December 2014 www.mbvaz.org Peggy Malsom Christmas is a time for traditional celebrations. That can mean different things to different people. Do you enjoy listening to “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” as you compose your annual Christmas newsletter? Or are you more from the “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” Duck Dynasty generation? Either way, traditional or not, you probably have some things in common around the holidays. There’s a reason for that. Most of our beloved American Christmas traditions aren’t American at all. They were imported by our immigrant ancestors mostly from Germany and England. While some credit the ancient Gauls (think French) with being the first to bring evergreen trees into their homes at the winter solstice, it is usually the Germans who are given this credit. I’m going with Germany because of their legend that the top of the fir tree points toward heaven and because I like to sing along to “O Tannenbaum.” “O Christmas tree, You give me so much pleasure.” It’s neater in German, but isn’t it also true? So thank the German immigrants to the New World who brought us beer and Christmas trees. Around the same time roughly, a German Prince brought the custom to England. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria were, by all reports, a love match with nine children. The Queen ruled the world while the Prince set up a decorated Christmas tree at Windsor Castle. Royal watchers went crazy then much as they do now and there you have it, the history of the Christmas tree. Not to be outdone, Americans have added a few touches of our own to the celebration. The practice of sending handmade Christmas cards began here. Although Santa Claus can be traced to various European countries, the image we are familiar with is due in part to Coca-Cola’s advertising image. Speaking of media, Americans love movies around the holidays. Hollywood chooses to open blockbuster films during this time hoping to draw large audiences. Who doesn’t have a favorite Christmas movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Christmas Story,” “Die Hard.” I added that last one to the list. And let’s not forget the most American of all traditions Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Midnight Madness. Whatever your holiday traditions, may they be Merry and Bright. CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IT’S DANCING WITH OUR STARS SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 Superstition doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7pm Tickets are $18 per person It is the event of the New Year! and you get to vote for the champion... See the stars on page 5
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Peggy MalsomChristmas is a time for traditional celebrations. That can
mean different things to different people. Do you enjoy
listening to “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” as you
compose your annual Christmas newsletter? Or are you
more from the “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer”
Duck Dynasty generation? Either way, traditional or not,
you probably have some things in common around the
holidays. There’s a reason for that.
Most of our beloved American Christmas traditions
aren’t American at all. They were imported by our
immigrant ancestors mostly from Germany and England.
While some credit the ancient Gauls (think French) with
being the first to bring evergreen trees into their homes at
the winter solstice, it is usually the Germans who are given
this credit. I’m going with Germany because of their
legend that the top of the fir tree points toward heaven and
because I like to sing along to “O Tannenbaum.” “O
Christmas tree, You give me so much pleasure.” It’s neater
in German, but isn’t it also true? So thank the German
immigrants to the New World who brought us beer and
Christmas trees.
Around the same time roughly, a German Prince brought
the custom to England. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
were, by all reports, a love match with nine children. The
Queen ruled the world while the Prince set up a decorated
Christmas tree at Windsor Castle. Royal watchers went crazy
then much as they do now and there you have it, the history of
the Christmas tree.
Not to be outdone, Americans have added a few touches of
our own to the celebration. The practice of sending handmade
Christmas cards began here. Although Santa Claus can be
traced to various European countries, the image we are familiar
with is due in part to Coca-Cola’s advertising image. Speaking
of media, Americans love movies around the holidays.
Hollywood chooses to open blockbuster films during this time
hoping to draw large audiences. Who doesn’t have a favorite
Christmas movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone,”
“Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Christmas Story,” “Die Hard.” I
added that last one to the list. And let’s not forget the most
American of all traditions Black Friday, Cyber Monday and
Midnight Madness. Whatever your holiday traditions, may they
be Merry and Bright.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
IT’S DANCING WITH OUR STARSSATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015
Superstition doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7pmTickets are $18 per person
It is the event of the New Year!and you get to vote for the champion...
See the stars on page 5
Leonard Schroeder, Vice PresidentFollowing are notes from the Board of
Directors meeting and are not approved
meeting minutes.
The November 18 Board meeting was
called to order by President Rick Peters.
He gave a Mesquite remodel update. The
demolition is expected to begin on
December 23. Any use of the areas will be
relocated after December 15. The revised
cost of the project has increased to about
$479,000 due to revising the shower
rooms’ entrance foyer, lighting,
insulation, and architect fees. The pools
will be open throughout the project.
Manager Corey Nelson reported that
the pool leaks have been repaired. The
pool deck will be recoated after the
concrete patches have cured. The fitness
center cameras have been installed. They
will not be used for security purposes, but
will be monitored by management in case
of vandalism or other incidences. He
explained the new guest procedures. Each
homeowner will be issued a tag on an
expandable wrist bracelet which their
guest or guests will carry to the pool,
fitness center, or other facilities. Corey
also encouraged all to sign up for access
to our website.
The entrance fountain is being
evaluated as to the type and size of pump
and other equipment needed to run water
over the rocks on the right side. The Gold
Canyon Garden Club is assisting with a
landscape plan for the area where the
large pond was filled in.
Several motions were approved:
Century Link was granted an easement on
the corner of Mountain Vista Drive and
Pinnacle Lane. They will add an
additional equipment cabinet in order to
upgrade their services for the residents.
Automatic pool chemical controllers will
be installed at a cost of about $7300 in
order to address county health and safety
code issues. The west pool cover will be
replaced and the mechanism repaired,
cost is approximately $8000. Correctly
managed pool covering is expected to
save a significant amount in gas heating
costs.A donation of $250 was approved
for the Gold Canyon Garden Club from
our recycling income.
A motion to have the management
research costs in constructing a sound
barrier and additional pickle ball courts
was tabled until December when the
Buildings and Grounds Committee will
have collected additional information.
As a reminder, board meetings are open
to all. You are invited to make comments
during discussions, and may bring any
issue forward during the homeowners
comments time, following adjournment.
Get involved. Please continue to contact
your Board members and your
Management team with your comments,
questions and concerns. We’re working
for you.
The latest news-hotoff the press…..Community Manager
Corey Nelson will be leaving MBV on
Friday, December 12th. He is going back
to Oregon. Our best wishes to Corey.
Our new manager will officially begin
on Monday, December 15th. His name is
Rick Burman .Welcome Rick and good
Luck.
Mesquite/Palo Verde Construction
The schedule has been finalized and the
construction will officially start on
Monday January 5, 2015. The targeted
completion date is end of March.
Keith Charpentier, chairman 5 Year planning sounds like a daunting task, but it’s just a formal process for setting
objectives and goals for our community and then mapping out a plan to accomplish our
objectives. When we develop a 5 year plan, we think through the coming years instead
of just the current year or a few months. It’s more than a budget or a reserve study, it’s
a plan that can help our Board accomplish long-term objectives.
