Year-to-Date (YTD) through Sep 30, 2018 is unfavorable to budget by $5,000. Adding back depreciation (Traditional Cash Flow) provides for ($35,000) favorable cash position. Administration net expense continues favorable ($31,695) due to unused contingency expense budget of ($22,500.) Continuing unfavorable to budget is the gate repairs expense under the Guardhouse department ($13,889.) This is attributed primarily to older assets and continued minor accidents that are generally deemed too expensive to collect upon. Landscaping expense remains favorable ($10,658.) This is due more to timing in budgeting versus timing in completing the tasks. The Restaurant continues to exceed income budgets YTD ($82,396) due to continued increased patronage and cross sales by staff. Tremendous effort by our General
(5) Manager, Food & Beverage Managers and the staff. Restaurant expense continues unfavorable ($121,199.) This unfavorable expense relates to budgeting errors in payroll attributed to the State mandated minimum wage increases of $2.50, combined in 2017 and 2018, plus additional costs of inventory related to increased sales. Having a $5,000 variance in budget as compared to actual results through 9 months of operations on an operating budge having Gross Revenues of $3,077,286 year-to-date, September 30, 2018, is an exceptional industry wide result. We should be tremendously satisfied with our Board of Directors, Management company and its staff for a job better than well done!
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Corte Bella Budget Special Notice Regarding Internal Accounting Change to the 2019 Budget. Dan Kronlund, Finance Committee Chairperson
Kathy Carmickle – Board Treasurer
Association’s irrigation system. The committee and the board agreed not to do so until the 2020-year budget so the 2019 assessments would not increase more than the current approved amount of $20 quarterly per household.
The approved 2019 budget included a partial increase to the Repair & Replacement Reserve in the amount of $74,385; attributed specifically to the repayment of the Capital Reserve loan from the Repair & Replacement General Reserve Fund relating to the street light poles, luminaries, and LED bulbs acquisition December 2017. The Finance Committee recently discovered that that amount was inadvertently added twice in the final 2019 Reserve budget number.
It has been agreed upon by the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors that the best corrective measure for the double accounting of the Capital Loan repayment (which equates to $44.00 per household annually) is to reallocate those funds to a new Irrigation System Replacement & Reserve fund, which will start in 2019. This reallocation does not in any manner, shape, or form, change or otherwise increase or decrease the 2019 Budgeted Household Assessment, as approved by the Board of Directors and presented to the residents in October.
In the initial stages of the 2019 budget process, the Finance Committee and Board of Directors wanted to add a Reserve amount to the 2019 budget for Corte Bella County Club
If you have any questions please contact our General Manager, Mike Arrington, or Finance Committee Chairperson, Dan Kronlund.
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Corte Bella Vets News Karen Starkman October was a busy month for the Corte Bella Vets. Thank you to those who came to Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) “Give Back” day on October 18th. Because of generous customers, BWW donated $390.54 to the Corte Bella Vets. Our Corte Bella Community gathered (along with their generous donations) on October 24th for our second annual Christmas Stocking Event. There was such an outpouring of donations that a second event was held on November 1st to stuff additional stockings. This year, in conjunction with America’s Mighty Warriors, a total of 204 Christmas stockings were stuffed for deployed military Special Forces. What a pleasant surprise we had when Fox 10 Live invited us to their studio on October 23rd to preview our Christmas stocking event. On October 24th, NBC 12 News’s Anchor/Reporter Trisha Hendricks came to Corte Bella to interview Debbie Lee (America’s Mighty Warriors Founder and CEO), Larry Leighton and a few of our Corte Bella Veterans. On October 27th, we held our inaugural dance fundraiser with Corte Bella resident Keith Fowler as DJ. There was a nice turnout which raised $1,560 to be donated to various veteran organizations in the Northwest Valley.
