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CONTENTS
What’s Inside January 2019
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know ASSOCIATION
8 Important Information for the Corte Bella Community 9 Board Talk 9 From the Editor’s Desk 10 Corte Bella Events 15 Upcoming HOA Events 16 January 2019 Calendar
CULINARY
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18 Beef Wellington 20 Dawn Sego, Multi-talented
COMMITTEE 22 The Anacapa Restaurant -
Lifestyle Amenity vs. For-Profit Business 24 From the Corte Bella Buildings and Grounds Committee’s Design Team 24 Let New Residents Build Our Future
COMMUNITY
26 Corte Bella Vets News 26 Your Corte Bella Garden 27 Corte Bella Bridge Group Invitational 28 Another Wonderful SOuL Christmas Bake Sale and Boutique 28 Corte Bella Gifts to So Many Angels at Christmas 29 Corte Bella Adventure Group News 30 Your Contributions to the Salvation Army Where Do They Go? 30 Corte Bella Shalom Club News 31 Ladies Who Do “Hi” Tea 32 Smiling OUT Loud Reaches Out to Neighbors 34 What’s Happening in Corte Bella
HEALTH & FITNESS
36 Pickleball News 36 Corte Bella Golf Club News 37 Corte Bella Tennis Club News
31 On the Cover: CB Times photographer Mike Biggs captured this holiday image in our spectacular San Ramon section of Corte Bella.
If you would like to submit articles and/or photos for the CB Times, please email them to Linda Wright at trgibe@aol.com.
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SOCIAL CLUB
38 Club & Interest Groups CB Times Magazine is the official community magazine of Corte Bella, brought to you by the Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. and published by Lion Tree Communications.
Editor | Linda Wright Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Cathy Boorman Gayle Davis | Jodell Dodge | Steve Downing | Debbie Parks Dube Daniel Haywood | Dan Kronlund | Pam Lawrence | Deborah Lazear Robin Mandell | Michael McVeigh | Steve Michaud | Barb Morin Marylee Planer | San Ramon Stringers | Karen Starkman 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. ©2019 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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Jacob Whittington, Operations Coordinator 623-328-5068, ext. 236 jwhittington@cortebellaacca.com
Photo by Michael Biggs
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ASSOCIATION
Important Information for the Corte Bella Community As we all enter another new year and move into 2019, I‘d like to take the time to provide a bird’s eye view of where the community is headed and some of the things on the agenda. First, there are four openings on the Board of Directors that you, as a lot owner, will be asked to vote on. The Mike Arrington, General Manager final day to throw your hat in the ring as a candidate is very near at this point and the list of candidates will be announced shortly. Of course, you will then receive notice of the Annual Meeting to be conducted on March 4th and ballots for voting. We will be offering electronic on-line voting options this year and paper ballots as we have in the past. You will have the option of voting either of these two ways, but not both. If you want to vote electronically on-line, make sure you have a current email address on record at the HOA so you can register with the on-line voting company. Paper ballots will be mailed to you with the details and voting instructions for both methods of voting. This year, there will be two separate ballots mailed to you and available on-line for you to cast your vote. The first ballot will be a two issue, “Secret” ballot meaning no one will know how you voted. That ballot will ask you to vote for four (4) Director candidates to fill the Director openings. That first ballot will also ask you to vote on the 70-604 Revenue Ruling as you have in years past. This ballot will close just prior to the Annual Meeting and the results for both questions will be announced at that Annual Meeting as in past years. The second ballot will be included in the same mailing to you and available on-line as well. The second ballot will not be a secret ballot and will remain open
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past the Annual Meeting for about 90 days from the time voting opens since it requires so many votes to pass. This ballot will be provided so you can vote on whether or not to change one single sentence in the CCR’s. This change requires that at least 826 lots to vote “Yes” in order to pass. A non-vote is a “No” vote. If this change passes, the fund that is currently used to pay for improvements to Corte Bella and its amenities will grow at an increased rate each time a house is sold in the community by increasing the amount allowed to be collected by Corte Bella at
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The current Board of Directors proposed this change and strongly encourages you to vote “Yes” on this change to the governing documents.
the time each such transaction takes place. If you are not selling or buying a home, you are not affected in any way by this change except that the community you reside in will have more dollars to use for improving the community which will help bolster your personal property value. The current Board of Directors proposed this change and strongly encourages you to vote “Yes” on this change to the governing documents. All communities have this fee in one form or another and currently, Corte Bella’s version is one of the lowest. The current amount of this fee was established over 15 years ago by the developer and has never changed. In the long term, this fee will help to keep your annual assessment dues as low as possible. Vote “Yes” on the “Reserve Fee CCR change.” I wish you all the best in 2019 and look forward to a great year serving the community.
Board Talk We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a joyous New Year’s Eve celebration. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2019. As I wind down on my fifth year as a Director and the third year as your board president, I’m hoping that the 2019 elections will bring us four new board directors that will continue to move our beautiful Michael McVeigh, HOA Board of Directors President
community forward in a positive and meaningful way. We have four directors finishing out unexpired terms and I can’t begin to thank them for the contributions they have made. They were selected among thirteen candidates last year and we hope to see continued interest by them in serving our community again. By the time you read this, our “Call for Candidates” will be out and the last date that “Nominations for Directors” will be accepted is Monday, January 14, 2019. If anyone has any interest in considering a board position this year, now is the time to stand up and be counted. “Meet and Greet the Candidate Nights” are planned for January 22 and January 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the social hall. I would be happy to meet with and discuss duties and responsibilities on the board with anyone who is interested. All election ballots are due at the Association office not later than 12:00 P.M. on March 4, 2019. Our “Annual Meeting of the Membership” will be on March 4th and one of the most important issues on the ballot this year is a change in our Reserve Funding Fee (RFF.) This fee only applies to the transfer of homes in Corte Bella and has nothing to do with our annual assessments. It states in our CC&R’s that “The fee shall
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Rumors have already started circulating with information that is simply not factual. Please don’t get caught up in the rumor mill. Study the facts!
not exceed one-half (1/2) of the Base Assessment applicable to the fiscal year in which the transfer occurs”. The Board approved raising this RFF to an amount “Not to exceed one hundred fifty (150%) percent of the Base Assessment applicable to the fiscal year in which the transfer occurs”. This fee funds any capital improvements and comes at no cost to current homeowners and this fee hasn’t been adjusted in fifteen years. Corte Bella RFF fees are currently well below the market by over two-thirds. Your board recommends a “YES” vote on this issue. You will be seeing much more on this important ballot issue before your vote is submitted. Rumors have already started circulating with information that is simply not factual. Please don’t get caught up in the rumor mill. Study the facts! We’ll also be gearing up for our annual meeting of the membership with presentations on all committee activities. As in the past, I‘ll be asking each committee to highlight their accomplishments, 2019 Goals, challenges and objectives in ten minute presentations so all residents can see what lies ahead. Please plan to attend this important meeting so you can see who the ‘Movers and Shakers” are that do the heavy lifting in Corte Bella on our behalf. The next Board Workshop will be Friday, January 18 at 9:00 am and the next Board Open Meeting, Wednesday January 23 at 10:00 am. Your thoughts, opinions and concerns are very important to me as your Board President. Contact me at any time, at mmcveigh3@cox.net/623-433-9921.
From the Editor’s Desk Linda Wright And so it begins, here in our first issue of 2019. The new year starts with an ample amount of enthusiasm for what’s in store for our community magazine, the CB Times. In March, this publication will be eleven (11) years old. With your help (in the form of continued or new contributions and other types of support), the CB Times will be something of real value and a
source of community pride. Please let me know if you’d like your interest group or club featured within the pages of our magazine. I would love to hear from you about your ideas for an article, a photo or an announcement in an upcoming issue. Drop me an email at trgibe@aol.com or text/call me at 571-426-1670. Good luck with those new year’s resolutions!
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, January 4 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday- February 1, March 1 Bacara Room Time: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Event Corte Bella’s Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence invites you for a cup of coffee and a chat. Exchange ideas, ask questions and get firsthand knowledge of events and activities planned for our community.
