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CONTENTS
What’s Inside May-June 2019
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know ASSOCIATION 8 9 9 10 13 14 15
The Streets of Corte Bella Board Talk - Corte Bella’s HOA Board of Directors 2019 From the Editor’s Desk Corte Bella Events Upcoming HOA Events May 2019 Calendar June 2019 Calendar
CULINARY
16 Cheesecake Eggrolls 18 Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce 20 Wine & Food: Uncorked
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COMMITTEE 22 Long-Term Planning Committee Update 23 24 25 25
Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Closing Up for the Summer? Going on Vacation? It’s Your Website Honor List Corrections & Additions - Corte Bella Volunteers
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Corte Bella Vets News Corte Bella Adventure Group Friends of Italy Club First Service Residential (FSR) 2018 Award Presented to Corte Bella FSR Management Team SOuL (Smiling Out Loud) News Drop Toppers Trip to Amazon Fulfillment Center Cleaning Up El Mirage Road A Special Thank You Pruning Shrubs for Healthy Plants Your Corte Bella Garden in May & June What’s Happening in Corte Bella
COMMUNITY
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HEALTH & FITNESS 40 Corte Bella Tennis Club News 40 Corte Bella Golf Club News 41 Corte Bella Pickleball News
SOCIAL CLUB 42 Club & Interest Groups
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CB Times Magazine is the official community magazine of Corte Bella, brought to you by the Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. and published by Lion Tree Communications.
On the Cover: The Corte Bella Adventure Group recently hiked in Sedona. (R-L): Jeff Ablin, Rose Schumacher Edwards,Sally Albrecht, Beth Downing, Bob Fletcher, Elaine Fletcher, Paula Penkauskas, Randy Martin, Rich Ingram, Malia Rivera, Bruce Kelly, Colleen Kelly, Steve Downing Photo: Steve Downing Mockup: Jim Laskowicz
Editor | Linda Wright Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Kathy Carmickle Steve Downing | Keith Fowler | Daniel Haywood | Dan Kronlund Pam Lawrence | Deborah Lazear | Larry Leighton | Robin Mandell Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee Debbie Parks Dube | MaryLee Planer | Karen Starkman Nancy Wendler | Shirley Williams | David Wright | 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 AM to 8:00 PM 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 AM-4 PM 623-328-5068 Ext. 221
Paul Knowles Director Liaison to the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee Michael McVeigh Vice President Liaison to the Technology Committee Liaison to the Corte Bella Golf Club mmcveigh3@cox.net Steve Michaud Assistant Treasurer 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 President Liaison to Buildings and Grounds Committee Liaison to the Architectural Review Committee das660@gmail.com Linda Wright Director Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group Liaison to the Building and Grounds Committee linda.wright.0929@gmail.com
Anacapa Restaurant, 623-455-9045 Hours: Lunch: 11 AM - 3 PM Tuesday – Saturday Dinner: 4:30 - 8:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday Sunday Buffet: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 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 AM-9:00 PM Sat & Sun, 6 AM-9:00 PM Children’s Pool Hours 10 AM-1 PM & 5-7 PM Day Spa, 623-217-2018 8 AM to 7 PM, 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 AM-5:00 PM 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
FirstService
Jacob Whittington, Operations Coordinator 623-328-5068, ext. 236 jwhittington@cortebellacca.com
Photo by Michael Biggs
24-HOUR EMERGENCY (480) 551-4300
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ASSOCIATION
The Streets of Corte Bella Ladies and Gentlemen:
By now, a lot of our friends are no doubt headed to their summer sanctuary. We will miss them and look forward to seeing them again in the fall. It is estimated that about half of Corte Bella retreats during the summer months to escape the “100 days of Hell” as I’ve
Mike Arrington, General Manager
heard some affectionately call our summer months. That said and for those of you who remain here in Corte Bella to look the hot summer days directly in the eye, we will be starting a major maintenance effort on our community streets very soon. And with a good part of the community gone, that is the best time to do it. Typically we will only fill the cracks with sealant every year and then move on. This year, it is time to do the seal coating effort again, which was last done in 2014 for those of you that were here then. This process occurs about every 5 years or so. The process involves the annual crack sealing effort in addition to the complete seal coating of the entire road surface. This seals out the water from rain and irrigation water that undermines roads and streets while shortening their useful lives if not attended to properly. One of the things that makes Corte Bella a special community is the comprehensive road maintenance plan that covers the next twenty five (25) years of maintenance. Fortunately, your past Boards, Finance, and Buildings and Grounds committees have over the years formulated good plans and the resources to do this. This effort will take about 5 weeks or so in total and when finished, the roads will be a nice black color again, the cracks
will be sealed up and protected, and we will refresh all of the traffic lines so they “pop” again. This effort extends the life of the streets to defer the very expensive replacement process that will eventually over time be required. Seal coating is kind of like putting lotion on your skin or waxing a car. Both things protect the surface and extend the life and appearance. Sealing the cracks helps to prevent water from penetrating the surface and undermining the road base. The cost of this entire effort will probably approach the half million dollar mark when all is said and done. This maintenance effort will be done in neighborhoods one at a time until the entire community is completed. There will be slight delays but traffic control will be in place and no one should ever have to wait very long. Some roads will be blocked off for about a day until they reopen the next. You should avoid driving through the new seal coat whenever possible so that you do not track it on to your driveways, but that should not be a problem once barriers are removed and the street is reopened. By that time, the coating is dry enough that it can be driven through. Inevitably, someone always drives through a barrier, so holding my breath on that one but counting on it. We will make the best effort possible to keep you informed via the Corte Bella website of areas affected and other information pertaining to the things you need to know. Rain will more than likely delay work as it occurs, although the plan is to beat the monsoons which always begin as soon as I get the 4th of July party set up and ready to go. You know what they say, “in to everyone’s life, a little rain must fall.” Let’s hope not and keep your fingers crossed. Any questions, comments or concerns should be directed to the General Manager’s office. Enjoy your Summer wherever you choose to spend it, keep cool and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. To those reading this from afar, see you soon.
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Photo: Linda Wright
Board Talk - Corte Bella’s HOA Board of Directors - 2019
The April 1st organizational meeting of the Corte Bella Country Club Association’s Board of Directors certified the seating of Linda Wright as a director and the new terms for Kathy Carmickle, Debra RaederGay and Steve Michaud (two year terms for each director ending March 31 2021.) The constituted board made their decisions on the following officer and liaison positions: Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group • • • • • • •
President – David Saulnier Vice President – Michael McVeigh Secretary – Debra Raeder-Gay Treasurer – Kathy Carmickle Assistant Treasurer – Steve Michaud Director – Paul Knowles Director – Linda Wright Linda Wright
(L-R) Debra Raeder-Gay, Michael McVeigh, Paul Knowles, David Saulneir, Kathy Carmickle, Steve Michaud, Linda Wright
Liaison/Chairperson of the Architectural Review Committee David Saulnier
Liaison to the Government Affairs Committee Debra Raeder-Gay
Liaisons to the Buildings and Grounds Committee Linda Wright/David Saulnier
Liaison to the Long Term Planning Committee Steve Michaud
Liaison to the Finance Committee Kathy Carmickle
Liaison to the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee Paul Knowles
Liaison to the Corte Bella Golf Club Michael McVeigh
The Corte Bella Community thanks the community members who have stepped forward to accept the volunteer leadership positions that are so important to Corte Bella. Best of luck to the new Board of Directors as they assume their officer and liaison positions.
Liaison to the Technology Committee Michael McVeigh
From the Editor’s Desk Linda Wright The time is quickly approaching that brings the heat and the unavoidable change in how we approach each day here in Corte Bella. This issue of the CB Times is a combined one for the months of May and June as is our tradition throughout the summer months (July and August are also combined.) It’s a challenge to ensure the information in each of those issues will be timely and correct. All the volunteers working on this publication take that responsibility very seriously. As the temperatures rise, remember to keep an eye out for your neighbors. Corte Bella is designed so that you can do that fairly
easily. Report anything you see that may not look right to you. If you’re traveling, use the Residents and Visitors Management System on the Corte Bella website’s first page to let the Front Gate security services know when you’ll be gone from Corte Bella. Enjoy your summer and for those remaining here in Arizona, make the most of what Corte Bella offers during these warm/hot months. See you at the pool, on the HOA Events trip north to the Grand Canyon or perhaps on the Anacapa patio for a cool drink.
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
Cooking with Chef Dan Spa Summer Menu Date: Friday, May 3 Bella Stanza Room Cost: $44 per person (inclusive) Chef Dan will be instructing class attendees in the art of preparing Mango Avocado Summer Rolls, Coriander Mahi-Mahi with Papaya Salsa, and Spa Style Chocolate Flourless Cake. Come enjoy the delicious food that will be served with your friends and neighbors. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds. Anacapa Special Event
Diamondbacks Baseball at Chase Field D’backs vs the New York Yankees Date: Wednesday, May 1 Chase Field Time: depart Corte Bella at 11:30 AM; return to Corte Bella at 6:00 PM Cost: $95 Per person (includes bus transportation, admission and seating plus $10 in D’bucks for use at the Team Store or various concessions) SOLD OUT Come watch baseball at its best. The Yankees don’t often come to town so don’t miss this game. No worries about where to park or stress of fighting the traffic on the way to and from the game. SOLD OUT event. There is a wait list at the Fitness Center front desk.
