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CONTENTS
What’s Inside February 2021
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know ASSOCIATION 8 Corte Bella Election Integrity 8 From the Editor’s Desk 9 2020 Amenities Survey 10 2020 Amenities Survey Continued 10 From the Editor’s Desk 12 Corte Bella Events
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14 Upcoming HOA Events 15 February 2021 Calendar
CULINARY 16 Adult Sundaes with Choice of Toppings 18 Anacapa’s Alexandria “Lexi” Cox Finds Her Groove 19 Valentine’s Day Celebrations: Wine and Chocolate
COMMITTEE 20 Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report COMMUNITY
22 Corte Bella Vets Happenings 22 2020 Salvation Army Charity Collection Update
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23 Standing Up to COVID-19 23 Dusty Do’s and Don’ts 24 Corte Bella “Greats” - Roger and Gayle Wehrli 26 What’s Happening in Corte Bella 27 Birds in Paradise (Part 14) 27 Your Corte Bella Garden in February
HEALTH & FITNESS
28 Corte Bella Pickleball Club News 28 Corte Bella Golf Club News 29 Corte Bella Tennis Club News
SOCIAL CLUB
On the Cover:
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Corte Bella residents Eileen and Eric Gow enjoy a romantic dinner at the Anacapa to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They salute all the loving couples in Corte Bella. 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.
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.
Editor | Linda Wright Copy Editors | Elspeth Chambers | Nancy Kronlund Renee Neuman | Carole Peterson Contributing Writers | Michael Arrington | Joel Block Mary Blome | Kathy Carmickle | Jodell Dodge | Dawn Ferch Nate and Jeanne Gowan | Dan Haywood | Pam Lawrence Deborah Lazear | Larry Leighton | Tom Morin | Donna Norton Tyson Siegler | Karen Starkman | Dave Wright | Linda Wright Photography | Michael 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. ©2021 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 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 Tyson Siegler, Membership Director tsiegler@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
FirstService
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24-HOUR EMERGENCY (480) 551-4300
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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
Corte Bella Election Integrity As you probably know, Corte Bella Country Club conducts an annual election of directors to serve on the board each and every year. This election is mandated by the association’s by-laws. Each year, there is a call to the community for candidates. As a resident homeowner, you should receive a letter at your address on record with the
Mike Arrington, General Manager
association inviting you to become a candidate for the Board of Directors. Once all of the candidate interest forms have been collected, a list of candidates is formed and then a ballot is created and mailed to all resident homeowners. Additionally, an option to vote electronically on-line is also offered. There is one vote per household/lot. Of these two options, a resident may only vote in one manner or the other. A third party contractor, hired by the association, collects and administers the electronic on-line vote. No employee, resident or anyone else may ever see who any person voted for. The final results showing the number of votes each candidate received are provided by the third party contractor to the association administrative supervisor on the day of the election and before the annual meeting. The only information that can be monitored by employees is who voted and the total number of votes cast. This simply lets the General Manager know what percentage of the community voted. Since the ballots are secret, no other information is available to anyone. Any paper ballots received are locked up in the administration office drop box until election day. On election day during the Annual Meeting, all paper ballots are supplied to a room full of about 14 volunteer residents so they may be counted. Additionally, the results of the electronic on-line voting is supplied to the administrative staff to be included in the vote total and validated during the counting process. The information provided shows only how many votes each candidate received. Again, since these are all secret ballots, no single person may process the paper ballots alone or by themselves. The process involves one neutral person opening up the envelope signed by the voting resident which contains the ballot that includes no information indicating who cast the vote. The person opening the envelope then hands the folded ballot to the person next to them who records the vote as shown on the ballot. Nowhere on the ballot itself does it say who cast the vote. Therefore, one person qualifies the vote by inspecting the signed envelope and the other qualifies the ballot by inspecting and recording the vote on a tally sheet.
In addition, other volunteer residents are monitoring the process to ensure everything is done correctly. Also, again at the end, the total count for each candidate is confirmed, qualified and testified by signature of observers. Therefore, there is no significant interaction during the process by anyone from the management company or any employee. The only responsibility or role involving employees is to ensure the entire process is followed correctly and without error or violation of the process. In other words, we do what we were hired to do by managing the process. The Corte Bella annual election is done the same way each year and every vote tally is conducted and sanctioned by several different Corte Bella residents. Given the current state of election scrutiny on a national level, I felt it would be helpful to provide this summarized account of the Corte Bella election process especially since several residents have expressed their concerns and some baseless accusations have already surfaced during this election season. There are important issues on the table again this year as in years past so please make sure you vote your conscience and cast your vote for the candidates of your choice. Happy voting.
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2020 Amenities Survey
Usage Percentages based on 554 Responses
Long-Term Planning Committee In 2020, Corte Bella turned seventeen, as did our amenities. Furthermore, our demographics have been changing considerably over the past five or so years. It seemed a good time to reach out to the community to determine its usage of and satisfaction with our amenities. The following charts are the first-tier analysis of the collected data. The Board will review all the comments that accompanied the quantifiable data and proceed accordingly.
