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CONTENTS
What’s Inside October 2020
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know
ASSOCIATION
8 Respectfully Support Your Candidates 9 Board Talk 9 From the Editor’s Desk 10 Corte Bella Events 13 Upcoming HOA Events
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14 October 2020 Calendar
CULINARY
16 Recipes for An Autumn Night 18 Pinot Passion: The Armchair Traveller Goes to New Zealand 19 Anacapa’s Molly (Amelia) Parks, An Expediter Extraordinaire
COMMITTEE
20 Website Discussion Groups 21 LTPC Upcoming Resident Questionnaire
COMMUNITY
22 Corte Bella Vets Happenings 22 Good Deeds Continue with SOuL
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23 Gliding Sliders and Other Stuff 23 Your Corte Bella Garden in October 24 Mike Verhoeks, A Creative “Craftsman” 26 Birds in Paradise (Part Ten)
HEALTH & FITNESS
28 Corte Bella Pickleball News 28 Corte Bella Tennis Club News 29 Group Fitness Schedule - October
SOCIAL CLUB
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30 Club & Interest Groups CB Times Magazine is the official community magazine of Corte Bella, brought to you by the Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. and published by Lion Tree Communications.
On the Cover: The Beauty of Corte Bella in the Autumn Light – photo by Mike Biggs, our wonderful volunteer CB Times photographer.
To submit possible articles or photos for inclusion in future issues of the CB Times and to make changes to the interest group listings, please email the editor at trgibe@aol.com.
Editor | Linda Wright Copy Editors | Elspeth Chambers | Nancy Kronlund Renee Neuman | Carole Peterson Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Mary Blome Jodell Dodge | Dawn Ferch | Jeanne and Nate Gowan Daniel Haywood | Catherine Kelly | Pam Lawrence Deborah Lazear | Donna Norton | Karen Starkman | David Wright Linda Wright Photography | Mike Biggs and 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. ©2020 CB Times Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Please check the Corte Bella website for updated information on operating hours for Corte Bella amenities.
Board of Directors
Community Resources
Corte Bella Administration
Kathy Carmickle Treasurer Liaison to the Finance Committee Liaison to the Technology 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
Catherine Kelly Director Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group ca40th@gmail.com Steve Michaud Vice President Liaison to Golf Club 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 Committee Liaison to the Architectural Review Committee davesaulnier.cb@gmail.com Dave Thomas Assistant Treasurer Liaison to the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee putt_thomas@yahoo.com Linda Wright Director 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
Corte Bella Website Community Website: www.cortebella.net Residents & Visitor Registration: www.cortebella.org
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Dan Haywood, Anacapa Executive Chef 623-328-5068 ext. 232 dhaywood@cortebellacca.com
Maria Sobocinski, HOA Receptionist 623-328-5068 HOAreceptionist@cortebellacca.com Administrative Assistant (vacant) 623-328-5068 ext. 240 admin@cortebellacca.com Jacob Whittington, Operations Coordinator 623-328-5068, ext. 236 jwhittington@cortebellacca.com
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ASSOCIATION
Respectfully Support Your Candidates You may have noticed that the 2020 election season is a little more contentious than in years past. I hope you are chuckling now. It’s obvious that folks are very passionate about their candidates and choices this year. That said, I wanted to remind everyone of the rules in place for campaign signage. We have had a blizzard of complaints
Mike Arrington, General Manager
this year and as you know there is a contractual requirement and expectation of enforcement resting on the association’s shoulders. Many residents have reported violations of the signage law to us even though we are keenly aware and already doing our jobs. The first thing to know is that just because it is reported to us does not mean the sign will disappear immediately. I say this because some reporters actually asked us to go on to the lot in question and take their sign. That is not how we do things in this community or country for that matter. People have the right to due process and that process takes time just like anything else. Sometimes time and due process can be synonymous. Just like all violations of the covenants, there is a series of notifications that must occur inside a pre-determined time frame before sanctions can be issued and let me say they have been issued when warranted. Unfortunately, even the fines do not resolve every issue right away for one reason or another at times. Rest assured that no HOA personnel will enter on to someone’s lot to remove someone’s sign. We do not have that right to do so without due process and it’s a bad look to begin with.
71 days of election day and the total signage square footage may not exceed 9 square feet. You may have as many signs as you want as long as the square footage limit is not exceeded. For instance, you can have nine signs one foot by one foot each, or one sign three foot by three foot. Do you see where I am going with this? A three foot by five foot flag or sign is considered one sign but exceeds the limit because that totals fifteen square feet. By the way, this Corte Bella rule is based on the Arizona law. Any questions related to this may be answered by the community Admin Office located near the pool complex or you can contact me by email or telephone. In summary, I’m sure the political races will be heated by the time you read this article and that is great. Americans should be passionate about who they want to see elected and that is what makes this country we live in so special. Although it is not always pretty, it’s much better than the alternatives. That said, please follow the rules in place that everyone agreed to when purchasing a lot in this wonderful community. Enforcement of the rules is part of what makes Corte Bella special and protects everyone’s home value. Homeowners do not have the luxury of deciding which rules they will follow and which ones they do not agree with since there is a contractual requirement in place to enforce all of the rules. Please respect your neighbors opinions and choices and help us out so we don’t have to spend your money and our valuable time on political signage issues. Thank you and happy voting.
Some of the sign violations are reported to us and most are seen during a routine inspection of the community which occur on a regular basis. All violations are noted at that time. The two basic rules that you should fundamentally know as a resident is that political signage can be displayed anywhere on the lot inside
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Board Talk
Hello everyone. It’s my turn to write the “Board Talk” article for the CB Times. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Catherine Russo Kelly. I am a retired New York City teacher who
Catherine Kelly, Director Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group
moved to Corte Bella in February of 2016. While living in Brooklyn Heights, I served on several Boards, one for over twenty years. That amount of experience allows me to say that I have never served with such a hard-working, intelligent and caring Board or with a better HOA. While following government directives, we met frequently to do our best to make your lives as safe and pleasant as possible. We even managed to cool down the weather, at least for a few days. As Board Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group, I’m pleased to see more residents and their guests dining at the Anacapa. I have been to several off-site restaurants and while they are following the rules, they are not as cautious as we are here in Corte Bella. So come sip the drinks; Happy Hour prices are all day. Come meet the staff who are gloved, masked and ready to take your temperature. Come taste the food prepared lovingly by our chefs. It’s really time to start celebrating; right this way, your table is waiting. See you soon!