As December 7th (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day) approaches, you are reminded of a ceremony to be held at the Pearl Harbor Monument located at Wesley Bolin Plaza (1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix) at 11:00 AM. Also, the Portraits of Courage, A Tribute to America’s Warriors by George W. Bush will be on display thru December 29, 2018 at the Arizona Heritage Center in Papago Park (1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe.) For additional information, go to https://portraitsofcourageaz.org. Don’t forget the HoneyBaked Ham Campaign for the holidays. As a Community, we can help to feed and house our veterans and their families. More information is available at https://cortebellavets.org/ our-events or https://honeybakedfundraiser.com//fundraisers/ Holiday_Dinner_for_Veterans. The HoneyBaked Ham Co. will donate 20% of a gift card’s value to the Corte Bella Vets. Our 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Registration is available now at https://birdeasepro. com/cortebellavetscharity golf/. Exciting changes are coming for this event. All proceeds will go to charities, which are helping homeless veterans within the Phoenix Metropolitan area. 63 boxes packed and shipped to United States military deployed Special Forces.
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Walk-About-Night Glows With Seasonal Giving San Ramon Stringers Mark your calendars for Friday, December 7th. Stop by the annual Christmas Walk-About-Night on San Ramon Drive and nearby streets. Enjoy this local tradition of Holiday lights and decorations. Featured again this year are the Corte Bella Chorus, Santa and his Elf. The Salvation Army Red Kettle will be prominently displayed the beginning of the walk. Make this evening your official start of the Christmas Season and join your friends and neighbors to enjoy this eye-popping holiday display with over a million lights and decorations. Walking is encouraged but vehicles and golf carts can be accommodated. This is the largest Corte Bella event of the season and will be visited by hundreds of residents and their friends. Last year’s Red Kettle donations totaled $11,855 and we hope to exceed that amount this year. If you cannot attend Walk-About-Night but would like to donate, please make your check payable to “Salvation Army” and mail by December 1st to: Stringers 23026 N. San Ramon Drive, SCW, 85375 and it will be put into the Red Kettle.
Your Corte Bella Garden in December Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear
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It’s not too late to plant pansies. Hose any aphids off your roses. Plant kohlrabi, lettuce, and onion seedlings. Sow seeds for chives, collard greens, fennel, green onions, beets, and parsnips.
Enjoy the
Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas!
Corte Bella Holiday Sing-Along Monday, December 10 Doors Open at 6:30 PM Sing-Along begins at 7:00 PM Join the Corte Bella Chorus as they lead a sing-along of your favorite holiday songs. Sway with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” sing out “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and discover a “Corte Bella Wonderland.” Free event Just bring your holiday voice Seating is limited
Happy New Year!
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Rosie the Riveters: “We Can Do It” and They Did! Jon Wendt, CB Vets Member Corte Bella Vets Club is honored to have an opportunity to host some “Rosie the Riveters” and their offspring, “the Rose Buds” on Wednesday, January 9th at 6:00 PM in the Corte Bella social hall. Corte Bella residents and their friends are invited to attend this evening program. Rosie the Riveters were heroines of World War II. With most able-bodied men on active military duty, the country faced a major shortage in the work force dedicated to supporting the war effort with supplies and equipment. The “Rosies” stepped up! Balancing their traditional roles, these ladies rolled up their sleeves. They took on the tasks of building airplanes, ships, heavy armament, munitions and handled the delivery systems for all of those. In 1943, more than 310,000 women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry; or sixty five percent of the industry’s total workforce. From 1940 to 1944, the American women working outside the home went from 12 million to 20 million. In 1944, only 1.7 million unmarried men between the ages of 20 and 34 worked in the defense industry, while 4.1 million unmarried women of the same ages were employed. With remnants of the Great Depression lingering, these ladies soldiered on, worked two jobs, moved into group housing, created grocery clubs, etc. to make ends meet while most of the menfolk were involved in the war. Women with children worked
CB Vet Jon Wendt, Rosies’ G. Ahrlich, E. Blackler, M. Brannan, F. Carter, C. Kellar, D. Holn and F. Ellis; along with Corte Bella WWII Hero, Hugo Tringali (Deceased) separate shifts and shared childcare. They routinely earned less than fifty percent of the wages normally paid to men but paid FICA wages toward Social Security. The “Rosies” were a major factor in winning the war. They initiated the recruitment of women into the military, successfully balanced work outside the home and traditional office setting, and promoted U.S. Treasury War Bonds. We Americans should be most appreciative and always grateful to these groundbreaking women.
