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September 2019
2020 MountainBrook Village
Directory Cover Contest
Forty-five photographers submitted photos to be con-sidered for the cover of the 2020 Directory. We are blessed to have so many talented neighbors here in MountainBrook. Thank you all for sharing your pho-tographs with all of MountainBrook Village!
The eighty-five photographs will be compiled into a slide show to be used on the MBV NEWS page, as well as to be shown at the September Coffee and News.
The winning photograph was submitted by Mike Ol-son who has a home with wife, Linda in the Pinna-cles. Mike was notified on Wednesday morning after the committee made its most difficult choice.
Mike took this photograph last spring from the en-trance to the Pinnacles. The target delivery for the 2020 Directory is early January.
On Keyboard—
Billy Fredricks
End of Summer Dance Party
Night Club Sounds
Friday, September 20th
Superstition Center
6:30pm-9:30pm
Tickets - $7
Music from the 60’s –70’s, Sinatra and more!
Mining a Golden Legend
Lecture & Slide Presentation
Thursday, September 26th
Superstition Center
10:30am
Presenter
Bill Harrison
Tickets $5
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Highlights Submitted by Janet Christopherson
The Board has approved two new policies. The first is the Document Retention Policy that is based on both legal requirements and best practices from other communities. It categorizes all documents that are part of the associa-tion business and identifies a retention period for each type. It also defines the requirements for paper document storage, electronic document storage and the destruction process for all. Ideally, now that this policy has been ap-proved, the staff can begin the process of identifying which paper documents we have that must be kept and scan them into an electronic file. Hopefully we will elim-inate many of the boxes we have in storage.
The second policy that was approved identifies the re-quirements and limitations for allowing steering commit-tee members to call in to meetings. Board members who are not here year-round have had this privilege for several years but until now the privilege did not apply to commit-tee members. Whether or not to allow committee mem-bers to call in to a meeting is at the prevue of the commit-tee chair and ultimately depends on the way committees operate. The exception to this is the Budget and Finance Committee which has not been extended these privileges.
The board approved a motion to discontinue the commu-nity recycling program. Recycling markets are down for all items and we have been notified by our recycler that they will no longer take cardboard. That, along with the deterioration of the recycle enclosure is the primary rea-son for taking this action. Please look for the article in this month’s Mountaineer for additional information.
Unapproved floatation devices in the pool continue to plague the community. At the request of several resi-dents, the board did approve a noodle sling. This is a sin-gle noodle with a mesh attachment that allows the user to sit in the water. The board determined that use of this device does not impact safety issues in the pool.
We await the bids for the storage area in the back of the Superstition. Two bidders were at our facility this week to see the structure “up close and personal” so they can finalize their bids. The board will likely schedule a spe-cial open meeting to review these bids so construction can get started as soon as possible.
Two items for wash maintenance were accomplished. The permit request for the wash by the pickleball area has been submitted to Pinal County and silt removal behind a house on S. Desert Willow Drive was completed.
From the Board
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
What is the most recycled item in MountainBrook?
If you guessed cardboard, you would be correct. Kudos to every one of us who have been so diligent in recycling all these many years in our big recycle bins. And more Kudos to MBV for donating what little return we made on our recycling efforts to multiple charities.
All good things must come to an end. Recycling compa-nies are discontinuing recycling cardboard due to the dwindling market.
If there is no market for recycling, the time has come to remove the bins. The recycling company is responsible for this. If the bins are not needed, then the wall, which needs considerable repair and is a safety hazard, should come down. Removing the recycling bins is something we would not have done if recycling had not lost its luster.
There are some options that are available close to MBV: (these are suggestions only as found on Google and are not recommen-dations of the Board of Directors or Management)
Many neighbors in MBV are already working together by sharing the cost of a bin using either of the two available waste management companies:
• RAD, 480-983-9101 • WM, 855-443-8879
Apache Junction Recycling Facilities:
• Karma’s Recycling, 1529 E. 18th Ave – 6.3 miles • RAD Recycling, 3755 S. Royal Palm Rd. – 6.7 miles • T.D. Recycling, 3226 W. Guadalupe Rd. -7.2 miles
• EVT Recycling, 7305, 500 E. 38th Ave – 7.4 miles
Kings Ranch Road Recycle bins north of Gold Canyon
Resort
Motion approved August 27, 2019 Board Meeting
Community Update
Caring Corner Sandy Collard, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness: Larry Stoffer, DG In Memory: Donna Shafer, FV Craig Powell, IW 11 > Rick Hartwein, HC Tim Kane, SS
If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill, please email [email protected] or call or text Sandy Collard at 480 227-7271. Thank you.
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Welcome to our new homeowners!
Here are some common tips everyone needs to be aware of to be in compliance with the Architectural Standards and the Board of Directors:
• Any change, addition or alteration to anything on the exterior of your home must be approved by the Architectural Committee prior to starting work. They meet every 2 weeks. The Request form is on the website and in the office
• All homeowner vehicles must be parked in the driveway or garage
• Golf carts and vehicles cannot be parked on grav-el
• Before painting or repainting your house, fill out the Paint Approval Form from the office
• Outdoor fixture lighting wattage is 40-50 watts per bulb, per Pinal County light ordinance
• Recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, etc. can only be parked for 72 hours at your home for the purpose of loading and unloading, and shall not be occupied by anyone overnight
• Security system decals may be placed in win-dows only, signs in the yard are not permitted
• Mountain Brook Golf Club is private property and does not belong to MBV nor its residents. They do not permit walking or bike riding. It is not a dog park, they do call the Sheriff & Animal Control
• Garbage containers must be concealed from view in the garage or approved trash enclosure
• Stucco walls and wrought iron fences around your property must be painted the neighborhood theme color, not the color of your house or trim; white or almond are not approved colors
• Golf course homes, both sides of the wall/fence are your responsibility to paint, check with the office for your neighborhood theme color
• Front yards shall have one tree or cactus at least 6 feet tall and 10 desert shrubs (depending on the size of the front yard) from the approved plant and tree list
• It is the homeowner’s, not the contractor, painter, landscaper, nor the handyman’s responsibility to submit the “Request for Approval of Architectur-al Change”
• Replacement of Roof Underlayment and roof tiles must be approved by the Office, if broken
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
Those Pesky HOAs Alex Willingham, Assistant General Manager, Covenants Coordinator
Little Stinker
Ever wonder what that smell is right before it rains?
