08/15 - MountainBrook Village

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THE MESQUITE CENTER
Cis Haines
The first peek at the newly
renovated Mesquite Center took place
on July 4th. At 3pm the doors opened
and people came to see the results of
the long awaited project. First stop was
the kitchen. On display were the new
stainless steel appliances including a
dish washer, microwave, convection
oven, a standard range/oven, a pot
washing sink and a hand washing sink,
an ice maker and a coffee pot system
like we have in the Superstition Center.
Surprises were: the under counter trash
cans and the pull out pantry to hold all
the paper and plastic goods. “Wow”
was the word of the day.
There is a pass thru from the kitchen
to the Mesquite Room to be used for
beverages, food, etc. This can be
closed electronically when not in use.
The Mesquite Room now holds eight
42” tables and 32 rolling chairs. Many
sat in the new chairs and did not want
to get up (that is a good sign). This
room can hold a social event or a
meeting.
The Palo Verde Room, next door, is
set up for meetings, but can also
become part of a large event by
keeping the room divider open. There
are now both front and back doors to
this room. In general, the room divider
will be closed unless the two rooms are
requested. All rooms have a new air
conditioning system, new lighting, new
August/September 2015
plumbing as most items were not up to
2015 code.
The Billiard room is next. The
refurbished tables, the new carpet, new
chairs and the new billiard lamps all
look really sharp. Alongside the
Billiard Room is the storage closet,
built to assist our storage issues. It is
currently holding the decorating items
for the Village. This room was a
necessity as we have taken the old
storage room and given it to Marc as
maintenance headquarters.
The beautiful “all new” bathhouse
was completely rebuilt from the slab to
all new fixtures, showers, lavatories
and tile. Check it out for yourself if
you missed the tour. Do not miss the
before and after photos on page 17.
CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY!
It turned out to be the largest social event of the summer. It was the fourth
annual gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July. The social hour was “mix
and mingle time” and the face painting lines were moving fast as we had
three face painters this year. Patriotic spirit filled the Superstition Center.
Not only were the fried chicken and ice cream sundaes a big hit but the
entertainment was a smash.
The Uptown Angels, three performing sisters sang nostalgic songs as well as
all our favorite patriotic ones too. Each branch of the Armed Forces was
given a special tribute and at the end of the evening we were happy to give a
standing ovation to these Angels. (A big thank you to Sue Wright for all the
fabulous pictures) See photos on page 20.
MBV LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Monday September 7th, 2015
In the Superstition Center | Happy Hour at 4:00pm | Potluck at 5:00pm Bingo at 6:30pm
BYOB • Door Prizes • Free Coffee
Contact Joan Archer for Details at 480-288-0891
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August 2015
Community Corner
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Gene Prescott
Thank you to those of you were able to
attend the Mesquite Center opening July
4th. As you have heard and seen, the
remodel is an excellent step forward as we
refresh and modernize our campus
buildings. There were a few unexpected
items and Kitchell is finalizing re-work in
the shower areas under our warranty. Once completed, this will
wrap up this huge project.
We had a Community meeting summarizing the Mesquite
Center remodel at the July 28 Board meeting. A second “Grand
Opening” is scheduled on the day of the Welcome Back
Breakfast, November 3rd. The November Board meeting will
repeat the Mesquite project presentation for those of you who
were not here during the summer. As always, copies of the
BOARD UPDATE
Jerry Stevenson
Mesquite Center presentation are available at the Office
Work is well underway to complete the maintenance and
erosion control in our washes and remediation on Crested
Saguaro. The Entrance Fountain engineering continues on track
and targeted for operation the week of August 10. The flagpole
and plaque replacements have been completed.
As you can see, your Board, your very active Committee
members and FirstService Residential are making excellent
progress on clearing the backlog of projects and moving forward
with Reserve upgrades in furniture, the pool area, audio-visual
and infrastructure.
Jennifer McGraw our new Lifestyle Director is actively
engaged with our Activities Committee and setting up first class
programs and events for the coming season.
Thank you for your valuable feedback so we can continue to
serve you and update our special MountainBrook Community! I
hope you and your families are enjoying your summer travels
and adventures.
equipment to reduce the direct sunlight and heat build-up around
this expensive gear.
The Board approved 8 motions: Removal of the boots and repainting the Fitness Center in the existing color .
Installation of pool cameras.Replacement of the existing
Superstition projector and screen (Reserves $15,100) and an
additional projector and screen (Future Development $9900).
No camera was included in the motion.
A formalized seed money policy for the Band, Follies,
Players/Theatre and Village Voices.
The website migration ($4,000) from WordPress to Wild
Apricot software. Agreement to recommend a Community vote
to raise the Future Development Fees for new Owners to the
then-current annual dues amount. Standardize on Travertine as
the wall color for the Desert Fairway neighborhood. Funding an
Architect’s review for the Superstition Center loft storage.
The Board meeting was called to order by President Gene
Prescott. Six members were present: Paul Kranig, Director; Ron
Olm, Director; Rick Peters, Director; Leonard Schroeder, Vice
President; Gene Prescott, President; and Jerry Stevenson,
Secretary.
Rick Peters and Tami Tack kicked off the meeting with a
presentation on the Mesquite Remodel project. This executive
summary covered the project from end-to-end and outlined the
details making up the $661,885 in final costs. At the end of the
presentation there was lively discussion about the decision to
reduce the Bathroom showers and stalls from three to two.