LGBTQA Group of Corte Bella News Nancy Stevens The Anacapa social hall was the scene of “Comedy and Cocktails for Charity”, an event sponsored by Corte Bella and Sun City Grand’s LGBTQ and Allies groups in support of one.n.ten, a local non-profit organization which serves and assists LGBTQ youth. Entertainment was provided by Maryann Marttini and Gene Moore, two local comedians who donated their time. All proceeds from ticket sales as well as a silent auction and raffle went to one.n.ten. At the beginning of the night, a check for $2,000.00 was presented to one.n.ten. (By the night’s end, more than $2,500.00 had been collected for the charity.) The event, the first for Corte Bella and Sun City Grand’s LGBTQA groups, was such a hit it promises to become an annual event. Corte Bella’s LGBTQA group is a social club which meets for food and conversation on the last Wednesday of every other month. The group is open to all. For more information you may email Nancy Stevens at blanchmd@aol.com.
Left to right: Sannia Mollman, Corte Bella, Sandy Miller, Sun City Grand, Gina Read, Program Manager, one.n.ten
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SOuL’s 3rd Annual Charity Chili Cook Off Linda Wright, SOuL member What a perfect November evening it was on Monday, November 5th when more than 300 Corte Bella residents gathered to taste chili from eighteen different contestants in the 3rd annual chili cook off contest. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the event’s proceeds will go to support the many charities that receive donations from Smiling Out Loud (SOuL), the ladies charity organization here in Corte Bella.
SOuL held their first 50/50 raffle with four drawings during the event. Generous patrons purchased 2874 tickets. The winners were as follows: #1. Bernie Carney $380 The four judges (former Corte Bella resident, Jim Demchak; HOA Board of Directors President, Michael McVeigh; Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood and Corte Bella Golf Course Food and Beverage Manager, Lisa Sanchez) awarded their Best Chili of the Night prize to Ken Karambelas for his “West Side Chili Blaze.” The Fan Favorite voting resulted in Dick Weeks and Pat Worrell taking First Place as the favorite of the masses with their “Apple Cup Chili.” The Second Place prize was awarded to Eric Gow for his “I Got Gows” chili. The “Red Wine Chili” entered by Deborah Lazear was the third place winner in the Fan Favorite voting.
#2. Carol Courter $365 #3. Pat Worrell $346 #4. Catherine Kelly $346 Dancing on the patio under perfect weather conditions was made possible by Corte Bella resident Keith Fowler, who donated his DJ talent for the event. SOuL would like to thank Keith for his generous support. Also, the West Valley Photo Club brought in a member of their club, Jim Baker, a professional photographer who took complementary photos during the event. Many thanks to Jim and to Chell Mestemacher for arranging this service. What fun the attendees had getting photographed with John Wayne! SOuL would like to also thank the Corte Bella HOA for their support and assistance in helping to make this event so enjoyable for all who attended and rewarding for our organization. Special mention must be made for Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Food and Beverage Manager Jill Machay and to their staff for all the amazing assistance during our cook off. HOA Maintenance Supervisor Richard Lopez and his staff also went the extra mile to make sure logistic-wise this event would go off seamlessly. Finally, the support and assistance of HOA Events Staff Chris Bower and John Bower was so critical to the success of our fund raising event. These two HOA employees worked tirelessly to help setup a very large event and they did it perfectly. SOuL also would like to let the Corte Bella community know that their continuing support of our fund-raising efforts is most appreciated and gratefully received. Thank you.
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Corte Bella Adventure Group News Steve Downing One of my favorite hikes on our yearly schedule is Turkey Creek. This seven mile out and back hike is near the Village of Oak Creek in the Verde Valley. The geology and vistas are amazing. For the first two and a half miles, there are gentle ups and downs. After crossing the normally dry Turkey Creek, you begin a gradual climb through pinyon pine and juniper.
With a high clearance vehicle, you can take the road for another half mile and park at the actual trailhead. This area is small and will only handle approximately five vehicles. Parking by the Verde Valley School Road will add another mile to the hike.