Although MBV's 5 Year Planning Committee was not organized until May of this
year it is on schedule to accomplish the team’s ambitious goals. Some of the team tasks
are:
• An outside firm provides the replacement cost and life expectancy for every item
in the reserve study. We then assess the need to escalate or defer replacement dates.
• Perform an analysis of the Association’s current and future funding, and
recommend viable options when required.
• Evaluate where our community is currently and what’s important to MBV owners
by conducting a survey between January 15 and February 15, 2015.
Right now, a 5 year planning sub-committee is busy developing the survey to be
distributed in the January Mountaineer, or starting January 15th available on MBV
web, or at the Activity front desk. MBV owners have until February 15, 2015, to
return their ballot to the Activity Office, or via web or email.
Data from the survey will be presented at our Annual March Meeting. Our Board of
Directors will use the data in gauging how MBV owners feel about an issue. 5 Year
Plan Committee will use the results to make short and long term planning
recommendations to our BOD.
December 20144
Community CornerBOARD HIGHLIGHTS
UPDATE ON 5 YEAR PLAN
Welcome in 2015 together at the
Starry, Starry Night New Year’s
Eve dinner dance. Join us in the
Superstition Center on
Wednesday, December 31. 2014.
Doors open at 6pm and enjoy
dinner at 7pm. From 8pm-12pm
enjoy dancing to the music of the
Fairlanes and celebrate this New
Year in style
Tickets are $40 per person.
December 20145
Karen Hutchens
6299 S. Fairway Dr.
Timothy & Mary Hay
7919 E. Salt Bush Rd
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTSIs there someone new on your street? Don’t forget to welcome them to our friendly
village. Invite them to join you for Tuesday Coffee & News, they will appreciate theinvitation. Below is a list of the new residents who moved into MBV .
VILLAGE VOICESBill Wash
The MountainBrook Village Voices Christmas Concert, performed on December 5 &
6, entertained their audiences with Can’t Wait for Christmas, offering two evenings filled
with joyous Christmas songs, entertaining skits and delightful narration. The choir thanks
you, our audiences, for your attendance and for your continued loyalty. The director and
each member of the choir truly enjoyed performing for you and hope their performances
will make your Christmases all the more merry. Just as a reminder, our Spring Concert
practice will begin on Wednesday, January 7 at 1:00 pm in the Superstition Center and
will meet every Wednesday thereafter. If you have any questions, please call Allen Fry at
480 671-5419. The Village Voices wish you all a very Merry Christmas..
Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness: George Clavelle, SRI
In Memory: Mary Susmilch, DV
Marilyn Correll. PV
Bob Biava, ER
Terri Robles, DF
The family of Sue Turner invite herfriends to a “Celebration of Life” Sunday,Feb.15, 2015, 3-6pm in the SuperstitionCenter. Please join us and share yourmemories. Questions? Call Bob or Sandy@ 671-1668. If you should hear ofsomeone who has passed away or is ill, please call Arlene @ 288-8011. Thankyou.
Dancing with Our StarsSaturday, January 31, 2015
Who will be our 2015 Dance Champion?It’s Dancing with Our Stars and it’s new to MBV so come join in the fun. It’s a dancing competition and
the stars are residents of MBV. It’s great entertainment for all, so don’t miss it! And you will be helping
to judge the contestants and determining who will be our 2015 Dance Champion.
The Dancers Are: The JudgesAre:
Sandy Collard Karen Carnahan Claudia Vaughan
Paul Cechovic Rick Peters Mike Worthy
Jana Lea Olm
Howard Sehr
Barb Hofmeister
The Utah Dance Company, our dancing hosts, will also perform for us and the dance champion
results will unfold at the end of the evening. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. Reserved
seating, Cabaret style, in the Superstition Center, lite snacks provided, BYOB. Tickets are $18 per
person and will go on sale Tuesday, December 16th in the Superstition Center at 7:30am. We will
use a number system to call you up to purchase your tickets. Note: You may purchase a maximum
one table of eight and you must have all the names for each ticket. After 9am the tickets will be
sold in the Activity Office. Please join us for a fun time.
Roberta Russell, Arts Council Past President Carpe Diem String Quartet, January 16This ensemble from Ohio presents a program that reflects
their passion for diverse music, including gypsy, tango, pop,
rock and jazz along with traditional string quartet music.
They expand the concept of chamber music beyond anything
one can imagine. They received an Emmy nomination for a
joint TV project with the Columbus dance theatre. You don't
want to miss this exciting, innovative musical experience!
Harp Fusion, February 13 - This unique, innovative touring harp ensemble plays
a fusion of music of different cultures and styles. They include classical, jazz, new age and
folk music, and have appeared in major concert halls throughout the world.
All concerts are performed on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm at the acoustically superb
Gold Canyon United Methodist Church on Kings Ranch Road. Individual performance
tickets are $25 if purchased in advance at Canyon Rose Storage on Kings Ranch Road, at
the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, or on our website, and $30 if purchased at the
door the night of the concert. To learn more
about the 2014-2015 concert season, season
subscription prices, membership levels and
benefits, and to purchase tickets, please visit
the Arts Council's website at
www.gcac1.com.
For fifteen years, the non-profit, volunteer
run Arts Council has brought quality music,
theater and visual arts to Gold Canyon. We
produce a series of five Canyon Sounds
concerts over the winter months, and the
highly popular Canyon Arts Festival which is
held the 4th Saturday of January each year
on Kings Ranch Road.
GOLD CANYON ARTS COUNCIL CANYONSOUNDS CONCERTS
December 2014 6
Roberta Russell, Arts Council Past President It’s the Biggest, Most Popular Annual Event in Gold Canyon! The 15h Annual Canyon Arts
Festival, produced by the Gold Canyon Arts Council, will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 on
the grounds of the United Methodist Church on Kings Ranch Road, from 9 am to 4 pm. The
Festival continues to get bigger and better each year!
Eighty five professional artists, from the Gold Canyon area and from throughout Arizona,
will display their original works including pastels, watercolors, oils, acrylics, fused glass,
gemstone jewelry, beaded jewelry, stone jewelry, ceramics, wood sculpture, copper, brass and
bronze sculpture, raku fired clay art, handmade baskets and much more. Many of your
favorite artists will return, and you will be introduced to new artists as well.
The Festival includes a full day lineup of diverse music, including returning favorites and
new groups as well. We are expanding our food and beverage offerings again this year; the
most popular vendors from last year will return, there will also be new vendors, more
choices and the lines should move faster!
We also have expanded parking available, and we have made arrangements for traffic control along Kings Ranch
Road, beginning at Route 60, which should ease the flow of traffic while maintaining safety.
The unique and beautiful 2015 Festival Poster, by artist Lois Mahoney, will be available for sale at the Festival. Ms. Mahoney is a
Phoenix graphics arts teacher from Phoenix, now living in Mountainbrook. The Arts Council will also be selling the ever popular
Kohler Cowboy Prints.