I borrowed some of the lyrics from Cabaret to seque into my next love, theater. I promised my late husband John, who was a professional actor that I would form a theater group and “The Kelly Players” was born here in Corte Bella. It was a thrill for me to see how much talent there was in our community and what a great show we put together just awhile ago. In the words of Arnold, “We’ll be back!” To sum up this article, I am honored and happy to serve on this Board and hopefully bring joy to your lives in all my endeavors.
From the Editor’s Desk Here comes October, the tenth month of this most unusual year. It’s also the sixth of the seven months with thirty one (31) days. That can be a good or a bad thing depending
Linda Wright, Editor CB Times
on your outlook but I think we are all looking forward to the final months of 2020. This month brings us the tradition of Halloween and that means candy corn, spooky decorations, beautiful sunsets and cool mornings that may require a sweater or sweatshirt. If you travel up into the high country, you’ll be sure to see some pretty great Fall foliage. October is Polish American National Heritage Month, National Cookbook Month, and Country Music Month (that one I can get behind.)
This month also means the HOA Finance Committee is ready to present the budget for 2021 to the HOA Board of Directors. While this will be a virtual meeting for those who wish to “attend”, please consider joining the meeting which is scheduled for Friday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM. Stay informed. The patience and the resolve of every resident have been tested since the pandemic hit our country in March. Over the past eight (8) months, our community has adapted to some extreme restrictions and different ways of operating within our gates in regards to the use of our amenities and general services. We should be proud of how we navigated all that has occurred and we should all be grateful to our management company, First Services, for their effort to keep us safe, well and moving forward. Remember to enjoy the beauty of that Fall sunset and keep that smile on your face. We are so fortunate to live in Corte Bella.
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, October 2 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, November 6 Friday, December 4 Bacara Room VIA ZOOM Time: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Event
Corte Bella’s Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence invites you to exchange ideas, ask questions and get firsthand knowledge of what is happening in Corte Bella.
Corte Bella’s Fall Festival
Date: Monday, October 5 Anacapa, Patio and Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM Cost: (to be announced)
Sunday Cabaret with Aaron Nelson Project Date: Sunday, October 11 And Sunday, November 15 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM Cost: $12 per person
This event will be held as scheduled!
The following events and activities are scheduled but cannot be held due to current CDC guidelines and Arizona State executive orders. Should circumstances allow, any changes and additional information will be announced via eblasts and flyers.
Corte Bella’s Farmers’ Market
Cooking with Chef Dan Date: Friday, October 2 And Friday, November 6 Bella Stanza Room Time: 11:30 AM Cost: $46 per person
1st of the Season Date: Wednesday, October 14 and Wednesday, November 11 Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event
Come and fill your shopping basket with fresh produce from local farmers, baked goods and other gourmet treats while you support local small businesses. This is the start of the farmers’ market season in Arizona and there is sure to be something here for everyone. Wear your mask and practice social distancing while at the market.
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Anacapa Special Events:
This event will be held as scheduled!
Verde Canyon Train Ride
Date: Saturday, November 7 Day trip to Cottonwood Time and Cost : to be announced
Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Anacapa
Date: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17th Anacapa Dining room and patio Time: Regular Dinner Service Only Cost: Please call for more information This special dinner menu for these two nights will feature authentic entrees like bratwurst, sauerbraten and schnitzel plus all the side dishes you’d expect with this kind of meal. There will be specialty beers offered to further enhance your meal. Come listen to music and enjoy this wonderful selection of foods that will have you singing “Roll Out the Barrel”. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Please call 623-455-9045.
Every effort is being made to provide this trip for our Corte Bella residents. The Verde Canyon Railroad has gone to great lengths to provide a safe and wonderful experience for all trip participants. The issue of obtaining safe and affordable transportation to and from the venue is being explored vigorously. Please stay tuned for additional information should this trip be possible.
Veterans Day Dinner Dance
Date: Wednesday, November 11 Santa Barbara Room Time and Cost: to be announced if the event is held
HOA Sponsored Events:
This event will be held as scheduled!
Fall Marketplace
Date: Sunday November 1 Santa Barbara, Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event Here’s your chance to get a jump on holiday shopping while you support local, small business too. Bring your shopping bag and get ready to score some great bargains. All booths will be outside to accommodate social distancing and safe shopping environment for all. Don’t miss this wonderful annual event.
Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival And Mission San Xavier del Bac Date: Saturday, November 14 Day Trip to Tubac Time and Cost: to be announced
Every effort is being made to provide this trip for our Corte Bella residents. Corte Bella makes this day trip every year to the artist mecca of Tubac located below Tucson to enjoy one of the best arts and crafts festivals around. The issue of obtaining safe and affordable transportation to and from the venue is being explored vigorously. Please stay tuned for additional information should this trip be possible.
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ASSOCIATION This event will be held as scheduled!
This event will be held as scheduled!
Date: Saturday, November 14 to Saturday, December 12 Fitness Center Christmas Tree
Date: Thursday, December 3 Anacapa and the patio area Time: 5:00 PM with tree lighting at 6:00 PM Cost: Free Event
Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree The Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree will be ready on November 14th for you to select your Angel, a disadvantaged child who is waiting for you to make their Christmas a magical one. Each Angel hanging on the tree provides a child’s name and age along with a list of their Christmas gift dreams.
Bring the unwrapped gifts back to the tree with the original Angel tag attached before December 12th and the Salvation Army will take care of delivery. Here’s your chance to make a child’s Christmas a very special one. Every year, Corte Bella is amazingly generous – please help continue the trend. Anacapa Special Event:
This event will be held as scheduled!
Anacapa Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Date: Thursday, November 26 Anacapa Dining Room and Patio Time: Dine in and Pick up orders from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM only (service is limited to Thanksgiving Day menu no All Day Menu service) Come enjoy a very special plated Thanksgiving Day dinner prepared to celebrate this American holiday. There will be wonderful choices from a starter course to the turkey with all the sides. Dine in service only. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Please call 623-455-9045.
Special Note:
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
As is the custom in Corte Bella, the community Christmas tree will be illuminated by Santa Claus in the Anacapa reception area and also the smaller trees located in the fireplace areas of the patio and breezeway. Come along and wish your friends and neighbors a joyous beginning to the holiday season. HOA Sponsored Events:
“So This is Christmas” A TAD Management Concert
Date: Friday, December 4 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: to be announced if the event is held
Phoenix Zoo Lights
Date: Wednesday, December 9 Phoenix Zoo Time: to be determined Cost: to be announced if the event is held Every effort is being made to provide this trip for our Corte Bella residents. The Phoenix Zoo comes alive with thousands of light and light sculptures throughout the zoo grounds. This is a holiday light display that no one should miss. The issue of obtaining safe and affordable transportation to and from the venue is being explored vigorously. Please stay tuned for additional information should this trip be possible.
