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CONTENTS
What’s Inside March 2021
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6 Numbers to Know ASSOCIATION 8 Corte Bella’s New Board
9 2020 Amenities Survey - Pt 2 - HOA Events 9 From the Editor’s Desk 10 Corte Bella Events 12 Upcoming HOA Events 13 March 2021 Calendar
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CULINARY 14 The Anacapa Is Here To Serve You 16 Corte Bella Wine Adventurers Hit the Road 17 By Way of the Islands, Stephanie Jackson Returns to AZ
COMMITTEE 18 Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report COMMUNITY
20 Corte Bella Vets Happenings 20 CB Veteran, Jay Yovin, to Be Interred at Arlington National Cemetery 22 Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) Keeps On Giving 22 Grout Magic
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23 What To Do This Summer 24 Corte Bella Adventure Group 25 SOuL Sisters Attic - Saturday, April 3, 2021 26 What’s Happening in Corte Bella 27 Birds in Paradise (Part 15) 27 Your Corte Bella Garden in March
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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Mike Biggs captured a special winter scene in Corte Bella complete with snow-covered mountains.
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 | CB Vets and friends of Jay Yovin | Jodell Dodge Steve Downing | Dawn Ferch | Nate and Jeanne Gowan Dan Haywood | Pam Lawrence | Deborah Lazear | Donna Norton Tyson Seigler | 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
Photo by Michael Biggs
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’s New Board By now, you have a different Board of Directors than you did a week ago because of the annual election that ended on March 1st at the Annual Membership Meeting. There were four open positions on the board coming in to this year’s election and 14 candidates competing for one of those positions. At the time this article was due to the publisher, the winners had not been
Mike Arrington, General Manager
determined yet. Of the four positions available, the two candidates receiving the most votes were elected for three-year terms. The candidates receiving the third and fourth most votes were elected to serve two-year terms. This is the first time Corte Bella have elected directors to three-year terms, and that is due to a change in the By-Laws during the 2020 election voting. This staggering of terms, ensures that Corte Bella will never again have a majority
of the board up for election at the same time. This change was to help prevent the stacking of the board with like-minded ideology. The four newly elected Directors will be seated at the April 1st Organizational Meeting where the Board will also elect the officers of the Board, including President, Vice President, and Treasurer. At that time, the Board will also determine which board members will become or remain liaisons to the Corte Bella committees. From there, we are on our way with the new board in place and responsible for making all decisions affecting the association and you as a member. The board will hold monthly open board meetings with an occasional special meeting when needed. All meeting dates and times are posted on the website at Cortebella.net, and notices are sent out by email blast for each committee and Board meeting. The notices are sent out at least 48 hours in advance. Hopefully, the board meetings will be held live and in-person at that time. If not, then the Zoom venue will be available to you. We look forward to seeing you one way or another. Good luck to the new Board of Directors moving forward into 2021. I look forward to serving the 2021 Board of Directors.
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2020 Amenities Survey – Part 2 – HOA Events HOA Event Participation
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Last month we published the top-tier results of the 2020 Amenities Survey for the eight amenities. This month we’re featuring the second half of the survey – HOA Events. As you can see from the following charts, all events have been well-attended. Comments confirm this as well as indicating overwhelming community support for the amount and the variety of events on offer. Our Lifestyle Director, Pam Lawrence, has done a first-rate job in her brief time here. We’re all anticipating enjoying these events again once authorities begin to remove the restrictions currently in place. Some movement in this direction has already taken place, and Pam has acted quickly to bring back the Farmer’s markets, blood donation drives, and the vendors fairs. Get out and enjoy these events and stay tuned for more.
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From the Editor’s Desk March brings St. Patrick’s Day, the beginning of Daylight Savings Time for other states on March 8th (not us here in Arizona!), the Vernal/Spring Equinox on March 19th with the
Linda Wright, Editor CB Times promise of Spring’s renewal, and our community association’s annual membership meeting on March 1st and the election of new directors to the governing board.
I hope all association members exercised their voting rights and that attendance for the annual meeting will be high. Much was
accomplished by our Board of Directors in 2020 during very difficult circumstances related to the ongoing virus pandemic. Thank you sincerely to those volunteers serving as directors for the past term of office. Your personal sacrifice and dedication are sincerely appreciated by your fellow residents. Best wishes to the residents who will be elected to serve on the board. Thank you for volunteering to work for the community as we move forward. Challenges remain, but that’s almost always the case. Corte Bella remains strong financially and the future looks bright. Let’s all work together to keep our community a desirable place to live. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Anacapa with the “wearing of the green.” Until next month, enjoy the beginning of Spring and all the beauty of Corte Bella.
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella 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. HOA Sponsored Events:
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, March 5 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, April 2 Friday, May 7 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.
Many of the usual events and activities are subject to current CDC guidelines and Arizona State executive orders. Its 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.
Food Truck Mondays
Dates: Monday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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 pre-order of menu items. Credit cards are accepted Note: masks and social distancing are mandatory while at the venue.
Farmers Market
Date: Wednesday, March 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, April 14 and May 12.
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Anacapa Special Events:
Anacapa Special Events:
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 the special al la carte menu featuring corned beef and cabbage, Irish Banger sausages, Shepherd’s Pie lamb stew and more. Featured desserts will satisfy everyone. See the flyer in this issue for more information. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Event:
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
Spring is in the air! Come see what’s new and trendy in decorating and updating your home. Vendors will come from all over the 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.
