01/13 - MountainBrook Village

January 2013
www.mountainbrookvillage.org
INTRODUCING YOUR CANDIDATE FOR 2013
Here is the candidate running for your Board in the 2013. You must remember that
Board members write all the policy for the Village and vote on all major monetary
expenditures. This important position is a two year term. Introducing Barbara Sebring;
Barbara Sebring
I have enjoyed living in MountainBrook Village for 18 years as a
full time resident. I have been active on many committees,
community events, as well as using our beautiful facilities.
Currently, I am serving on the MoutainBrook Board of Directors. It
has been challenging but also very rewarding. It’s an exciting time
to serve on the Board. I feel we have maintained and enhanced not
only the facilities but also strive to create a friendly and enjoyable
lifestyle. Our board, with the assistance of residents, has developed
a remodel plan and a five year plan for our community. I would like to continue to serve
on the BOD and see the completion of these projects. I bring the skills of listening,
working with people, communication and being open minded. I will work to continue to
preserve the quality of life in MBV while being prudent about expenditures.
MBV ELECTION 13
THREE IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Plan to meet and greet
your candidate,
Barbara Sebring
after the Coffee and News
on Tuesday, February 12
Remember live Poling on
Tuesday, March 5
Come to the Sunset Room
between the hours of
7:30am-10:30am & 4pm7pm Cast your votes
Come to the Annual
Meeting on Wednesday,
March 6, 2013
Join the residents of MBV
at 2pm for a review of the
year 2012, and get all the
voting results at that time
Note; Deadline for request of absentee ballot is January 25, 2013
Deadline for office receipt of absentee ballot is March 5, 2013 at 4 pm.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Catered dinner by Classic Cuisine
Dance to Swing Memories big band music
Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 5:30pm
& dance from 6:30-9:30pm
BYOB, Reserved Seating
Tickets $20, on sales now in the Activity Office
NOW WHAT?
Robert Meinecke
The Election Policies for
MountainBrook Village sets forth the
process for receiving candidates for
the Board of Directors. As is similar
in many communities in the valley,
MountainBrook Village asks any
interested owner in good standing to
obtain an application packet from the
MountainBrook offices, fully execute
that application, sign a Code of
Conduct, and return the executed
application by a particular deadline.
This year we made notice of four
open board seats through various
venues, such as in the October
Mountaineer, numerous community
gatherings, the MountainBrook
Village Web Site, and even a
potential candidate forum titled “So
you want to be a board member.”
Applications were made available
November 1st and a deadline for
submission was on December 13th.
Unfortunately we did not have a good
turnout this year.
Only one homeowner sought to be
a candidate and timely submitted an
application. Therefore, only one
candidate will be listed on the ballot
at the annual meeting on the first
Wednesday in March 2013. (Live
polling will be held the day prior to
the annual meeting.) At the first
Board meeting following the annual
meeting, the Board of Directors will
have various options to consider
concerning the remaining three board
terms that are expiring this year.
Some options include:
Vote to reduce the number of
Board Directors from seven (7) to
four (4) until the next annual meeting
of members. Appoint up to three
continued on page 4
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January 2013
Community Corner
Do You Know
Sue Wright
• Pickleball nets proposals were discussed.
There have only been two bidders who
have submitted bids. David Jones
reported that some vendors have
reviewed the project and have elected not
to submit bids. This decision was
postponed until the third bid is submitted
for consideration.
• The five year plan was presented by Neil
Volmer. Copies were distributed to
residents in attendance. The Board of
Directors voted to accept the plan
• The Curtain for the Superstition Stage was
discussed. Two proposals have been
received for consideration. One vendor
still has to submit a proposal. Both of the
proposals received to date were over the
$10,000.00 figure. One company was
concerned about the stack room for the
curtain on the sides of the stage. Tom
Stoalabarger from the AV team informed
the Board that if a curtain with a drape is
installed, the lighting must also be
adjusted from their incorrect present
position. The Curtain decision will be
postponed until March when more
information will be available.
• The Board voted to have the piano in the
Sunset room removed. It is beyond repair.
• The Board voted to donate $250.00 to the
Music Department of the Florence High
School.The Board agreed to rededicate
the recycle funds used for donations.
Criteria to be determined at a later date.
• A letter was received regarding problems
in the Fired Arts Building. A team of
three board members have been
appointed by Bob Meinecke to review the
problem and report back to the Board.
• Buildings and grounds recommended to
the Board that the stepping stones by the
library be removed. It was felt they were
a safety concern. They also requested
that the pool area be posted as a nonsmoking area. There is a policy at this
time that there is no smoking within the
fence area of the pool and this policy will
remain.
• Communications Committee announced
that Rick Peters is the new Team Leader
for the Web Committee. The Board
agreed.
The new format for meetings worked! The
meeting lasted two hours.
The Board of Directors met on Tuesday,
December 11, 2012 in the Superstition
Center. All of the Board members were
present for the meeting. Bob Meinecke
opened the meeting with an explanation of a
new format that will decrease the time
needed for meetings. He said 4 and 5 hour
meetings should be a thing of the past with
this new format called Consent Agenda.
Each item on the agenda will have a time
frame for completion. He stated that
meetings should be 2 hours or less.
• Minutes of all of the Steering Committees
were accepted as distributed.
• Manager’s report was accepted as
distributed. Some high lights from that
report are:
1. Road work on Shadow Ridge I and II will
begin after the holidays, in January.
2. The Vision Statement and the Mission
Statement that were approved by the
Board are now on the web site for all to
see.
3. The proposed changes to the Bylaws will
be placed in the election packet that will
be mailed to all residents.
4. The newspaper stands are now located on
the southeast corner of the Mesquite
Building.
5. A new heat exchanger for the West pool
has been installed.
6. Windscreens and netting have been
replaced on tennis courts.
7. Library bathroom has been repaired, and
the cleaning and disinfecting was a
success.
• Two bids for the Wash improvements were
reviewed. The Board voted to wait for
the third bid before making a decision on
this important bid proposal.
• Al Lehman reported that Pinal County will
be coming to inspect the Washes and the
Culverts that have been compromised
with silt. He will report back to the
Board with Pinal County’s report. Bob
Meinicke stated that a special Board
Meeting may be called to review the bids
and be informed of the County’s decision
on the Washes.
• The Board elected to delay the decision to
go paperless until the January meeting.
At that time all Board members will have
had time to review all of the systems.
SO NOW YOU KNOW.
NOW WHAT?...cont'd
Board Directors by soliciting
members for interested candidates to
sit in the vacant seats for one year. In
the Fall of 2013, the Board of
Directors would again solicit for
candidates to fill these remaining
terms of those three seats, as well as
any other seats that become available.
Anyone interested in running for the
Board of Directors in the future is
encouraged to timely submit their
application so that they might be
included on the next annual meeting
ballot in 2014.
In spite of this unfortunate lack of
turnout for candidates your vote is
still very important. In addition to
electing a board member there is
another very important issue that
requires your action. An amendment
to the Bylaws, Article 6, paragraph
6.2 and Article 10, paragraph 10.2
addressing capital spending limits
will be in the elections packet that is
being mailed to each member in
January. This very important issue
needs your attention and your vote.
See you at the March 6, 2013 Annual
Meeting.
TUESDAY COFFEE
Every Tuesday at 9 am, in the Superstition
Center, get free hot coffee and fresh donuts
(get there early for the best donut selection).
Get the latest announcements and community
information.
MISS THE COFFEE &
NEWS?
Get it on the website. Click on “latest
news” at the home page and choose to read
or listen to the recorded announcements.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday January 29th, at 9:45 am in the
Superstition Center.
CC&R's/Policy
Do you have a question? Get the 2012
updates on the website. Go to the home
page, go to Administrative, then click
Community Documents and click on
CC&R Excerpts.
