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CONTENTS
What’s Inside October 2018
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know
ASSOCIATION
8 From the General Manager’s Desk 9 Board Talk 10 Corte Bella Events 16 Upcoming HOA Events 18 October 2018 Calendar
CULINARY
20 German Delights
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22 Wine & Food: Uncorked
COMMITTEE
24 An Update from Your Corte Bella ARC 24 Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report 25 Venting is Good - Especially if You are a Dryer!
COMMUNITY
26 Corte Bella Vets Making a Difference 26 Questions Commonly Asked of the Aesthetician 28 Smiling Out Loud Donates Shoes to Thompson Ranch Elementary School 28 Drop Toppers Travel to Flagstaff 30 Northwest Valley Connect
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30 AARP Smart Driver Course at Corte Bella - October 30th 31 Walk-About-Night - Christmas 2018 32 Continuing the Tradition of Giving The Salvation Army Angel Tree 33 Corte Bella Adventure Group 34 What’s Happening in Corte Bella 35 Your Corte Bella Garden in October
HEALTH & FITNESS
36 “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” 36 Corte Bella Golf Club News 37 Pickleball News
33 On the Cover: CB Times photographer Mike Biggs recently took this photo on a lovely fall day.
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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 | Linda Wright Contributing Writers | ARC members | Michael Arrington Steve DeBoer | Kathi Dahl | Steve Downing | Daniel Haywood Dan Kronlund | Deborah Lazear | Robin Mandell | Michael McVeigh Debbie Parks-Dube | Joel Piaskoqski | San Ramon Stringers Karen Starkman | Nancy Wendler | 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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From the General Manager’s Desk Recently I have received several reports of some residents failing to keep their pets on a leash and under their control, to the point that other residents were threatened and/or injured by the pet. The pet is not at fault here and does not know any better. In fact, sometimes the pet is just Mike Arrington, General Manager trying to be friendly. Each of these reported incidents originated in the Lanai area in front of the sport courts entry. That area is posted with a double sided sign stating that “pets must be on a leash.” The sign cannot be overlooked. Failing to control a pet anywhere on association property is a violation of the agreement and rules that each lot owner agreed to when signing on the dotted line to purchase a lot in Corte Bella. Additionally, it is a violation of State Law and punishable by fines and/or impoundment of the animal. By the way, a dog dragging a leash around does not comply with the spirit of the law or rules in any way. The Board of Directors have a fiduciary responsibility to enforce the association’s use restrictions and have delegated that duty to First Service Residential, Inc. by written contract. As managing agent of First Service Residential, Inc. on site here at Corte Bella, I am charged with making a reasonable and responsible effort to enforce these rules and laws to the best of my ability. Since failure to do so may contribute to injury of Corte Bella residents
Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1020. Dogs; liability Injury to any person or damage to any property by a dog while at large shall be the full responsibility of the dog owner or person or persons responsible for the dog when such damages were inflicted. 11-1025. Liability for dog bites A. The owner of a dog which bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of its viciousness. D. No person in charge of any dog shall permit such dog in a public park or upon any public school property unless the dog is physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure or being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel club event, public school or park sponsored event. Restated Declaration of Corte Bella Country Club Association Anyone purchasing a lot in Corte Bella Country Club Association legally agreed to these declarations in writing upon purchase of the lot.
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and I have seen serious dog related injuries to people over the years, this matter is especially important to me. Enforcement is also very important in the association avoiding potential liability in law suits. Obviously, I cannot be everywhere at once. However, it is required that I address every “leash law” violation that I witness or am made aware of. Typically, a first time offender is simply reminded of the rule/law and nicely asked to secure the animal on a leash. Failure to comply beyond that may lead to written, policy based sanctions against the owner of the pet. It could even lead to a visit from the State Animal Control Officer if ignored. Although I enjoy and appreciate serving the residents of Corte Bella, I take no pleasure in this part of my job and I call it one of my “dirty duties”. That does not change the fact that I am under contract to execute that duty on behalf of Corte Bella Country Club Association. The fact is, pets are currently allowed and welcomed in most all of the association’s common areas as long as they are on a leash and under the owners control. No pets are allowed to run free off the leash in Corte Bella at any time. Please respect the rights and safety of all Corte Bella owners by complying with the rules and laws that were in place when you purchased your home in Corte Bella. By the way, the vast majority of Corte Bella dog owners do comply with the leash law and many have told me often that they agree with the rules and the leash law. I have attached the specific language of the State Law and community rules as an FYI for anyone interested. They are very clear as to what is allowed or not allowed. Please keep your dog on a leash and under your control when outside of the confines of your fenced lot area. Thank you..
12.4 (d) The Association may adopt reasonable rules, designed to minimize damage and disturbance to other owners and occupants, including rules requiring damage deposits, waste removal, leash controls, noise controls, pet occupancy limits based on size and facilities of the Lot and fair share use of the Common Area; provided, however, any rule prohibiting the keeping of ordinary household pets shall apply prospectively only and shall not require the removal of any pet which was being kept on the Properties in compliance with the rules in effect prior to the adoption of such rule. Nothing in this provision shall prevent the Association from requiring removal of any animal that presents an actual threat to the health or safety of residents or from requiring abatement of any nuisance or unreasonable source of annoyance. No owner shall be permitted to raise, breed or keep animals or poultry of any kind for commercial or business reasons. Restated Declaration - Use Restrictions (4) (b): “Pets shall be confined to the lot or kept on a leash at all times.” (4) (e): Pets which are permitted to roam free, make objectionable noises or excessive noise, leave waste on the properties, endanger the health or safety of occupants of other dwelling units, or constitute a nuisance or inconvenience to occupants of other dwelling units shall be removed upon request of the board. If the pet owner fails to honor the request, the board may remove the pet.
Board Talk CB Times October 2018 This month’s CB Times takes us into the fall. As I reviewed the upcoming HOA events in the last CB Times, there are thirty-five HOA events planned through the end of the year. Additional meetings and charity events are also on the schedule and I’m sure many other private events are taking place. I think the true meaning of “Active Adult” community is alive and well here in Corte Bella. Michael McVeigh, CBCCA HOA Board President
The days are not as hot now and we’ll have about seven more beautiful months before the weather changes again. I’m already seeing some familiar faces return and before we know it, we’ll be discussing the Christmas lights on San Ramon. I want to start by saying a big thank you to Linda Wright for the fantastic job she is doing on the CB Times. I noticed she is getting articles from several committees each month to publish so residents can see what these volunteers are doing for the community. Thanks to the Building & Grounds Committee, Long Term Planning Committee and Technology Committees for the updates last month. Thanks also for meeting throughout the summer and keeping the focus on your goals. I’m also hoping that you will continue to attend these open committee meetings even though we are sharing our progress each month.
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Our next major event will be the annual budget presentation to the community on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm. I hope everyone can plan to attend.
said they wanted to see more of was the financials. Residents wanted to see accurate financial information more frequently in the CB Times. We listened and the format has been simplified by the Finance Committee Chairman. Of course, the complete financials are always posted on our web after being presented to the community and approved by the board. Some members of our Anacapa staff have returned to school and we have a few new faces. Please say hello to them the next time you are in the restaurant. In addition to the budget presentation mentioned above, our next scheduled meeting will be the Board workshop on Friday, October 19 at 9:00 am. Our next scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be on Wednesday, October 24 at 10:00 am. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. 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.