Well, I have done my research and it turns out that smell
comes from the Creosote bush!
The Spanish name for Creosote is “Hediondilla” which
loosely translates to “Little Stinker”.
The Creosote bush releases that familiar earthy, musky
smell due to a coating on its leaves, that help conserve
water.
If you love the smell of desert rain as much as I do, go find yourself a Creosote bush and take a deep breath of
the branches. You will be reminded of that wonderful smell. Since we haven’t had much rain this monsoon sea-son, do us all a favor and do a little rain dance while
you’re out there.
tiles are being replaced and do not match, they must be placed in a random pattern on the least visible area of the roof
• If there is a common area in back of your home that needs maintenance, fill out a Common Area Work Order in the office, the tree tag number is needed and a detailed description of where the tree or shrub is located, NAOS areas will only be cleared out 5 feet from your back wall
• Pool rules are posted in the pool area and avail-able in the office, no one under 18 is allowed in the Spa or Gym, no glass bottles, food or smok-ing or vaping is allowed in the pool area
• If you need a copy of the Architectural Stand-ards (Rules & Regulations), the Activities Of-fice front desk staff can print a copy for you, the cost is $4
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Relocated Gold Canyon Visitors Center and GCAC Canyon Sounds Ticket Office
Beginning September 16, 2019
the Gold Canyon Visitors Center will be relocated to: 6607 Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, 85118.
(This is the previous location of the Wells Fargo Bank)
This will also be the new Ticket Sales office for the Gold Canyon Arts Council's Canyon Sounds Perfor-mance Series. The office will be open for ticket sales Monday - Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please come and see us!! Chuck Cuffaro,
GCAC Publicity ph. 513-608-0719
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
Come Dance With Us, by Lynnel Cochrane
Fright Night is Coming!
Yes, the first dance of the season on October 26 coincides with Halloween, so time to start think-ing about returning, packing 'dress up' accessories and pur-chasing tickets on your arrival.
Fright Night is the theme this year, and the highly re-quested That Kool Band will be on site to dance the night away. Tickets go on sale at the Activity Office September 18. It will be a great time for all, please consider joiningus.
Did you know that Fright Night was also the title of a 1985 movie and the title song was sung by The J. Geils Band? Lyrics include: • "Who's it gonna be tonight
• Lock your doors and windows tight• And soon we'll all believe I'm right• We're all in for a most frightening night"
Desert Wind
Steel Drum
Orchestra
Island Music
Caribbean & Calypso
Saturday, October 12th
Superstition Center
Concert - 3pm
Tickets $10 - On Sale 9/11
Valley Vocals
Professional Performers
Broadway & Classic Standards
Unforgettable Showtunes
& Laughter
Saturday, October 19th
Superstition Center
Curtain opens - 7pm
Tickets $10 - On Sale 9/18
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MountainBrook Village Artist of the Month
On Exhibit in Library
August and September 2019
The Pottery Club is pleased to present works created by members John Backes, Russ Corn, Jean Dickinson, Jeff Gray, Linda Kinn, Pierce McIntosh, Dan O’Brien, Carol Royal and Gordon Van Kessel in the Library display cas-es.
The pieces demonstrate the wide variety of artistic ex-pression possible; from individually created functional pieces such as bowls, casseroles and serving pieces, to decorative vases, wall pouches and even a flying saucer.
The works all start out as a lump of clay on the potter’s wheel or a flat slab of clay on a work board. From there the artist’s vision takes over with a variety of forming, trimming, texturizing and decorative processes. When bone dry the pieces receive the first firing, to 1945 de-grees. From there, many of the pieces are coated with glazes and fired a second time to 2167 degrees which produces the final product. At this high fire temperature, the clay is fully vitrified, making it able to hold water. All of the glazes we use are food safe and able to be used in the dishwasher or microwave.
This year we are also featuring several pieces finished in the raku process, a modern take on the ancient Japanese tea ceremony. We heat the pieces to 1845 degrees and take them out of the kiln with tongs while they are glow-ing orange hot. They are placed in a small garbage can container lined with combustible materials, usually news-paper and sawdust, which immediately ignites. The con-tainer lid is secured, snuffing out the fire and allowing the glazes to cool in an atmosphere with no oxygen. The fin-ishes can be either matte or glossy and usually have inter-esting color variations from the unpredictable way the pieces react to the combustible materials. Raku ware is for decorative use, as the clay is not vitrified and is not
considered food safe.
If pottery piques your interest, stop by the Fired Arts Center any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning and someone will be happy to show you around and explain how the Club works. We will release our lineup of clas-ses for next year on November 1, with sign-ups begin-ning on December 1.
MountainBrook Village Pottery Club
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
Well, Fiddlesticksticks our best bib and tucker
“Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!”Lickitysplit Pshaw
Knee high to a grasshopper
Don't take any wooden nickels
Kilroy was here
in like Flynn
Gee whillikers
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Basically, the Pacific Theater was divided into two commands. Army General Douglas MacArthur was appointed supreme commander of the Southwest Pacific Area while Admiral Ches-ter Nimitz became commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Admi-ral Bill Halsey had command of the 3rd Fleet in the northern section where he thought the Japanese would attack. Instead the Japanese came in across the center at Leyte Gulf with their bat-tleships which had the biggest guns in the world: 18 inchers that could fire from ten miles away.
This was the first time we put out a message in English calling for help. The return message sent out by Nimitz has become one of the most famous messages in naval history. “Where repeat where is Task Force 34? The world wonders.” Basically Nimitz was saying to Halsey, Where the hell are you? Depending upon which report you read, Halsey (1) threw a fit and dithered as American sailors died or (2) Halsey came down in a hurry.
This whole time I was on the Kitkun Bay, a Casablanca class escort carrier with 30 aircraft: 18 fighters and 12 torpedo bomb-ers. We had seen action in the Marians, Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Peleliu and Angaur Islands in the Palaus group and now Leyte Gulf, her “finest hour.”