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From the Editor Changing Times call
Cis Haines
for a Change
As we move into 2013, I
want to wish you all a
wonderful New Year. Enjoy
yourselves and I think everyone should
consider planning an exciting vacation
(sometimes the planning is half the fun),
then make a plan to visit old friends
(old and dear friends cannot be
valued enough) and then do
something wonderful just for
yourself. We are all so lucky
to live in sunny Arizona and
in MouintainBrook Village.
Caring Corner
Arlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness:
Dave Elrod, ER
In Memory: Ted Brose, ER
Dolores Minter, PV
George Gosselin, IWIII
Pat Driscoll, IWII
Sam Clawsen Twa, ER
If you should hear of someone who has
passed away or is ill, Please call Arlene
@ 288-8011. Thank you.
ROOM
RESERVATIONS 2013
Glenda Schimmelpfennig
It’s that time again. Attention all
groups and clubs! Now is the time to
book your room for the upcoming season
April 1, 2013 through March 30, 2014.
Stop in the Activity Office and fill out the
Room Request Form by February 28,
2013. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cis Haines
On this year’s ballot there will be a
question to be answered. It is a proposed
change to the bylaws. Sometimes I find
these proposals are hard to understand. I
thought you might like to get a layman’s
view on what the proposal means to each
and every one of us. You can vote to agree
to make the change or you can vote against
making the change, it is up to you. It takes
847 votes to make any change to bylaws
and by not voting at all it is like casting a
no vote. A no vote means everything will
stay as is.
Here is my explanation of what a yes
vote means: To vote yes means the Board
will still have Capital spending controls.
“Capital” covers new items we do not
currently have in MBV. Currently the
Board cannot spend more than $10,000 on
any one item. Currently they can, however,
make many purchases under the $10,000
limit. In one year it is possible for the
Board to approve twelve items for $9,000
January 2013
each which would be a total of $108,000.
With a yes vote, they will be limited to
spend 5% of the total budgeted assessment
income. In 2013 the assessment income is
estimated at $1,278,200. So 5% of that
would be $63,910 and that is the limit for
Capital expenditures for the total year
2013.
Why do we need to have this vote?
Costs are on the rise as you well know.
Several items we want and need are
currently costing over the $10,000 limit.
These items are things many residents
want. Several items under consideration
for 2013 and 2014 were requested in the
Community Survey. Community requests
included: a stage curtain, a social café,
lighting for the pickle ball courts and
shade for the expanded pool area. No one
wants to get ourselves in a financial bind
but with costs rising we find ourselves
caught in the $10,000 limit quandary. As
long as we have clear spending limits, the
proposed amendment will still keep us
financially responsible. I hope this
explanation has helped you and that you
will do the responsible thing at election
time and vote!
REBECCA DAWN VARIETY SHOW
Rebecca Dawn is an accomplished versatile entertainer
from Branson Missouri. She has been captivating audiences
everywhere she appears. The opening act for names such as
The Judds, Merle Haggard, Juice Newton, Highway 101 and
Jean Sheppard, to name a few. She has done
special guest appearances in Branson with
Mickey Gilley and Box Car Willlie, and at
the Welk Resort.
This country favorite is returning this
year with an all new show on Thursday,
March 7, 2013. Doors open at 6:30pm,
show at 7pm. This is a reserved seating
event (BYOB) and tickets are $10 per
person. Tickets for this show go on sale on
Tuesday January 22, 2013, at 8:30 am in the
Activity Office.
Village Voices
Bill Wash
The MountainBrook Village Voices Choir began rehearsals on January 2, 2013 for their Spring Concert performances. Concert dates
are March 15 & 16 (Fri. & Sat.) and will be performed on stage in the Superstition Center. A sneak preview of songs selected include,
among others, show tunes from Broadway, hit songs from pop groups and some surprises. The Village Voices Concerts are always
"show stoppers" providing wonderful evenings of music, song and perhaps a few skits. Be sure to mark your calendars. If you enjoy
singing and would like to join the choir, please join them at their practice in the Superstition Center as they practice every Wednesday
at 2:30pm.
I now wish to introduce to you the Village Voices Board of Directors members for the coming year: Larry Graham, President; Mary
Susmilch, Past President; Allen Fry, President Elect; Sandy Wash, Treasurer; Elaine Jacobsen, Secretary; Bob Carnahan, co-Librarian;
Gary Stemple, co-Librarian; Bill Wash, Publicity; Mary Govoni, Producer; Patty Sobek. Director. They are all to be applauded for their
dedication to the choir and for their individual and unique talents. Any questions may be directed to Larry Graham at 480 671-3902.
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January 2013
Gold Canyon Arts Council
Roberta Russell, President
Spanish Brass QuintetJanuary 18
In 1989 five Spanish musicians
created an eclectic and innovative project
to develop brass appreciation. Today
they tour all over the world and are
considered to be one of the top brass
quintets along with Empire Brass and
Canadian Brass. Spanish Brass performs
a wide-ranging program from J.S.Bach to
Spanish music and finish with Jazz and
Dixieland.
Broadway and BeyondFebruary 15
This show features two
Broadway stars singing
Broadway tunes and well
known standards. Jeri has
played Grizabella in “Cats”,
Fantaine in “Les Miserables”
and Eva Peron in “Evita”.
Frank is known for his role on
Broadway as the Phantom in “The
Phantom of the Opera” and for his role
as the opera singing son of Al Pacino
and Diane Keaton in the movie
Godfather III”. We are thrilled that
these two stars will perform a St.
Valentine’s Day concert for us here in
Gold Canyon.
Coming soon….
Charles Lindbergh: The Lone
Eagle-Performed by Steve CarrollMarch 8.
Clarinet and All That Jazz-Richard
and Peter John Stoltzman-April 5.
Bathroom & Kitchen
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Additions • Kitchens • Baths • Tile Work
All concerts take place at the Gold
Canyon United Methodist Church on
Kings Ranch Road at 7:30 pm on Friday
evenings. Discounted $20 advance
tickets are available at Canyon Rose
Storage on Kings Ranch Road, the AJ
Chamber of Commerce or via PayPal or
our website. Tickets are $25 at the door.
To learn more about the 2012-2013
concert season, ticket prices,
Membership levels and benefits, please
visit the Arts Council's website at
www.gcac1.com.
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Dear Amy
Dear Amy:
Who are the two
guys on page 39 of the
2012 MBV Photo
Directory & Pictorial
under the heading
“Life is good at MBV”? It’s driving me crazy.
My friend says she recognizes the furniture
and lamps, but can’t remember where she saw
them. Are they MBV residents or male models
brought in to pose for the photo?
Signed: Who are the Lazy Boys?
Dear Lazy Boys:
I’ve heard this question before, so I’m
throwing it out to the residents of MBV. How
about it? Do any of you claim to be the hunky
Lazy Boys in the new photo directory? By the
way, if you had your photos taken and haven’t
picked up your Directory, they are available in
the Activity Office.
Dear Amy:
It seems like the Mountaineer is getting to
my house later and later every month. By the
time it arrives, some of the activities are over.
Why can’t we get it earlier in the month?
Signed: A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Dear Late & Short:
The Mountaineer staff is making a
concerted effort to correct this situation after a
couple of flubs in the past. After all the articles
are submitted, the newspaper then has to be
proof-read for errors or mistakes. This often
has to be done after office hours or on the
week-end to meet the printing deadlines. It is
very easy to miss a date that is incorrect.
Something else that throws off the delivery
date can be a holiday, especially those that fall
on a Monday, or if someone at the printer takes
a vacation. All the pieces have to fall together
just right to get the Mountaineer delivered to
your mailbox each and every month. Hey,
they used to be hand delivered to each and
every home. Thanks for your input and we do
try to improve on any shortcomings.
January 2013
Dear Amy:
Can you explain the policy regarding
purchasing tickets for events at MBV? I stand
in line only to be told all the best tables are
already sold out. Just how many tickets can
one person buy for an event?
Signed: Tired of the View from the Kitchen
Dear Kitchen:
This topic is being discussed by concerned
people as I write. The issue is one of fairness
and equity. Currently there is no policy
limiting the number of tickets an individual can
purchase. It would require a vote of the Board
to change the policy. It has been suggested that
a limit of one table (eight tickets) per person
would be an equitable policy especially during
the busiest months. What do you think? I’d
like to hear our opinions.
