www.mbvaz.org September 2017 Shortened Email for Mountaineer – [email protected]GOOD WILL AND PICKLEBALL by Bill Waechter – MBV Pickleball Club An unusual series of circumstances brought Capt. Steve Wagner (Superstition Fire and Medical) and Garry Provost (MBV Pickleball Club) together for a discussion regarding the possibility of a Pickleball court at the Fire Station on US 60. The two gentlemen pursued the matter with their respective groups and “voila” ----- The good guys/gals who provide such a wonderful service to MBV are now enjoying playing Pickleball at the “Firehouse” thanks to a net and balls provided by the MBV Pickleball Club. This story would not be complete without also noting that physical and social skills, that are a part of this rapidly growing sport, were major considerations. Thank you Steve and Garry! PHOTO 1 - Left to right PHOTO 2 - Left to right Rob McMinn, Ruben Briones, Janet Bowley, Wayne Emerson, Ken Simkins, Jay Nelson, Justin Mueller, Monte Fuller, Stephan Wagner Golden Oldies Show Friday Night October 13 th 6:30pm – 9:30pm Music & Dancing Tickets - $10pp Fright Night - Dance Party Friday, October 27 th Doors Open @ 6:00pm Dance @ 6:30pm Music by Outside the Line Tickets - $7-(Adv)/$8-(Door) Join us for the 1 st Dance Party of the Season! FREE MOVIE NIGHT 6:30pm @ Sunset Center 9/10 - La La Land 9/17 - Manchester by the Sea 9/24 - 3:10 To Yuma 10/01 - Carol Burnett 10/08 - Fences 10/15 - The Big Short 10/22 - The Judge 10/29 - No Country for Old Men
GOOD WILL AND PICKLEBALLby Bill Waechter – MBV Pickleball Club
An unusual series of circumstances brought Capt. Steve Wagner (Superstition Fire and Medical) and Garry Provost (MBV Pickleball Club) together for a discussion regarding the possibility of a Pickleball court at the Fire Station on US 60. The two gentlemen pursued the matter with their respective groups and “voila” -----
The good guys/gals who provide such a wonderful service to MBV are now enjoying playing Pickleball at the “Firehouse” thanks to a net and balls provided by the MBV Pickleball Club. This story would not be complete without also noting that physical and social skills, that are a part of this rapidly growing sport, were major considerations.
Thank you Steve and Garry!
PHOTO 1 - Left to right PHOTO 2 - Left to rightRob McMinn, Ruben Briones, Janet Bowley, Wayne Emerson,
Ken Simkins, Jay Nelson, Justin Mueller, Monte Fuller, Stephan Wagner
Golden Oldies Show
Friday Night October 13th
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Music & Dancing
Tickets - $10pp
Fright Night - Dance Party Friday, October 27th
Doors Open @ 6:00pm Dance @ 6:30pm
Music by Outside the Line Tickets - $7-(Adv)/$8-(Door)
Join us for the 1st Dance Party of the Season!
FREE MOVIE NIGHT 6:30pm @ Sunset Center 9/10 - La La Land 9/17 - Manchester by the Sea 9/24 - 3:10 To Yuma 10/01 - Carol Burnett 10/08 - Fences 10/15 - The Big Short 10/22 - The Judge 10/29 - No Country for Old Men FREE POPCORN
To keep up on the Free Movies, check the Calendar in the Mountaineer
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MBV BOARD HIGHLIGHTSBy Peter Cavoto, President
All repairs and damage claims for the storm are incomplete but in process. Pickleball and Tennis courts are useable. The electronic sign is up and functioning with more programing adjustments needed. Thanks to Chris Bukovac, Communications chairman, for her perseverance. Volunteers called many residents who did not register on line for the phone directory to have it as up to date as possible.
The board is working hard to be fiscally responsible and has renegotiated the FSR contract and reviewed the manager’s operational budget along with the Budget and Finance committee. We appreciate their time and commitment to this project. We were able to decrease the percentage of increase but still needed to provide 10% funding to reserves to allow for projects such as Sunset Center, Superstition Center kitchen and the Activity Center. We also needed to keep $10,000 as a contingency to meet our unexpected needs such as the recent storm. There will be a 2.6% increase for our HOA dues in 2018 to $914.