LANAI
41.2
SOCIAL HALL
67
SPORTS COURTS
71.8
DAY SPA
72
FITNESS CENTER
72
POOL
81.8
ANACAPA
90.4 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
80
90
100
Percentage Used
Satisfaction Percentages based on 554 Responses
2020 AMENITIES SURVEY NOVEMEBER 1 DECEMBER 14
LANAI
24.4
SOCIAL HALL
61.6
SPORTS COURTS
33.4
DAY SPA
37.2
FITNESS CENTER
64.3
POOL
69.1
ANACAPA
46.8 0
Total Submissions – 554 (17.5% of Residents)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Satisfaction
Years Resided in Corte Bella
Couples – 13.5% Paper – 45.8% Online – 54.2%
350
70
Based on 554 Responses
300 250 200
150
YEARS
7.64
0.17
17
100 50 0
0
Submissions Couples
Paper
2
4
6
8
10
Average
Online
Shortest
12
14
16
18
Longest
THE FOLLOWING CHARTS REPRESENT PERCENTAGES BASED ON 554 RESPONSES. Anacapa 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Daily
Weekly
45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Usage Monthly
Satisfaction Rarely
Never
Very Dissatisfied
Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Social Hall
Daily
Usage Weekly
Monthly
Satisfaction Rarely
Never
50
50
40
40
30
Very Dissatisfied
Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Sports Courts
60
60
30
20
20
10 0
Fitness Center
10
Usage HOA Events Club Mtgs Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfaction HOA Mtgs Priv. Mtgs Satisfied
Int. Gp Mtgs Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied
0
Usage Daily Never Basketball Very Satisfied
Court
Satisfaction
Weekly Tennis Very Dissatisfied
Monthly Pickle Ball Mildly Dissatisfied
Rarely Bocce Ball Satisfied
Continued on Page 10
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ASSOCIATION
2020 Amenities Survey Continued Pool
45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
0 Daily
Usage
Weekly
Satisfaction
Monthly
Rarely
Never
Very Dissatisfied
Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Lanai
Day Spa
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
70
60 50 40 30 20
10 0 Daily
Weekly
Usage Monthly
Satisfaction Rarely
Never
Very Dissatisfied
Daily Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Weekly
Usage Monthly
Satisfaction Rarely
Never
Very Dissatisfied
Mildly Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Very Satisfied
From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to the short month (28 days) on the yearly calendar. Notably, there’s Groundhog Day on February 2nd, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12th (also Chinese New Year) and February 14th
Linda Wright, Editor CB Times is Valentine’s Day. February 15th is the Presidents’ Day federal holiday – perhaps more celebrated for the retail sales opportunities provided to us all.
Corte Bella residents will be blessed with beautiful sunrises and sunsets that characterize the Northwest Valley during the winter months. Voting for four positions on the HOA’s Board of Directors will be on-going. Some residents will be traveling to see a Barleens AZ Opry show, enjoying food trucks on Monday evenings, will use a secure service to safely shred documents, and dine safely with friends and loved ones at the Anacapa without having to leave the gates. The sports courts will be full with tennis players, pickle ball players and bocce ball enthusiasts. Our community pool will be used through the day and into the night while the Fitness Center gym is also very busy. You can get a facial or a massage at our day spa.
Corte Bella is blessed. Things are still restricted but, under the circumstances, we as a community are functioning very well and safely. Each day is a gift and we are very fortunate. Get your COVID-19 vaccine when you’re able. Carpe Diem, my friends.
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COMMUNITY IS
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Scientists tell us that we are “hard-wired for connection”. Prolonged loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking or obesity. The active Freedom Plaza lifestyle was designed specifically to combat social isolation and build connections with others. The support of a caring community. Here, you gain a support system of friends and neighbors, plus amenities to keep you connected, including faith services and fitness classes. Financial stability in uncertain times. Unlike living in a house, our stable and affordable Monthly Service Package lets you predict your expenses almost down to the penny. Thirty-one years of debt-free unchanged ownership. In good times and uncertain times, there’s no safer, smarter place to be than Freedom Plaza. We offer active independent living, plus a safety net of additional support should you ever need it.
ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, February 5 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, March 5 Friday, April 2 Bacara Room 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.
Farmers Market
Date: Wednesday, February 10 Anacapa Breezeway, Patio and Sidewalk Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event Be sure to come and shop in your own backyard. Support local businesses. There is everything from soup to fresh fish and wonderful produce. Bring your shopping bag and stock up. Upcoming markets: Wednesday, March 10 and April 14.
Food Truck Mondays
Dates: Monday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM If you’re looking for a dinner time treat on a Monday, come on down to the Anacapa parking lot and partake of several offerings (two trucks at each Monday event) that will feature street food concepts of Asian fusion, Cajun and Creole, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, Southern Soul food, Thai and, of course, pizza. A community eblast on Thursday before that Monday will alert the residents to which truck will be in attendance. Many trucks will allow preorder of menu items. Credit cards are accepted. Note: masks and social distancing are mandatory while at the venue. Many of the usual events and activities are subject to current CDC guidelines and Arizona State executive orders. It’s hoped that in 2021, there will be the possibility of resuming the activities and events that our community is accustomed to being offered. The events listed following this paragraph are planned at this time.
Barleens Arizona Opry
Date: Saturday, February 13 Barleens in Apache Junction 2275 E. Old West Highway Time: Depart Anacapa Parking Lot (car pool) at 10:45 AM (doors open at 11:15 PM with lunch at 12:00 Noon and show begins at 1:00 PM) Cost: $42 per person (lunch and show; self-drive to and from show location) It’s the 34th season for the Barleens family and their fabulous entertainers. Corte Bella will see the Variety Spectacular show with the cast performing a variety of music including country, rock n’ roll, blues, boogie woogie, big band and gospel music. Tickets are on sale in the Fitness Center and are limited. No refunds. Contact Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence if transportation assistance is needed.