The Annual Canyon Arts Festival is presented annually to the community by the Gold Canyon Arts Council. To learn more about
the Arts Council and the Festival, our series of Canyon Sounds Concerts and out outreach program to bring music and art to local
schools, please visit our website at www.gcac1.com.
THE CANYON ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015
CASH ANDCLINE,
“TOGETHERAGAIN”
Save the date of Wednesday, January
14th and relive the legendary 1962 Johnny
Cash/Patsy Cline US tour. This is another
terrific Showtunes Production. Don’t miss
this electrifying tribute to Cash and Cline’s
greatest hits like Ring of Fire and Crazy.
You are sure to start tappin’ your feet and
singin’ along to all your favorites. Doors
open at 6:30pm with the performance at
7pm., reserved seating. Tickets are $16 per
person and go on sale on December 9th in
the Activity Office .
COMMUNITY, ART &ENTERTAINMENT
All come together to sponsor an event
that will excite all of your senses. This
event is organized by Art-Attack AZ and
supported by the Gold Canyon Village
merchants, and Gold Canyon’s own
public radio station, the Oasis 99.3 FM
who will be broadcasting at the event.
Live entertainment by “Tina Vale”,
Arizona’s hottest female vocalist and
songwriter. The event takes place on
Saturday, January 10,from 10 am to 4 pm,
and Sunday, January 11, 10 am to 4 pm at
the Gold Canyon Village, 6900 East
Highway 60, Gold Canyon, Arizona
85118.
There will be plenty of eye-candy
works of art to purchase - paintings,
wearable art, photography, ceramics,
jewelry, accessories and more. The “Gold
Canyon Village” Commercial Center has
two outstanding restaurants: Rosati’s
Italian Eatery, where the pizza and
lasagna are to die for, and AJ’s Fairway’s
Grille offering a pleasing menu including
their signature broasted chicken. Also
located in the Gold Canyon Village is
“The Views at Superstition” the east
valley’s finest up-scale event center, for
weddings, birthdays, theme parties and
corporate events, where details and
personalized attention is their trademark.
Call today for details @ 480-671-3311.
And, while you take a rest or enjoy a bite
of food, you will be entertained by the
very talented, Tina Vale. So what are you
waiting for, mark your calendar and come
out to the beautiful Superstition
Mountains, support the Arts and enjoy a
family-friendly event.
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MARDI GRAS DANCE AND PARTY HAVECOME TO MBV
On Friday, January16th, Enjoy Eric the Entertainer and a Mardi
Gras party too. Start with the golf cart parade, and make sure you
decorate and dress for the occasion. You can come dressed for Mardi
Gras as prizes will be awarded. If you need a mask we will be making
masks, and don’t forget to bring your camera to capture all the fun.
Golf cart parade/judging at 4:30, mask making at 5:15, and then at 6
pm a light buffet of sandwiches, potato salad, chips and iced tea. Prizes
will be awarded for most original, best male and female attire and best themed golf cart
during the dance and there will also be a surprise from the King’s cake! We promise you
a dance party of fun. The $10 Tickets are on sale now in the Activity Office.
THE ILLUSION OF ELVISDanny Vernon found passion at a very early age,
when he began singing along with his father’s albums.
Danny would sing and dance along with the King’s
music, trusting that one day he would be recapturing his
own “Illusion of Elvis Presley” show on stage. He
enjoys performing all three decades of Elvis’ career
including the “reckless abandoned” hillbilly cat 50’s ,
the sleek movie years including the Comeback Special
and the sexy 70”s jumpsuit years. With the voice, look
and passion of the twentieth century icon, Danny
Vernon strives to re-capture Elvis Presley’s appeal to an
ever growing audience.
Come to the Superstition Center on Thursday,
February 19th, BYOB and enjoy your memories of the
King. Reserved seating tickets are $12 and go on sale on January 13th with a cut off of
February 17th . Doors open at 6:30pm and the show is from 7-8:30pm.
December 2014 8
C.O.P.’S CORNERDon’t Let the Grinch Steal Your
Christmas. The Christmas Shopping Season
is in full swing and the criminals are just as
excited to see what you have bought as the
person the gift is intended for; but I would
rather your friends and family receive their
gifts and the Grinch be left without those
gifts!
Here are some simple ways to help
protect yourself and the gifts you buy from
falling into the wrong hands this Christmas
Season. When shopping, ladies carry a
purse with a longer strap that you can wear
over your shoulder and across your body.
Gentlemen, walk next to your sweethearts
so that the purse is between the two of you.
When you are driving between stores,
please put your packages in the trunk, out
of sight and out of mind from the bad guys
with bad intentions. Make sure that you
manually lock your doors when you park
your car. There are devices out there that
intercept the radio signal from your remote
and will allow thieves to unlock your car
just like you do with a remote. If you are
taking advantage of On-Line shopping or
having family members ship gifts to your
home, please ensure that you get a tracking
number and require a signature for the gift
so that packages are not left on your door
step for easy picking.
We all enjoy driving around and looking
at the beautiful lights and displays; we
enjoy the nicely decorated Christmas trees
in front windows with neatly wrapped gifts
and presents strategically placed under
them. So don’t help the crooks that are
driving around during the day making their
shopping list. Please keep your drapes
drawn, or place the tree and gifts in another
location (This one is a fight even for me
since my wife loves to put the tree in front
of the picture window!) If the boss wins on
this one, work on not putting the presents
under the tree until Christmas Eve!
Remember to keep your doors and
windows locked since most crooks are
thieves of opportunity.
FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE
Barb Sebring, Captain Mark Kelly, Sue Wright
The Keynote speaker at the
2014 First Service Residential
Conference and Exposition was
none other than Captain Mark
Kelly. Captain Mark was a
fabulous speaker, he spoke for
an hour and talked about his life
and how it feels to see the earth
from space.
December 20149
VILLAGE THEATREBill Wash
Said the Spider to the Spy is a farce
(humor derived from improbable
situations) by Fred Carmichael. With
mistaken identities and a hunt for the
king pin, the plot thickens with nonsense
and surprises. Play dates are February
26-March 1, 2015 beginning at 7:00 pm.
Tickets $10.
Merry Brennan and Kathy Whitacre
are enjoying their first time roles as play
Directors and are excitedly looking
forward to the first day of on-stage practice.
This month, Merry and Kathy are pleased to
introduce three volunteers (see
accompanying photo) who will work closely
with them.
Tom Stoalabarger has graciously agreed
to produce Said the Spider to the Spy. Did
you know that Tom was Producer for
Caught in the Villain’s Web in 2004, the first
play performed at MountainBrook Village?
He can often be found in the light/sound
booth at the back of the Superstition Center
controlling lights and sound, making every
performance a pleasant and fun experience.