Board decisions can be clear and easy but other times difficult and complicated. Your feedback is valuable. We try hard to listen to all input but must make the best decision for the entire community.
Pickleball has grown in all senior communities. To retain value and meet needs of over 150 residents we need to add courts. The B&G did an analysis in 2014 and revisited those options plus a new option. We are seeking cost estimates for two of the options to help us determine the next course of action.
Jon Wayne Company presented four options for the roofing of the Superstition center. The condensation issue had been evaluated before and bids from four other roofing companies received. The approved proposal is to insulate beams to stop the condensation, to replace the roof with a tan roof, and add insulation. The tile floor in the Superstition will also be replaced.
We could only replace the pool lift chair seat, instead of the whole machine, with work done in-house. Audio Visual repairs will be completed less expensively by residents.
The board approved an Ocotillo Center storage design to allow for better access and storage. The board will be asking Building and Grounds to complete a total campus storage analysis in the future.
We welcome new steering committee members: Dennis Malsom to Budget and Finance and Barb Sebring to Communications. The Board appreciates not only the steering committee members, but also the many volunteers to steering committees for MBV activities. Feel free to contact us at [email protected].
MBV Board Minutes AugustSubmitted by BOD secretary, Pam Ingram
Board meeting called to order by President, Peter Cavoto. Present: Jan Pitts by phone, Janet Swaim, Wayne Walworth and Pam Ingram. All board and committee minutes and reports were approved.
The following items were approved unanimously.2018 Operational budget was approved with a 2.6% increase of $23
with an annual assessment of $914 in HOA fees per home. Shadow Ridge 1 and 2 will also receive a 10% increase with an annual increase of $10 to fund streets.
1. Replacement and remediation of tile in the Superstition Center with new tile installed.
2. Repaired pipe in the wash area of Yucca Blossom. 3. Redo the piping on Crested Saguaro.4. Replace the pool lift seat. 5. Survey Monkey Process that can be used by all committees to gain
immediate resident feedback.6. Repair of Audio Visual speakers in the Superstition Center by AV
committee. Committee is to investigate two previous missing Superstition speakers before purchase.
7. Purchase 10 more matching upright pool chairs.8. Purchase a new computer for MBV manager9. Ocotillo storage design diagram to allow more access and storage. 10. Shadow Ridge II silt removal by Coy landscape. 11. Requested manager to obtain bids for Pickleball courts option A, to
the west of existing court, and option F to be on the present Tennis court 1 and elongate the present pickleball court to become a tennis court 1.
12. Authorize the Investment of MBV funds in CD investments to gain interest income.
13. Steering committee members Dennis Malsom to Budget & Finance Committee and Barb Sebring to Communication Committee approved.
A new tan roof and insulation to address the condensation problem in the Superstition Center, insulation of steel beams and painting of the pipes of the Superstition Center were approved 3 to 2 for $91,000.
Assignments to committees were made as follows:
Planning and Design 2: 1) glass kiln for the fired arts center, 2) tile for the superstition center.
Building and Grounds: 1) Wall paint schedule, 2) Planter and fountain locations and pool décor.
Concern of MountainBrook golf course maintenance and weed control was discussed. Peter and Suzanne will develop an AdHoc committee charter with a limited timeline to address this issue with Larry England as chair.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, MERRY CHRISTMAS
Mary Gay TwaWhat? Oh no! Why are we already talking about Christmas
when we’ve just celebrated the Labor Day weekend? There’s an answer for this…..the Village Voices are gathering in the Multi-purpose Room in the Ocotillo Center each Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. If you drop by for a moment you’ll hear the Voices learning the numbers Director Patty Sobek has selected for the 2017 Christmas Concerts on December 1 and 2. If you’d like to join them simply show up next Wednesday or phone President Sue Kench at 480-982-8117. You won’t be sorry!
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Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness: Jeanne Bozych, IW111 Barb Hofmeister, DS Bill Frazer, HC
In Memory Carl Kuehn, IWIII Gordon Ryckman, IW11 Florence Steffan, DG Marion “Val” Valburg, ERIf you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill,
please call Arlene @ 288-8011. Thank you.