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam”
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Buffet Date: Sunday, May 5 Santa Barbara Room Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $24 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Come dressed in your finest fiesta wear and enjoy wonderful live entertainment that’s sure to make you want to drink margaritas and Dos Equis Mexican beer. There will be tacos, enchiladas, rice and beans, guacamole and more Mexican treats prepared just for this event. The cash bar will feature special drinks for your purchase. Come enjoy Jay Soto, the Spanish guitarist that was so well received last year at this event. Reservations are required. Please call 623 455 9045. HOA Sponsored Event
Jason Love Comedy Show
Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, May 3 Friday, June 7 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, July 5, Friday, August 2 Bacara Room Time: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Event
Date: Friday, May 10 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $20 per person
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.
Anacapa Special Event
Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip Date: Monday, May 6 Time: Bus departs Anacapa at 8:00 AM Cost: Free Event “Our monthly casino trips will be taking a vacation starting in June. More information will be forthcoming. Thank you for the support to these trips in the past.” Bill Blake, Casino Coordinator
Enjoy some good, clean comedy with Jason Love plus Steve Bruner and Andy Hendrickson who will be here to make you laugh out loud. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Mother’s Day Buffet Date: Sunday, May 12 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: $43 per person Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included) Treat Mom to something truly special in her honor at this annual Anacapa brunch. She will be thrilled with the buffet offerings of fresh seafood (featuring shrimp and crab claws), a dazzling display of salads, fruits, vegetables and cheeses along with a variety of piping hot side dishes. A carving station will offer wonderful selections along with omelets made to order and a dessert table. NOTE: This event is very popular and reservations fill up quickly. Reservations are required. Please call 623-455-9045.
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HOA Sponsored Events
Grand Canyon Adventure Day Trip Date: Wednesday, May 15 Grand Canyon National Park Time: Depart Corte Bella at 7:30 AM; Return to Corte Bella at 8:30 PM Cost: $125 per person (includes bus transportation, box lunch from Honey Baked, park entrance fees, bottled water and snacks, professional tour guide, driver and gratuities) SOLD OUT Join your neighbors for a trip to Arizona’s most famous landmark. Enjoy the ride through the Ponderosa pine forest around Flagstaff and then through Williams on Route 66. The tour’s guide will lead a tour along the Rim Trail. Free time will allow for visiting El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House, Lookout Studio, and much more. Even if you’ve been here before, this magic place never gets old. SOLD OUT event. There is a wait list at the Fitness Center.
Memorial Day Dinner and Dance Date: Monday, May 27 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $30 per person Memorial Day is celebrated to remember those Americans who died while serving in the United States armed forces and has origins back to the end of the Civil War. It’s also the traditional beginning of Summer. Join your friends and neighbors to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our country and dine on a special menu that will bring back memories of Memorial Days of your youth. DJ Ray Mar will be here to work his magic and help you rock the night away. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Diamondback’s Baseball at Chase Field D’backs vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Date: Tuesday, June 4 Chase Field Time: Depart 5:00 PM; Return 11:00 PM Cost: $85 per person (includes bus transportation, admission and seating plus $10 in D’bucks for use at the Team Store or various concessions) This baseball rivalry is serious business and always makes for an interesting game. Join your friends and neighbors for a trip to Chase Field to root for your favorite of these two teams. Don’t worry about driving or parking. Take the bus and have a great time. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Prescott Territorial Arts & Crafts Festival Day Trip Date: Saturday, June 8 Prescott Time: Depart 8:00 AM; Return 6:00 PM Cost: $26 per person (bus transportation) This day trip will get you out of the valley heat and take you to one of the state’s best craft fairs that has been an annual event for over twenty five years. You’ll go to the historic downtown plaza where there will be more than one hundred display booths with artists and vendors galore. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, June 9 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) You’ll want to make sure you have your tickets to this cabaret that will feature the Aaron Nelson Project as the live musical group. 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. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Brush on Boards Art Class by Katie Date: Wednesday, June 12 Barcara Room Time: 5:30 PM Cost: $26 per person Come get your creative juices flowing at this fun event that will allow you to sip a glass of wine, munch on cheese and fruit plus take something home with you that you’ve created yourself. More information on the class theme to follow. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 PM; no refunds. Anacapa Special Event
Father’s Day Buffet Date: Sunday, June 16 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: $43 per person; children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included) Treat that special man in your life to an amazing buffet that is certain to please him in every way. There will be meat, side dishes to thrill his taste buds and plenty of other tempting treats to include a made to order omelet station and a dessert table. NOTE: This event is very popular and reservations fill up quickly. Reservations are required. Please call 623 455 9045.
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ASSOCIATION HOA Sponsored Events
Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret Date: Sunday, August 11 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $10 per person (entertainment only) You’ll want to make sure you have your tickets to this cabaret that will feature the Aaron Nelson Project as the live musical group. 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. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Corte Bella’s Independence Day Dinner and Dance Date: Thursday, July 4 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM Cost: $30 per person The best place to celebrate the 243st birthday of the United States of America is right here in your own community. Join your neighbors and friends; dance to lively music and celebrate all that is wonderful about our country and our Corte Bella. Live entertainment by the popular dance band, Faded Jeans will have you on your feet and dancing. Chef Dan and the Anacapa promise to serve you a memorable 4th of July meal. Don’t miss this. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Diamondbacks’ baseball at Chase Field D’backs vs. the San Francisco Giants Date: Thursday, August 15 Chase Field Time: Departs at 5:00 PM. Return at 11:00 PM Cost: $75 per person (includes bus transportation, admission and seating plus $10 in D’bucks for use at the Team Store or various concessions) When these two teams meet towards the end of the season, anything can happen. You’ll want to be there to see it. Join your friends and neighbors for a trip to Chase Field to root for your favorite. Don’t worry about driving or parking. Take the bus and have a great time. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Jason Love Comedy Show Date: Friday, July 19 Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $20 per person Enjoy some good, clean comedy with Jason Love plus two other comics who will be here to make you laugh out loud. These shows sell out quickly so be sure to get a seat for a good time. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
“Cool Off with Friends” Annual Ice Cream Social Date: Sunday, July 28 Santa Barbara Room Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cost: Free Event (must sign up and have a ticket. Limit of four tickets per household ) Corte Bella residents are invited to share a refreshing treat with your friends and neighbors. There will be ice cream with all the fixings to create your perfect sundae. Or you can fix yourself a root beer float to help quench your thirst during the hot weather. Join in this event and have some refreshing fun. Please specify if you would prefer sugar free ice cream and toppings when you pick up your free ticket. Sign up and receive your entry ticket in the Fitness Center beginning Sunday, June 9 at 2:00 PM.
Brush on Boards Art Class by Katie Date: Wednesday, August 28 Barcara Room Time: 5:30 PM Cost: $26 per person You’ll love doing this to beat the heat of the summer. Come create something wonderful while you drink wine and eat cheese and fruit. Everything you need for this class is provided for you. The class theme will be announced later in the next CB Times. But mark you calendars now. Tickets will be on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, July 14th at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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Fitness Center News:
Upcoming HOA Events Jul 4
Corte Bella Independence Day Celebration Dinner Dance
Line Dancing Classes Fitness Center Movement Studio Times: Session #3: May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Advanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Beginner 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Session #4: June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 9 • Advanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cost: $4.25 per class or $19.00 for a 6 class punch card. Purchase at the Fitness Center Desk. Learn easy dances. Exercise to music. No partner needed. Please wear tennis shoes, dance sneakers or bowling shoes.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Jul 5
First Friday with Pam
Jul 19
Jason Love Comedy Show
Jul 28
Corte Bella Annual Ice Cream Social
Aug 5
First Friday with Pam
Aug 11
Sunday Cabaret
Aug 15
Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants baseball
Aug 28
Brush on Boards
Sept 6
First Friday with Pam
Sept 20
Jason Love Comedy Show
Sept 25
Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals baseball
Community Events Upcoming May 1
CB Poker Group
May 2
CB Steppers Line Dancing
May 8
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
May 13
World of Friends
May 14
CB Vets Regular meeting
May 14
Corte Bella Book Lovers Club
May 16
SOuL Regular Meeting
ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and
May 16
CB Steppers Line Dancing
CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
May 17
Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts
May 28
West Valley Photo Club
Jun 5
CB Poker Group
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Jun 6
CB Steppers Line Dancing
Security Service ( Securitas ):
Jun 10
World of Friends
Jun 11
Corte Bella Book Lovers Club
Roving Patrol (Homeowners can call the
Jun 12
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
Mobile phone between 8:00PM & 11:30PM
Jun 14
CB Vets Regular Meeting
Mon - Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun)
Jun 20
SOuL Regular Meeting
HOA Common Area Emergencies:
Jun 20
CB Steppers Line Dancing
(Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
Jun 21
Corte Bella Watercolor Enthusiasts
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Jun 25
West Valley Photo Club
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency •
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(24 Hours)
Guard at Gate (5:00AM until 8:00PM)
602-876-1011
623-544-3906
623-256-2907
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
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Jun 21
HOA Board of Directors Workshop
Jun 26
HOA Board of Directors Meeting
Jul 19
HOA Board of Directors Workshop
Animal Related Issues
Jul 24
HOA Board of Directors Meeting
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Aug
Fire Department Non Emergency •
Normal business hours
623-584-3500
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387
Coyotes and Other Desert Animals •
Arizona Game and Fish Department
602-942-3000
No meetings scheduled for this month
Sept 20
HOA Board of Directors Workshop
Sept 25
HOA Board of Directors Meeting
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THU 1
HOA EVENTS - GREEN
D’backs vs NY Yankees at Chase Field 11;30 AM departure
HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE
Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
ANACAPA EVENTS - RED
FRI 2
Anacapa Advisory Group 9:00 AM
1st Fridays with Pam 10:00 AM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Cooking with Chef Dan - Summer Menu
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CB Steppers 6:00 PM
INTEREST GRPS/CLUBS - BLACK 5
Felez Cinco de Mayo
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Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM
Cinco de Mayo Dinner Buffet 5:00 PM
Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Casino Trip - 8:00 AM Lady Putters 8:00 AM
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Happy Mother’s Day Anacapa’s Mother’s Day Brunch 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM World of Friends Meeting 5:00 PM
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Long Term Planning Committee 3:00 PM
Pool & Fitness Center Summer Hours begin (5:00 AM - 9:30 PM) Lady Putters 8:00 AM Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Memorial Dinner & Dance 5:30 PM with Faded Jeans!