Jim Mosier is new to the Theatre and Merry
and Kathy are pleased that he has accepted
the roll of "line shooter". Jim will attend all
of the on stage practices with his nose in the
play book following the lines as the actors
act out their memorized lines. It will be up
to Jim to keep the actor's dialogue accurate
and snappy by "shooting" a line to an actor if
he/she forgets a line or goes astray. Jim will
witness firsthand the two months of fun the
actors have at the practices, as they learn to
deliver their lines with "emotion" as well as
memorize their movements (blocking)
around the stage, all of which just might
entice Jim to attend future play auditions.
Bob Carnahan has been producer, actor and
set builder extrordinaire. Bob has spent a
great deal of his time and energy
orchestrating the construction of each of the
last seven stage sets. From a 17th story hotel
room with an outside ledge to a Parisian
restaurant to mountain cabins, Bob has done
it all. And, for this year's play, a beachfront
house with a window seat, stairs, French
windows, a swinging door and more. Bob is
terrific at what he does. The Theatre
thanks Tom, Jim and Bob for
volunteering their time and skills that
will make Said the Spider to the Spy a
smash hit comedy that guarantees
laughs, intrigue and even a small chase
scene. Now for a teaser: how do the
names of Edna St. Vincent Millay,
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot fit
into the play? To find out, join us on
opening night.
For all those who were away during
August, Gloria McGlathery will again
produce Love Letters, a dramatic play
reading on January 10, 2015 in the Sunset
Room. There will be no charge for "limited"
open seating tickets, available now in the
Activity Office. BYOB and personal snacks
are encouraged. Ron and Glorianna Heppner
will again appear as Andy and Melissa.
Gloria is excited to have established The
Dramatic Art of Play Reading here at
MountainBrook Village. She has now, also
reserved March 26&27 in the Superstition
Center, to offer another dramatic play
reading, this time Lombardi. Stay tuned for
more information. In next month's
Mountaineer, you will read of more
personalities that are hard at work on Saidthe Spider to the Spy.
Mary ClarksonBorn into an artistic family in Montana, Mary currently resides in
Sheridan, Wyoming and MountainBrook Village with her husband,
Scott. She named her business “Mélange” as she loves to dabble in
various mediums-copper repoussé, stained glass, silk painting, jewelry,
watercolor, and mixed media using fibers and natural elements. Often
when she is walking, she gathers leaves, flowers and other items to use
in her projects. She feels blessed to have homes in such different
geographic areas: the magnificent mountains which call to that creative
spirit within her and the desert which never ceases to amaze her with its
ever-changing colors.
Mary has taken over the casita and part of the garage filling them
with all sorts of supplies from stained glass and tools, jewelry making
equipment, watercolors, acrylics, stamps and other materials to support her every changing artistic endeavors. It seems
the limits of her ability are only limited by the workspace available to her.
All of her friends await her next creative output and look forward to her varied talents.
Artist of the Month
Left to right: Tom Stoalabarger, Jim Mosier and BobCarnahan
Dana Hawman, pr for AJUSDFive residents of the Mountain Brook
community in Gold Canyon have teamed up to
bridge the generation gap with pickleball. Pete
and Linda Parke, Vicky Joens, Gary Provost,
and Terry Geboy are members of the USA
Pickleball Association. They have been
playing for several years, and have taught the
game to many adults in the East Valley. Now,
they are extending their mission of fun and
exercise to the Apache Junction Unified
School District elementary schools.
“Sports are important in school because
they improve focus and concentration.
explained Pete Parke. “And self- esteem, too!
We had some kids in here [at Superstition
Mountain Elementary School], and we showed
them how to hit the ball, and we asked, ‘Can
you do that?’ Most of them said, ‘Yeah, we can
do that!’ except one little girl. So, we worked
with her, and showed her how to hit the ball,
gave her some attention; and she figured out
that she could do that! And she just lit up like a
Christmas tree! She just came out of her shell,
then, and kept up with the rest of the kids,
because she believed in herself again! It’s just
priceless to see that.”“We start by showing
them how to hit the ball, and just a few basic
rules,” continued Parke. “After 5 or 10 minutes
of hitting the ball, it’s amazing how their eye-
hand coordination comes around just by
focusing; and they improve so much in a short
period of time.”
The idea for the pickleball program got its
start when AJUSD superintendent Dr. Chad
Wilson attended a Coffee and Doughnuts
discussion at MountainBrook. After Wilson
had explained some of the programs and
accomplishments of the district, Parke asked
him if he would be interested in starting a
pickleball program in the schools. Purchasing
equipment was a problem, as the district is
struggling with limited funds, but the
volunteers helped to line up a grant from the
USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) to
purchase some of the required nets, balls, and
paddles; and Steve Wong, professional
pickleball player and owner of Onix Sports,
donated 60 paddles for the kids. “That kind of
planted the seeds,” said Parke, “Then Dr.
Wilson figured out how to get a few more nets
[with school tax credit donations, which can
only be used for extracurricular activities such
as sports] to complete
the necessary
supplies, and now
we’re breaking
ground with the first
elementary school pickleball program in the
area.”
The volunteers spent three days each at
Superstition Mountain and Peralta Trails
Elementary Schools, and taught on a Saturday
for Rocky’s Academy at Four Peaks
Elementary. Desert Vista Elementary is next on
the agenda. “When we’re said and done,” said
Parke, “I figure we’ll have a little over a
thousand kids trained in pickleball, or at least
exposed to it. We’re already planning a
tournament for the kids, open to any of the
students in Apache Junction. We’ll have the
tournament in the beginning of May over at the
Multi-Generational Center.
Pickleball got its start in 1965 and it has
really taken off, spreading to all 50 states by
1990. It has become a very popular sport in
senior communities, with many facilities
converting tennis or basketball courts into
pickleball courts. The MountainBrook club has
150 members who share 4 courts. Provost
insists that, “Most people who have any
experience in racquet sports will pick it right
up – especially table tennis players, as they
already have that spin down. The game can be
as easy or as fast as you want to make it.”
About their mission to teach the game to
youth, Parke adds, “The younger kids (early
teens) can play with guys who are 70 and 80,
and they get along great. They have a good
time, and they have no trouble playing
together. It’s a great way to bridge that gap; it
shows the old people that not all the kids are
smart-mouthed, and it shows the young people
that not all the old people are grouchy. It just
transcends all that.”
MOUNTAINBROOK RESIDENTSTEACH PICKLEBALL TO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
December 201411
Mary K. FranceThe MBV Marine Family, along with
Marines all over the world, celebrated their
239th Marine Corps birthday on November 10,
2014. The event was held in the Ocotillo
Room, which was festively decorated in
Marine Corps memorabilia. The party began
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag
followed by Bud Wolf reading the newly-
appointed Commandant General Joseph F.
Dunford’s message. The first Commandant
message was issued November 1, 1921;
General Dunford is the 36th Commandant and
is known as “Fighting Joe.”