Gene Prescott outlined the plan for Kitchell to retro-fit and
reinforce the Mesquite Center shower walls. The Entrance
Fountain cement has been poured and
that project is on schedule. Planning is
beginning on the needs analysis for the
Sunset, Activity, Superstition and
Ocotillo Centers. This information will
feed the Five Year Planning cycle for
future Building upgrades. Tami Tack
presented the June Treasurer’s report. We
are very near budget at mid-year with
$1,024,000 in Reserves and $38,000 in
the Future Development Fund,
Rick Burman introduced our new
Lifestyle Director, Jennifer McGraw. She
is off to a fast start and quickly getting
acquainted with our Community. The
upgraded Wi-Fi system is being phased in
and the response time exceeds
expectations. The erosion control work
On Friday July 10th, the Gold Canyon Resort dining room was
has started in the culverts and the Crested
hopping. The 9am Water Lilies Aerobics summer group, past and
Saguaro project. In addition, shades have
been installed over critical pool
present, met for lunch and laughter.
WATER LILLIES DO LUNCH
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Caring Corner
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
Arlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness:
Jennie Cross, ER
Bill Wood, IWIII
In Memory: Sandra Jones, DF
If you should hear of someone who has
passed away or is ill, please call Arlene
@ 288-8011. Thank you.
ACTIVITY EVENT
TICKET SALES
Jennifer McGraw
We will be changing the day and
time tickets go on sale to better serve
the residents. The first day for all
event ticket sales will be Monday at
9am and the lead time will be four
weeks. This should alleviate a rush
for tickets.
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Is there someone new on your street? Don’t forget to welcome them to our friendly
village. Invite them to join you for Tuesday Coffee & News, they will appreciate the
invitation. Below is a list of the new residents who moved into MBV .
Douglas and Deb MacGugan
4642 S. Dusty Coyote Trail
From WA
Ann Rasar
5499 S. Mohave Sage
From WA
THANK YOU’S
On Saturday, June 27th, I took such a serious fall that, like Humpty Dumpty, I
didn’t think they could put me back together again. But, after only 4 weeks, I am so
much improved that even I can’t believe it. Most bruises are gone; stitches are out
and most fractures are so improved that I am walking and feeling great. No small
part of my recovery is due to the wonderful people of MountainBrook. The cards,
letters and phone calls have been amazing and so heartfelt. Thank you
MountainBrook! We love you all.
Glorianna & Ron Heppner
A DAY AT THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST
VILLAGE VOICES
Do you like to sing? Do you want to
meet fellow vocalists in a fun, creative
setting? New voices are always welcome,
come join us!
The Village Voices are a group of over
sixty folks who love to get together once a
week and sing. We perform two concerts a
year: the Holiday Show on December 4th
& 5th and the Spring Concert in March.
We meet Wednesdays at 1pm in the
Superstition Center. Our first practice after
the summer break will be Wednesday,
September 2, at 1pm, when we will begin
working on the songs for our Holiday
Show. For more information or if you have
questions, call Village Voices member
David Huffman @ 530-816-0611.
Jeanne Bozych
We had a wonderful journey on
July 23rd with Lewis & Clark
through Charles Fritz paintings.
He painted them from Lewis'
journals and actual sites where the
events took place. The whole
museum has all of this beautiful art
on loan from wealthy art collectors
(it will change every 2 years).
Many other artists are also
represented throughout the
museum. It's a very interesting
tour of two floors of bronzes and
extraordinary art work.
Artist of the Month
Paula MacDonald
For the months of August and September the potters at MountainBrook Village group have
been invited to display their creations in the display case in the library. This small group of
potters has come together over the years beginning in the mid-1990’s. We have come with little
knowledge of potting experience, but we came together with a true desire and interest in this craft
we have chosen as our retirement pastime. We have potters that are hand- builders and those who
wheel-throw clay, all enjoying this wonderful Fired Arts Building facility.
Our numbers swell from the month of November to March and then thin out from April through October with year-round
residents holding down the fort. The group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, year round in the Fired Arts Building. We
share ideas and materials and the use of equipment including the Village kilns. Come visit us in the Fired Arts Building located just
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COMMUNITY FORUM
On the second Tuesday of every month, your President holds an open
forum during or after the Coffee & News. At this forum residents have the
opportunity to ask questions and get answers. Come join us at the Coffee &
News and bring your question or simply listen to the Q & A. Here are some
examples from April with updated answers.
1. Question: When are bath houses
showers going to be in use?
Response: We are working with Tim
from Kitchell to determine what the
best fix will be for installation of the
handicap seats and hand rails in the
shower stalls.
Response: It was felt with the
reconfiguration of the cooling
systems that they would not be
needed. If it is found we do need
them it is wired already for
installation.
2. Question: What will the seat height be
for handicap seats in the showers?
Response: they will be the recommended
height according to the ADA
requirements.
3. Question: What is the cost of the
Mesquite Center renovation?
Response: There will be a community
presentation at the Board meeting in
July and again in the fall when
people come back.
4. Question: What does the button on the
emergency phone do in the bath
houses?
Response: The phones in each room are
hands free phones so when you push
the button it goes directly to a 911
operator. We have had people push
the button to see what it does and an
operator comes on immediately.