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Anacapa Special Event:
Anacapa Special Events:
Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Cajun Dinner
Date: Tuesday, March 16 Anacapa Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu options Enjoy specially prepared dishes for a unique “Fat Tuesday” celebration. The menu will feature traditional Creole favorites. Wear your carnival mask and come ready to enjoy a great meal. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 623-455-9045.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Date: Sunday, February 14 Anacapa Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu options Look no further than the Anacapa for that romantic dinner for you and your special someone. A special evening menu created just for this occasion will be available along with great ambiance to make this Valentine’s Day memorable in every way. Seating is limited. Reservations required for this night’s event. Please call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
HOA Important Meeting:
Association Annual Membership Meeting Election of Board of Directors Date: Monday, March 1 Santa Barbara Room Time: 6:00 PM
Please plan to attend the annual membership meeting of the Corte Bella Country Club Association and vote to elect directors to four positions on the HOA Board of Directors. A review of the past year’s work by the HOA committees will be presented. This event may be held via the ZOOM format. Please watch for additional information on the Corte Bella website or via HOA emails to the community. Anacapa Special Event:
Secure Document Shredding
Date: Monday, February 22 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $7 per voucher = 1 banker box or 3 brown paper bags Use this service to safely and securely destroy those important documents. Purchase as many vouchers as you require. Acceptable material: paper clips, rubber bands, manila folders, hanging file folders, staples, spiral notebooks, binder clips and patient charts. Please note: No electronic media, CDs, DVDs, hard drives, tapes or floppy disk. Vouchers on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Date: Wednesday, March 17 Anacapa Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu option It’s time for the “wearing of the green” and time to enjoy all the traditional St. Paddy’s Day foods prepared by Executive Chef Dan Haywood and his Anacapa staff. Come enjoy green beer, corned beef and cabbage, Irish Banger sausages, lamb stew and more. Featured desserts will satisfy everyone. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 623-455-9045.
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ASSOCIATION Note To All Residents:
HOA Sponsored Event:
The following events and activities are being explored at this time with the anticipation these may be offered in March or April and beyond. Please watch for any updates via the Corte Bella website and emails. Thank you for your patience and your understanding during these unusual times: •
Jason Love Comedy Shows (possible outside venue)
•
Sunday Cabarets
•
Corte Bella’s Annual Spring Marketplace Date: Sunday, March 28 Anacapa Breezeway, Patio and Sidewalk Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: FREE EVENT
• •
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency (24 Hours)
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Security Service ( Securitas ): •
Guard at Gate (5:00AM until 8:00PM)
•
Roving Patrol (Homeowners can call the
623-544-3906
Mobile phone between 8:00PM & 11:30PM Mon - Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun)
623-256-2907
HOA Common Area Emergencies: (Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
•
First Service After Hours Emergencies:
480-551-4300
Fire Department Non Emergency •
Normal business hours
623-584-3500
Animal Related Issues •
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387 Arizona Game and Fish Department
• •
Arts and craft classes
Cave Creek Olive Mill Day Trip Wine and Food Pairing Dinner Health and Wellness Expo Grand Canyon Day Trip Wine tasting trip
Exploring Arizona day trips
NOTE: All Events and Activities Are Tentative, Subject to Availability of HOA Facilities Under Mandatory COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures. Please check the Corte Bella website for additional information. Upcoming HOA Events Mar 5 First Friday with Pam Mar 10 Farmers’ Market Mar 28 Annual Spring Marketplace Every Monday evening – Food Truck Mondays March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr 2 First Friday with Pam Apr 14 Farmers’ Market
Anacapa Special Events Apr 4 May 9 May 31 Jun 20
Easter Sunday Special Menu Mothers’ Day Special Menu Memorial Day Special Menu Fathers’ Day Special Menu
Feb 19 HOA Board of Directors Workshop Feb 24 HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting Mar 1 HOA Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election Apr 1 HOA Board Organizational Meeting Apr 23 HOA Board of Directors Workshop Apr 28 HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting
Important HOA Board of Directors Election Information Mar 1
Coyotes and Other Desert Animals •
•
Cooking with Chef Dan classes
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings
During Regular HOA business hours (9:00AM–4:00PM) HOA Office: 623-328-5068 ext. 226
•
• •
Spring is in the air! Come see what’s new and trendy in decorating and updating your home. Vendors will come from all over Phoenix metro area with their wares for you to check out. Bring a shopping bag and enjoy the best way to shop – right in your own neighborhood while supporting several small business operations.
•
•
TAD Management Tribute concerts (possible outside venue)
602-942-3000
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Annual Membership Meeting & Election of Board Directors
FEBRUARY SUN
MON
Lady Putters - 9 AM
TUE
1
Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
7
Lady Putters - 9 AM
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
2
WED
THU
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
3
FRI
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
4
SAT 5
First Friday with Pam 10:00 AM /ZOOM
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
6
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
8
Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
9
Technology Committee 10:00 AM All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
10 Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AM Farmers’ Market 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
11 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
12 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
13 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
18
19 HOA Board Workshop 9:00 AM
20 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa 14 Anacapa’s Valentine’s Day Special Menu 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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15 Lady Putters - 9 AM Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
22 Lady Putters - 9 AM Secure Shredding 9:00 AM12:00 Noon
16 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
17 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
Anacapa’s Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Special Menu 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM a 23 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
ARC meeting 9:00 AM
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
Finance Committee Meeting 2:30 PM HOA Board Open Meeting 10:00 AM
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25 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
26 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
27 All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
All Day Happy Hour at the Anacapa
Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 28
HOA EVENTS - GREEN HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE
ANACAPA EVENTS - RED INTEREST GRPS/ CLUBS - BLACK
Please check the Corte Bella website for updated information on availability of the above listed events. We value our residents health and lean on the side of caution.
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CULINARY
Adult Sundaes With Choice Of Toppings Godiva Chocolate Ganache with Godiva Liqueur Macerated Fall Berries with Brandy
Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood
Flambee of Pineapple with Rum
Macerated Berries
2 pints mixed berries, or other ripe fruit ½ cup sugar 1 oz Grand Marnier or favorite brandytype liquor • •
Mix all ingredients, let stand for 45 minutes Serve with ice cream, cake or any dessert with a whipped cream.
Chocolate Ganache
8 oz fine chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 oz Godiva liqueur • • •
In a small pan, heat chocolate until almost at a boil. Remove from heat. Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add liqueur. Spoon over ice cream.
Flambee of Pineapple 2 cups pineapple chunks 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1-2 oz your favorite rum 3 Tbsp of unsalted butter • • • •
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In a medium sauté pan on medium high heat, add butter and melt. Stir in brown sugar and melt together. Add pineapple and let mixture get nice and bubbly. Pull away from heat and add rum, then put back over heat and allow the alcohol to light. Stir with spoon until flames are out. Serve over ice cream.