Our next major event will be the annual budget presentation to the community on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm. I hope everyone can plan to attend. The Finance Committee will make the 2019 Budget presentation to the Board and we are all looking forward to hearing what they have to say. Last year at this time we were just beginning to see the first monthly EPCOR wastewater reduction of $8.09 for an annual savings of $97.08 for each homeowner. It started on July 1st. The second phase of this reduction took effect this past July 1st with another monthly reduction of $6.02. This amounts to $169.32 annually per homeowner or about $279,000 per year for all of Corte Bella. Big thanks to Diane Smith and her Government Affairs Committee for this meaningful work. We have three more scheduled reductions before we reach our consolidated rate. At full consolidation, Corte Bella residents will send about $650,000 per year less to EPCOR than we did in 2016. We are moving along with our project of updating the Governing documents and the proposed changes were introduced at the September Board meeting. Most of the changes that were board approved will be shared with the community for a majority vote shortly. Other changes that can be made unilaterally by the Board will be presented before the end of the year. Last year at the annual meeting, one of the things that attendees
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Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, October 5 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday- November 2, December 7 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.
Casino Trips with Bill Blake to Wild Horse Pass Casino Date: Monday, October 8 Time: Bus departs Anacapa at 8:00 AM. Cost: Free Event Trips Scheduled: Monday, November 5, Monday, December 3 For additional information on this trip and to register please contact Bill Blake at 623-537-7969 or email: willieb38@cox.net .
Cooking with Chef Dan German Cuisine Secrets Fall Session Class 1 Date: Friday, October 5 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $42 per person (gratuity included) Its time for entertaining now that the fall season is here. Learn about and enjoy tasting when Anacapa’s Executive Chef Dan Haywood creates German food to include Konigsberger Klopse (beef meatballs with capers and lingonberries in cream sauce), Weiner Schnitzel with spaetzle (breaded veal with German style pasta), and Shokokuss (mallow kisses draped with chocolate.) Seating is limited. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center, no refunds. Anacapa Special Events
Anacapa’s Annual Oktoberfest Date: Saturday, October 6 Santa Barbara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $26 per person (tax and gratuity not included.) Once again, it’s time to “Roll Out the Barrel” and loosen the belt buckle. There will a food fest awaiting you at the Anacapa’s annual Oktoberfest buffet! Chef Dan and his crew will have all the traditional German cuisine specialties for you to enjoy. Specialty German beers will be offered for your purchase. There will be live music to enjoy! Reservations with a credit card are required. Call 623 455 9045.
Monday October 1
HOA Sponsored Events
* Doors open at 5:30 p.m. *
“Fall into Fun” Festival CORTE “FALL Anacapa 11th BELLA Anniversary Party
INTO FUN” FALL FESTIVAL!
Date: Monday, October 1 Santa Barbara Room, Anacapa Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $20 per person
Toast to the beginning of our cooler months. Celebrate the 11th anniversary of our community restaurant, the Anacapa. Music will Celebrate thetheAnacapa restaurant’s anniversary be provided by popular band Faded Jeans. Food stations designed by Chef Dan are an exceptional value for this event. with your Corte Bella friends! There will be dining and dancing on the Anacapa patio. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center, no refunds.
Food Stations open at 6 p.m.
Corte Bella Farmers’ Market 1st of the Season! Date: Wednesday, October 10 * and Breezeway Anacapa Patio Cost: Free Event
Anacapa Be sure to Restaurant come and check out what the variety of vendors will be offering this & season. Support small local business and shop in your own backyard. Santa Barbara RoomThere is everything from soup to fresh fish and wonderful produce. Bring your shopping bag and stock up. Next market dates are Wednesday, November 14 and * Wednesday, December 12.
Entertainment by the Faded Jeans Band!
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Tickets on sale Sunday, August 19 after 2:00
$20 per person
Special Cooking Class with Chef Dan – For Men Only! Date: Friday October 12 Anacapa Patio area Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $42 per person (gratuity included) This popular cooking class reserved just for men is back! Chef Dan will be demonstrating his skills on the outdoor grill and imparting wisdom on how to prepare the best possible barbeque and side dishes to accompany those smoked and grilled delights. The class menu will include grilled chicken wings, roasted prime rib on the grill, mushrooms skewers, and cast iron skillet apple cobbler. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center at 2:00 PM, no refunds.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, October 14 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) Once again this will be a Sunday of fun, friends, food and musical entertainment. Chef Dan will have a limited bistro menu available for purchase. Live entertainment will once again be the popular Thaddeus Rose Duo. Space is limited for this popular event. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
“Brush on Boards” Art Class Holiday Sign Board Project Date: Wednesday, October 17 Bacara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cost: $34 per person Come have a glass of wine (red or white) and enjoy fruit with cheese while you learn to create a wonderful stenciled holiday theme board 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 need to make your special decorative holiday sign. Everything you need is provided for you. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Date: Monday, October 29 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $75 per person (inclusive) For a fine dining experience with a wonderful pairing of wine for each course, make sure you get your ticket to this event. These dinners are so very special and you’ll enjoy each course and every wine presented. Watch for flyers and eblasts to announce the menu and the featured wines. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
AARP Smart Driver Course Date: Tuesday, October 30 Bacara Room Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members Course will be given by Robin Mandell, volunteer instructor with AARP. Register in the Fitness Center. Class is limited to 20 persons. Bring check made out to AARP to class with your AARP membership card and your driver’s license.
Cooking with Chef Dan Class #2 Grilling Basics for Everyone Date: Thursday, November 1 Time: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $42 per person Once again, Chef Dan will provide a culinary instruction class for those lucky residents who attend this popular class. Chef will give step by step instructions on creating selected recipes. Not only will you learn how to cook these dishes, you’ll enjoy eating those creations as well. Don’t miss out on a wonderful and creative afternoon. This class will be held outdoors and will feature pizza on the grill, vegetables on the grill, shrimp skewers, beef kabobs, and grilled peach melba with ice cream. Tickets on sale on Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 PM in the Fitness Center, no refunds. Seating is limited.
Day Trip to Algodones, Mexico Date: Friday, October 19 Time: Depart 6:00 AM Return to Corte Bella 6:00 PM Cost: $45 per person (includes bus transportation, snack and movie) SOLD OUT (waiting list) 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, no refunds.
Jason Love “Laugh Out Loud” Comedy Show Date: Friday, November 2 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $20 per person Get ready to laugh and enjoy some good clean fun. Jason Love, Johnny Beehner and Omar Covarrubias will entertain you and make you laugh until your sides hurt. These comedy nights have become a “not to be missed” event in Corte Bella. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
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ASSOCIATION Verde Canyon Train Ride Trip Date: Saturday, November 10 Verde Canyon Railroad Train Saturday Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM November 3 (bus departs at 10:00 AM from the Anacapa parking lot and will return to Corte Bella at 7:00 PM) Cost: $125 per*person (includes transportation and train ride, 1st class coach)
Tubac Fall Art andFALL CraftsARTS FestivalAND Day Trip, TUBAC Visit to Mission San Xavier de Bac CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, November 3 Time: Depart from the Anacapa at 7:30 AM. Return is at 6:00 PM of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Tubac the center Cost: $35 per person (movie and refreshments Tubac Arts &trip) Craft Festival features 100 arts and crafts on the return booths with vendors from theenjoy country. Travel by comfortable motoraround coach to the annual Tubac
Take the historic train ride from Clarksdale to Perkinsville and Depart Anacapa back, a 4 hour journey through 100 years of history. Ride the train at coach 7:30 with a.m. in 1st class a complimentary glass of champagne and appetizers. Cash bar on the coach. Picnic lunches are available for purchase at the Verde Canyon Grille. Bring your camera and * a jacket (it’s cool up there!) See Arizona’s “other Grand Canyon” from the train. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
$35 per person *
craft festival festival with more than 100 booths with vendors from around The features a range of artwork from fine painting the country offering artwork, paintings and sculpture, crafted and sculpture to fun and functional ceramics, skillfully wood, leatherworks, glass and much Visit theglass. Mission crafted wood and leatherworks, andmore. shimmering
San Xavier del Bac, the White Dove of the Desert – a national We will landmark, be visiting the San Xavier BacEusebio mission on This our historic founded in 1692 by del Father Kino. way to Tubac. is the oldest European structure in Arizona and remains an active church for the local Tohono O’odham reservation. Tickets on This event is a wonderful venue for holiday shopping with sale in the Fitness Center, no refunds.
many one-of-a-kind handmade items.