John Rowe then acknowledged our seven
MBV U.S. Marine Veterans who have died
since our beginning potluck in 2009--four
WWII, two Korean, and one Vietnam—who
now are guarding the Gates of Heaven.
Vietnam Veteran Bill Jones gave the before-
dinner prayer, which was followed by a
potluck supper. Afterward, introductions and
comments were led by Alex Dioyenis.
Delphine Anderson shared a photo of her
Marine husband Vergil; Mary Stewart shared a
cross-stitch design that was given to her after
her husband Wayne’s passing which said “A
Marine’s wife is the toughest job of the
Corps.” MBV’s remaining Marine
WWII Veteran, Harold Moles, told
about the time he was in Japan
immediately after the dropping of the
A Bomb. He saw firsthand the amount
of fortification that was in place to
hold back the American forces. There
would have been tremendous loss of
life due to their entrenchment if the
U.S. had not used the bomb. Harold had two
hats--a red one that said “I love the Marine
Corps” and a black one that said “I am a retired
Marine.” He joined when he was 17 years old,
which many in that era did. After sharing
some of his hair-raising experiences in Korea,
Louie Winkelmann told about receiving the
“Ambassador for Peace” medal from the
Government of Korea at a 60-year ceremony
on October 25, 2014, in Phoenix. Four
hundred Arizona Korean Veterans were
honored for their commitment and friendship
to Korea. Bud Wolf gave an update on their
granddaughter Ashton at West Point. She
received her class ring at a special ceremony
which her family attended. Next year she will
graduate as a Lieutenant.
As we continued around the room,
experiences were shared including a Marine
signing up to spite a father, being recruited,
MCRD (Marine Corps Boot Camp), making
friends, valuing their experiences, a horse
named “Reckless,” and how they love the
Marine Corps for Honor, Respect, Loyalty, and
Honesty.
Phyllis Saxton led the group in singing the
“Marine Corps Toast” (which is the third verse
of The Marine Corps Hymn), “The Marine
Corps Hymn,” and then “God Bless America.”
Harold Moles had the honor of cutting the
much awaited Marine Corps Emblem cake
with the Ka-Bar (Marine Corps fighting knife).
From the “Shores of Tripoli” to the “Halls of
Montezuma,” long live the Marine Family
Brotherhood. Semper Fidelis.
MARINES OF MBV CELEBRATED
Peggy MalsomMy life as a poet was short lived.
When I was in fifth grade I attended a
two-room school in rural Idaho.
Really. The Lower Room had a
teacher with grades one through four.
The Upper Room had Mrs. Duncan
and grades five through eight. Each
grade had a row of seats. Besides
myself fifth grade consisted of my best
friend Kayleen, Les (we both had a
crush on Les), Carlos and one of the
Inicks. There were thirteen of them, so
pretty much every grade had an Inick.
I think we had Ray. His sister Carol in
sixth grade was another one of my
friends.
For Christmas Mrs. Duncan decided
we would make a book of poetry for
our parents. Each student wrote
several poems about various seasonal
topics and the best one was chosen to
be included. I’m sure I wrote a poem
about falling snowflakes and probably
one about the Christmas tree with
sparkling lights. But those didn’t make
the cut. What did appear in print with
my name proudly displayed beneath
described my doing chores in the cold
while slogging through the mud. I’m
not saying it was a good poem, but it
was pretty descriptive including animal
sounds, their smells and excrement.
Now, you’d think a mother would be
proud to see her child’s name in print.
Mom was beside herself – not in a
good way. “How can I ever show my
face in town again?” she asked me. I
thought that was a silly question. We
lived so far out in the country that no
one in town would ever see our
Christmas poetry book. I was sure she
just meant our community, but as I was
being unfairly chastised already, I
decided this wasn’t the time to point
that out to her.
Then she read me a beautiful poem
written by Shirley Floyd. Well, for one
thing Shirley was in seventh grade; for
another she was whip smart; and
finally she was the teacher’s pet and
now my Mom’s! I wasn’t mad at
Shirley because she was also my
friend. With only about ten girls in the
entire Upper Room, we all had to be
friends in order to stand up to the boys
at recess.
That Christmas poem fiasco turned me
off poetry for a couple of years until I
discovered Emily Dickinson:
Before the ice is in the pools—Before the skaters go,
Or any cheek at nightfallIs tarnished by the snow—
Before the fields have finished,Before the Christmas tree,
Will arrive to me!
Well easy for her to say. She didn’t
have to clean out the stalls or slop the
hogs. Try that at 10 below then write a
poem about winter’s wonders. Good
luck, Emily. Oh, and Merry
Christmas.
December 2014 12
A Christmas Poem
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December 2014 15
THE COONEYMEN’S GOLFLEAGUE
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 at 671-1066 or email
CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS
Ladies Nine HoleGolf
Mondays at 8:00am
Gold Canyon Sidewinder
For more information call
Marlies at 983-3122
Ladies BridgeLadies Bridge meets every Monday at
1pm in the Sunset Center. 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. Pris Fieldhammer,
Marlys Platt and Marilyn Peterson.
Texas Hold’emTexas 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.
The Peter’s Men’s GolfGroup
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.
Just for Fun GolfAre 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 983-3117.
Low Impact Aerobicsand MoreGladys Opfer
This is for all those active MBV
residents. Come join us for low impact
aerobics, toning and Zumba in the Ocotillo
Center from 7-8 am on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Classes are all year
round and they are free. It is a group of
ladies working out to cd’s and learning
steps together. For questions call the
exercise leader, Gladys Opfer @ 218-1311.
“All the SingleLadies”….
We are a group of single
ladies who get together to
laugh, play games, go to
the movies and we go out
to eat together as well. Join
us the first Wednesday of
the month at 9:30 am for a
breakfast meeting. You can
help us plan our activities
for the month as well as
plan future outings. If you
are interested, call Mary Lou Kent @
671-0024.
Social DuplicateBridge
We meet every Tuesday evening
at 6:30 pm in the Sunset Center.
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
671-9859.
Mixed BridgeMixed 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. Walk-ins are welcome. We
collect 50 cents for prizes, nickels for
slams not bid and pennies for downs.
Come and you will enjoy a friendly
group. For questions, call Elaine Valenti
at 671-1686.
December 201416
PINOCHLEA dearth of participation has led the weekly double deck pinochle
group to go on hiatus. If you'd be interested in reestablishing the
group call Ed Joyce. Two other groups continue play, both in the
Sunset Center. Ladies meet each Tuesday at 1pm and the traditional
pass three cards folks get together at 7pm on Thursdays.
Three Thursday players recently earned over 600 scores. Dot Morrell
had 663, Ken Amundsen had 608, and then there was Jim McCann who
achieved something we believe, that has never before been done by someone in our
group - earning 600+ scores in three consecutive weeks, 632. 622. and 618.
Newcomers are always welcome. Show up by about ten minutes before the
scheduled start of play; that helps those in charge of setup. You will find cordial people
who will help you fit in.