On October 20 Kitkun Bay began launching strikes against Ley-te from a position east of Samar Island until the 25th when the Japanese warships were spotted. I flew on the TBF Avenger which had a three-man crew: the pilot, the radio man, and me, the gunner. We catapulted off half a dozen flights, but after that we couldn’t get planes off the carrier deck because we were down wind.
The ship was damaged by two suicidal kamikaze strikes. They didn’t hit the ship, but their debris hit the ship deck. One sailor was killed and others wounded. I watched as incoming torpe-does I thought were going to hit us went wide of the ship. The Japs got word that us second-tier guys were given guns. They thought we were leading them into a trap, so they turned around. But they got it wrong and actually met Halsey who beat them up at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
When my ship went back to Pearl Harbor for repairs, they split up the squadrons. I was sent to Memphis, Tennessee, to learn a new plane, the SC-1 Seahawk. It was a single engine, single pilot scout seaplane. I was miserable and asked to be sent back to the ship. I was just out of combat and being treated like a recruit. I didn’t like the SC-1 plane and told the maintenance officer that the pontoon buckled upon landing and I felt if it buckled, it would eventually break. I was relieved when the Navy cancelled the contract.
Later that year I arrived back in Alameda, California. Bells were ringing and people were yelling and celebrating. It was VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day. I was scheduled to go on a cruiser as Senior Petty Officer and I was looking forward to it. But now, all of a sudden, I was out of the service. I went ahead with plans to get married, but I still missed the Navy. I had such a feeling of loneliness and isolation. It took me quite a while to adjust. I joined the Navy Reserves because I couldn’t let go of
the Navy. I even tried to reenlist although I never told my wife. I was devoted to the Navy. I guess it all depends on your experi-ence and your personality. I was active duty Navy for five years and Reserves for 25 years retiring as a Chief, E-7.
I had other jobs, but in 1952 I went to work at Grumman Aero-space Corporation as an Administrator. What was significant about Grumman was their philosophy that we were family who took care of each other. Even their vision for the future of the company involved the people in the company.
My experiences with Grumman included going to Iran where I met the Shah’s sons. The people of Iran were wonderful, but when Ayatollah Khomeini was brought back from Paris, I had to get out of the country.
In 1965 I was working in Florida on the Apollo program as a Field-based Administrator for Grumman. I met all the astro-nauts including the original seven. They were wonderful people. Everyone, even the greatest scientists like von Braun, who de-signed the missile carrying shuttle, were absolutely dedicated, on a first-name basis, and made going to the moon a reality. That made the Apollo 1 mission intensely sad for everyone in-volved when the command module exploded killing the three astronauts on board. Gus Grissom was especially well liked. It set the program back over a year. The interest and excitement of the public would wax and wane as they got used to seeing launches. The Apollo 13 program excited their interest again. It was exciting because of the people involved and because it was travelling in an area of unknowns.
Oh, I almost forgot. I promised to tell you about the Lindberghs. The entire family came to watch the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. Charles Lindbergh attended the Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 launches and met privately with each crew before their flights. This information was kept secret until after the launches. Lindbergh had “extra special access” even among the VIPs. The Lindbergh family arrived in Florida wearing big par-kas. I couldn’t figure it out. In talking to them I discovered they were on their way to Alaska when they received the invitation to attend the Apollo 11 moon launch. It was an extremely hot day in Florida and I was under strict orders not to say a word to anybody that they were there. Just before they left the hotel, Mr. Lindbergh thanked me and gave me a signed copy of his book. I still have it.
I started this by saying: I wouldn’t trade one day of my life in the Navy. I’m going to end it by adding:
I wouldn’t trade one day of my life at Grumman.
I wouldn’t trade one day of my life working with the Apollo program.
Today as a happy MountainBrook Resident
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
A VETERAN’S STORY Conversation with a New York Sailor
Ted Giannone Part 2 of 2
By Peggy Malsom
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Mountaineer Sept. 2019
2019-2020 Canyon Sounds Performance Series Information at www.goldcanyonarts.org or purchase tickets at
GC Visitors Center, 6607 Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon (Cash, Check, Credit Card)
AJ Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail (Cash only + $2 fee)
Advanced Tickets $30, GCAC Members $25
Friday, November 8, 2019, 7:30 pm
VIDA GUITAR QUARTET – From the United Kingdom, Vida Guitar brings together four of the world’s exceptional guitarists. Their technical brilliance and vitality estab-lishes them as a masterful ensemble with an entertaining repertoire. They have been on the most prestigious stages in North America and Europe.
Friday, November 22, 2019, 7:30 pm
ERIN SHIELDS AND DAVID SHENTON “SONGS FROM THE HEART” This duo combines the beautiful voice of Erin Shields with the amazing talents of pianist, violinist and arranger David Shenton. Erin draws from the Great American Songbook with tunes such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “La Vie En Rose”, and “Shenandoah”. David’s innovative piano and violin repertoire ranges from Gershwin to Rachmaninoff.
February 14, 2020
THE FOUR FRESHMEN – Get your tickets early for this potential sellout and relive an era of elegant romance with The Four Freshman, the masters of vocal harmony. Their repertoire in-cludes “Day by Day”, “There Will Never Be Another You”, “It’s A Blue World” and “My One And Only Love”. Adding to their unique harmony, all the members are outstanding instrumen-talists, an unexpected surprise for audiences.
Friday, January 17, 2020, 7:30 pm
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET – This wonderful wind ensemble is lively, creative and full of showmanship. Hailed for their “imagination, infallible musicality, and huge vitality” (Fanfare Magazine), the Akropolis Reed Quintet takes listeners on extraordinary musical adventures.
March 6, 2020
CARPE DIEM STRING QUARTET - One of the best chamber ensembles, the Carpe Di-em String Quartet has earned widespread acclaim for its innovative programming and electrifying performances. Their repertoire includes classical, Gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music.
March 27, 2020,
JERI SAGER, “THIS BROAD’s WAY”
This Broadway vocalist is best known for her portrayal of "Grizabella" in "CATS", "Fantine" in Les Misera-bles and "Eva Peron" in Evita. She has also acted in theatrical productions such as City of Angels, Brigadoon, West Side Story, and Pump Boys and Dinettes. Jeri will provide a show to remember!