Corte Bella Blood Donation Drive with Vitalant Blood Services Date: Monday, March 29 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 8:00 AM to 12 Noon Free Event
Be a hero and donate blood so that others may live. All interested residents should register and make an appointment prior to the date of the blood-collection drive. If you’ve any eligibility questions, call 877-258-4825 (vitalant.org). You can also learn if you have antibodies that could help patients that are battling COVID-19. Contact Pam Lawrence at 623-328-5068 ext.224 or visit Bloodhero.com (Sponsor code: CorteBella). All donors must bring and wear a mask.
Easter Sunday a la Carte Brunch Date: Sunday, April 4 Anacapa and patio Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu option
Come celebrate Easter at the Anacapa with delicious brunch offerings. Reserve your table on the patio to enjoy the spectacular view and beautiful April weather. Searing is limited and reservations are strongly advised. Call 623-455-9045.
Emergency Phone Numbers ALL EMERGENCIES, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, and CRIMES IN PROGRESS SHOULD BE REPORTED USING 911.
Sheriff’s Business Non Emergency •
(24 Hours)
602-876-1011
(Examples: Suspicious vehicles, loud noise, and general info)
Security Service ( Securitas ): •
Guard at Gate (5:00AM until 8:00PM)
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Roving Patrol (Homeowners can call the
623-544-3906
Mobile phone between 8:00PM & 11:30PM Mon - Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun)
623-256-2907
HOA Common Area Emergencies: (Examples: water leaks, bee swarms)
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During Regular HOA business hours (9:00AM–4:00PM) HOA Office: 623-328-5068 ext. 226
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First Service After Hours Emergencies:
480-551-4300
Fire Department Non Emergency •
Normal business hours
623-584-3500
Animal Related Issues •
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387
Coyotes and Other Desert Animals •
Arizona Game and Fish Department
602-942-3000
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ASSOCIATION Mothers’ Day a la Carte Brunch
SOuL Sisters Attic
The Anacapa is the place to bring that wonderful lady to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. The brunch menu offerings will include something for everyone to enjoy. Make your reservation today for the dining room or the patio. Call 623-455-9045. Seating is limited.
Come browse to look for that special “treasure” and support the charity fundraising efforts of Corte Bella’s Smiling Out Loud women’s organization. There will be household items, decorative pieces, artwork, accessories, and more to choose from. All proceeds will be used to support worthy organizations here in the West Valley. Please see the flyer in this issue for information on where you can bring your donations.
Date: Sunday, May 9 Anacapa and patio Time: 10.00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu option
Memorial Day Special Menu
Date: Saturday, April 3 Anacapa breezeway and patios Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Date: Monday, May 31 Anacapa and patio Time: to be determined Cost: varies with menu option
Come and celebrate the beginning of summer at the Anacapa. Chef Dan will be planning something very special on the menu for everyone to enjoy. Reserve your table now. Call 623-455-9045. Upcoming Special Community Charity Events:
CB Vets 7th Annual Golf Tournament Date: Saturday, March 20 Corte Bella Golf Course
Join the CB Vets for their annual charity fund-raising golf tournament. Go to the CB Vets webpage to register and for additional information on this event at https://cortebellavets.org/ golf2021
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 Every Monday Evening – Food Truck Mondays Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 19, 17, 24, 31 Apr 2 Apr 14 May 7 May 12
First Friday with Pam Farmers’ Market First Friday with Pam Farmers’ Market
Anacapa Special Events Apr 4 May 9 May 31 Jun 20
Easter Sunday Special A la Carte Brunch Mothers’ Day Special Menu Memorial Day Special Menu Fathers’ Day Special Menu
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings
Corte Bella Classic Car Club Show Date: Sunday, March 28 Parking Lot area near tennis courts Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Come see some very special classic cars at the Corte Bella’s annual event (we missed it last March do to the ongoing pandemic). While you’re visiting the Spring Market Place, make sure to take some time to look at some beautifully maintained and restored vehicles. Any questions, please call Howard Evans at 623-606-2227.
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 May 21 HOA Board of Directors Workshop May 26 HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting
Important HOA Board of Directors Election Information Mar 1
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HOA Membership Meeting & Election of Board Directors
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HOA EVENTS - GREEN HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE
ANACAPA EVENTS - RED INTEREST GRPS/ CLUBS - BLACK
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CULINARY
The Anacapa Is Here To Serve You
It’s just a phone call away or a short commute from your front door. The Anacapa will provide you with delicious selections for your lunch or dinner. You can safely dine in comfort in the dining room or on the patio. You’ll enjoy beautiful views from either location. All menu items are available for take-out as well. Featured in the photos on this page are some of the wonderful menu items you can enjoy at home or in the restaurant. Support your community restaurant – make a reservation or order for curb-side pickup. Call 623-455-9045. Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood
SALAD SALAD
APPETIZER
Thai Chicken Skewers
Delightful grilled chicken with a curry marinade served with peanut sauce and a cooling cucumber salad.
ENTREE
Roasted Beet and Apple Salad
Enjoy baby greens with candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, Granny Smith apple in a sweet poppy seed dressing.