Canasta (Pony Trail)Come join us. We play every Monday
from 12:45pm – 4pm in Sunset Center A.
We also play every Friday from 1pm –
4pm in the Sunset Center. If you would
like to learn we will be happy to teach
you. It is easy to learn and everyone has a
lot of fun. If you are interested, call
Lynette Webber at 288-0623.
Chess Club Love the game? Please join us for Chess
Club on Sunday at 3pm in the Sunset Center,
Room A. We provide
mentoring and
guaranteed fun.
For more
information please
contact Pam Lane-
Garon @
559-260-3379.
YogaStrengthen your mind and body and come join us for Yoga with
Deborah. Wednesday: Gentle Yoga (2nd week of each month,
Yoga with a chair). Friday: Yoga for Rejuvenation. Both classes
are from 8:30 am to 9:50 am in the Sunset Center. For more
information, call Elfriede @ 982-2319 or Joyce @ 288-0026.
Ladies BuncoAre you feeling lucky? Do you have a
little time for fun? Join us on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month in the Sunset
Center, Room A at 1pm. We promise you will
have fun and all you need to know is how to
throw those lovely dice to win.
Card Making with MillieDo you love the look of handmade greeting cards but
you aren’t sure what to put on a card or how to make one?
Come join the fun and make custom greeting cards for
every occasion. Classes are two hours of creative fun and
you will be proud of your finished product. Make five
cards for $10 with all materials provided.
Classes are from -3pn on the following dates: Jan
13,14,15, Feb 3,4,5, March 3,4,5, April 7,8,9, May 6,7, June 3, July
8, Aug 5, Sept 9, October 6,7,8, November 3,4,5 and December 8,9,10.
Book Discussion Peggy Malsom
MBV Book Discussion Group meets 1-2 pm the second Wednesday of
each month. It is not necessary to have read the book nor vital to participate.
You are invited to walk in and enjoy the discussion. There is no signed
membership. In January we will meet in the Sunset Center.
On January 14th, Stanley York will lead the discussion. He is asking everyone to read
books by popular mystery writer Lee Childs. Many of Childs’ books (both hard copies and
paperbacks) can be found in your MBV library. Grab a good mystery book to read and learn
more about this best-selling author in January.
Ron and Barb Hofmeister will lead the February 11th, discussion of the first book in the
blockbuster series “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon. The March 11 selection is the true story
“Where the Clouds Meet the Water” by Kimberly E. Contag and James E. Grabowska led by
Jo Amiot. Several excellent suggestions were made for the April selection still to be
determined.
LoveMADE WITHMADE WITH
Helping HandsLoretta Milton
We are a group of volunteers who give
short term support for home bound
residents. We try to provide transportation
to doctors, dentists, pharmacy and grocery
shopping. We also
have available
some caregiver
relief and friendly
visits. Our Call
Check volunteer
arranges for a
client to have daily contact by phone.
Equipment Loan will lend you medical
or infant equipment. Our wonderful
residents keep the equipment in their
homes until it is needed by their
MountainBrook neighbors. Please check
with the office or call me, Loretta Milton
@ 480 474-9958. When you need further
information about Helping Hands, either as
a client or volunteer, please call me Loretta
Milton 480 474-9958 and leave a message.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYNancy Bozek
On Friday, January 16,2015 your library will host an open house and tour from
11:00 to 2:00. A light snack will be served. We hope to see you there.
Just a reminder to our residents who visit the library after the office is closed, your
fob will work on the main doors and it won't be necessary to walk around to the
library door on the side of the building. It gets dark early now and it will be safer for
you to use the main doors. Please enjoy your library.
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FAIRWAY VISTAArlene L. Pytko, President
No meeting was held in November and
none is scheduled for December.
Please remember our Annual Meeting
taking place on Saturday, Feb 7th at 9am
in the Superstition Center. Breakfast will
include coffee, juice, omelets made to
order and sweet rolls. We have 3
openings on the Board so please consider
running. The meetings are quite brief
and only held about 6 times a year on the
4th Thursday of the month. If you did
not receive an application for a board
position please contact Jomar (Associa)
at 288-8335. Please call Jomar or Arlene
Pytko if you will be attending the
Annual Meeting. We do need a "Head
Count" for the breakfast.
Any landscape concerns please contact
Len Hanna at 480-436-2112 or Jomar at
480-288-8335. The Board has asked that
you not replace plants on your own.
Have a Wonderful Holiday!
LADIES BIBLE STUDYThe Ladies Bible Study group will
meet the first, third and fourth Mondays
of every month. We are excited about
getting back together again with old
friends and looking forward to meeting
new friends too.
Come and join us for a wonderful time
of fellowship as we study the word of
God together. We shall continue our study
of “Just Give Me Jesus” by Anne Graham
Lotz. For further information feel free to
call Eunice DeKonty @ 983-1665.
BOCCE BALLThe Bocce Courts are available to all
MBV residents on a first come, first
served basis unless during organized play
times or special events. The Bocce
Courts and equipment bin are located just
west of the swimming pools. Organized
group play is open to all MBV residents
at various days and times throughout the
year. Group play schedules are available
in the “Info Box” at the Bocce Courts.
You can also call Bonnie Klassen at 480-
838-8094 for more information, or to
schedule court time for your group. If
you would like to get on the email list to
be notified about upcoming Bocce events
and organized play times call or send an
email to [email protected] to
be added.
MOUNTAINBROOK TENNIS CLUBWhat a fun evening members of the tennis club had at our welcome back party. After a
delicious appetizer/dessert meal. Our President, Don Smeaton gave a warm welcome to all. A
big thank you went out to Gary and Chris Spafford and Roger and Darlene Schmittling for
hosting the event. After Judy Fitzpatrick, secretary, and Marla Muscio, treasurer, were
introduced, Marla announced that there will be social tennis events once a month after the new
year. Dixie Nelson will provide tennis lesson starting in January.
Big thanks to Linda Gromada and John Scharrer for doing the scheduling for the ladies and
men’s leagues. Since we only have two courts for the Tuesday ladies it was decided that the
group scheduled to play at noon on court 3 will play at 8am on court 2. Roy and Deb
Thompson are in charge of the mixed doubles who play on Fridays.
Our annual winter tournament will be January 22, 23, and 24, 2015. Ron and Jane Roper
and Randy and Joanie Olchefske will be the organizers with Roger and Darlene Schmittling
hosting the tournament awards dinner. Tennis players of all levels are invited to come down to
the courts and get involved with a fun group of people.
PICKLEBALL ACTIVITIESArlene Atterberry
Our population has been growing steadily in recent weeks. We expect it to peak shortly
after the first of the year. Everything is in place to allow for maximum enjoyment of our
Pickleball time. “B+”on All Sports Court ( Tue, Thur & Sat) “B”On the Pickleball Courts all
days….(“B & B+” sharing PB courts on M,W & Fri)and Match winners place their paddles
in rack #1, and 2nd place finishers place their paddles in rack # 2. An open court will be
filled by the longest line of paddles. Please watch the Bulletin Board at the courts for
possible time changes as we ramp up the player volume.
