Corte Bella Times Magazine - December 2022

Please check the Corte Bella website for updated information on operating hours for Corte Bella amenities.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors Community Resources

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Diane Smith – President

Liaison to Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee

Tom Brock – Vice President

Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group

Liaison to Architectural Review Committee

Jan Ennis – Treasurer

Liaison to the Finance Committee

Liaison to the Corte Bella Golf Club

Evie Hansen –Secretary

Liaison to the Government Affairs Committee

Tim Holderman – Director

Liaison to Buildings & Grounds Committee

Liaison to Technology Committee

Jon Ladd – Director

Liaison to the Spa and Fitness Center Advisory Group

Tony Cash – Director

Liaison to the Long-Term Planning Committee

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.

Anacapa Restaurant, 623-455-9045

CLOSED due to major renovation

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

Corte Bella Golf Club, 623-556-8951

Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 AM-5:00 PM

Keith Kalny, General Manager kkalny@cortebellagolfclub.com

Tyson Siegler, Membership Director tsiegler@cortebellagolfclub.com

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Photo by Michael Biggs

General Manager’s Corner

December is here, and it is time to reflect on all the great things that have happened over the last year. Treasure your holiday time with family, friends, and those who mean the most to you.

The Anacapa remodel continues to move along. You may have noticed the framing for the new coolers has started and the framing for the dining room addition has begun. It’s now beginning to look like there is great progress on the project.

Manager

The Association has five new board members. I look forward to a great partnership and to the many things we will accomplish.

Congratulations to the following board members:

• Diane Smith-President

• Tom Brock-Vice President

• Jan Ennis-Treasurer

• Jon Ladd-Director

• Tim Holderman-Director

Please complete your HOPA form and return it to the HOA office or email it to leann.blue@fsresidetial.com or to hoarecptionist@ cortebellacca.com If you do not have a form please contact us at the email addresses above.

With the holidays upon us, there are some guidelines which need to be followed regarding holiday lights and decorations. On page 18, section #8.3, the ARC guidelines state the following:

• Fall decorations may be displayed from October 1st to November 30th.

• Winter decorations may be displayed from November 15th to January 31st.

• All holiday decorations may be displayed no more than 15 days prior to the holiday and must be removed within 15 days after the holiday.

Have a wonderful December. Remember Christmas is not the only season of rejoicing, but of reflection. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season.

From the Editor’s Desk

For everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The CB Times has been a labor of love and a passion which I will dearly miss being a part of. But all good things come to an end. After five years as editor and contributor to the CB Times,

professionalism, expertise, and support throughout.

I would also like to acknowledge the many residents who have contributed to cover photo shots, articles and accompanying photos month after month, making the CB Times truly a publication by, for, and about all things Corte Bella. And a very big “Thank you” to the excellent proof-readers who with each issue helped create a magazine we could all be proud of – one we gladly display on our coffee tables. Your contributions were wonderfully informative and entertaining. Please accept my sincere appreciation.

I am stepping aside from this volunteer position effective upon the publication of the December 2022 issue.

The CB Times magazine has been published continuously since March of 2008, and our current publisher, Lion Tree Publications, has produced it since 2011 (eleven years). This issue is also their final edition. As editor, I’m deeply grateful for Lion Tree’s

Merry Christmas and many wishes for a Happy New Year in 2023. May your holidays be filled with family, joy, and cherished memories. To all in Corte Bella, thank you for reading our magazine and supporting this timely and valuable community asset over the years.

Linda Wright, Editor CB Times

Leann Blue, CBCCA General

Board Talk

On behalf of the Homeowners Association Board, I would like to extend warm greetings to all residents of Corte Bella as we approach the holiday season. This has been a year full of transitions and we are planning on a new normal as we approach 2023 All of the new Board members have been engaged in numerous conversations with homeowners regarding Corte Bella’s lifestyle. We look forward to receiving additional constructive feedback from owners to help guide us in our efforts. We serve at the pleasure of the community, and this is your community.

We will be very busy the next few months as there is much to do. I am pleased with the positive feedback the new Board has already received from the community, but there are many tasks ahead.

The 2023 budget must be approved, decisions must be made on the management of our HOA and restaurant, numerous repairs and replacements are on the docket and last, but not least is the completion of the Anacapa. These are all major items for our small community that will impact us all in one way or another.

Along with the hard-working committee members that serve the community, we will be looking for the best paths forward on these and surely many other issues. Please keep your suggestions and feedback coming! Your communication and involvement will help direct our efforts. Thank you again for your continued support and involvement. We will work together with the community to ensure Corte Bella’s place as the ‘gem’ of the Northwest Valley!

I wish you and your families a festive Holiday season and a stellar New Year.