Asian Chicken Salad
Taste the flavors of marinated chicken, Mandarin orange segments, baby greens, cabbage, roasted peppers, peanuts and fried wonton with sesame ginger dressing.
ENTREE ENTREE
Oven-Baked Pizza
Delicious 12” pizza, freshly made with whole milk mozzarella, olive oil crust, house tomato sauce and choice of toppings (sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, sweet peppers, sliced olives, extra cheese and spinach).
Fish and Chips Grilled Lamb Chops
Beautifully presented lamb chops in a pan sauce with mustard seed chutney, roasted baby potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
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Savor Atlantic cod coated in Amber Beer batter with a generous portion of house-made chips, coleslaw and lemon wedges.
Day Spa March
March Spa Specials!
17th
Treat yourself Or a loved one to a Spa Treatment!
Two 60 minute treatments $122 Or Two 90 minute treatments $167 Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature (customizable)
CHOICE Of: Classic Wedge, Caesar, Or House Salad
ENTRÉES
$16 $15
Microdermabrasion
$16
$99, $94
Microdermabrasion softens fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment will leave your skin resurfaced, refined and wellhydrated!
Braised Pot Roast
$17
2nd Appointment/Service must be completed within 30 days from date of purchase.
$19
Served w/ Garlic Mashed, Honey Roasted Carrots
Corned Beef & Cabbage Plate
Traditional w/ Honey Roasted Carrots, Baby Beans & Roasted Apples
Bangers and Mashed Plate
Grilled Pork & Veal Sausages w/ Mashed, Braised Cabbage & Roasted Apples
$82, $78
Using proven therapeutic techniques, stretching, and trigger points, this massage targets the area of your body most affected by your pickleball, golf and tennis games.
Irish Mixed Plate
Corned Beef, Grilled Banger Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Apples, Honey Roasted Carrots & Braised Cabbage
Grilled Scottish Salmon
Boxty Shredded Potato Pancakes, Pickled Onions & Roasted Beets
$18
Sports Massage
APPETIZERS
Soup or Salad
$18
Shepherd’s Pie
Braised Lamb Stew Topped w/ Creamy Mashed & Melted Cheddar
Molten Chocolate Cake
$7
Streusel Topped Apple Pie
$6
Crème brûlée
$7
Creamy Cheesecake
$7
W/ Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Spa Blends Body Butter, 6oz $20 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $74
w/ Whipped Cream add ice cream
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid from March 1st-31st. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment.
Pork Chops
Apple Compote w/ Boxty Shredded Potato Cakes & Vegetables
W/ Berry Compote
DESSERTS
$1
2nd service must be completed within 30 days.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT
The Anacapa features daily lunch and dinner specials in addition to their a la carte menu. Enjoy patio seating distancing, reduced seating capacity, and enhanced with the best view in the Northwest Valley. Call the sanitation for the safety of all patrons at all times. Anacapa reception desk for additional information and reservations at 623-455-9045. The Anacapa is open for in-house ANACAPA RESTAURANT: • Anacapa’s Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras menu on and patio dining for all customers and Phone: 623-455-9045 Tuesday, February 16th will feature traditional Cajun curbside delivery for resident only Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM delights. Make a reservation now as seating is takeout orders. Days: Tuesday – Saturday limited. Call 623-455-9045 for reservations. Closed Sunday and Monday • 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 announces a Mothers’ Day al la carte brunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 9th. Seating is limited; make your reservation today. • The Anacapa will feature a special Memorial Day menu on Monday, May 31st. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. There will be entertainment, contests and lots of fun. • Make plans to celebrate Fathers’ Day at the Anacapa on Sunday, June 20th with a special al la carte brunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Anacapa is the place for your special occasion small gathering. The Anacapa is also Support your community restaurant. available to cater small dinner parties in your home. Contact Jill Machay for reservations Come dine with us today. and information. The Anacapa restaurant strictly enforces social
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Corte Bella Wine Adventurers Hit The Road Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW Spring is the perfect time for a road trip, especially if you are a wine lover. Many Corte Bella residents will be driving north to their summer homes anyway, so why not? Each state’s wine regions have comprehensive web sites with maps, lodging recommendations, dates of the many Wine and Food festivals, as well as local restaurants. Google on the State +Winery. Boom! You are all set. I do suggest calling ahead to be sure they are open for tasting. Before you hit the road, check out the offerings on your route. Let’s look into some lesser known wine regions that can be destinations or stops along your longer journey. Almost none of these wines are easily purchased in Arizona. We will explore briefly seven states, some of their most popular wine grapes, and other points of interest. Starting in Ohio, this state has six wine trails (visit Ohio_Wine_ Producers_Association.com for maps and more information). Each trail covers a different part of the state and offers information on lodging and restaurants, as well as wine tasting. There are over 340 wineries in Ohio. They grow 15 Vinifera grapes; the
Sunday March 28 * 10:00 a.m. to
CORTE BELLA SPRING MARKETPLACE “Shop till you Drop” in the comfort of your own backyard! You can shop for countless wonderful items for a truly exceptional buying experience! For your convenience cash or credit cards are accepted by most exhibitors.