Jason Love’s Comedy Show Date: Friday, January 11 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) Cost: $20 per person Come laugh out loud and enjoy some good, clean comedy. Jason Love plus two other talented comedians, Frances Dilorinzo and Dennis Blair from the LA comedy scene will be here to make you laugh out loud. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Resident Wine Tasting Date: Saturday, January 19 Bella Stanza Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $42 per person Come and enjoy specially selected wines from Conundrum Vineyards. These wines are paired to a delicious light menu that will allow you to fully appreciate the fruit of the vine. Get a table of your friends together for a tasting event that’s not to be missed. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip Date: Monday, January 7 Time: Bus departs Anacapa at 8:00 AM Cost: Free Event 2019 Next trips scheduled: Monday, February 4; Monday, March 4. For additional information and to register please contact Bill Blake at 623-537-7969 or email: willieb38@cox.net.
Corte Bella Farmers’ Market Date: Wednesday, January 9 Anacapa Patio and Breezeway Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event Be sure to come and shop in your own backyard. Support local businesses. There is everything from soup to fresh fish and wonderful produce. Bring your shopping bag and stock up. Upcoming markets: Wednesday, February 13 and Wednesday, March 13.
Date: Sunday, January 20 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) It’s the place to be for fun, food and live entertainment. Chef Dan will have a special bistro menu available for purchase. Seating is limited. Get your table together and come have a great time. The Aaron Nelson Project will have you dancing the night away. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Casino Night Date: Sunday, January 20 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $25 per person If games of chance are your thing, you can indulge in those and “scratch that itch” right here in Corte Bella! There will be prizes for the high rollers and winners. This will be fun and the odds will be much more in your favor at this casino! Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
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Meet & Greet the Candidates Night
Corte Bella’s Super Bowl Party
(Candidates for the HOA Board of Directors Election)
Date: Sunday, February 3 Santa Barbara Room and Anacapa Time: 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: to be announced via email/eblast
Dates: Tuesday, January 22 Thursday, January 24 Bella Stanza Room Time: 6:00 PM This is an opportunity to submit written questions to the candidates for four positions on the HOA Board of Directors and hear their answers. The election to the board will take place at the annual membership meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Date: Monday, January 28 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $80 per person inclusive For a fine dining experience with a sophisticated pairing of fine wines for each course, make sure you get a ticket for this event. Watch for flyers and eblasts to announce the menu and the featured fruit of the vine. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Melted Wine Bottle Cheese Tray Class Date: Thursday, January 31 Bacara Room Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Cost: $30 per person Here’s your chance to make something really special for your home and your entertaining needs in 2019. This class will allow you to get those creative juices flowing. Plus, you’ll practice recycling in a new and exciting way. All you need to make this great craft will be provided. Join in the fun! Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Cooking with Chef Dan Date: Friday, February 1 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $45 per person inclusive Chef Dan will be in his teaching mode once again and will impart his wisdom while preparing delicious recipes that each participant will enjoy during the class. There is truly no better way to pass an afternoon than at these cooking classes. The theme for this class will be Mardi Gras featuring Cajon cooking. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 10 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
It’s a Corte Bella tradition and you’ll not want to miss this party if the Super Bowl is your thing. There will be great food and drink (cash bar), games, raffles, prizes and good natured rivalry. Watch the game on two giant screens. This event is always lots of fun. Food stations will offer all your favorite game treats from wings to hot dogs and all the fixings. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Annual Health and Wellness Exposition Date: Saturday, February 9 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Santa Barbara Room, Breezeway and Patio Areas Cost: FREE EVENT Here’s an opportunity to get information regarding your health free of charge to help you manage your health. There will be vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure checks, BMI, balance screening, glucose and cholesterol checks plus much more as more than 50 exhibitors will be represented. All who attend will get a free raffle ticket and gift bag. Refreshments will be provided. Plan to attend this very informative and helpful event.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, February 10 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) It’s the place to be for fun, food and live entertainment. Chef Dan will have a special bistro menu available for purchase. Seating is limited. Get your table together and come have a great time. The popular Thaddeus Rose Duo will provide the dancing music. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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ASSOCIATION Anacapa Special Event
Secure Document Shredding
Anacapa’s Valentine’s Day Dinner
Date: Monday, February 25 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $6 per voucher = 1 banker box or 3 brown paper bags
Date: Thursday, February 14 Anacapa Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: to be announced Look no further than the Anacapa for that romantic dinner for you and your special someone. A three course menu with some delicious entrée choices of two kinds of fish, beef or lamb along with great ambiance and live music will make this Valentine’s Day memorable in every way. Live music will set the scene for a special night of fine dining. Reservations only for this night and a credit card is required. Please call 623-455-9045
Use this service to safely and securely destroy those important documents. Purchase as many vouchers as you require. Acceptable material: paper clips, rubber bands, manila folders, hanging file folders, staples, spiral notebooks, binder clips and patient charts. Please note: No electronic media, CDs, DVDs, hard drives, tapes or floppy disk. Vouchers on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 PM; no refunds
Brighton Collectibles Fashion Show Date: Tuesday, February 26 Time: 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Room Cost: to be announced This is a new event for Corte Bella ladies and is sure to be an exciting afternoon. Come see what will be “modeled” by your fellow residents. Featured at this show of lovely accessories that feature bags, jewelry and more. There will be door prizes too. Included with a ticket is a glass of champagne and a light luncheon. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
State Farm Stadium Tour with Lunch TAD Management Presents “Piano Man”a Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel Date: Saturday, February 16 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person Terry Davies and his fabulously talented band will bring the music of the superstars Billy Joel and Elton John to life while performing a catalogue of hits that will have you singing, laughing and clapping your hands. Don’t miss this as Terry Davies is giving his final concert. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Day Trip to Algodones, Mexico Date: Friday, February 22 Time: 6:00 AM departure, 7:30 PM return to Corte Bella Cost: $45 per person (includes bus transportation, snack and movie) NOTE: A valid passport or enhanced AZ driver’s license is required for this trip. Travel with fellow Corte Bella residents for an “across the border” experience. Shop for medicines, pottery and tequila or have some authentic Mexican food. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Date: Wednesday, February 27 Time: 9:15 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $20 per person Discover all the reasons why the Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona Cardinals love this stadium. You will tour the press box, an exclusive private loft, the visiting teams’ locker room and go out onto the stadium floor. After the tour we will stop at the Yard House at Westgate. Lunch is not included in the cost of this trip. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Cooking with Chef Dan Date: Friday, March 1 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $45 per person inclusive Chef Dan will be in his teaching mode once again and will impart his wisdom while preparing delicious recipes that each participant will enjoy during the class. There is truly no better way to pass an afternoon than at these cooking classes. More information on the class theme and menu will be in the next CB Times. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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Barleens Arizona Opry Variety Spectacular Dinner & Show Date: Saturday, March 2 Barleens Theater, Apache Junction Time: Depart Corte Bella 10:00 AM Return at 6:00 PM Cost: $53 per person (includes transportation, lunch and show) See the Barleens cast perform a wide variety of live music from country to gospel. Enjoy a delicious lunch while experiencing this not to be missed musical event. Every time our community travels to this show, it is a trip worth taking. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 11 at 2:00 PM, no refunds.
Annual HOA Membership Meeting Election of HOA Board of Directors Date: Monday, March 4 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM Please plan to attend the annual membership meeting of the Corte Bella Country Club Association and vote to elect directors to four positions on the HOA Board of Directors.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, March 10 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) It’s the place to be on a Sunday night for fun, food and live entertainment. Chef Dan will have a special bistro menu available for purchase. Seating is limited. Thaddeus Rose Duo is coming back and will have you dancing the night away. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Anacapa Special Event
Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Cajun Dinner Date: Tuesday, March 5 Santa Barbara Room Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: to be announced Enjoy specially prepared dishes for a unique “Fat Tuesday” celebration. The buffet will feature traditional Creole favorites. Wear your carnival mask and come ready to enjoy a great meal. Reservations are required. Please call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
Duets Show – Musical Tribute to Cher, Elton John, Liza Minnelli and Tom Jones Date: Friday, March 8 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person This fabulous show pays homage to four icons of modern music. The magic and charisma of these legends will come alive right here at Corte Bella. Don’t miss the costumes, the vocal talent and the amazing look-alike performers. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Jason Love’s Comedy Show Date: Friday, March 15 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) Cost: $20 per person Come enjoy some good, clean comedy. Jason Love plus two other talented comedians will be here to make you laugh out loud. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Corte Bella Spring Marketplace Date: Sunday, March 17 Santa Barbara Room, Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: FREE EVENT Spring is in the air! Come see what’s new and trendy in decorating and updating your home. Vendors will come from all over Phoenix metro area with their wares for you to check out. Bring a shopping bag and enjoy the best way to shop – right in your own neighborhood while supporting a number of small business operations.