Please do not push the button unless
you have an emergency situation.
5. Question: When will the erosion
control work be completed?
Response: It is being scheduled as we
speak to be completed before heavy
rains come
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6. Question: Why are there no signs on
the men’s and woman’s bath houses?
Response: It was a simple oversight by
many people working on the project.
The signs are ordered.
7. Question: Why didn’t we put
overhead fans in the Mesquite
Center?
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BEFORE YOU LEAVE THIS EARTH
write your life story; your family will love it.
This is an excerpt from Barb Hofmeister’s memoir, My Rocky Road to the
Good Life—-the whole story.
Oh Brother!
I saw the movie Psycho while we lived
on Rioview Ln. I saw it once with Bob in
a theater. Then I took my neighbor
Lorraine to the drive-in to see it one night
when Bob was working the second shift
(3:30 to 11 p.m.) at the hospital. When we
came home from the movie I decided to
watch TV and wait up for Bob to come
home. But Bob called and said he would
be late because they had an emergency
and would be doing surgery (he was a
surgical scrub nurse) so I decided to take
a shower and get ready for bed. I walked
into the bathroom, saw the shower curtain
and suddenly panicked. I couldn’t get that
shower scene out of my mind and with
the house so quiet I was going crazy.
I called my brother and asked him to
please come over and stay with me until
Bob got home. He said he would but
while waiting, I made sure the doors were
locked. There was a side door to the
laundry room and a front door. With both
doors locked, I stood looking out the tiny
window in the front door watching for my
brother. From that position I could see the
laundry room door in case he chose to
come to that door. My mind was playing
tricks on me. I swore I saw people
moving around outside and I even thought
I saw a car pull up in the driveway, but it
was very dark out.
There were no street lights and we
didn’t even have a light at the front door.
It seemed like a very long time and for
every second I waited I got more nervous.
All of a sudden the side door blew open
and in came a man rushing toward me
with his hand held high like the knife
wielding murderer in Psycho. He was
screeching like the music in Psycho.
It was my brother. I damn near beat
him to death. What a dirty trick. I have
never forgiven him for that stunt. The
reason he was able to come in the side
door was that I had locked the door but it
wasn’t shut tight. He had pulled up into
the driveway in his little sports car with
all the lights out. He planned to scare me
and I plan to get him someday too.
It is easy to write your story when you
do it one little story at a time. That is
what Barb Hofmeister teaches. New Life
Story Writing Classes will begin Monday,
October 26th in the Palo Verde room. The
beginning class will meet from 1-3 and
the advanced class will meet from 3-5.
Please sign up in the office. The classes
are fun and easy.
RECURRING DAILY ACTIVITIES
LET’S DO DINNER
FAMOUS
DAVE’S
2206 E. Williams Field Rd. ste#
10, Gilbert , 480-722-2781
Sign up in the Activity Office
and meet at Daves at 5pm On
Wednesday, August 26th. Enjoy
the award winning BBQ menu including; Appetizers, Bar-B-Que
classics, Combo meals, sandwiches and more…
SAN TAN FLAT
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6185 W. Hunt Hwy, Queen Creek,
480-882-2995
Dine on delicious steaks, BBQ
selctions and other down home
vittles. There is a salad bar and a
homemade soup of the day. Meet
at the restaurant at 5pm, travel is on your own. Don’t forget to sign
up in the Activity Office so we count you in.
“ONE RINGY DINGY, TWO RINGY DINGIES”
Peggy Malsom and Team Ernestine
“A gracious good morning to you. Have I
reached the party to whom I am speaking?”
Remember Ernestine the Operator on Rowan
& Martin’s Laugh-In? Lilly Tomlin was
hilarious as she rang up customers on her
antiquated telephone switchboard and inquired,
“When may we expect payment?” The onesided conversation would quickly and
predictably deteriorate until Ernestine would
inform the hapless customer, “We don’t care.
We don’t have to. We’re the phone company,”
and then laugh that familiar snort. What a great
routine.
MountainBrook Village has its own version
of Team Ernestine who are trying to verify all
residents who wish to be in the 2016
MountainBrook Village Telephone Directory.
To date they have used seven (that’s 7) cross
references and sorted through 1750 entries.
Some, however, have not been verifiable.
It is crucial to remember that any time
your contact information changes, you must
notify First Services through the
MountainBrook Village office.
Check your listing in the 2015 Phone
Directory. If it is incomplete or incorrect, please
go to http://www.mountainbrookvillage.org/
administrative/ to complete and submit the form
to make corrections.
If you have changed:
Homeowner information (like a name
change or change in ownership because of a
death or change in marital status)
Phone number (you prefer your cell number
listed rather than your home number)
If you were listed incorrectly in the 2015
Directory, you must complete a change form
If you have sold your home and purchased a
new home in MBV. If you own more than one
home, you must tell us how do you want to be
listed in the phone book?
If you prefer, you can go to the Activity
Office and get a paper form to fill out by hand.
Please take your time and print the information
so that it can be clearly read. Then turn it in to
Janet or Dori who will see that the master list is
updated.
If you have already completed a form
from the office or on the website, it is
unnecessary to repeat it.