Hikes upcoming: • Vulture Peak-Wickenburg • White Tank Mountains • McDowell Sonoran Preserve Browns Ranch • Dixie Mountain Loop Trail
By the time you hit your first switchback, the ascent of the north face of House Mountain begins. As you reach the crest, you have your first views into an ancient caldera from a long extinct shield volcano. From this vantage point, there are great views north toward Wilson and Secret Mountains. There are no directional signs on this trail but there are many basket cairns or what some call caged rocks to give guidance along the way. Besides the area’s natural beauty, the trail offers unusual solitude and tranquility for being so close to a popular tourist area. It would not be unheard of to hike out and back and not see another person. If you would you like to try this hike yourself, here are the trailhead directions: Exit I-17 at Route 179 toward Sedona (Exit 298). Continue toward Village of Oak Creek and turn west on Verde Valley School Road (the second roundabout.) Continue until the pavement ends and travel another half mile to the Turkey Creek Parking Lot.
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Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts (CBWE) Deborah Lazear and Sandy Connelly You may have seen us painting in the Social Hall every third Friday but you wouldn’t be able to hear us. We are a quiet group practicing our watercolor art and except for words of encouragement; we don’t talk much. We do, however, smile a lot. The CBWE is celebrating its first year anniversary as an active group organized by CB residents who love to paint. Some of us are raw beginners and others are accomplished artists. Our monthly agenda includes one practice afternoon and one half day lesson led by an accredited artist teacher. The instructors each have a different style and that helps our CBWE members to develop their own individual style. Most of the time, the instructor comes to Corte Bella for the class but we have set up road trips to artist’s studios for other sessions. A highlight in the year 2019 will be a full day class of plein air (outdoors) painting in Queen Creek, lunch at Queen Creek Olive Mill and finishing with a session in the artist’s studio. We will also travel to Sedona to the Artists Open Studio exhibit in the spring.
If you are interested to learn more about our group, contact Deborah Lazear at deborahdlazear@gmail.com or Sandy Connelly at si.connelly@yahoo.com.
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Support the Salvation Army Angel Tree Please Be Generous.. Continue Corte Bella’s Tradition of Giving, Caring and Sharing. Corte Bella residents have shown overwhelming generosity by providing Christmas gifts for the many disadvantaged children in the west valley of Phoenix for many years. The Salvation Army Angel tags are on the special Christmas tree in the Fitness Center now and will remain there until December 14th. These tags have a child’s name, age and a wish-list of gifts provided by that child or their parent. Donated gifts should be put under the Christmas tree, unwrapped, with the original Angel tag attached by the end of the day on December 14th. The Salvation Army will take care of wrapping and delivering the donated gifts to each child’s family.
The
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel tree will be in the Corte Bella Fitness Center from Wednesday, November 14 to Friday, December 14.
Pick an Angel from the tree which will include the name and age of each child in need in the Phoenix area and a list of that child’s Christmas dream gifts! Bring your unwrapped gifts for that “Angel” with the original Angel tag attached and place it under the tree by December 14! Help make a child’s Christmas dream come true!
Your generosity is most appreciated by the Salvation Army and by the underprivileged children you are so kindly supporting. Thank you for contributing and continuing this worthy effort. Last year, Corte Bella donated at least a dozen bicycles and so many wonderful items like sports equipment, clothing and educational items (books and art supplies.) The Sun Cities Salvation Army West Valley Corps was so impressed and so very grateful to all of you. While we all want to help out during the Holiday Season, please be aware that the Salvation Army continues to aid the needy members of our community throughout the year. If you would like to help out, the Salvation Army will pick up household items you might like to donate. They will also accept donated items at their facility in Surprise. And, the Salvation Army is always looking for volunteers. The Sun Cities Salvation Army West Valley Corps is located at 17420 Avenue of the Arts in Surprise (just off Bell Road on the Avenue of the Arts) and their phone contact number is 623-977-1084.
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West Valley Photo Club “Pays it Forward” Chelle Mestermacher On Saturday, October 20th, photographers from the West Valley Photo Club (WVPC) held a complimentary “Portrait Event” for Corte Bella HOA staff. It was our way of saying “Thank You” to Corte Bella for graciously allowing our photography enthusiasts to hold our monthly meetings here at Corte Bella. Jayke Whittington, Jill Machay and the rest of the staff are a real pleasure to work with and are greatly appreciated by us all. Several employees came to have their portraits taken and were given the royal treatment. Some WVPC members are professional photographers; others just came to have fun and maybe learn a portrait-shooters trick or two. Of course, it always helps to have beautiful and handsome models! The particularly friendly weather only added to the experience. Once again, thank you CORTE BELLA, for all you do for our club!
