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CONTENTS
What’s Inside March 2022
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 6
Numbers to Know
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From the General Manager
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Board Talk
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From the Editor’s Desk
ASSOCIATION
10 Corte Bella Events 13 Upcoming HOA Events 14 March 2022 Calendar
COMMITTEES
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16 Did You Know?
16 From the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee (NASC) 17 HOA Finance Committee Update
COMMUNITY 18 Corte Bella Vets Happenings
18 Part I: Aging is Inevitable... Or is It? 20 Corte Bella Adventure Group 21 Janet Chapman: A Corte Bella Friend to All
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22 SOuL Celebrates with Pizza 22 Corte Bella Wine Tasting Group 22 Time to Vent! 23 What Happened in Corte Bella
HEALTH & FITNESS 24 Corte Bella Pickleball Club News 24 New Beginnings for the Drop-In Tennis Group 25 Corte Bella Golf Club News & Notes
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SOCIAL CLUB 26 Club & Interest Groups
CB Times Magazine is the official community magazine of Corte Bella | brought to you by the Corte Bella Country Club Association | Inc. and published by Lion Tree Communications.
On the Cover: The Jewel of Corte Bella – our community pool as photographed by Mike Biggs.
To submit possible articles or photos for inclusion in future issues of the CB Times and to make changes to the interest group listings, please email the editor at trgibe@aol.com.
Editor | Linda Wright Copy Editors | Kathy Carmickle | Elspeth Chambers Renee Neuman | Carole Peterson Contributing Writers | ARC | Rodney Bertram/PORA | Mary Blome Leann Blue | Debbie Brady | Tanya Carroccio | Jodell Dodge Steve Downing | Dawn Ferch | Keith Kalny | Pam Lawrence Michael McVeigh | Donna Norton | Dan Reynolds | Karen Starkman James Starkman | Jesse Young | 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. ©2022 CB Times Magazine. All rights reserved. Please recycle.
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Christina Gatewood-Reustle New Corte Bella Neighbor & Area Specialist
Bringing a fresh perspective and passion to help you buy or sell your next home. How Can I Serve You Today! Don't forget to say hi if you see me walking Yugo!
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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
Anthony (Tony) Cash Director Liaison to the Long-Term Planning Committee t.cashcbcc@gmail.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 Liaison to Neighborhood Safety and Awareness Committee C.kellycbcc@gmail.com Evelyn (Evie) Hansen Secretary Liaison to the Government Affairs Committee e.hansencbcc@gmail.com Michael McVeigh Vice President Liaison to the Technology Committee m.mcveighcbcc@gmail.com John Mestemacher Director - Assistant Treasurer Liaison to the Anacapa Advisory Group John.mcbcc@gmail.com Dave Thomas Treasurer Liaison to Finance Committee Liaison to Buildings and Grounds Committee d.thomascbcc@gmail.com
Anacapa Restaurant, 623-455-9045 Closed Sunday evening and Monday. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. 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 Corte Bella Website Community Website: www.cortebella.net Residents & Visitor Registration: www.cortebella.org
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Photo by Michael Biggs
24-HOUR EMERGENCY (480) 551-4300
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Leann Blue, HOA General Manager 623-328-5068 Leann.Blue@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 Jill Machay, Anacapa Food and Beverage Manager 623-328-5068, ext 233 jmachay@cortebellacca.com Russel Peterson, Executive Chef 623-328-5068 ext. 232 Pam Lawrence, Lifestyle Manager 623-328-5068 ext. 224 Fax: 623-328-5319 plawrence@cortebellacca.com Maria Sobocinski, HOA Receptionist 623-328-5068 HOAreceptionist@cortebellacca.com Administrative Assistant, (position vacant) 623-328-5068 ext. 240 admin@cortebellacca.com Jacob Whittington, Assistant General Manager 623-328-5068, ext. 236 jwhittington@cortebellacca.com
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ASSOCIATION
From the General Manager I always look forward to March as Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Management is still working on and scheduling new projects and upgrades to Corte Bella. 1. Fitness Center’s new cardio equipment will be installed this month. Leann Blue, General Manager
A big thank you to all those homeowners who have welcomed me and helped me get through my first 8 months of being your community manager. I can’t tell you how much each one of you has done for me. This community would not be the great community it is without your kindness, compassion, and general passion for your community and neighbors. This community is the Best is the West. Have a wonderful March, and remember to stay safe, stay healthy, and please be kind to one another.
2. Fitness Center new carpet has been installed. 3. New paint in the Spa rooms, Management offices, and Fitness Center has been completed. 4. Fitness Center Movement Studio wood floor resurface has been completed. 5.
New Visitors Management System (VMS) is being installed.
6. New entrance and exit gates will be installed once the VMS system is completed. The Pickleball (left) and Tennis (right) courts resurfacing projects are complete. The courts look fabulous. If you haven’t had a chance to see them for yourself, here are a few photos below.
The Association’s annual membership meeting process has begun. The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 6:00PM in the Bella Stanza room. We will have a presentation from your current Board of Directors, an update from FSR Management on all the progress over the last year as well as a raffle prize to be awarded at the end of the meeting. You must be present to win. I hope that you will attend this very important event. Those who wish to volunteer to count election ballots will be asked to put their name in a hat. Names will be drawn at random. If you are interested in helping with the ballot count, make sure to put your name in. We will need 18 counters. I would like to thank all Corte Bella volunteers for your hard work and dedication to the community during the last year. It’s you who make a difference in the community and keep Corte Bella the most desirable community in the West Valley.
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Balloons Over Corte Bella. Photo by Dan Reynolds
Board Talk March 2019 We hope everyone is taking advantage of your right to vote in the upcoming Board of Director election. We have eight candidates running to fill three open board positions. Thanks Michael McVeigh, CBCCA Vice President to the eight candidates for your willingness to serve our community in a responsible way. I’m confident in knowing our new board will continue to move our beautiful community forward in a positive way. We have so many great things happening here in Corte Bella that the next board will be challenged in many ways. By the time you read this, our “Meet and Greet the Candidate Nights” are behind us and I’m looking forward to the next year working with our new board members. All Director election ballots are due at the Association office no later than March 3rd at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) local time.