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ASSOCIATION Anacapa Special Event:
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Dinner Date: Sunday, March 17 Santa Barbara Room Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Cost: to be announced It’s time for the “wearing of the green” and time to enjoy all the traditional St. Paddy’s Day foods prepared by Chef Dan and his staff. Come enjoy green beer, corned beef and cabbage, Irish Banger sausages, lamb stew, and delicious fish plus all the trimmings. Featured desserts will satisfy everyone. Reservations are required. Please call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Spring Training Game at Goodyear Ballpark
Corte Bella Goes to the Races!
Date: Monday, March 18 Time: Depart Corte Bella at 11:15 AM, Return at 6:00 PM Cost: $54 per person
Date: Monday, March 25 Cost: $47 per person
Corte Bella will be making a day trip to this wonderful ballpark in late February to see the Cleveland Indians play the San Diego Padres. Additional details will soon be made available. At this park, you’ll be able to do the “Senior Stroll around the Bases” at the end of the game. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency •
(24 Hours)
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Security Service ( Securitas ): •
Guard at Gate (5:00AM until 8:00PM)
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Roving Patrol (Homeowners can call the
623-544-3906
Mobile phone between 8:00PM & 11:30PM Mon - Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun)
623-256-2907
(Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
During Regular HOA business hours (9:00AM–4:00PM) HOA Office: 623-328-5068 ext. 226
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First Service After Hours Emergencies:
480-551-4300
Fire Department Non Emergency •
Normal business hours
623-584-3500
Animal Related Issues •
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387
Coyotes and Other Desert Animals •
Arizona Game and Fish Department
This trip to see live horse racing will include a race named for Corte Bella in honor of our group. In addition, 10 lucky attendees will be in the winner’s circle at the end of that race. Come join the fun and bet on the ponies with your friends. Limited seating. Tickets will be available on Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 PM at the Fitness Center Front Desk; no refunds.
High Tide: A Tribute to the Beach Boys from TAD Management Date: Tuesday, March 26 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $25 per person It’s coming to Corte Bella and you’ll not want to miss these four featured artists with the best Beach Boys tribute presentation anywhere. These guys have that Southern California beach look down pat and they know how to guarantee a rocking good show. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
“The Dinner Detective” Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
HOA Common Area Emergencies: •
Trip to Turf Paradise
602-942-3000
Date: Saturday, March 30 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM Cost: To be announced What if you found yourself in the middle of an active crime scene? What if the murderer was still in the room? What if that person was seated at your table? This unique adventure will not have cheesy costumes or corny dialogue or silly song and dance routines. Yes, you may have the villain sitting with you and your friends. Prepare for a very different kind of interactive, dramatic dinner event. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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Fitness Center News:
Upcoming Charity Event:
Line Dancing Classes
What is it?
Fitness Center Movement Studio Dates: Session #7: January 8, 15, and 22 Session #1 : January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5 Session #2: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16
gently used dishware and flatware (for Mary Ellen’s Place.)
CB Vets Charity Clothing Drive Dates: January 7 to January 13 What to donate: Used clothing for men and women along with Where to donate: Drop boxes in the Anacapa’s breezeway
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Upcoming HOA Events
Anacapa Special Events
Feb 1 Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 13 Feb 16 Feb 22 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 1 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 4 Mar 8
Feb 14 Mar 5 Mar 17 Apr 21 May 12 Jun 16
Mar 10 Mar 13 Mar 15 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 30 Apr 1 Apr 5 Apr 5 Apr 10 Apr 21
First Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan Corte Bella Superbowl Party Casino Trip Corte Bella Annual Health & Wellness Expo Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Farmers’ Market Piano Man – Tribute to Elton John Concert Day trip to Algodones, Mexico Secure Document Shredding Event Brighton Collectables Fashion Show State Farm Stadium Tour with Lunch First Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan Barleen’s Arizona Opry Show with lunch Casino Trip Duets Show – Tribute to Cher, Elton, Liza & Tom Jones Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Farmers’ Market Jason Love Comedy Show Spring Marketplace Cactus League Spring Training Game at Goodyear Park Day trip to Turf Paradise High Tide – Tribute to the Beach Boys Concert The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Casino Trip First Fridays with Pam Cooking with Chef Dan Farmers’ Market Annual Corte Bella Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Valentine’s Day Dinner Mardi Gras Buffet St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet Mother’s Day Buffet Father’s Day Buffet
Upcoming Community Events Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 9 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 17 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 22 Jan 18 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24
CB Poker Group CB Steppers Line Dancing Corte Bella Book Lovers Club Ryan’s Case for Smiles CB Vets Special Night Meeting – Rosie the Riveters World of Friends Last day to return HOA Board of Directors applications SOuL Regular Meeting Corte Bella Crafters CB Steppers Line Dancing Friends of Italy Dinner Dance West Valley Photo Club Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts Meet & Greet Candidates for the HOA Board of Directors Corte Bella Crafters Meet & Greet Candidates for the HOA Board of Directors
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Feb 15 Feb 20 Mar 4 Apr 1 Apr 19 Apr 24
HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Election HOA Board of Directors Organizational Meeting HOA Board of Directors Workshop HOA Board of Directors Meeting
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Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
6 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
7 Casino Trip 8:00 AM Lady Putters 9:00 AM Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
8 Technology Committee 10:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Corte Bella Booklovers Club 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB Vets Clothing Drive Begins
13 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Last day for CB Vets Clothing Drive Donations
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9 Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM Farmers’ Market 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM CB Vets Speaker NIght Rosie the Riviters 6:00 PM
15 Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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19 Resident Wine Tasting 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friends of Italy Dinner Dance 6:00 PM
Open Bridge 1:00 PM -3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Finance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CB Steppers 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
20 21 22 MARTIN LUTHER Anacapa Sunday Brunch Anacapa Happy Hour KING JR BIRTHDAY 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Lady Putters 9:00 AM West Valley Photo Maj Jongg Club 5:30 PM Meet & Greet HOA Board 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Cabaret w/Aron Candidates 6:00 PM Nelson Project 6:00 PM Long Term Planning 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 28 Lady Putters 9:00 AM
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Soul Regular Meeting 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM
World of Friends 5:00 PM
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Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Neighborhood Awareness& Safety 9:00 AM Open Bridge 1:00 PM -3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
16 Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
LAST DAY FOR HOA BOARD APPLICATIONS
Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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HOA Office Closed Anacapa Closed Fitness Center/Pool Close at 2:00 PM
2018 Resident Wine Tasting #1 3:00 PM
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Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Food and Wine Pairing Dinner 6:00 PM
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24 Maj Jongg 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HOA Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
25 Corte Bella’s Casino Night 6:00 PM
Open Bridge 1:00 PM -3:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Meet & Greet HOA Board Candidates 6:00 PM 30
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HOA EVENTS - GREEN
HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE ANACAPA EVENTS - RED
INTEREST GRPS/CLUBS - BLACK
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CULINARY Beef Wellington A recipe from Chef Dan
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.) Place beef in a small baking dish, and spread with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely. Reserve pan juices. If using filets, pan sear 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
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2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, left whole or cut into 8 oz filets.
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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4 ounces liver paté
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 egg yolk, beaten
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¼ cup red wine
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¼ cup butter, cubed
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Mix together pate and 2 tablespoons softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread paté over beef or top each filet with one quarter of mixture. Then, top with onion and mushroom mixture. Roll out the puff pastry dough in one large sheet (for whole fillet) or cut into four equal squares (for 8 oz fillets.) Place beef in the center, filling side down. Fold up and seal all the edges into the center. Use a little egg wash to help the edges stick, making sure the seams are not too thick. Place beef right side up in a 9X13 inch lightly greased baking dish. Cut a few slits in the top of the dough, and brush with egg yolk. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for about 30-40 minutes for the large single wellington, about 15-20 minutes for the small Wellingtons, or until pastry is a rich, golden brown. Set aside, and keep warm. The internal temperature should be about 130 degrees. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for the large wellington 5-7 minutes for the small ones. If there are any juices that leak out, scoop them up and place in the beef stock. In a small sauté pan on medium high heat, sauté the shallot with a touch of oil. When translucent, stir in beef stock and red wine; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, and serve with beef and your favorite accompaniments.