Corte Bella Board of Directors, seated on November 10, 2022. From Left to Right, Jan Ennis (Treasurer), Tim Holderman (Director), Diane Smith (President), Jon Ladd (Director), Tom Brock (Vice President), Evie Hanson (Secretary). Not pictured: Tony Cash (Director)

Diane Smith, President, Corte Bella HOA

Diane Smith – PresidentTom Brock – Vice President

Jan Ennis – TreasurerEvie Hansen – Secretary

Tim Holderman

– DirectorJon Ladd – Director

Tony Cash – Director

Corte Bella Events

HOA Sponsored Events:

“First Friday - Coffee

with Pam”

Dates: (1st Friday of every month)

Friday, December 2

Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, January 6

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. Have a coffee, a pastry, and meet interesting people.

Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet Day Trip

Date: Saturday, December 3

10550 E. Baseline Road, Mesa

Time: depart 8:00 AM, return 3:00 PM

Cost: $27.00 (bus transportation)

Come shop at this vast outdoor covered market with over 500 vendors, food court, and live music. This marketplace features many boutique merchants and offers a wide range of merchandise. The Food Court in middle of row B and the Pizza Shop at A-South will take care of your lunch needs. Wear good walking shoes so you can cover as much area as possible. Tickets available at Clubhouse Online or in the Fitness Center; no refunds.

Corte Bella Blood Donation Drive with Vitalant Blood Services

Date: Monday, January 9

Anacapa Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost: FREE EVENT

Donate blood so others may live. Register and make an appointment before the blood collection drive. Call 877-258-4825 (vitalant.org) for any eligibility questions. Contact Pam Lawrence at 623-328-5068 ext. 224 or visit www.donors. vitalant.org (sponsor code: CorteBella). All donors must bring and wear a face mask.

Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree

Date: Friday, November 4 to Wednesday, December 16

Fitness Center Christmas Tree

The Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree will be ready on November 4th for you to select your Angel, a disadvantaged child who is waiting for you to make their Christmas a magical one. Each Angel hanging on the tree provides a child’s name and age along with a list of their Christmas gift dreams.

Bring the unwrapped gifts back to the tree with the original Angel tag attached before December 16th and the Salvation Army will take care of delivery. Here’s your chance to make a child’s Christmas a very special one. Every year, Corte Bella is amazingly generous – please help continue the trend.

Food Truck (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Dates: Mondays: December 5, 12, 19

Wednesdays: December 7, 14, 21, 28

Anacapa Parking Lot

Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Partake of street food concepts to include Asian fusion, Cajun and Creole, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, Southern Soul food, Thai, and pizza. An eblast before the date will tell residents what the truck will be. Most allow pre-order of menu items. Credit cards are accepted.

Monthly Market Place

Date: Wednesday, December 14

Anacapa Patios

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost: FREE EVENT

Here it is – the first of the season for our market. Come check it out and support small businesses. There will be a variety of vendors and a great selection of products to choose from. Come and check it out! Next Monthly Market Place date is Wednesday, January 11.

Christmas in the Garden Noches de Las Luminarias

Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens

Date: Friday, December 9

Cost: $56 per person

(bus transportation, admission to the gardens)

Time: 4:30 PM depart; 9:30 PM return

The Desert Botanical Garden will shine bright under 8,000 Luminarias that will light up the night and the Garden’s 50,000 desert plants. There will be live musical entertainment and special food offerings to enjoy during your stroll through the garden’s paths. Tickets on sale via Clubhouse Online or in the Fitness Center; no refunds.

TAD’s “So This is Christmas Concert”

Date: Sunday, December 11

Santa Barbara Room

Cost: $27 per person

Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

Each year at Christmas, TAD Productions brings a wonderful holiday musical program to Corte Bella. Without fail this concert will put you in the holiday spirit for sure. The concert features Kelly-Anne Gower teaming up with a myriad of other performers to bring the joyful songs of the season to Corte Bella. Tickets on sale via Purple Pass (cortebellaconcerts.com). No bar service at this concert. Complimentary water.

Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Date: Wednesday, December 14

Begins in the Anacapa Parking Lot

Around the circle (plus the San Ramon Christmas Street)

Time: 5:30 PM line up – parade starts at 6:00 PM Cost: Free

Decorate your golf cart for the season and join in the fun for a real Christmas holiday parade in Corte Bella! Use your imagination to create something special to share with your community. Parade route will encompass the “circle” and through the San Ramon Christmas streets. There will be a prize and bragging rights for the best decorated golf cart. Participants in the parade should register with Lifestyle Manager, Pam Lawrence, at plawrence@cortebellacca.com.

TAD “Walking the Line” Concert

The Johnny Cash Tribute

Starring Scott Moreau

Date: Saturday, January 21

Santa Barbara Room

Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

Cost: $27 per person

This concert will feature all the greatest hits of the “Man in Black.” Scott Moreau (backed by a live country band) will sing “Ring of Fire”, “Boy Named Sue”, “Walk the Line” and more. All the fans of Johnny need to be sure to be at this event. Tickets on sale via Purple Pass (cortebellaconcerts.com) on Friday, December 4. No bar service at this concert. Complimentary water.