Our “Annual Membership Meeting” will be held on March 3rd at 6:00 PM, and one of the most important items on the agenda will be the presentations from all chartered committees on project status, past 2021 accomplishments, and 2022 initiatives. This is your opportunity to learn what our community volunteers are doing on your behalf. Please make plans to attend this important meeting and show your support. The 2022 elected Directors will also be announced. The Years 2020 and 2021 were extremely difficult years for our community and all around the nation. The COVID impact was devastating to our budget and also our personal lives. I’m pleased to say that our community operated at a slight improvement in 2021 over 2020 for the entire year, and this is a remarkable accomplishment by your community leadership. The next important meeting will be the Organizational Meeting in April. The Organizational meeting will determine who the Board officers and committee liaison assignments for the next year will be. We have many challenges in 2022 with the next phases of our long-term planning projects which have been highlighted in the recent town hall meeting hosted by Archicon. Thank you to all volunteers for giving your time and talent. Your thoughts, opinions, and concerns are very important to me as your CBCCA Board Vice President. Contact me at any time at m.mcveighcbcc@gmail.com.
From the Editor’s Desk It’s March and it’s an anniversary for this publication. In March of 2008, the first edition of our community magazine, The CB Times, made it off the presses. You can view that first edition on the CB website (resource center -> community publications -> CB Times Magazine -> 2008 March CB Times). For 13 years, this magazine has provided our community with the Linda Wright, Editor CB Times opportunity to celebrate the Corte Bella lifestyle. The CB Times provides residents with important information about the state of our homeowner’s association from many aspects – our board governance, the work of the association’s committees, activities of chartered clubs and interest groups, laudable charity work by community groups, focus on interesting residents and their lives, as well as promoting our amenities and all the many lifestyle events offered each month.
It’s important to recognize that this publication is basically a volunteer-based effort. The content contributors, the photographers, and the editorial staff (copy editors and editor) are all residents who do this work because they love Corte Bella and want to show it off in the best possible manner. Our publisher, Lion Tree Publications, provides the expertise and the professional services to bring you the best possible results with each issue you receive in your mailbox. We (those who work each month to bring you the next issue) hope you will continue to find the CB Times worthy of a read and a place on the coffee table in your home. Thank you to all the residents who provide us with feedback and support.
Happy 13th Birthday,
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ASSOCIATION
Corte Bella Events HOA Sponsored Events:
Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Dinner Date: Tuesday, March 1 Anacapa Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: varies according to menu options
Enjoy specially prepared dishes for a unique “Fat Tuesday” celebration. The menu will feature traditional Creole favorites. Wear your carnival mask and come ready to enjoy a great meal. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
CANCELLED DUE TO OWNER/PLAYER DISPUTE
Cactus League Spring Training Baseball Date: Thursday, March 3 Goodyear Ball Park AZ Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Indians Time: 11:15 AM to 6:00 PM Cost: $74 per person (includes bus transportation, ticket and buffet lunch)
Corte Bella will go to the ball game! Our group will have a special viewing area with our own designated bartender and a delicious lunch buffet just for our enjoyment. This is Spring Training baseball at its best. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds. HOA Important Meeting:
Association Annual Membership Meeting Election of Board of Directors Date: Thursday, March 3 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 three positions on the HOA Board of Directors. A review of the past year’s work by the HOA committees will be presented. HOA Sponsored Events:
Jason Love Comedy Show
Date: Friday, March 4 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $24 per person
Food Truck Mondays
(Every other Monday) Dates: Monday, March 7 & 21 Monday, April 4 & 18 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 Marketplace
Date: Wednesday, March 9 Anacapa Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free Event A variety of vendors will provide a great selection of products. Support small businesses. The final Monthly Marketplace date for this season is April 13! These will return in the fall beginning in October.
“First Friday - Coffee with Pam” Dates: (1st Friday of every month) Friday, March 11 Upcoming First Friday Chats: Friday, April 1 Note: date change for March 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.
Wine and Dine Around the World
Featuring the Wines of Spain Date: Monday, March 14 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM Cost: per person (inclusive) to be announced via eblast (Price is dependent on the wine cost.) Old World Spain and its wines to be featured at this event and perfectly paired food and wine will be presented in a four course meal. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
A couple of L.A. comedians will join Jason to bring us good, clean fun. Jason and his team never disappoint. Tickets are on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
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Anacapa Special Event:
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Date: Thursday, March 17 Anacapa Time: 5:00 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 the Anacapa staff. Come enjoy green beer, corned beef and cabbage, Irish Banger sausages, lamb stew and more. Featured desserts will satisfy everyone. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 623-455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
Sunday Cabaret with Thaddeus Rose Duo Date: Sunday, March 27 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $13 per person (entertainment only)
It’s always a good time at the Sunday Cabaret. The Anacapa will have a dinner buffet ($15.00 per person) to enjoy. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Blood Donation Drive w/Vitalant
Corte Bella’s Spring Marketplace
Answer the call for blood donations to help others in need. Please register and sign up for an advance appointment at the VitalToLife (Vitalant) website at www.donors.vitalant.org. Use the Blood Drive Code: Corte Bella. Call Pan Lawrence at 623-328-5068, ext 224 or call Vitalant at 877-25-Vital if you have questions. Note: Regardless of vaccination status, all donors are required to wear a mask or cloth-based face covering.
This annual event features a great variety of vendors with fresh baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, food trucks and ethnic specialty food items as well as handicrafts and services. Bring your shopping bag and support small businesses.
Date: Saturday, March 19 Anacapa Parking Lot Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Free Event, register for appointment
TAD Concert The Beatles - Replay Date: Saturday, March 19 Under the Stars, Anacapa Outside patio Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $27 per person
This group will make you feel like you’re watching John, Paul, George and Ringo in person. Since 2002, this has been one of the most popular and authentic Beatles tribute bands. Tickets for this concert are available via TAD Management Purple Pass (cortebellaconcerts.com); no refunds.
Queen Creek Olive Mill Tour
Date: Tuesday, March 23 Queen Creek Olive Mill Time: 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: $75 per person (includes bus transport, mill tour and lunch) Join in the “Olive Oil 101” educational tour of this local sustainable farm that produces Arizona’s only extra virgin olive oil. You’ll enjoy unique shopping after the tour. There will be a choice of three lunch options which you’ll receive when you purchase your ticket. Tickets are on sale at the Fitness Center; no refunds.
Date: Saturday, April 9 Santa Barbara Room, Anacapa Breezeway and Patio Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: FREE EVENT
TAD Concert Piano Men Generations The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Date: Sunday, April 10 Under the stars on the Anacapa Patio Time: 7:00 PM (seating open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $27 per person
Two men with two pianos and the music of two incredible music artists – all brought to us from Terry and Nick Davis. This amazing father and son team will take us on a musical journey through their skill at the piano and their great vocals. Tickets for this concert are available via TAD Management Purple Pass (cortebellaconcerts.com) beginning Sunday, February 27; no refunds.