Corte Bella Fall Marketplace
The bus will depart Corte Bella at 7:30 a.m. and Date: Sunday, November 4 return at 6:00 p.m. Santa Barbara Room, Breezeway Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tickets on sale Sunday, September 16 after 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free Event at the Fitness Center – HOA account, check and Come(exact shop inchange) the comfort of your own backyard. This event will cash – No refunds
bring vendors and merchandise from all over Arizona. Get a head start on holiday gift shopping while you find that certain treasured object for yourself. Credit cards and checks accepted for your convenience. Come early for the best selection. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Speaker Series: Living History “Life in the Great Depression” Date: Friday, November 9 Bella Stanza Room Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: Free Event Corte Bella resident, Dr. Stacey McEnnan (PhD in Anthropology) and her Alexandria Academy will present a panel discussion on what it was like to face daily life during the years between 1929 to 1939. You’ll hear first hand stories from those Americans who struggled to survive during this time in our country’s history. No need to sign up in advance; just come and listen to “living history.”
Refreshments provided along with a movie on our return trip
Veterans’ Day Dinner Dance Date: Monday, November 12 Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Cost: $38 per person (inclusive) Corte Bella’s annual celebration will again recognize those among us who have served as members of all branches the United States military. An inspirational program, with posting of colors and service flags and more, will be provided by the Corte Bella Vets Club. Come honor the military contributions of many of our Corte Bella residents. Enjoy a wonderful dinner featuring your choice of an entrée. Everyone’s favorite DJ Ray Mar will provide music for your dancing pleasure. Tickets are available in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Cocktails and Canvas Date: Wednesday, November 14 Bella Stanza Room Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cost: $40 per person (includes complimentary glass of wine, fruit and cheese - cash bar available) Enjoy a glass of wine (red or white) while learning to create your own holiday themed masterpiece under the guidance of a trained teaching artist from MudPie Studios. All materials needed to paint are supplied along with an apron to keep you neat and clean. You get to take your hand-created holiday masterpiece home with you! Class is limited to 25 participants. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 PM, no refunds.
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Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
Anacapa Special Event
Date: Wednesday, November 14 through Friday, December 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.
Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet Date: Thursday, November 22 Anacapa, Santa Barbara Room Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Cost: $42 per person; children under 12 –½ price (tax and gratuity not included; non-alcoholic beverage included) Enjoy a delicious and effortless traditional holiday fest with your favorite holiday delights. Brunch will feature fresh seafood, soup. salads, carving station with turkey and strip loin of beef, pasta and fish entrées plus all the fixings and traditional side dishes as well as an omelet station. The desserts will satisfy everyone. Reservations are required and credit card is needed to confirm. Call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Event:
Corte Bella Christmas Decorating
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, November 18 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) Once again this will be a Sunday of fun, friends, food and musical entertainment. Chef Dan will have a limited bistro menu available for purchase. Live entertainment will be the Aaron Nelson Project. Space is limited for this popular event. Tickets on sale Sunday, October 14 in the Fitness Center at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Food and Wine Pairings Dinner Date: Monday, November 19 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $75 per person (inclusive) For a fine dining experience with a wonderful pairing of wine for each course, make sure you get your ticket to this event. Each course and every wine presented are paired and carefully selected. Tickets on sale Sunday, October 21 in the Fitness Center at 2:00 PM, no refunds.
Date: Monday, November 26 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 9:00 AM until finished! Volunteers Needed! Decorating the Anacapa and the Corte Bella’s Santa Barbara room is a huge undertaking. Your help is needed. Come help to set the scene for our community’s holiday season. Contact Pam Lawrence, Lifestyle Manager, at 623-328-5068 ext. 224 to sign up or email her at plawrence@cortebellacca.com Anacapa Special Event
CB Christmas Tree Lighting Buffet Date: Wednesday, November 28 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Buffet 6:00 PM - CB Chorus performs 6:30 PM - Lighting of the Christmas Tree for the season Cost: $28.50 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Get into the holiday spirit with a wonderful buffet dinner experience while listening to a delightful assortment of Christmas music performed by the Corte Bella Chorus. Watch as the Corte Bella beautiful holiday tree is illuminated for the season and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus. The buffet will feature delicious salads, hot entrees, amazing side dishes and delicious seasonal desserts. Reservations with a credit card are required. Call 623-455-9045. (Note: No regular dinner service will be available for this date.)
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ASSOCIATION HOA Sponsored Events
Cooking with Chef Dan Class 3
So This is Christmas! A Holiday Spectacular
French Mother Sauces Collection Date: Thursday, December 6 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $42 per person (tax and gratuity included)
TAD Management Production Date: Saturday, December 1 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person At this most joyous time of the year, watch the magic of Christmas music performed by incredible talent in a magical setting – and experience a special surprise. The live band and performers are sure to make your Christmas season one for the memory book. Limited seating. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Chef Dan will be featuring all the important sauces that every aspiring home chef should know how to create and use every day. Come 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 on Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Christmas Holiday Sing Along Chanukah – Festival of Lights Light of the Menorah
Date: Monday, December 10 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM Cost: Free Event
Date: Starts Sunday, December 2 And every evening for 8 days through Monday, December 20 Anacapa Lobby area Time: 5:15 PM Free Event
Join your neighbors and friends for an old fashioned sing along of all 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.
Beginning on December 2, a candle on the Menorah will be lit every evening at 5:15 PM. Note that on Sunday and Monday this will take place in the Fitness Center.
Corte Bella’s 3nd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade & Buffet
Christmas Lights Trip Las Noches de las Luminarias Date: Wednesday, December 5 Desert Botanical Gardens Time: 5:00 PM departure; 9:00 PM return to Corte Bella Cost: To Be Announced 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 on Sunday, October 21 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Date: Wednesday, December 12 Parade begins in the Anacapa Parking Lot; Buffet in the Santa Barbara Room (opens AFTER the parade) Time: parade begins at 6:00 PM Cost: (for buffet dinner) To Be Announced Decorate your golf cart for the season and join in the fun of a real Christmas holiday parade in Corte Bella. Use your imagination and create something wonderful to share with your community. Parade route will encompass the “circle.” There will be a prize and bragging rights for the best decorated golf cart. Participants in the parade must register with Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence at plawrence@cortebellacca.com) by Tuesday, December 11th. Plan to dine in the Santa Barbara Room after the parade and keep the festivities going. A special dinner buffet will complete a wonderful night. Tickets for the buffet on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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Anacapa Special Events
HOA Sponsored Event
Anacapa Christmas Holiday Breakfast Buffet
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
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)
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)
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.
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 on Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
HOA Sponsored Event Fitness Center News:
Line Dancing Classes
Stencil on Boards Art Class Date: Wednesday, December 19 Bacara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cost: $35 per person Come have a glass of wine (red or white) and enjoy fruit with 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 need to make your special decorative piece. Everything you need is provided for you. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 PM; no refunds. Anacapa Special Event
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.
Fitness Center Movement Studio Times: Session #5: October 2, 16 (no class October 9) Session #6: October 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 Session #7: December 4, 11, 18 (no class December 25 and January 1) January 8, 15, 22 • Advanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate: 11:30 AM • Beginner: 12:30 PM Cost: $4.25 per class or $19.00 for a six class punch card. Learn easy dances. Exercise to music. No partner needed. Please wear tennis shoes, dance sneakers or bowling shoes. Purchase at the Fitness Center Desk. Upcoming Charity Events
CB Vets Dance Fundraiser Date: Saturday, October 27 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $15 per person Tickets will be on sale in the Anacapa Breezeway during Happy Hours on Tuesday and Thursday from October 2 to October 25. All proceeds go to help Veteran assistance programs.