Saturday
Day Spa
February 13 * Depart Corte Bella
February Spa Specials!
at 10:45 a.m. You can drive on
Treat yourself Or a loved one to a Spa Treatment!
your own or carpool
Two 60 minute treatments $122 Or Two 90 minute treatments $167
Barleens Arizona Opry
Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature (customizable)
Variety Spectacular Show!
2nd Appointment/Service must be completed within 30 days from date of purchase.
Extended Youth Facial
$106, $100
Extend your youth! Encourage cell renewal and the smoothing of wrinkles. Enjoy a relaxing facial with defense mechanisms to combat the signs of aging!
Swedish Massage
$82, $78
Designed for relaxation, this massage increases circulation by using long, fluid strokes and induces a state of deep relaxation.
Spa Blends Body Butters, 6 oz $21 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $74
something for everyone!
12 noon Show starts at 1:00 p.m. * $42 per person
Face coverings are required except while eating and drinking. COVID-19 Safety Measures will be adhered to.
* Includes Show and Lunch
Transportation will not be provided this year. You can either
Tickets on sale Sunday, January 10 after 2:00 p.m. at the
Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid February 1 - 28, 2021. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. 2nd service must be completed within 30 days.
The Anacapa is open for in-house and patio dining for all customers and curbside delivery for resident only takeout orders. Call 623-455-9045 for reservations.
variety of hits from all genres of music. This show has
11:15 a.m. Lunch served at
drive your own vehicle or carpool.
Gift Certificates Available!
ANACAPA RESTAURANT
You will be amazed at the depth of talent that is touched on a
* Doors open at
Fitness desk. HOA account, check and cash (exact change). Tickets are non-refundable.
The Anacapa restaurant strictly enforces social
distancing, reduced seating capacity, and enhanced sanitation for the safety of all patrons at all times.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT: Phone: 623-455-9045 Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Days: Tuesday – Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday
The Anacapa features daily specials in addition to the standard a la carte menu. Watch for upcoming seasonal menu changes. Enjoy patio seating with the best view in the Northwest Valley. Call the Anacapa reception desk for additional information and reservations. • Make plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Anacapa on Sunday, February 14th. A special dinner menu will delight your Valentine. Reservations are required. Seating is limited.
• Anacapa’s Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras menu on Tuesday, February 16th will feature traditional Cajun delights. Make a reservation now as seating is limited. • The Anacapa will feature a delicious St. Patrick’s Day menu on Thursday, March 17th. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.
• The Anacapa will feature an Easter Sunday A la Carte Brunch on April 4th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be delicious selections on the limited menu for all to enjoy. Seating is limited so make your reservations soon. The Anacapa is the place for your special occasion small gathering. The Anacapa is also available to cater small dinner parties in your home. Contact Jill Machay for reservations and information.
Support your community restaurant. Come dine with us today.
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Anacapa’s Alexandria “Lexi” Cox Finds Her Groove Alexandria, or “Lexi”, Susan Cox was born right here in Arizona in 1996 and has lived most of her life in Surprise with her parents, an older sister and a younger brother. Her grandparents also reside nearby, her father is a US Postal Service employee, and her mother works in the front office at Shadow Ridge High School. Lexi graduated from Willow Canyon High School in 2015 and went on to college at Arizona State University. This past December, she graduated with a degree in elementary education. She will soon start her first teaching job at Luke Elementary school, outside the gates of Luke Air Force Base. Once all her paperwork is completed, she will be one of three 1st grade teachers at this Title I school. Lexi has been working as a server at the Anacapa since August 2018. She truly enjoys her job and remarks that it “feels like I have 50 sets of grandparents.” Lexi enjoys that she has made many friends among the staff and that she is supported by the Anacapa management. A flexible schedule allowed her to work at the restaurant and attend her college classes. She plans to continue at the Anacapa even after she begins teaching, hoping she can manage both jobs.
Assured D o cu m e n t D e s t r u c ti o n Easy, local, private, & secure Monday, February 22 9:00 a.m. — Noon Anacapa Parking Lot $7.00/voucher* Voucher(s) required
Vouchers go on sale Sunday, January 10 after 2:00 p.m. at the Fitness desk. HOA account, check or cash (exact change). *Pre-paid vouchers = Banker Box (med. Sized 16” X 13” X 12” or 3 brown paper bags) ** Acceptable materials: paper clips, rubber bands, manila folders, hanging file folders, staples, spiral notebooks, bank books, binder clips, and patient charts. ***Not acceptable: electronic media, CDs, DVDs, hard drives, tapes, and floppy disks
Lexi’s immediate goals are to pay off her fairly modest student loan debt (she was awarded scholarships the last two years from the Arizona Teachers Academy) and to purchase her own home in Surprise within a year. Long range, Lexi would like to be married and start her own family. It is important to her to remain near her close-knit family. During the virus pandemic months of self-imposed isolation, Lexi learned that rather than being a shy person, she actually needed and craved personal interaction with others. She also believes that it was important to use this “down” time of uncertainty, to set goals and work toward them. It was difficult for her to finish her class work and her internship under the distance-learning requirements imposed by the pandemic. She had to get into the right mindset to accomplish this. It was easy to get distracted and discouraged. She tapped into self-discipline that helped her meet all that was required to receive her degree. Lexi is determined to stay healthy, to find the right life partner and to attain financial stability. Her bright smile and quiet confidence will serve her well as a teacher just as they have served her well at the Anacapa where she continues to serve her “50 sets of grandparents.”