Jason Love Comedy Night

Date: Monday, January 23

Santa Barbara Room

Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

Cost: $24 per person

There will be laughter in the social hall as three comedians from L.A.’s comedy scene travel to Corte Bella to entertain you with clean comedy. These shows never disappoint and we all can

use some chuckles these days. Ticket on sale via Clubhouse Online on Friday, December 9 or in the Fitness Center on Sunday, December 11; no refunds. No bar service at this concert. Complimentary water.

Tony Bennett & Friends Tribute Concert

Date: Sunday, January 29

Santa Barbara Room

Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $27 per person

Tony Bennett remains an icon in American music. His legacy along with that of Whitney Houston, Barbara Streisand, and Lady Gaga will all be a part of this tribute concert. Four fantastic singers will perform live music. This is a D&K Productions concert. Tickets on sale via Clubhouse Online on Friday, December 16 and in the Fitness Center on Sunday, December 18. No bar service at this concert. Complimentary water.

Upcoming Charity Events:

San Ramon Stringers Christmas Street Walk About Night with the Salvation Army Red Kettle

Date: Friday, December 2

San Ramon Neighborhood Time: Sunset

Be sure to come to this annual Christmas holiday event and contribute to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle. Stroll through the holiday light displays and decorations in this Christmas wonderland. See the article in this issue about the neighborhood’s efforts to create something special year after year for Corte Bella.

SOuL Christmas Bake Sale & Boutique

“In Loving Memory of Arleen Kann”

Date: Saturday, December 17

Santa Barbara Room and Anacapa patio Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 Noon

Free Event

The wonderful ladies of Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) will be offering wonderful home-baked holiday treats for you to purchase along with many vendors offering their creative selections. This promises to be a Christmas shopping paradise. Mark your calendar and plan to get there early! All proceeds go to support SOuL’s charity assistance activities.

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Mah Jongg

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Open Bridge

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

CB Steppers Line Dance 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

CB Vets 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

First Friday with Pam - 10:00 AM

Salvation Army Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Walk About Night San Ramon Christmas Street

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Mesa Swap Meet Marketplace Day Trip 8:00 AM

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Lady Putters - 9:00 AM

Mah Jongg

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Ryan’s Case for Smiles

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Food Truck Wednesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Corn hole group play 4:30 PM

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

CB Quilters 9:00 AM

Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Desert Botanical Christmas in the Gardens 4:30 PM

CB Water Color Enthusiasts 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

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TAD’s So This is Christmas Concert 7:00 PM

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Lady Putters - 9:00 AM ARC 9:00 AM

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

World of Friends 5:00 PM

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Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Buidlings & Grounds Committee 9:00 AM

Monthly Market Place 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fitness Center&Spa Advisory Grp 1:30 PM

Food Truck Wednesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Corn hole group play 4:30 PM

CB Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade 5:30 PM

SOuL Regular Meeting 10:00 AM

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 3:00 PM Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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HOA Board of Directors Workshop 10:00 AM

Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

CB Steppers Line Dance 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

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Lady Putters - 9:00 AM

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting 10:00 AM Food Truck Wednesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Corn hole group play 4:30 PM

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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SOul Christmas Bake Sale & Boutique 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

24 Christmas Eve Spa, FC, Pool hours 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

PM - 7:00

COMMITTEES

Did You Know?

Residential Design Guidelines:

Section 3 -

No exterior alteration, addition, renovation, or modification of any Dwelling Unit, Common Area, porches, patios, courtyards, landscaping, walls, or fences will be allowed on any lot without application to and written approval by the ARC. Each Owner is responsible for removing, or otherwise curing, at its own expense, any non-complying and/or unapproved improvements.

Section 15.2 -

This section explains the procedure for you to follow when submitting an application for changes and additions. Please review the guidelines and submit a complete package to the HOA office. Your ARC will either review within a couple of days via email if it is not a complicated plan or during their next monthly meeting. Not having a complete package slows this process down for you.

Section 15.3 -

This section explains the procedure to follow after your approved project is complete so that ARC can complete the

Who Do You Call?

Post-Completion Inspection. Use the form provided with your approval and please complete it in its entirety. Remember, your ARC members are all volunteers and any incomplete form and package requires additional work for them and/or the HOA office. In summary: Submit your plan to make changes to the exterior of your home. Once approval is received you can complete your project. Then submit for a post-project completion inspection. Once it’s confirmed you did what you said you were going to do and what was approved, the package goes into your HOA file and all is well!

See Something – Say Something!

Ruth Mooney & the NASC

IS IT AN EMERGENCY?

In an emergency call 911, if there is a threat to life, immediate safety, or medical situation. Did you witness a crime in progress? Is there an injured person? Did you see a fire? These are true emergencies and you should call 911. Call 911 if you observe something in your neighborhood that seems suspicious to you but you are not sure what to do. Let the 911 dispatcher determine their response to the situation.

As the statement above “See something- Say something”. In a non-emergency situation, if you see something that is not a threat and doesn’t need immediate attention, call the Maricopa Sheriff’s Department at their non-emergency number 602-876-1011. Explain the situation and they will help.