September Danceby Lynnel Cochrane
For those of us who have been away from MBV, the 1959 song ‘See You in September’ by The Happenings will be a phrase used by many as we think about, pack up and start returning to our Arizona homes. Year-round residents and early birds will be on hand to meet and greet friends and neighbors all around the campus. With so many stories and photos of summer adventures to share, there will certainly be a steady ‘buzz’ on the streets.
Our first dance of the season is themed Fright Night and is only weeks away, so mark your calendars to attend on Friday, October 27. For those who like to get into the ‘frightening fun’ of the evening, it is never too early to start thinking about a costume. Be sure you get your tickets from the activity office when you arrive, as Outside the Line, the #1 Favorite Band from last year, will be on hand and the evening is sure to be a sellout. At this time of year, Bryan Adams’ song ‘Coming Home’ comes to mind and we look forward to seeing you soon.
A Memorial Service will be held for Gordon Ryckman on
October 14th at the United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm
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Some advice during the Monsoon season
Senior MobilityThis is something that happened at an assisted living center.
The people who lived there have small apartments but they all eat at a central cafeteria. One morning one of the residents didn’t show up for breakfast so my wife went upstairs and knocked on his door to see if everything was OK. She could hear him through the door and he said that he was running late and would be down shortly so she went back to the dining area.
An hour later he still hadn’t arrived so she went back up towards his room and she found him on the stairs. He was coming down the stairs but was having a hard time. He had a death grip on the hand rail and seemed to have trouble getting his legs to work right. She told him she was going to call an ambulance but he told her no, he wasn’t in any pain and just wanted to have his breakfast. So, she helped him the rest of the way down the stairs and he had his breakfast.
When he tried to return to his room he was completely unable to get up even the first step so they called an ambulance for him. A couple hours later she called the hospital to see how he was doing. The receptionist there said he was fine, he just had both of his legs in one leg of his boxer shorts.
I am sending this to my children so that they don’t sell the house before they know all the facts.
This, That & Other Things
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Just a reminder that the WEST pool will be closed from September 25-29
and the EAST pool will be closed from October 2-6 for routine maintenance.
Be wise when someone rings your doorbellReceived from a MBV resident. Our doorbell was rung by a young man dressed very casually who spoke quickly and informed us that he was in the neighborhood and noticed our house number on the curb was faded. He stated that he represented a group of former soldiers who were trying to find jobs for ex-soldiers who had re-cently left the service after being in Afghanistan. When asked about the name of the group, their business telephone number, a brochure and his ID, he declined to give us any information. He also did not give a price. When we firmly declined his offer because we needed more information, he quickly turned away and ran to his car.
Integrity Hospice Care Announces the Grand Opening of The Elder Care Resource Center! 6877 S Kings Ranch Rd,
Suite 1, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 • 480-426-0255Integrity Hospice Care is located at 6877 S. Kings Ranch Rd,
Suite 1, located just north of Walgreens, with ample parking. Integrity Hospice Care is proud to announce its Community Elder Care Resource Center, providing helpful pamphlets, brochures and resources available in their lobby. In addition, Integrity Hospice will soon be hosting mini-seminars to educate our community on the many Elder Care topics to help you answer questions and concerns you may have on topics such as: Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, Arizona Long Term Care (ALTC), Assisted Living options, Diabetes/health and wellness, when and how to engage Hospice Care, when you may need an Elder Care Attorney, when you may need to change or augment your financial and insurance needs, do you need a certified senior realtor, counseling tailored for seniors, and so much more.
Integrity Hospice is available to Gold Canyon, Apache Junction and the East Valley. The care that is offered is done on a smaller & more personal scale compared to larger hospices in the valley. Integrity is a more hands on service with a professional staff that care for their clients & seniors in the comfort of their homes. Hospice Care is a Medicare benefit. Answer the questions below to see if you qualify for Hospice Care.