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Valentine’s Day Celebrations: Wine and Chocolate Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW We may not be able to celebrate with all our friends this Valentine’s Day but we can indeed party safely. Valentine’s Day conjures up thoughts of wine and chocolates, maybe even a few roses to round out the sentiment. Why not organize a remote tasting event? It’s easy! The organizer choses the chocolate and the wines, sending everyone a shopping list. One “brave” soul sets up the ZOOM call and all sign-in at an agreed upon time. The wines should be ready at the correct temperature and breathing if appropriate (more on this in a moment). It’s important for the organizer to set the initial order of the tasting. Yet, the fun begins after the first round of subscribed pairings. Then everyone chooses their favorite chocolate and the wine that they prefer. Makes for interesting conversations. Here are some things to consider. Remember the tasting rules: Wine Sweeter Than Chocolate. Why? The drier wines (read Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc) will taste sour or bitter if the chocolate is sweeter. Also, End Your Tasting with the Sweetest Wine. Take the white wine out of the refrigerator half hour before the tasting. If your red wine is at room temperature, put it in the fridge for half an hour before tasting. Decanting is not generally necessary unless you have a prized older red. If you choose to decant, here are a few suggestions: •
Red wines between one and three years old will benefit from a vigorous decanting.
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Old reds five years or older, will benefit from a gentle decanting.
Start your tasting with a white wine such as a Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, or Moscato Riesling. Pair with lemon-ginger infused chocolate.
Second pairing could be a Merlot with dark chocolate or a Cabernet Sauvignon with bittersweet chocolate. These pairings are not my favorite but I offer them for diehard lovers of Cab. Third paring could be a Recioto della Valpolicella with extra dark chocolate with cranberries, blueberries and almonds (Hersey’s makes a good one). This style of wine made with dried grapes, makes the nuts and berries more vivid with enough impact to measure up to the chocolate.
Fourth pairing could be a Ruby Port. They are inexpensive, ready with almost no bottle age, and are a blend of young wines from different years. All of which have been in barrels or tanks for two to three years. Once opened, they will keep refrigerated for 2 weeks to 3 months. They
offer ripe, juicy, red berry flavors and pair well with dark chocolate. Fifth, and final, tasting could be a Banyul, a Grenache grape that has retained some of its sugar. It is not a dry Grenache. Pair with dark chocolate. This French fortifiedred is the classic chocolate and red wine pairing. For something different, try a light, fizzy Italian Brachetto wine served with strawberries dipped in chocolate. This would be delicious. For lovers of milk chocolate, try Scharffen Berger milk chocolate with an Ice Wine. For lovers of all kinds, enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Joel Block, Finance Chair and Kathy Carmickle, Treasurer
Month & YTD November 30, 2020 Results of Operations Assessments: Income
Favorable to Budget Unfavorable to Budget Actual
Budget
Variance
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance
200,200
200,063
137
2,201,786
2,200,690
1,095
Administration: Net
58,775
67,683
8,908
627,799
700,038
72,239
Facilities: Expense
63,035
76,474
13,409
664,637
845,429
180,792
Guardhouse: Expense
17,227
15,812
1,415
178,985
173,932
5,053
(338)
4,407
(4,745)
4,080
28,977
(24,897)
33,034
28,567
4,467
347,232
362,237
15,005
(42,768)
(544)
(42,224)
(308,559)
78,599
(229,960)
1,219
2,434
(1,215)
23,114
31,774
(8,660)
Fitness: Net
(14,690)
(14,541)
(149)
(152,675)
(159,951)
7,276
Results of Operations
(28,478)
3,283
(31,761)
(50,906)
(58,746)
7,840
HOA Events: Net Landscape: Expense Restaurant: Net Spa: Net
* Net after Departments is used when the Department has Revenue and Expenses. Favorable to Budget by $7.8K YTD Departments favorable to budget: • Administration - $72.2K • Facilites - $180K • Fitness - $7K • Landscape - $15K
Departments unfavorable to budget: • Guardhouse - $5.0K - Gate repairs not necessarily related to accidents • HOA Events - $25K- Covid 19 - HOA Events have been cancelled due to Covid; • Restaurant - $230K- Covid 19 - Income impacted by Covid; operating at 50% capacity; income is trending upwards and we expect that trend to continue; labor expenses are $200K below budget which helped to reduce the loss. • As of 11.30.20, we still have not touched the Retained Earnings. • Spa - $ 8.6K Covid 19
WHERE HAVE OPERATING ASSESSMENTS GONE YEAR-TO-DATE THROUGH NOVEMBER 2020 Assmt $’s Spent Per Lot/% Allocation per Department
Dollar Am't
AS A %
ADMINISTRATION: NET
$380.48
28.51
FACILITIES: NET
$402.81
30.19
GUARDHOUSE: EXPENSE
$108.48
8.13
-$2.47
-0.19
LANDSCAPE: EXPENSE
$210.44
15.77
RESTAURANT: NET
$187.00
14.01
SPA: NET
$14.00
-1.05
FITNESS: NET
$92.53
6.93
TOTAL: SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
$30.85
2.31
HOA EVENTS: NET
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Corte Bella Vets Happenings Larry Leighton & Karen Starkman Our Virtual Monte Carlo Event will take place on Saturday, February 28th. Mark your calendars. It is guaranteed to be fun and something you will not want to miss. Raffle tickets will be available until February 8, 2021. On Saturday, March 20, 2021, the Corte Bella Vets Seventh Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place here at the Corte Bella Golf Course. Join us as we continue to fight to end Veteran Homelessness in Phoenix and to provide direct support to Arizona’s needy Veterans and Veterans’ families. As with many events around the world, our tournament has also been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. In addition to getting a late start in the planning, we will not be having our usual after-tournament dinner and auction event at the Anacapa. Instead, we are planning on an after-round get together (restrictions permitting) to enjoy a hamburger and drink (which will be included in the registration fees). This year we are returning to the standard (not step-aside) scramble format with a 12:30PM shotgun start. Liberty Buick is our Hole-In-One sponsor. We will have the Putting Contest, Air Cannon, and the “Buy-A-Birdie” events. We will also have a LongDrive Pro with an opportunity for every golfer to win a Golf Trip of
a Lifetime! Although we hope every golfer will make donations at the on-course events, we are not using a “game-ticket”, so plan to bring extra “cash”. There are sponsor opportunities to fit every budget, and rather than raising costs, we are including lunch and the after-round meal in the registration fee. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us on March 20th. Have a good time with friends and neighbors while supporting Arizona’s needy Veterans and Veterans’ families. Join the fight to end Veteran Homelessness in Phoenix. Tournament registration and sponsorship details can be found on our website at (https://cortebellavets.org/golf2021). Photos: https://helpingourveterans.us
2020 Salvation Army Charity Collection Update An Update on the San Ramon Stringers 2020 Christmas Lights Salvation Army Charity Collection Once again for those involved as the “face” of our community with a red bucket in hand, the Stringers were able to see the joy, patience, and willingness to give freely to a wonderful cause during the month of December. The adjusted grand total for the
donation to the Salvation Army is $17,015. The Salvation Army Sun Cities Corps reaction was “Awesome! Thank you for your kindness to others!” Corte Bella can be proud of this wonderful donation and all of Corte Bella thanks the Stringers for once again providing a beautiful and inspirational Christmas Street right here in Corte Bella for all to enjoy. Great job!