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ANACAPA RESTAURANT
EVERYTHING WELL DONE
COMING UP AT THE ANACAPA: Valentine’s Day Dinner Thursday, February 14 Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Buffet Tuesday, March 5 St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Sunday, March 17
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Hours: Tuesday – Saturday Lunch: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Dinner: 4:30 - 8 P.M. Sunday Buffet: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Closed Mondays
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Dawn Sego, Multi-talented Barb Morin This month’s featured Anacapa employee is Dawn Sego. She started working at the Anacapa restaurant in January of 2017. Her duties include being a server and a part time bartender. She has also contributed in a supervisory role from time to time. Dawn’s a native of Arizona, raised in Peoria and attended Peoria High School. She speaks very proudly of her three grown boys, ages twenty-three, twenty-one and eighteen. Dawn is quite handy with crafts, especially with woodworking. She has a special talent for seeing something once and then making a close replica of the item. She enjoys going to places like the Goodwill store to pick out second hand goods. Back home,
she’ll turn that item into something useful for someone or just use it to decorate her own house. She’s shown me some of her projects and they are truly remarkable. She also takes time out to do her own sewing, a talent that’s disappearing rapidly. If there’s any time left in the day from all of this, she enjoys cooking for the family, especially around the holidays. We’re really fortunate to have Dawn at the Anacapa Restaurant. However, her career choice to work here is quite ironic. It turns out, she has her credentials as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant right here in Arizona. She wanted to leave the restaurant business, until one day a close friend told her of an opening at the Anacapa. A few days passed and she finally made the decision to come in for an interview. She was immediately hired and is very happy to be working here. By the way, the friend who urged her to interview for the job is Steve, one of Anacapa’s longest serving employees. Thank you, Steve, for practicing as a part time recruiter for the restaurant! Next time you’re at the restaurant for dinner, “happy hour” or any event, please remember to take the time to say “Hi” to Dawn and thank her for being part of the Anacapa organization.
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COMMITTEES
The Anacapa Restaurant - Lifestyle Amenity vs. For-Profit Business Dan Kronlund, Finance Committee Chairperson As the Corte Bella Country Club (CBCCA) Finance Committee Chairperson and Anacapa Advisory Group Chairperson (since August of 2017), I’m continually asked questions by homeowners that revolve around restaurant profitability. “Why is the restaurant not profitable?” “When will it become profitable?” Or, even more frustrating to me, “Why do we not close the restaurant if it is not profitable?” In the following paragraphs, I would like to make an attempt to lay out some important facts. The Restaurant, per se, is not now (nor was it ever intended to be) a for-profit business. Why do I say that? Several reasons come to mind – please note those listed below are specifically not intended to be all inclusive. The Anacapa Restaurant (also referred to as the Food & Beverage Amenity or F&B Amenity) does not have sufficient kitchen space, equipment, storage, refrigeration, or beverage service space and layout to be a for-profit operation. The Anacapa Restaurant was built to provide food and beverage services in support of lifestyle events and the needs of a private homeowner association (HOA) consisting of 1,650 homes. It was to be an amenity providing for the day-to-day limited meal service and support to Lifestyle Management event functions, café type gatherings, social hours, and smaller gatherings developed within the needs and desires of the homeowners.
State Licensed Beverage Opera8on § Anacapa Liquor/Wine/Beer Service § Wine/Beer Tas6ng Events § Event Portable Bar Services
After several years of operation, past HOA Board of Directors and residents determined that to help supplement operational expenses and increase revenues, non-residents would be encouraged to experience the Anacapa. It was felt this would be in the best interest of the community and would decrease the total reliance for the amenity costs to be paid from homeowner assessments. That decision has been proven to be on point and the HOA Finance Committee has the numbers to support this statement. The Anacapa refrigeration, inventory, and equipment space was built with limited meal service and singular event needs in mind. Those plans did not contemplate quantity purchases of inventory, whether it be beverages, refrigerated cold storage inventory, or bulk purchases of non-perishable items. Accordingly, the F & B Amenity operation can not negotiate volume purchase discounts for inventory and products being sold. This is a major disadvantage in cost of goods sold compared to for-profit entities. Unlike for-profit restaurants (many of which are open seven days and eighty four hours or more weekly), the Anacapa Restaurant operation is open forty one and a half hours a week, closed Sunday afternoons and all day Mondays. These hours have been proven to meet the needs and demands of our homeowners for over twelve, almost thirteen years of operation.
Anacapa Restaurant § § § §
Lunch Service Dinner Service Sunday Brunch Happy Hour Service
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Resident Catering § § § §
Birthday Par6es Anniversary Par6es Weddings/Recep6ons Re6rement Par6es
Non-Resident Catering § Birthday Par6es § Anniversary Par6es § Wedding/Recep6ons § Re6rement/Par6es
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CB homes Non Resident Swimming Amenity Lanai Amenity Sports Court Amenity
Lifestyle HOA Events § Annual Events § Seasonal Par6es § Entertainment Events
Lifestyle Ac8vi8es-Groups § Holiday Par6es § Group Mee6ngs § Mixers/Fundraisers
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Lifestyle Ac8vi8es-Clubs § Holiday Par6es § Club Mee6ngs § Mixers
The Anacapa Restaurant - Continued As a homeowner association owned food & beverage service, the restaurant specifically does not have the typical patron turnover rate of tables per hour. In other words, our homeowners/patrons are welcome to (and do) linger and socialize longer than the forprofit restaurants that rely on the increased number of customers served. The Anacapa relies on promotion of the Corte Bella lifestyle. Corte Bella is a gated community located in the northwestern Phoenix metro area and is not on the major traffic routes. The Anacapa does not have a great deal of public exposure. Nor would it be able to provide the quality of menu, service, and space necessary to increase patronage if a larger number of non-homeowners used the restaurant. Again this is due to the limitations of refrigeration, inventory, equipment capacity, and general facilities layout. The F&B Amenity provides staff support for almost every Corte Bella Lifestyle event, and is not reimbursed for those labor costs. This includes approximately four and one half HOA events monthly and $80,000 -$100,000 in non-restaurant payroll related expenses. The F&B Amenity provides setup and food for “First Friday’s with Pam” community meetings, the “Welcome to Corte Bella” events for newcomers, and a number of other special events – all of which are not reimbursed.
Corte Bella Country Club Association, an Arizona Non-Profit Corporation, under its Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (the “CC&R’s), specifically states that any change in its amenities, as covered in 4.10 (Provisions of Services), must be approved by a majority of residents. Annually, the Anacapa homeowner/ patron usage numbers (informal tracking) results show an excess of 50,000 customers patronizing the Anacapa. That number does not include the homeowners’ and guests’ usage during special events. Included with this article is a chart to show what the Food & Beverage amenity actively supports in Corte Bella. It begs the question: “What would Corte Bella be without this amenity?” The CBCCA Finance Committee, the Anacapa Advisory Group, the HOA Board of Directors, and specifically the HOA General Manager, Food & Beverage Management Team and staff, continue to devote time and effort to maximize the Food & Beverage Operation amenity’s benefits to the community. These efforts are evidenced in the improved financial results over the past year(s), improved service, menu selections, strong management, special focus events (for example “Build Your Own Pasta Night”), additional lifestyle events, and overall improved ambience. I emphasize, once again, “What would Corte Bella be without the Anacapa Food & Beverage amenity”?
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From the Corte Bella Buildings and Grounds Committee’s Design Team Gayle Davis My name is Gayle Davis, and I’m the chair of the Design Sub Committee of the Building and Grounds Committee. While that may seem like a long title, the gist of it is that I represent one of the committees that is working hard to keep Corte Bella looking its very best. You may have noticed some changes here and there; one being the outdoor furnishings located near the Anacapa restaurant. We have had the original lounge chairs, loveseats and tables powder-coated in a beautiful bronze finish and have replaced the fifteen year old cushions. They have been covered in a classic “sunbrella” fabric. The blue cushions that were in the restaurant patio area have been re-covered in a beautiful coordinating fabric so that everything works together. Although these fabrics and finishes are durable, it’s imperative that we as a community maintain them. Please treat this furniture as you would your own, since in reality this is your furniture. If you spill something on a cushion, please wipe it up and let a restaurant staff member know so that we can make sure it doesn’t stain. If you just ignore it and turn the cushion over, the stain will become that much more difficult to remove.