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Mountaineer Sept. 2019
Theatre News, by Karleen Huffman
As autumn approaches, there is much anticipation among the members of the theatre group as they prepare two pro-ductions this season. There are a number of opportunities for interested community members to participate in many different capacities, with no prior experience necessary, if only as an appreciative audience member.
To celebrate the GREEN BAY PACKERS 100th BIRTH-DAY, first on the agenda is the Imagine Theatre produc-tion of ‘Lombardi’ on Saturday morning, November 16. The Packers hold the most NFL championships (13) & they are the longest running franchise in the same location in the NFL. As playwright Eric Simonson says, “There is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi. Though foot-ball’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man - his inspiration, passions & ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible.” If you attended the first Imagine Thea-tre show last March, you know that Imagine Theatre pro-ductions are a simplified version of a full show with mini-mal props, costumes and set, requiring the audience to use their imagination. Best of all, the actors read from their
scripts so no memorizing! Director Jim Mosier will be auditioning for five men and one woman. No experience or preparation is needed to audition, just show up; you’ll be handed a script and join in as different combinations of actors are asked to read different parts until the director is satisfied he has the perfect cast. During the month pre-ceding the show, Jim will hold about six rehearsals, cul-minating in the one-time performance on Saturday morn-ing, November 16. Audition details can be found at the end of this article.
Second on tap is the full-scale production in February of ‘A Nice Family Gathering’ by Phil Olson. Co-directed by Merry Brennan and Pat Hardie, the show was cast earlier this year and the actors have used the summer months to start memorizing their lines & developing their charac-ters. There is always a need for extra hands ‘behind the scenes’, as prop handlers, dressing room aides, curtain pullers, and even occasionally, doorbell ringers. If any of this sounds fun to you, give a shout out to one of our co-producers, Becky Anderson or Lois Morrison. Specific show details will be published in later editions of the Mountaineer.
‘Lombardi’ auditions - Thursday, October 17 - 3:00-5:00 and Friday, October 18 - 10:00-12:00
Location both days in the Multipurpose Room. Cast includes Vince Lombardi, wife Marie Lombardi, 3 football players, and a reporter. Rehearsal schedule will be discussed at auditions.
‘A Nice Family Gathering - February 2020
To volunteer in any capacity, text either co-producer. No prior experience needed. Becky Anderson (612) 385-6121 or Lois Morrison (317) 753-7639
A few residents have contacted the office about a lock box for emergency services. I contacted the Pinal county sher-iff’s office. What a resident would need to do is contact Laura at 520-866-5119 she will take their address and have someone contact them to set an appointment to install the box. They would like a one-time donation, but it is not re-quired. Submitted by Chris Bukovac, MBV Webteam
Lock Box Program http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Sheriff/Community/Pages/LockBoxProgram.aspx
The Easy Access Program is a program designed to help law enforcement, fire personnel, and medical personnel gain access to your residence when there is a medical emergency. The Easy Access Program is a lock box that is installed on the outside of your residence with a locking device with a combination touch pad with a spare key to your house. In the case of an emergency, a law enforcement officer can call the main dispatch office in your area and obtain the combination to the lock box with the spare key to let in fire and medical personnel without causing damage to your home to gain entry. These combina-tions are kept extremely confidential and are only available to law enforcement officers.
For more information about the Lock Box Program, please contact Mr. George Jones, 1-800-420-8689
Mountaineer Sept. 2019
STILL HAPPENING — More
Aggressive Javelina Alerts
Arizona Fish and Game has a meeting planned for October 8 at 1 pm in the Super-stition to educate the community on the Jave-lina problems.
Very poor eyesight, may make it appear they are charging when actually trying to escape. They rely more on their sense of smell to get around.
However, people should NEVER feed javelina. This can cause them to become regular visitors and lose their fear of people, creating problems for the neigh-borhood and often leading to the death of the jave-lina should they have to be relocated. Javelina occa-sionally bite humans, but incidents of bites are al-most always associated with people providing the javelina with food. Javelina can inflict a serious wound. Defensive javelina behavior may include charging, teeth clacking, or a barking, growling sound. Javelina may act defensively when cornered, to protect their young, or when they hear or smell a dog. Javelina around your home may also inadvert-ently attract mountain lions, because mountain lions prey on javelina.
FOR EVERYONES SAFETY, PLEASE DO NOT
ENCOURGE THE JAVELINA TO COME INTO
THE COMMUNITY BY FEEDING THEM.
CALL TO ARTISTSFor the 20th Annual GOLD CANYON ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, January 25, 2020
Artists are needed for the 20th Annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival, a one-day event, to be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm on the grounds of the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon, Arizona, 85118.
Many artists and participants say this is the 'best one day' show they've experienced. The venue offers good parking and drive-by visibility. Our attendance is over 4,000 each year!
Typically, 85-90 artists are jury selected to show their work. Reserved artist spaces are 10ft x 10ft. (tents are en-couraged but not required.). The application fee is $25 and, if selected, the Festival fee is an additional $125 plus a contribution of a piece of your art to support the Gold Canyon Arts Council School Educational Outreach pro-grams.
In addition, the Festival features live musical entertain-ment throughout the day and a variety of professional food vendors. Admission to the event is free and there is ample free parking at the Festival venue.
Application deadline is November 8, 2019. Applications
shall be made via the ZAPP website (https://
www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7571), which
includes all details about the Festival and the application
process.
For questions and additional information, contact: Carole Lindemann, Festival Chair [email protected].
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September 16 (M) Ladies Lunch Baci Italian Bistro 11:30am 8830 E Germann Rd, Mesa Need a lunch date out? The Ladies Lunch group would love to have you join them. Meet at the restaurant at 11:30am on the third Monday of each month. Reservations are required.
Please Sign up in the office September 19 (Th) Let’s Do Dinner Steak & Stone 5:00pm 2613 N. Thunderbird Circle, Mesa Come join other MBV residents in trying local restaurants and enjoying each other’s company. Meet at the restaurant at 5pm. This is our last one of the summer. Reservations are required.
Please Sign up in the office September 20 (F) End of Summer Dance Party Superstition Center 6:30-9:30pm Enjoy the live music of Billy Fredericks for the end of summer dance party. His night club, jazz approach is sure to entertain.