In Corte Bella, we are often unsure whom to call. Do we call the Guard house at the main gate? The HOA office? The Guard house should only be called if you need to let them know of a delivery or visitor coming to your house. The best practice is to use the visitor management system (TEK wave) on the Corte Bella website to advise the guards of people coming to your home

(such as deliveries, friends, or relatives). This is an easy way to let the security staff know. It’s also great to let the guard house know if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period. Check the Corte Bella website (cortebella.net) to register for VMS. Guards are at the gate from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM and their phone number is 623-544-3906. The Roving Patrol Monday to Friday operates from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and from 8:00 PM to Midnight. Homeowners can call their mobile phone between 8:00 PM and 11:30 PM on Monday through Friday, and until Midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Guards will return immediately to the gate house to assist with admittance. Patrol Cell number is 623-256-2907. (Note: This information is on page 6 of each CB Times issue)

Call the HOA to report common area emergencies (for example: water leaks, bee swarms) during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 623-328-5068, ext. 226. After 4:00 PM and on weekends or holidays, call the HOA answering service at 602-336-2700.

Just Don’t call the Ghostbusters!

Architectural Review Committee

Corte Bella Vets Happenings

The Corte Bella Vets want to thank everyone who attended this year’s Veteran’s Day Charity Gala. The Gala was very well attended, and everyone enjoyed a fabulous dinner, the tribute to our Veterans, and the wonderful music provided by Keith Fowler, Sound Designs. Thank you to our Fundraising Director, Bev Brown, her team, and all those who made this event possible. Congratulations to the winners of the raffle. A total of $5,353 was raised to help veterans in need.

Our Veteran Angel Tree program is underway with the Corte Bella tree in the Golf Clubhouse lobby. Other Trees are located in front of many Sundome Plaza businesses. The trees are up through December 15th, and deliveries will be made on December 20th and 21st to VA Hospitals and Living Centers in Phoenix and Prescott, Mary Ellen’s Place, M.A.N.A. House, and the U.S. Vets. Stop by one of the trees, pick up a tag (or two), and bring a smile to one of our nation’s veterans. Your continued support has led to the overall success of this important project. For additional information please contact Jim Starkman at (708) 638-2321.

Our next CB Vets social will be December 1st at 4:00 PM at the CB Golf Club. The 1st quarterly meeting for 2023 will be held in the HOA Social Hall on January 5th at 3:30PM followed by a social.

San Ramon Stringers Christmas Display

Please join us again this month for the annual Corte Bella Christmas display. Each weekend in December, the Salvation Army Red Kettle will be waiting for your donation. Your contributions make our efforts all worthwhile. Last year our donations totaled $25,000 and we hope to beat that figure this year. Please bring your family and friends to share this celebration of the Christmas season. The lights begin to turn on at dusk and continue thru 10 pm from December 1st thru December 31st. The bells at the Red Kettle will be staffed by different residents each night during each weekend in December. Please stop by and say “hi” to a couple of your neighbors.

If you put a check into the Red Kettle, the Salvation Army will send you a tax receipt in early January. If you are out of town during this time or forget to make a donation, make a check out

to “Salvation Army,” and drop it off or mail it to “Stringers” 23026 N. San Ramon Drive, SCW, AZ 85375. We will see that it gets into the Corte Bella Red Kettle.

Everyone is encouraged to walk our streets to see more of the details that each resident has added to his property, but vehicles are permitted. Please do not park in front of a decorated house and please watch your kids and pets. Please keep on the sidewalk or street as guywires are difficult to see at night and the decorations do not need watering by pets.

Merry Christmas to all from the San Ramon Stringers!

Since October 2021, the Corte Bella Vets have donated a total of $32,647 to our charities and to individual veterans in need. This represents an increase of $7,781.49 (31.29%) over the past year. None of this would have been possible without your continued support. Thank You!

Karen Starkman

Corte Bella Cellar Dwellers Wine Club News

The Corte Bella Cellar Dwellers wine club had a fantastic kickoff party for our 17th anniversary on October 30th. This is a fun social group that enjoys meeting Corte Bella neighbors and learning about wines from around the world. Hosts select the date, time, number of guests and theme of the event as well as provide the venue and light appetizers. Guests bring wine that matches the theme (e.g., Italian, SoCal, French reds, etc.)

Our season is from October to May. Our season’s first event was co-hosted by La Rayne Power and Dee Perry at La Rayne’s beautiful home with a terrific spread of appetizers. The theme was Sonoma County wines. The guests brought about 30 wines that everyone enjoyed tasting.

Our next event will be on December 3rd (from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) with a holiday brunch wine theme and will include “build your own brunch sandwich” fixings as well as brunch-style mixers for sparkling wine.

Corte Bella Shalom Club Update

Shortly after the community of Corte Bella opened, a group of residents with common interests gathered for an organizational meeting which resulted in the formation of The Shalom Club. This club, a vital part of the community, has a membership approaching 50 residents.