If you move furniture around to accommodate your group, please try to return it to its original position. It’s up to each of us to take responsibility for maintaining the appearance of our community. We appreciate your cooperation, and together we look forward to keeping Corte Bella looking its absolute best. Thank you so much.
Please don’t take the cushions off without re-attaching the velcro straps.
Let New Residents Build Our Future Steve Michaud, HOA Board Director
Vote “YES” on Raising the Reserve Fund Fee Range (CC&R 10.13b) In the next few months, the residents of Corte Bella will hold a community vote on a number of items that will determine the future of our community. Along with the election of four open Board positions, there will be two additional items for your consideration. One item is the approval of the annual 70-604 IRS ruling that allows all HOA’s to avoid paying taxes on excess membership income by either refunding it or carrying it over to the next fiscal year. You as a homeowner vote on this each year as part of the Annual Meeting Ballot. You will also have the opportunity to vote on a proposed increase to what is called the “Reserve Fund Fee.” So, what is the Reserve Fund Fee? Simply put, it is the one-time fee paid by the buyer of a new home in Corte Bella at the close of escrow. In essence,
it is the “Buy In” fee that the vast majority of new homeowners understand and expect to pay when they relocate to an agerestricted HOA community. At this time, the fee is based on a percentage (currently 50%) of the annual assessment. The Board has recommended that we increase the range, “Not to exceed 150% of the annual assessment” and this new range is what you are being asked to approve. So now that we have discussed what the “Reserve Fund Fee” is, let’s talk about what it is not. The Reserve Fund Fee is NOT the same as the Annual Assessment. Voting to raise the current percentage range of the Reserve Fund Fee WILL NOT raise your Annual Assessment. The funds generated from the Reserve Fund Fee CANNOT be used for operational costs, salaries, or for ongoing maintenance of current facilities. Its sole purpose is to fund NEW Capital Improvement Projects (expansion of the Fitness Center, additions to the Social Hall and Anacapa dining, etc.) based on the work of the Long-
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Let New Residents Build - Continued Term Planning Committee (LTPC) that will enhance the community for current and future residents. We have a beautiful community, and while we may all love the current amenities in place, we are always competing with other “Lifestyle” communities in the area that quite frankly are currently investing in new facilities and improved amenities. If Corte Bella is not planning now to visualize and build for an enhanced future, we will begin the slow and painful process toward mediocrity compared to our neighboring communities. So how are other communities funding their improvements? They are generating Capital Improvement Funds through their own version of the Reserve Fund Fee. Currently, based on 50% of our Annual Assessment, Corte Bella charges new buyers $936 for each home purchased. Sun City West charges new buyers $3,500 for each home purchased...yes, that’s $2,564 more going into the Sun City West coffers for each home purchased! In fact, Sun City generates the same $2,564 more for each home purchased, Trilogy generates an additional $1198 more than Corte Bella for each home purchased, and Sun City Grand generates an additional $604 for each home purchased... you get the picture. These communities are our direct competition as we each try to draw new buyers to our communities, and we have been falling further and further behind in that race each year. The vote to raise the current range “Not to exceed 150% of the annual assessment” will simply give the Board the opportunity to increase the Reserve Fund Fee at a later date based on the long-term plan for improvements to our community. Each of you as a community member will have the chance when that time comes to voice your opinion as to the appropriate level of that increase as we grapple with where the “sweet spot” is that balances both the needs of the community while staying competitive with the fees charged by surrounding communities. But, it is imperative that the vote to raise the range be approved and in place before any of those discussions can take place. Let New Residents Build Our Future! Vote “YES” on raising the Reserve Fund Fee range!
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Corte Bella Vets News Karen Starkman The Corte Bella Vets will host their Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Corte Bella Golf Club on Sunday, February 24th. This year the golf course is exclusively reserved for this event. Since 2014, the Corte Bella Vets have raised and donated over $160,000 to help Arizona Veterans. The purpose of this year’s golf tournament is to support efforts that combat veteran homelessness in the Phoenix Area. Proceeds from the tournament will support Catholic Charities’ MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Airforce) House, Veteran’s First LTD’s Mary Ellen’s Place, and Project Veterans Pride’s James Walton Home. The tournament format is a “step-aside” scramble. Players may enter the “Tournament Group” (GHIN required) or the “Fun Group” (GHIN not required.) Both groups will be divided into flights and individuals will be awarded prizes for First, Second, and Third Place. Registration fee includes range balls, golf cart, putting and a chipping clinic (presented by the Corte Bella Golf Club Professionals), entry into four (4) Hole-N-One contests, a box lunch, a chicken or rib dinner, and a $70 tax deductible donation. Registration for the Golf Tournament begins at 8:00AM. A silent auction will be held all day. CB Vets Members, CB Residents and all other interested parties may enter a bid anytime during the day. A Corte Bella Vets representative will be at the auction canopy throughout the event. The silent auction will close prior to the beginning of dinner (6:00 PM) and a live auction will be conducted during dinner. Registration for the Golf Tournament is available at https://birdeasepro.com/cortebellavetscharitygolf/.
Don’t forget our HoneyBaked Ham campaign. As a Community, we can help to feed and house our veterans and their families. Go to this website at https://cortebellavets.org/our-events or https://honeybakedfundraiser.com//fundraisers/Holiday_Dinner_ for_Veterans and order your gift card(s). The HoneyBaked Ham Co. will donate 20% of the gift card’s value to the Corte Bella Vets. This year’s clothing drive will be held the week of January 7th to the 13th. Drop off boxes will be placed in the Anacapa breezeway and items will be collected several times during the day. We are asking for used clothing for both men and women. Additionally, we are expanding our drive to include slightly used dishes and flatware. These items will be donated to Mary Ellen’s Place in Phoenix. Corte Bella Vets have an exciting and interesting line up of guest speakers upcoming. Wednesday Evening, January 9th at 6:00 PM, Rosie the Riveters and their direct decedents, the Rosebuds, will be sharing their World War II experiences. Tuesday Morning, February 12th at 9:00 AM, a representative from the Pat Tillman Foundation will talk and on Wednesday Evening, April 10th at 6:00 PM, our very own Brigadier General Tommy Crawford USAF (Pilot), retired will speak. Additional guest speakers will be announced in future CB Times articles. All meetings are open to the community and are held in the social hall.
Your Corte Bella Garden in January
“Ladybug” Deborah Lazear • • • • • •
Relocate perennials. Apply first pre-emergent treatment of the year (1 of 2.) Plant bare root roses from January to March. Prune tree suckers; do not top trees. Prune roses 1/3 to 1/2; remove old mulch, discard and replace with new. Prune dormant shrubs.
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Plant pansies; watch for cut worms. Watch for frost. Cover citrus with frost blankets but do not let blanket touch leaves Do not fertilize anything. Sow seeds for bok choy, beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach. Start seeds of peppers and tomatoes indoors.
Corte Bella Bridge Group Invitational Cathy Boorman On Saturday, November 17th, sixty four bridge players from Corte Bella and the surrounding area competed in the first Corte Bella Bridge Invitational. Players of all skill levels attended and enjoyed a day of bridge and camaraderie, as well as treats, trophies and door prizes! Trophies were presented to John Fiterman, Tom Stephenson, Peggy Johnston, David Johnston, Carol Stevens, Randy Asendorf, Rebecca Zere, Art Warwick, Shan Warwick, Karen Solheim, Charles Lee and Gerry Connor. The Corte Bella Bridge Club was started by Denise and Paul Jacobs in February 2006. The first few years, there were six to eight tables of players in the summer and that increased to eleven to thirteen tables in the winter. In 2008, the club became ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) sanctioned, which meant that players could now collect Master Points. The number of tables increased to thirteen to fifteen in summer and consistently eighteen in the winter (which is the maximum number the social room can handle for this activity.) The club is “By Invitation and Reservation”, which means that players need to call at least twenty four (24) hours ahead to get on the list for playing that week. Having a sanctioned bridge group at Corte Bella is definitely an asset!
For further information, please contact the group’s director, and one of the original organizers of Corte Bella Bridge Group, Paul Jacobs at 623-217-2803.