Notices for MBV tournament play, and any other changes to playing times. (We have
agreed that tennis can use our Tues. 3-5pm court times in Jan. for scheduled lessons. Carol is
Back. If you have not already done so, please complete the membership application and get it
to her along with your dues. Current play times are: “A” 7-9 am & 1-3pm. “B & B+” 9am-
1pm. Open play: 3pm-dusk.
MBV HIKINGWe live in one of the best hiking areas in the country for seeing a variety of mountain
landscapes. There are caves ie; Geronimo, Broadway, and Wave. Vistas ie; Freemont
Saddle, Massacre Ridge, Picket Post and Flatiron. Other sites are; Circlestone, Petroglyphs,
Fountain Hills Fountain, Weavers Needle, Tony's Ranch, Arizona Trail, and Horns of
Dilemma.
There are four weekly opportunities to hike with fellow residents and friends:
All Levels, Tuesday – A 7:00AM hike to Silly Mountain from Sunset Center parking lot
and back, returning in time for 9:00 coffee and news in the Superstition Center.
Level 1, Wednesday – A hike of 2 hours in/out on gentle terrain with elevation gains up to 500ft.
Level 2, Friday – A hike of 3 hours in/out on varied terrain with elevation gains up to 1500ft.
Level 3, Thursday – A hike of 5 to 7 hours and 6 to 15 miles on varied terrain with
elevation gains up to 2500ft. There may be sections that include steep uphill and downhill
including loose rocks and boulders.
Levels 1 & 2, optional stop at a local eatery after the hike. For level 3, bring your own
lunch and eat on the trail. Sign up for these hikes at the MBV office so you can be added to
the weekly mailing of scheduled hikes and meeting location for carpooling. If you have any
questions, call Keith at 480-288-4338.
ARTIST OF THE MONTHWould you like to be the featured artist in the MBV library? Each month we have the
work of a different artist, painter, quilter, woodworker, photographer, etc. on display in
the locked display case in the Activity Office. The artist of the month also gets a write
up in the Mountaineer. If you would like to share your work with your neighbors in
MBV, just contact us so we can arrange a time for you. Jan or David Larsen 307-631-
MINNESOTA POTLUCKThis year the potluck will be held on Sunday, February 8th in the Superstition Center.
Wear your favorite Minnesota gear and bring a dish to share. We welcome all former
Minnesotans and friends to join the fun. Tickets are $8 per person sold in advance in the
Activity Office and Tuesday Coffee & News.
Social begins at 4pm, BYOB and we will provide snacks. Potluck begins at 5pm. We
need main dishes, salads and desserts. Sign up in the Activity Office and check what is
needed when you select your dish to bring. Entertainment and door prizes follow the meal.
The Roadhouse Ranglers will provide entertainment, playing oldies/goodies we all enjoy.
Questions? Call Don Amiot @ 507-380-3536.
MICHIGAN POT LUCK PARTYHear Ye-Hear Ye! Calling all Michiganders to note the following: The Michigan Pot-
Luck party has been scheduled for February 15, 2015 in the Sunset Room. Social hour
begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm. Tickets cost $5/person. Tickets go on sale at
“Coffee and News” from, January 14 through February 4. You can also sign up in the
office. Person in charge of tickets is Sue Bauer, Cell: 989-550-4730. Consider wearing
Michigan attire and expect some door prizes. See you there rain or shine!
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ZUMBA GOLD®
Perfect For active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that
recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. How It Works: The design
of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance,
range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave
empowered and feeling strong. Benefits: Class focuses on all elements of fitness:
cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Zumba Gold® starting Monday, November 3rd, and every Monday, in the
Superstition Center at 8am and also every Wednesday at 8am. Sign up 15 minutes
prior to each class. Purchase a Punch Card - 10 Classes/$55 or $6 per Class Drop-In.
Mary Wright, Zumba Gold® Instructor, 928-607-5447
NOR'EAST POTLUCK If you were born, raised or only briefly resided in N.Y., N.J., Penn., or the New England states, please attend the North Eastern Potluck
in the Sunset Room on Friday, January 30, 2015. Save the date! Potluck is at 5 pm. Please bring a dish to share with 8 or more. A signup
sheet is in the Potluck book at the Activity Office. We need salads, main dishes and desserts. Please check to see what is most needed
when you sign up. We are charging only $1.00 per person to cover table settings, payable at the door, BYOB. We would love to have
some volunteers to help set up at 4pm and clean up after. For questions contact Barbara Lesko at 983-4337. Hope to see you there!
WASHINGTON,OREGON, ALASKA &IDAHO POTLUCK
The 2015 annual potluck will be held
this year on Sunday, March 1, in the
Sunset Room. Come and meet old friends
and make new acquaintances. Social hour
begins at 5pm followed by dinner. BYOB
and we will provide coffee, tea, plates and
eating utensils. We need main dishes,
salads and desserts. Sign up in the Activity
Office and check the list for what to bring.
There is no charge. Questions? Call Steve
or Arlene @ 206-414-2914.
CANADA PARTYWe are having a party! The date is
Sunday, March 8, from 5pm-7:30pm.
Party is in the Sunset Room (note: this is a
date change) Any questions ? contact
Vicki Brown @ 480-983-2753.
WISCONSIN 2015 BASHWSave the date and mark your
calendars, Sunday, March 15, 2015. Party
begins at 4pm.Join us for a wonderful
night of fun, great food, music, dancing,
laughter and a few surprises. If you have
ties to WI , either past or present, or just
want to attend a fun party, you are
welcome to attend. Watch for further
details next month. Your Wisconsin 2015
Bash Committee, Karen Clapp, Linda
Geboy and Diane DeLong
QUEEN VALLEY MIXED GOLF LEAGUE
We are a fun group who
play on Wednesdays with
tee times beginning at
noon. We are a mixed group with about
two thirds men and one-third women.
Play as a couple or play with different
4-somes .With questions, or to sign up,
e-mail Gordie at [email protected] or
call me at 651-351-5373.
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Note: One Ad of 20 words or less is free for 30Days, for a MBV resident. Classified ads are tobe submitted to the MountainBrook Office. All ads must be re-submitted to run again. Allads are due by the 25th of the month forpublication the following month.Business/Commercial ads for both residentsand non-residents are available for purchasethrough Ray’s Printing, 480-982-3087
House for sale – Saguaro model, 2 BR, 2 BA,
1483 sq. ft., 2-1/2 garage, cul-de-sac, newly
painted interior, furnished. $215,000. 760-
333-1714.
1992 Black Rally Sport Camaro 25 Year
Anniversary Edition, garage kept. $13,000.
Serious Buyers Only. 602-885-9230.