1:00 p.m. * Anacapa Breezeway, Patio *
ones we are familiar with like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. In addition, they specialize in hybrids with names to become familiar with such as La Crescent, Marechal Foch, Marquette, Traminett, Vidal, and Vignoles. If you are headed that way, check out the wine video series with Laure Faila. Ohio’s Wine and Food festival is held the first weekend of August each year. May is Wine Month in Michigan with more than 13,000 acres of vineyards. Besides grapes grown for juice, they grow wine grapes like Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio. Set on a shore of the Great Lakes, this massive body of water influences the climate, making it temperate enough to protect grapes from early frost and preventing spring crops from blooming too early. Lake-effect snow also insulates the vines from extremely cold temperatures. There are 5 American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in Michigan. The state excels at producing big, jammy-red varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The Leelanau Peninsula produces white varieties such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling. Award-winning hybrid grape wines such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Vidal Blanc can be found further inland. If visiting, don’t miss the opportunity to try their ice wine at Burgdorf Winery. The Indiana wine scene is a casual event with a relaxed Hoosier style. Downtown Indianapolis boasts the Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival held annually in June. For more info. visit www.vintageindiana.com. Over forty wineries dot the Indiana landscape. Many are open for tasting, tours, and picnics. The Oliver Winery, on State road 37, thirty-five miles south of Indianapolis, was founded in 1972 and is Indiana’s oldest and largest winery, family-owned and operated. They make their wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, and Concord grapes plus many others. They even bake bread to enjoy with your picnic. Last on this tour is Wisconsin. Our neighbors treated my husband and me to a double gold-medal winning wine (Fisher King Winery, Verona Red 2017). The grape was Marechal Foch and its hue was reminiscent of Pinot Noir; garnet and translucent. It was a perfect pairing with my herb-crusted rack of lamb. Total Wine carries the Wisconsin Movo wine coolers in cans; they are worth a try. Maraqette is a grape well regarded in Wisconsin. It offers up cherry, plum, blackberry, mulberry notes with an earthy taste reminiscent of some of my favorite Rosé wines from south of France. The climate is Continental and produces Frontenac, Baco Noir, Chardonnay, Leon Millot, Marechal Foch, Seyval Blanc, and St. Croix grapes. Next month Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and more. See you “on the road again!”
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By Way Of The Islands, Stephanie Jackson Returns to Arizona Anacapa Employee of the Month
During the pandemic, she made the decision to move from Hawaii back to Arizona – “this is home”. Her grandmother (aged 86) is here and many other relatives, so she is very happy with her living arrangements. She states that she learned that no matter what happens, she will find a way to succeed and she can handle whatever life throws at her.
Stephanie Janine Jackson was born in South Phoenix and spent most of her life there until 2002 when her family (her parents and her two older brothers) moved to Maui in Hawaii. She lived in Kahului and graduated from McKinley High School in 2012. After high school, she went to the University of Maui where she graduated in 2016 with a degree in business management and culinary arts.
Stephanie’s mother is a chef and when she received a transfer to work at the Maui Beach Hotel, the entire family relocated. Her father is a general contractor in construction. Her parents remain in the islands along with one of her brothers, but TIREMENT LIVING she and a brother returned to the mainland in April 2020. Stephanie has a 3-yearold daughter, Adrianna, and her brother provides childcare while Stephanie is at work.
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specials and the other menu items. She feels supported by her managers and the other staff members. Stephanie enjoys the customers and she is very glad that she has the opportunity to work in Corte Bella.
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Stephanie learned about the line cook position at the Anacapa through the internet and was interviewed by Anacapa Executive Chef Dan Haywood. She began working in Corte Bella in November of last year. Her work experience includes seven years of working as both a private chef and as morning lead chef for a bistrocafé in Maui. Her favorite cuisine is Asian (she first worked with Korean BBQ style cooking) and traditional Mexican dishes. Knowing that “Almost anyone can be happy after a good meal” helps motivate this young woman of 27 years to continue to work in the culinary field. Her daughter calls her “Mommy Chef”. Stephanie loves making people smile and feel good with the food she prepares. Her dream is to see herself as a head chef again within five years in a restaurant like the Anacapa. She loves the environment of Corte Bella and the restaurant. At times, she feels like it is much like where she worked in the islands. She loves preparing the dinner
Stephanie is a very composed and intelligent young woman – a chef and a mother. Corte Bella is fortunate to have her using her skills in the kitchen of our community restaurant. It will be interesting to see where her culinary journey with take her. The next time you see her give her a warm “Mahalo!” for her work in the kitchen and a big “Aloha!” to welcome her back home.
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Corte Bella Budget Comparison Report Joel Block, Finance Chair and Kathy Carmickle, Treasurer The figures below tell the partial story of the struggle the Association waged this year due to the unprecedented economic impact of Covid 19. The budget process for 2020 began in June of 2019. The proposed budget was finalized and presented to the Corte Bella membership in October of 2019 long before we had heard of Corona Virus. We budget based on historical financial data and estimates related to our expenses and incoming revenue. And, it is the the estimated revenue that’s missing in this chart. We estimated we would take in $193,300 for HOA Events, $1,434,000 in Restaurant income and $92,000 at the Fitness Center. The Association income totaled $3,305,656 resulting in a shortfall of $1,011,527. While we couldn’t have predicted the severe impact on our finances, our Finance Committee and our General Manager acted quickly to minimize the damage to our finances and, in doing so, llimited the loss to our retained earnings to just over $24,000. As a reminder, retained earnings cannot be used to cover routine expenses or reserve replacements, rather they are to be used to cover emergencies. Covid 19 certainly qualifies as an emergency. Going forward, we’ll continue to monitor expenses and work to minimize the adverse effect continued closures related to Covid have on our community and the budget.