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Another Wonderful SOuL Christmas Bake Sale and Boutique Linda Wright, SOuL member The Corte Bella social hall was filled with home baked cookies, cakes, candy, pies, breads, muffins and more on Saturday, December 8th, during the annual Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) charity bake sale and holiday boutique. Shoppers enjoyed purchasing delicious treats with all proceeds going towards SOuL’s charity support efforts here in the west valley. The raffle baskets were also a big draw along with the newly added SOuL Café, where shoppers were able to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a snack after working their way through the wonderful vendors offering their wares in the boutique. SOuL thanks everyone who came out to support our annual Christmas holiday fund raising efforts. Our group is so very grateful for the community’s continued support and enthusiastic embrace of this event. SOuL appreciates those residents and
former Corte Bella residents who are not SOuL members but who donated bake goods to help our fund raising efforts. SOuL also thanks the Corte Bella HOA for their generous logistical support which was so critical to the success of this event. And, we are so very grateful to the Anacapa Food and Beverage Operation for the donation of the hot beverages for the SOuL Café. This wonderful bake sale is a true Corte Bella holiday tradition in every sense of the word.
Corte Bella Gifts to So Many Angels at Christmas Linda Wright The Spirit of sharing and caring for others was very much alive in Corte Bella this past Christmas. Together, the residents and the HOA employees who work in Corte Bella, donated Christmas toys, clothing, games and so many (more than 10) bicycles to disadvantaged children here in the west valley through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Our community gave to 225 children of all ages so that they would have a wonderful Christmas. Captain Kathy Merritt of the Salvation Army Sun Cities Corps expressed her amazement at the generosity of Corte Bella residents. Please know that your donations have truly demonstrated the real meaning of Christmas. Corte Bella, you’re good people, for sure.
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Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing Our annual Thanksgiving hike took place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This allowed some of our members who are usually away to hike this trail for the first time. The trail itself is fairly well maintained and winds through the desert hills, crosses washes, and is full of saguaro, cholla, palo verde trees, mesquite, ocotillo and jojaba. The first mile and a half is relatively easy, so anyone that can walk three miles can complete this section out and back.
Tempe Town Lake Bike Ride participants (from Left to Right) Beth Downing, Moira Curtis, Rich Ingram, Bob Curtis, Steve Taylor, Don Seller The hike to the saddle is a different story, as the trail switchbacks it’s way up the side of the mountain. As you climb, the views of the trail behind become visible almost to the parking lot. Not yet to the saddle, an awesome vista of mountains and valleys opens up on the horizon. Once reaching the saddle, the southeast views came into view, where in the distance we could see the mountains surrounding our valley. For most of the group, this is the break spot after a hard climb and a good place to turn around for the hike back. Every year, a few brave souls will conquer the peak. The trail from the saddle to the peak is not maintained and actually ceases any semblance of a trail requiring scrambling over rocks assuring hand and foot holds as you climb. The summit, however, gives an unblocked 360 degree view. The summit, not looking as far as you would think from a distance (bare rock), has small trees and cacti along with a few survey markers. There is also
an old ammo box with paper and pen to record your trip to the top. If you would like to find this trailhead, take loop 303 to Exit Rt. 60 (Grand Ave), west to Wickenburg. Once in Wickenburg, veer left onto Rt. 60 at the intersection (a traffic circle) of the 60 and 93. Continue about 2.5 miles on Rt.60 until you reach Vulture Mine Rd, which will be at a stoplight. Turn left and follow for 6.7 miles to the turnoff
for the Vulture Peak Trail, which will be marked well going either direction. Follow the well maintained dirt road through the parking lot, about a half mile to the trailhead. A word of caution; do not turn onto Vulture Peak Road. January hikes will include Lake Pleasant Yavapai Trail, Spur Cross Cave Creek Trail 252, and the White Tanks Ford Canyon Loop. Vulture Peak Hike group
Wishing you Wishing you
Beautiful moments,Treasured memories,
Beautiful moments,Treasured memories, And all the blessings a heart can know And all the blessings a heart can know
Happy New Year!
www.karenschmidt.kw.com karen@karenschmidtrealtygroup.com
623-399-0969
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COMMUNITY
Your Contributions to the Salvation Army – Where Do They Go? San Ramon Stringers What does the SALVATION ARMY do with the money and gifts donated by Corte Bella residents and their guests at Christmas time? Here are some facts: The SALVATION ARMY is the largest charity in the world and serves 131 countries. Audits show that $0.87 of each dollar donated goes to help people in need. The other $0.13 of each dollar goes to administration costs and building upkeep. Of the larger charities, this is by far the best “returned percentage”. Most large charities return $0.40 to $0.55 of each dollar donated to help others. There are several large charities, many which advertise on TV, that are in the “returned” range of $0.15 to $0.20. In these cases, the remaining 80 to 85% donated is used for advertising/administration expenses. This includes salaries as reported on TV – some as much as $700,000/year. Another safeguard offered by the SALVATION ARMY is internal and external audits performed every year. According to Captain Mark Merritt of the local Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps, “When money is specifically donated to a disaster, like California fires, 100% of the funds go to help those in need and no administration fees are deducted.” When asked about Corte Bella donations from the Stringers’ Red Kettle and the Corte Bella HOA’s Angel Tree, Mark’s response was “Each year after Christmas, the donations in all the Red Kettles in this area are totaled. Eighty Seven percent of all donations go to local people in need. The amount raised in the local Red Kettle campaign is divided by twelve and that is the Family Services Budget for the year. This pays for food and food donation pickups to help persons with emergency needs such as rent, utilities and to send some children to summer camps. Toys and money raised through the Angel Tree program goes directly to families who have children who would not have a Christmas without this program.”
Statitics for October 2017 thru September 2018: • 13,700 persons served – 6,000 for the first time. •
Food boxes averaged 440/month; assisted 406 families with APS bills, assisted 36 families with rent.
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3,409 meals to Seniors, 94 backpacks/food boxes to homeless.
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519 Kids at Creative Art on Mondays and 101 kids for Life Skills training.
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Back to school – 404 kids given backpacks and $75 clothing vouchers at Walmart.
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11,524 meals served to needy kids plus countless snacks.
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400 Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes.
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Last Christmas – 1,398 kids with 13,000 toys and articles of clothing.
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900 cases of water during heat relief to first responders (police, sheriff, fire departments.)
“You can be sure that the money you donate goes directly to help people in Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage and Sun Cities areas for basic needs, family services and back to school programs.” Mark Merritt also added “Each person or family we help is carefully vetted to verify that they are below the government poverty guidelines. Your contribution is appreciated more than words can express. On behalf of the Sun Cities West Valley Corps and the many people we help, THANK YOU!” Thank you for the generous donations made during the San Ramon Walk-About-Night on 7 and 8 December. The total from the Salvation Army Red Kettle collection is in and it’s a RECORD amount - $14,424.46! Because of the uncertain weather this year, a second evening was held allowing more residents and guests to visit our Christmas light display and make a RECORD contribution to the Salvation Army. These donations will go a long way to help the less fortunate members of our local community. If you donated, you should be very proud – the Stringers are! Thank you.
Corte Bella Shalom Club News
The Shalom Club of Corte Bella cordially invites you to be our guest on Sunday, January 13 at 6:30 PM for coffee and conversation in the Corte Bella social hall. This event is for our current members and prospective new members.
There is no charge for this event. Please RSVP by January 7 to Judy Rischall at manaof4@icloud.com or call Judi Bourd for additional information at 623-433-9449. Hope to see you there.
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Ladies Who Do “Hi” Tea The Ladies Hi Tea interest group recently got together for a December holiday tea. The group enjoyed traditional scone course, savory course, dessert course and tea during their lovely time together. As evident from the photos, the ladies did real justice to the name of their group. For more information on this group, please contact Janet Silver at 623-337-4139
Saturday January 19 *
Corte Bella Resident Wine Tasting CORTE BELLA RESIDENT WINE TASTING
A pairing of wine and light hors d’oeuvres
Join us asSaturday we sample featured wines January 19 from Conundrum wines!