Wine and Dine Around the World Featuring the Wines of Australia
Date: Monday, April 11 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM Cost: per person (inclusive) to be announced (Price is dependent on the cost of the wines.) The journey around the world of wine and food continues with this event featuring wines of Australia. Perfectly paired food and wine will be presented in a four course meal. Tickets will go on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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ASSOCIATION Anacapa Special Event
Anacapa Easter Sunday Brunch
Date: Sunday, April 17 Anacapa and Santa Barbara Room Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: price per person to be announced; Children under age 12 ½ price; under age 4 free (tax and gratuity not included) Wear your Easter best to this fabulous buffet, an annual event here in Corte Bella. The buffet offerings include fresh seafood, a dazzling display of salads, fruits, vegetables and cheeses along with a variety of piping hot side dishes. The carving station will offer wonderful meats and there will be omelets to order. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call (623) 455-9045. HOA Sponsored Events:
“Kentucky Derby Day at the Races” Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon
Date: Friday, April 29 Santa Barbara Room Time: 11:00 AM Cost: cost per person (inclusive) to be determined The Cottage Garden Boutique in Glendale will provide beautiful Spring fashions to be modeled by a number of Corte Bella’s lovely ladies. A delightful lunch (salad and dessert) will be served to enjoy during the show. Prizes for best decorated hat. Show off your creativity. Hats are encouraged! Seating is limited. Ticket sale date to be announced (watch for eblast); no refunds.
Jason Love Comedy Show
Date: Friday, May 6 Santa Barbara Room Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Cost: $24 per person A couple of L.A. comedians will join Jason to bring us good, clean fun. Jason and his team never disappoint. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Wine and Dine Around the World Featuring the Wines of New Zealand Corte Bella’s Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Date: Easter Sunday, April 17 Grass area near the social hall Time: 10:30 AM Cost: FREE EVENT - registration required for children under age 9
Have your grandchild or your child (if a Corte Bella employee) bring their Easter basket ready for Easter fun. There will be plenty of eggs to be collected with separate hunts for the younger and older children. Every child will receive a prize at this event. Preregistration (name and age and sponsoring adult) is required. Register at the Fitness Center Front desk beginning on Sunday, March 6.
Sunday Cabaret with The Aaron Nelson Project
Date: Sunday, April 24 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Cost: $13 per person (entertainment only) It’s always a good time at the Sunday Cabaret. The Anacapa will have a dinner buffet ($15.00 per person) to enjoy. Tickets will be on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 13 after 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Date: Monday, May 9 Anacapa Time: 6:00 PM Cost: per person (inclusive) to be announced (Price is dependent on the cost of the wines.) The journey around the world of wine and food continues with this event featuring wines of Australia. Perfectly paired food and wine will be presented in a four course meal. Tickets will go on sale at the Fitness Center on Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
Annual Memorial Day Dinner Dance With Soul Impressions Santa Barbara Room Date: Monday, May 30 Time: 6:00 PM Cost: to be determined
Memorial Day is celebrated to remember those Americans who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces and has origins back to the end of the Civil War. It’s also the traditional beginning of Summer. Join your friends and neighbors to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our country and dine on a special menu that will bring back memories of Memorial Days of your youth. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 PM; no refunds.
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Upcoming Community Charity Events and Special Events:
Corte Bella Vets 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Date: Saturday, March 19 Corte Bella Golf Course
For information go to www.cortebellavets.org. or see the CB Vets News article in this issue.
SOuL’s Sisters’ Attic
Date: Saturday, April 23 Corte Bella Social Hall and Patio Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM SOuL will be offering for sale gently used household items, jewelry, handbags, decorative items and the like (no shoes, bath or bed linen, clothing, books, CDs or DVDs.) All proceeds go towards Soul’s charity support activities. Any questions, please contact Carol Courter at carolfcourter@gmail.com or call 602-999-2790. See the information in this issue on how to donate from April 2 to April 16 for this fund-raising event.
Upcoming HOA Events Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 24 Apr 29 May 2 May 6 May 6 May 9 May 16 May 30 Jun 3 Jun 3 Jun 6 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 29
First Friday with Pam Food Truck Monday Spring Marketplace TAD Concert – Piano Men Generations (outside concert) Wine & Dine Around the World Dinner featuring Australia Monthly Marketplace (final one of the season) Corte Bella’s annual Easter Egg Hunt Food Truck Monday Sunday Cabaret with the Aaron Nelson Project Corte Bella’s Annual Ladies Fashion Show & Luncheon Food Truck Monday First Friday with Pam Jason Love Comedy Show Wine and Dine Around the World featuring New Zealand Food Truck Monday Memorial Day Dinner Dance w/ Soul Impressions First Friday with Pam Cooking Demonstration with Chef Food Truck Monday Sunday Cabaret (entertainment to be announced) TAD Concert – “Arizona Highwaymen” (outside concert) Food Truck Monday Vitalant Blood Donation Drive All-Day Trip to Prescott Rodeo
Corte Bella Spring Car Show Date: Saturday, April 9 Fitness Center Parking Lot Time: Setup at 8:00 AM Show starts at 9:00 AM Show ends at 11:00 AM FREE EVENT
Contact Howard Evans at 623-606-2227 for additional information or to enter the car show competition, This annual car show is exciting and fun. Plan to go to the Spring Market Place and the car show too! Come view the cars or enter your classic vehicle and compete for an award. Jul 1 Jul 4 Jul 11 Jul 15 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 31
First Friday with Pam Independence Day Dinner & Dance w/Faded Jeans Food Truck Monday Jason Love Comedy Show TAD Concert – “Rock the Boat” (outside concert) Food Truck Monday Corte Bella Annual Ice Cream Social
Anacapa Special Events Mar 1 Mar 17 Apr 17 May 8 Jun 19
Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Dinner St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Father’s Day Brunch Buffet
Upcoming Community Charity Fund Raising Events Mar 19 Apr 23
Corte Bella Vets 8th Annual Golf Tournament SOuL’s Sisters’ Attic Charity Fundraiser
Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Mar 3 Apr 1 Apr 27 May 25 Jun 29
HOA Annual Membership Meeting & Board Election HOA Board of Directors Organizational Meeting HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting HOA Board of Directors Open Meeting
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MARCH SUN
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HOA EVENTS - GREEN HOA OFFICIAL BUSINESS - BLUE ANACAPA EVENTS - RED INTEREST GRPS/ CLUBS - BLACK 6 Anacapa Sunday Breakfast 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
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Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM Anaccapa Mardi Gras Dinner 5:00 PM -8:00 PM
7 ANACAPA CLOSED 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
8 Technology Committee Meeting 11:00 AM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
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15 Long Term Planning Committee 9:00 AM
ANACAPA CLOSED
Lady Putters - 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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ASH WEDNESDAY Ryan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Poker Group 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HOA Annual Meeting & Election 6:00 PM
Buidlings & Grounds Committee 9:00 AM
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Monthly Marketplace 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
16 Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
World of Friends 5:00 PM Wine & Dine Around the Word Dinner 6:00 PM
20 SPRING BEGINS! Anacapa Sunday Breakfast 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
27 Anacapa Sunday Breakfast 8:30 AM -12:30 PM Sunday Cabaret w/Thaddeus Rose Due 6:00 PM
21 ANACAPA CLOSED Lady Putters - 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Government Affairs Committee 11:00 AM Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Food Truck Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
22 Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Queen Creek Olive Mill Tour 8:15 AM
West Valley Photo Club 5:30 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
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29 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
30 Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
ANACAPA CLOSED
Lady Putters - 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
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10 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM CB Vets Social Event 4:00 PM CB Baggers 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
ST PATRICK’S DAY ARC Meeting 9:00 AM Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM SOuL Regular Meeting 10:00 AM Finance Committee Meeting 2:30 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM CB Baggers 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Anacapa’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM CB Baggers 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Open Bridge 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM CB Baggers 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM Jason Love’s Comedy Show 7:00 PM
First Friday with Pam - 10:00 AM Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM CB Quilters 9:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 3:00 PM -6:00 PM Friends of Italy Dinner w/Faded Jeans 6:00 PM Ya Ya Canasta 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
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5 CB Water Color Enthusiasts 1:00 PM4:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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12 Anacapa Happy Hour 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CB Wine Tasting Group 5:30 PM 9:00 PM
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19 Vitalant Blood Donation Drive 9:00 AM -1:00 PM Anacapa Happy Hour 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM TAD Concert Beatles Replay 7:00 PM
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Day Spa March Spa Specials! 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)
2nd Appointment/Service must be completed within 30 days from date of purchase.