Since 2007, the club’s meetings have featured diverse programs and activities. Social events, ranging from ice cream socials to potluck dinners, have brought our members and their guests together just to enjoy each other’s company. Trips outside of Corte Bella have broadened members’ understanding of the things Arizona has to offer.

While primarily a social organization, The Shalom Club is active in community life. The club donated books and stuffed animals to Children’s Hospital of Phoenix to be given to children undergoing chemotherapy. We’ve also spent time at the Ronald McDonald house there to cook dinner for parents of the children being treated at the hospital.

The members of The Shalom Club look forward to continued growth and participation in our wonderful Corte Bella lifestyle. All residents are welcome. Events are held several times during the year.

Come join us! For more information contact, Judi Bourd at 623-433-9449

If you are interested in joining the Cellar Dwellers Wine Club, please contact Troy Pladson at troypladson@gmail. com or (206) 841-3039.

Troy Pladson

Happy Hanukkah

SOuL Gives to the Community

The members of SOuL (Smiling Out Loud), Corte Bella’s ladies charity (a registered 510C3) organization, expressed their continued support for a number of worthy institutions and organizations through the month of November.

Recognizing the need to “be a good neighbor”, SOuL’s donation (all items donated by the membership) to the Thompson Ranch Elementary School (TRES) of 51 pairs of sports shoes for their helping-hand closet allowed the school to refill their inventory. These shoes are carefully given out to needy students at this Title One school as identified by teachers and staff.

Additionally, SOuL provided a complete Thanksgiving Day dinner (turkey and all the fixings) for TRES five families which were selected by the school administration as being those who would not otherwise have a festive meal. All the meal components were direct donations from the SOuL membership.

SOuL also provided in-kind donations of a turkey and pies for the school’s annual Turkey Trot event.

SOuL is supporting the HART Pantry (Helping At Risk Teens) with 200 donated “hoodie” jackets for the organization to give out to local teenagers (identified by high school guidance counselors as being at risk). These teens will stay warmer during the Arizona winter thanks to the generosity and kindness of the 95 members of SOuL.

During the season of gratitude and sharing, SOuL once again provides the greatest examples of those principals through these projects. SOuL will continue to make Corte Bella proud, and that’s a promise.

SOuL would like to thank Corte Bella for the wonderful support our organization received at the Corte Bella Fall Marketplace. We appreciate everyone who made a purchase at our booth. Thank you for your continued support to our fund-raising activities.

The Members of SOuL

TRES Kim Lawson Byrd and SOuL member Linda Wright with SOuL donated shoes

SOuL delivers turkey dinners to Thompson Ranch Elementary.

HART Pantry with SOuL Member Renee Neuman and Ruth Langford from HART

SOuL gives Thompson Ranch Elementary their Turkey Trot treats.

SOuL’s Annual Christmas Bake Sale & Holiday Boutique

In Loving Memory of our Dear SOuL Sister, Arleen Kann

Saturday, December 17th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Corte Bella Social Hall

Just in time for the holidays, come shop for a variety of homemade baked good, breads, cookies, cakes, and more. Plus, shop vendor boutique tables to include jewelry, note cards, seasonal decorations, bath & body products, pottery, and much, much more!

There will be a 50/50 raffle too.

And….The SOuL Café

Please plan to stop and visit!

Enjoy a coffee, hot tea, or water along with a selection of homemade baked items (roll, cookies, cake and more) available for just a small fee into our bake sale fund.

Proceeds from the sale support local Northwest Valley charities.

Holiday Wine- Try Pinot Noir

Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW

The holidays are a perfect time for hosting your friends with great food and wine. How about a Pinot Noir influenced dinner?

Pinot Noir can be a rosé, a light fruity red wine, or a deep brooding experience for the gustatory senses. Frequently referred to as the “feminine” grape to Bordeaux’s “masculine” Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir is all about sensuality.

• Germany calls its Pinot Noir Spätburgunder. Baden is a good area. Its wines are low in alcohol 12% and reasonably priced around $20. Some have a little oak from small barrels.

• Chile’s San Antonio Valley is close to the Pacific Ocean and its breezes keep the grapes cool. Look for the sub-valley region of Leyda or Rosario.

• Oregon is my dream State when searching out a USA Pinot. Willamette Valley AVA’s wines from Dijon clones on hillside vineyards are superb. Dundee Hills AVA has ironrich volcanic soil producing Pinots with plum, blueberry, and sweet spice notes. Yamhill-Carlton AVA’s sedimentary soil offers supple, graceful wines with cherry, cinnamon, and bittersweet chocolate. McMinnville AVA, located in the foothills of the Coastal Range is closer to the ocean with cooler temperature leading to crisp and lively wines. Also cooler is Eola Hills with sturdy, mouth-filling wines.

• Australia’s Adelaide Hills is high in humidity and frost is a challenge but some good Pinot Noir can be found.