Month & YTD December 31st , 2020 Results of Operations Assessments: Income
Favorable to Budget Unfavorable to Budget Actual
Budget
Variance
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance
198,964
200,057
(1,093)
2,400,750
2,400,750
0.00
Administration: Net
68,915
63,794
(5,121)
696,714
763,832
67,118
Facilities: Expense
55,718
82,521
26,803
720,355
927,950
207,595
Guardhouse: Expense
17,946
15,818
2,128
196,932
189,750
7,182
(343)
5,923
(6,266)
3,737
34,900
(31,163)
30,981
28,563
2,418
378,213
390,800
12,587
(47,658)
(799)
(48,457)
(356,217)
77,800
(278,417)
7,106
(74)
7,180
30,219
31,700
(1,481)
Fitness: Net
(17,936)
(14,049)
(3,887)
(170,612)
(174,000)
3,388
Results of Operations
(33,428)
1,960
(35,388)
(84,338)
56,783
(27,556)
HOA Events: Net Landscape: Expense Restaurant: Net Spa: Net
* Net after Departments is used when the Department has Revenue and Expenses. Unfavorable to Budget by $27.5K YTD Departments favorable to budget: • Administration - $67.2K • Facilites - $207.6 • Fitness - $3.4K • Landscape - $12.6K Departments unfavorable to budget: • Guardhouse - $7.20K - Gate repairs not necessarily related to accidents and other preventive maintenance • HOA Events - $31K- Covid 19 • Restaurant - $278.4K- Covid 19; income trending upwards; • labor came in $205K below budget • Spa - $ 1.5K 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
$422.25
29.02
FACILITIES: NET
$436.58
30.00
GUARDHOUSE: EXPENSE
$119.35
8.20
-$2.27
-0.15
LANDSCAPE: EXPENSE
$229.22
15.75
RESTAURANT: NET
$215.89
14.84
$18.31
-1.26
FITNESS: NET
$103.40
7.11
TOTAL: SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
-$51.11
-3.51
HOA EVENTS: NET
SPA: NET
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Corte Bella Vets Happenings Karen Starkman On Saturday, March 20, the Corte Bella Vets Seventh Annual Charity Golf Tournament will again take place here at the Corte Bella Golf Course. Plan on joining us that day to 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 details can be found on our website, https://cortebellavets.org/ golf2021. This year we are returning to the standard (not step-aside) scramble format with a 12:30 shotgun start. Liberty Buick is our Hole-n-One sponsor this year. We will have the Putting Contest, Air Cannon, and the “Buy-A-Birdie” events. We will also have a Long-Drive 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 “gameticket” so - bring extra “cash”. We have sponsor opportunities to fit every budget and rather than raising prices, we are including lunch and the after-round meal in the registration fee. Tournament registration and sponsorship details can be found on our website, https://cortebellavets.org/ golf2021. The results of our February 27th Monte Carlo Fundraiser will be available in the April issue of the Corte Bella Times. At this time, we would like to thank our Coordinators, Ralph and Bev Brown, their team, and all those who made this event possible. A special thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets, participated in the on-line auction and/or donated to this event. As a reminder the Corte Bella Vets continue to meet the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00am via ZOOM. The ZOOM information may be found on our website at https://cortebellavets. org/zoom-meeting-info. Please join us!
CB Veteran, Jay Yovin, To Be Interred At Arlington National Cemetery A tribute from his family and Corte Bella friends Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. “Jay” Yovin, who served his country in the military for 28 years from 1950 to 1977, will be interred with full military honors in March of this year (2021) at Arlington National Cemetery. Jay’s many career highlights, from his enlistment in the United States Air Force in 1950 to his retirement in 1977, include his marriage in 1957 to Mary Ellen on-graduation day from pilot training. Lt. Col. Yovin’s tours in the Korean and Vietnam wars included being the Aircraft Commander in 1964 for Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s Crew. While in Vietnam in 1970, Lt. Col. Yovin also flew in provisions and picked up troops while under attack.
His Military Service honors include the following: • • • • • • •
Distinguished Flying Cross The Air Medal (earned 5 times each with a new oak leaf cluster) The Meritorious Service Medal (earned twice each with a new oak leaf cluster) The Air Force Commendation Medal The Korean Service Medal The United Nations Service Medal The Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Following his military career, Jay became a pilot for McDonnell Douglas delivering DC-9 aircraft to customers of that firm. Jay loved golf and was the founder of “Jay’s Players” at Corte Bella, which is still in existence today. He was also very active with a Retired Military Golf Association that runs tournaments throughout the Southwest. A memorial get-together was held at Corte Bella Golf Club in December of 2019 where hundreds of his friends, his wife Mary Ellen, daughter Renae and sons, Joe and John, had a chance to show their love and respect to a great friend. A brass plaque in his honor can be found behind the 12th green at Corte Bella Golf Club.
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Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) Keeps On Giving In January, the ladies of SOuL (Corte Bella’s charity support organization) voted to provide direct assistance to a number of Northwest Valley organizations using funds that were raised in December at the SOuL Holiday Boutique and other fund-raising efforts. The following donations were made: • Valley View Community Food Bank $2,000 • Street Light USA - $1,000 • Ryan’s Case for Smiles - $500 • Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps $1,500
SOul Vice President Carol Courter presents Salvation Army Associate Officers Major Irma and Francisco Flores with a donation check from SOuL.