Thank you!
To all the wonderful frineds and
neighbors in MountainBrook,
Thank you so much for all the
cards, flowers, food and kindness
after my surgery and Virgil's death. It
was all very much appreciated.
Alice Hedlund
A MURDER IN MOUNTAINBROOK?
Bill Wash
In order to find out all the ghastly details, we invite you to attend and be
entertained by the MountainBrook Village Player's next presentation, a hilarious
comedy, entitled Let’s Murder Marsha. The heroine is Marsha Gilmore, the ditzy
wife of her straight laced wealthy husband, Tobias who doesn't approve of her
addiction to reading trashy mystery novels. When Marsha overhears her husband
talking to Persis, an interior decorator, about a surprise, Marsha thinks the worst. She
then enlists the aid of her naive neighbor, Virgil, who together plan an unlikely
murder scheme. Here are three teasers to peak your interest: 1) just what did Marsha
and Virgil overhear that drove them to plot a murder scheme; 2) why is Bianca
cleaning the ceiling; 3) what's Virgil's secret? Play dates are February 28 through
March 3, 2013. Reserved seats are still only $10.00 each for a delightful evening’s
entertainment provided by MountainBrook's talented Players. Tickets are available at
the activity office. Refreshments will be served.
January 2013
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DWA ON THE MOVE
Peggy Malsom
WATER LILIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Diana Webber
The 9am water aerobics class met for the annual potluck Christmas luncheon in the
Superstition Center on December 5, 2012.Our guest soloist, Phyllis Saxton, was
joined by Sharon Schneider in leading the group singing Christmas carols. The food
was delicious and everyone had a great time. Isolde Weilnhemmer gave our food and
toy donation to Project Help in Apache Junction. New faces are always welcome to
join our friendly group and have fun while exercising.
DWA stands for Dependent Wife Army.
Many years ago, forty to be exact, every
time I wrote a check for groceries at the
Commissary or bought something at the
Post Exchange, I was required to sign my
name followed by the initials DWA. I
hated, hated, hated those initials. Prior to
marrying a career military man, I had been
a self-supporting woman for a number of
years. Those initials seemed to reduce me
to something or someone I didn’t aspire to
be; a dependent. I was happy when the
military dropped the DWA requirement.
Even if we were still called that, we didn’t
have to identify ourselves as such.
I was a military wife for twenty-four
years. So, as you can imagine, there were
other things about the lifestyle that
rankled me. However, the big one that
people often ask me about is the frequent
moves. Oddly enough, I always
considered that a plus. Here’s why. It
gave me something to look forward to, a
timeframe, and the opportunity to explore
a brand new place. Every move to a new
state or better yet a new country became a
do-over. It was a chance to start fresh,
make new friends, discover exciting
places and see something wonderful. I
was never disappointed. From Alabama
to Korea, Washington to Germany, Alaska
to Arizona and points in between, it has
sometimes been a challenge just getting
there, but it has always been worth the
effort.
That’s how I’m feeling as we (and by
we I mean MBV) move into 2013. We are
on the move. Our current Board of
Directors has set a clear direction which I
believe will prove to be beneficial to
MountainBrook Village. There will be
challenges that always come with change.
Driving from Alabama to Alaska by
myself with two teenagers was a
challenge, but my son was a pretty good
driver by the time we got there.
What I’m saying is, we’ve all met and
exceeded the challenges of our individual
lives. By working together now, we can
take what we’ve learned and meet the
challenges at MountainBrook in order to
see something wonderful emerge that we
can all enjoy. And that’s a move in the
right direction. Happy New Year-let’s
make 2013 great.
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January 2013
The Village Voices Christmas Concert on November 30
and December 1, filled us with Christmas cheer
Sobek
Missouri Opry
Christmas Show
2012 was a fun
filled evening in
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January 2013
POINT AND SMILE
Peggy Malsom
Hablas Español? Me neither. It’s one
of my many failings. I really should sign
up for the Spanish class being offered at
MBV this January. I should know more
Spanish than Feliz Navidad and ordering a
Mexican meal at Tia Rosa’s. The truth is I
just don’t have an ear for languages. It’s
not for the lack of trying.
In 1980 we arrived in Germany courtesy
of the U.S. Army. Our first night was
spent in a charming guesthouse (small
hotel) at Kitzingen in northern Bavaria.
The next morning my husband was picked
up to in-process leaving me on my own
with two pre-school children. I was more
than up to the challenge. Except the entire
town including our guesthouse was closed
for a religious holiday. The kids and I
walked the streets as I tried to put on a
brave face and make a game of it to take
their minds off their hunger. It didn’t
work, of course.
Just before all three of us collapsed
from jet lag and hunger, we heard the
sounds of a band playing in the distance.
We wound our way through the streets
until we intersected a make-shift marching
band. We followed the band through the
streets to its destination in front of the only
open guesthouse in town. When they
stopped playing we followed the tuba
player inside and sat in an empty booth. I
knew that soup was suppe (pronounced
soup-a) in German. When the waitress
came over, I ordered three suppe. She
brought what I later learned was a gourmet
delicacy, cream of asparagus (spargel)
soup. It resembles slime and smelled
awful. By that time the kids were tired,
hungry and close to tears. Although they
were normally adventurous eaters, they
couldn’t get past the smell to even try the
soup. Just then the waitress walked by
with an enormous tray of fries for a nearby
table. My famished children cried,
“French fries, Mom! They have French
fries!” The waitress heard and she nodded
as I held up three fingers. When she
delivered mounds of delicious, crisp, hot
fries to our table she smiled and said,
“Pommes frites.” We had learned our first
German words. I vowed right then and
there to learn enough German to never
have to eat slimy soup again.
This isn’t the story I intended to tell
you. I intended to tell you how when we
went to France, they asked me to speak
German. The French don’t care if you
butcher German, but they can’t tolerate it
if you speak their beloved French
Eric the Entertainer, a
DJ and entertainer, gave
everyone a “rip roaring
time” at the December
8th dance.
language improperly. Before the trip, I
took French lessons and practiced so I was
ready when the waiter came over. He
listened then said, “Do you speak
German?”(in German). So I spoke my
limited German the whole time I was in
France. Months later it dawned on me,
why didn’t I just speak English?
There you have it. I’ve learned I can
smile and point in almost any language
and usually get what I want or need. Even
in notoriously unfriendly France, which
not only has delicious French fries, but
also wonderful soup, bread, butter, wine,
cheese, crepes, well everything edible. As
for the Spanish classes, I’m still thinking
it’s something I should do. Which means,
I’ll still be pointing and smiling – in
Spanish.
ACTIVITY PLANNING
2013
Jan 24 (Thurs) Tribute to Johnny Cash
Jan 25 (Fri)
Dance with the Road
Runner Band
Jan 27 (Sun)
MBV Band Concert
Super Bowl Sunday
Remember When
(Variety Rock&Roll)
3 Speed 5-piece band
Feb 14 (Thurs) Valentine’s Dinner Dance,
Swing Memories Band
Feb 14 (Sat)
MBV Art Fair
Feb 16 (Sat)
Art/Craft Fair
Feb 20 (Wed) Kenny Hess Show
Feb 23 (Sat)
Debbie & Double Eagle
Band
Feb 28-Mar 3 Play, Let’s Murder Marsha
Mar 7 (Thurs) Rebecca Dawn Variety Show
March 9 (Sat) Garage sales
March 9 (Sat) Disco Dance night with
DJ Ron Howard
March 15&16 Village Voices Concert
March 23 (Sat) Route 66 Party/car
show/dance-Realtones
March 24 (Sun) MBV Band Concert
April 4 (Thurs) Show TunesBroadway Show
April 6 (Sat)
Lions Club Casino Night
April 13 (Sat) Debbie & Double
Eagle Band
Feb 3(Sun)
Feb 8 (Fri)
2013 Casino Bus Trips
Fort McDowell Casino:
3/14 & 3/15 (all overnight)
Lone Butte Casino:
3/20
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January 2013
Village Events, January and February 2013
Walkin’ The Line &
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
On Thursday, January 24, 2013, you can
hear all the Johnny Cash songs you love.