Pinot Noir grape is native to France with the earliest vineyards planted in Meursault 1st Century AD. This area, “Burgundia”, was absorbed into the German tribe called Franks who settled in northern Gaul; hense the name France. In 1363, King Philippe the Bold ousted Gamay (the grape of the common folk) declaring only Pinot Noir would be grown and served to nobility. During the French Revolution, vineyards under the control of the priests, were confiscated with the land redistributed to farmers that had worked those lands. Napoleon Bonaparte issued the 1804 Napoleonic Code, which mandated that inheritable property be divided equally among siblings, thus beginning a long history of fractionalization of the vineyard holdings in Burgundy.

Pinot Noir is aromatic and ripens with good acidity and moderate tannins. It boasts aromas of strawberry, cherry, earth, leather, autumn leaves, smoke, truffles, clove, violets and mushrooms. Some tasters can pick up a bit of “barnyard” on the nose.

The most desired sites for vineyards are east-facing so as to catch the morning sun. This dries the morning dew quickly and avoids Pinot Noir’s propensity to mildew and rot. The skin is thin and sunburns easily so canopy management is a must. Too many green leaves can be translated into an undesirable “vegetal” note in grape must. Too few green leaves and the grapes sunburn. No wonder it is called the “heartbreak” grape.

Pinot prefers limestone for its most elegant wines. Marl soil wines have more structure and fruit but are less elegant. Clay soil Pinots are less aromatic and less complex.

Besides the “home” of Pinot Noir in Burgundy France, many other countries are producing amazing wines. Here are a few amongst many to search for:

• A New Zealand area of Central Otago on the south island is increasingly winning medals for its Pinot Noir. The world’s most southerly wine region, it has a true continental climate. More Burgundian in style due to the colder weather these wines lean toward vibrant red and black cherry with a dash of wild thyme.

A Pinot Noir Tasting Menu for the Holiday Season

Canapés

Your Corte Bella Garden in December

Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear

• It’s not too late to plant pansies.

• Hose aphids off roses.

For the backyard (or community-based plot) farmer:

• Plant kohlrabi, lettuce, and onion seedlings.

• Sow seeds for chives, collard greens, fennel, green onions, beets, and parsnips.

Enjoy the Holiday Season! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Experience Matters.

Quite simply, people who choose our community want much more than just a place to live. They want great social opportunities, fine dining, accredited care services, and someone who really understands. See how our experience can help you live your very best. Please call to RSVP for our next event or schedule your personal tour.

Critical Factors in Selling Your Home

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH • 10:00AM

623.552.7858.

Del Sol Gallery - One Of A Kind Gifts

PORA

The art at the del Sol Gallery could be at any of the posh galleries in Scottsdale, but the arts and crafts gallery is in Sun City West, a Del Webb 55+ community just west of Phoenix. The fine art at the gallery features Sun City West artists who have shown their fabulous art on the national and international stages.

From “National Best in Show” paintings to metal wall hangings, from oh-la-la silver and turquoise jewelry to functional clay pieces, from gorgeous glass ornaments to fabric notions for your kitchen, there is no need to do your holiday shopping anywhere else!

Del Sol Gallery

Open Monday – Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 13815 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West

CB Wine Tasting Group

Jeanie and Jesse Young

The art of wine making has expanded over the years. One of the more recent experiments is to use bourbon whiskey barrels for wine storage. Our November hosts, Kathleen and Nihat Hanioglu, explored this form with several wonderful bourbon barrel reds. We were asked to judge the wines – which wine had the most whiskey character, which wine was the smoothest, and which wine did we simply enjoy the most. Our hosts treated us to dinner, and each attendee brought a dessert.

Besides an enjoyable social event, our group strives to pick up a little wine knowledge at each outing. The group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month – 5:30 until 9:00 pm. The group meets in a host’s home, rotating across all members. The host creates the theme, purchases the wine, and shares information on their theme, for example, the region, the varietals, etc. Wine glasses and nametags are provided. Attending members simply notify the organizer of their attendance and bring an appetizer and $15 per person to the event. The group leaders maintain the registry, send out invitations, and assist the host where needed.

If you are new to Corte Bella or just ready for some fun, give us a call or send an email. We are putting a new group together, so your timing would be great. Jesse Young at 303.748.9897 or jessedyoung23@gmail.com.

What Happened in Corte Bella

October 19 to November 19

For Pam Lawrence, Lifestyle Manager. Compiled by Linda Wright

Jason Love Comedy Show

Friday, November 18

Corte Bella laughed along with Carlos Oscar and Don McMillan, two comedians from the L.A. comedy circuit, who entertained all in attendance.

TAD Concert – Forever Everly A Tribute to the Everly Brothers Saturday, November 12

A tribute to this dynamic duo from the 1960s was a trip back in time for the Corte Bella audience, and the recreation of all their great hit songs was just an amazing experience.

Verde Canyon Train Ride Saturday, November 19

A sold-out group of Corte Bellans rode the bus to Clarksdale and then took the 4-hour journey train journey to Perkinsville (and back), enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Verde Canyon. The 1st class cabins were appreciated by all who took this wonderful trip.