Jason Love Comedy Show Laugh Out Loud 7:00 PM
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HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ARC Meeting 9:00 AM SOuL Regular Meeting 10:30 AM
CB Watercolor Enthusiasts 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Finance Committee 2:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers 6:00 PM
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15 Grand Canyon Adventure Day Trip 7:30 AM departure
22 HOA Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM
Landscape Committee 9:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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20 Lady Putters 8:00 AM Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM
9 Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
CB Vets Regular Meeting 9:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Technology Committee 10:00 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Corte Bella Book Lovers Club 3:30 PM
Lady Putters 8:00 AM
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Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM West Valley Photo Club 5:30 PM
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JUNE SUN
MON
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Maj Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
9 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret 6:00 PM
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World of Friends Meeting 5:00 PM
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Anacapa Father’s Day Brunch 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
8 Prescott Arts & Crafts Festival Day Trip 8:00 AM departure
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Flag Day
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Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM Brush on Boards Art Class 5:30 PM
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20 ARC Meeting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SOuL Regular Meeting 10:30 AM Finance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers 6:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 25 Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM West Valley Photo Club 5:30 PM
7 1st Friday with Pam 10:00 AM
ARC Meeting 9:00 AM
Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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24 Lady Putters 8:00 AM
12 Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM
Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM
Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
6 Anacapa Advisory Group 9:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CB Steppers 6:00 PM
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17 Lady Putters 8:00 AM
Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
23 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5 Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
CB Vets Regular Meeting 9:00 AM Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Technology Committee 10:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Corte Bella Book Lovers Club 3:30 PM
Lady Putters 8:00 AM Mah Jongg 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Happy Father’s Day
4 Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AM Line Dancing Beginner Class 12:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM D’backs vs LA Dodgers 5:00 PM departure
Lady Putters 8:00 AM
26 HOA Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1st Day of Summer HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Corte Bella Crafters 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Cheesecake Eggrolls
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
Filling •
2 (8-oz.) bars cream cheese, softened
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1/2 c. sugar
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1/2 c. sour cream
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1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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Pinch kosher salt
12 eggroll wrappers vegetable oil for frying Powdered sugar for garnish
Mango Sauce •
2 cups mango
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3 Tbsp water
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2 Tbsp sugar
Strawberry Sauce •
2 cups strawberries
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2 tbsp water
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2 tbsp sugar
Method For the Strawberry Sauce: In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine strawberries, water and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Stir frequently and cook until thick and jamlike (three to four minutes.) Blend. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside. For the Mango Sauce: In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine mangos, water and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Stir frequently and cook until thick and jamlike (three to four minutes.) Blend. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside. For the Eggrolls: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese with sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and kosher salt. Using a hand mixer, beat ingredients until fully combined. Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and spoon approximately three tablespoons cream cheese mixture into a line in the center. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple drops of water. Place in freezer for a few minutes to firm up. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil (it should reach 1” up the side of pan) until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly. Plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with mango and strawberry sauces.
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Second Appointment/Service must be completed within thirty days from date of purchase.
This gentle, natural peel treatment with 30% glycolic improves the appearance of fine lines, with wrinkles; brightens and balances uneven skin tone. There is no down time. Skin is left feeling regenerated! Research indicates that the reflex zones of the feet affect levels of stress, wellness and energy. Reflexology is a relaxing and therapeutic treatment focusing of Chinese Meridians.
Glycolic Peel
$94, $89
Foot Reflexology Massage
$78, $74
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2nd Appointment/Service must be completed within thirty days from date of purchase.
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Offers are valid June 1 - 30, 2019. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. 2nd service must be completed within thirty days.
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ANACAPA RESTAURANT
EVERYTHING WELL DONE COMING UP AT THE ANACAPA: Cinco de Mayo Buffet Sunday, May 5 Mother’s Day Buffet Sunday, May 12 Father’s Day Buffet Sunday, June 16
Anacapa Restaurant: 623-455-9045 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday Lunch: 11 AM - 3 PM Dinner: 4:30 - 8 PM Sunday Breakfast Buffet: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Call (623) 217-2018
Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM – All You Can Eat Soup, Salad and Loaded Baked Potato Bar lunch for $12.50
Make Your Own Pasta and Salad Bar every Wednesday Night 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM for $15.99 or $9.99 for Salad Bar only. Wine Down Wednesday will feature special prices by the bottle.
Friday Night Special Fried Catfish Filet
Saturday Night Special Prime Rib Dinner
Closed Mondays
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Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant
Cooking and Plating Cucumber Salad Dressing for Skewers Peanut Sauce •
1 ½ Tbsp. Massaman curry Paste (pink Jar)
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2 cups coconut milk
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1 ¼ cup palm sugar, chopped
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1 ½ tsp. salt
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¼ cup cooking oil
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1 ½ - 2 cups peanut butter
Preheat sauce pan. Add cooking oil. Sauté curry paste for a minute or two until well sautéed and then add coconut milk. Bring to simmer for a minute or two; add sugar and salt. Melt sugar completely in milk. When smooth, turn down heat and add peanut butter. Whisk until smooth and simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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1 ¾ cup white sugar
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¾ cup white vinegar
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2 tsp salt
Bring all ingredients to a boil. Make sure sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate. Chill completely before using.
Cucumber Salad •
1 small cucumber, skinned, seeded and diced
Oil a hot grill. Place skewers on grill with the end of the skewer off the grill so it does not burn. Cook three to four minutes on each side until done. On a plate add peanut sauce to 4 ramekins, place on plate. Arrange one to two lettuce cups on plate with a cup of cucumber salad. Add three to four skewers onto the lettuce cups and serve immediately.
Thai Chicken Skewer Marinade •
2 cups coconut milk
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½ cup sugar
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2 Tbsp curry powder
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¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
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2-3 oz of prepared dressing
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1 Tbsp salt
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¼ sliced red pepper – optional
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Leaves of lettuce for garnish
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2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fine
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2 Tbsp oil
Combine all ingredients. Let stand for fifteen to twenty minutes. Serve in small cup with chicken skewers on a bed of lettuce leaves.
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Combine all ingredients. Use 3-4 small boneless chicken breasts. Slice Chicken breasts in thin, long strips. When skewering, keep the chicken from bunching up on the skewers. One small 5 oz. breast makes three to four good size skewers. Allow chicken to marinate for minimum of three hours. (Overnight is best.)
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Wine & Food: Uncorked Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW This issue will feature the white wines of Spring. In warmer weather, our tastes often turn to cool white wines. Not to say that a cool Rosé or slightly cool Beaujolais are not nice too. Let’s explore some favorite white grapes and some not so readily available but worth the hunt. The serving temperature of the wine is important. A too cold white wine, one that gets your glass frosty, will have almost no flavor at all. Remember also that “room temperature” is not Corte Bella temperature. A too warm wine will feel flabby in the mouth.
Here is a general guide: •
Pinot Grigio, Gerwürztraminer, Soave, Riesling, Champagne, Rosé: 50F to 55F
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Chablis, Vouvray, Sauvignon Bland, Viognier, Pouilly Fuissé: 55F to 60F
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Chardonnay oaked: 50F to 55F
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Chardonnay unoaked: 55F to 60F
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Prosecco, Cava: 50F to 55F
Most of us don’t have a wine thermometer, although that would be a nice gift (hint!) If you keep your white wine in the refrigerator, take it out for half an hour before you intend to serve it. An ice bucket will keep the wine cold, yet often too cold. An ice bath (ice cubes plus water) will cool down a just-purchased wine in about 20 minutes. Putting the wine in the freezer is not a good idea, especially if you forget about it! Bottom line, to keep the white wine cool on the patio, use more water than ice in your bucket. Or as some of my friends would say - “Drink faster!” Just kidding.