3 pm to 5 pm Take this opportunity to meet and mingle Bella Stanza Room with friends of Corte Bella! $40 per person
3 pm to 5 pm * Bella Stanza Room * $40 per person
A pairing of wine and light
Tickets on sale Sunday, December 2 after hors d’oeuvres 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk – HOA Join us as we sample featured wines account, check and cash (exact change)
from Conundrum wines! Take this opportunity to meet and Tickets arefriends non-refundable mingle with of Corte Bella! Tickets on sale Sunday, December 2 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk – HOA account, check and cash (exact change) Tickets are non-refundable
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Smiling OUT Loud Reaches Out to Neighbors Linda Wright, SOuL member The Corte Bella ladies charity support group, Smiling OUT Loud (SOuL) has been busy lately with donations to a number of “neighbors” in our west valley area. With proceeds from the recent 3rd annual community chili cook off, SOuL donated to the Valley View Community Food Bank, the Salvation Army Sun Cities Corps and to the Thompson Ranch Elementary School. Thompson Ranch Elementary School, located on El Mirage Road, received support for their school Turkey Trot as SOuL provided the ten pies and the twenty pound turkey for this event. SOuL also donated $1,000 to purchase complete Thanksgiving Day meals and an additional fifteen turkeys that were all disbursed to needy families from the school’s population for Thanksgiving. There are 900 students at the elementary school and a large portion of the families are living at or below the poverty line. Carol Courter, a SOuL board member, shopped with the school’s principal Dr. Rachel Saunders to gather all the turkey dinner meal ingredients at a local grocery store. Additionally, SOuL is donating $2,000 to help defray the outof-pocket classroom supplies expenses for the more than 35 teachers at Thompson Ranch Elementary. The donation will
be handled by the Principal who will monitor this program and provide oversight on how the teachers use any funds given out. The Valley View Community Food Bank in El Mirage received a donation of $3,000 to be used during this long holiday season which sees many west valley residents requiring assistance with basic food needs. SOuL members recognize and appreciate the good work this organization does to feed the hungry. The Salvation Army Sun Cities Corps received a donation of $1,000 to assist them with replacing the chairs in their Avenue of the Arts facility dining room. With this donation, the Salvation Army can purchase fifty new chairs. This dining facility is used to provide meals for a diverse population (Breakfast for Seniors and meals for children and adults), meeting space for a multitude of different programs, and other types of assistance to west valley residents in need of help. SOuL appreciates the support of the Corte Bella community which allows our group to continue to reach out to our neighbors with a helping hand. Thank you all for your generous support to our organization. SOuL invites interested ladies of Corte Bella to join us on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM in the social hall. Come check out SOuL – we would love to have you with us.
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COMMUNITY
What’s Happening in Corte Bella For Pam Lawrence, compiled by Linda Wright
Veteran’s Day Dinner and Dance November 12 The Corte Bella Santa Barbara Room was decorated to honor all branches of the United States military and the Corte Bella Vets provided escorts for the colors/flags for each branch. The color guard from the city of Surprise police academy inspired the more than 100 residents in attendance. The program by the CB Vets and DJ Ray Mar made this tribute to our community veterans a memorable event. The dinner prepared and served by the Anacapa was excellent. Music and dancing that followed topped off another wonderful Veterans’ Day celebration.
Decorating Corte Bella for Christmas November 26 Christmas is a magical time and much of that magic comes in the form of the lights and decorations placed in the Anacapa, the social hall and around the entrance to both. It’s a big job getting this all done and Richard Lopez, Maintenance Supervisor, and his crew do a great job of setting up lights and such. But, the amazing work of a group of resident volunteers really is a remarkable thing and their efforts are appreciated by all of Corte Bella. Thank you!
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Buffet Sunday Cabaret November 25 A sold out crowd enjoyed a live music by the Aaron Nelson Project, a new experience for Corte Bella cabaret goers. Dancing and dining on bistro food prepared by the Anacapa had everyone enjoying every minute of the Sunday evening event.
November 28 The food served at the buffet was wonderful, the ambience was inspiring and the music performed by the Corte Bella chorus was so enjoyable. It was a perfect evening to open the Christmas holiday season in Corte Bella. Santa was there to do the honors and the Corte Bella Christmas tree illuminated both love and happiness for all who were there to watch it light up for the first time this Christmas.
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The 3 International Tenors Christmas Holiday Concert
Christmas Holiday Sing Along
December 1
There was much singing and wishing each other a very happy holiday season during the almost one hour of music (both keyboard and guitar) in the Corte Bella social hall. The Corte Bella chorus provided some great entertainment for those in attendance and challenged everyone with some interesting Christmas Trivia questions. Thanks to our Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence for the Christmas cookies and the trivia contest prizes. This event is a Corte Bella Christmas tradition.
A sold out crowd welcomed these three talented singers and the musicians who accompanied them during the performance. What an incredible evening of fine musical entertainment offered to us right here in Corte Bella. The Christmas music performed was so very special and the variety and range of the performing tenors was such a wonderful thing to witness. TAD Management does not disappoint.
Monday, December 10
Las Noches de Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Gardens December 5 Two bus loads of Corte Bella residents traveled to the Desert Botanical Gardens to walk among the 8,000 luminarias placed throughout the botanical gardens and to view the “Electric Desert” light show featured throughout the grounds and up onto the nearby mountain. It was a delightful experience and one worth the trip across the valley to see.
Cooking with Chef Dan – French Mother Sauces
Corte Bella’s 3rd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade Wednesday, December 12 There was golf cart with a giant Santa Claus face, a snow globe depicting a golfer’s dream of a hole in one, a cart full of elves, a Candy Cane scene, carts full of lights used in unique ways, and even a golf cart converted into a helicopter! Steve and Jackie Gnagi were awarded the prize for the best decorated golf cart. The parade route, “around the circle” and through the Christmas Streets of San Ramon, had many Corte Bella residents watching from the sidewalks. The delightful dinner buffet (prepared by the Anacapa) in the social hall after the parade was enjoyed by many parade participants and others from the community.
December 6 For the final cooking class of 2018, Executive Chef Dan Haywood amazed all in attendance with his masterful display of cooking five major (mother) sauces and ten variations in less than 3 hours. The results of his demonstration (or the fruits of his labor) provided everyone with a wonderful meal. It was a superb performance by Chef and one enjoyed by all who took this class.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Pickleball News Robin Mandell
Current club membership is at a record 226 members!
Let’s start off the new year by congratulating our Corte Bella Pickleball Club members who have won medals at local (and national) tournaments from October through early December 2018:
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Carol Cooper - Bronze, Women’s Doubles 4.0, Roundup, Sun City.
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Paul Jones & Steve Shanklin Bronze, Men’s Doubles 3.5, Roundup, Sun City.
November 2018: •
October 2018: •
Ron Johnson & Roy Walker Gold, Men’s Doubles 3.0, Surprise Monster Smash.
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Carolyn Pakan - Gold, Women’s Doubles 3.0, Surprise Monster Smash.
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Cheryl Biersdorf & Greg Emerson Silver, Mixed Doubles 4.0, Trilogy.
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Paul Boorman & John Vickers Silver, Men’s Doubles 3.0, Surprise Monster Smash.
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Ron Johnson & Roy Walker Silver, Men’s Doubles 3.0, Roundup, Sun City.
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Greg Emerson & Jim Farley Bronze, Men’s Doubles 4.0, Surprise Monster Smash.
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Jack Biersdorf - Bronze, Mixed Doubles, 3.5, Surprise Monster Smash
Diane Baumgartner - Bronze, Women’s Doubles 5.0, Nationals at Palm Springs, CA.
December 2018:
Ron Johnson & Roy Walker
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Carol Cooper - Gold, Women’s Doubles 4.0, Marriott Desert Ridge.
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Sheri Michel & Liz Kozloski Gold, Women’s Doubles 3.5, Marriott Desert Ridge.
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Carol Cooper - Bronze, Mixed Doubles 4.0, Marriott Desert Ridge.
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Dean Elipas - Gold, Men’s Doubles 3.5, Marriott Desert Ridge.
Diane Baumgartner, Right
Out on the courts, our regular member play times are now Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. Open evening play is Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday starting at 6:00 PM. Watch your e-mail for invitations to clinics in January, February, and March. We have had record turnouts for the clinics, so be sure to get your name in there.
Carolyn Pakan, Left
Corte Bella Golf Club News Debbie Parks Dube Welcome to 2019 Corte Bella Residents! I hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday season. I always enjoy seeing the lights around Corte Bella. You all do such a nice job decorating. Golf Member Alan Hughes had a Hole in One on number 12 in December so give him a shout out if you see him in the neighborhood. We received a lot of new members in 2018. It is great to see the new members come to Corte Bella and fit right in with our current members. We have such a great group at the Golf Club. Of course it is always hard to see people move away and leave the area too. As always, please remember that we offer lunch daily unless we are having an event and we have breakfast on Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays. There are televisions around the grill so if you are looking for a place to watch a game and have a drink, then come on in. It really is a great place to hang out and meet some nice people. Are you interested in learning the game of golf but don’t know where to start? Come in and talk to our golf pro’s. They can get you set up with lessons and get you started in the right direction on learning the great game of golf. Happy New Year! Our doors are open to all Corte Bella Residents.