1. Do you have pain that you would like to control? 2. Do you want to continue living in your own home and with
loved ones? 3. Do you want your medical care focused on comfort rather than
cure? 4. Do you use durable medical equipment in your home; for
example, oxygen? 5. Are you less active in your day-to-day activities than you were
a year ago? 6. Have you unintentionally lost a significant amount of weight
recently? 7. Do you need help bathing, dressing, eating, or performing
everyday activities? 8. Have you had multiple visits to the hospital or emergency room
during the past year? Seniors, if you answered yes to any of these questions, Integrity
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Save the Date!By Pam Burks
Gold Canyon Business Fair & Holiday ShowcaseSuperstition Center & Sunset Center5782 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon AZ 85118Saturday, 11/4/2017 - 9am-1pmTwo amazing events in one day! Local Retail Venders and Holiday
Shopping!Entertainment by: “Color Me Music”Start your Day with coffee and treats at the “Gecko Espresso” Café
on site at the Superstition CenterANNOUNCING The “CHEESEE WAGON”Serving an amazing menu on the patio of the Superstition CenterSandwiches served on local Artisan breadGrilled Cheese with Roma Tomato, Grilled Herb Chicken, Chicken
quesadilla, Steak quesadilla, Philly steak sandwich, along with daily specials and soups
Talented vocalist/recording artist “Tina Vale” will perform live on the patio of the Superstition Center
Nationally acclaimed Mural Artist/Painter “Gina Ribaudo” will create a “Gina Ribaudo Original” to be raffled off at the event!
Enjoy a tasty Gecko Espresso beverage and pastry, inside the Superstition Center, and on the patio, enjoy lunch from “The Cheesee Wagon”
There will be a chance to win valuable door prizes at both events!Walgreens will be providing Flu Shots “Books Are Fun” will be selling FUN! Books, gifts and so much
more!Look for new & interesting businesses along with all your favorites More details to follow in the October issue of the Mountaineer!Don’t start that home maintenance or home improvement project,
plan a vacation, or select new services before attending the Business Fair, because many of the vendors will be offering event specials!
Start or finish your Holiday Shopping at the Holiday Showcase Shopping locally benefits Gold Canyon, Apache Junction and our
surrounding communities, and keeps our local businesses open and prosperous!
Color Me Music, Gina & Tina Lisa & John Engelage owners Mike Sullivan owner
LET’S DO LUNCH BUS TRIP COMING SOON Sign Up in Office
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Sign Up in Office 10/2 - Meet
11:30am The Hub Grill & Bar 1925 S. Sossaman
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Sign Up in Office 9/18 - Meet 11:30am
Dirtwater Springs 586 W. Apache Trail
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Ft. McDowell Casino 6:30am
MBV Bus Pick-up 9/27,10/11,10/25,
11/8,11/29,12/6,12/27 Sign up in office
Practice Line Dance Start 11/7 - FREE
w/Mike, Ann & Jan Exercise Dance Start 11/9 - FREE
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Thanksgiving Dinner Need a co-leader
For our event Please call office
11/6 - Meet 11:30am
Four Peaks Brewing 1348 E. 8th St.
Tempe
10/16 - Meet 11:30am
The Perch 232 S. Wall St.
Chandler
Sun’s vs Miami Heat 11/8 @ 7pm Tickets $53
Rsvp-480-288-3770 G.C. RV & Golf
Basic Country Dance Start 12/7 - FREE
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Quick Glance Dance Season SAVE THE DATE HEALTH & WELLNESS New & To Do 10/13 - Golden Oldies Music Show 10/18 - Pool Party 10/31 - Welcome Back Breakfast & Music 11/4 - GC Business Fair 11/11 - Veterans Day 11/18 - Art Fair 11/23 - Thanksgiving
10/27 - Fright Night Outside the Line Band
11/10 - Celebrate America
Eric The Entertainer
12/15 - Festival of Lights
Desert Reign Band
Golden Oldies Show 10/13 - Friday
6:30pm Tickets $10
Mix & Mingle Variety Music
w/Jen Multi-Purpose
Room 1pm – Free
9/20 Balance
9/27 Chair Stretch
Move-it Mondays Monday - MPR
1PM - FREE Beginner Workout
Stretch & Tone Friday - MPR 1PM - FREE
Ball & Mat Class
12/1 & 2 - VV Concert 12/09 - Garage Sale 12/10 - Holiday Party 1/4 - New Resident Party 1/6 - Neil Diamond Tribute Show 1/26 - Mark Cordes Comedy Show 1/28 - Band Concert
12/31 - New Year’s Eve
Snake Eyes
1/19 - All Things Bright & Beautiful
Imagine Band
2/16 - That’s Amore The Midnight Suns
Pool Party 10/18 - Wednesday
5-7pm Tickets Free
Entertainment by: Chuck Pitts
10/04 Meditation
10/11 Save a life Workshop
10/18 Meditation