The Anacapa will be offering a complete Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings to feed 8 persons as a take out/to-go option for $150.00. The meal package will include: • • • • • • •
one whole turkey cornbread stuffing green beans candied yams cranberry chutney choice of pumpkin or pecan pie (and additional pies are $20 each) add-on a bottle of red or white wine with price to be determined.
Orders must be received no later than Monday, November 23rd at 3:00 PM. Pick up of the pre-ordered meal will be on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day (November 26th) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please call 623-455-9045 to order.
Hanukkah “Festival of Lights”
Dates: Thursday, December 10 to Friday, December 18th To celebrate Hanukkah, the lighting of the menorah will occur in the Anacapa breezeway each sunset (5:15 PM) from December 10th to December 18th. On Sundays and Mondays, the menorah will be moved to the Fitness Center,
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This event will be held as scheduled!
Annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade
Date: Friday, December 16 Anacapa Parking Lot and around the circle (plus the San Ramon Christmas Street) Time: carts line up beginning at 5:30 PM with the parade beginning at 6:00PM Cost: Free Event Decorate your golf cart for the season and join in the fun of a real Christmas holiday parade in Corte Bella. Use your imagination and create something wonderful to share with your community. Parade route will encompass the “circle” and through the Christmas Streets of San Ramon. There will be a prize and bragging rights for the best decorated golf cart. Participants in the parade must register with Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence plawrence@cortebellacca.com by December 15th. Anacapa Special Events:
This event will be held as scheduled!
Annual Holiday Special Breakfast Date: to be announced Time: 08:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Cost: to be announced
setting. Plan your outfit as the dress code is formal for this special event. Dancing music will be provided by the ever popular Aaron Nelson Project. Ring in the new year in style right here in your own neighborhood. Ticket sale date to be announced. Seating is limited.
NOTE: All Events and Activities Are Tentative, Subject to Availability of HOA Facilities Under Mandatory COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures Upcoming HOA Events Nov 1
Fall Marketplace
Nov 6
First Friday with Pam
Nov 6
Cooking with Chef Dan – Class #2
Nov 6
Jason Love Comedy Show
Nov 7
Verde Canyon Train Ride Day Trip
Nov 11 Farmers’ Market Nov 11 Veterans Day Dinner and Dance Nov 14 Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival, Visit to Mission Nov 15 Corte Bella Sunday Cabaret with Aaron Nelson Project
This event will be held as scheduled!
Dec 4
First Friday with Pam
Dec 4
TAD Concert “So This is Christmas”
Date: Thursday, December 24 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: Regular Dinner Service Hours Cost: to be announced
Dec 9
Farmers Market
Dec 9
Phoenix Zoo Lights
Christmas Eve Dinner
On this magical, wonderful night come enjoy a holiday feast prepared just for Corte Bella. All the favorite traditional food of the season will be featured at a four course meal fit for royalty.. Every year, Corte Bella is treated to a holiday dinner to remember and this year will be no different. Tables are limited. Reservations are required . Call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Event:
This event will be held as scheduled!
Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Dinner and Dance with the Aaron Nelson Project
Dec 10 First Day of Hanukkah (through Dec 18) Dec 18 Corte Bella’s Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade Dec 31 Corte Bella’s Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance
Anacapa Special Events Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Dinner Dec 3
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
TBD Annual Christmas Breakfast Dec 24 Christmas Eve Dinner
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings
Date: Thursday, December 31 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM Cost: to be announced (includes champagne toast at midnight)
Nov 5
Don’t miss Corte Bella’s most anticipated holiday event which will feature a full course elegant dinner in a beautifully designed
Dec 23 HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting
Budget Presentation Meeting Evening Meeting
Nov 20 HOA Board of Directors Workshop Nov 25 HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting Dec 18 HOA Board of Directors Workshop
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ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER SUN
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HOA EVENTS - GREEN HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE
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6 CB Vets Group Regular Meeting 9:00 AM VIA ZOOM
GOLF COURSE CLOSES FOR ANNUAL RESEEDING Corte Bella Annual Fall Festival with Thadeus Rose Duo - CANCELLED
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Chef Dan’s ZOOM Cooking Class 12:00 Noon
Neighborhood Safety & Awareness Committee 9:00 AM
ARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PM
Technology Committee 10:00 AM
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Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM
1st of the Season Farmers’ Market 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Anacapa’s Pasta Night/Wine Down Wednesday 19
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Chef Dan’s ZOOM Cooking Class 10:00 AM
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ARC Meeting 9:00 AM 12:00 Noon
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HOA Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ANACAPA’S OKTOBERFEST DINNER
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ANACAPA’S OKTOBERFEST DINNER
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Finance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Anacapa Pasta Night & Wine Down Wednesday 25 Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Anacapa’s Pasta Night/Wine Down Wednesday
Sunday Cabaret 5:30 PM w/Aaron Nelson Project CANCELLED
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HOA Budget Presentation 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM via ZOON
INTEREST GRPS/CLUBS - BLACK 4
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First Friday with Pam 10:00 AM VIA ZOOM Cooking with Chef Dan Class 1 - CANCELLED
ANACAPA EVENTS - RED
Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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GOLF COURSE OPENS AFTER ANNUAL RESEEDING
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HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 28
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Anacapa’s Pasta Night/Wine Down Wednesday
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CULINARY
Recipes For An Autumn Night
Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood
Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary Mustard Glaze
Balsamic Roasted Butternut Squash and Mushrooms
½ lb. small button mushrooms ½ lb. of 1” cubed butternut squash or your favorite fall vegetables 2 tbsp butter ½ cup white balsamic vinegar salt and pepper Method: • In a small skillet, reduce balsamic vinegar on medium heat until syrupy, about ¼ its original volume. Add butter and melt with balsamic. • Add mushrooms and butternut; stir together until well coated. • Place vegetables in a 350-degree oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Squash and mushrooms should have nice color and be softened. Set aside warm.
8 lamb chops 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 2 tbsp butter 4 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tbsp garlic ½ tbsp chopped rosemary 2 tbsp whole grain mustard ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup red wine ½ cup heavy cream
Method: • Heat oil in skillet on medium high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper. Place in hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. • Turn chops over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until done through. Transfer to warming plate. • Using the same pan, add butter on medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, and rosemary for about 2-3 minutes. • Deglaze with wine. Scrape off all the bits in the pan. Add lemon and mustard; reduce by half. • Add cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season. Turn off heat and reserve hot. Cut potato (if used -with vegetables) into 1/4ths. Arrange with mushrooms, squash and lamb chops on 4 plates; spoon sauce over. Enjoy.
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Day Spa October Spa Specials! Treat yourself Or a loved one to a Spa Treatment!