Tickets on sale now! $7 per person September 26 (Th) Mining a Golden Legend Superstition Center 10:30am MBV is happy to welcome back Bill Harrison. His one-hour presentation will address the myths and legends surrounding the Superstition Mountains. If you like a good mystery and dream of finding buried treasure, then this event is for you!
Tickets on sale now, and at the door. $5 per person September 30 (M) Medicare Questions? Ocotillo: Multi Purpose Room 1:30pm Come learn the basics of Medicare. Dan Molina is back at MBV to answer your questions. Refreshments will be served.
Please Sign up in the office October 7 (M) Men’s Brew & Lunch JJ Madison’s 11:30am 430 N. Power Road, Mesa Join the Men’s Lunch group for lunch, brew and conversation. Meet at the restaurant at 11:30am on the first Monday of each month. Reservations are required.
Please Sign up in the office October 8 (T) Javelina Presentation Superstition Center 1pm-2pm Fish and Game Educating Community on Javelina
October 10 (Th) Paint Party Superstition Center 4:00-7:00pm With resident artist Rox. Novice or not, you will love this class. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage. Pay instruc-tor $30. All supplies included. Upcoming classes: 11/14, 12/12
Please Sign up in the office
October 12 (S) Desert Wind Steel Orchestra Superstition Center 3:00-4:00pm Enjoy the afternoon with an acoustic ensemble of 20 drummers performing on authentic steel drum instruments. A variety of music from Pop, Latin, Caribbean and Calypso will transport you to a wonderful musical environment with their unique is-land sound.
Tickets on sale now, and at the door. $10 per person October 19 (S) Valley Vocals Broadway Calls Superstition Center 7:00pm Some of the valley’s best performers team up in this fantastic tour of Broadway and classic standard favorites. Their out-standing local talent is matched by their humor, versatility, and ability to draw the audience in, making them feel part of the show. Must see at beginning of season.
Tickets on sale 9/18. $10 per person October 23 (W) Trivia Superstition Center 6:30-9:30pm Join your friends and neighbors in a battle of wits! Teams be-tween 2 and 8 people. MBV residents only Cell phones, tab-lets and computers not permitted. Upcoming dates: 11/13, 1/8, 2/5, 3/4, 4/8
Tickets $20 per table October 26 (S) Halloween Dance Party Superstition Center 6:30-9:30pm Let’s kick off the season with “That Kool Band” Monster Mash with old friends and make new ones Costume contest and priz-es.
Tickets on sale 9/18 $7 per person October 30 (W) Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast Superstition Center 8:00-9:00 am Welcome Back MBV residents. The Board, Committee mem-bers, Staff and some vendors are here to wish you a great sea-son. We will be flipping pancakes and sausage before the meet-ing at 9am. A Professional Photographer will be taking keep-sake photos. Free to MBV residents. Prints available instantly.
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SUNDAY NIGHT at the MOVIES
We are again showing Movies this Summer, starting to gather at 6pm in our new location Mesquite Room. BYOB and a snack to share! (not necessary if you only want to come and enjoy Popcorn!) Movies will begin at 6:30pm sharp. The event is FREE; however, popcorn will be available for $1.00 a bag with UNLIMITED refills. Each month we will have a variety of movies, hope-fully something for everyone -DRAMA, COMEDY, ACTION/ADVENTURE, a TRUE STORY, and when there’s a 5th Sunday, a MUSICAL. (movies are subject to change due to availability and pre-screening). If you have a question, please call Pat at 708-990-3153 or Lola at 843-592-7711. For full descriptions of movies, see listing in office and at Coffee & News or go on-line to Rotten Tomatoes.com.
September 15 – ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST 1968 Action/Adventure Western PG-13 Starring Henry Fonda, Clau-dia Cardinale, Jason Robards & Charles Bronson
September 22 – FINDING FORRESTER – 2000 Comedy – PG-13
September 29 - THE QUIET MAN - 1952 Classic – G – Starring John Wayne & Maureen O’Hara
If you are new to MountainBrook or never taken the oppor-tunity to see this phenomenon, the last time you can see it this year is just days away.
A few days each year, for just a few minutes, a shadow on the Superstition Mountains just west of Gold Canyon ,on the west side of the Superstition Mountain, depicts what appears to be a cougar chasing its prey
Timing is critical. The cougar only appears during the third week of March and September (typically March 15 – 20 and Sept 15 – 20). The last thirty minutes before official sunset is prime time for viewing).
If you want to see this phenomenon in person, head to the vicinity of Superstition Blvd and Goldfield Road in Apache Junction for a relatively unobstructed view.
There is a wide shoulder on the east side of Goldfield Rd (opposite the homes) where you can pull off to view the cou-gar and take pictures.
Check the forecast before you go. The cougar shadow is usu-ally only visible if the western sky (where the sun sets) is free of clouds.
Prior to these dates you can see the shadow starting to form,
so watch for this tell-tell sign, and plan on taking advantage
of this “you have to see it to believe it” event.
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Ladies Bridge (Year Around) Meets every Monday at 1:00 in the Sunset Room. Potluck at noon on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead and walk-ins are welcome. We pay 50 cents for small prizes. Questions call Barbara Osborn @ 982-9408. Winners this month were: Sandy Collard, Barbara Osborn, and Marion Schroeder.
Mixed Bridge (Year Around) 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 Bonnie Dick-son @ 480-671-3359
Duplicate Bridge (Year Around) Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month in the Mesquite Room 12:30pm to 4pm. Bring a partner and $3 each for cash prizes. Suzy Cavoto, 847-302-4806
Canasta (Year Around) Come join us. We play every Monday and Friday from 12:45pm – 4pm in Sunset. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298 questions.
Bunco (Year Around) We play 3-4 times a month, every Thursday at 1pm with the exception of the first Thursday of the month. We meet in the Palo Verde.
Texas Hold’em (Year Around) Texas Hold’em is played in the Mesquite/Palo Verde every day of the week and the second Sunday at 12:30pm. Play on Tues-day and Thursday is for ladies only. There is a tournament once a month on the last Sunday of the month at 10:00am.
Deep Water Aerobics (Year Around)
Wednesday and Saturday 8am East Pool. Bring a noodle.