Some of you may have already been
contacted by Team Ernestine by phone. In a
time when we must protect our personal
information you can avoid a call by completing
the form. If we cannot read forms created by
hand, be prepared to give the information as
requested by phone. Your neighbors will
identify themselves and aren’t being nosey, they
want to make sure the information published in
the next phone book is the way you want it. If
we have insufficient information for you and do
not get a completed form, we will have to mail
letters out requesting this information. This can
be costly.
Five Year Committee
2nd Monday at 2:00
Palo Verde RM
Communications Committee
1st Thursday at 9:00
Palo Verde RM
Building and Grounds
2nd Tuesday at 1:00
Palo Verde RM
Budget and Finance
Committee
Thursday Before BOD Meeting
at 1:30
Mesquite Center / Palo Verde
Architectural Committee
Alternate Thursdays at 9:30
Mesquite/Palo Verde Room
Activity Committee
2nd Monday at 9:00
Mesquite Center / Palo Verde
Board of Directors Meeting
Last Tuesday at 9:45
Superstition Center
Standing Committee
Meeting Schedule:
Room Key: (BD) Board Room,
(SC) Superstition Center,
(SR) Sunset Center,
(OC) Ocotillo Center,
(MC) Mesquite Center,
(PV) Palo Verde Room,
(IR) Ironwood Room,
(SG) Saguaro Room,
(SRA) Sunset Center A (or B, C, D, E)
Let’s do Dinner- - Wednesday, Aug
26 at Famous Dave’s and Sept 30th, at
San Tan Flat, we will meet at 5pm for
dinner. Remember to sign up in the
Activity Office.
Happy Hour & Jewels
Join us in the Mesquite Room on
Friday, September 4th for a Special
Silpada Jewelry Sale from 4-6pm and a
Happy Hour too, BYOB,
Monday 9/7.The great Labor Day Pot
luck social at 4pm with dining at 5pm
followed by Bingo at 6:30pm. Don’t
miss it!
Labor Day Potluck and Bingo-
9/147 at the Tilted Kilt
Men’s Lunch-Men’s Lunch- Monday
Wednesday, September 2nd and 16th.
Free meditation class at 1pm in the
Ocotillo Room. Come and join us for
something new.
Thursday, September 17th at 10:30 am,
If you are interested come and sign up in
the Activity Office. This is a wonderful
“free” museum of western art. Located
at 22402 S. Basha Rd, Chandler. 480895-5230.
Bashas Art Museum Tour-
Nando’s Mexican Café.
Ladies Lunch- Monday, 9/14 @
September 10th, 7-9pm, sign up in the
Activity Office. Scottsdale ArtWalk is
much like a large, easy-going open
house for the Scottsdale Arts District
located primarily along Main Street and
Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown.
“America’s Original ArtWalk,” That’s
when member galleries belonging to the
Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA)
open their doors to the public and show
off the work of the Southwest’s
outstanding artists.
Scottsdale Art Walk- Thursday,
Wellness Class- Wellness Class- on
meet at 5pm for dinner on Wednesday,
August 26th. This time the restaurant is
Famous Daves. See article . Remember
to sign up in the Activity Office.
Let’s do Dinner-In August we will
and enjoy Social Hour in the
Superstition Center at 5pm. This week
Social Hour will have music by Fletcher
Music Company.
Social Hour-On August 25th, come
Come to the Superstition Center for
Social Hour with Apples Game Tables
starting at 6pm. For fun, make your food
have an “apple theme”. This is a free
event.
Game Night-Tuesday, August 18th -
Monthly Events Details
Men’s Lunch-Four Peaks
Ladies lunch- The Elephant Bar
Halloween dance party
Flu Shots
Wellness class
Happy Hour & Jewels
Labor Day pot luck & Bingo
Scottsdale Art Walk
Men’s lunch- Tilted Kilt
Ladies lunch-Nando’s
Wellness class
Bashas Western Art Museum
Let’s do Dinner- San Tan Flats
Game Night
Let’s do DinnerFamous Dave’s BBQ
Pool Party Pot Luck
Dec 4/5(Fri/Sat) Village Voices
Christmas Concert
Dec 7(Mon)
Men’s Lunch
Dec 9(Wed)
Tribute Concert – “Abbafab”
Dec 14(Mon) Women’s Lunch
Dec 31(Thur) New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
Men’s Lunch - San Tan Flats
Welcome Back
Pancake Breakfast
Nov 7(Sat)
Business Fair
Nov 7(Sat)
Fall Garage sale
Nov 9(Mon)
Ladie’s Lunch - Zappone’s
Nov 11(Wed) Veteran’s Day
Nov 14(Sat)
Art Fair & Vendor Showcase
Nov 19(Thurs) Holiday Fashion Show
with Chico’s
Nov 20(Fri)
Turkey Trot
Nov 26(Thurs) Thanksgiving dinner
Nov 2(Mon)
Nov 3(Tues)
Oct 5(Mon)
Oct 12(Mon)
Oct 31(Sat)
Sept 1(Tues)
Sept 2(Wed)
Sept 4(Fri)
Sept 7(Mon)
Sept 10(Thurs)
Sept 7(Mon)
Sept 14(Mon)
Sept 16,(Wed)
Sept 17(Thurs)
Sept 30(Wed)
Aug 28(Fri)
Aug 18(Tues)
Aug 26(Wed)
2015 EVENTS
Tribute Concert“December ‘63”
Volunteer Thank you Lunch
Band Concert
Dancing with Our Stars
Mar 18(Fri)
Nov 20(Fri)
Dec 11(Fri)
Dec. 31(Thurs)
Jan 8(Fri)
Jan 22(Fri)
Feb 5(Fri)
Feb 13(Sat)
Oct. 31(Sat)
Halloween Dance Party
The Fairlanes
Roadhouse Ranglers
Debbie & Double Eagles
New Year’s Eve The Big Zephyr
Eric the Entertainer
Hoe Down Dance with DeeDee
GreyWolf
Valentines Dinner Dance
The Chauffers
St. Patricks Day dance
All dances are held in the Superstition Center.