Two 60 minute treatments $122 Or Two 90 minute treatments $167
10:00 a.m. to
FARMERS MARKET
Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature (customizable)
2nd Appointment/Service must be completed within 30 days from date of purchase.
Corte Bella Signature Facial
$82, $78
This highly concentrated marine mask, selected especially for your skin type, promotes moisture balance within the skin, producing exceptional results.
Swedish Massage
2nd Wednesday of the month October thru April
$82, $78
Designed for relaxation, this massage increases circulation using long, fluid strokes and induces a state of deep relaxation.
1:00 p.m.
Bring your baskets to the breezeway and fill them with fresh and healthy vegetables, fruit, meats, fish and other items!
Spa Blends Body Butter, 6oz $21 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $74
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid for October 1 - 31. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. 2nd service must be completed within 30 days.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT EVERYTHING WELL DONE Anacapa is open for in-house and patio dining for residents and their invited guests. Please call the restaurant reservations desk with any questions.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT:
Phone: 623-455-9045 Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Days: Tuesday – Saturday Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays
The Anacapa features daily specials in addition to the standard a la carte menu. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Please refer to the Corte Bella website for additional details or call the Anacapa reception desk for any questions. • Enjoy Sunday Breakfast with wonderful a la carte offerings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. • It’s Back! Pasta and Salad Night with Wine Down Wednesday wine specials – dine in only options for $16.50. • Come join the fun and enjoy German specialties at the Anacapa’s Oktoberfest Nights (dinner only) on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. Reservations are required. “Roll Out the Barrell” with lots of great traditional dishes and specially featured beers. • Reserve your table now for the Anacapa’s four course Thanksgiving Day dinner. Call 623-455-9045. Seating is limited.
• Check with the Anacapa regarding a family Thanksgiving Day meal to go. The Anacapa is open to residents and their invited guests only for in-house dining and to residents Call 623-455-9045 to preorder and for only for curbside delivery take-out orders. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 additional information. PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays.
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Pinot Passion: The Armchair Traveller Goes to New Zealand Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW I love a juicy rack of lamb with a rosemary mustard crust or a boneless leg of lamb stuffed with herbs, breadcrumbs, and pine nuts. The perfect wine pairing for both is Pinot Noir. What better place to find both than New Zealand, where it is said there are seven times as many sheep as people. A little wine history here: The Dutch landed on the northern tip of the South Island in 1642 and found the Maori less than hospitable so they left! James Cook, the English explorer arrived in 1769, resulting in the British colonization of New Zealand. Fifty years later, an Anglican missionary named Samuel Marsden planted grape vines but no record of wine production can be found. In 1839, a Scotsman named James Busby successfully made the first wines at the top of the North Island. Dalmatian immigrants from Croatia promoted viticulture during the turn of the 20th century with vineyards in Auckland and Northland. A relentless temperance movement handicapped the industry and it wasn’t until after World War II that wine was permitted to be sold by the bottle from wine shops. Selling wine in restaurants became legal in 1960 but only up until the 10:00 PM curfew. The modern wine industry didn’t really take off until the 1970’s. New Zealand has the most southerly vineyards in the world. Its sea breezes promote long, slow ripening and help retain the vibrant flavors distinctive to New Zealand wine. Its growing season is long and harvest can span from March to May. Rain can lead to mold and a vegetative taste in wine but a new trellising system perfected in the 1980’s promoted ripeness and maturity of the grapes. Early on phylloxera (a louse that infects the vine roots) and powdery mildew (oidium) hampered good grape production and the remedy was to plant resistant strains Isabella (white) and Baco Noir (red). Unfortunately, those grapes don’t make very good wine. Today those hybrids are practically nonexistent. The current wine industry has grown very fast, up from 31 vineyards in 1970 to well over 500 today. New Zealand is well known for its grassy, fresh Sauvignon Blanc but it is the Pinot Noir that I am after today. Pinot is a difficult grape to grow. Thin skinned, it sunburns easily giving a “raisiny” taste to the wine. It mildews at the drop of a hat. It has low tannins, so spoilage can be a problem if not handled properly. On the up side, it showcases the soil it is grown in like no other. And, New Zealand has the right soil for it. Our journey takes us south to Central Otaga, on the South Island where Dijon clones (originally from Burgundy, France) of Pinot Noir have been planted. It is the most southerly wine region with true continental climate, extreme diurnal temperature swings
(difference between day and night temps) helping to keep the freshness in the wine. The soil has heavy deposits of mica and schist in silt loam, the soil reflecting heat and concentrating the flavors of the grapes. Pinots from here lean toward vibrant flavors of red and black cherry with a dash of wild thyme. Their Pinots are flashier and more fruit forward than others in New Zealand. Other important Pinot Noir areas in New Zealand are Marlborough, South Island where the Pinot has ripe red fruit, succulent acidity and plenty of finesse. Canterbury, half way between Marlborough and Central Otago, is probably the least known Pinot region. It’s hot, dry winds can cause havoc in the vineyard but its saving grace is the limestone soil, the holy grail for Pinot Noir. Its wines are aromatic, with dried floral and fresh herb notes. The North Island Pinot production centers around Martinborough where a dry climate and extreme winds can knock the buds off the flowering vines leading to reduced yield. The resulting wines are different than any other Pinot in New Zealand with a strong back bone and more tannin than acidity with a savory finish. That was quite a trip in my quest to follow the Pinot Noir trail. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc might just have Pinot envy.
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Anacapa’s Molly (Amelia) Parks, An Expediter Extraordinaire was heavily involved in banquet setup and was a runner for the banquet line during events. Molly enjoys her employment at the Anacapa and appreciates the flexibility that her managers allow when she requires time off for her college studies and exams. Her best friend is also employed at the restaurant and this makes for a pleasant environment. She likes the residents she serves and her co-workers. Molly has discovered that during this pandemic that she isn’t very good at entertaining herself. She tried to develop some strict exercise routines but that didn’t stick too well. She misses the freedom she had to hang out with friends and go freely about doing whatever was fun. She does feel that things will soon improve and she is always telling her nieces and nephew that the restrictions now in place will make things better soon.
When you dine at our community restaurant, it’s likely that your order will come out of the kitchen on the arms of a lovely young lady with a name tag that says “Amelia” on the brass bar. It’s an interesting story of how Molly Katherine Parks became “Amelia” during working hours. She had misplaced her name tag but needed to wear one while on the floor, so she volunteered to wear this one. Now, many customers and even some of her co-workers refer to her as “Amelia”, so she has decided to just go with it.
Molly is a serious young woman with a quick wit as well a good work ethic. The Anacapa and Corte Bella are lucky to have her working to serve us almost every dinner service and on Sunday at breakfast. She is a delightful and hardworking employee. May you achieve all your dreams, Molly/Amelia.