Hear Scott Moreau, with his live country
band, in his amazing tribute performance to
the Man in Black. Come to the Superstition
Center, doors open at 6:30pm and the show
begins at 7pm. Show is reserved seating.
Tickets are on sale now. Ticket price is $15
per person.
Strike Up the Band &
Donna Read
The MountainBrook Village Band
Concert is Sunday, January 27 2013, at 3
pm in the Superstition Center under the
direction of Skeets Mahoney and assisted by
Julie Mahoney. Bring your friends and
neighbors to hear favorite marches, show
tunes and classics. Our own Gold Canyon
Saxophone quartet will also play for us.
Tickets are on sale for only $5, in the office
and at the door.
Super Bowl Sunday )
Is on Sunday, February 3, 2013, in the
Superstition Center. It’s Super Bowl time
again. Come join in on the football fun and
cheer on your favorite team, starting at 3pm.
BYOB and an appetizer to share.
Remember When &
February 8, 2013, playing all your
favorites from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. This
five piece band will take you back in time to
your high school sock hop days. Come to
the Superstition Center at 6pm. Dance from
6:30-9:30pm.Tickets are on sale now. $6
and $7 at the door.
Valentine’ s Dinner Dance¤
The dance is on Thursday, February 14,
2013. This event is catered by Classic
Cuisine. Menu includes; Garlic Basil
Tomato Chicken Breasts, Pork Loin in
Apple Cream Sauce, Caesar Salad, Creamy
French Potatoes, Mushroom Green Bean
Almandine, Honey Baked Mixed Veggies,
French Rolls and butter and to finish it all off,
a Cherry Cobbler. Doors open at 5pm, dinner
at 5:30 pm dance 6:30-9:30 pm. BYOB and
enjoy reserved seating. Bring your Valentine
and dance to the big band sound of Swing
Memories-five piece band. Tickets are $20.00
per person with reserved seating. Tickets are
on sale now in the Activity Office.
MBV Art Fair _
It’s our Spring Art Fair so come join us
on Saturday, February 16, 2013, from 8am1pm in the Superstition Center. Eight foot
tables for participants are $12.00 and tables
go on sale Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 8:30
am in the Activity Office.
Kenny Hess Show H
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013,
Kenny Hess will entertain us. His talent and
ability to connect with his audience has
allowed him to make a living as an
entertainer for over 30 years. He has opened
shows for such legends as Merle Haggard,
Charlie Pride, Garth Brooks, Reba and
many more. Kenny’s show is second to
none…filled with classic country songs,
some of his own hits and a bunch of great
stories too. This is a show you will not want
to miss. Doors open at 6:30 pm and show
starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person,
reserved seating, BYOB. Tickets are on sale
now in the Activity Office.
Let’ s Murder Marshag
You will surely want to come and see our
own MBV hilarious comedy “Let’s Murder
Marsha”. The play dates will be Thursday,
February 28 through Sunday, March 3rd. On
Tuesday, January 15, the tickets for our 2013
play go on sale at 8:30 am in the Activity
Office. Choose your date and bring your list
of names when you come to purchase
tickets. Tickets are still only $10 each for
theatre style seating and reserved seats.
Fort McDowell Casino s
The next Ft. McDowell overnight trip is
planned for March 14 & 15. Travel with
MBV residents on the free bus and you get
$10 on your card on each trip as well as a
free drink voucher for beer & wine. Enjoy a
fabulous room (free), as well as a birthday
bonus. There is always free bingo on
Thursday and Friday mornings at 9 am.
Enjoy dining at their restaurant on your two
day getaway. Sign up now or call Joan
Archer @ 288-0891. The bus leaves MBV
at 6:45 am and returns at 4:30 pm the
following day.
MountainBrook
Dances 2012-2013
Tickets for dances are $6 per person,
$7 at the door. Doors open at 6 pm,
dance from 6:30-9:30 pm
Friday, 1/25/13
Road Runner Band (rock & roll)
Friday, 2/8/13 - Remember When
(five piece band, 50’s & 60’s)
Saturday, 2/23/13 - Debbie &
Double Eagle Band (variety)
Saturday, 3/9/13 - Disco
Dance Night- DJ Ron
Howard
Saturday, 3/23/13
Route 66 Party/Car
Show/Dance, Realtones
Band (rock & roll)
Day
Last Tuesday
1st Wednesday
Alternate Thursdays
Thursday Before BOD Meeting
1st Wednesday
1st Thursday
2nd Tuesdays
Committee
Board of Directors Meeting
Activity Committee
Architectural Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Building and Grounds
Communications Committee
Volunteers
Standing Committee Meeting Schedule:
9:45
1:00
9:30
1:00
10:00
9:00
9:45
Time
Mesquite Room
Library Conf. Rm.
Library Conf. Rm.
Mesquite Room
Mesquite/Palo Verde Room
Mesquite Room
Superstition Center
Location
Room Key: (BD) Board Room, (SC) Superstition Center, (SR) Sunset Room, (OC) Ocotillo Room, (MS) Mesquite Room, (PV) Palo Verde Room, (IR) Ironwood
Room, (SG) Sagebrush Room, (SRA) Sunset Room A (or B, C, D, E)
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January 2013
CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS
Ladies Bridge
Ladies Bridge meets every Monday at
1pm in the Sunset Room. The first
Monday of the month is a potluck at noon.
We each put in 50 cents for small money
prizes. You can sign up one week in
advance. Walk-ins are welcome. For
questions call Barbara Osborn @
982-9408. Bridge winners this month are:
Kathleen Scheffler, Barbara Osborn,
Blanche Quinn and Ivy Feeman.
Just for Fun Golf
THE COONEY
MEN’S GOLF
LEAGUE
Come and join us for some fun.
Enjoy golfing with friends and
neighbors or just use this opportunity to
make some new golfing buddies. We
have a group rate and closest to the pin
contest with prizes and more. We play
every Monday morning at
MountainBrook Golf Club. Could it be
any closer? For sign-up information,
call Chet Haines @ 671-1066.
Are you ready for golf/ Just for us
gals and just for fun. Golf on
Thursdays, in the morning at Sunland
Village, Mesa.
It’s only 10
miles west of
MBV. If
interested, call
Mary at 9833177.
Couples Bridge
Couples Bridge meets every Thursday at
1 pm in the Sunset Room. Singles are
always welcome and you do not need to
bring a partner. Come early to sign in, first
come, first play. We collect 50 cents for
prizes, nickels for slams but not bid and
pennies for downs. Come and enjoy a
friendly group. For questions, call Elaine
Valenti at 671-1686.
Ladies Nine Hole
Golf
Mondays at 8:00am
Gold Canyon Sidewinder
For more information call
Marlies at 983-3122
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 Room 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.
MBV
Artist of the Month
The Peter’s Men’s Golf
Group
If you can’t golf on Mondays with the
Cooney Golf Group, play with us on
Wednesdays. We play at the
MountainBrook Golf Course: we have
group rates as well. Call Rick Peters at
671-1680 for Tee Times and sign-in.
Hand and Foot Canasta
We play every Friday all year long from
1 pm until 4 pm in the Sunset Room. If you
want to learn, we will be happy to teach
you the game. It is easy to learn and
everyone has a lot of fun. There are
approximately 18-30 players every week
so come and join
us. If you are
interested, call
Pat Schweder at
474-9027.
In the winter months, your library
invites painters, quilters, potters,
woodworkers, glassworkers and more to
display their artistic works in the library.
The artist can be one person or a group.
You can also be featured as “Artist of the
Month” in the Mountaineer. Please call
Char Peterson at 982-7793 with questions
or to be scheduled for a month.
Texas Hold’em
Texas Hold’em is played in the Palo
Verde 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.