Pinochle Report (Year Around) by Barb Hofmeister
The Thursday evening group starts playing at 7 p.m. each Thursday in the Sunset Room. Most people come as early as 6:30 just for conversation before the playing begins. Winners this past month were John Davis with 565, Barb Hofmeister 542, Ed Joyce 522, and Delores O’Fallon with 476. Amazingly with so many vacationing away from MountainBrook we still man-aged to have 3-4 tables weekly. We still offer a refresher session at 6 pm on Thursdays but you have to let me know you are com-ing so I will be there. Call 480-288-9745.
The Tuesday Ladies’ Pinochle (Year Around)
In May Teresa Szatkowski and Suzanne Kadlec shared first place with 7 games each. Raquel Jones finished in second place with 6 games and Nancy Hanes won 5 games to finish in third place. In June Joyce Schenk was the big winner with 8 games. Raquel Jones finished in second place with 5 games. After all the summer breaks we will be back with more pinochle news. The Ladies play on Tuesdays from 1-3 in the Sunset Room.
Pilates (Year Around) If you are interested in improving your breathing, spine align-ment, strengthening your deep abdominal muscles, and invigor-ating your mind and spirit, then Pilates is for you! Men and women of all levels are welcome. Classes continuing thru the summer in MPR Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9 am. Bring a mat with you. Contact Danielle 719-651-2538
Low Impact Aerobics and More (Year Around) We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics in the MPR from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Joann J. 983-9620.
The Abrams’ Men’s Golf (Year Around) The Abram’s Men Golf Group Plays Wednesday mornings at MountainBrook Golf course. Players of all skill levels, or lack of, are welcome. Group rates and cash games. Contact Lonnie @ 972-352-9654 or [email protected].
Famous Cooney Men's Golf League (Year Around) Plays every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Course. We have group rates. Chet Haines at 671-1066 or email [email protected]
Wii Bowling (Year Around) On May 23rd Dan Petersen once again had a really great game at Wii Bowling. He scores a 298, bowling 11 strikes and 8 pins on the 12th. Dan has had a couple of 300 games and almost did it again. Come give Dan some competition every Thursday at 1:00 PM in the MPR (formerly the Ocotillo Room). Enjoy friendship with fellow Wii Bowlers.
Classes, Groups &Clubs • 150 words or less email to the Mountaineer at:
• All Classes, Groups & Clubs are responsible for submit-ting information when leaving and returning for the sea-sons
• All Classes, Groups & Clubs are responsible for any updates throughout the season.
• Using the email address [email protected] will also notify the office and the website of any changes applicable to Classes, Groups & Clubs
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Tuesday National Mah Jongg (Year Around) The Tuesday Mah Jongg group welcomes anyone and everyone to join us in the new and COOL Sunset Room. You can play in the mornings around 9:30, afternoons at 12:30 or bring a lunch and play all day! We use the National Mah Jongg League card and rules. You are also welcome to come and observe the game anytime and see how interesting and challenging Mah Jongg can be. It’s definitely slower in the summer so it’s a great time to learn. We promise to make it a fun time for all. If you have any questions about the game, Mah Jongg lessons, or the group, please call Janie at 480-258-2336.
Oriental Mahjongg (Year Around) Oriental MahJongg meets twice a week on Sundays and Wednesdays in the Sunset Room! We contribute $5 each time. We can play with 3 to 5 players per table, so everyone is welcome. If you have no knowledge of the tiles, we can teach you and we have sheets with the tile names to refer to. It's easy. We meet at 12:50 to draw chips to see who we play with. Please join us. Kathy 530-263-1188
Tennis Talk (Year Around) by Betsy Baker
What a delightful tennis season we had with Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. This summer we will continue with round robin play Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am. Time will roll back to 7am as it heats up. A Big Thank You to Sally Lick-ar for hosting an enjoyable luncheon for the tennis gals, with 37 tennis players in attendance! A good time was had by all! Look-ing forward to a delightful summer filled with lots of ten-nis. See YOU on the courts.
Pickleball News (Year Around) by Elisa Howard
There is a lot of fun play taking place at the pickleball courts despite the heat, and we have welcomed several new members this summer; some of whom had never played before! Here are some thoughts to consider as you head onto the court with a partner you may not even know (yet): Encourage your partner! This sets the stage for positive vibes on the court and makes it much more likely you’ll play well together. Negative comments are never helpful. Also, communicate clearly with words like “yours,” “mine,” bounce it “(for a ball that looks like it will be out of bounds”. It’s much easier to play when you understand your partner’s intent and the results are always better. Finally, stay positive and flush the bad shots out of your mind. The only shot that really matters is the one that’s happening right now. Keep these thoughts in mind and you’ll definitely be rewarded in your play … and we’ll see you on the courts!
Knitting (Year Around) Welcome to knitting! We are a group that meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We welcome all levels of knit-ters and even people who think they might like to learn how to knit. We offer help in understanding patterns and learning new stitches. Feel free to join us any Tuesday morning, meet our knitters, and decide if the Knitting Group appeals to you. If you have any questions, please call Judi at 314-435-1552.
Book Discussion by Peggy Malsom
I’m all a-twitter. I just saw they have made The Goldfinch into a movie starring Nicole Kidman. Its cast includes many others, of course, but they had me at Nicole. The Goldfinch is our choice for January Book Discussion. The release date for the film is September 13. You do see my dilemma, don’t you? Do I see the movie first then read the book just before Book Discussion or hurry up and read the book before seeing the movie? I usually like to read the book first, but Nicole!
November - Where the Crawdads Sing December - Beartown January - The Goldfinch February - The First Conspiracy March - Born a Crime
Book Discussion begins in November and meets on the second Wednesday of each month through March. So many great books this season, so many potential decisions.
MBV Ceramics and Glass Arts (Year Around) New and interesting Glass and Ceramics projects continue to be in the Fired Arts Studio. Sign-up sheets with pictures of the pro-jects are available in the office. Be sure to look for the tab la-beled “Ceramics” in the binder labeled “Classes” to sign up. Classes are limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. The Tuesday/Thursday schedule is as follows: Tuesday afternoons are re-served for Ceramics with instructors available; Thursday morn-ings the studio is open to all techniques unless a class is sched-uled; Thursday afternoons are open to all techniques. During the Winter Season, Tuesday mornings are reserved for Bottle Slumping and Glass Fusion.