Molly was born twenty two years ago in Walnut Creek, California but when she was in third grade her father was transferred to Phoenix for his work. Molly has an older brother and she currently resides with her parents who have a home in Peoria, near the intersection of 69th and Greenway. Her dad is employed in the IT field and her mother works in retail. Molly returned to live at home after giving up her apartment in Phoenix when the cost of rent became an issue for her budget. Molly graduated from Deer Valley High School in 2016 and earned an associates degree at Glendale Community College. She did one year at Northern Arizona University and is now attending Arizona State University online with an expected graduation date of 2022. Molly changed her major from fashion to photography where she is studying both the technical aspects as well as the aesthetics of this profession. She would like to become gainfully employed as a wedding planner/photographer or a portrait photographer after she gains her BA in her major. Molly has worked in the Anacapa for the past 2 ½ years and is currently the kitchen expediter – the person who moves the orders from the kitchen to your table with efficiency and skill. Before the pandemic affected the Corte Bella food service department, Molly
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Website Discussion Groups David Wright, CB Web Support Team Part of the HOA’s commitment to open communication is the Discussion Groups which can be found on the Corte Bella website ( https://www.cortebella.net ) under the Stay Connected tab on the main menu. The groups currently encompass a wide range of subjects, such as: •
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Security in Corte Bella
Some, like General and Can anyone recommend a … are heavily used, others – not so much. But they are there for your use. These categories are not etched in stone. They can be deleted or added to, depending on the needs/desires of the user community. For example, the last post to the CB Travel Blog topic was a year ago this month. That would indicate that users are no longer
Sunday November 1 * 10:00 a.m. to
CORTE BELLA FALL MARKETPLACE Get a head start on holiday gift shopping and “shop till you drop” in the comfort of your own backyard! You can shop for countless wonderful items for a truly exceptional gift buying experience! For your convenience cash or credit cards are accepted by most exhibitors.
1:00 p.m. * Anacapa Breezeway, Patio *
interested in this topic and it should be deleted or replaced, (which would be a shame since so many residents are world travelers and probably have some great stories to tell). Your web support team reviews this section of the website annually in January, purging entries for all but the previous year to make space for new entries for the current year. This helps to reduce clutter and to make searches quicker and easier for users. The Discussion Groups are an excellent forum for exchanging and sharing lots of useful and interesting information. You can post pictures of bobcats or javelinas in your yard, (some people think this a cool thing to do), let friends and neighbors know about interesting events that are going to take place in the area, share information about which restaurants are worth visiting or why folks may not want to eat at an establishment. Please limit the negative reviews to generalities. Don’t name names, but by all means do comment on the service, the atmosphere, etc. Along those lines, use of the Discussion Groups do come with caveats. You can find the current HOA policy on Discussion Group Forum Usage on the website in the Resource Center (Governing Documents -> Policies -> Policies in Current Effect). We strongly encourage you to read it before posting as it contains a very specific list of do’s and don’ts associated with usage. As the 2020 presidential election kicks into overdrive, it is imperative that everyone remember that political discussion is one of the don’ts. When posting, please try to determine the best category for your post beforehand. If you are recommending a restaurant then please use the Restaurant Reviews category, rather than the General or the Can anyone recommend a … categories. Keeping comments in the right lane improves the overall efficiency and flow of the forum. In closing, although there is generally no prohibition against posting rhetorical questions about the community, it is not recommended. You may get responses but none will be official. If you want the answer to a question about the community, you need to ask the right person. That person is either the HOA General Manager or one of his department heads. (Their contact information is listed on the website under the Contacts tab in the main menu and also in the CB Times.) If you aren’t sure about whom to contact, you can always send an email to cbgm@cortebellacca.com or pick up the phone to call the staff member or the General Manager. They will be happy to answer your question. And that answer will be the definitive, official answer. Please enjoy the Discussion Groups and make them interesting, informative, and relevant.
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LTPC Upcoming Resident Questionnaire Long Term Planning Committee Community resident “wants and needs” remain a matter of utmost importance to the Board of Directors and its Committees as they oversee the management of Corte Bella’s amenities. After all, these amenities are for our collective use and enjoyment and they should reflect the community ethos. A good way to document those wants and needs is through periodic questionnaires. Responses to previous questionnaires served as the basis for the actions and improvements already taken. The last questionnaire took place in 2015. Corte Bella has been a very active real estate market over the intervening years and there is no doubt that our demographics have changed somewhat from 2015. Therefore, the Long-Term Planning Committee (LTPC) would like to resample the community at this time to get
a feel for how current residents feel about Corte Bella’s amenities.
better know and understand those requirements.
Corte Bella is now 16 years old. Responses to previous surveys, as well as resident comments in meetings and written communications, have expressed a wish to update our facilities to better respond to then current needs, as well as to improve the overall attractiveness of the community.
Once the results of the survey have been reviewed, collated, and analyzed they will be made public and forwarded to the Board for consideration as the Campus Improvement Project moves forward.
In 2019, residents overwhelmingly voted to increase the Capital Improvement Fee assessed to homes as they sell. This was done to increase the Capital Improvement Fund which is the sole source of funding to enhance our facilities/amenities. In support of this, we have begun a Campus Improvement Project to both update and possibly enhance facilities to better fit evolving requirements. But we need to
Please take some time to answer the questions and send in your replies. We hope to have the questionnaire in the November issue of the CB Times. It will also be concurrently available online on the Corte Bella website (www.cortebella.net). Resident opinions are a bellweather to community leadership providing the latter with essential insights needed to keep Corte Bella relevant, thriving, and a great place to live now and into the future.
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Corte Bella Vets Happenings Karen R. Starkman One tenet of the Corte Bella Vets mission is to support Veterans and their families within the Northwest Valley. We achieve this by assisting with rent, mortgage, utility, and car payments. In addition, we provide monetary support and gift cards to transitional housing for formerly homeless veterans who are transitioning back to the civilian world. Our fundraisers (including our March 21, 2021, 7th annual golf tournament and our Monte Carlo Night on February 27, 2021) will continue this focus on ending Veteran homelessness, suicide prevention, and treatment of PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Tickets for our Monte Carlo night will go on sale beginning October 1, 2020. If you purchase your ticket prior to January 1, 2021, the price will be $40; after January 1st, the ticket price will be $50. Your ticket price will include a SWAG Bag, $200 in
Play Vouchers, One Free Drink and Light Snacks. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a raffle to win a stunning diamond necklace (appraised at $3,790), a “wine pull” raffle to win a bottle of wine (retail value between $25 - $150), and a silent auction. After October 1st, you will be able to purchase your event ticket, including raffle tickets on the Corte Bella Vets website by clicking on the Monte Carlo Tab. In addition, you will be able to view auction items, be able to bid on those items, and access information to the three charities which we will be supporting this night. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions and the increased mail costs, the Corte Bella Vets will not be supporting the annual Christmas Stocking Event for our Deployed troops. We will, however, be working once again with the SunDome Plaza Merchants Association with our Angel Tree for Veterans Project. As in the past, Christmas Trees will be put up in front of various Plaza merchants from November 15 thru December 15.