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CB Tennis Club News Marylee Planer Once again, all five courts were filled with the sounds of tennis racquets slamming into tennis balls at the annual Corte Bella Tennis Club (CBTC) Davis Cup Tournament, held on Saturday, November 12th. Led by CBTC members and captains Reno Peterson and Dave Culley, the ten mixed doubles teams each played two sets. It was a great morning!
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Following play, the members and their significant others gathered by the pool for lunch. The Davis Cup trophy was awarded to Team Reno for the most games won.
From L to R: Team Captain Dave Culley, Robin Culley, Mark Nilsson, Joel Piaskowski, Mary Lee Planer, Jolene Piaskowski, Arthur Bartlett, Linda Sivakoff, Ann Paulson & Don Schneider As the new year is upon us, CBTC dues ($15) are a great bargain for a year’s worth of exercise and fellowship. Please join us at our annual meeting on Tuesday, January 15th across from the Anacapa Restaurant in the social hall. For more information about our fun-loving group, check out the court side tennis club bulletin board.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUPS
SOCIAL CLUB Activities
Day of Week
Time
Place
Contact Person
Contact Info
Social Rooms Bid Whist
2nd Fri.
7–10 P.M.
Social Hall
Kaye France
623-934-5051
CB Crafters
3rd & 4th Wednesdays
12:30 to 4:30
Bella Stanza Room
Marlene Chumbley
murphychumbley@aol.com 623-322-1830
CB Quilters
2nd Friday
Varies
Bacara Room
Patsy Kitts Barbara Thomason
mcgee917@me.com thomasonb@hotmail.com
CB Steppers Line Dance
1st & 3rd Thurs.
6–7:30 P.M.
Social Hall
Lynn Funk / Nancy Kronlund
623-670-0733 / 320-444-1642
CB Watercolor Enthusiasts
3rd Friday
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Social Hall
Deborah Lazear
deborahdlazear@gmail.com
Corte Bella Chorus
Mon.
7 P.M.
Social Hall
Hilda Furkert
623-266-2733
Corte Bella Tai Chi Group
Mon/Tues Tues/Thurs
9:15 AM 8:00 AM
Stanza Room
Cathy Boorman
206-818-0860
Corte Bella Vets
2nd Tues.
9:00–10:30 A.M.
Anacapa
Dan Kurtenbach
theresadan69@cox.net
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
12:30–4:30 P.M.
Social Hall
The Jacobs
623-217-2803
Friends of Italy
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Keith Fowler
FOI_keith@msn.com
Genealogy Club
3rd Saturday
9–11 A.M.
Social Hall / Laguna Room
Pat Burke
623-748-3751
Hand & Foot Canasta
2nd & 4th Mon.
6–8:45 P.M.
Social Hall
Charlotte Spellman / Jill Grant
623-3884069 barrspell@cox.net 602-3095627 jillg4546@yahoo.com
Call for Times
Social Hall
Janet Silver
623-337-4139
Wednesday
5:30 PM
Anacapa
Nancy Stevens
blanchmd@aol.com
Ladies Hi Tea LGBTQ Group of Corte Bella Mah Jongg
Mon./Thu.
10 A.M.–3 P.M.
Social Hall
Jo Ann Moberly
623-328-9583
Men’s Christian Group
Tue.
8–9 A.M.
Social Hall
Jim Dowen
623-556-8137
Open Bridge
Every Thu.
1–4 P.M.
Social Hall
Ann Webb
623-594-4592
Poker Club
1st Wed. each month
5–9 P.M.
Social Hall
Todd Gerber
(602) 639-8839 toddgerber3@gmail.com
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
2nd Wed
1–4:30 P.M.
Social Hall
JoAnn Shaw
623-466-6223
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
10:30 – 12:30 P.M.
Social Hall
Carla Smith
soul4u@yahoo.com
West Valley Photo Club
4th Tues
5:30–6:30 Social 6:30–8:30 Meeting
Social Hall
Joseph Berke
jberke@cox.net
Ya Ya Sisterhood Canasta
Mon. & Fri.
12–4 P.M.
Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Bunco
1st Tue.
7-10 P.M.
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
Bunco Afternooners
2nd Mon.
1-3:30 P.M.
Homes
Cathy Emerson
623-518-3833
Bunco: Dynamite Gals
1st Tue.
Canadians
7 P.M.
Homes
Pam Jones
623-322-2728
Call for Times
Various
The Mandells
623-374-3592
CB Book Lovers Club
2nd Tuesday
3:30 – 5:00 P.M.
Homes
Donna Norton
donnaenorton@gmail.com
CB Open Jam Group
Varies
7–9 P.M.
Homes
Greg Peck
602-657-3950
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Homes
Jerry & Angel Lord
351-225-3387 / jalord1941@gmail.com
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting
Varies
Varies
Christian Neighborhood Group
Thursday Group
6:30 P.M.
Christian Neighborhood Group
Tuesday Group
6:30 P.M.
Homes
Jerry and Gayle Moore
623-322-8190
CB Players Theatre Group
Call for Times
Varies
Homes
Kay Steik
623-214-3284
Corte Bella Car Club
Varies
Varies
Homes
Howard Evans
howard.evans@cox.net
Drop Toppers Convertible Club
Varies
Varies
Varies
Nancy Wendler
njwendler@msn.com
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
Homes
Darlene Schilf
darcats@gmail.com
Iowa Group
Call for Times
Pinochle: Single Deck
3rd Sat
6:00 P.M.
Shalom Club
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
623-433-9449
Singles
Call for Times
Homes
La Rayne Power Sharon Vanderlende
623-266-3233 407-221-3396
2nd Mon.
5:00 P.M.
Homes
Evie Hansen / Merrill Ewert
evie.hanson@gmail.com Merrill.Ewert@gmail.com
Team Couples
1st Friday
4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Courts
Sandy Johnson
623-251-3829
Bocce Ball Group
2nd Friday
5 – 7 P.M.
Courts
Janice Aiken
602-910-5219
Couples
3rd Friday
4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Courts
Bob Nasser
623-256-6661
Couples
4th Friday
5 – 7 P.M.
Courts
Shirley Williams
309-781-9848
Couples
1st Sat.
4 – 5:30 P.M.
Courts
John / Barbara Wilson
623-688-8338
El Camino
1st & 3rd Wed.
6 – 8 P.M.
Courts
Dan Louden
623-328-9341
El Sueno
2nd & 4th Tue.
6 – 8 P.M.
Courts
Darrell Emerson
623-518-3833
Las Palmas
1st & 3rd Tue.
5 – 7 P.M.
Courts
David Keppy
623-455-8310
Men’s Open
Every Wed.
4 – 6 P.M.
Courts
Robert Broda
623-444-2172
San Ramon
2nd Sun.
5:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Courts
Carol Dobkins
623-266-9395
Lady Putters
Every Mon.
9:00 A.M.
Golf Club
Diane Kingsley
623-234-8505
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
TBA
Meet at Various Courses
Gayle Kirkpatrick Angie Tannas
623-444-9976 / stargak@aol.com 206-931-5522 / abirdie30@aol.com
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Tue.
8 – 10 A.M.
Courts
Ann Paulson
623-433-9973
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Sat.
9 – 11 A.M.
Courts
Robin Culley
623-444-5448
Men’s 3.5
Thu. & Sat.
8:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Courts
Colleen Miller
503-869-4570
Men’s 4.0
Every Thu.
10:30 A.M.
Courts
Don Schneider
623-399-9640
Open
Every Wed.
7:00 P.M.
Courts
Jack Shifman
623-518-4909
Open Play
Mon., Wed., Fri.
7:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Courts
Ken Egide
623-266-3820
Pickleball
Member Play
Mon.-Sat.
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Courts
Robin Mandell
623-374-3592
Hiking/Cycling
Adventure Club
Varies
Varies
Varies
Steve Downing
937-684-1733
World of Friends
Sports Bocce Ball
Golf
Tennis
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