For the Tournament and potluck, join us
at 12:30 pm in the Sunset Room.
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
Room. For more information, call
Elfriede @ 982-2319 or Joyce @ 2880026.
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Book Discussion
Char Peterson
We meet from 1-2
pm in the Mesquite
room every second
Wednesday of the
month, October thru
April.
On February 13,
2013, Peggy Malsom will lead the
discussion about the book ‘The Lone
Wolf” by Jodi Picoult. This is a story of a
father on life support and one child wants
him to stay on life support while another
child wants the life support to end.
In January we will select books for
March and April. (Please note 31 people
attended the discussion in December). It is
not necessary to have read the book nor
vital to participate. You are invited to
walk in and enjoy a lively discussion.
There is no signed membership, just enjoy
a good discussion.
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY
Nancy Bozek
Happy New Year
from your library
volunteers! Our New
Year's resolution is to
continue to work for
our homeowners to
keep your library
running smoothly. Just a heads up - we
will once again have our Book Give
Away in March. It will be held before
and after Coffee and News. We will
have a confirmed date in the next issue
of the Mountaineer.
If you take out a book you really,
really like and want to pass it onto a
friend, we ask that when you return the
book, please put a little note in the
book and tell us how many friends have
read it. Thanks.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Bible study meets every Monday @
9am in the Mesquite Room. Come and
enjoy the beautiful fellowship,
spiritual encouragement and meet
some new friends. Eunice @ 9831665.
Card Making with
Millie
No experience is
needed. This class is
offered each month on two
or three days from 1pm3pm in the Ocotillo Room. All
materials are provided and the fee is
only $10 for making five custom made
greeting cards. Winter and spring dates
are February 5,6 & 7, March 5,6 &7,
April 9,10 & 11, May 1 &2. Call Millie
Hart at 982-5388 or email at
weharts@yahoo.com for reservations or
questions.
PILATES WITH FRAN
Fran Strickler
If you are interested in a fun total
body toning class concentrating on
your core, this class is for you.
Beginners and veterans welcome.
Classes are not so Yoga inspired.
Music is varied, from Rod Stewart
doing American Standards to Jack
Johnson, Diana Krall and Nora Jones.
For those not familiar with Pilates,
all work is done on the floor on a mat.
There is no special equipment needed.
Pilates is designed to improve your
shape, posture and balance by
strengthening core muscles. Though
the core is emphasized, all muscle
groups are targeted.
Classes begin in January. We will
meet in the Ocotillo Room on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 am. Classes
are lighthearted and fun. All you have
to lose are inches. Any questions,
please call or email, Fran Strickler,
Certified Pilages and Fitness
Instructor. 317-797-9224 or
fran.strickler@gmail.com
Social Duplicate
Bridge
We meet every Tuesday evening
at 6:30 pm in the Sunset Room.
Come and enjoy a very friendly
group. “Fun” is our motto. We
collect $2.00 per person. 100%
goes back in prizes. Duplicate
bridge offers an enjoyable and
different format. If you need a
partner, call Jackie Johnson at 6719859.
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PINOCHLE
Pinochle is played in
the Sunset Room three
times each week.
Women play each
Tuesday at 1 pm.
Double deck meets
at 6:30 pm on
Wednesday. And the
traditional group meets at 7 pm on
Thursday. Four Thursday players
recently earned the coveted 600+
score. Jeanne Isaak, with 727, had the
highest score in the past five years.
Others were Marilyn Wilson, 644;
John Davis, 632; and Howie Gehman,
605.
Newcomers are always welcome.
No advance signup is required; just
show up by about ten minutes before
the scheduled start of play; that helps
with setup. Cordial players will help
you cope with our style of play.
AEROBICS FOR THE
MIND
Join us for talks on varied subjects
of interest. The topic for the
presentation on February 2, 2013 is
“Growing Older: What’s New?”. Our
speaker is Dr. Chris Allen. The
meeting is in the Sunset Room at 10
am. We hope to see you there.
WATER AEROBICS AT
10 AM
Hey, the 10am water aerobics is back
in full force. It's a good way to get
exercise and enjoy our wonderful
winter Arizona sunshine. There is no
charge, no equipment needed - just a
fun co-ed workout, Monday through
Friday mornings at 10am. Any
questions, please e-mail me at
aplamor@juno.com or call 651-3515373. Looking forward to seeing you
in the pool! Ann Rasmussen.
January 2013
"Singles Moving
Forward"
We have a new singles group forming.
Join us and be part of the action. We will
have a get acquainted meeting where
everyone is welcome. We have no age
limitations and all denominations are
welcome. Where? Gold Canyon United
Methodist Church in Koinonia Room, on
Saturday, December 15th at 4pm.
If you miss the meeting and want
information, please call either, Judy at
480-292-5332, or Ella at 480-474-1488.
We are very open to suggestions for
activities and social events. We have no
calendar events planned at this time. Your
ideas and thoughts are most welcome.
Tennis Talk
Jeanne Merrill
The tennis Club’s winter tournament is
scheduled for 1/31/2013 – 2/2/2013, with
Tournament hosts Walt and Linda
Gramada, Ken and Dixie Nelson and
dinner hosts John and Barbara Sharrar, Bill
and Jan Mullins. Anyone interested in this
fun event do so by signing up on the sheet
on the bulletin board in front of the tennis
count. The ladies play Thursday, Men
Friday and Mixed Doubles Saturday. The
awards dinner is Saturday evening and the
sign-up sheet for it is also on the bulletin
board. If you don’t play in the
tournament, come on down and cheer us
on, we have some great senior tennis
players, not quite ready for Center Court
Wimbledon, but no doubt, tons of fun to
watch.
Mark your calendars for February 23rd,
when our MBV tennis club competes with
Trilogy. Speaking of fun to watch, if you
haven’t been to that event, I would
recommend you take the trip to our sister
community. They host it every year at
their courts and we supply the equipment,
food and drink for the day. We are really
proud of our MBV players as we are
undefeated.
Round Robin is still scheduled
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 AM
to 10:00 AM with the organized play
following Round Robin. Keep checking
the bulletin board for other social events.
Example being the occasional Thirsty
Thursday, which is late afternoon tennis
followed by happy hour.
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Fairway Vista
Arlene L. Pytko, President
The meeting scheduled for Dec. 27th was
cancelled and moved to Thursday, January
3, 2013, due to insufficient Board member
attendance. The Annual Meeting will be on
Saturday, February 9, 2013 and will be held
as usual in the Superstition Center at 9 am
with Sign In at 8:30 am. Brunch will be
served after the meeting. Please respond to
either Jomar at 288-8335 or Arlene Pytko at
288-8011 by February 1st with your RSVP
for the Brunch. For any landscape concerns
please contact Jomar at 288-8335.
“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 at the Red Sage.
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.
Ladies Bunco
Do you have time for fun? Are you
feeling lucky? Join us on the second
and fourth Thursday of each month
in the Sunset Room. Room A at 1
pm. All you need to know is how to
throw those lovely dice to win. So
come and have some fun with our
lively group.
Northeast Potluck
The New England Potluck Committee
has changed the name of our get together
to the Northeast Potluck. We had a
number of residents from New York and
New Jersey attending our dinners and the
committee felt the name should be
changed. The Northeast Potluck will be
held on Friday, February 1, 2013, at 5pm.
Please sign up in the Activity Office if
you plan to attend and specify what you
will be bringing. A donation of $1 per
person will go towards paper goods.
Plates, cups and silverware will be
provided. If anyone from the northeast
would like to help with this potluck,
kindly contact the committee; Dorothy
Morrell @ 671-0455, Barbara Rowe @
982-7078 or Barbara Lesko @ 983-4337.