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After: Deglazing the sauté pan or dutch oven of its favorable fond (brown bits on sides and bottom) with a good splash of wine will brighten the dish. Same applies to adding half a cup of wine to a finished braise to add freshness.
Wines of Spring and some fun pairings: •
Gewürztraminer and Unagi nigiri (eel sushi), lychee nut fruit salad, and chicken salad with walnuts.
Much of the Chardonnay out there is medium to heavy oak. As this does not make a good food pairing, with some exceptions, here are a few things you can do to balance the oak. Lactones in food tame oak. Examples are mushrooms, nuts, firm aged cheese, coconut, and apricots. Incorporate these ingredients into your dish. Remember that grilling, roasting or sautéing protein creates browning that yields rich lactones. To encourage browning, pat the protein dry with paper towels before grilling. The surface of the food will rise to 300 degrees Fahrenheit faster, which is the temperature required for browning to begin. Lower than that equals steaming.
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Grüner Veltliner and asparagus tarragon, pink grapefruit salad, crab sushi roll, Brussels sprouts salad, grilled artichokes.
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Albariño and almond raisin stuffed green chilies, grilled fish, crab soup, most tapas.
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Arneis (aka little rascal) and crunchy fried shrimp with ginger dipping sauce, panzanella Tuscan bread salad.
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Verdelho and goat cheese arugula quiche.
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Vermentino and oysters on half shell, calamari, ceviche.
W.C. Fields said “I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put some in the food!”. When is the right time to add wine when cooking? Answer: Before, during and after.
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Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) and grilled yellow fin tuna, fish and chips!
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Viognier (pronounced vee on yay) and lychee stuffed with blue cheese, steamed clams with bacon parsnips, macadamia nut chicken with orange ginger sauce, butternut squash tamales Oaxacan style.
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Before: A brief soak in 1/2 cup red wine and herbs will give the exterior of meat a head start to flavor. Be judicious as fifteen minutes will do it.
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During: Adding red or white wine to a braising pot of meat and vegetables creates a flavorful environment for a slow cooked dish.
And then there are our “go-to” wines of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay. How about we think outside the box this Spring?
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Long-Term Planning Committee Update The CBCCA Long-Term Planning Committee The Long-Term Planning Committee (LTPC) has proceeded with the utmost consideration and caution in identifying a set of capital improvement projects that it feels will greatly benefit Corte Bella in the near and long-term. Serious thought and planning went into every stage of the process. The LTPC created a forecasting tool that compares projected revenue to estimated project costs and then plotted that data on a timeline. Based on that forecast, the first project – the renovation and enhancement of the Anacapa Restaurant – was due to begin in the Spring of 2022. However, due to recent action taken by the Board of Directors, the LTPC is now projecting a start date of the middle of 2020 for that project. What changed? Several things, the most important of which was that the Board decided to raise the home sale transfer fee from 50% of the annual assessment amount to 110% of that amount. This action required a change to the CC&Rs which required a majority vote of all Class A members, (one vote per household.) Although the voting period remains open until the end of Summer 2019, by the end of March the HOA was able to certify that over 880 votes in favor of granting the Board this authority had been recorded, greatly surpassing the required 826 votes needed to attain a simple majority, and sending a clear message of community support for the measure. Why 110%? The LTPC undertook an extensive data analysis
of similar fees charged by neighboring communities, including how these fees may or may not affect potential home buyers. The results of that study strongly supported setting the increase at the 110% level. Yet even at that rate, Corte Bella’s transfer fee ranks 7th out of 11 age-restricted communities in the West Valley and it is still well below the $2,343 average. At its March open meeting, the Board voted to raise the transfer fee from $936, (50% of the annual assessment), to $2,059, (110% of the annual assessment), per home sale. (Although many home sale closing costs are negotiable between the seller and the buyer, this fee, historically and traditionally, is paid by the buyer.) As stipulated in the CC&Rs, (§ 10.13 (c)), funds accrued from this fee are earmarked for capital improvement only. The new fee will go into effect on May 1st. The newly adjusted timeline puts the start date for the Anacapa project at July 2020, rather than in 2022. All other projects have likewise been advanced along the projected timeline. We wish to assure everyone that all members of the Board and all members of the LTPC take their fiduciary responsibility to the Corte Bella community very seriously. As always, the Board’s and the LTPC’s foremost concern is to enhance and preserve our community assets in a financially prudent, thoughtful and tasteful manner. To that end, they have carefully chosen projects that will provide the greatest long-term benefit to Corte Bella and, consequently, both are very excited about the positive benefits these enhancements will bring to our wonderful community.
Sunday Cabaret
Saturday June 8 *
Anacapa Restaurant
Depart Anacapa
Sunday, August 11 The Aaron Nelson Project
8:00 a.m.
Prescott Territorial Arts and Crafts Festival Join us under the cool American Elm trees at the Historic downtown Courthouse Plaza where there will
Return Anacapa 6:00 p.m. * $26 per person *
be live music on stage and over a hundred arts and crafts vendors surrounding the city block.
The Aaron Nelson Project is a fun, high-energy variety band — playing party music from the past to the present.
This arts and crafts festival has a 25+ history and has remained a popular visitor attraction. Tickets on sale Sunday, April 21 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk. HOA account, check and cash (exact change).
5:30 pm Doors Open/Cash Bar 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Limited Dining Menu 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm Live Entertainment
Tickets are non-refundable.
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$10 (Music Only)
Tickets on sale Sunday, June 30 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk A maximum of 4 tickets may be purchased per customer HOA charge, check, or cash (exact change) Tickets are non-refundable
Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Dan Kronlund, Finance Chair and Kathy Carmickle, Treasurer Favorable to Budget
Month & YTD February 28. 2019
Unfavorable to Budget Results of Operations
Actual
Budget
Variance
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Assessments: Income
199,100
199,100
0
398,200
398,200
Administration: Net
(60,970)
(59,745)
(1,225)
(118,780)
(119,590)
Facilities: Expense
57,552
76,547
(18,995)
122,884
152,178
Guardhouse: Expense
13,022
16,111
(3,089)
28,117
32,222
HOA Events: Net
3,467
2,315
1,152
5,421
4,630
Landscape: Expense
27,726
33,326
(5,600)
64,702
59,152
Restaurant: Net
6,290
6,549
(259)
11,025
(2,341)
Spa: Net
3,485
3,314
171
8,262
6,128
Fitness: Net
(13,327)
(13,984)
657
(28,426)
(29,218)
Results of Operations
39,745
11,565
28,180
60,000
14,257
* Net after Departments is used when the Department has Revenue and Expenses.
WHERE HAVE OPERATING ASSESSMENTS GONE AS OF YEAR-TO-DATE FEBRUARY 28,2019 ASSESSMENT INCOME BY HOUSHOLD ALLOCATION PER DEPARTMENT
AS A %
ADMINISTRATION: NET
29.83
FACILITIES: NET
30.86
GUARDHOUSE: EXPENSE
7.06
HOA EVENTS: NET
-1.36
LANDSCAPE: EXPENSE
16.25
RESTAURANT: NET
-2.77
SPA: NET
-2.07
FITNESS: NET
7.14
TOTAL: SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
15.07
Summary: February was favorable to budget with a $39,745 Net Surplus. Administration and Restaurant Nets were unfavorable by ($1,225) and ($259), respectively. All other departments were favorable primarily relating to Facilities Net ($18,995), due to less utilities; Guardhouse Net ($3,089) less gate repairs; and Landscape ($5,600) less planting. YTD results are favorable with Net Surplus to budget of $45,743. The only unfavorable department is Landscaping ($5,550) due to timing of pest control expense of $8,400 in January. Primary favorable departments YTD include Facilities Net ($29,294); Guardhouse ($4,105); and Landscape $5,500). Worth noting is the fact that the HOA Events, Restaurant,
and Spa results are favorable YTD with actual cash surpluses of $5,421, $11,025, and $8,262, respectively. Seeing a variance in YTD Restaurant Food results, the Finance Committee noted that the Restaurant 2018 Year End Food projections done in July of 2018 were over estimated by $55,000 as compared to YE 2018 Actual results. This will most likely result in 2019 year-end Restaurant Food revenues being unfavorable to budget. However, in spite of this 2019 budget shortfall, the YTD Restaurant Net is favorable to budget as outlined above.
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Closing Up For The Summer? Going On Vacation? •
Seal up any non-refrigerated food products in bags or plastic containers
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If turning off the refrigerator, empty the contents and clean the interior
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If leaving the refrigerator on, toss any perishable items. Turn off the automatic ice maker and empty the bin of ice cubes. A full fridge runs more efficiently, so consider filling the fridge with bottled water.
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Remove any combustibles from the garage
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If you are leaving a car and have a side garage door, consider parking the car in front of the side door so it can’t be opened while you’re away.