MBV Pottery Club (Year Around) Check out the lighted windows of the Fired Arts Center on the way to the pool or fitness facility. All of the displayed art has been made by your friends and neighbors. Our club’s mission is to promote and support MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic expression in the art and craft of pottery. Volunteer instructors conduct half-day introductory, intermediate and advanced clas-ses, in an open, welcoming environment. Pottery Club hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stop by and take a tour of the studio to see if pottery is something you would like to try. Our class schedule will be released November 1 and class sign-ups will begin on December 1, either in person or by email. Annual membership in the club is $40 and classes are $20. The funds generated keep the studio supplied with glaz-es and specialized tools. Questions? Contact Pierce McIntosh at 480-244-7080, or email at [email protected].
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Supper Club (Year Around) Ruth Parker
Sadly, sadly, I missed the last 2 Supper Club dinners. I'm talkin' brisket and pork chops-two of my favorites. With Ice Cream Cake and Million Dollar Dip. But since I'm a full timer I can look forward to Parmesan Chicken, Glazed Carrots, Deviled Eggs, Mousse, Enchiladas (not all at the same time) among other nummy things over the summer. Yep, even though a lot of our members head elsewhere for the summer months, those of us left just keep on cookin' and eating. So, if you haven't joined Super (that's not a typo) Club summer is good time to do it. "Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is." Irish Proverb.
Social Hour (Year Around) Every Tuesday night year ‘round, there’s a long standing, very popular, free MountainBrook event in the Superstition Center. Residents gather at 5:00 PM to enjoy an evening out with old and new friends. The LAST Tuesday of the month is a POT-LUCK which is meant to be a full meal. The fare on “regular” Tuesdays could be classified as snacks/appetizers or desserts. As always BYOB. Tableware provided. The Chairperson main-tains a schedule of weekly volunteers to ‘Host’ the Social Hour. These volunteers set up the food tables, organize the food as it arrives, make the welcome announcements with a little clean up afterwards. Don’t be afraid. There are usually others who join in helping. Please consider joining the group on a Tuesday night; singles and couples are welcome. We try to keep an eye out for new faces and welcome them to join a table of ‘veterans’.
Whine and Cheese for the Ladies (Year Around) Meets every Monday at 4:00pm for the ladies, in the Supersti-tion Center. Just bring $1.00, your beverage of choice and sit and enjoy the cheese and crackers that are there to enjoy. Call Nancy Bilensky @ 480-982-3686
MBV Veterans Group (Year Around)
Are you a military veteran? Did you know we have an informal group of veterans here in MountainBrook that meets in the Mes-quite Room every 3rd Monday of the month at 1600 hours. Pres-ently our meetings are suspended for the summer months, but we will resume our meetings in September. Our main goal is to put out information to the veteran with regards to getting their VA benefits, a rating or a rating increase. We stress that getting registered in the VA system is the most important thing a veter-an can do. Once registered the options available to you within the VA are endless. If you’re interested in having a little social time with other veterans, hearing more about your VA benefits and where to go for help why not try one of our meetings. If you’d like more information about the group and what we do call Dennis Malsom, 425-315-6035.
Helping Hands (Year Around) by Loretta 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 of-fice with resident’s 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.
Fairway Vistas HOA by Verna Aure, Pres. (year around)
The new management group is still hard at work compiling FV
HOA financial records. Blue Marble Landscape has completed
the weed control application of pre-emergent for the year. The plants and trees are flourishing despite the drought and extreme-
ly hot temperatures. The next FV HOA Board Meeting is sched-
uled for October 24th at 10:00am in the Sunset Bldg., Gold Room. Hope your summer has been enjoyable as we look for-
ward to a cooler autumn season.
Ladies Bible Study (Seasonal) Inviting all ladies to join us in a Bible study beginning October 21 at 9:00 am in the Mesquite Room. Please call Sandy at 480 227-7271 if you have any questions.
Gold Canyon Republicans (Seasonal)
Meets the 2nd Saturday of the Month – September – April 9AM – 11:30AM, Sunset Center. Meet & Greet starts at 9AM, with coffee & treats, the first guest speaker begins at 9:30AM. We are a social group of like-minded Republican Conservatives. Our Club consists of MountainBrook Residents and their guests. Call Pam Burks, GCR Chairman, 480-214-5555, for more infor-mation and a list of guest speakers
Let’s Do Dinner – Thursday – 5:00 pm
Touring & Tasting/ Summer Favorite
sign up in office
September 19 Steak and Stone
613 N. Thunderbird Cir, Mesa
480-830-6100
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For Sale
Golf Cart: 2008 EZGO. 36V. charger, Battery fill system. Street legal, titled, custom paint and dash-board. Turn signals. $2,700. 480-982-0878.
Golf Cart: 2012 rebuilt EZ GO. Lime green and black. Purchased 1 year ago with new batteries and charger. $4,500 FIRM. 480-982-7518.
Jasmine model: 3 BR 2BA, 2 ½ extended garage. New windows & 18 SEER a/c. Many upgrades, loads of storage. Quiet street. 480-671-9619
For Rent
MBV home: 2BR, 2BA, Totally ren-ovated, extended patio, with phenom-enal views. No smoking/pets. Oct-Dec 2019. 30 day min. 651-238-0471.
MBV 2 BR/2BA Golf course home: FP, soft water/R.O. patio w/BBQ. NS or pets. Avail. Sep. 1 thru Nov 2019. 30 day min. 480-287-3907.
MBV Casita: Furnished 2BR, 2BA with WIFI, cable and patio. Easy walking distance to MBV Cam-pus. Available Nov and/or Dec. 30 day min. Call 402-871-9111.
MBV home: Quiet street, 2 master BR’s. RO soft water, sleeps 6. Avail thru Nov 2019. Also avail May 2020 forward. 30 day min. NS, Dogs OK. 360-395-5070.
Service
Need someone to watch your home this summer? 12 yrs. exp. 480-982-2850.
We will house sit your home. Fre-quent visits and always after every rain and wind storm. Call Chuck/Diana 630-546-4018.
PET SITTING: I’d love to care for your pet(s) while you’re away. Please call for details and visitation. Nancy C. 480-474-1200.
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.
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. Jesi-ka 480-980-0548.