Back row, left to right: Bob Allen, Karen & Paul Szatkowski, Doug Armstrong, Jim Payne, Tony Gross Front row, left to right: Chelle Mestemacher, Jim Baker, Frank Luflo, Denise Armstrong, Debbie Payne, Cheryl Gross
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Save the Date
SOuL’s Annual Holiday Boutique & Charity Bake Sale And, presenting this year... “The SOul Café” Saturday, December 8th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM In the Corte Bella Social Hall Just in time for the holidays – a variety of homemade bake goods, breads, cookies, cakes and more will be on sale. Plus, there will be wonderful vendor boutique tables offering jewelry, note cards, seasonal decorations, bath & body products, pottery, Ryan’s Cases, exciting raffles and more! New this year: Come spend some time at the SOuL CAFÉ - located on the side patio of the social hall. Come sit and enjoy coffee or tea along with homemade baked goods, rolls, cookies and cake – all for a contribution to help SOuL charity support efforts. All proceeds from the SOul bake sale, cafe & SOuL boutique items are used to support our local charity support activities.
Classic Car of Corte Bella
1960 Chevy Corvette owned by Corte Bella resident Howard Evans. Photo credit: Mike Biggs
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What’s Happening in Corte Bella For Pam Lawrence, compiled by Linda Wright
Sunday Cabaret October 14 It was another wonderful Sunday evening with the Thaddeus Rose Duo making their music magic that had everyone dancing the evening away. Delicious bistro food from the Anacapa kitchen helped make this another Corte Bella successful cabaret.
Grilling Basics for Everyone November 1 Chef Dan held another grilling class, and this time it was for a mixed class of participants who thoroughly enjoyed his wonderful teaching menu featuring pizza on the grill, grilled veggies, shrimp and beef skewers with an amazing sauce and the best dessert ever with grilled fresh peaches. Absolutely a wonderful learning experience.
Stencil on Boards – Holiday Signs October 17 The “art” room (otherwise known as the Bacara Room) was full of Corte Bella residents channeling their creative side under the careful instruction of a professional artist. The end results were impressive and varied. What a lovely way to make something wonderful for our holiday decorations!
Jason Love’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show November 2 A full house of Corte Bella residents welcomed Jason back to our stage with his two fellow featured comedians Johnny Beehner and Omar Covarrubias. What a fun night of laughs, chuckles and snickers. This was a really great night of clean and enjoyable comedy. What a bargain to sit and laugh with these talented comedians from the LA scene.
Day Trip to Algodones, Mexico October 19 It was an early start, but a hardy bunch of seasoned Corte Bella travelers ventured out to the border town of Algodones, Mexico for a day of shopping, dining and a bit of drinking too. Everyone made it back across to border in time for the trip back to Corte Bella.
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Tubac Fall Arts and Crafts Show Visits to Mission San Xavier del Bac
Corte Bella Fall Marketplace
November 3
Corte Bella’s annual Fall Marketplace did not disappoint displaying many wonderful vendors hosting booths with their special wares. It was a great opportunity to support small businesses right here in our own back yard.
A bus full of Corte Bella residents traveled south below Tucson and enjoyed the annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the historic town of Tubac. After some retail therapy and some lunch, the group went to the Mission San Xavier del Bac, the White Dove of the Desert, where they were treated to a docent tour of this wonderful Arizona landmark. It was a day full of learning and appreciation for what Arizona can offer.