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Standing Up To COVID-19 Tom Morin COVID-19 vaccines are now available nearly a year since the onset of the virus. However, we’re facing a new challenge of finding qualified personnel to administer them. One Corte Bella resident rallied to that challenge, devoting her time and efforts to giving out shots. Dr. Joanne Westphal came to Corte Bella in 2019 to visit her sister and was so impressed with the area that she purchased a home. Joanne, or Jo as she prefers, is a native of Wisconsin, a physician, Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University, and a Michigan cherry farmer for 25 years (which started as a summer side job). As a consequence, she had trouble distinguishing when she was working or having fun. Jo experienced a growing concern over the slow roll out of vaccines in the community and throughout the nation. She decided to take action in late December, noting the incidence of the virus in Arizona reached 1 in 16. She began with the Maricopa County Health Department and the Arizona Department of Health Services websites. After applying for a temporary emergency medical license to practice in Arizona, she volunteered for the county’s Public Health Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). By January, she was
working at the Sun City West POD at Banner Hospital assisting with vaccinations. She’s observed a serious need for retired or semi-retired physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care workers to join in the effort. She’s assessed an equally important need for all Arizonians to maintain social distance, wash hands and wear masks. Dr. Jo is fiercely devoted and committed to help in whatever capacity she can. She encourages everyone in Corte Bella to pull together for the common good in “Standing up to COVID-19”.
Dusty Do’s and Don’ts Ask Agnes Furnace filters require regular replacement. The time between filter changes depends on the type of filter you use and how much dust, pet dander, or other particles are in your home. Filter prices can vary from $1.00 to more than $20.00 each. Here’s what most HVAC warranty companies recommend: Use the least restrictive filter you can use. Pleated, thick filters restrict airflow to your HVAC system. This increases static pressure and that’s not good. The fan has to work harder reducing efficiency. We’ve always used the type of fiberglass filter our HVAC vendor has recommended. (We have our system checked each spring). They always recommend the typically green-colored fiberglass ones available at any of the big box stores. They’re cheap. They need to be changed regularly. Our air conditioner system lasted 16 years. I’m happy with that!
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Corte Bella “Greats”- Roger and Gayle Wehrli Surely Qualify! In 2017, Roger Wehrli and his wife Gayle moved to Corte Bella from St. Louis where they had lived for over 40 years. They had friends in the community and both of their parents had spent time in Arizona (Sun City and Apache Junction) so relocating here wasn’t a huge adjustment. Both Roger and Gayle wanted good weather as a relief from long Missouri winters and humid summers. They did a lot of searching before deciding that Corte Bella felt like a good fit.
practice sessions with the varsity and decided football would be his only sport at MISSOU. As a sophomore, however, he became eligible and quickly became a key player as a punt returner and cornerback on the varsity team in the Big 8 Conference. In his senior year, Roger led the nation in total punt return yardage and was a consensus All-American defensive back.
Roger decided that retirement was a good idea after spending 30 years in the printing business following a 14 year career in the NFL. His professional sports career was rewarded by being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Four years earlier, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as an All-American defensive back playing for the Missouri Tigers under coach Dan Devine. Roger wore jersey number 23 in college and number 22 in the pros. He was drafted #1 by the St. Louis Cardinals (now our own beloved Arizona Cardinals.) He was named All-Pro several years with the Cardinals and was named to the Pro Bowl seven times. His wife, Gayle, has been by his side through all of it during their marriage of almost 53 years strong.
As a senior, Roger had received some correspondence from the Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Cowboys, the Cleveland Browns and a couple of others, so he was fairly certain that his future included playing football on Sundays. Because the NFL draft back in 1969 wasn’t the heavily publicized and televised event it is today, he didn’t know that he had been drafted until late in the day. The night before the draft, Roger and Gayle had traveled to St. Louis to accept the St. Louis Sportswriters’ College Athlete
Also as a senior, Roger and his Tigers defeated Alabama and Bear Bryant in the Gator Bowl. Roger also played in several All-Star games including the Senior Bowl, the Hula Bowl, All-American Bowl, and the College All-Star game against Joe Namath and the New York Jets. At the Hula Bowl, a pro-scout representing a number of NFL teams asked him to run a 40-yard sprint. Roger found out later that his speed moved him from a 3rd round choice to 1st rounder.