Tickets are available in the Activity Office
DANCES
For anyone wanting to go to Fort McDowell
Casino, sign up in the Activity Office or call
Joan Archer @ 288-0891.
Fort McDowell Casino overnight : Aug 20 &
21st and Day trip on Wednesday:
8/26.
2015 CASINO BUS TRIPS
March 3(Thurs) Mystery Dinner Theater
March 5(Sat)
Art Fair
Mar 11/12(Fri & Sat) Village Voices
(Spring Concert)
March 17(Thurs) Tribute Concert“Piano Man”
Mar 20(Sun) Band Concert
Feb 7(Sun)
Superbowl Party
Feb 10(Wed)
New Resident’s Breakfast
Feb 13(Sat)
Valentine dinner/dance
Feb 25-28(Fri-Sun) MBV Theatre
Jan 18(Mon)
Jan 24(Sun)
Jan 30(Sat)
Jan 14(Thurs)
2016 EVENTS
Activity Calendar 2015 - 2016
August 2015
BRIDGE WITH MBV
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GOLF WITH MBV
Low Impact Aerobics
and More
Gladys Opfer
This is for all those active MBV
residents. Come join us for low impact
aerobics, toning and Zumba in the Ocotillo
Center from 7-8 am on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Classes are all year
round and they are free. It is a group of
ladies working out to cd’s and learning
steps together. For questions call the
exercise leader, Gladys Opfer @ 218-1311.
LADIES BRIDGE
meets every Monday at 1pm in the Sunset
Center. Potluck at noon on the first Monday.
Sign up one week in advance and walk-ins
are welcome. Winners are; Barbara Osborn,
Jacquie Italiano and Marlys Platt.
Questions? Call Barbara Osborn @ 9829408.
MIXED BRIDGE
is both couples and singles, no partner
necessary. We meet every Thursday at 1pm
in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one
week in advance and walk-ins are welcome.
Come and enjoy a friendly group.
Questions? Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.
SOCIAL DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm
in the Sunset Center. Come play with a
friendly group. Duplicate bridge offers an
enjoyable and different format. Questions?
Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.
BOWLING
Are you looking for an activity where
you can get three strikes and NOT be out? If
you answered “yes,” then the
MountainBrook Monday Bowling League
may be the right fit for you.
We are a senior league that bowls on
Monday afternoons, 3PM at the AMF Lanes
(2115 E. Southern in Mesa). The season is
16 weeks long starting in mid-November
and ending in early March. It’s a friendly
fun-loving recreational league for beginners
and experienced bowlers alike and there is
room for individuals and couples. If you are
interested in joining a team or would like
more information, call Bev Ginther at 952237-9528 or email at:
myginther@yahoo.com.
THE FAMOUS
COONEY MEN’S
GOLF LEAGUE
plays every Monday morning at
MountainBrook Golf Club. We have a
group rate and occasional contests with
prizes. Enjoy golfing with friends or
make some new golfing buddies. For sign
up information call Chet Haines at 6711066 or email lipsnlaw@aol.com.
THE PETER’S MEN’S
GOLF GROUP
plays on Wednesdays at the
MountainBrook Golf Course. Enjoy
golfing with a group rate. Call Rick
Peters @ 671-1680 for Tee Times and
sign-in.
LADIES NINE HOLE
GOLF
Golf on Mondays at 8am at Gold
Canyon Sidewinder. Questions? call
Marlies @ 983-3122.
“All the Single
Ladies”….
We are a group of single
ladies who get together to
laugh, play games, go to the
movies and we go out to eat
together as well. Join us the
first Wednesday of the month
at 9:30 am for a breakfast
meeting. You can help us plan
our activities for the month as
well as plan future outings. If
you are interested, call Mary
Lou Kent @ 671-0024.
Texas Hold’em
Texas Hold’em is played in the Sunset
Room on Monday, Thursday, Friday and
the second Sunday at 12:30 pm. Ladies
play on Tuesday at the same time, same
place. There is a potluck and Texas
Hold’em Tournament once a month on
the last Sunday of the month.
Ladies Bunco
Are you feeling lucky? Do you have a
little time for fun? Join us on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month in the Sunset
Center, Room A at 1pm. We promise you
will have fun and all you need to know is
how to throw those lovely dice to win.
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WELCOME TO MBV
CERAMICS
We meet at noon on Tuesdays and
Thursdays in the Fired Arts Center. The
afternoon is spent glazing poured pieces of
bisque and, when completed, firing them
fired in our kiln. If you would like to try your
hand at ceramics please stop in. We will
provide you with a small piece of bisque to
glaze using any of the glazes available.
Members of the group are willing to allow
you temporary use of brushes or other tools
you may need.