Rejuvenating Facial
$106, $100
Naturally restores and improves tone and dull sluggish skin. This facial will clarify and rebalance your skin and detoxifying and eliminating pollutants. You will leave feeling invigorated and your skin rejuvenated!
Therapeutic Massage
$82, $78
Help heal the body of injuries and release tension with kneading, deep strokes and direct pressure!
Spa Blends Body Butter, 6oz $21 Corte Bella Embroidered Robes $74
Gift Certificates Available! Call (623) 217-2018
Offers are valid March 1 - 31, 2022. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment. 2nd
service must be completed within 30 days.
ANACAPA RESTAURANT The Anacapa is the place for your special occasion small gathering. The Anacapa is also available to cater small dinner parties in your home. Contact Jill Machay for reservations and information.
Lunch - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM / Dinner - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Sunday open for breakfast buffet 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Happy Hour Tuesday – Friday 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
Closed Sunday Evenings and Mondays
Saturday Reverse Happy Hour 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Anacapa is open for in-house and patio dining for all customers and curbside delivery for resident only takeout orders. Call 623-455-9045 for reservations. The Anacapa features new menu selections for both lunch and dinner along with daily specials. Enjoy patio seating with the best view in the Northwest Valley. Call the Anacapa reception desk for additional information and reservations at 623-455-9045. • Make plans to celebrate Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras at the Anacapa on Tuesday, March 1st. Reservations recommended. • Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Anacapa on Thursday, March 17th. Reserve your table soon. • Make your reservations for the Anacapa’s annual Easter Sunday buffet on April 17th. This is perfect for the whole family. • Plan now for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th and make a reservation for the famous Anacapa buffet brunch. • Prime Rib Dinner Night at the Anacapa for dine in only $34- Princess Cut, $40 – 11oz. • Come in for Pasta Night (Build your own pasta and salad bar) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for #20 with $2 off House Wines by the glass. • Anacapa will have a delicious breakfast on Sunday mornings from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Start your day right at the Anacapa! • Join the fun at Karaoke Fridays! Call for dates and times.
Support your community restaurant. Come dine with us today.
Join us for Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Did You Know? Corte Bella Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
It is very important to know the difference between the Association’s Board of Directors, the HOA management team, and the ARC. ARC members are not Board members! ARC does have a Board Liaison, but that person is not an ARC member and does not have voting rights. ARC members do not give out homeowner violations of design guidelines or levy fines. That is the responsibility and function of the HOA management.
The ARC Charter states:
“The purpose of the Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board with respect to architectural and landscaping issues, including the approval of applications from residents in this regard and the over-all implementation of the Design Guidelines approved by the Board, as same may be amended from time to time.” ARC members are your friendly neighbors simply serving the community by working with you to approve your exterior projects as they fall within the Architectural Guidelines.
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Homeowners submit their request for change to the HOA office.
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A file is prepared for the ARC to review Once it is confirmed the change is within the established Guidelines, the ARC approves the submittal. All submittals required a quorum vote.
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The file goes back to the HOA office and a letter is mailed to the homeowner with the approval and any stipulations.
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Once the project is complete, the homeowner submits a project completion form to the HOA office.
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The ARC members receive the project completion files at their monthly meeting and assign them out for post project inspections.
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Once the inspection confirms the project was complete as approved, the homeowner is notified (by email or phone) that the inspection has passed, and the file is kept on record for the address.
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Sometimes things don’t go so smoothly. In this case, the ARC continues to work with the homeowner in these situations to resolve the issue(s).
From the Neighborhood Awareness and Safety Committee (NASC) Jim Starkman, NASC Member
Our Safety Tip for this month is: How to Secure Your Home (Part 1) This article provides tips on how to better secure your home, but by no means is it all-inclusive. Let’s begin with the outside of your home and the importance of lighting up the exterior (staying within the current HOA/ARC guidelines). Typically, criminals do not like homes that are well-lit. We all know that criminals like to enter homes through doors and windows. If you have the original windows installed by Pulte from Atrium, these windows have plastic locks which are easily broken. If replacing these windows is not within your budget, one of the things you can do to make it more difficult for criminals to get in is to install a ¼” PCV Pipe cut to fit snugly in the tracks between the window and window frame. This will work for both sliding and double-hung windows, thus making it difficult for anyone to get into your home.
Our original door locks are construction-grade and are susceptible to picking, bumping or drilling. Bumping is where criminals put a key or other hard substance into the key slot, hit it with a hammer thus breaking the lock. We recommend that you consult with a locksmith to install a high-security door lock that resists picking, bumping, and drilling. Also, have the locksmith replace all door hinge screws with 3” screws which will make it more difficult to kick your door in. Make sure you follow any further recommendations which the locksmith might have. If you have a garage side door, make sure it gets the same level of security attention from your locksmith. Important to remember: If a criminal enters your garage, they are in your home! Therefore, always lock the door which leads from the garage into the interior of your home, especially at night.
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Next month’s article will highlight the installation of a home security system.