Roger began life in a very small Missouri town called New Point. He spent his growing-up years as an only child in King City, Missouri; a town of only about 1,000 souls. Both his parents were teachers, retiring in that field. His dad was a school superintendent and his mother was an English teacher. He attended schools in King City, graduating from high school in 1965. In high school, Roger played football, basketball, and ran track. In the summers, he played in a local baseball league. On the high school gridiron, Roger played both offense and defense, as the school was small and you had to line up on both sides of the ball to fill out the roster. In track and field, he specialized in the hurdles, sprints and the long jump. In his senior year, he won the low and high hurdles and the long jump at the Missouri State Championships. While Roger had several offers to play basketball at some smaller schools, Roger’s father had sent 8MM films of his son’s games to the University of Missouri to showcase Roger’s ability as an all-around athlete. That strategy took him to the University for the next four years. Roger began his university years as a 2-sport (baseball and football) recruit on the “MISSOU” campus at Columbia, Missouri. Freshmen were not allowed to play on the varsity team back in those days but the coaches were impressed with him during
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Corte Bella “Greats”continued of the Year award. Roger was sitting on the dais with the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals who leaned over and said “If you’re around in the first round tomorrow, we are going to draft you.” The next day when the call came that he was drafted in first round by the St. Louis Cardinals, Roger was in class and his wife got the call from the NFL in her work office. She told him the great news that evening when she came home. (Note: Roger and Gayle have always made a good team.) So, they would be living in St. Louis. Roger had never even been to St. Louis before the previous night. He had never been to see a pro-football game except for one Kansas City Chiefs game. Since his hometown was only 90 miles from where the Chiefs played, Roger’s parents were hoping to see him drafted by that team. But, in the end, they were just as happy to have him still in Missouri. When Roger left in July of 1969 for the St. Louis Cardinals training camp in Wake Forest, Illinois, Gayle stayed behind in Columbia for the six weeks of training. That routine continued for the next 14 years. Roger had a 14-year career with the Cardinals filled with success and accomplishments. He was an All-Pro cornerback several years and made it into seven Pro Bowls. In 1982, before the last home game, he had announced his decision to retire. At that final home game, he returned a fake field goad for a gamewinning touchdown that set the Cardinals to go to the playoffs. However, he sustained a career-ending knee injury in practice that next week and was unable to enjoy being a part of the playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. After retirement, Roger began a new career in the field of commercial printing. One of his college fraternity brothers had founded a company and Roger was able to build another successful career over a 30-year period working as Vice President in charge of Production. The firm grew to over 100 employees and had large contracts with firms making business forms and thin-gauge plastic membership cards. Roger and Gayle met on a blind date in Roger’s high school senior year that had been arranged by her first cousin. Gayle was living in Oklahoma at the time, but her grandparents and her parents had grown up in Roger’s small town of King City. They dated throughout their college years and married in 1968. They have a son, a daughter and three grandchildren (two girls and a boy). Their children remain in St. Louis, and their grandkids are either in college or have graduated from college. One granddaughter attended college on a volleyball scholarship and made All Conference League while playing. Roger and Gayle wanted to remain in the St. Louis area to be close to their grandkids during their early years up through college. In 2017, they sold their St. Louis home and headed to Arizona. They were happy to find a home that fits their lifestyle. Roger is an avid golfer, playing three to four times a week. He carries a decent handicap hovering between 10 and 12. Gayle is a sometimes golfer, and they enjoy participating in couples tournaments. They love to play cards with friends, mainly Spades and Jokers & Sevens.
Roger is very active and is obviously in very good shape physically. He believes in moderation in all things as well as exercise. He is indeed fortunate to have left his professional football career without any lingering physical issues, even with the two surgeries on his knee. Roger and Gayle were saddened this year to note the passing of 22 Hall of Fame National Football legends. They reflected on the fact that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is the first year that they will not attend the NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at Canton, Ohio, since Roger’s induction in 2007. Also, they will not be attending the Super Bowl this year, which they have always done as a couple since Roger put on his gold jacket. The Wehrli’s home is filled with memorabilia that tracks Roger’s professional football career. He wears a beautiful jewelry piece that is his Hall of Fame ring. He mentions that the original ring was much smaller and more sedate. Apparently, over the past few years the ring was restyled to its more elaborate design. Roger says that the wives of the Hall of Fame members insisted that this new ring be given to all those in the Hall of Fame, not just the newest members. There’s a good reason that Gayle is also photographed alongside Roger in many of his most prized photographs. They are a team, and a winning one at that. Roger was very clear that not only was he lucky on the playing field, but he is lucky to have a wonderful family that is a source of pride and joy. Corte Bella is filled with interesting people and their stories. Thank you to Roger and Gayle for sharing their unique and special one with us.
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What’s Happening in Corte Bella New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2020 The Anacapa’s tables were beautifully decorated for the final dinner of 2020. Reservations were completely booked (with a wait list). Lucky diners chose either a salad or soup for a starter and then had five different main course options. Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, Lobster Raivoli, Duck Breast or Sea Bass were the choices, all served with wonderful sides. The dessert selection was varied and delicious. Superior service was an added bonus. Great wine choices and hand-crafted cocktails added to the experience. It was the perfect send-off to a less-than-perfect year. Thank you to the management and staff of the Anacapa for always providing a safe dining environment for all patrons.