SOuL’s 3rd Annual Charity Chili Cook Off Date: Monday, November 5 Santa Barbara Room, Anacapa, Breezeway, and Patios Time: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Cost: $20 per person Tickets will be sold at the Anacapa Happy Hour on Tuesday and Thursdays in the breezeway from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are also available from any SOuL member or call Sandy Connelly at 623-455-3841. More information on how to sign up for the cook off competition will be provided via eblast and flyers. All proceeds go to support local charity support activities.
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ASSOCIATION San Ramon Stringers “Walk About Night” – on Corte Bella’s Christmas Neighborhood to Benefit the Salvation Army
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
Date: Friday, December 7 San Ramon Neighborhood Time: At Dusk Cost: Free Event
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency • (24 Hours)
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
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.
SOuL’s Annual Holiday Charity Boutique, Bake Sale & SOuL Cafe
HOA Common Area Emergencies: (Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
Date: Saturday, December 8 Santa Barbara Room, Patios, and Breezeway Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event
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Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 9
Nov 10 Nov 12 Nov 14 Nov 14 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 19 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 12 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 31
Cooking with Chef Dan – Class #2 First Friday with Pam Jason Love Comedy Show Day Trip to Tubac Fall Arts Festival Corte Bella Fall Marketplace Casino Trip Speaker Series – “Life in the Great Depression” Panel Verde Canyon Train Ride Trip Veterans’ Day Dinner Dance Farmers’ Market Cocktails and Canvas Painting Class Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree begins Sunday Cabaret Food and Wine Pairings Dinner “So This is Christmas” Musical Show Hanukkah begins Casino Trip Desert Botanical Gardens Las Noches de Las Luminarias Cooking with Chef Dan – Class #3 First Friday with Pam Hanukkah ends Old Fashion Holiday Sing A Long Farmers’ Market 3rd Annual Golf Cart Parade and Buffet Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree ends Brush on Boards Stencil Class New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration
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
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.
Upcoming HOA Events
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
623-584-3500
Animal Related Issues • Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387 Coyotes and Other Desert Animals • Arizona Game and Fish Department
602-942-3000
Anacapa Special Events Nov 22 Nov 28 Dec 16 Dec 24
Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and buffet Annual Anacapa Christmas Holiday Breakfast Buffet Christmas Eve Dinner
Community Events Upcoming Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 24 Oct 27
CB Poker Group CB Steppers Line Dancing World of Friends Corte Bella Book Lovers Club Ryan’s Case for Smiles CB Vets Special Evening Meeting w/Col Thomas Kirk Corte Bella Crafters SOuL Regular Meeting CB Steppers Line Dancing Corte Bella Crafters CB Vets Stuff Christmas Stockings -US Special Forces CB Vets Fund Raising Dance
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Nov 9 Nov 14 Dec 07 Dec 12
HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting
Upcoming Community Charity Events Nov 5 Dec 7 Dec 8
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SOuL 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff “Walk About Night” San Ramon Stringers/ Salvation Army SOuL Christmas Bake Sale and Boutique
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ASSOCIATION SUN
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Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
“Fall Into Fun” Fall Festival 5:30 PM
7 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM HOA Budget Presentation 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Anacapa’s Build Your Own Pasta Night
8 9 10 Buildings and Grounds Corte Bella Golf Course Technology Committee Committee 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Overseeding begins 1st of the Season - closed for play Farmers’ Market 10:00 Anacapa Happy Hour AM to 1:00 PM 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Wild Horse Pass Casino Ryan’s Case for Smiles Trip - 8:00 AM 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM CB Book Lovers Club Corte Bella Book 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Maj Jongg 10:00 Lovers Club 3:00 PM AM - 3:00 PM ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM World of Friends CB Vets Special Meeting 5:00 PM Meeting w/Col. Thomas Kirk 6:00 PM Anacapa’s Build Your Own Pasta Night
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Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret with Thaddeous Rose 6:00 PM
Long Term Planning 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16 Government Affairs Committee 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Brush on Boards Stencil Art Class 5:00 PM Anacapa’s Build Your Own Pasta Night
21 22 23 24 Anacapa Sunday Brunch Mah Jongg Common Area Landscape HOA Board of Directors 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Meeting 10:00 AM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Committee 9:00 to 12:00 PM AM to 11:00 AM Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour FINAL NIGHT 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Anacapa’s Build Your Own Pasta Night CB Vets Stuff Christmas Stockings 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 29 Lady Putters 9:00 AM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Food and Wine Pairing Dinner 6:00 PM
30 AARP Smart Driver Course 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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First Friday with Pam 10:00 AM
6 Anacapa’s Oktoberfest Buffet 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cooking with Chef Dan Class #1 (German) 11:30 AM
11 Neighborhood Awareness & Safety Committee 9:00 AM
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19 Day Trip to Las Algodones, Mexico 6:00 AM
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“For Men Only” Cooking Class with Chef Dan 11:30 AM
Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
17 Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Series 6:00 PM
28 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Anacapa Advisory Committee 9:00 AM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers Line Dancing 6:00 PM
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HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CB Watercolor Enthusiasts 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Corte Bella Golf Course Reopens after Overseeding
27 CB Vets Fund Raisng Dance 6:00 PM to 7:0 0 PM
Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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CULINARY German Delights A recipe from Chef Dan
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
Mustard Spaetzle Recipe • • • • • • • • •
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 Tbsp. Whole Grain Mustard
Beef Sauerbraten Recipe • • • • • •
Directions: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in egg-milk mixture. Gradually draw in the flour from the sides and combine well; the dough should be smooth and thick. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer. To form the spaetzle, hold a large holed colander or slotted spoon over the simmering water and push the dough through the holes with a spatula or spoon. Do this in batches; don’t overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Dump the spaetzle into a colander and give it a quick rinse with cool water. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Add the mustard; cook the spaetzle for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, and then sprinkle with chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
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Directions:
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2 cups water 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, additional for seasoning meat 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 6 whole cloves 12 juniper berries 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) bottom round 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup sugar 18 dark old-fashioned gingersnaps (about 5 ounces), crushed 1/2 cup seedless raisins, optional
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine water, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, onion, carrot, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cloves, juniper, and mustard seeds. Cover and bring this to a boil; then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Pat the bottom round dry and rub with vegetable oil and salt on all sides. Heat a large sauté pan over high heat; add meat and brown on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. When the marinade has cooled to a point where you can stick your finger in it and not be burned, place the meat in a non-reactive vessel and pour over the marinade. Place into the refrigerator for 3 days. If the meat is not completely submerged in the liquid, turn it over once a day. After 3 days of marinating, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Add the sugar to the meat and marinade, cover and place on the middle rack of the oven. Cook until tender, approximately 4 hours. Remove the meat from the vessel and keep warm. Strain the liquid to remove the solids. Return the liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Add the raisins if desired. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce.
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Day Spa
October 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)
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. This massage increases circulation using long fluid strokes and induces the state of deep relaxation! 2nd Appointment/Service must be completed in 30 days from date of purchase.
Extended Youth Facial
$100, $90
Swedish Massage
$79, $74
Spa Blends Body Butters, 6 oz $19 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $69
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid October 1-31, 2018. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. 2nd service must be completed in 30 days.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT
BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA NIGHT with ALL YOU CAN EAT SALAD BAR
EVERYTHING WELL DONE Anacapa Restaurant: 623-455-9045 Hours: Lunch: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Tuesday – Saturday Dinner: 4:30 - 8 P.M. Tuesday – Saturday Sunday Buffet: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Closed Mondays
On Wednesday nights from 5-8 PM through the 24th of October, our chefs will prepare your pasta dish of choice featuring your choice of protein, a variety of vegetables, and your choice of alfredo, marinara or pesto sauces. Pair with a selection of wines by the bottle featured for Wine Down Wednesday. And, check out the special-priced wine by the glass throughout the week.