If you decide to join our group the fee is
$5.00 per month which pays for use of all the
glazes you see on the wall shelves. It also
covers other supplies you may need for
special tasks. Bisque pieces, specialty glazes
and brushes are available for purchase from
ceramic shops in the area. Firing is done at
no charge to the ceramist.
We have several certified ceramics
teachers available in our group who have a
world of experience and ideas for creating
lovely pieces of ceramic ware and they will
help you get started in this creative activity.
Helping Hands
Loretta Milton
We are a group of volunteers
who give short term support for
home bound residents. We try to
provide transportation to doctors, dentists,
pharmacy and grocery shopping. We also have
available some caregiver relief and friendly
visits. Our Call Check volunteer arranges for a
client to have daily contact by phone.
Equipment Loan will lend you medical or
infant equipment. Our wonderful residents
keep the equipment in their homes until it is
needed by their MountainBrook neighbors.
Please check with the office or call me,
Loretta Milton @ 480 474-9958. When you
need further information about Helping
Hands, either as a client or volunteer, please
call me Loretta Milton 480 474-9958 and
leave a message.
BOCCE BALL
Organized play is open
to all MBV residents
weekly from November
through April on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 am. Rules
for use of the equipment and courts is
posted nearby. For more information call
Bonnie at 480-838-8094.
August 2015
PINOCHLE
Ron Hofmeister
The ladies pinochle group has adjourned for the summer, however, the
Thursday night group is continuing with good response. Come join us at 7:00
pm in the Sunset Room. We are a fun group and don’t take the game seriously.
Last month we decided to report all winners regardless of their score because we
were having a lack of 600 scores. They were Bob Waltke (593, Barb Hofmeister (559),
and Jim McCann (581). Just when we were mentioning the lack of 600 games we had
two outstanding 700 games when Ed Joyce won with 739 and Jim McCann was
surprised to only finish second with 714. On other nights Nellie Moore won with a 612.
Yoga
Strengthen your mind and body and come join us for Yoga
with Deborah. Wednesday: Gentle Yoga (2nd week of each
month, Yoga with a chair). Friday: Yoga for Rejuvenation. Both
classes are from 8:30 am to 9:50 am in the Sunset Center. For more
information, call Elfriede @ 982-2319 or Joyce @ 288-0026.
Book Discussion for June
Peggy Malsom
MountainBrook Village Book Discussion Group meets 1-2 pm the second
Wednesday of the month, October through April. Please bring all suggestions for
interesting books for the season to the October 14th meeting. This will be a good
roundtable discussion. As a group, we will select books for November and December
meetings.
Stanley York will lead the January discussion. Read any book by author Charles
Todd who is considered a great mystery writer set in England. Red Door is a popular
book to read and discuss. Melanie Hoffert will be here in February to discuss her book
Prairie Silence: A Memoir, which is a creative non-fiction story set in South Dakota
and is a 2014 Minnesota Award winner.
Suggestions for the remaining months include:
To Kill a Mockingbird and/or Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks, The Road to Character by David Brooks,
Memory Man by David Baldacci, Ruth’s Journey: The Authorized Novel of Mammy
from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind by Donald McCaig, The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins, Private Down Under by James Patterson, In the Land of Invisible
Women: A Female Doctor’s Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD
Canasta
Come join us. We play every Monday from 12:45pm – 4pm in Sunset Center A. We
also play every Friday from 1pm – 4pm in the Sunset Center. If you would like to
learn we will be happy to teach you. It is easy to learn and everyone has a lot of fun. If
you are interested, call Lynette Webber at 288-0623.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Would you like to be the featured artist in the MBV library? Each month we
have the work of a different artist, painter, quilter, woodworker, photographer,
etc. on display in the locked display case in the Activity Office. The artist of
the month also gets a write up in the Mountaineer. If you would like to share
your work with your neighbors in MBV, just contact us so we can arrange a
time for you. Jan or David Larsen 307-631-8524.
August 2015
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"I Just Came Here to Dance"
(song title by Shelley West and David Frizzell 1982)
Lynnel Cochrane
Thought this title was appropriate, as this month we are sharing themes for next
season's dances. Our theme dances have had the highest attendance and often sellouts,
so this year each dance will feature a theme which dancers may consider to participate
in with 'accessories'. While we will have more specifics prior to the actual dance,
providing the themes at this time of the year may help you to think ahead. Monster
Mash Bash coincides with Halloween, orange/black or costumes. Turkey Trot, close to
Thanksgiving could be western attire or feathers. Dancing around the Christmas Tree
brings visions of elves, santas, red/green and novelty wear. In January, Sports brings to
mind anything with team colors or logos from any sport. Mardi Gras is back in February
so beads in green, gold, purple, masks and hats. St. Patrick's Day in March - anything
green. Thrift Shop in April is a mix and match, the crazier the better. Remember,
attending any dance does not require dressing up, we just want everyone to come and
have a great time. With the lineup of bands and these themes, we hope everyone will
leave with "Happy Feet" as sung by Dave Cortez 1962.
Chess Club
Love the game? Please join us for Chess Club on
Sunday at 3pm in the Sunset Center, Room A. We
provide mentoring and guaranteed fun. For more
information please contact Pam Lane-Garon @
559-260-3379.