Good Deeds Continue With SOuL Linda Wright, SOuL member
SOul (Smiling Out Loud) Helps the Salvation Army Help Kids
research, this type of roller ball, yoga ball and “wobble” style chair, is very effective in creating an atmosphere for the kids to better pay attention and for a longer period of time during instruction. SOuL is very pleased to continue to support worthy activities that improve the lives of those who need support here in the West Valley. Thank you to all in Corte Bella who have contributed towards our fundraising efforts in the past.
SOuL Collects Items for the Homeless in the West Valley
Salvation Army Captain Kathy Merritt accepts a donation from SOuL President Carla Smith. The Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps brought back children into their facility in September and immediately began filling a need for those students who are distance learning and having issues with this type of learning program. The Salvation Army has a computer lab and a newly hired Youth Specialist (a teacher and a coach) to offer a much needed tutoring program. SOuL (Corte Bella’s women’s charity support organization) donated $500 towards the purchase of 6 additional “flexible seating” for these students to use during “class”. According to
In September, SOuL members responded to a need from the I-Help (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program) by collecting donations from the membership of undergarments (for both men and women) and small toiletries (see photo). These donations are being used to support the I-HELP program in Surprise that works with the homeless population here in the West Valley providing shelter and additional services.
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Gliding Sliders and Other Stuff Ask Agnes Whatever the title suggested to you, this isn’t about tiny burgers or sliding falls. This is about doors and windows! Here in Arizona, we get a lot of dust in the air. The silt-like grit that fills our windows and sliding door tracks is an annoyance, especially during the monsoon season.
So, the best advice I can give for home maintenance in that area is the following: Get a very cheap paintbrush and brush the tracks of your window and door sliders, loosening the silt. Use your vacuum with a crevice tool to suck up all that silt. Then use a damp microfiber cloth to get the remainder of the gunk. Follow that with a cloth or paper towel saturated with some WD40. More black may come off on the cloth. Go over it a few times for good measure. Slide the window or door back and forth a few times to get the rollers lubricated. Notice the difference? This should be done regularly, perhaps once a month.
The second thing I wanted to mention is regarding the HVAC thermostats which were original equipment in these homes. They are able to be set to exchange the indoor air for outdoor air by setting the “fan” for intervals. In this virus era, fresh air is important. If you’ve misplaced your owner’s manual or if you’ve never had one, a manual can be downloaded from TOTALINE.com. If you have converted to NEST, then you can just set up an interval for the fan by turning and clicking in the appropriate settings. Get ALEXA to do it… Or you can “Ask Agnes.”
Your Corte Bella Garden in October Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear •
Stop feeding roses.
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Check Palo Verde trees for bilge bug (look for webs at branch tips.) Note: Bayer Systemic Advanced solution applied once a year will provide annual protection.
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Check for pests (e.g. white fly) on perennials such as lantana. Spray with soapy water twice a week to eliminate pests.
Treat agave for bilge bug with “High Yield” granule grub control. Plant new plants now before frost – last chance till spring! Adjust water timer if necessary.
Consider deep drip stakes for trees.
Set out gallon-size artichokes for Spring harvest. Plant parsley.
Check ag.arizona,edu/pubs/garden/az1005.pdr for vegetable growing guide.
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Mike Verhoeks, a Creative “Craftsman” Linda Wright Mike Verhoeks is very quick to state that he doesn’t consider himself an artist, but rather he feels he is a craftsman. The definition of that word is “ a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft.” Mike is without a doubt very skilled at what he creates, which is hand-thrown, highquality pottery decorated with crystalline glazes. His pieces are unique in the colors and the surface design that result from the formation of Willemite (zine silicate) crystals within the glaze. There are distinct minerals that are associated with each color and his “storeroom” is filled with containers that read like a laboratory. Mike’s place of birth was Kankakee, Illinois, along the river of the same name. He is married with two children (a son and a daughter) and five grandchildren, whom all reside in the Phoenix area. Mike is a trained geophysicist who worked in many countries during his career, and he is still a consultant in oil and gas seismic exploration. Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, have lived in Corte Bella since 2010. From an early age, Mike felt the pull of creating something from clay, and he has been working with that medium since he was 10 years old. He has a potter’s wheel at his studio located in a artist co-op in Surprise and additional workspace at home in his
garage. He describes his experience with pottery as a life-long journey in which he is constantly learning, improving and gaining the perspective that allows him to improve his product. Mike talks with enthusiasm about ‘”pushing the clay to its limits” to see what he can fashion. He truly loves the classical shapes and forms (more than bowls and plates) such as full-blown vases and bottle forms. Mike speaks of the “sensuous aspect” of working with clay. His inspiration comes from the possibilities of the process that he uses to “grow” the colored crystals in the glaze for each piece of pottery. This involves a very precise and exact application of the glaze with zinc and carefully controlled firing cycles to develop the crystals and their formation that appears within the finished glaze. Mike waxes a bit philosophical when he talks about how each of us is made in the image of our creator and how we all have creative aspects to our personalities. He delights in his craft and believes he has a long way to go in his life-long pursuit of perfection and mastery of this endeavor. His dream at this time is to have his work in ten or twelve galleries. At present, he has pieces at the Mesa Center for the Arts, a shop in Chandler, and soon to be at Esteban’s in the Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Center in Sedona. Please see his website www.saltriverstoneware.com to view more of his work or call him at (603) 520-7144 for more information. Corte Bella is so blessed with many different people with amazing talents and abilities. Its exciting to see what our residents are doing in their “retired” years.
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Birds in Paradise (Part Ten) Jeanne Gowan & Nate Gowan The Fall migration of birds is underway in Corte Bella. Migration is triggered by shorter days, lower temperatures, and decreased food supplies. Many species cover thousands of miles during their migration. First-year birds often make their way to their winter home alone, despite never having seen it before. The secrets of their amazing navigational skills are complex. Birds use several types of senses when navigating. They get compass directions from the sun and the stars. They also use the earth’s magnetic field and position of the setting sun. They are truly amazing navigators. In our backyard, we observed a Black-headed Grosbeak, a bird that summers in Canada and the northern United States before heading back to its tropical winter spot. These birds seek habitats with large trees during the summer and most likely found Corte Bella’s trees a very desirable resting area. We were also lucky to spot a very rare bird for our area, a Blackthroated Gray Warbler. These birds breed in pine forests and look for similar habitats during migration. Corte Bella’s trees were most certainly the attraction for this visitor.