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Birds in Paradise (Part 14) Nate and Jeanne Gowan Our luscious green area amidst a desert is an oasis for birds. And where you find song birds and perching birds, you will find raptors or “birds of prey.” The word “raptor” comes from the Latin word “rapere,” which means to seize or plunder, a perfect description of their hunting skills. Raptors share some specialized adaptations that set them apart from other birds. Their sharp vision allows them to spot their prey, even from a distance. Their sharp talons allow them to catch and hold their prey, and their hooked upper bill allows them to tear their food apart. The most common raptors in our neighborhood are Cooper’s Hawks (below). They are included in a subgroup
of raptors known as accipiters. They have short, rounded wings and long, rudder-like tails, which allow them to maneuver among trees and underbrush. They are bird-eating specialists, and they frequent backyard bird feeders. Last spring, a pair of
Cooper’s Hawks built a nest in a large tree along North Montecito Ave and West Williams Drive. We observed three young hawks successfully hatch and then fledge several weeks later. Red-tailed Hawks (above) are also a common sight soaring over Corte Bella. They belong to a subgroup of raptors called buteos, commonly referred to as “soaring hawks.” Their wings are long but broad, and they have somewhat short tails which supports their style of hunting. They may drop to the ground from a high perch to capture prey, or dive from high in the sky, surprising and overtaking prey at a high-speed. They prey primarily on small mammals, birds and reptiles, but are also known to snatch small pets, so beware. American Kestrels, also known as a sparrow hawk, are common here in Corte Bella. These smaller, colorful hawks belong to another subgroup of raptors called falcons. They are fast-flying due to their long, narrow, pointed wings often chasing down their prey in mid-air. They feed on insects, small mammals and birds. We have also observed in Corte Bella less common raptor species which include the Harris’s Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Merlin, and the Osprey. Photos: Nate Gowan
Your Corte Bella Garden in February Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear • • • • • • • •
There are two types of lantana – ground and bush; choose wisely before planting. Trim lantana to 12” rounds around the 3rd week of February.
Fertilize shrubs using granules (only time this year); water immediately. Fertilize palms with granules placed by water emitters for the first time this year.
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Plant drought-resistant succulents, trees, shrubs, grasses.
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Amend soil 16-20-0 at mid-month.
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Fertilize citrus in pots with extra nitrogen for the first time this year.
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Do not “feed” new landscape transplants for the first year of their growth.
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Prune citrus before new growth occurs.
Prune trees in mid-February.
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Fertilize roses if new growth is 4” long; if not, wait.
Add coffee grounds, gypsum, and nitrogen to soil mix; turn soil to 12” – 18” deep. Place osmocote granules in pots.
Cut grasses to 12”. Remember to cut back to ground every 1 to 3 years. Move emitters out to drip lines of trees.
Adjust tree ties; should have some “play” to encourage growth of roots to support trees when the wind blows. Sow seeds swiss chard, turnips, onions, peas, kale, cauliflower if growing a vegetable garden. Add fish emulsion to vegetable bed soil.
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Corte Bella Pickleball Club News Mary Blome January brought our club to elections for the Pickleball Board. I would like to welcome our new board members: •
Gary Williams - Vice President
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Kay Mueller - member at large
The Corte Bella Pickleball Club has a current membership of 228 people. If you ever wanted to experience what it is all about, we will continue to have 2-hour clinics February through March. The February clinic will be Friday, February 12th from 12 noon to 2:00 PM. Sign up by emailing Kay Mueller at kay_mueller@yahoo.com.
Meet our club Member-at-large: Mary Blome I moved to Arizona in 1996 from Iowa. I sure don’t miss the snow and ice. I have learned to “put up” with the summers here. I have three daughters, three son-in-law’s, and nine grandchildren and love spending time with them. I moved to Corte Bella two years ago this month. I love the beautiful neighborhoods and amenities. I decided to try Pickleball in March of 2019. I attended a 2-hour clinic and fell in love with the sport. I also found that it is a great way to meet people.
Corte Bella Golf Club News Tyson Siegler, Membership Director Corte Bella Golf Club is offering a special Tuesday/Wednesday morning Resident Rate of $75 for the month of February. This rate is for 18 holes of play and includes range balls and a cart. We would also like to remind the community that the grill is open at 50% capacity, with outdoor seating available, to all Corte Bella
residents. Please come try some of our new menu items including fresh burgers, which are my personal favorite! From all of us at the Corte Bella Golf Club, please stay healthy and happy!
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Corte Bella Tennis Club News Donna Norton
Saying Farewell To One Of Our BEST...
As she packed up her life here in Corte Bella, Ann Paulson (left) once again thought of others and her love of the game of tennis. Having bought several rackets over the course of her years in Sun City West, she decided they needed a new home as she transitions to a new living arrangement. Upon contacting Dysart High School, she was delighted to hear that they would be “excited” to accept the five rackets (left) for students without the means to buy their own. Corte Bella Tennis Club threw in a case of balls to make it an even better gift to the school.
Ann has been a terrific friend to tennis and to bridge over the years. Always willing to welcome others and put them before herself, she has lived a message of “caring for her fellow neighbors.” She was the catalyst to Tuesday Tennis for the ladies, played on Corte Bella’s 4.0 team for years, and was an integral part of our community and activities. She and her husband, Wendell, will be missed by all as they move down the road. We hope to have a festive goodbye once COVID-19 is over. Meanwhile, we want to welcome anyone interested in the following different formats of tennis here in our community. It is a great way to get out and enjoy exercise, and meet new people.
Drop In: Monday-Wednesday-Friday - start time varies based on weather. Remember to look at the bulletin board. •
Men’s Tennis: 3.5 players on Thursday/Saturday
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Men’s League Tennis: 4.0 on Thursday
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Ladies Leagues 3.0, 3.5, 4.0: Play on Fridays from October through March.
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Ladies 3.5 Tennis: Saturdays
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FREE Tennis Clinics: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday
If you just want to hit the ball around, give Donna a call at 602-657-3949.
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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
Corte Bella Car Club
2nd Tuesday
Varies
Varies
Tuesday Group
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
Varies
Homes
Donna Norton
Greg Peck
Robin Mandell
Jerry and Gayle Moore
Howard Evans
donnaenorton@gmail.com
602-657-3950
623-374-3592
623-322-8190
howard.evans@cox.net
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
Sara Cranston
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 425-503-6259 / cranstonsara@yahoo.com 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
7:00 – 10:00 AM
Varies
Courts Courts Courts Courts
Courts
Varies
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Robin Culley
Don Schneider Jack Shifman Ken Egide
Mary Blome
Steve Downing
623-444-5448 623-399-9640 623-518-4909 623-266-3820
602-690-9940
937-684-1733
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