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY
Nancy Bozek
If any residents are interested in
reading e-mail books at home and for
free it is really simple to do. We have
been in contact with the Apache
Junction Library which is affiliated
with the Greater Phoenix Library.
Our contact at the AJ Library is John,
in the Media Area. It takes two simple
steps: 1. Make sure you have a
current AJ Library card. 2. Bring your
tablet or reader with you.
If you don't have a AJ Library card,
one can be obtained at the desk at the
library. One form of ID may be
required. John
or one of his
colleagues will
do the rest to get
you started. This
is a great way to
read current
books and the
selections are
unlimited.
PICKLE BALL NEWS
Arlene Atterberry
Remember the “quiet paddle”
requirements that go into effect
10/1/2015. Court times will be the
same as last year with 2 courts
available on M,W & F and 4 courts
available on Tues, Thurs & Sat. In an
attempt to get better court utilization,
in addition to the normal morning
round robin play, we will be allowing
for the afternoon far court on the
ASC to be reserved for players
wishing to challenge play others. This
will be from 2- dusk on “4 court
days”. The remaining courts will still
be available as open play.
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August 2015
Classifieds
Note: One Ad of 20 words or less is free
for 30 Days, for a MBV resident.
Classified ads are to be submitted to the
MountainBrook Office.
All ads must be re-submitted to run again.
All ads are due by the 25th of the month
for publication the following month.
Business/Commercial ads for both
residents and non-residents are available
for purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480982-3087
FOR SALE
Rifle 22 Winchester: Single shot Model
67A $150 480-983-8168.
Appliances: Like new, clean almond;
side by side refrigerator, smooth top
range, dishwasher. 480-474-2110
5ft. round glass top coffee table. Oak
color. $50 OBO, 480-982-7397
FOR RENT
Golf course home – 2 bedroom/2bath.
Fireplace, patio with BBQ. No smoking
or pets. September, October, November
2015 and April thru Nov 2016- 30 day
min. 480-287-3907 or 480-287-3906.
MBV: 2 BR/2BA, den, backyard bar-bq, bar, Jacuzzi. Non-smokers only.
206-355-3158 Lyndad1117@gmail.com
MBV home for rent: 1700 Sq Ft
2BR/2BA. New throughout inc. paint.
Century Link wireless internet/Prism TV.
4 plus months renter desired. 480-8451415.
FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA, golf course
home. Fireplace, patio with BBQ. No
smoking or pets. Sept, Oct, Nov, 2015
and April thru Nov. 2016. 30-day min.
480-287-3907 or 480-287-3906
SERVICE
MBV In Home Pet Sitting - year round
– schedules 1-4 visits a day including
walking. 630-546-4018.
MBV In Home Pet Care: Loving care
in your home. 1-4 daily visits. Year
round - Diana 630-546-4018
We house sit your home. Frequent visits
and always after wind and rain storms.
Call Diana/Chuck at 630-546-4018
Going on a trip? Need a place for your
dogs or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.
Medicare questions? Need help? Call
480-686-4653 MBV resident.
Are you looking for someone to watch
your home while you’re away for the
summer? 480-982-2850 -- MBV
resident.
WANTED
Helping Hands is in need of infant and
childcare equipment from those willing to
loan to their neighbors. A log in the Activity
Office holds the information. 474-9958.
Helping Hands is in need of volunteers
Need computer help? I fix them and can willing to transport clients to the doctors
train you. Chris/Conquering Computers or shopping. If available, call 474-9958.
480-474-8037 or 480-577-4309.
Please save your wine corks. Be home
Need help with caring for a loved one? October 1. 480-215-3995.
Cheri CNA. 480-982-8312.
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August 2015
MountainBrook Village
The MountainBrook Village
MOUNTAINEER is owned by MBV and
is published for the MBV community by
Ray's Printing:
386 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ.
To place business/commercial ad in the
Mountaineer, please contact:
Mountaineer
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MOUNTAINEER Staff:
Cis Haines, Editor; Jan Broz, Marilee
Pritchard, Pam Burks, Peggy Malsom and
Photographer Sue Wright.
Email articles & MBV resident personal ads
(for sale, for rent, wanted) may be sent to
LipsnLaw@msn.com or left in the
MountainBrook office (480) 288-9213 by the
25th of each month prior to publication month.
MBV Resident business/ commercial ads
must be placed through Ray's Printing.
Mountaineer articles & photos may have
to be edited or eliminated as space allows.
MountainBrook Village is not responsible for reviewing, the endorsement of, approval, controlling any business, service, contactors or products
that are advertised in the Mountaineer publications.