Dillard’s Fashion Show
10/23 9am-Noon Ladies Day Out Meet San Tan
Village Sign up in Office
2/2 - Variety Music Show W/Brad Fitch 2/22–24 - MBV Play 3/3 - Art Fair 3/9 & 10 - VV Concert 3/14 - Volunteer Event 3/17 - Car Show 3/24 - Garage Sale 3/25 - Band Concert 4/04 - Pool Party 5/TBA - Ladies Tea 5/28 - Memorial Day
3/16 - Beach Party S.W Surfers
4/13 - Flash Back Southern Drawl
5/4 - Pre-Cinco De Mayo
Imagine Band
Fright Night Dance 10/27 - Friday
6:30pm Tickets $7
Welcome Back Breakfast
10/31 Tickets Free 8-10am
Music: Guilty Pleasures
Medicare Workshop 9/28 – Thursday
Free 1:30pm Palo Verde
Blood Drive 10/30 @ 9am-2pm Superstition Center
Zumba Gold Every Wednesday
9am - MPR $5
*FREE MOVIE NIGHT*6:30pm @ Sunset
9/10 - La La Land 9/17 - Manchester by the Sea 9/24 - 3:10 To Yuma 10/01 - Carol Burnett 10/08 - Fences 10/15 - The Big Short 10/22 - The Judge 10/29 - No Country for Old Men
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CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS
Ladies Bridge Meets every Monday at 1:00pm in Sunset Center. Potluck at noon
on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead and walk-ins are welcome. Questions: Barbara Osborn 480-982-9408.
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. 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. Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.
CanastaCome join us. We play every Monday from 12:45pm – 4pm in
Sunset Center A. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298.
Tuesday National Mah JonggAll day Tuesday in the Sunset Center starting at 9:30am.
KNITTINGWe meet every Tuesday at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We
welcome all levels of knitters and even people who think they might like to learn how to knit. Call Judi at 314-435-1552.
The Famous Cooney Men's Golf League
Plays every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Course. We have group rates. Chet Haines at 671-1066 or email [email protected].
THE ABRAMS' MEN'S GOLF GROUP
Plays on Wednesdays at the MountainBrook Golf Course. Call Lonnie B @ 972-352-9654
Helping HandsLoretta Milton
We are a group of volunteers who live in MBV and help our residents on a temporary basis. We have been assisting with medical transportation, grocery shopping and caregiver support for many years. We also have a list of medical equipment and child care equipment for loan. There is a card holder in the office with residents’ names and numbers for you to contact. If you would like additional information, please call Loretta Milton and leave a message at 480-474-9958.
Low Impact Aerobics and MoreJoann J.
We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics in the Ocotillo Center from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Joann J. 983-9620.
Tennis Talk by Betsey Baker
Recently elected officers for the 2017 / 2018 season were Diana Hager as President, and Carole Austin as Vice President. New positions filled include Deb Thompson Treasurer and Betsy Baker Secretary.
Join fellow tennis players for round robin tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7-9 am. All levels of players are welcome, with two courts available.
PICKLEBALL NEWS by Bud Morrison
Stop by the courts any morning and watch and listen to the fun being had by all. We think you’ll want to play too. New players are always welcome and lessons will be provided.
BRIDGE WITH MBV
GOLF WITH MBVClasses, Groups and Clubs (CGnCs) CHANGES
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MBV CERAMICS and GLASSThe Ceramics and Glass group is scheduled for all day Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Instructors are available starting at 1:00. Ceramics classes are offered throughout the year and are announced at Coffee and News with sign-up sheets in the office. For further information contact: Pat Blakely-482-982-5491, Janet Christopherson-480-845-1521, Kathy Garney-480-982-2850, Mollie Lingval-360-417-2967, Les VanGelder-480-822-8234.
Fairway Vista’s HOA Gene Menne, Board President
Fall is in the air and we hope to see everyone back in AZ sooner rather than later. A short HOA meeting was held 8/24/17 to meet our new home owner’s association, Associa representative Charlene Gum. Going forward into the winter months our meetings will be held the 4th Thursday of each month. Hope to see lots of friendly faces at our future meetings.
Ladies BuncoWe play 4 times a month, every Thursday at 1pm with the exception
of the first Thursday of the month. We meet in the Sunset Center, Room C. Call Arlene at 288-8011 for information.