Michigan Pot-Luck
Hear Ye- Hear Ye. Calling all
Michiganders to note the following: The
Michigan pot-luck party has been
scheduled for Thursday, February 21,
2013, in the Superstition Center. Social
will be at 5:30pm (BYOB) and dinner at
6:00pm. Cost will be $5 per person. The
sign-up sheet for the potluck will be in the
office/library. Tickets will be sold at
“Coffee & News” beginning on Monday,
January 7 through February 18, or call
Mary Kay or Alex @ 982-1996, Kay
Hafnagel @ 474-1059 or Jeanne Matthews
@ 983-2730. Show /wear your Michigan
spirit. Entertainment and prizes will be
provided. See you there!
North Dakota/South
Dakota Potluck
The annual North Dakota/South Dakota
potluck dinner is scheduled for Monday
evening, February 11, 2013, in the Sunset
Room. The social will begin at 5pm
(BYOB) with a potluck at 6pm. Please
bring a dish to share and your own table
service. A sign-up sheet is available in the
Activity Office. If you have any questions,
please contact Penny Potter @ 983-5657.
Minnesota Potluck
The Annual Minnesota Potluck is
Sunday, February 10, 2013, in the
Superstition Center. Our theme is “Hats off
to Minnesota’ so wear your favorite state
hat or cap. Everyone is welcome and we
will be selling tickets at Coffee and News,
in the library, at wine and cheese and also
the night of the event.
Social is at 4pm (BYOB) and snacks are
provided. Potluck is at 5pm. Please bring a
dish to share. Sign up on the Activity
Office. We need salads, main dishes and
desserts. Our entertainer is Larry
Charon”Man of Many Hats’ a one man
keyboard band. Cost is $8 per person.
Volunteers are needed! Call Jean Peterson
@ 218-289-4748.
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COLORADO,
WYOMING,
NEBRASKA POTLUCK
On February 10th come to the Sunset
room at 5pm. Pay $1 per person for
paper goods. Sign up in the office to
bring a dish to share. Coffee will be
provided. BYOB. Always great food
and fun whether you are a Buffalo,
Husker or Cowboy. Call 983-1652 or
982-5213 with any questions.
IOWA POTLUCK
The Annual Iowa Potluck dinner this year will be on Monday, March 4 in the
Sunset Room. We invite you to join us for a fun evening. If you have visitors,
bring them too. This year we will provide fried chicken for everyone. You bring a
side dish or salad or dessert. Social hour is at 5pm(BYOB) followed by dinner at
6pm. A $2 fee will be charged for each person to cover the cost of chicken, paper
products, coffee and soft drinks.
Please sign up in the Activity Office at your earliest convenience. If you have any
questions or would consider helping with set-up and/or clean up. Please contact
Joyce Cole at 982-4596. Hope you can make it.
ZUMBA FITNESS®
Mary Wright, Zumba Gold® Instructor
Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance/aerobic class. You will learn some very easy
steps including the Cha Cha, Salsa, Flamenco, Mambo and more. You don’t have
to know how to dance, just follow me and have some fun!
Zumba Gold® (55+) classes are every Monday and Zumba® Gold/Toning classes
are every Wednesday at 8:00AM – 9:00AM in the Superstition Center. You will
receive a free Zumba® T-Shirt* when you purchase a punch card good towards
10 classes for $55, or I offer a drop-in fee of $6 per class.If you have any
questions, e-mail me at www. barry.mary@q.com
Be sure to wear comfortable active clothing that is not restrictive and allows
proper cooling. Also, wear lightweight athletic shoes with lateral support. Don’t
forget to bring your water bottle and a sweat towel.
*While supplies last
Canyon Arts Festival,
January 26th
Bob Homann
The 13th annual Canyon Arts Festival
will be held on Saturday, January 26 from
9am to 4pm on the grounds of the United
Methodist Church on King’s Ranch Rd.
The Festival - a gift to the community from
the Gold Canyon Arts Council – features
free parking and no admission fee. We are
very grateful to these wonderful sponsors
who have helped keep the Festival a free
event: SRP, Mountain View Funeral Home,
Liberty Utilities, Deseret Family Medicine,
Rossmar and Graham, and Resolution
Copper Co. The festival will open to the
public at 9am with the presentation of the
colors and the national anthem.
Musical entertainers arranged by Artistic
Director Dr. Jack Kukuk will perform
throughout the day. Returning will be two
crowd favorites – the all-female Mariachi
Pasion band and the Yellow Bird Indian
dancers. New this year are the Desert Wind
Steel Band playing Caribbean music and
one other surprise group.
The juried art show, coordinated by
Marilyn Barton, will feature the work of
eighty- seven artists in a wide variety of
January 2013
genres and styles. Many of the artists are
residents of Gold Canyon and Apache
Junction, but thirty seven are new to this
year’s Festival. Patrons will receive a
program at the entry gates listing the
artists, their specialties and their booth
numbers as well as the performance
schedule for the entertainers. This year’s
limited edition Festival poster “Mountain
Song” by Gold Canyon resident Sue Ann
Dickey will be for sale at an Arts Council
tent. Sue Ann will have a nearby booth
and will be available to sign your poster
purchase.
There will be a Food Court area
adjacent to the church’s Education Unit
featuring a blend of tasty treats and
beverages. The Food Bank will have a
table in that area and we encourage you to
donate to this worthy cause.
The Arts Council tent will have
information about this season’s Canyon
Sounds performing artist series and tickets
available. They will also have membership
applications to celebrate the arts as an
important part of a life well-lived.
Please be advised that there will be
traffic congestion on King’s Ranch Rd. and
on U.S. 60 on January 26 and plan
accordingly.
WEDNESDAY QUEEN
VALLEY GOLF
Come golf the beautiful scenic Queen
Valley Golf Course only15 minutes
away. It’s a Gold Canyon group on
Wednesdays beginning at 12:00 noon.
Sign up as a 2-some, 4-some, or
individually. You will get a group email on Tuesday mornings with
4-some and tee time. Any questions, or
to sign up, call Gordie Rasmussen at
651-351-5373 or e-mail me at
aplamor@juno.com.
January 2013
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Artist of the Month
Sally Lackey
I was quite surprised when asked to be your Artist of the Month as I’ve never
considered myself an “artist.” I’m sort of a Jack of all trades, master of none, though
people tell me I am an artist.
I grew up in Olympia, WA and my father would ask us each evening at dinner: “What
did you accomplish today?” We lived on a hobby farm and had many chores, as well as
homework and practicing our instruments. After dishes were done, my two sisters and I
would gather around mom’s organ with her playing; me on my flute or piccolo (the cat loved that), one sister on
the clarinet and the other on her trumpet. We would play at least an hour together every evening. Music was a big
part of our life. Because of the music classes I took in school, I was excused from art classes. I never knew I had
an artistic talent until I took a stained glass class at Evergreen State University in 1975. Stained glass will always
be my first love and over the years I’ve done many windows and lampshades. After so many years working with
glass, I have lots of scrap so lately have been doing mosaic pieces. The one I’m most proud of is of the
Superstition Mountain.
Merging my love of pets and glass, I do pet rocks. People email me pictures of their pets and I design them in
glass and mount them on flagstone:
Several years ago, my husband bought me a kiln to fuse glass in. A friend of mine introduced me to horse hair
pottery and I read all I could about it - since I had the kiln, I thought I’d try it. I also always loved Raku, so I tried
that as well. Horsehair and Raku is fun as no piece ever turns out the same so it’s like Christmas when the piece is
done.
I’m an animal lover and have had a couple very special Samoyeds. I saved their fur when I groomed them and
learned to spin, dye it and have knit sweaters, toques, mittens and socks with it. I love to knit and crochet when I
don’t have a glass project going. This winter I’m working on a large landscape quilt for our boathouse “Mahal”
(my husband’s project) in Bellingham, Washington. I’m still trying to “accomplish” something daily. You’ll find
me playing my flute and piccolo in the Mountainbrook band or the Methodist church orchestra, golfing three days
a week and on the off days riding my recumbent trike around Dinosaur Mountain
and through Mountainbrook. I’m thankful my parents taught us that we can do
anything we put our mind to and to have no fear to try.