HOA Finance Committee Update Jesse Young, Finance Chair
We wrapped up our presentation with a set of thoughts on the pathway forward:
Corte Bella Country Club Association Finance Committee Board Presentation – January 2022 Summary Article
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Core to the Finance Committee’s mission, and our job during these challenges – continue to invest short-, mid-, and long-term funds as wisely as possible
On January 7, 2022, the Corte Bella Finance Committee, represented by Jesse Young, Chair, made a presentation to the CB Board of Directors to discuss several important topics:
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Map out expenditures year-by-year for maximum return with predictable risk.
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Weigh increasing risk in reserve funds from 15% to 20% for long-term requirements*.
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Although counter-intuitive, accelerate spending where it makes sense.
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Optimize communications across HOA committees and our board.
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The impact that inflation and continued low interest rates may have on our HOA.
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The purpose of each of the three reserve accounts.
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Suggest ideas to address the current economic backdrop.
The CB Finance Committee and Investment Subcommittee, with a combined 100 plus years of financial experience covering financial advising, financial planning, auditing, and financial reporting, includes Kathy Carmickle, Tom Cerny, Peter Diamond, Bonnie Gentry, Lisa Klein, Jack Serino, Ron Tchorzewski, and Jesse Young. The Finance Committee is further strengthened by the Board Liaison and Board Treasurer, Dave Thomas, and the Board Assistant Treasurer, John Mestermacher. We can all agree that the current macro-economic situation is troubling. The 2021 Consumer Price Index rose a full 7% in 2021, while the 2021 Producer Price Index increased 9.7%. As consumers, we only need to reflect on the pain created by areas of our lives that have experienced above average inflation, such as medical services and college tuition. Others may remember the extremely high inflation period from 1973 to 1982. We can expect inflation to impact most every product or service that our HOA purchases.
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Have reasonable HOA assessment increases.
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Continue to maintain and improve the Corte Bella community.
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Contribute to a healthy real estate environment.
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Continue to be the preferred age-restricted community in the West Valley.
*A change to increase the portion of our reserves invested in stock and bond funds from 15% to 20% was approved by the CB Board of Directors during the January 2022 meeting.
We are also continuing to see very low investment returns on our reserves that are invested in certificates of deposit (CD) and money market funds. As of this writing, a one-year CD yields only .3% and a two-year CD yields .75%. The return on money market funds is currently earning from .4% to .5%. We hear a lot about the Federal Reserve planning on interest rates hikes this year. It is uncertain whether the rate hikes will occur, and even more uncertain whether we see interest rate returns on CDs and money market funds increase accordingly. The HOA Investment Policy permits up to 15% of our reserves to be invested in a managed account consisting of stock and bond funds. There are further restrictions on the “at risk” portion of our reserves. We currently have approximately 10% in stock and bond funds. This account earned 11% in 2021. We can also invest in market linked CDs, which have protection, though are not advisable for short and mid-term needs. The current reserve structure was addressed in an article in last month’s CB Times, and we ask that you reference the article or discuss your questions with any CB Board or Finance Committee member. We had a reserve balance of $6,661,615.69 as of 11/30/2021.
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Corte Bella Vets Happenings Karen R. Starkman, Secretary There is still time to register for our 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on March 19th at the Corte Bella Golf Club. There will be a 18 hole 4-person best ball competitive flight and non-competitive flight. The fee is $95 dollars for members of the Golf Club and $150.00 for non-members. Handicaps will be required for the competitive flight, and there is a scramble format for the non-competitive flight. Your entrance fee includes a swag bag, the putting contest, prizes, a box lunch, and a buffet dinner. Beverage carts will also be available on the course to purchase a beverage. Specific information, including registration, sponsorships, and donations may be found on the Corte Bella Vets website at www.corteblellavets.org. Golfer registration deadline is March 10, 2022. Also, continue to watch for Corte Bella Community e-mail blasts for updated information.
Remember, if you are not a golfer you may want to consider donating or becoming a T-box sponsor. We would like to thank all individuals who have donated thus far, our ‘T’ Box sponsors, and all our corporate sponsors. A list of our current Corporate Sponsors may be found on our website. As always, proceeds from this event will go to support/prevent Veteran suicide, homelessness, treat traumatic brain injury, and provide additional assistance to those Veterans who may need a helping hand. Note: Due to the HOA’s Annual Meeting and Board Elections, our March social will be held on March 10th at 4:00 PM, in lieu of March 3rd. And the next quarterly business meeting will take place on April 7th at 3:30 PM. Remember, you do not need to be a veteran to join the Corte Bella Vets. Everyone is welcome as long as you are a Corte Bella resident and a patriot!
Part I: Aging is Inevitable…Or is It? Dr. Tanya Carroccio, DNP The age-old question – is there a fountain of youth? Can we really stay biologically younger, longer? Good news, we do have control over how we age, at any age! A multitude of things can go wrong with our bodies, or more specifically, the cells that make up our body. Cells are the basic building blocks of all things living. Our body is made up of ~30 trillion cells, with an additional 39 trillion microbial cells including bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and in us (called microbiome). These ‘good’ microbes help us daily to stay healthy. Our cells and microbiome provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, produce cell energy, and carry out numerous specialized functions. Science has been focusing more intently on how all these cells interact amongst each other and help, or hinder, cellular health or apoptosis (cell death). Cellular death and destruction are essentially what initiates the aging process and often leads to chronic illness, decreasing the life of cells. When enough cells die off that eventually leads to body shutdown and living ceases. This is where some amazing research is occurring in the field of anti-aging. I’m going to focus on the mitochondria (energy powerhouse inside of each cell), microbiome health (e.g., microbes in the gut) and telomere shortening (tip of cell chromosome) in this series. Each of these aging concepts provide an important message about our health, quality of life, mental state and
regression or reversal of disease. Next month, I will start with the importance of mitochondrial health in the aging well process. Specifically, the mechanism, theory behind and provide some science-backed solutions to keep your cells, and you, healthier. Note: Dr. Tanya Carroccio, DNP, is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner and owner of a functional medicine & regenerative aesthetics practice in Surprise. She lives in Corte Bella. For more information on Dr. Carroccio, please visit www.Benehealth.com