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CULINARY
Wine & Food: Uncorked Deborah Lazear 2nd in series Many Corte Bella wine lovers travel to places famous for their wines and they bring some home. Much of this wine is not readily available in our local stores, so it is a real treat when a friend shares a special bottle. The food should showcase the wine, and a bridge between the two is just the trick. Here are a few tips to make this happen. If the wine is spicy, such as Zinfandel, Shiraz, or Gewürztraminer, the food will benefit from some finishing sea salt dusted on just before serving. Alternatively, add a bridging spice such as cinnamon, cayenne, or cumin to the dish. If the wine is tannic, (e.g.Cabernet Sauvignon) add crème frâiche, butter, or olive oil to the finished sauce. I have fun with truffle oil. If the wine is acidic (Pinot Grigio, Barolo), substitute feta for Parmesan. An aged balsamic vinegar (18 years old) drizzled over the dish will also calm the acid. If the wine is herbaceous (Sauvignon Blanc), add parsley or basil with a little butter to finish. If the wine is high in alcohol (16-17%), roast some onions and puree them to make a sauce.
Wine of the Month: Chardonnay
SOul’s 3rd Annual CHILI COOK OFF MONDAY, November 5th 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Anacapa, Corte Bella Santa Barbara Room and Patio
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First, identify if the wine has been aged in oak or aged in stainless steel (unoaked.) Some Chardonnay will have a little of both!
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Unoaked Chardonnay, such as Chablis and Burgundy, pairs beautifully with oysters in the half shell, Humboldt Fog or Cheddar cheese, and Brussels sprouts.
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Oaked Chardonnay prefers sheep’s milk cheeses, coconut sauces and banana bread!
If the wine is fruit-forward (aka sweet), like Riesling Spätlese, add some chili to the dish. Replace broccoli or asparagus with spinach.
It’s back. It’s bigger and better than last year!
Chili tasting from our Corte Bella neighbors’ best recipes! Help to choose the BEST CORTE BELLA CHILI!!
If the wine is oaky (Chardonnay, aged in oak), blend in a few vanilla beans into the sauce.
Dinner to follow with Homemade Chili, coleslaw and corn bread. Cash bar (Happy Hour prices) and music. Tickets $20.00 Per Person Seating is limited so get your tickets ASAP. Tickets will be available for sale outside the Anacapa on Tuesdays/Thursdays during Happy Hour, 2:30 to 4:30. Watch for future blast emails for additional ticket sale information or call Sandy Connelly 623-455-3841. Proceeds from the cookoff go to support local charities. Thank you for your support!
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Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why do you match the wine to the most prominent element in the dish, not the category such as chicken, beef, etc.? A. Consider the seasoning, cooking method, or sauce. Those may be the more pronounced flavors, not the chicken or fish underneath it. Veal cutlets simply cooked in a sauté pan with a squeeze of lemon would welcome a white wine with a little acidity such as Pinot Grigio. But turn that veal into Veal Marsala with mushrooms, and the rich Marsala wine in the sauce cries out for a soft, supple red like Barbara or Merlot.
COMMITTEES
An Update from Your Corte Bella ARC The Architectural Review Committee (ARC), comprised of resident volunteers, reviews all landscaping and architectural submittals from homeowners to make external changes to their property - including the front yard, courtyard, and backyard. Requests for changes are reviewed in the spirit of maintaining a landscape palette that reflects the thematic character of a “Santa Barbaralike” community in the Arizona desert. The ARC looks to ensure compliance with our Corte Bella design guidelines, which were established by the Homeowners Association (HOA) to maintain
certain standards by which the community may grow and develop. Our community is now approaching 15 years old. Changes are needed to help maintain and increase our property values. The ARC is currently working on revisions to the Corte Bella Design Guidelines. The ARC will work to gain HOA approval on these changes, which will help to clarify a few ambiguous areas and bring the guidelines up to relevancy. Suggestions from homeowners may be submitted to the HOA administration office and will be considered during the revision process.
Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Dan Kronlund, Finance Committee Chairperson Results of Operations
Actual
Budget
Variance
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Assessments: Income
204,875
204,875
0
1,434,125
1,434,125
Administration: Expense
52,085
59,292
7,207
397,629
425,200
Facilities: Expense
87,071
78,686
8,385
511,113
533,303
Guardhouse: Expense
15,807
14,448
1,359
113,545
101,236
Landscape: Expense
31,646
47,142
15,496
200,980
223,384
Fitness: Expense
14,980
15,520
540
102,913
106,390
Restaurant Adj for HOA pay
20,218
31,109
10,891
24,025
30,844
Spa Net Income Surplus
1,431
1,838
407
17,570
12,866
HOA Events Adj for Payroll
4,642
630
4,012
44,966
6,004
Results of Operations (Actual)
*20,144
40,114
*19,970
56,525
32,638
* Column sums do not add up due to adj made for Rest/HOA Payroll Allocations WHERE HAVE OPERATING ASSESSMENTS GONE AS OF YEAR -TO -DATE JULY 31, 2018 ASSESSMENT INCOME PER RESIDENT
869
ADMIN EXP
(241)
FAC EXP
(310)
GUARDHOUSE EXP
(69)
LANDSCAPE EXP
(122)
FITNESS EXP
(62)
ADJ REST EXP/SURPLUS
(15)
SPA/SURPLUS
10
ADJ HOA EVENT EXP
(27)
*TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Summary: Net Results of operations Year-to-Date (YTD) through July 31, 2018 continue to be positive to Budget. Administration net expenses are favorarable $18,737 due to unused contingency expense budget of $17,000. Facilities net expense is favorable by $22,190 with differences spread out in several line items. A continuing unfavorable budget item is the gate repairs expense under the Guardhouse department by $11,414. This is attributed primarily to older assets and continued minor, but multiple, hit and runs. Landscaping expense is favorable by $22,404 related to lower costs YTD in tree pruning and plant replacements. This is probably due more to timing in budgeting versus timing in completing the tasks. The Restaurant continues to exceed income budgets YTD $36,638 due to a great job being
33 done by our Management team Favorable to Budget and staff. Tremendous effort by Unfavorable to Budget the staff. Restaurant expenses continue unfavorable $82,246. This expense relates to budgeting errors in payroll attributed to the State Mandated Minimum Wage increases of $2.50 combined in 2017 and 2018. Overall, “The State of the Finances in Corte Bella HOA remains Excellent.” We can be proud of our development and should give KUDO’S to a job well done by our General Manager, Department Managers, and entire staff and volunteers.
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Venting Is Good - Especially If You Are a Dryer! Steve DeBoer, Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee Chairperson One item commonly overlooked when it comes to home maintenance/fire prevention is our dryer’s vent. The National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org website provided the following statistics regarding dryer fires: In 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 15,970 home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires caused annual averages of 13 civilian deaths, 444 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage. The vast majority of fires (92%) involved clothes dryers. The leading items first ignited in dryer fires were dust, fiber or lint (26% of total) and clothing (26%).
wise to leave it to them, while companies which manufacture/sell the do-it-yourself kits indicate an individual can achieve professional results by following the “simple instructions”. As an experiment, I bought a cleaning kit to see how much lint I could remove. While I have regularly cleaned the flexible hose attached to the dryer and about the first foot of the sheet metal duct in the wall it was the first time since we bought the house (in 2006) that the other approximately 11 feet of the vent had been cleaned. Pictured is the amount of lint I collected during the cleaning process. Keep in mind that individual results will vary and you may have more or in some cases less lint
accumulated due to dryer usage and the type of items being dried. Either way, whether you have a professional come and clean the vent or you are a competent do-it-yourselfer, it is money and time well spent to mitigate the risk of a dryer fire.