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Recent Architectural
Revisions, Part III
Have you recently gotten a letter stating you
are not in compliance with Architectural
regulations? Perhaps the Architectural Committee
has changed some of the standards and you were
not aware of the changes. Not everyone can keep
up with all the changes occurring in our Village
so we will try to update you when these changes
occur. The most recent changes occurred at a
meeting of the Board of Directors when Al
Lehman made a motion to approve four
Architectural Revisions: 3.4.2 Landscaping;
3.2.13 Patio Covers; and 3.2.24 Replacement
Windows, Sun Screens & Window Tinting. This
month we have 3.2.13 Patio Covers revision for
your information. This will complete the
revisions from the most recent Board approval.
Patio covers are permitted providing the
following guidelines are followed. General
Requirements: The architectural design and style
of patio covers must be consistent with
MountainBrook architectural design and style.
No freestanding ramadas or gazebos are
permitted. Patio covers shall be constructed of
either wood or aluminum and are permitted in
back yards only. All wood construction shall be
painted to match the house trim or body color. If
aluminum construction is used, it is preferable to
have factory applied paint. If an exact match is
not available for the pre finished aluminum, the
homeowner has the responsibility to provide the
color sample closest to the body or trim color of
the house to the committee for approval. All strip
style and solid roof patio covers shall not exceed
12’ from the rear fascia of the main body of the
home(excluding pop outs, bay windows, etc.)
Complete detailed construction plans must be
submitted with the application.
Patio covers extending to the side of the home,
either new or attached to an existing patio cover,
are permitted under the following guidelines: If
the patio cover is attached to an existing patio
cover, it must be painted to match the existing
patio cover and the integrity of the structure shall
be maintained so all are the same size and type.
The patio cover must be entirely shielded by an
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intervening part of the permanent structure of the
home (i.e. garage) such that it is not visible from
the street. The patio cover may not extend out
toward the side property line any further than the
side of the home which shields it and may not
extend forward past the back corner of the home.
Strip style construction; Top strips may run
parallel or perpendicular to the rear of the house
and shall have a minimum dimension of 2” by 2”.
Each space between strips shall be equal to the
width of an individual strip. The ends of strips
may extend a max of 12” beyond the last support.
Supporting posts must be at least 4” by 4” and
should be larger if required by structural
considerations. Posts with stucco may be used of
structural integrity is maintained. Top strips or
panels running parallel to the rear of the house
shall be supported by cross framing members
spaced not more than 24” center to center. This
cross framing material shall consist of 2” by 6”
material or larger if necessary to satisfy design
considerations. In all cases, top strips must be
adequately supported so that they remain stable,
flat and will not twist, warp or sag.
Classifieds
Note: One Ad of 20 words or less is free
for MBV residents.
Classified ads are to be submitted to the
MountainBrook office.
Business/Commercial ads for both
residents and non-residents are available
for purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480982-3087.
All ads are due by the 25th of the month
for publication the following month
6 pc. Dinette set. Oak w/pastel Aztec pattern
on chairs. New condition. $375.00 Call 4749027
Need help with your computer? Want to
learn the programs on it? Call Chris, a MBV
resident (480-474-8037)
Lyric E. Scooter Battery Powered Stand on
for street or to explore off road terrain. Like
new $1,600.00 928-240-2557
MBV resident will capture old photographs
digitally and save on DVD /CD. Convert one
or hundreds. Repair for damaged photos
available. Can convert VHS or mini DVD
tapes to DVD. Attractive pricing. Call 480272-2761 or email BCody1944@aol.com or
visit; www.celebrate thememories.net.
Bernina 200 Sew & Embroidery machine.
Version 6 software, lots of feet and extras.
Quilter’s Square $2,500. 480-671-7581
FOR SALE
Miche bags by Marge. Tired of changing
your purses? Use one bag and change your
cover in 4 seconds 480-982-5439
Two brand new swivel rocking chairs. RV
size Chocolate brown fabric $200/each or both
for $350.00 Call DiAne or Bill at 602-9093753 or 702-373-6389
2009 “Select” power chair only driven 10
minutes! 15 miles full charge. Cost new
$3,841.00 Will sell $1,800.00 Call 480-6717986
2010 Chrysler 300 Touring V6 Grey 36,000
miles $15,950. Call Ken 651-210-2119
RV..1996 Bounder 37’. Living, dining room
slide outs. Washer, dryer, excellent condition.
Low mileage, under 19,000, asking $18,000.
Call 602-430-8551
17” ceramic kiln 240v. 2 shelves/furniture
and pyrometer $300 48-688-3831
Sofa sleeper, slept on once, needs a new
home, neutral tan/desert colors. Out of our
home with no smoking or pets. Like new.
Double bed size, upgraded mattress. $210.
Delivery in MBV or Gold Canyon possible.
John 605-366-7859
2006 Damon Tuscany 40’ Motor home.
Diesel pusher, 4 slide-outs, satellite dish ready,
convection oven, king bed, lots of storage,
Onan generator, new tires. Loaded to the hilt.
Call 402-432-1893
FREE
12 1/2X12 ½ White ceramic tile (15 tile)
used in original construction of Jasmine.
602-459-9322
SERVICE
Going on a trip and need a place for your
dogs or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.
Are you overwhelmed by all of the choices
for Medicare? For personalized assistance,
call MBV resident Jim at 480-686-4653.
Affordable Medicare supplements. Call
MBV resident for free information. 983-1412.
Leave a message and I will return the call.
Homewatch. Will be watching homes for
snow birds the summer of 2013. Please call
Arlene or Keith (handyman) for info 480-4742110
WANTED
Electric turkey roaster. Reasonable. Call
474-9027
Helping Hands is in need of volunteers
willing to transport clients to the doctors or
shopping. If available call 474-9958.
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January 2013
BOCCE BUNCH STRIKE AGAIN
Lily Richardson
The MountainBrook Bocce Bunch once again collected for the food bank in Gold
Canyon and the results were awesome. As they knew they couldn’t sing to all of
MountainBrook, they asked residents to bring donations to Coffee & News on
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, and the results were fantastic. This gift was really
appreciated by the people at the food bank and will go a long way towards helping
those folks who are having a hard time this year. The golf carts met at Desert Spoon
and Red Yucca to serenade the residents with Christmas carols and collected even
more donations for the food bank along the way. Thanks to all for your generosity and
for making it a Merry Christmas.
RECURRING DAILY ACTIVITIES: UPDATED DECEMBER 2012
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January 2013
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:
Ray's Printing
Mountaineer
Mailing address:
PO Box 5400
Apache Junction, AZ 85278
(480) 982-3087 • Fax (480) 983-9363
MOUNTAINEER Staff:
Cis Haines, Editor; Joan Archer, Jan Broz,
Pam Burks, Peggy Malsom, Glenda
Schimmelpfenning and Carol Yost.
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.