Captain Kathy Merritt of the Sun Cities Salvation Army Corps stated that the donated funds would be used to send underprivileged children to Winter Camp in Heber, Arizona. The camp fees are $150.00 per child and this donation will go a long way towards sponsoring a child at camp. Valley View Director Jesse Ramirez indicated that the donated funds would be used to refill the food bank’s supply of the most essential food items.
SOuL President Carla Smith and SOuL Vice President Carol Courter present Jesse Ramirez, Valley View Director, with a donation. With the help of the Corte Bella community, SOuL continues to provide assistance to these worthy organizations and is making a difference here in the West Valley. Thank you for supporting SOuL and our efforts to truly “give back” to those in need outside our gates.
Grout Magic Ask Agnes Grout can be a tough maintenance item in a home. If you’ve ever been tempted to “give up” on keeping it looking like new, try this first. Gather some supplies: •
vinegar in a spray bottle,
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a grout brush,
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some old towels,
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something soft to kneel on,
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your choice of a matching color of Polyblend Grout Renew (available at Home Depot or Lowes).
It’s a bit time consuming but worth it!! First, vacuum the floor. Secondly, fill a spray bottle with vinegar and grab that grout brush. Here comes the harder part – spray the grout in a small area (maybe 3’X3’) Let it sit for about five minutes and then scrub. Dry the area with an old towel or rag. Move on and repeat.
Once the area is dry (maybe wait overnight), apply the Polyblend Grout Renew with a small paint brush or toothbrush. That will have to dry for about eight hours as well. In high traffic area, let it dry for 24 hours. There cannot be any water on this for at least 72 hours. Welcome to your “new” floor! Not only will your floor look new, the sealer will prevent further staining. Never use anything but a damp-dry mop to clean your floor. It’s the wetting of the grout that discolors it. Sellers, new owners and OCD housekeepers, rejoice!
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What To Do This Summer? Donna Norton If the summer heat is the same as last year, you may want to consider an adventure into beautiful Cache Valley in northern Utah. The Summer Citizen program at Utah State University may not be up and running due to COVID-19 restrictions (they offer classes), but the off-campus housing that normally houses students will be available. The cost ranges from $2000 to $3400 for 2 to 3 months in your own furnished apartment (you bring the kitchenware, sheets, towels, and personal needs). Activities without the University involvement include golf at three local facilities or private membership at Logan Country Club ($1500 for 3 months), hiking, biking, tennis, swimming, and touring the many sites within Utah. Below find many references that you may want to check out or give Donna a call at 602-657-3949.
The apartments that allow pets: http://www.cambridgecourt.net/ https://islandinnmanagement.wixsite.com/islandinnapts (no cats) https://www.millennialtowers.com/summer-citizens/ (small dogs) Apartments that don’t allow pets: https://oldfarmstudenthousing.com/summer/ https://pineviewlogan.com/ The Sports Academy is an incredible facility if the university is not open: http://www.sportsacademy.com/ Hiking in Cache County: https://trails.cachecounty.org/ Summer Citizen whiffle ball game
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Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing GPS record of the hike.
COVID-19 is still having a significant impact in participation with the group’s events. Most of our activities have always involved a carpool, reducing the number of vehicles at any given trailhead. Combined with the distance of some events at an hour to two hour’s drive time, it is understandable to not drive alone. More members have received their first vaccination and others already having both. Slowly, we should pick back up to pre-COVID participation and next season will hopefully be back to normal. Biking is still a biweekly event between our Sunday and Thursday rides. Our average is 12 to 12.5 miles an hour making the rides enjoyable with an opportunity for some socialization mid-point in the ride. Ride start times do vary through the season, so check with a member if you would like to join us for one of these rides. We do, on occasion, rack our bikes and ride one of the many Phoenix area bike trails. Last week’s ride took us down the New River Trail to the Grand Canal Trail. This ride took us along the State Farm Stadium grounds through some nice neighborhoods east of there. At 25.5 miles roundtrip, I consider it a training ride for the March ride to the Arizona Biltmore. State Farm Stadium bike ride.
Bob Fletcher also took a small group of us on the Hotshots Memorial Trail. This year, along the ridgeline, we actually had to cross some areas of snow cover. The steep trail down to the memorial site was a little too treacherous to descend with the current snow conditions. Maybe next year! Hotshots hike
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SOuL Sisters Attic – Saturday, April 3, 2021
The SOuL Sisters Attic is back! Save-the-date for Saturday, April 3rd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Anacapa Patios and breezeway areas. Note: COVID-19 safety guidelines will be strictly followed during the event. Please keep SOuL in mind for donations of gently-used household items. SOuL will be accepting donations from March 14th to March 28th at the following locations: •
Sporting Goods & Games/Puzzles: Diane Kingsley (623-234-8505), 23215 N. Padaro Court
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Wall Art (not to exceed 4’ X 4’ approximately): Linda Wright (571-426-1670), 13224 W. Rincon Drive
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Home Accessories & Lighting: Carol Courter (602-999-2790), 23322 N. De La Guerra Court
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Small Furniture and Area Rugs: Marian Hoot (623-760-6285), 13806 W. Sola Drive
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Kitchen/Dining & Small Appliances: Deb Humpal (602-499-3622), 22725 N. Pico Drive
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Jewelry, Handbags, Totes and Scarves: Danielle Furtado (714-742-9777) 13838 Figueroa Seasonal Accessories: Nancy Healy (623-214-6156) 23214 N. Padaro Court
PLEASE NOTE: No clothing, shoes, bedding, bath towels or bath items, books, CDs or DVDs will be accepted. All donations must be gently-used and clean. If your donations will cover a few categories, only one drop-off is necessary (we will get items to their proper location). Thank you for your consideration and your participation in our fund-raising event. Please call Carol Courter at 602-999-2790 with any questions. Thank you for your support. With your help, SOuL is able to truly make a difference within our Northwest Valley communities. Save-the-date and plan to come shop for some amazing bargains. All proceeds go to support SOuL charity donations to worthy organizations.