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Corte Bella Adventure Group Steve Downing Little Jim Trail is a loop trail off of Castle Hot Springs Road, west of Lake Pleasant. Unlike many of our hikes, this trail is lightly used, only marked by cairns, and is very easy to get off-trail. The Trailhead is not marked, which may be why not many hike this trail. It’s very unique as you rarely pass another hiker. It’s wonderful for those that like solitude. The loop is six miles with an accumulated elevation gain of over 800 feet. Bob and Elaine Fletcher hosted a hike in North Scottsdale at Browns Ranch, an area highly used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. This area features rock formations that have taken on names by what they resemble, such as the Amphitheater, Balanced Rock and Cathedral Rock. Standout features are Granite Mountain, Cholla Mountain, Cone Mountain and Brown’s Mountain. Most trails have no large climbs so Brown’s Ranch Hike at the Amphitheater (can you see the face?) it’s great for those shorter, less strenuous hikes. Ford Canyon Loop in the White Tanks Regional Park is challenging if one does the whole loop and not just to the dam and back. Starting from Area 7, we took Waddell Trail to Ford Canyon Trail to
Little Jim Trail - climbing out of a wash Willow Trail, and finally reached Mesquite for the last 1.8 miles to Area 7. This hike is longer than most hikes we do as we reached the 10 mile mark with 1555 feet of accumulated elevation gain. Ford Canyon Trail takes hikers into the heart of the White Tanks, passing through the section of granite with all the tanks (depressions in the granite that hold water) which could possibly be how the White Tank Mountains got its name. This time of the year, the tanks were full of tadpoles; there had to be thousands of them. I know I have to hike this again to see all the frogs they’ve become - there will be tiny frogs everywhere! For those on YouTube, I’ve posted some of this year’s hike videos. This is new for me and I’m still learning the editing software. While not professional, I believe it does give a good sense of what we do and hopefully is a little entertaining. Search YouTube for Corte Bella Adventure Group. If you subscribe to the channel you’ll see when new videos are posted. Ford Canyon Trail – looking back I would like to send my heartfelt sympathies to the Ken Tremaine family. We recently lost Ken, a charter member of the original Corte Bella Hikers (since 2014), a very active participant in our hikes, and on our cycling and Colorado River Kayak adventures. I believe it was spring of 2021 when Ken and his son Jay were able to Kayak the Colorado with the Adventure Group. Looking back, I’m very thankful they had that adventure together. Ken, you are already missed! All photos to Steve Downing
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Janet Chapman: A Corte Bella Friend to All Deborah Damery Lazear, CSW Janet, a long-time Corte Bella resident, relocated from California with her husband Jonathan. Family and close friends were already here, so the move was easy. Janet enjoys golf, interest groups (SOuL), hanging with friends at the Anacapa, and charity fund-raising events like the CB Vets Golf Tournament. But, Janet’s true passion is animal welfare. She’s a believer that animals need an advocate and says “They have no voice, yet they speak to my heart.” Janet, California born and raised, graduated from Fremont High in 1974 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. She was stationed in Augsburg, Germany (south of Frankfurt) in 1975 as a Unit Clerk for a Medical Evacuation unit. Working with a helicopter unit, she assisted in rescue operations involving infants and females. Janet believes in military service and feels that it develops patriotism, and provides direction, discipline, and purpose to young people.
Janet’s network connections promotes adoption and fostering of animals in need of a permanent home. Her grass-roots efforts recently helped two stray dogs, dumped without collars in Corte Bella, to find permanent homes. Janet works to place animals not only within but beyond Corte Bella’s gates. In the future, she plans to be an animal shelter volunteer. Janet and Jonathan are beach bums at heart and they dream of unrestricted travel in their golden years. Janet craves “Vitamin Sea”. Janet’s philosophy is to respect all living creatures, and to respect other people without judgement. She celebrates our community’s diversity and supports harmony, saying she’s too old for drama. She chuckles that animals are
Janet’s calling provides a pet care service in Corte Bella. Her home service advertisement on the CB website says “Loving Care While You’re Away”. She will feed, walk, play with, and provide general care for your pet in your home. Offering those services for 10 years, she calls it a “win-win” for her and her clients.
often more likable than humans. While Janet works her magic with many Corte Bella pets, those who know her also know she is a wonderful friend and a positive force in our community. Her friendly style and her engaging smile make her a Corte Bella special person. If they could talk, many a Corte Bella pet would agree.
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Janet returned to civilian life and obtained her Associates degree in Business Administration. She pursued a career in sales from 1978 to 2017, working in the semi-conductor industry, home improvement media production, and with retractable sun screens. Janet’s true love is animal advocacy. A Wildlife World Zoo member, she donates to local animal shelters and rescue organizations, like Sun Cities 4 Paws and Sun Valley Animal Shelter, collecting unneeded animal care items to donate to those organizations.
Janet with one of her many favorite animal friends.
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SOuL Celebrates with Pizza Linda Wright, SOuL Member Corte Bella’s ladies charity support organization Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) held a Pizza Party celebration after their January 20th regular meeting. The group, currently 94 women strong, enjoyed Caesar salad and freshly-baked pizza from the Anacapa kitchen. After the group’s very busy and successful Christmas holiday season filled with fund-raising activities, the SOuL Board wanted to reward the membership with this special event. Each of the attendees also received a delicious and beautifully decorated cookie shaped like a blue ribbon award crafted at Heidi’s Sweet Shoppe by the daughter of SOuL member, Sunny Stiener. Raffle prizes were given out to a dozen lucky winners to round out the party. SOuL meets year-round on the third Thursday of every month at 10:00 am in the HOA Social Hall. All Corte Bella women interested in supporting worthy organizations and institutions in the West Valley are welcome to join this group.
Corte Bella Wine Tasting Group Jesse Young
March 2022 Update Two Corte Bella Wine Tasting Group events were held in February. Group A met at the home of Randi Bedayan, who teamed up with members Denise and Greg Paley. Our hosts offered seven selections from recent highly rated Wine Enthusiast picks. Beginning with California Chardonnays from Sonoma, we moved to Italy and tasted a Reserve Chianti Classico, followed by four exquisite red varietals from Sonoma and Paso Robles.
The main objective of the CB Winetasting group is social, with the idea that you can enjoy the company of others while learning about wine along the way. The group meets the second Saturday of each month in a host’s home, rotating across all members. For more information, contact Jesse Young at jessedyoung23@gmail.com / 303.748.9897 To the left is Group A & on the right is Group B.
Group B met at the home of Lag and Mike Feeney. Their focus was on Zinfandel, which has a very rich history. They also offered a mix of varietals to taste.
Time to Vent! Ask Agnes Spring is in the air! It’s time for checking inside and outside of your home for repair, items to replace, and those to consider for renewal.
How long has it been since you cared for your dryer vent hose? More than a year? It’s time to check that too. Dryer vent hoses can be ‘cleaned’ with a little bit of time and effort. Often this is messy! I prefer to replace. An easy way to replace the hose is buying a kit from vendors like
Home Depot or Lowes. Pricing is around $25 for a new hose and comes complete with clamps to fit to your dryer, regardless of make or model.
Remove the old hose. Discard. You may have to cut the new one to shorten the length. This is easy to do with scissors.