1-2 days before
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If you are leaving a car, disconnect the battery
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Store/cover your patio furniture; give away any plants that will not survive
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If you have a golf cart, add water to the battery
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Be sure the batteries are fresh in your smoke, fire detectors, watering system, security system, etc.
Provide a key and your contact information to a trusted neighbor or local friend – be sure the HOA has their information in case of emergency
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If you have your calls forwarded from your land line, set it now
Here’s a handy guide to closing up your house for an extended period of time. These are suggestions – use any that you feel would be beneficial.
1-2 weeks before •
Arrange to stop or forward your mail; stop newspaper deliveries
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Begin emptying the refrigerator and pantry
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Empty fountains and bird baths of all standing water
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Arrange for any landscaping, pool, or pest control services you will need while away
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Notify the HOA of your departure / return date
Day of departure •
Unplug all electrical equipment: TV’s, computers, small appliances, etc.
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Set air conditioning between 80-90 degrees
Depart Anacapa
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Flush all toilets and run drains; cover toilets with Saran Wrap to prevent evaporation Optional: add a small amount of mineral oil to drains to prevent evaporation
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Turn off water and natural gas at main valves
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Close all window coverings to reduce temperatures
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Open the door of your washer and dishwasher to reduce mildew
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Unplug the garage door opener or set it to the “lock” position
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Turn off water heater or set to “Vacation” mode and unplug water softener
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Be sure all doors and windows are closed and locked
Tuesday June 4
at 5:00 p.m. *
Arizona Diamondbacks vs
Includes $10 in D-Back Bucks, Lower Level Seats, Section 117 and Transportation
Los Angeles Dodgers Join us as we head to Chase Field in downtown
* $85 per person
Phoenix to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks vs the Los Angeles Dodgers. Included in this trip are your lower level box seats (section 117), bus transportation, and $10 in “D-Back Bucks” which can be used for food, beverages or souvenirs in the MLB shop.
Your Neighborhood Awareness & Safety Committee (NASC) wishes you safe travels.
Tickets on sale Sunday, April 21 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk. HOA account, check and cash (exact
change). Tickets are non-refundable
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It’s Your Website David Wright, Corte Bella Website Coordinator The Corte Bella website exists to serve the communication and information needs of Corte Bella residents and as a platform to exchange ideas and promote community activity. It contains our governing documents, policies, rules and regulations. It contains minutes of all Board and committee meetings. It contains financial, budget and audit reports. It provides an open forum for discussion over a wide range of topics. It serves as a photographic record of HOA events and activities. It hosts an individual web page for all clubs and interest groups. It provides a calendar for Anacapa events and another calendar for all community events. It provides up-to-the-minute traffic and crime information, plus much, much more. The website also serves as a potential dashboard for Corte Bella clubs and interest groups. There are over forty clubs and interest groups operating in Corte Bella, yet only a handful take advantage of the website to inform their members of upcoming activities, to display photos of club activities/events or to solicit new members. The website has a clubs/interest groups calendar which does not have a single entry on it for 2019. We strongly urge all club and interest group leaders to think about submitting your schedules and information to be posted on the website for the widest possible dissemination and to cut down on personal e-mails. The website is yours. You pay for it. Please
Corrections and Additions to the Honor List-Corte Bella Volunteers Please note that the following names were inadvertently omitted from the list of volunteers in the CB Times April issue. The below listed Corte Bella residents are acknowledged for their volunteer contributions that make our community such an amazing place to live. Our sincerest apologies to all for this error. SOuL (Smiling Out Loud) Barb Morin Gerry Snyder Roslyn Venditti Edanya Votens
take advantage of its services and use it. All information may be sent to the author who’s e-mail account is listed in the Resident Directory on the website. One final point – the user account number – requires some clarification. Although the people who developed the user profile included an account number as a database field, it is not used for any purpose whatsoever at this time. Please ignore any informational notices you may receive referring to this account number. These notices are simply glitches in the software which have no meaning or relevance. We have raised this issue with the software developers but to date they have declined to either use this field meaningfully or to remove it. But please rest assured, that it has no significance at all and it should simply be ignored. We apologize for any stress this anomaly may have caused in the past or might cause in the future.
Sunday, May 12, 2019 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Seafood Display Chilled Seafood Buffet Featuring, Shrimp, and Crab Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Oysters on the Half Fruits, Vegetables and Display Danish, Muffins and Bagels Assorted Antipasti Domestic and Imported Cheese Display Assorted Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bagels with Cream Cheese and Condiments Salads Italian Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Garlic Field Greens with Assorted Dressings Broccoli and Grains Salad Tomato Vegetable Salad Entrees Hunter Style Chicken With Mushrooms Baked Sole with Roasted Pepper Neapolitan Sauce Three Cheese Ravioli with Parmesan Cream Vegetable Medley Home Fried Potatoes with Herbs Smoked Bacon and Maple Sausage Buttermilk Pancakes Omelet Station Eggs and Omelets to order by our Chefs Carving Station Roasted Strip Loin with Horseradish and Au Jus Cider Brined Pork Loin Assorted Mustards and Condiments Desserts Assorted Pastries, Cakes and Little Bites $42++ Does not include beverages Kids 11 and under ½ price kids 2 and under are Free
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Corte Bella Vets News Karen Starkman “SUCCESSFUL! TRIUMPHANT! VICTORIOUS! SENSATIONAL!” All of these words describe our second annual Corte Bella Vets Dance Fundraiser! The dance, with a little bit of comedy, event held on Saturday, April 6th was very well attended. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful evening of dancing, laughing, winning, drinking, snacking, and socializing. And the BEST PART is we raised $2,739. All of the funds raised will go a long way in helping veterans and fighting veteran homelessness. We thank everyone who helped to make this event a success. In particular, all of our attendees, donators, our DJ Keith Fowler and stand-up comedian Jon Wendt.
This month’s article features one of the transitional homes which we support. Project Veterans Pride’s (PVP) James Walton Home opened its doors on Veterans Day 9/11/2013 and since then they have admitted 655 homeless veterans. The James
Walton Home provides a 3060-90 day program which is designed to provide immediate food, clothing and shelter for up to twenty men at a time. Once an individual veteran’s crisis period is replaced with a sense of trust, they and a case manager develop an Individual Service Plan to identify barriers and determine solutions for obtaining housing and gainful employment. Even though no two veterans are the same and each comes with their own personal stories as to what led them to homelessness, they all have the same desire; and that is to regain a sense of purpose and well-being. They represent all branches of the military and range in age from twenty seven to age eighty three. The Corte Bella Vets, through the generous support of our community, have provided monetary donations as well as clothing and kitchen supplies to the James Walton Home. Subsequent issues of the CB Times will feature other organizations which the Corte Bella Vets have supported. On Tuesday, May 14th, Mr. Glenn Jordon will be the guest speaker at our regular monthly meeting beginning at 9:00 AM. Mr. Jordan is the Junior Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 1. He will (among other topics) be discussing an adaptive sports program for disabled veterans which the Veterans’ Administration is unable to provide. All Corte Bella residents are welcomed to attend.
On Tuesday, March 7th, the Corte Bella Vets presented a beautiful framed picture and plaque of Pat Tillman to the Pat Tillman Foundation. Ken Salmon and Louise Avila, School Certifying Specialists at ASU, were very honored and excited when presented with this framed work of art. They both indicated that the picture of Pat captured his energy, patriotism, and hardworking ethics. It will be honorably displayed at the Pat Tillman Foundation Museum/Library located at the ASU Thunderbird campus.