While the percentage of residential fires caused by dryers is a relatively small percentage of the total number of residential fires (about 5%) the risk should not be ignored. For some homes in Corte Bella, checking and cleaning the dryer vent is relatively quick and easy as the dryers vent through the exterior wall behind the unit. However, if you have a floorplan like ours, the dryer vent runs up through the wall to a roof vent making for a very long run with a significant amount of surface area for dryer lint to accumulate and a challenge to properly clean. How and how often should a dryer vent be cleaned? How often will depend on the amount of use and the type of articles being dried; most on-line sources recommend the vent be cleaned at least once per year. How the vent should be cleaned, or rather who should clean it is an open question. Professionals state that home do-it-yourself cleaning kits (if not used properly) can actually exacerbate the problem by blocking the vent, and that home owners would be
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Corte Bella Vets Making a Difference Karen Starkman, Secretary Corte Bella Vets Since April 2014, the Corte Bella Vets (a 501c3 organization) have raised and donated $160,000. Of that amount, $16,500 has gone directly to twenty nine veterans. Working closely with the Northwest Valley Veterans Clinic in Surprise, the Corte Bella Vets have assisted local veterans with their rent, vehicle repairs, utility expenses, and given out Fry’s Gift Cards, which can be used for food and/or gas. With these gift cards, we were able to help approximately 125 veterans. In addition to helping individual veterans, the Corte Bella Vets have helped Arizona veterans involved with America’s Mighty Warriors, Arizona Elk Society “Hunts for Heroes”, Camp Corral, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Drive by Blessings, Fisher House (Tucson) Horse Rhythm Foundation, James Walton Home, MANA House (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force), Mary Ellen’s Place, Military Support Group, Soldier’s Best Friend, St. Vincent De Paul, and Upbytheirbootstraps.
Presentation of a $3,000 donation to Horse Rhythm Foundation - Jim Starkman, Arni Cook, Carmen Mendez (Trainers) and Major & Sargent Dan (Horse Therapist) and Dale Huffman. (MOPH); Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the American Legion. Through donations received from Corte Bella Vets members and community residents, $1,390 was collected and used to purchase children’s backpacks which were distributed to the children of enlisted personnel (E1-E6’s) at Luke Air Force Base and the Yuma Marine Corp Air Station. Through the clothing drive and furniture donated by our residents to Drive by Blessings, Veterans Furniture Center, Mary Ellen’s Place and St. Vincent De Paul, many veterans and their families have been helped in so many many ways.
Presentation of $4,000 donation to Soldiers Best FriendJim Starkman, Gabrielle Roth and Larry Leighton With the generosity of our Corte Bella Residents, $10,000 was raised for last year’s Hurricane Relief Funds. All of monies raised were donated to veterans’ organizations to assist veterans impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria. Monies were distributed evenly to the Military Order of Purple Hearts
We would like to thank YOU, the residents of Corte Bella, for your continued support of our organization and our mission. We hope to see you at a monthly meeting in the near future; the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 AM. In lieu of our regular monthly meeting, we will be having evening events, which are also open to the entire Community, on October 10th at 6:00 PM with a guest speaker, Tom Kirk, Retired Col. U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam POW. Also in January 2019, the meeting will feature “Rosie the Riveters” on the 16th or the 19th, and in April 2019 (guest speaker and date to be determined later).
Questions Commonly Asked of the Aesthetician Kathi Dahl - Licensed Aesthetician Everything seems a little better when your skin looks fresh! Come in for a Phytomer Extended Youth Facial! Although this treatment is great for all skin types, it works exceptionally well for mature skin, thanks to the unique high performing products used for this treatment combined with a unique application.
This facial optimizes the effectiveness of the ingredients in phases. It resurfaces the skin using a new generation exfoliant and corrects wrinkles with special wrinkle cream; then it restructures the facial skin by combining the use of specially formulated ingredients with a high-tech smoothing firming mask. The results? A younger looking face; softer, less visible wrinkles and firmer, more radiant skin. Perfect treatment after a long, hot and dry summer! Call the Spa Front Desk at (623) 217-2018 to book your appointment today!
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Smiling Out Loud Donates Shoes to Thompson Ranch Elementary School Linda Wright, SOuL member
Soles for SOuL Corte Bella’s ladies charity support group recently donated 128 pairs of children’s shoes (sport shoes and tennis shoes) to the Thompson Ranch Elementary School, Dysart School District. The school principal Dr. Rachel Saunders and the Vice Principal Donald “Casey” Kuhn received the donation presented by SOuL Vice President Kay Steik on August 21, 2018. Kay was accompanied by Carol Courter, Sandy Harris and Linda Wright, all members of SOuL. The shoes are in the school’s hospitality closet and will be distributed to children identified on a case by case basis. The shoes were donated by the members of SOuL and also by other community residents who heard about the shoes being collected and decided to help. Thank you to those from Corte Bella Tai Chi, the Mah Jongg group, and the Ya Ya Sisterhood card group as well as others from the community who were so generous as to participate in collecting the shoes. The school indicated that their supply of shoes had been greatly depleted, especially in the smaller sizes. This donation will fill a critical need. SOuL plans to help Thompson Ranch with other projects through the school year. This school is located just down
El Mirage Road from us and SOuL is happy to help those in need that are close in proximity to Corte Bella. If you are interested in joining our charity support group, please send an email to soul4u@yahoo.com or come to the monthly meetings in the Bella Stanza Room of the social hall on the third Thursdays of each month at 10:30 AM. You are most welcome to check us out and learn more about our group and our activities.
Drop Toppers Travel to Flagstaff Nancy Wendler On August 27, Drop Toppers took their annual trek to Flagstaff for the day. First stop was the Riordan Mansion where we enjoyed a one hour docent guided tour of the fully furnished homes. This “duplex” of 13,000 feet was built in 1904 by the Riordan brothers who were lumber barons and who contributed much to the development of Flagstaff early in the 20th century. The architect, Charles Whittlesey, was also the architect of El Tovar lodge at the Grand Canyon and the buildings share a design of log planks and native stone. Following our tour, the group lunched at Fat Olives....outside on the patio loving the cool mid 70’s weather. Membership in Drop Toppers is free... all you need is a convertible and desire to see the sights of Arizona. Contact Nancy Wendler at njwendler@msn.com for further information.
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Northwest Valley Connect Robin Mandell Ever find yourself in need of a ride? Have to get to a doctor’s appointment or the grocery and for whatever reason you don’t have wheels? This is an issue for some of the 100,000+ folks over the age of 65 that live in the Northwest Valley of Phoenix. What to do? There is no mass transit in our area. Cabs are limited. A few years ago, the Sun Health Foundation and Benevilla set up a new organization to address the issue of transportation for seniors in our area: Northwest Valley Connect (NVC), a nonprofit transportation coordination service for residents of the west region of the Phoenix metropolitan area. NVC aims to educate the population it serves on existing transportation resources as well as provide new senior transportation options to service unmet needs. NVC is not only meeting a demand, but it is an essential ingredient to ensure citizens of the west valley are able to maintain a vibrant and independent lifestyle well into their later years. Calls to the Mobility Center at NVC have increased dramatically! The year of the organization’s inception, 2014, there were 288 inquiries. In 2015 - 1,457; 2016 - 3,654 and in 2017 - 10,645, 2018 - on track to be more than 14,000 calls.
What a great way to help your neighbors who can’t drive anymore to get to their doctors appointments, dialysis, cancer treatments, shopping, and more. Come work with a fun, big hearted group at NVC! Drive your own vehicle, or one of ours. By volunteering to drive, you give the gift of mobility to an older adult or person with a disability. You will provide door-to-door transportation with flexible hours on a schedule that works for you. •
Volunteer Opportunities with NVC: •
Drivers in the west valley: Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, El Mirage, Peoria, Goodyear, and Avondale.