November 4
Verde Canyon Train Ride Trip November 10 Fifty five Corte Bella residents went by bus (with our trusty All Aboard America driver, Mike, at the wheel) to from Clarksdale and rode the Verde Canyon Train from there to Perkinsville and back. The group filled two first class cars and enjoyed a buffet lunch, a champagne toast and other libations during the four hour train trip. The fall colors were so appreciated and the beauty of the canyon as well. Perfect weather made this such a wonderful excursion into the peaceful and undisturbed natural beauty that is Arizona.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Corte Bella Tennis Club News MaryLee Planer All five courts were pulsating with the sound of tennis balls meeting rackets on Saturday morning, October 20th, as members of the Corte Bella Tennis Club (CBTC) gathered for the annual Homecoming Tournament. Organized by social cochairs Colleen Miller and Joel Piaskowski, and orchestrated by CBTC Vice President Doug Kitts, this non-competitive event was an opportunity to reunite with returning snowbirds, get some exercise and, most of all, have some fun! That evening in the Corte Bella social hall, thirty seven members, spouses and guests enjoyed a pot luck dinner with a wide variety of tasty dishes. Reno Peterson was named “Best Dressed” for the theme of the tournament, which was wearing your favorite high school or college colors. Reno’s award was a rookie Brent Favre football trading card — from when Favre was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. Seven door prizes were raffled off, ranging from a VIP car wash certificate from Jackson’s Car Wash to a crystal “tennis theme” paperweight. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the evening was the CBTC Board Officers performing their “W-E-L-C-O-M-E” cheer complete with pompoms! To top things off, Rick Gratian entertained members with his magic tricks. It left many people saying…”How did he do that?” The CBTC welcomes new members of all skill levels, and recent additions to our community are particularly encouraged to try us out. For those of you who have played in the past and want to get back into the swing of things, there is “Drop-In” open play on the courts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. You can drop in any time you want to play for 30 minutes or an hour or more. We are a fun group! And, of course, tennis provides excellent physical activity. Annual dues are just $15. For additional information, check out the court side tennis bulletin board.
Back row left to right: Kathy Moody, Sarah Smith, Colleen Miller, Linda Sivakoff, Sam Pechkurow, Rick Gratian, Arthur Bartlett, Reno Peterson, Mary Lee Planer, Russell Hardsock, Cathi Solla & Ed Miller. Front Row left to right: Joel Piaskowski, Jolene Piaskowski, Mark Sivakoff, Jack Shifman, Ming Fu, Donna Norton, Doug Kitts & Dale Huffman. On Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 PM, United States Tennis Association (USTA) Consultant Jason Jamison will conduct an introductory clinic. His hands-on approach will introduce new players to the game as well as provide easy pointers for improving strokes. Jason provides quick and effective feedback for players of all skill level. Equipment will be provided for those who need it.
See you on the courts!
Ready Golf Girls (RGG) News Gayle Kirkpatrick RRG had their first 2018-2019 season golf outing on November 1st at Coyote Lakes Golf Club. The photo below is just a portion of the fifty five members of the Corte Bella residents who play golf all over the valley. Please contact Gayle Kirkpatrick, President, at 623-444-9976 or Angie Tannas 206-931-5522 for more information.
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Pickleball News Robin Mandell
Our Club’s current membership – 214 residents! We kicked off the winter pickleball season in grand style with a large welcome back pizza party. About 100 members and guests greeted each other, played a few games, and enjoyed pizza and dessert out on the courts on a perfect afternoon and into the evening. Some folks played into the night. With the weather cooling down a bit, we have a few adjustments to play times, effective December 1st:
Member only events: •
Monday Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM; Member play (all levels)
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Fridays at 11:00 AM; Drills Clinic
Events open to residents of Corte Bella: •
Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 PM 2:00 PM; Ladies’ play (all levels)
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Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM; Open play for all levels
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December 14: Free Clinic from 12:00 PM 2:00 PM (Registration required. Watch for an e-mail invitation)
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Any other times, courts can be reserved for play at the Corte Bella website. Note that on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we have use of 8 courts; on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday we have use of 4 courts only.
This is prime tournament season, so we’ll be posting results as they roll in. Happy Holidays, and see you out on the courts.
Corte Bella Golf Club News Debbie Parks-Dube I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I can’t believe it is the last month of 2018. Wow, did the year fly by! It is our busy time of year at the golf club. Corte Bella residents are welcome to come in to the Golf Club. We are now open for Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00-11:00 and we are open for lunch daily, unless we have an event. Need some gift ideas? Come by the golf shop during the month of December and get 10% off your holiday shopping. Just present your Corte Bella Resident card to get your discount. Residents can play a round of golf for $49.00 in the Tuesday and Wednesday shotguns during the month of December. So, come on out for some golf and beat the stress of the holiday season. Our Golf Pros offer lessons, if it has been on your mind to learn the game of golf. Sign up for some lessons and get started! We have great membership options available and have had many new members join. The golf course is in great shape and the members are enjoying the events and the beautiful weather. Stop by the golf club if you are interested in joining the fun!