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Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing There is not a bad hike in Sedona. With that being said, one of my favorite Sedona hikes is from Soldiers Pass to Brin’s Mesa. This is a loop trail winding through the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. With only 800 plus feet of elevation and approximately five miles in length, this is a wonderful moderate hike. Starting at the Jordan Road Trailhead, we took the loop trail clockwise along Cibola Pass connecting to the Jordan Trail where our first stop was Devil’s Kitchen. Devil’s Kitchen is an impressive sinkhole as viewed in the photo. For those interested in further information about Devil’s Kitchen, there is an article written by Paul A. Lindberg, consulting geologist, titled “A Potential Geohazard.” Next stop was Seven Sacred Pools, a series of shallow ponds cut from the sandstone canyon. These pools usually hold water from recent rains and can act like a mirror reflecting the blue Arizona skies. This is the last place you can visit on a pink jeep tour. From the pools onward, the views can only be seen by those willing to hike to the top of the mesa. On the way up, you will see the arches off to the right which have formed at the western edge of the mesa. The CB Times cover photo for this issue is at the top of Brin’s mesa, where we are standing on the edge prior to making our way down a rather steep trail and back to the waiting vehicles. Directions to the trailhead: From the Routet 179/89A traffic circle, proceed to the right and turn left at the second intersection, which is Jordan Road. Stay on Jordan Road till the road “T’s” and make a left. Continue on Jordan Road, which will turn to dirt and stone where it ends at the trailhead. Devils Kitchen
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Seven Sacred Pools
Save The Date
Cinco De Mayo Sunday 2019
Cinco De Mayo Sunday 2019
Crisp Tortilla Chips and
Crisp TortillaSalsas Chips and Homemade Salsas Homemade
Chile Con Queso Dip Greens with Assorted Condiments and Dressings Jicama Salad with Cucumber and Tomato ChileBlack ConBean Queso Dip Spiced Fruit Salad with Coconut and Strawberries
Greens with Assorted Condiments Chef Manned Fajita Station
With Beef, Chicken and Veggie
and Dressings
Make your own Street Tacos
Green Sauce with Tamales Jicama Black Bean Salad
Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Refried Beans Cucumber and Tomato Mexican Rice
Spiced Fruit Caramel Salad with Coconut Flan and Apple Churros Margarita Pie
and Strawberries
$24
Chef Manned Fajita Station
With Beef, Chicken and Veggie Make your own Street Tacos Green Sauce Tamales Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce Refried Beans Mexican Rice Caramel Flan and Apple Churros Margarita Pie
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Friends of Italy Club Keith Fowler, FOI Coordinator March 29th was the fourth and final Friends of Italy Dinner & Dance for this season and what a Grand Finale it was! Not only was the dinner a sell out but there were so many on the wait list that they were invited to join the party after the dinner and “dance to the music” of the Faded Jeans band. We’re adding a fifth event in November 2019 to extend the next FOI season and to accommodate the ever-growing wait list we had this past season. As in the past, you will be able to pre-pay and guarantee your seats for any or all of the 2019-2020 season events. Emails will go out by late summer to everyone on the mailing list with preliminary details for each event and
instructions on how to secure your reservations. To make sure you’re on the FOI mailing list, you can email the FOI team at FOI_keith@msn.com. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves this season and we thank you all for your support of Friends of Italy. The Friends of Italy (FOI) Club is a social/dining club that has gatherings in the Corte Bella Social Hall four to five times during the year. To secure your place on future email announcements, please contact Event Coordinator Keith Fowler at FOI_keith@msn.com.
Sunday July 28 *
Thursday August 15 *
3:00 p.m.
Depart Anacapa
5:00 p.m.
to
at 5:00 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs
*
*
Includes $10 in
Santa Barbara
D-Back Bucks, Lower Section 128 and Transportation
San Francisco Giants Join us as we head to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks vs the San Francisco Giants.
Cool Off with Friends
Level Seats,
* $75 per person
All Corte Bella residents are invited to share a refreshing
and Anacapa Restaurant
treat with your friends and neighbors! There will be ice cream with all the fixings to create your perfect sundae or a root beer float. Join us for a fun and refreshing afternoon!
Included in this trip are your lower level box seats (section 128), bus transportation, and $10 in “D-Back Bucks”
Ballroom
* COMPLIMENTARY (4 tickets per household)
Sugar free ice cream available upon request.
which can be used for food, beverages or souvenirs in the MLB shop.
Sign up and pick up your ticket on Sunday, June 9 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk.
Tickets on sale Sunday, June 30 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk. HOA account, check and cash (exact
change). Tickets are non-refundable
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Cash Bar
First Service Residential (FSR)2018 Award Presented to Corte Bella FSR Management Team.
Congratulations to Corte Bella’s FSR superstars! From left to right, FSR AZ President & CEO John Kemper; Corte Bella HOA General Manager, Michael Arrington; Corte Bella Operations Coordinator, Jacob Whittington; Anacapa Executive Chef, Dan Haywood (in back); Anacapa Food and Beverage Manager, Jill Machay; HOA Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence; HOA Facilities Manager, Richard Lopez; HOA Spa, Pool and Fitness Manager, Jodell Dodge. Congratulations to the Corte Bella Team!
(left) Jill Machay, HOA Food and Beverage Manager, with her 2018 Corte Bella Impact Player of the Year Award from First Service Residential. Congratulations, Jill!
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SOuL (Smiling Out Loud) News Linda Wright, SOuL member SOuL has accomplished much in the months of March and April. This Corte Bella women’s charity support group keeps breaking new ground and moving forward in exciting and inspiring ways. SOuL received a special recognition award from the Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps at their annual volunteer recognition luncheon held at their Surprise facility on March 27th. SOuL President Carla Smith was called by Salvation Army Captain Kathy Merritt to the stage to reveal the plaque that honors the funding donation of 100 new dining chairs by SOuL. This plaque will hang in the facility’s dining room.
Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps Captain Kathy Merritt shows SOuL President Carla Smith the plaque (honoring SOuL’s purchase of 100 dinning chairs) that will hang in the facility’s dining room. Also in March, SOuL donated $2,000 to the West Valley Food Bank to help with a critical need by that organization to restock their shelves with food for the truly needy in the Northwest Valley. SOuL staged its third annual SOuL Sisters’ Attic rummage sale and SOuL Cafe on Sunday, April 7th. The community support for this fund raising event was phenomenal in every way and inspiring to each of our members. Thank you, Corte Bella! Thank you for your wonderful and plentiful donations (recycling at its very best!), your purchases at the sale, your support to our café and for purchasing tickets for our 50/50 raffle. SOuL is so pleased that you enjoyed having a cup of coffee or tea on the patio with
SOuL membership prepares to open the doors of the 3rd Annual SOuL Sisters’ Attic and SOuL Café.
On March 29th, SOuL presented Thompson Ranch Elementary School with playground sports equipment valued at just under $500. The school received twelve basketballs, twelve soccer balls, twelve footballs and eight volleyballs. The Title One elementary school (with a student body of 900 children) was so very grateful for this assistance and the children will benefit greatly from this donation. Thompson Ranch Elementary School Principal Rachel Saunders with SOul members Nancy Healy and Linda Wright along with Assistant Principal Casey Kuhn and SOuL President Carla Smith show the SOuL donation of sports equipment for the school.
a delicious home baked item all prepared by our membership. Thank you all for making this event such a complete success in every way. Rest assured that your contributions to our funds will be used to change and improve lives of those less fortunate here in the Northwest Valley. SOuL is delighted to announce that $4,745.70 was raised from the Sisters’ Attic this year! (see photo) Thank you to the Corte Bella HOA for their unending support and assistance to our Attic sale. The HOA Events staff and facilities staff that set up the room and helped with all the logistics were unbelievable in their assistance. Thank you Chris Bower, John Bower and Eric Quinterro. You are all three a credit to First Service Residential and to the Corte Bella HOA management team. SOuL gives a huge shout out to Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Food and Beverage Manager Jill Machay and her assistant Cherie Holloway for their help with the coffee and tea service for our SOuL Café. Your continued support and generosity are so appreciated. SOuL meets the third Thursday of each month in the Bella Stanza room at 10:30 AM. All the women of Corte Bella are welcome to join us and we would love to have you think about joining our group. Together as a group, we are committed to working hard to reach out beyond the gates of Corte Bella to make a difference in our extended community. Come see what we are all about.
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Drop Toppers Trip to Amazon Fulfillment Center Nancy Wendler The Drop Toppers headed to the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Monday, March 4th for a one hour guided tour of the facility. The building is the equivalent of twenty eight football fields, and the average purchase travels more than six miles of overhead tracks before it is loaded onto a delivery truck. After the tour, we lunched at a pizza restaurant in Westgate Mall. Drop Toppers is open to all residents who drive a convertible. We take day trips to places of interest around the Valley. Our next trip is lakeside lunch followed by a sightseeing boat tour of Saguaro Lake on Monday, April 15th. All correspondence for the club now goes through Droptoppers@ cox.net. Contact Bill Benz or Nancy Wendler if you would like to join or get further information.
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Cleaning Up El Mirage Road Linda Wright
Volunteers Doing the Hard Stuff There is a group of volunteers right here in Corte Bella who believe in putting in some hours doing not so glamorous work out there on El Mirage Road (from the SR 303 entrance to the traffic light at Wescott Drive – which is 3.19 miles in each direction.) The Northwest Valley Volunteers is made up of Corte Bella residents. Dave and Linda Wright coordinate the group under the Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program. Tom Mauger, Keith Conners and Roger Kleinshmidt will get the job done. On Friday, March 29th in the early morning hours, ten volunteers collected thirty one bags of litter during three and half hours of work. Jim Lolley, Roger Kleinschmidt, Paula Penkauskas, Tom Mauger, Gerry Berger, Steve Hurst, Jo Anne Hurst, Keith Connors, Dave and Linda Wright were involved in this cleanup effort. There are a number of other loyal volunteers that were unable to participate this time but who are active in our group: Tom Asmussen, Burnhill Clark, Gary Elwanger, Max Hinerman, Danny and Janey Martin.
Steve and Jo Anne Hurst on the job. The county permit issued to our group mandates two times a year for litter removal on our designated area. Equipment for this work is provided by MCDOT to include litter disposal bags, gloves, sunglasses, metal “grabbers”, safety vests, foldup large safety signs and safety instructions for all volunteers. Our litter removal is confined to the side of the road (not the median) from the edge of the paved shoulder to the natural boundary of the road on each side. Gerry Berger was ready to rock and roll early Friday morning.