Call Center Operators at the Sun City Office: Answer calls and provide personalized assistance in our call center at 9445 N. 99th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345. Call (623) 282-9300 or email Northwestvalleyconnect.org.
AARP Smart Driver Course at Corte Bella - October 30th Robin Mandell 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. You’ll learn: • • •
How to maintain a proper following distance The safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections The effects of medications on driving
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Reducing driver distractions such as eating, smoking, and cell phone use 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. Consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course, and there are no tests to pass. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30th; 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 NOON; SOCIAL HALL Register at the Corte Bella Fitness Center - class size is limited to 40. Fee is $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Materials provided. Bring with you to the class a check made payable to AARP, your driver’s license, a pen, and your AARP membership card.
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Walk-About-Night - Christmas 2018 San Ramon Stringers
The annual Corte Bella “Walk-AboutNight” will be held on Friday, December 7th on San Ramon Drive and surrounding streets. Corte Bella residents and their guests are invited to attend this annual Christmas event. This marks the 8th year of this Christmas celebration. In 2006, when our homes were first built, a few residents of San Ramon Drive began decorating their homes. After a few years, more and more residents joined in until 2011, when it was decided to designate “Walk-AboutNight” and bring the Salvation Army Red Kettle to our street. The first year just over $1300.00 was donated in the Red Kettle! The residents were surprised – and the Salvation Army was over-joyed! Each year thereafter, more residents decorated, and more people attended. Last year, the Red Kettle donations totaled $11,832.00! Along the way, the Corte Bella Chorus joined us. Their seasonal music makes this event more festive and better known locally. They raise the Christmas spirit of all who attend. Even Santa and his helpers join-in to make this event more festive by riding along the street in a decorated “sleigh”. Local residents “man” the Red Kettle and encourage all to share in the giving. The individual efforts begin in early November with a pre-decoration gathering at one of the neighborhood homes. Plans are made and a scheduled is prepared. Once the residents have finished with their own homes, a couple days are set aside to assist anyone needing help. Usually ten to fifteen volunteers show up to assist with any tasks needed to make the neighborhood complete. Each year, it is a group effort to erect the neighborhood Nativity scene purchased jointly by the neighbors and displayed prominently near the entrance. Most of the houses are connected with red rope lights that run down both sides of the street with a snowflake on top of their mailboxes. As the years passed, people moved out and new people moved in. We have been very lucky with the support shown from the new neighbors. Everyone has been eager
to get involved with the decorating and the fund raising. Last year we raised nearly $12,000.00! This year we are hoping to break that level! If we can, this will make the Corte Bella Red Kettle one of the largest yielding Red Kettle donations in the state. The Red Kettle represented the “reason for the season” and our donations are used locally. This is a great time of the year to make a donation that benefits those in our area who are less fortunate than
we are, who live in Corte Bella. As many of our residents often say, we all enjoy putting up the lights and decorations, but it really makes us feel good when the community supports the Salvation Army in this manner. Some of our residents measure the level of appreciation by the total amount of the donations in the Red Kettle and we hope this year is better than last.
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Ask the Expert: Finances & Senior Living Thursday, October 11th & 25th • 10:00am
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Continuing the Tradition of Giving The Salvation Army Angel Tree Giving, Caring and Sharing The Corte Bella community has shown overwhelming generosity by providing Christmas gifts for the many disadvantaged children in the Phoenix area over the past many years. Once again, Salvation Army Angel tags will be going on the special Christmas tree in the Fitness Center on Wednesday, November 14th. These tags will have a child’s name, age and a wish-list of gifts provided by that child. All 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. Please know your generosity is most appreciated by the Salvation Army and ,of course, by the lucky underprivileged children you are so kindly supporting. Thank you in advance for your support for this project. 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 Salvation Army West Valley Corps is located at 17420 Avenue of the Arts in Surprise and their phone contact number is 623-977-1084.
Corte Bella Proudly Celebrates and Honors our Veterans
MENU Baby Greens Salad House Croutons, Baby Tomatoes & Cucumber Raspberry, Ranch and Blue Cheese Dressings Rolls & Butter CHOICE OF ENTRÉE Pan Roasted Organic Chicken
VETERANS DAY DINNER & DANCE MONDAY – NOVEMBER 12 SANTA BARBARA ROOM AND ANACAPA RESTAURANT Call to Action 17:30 - Arrival & Cash Bar (5:30 p.m. for Civilians) 18:00 - Call to Mess (6:00 p.m. for Civilians)
Hunter Sauce and Baby Greens Cheddar Gratinee Potatoes OR Yankee Pot Roast Scalloped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Natural Jus DESSERT New York Cheesecake Strawberry Compote
Program Highlights Bugle Call, Posting of Colors and Service Flags, National Anthem, Invocation, POW/MIA Ceremony
$38 per person Following a short program there will be a sit down dinner and dance Entertainment by DJ Ray Mar
Program Highlights
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Tickets on sale Sunday, September 30 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness Desk. Check, HOA Account, Cash (exact change)
Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing With temperatures soaring in the valley, the Corte Bella Adventure Group headed north to Flagstaff. Our hike began with a descent into Sandy Canyon which connects to the southern end of Walnut Canyon. After the descent into the canyon, the trail leveled off making this a fairly easy eight mile roundtrip hike. Part of our trail followed Passage Thirty-One of the Arizona Trail.
from left to right: Randy Martin, Robin Mandell, Jeff Ablin, Jack Conway, Beth Downing, Dave Borgaro
Trail was the dream of Dale Shewalter, who envisioned a cross-state trail in the 1970s, and in 1985, while he was working as a Flagstaff schoolteacher, walked from Nogales to the Utah state line to explore the feasibility of a trail traversing Arizona. The Arizona Trail is divided into forty-three individual passages that stretch from the Mexico border to the south and the Utah border on the north. Find out specific information to each passage, including length, maps, profiles, tracks, waypoints, and stewards on the internet.
lunch and a beer. With the help of Jeff Ablin and Robin Mandell, with their dual Corte Bella and Flagstaff citizenship, we chose patio seating at the Beaver Street Brewery. Great company, good times, good food. For new Corte Bella Residents, check out the Clubs & Interest Groups Section in the Corte Bella Times for membership information. We also have different levels of cycling and encourage members to come up with their own adventures to share with the group.
Of course, all good hikes must end with
This Arizona Scenic Trail traverses 800 miles across the state running north and south, connecting deserts, mountains, forest, and canyons through many Wilderness Areas. Courtesy of the Arizona Trail Association Website: “Starting at the U.S.-Mexico border, the path climbs and descends from one “sky island” mountain range to another, gaining and losing thousands of feet in elevation and traversing biomes ranging from desert to boreal forest. Continuing across the Sonoran Desert, the route crosses the Gila River, winds through the Superstition Mountains and the Mazatzal Wilderness on its way to the Mogollon Rim and majestic San Francisco Peaks. The trail north takes travelers across the Grand Canyon through billions of years of geology. Topping out on the North Rim, conifer forests dominate the Kaibab Plateau, eventually giving way to red bluffs dotted with sagebrush as the trail nears the Utah border on the edge of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. It is the backbone of Arizona.” Whether you hike, run, pedal or ride, the adventure of a lifetime is waiting for you on the Arizona Trail. The Arizona
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What’s Happening in Corte Bella Pam Lawrence, Corte Bella Lifestyle Manager (compiled by Linda Wright)
Day Trip to Sedona and Jerome with Wine Tasting at Page Springs August 24
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret August 12 Once again, the Anacapa was full of residents who wanted to hear great live music from the Thaddeous Rose Duo and to dine on great bistro food prepared by the Anacapa while visiting with friends and neighbors. The dance floor was crowded and the conversation, laughter and singing along on the sidelines never stopped. These Sunday evenings are always memorable and special.
Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
On Display Chilled Poached Shrimp, Jonah Crab Claws, Oysters on the Half Shell Cocktail Sauce and Lemons Marinated Vegetables, Mushrooms, and Olives Domestic and Imported Cheese Board Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display Entrees Baked Sole with Red Pepper Coulis Three Cheese Tortellini with Alfredo Hickory Smoked Bacon and Breakfast Sausage Candied Yams and Green Beans Traditional Sourdough Herb Stuffing Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Giblet Pan Gravy Carving & Omelet Station Arizona Strip Loin of Beef Oven Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy Cranberries, Creamy Horseradish and Mustards Eggs, Egg Alternative, and Omelets Made to Order with Choice Condiments
Thirty-One Corte Bella residents traveled by comfortable motor coach to the higher country to Sedona, Jerome and then to Cornville for a delightful day of shopping, dining and tasting wonderful Arizona wines. The group visited Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona and then went to Jerome for lunch at the Mile High Grill. After exploring the old mining city, the group bused down to Cornville and the Page Springs Cellars winery for wine tasting and a pleasant time sitting right next to the lovely vineyard grapes. This trip was a perfect mix of natural beauty, retail therapy and the fruit of the vine.
Corte Bella’s Annual Labor Day Dinner & Dance September 3 Corte Bella celebrated in style at the annual Labor Day Dinner and Dance. Eighty residents dined on delicious grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers off the grill, traditional salads and grilled vegetables as well as onion rings and all the fixings for a burger. Yummy deep dish apple pie and fresh fruit completed the meal. DJ Ray Mar had folks on the dance floor and kicking up their heels. The decorations for the event were outstanding as always and truly depicted the holiday as a tribute to the American worker and all their contributions to our country.
Soups & Salads Our Signature Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Romaine and Field Greens Salad Bar with Assorted Dressings Bacon Blue Cheese and Apple Slaw 3 Bean Salad with Poppy-seed Dressing Wild Rice Pilaf Salad with Toasted Almonds and Dried Fruit Dessert Station Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie Assorted Small Cakes and Pastries $42.00 per person (12 and under ½ price) Tax and gratuity not included Reservations Required – Call (623) 455-9045 Reservations Required – Call (623) 455-9045 Reservations Required – Call (623) 455-9045
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Your Corte Bella Garden in October “Ladybug” Deborah Lazear • •
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Stop feeding roses. Check for pests (e.g. white fly) on perennials such as lantana; spray with soapy water twice a week to eliminate. Check Palo Verde for bilge bug (look for webs at branch tips.) Bayer Systemic Advanced applied once a year will provide annual protection. Treat agave for bilge bug with “High Yield” granule grub control. Plant new plants now before frost – last chance till spring! Adjust water timer if necessary. Consider deep drip stakes for trees. Set out gallon size artichokes for Spring harvest. Plant parsley, Check ag.arizona.edu/pubs/ garden/mg/vegetable/guide/html for veggie grow guide. Plant garlic cloves pointed side up, 1-4” deep, 4-6” apart. Improve veggie soil. Sow seeds for root crops (beets, carrots, onions, radishes, turnips). Sow seeds for chard, collard, lettuce, spinach.
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“How I Spent My Summer Vacation” Joel Piaskowski, Corte Bella Tennis Club (CBTC) Many Corte Bella residents escape to cooler climates during summer and Corte Bella Tennis Club (CBTC) members are no exception. Rick and Femmie Gratian enjoyed their second home in California near Yosemite, despite smoky days from the Ferguson Fire. They also went to Carolina Beach, North Carolina to visit their son, daughter-inlaw, and two grandchildren. (left) Paul, Nancy, son Jason, daughter-in-law Helena, and new grandson, Colton. Paul and Nancy Byrne returned to their home in Canada on Vancouver Island. The beautiful Canadian sunset photo of Tofino, Canada’s most westerly community and home to the best surfing beaches, was taken from the deck of their house.
Rick and Peg Ryer enjoyed summer in East Hampstead, New Hampshire. Rick played tennis twice weekly with old friends. At eighty two, Rick still enjoys the game. After tennis, Rick cruised around their pond in his canoe. Quoting Rick, “It’s nice to have the benefit of two beautiful but different climates.” Mary Lee Planer spent time in Portland, Oregon and nearly a month in China with a teacher (who speaks no English.) Last summer, Mary Lee hosted this teacher, a chaperon with a student exchange group to Portland. “It was a fabulous trip. China is amazing, with such a long history,” says Mary Lee. The photo of Mary Lee, in traditional clothing, was taken at Huaangguoshu waterfalls in Guanling, Guizhou Province. Mary Lee Planner in Guanling, China.
Donna Norton and husband Greg spent time in Logan, Utah, in the Cache Valley, eighty five miles northeast of Salt Lake City. They stayed at Utah State University, lodged in student housing, took advantage of the campus tennis courses and Sports Academy weekly clinics.
Tofino, Canada’s most westerly community.
With our members back and on the courts, CBTC has tournaments, socials and other activities planned. The fun never stops with CBTC.
Corte Bella Golf Club News Debbie Parks-Dube October is the month that the club will again be over-seeding the golf course so that the course will be green all winter long. The base grass on the golf course is Bermuda, which is the same grass that is present on golf courses all around the valley. In September, the Bermuda grass growth starts to slow down depending on how warm it still is in September. We will help the process of the Bermuda going dormant towards the end of the month by scalping the grass down. It will appear dead, however it’s not. It’s just dormant and will be ready to grow and become green again when the warm temperatures come back. Once the Bermuda grass is scalped down, the rye grass seed will go down on the tee boxes, fairways, greens and green surrounds. Once
that seed is dropped, it takes about a week to ten days to see green grass pop out of the seed. If you are new to Arizona and not yet used to seeing the overseeding process, you will see it done on golf courses and HOA’s common green areas throughout the state. It’s messy but it’s worth it to see the lush, deep green grass during the winter months. This year we will be over-seeding the golf course beginning October 8th through October 25th. The course will reopen on Friday, October 26th. The club’s Grill will be closed but will be open for breakfast and lunch on the weekends. I sure am looking forward to some cooler temperatures and seeing all of our residents and golf members that have been gone for the summer return!
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Pickleball News Robin Mandell Have you heard about the sports game of pickleball? It’s the fastest growing sport in America, with new courts sprouting up in all areas of North America and beyond. Now that the cooler weather of October is here, the Corte Bella Pickleball Club will be sponsoring free clinics so you can come see what it’s all about. Representatives from our 206 person group will be on hand to explain the basics of how the game works - and then get you out on the court to try it. No prior experience necessary. Watch for e-mail notices and be sure to sign up (the clinics are usually full with a maximum capacity of thirty-two people). Then, just show up at the courts with proper footwear, and some water. We’ll provide the pickleball paddles and balls, plus the instruction. Attended a session before and want a refresher? Come on down.
Here are the scheduled clinic dates for the last quarter of 2018: • • • •
Friday, October 19 Sunday, November 18 Friday, December 15 All classes will start at 11:00 a.m. and last about two hours. If you are interested in joining our club, there are applications available at the courts. Only $25 for a years membership and a name tag. We have member play six mornings a week and have fun internal tournaments, social events, etc. We have the second largest sports membership in Corte Bella, following golf. See you out on the courts.
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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
blanchard@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
Mike and Marsha Short
623-696-5526
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
Alan & Sue McVey
623-214-0901
Gun Club
Varies
Varies
Homes
Ron Williams
ronshilr@hotmail.com
Iowa Group
Call for Times
Pinochle: Single Deck
3rd Sat
6:00 P.M.
Homes
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
Darlene Schilf
darcats@gmail.com
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.
8:00 A.M.
Golf Club
Diane Kingsley
623-234-8505
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
TBA
Meet at Various Courses
Gayle Kirkpatrick Angie Tannas
810-441-2399 / 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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