Anacapa’s Annual Easter Brunch Sunday, April 4 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Breakfast Items Southwest Ranchero Burrito…$10.99
Eggs, Sausage, Sweet Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, Ranch Beans in a Flour Tortilla with Salsa, Sour Cream and Peppery Ranchero Sauce with O’Brian Potatoes
Eggs Benedict…$10.99
Toasted Muffin, Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon with Hollandaise Sauce and O’Brian Potatoes
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel…$14
Cured Lox, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, and Cream Cheese Smear on a Toasted Onion Bagel with Potatoes
Bread Pudding French Toast with Caramel Sauce…$8.99 Ham and Cheddar Omelet…$10.99 3 Egg Omelet Served with O’Brian Potatoes
Baked Quiche Lorraine with Swiss, Ham and Spinach…$12.99 Served with Obrien Potatoes
Belgian Waffle…$8.99
Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Syrup
Entrees Served with Seasoned Fries, Coleslaw, or Sweet Potato Fries (add $1) Short-Rib Tacos with Crema and Pickled Onions…$12.99
Smoked Braised Beef in 3 Flour Tortillas, Chipotle Slaw, Cilantro Crema, and House Salsa
The Rueben Sandwich…$12.50
Griddled Rye, Sauerkraut, Corned Beef and Thousand Island
California Club Wrap…$13
Avocado, Tomato, Lettuce, Bacon, Ham, Mayo, Cheddar Cheese and Turkey
BBQ Chicken Flatbread…$9.99
House Roasted Pulled Chicken With homemade BBQ, Tomato, Bacon, Sauteed Onions and Cheddar
Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich…$13
Thin Sliced Prime Beef, Swiss Cheese, Toasted French Roll, Hot Au Jus
Seared Tuna with Siracha Mayo…$13
Baby Greens, Soy Glaze, Sesame Crusted Rare Tuna Slices, Crispy Wontons
Lobster Mac and Cheese…$17
White Cheddar Sauce with Penne Pasta and Chunks of Maine Lobster
Glazed Salmon with Grilled Vegetables…$18
Grilled Salmon Filet with Sweet Chili Sauce, Soy Glaze and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Mediterranean Salmon Salad…$17
Salads
Grilled Salmon, Baby Greens with Tomato, Peppers, Olives, Onions, Feta Cheese and Balsamic
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad…$14
Chicken, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon, Egg, Avocado over Romaine with Blue Cheese Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad and Blue Cheese Salad…$14
add Chicken $3.50
Oven Roasted Beets, Blue Cheese, Apples, Red Onion and Toasted Pecans with Poppyseed Dressing
Crab Louie Salad…$16
Blue Crab Salad over Romaine with Avocado, Tomato, Eggs, Cucumber with Thousand Island Dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad….$14
Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, Homemade Croutons and Grilled White Meat Chicken
Strawberry Mango Salad…$11
Baby Greens, Fresh Fruit, Feta Cheese, Red Onions - Add Chicken $3.50
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What’s Happening in Corte Bella Valentine’s Day at the Anacapa Sunday, February 14th
It was an evening for sweethearts and beautiful music as well as a delicious menu full of amazing selections from appetizer to dessert. The Anacapa was filled with the sounds of a live violin and happy diners. It was a perfect experience for all thanks to Executive Chef Dan Haywood and his wonderful kitchen staff. Food and Beverage Manager, Jill Machay, and her front-of-thehouse staff attended to everyone’s needs. Thank you Anacapa for another special event done well!
“Fat Tuesday” Mardi Gras at the Anacapa Tuesday, February 16th
There were colorful beads and decorated masks throughout the Anacapa for the celebration of Mardi Gras 2021. Delicious offerings of Creole-style dishes from Chef Dan Haywood and his kitchen were served by Jill Machay and her crew. Special cocktails crafted just for the occasion were a hit with the diners in attendance. The gumbo was very good and that warm bread pudding was such a perfect finish to a Mardi Gras meal. Thank you, Anacapa, for once again providing a very festive and wonderful experience.