For Your Convenience
www.mbvaz.org
(Revised 08/15/15)
Board of Directors
Gene Prescott, President........................................................431-0095
Len Schroeder, Vice President ..............................................983-1652
Jerry Stevenson, Secretary ............................................206-290-0173
Tami Tack, Treasurer(non-board member)............................982-8299
Rick Peters ............................................................................671-1680
Ron Olm ................................................................................288-0790
Paul Kranig ....................................................................920-539-1240
Mountaineer Editor - Cis Haines ..........................................671-1066
Activity Office ..........................................................................983-5555
Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ....................................983-5555
Community Manager - Rick Burman ....................................983-5555
Assistant Manager/Covenants Coordinator - Cheri May ....983-5555
Fairway Vista Management - (Jomar Assoc. Services Inc)
Manager Rachel Dugall ............................................................288-8335
Pinnacle Vista Management -(Innovative Property Management) Manager Wendy Burton ............................................................983-1010
MountainBrook Golf Course .................................................671-1000
Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan (Chair)....................983-3425
Architectural Committee - Len Schroeder ............................983-1652
Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack............................982-8299
Building & Grounds - Larry England (Chair) ........................474-9180
Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko (Chair) ....................................288-8011
Communications Committee - Peggy Malsom(Chair) ..........474-2344
Activity VIPs
(Please contact the office with any changes)
(Revised 3/15/15)
AOTMonth
Aerobics of the Mind
Band
Bible Study, Ladies
Billiards/Pool
Bingo
Book Discussion
Bocce Ball
Bowling
Bowling (Mon)
Boys & Girls Club Volunteers
Bridge, Couples
Bridge, Duplicate
Bridge, Ladies
Bridge, Men’s
Bunco
Canasta
Card Bingo
Ceramics
Chess
Computer Class
Crocheting Class
Darts
Democrats Club
Fitness Center
Game Day
Gold Canyon Lions
Helping Hands
Hiking
Knitting (Tues)
Ladies Aquacise (8am)
Ladies’ Aquacise (9am)
Line Dancing
David Larsen ........................307-631-8524
Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976
Donna Read ..................................671-9828
Dianne DeJong..............................671-4692
Denny Kenny ........................313-670-0524
Bob & Joan Archer ......................288-0891
Char Peterson ..............................982-7793
Bonnie Klassen ............................838-8094
Beverly Ginther ....................952-237-9528
Judy Schuyler ..............................671-7995
Manfred Helsper ..........................288-7414
Elaine Valenti................................671-1686
Marie Valburg ..............................474-8992
Barb Osborn ................................982-9408
Rich Huseman ..............................288-5378
Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011
Lynette Webber ............................288-0623
Don Lorenzi ..................................983-6971
Janet Christopherson ..................845-1521
Bill Vallicella ................................288-6727
Chris Bukovac ..............................474-8037
Dorothy Wolter ............................983-1672
John Kloosterman ........................288-2388
Bill Florence ..................................857-8189
Matt Hyatt ....................................983-8143
Joyce Schenck ..............................982-7518
Terry Storbakken ........................983-3420
Loretta Milton ..............................474-9958
Keith Charpentier ........................288-4338
Kathy West....................................983-8432
Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579
Isolde Weilnhammer ....................671-1439
Linda Rohrbach ....................701-202-6038
Low Impact Aerobics
Gladys Opfer ................................218-1311
Mah-Jongg (Mon)
Sharon Penrod ......................602-320-2278
Mah-Jongg (Tues)
Judy Beiganski..............................671-8363
Mah-Jongg (Wed/Oriental) Geri Leake ....................................474-2126
Mah-Jongg (Thur/Nat’l) Sue Cline ......................................545-4277
Mah-Jongg (Fri)
Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579
Men’s Round Table
James Zetting................................983-4889
Photo Editing
Len Broz ........................................671-4651
Pickleball
Arlene Atterberry ........................246-5398
Pinochle
Jim McCann ................................982-5838
Pinochle, Ladies
Suzanne Kadlec ............................671-4030
Poker & Straight Poker
Ken Amundsen ............................671-1643
Pottery
Barbara Dahlstrom ......................288-2523
Quilting/Needlecraft
Linda Burch ..................................671-4463
Quilters, Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ................................671-8663
Republicans (GC)
Pam Burks ....................................214-5555
Scrabble
Mary Peters ..................................671-1680
Singles
Marylou Kent ..............................671-0024
Social Hour
Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011
Softball
Myles Ginther ..............................298-3761
Supper Club
Joan O'Leary ................................474-8960
Tai Chi Chih
Lovena Warren ............................671-7444
Tennis
Sally Lickar ..................................288-8339
Texas Hold'em
Charlene Wenzel ..........................288-7171
Village Players
Bob Carnahan ..............................983-2948
Village Voices
David Huffman......................530-816-0611
Water Volleyball
Kelly Loran............................907-360-8636
Water Volleyball Weekends Don Reinke....................................474-9442
Website
Chris Bukovac ..............................474-8037
Wine Club
Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976
Woodcarving
Wesley Stevens..............................982-3809
Yoga
Elfrieda Rost ................................982-2319
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August 2015
BEFORE AND AFTER MESQUITE ROOM
Before: Ironwood computer
center
After: Ironwood kitchen
Before: Mesquite meeting room After: Mesquite mixed use
room
Before: Palo Verde Room
After: Palo Verde meeting room
Before: Saguaro Room
After: Saguaro Billiard Room
Plan & Design Committee, L to R:
Dave Osborne, Dick Powers, Sue Wright-Chair,
Bob Campbell, Cis Haines & Dawn Wagner
Mountaineer Marketplace
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CARPET CLEANING
PLUMBING
ROOFING
CHIROPRACTOR
SENIOR CARE
DENTAL
Home Instead Senior Care ........(480) 827-4343
Superstition Mtn Dental ..(480)671-7777
WINDOW CLEANING
GARAGE DOOR REPAIR
REAL ESTATE
Lori Blank ................................(480) 983-8383
INVESTMENTS
Edward Jones ....................(480)983-7932
LANDSCAPING
JULY 4TH
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