Corte Bella Purple Heart Recipients Honored by Arizona Cardinals

On Sunday, November 4th, the Arizona Cardinals football team hosted a “Salute to Service” during their home game against the Seattle Seahawks. During the game, 16 United States Military Purple Heart recipients from the Sun Cities and Phoenix area were recognized for their military service and sacrifice.

Honored during the ceremony were (above) Larry Leighton and (left) James Starkman, both longtime Corte Bella residents.

Corte Bella Pickleball Club News

Twenty Fun Facts About Pickleball:

Don’t miss out on a the wonderful sport of Pickleball. The Corte Bella Pickleball Club has 282 members. Pickleball is fun, social, friendly and the rules are simple. It’s easy to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, and competitive game for experienced players.

Club Social: Over 100 people attended our “Welcome Back” social. We had a DJ and provided pizza and cookies.

1. Pickleball players are better known as “picklers” among those who know the sport. (Sportsver)

2. Pickleball is a game for people of all ages, but only 32% of picklers are under the age of 60. (Sundial Resort)

3. As of 2021, there are over 1900 registered pickleball ambassadors who teach and promote the sport all across the country. (USA Pickleball)

4. Pickleball’s rules apply equally to men and women, but they don’t play against each other. (Sportsver)

5. Male players make up 67% of pickleball players and the remaining 33% are women. (https://cdn.ymaws.com/)

6. Many people start playing pickleball to meet people and make new friends.

7. Pickleball can be played indoors as well as outdoors. (Merchant of Tennis)

8. The city of Naples, Fl. is the Pickleball capital of the world. It hosts the US Pickleball Open Championships every year. (USA Pickleball)

9. Pickleball balls are made out of plastic. (Merchant of Tennis)

10. Pickleball is the racquet sport that has the lowest impact. (Amazin Aces)

11. Unlike tennis, in pickleball, you can only serve using an underhand stroke. (Amazin Aces)

Club Play:

• Member Play for January is Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

• Men’s Novice Group plays Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

• Women’s Play is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.

• Women’s Ladders are Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

• Men’s Ladders are Thursdays at 11:00 AM.

• Night Play: Many members play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (for those that work).

Beginner Clinics: If you wish to learn how to play the game and are not a current member of the Corte Bella Pickleball Club you are welcome to attend a Clinic. We hold the clinic once a month from October through April. If interested please let Eileen Mateyka know via email - emateyka@icloud.com. Come join the fun! The next clinic will be Friday, January 13th from Noon to 2:00 PM.

Future Clinics:

• Sunday, February 19th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM

• Friday, March 10th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Sunday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

12. The seven foot area of the court is better known as “the kitchen”. It’s the closest area to the net. (Dick’s Pro Tips)

13. Picklers aren’t allowed to hit the ball in the air while standing in the “kitchen”. (Dick’s Pro Tips)

14. The most popular pickleball balls are Penn 40, Onix Fuse, and Durafast 40. (Merchant of Tennis)

15. There’s a pickleball channel where people can get updates about the sport. (pickleballchannel.com)

16. There are different types of pickleball paddles. They vary in shape, weight, core, surface, and grip size. (Merchant of Tennis)

17. The USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) runs different programs to create a pickleball community. (USA Pickleball)

18. There are singles and doubles tournaments. (Sportsver)

19. The court’s dimension is 20 X 44 ft. (https://cdn.ymaws.com/)

20. The net’s height is only 34 inches. (https://cdn.ymaws.com/)

Mary Blome

Corte Bella Tennis Club Has A Place For Everyone!

• Has it been a while since you’ve played tennis and your game needs a

• Are you new to tennis and are looking to improve your game?

• Looking to make new friends who also share your love of tennis?

• Are you new to Corte Bella and not sure where to start?

The answer is a simple one - Corte Belle Tennis clinics. These free clinics are held every Thursday morning at 8:00 AM on court Four. Clinics are run and organized by

Donna Norton, who is an amazing player in her own right and a Rock Star of the Corte Bella Tennis Club. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very encouraging! She graciously donates her time to ensure these clinics are a success. You can either drop in or you can contact Donna directly at: (602) 657-3949 or donnaenorton@gmail.com.

Donna and her husband Greg, have lived in Corte Bella since 2013. They moved to Arizona from Alameda, CA. Donna’s tennis background includes taking lessons and progressing from a 2.5 to a 3.5 USTA player. Besides playing tennis and being the Vice President of the Tennis Club, Donna is also involved in the Corte Bella Welcoming Committee, CB Book Lovers Club, and Corte Bella Veterans group. When Donna has free time, she enjoys working with

children at Thompson Ranch Elementary School, assisting them with their reading skills. She also has two fur babies, Maggie and Cooper, who love to go for walks around the Corte Bella loop. Thank you, Donna, for all that you do!

Sherry Davidson

CB Tennis Rock Star Donna Norton is here to take your game to the next level.