Use one adjustable clamp to affix the hose to the wall vent pipe. Then allow for enough length to reach the dryer vent opening. Clamp the hose to the dryer vent. Push the dryer back into place. That’s about it. Note: YouTube.com has videos to help with the exact process.
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What Happened in Corte Bella For Pam Lawrence, Compiled by Linda Wright
January 17 to February 20 TAD’s Mick Adams & The Stones Monday, January 17
The social hall was packed with Rolling Stones fans and they were not disappointed in the wonderful show by this great tribute band. For much of the concert, people were on their feet dancing in the aisles. Once again, TAD Management brought a first-class production to our community.
Barleen’s Arizona Opry Saturday, February 19
Corte Bella was so excited to be able to return to this venue after a two-year hiatus! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon than at this Arizona tradition – musical entertainment by the Barleen Family and their delicious family-style lunch!
TAD’s Concert “Not Fade Away” Sunday, February 20
These young performers made the music of our youth come alive again during this wonderful concert. For us Rock and Roll aficionados, this was the perfect concert with the best music of all times.
Jason Love Comedy Show Friday, January 28
As always, this comedy event is just what the doctor ordered. The three comedians who worked the Corte Bella stage, each with their own brand of comedy, had everyone laughing the whole evening long.
Anacapa’s Valentine’s Day Dinner Saturday, February 12
What better way to treat your special love then a wonderful specially prepared three-course dinner at our Anacapa? The ambiance and the food are perfect for this occasion and the commute home is the best way to finish the evening.
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Corte Bella Pickleball Club News Mary Blome The Corte Bella Pickleball Club has 263 members and many choices for play times. 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! Upcoming clinic dates: Friday March 18th - 12:00 – 2:00 Sunday April 10th – 12:00 – 2:00 Club Play: • Member Play in March is scheduled for Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. • Men’s Novice Group plays Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. • Women’s Play is Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. • Men’s Ladders are held every Thursday at 11:00 AM. • Women’s Ladders are played every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. • Skill Drills are held every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12 Noon (open to any skill level).
The Pickleball Club enjoyed an hour of Black Light play with 16 participants. Interesting Facts about Pickleball: • There are over 200,000 USAPA registered players. • Pickleball is played by over 2 million people • There are more than 13,000 indoor and outdoor courts in the USA. • It is the fastest-growing sport in America and has estimated 8 million players worldwide. • Among the many people that play pickleball, 53% are males and 47% are females. Pickleball Newsletter For more information on the Corte Bella Pickleball Club, you can view the monthly newsletter online at Corte Bella.net (search for Pickleball.)
New Beginnings for the Drop-In Tennis Group Donna Norton, Corte Bella Tennis Club The resurfacing of our sports courts went extremely well. Many of the ladies of the West Valley League have made positive comments regarding the “new look,” including a desire to check with the vendor selected. Many thanks to the HOA Management Team for providing a vendor that was on time and on schedule, with a great outcome. Upon arriving in Corte Bella 8 years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet a man who welcomed everyone to the court: Ken Egide. He has been a mainstay of the Corte Bella Tennis Club for many years; he was welcoming and organizing anyone wishing to play on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Greeting everyone with a smile, Ken has made Corte Bella Tennis good for all of us who play this game. Unfortunately, Ken is hanging up his racket after much thought. He tells us that having turned “80”, he believes his body is telling him to quit “chasing fast moving balls” and take on sports that are more “controlled,” like swimming and utilizing fitness equipment.
CB Tennis Club thanks Ken Egide for his many years with the club. As Charles M. Shulz, a favorite of Ken’, wrote: “In life, it’s not where you go - it’s who you travel with.” Thank you, Ken, for being on the journey with us.
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Corte Bella Golf Club News & Notes Christmas shopping way too early! One reminder about our golf shop and grill, your HOA charging privileges do not extend to the golf club.
Keith Kalny, PGA General Manager This is the time of year that everyone wants to visit The Valley of the Sun. The frozen tundra of the north certainly provides people with a reason to take off and visit our warm and lovely location. That said, you may be busy entertaining friends and relatives visiting you in Corte Bella. If they are golfers, be sure and come out to enjoy the course. For those of you within the HOA who have reached out with questions, comments, and thoughts about our club and course, thank you. As I said last month, your feedback is important and especially so as I begin my third month at the golf club. I’ve learned a great deal during my short tenure, and I wanted to use this opportunity to call out a few topics to share: •
Corte Bella Vets Golf Tournament: The golf club will be hosting an important event on March 19th - The Corte Bella Vets Tournament. This event supports Arizona veterans and their families. For more information you can contact Dan Kurtenbach at 301-524-0847 / email: theresadan69@cox.net).
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New Apparel Arriving: It’s always fun to wear the Corte Bella logo, and our golf shop is full of new arrivals. There were delays in shipping, but new gear has arrived for both the ladies and the men. Stop by and visit, and start your
Save the Date!
Request for Donations SOuL Sisters’ Attic
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We are always looking: A continuing concern for the golf club (as with most every business linked to the hospitality industry) is staffing. If you know of anyone with service experience or a desire to get involved with the golf club business, please point them our way. We are always looking for friendly people that provide sincere hospitality.
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The Golf Course: I’ve received inquiries about palm trees on the course. We will be cleaning them up this summer, and we will be cleaning up all of them, over all 18 holes. We also continue to research solutions for the red rock erosion. Those efforts will take place in the summer as well.
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Accessing the Course: I’m sure most of you know this, but for those who do not, the golf course is for golfers only. Please do not access the golf course to walk the paths, hit a few practice shots, or allow children to run around on the course. It’s a safety hazard for anyone doing so and a disruption for golfers playing the course. Thanks.
Enjoy your March and the wonderful weather. My email is: kkalny@cortebellagolfclub.com.
Collection of donations will begin on April 2nd and continue through April 16th at the following locations: •
Diane Kingsley: Games, Sporting goods, 623-234-8505, 23215 N. Padaro Court
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Corte Bella Social Hall
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Deb Humpal: Kitchen/Dining & Small Appliances, 602-499-3622, 22725 N. Pico Dr.
While doing your Spring Cleaning, please consider donating to SOuL for our annual SOuL Sisters’ Attic fundraising sale.
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Linda Wright: Home Accessories & Lighting, 571-426-1670, 13224 W. Rincon Drive
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LaRayne Power: Wall Art (not to exceed 4’X4’) 623-266-3233 23237 W. Juniper Dr.
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Denny Furtado: Jewelry, Handbags, Totes and Scarves, 602-499-3622, 22725 N. Pico Dr.