Black-throated Gray Warbler To date, we have spotted sixty (60) different species of birds in our yard. During the full moon cycle in early September, it was estimated that over 10,000 birds would migrate through our area every night. So, grab your binoculars, sit outside, enjoy some welcome cooler weather and look for some traveling visitors.
Black-headed Grosbeak
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Photos by Nate Gowan
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Corte Bella Pickleball News Mary Blome As I write this article on September 5th, it is 111 degrees outside. Ouch. Hopefully, by the time this reaches everyone it is much cooler during the day. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly has put a damper on many things but not Pickle Ball play. Hopefully, everyone reading this article is staying healthy. The Pickle Ball Club continues to play – the game is good for health, fitness, and socialization. It’s hoped that many, if not all, of our snowbirds will be able to return this year to Corte Bella. If anyone is interested in trying the game to see what it is all about, we will be starting the beginners’ clinics back up monthly beginning on Sunday, October 25th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM. This is a great way to be introduced to the game,
September Pickleball Fun! to understand the basics and have some fun too. If interested, please email Kay Mueller at kay_mueller45@yahoo.com. We will observe social distancing and require masks when not on the court playing. This clinic is for beginners only. Drill clinics for club players who have played a year or more and want to enhance skills will start soon. More to come with specifics.
Corte Bella Tennis Club News Donna Norton
New players are always welcome! Ken Egide gathers his tennis racket, water bottle, and bag for the short walk to the courts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to discover who will show up for drop-in tennis. He has led the group for an extended period of time, watching the numbers dwindle as time marches on. There are 11 great reasons to play tennis and for you to consider returning to the sport or learning it at the Wednesday morning free clinics. •
Minimal injuries.
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Helps relieve tension.
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Great exercise and workout.
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Affordable, rackets are cheap.
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It is played everywhere.
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You can play year round.
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It is good for the mind and body.
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You can play forever ... as long as you can walk!
Left to Right: Paul Schwartz, Reno Peterson, Steve Phillips, Ken Egide, Mark Nilsson. The Corte Bella Tennis Club invites you to join us both on the court and at our social events, which will start again as the COVID virus is contained or the vaccine is available.
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Group Fitness Schedule - October C
Group Fitness Schedule
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
• 8 – 9 am
TRADITIONAL CLASSES, $2.50
• 9:15-10:15 • 10-11
AQUA: Great for those seeking low-impact exercise routines and a fun, social atmosphere.
• 12 pm – 1
Roll n Release
Evenstar
• 8 – 9 am
Step X
Jodell
• 9:15-10:15 • 10-11 • 4-5 pm
Aqua Zumba Yin Yoga
Josh Evenstar Babs
• 6 - 7 am • 8 – 9 am
Cycle Legs & Core
Jodell Josh
AQUA YOGA: Aqua Yoga is a gentle water exercise class. It uses the basic exercises, principles, and movements of yoga and adapts them to a shallow-water environment. Temporarily taken off schedule. BODY CHALLENGE: Challenge your entire body using a variety of equipment. Mix in some short heart-pumping cardio intervals and you have got the perfect combination to get results. Each class will be different, come join the fun! LEGS & CORE: Target those stubborn, hard-to-hit spots with this legand core-intensive class. STEP X: A fusion of step exercise and weight training designed to get your heart pumping. TABATA: A trending fitness craze! A body-changing workout that targets cardio and core through the use of alternating 20 and 10 second intervals. TBC: Beginning to intermediate endurance and strength training mixed up with cardio. Core building and new challenges weekly. All are welcome! Bring a buddy!! WEIGHTS & ABS: Firm up fast with an invigorating workout that mixes weightlifting with concentrated AB work.
**NEW CLASSES IN PURPLE**
Weights & Abs
Jodell
Aqua Josh Advanced Chair Yoga Babs
Josh
• 9:15-10:15
Aqua
• 11-12 pm
½ & ½ Mat Pilates/RnR Evenstar
• 8 – 9 am
Beg Yoga Flow
Michelle
• 11-12 pm
Zumba
Evenstar
• 4-5 pm
Recovery Yoga
Babs
• 6 – 7 am
Cycle
Jodell
• 9 – 10 • 9:15-10:15
Weights 101 Aqua
Jodell Josh
• 11-12 pm
Zumba Gold
Cheryl
• 8 – 9 am • 9:20-10:20
Body Challenge Aqua
Jan Josh
Class descriptions and costs listed on back.
For news as it breaks, sign up for our Know Now email list (at the Fitness Desk).
WEIGHTS 101: Get results with this basic weights class. Learn proper form and technique.
SPECIALTY CLASSES, $3.50 & $4.50 BEGINNER YOGA: A therapeutic blend of stretching and level one yoga makes for a truly invigorating class. ADVANCED CHAIR YOGA: This class will incorporate weights, breathwork, mindfulness and poses at the barre. CHAIR YOGA: A non-traditional form of Yoga that reduces strain on limbs & joints. A chair replaces the yoga mat. CYCLING: Indoor cycling classes are low impact and easy on the joints & enhances cardiovascular health. ½ & ½: Half Mat Pilates and half Roll n Release. PILATES: Famous for developing strength, flexibility, and coordination; a heavy emphasis on core strength through a variety of movements. YOGA: Perform level I & II yoga poses in our easy-to-follow yoga classes and get in touch with your inner yogi. (Must be in possession of some yoga experience.) YOGA (ALL LEVELS VINYASA): The class will teach core strengthening, balance, stretching, some intermediate arm balances, breath work and of course, relaxation. Students are invited to work at their own pace to make the practice as challenging or relaxing, as they would like. YOGA (INTERMEDIATE): This intermediate class is for the yogi who is looking for a challenge which includes level II & III
YOGA STRETCH Light-hearted and fun class covering yoga basics and theory, using traditional and newer styles and props. Class is designed to restore union of body, mind and spirit. Be prepared to let go of stress as your inner light shines! RECOVERY YOGA: Unwind stress and prevent injuries with this beginning supportive movement class that will increase flexibility and decrease inflammation. ROLL N RELEASE: Give yourself the gift of self-myofascial release. With the use of tennis balls & foam rollers, you’ll learn specific but simple techniques to help relieve pain and improve mobility. Perfect for athletes, yogis and anyone experiencing tightness in their body, this class will help you unwind and find more freedom in your body. YIN YOGA: Yin Yoga is unique and offers deeper access to the body. Yin uses only the body, gravity and time! ZUMBA: A Latin-based fitness dance class for excellent cardio and an overall fun workout for everyone! The class includes various rhythms & movements to help tone & sculpt the body. ZUMBA GOLD: A great class for beginners who want to try Zumba®. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.