Jim Lolley and Paula Penkauskas are ready to work. If you’re interested in joining the Northwest Valley Volunteers and our efforts to keep El Mirage Road free of litter, please contact Dave or Linda Wright at trgibe@aol.com. We’ll make sure you receive announcements regarding our next road cleanup (tentatively in early October)and the required safety information/training. Its rewarding when folks on bicycles and in their cars let us know that they appreciate what we are doing to keep that road we all travel each day free of debris and litter. The sign on El Mirage Road.
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A Special Thank You Larry Leighton At the March Corte Bella Vets meeting, I recognized and thanked five members of our organization who have been instrumental in forming and keeping Corte Bella Vets operational and continually improving. I’d like to share that thanks with the whole Corte Bella community. Donna Norton was our first secretary. She then chaired our Sunshine and Entertainment Committees. Donna organizes and heads our annual clothing drives and handles the administrative requirements of our silent auctions during the annual golf tournament. Jim Starkman was our first director of charities and continues to serve in that capacity today. He is responsible for vetting the various charitable organizations we support to ensure the funds donated to them stay in Arizona, are used for veterans and veteran families, and that their overhead is 15% or less. Jim is always ready to lend a hand in all of our activities. Dale Huffman is our treasurer. As you would expect, he tracks all incoming and outgoing funds, balances the books, and makes sure our relationship with the IRS allows us to keep our nonprofit, charitable organization status.
While all of us in the Corte Bella Vets are volunteers and ready to help and serve when called upon, these five members have my special thanks. Our group would not be where we are today without their support, and the support of their families. Each of them has received our Corte Bella Vets “Coin of Excellence” (Tom was not at the meeting so he will get his at our next meeting.) When you see these folks, let them know we all appreciate their service to the nation and to our community.
Karen Starkman took over from Donna as our secretary. She does an excellent job of not only keeping the meeting minutes but also coordinates and publishes the meeting agendas for both the executive and membership meetings. Not content with that, she took on the additional responsibility for organizing and handling our annual fund raising dance. Jim and Karen are also responsible for the Annual Christmas Tree for Veterans, a program formerly managed by members of the Sun Dome Plaza Merchants Association. Had they not stepped up to manage the program, it might have stopped. Last year alone, over $25,000 worth of gifts donated by Sun City West residents were collected and delivered to various Arizona veteran homes and formerly homeless veterans transitional housing organizations. Tom Asmussen has been our director of fund raising since Corte Bella Vets was formed. Additionally, he almost single handedly organized our first golf tournament. Through his personal drive and efforts, funds raised through the golf tournament alone have grown from $15,000 that first year to over $30,000 in the last two years. Tom also organized business “Give Back to Veterans” programs with multiple businesses in the Northwest Valley.
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Pruning Shrubs for Healthy Plants Shirley Williams I have covered in the past CB Times issues about pruning your trees and fertilizing. This month, we will discuss pruning your shrubs. Pruning needs vary from one plant to the next. It’s done only when necessary to remove damaged, diseased or dying branches; to control size and to rejuvenate old plants. However, some people prefer a formal hedge or sculptured plants, which require shearing the plant. Pruning should be done at the right time of the year. You’ve probably noticed that after our frost the plants needed to be pruned in March to remove the damaged stems and leaves. Plants, such as lantana, can be trimmed to twelve inches or less at this time. Others, such as oleanders, are pruned after flowering. Pruning should be done with sharp hand trimmers or loppers for larger limbs. It is recommended to follow the natural growth pattern of the plant. Selective thinning opens the plant to allow more light and air movement (see illustration below.) Frequently shearing shrubs (to have a formal hedge or sculptured look) destroys the natural growth pattern, leads to loss of leaves (except for a thin layer at the tips of the branches) and limits the plant’s ability to produce their own food. You may notice bare spots occurring in different areas.
Rejuvenating or renovating older or very large shrubs can be done every few years depending on the kind of plant. One method is to cut all the stems to twelve to eighteen inches above the ground. A less severe method is to remove half or more of the branches at the base of the plant. Remember to consult a reputed source to make sure the plant can be pruned like this and how often. For example, rosemary shrubs do not tolerate this kind of pruning. There are various ways to find out when and how your plant should be pruned. Check out extension.Arizona.edu/MaricopaMG AZ Pub 1499. I’ve just googled how to prune a specific plant such as Oleander and came up with great information. Check out youtube.com or gardeningknowhow.com. (Source extension.Arizona.edu/MaricopaMG AZ Pub 1499.)
Your Corte Bella Garden in May and June “Ladybug” Deborah Lazear
Your Corte Bella Garden in June •
Check watering system; manually turn on one cycle at a time to check drips and emitters.
Your Corte Bella Garden in May •
Fertilize palms (second of four times for the year.)
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Pull out petunias; plant vinca in new soil.
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Fertilize citrus.
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Feed succulents at half strength once a month.
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Check watering schedule for 90º - 100º temperatures; water more frequently, NOT LONGER.
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Hose off roses to prevent spider mites.
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Pinch off rose buds when they are the size of a pea; don’t allow buds to grow.
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Leave lots of foliage on roses to protect canes against sun burn.
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Fertilize roses at half strength.
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Fertilize citrus in pots.
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Fertilize palms.
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Trim purple fountain grass.
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Trim lantana to keep their shape.
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Sow seeds for beans, chilies, eggplant, okra, and summer squash.
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Plant new palms.
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Prune shrubs after flowering has finished.
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Prune crossed and rubbing branches of Palo Verde trees.
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Pinch back herbs to discourage flowering.
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Check plants and tree stakes for failure.
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Treat bilge bug (hook snout beetle) around Agave.
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Watch trees during summer dormant season; prune water sprouts, suckers, rubbing branches; break but don’t cut base ground suckers (e.g. oleander trees.)
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Fertilize roses AT half strength; check for aphids.
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Fertilize flower pots every three weeks.
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Plant chilies, okra, cucumbers, tomatillos, and sweet potato.
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Drape 50% shade cloth over tomatoes and lettuce.
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What’s Happening in Corte Bella For Pam Lawrence, compiled by Linda Wright
Jason Love Comedy Show
Paint Your Own Wine Glass Art Class
March 15
March 20
As is the norm, this particular comedy show that played to a standing room only crowd did not disappoint. Attendees stated that their abdomens were sore the next morning from laughing so hard. Jason Love always bring it to Corte Bella. Thank you for the laughs and the clean comedy.
Corte Bella residents channeled their inner artist while they created a special wine glass for their home collection. There were all kinds of colors and designs. These classes are so much fun and bring a real different kind of experience to our residents.
Anacapa’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 17 Irish eyes were smiling wide on this celebratory event. The food was outstanding and the selection pleased everyone who came out with the “wearing of the green.” Great value for great food and service – thank you so much to everyone at the Anacapa, especially Executive Chef Day Haywood, the master of the buffet!
Spring Training Game at Goodyear Park March 18 It was a glorious sunny day at the ballpark in Goodyear where Corte Bella residents took in the Cleveland Indians vs. the San Diego Padres Spring Training game. Everyone loved the VIP Terrace with the delicious “all you can eat” buffet and personal bartender. After the game finished, our group did the “Senior Stroll Around the Bases!” What a great day it was for all.
Corte Bella at the Races! A Day at Turf Paradise March 25 It was the annual trip by Corte Bella to the race track at Turf Paradise and twenty nine residents had a wonderful full day at the track. The meal and the drinks were first class and several of the attendees had very good luck with their betting! The second race was named in honor of Corte Bella and ten CB folks were trackside to watch the race and then at the winner’s circle to greet the winning horse and jockey. This is always great fun every year!
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Cooking with Chef Dan April 5
High Tide – A Tribute to the Beach Boys
Chef Dan once again had his audience in the palm of his hand while he created a wonderful lunch for everyone who attended this cooking demonstration. Chef prepared Thai Chicken Skewers, Pork Pot Stickers, several types of Simple Sushi and Cheesecake Eggrolls with Mango and Strawberry for desert. These monthly cooking demonstrations are always filled with learning and good eating… everyone’s favorite pastimes!
March 26 Beach music, surf melodies and lots of memories from our youth – that was the recurring theme of this tribute concert from TAD management. The Corte Bella Santa Barbara room was filled to the doors with residents clapping, singing along and remembering the good old days of music. The vocals and the live instrumental entertainment during the ninety minute concert was such exceptional value. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
AZ Diamondback vs Boston Red Socks Baseball April 5 Opening day at Chase Field had the Corte Bella group joining a sold out crowd at the game between the D’backs and the Boston Red Socks. It was a slugfest with a total of 23 runs scored and 30 some total hits by both teams. The end result had the D’back fans very pleased and the Red Sock fans scratching their heads. It was a great night.
Volunteer Recognition Night April 8
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater March 30 The Santa Barbara room was transformed into a Roaring Twenties Speakeasy and the Corte Bella residents in attendance dressed the part in exceptional style. There were flappers, “wanna-be” gangsters, dandy ladies and dapper dudes galore. The dinner buffet was delicious and the murder mystery interactive theater required the attendees to think, distrust each other and solve the mystery. It was something different for Corte Bell and an unique experience.
This annual HOA event was very special with great decorations and a wonderful buffet dinner. All those in attendance were thanked for their service to our community in support of the HOA in many different and important ways. More than 150 volunteers and their spouses/guests enjoyed this event.