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Gayle Davis: Holiday/Seasonal Decorations, 847-338-2118, 12841 W. Chapala Court
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Marian Hoot: Small Furniture & Area Rugs, 623-760-6285, 13806 W. Sola Court
SOuL is looking for your fabulous donations of kitchenware, dining ware, wall art, home accessories, mirrors, lamps, small home furnishings and furniture, rugs, games and sporting equipment, holiday and seasonal decorations, jewelry, totes, scarves, and handbags. Please note: no clothing, shoes, draperies, bed or bath linens, books, CDs, DVDs of any kind. Questions or request for assistance can be directed to Carol Courter, 602-999-2790 or carolfcourter@gmail.com.
Please save your wonderful home goods and items for our SOuL Sisters’ Attic fund-raising event. All proceeds from this event will go towards SOuL’s charity support activities in our local area. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Time
Place
Contact Person
Contact Info
2nd Fri.
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Social Hall
Kaye France
CB Quilters
2nd Friday
Varies
Bacara Room
Lana Henn Barbara Thomason
623-934-5051 lana@uwdawgs.com thomasonb@hotmail.com
CB Steppers Line Dance
1st & 3rd Thurs.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Social Hall
Lynn Funk
623-670-0733
CB Watercolor Enthusiasts
2nd Saturday
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Social Hall
Deborah Lazear
deborahdlazear@gmail.com
Corte Bella Baggers
Thursday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Anacapa Patio (Summer Social Hall)
Bill Mooney
816-244-2517 wmooney1945@gmail.com
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
1st Thursday
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Anacapa
Ralph Brown
Duplicate Bridge
Every Tue.
12:30 – 4:30 PM
Social Hall
Paul Boorman,
Friends of Italy Hand & Foot Canasta LGBTQ Group of Corte Bella Mah Jongg Men’s Christian Group Open Bridge
Varies 2nd & 4th Mon. Wednesday Mon./Thu. Tue. Every Thu.
Varies 6:00 – 8:45 PM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 9:00 – 10:00 AM 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Social Hall Social Hall Anacapa Social Hall Laguna Room Social Hall
Keith Fowler Ross Mason Nancy Stevens Jo Ann Moberly Jim Dowen Ann Webb
Poker Club
1st Wed. each month
5:00 –9:00 PM
Social Hall
Todd Gerber
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
1st Wednesday
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Social Hall
JoAnn Shaw
Smiling Out Loud (SOuL)
3rd Thu.
10:00 – 12 Noon
Social Hall
Carla Smith
West Valley Photo Club
4th Tues
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Social Hall
Don Jeffery Chelle Mestemacher
World of Friends
2nd Mon.
5:00 PM
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
2nd Tuesday Varies
MaryLee Planer
mplaner962@aol.com
12 Noon – 4:00 PM
Social Hall/ Bella Stanza Room Social Hall
Barb Morin
BMorin2@cox.net
7:00 – 10:00 PM 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Homes Homes
Harriet Kessler Cathy Emerson
623-388-3731 623-518-3833
Call for Times
Various
Betty Symic
eagp@shaw.ca
3:30 – 5:00 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Homes Homes
Donna Norton Greg Peck
Varies
Homes Homes
Troy Pladson Howard Evans Susan Hoe Bob & Pam DeWaay Catherine Kelly Darlene Schilf
donnaenorton@gmail.com 602-657-3950 303-748-9897 / jessedyoung23@gmail.com troypladson@gmail.com howard.evans@cox.net susan.hoe@cox.net 515-991-9166 crkjek@aol.com darcats@gmail.com 623-433-9449
CB Winetasting Group
2nd Saturday
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting Corte Bella Car Club Hawaiian Music Club Iowa Group The Kelly Players Pinochle: Single Deck
Varies Varies Varies
Varies Varies Varies Call for Times Varies 6:00 PM
Varies 3rd Sat
rwbrown121@msn.com www.cortebellavets.org boorman_paul@msn.com 206-747-1147 FOI_keith@msn.com rm070@outlook.com blanchmd@aol.com 623-328-9583 623-556-8137 623-594-4592 (602) 639-8839 / toddgerber3@gmail.com (623) 466-6223 / cases4smilesaz@outlook.com SOuL4u@yahoo.com donkansas@hotmail.com 920-252-0441 jonchell@sbcglobal.net 816-309-3700
Homes Homes
Jesse and Jeanie Young
Shalom Club
Call for Times
Homes
Judi Bourd
Singles
Call for Times
Homes
Pat Kovecses Edina Geurink
Varies
Varies
Varies
Clare May
4:30 – 6:30 PM 5:00 – 7:00 PM 4:00 – 5:30 PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM 5:00 – 7:00 PM 4:00 – 6:00 PM 5:30 – 8:30 PM Oct to Apr 9:00 AM;
Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts
Sandy Johnson Shirley Williams John / Barbara Wilson Dan Louden Darrell Emerson David Keppy Robert Broda Carol Dobkins
623-251-3829 309-781-9848 623-688-8338 623-328-9341 623-518-3833 623-455-8310 847-381-6165 623-266-9395
Golf Club
Jennifer Gans
623-249-3771 jengans@comcast.net
The NWxts
623-337-3743 / pageko66@gmail.com 440-725-7277 / degeurink@cox.net mcm10@comcast.net 503-780-1772
Sports Bocce Ball
Team Couples Couples Couples El Camino El Sueno Las Palmas Men’s Open San Ramon
1st Friday 4th Friday 1st Sat. 1st & 3rd Wed. 2nd & 4th Tue. 1st & 3rd Tue. Every Wed. 2nd Sun.
Golf
Lady Putters
Every Mon.
Ready Golf Girls (RGG)
Thursday
TBA
Meet at Various Courses
Pat Cooper
Every Tue. Every Sat. Thu. & Sat. Every Thu. Every Wed. Mon., Wed., Fri. Mon.-Sat. Varies
8:00 – 10:00 AM 9:00 – 11:00 AM 8:30 – 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 – 10:00 AM 7:00 – 10:00 AM Varies
Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts Varies
Ann Paulson Robin Culley Colleen Miller Don Schneider Jack Shifman Ken Egide Mary Blome Steve Downing
Tennis
Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Men’s 3.5 Men’s 4.0 Open Open Play Pickleball Member Play Hiking/Cycling Adventure Club
May to Sept 8:00 AM
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303-718-9122 patcooperheb@msn.com 623-433-9973 623-444-5448 503-869-4570 623-399-9640 623-518-4909 623-266-3820 602-690-9940 602-339-2000
Scott M. Kennedy Corte Bella Resident (623) 745-5088 scottmkennedy@cox.net
Scott Kennedy’s Home Services, LLC Home Watch Services
Protecting your Corte Bella investment.
Handyman/Contractor Referral Services Maintaining your Corte Bella investment.
Your Professional Corte Bella Home Watch Service!
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480.205.7331 jkladd@iconhomesaz.com
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