GROUPS

Social Rooms

Bid Whist

2nd Fri. 7:00 – 10:00 PM Social Hall

CB Canine Club daily 3:30 – 4:30 PM lanai grass

CB Quilters

CB Steppers Line Dance

CB Watercolor Enthusiasts

Kaye France 623-934-5051

Chris Hanson Jack Serino

480-341-8921 chrishanson204@gmail.com 303-817-3338 jserino583@aol.com

2nd Friday Varies Bacara Room Lana Henn Barbara Thomason lana@uwdawgs.com thomasonb@hotmail.com

1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:00 – 7:30 PM FC Movement Studio Lynn Funk 623-670-0733

2nd Saturday 1:00 – 4:00 PM Social Hall Deborah Lazear deborahdlazear@gmail.com

Corte Bella Baggers Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Corte Bella Tai Chi Group Mon/Tues Tues/Thurs 9:15 AM 8:00 AM

Corte Bella Vets

Duplicate Bridge

Friends of Italy

Anacapa Patio (Summer Social Hall) Ruth Mooney 816-244-2914 rehmonney50@gmail.com

Stanza Room Cathy Boorman 206-818-0860

1st Thursday 4:00 – 6:00 PM Anacapa Ralph Brown rwbrown121@msn.com www.cortebellavets.org

Every Tue. 12:30 – 4:30 PM

Varies Varies

Social Hall

Paul Boorman, boorman_paul@msn.com 206-747-1147

Social Hall Keith Fowler FOI_keith@msn.com

LGBTQ Group of Corte Bella Wednesday 5:30 PM Anacapa Nancy Stevens blanchmd@aol.com Mah Jongg Mon./Thu. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSocial Hall

Men’s Christian Group

Jo Ann Moberly 623-328-9583

Tue. 9:00 – 10:30 AM Bacara Room Joseph Simmons jccross4u@gmail.com 602-568-1143

Open Bridge Every Thu. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Social Hall Ann Webb 623-594-4592

Poker Club

1st Wed. each month 5:00 –9:00 PM Social Hall

Todd Gerber (602) 639-8839 toddgerber3@gmail.com

Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1st Wednesday 1:00 – 4:00 PM Social Hall JoAnn Shaw (623) 466-6223 cases4smilesaz@outlook.com

Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) 3rd Thu. 10:00 – 12 Noon Social Hall Carla Smith SOuL4u@yahoo.com

Don Jeffery

West Valley Photo Club

4th Tues 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Social Hall

Chelle Mestemacher

donkansas@hotmail.com 920-252-0441 jonchell@sbcglobal.net 816-309-3700

World of Friends 2nd Mon. 5:00 PM Social Hall/ Bella Stanza Room MaryLee Planer mplaner962@aol.com

Ya Ya Sisterhood Canasta Mon. & Fri. 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Social Hall Barb Wilson 623-688-8338

Usually Meets in Members’ Homes

Bunco

1st Tue. 7:00 – 10:00 PM Homes Harriet Kessler 623-388-3731

Bunco Afternooners 2nd Mon. 1:00 – 3:30 PM Homes Cathy Emerson 623-518-3833

Canadians Call for Times Various Betty Symic eagp@shaw.ca

CB Book Lovers Club 2nd Tuesday 3:30 – 5:00 PM Homes Donna Norton donnaenorton@gmail.com

CB Open Jam Group Varies 7:00 – 9:00 PM Homes Greg Peck 602-657-3950

CB Winetasting Group 2nd Saturday 5:30 – 9:00 PM Varies

Cellar

Jesse and Jeanie Young 303-748-9897 jessedyoung23@gmail.com

Troy Pladson troypladson@gmail.com

Howard Evans howard.evans@cox.net

Susan Hoe susan.hoe@cox.net Iowa Group

Hawaiian Music Club

Bob & Pam DeWaay 515-991-9166

crkjek@aol.com

Schilf darcats@gmail.com Shalom

Judi Bourd 623-433-9449 Singles

623-337-3743 pageko66@gmail.com 440-725-7277 degeurink@cox.net

Bocce

Sandy Johnson 623-251-3829 Couples

Couples

El

Las

Shirley Williams 309-781-9848

Mike

Dan Louden 623-328-9341

Darrell Emerson 623-518-3833

David Keppy 623-455-8310

Robert Broda 847-381-6165 San

Men’s

Carol Dobkins 623-266-9395 Golf

Ready

Tennis

Ladies’

Men’s

Men’s

Open Every Wed. 7:00 PM Courts

Open Play Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:00 – 10:00 AM Courts

Pickleball Member Play Mon.-Sat. 7:00 – 10:00 AM Courts

Hiking/Cycling Adventure Club Varies Varies Varies

Jennifer

Pat

Ann Paulson 623-433-9973

Robin Culley 623-444-5448

Colleen Miller 503-869-4570

Don Schneider 623-399-9640

Jack Shifman 623-518-4909

Ken Egide 623-266-3820

Mary Blome 602-690-9940

Steve Downing 602-339-2000