Get fit with Zumba “Gold” fitness. Want to have a great time exercising to music? Come join Kristina leading
you in a fun way to get fit every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Multipurpose Room in the Ocotillo Center. Zumba “Gold” fitness is modified for the older participant and synchronized to music with a Latin beat. We work on the core and balance along with strengthening. Put on some comfortable shoes and come join in. Members and guests are welcome. Cost is $5.00. Any questions, call Kristina at 541-788-8965.
Texas Hold’emTexas Hold’em is played in the Sunset Room on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and the second Sunday at 12:30pm. Ladies play on Tuesday 12:30pm and Thursday at 1:00pm. There is a potluck and Texas Hold’em Tournament once a month on the last Sunday of the month at 10:00am
Get fit with Zumba “Gold” fitness.
Want to have a great time exercising to music? Come join Kristina leading you in a fun way to get fit every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Multipurpose Room in the Ocotillo Center. Zumba “Gold” fitness is modified for the older participant and synchronized to music with a Latin beat. We work on the core and balance along with strengthening. Put on some comfortable shoes and come join in. Members and guest are welcome. Cost is $5.00. Any questions, call Kristina at 541-788-8965.
PinochleBarb Hofmeister
The Thursday evening group meets in the Sunset Room 6:30 and begins at 7 p.m. For lessons or brushing up call me at 480-288-9745. I will meet you in the Sunset Room at 6:00.
The Tuesday Ladies’ Pinochle ended the month of April with a record number of games being set. Playing starts at 1:00. For lessons or brushing up come at 12:15. Call 480-761-4030 to make sure someone will be there to teach you.
Book Discussionby Peggy Malsom
We are starting the 2017-18 season with a bit of history and perhaps some intrigue. Enjoy our November – February selections listed here. March and April selections will be announced at a later date.
• November - News of the World by Paulette Jiles
• December - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• January - American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodward
• February - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Sanders The first Book Discussion of the 2017-18 season will be held the second Wednesday of November at 1’oclock in the Mesquite Room. Join us for lively discussions and make new friends
MBV Pottery ClubScheduled studio times are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. throughout the year.The membership fee to join the MBV Pottery Club is $25.00
annually. If interested in either workshops or membership, call or email John
Ladies Bible Study Group“It’s getting to that time of the year when we look forward to the start
of our Ladies Bible Study Group starting on October 2nd, 2017. We meet each month on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Mondays of the month in the Palo Verde Room at 9 a.m. On the 2nd Monday of the month, we meet next door in the Mesquite Room also at 9 a.m. This year we will be studying the book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” by Joanne Weaver. We would be delighted to have you join us as together we grow in God’s World and enjoy sharing with each other. Any questions?
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MountainBrook Village MountaineerMOUNTAINEER Staff:Diana Jensen, Editor; Marilee Pritchard,
Pam Burks, Barb Haag and Helen Sutt.Procedure for submission: * Articles (500
words or less, using Times New Roman 11) should be emailed to [email protected] . Please do not type the article in the email, attach it as a document.
MBV resident personal ads (i.e., for sale, for
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*Mountaineer articles and photos may have to be edited or eliminated as space allows. Editor will edit for proper content when necessary.