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SOCIAL CLUB CLUB & INTEREST GROUPS
Activities
Day of Week
Social Rooms
Time
Place
Contact Person
Bid Whist
2nd Fri.
7–10 PM
Social Hall
Kaye France
CB Quilters
2nd Friday
Varies
Bacara Room
Lana Henn Barbara Thomason
Contact Info 623-934-5051
lana@uwdawgs.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
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Deborah Lazear
deborahdlazear@gmail.com
Corte Bella Baggers
Thursday
4:00 PM (Summer 5:00 PM)
Anacapa Patio (Summer Social Hall)
Bill Mooney/Ruth Mooney
Bill / 816-244-2517 wmooney1945@gmail.com Ruth / 816-244-2914 rehmooney50@gmail.com
Corte Bella Chorus
Mon.
7 PM
Social Hall
Hilda Furkert
623-266-2733
Corte Bella Tai Chi Group
Mon/Tues Tues/Thurs
9:15 AM 8:00 AM
Stanza Room
Cathy Boorman
206-818-0860
Corte Bella Vets
2nd Tues.
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
9:00–10:30 AM
12:30–4:30 PM
Anacapa
Social Hall
Dan Kurtenbach
The Jacobs
Friends of Italy
Varies
Varies
Social Hall
Keith Fowler
Hand & Foot Canasta
2nd & 4th Mon.
6–8:45 PM
Social Hall
Charlotte Spellman / Jill Grant
Wednesday
5:30 PM
Ladies Hi Tea
LGBTQ Group of Corte Bella
Mah Jongg
Men’s Christian Group
Open Bridge
Poker Club
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
Mon./Thu.
Tue.
Every Thu.
1st Wed. each month
2nd Wed
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
West Valley Photo Club
4th Tues
Ya Ya Sisterhood Canasta
Mon. & Fri.
Usually Meets in Members’ Homes Bunco
Bunco Afternooners
1st Tue.
2nd Mon.
Canadians CB Book Lovers Club
CB Open Jam Group
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting
Christian Neighborhood Group
Christian Neighborhood Group
Corte Bella Car Club
Drop Toppers Convertible Club
2nd Tuesday
Varies
Varies
Thursday Group
Tuesday Group
Varies
Varies
Hawaiian Music Club
Varies
The Kelly Players
Varies
Iowa Group
Pinochle: Single Deck
10 AM–3 PM
9–10 AM
1–4 PM
5–9 PM
1–4:30 PM
10:30 – 12:30 PM
5:30–6:30 Social 6:30–8:30 Meeting
12–4 PM 7-10 PM
Social Hall
Anacapa
Social Hall
Laguna Room
Social Hall
Social Hall
Social Hall
Janet Silver
Nancy Stevens
Jo Ann Moberly
Jim Dowen
Ann Webb
Todd Gerber
JoAnn Shaw
FOI_keith@msn.com
623-3884069 barrspell@cox.net 602-3095627 jillg4546@yahoo.com
623-337-4139
blanchmd@aol.com
623-328-9583
623-556-8137
623-594-4592
(602) 639-8839 toddgerber3@gmail.com
623-466-6223
Social Hall
Carla Smith
SOuL4u@yahoo.com
Social Hall
Joseph Berke
jberke@cox.net
Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
Homes
Harriet Kessler
623-388-3731
1-3:30 PM
Homes
Cathy Emerson
623-518-3833
Call for Times
Various
The Mandells
623-374-3592
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Homes
7–9 PM
Homes
6:30 PM
Homes
Varies
6:30 PM
Varies
Varies
Homes
Homes
Varies
Donna Norton
Greg Peck
Robin Mandell
Jerry Lord
Jerry and Gayle Moore
Howard Evans
Nancy Wendler
donnaenorton@gmail.com
602-657-3950
623-374-3592
351-225-3387 / jalord1941@gmail.com
623-322-8190
howard.evans@cox.net
njwendler@msn.com
Varies
Homes
Susan Hoe
susan.hoe@cox.net
Varies
Homes
Catherine Kelly
crkjek@aol.com
Call for Times
Bob & Pam DeWaay
515-991-9166
6:00 PM
Homes
Darlene Schilf
darcats@gmail.com
Shalom Club
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
623-433-9449
Singles
Call for Times
Homes
Pat Kovecses Edina Geurink
623-337-3743 / pageko66@gmail.com 440-725-7277 / degeurink@cox.net
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
4th Friday
5 – 7 PM
Courts
Shirley Williams
309-781-9848
World of Friends
3rd Sat
Call for Times
theresadan69@cox.net
623-217-2803
Sports Bocce Ball
Couples Couples
El Camino El Sueno
Las Palmas
Men’s Open San Ramon Golf Tennis
1st & 3rd Wed. 2nd & 4th Tue. 1st & 3rd Tue. Every Wed. 2nd Sun.
Every Mon.
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
4:30 – 6:30 PM 4 – 5:30 PM 6 – 8 PM 6 – 8 PM 5 – 7 PM 4 – 6 PM
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts
Bob Nasser
John / Barbara Wilson Dan Louden
Darrell Emerson David Keppy
Robert Broda
Carol Dobkins
Oct to Apr 9:00 AM; May to Sept 8:00 AM
Golf Club
Deanne Greco
Meet at Various Courses
Pat Cooper
TBA
623-256-6661 623-688-8338 623-328-9341 623-518-3833 623-455-8310 847-381-6165 623-266-9395 deanne@grfamily.net 303-718-9122 / patcooperheb@msn.com
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Every Tue.
8 – 10 AM
Courts
Ann Paulson
623-433-9973
Men’s 3.5
Thu. & Sat.
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Courts
Colleen Miller
503-869-4570
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0
Open
Hiking/Cycling
1st Sat.
Lady Putters
Men’s 4.0
Pickleball
3rd Friday
Open Play
Member Play
Adventure Club
Every Sat.
Every Thu.
Every Wed.
Mon., Wed., Fri.
Mon.-Sat.
Varies
9 – 11 AM 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
7:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 AM – 12 NOON
Varies
Courts Courts Courts Courts
Courts
Varies
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Robin Culley
Don Schneider Jack Shifman Ken Egide
Robin Mandell
Steve Downing
623-444-5448 623-399-9640 623-518-4909 623-266-3820
623-374-3592
937-684-1733
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