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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
3rd & 4th Wednesdays
12:30 to 4:30
Bella Stanza Room
Marlene Chumbley
murphychumbley@aol.com 623-322-1830
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 / Nancy Kronlund
623-670-0733 / 320-444-1642
CB Watercolor Enthusiasts
3rd Friday
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Social Hall
Deborah Lazear
deborahdlazear@gmail.com
Corte Bella Chorus
Mon.
7 P.M.
Social Hall
Hilda Furkert
623-266-2733
Corte Bella Tai Chi Group
Mon/Tues Tues/Thurs
9:15 AM 8:00 AM
Stanza Room
Cathy Boorman
206-818-0860
Corte Bella Vets
2nd Tues.
9:00–10:30 A.M.
Anacapa
Dan Kurtenbach
theresadan69@cox.net
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
12:30–4:30 P.M.
Social Hall
The Jacobs
623-217-2803
Friends of Italy
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Keith Fowler
FOI_keith@msn.com
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
Charlotte Spellman / Jill Grant
623-3884069 barrspell@cox.net 602-3095627 jillg4546@yahoo.com
Call for Times
Social Hall
Janet Silver
623-337-4139
Wednesday
5:30 PM
Anacapa
Nancy Stevens
blanchmd@aol.com
Ladies Hi Tea LGBTQ Group of Corte Bella Mah Jongg
Mon./Thu.
10 A.M.–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
Ann Webb
623-594-4592
Poker Club
1st Wed. each month
5–9 P.M.
Social Hall
Todd Gerber
(602) 639-8839 toddgerber3@gmail.com
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.
10:30 – 12:30 P.M.
Social Hall
Carla Smith
soul4u@yahoo.com
West Valley Photo Club
4th Tues
5:30–6:30 Social 6:30–8:30 Meeting
Social Hall
Joseph Berke
jberke@cox.net
Ya Ya Sisterhood Canasta
Mon. & Fri.
12–4 P.M.
Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Bunco
1st Tue.
7-10 P.M.
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
Bunco Afternooners
2nd Mon.
1-3:30 P.M.
Homes
Cathy Emerson
623-518-3833
Bunco: Dynamite Gals
1st Tue.
Canadians
7 P.M.
Homes
Pam Jones
623-322-2728
Call for Times
Various
The Mandells
623-374-3592
CB Book Lovers Club
2nd Tuesday
3:30 – 5:00 P.M.
Homes
Donna Norton
donnaenorton@gmail.com
CB Open Jam Group
Varies
7–9 P.M.
Homes
Greg Peck
602-657-3950
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Homes
Jerry & Angel Lord
351-225-3387 / jalord1941@gmail.com
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting
Varies
Varies
Christian Neighborhood Group
Thursday Group
6:30 P.M.
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
Nancy Wendler
njwendler@msn.com
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
Homes
Darlene Schilf
darcats@gmail.com
Iowa Group
Call for Times
Pinochle: Single Deck
3rd Sat
6:00 P.M.
Shalom Club
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
623-433-9449
Singles
Call for Times
Homes
La Rayne Power Sharon Vanderlende
623-266-3233 407-221-3396
2nd Mon.
5:00 P.M.
Homes
Evie Hansen / Merrill Ewert
evie.hanson@gmail.com Merrill.Ewert@gmail.com
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
Janice Aiken
602-910-5219
Couples
3rd Friday
4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Courts
Bob Nasser
623-256-6661
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
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
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
Gayle Kirkpatrick Angie Tannas
623-444-9976 / stargak@aol.com 206-931-5522 / abirdie30@aol.com
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
Colleen Miller
503-869-4570
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 AM – 11:00 AM
Courts
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Hiking/Cycling
Adventure Club
Varies
Varies
Varies
Steve Downing
937-684-1733
World of Friends
Sports Bocce Ball
Golf
Tennis
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