Western Golf Cart Restored, $2,995. New –
tires, rims, batteries, cables, mirror, springs, all
lights. Overdrive, ball washer, sand bottle.
Diana, 630-546-4018
1998 EZGO Golf Cart with charger. $600
OBO. 480-984-7655
1999 Honda Accord EX-VL V6 130K miles.
White, tan leather interior. Tires = 10K miles.
$3,800. 612-819-7871
2008 Excursion 40’ diesel motorhome 27,500
miles, one owner. Priced to sell. 406-945-2734
Rectangular Brown Table w/6 cushioned
chairs. Inside or outside use. Quality set at
affordable price. 480-982-0011
Two Leather bistro chair/stools Dk brn,
beautiful, used few weeks. 30 ½” floor to seat.
$400 for both. 480-982-9218
Frigidare Freezer Upright 28Wx28Dx59½
H. Like new $180 480-982-6280
For sale -Leather chairs (2), round table w/2
leaves, maple end table w/storage, 2
bookshelves, 33 rpm records, bedspreads. 605-
431-2707
MBV In Home Pet Sitting – schedule 1 – 4
visits a day. Includes: walking, playing,
petting, cuddling. Diana, 630-546-4018
Going on a trip? Need a place for your dogs
or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.
Medicare open enrollment Need help? Call
480-686-4653 MBV resident.
Looking for someone to watch your house
for the summer? Pete, 480-982-2850 MBV
resident.
Need computer help? I fix them and can
train you. Chris/Conquering Computers 480-
474-8037 or 480-577-4309.
Helping Hands is in need of infant and
childcare equipment from those willing to loan
to their neighbors. A log in the Activity Office
holds the information. 474-9958.
Helping Hands is in need of volunteers willing
to transport clients to the doctors or shopping.
If available, call 474-9958.
Wine corks for craft hobby. 480-215-3995.
FOR SALE
WANTED
SERVICE
Classifieds
RECURRING DAILY ACTIVITIES: UPDATED DECEMBER 2014
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AOTMonth David Larsen ........................307-631-8524
Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976
Band Donna Read ..................................671-9828
Bible Study, Ladies Dianne DeJong..............................671-4692
Billiards/Pool Denny Kenny ........................313-670-0524
Bingo Bob & Joan Archer ......................288-0891
Book Discussion Char Peterson ..............................982-7793
Bocce Ball Bonnie Klassen ............................838-8094
Bowling Judy Schuyler ..............................671-7995
Bowling (Mon) Marge Hively ................................983-4109
Bridge, Couples Elaine Valenti ................................671-1686
Bridge, Duplicate Jackie Johnson..............................671-9859
Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn ................................982-9408
Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman ..............................288-5378
Bunco Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011
Canasta (hand & foot) Marilyn Thomas ..........................671-0493
Card Bingo Don Lorenzi ..................................983-6971
Ceramics Lynn Gregory................................288-9963
Chess Bill Vallicella ................................288-6727
Computer Class Len Broz ........................................671-4651
Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ............................983-1 672
Darts John Kloosterman ........................288-2388
Democrats Club Bill Florence ..................................857-8189
Euchre Alex Dioyenis ................................982-1996
Fitness Center Matt Hyatt ....................................983-8143
Game Day Joyce Schenck ..............................982-7518
Gold Canyon Lions Terry Storbakken ........................983-3420
Greeting Card Class Millie Hart ....................................982-5388
Helping Hands Loretta Milton ..............................474-9958
Hiking Keith Charpentier ........................288-4338
Knitting (Tues) Kathy West....................................983-8432
Ladies Aquacise (8am) Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579
Ladies’ Aquacise (9am) 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
PEO Lorna Marifjeren ........................671-3793
Pickleball Arlene Atterberry ........................246-5398
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
Republicans (GC) Pam Burks ....................................214-5555
Scrabble Jackie Johnson..............................671-9859
Singles Marylou Kent ..............................671-0024
Social Hour Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011
Softball, 55’s Jack Mutschler ............................982-7497
Softball, 65’s Dennis Hively................................983-4109
Supper Club Joan O'Leary ................................474-8960
Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ............................671-7444
Tennis Sally Lickar ..................................288-8339
Texas Hold'em Charlene Wenzel ..........................288-7171
Village Players Gary Stemple ................................671-4307
Village Voices Allen Fry ......................................671-5419
Water Volleyball Kelly Loran............................907-360-8636
Water Volleyball Weekends Don Reinke....................................474-9442
Website Chris Bukovac ..............................474-8037
Wine Club Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976
Woodcarving Wesley Stevens..............................982-3809
Yoga Elfrieda Rost ................................982-2319
Activity VIPs(Please contact the office with any changes)
(Revised 9/1/14)
MountainBrook Village MountaineerThe MountainBrook Village MOUNTAINEER is owned by MBV andis published for the MBV community byRay's Printing:386 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ.
To place business/commercial ad in theMountaineer, please contact:Ray's Printing
Mailing address:PO Box 5400Apache Junction, AZ 85278(480) 982-3087 • Fax (480) 983-9363
MOUNTAINEER Staff:Cis Haines, Editor; Jan Broz, MarileePritchard, Pam Burks, Peggy Malsom, PatStemple and Photographer Sue Wright.
Email articles & MBV resident personalads (for sale, for rent, wanted) may be sentto [email protected] or left in theMountainBrook office (480) 288-9213 bythe 25th of each month prior to publicationmonth. MBV Resident business/commercial ads must be placed throughRay's Printing.
Board of Directors
Rick Peters, President............................................................671-1680
Len Schroeder, Vice President ..............................................983-1652
Jeff Hager, Secretary ............................................................983-4188
Ron Olm ................................................................................288-0790
Barbara Sebring ....................................................................288-1579
Gary Molzen ..................................................................605-359-3600
Ron Pagani ....................................................................602-432-8367
Tami Tack, Treasurer(Non-board member) ..........................982-8299
Mountaineer Editor - Cis Haines ..........................................671-1066
Activity Office ..........................................................................983-5555
Lifestyle Director - Pat Stemple ..............................................983-5555
Community Manager - Rick Burman ....................................983-5555
Assistant Manager - Cheri May .............................................983-5555
Covenants Coordinator - Cheri May ......................................983-5555
Fairway Vista Management - (Jomar Assoc. Services Inc)
Manager Rachel Dugall ............................................................288-8335
Pinnacle Vista Management -(Innovative Property Management) -
Manager Wendy Burton ............................................................983-1010
MountainBrook Golf Course .................................................671-1000
Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan (Chair)....................983-3425
Architectural Committee - Len Schroeder ............................983-1652
Budget & Finance Committee - Bill Griggs ..........................671-7555
Building & Grounds - Larry England (Chair) ........................474-9180
Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko (Chair) ....................................288-8011
Communications Committee - Donna Whalen (Chair) ..........216-9376
For Your Conveniencewww.mbvaz.org
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