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Birds in Paradise (Part 15) Nate and Jeanne Gowan It’s springtime in Corte Bella, and that means it’s bird nesting time. Birds will be busy preparing nests that come in many shapes and sizes. Birds use a variety of materials in nest construction, but all are designed to provide a safe space to incubate eggs and raise the young. Corte Bella is home to several species of hummingbirds. Most common are the Costa’s, easily identified by their purple gorget, and the Anna’s, which sport a bright fuchsia. Because hummingbirds make the smallest nests, it may be difficult to spot them. They typically build nests in sheltered trees or shrubs, weaving together twigs, plant fibers, leaves and spider Anna’s Hummingbird Nest web silk to form compact cups. Some nests are even engineered to have sides that stretch as the young grow. Orioles, another Corte Bella resident, are the weavers of the bird world. They construct pendant style nests that dangle from tree branches using whatever material is available. We were fortunate to watch a pair of Hooded Orioles build a nest in a palm tree in our backyard last spring. It was elaborately woven using fibers from
the palm leaves and attached to the underside of a large frond, hidden from predators and amazingly completed in one day! Some birds like woodpeckers, bluebirds and some owls, use holes in trees or saguaro cactus. Look for nests in vegetation like cattails or reeds along the golf course water holes, a perfect spot for many water birds. Raptors often choose utility poles to construct their nests. Last spring, we watched three Red-tailed Hawks fledge from a large nest on an electric tower along Route 303. Although the hawks’ nest was so large it was visible to the naked eye from Hooded Oriole’s Nest a distance, it can’t compare to Bald Eagles, the champion nest builders. One eagle’s nest found in Florida was measured at 10 feet wide, 20 feet deep and estimated to weigh over 4000 pounds! It was a permanent residence for this species as Eagles tend to use the same nest year after year, adding to it each season. Photos: Nate Gowan
Your Corte Bella Garden in March Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear • • • • • • • • • •
Do major pruning of trees and shrubs; next chance is in August and September. Prune palm brown fronds that hang from 3:00 and 9:00 only. Fertilize palms.
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Plant flowers ¼” above soil line.
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Plant trees 1” to 2” above soil line.
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Fertilize citrus in pots.
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Fertilize shrubs with granular 20-20-20 mix. The most important thing is lots of sulphur (½ cup per plant).
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Change watering schedule to set for warmer weather.
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Add water emitters as plants and trees grow; should be 3’-4’ apart.
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For more blooms, fertilize with a solution of 0-45-0 mix.
Add iron to earth around Little John’s plants if they are looking a bit yellow. It’s okay to plant new flowers such as vinca, basil, chives, cilantro.
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Plant shrubs ½” above soil line.
Transplant agave pups; dig up the pups, rest in shade for a few days, and plant. Remember that plants that are mature size need 2 emitters per plant.
Plant tomatoes mid-month to allow plenty time for roots before summer heat. Sow seeds bush beans, cucumbers, melons, okra, and summer squash. Choose nursery veggies that have 6 leaves on each plant and tomatoes & peppers that are wider than tall. Don’t buy if forming a fruit. Plant garlic after mid-month.
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Corte Bella Pickleball Club News Mary Blome The weather is beautiful and the Pickle Ball courts are full many mornings. If you are interested in trying this sport out, we have two upcoming Beginner’s Clinics: •
Sunday, March 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon;
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Friday, April 16 from 10:00 AM t0 12:00 Noon.
Please contact Kay Mueller at kay_mueller45@yahoo.com to register. We have had many new people join over the past three months. We started offering a time for women to play during memberplay on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As you can see from the photo, this has become very popular with sixteen women playing on Tuesday mornings. We also have drill clinics along with a men’s
and women’s ladder (round-robin) groups, which allows the club to cater to specific players if they wish.
Corte Bella Pickleball Club Gives Back Mary Blome Corte Bella Pickleball Club members are involved in helping to grow the sport of Pickleball by supporting area youth players. This month, they sponsored twenty individual student athletes who signed up to play in the AAU Pickleball tournament in nearby Wickenberg.
These student athletes meet every Friday night at the Surprise city courts to participate in clinics and to play. The group is managed by parents and grandparents of these youths. Generous contributions by this group allowed these students get out of the house, off their screens, and begin to love the game. Corte Bella Pickleball rocks!
Corte Bella Golf Club News Tyson Siegler, Membership Director The Corte Bella Golf Club is offering a special Tuesday and Wednesday morning Resident rate of $85.00 for the month of March. This special rate is for a round of 18 holes including range balls and cart.
The golf course is thriving after the February rain and is ripe for some amazing warm-weather rounds. The practice facility is a great place to work on your swing. It’s open from dawn to dusk for a fee of $29.00, which includes unlimited balls for the entire day. We hope to see you all out and about enjoying March in Arizona!
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Corte Bella Tennis Club News Donna Norton Martha peeked through the opening to the tennis court to discover if there was any chance she could find someone to play with while residing in Corte Bella for the coming month(s). She was delighted to discover that there was an open “welcome” from the drop-in group on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday led by Ken Egide. She brought her racket back to the court on Friday morning and joined the gang where both Insoon Park and Ken welcomed her to the group (see photo). Ken has been an integral part of welcoming tennis players to Corte Bella for years. Always present, he is quick to laugh, make comments in jest, and line up talents according to skill sets to ensure everyone has a good experience. He remembers names, games, and encourages those interested in learning new shots to attempt them while playing with the group. Martha walked away from her first day with the group declaring that she had new friends! We thank Ken for his continued work commitment to this wonderful effort to welcome new neighbors! (left to right) Ken Egide and Insoon Park.
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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
602-339-2000
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623-214-7161
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