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Corte Bella Tennis Club News MaryLee Planer
The Corte Bella league teams have completed their seasons which run from fall until the end of February. Dave Culley captains the men’s (mostly) 4.0 Team with Corte Bella residents Arthur Bartlett, Don Schneider and Ken Moberg. They placed second in their league and were beaten in the playoffs by the eventual champion Sun City Grand. There are three Corte Bella teams in the West Valley Women’s Tennis League, which transitioned to new leadership this season after more than thirty years. The teams play on Fridays against other area retirement communities including Pebble Creek, Happy Trails, Sun City Grand, Westbrook Village, Sun City and Trilogy; although not all have teams at every level. Donna Norton serves as captain of the 4.0 team, which finished in second place. Members of the Bellas 3.5 team finished the season strong, placing third and winning thirty of their matches. Corte Bella players on the 3.0 Wildflowers team include Sara Cranston, Mamie Roberts, Insoon Park, Feemie Gratian, Gayle Backes, Lyn Linder, Co-Captain, MJ Schneider and Captain, MaryLee Planer. The team is building, and with the help of Donna Norton’s weekly clinics, improved its record over last season. Corte Bella women are needed on both the 4.0 and 3.0 teams.
The 8:00 AM Wednesday clinics continue to be a terrific opportunity for new and returning players. All aspects of the game are covered, and some players have already gained enough
skills and confidence to play in the drop-in sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. These free clinics will be on hiatus from mid-May until September.
No CB Tennis Club Report would be complete without addressing the other recurring theme — good food — which was featured at the St. Patrick’s Day Social “Welcome to Tennis” Cookout with instruction by pro Jason Jamison and the Happy Hour Social on the Anacapa back patio.
Our dues are just $15 annually, and our membership is the perfect size for combining physical activity with the opportunity to get to know each other well. See you on the courts!
Corte Bella Golf Club News Debbie Parks-Dube
It’s hard to believe that it’s May! Another busy season at the golf club is over. It was a really fun season that went by so fast. Since things are winding down, we are offering a special for the Month of May. Corte Bella Residents can play for $45.00 after 10:00 AM and $35.00 after 12:00 Noon. Along with play slowing down at the Golf Club comes the heat! Make sure you are drinking enough water and that you start drinking water before you head outside for any events. The heat can really sneak up on you and you can be in trouble before you realize it. Also watch out for snakes when you are trimming your
bushes or just out in the neighborhood in general. There were Rattlesnakes seen on the golf course in April. It never hurts to be too cautious! As always, our Golf shop is open for your Corte Bella merchandise. Our golf professionals can give you a lesson or a group of lessons to improve your golf game or to just get you started in the game. Our Grill is open for a meal and a beverage while you watch a game on one of our many televisions around the club. Contact me for great membership deals over the summer!
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Corte Bella Pickleball News Robin Mandell
Lots of news to report about our 215-member club:
Teaching at Mountain Ridge High School Class
WE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Member Diane Baumgartner arranged for some of our club players to introduce Mountain Ridge High School students to the game of Pickleball. On April 1st and April 8th, volunteer instructors Diane Baumgartner, Betty McClain, Fred Greenberg, Ron Johnson, Mark Harrison, Dusty Johnson, and Lee Debban took on three classes with approximately forty students each. That’s 120 future superstars! Not sure who had more fun - the students or our volunteers. (See photo.)
WE HAVE GREAT PLAYERS! From mid-October to mid-April, representatives from our club played in twenty tournaments – at the local, regional, and national level. I don’t have the exact statistic, but our club members have to be one of the most successful of any group around! The haul was 129 total medals, with twenty two players winning one or more medals. Congratulations to all our winners!
WE LIKE TO PARTY On March 24th, we enjoyed our annual season-end party out on the lanai. Over 100 members and guests attended. We kept all eight pickleball courts full and feasted on pulled pork and chicken, plus fabulous side dishes brought in by our club members. (See photos.)
“WE HAVE GREAT PLAYERS” MEDAL COUNT GOLD MEDALS: 63 Carol Cooper - 10 Diane Baumgartner - 7 Doug Michel - 5 Liz Kozloski - 5 Paul Jones - 5 Ron Johnson - 4 Cheryl Biersdorf - 3 Jim Farley - 3 Sheri Michel - 3 Steve Shanklin - 3 Carolyn Pakan - 2 Dave Vyncke - 2 Greg Emerson - 2 Mark Harrison - 2 Paul Boorman - 2 Roy Walker - 2 Dean Elipas - 1 Lee Miller - 1 Steve Liebman - 1
SILVER MEDALS: 39 Jim Farley - 7 Greg Emerson - 4 Paul Jones - 4 Cheryl Biersdorf- 3 Diane Baumgartner-3 Sheri Michel - 3 Doug Michel - 2 Paul Boorman - 2 Ron Johnson - 2 Steve Shanklin - 2 Dave Vyncke - 1 Dean Elipas - 1 Dusty Johnson - 1 John Vickers - 1 Liz Kozloski - 1 Roy Walker - 1 Steve Liebman - 1
BRONZE MEDALS: 27 Carol Cooper - 7 Doug Michel - 3 Ron Johnson - 3 Greg Emerson - 2 Jack Biersdorf - 2 Paul Jones - 2 Dean Elipas - 1 Diane Baumgartner-1 Jim Farley - 1 Lee Miller - 1 Paul Boorman - 1 Roy Walker - 1 Sheri Michel - 1 Steve Shanklin - 1
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SOCIAL CLUB Activities
Day of Week
Time
Place
Contact Person
Contact Info
Social Rooms Bid Whist
2nd Fri.
7–10 PM
Social Hall
Kaye France
623-934-5051
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 PM
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
Social Hall
Hilda Furkert
623-266-2733
Corte Bella Chorus
Mon.
7 PM
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 AM
Anacapa
Dan Kurtenbach
theresadan69@cox.net
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
12:30–4:30 PM
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 AM
Social Hall / Laguna Room
Pat Burke
623-748-3751
Hand & Foot Canasta
2nd & 4th Mon.
6–8:45 PM
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 AM–3 PM
Social Hall
Jo Ann Moberly
623-328-9583
Men’s Christian Group
Tue.
8–9 AM
Social Hall
Jim Dowen
623-556-8137
Open Bridge
Every Thu.
1–4 PM
Social Hall
Ann Webb
623-594-4592
Poker Club
1st Wed. each month
5–9 PM
Social Hall
Todd Gerber
(602) 639-8839 toddgerber3@gmail.com
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
2nd Wed
1–4:30 PM
Social Hall
JoAnn Shaw
623-466-6223
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
10:30 – 12:30 PM
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 PM
Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Bunco
1st Tue.
7-10 PM
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
Bunco Afternooners
2nd Mon.
1-3:30 PM
Homes
Cathy Emerson
623-518-3833
Bunco: Dynamite Gals
1st Tue.
Canadians
7 PM
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 PM
Homes
Donna Norton
donnaenorton@gmail.com
CB Open Jam Group
Varies
7–9 PM
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 PM
Christian Neighborhood Group
Tuesday Group
6:30 PM
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
Hawaiian Music Club
Varies
Varies
Homes
Susan Hoe
susan.hoe@cox.net
Iowa Group
Call for Times
Pinochle: Single Deck
3rd Sat
6:00 PM
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 PM
Homes
Evie Hansen / Merrill Ewert
evie.hanson@gmail.com Merrill.Ewert@gmail.com
Team Couples
1st Friday
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Courts
Sandy Johnson
623-251-3829
Couples
3rd Friday
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Courts
Bob Nasser
623-256-6661
Couples
4th Friday
5 – 7 PM
Courts
Shirley Williams
309-781-9848
Couples
1st Sat.
4 – 5:30 PM
Courts
John / Barbara Wilson
623-688-8338
El Camino
1st & 3rd Wed.
6 – 8 PM
Courts
Dan Louden
623-328-9341
El Sueno
2nd & 4th Tue.
6 – 8 PM
Courts
Darrell Emerson
623-518-3833
Las Palmas
1st & 3rd Tue.
5 – 7 PM
Courts
David Keppy
623-455-8310
Men’s Open
Every Wed.
4 – 6 PM
Courts
Robert Broda
623-444-2172
San Ramon
2nd Sun.
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Courts
Carol Dobkins
623-266-9395
Lady Putters
Every Mon.
8:00 AM
Golf Club
Deanne Greco
grecod@cox.net
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 AM
Courts
Ann Paulson
623-433-9973
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Sat.
9 – 11 AM
Courts
Robin Culley
623-444-5448
Men’s 3.5
Thu. & Sat.
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Courts
Colleen Miller
503-869-4570
Men’s 4.0
Every Thu.
10:30 AM
Courts
Don Schneider
623-399-9640
Open
Every Wed.
7:00 PM
Courts
Jack Shifman
623-518-4909
Open Play
Mon., Wed., Fri.
7:00 – 10:00 AM
Courts
Ken Egide
623-266-3820
Pickleball
Member Play
Mon.-Sat.
7:00 AM – 10:00 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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