Board of DirectorsPeter Cavoto, President ........................................... 847-989-1564Janet Swaim, Vice President .................................... 509-594-0022Tami Tack, Treasurer, Non Director ......................... 480-982-8299Pam Ingram, Secretary ............................................. 480-982-5213Wayne Walworth, Director ........................................480-299-0811Jan Pitts, Director ..................................................... 256-218-1765Mountaineer Editor - Diana Jensen ....................... 630-546-4018Activity Office ......................................................... 480-983-5555Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ................... 480-983-5555Community Manager - Suzanne Murray ............... 480-983-5555Assistant Mgr/Covenants - Debbie O’Brien ......... 480-983-5555
Fairway Vista Mgt - Charlene Gum ...................... 480-288-8335Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton .......................... 480-983-1010Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan ............... 480-983-3425Architectural Committee - Peter Cavoto............... 847-989-1564Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack .......... 480-982-8299Building & Grounds - Larry England .................... 480-474-9180Communications-Chris Bukovac ........................... 480-577-4309Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko .................................480-288-8011Planning Committee - Keith Charpentier ..............480 288-4338Elections - Mike Worthy ......................................... 480-982-0062
Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Artist of the Month David Larsen ......... (307) 632-1703 Astronomy Bill Frazer ............. (480) 983-7440 Band Donna Read ........... (480) 671-9828 Bible Study, Ladies Eunice DeKonty .... (480) 983-1665 Billiards/Pool Dick Brennan ........ (480) 983-8168 Bingo Bob & Joan Archer (480) 288-0891 Bocce Ball Carol Adkins ......... (303) 881-4857 Book Discussion Char Peterson ....... (480) 982-7793 Bowling (Tues) Janice Ratcliff ....... (480) 671-0141 Bridge, Duplicate Marie Valburg ....... (480) 474-8992 Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn ......... (480) 982-9408 Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman ....... (480) 288-5378 Bridge, Mixed Elaine Valenti ........ (480) 671-1686 Bunco Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Canasta JoAnn Skow .......... (480) 671-3298 Card Bingo Don Lorenzi ........... (480) 983-6971 Ceramics J. Christopherson ... (651) 341-3648 Chess Bill Vallicella ......... (480) 288-6727 Computer Class Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ..... (480) 983-1672 Darts John Kloosterman (480) 288-2388 Game Day Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-7518 GC Democrats David Coward ....... (480) 678-1756 GC Lions Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 GC Republicans Pam Burks ............. (480) 214-5555 Helping Hands Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338 Knitting (Tues) Judi Clinite ............ (314) 435-1552 Ladies Aquacise (8 am) Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-2518 Ladies Aquacise (9 am) Isolde Weilnhammer (480) 671-1439 Line Dancing Linda Rohrbach .... (701) 202-6038 Low Impact Aerobics Joann J. ................. (480) 983-9620
Mah Jongg (Mon-N) Sharon Penrod ..... (602) 320-2278Mah Jongg (Tue-N) Judy Bieganski ..... (480) 671-8363Mah Jongg (Wed & Sun-O) Geri Leake ............ (480) 474-2126Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Ester Brock – ........ (541) 543-9015Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street ............ (605) 949-4534Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth .... (480) 288-0579 MBV Pottery Club David Gaiser ......... (480) 983-8464 Men’s Round Table James Zetting ........(480)-983-4889 Mexican Train Carol Perez ............ (303) 588-3041 Photo Editing Len Broz ................ (480) 671-4651 Pickleball Bud Morrison ........ (317) 407-9786 Pilates Video Jan Grant .............. (605) 929-8719 Pinochle Barb Hofmeister ... (480) 288-9745 Pinochle, Ladies Suzanne Kadlec .... (480) 671-4030 Poker Ken Amundsen ...... (480) 671-1643 Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ........ (480) 671-8663 Scrabble Mary Peters ........... (480) 671-1680 Social Hour Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther ....... (480) 298-3761 Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer ....... (708) 612-9112 Supper Club Marcia Ritenour ... (480) 577-5466 Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ..... (480) 671-7444 Tennis Diana Hager .......... (480) 292-0462 Texas Hold’em Charlene Wenzel ... (480) 288-7171 Village Players Jim Mosier ............. (480) 570-2281 Village Voices Mary Zerves .......... (480) 474-0425 Water Volleyball Dianna Krueger .... (480) 671-9709 Website Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Wii Bowling William Sandell ..... (623) 698-9600 Wine Club Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Woodcarving Wesley Stevens ...... (480) 982-3809 Yoga Elfrieda Rost ........ (602) 363-0108
For Your ConveniencePlease contact Chris at [email protected] with any changes | Revised 6/15/2016
Activities and ClubsPlease contact Chris at [email protected] with any changes | Revised 5/15/17
STANDING MEETING SCHEDULE
Board of Directors - Last Tuesday 9:30am-SCActivities Committee - Second Monday 9:00am-MR Architectural Committee - Alt. Thursday 9:30am-PV Budget & Finance - Thursday before BOD 2:00pm-PV Buildings & Grounds - First Tuesday 1:00pm-PV Communications Committee - First Thursday 9:00am-LCRPlanning Committee - Second Monday 2:00pm-MRCommittee Chairs - Second Wednesday 1:00pm-PVBoard Workshop - Tuesday Before BOD 9:30am-SCDesign & Decor - First Thursday at 9:30 am in MR
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NOTE: One free Ad, of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents. ADS MUST BE RESUBMITTED EACH MONTH. Classified ads are to be submitted to the MountainBrook Activity Office. Ad may be subject to editing. Due date is the 25th of the month.