For Your Convenience
www.mountainbrookvillage.org
(Revised 12/12/12)
Board of Directors
Robert Meinecke, President ..................................................671-9768
Joseph Juresich, Vice President ............................................671-1505
Sue Wright, Secretary............................................................671-1213
Barbara Sebring ....................................................................288-1579
Al Lehman ............................................................................288-9414
Jeff Hager ..............................................................................983-4188
Ron Pagani ....................................................................602-432-8367
Activity Office ..........................................................................983-5555
Lifestyle Director - Glenda Schimmelpfennig ........................983-5555
Community Manager - David L. Jones ..................................983-5555
Assistant Manager - Diana Meyers .........................................983-5555
MountainBrook Golf Course .................................................671-1000
Fairway Vista & PV Management
Jomar Assoc. Serv - Pamela Weston........................................288-8335
Innovative Property Management (Pinnacle Vistas) ............983-1010
Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan (Chair)....................983-3425
Architectural Committee - Al Lehman ..................................288-9414
Budget & Finance Committee - Sue Wright ..........................671-1213
Building & Grounds - Neil Volmer (Chair) ............................466-5606
Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko (Chair) ....................................288-8011
Communications Committee - Cis Haines (Chair) ................671-1066
Volunteers - Dawn Wagner (Chair) ..........................................982-0108
Covenants Coordinator - Diana Meyers ................................983-5555
Activity VIPs
(Please contact the office with any changes)
(Revised 4/1/12)
Aerobics of the Mind
Band
Bible Study, Ladies
Bible Study, MBV
Billiards/Pool
Bingo
Book Discussion
Bocce Ball
Bowling
Bowling (Mon)
Bridge, Couples
Bridge, Duplicate
Bridge, Ladies
Bridge, Men’s
Bunco
Canasta (hand & foot)
Card Bingo
Ceramics
Chess
Clogging
Computer Class
Craft Group
CrochetingC lass
Darts
Democrats Club
Euchre
Fitness Center
Game Day
Gold Canyon Lions
Greeting Card Class
Helping Hands
Hiking
Knitting (Tues)
Ladies Aquacise (8am)
Ladies’ Aquacise (9am)
Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976
Donna Read ..................................671-9828
Dianne DeJong..............................671-4692
Carl & Mary Scheie ....................474-8256
Dick Brennan ................................983-8168
Bob & Joan Archer ......................288-0891
Char Peterson ..............................982-7793
Jim Chamberlin............................474-2215
Judy Schuyler ..............................671-7995
Marlies Gollnau............................983-3122
Elaine Valenti................................671-1686
Jackie Johnson..............................671-9859
Barb Osborn ................................982-9408
Rich Huseman ..............................288-5378
Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011
Pat Schweder ................................474-9027
Richard Skizenta ..........................983-6719
Lynn Gregory................................288-9963
Bill Vallicella ................................288-6727
Sharon Baack ........................520-610-1711
Len Broz ........................................671-4651
Judy Fitzpatrick ..........................982-6858
Dorothy Wolter ............................983-1672
John Kloosterman ........................288-2388
Bill Florence ..................................857-8189
Alex Dioyenis ................................982-1996
Don & Dawn Wagner ..................982-0108
Joyce Schenck ..............................982-7518
Terry Storbakken ........................983-3420
Millie Hart ....................................982-5388
Loretta Milton ..............................474-9958
Mike Lipscomb ............................474-1075
Kathy West....................................983-8432
Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579
Isolde Weilnhammer ....................671-1439
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) Jeanne Bozych ..............................982-6280
Mah-Jongg (Fri)
Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579
Men’s Round Table
Fred Bieber ..................................671-0219
Oil Painting
Judy Maurer ................................982-5627
PEO
Lorna Marifjeren ........................671-3793
Pickleball
Gary Provost..........................623-326-1610
Pinochle, Double Deck
Ed Joyce ........................................288-1932
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
Republican Club
Tami Tack......................................982-8299
Scrabble
Jackie Johnson..............................671-9859
Singles
Marylou Kent ..............................671-0024
Social Hour
John & Arlene Pytko....................288-8011
Softball, 55’s
Jack Mutschler ............................982-7497
Softball, 65’s
Dennis Hively................................983-4109
Stained Glass
Leo Farmer ..................................288-4796
Supper Club
Glorianna Heppner ......................983-8314
Tai Chi Chih
Lovena Warren ............................671-7444
Tennis
Sally Lickar ..................................288-8339
Texas Hold'em
Deb Mullins ..................................250-7759
Village Players
Barb Hofmeister ..........................288-9745
Village Voices
Larry Graham ..............................671-3902
Water Volleyball
Ralph Krueger..............................671-9709
Water Volleyball Weekends Don Reinke....................................474-9442
Woodcarving
Wesley Stevens..............................982-3809
Yoga
Elfrieda Rost ................................982-2319
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January 2013
Mountaineer Marketplace
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no such endorsement is implied. The Community is in no way responsible for the advertising portion of this publication.
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CONSTRUCTION
January 2013
HANDYMAN
HOUSE CLEANING
TRUSTED HOME
SERVICES
Molly Maids......................(480) 621-7766
Over 20 Years Experience
Edward Jones ....................(480)983-7932
Gold Canyon Private Client Services
..............................................(480) 983-147
INVESTMENTS
Painting • Stucco Repairs • Drywall Repairs
Repair & Replace Faucets • Light Fixtures
Door & Window Repairs • Window Washing
Welding • Weather Strip Replacement
House Sitting • Sunscreens • and much more!
Licensed
& Insured
Damon Taylor
LANDSCAPING
References
Available
480-202-6294
trustedhomeservices@hotmail.com
DENTAL
Superstition Mtn Dental ..(480)671-777
ELECTRIC SERVICES
PLUMBING
Gold Canyon Plumbing
DBA
HEALTH & WELL BEING
COPPER TOP PLUMBING, LLC
Residential • Commercial
Full Service Plumbing
480-497-1110
EMAIL coppertopplumbing@yahoo.com
• Water Heaters
• Toilets
• Faucets
• Disposals
• Water Softeners
GOLF
Superstition Mountain Golf &
Country Club....................(877) 983-3200
• R.O. Systems
• Water Line
Replacement
• Gas Lines
• Slab Leaks
Licensed •Bonded •Insured
24 Hour Emergency
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HEALTH & WELL BEING
• Copper Repipes
• Sewer & Drain Cleaning
• Electronic Leak & Sewer
• Locating Video
Inspection
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January 2013
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$10 off your first service call with this ad
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(480) 982-8242
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PLUMBING
SENIOR CARE
Home Instead Senior Care ......(480) 827-4343
WINDOW COVERINGS
WINDOW CLEANING
Clean - N - Brite ..................................(480) 247-1309
Four Peaks Window Cleaning....(480) 489-2141
REAL ESTATE
Lori Blank ...................................(480)983-8383
Jill McFadden ............................(480) 244-6172
Realty One - Leslie Stark ..........(602) 573-2182
REMODELING
The Market is Changing! Call JILL Today!
JILL McFadden: 480-244-6172
BEST CASITA VALUE IN MOUNTAINBROOK
VILLAGE! EASY CARE 2 BEDROOM
FEATURES EXTENDED BRICK PAVER PATIO!
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Designer flagstone entry with pathway lighting welcomes you to the easy
care lifestyle that is MountainBrook! Wonderful split 2 bedroom floorplan
w/all tile flooring except in bedrooms. Kitchen boasts oak cabinetry w/ pullouts. Master vanity is raised height & master closet size is impressive!.
Backs natural desert for privacy, north/south exposure! Ceiling
fans, water softener & r/o , built-in garage cabinets and sink.
Furnished! Custom upgrades include extended brick paver
back patio & patio sunscreen that automatically activates to
protect from sun, retracts in wind. You have time to enjoy the
heated community pool & spa, tennis & every club activity
because the HOA maintains front & back landscape!
$184,900
PEN
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FOR REAL RV ACCESS—PAVED!
Custom territorial 3 bedroom home
with expanded & extended 3 car
garage!
Panoramic
Superstition
Mountain views! Single level sports
split floorplan, upgraded cabinets &
corian counters. The backyard is your
private
paradise--built-in
BBQ,
fabulous pool & hot tub, spacious
landscaped desert back drop,..$380,000
MOUNTAINBROOK REMODEL! NEW
FLOORING, NEW PAINT, NEW A/C,
STAINLESS APPLIANCES!
Enjoy
Superstition Mtn views from fabulous front
courtyard and really relax in your spacious
saltillo tiled back patio because this Desert
Holly has been completely remodeled--all
new furniture/furnishings included!!
$239,900
CUSTOM TERRITORIAL W/3
CAR GARAGE ON 1.25 VIEW
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ALL THE TOYS & RV ACCESS!
Custom concrete driveway accented with
natural stone walls. Courtyard entry
w/kiva fireplace & seating to enjoy the
Superstition Mountain views!...$417,000
SINGLE LEVEL 3 BEDROOM WITH
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SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN VIEWS
IN THE SUPERSTITION FOOTHILLS
OF GOLD CANYON! Light, bright, all
appliances included & move-in ready!
Spacious master retreat boasts sitting
room, private exit & awesome
Superstition Mtn views from the tub!
Neutral tile & carpet, water softener, high
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