Business/commercial ads for residents and nonresidents are available for purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480-982-3087.
For Sale
Studio Easel: Heavy duty, metal. Adjustable angle & height & material tray. $85 480-671-1686 [email protected]
Collect miniature houses? Have lots of Liberty Falls in boxes, plus Thomas Kinkaid and many others. Many accessories. Bob 480-288-1256
For Rent
MBV: Totally renovated, 2BR, 2BA, extended patio w/phenomenal views. October 2017 thru Jan 31, 2018. 30 day min. 480-964-3774.
2 BR/2 BA Golf course home. Fireplace, extended patio w/BBQ. No smoking or pets. Avail. now thru Nov 30, 2017. Apr 1, 2018 forward. 30 day min. 480-287-3907.
MBV house for rent: Now – Dec 13 2017; May 2018 – Jan 2019. May – Sep $1,800 mo.; Oct – Dec $2,400 mo. (plus elec) Dogs OK. 30 day min. 360-395-5070.
On golf course: Large 3BR 2BA. Newly remodeled, well equipped. Avail 10/1 $3,000 mo. plus utilities. 503-949-6059 503-949-5767 [email protected]
MBV Renovated: 2BR 2BA BBQ, fire pit. WIFI, Netflix, 2 Smart TV’s. No smoking. Avail 10/1 – 4/15. 3 mo min. $2,550 mo. 530-410-9643 [email protected]
Spectacular views: 2 BR, 2.5 BA home. Open floor plan in MBV. Call for photos and details. Available Dec-April. Betsy 203 314-8008.
MBV home for rent: 2 BR, 2 BA, Mtn views. WIFI, Netflix, BBQ. No smoking/pets. Golf Cart avail. Dec 1 – Feb 28 $2,400. 519-800-9028 [email protected]
Service
MBV In Home Pet Sitting - year round – schedules 1-4 visits a day inc walking. 630-546-4018.
Going on a trip? Need a place for your dogs or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.
Have a flat tire on your golf cart? Same day repair. Annual check-ups, repairs, updating, or questions. Call Chuck 630-546-4018
Medicare questions? Need help? Call 480-686-4653.
Are you looking for someone to watch your home while you’re away for the summer? Call Pete. 480-982-2850.
Need computer help? I fix them and can train you. Chris/Conquering Computers 480-577-4309.
Need help with caring for a loved one? Cheri CNA. 480-982-8312.
Handy Woman. Afraid to let just any man into your home to help with household needs? Call me first. Jesika 480-980-0548.
Protect your vehicle from the Arizona sun. I wax cars. 480-599-8609.
Wanted
Helping Hands in need of infant and childcare equipment from those willing to loan to their neighbor. Log in the Activity Office. 480-474-9958.
Helping Hands in need of volunteers willing to transport clients to the doctors or shopping. Available? Call 480-474-9958.
Want to rent garage space for minivan Dec. 1 - Mar. 31 while others rent our MountainBrook home. Phone or text 1-306-227-8788.
It Pays to be preparedby Suzanne Murray, Manager
All of us at MountainBrook Village are deeply concerned about those affected by Hurricane Harvey and the unprecedented flooding the storm has brought to Texas. Those impacted by the storm will continue to remain in our thoughts and prayers.
September is National Preparedness Month. It is very easy and important to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in your homes, businesses, and schools. Think first about the basics of survival—fresh water, food, clean air and warmth, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign.
Here are some items recommended for a basic emergency supply kit:Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for
drinking and sanitation Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with
tone alert and extra batteries for eachFlashlight and extra batteries First aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct
tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps You might consider adding these additional items:Prescription medications and glasses Infant formula and diapers Food and extra water for your pet Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container Cash or traveler’s checks and change Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or similar
information from www.ready.gov Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each personComplete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long
pants, and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper. When diluted nine parts to one part water and bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire extinguisher Personal hygiene items Paper cups, plates and towels and plastic utensilsPaper and pencils Books, games, puzzles and other activities for adults and children. For more information, visit www.ready.gov
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