Experienced Cat Companion: Daily visit includes feeding, clean up, and playtime. I make cat toys too. Low Rates. Celeste 415-225-6848.
Cleaning: Carpet, upholstery, win-dows. Dry foam carpet cleaning. Pick up available for area rugs. Senior dis-count. Joe 480-288-5012.
Wanted
Helping Hands in need of infant and childcare equipment from those will-ing 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 doc-tors or shopping. Available? Call 480-474-9958.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
• One free ad of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents only.
• Must be resubmitted each month.
• Classified ads are to be submitted to the MountainBrook Activity Office or emailed
• Ads may be subject to editing.
• Rental ads must meet CC&R Guide-lines (i.e., 55+ & 30 day minimum).
• Deadline for all ads is the 25th of the month
Business/commercial ads for residents and nonresidents are available for purchase from Ray’s Printing.
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Thinking about renting your home?
The MBV website and the Mountaineer list ads for home rentals in MountainBrook Village and state that
they must be 55+ and for a 30-day minimum. In the past, we have seen ads in online rental websites with
listings to rent out houses in MBV for 1 or more nights at a time.
The CC&R’s pretty clearly address the approved time frames and ages of those that can rent in MBV. CC&R 10.20.4 states “No Owner may lease less than his, her or its entire Lot.” (This means no renting out just the Casita.) “No Lot may be leased for a period of less than thirty (30) days.” A renter must be 55+, and kids under 18 may only stay in the home for a total of 90 days per year, not 90 days per child or per rental. If you have any questions, give the office a call.
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STANDING COMMITTEES:
Board of Directors Last Tuesday 9:45am-SC
Activities Committee Second Monday 9:00am MR
Architectural Committee Alt. Thursdays 9:30am PV
Budget & Finance Thursday. before BOD 2:00pm PV
Buildings & Grounds First Tuesday 12:30pm PV
Communications Committee First Thursday 9:00am LCR
Planning Committee Second Monday 2:00pm MR
Committee Chairs Second Wednesday 1:00pm LCR
Board Workshop Tuesday before BOD 9:45am SC
Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic (480) 288-6976
Artist of the Month LeAnn Juenemann (480) 982-5423
Astronomy Bill Frazer (480) 983-7440
Band Donna Read (480) 671-9828
Billiards/Pool Dick Brennan (480) 983-8168
Bingo Bob/Joan Archer (480) 288-0891
Bocce Ball Carol Adkins (303) 881-4857
Book Discussion Peggy Malsom (425) 327-0811
Bowling (Tues) Janice Ratcliff (480) 671-0141
Bridge, Duplicate Randy Ratcliff (480) 671-0141 Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn (480) 982-9408
Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman (480) 288-5378
Bridge, Mixed Bonnie Dickson (480) 671-3359 Canasta JoAnn Skow (480) 671-3298
Caring Corner Sandy Collard (480) 227-7271
Ceramics and Glass Art 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
Genealogy Rick Peters (480) 980-7131
Helping Hands Loretta Milton (480) 474-9958
Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338
Jewelry/Crafts Celeste Parcell (415) 225-6848
Knitting (Tues) Judi Clinite (314) 435-1552
Ladies Aquacise (8 am) Joyce Schenck (480) 982-2518
Ladies Aquacise (9 am) Isolde (480) 671-1439
Line Dancing Jan Pitts (256) 218-1765
Low Impact Aerobics Joann J. (480) 983-9620
Mah Jongg (Mon-N) Sharon Penrod (602) 320-2278
Mah Jongg (Tue-N) Judy Bieganski (480) 671-8363
Mah Jongg (Wed&Sun-O) Kathy Kirkpatrick (530) 263-1188
Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Carol Perez (303) 588-3041
Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street (605) 949-4534
Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth (480) 288-0579
MBV Pottery Club Pierce McIntosh (480) 244-7080 Mexican Train Carol Perez (303) 588-3041
Mexican Train Lucy Abrams (480) 288-2297
Photo Editing Len Broz (480) 671-4651
Pickleball Bud Morrison (317) 407-9786
Pilates Danielle (719) 651-2538
Pinochle Barb Hofmeister (602) 284-6379
Pinochle, Tue. Co-Ed Sharon Hanson (480) 415-0859
Poker Ken Amundsen (480) 671-1643
Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins (480) 671-8663
Scrabble Mary Peters (480) 671-1680
Social Hour Audrey Morganegg (480) 671-3507
Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther (480) 298-3761
Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer (708) 612-9112
Supper Club Pat Patt (708) 990-3153
Tai Chi Lovena Warren (480) 671-7444
Tennis Carole Austin (480) 603-6300
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Village Voices Sue Kench (989) 859-1724
Water Volleyball Dawn Wagner (480) 982-0108
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Wii Bowling William Sandell (623) 698-9600
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Yoga Elfrieda Rost (602) 363-0108
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Tami Tack, Treasurer, Non-Director …..… (480) 982-8299
Peter Cavoto, Director ………………..…... (847) 989-1564
Chris Bukovac, Director…………….….….. (480) 577-4309
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Activity Office ……………………….….….. (480) 983-5555
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Community Manager - CW Jordache…... (480) 983-5555
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Fairway Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton…..…. (480) 983-1010
Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton……... (480) 983-1010
Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan .. (480) 983-3425
Architectural Committee - Janet Swaim…. (509) 594-0022
Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack (480) 982-8299
Building & Grounds - Larry England …… (480) 474-9180
Communications - Greg Anderson ……… (612) 385-5986
Planning Committee - Bill Yeager, ………. (480) 773-2788
Caring Corner - Sandy Collard ……....….. (480) 227-7271
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PETITION To Arizona Government Officials
US Highway 60 Bypass of Gold Canyon
THE PROBLEM; Every day, heavy traffic between the Phoenix metropolitan area and eastern Arizona flows through Gold Canyon on US 60. Early each year, the Re-naissance Festival opens and greatly increases traffic con-gestion. More and more heavy trucks from areas east of Gold Canyon are stopping and starting at traffic signals and lumbering along US 60. This increased traffic is en-dangering pedestrians and causing more vehicle colli-sions, including several fatalities. It is also dramatically increasing damage to the road surface.
THE SOLUTION: We, the users of US 60, want our gov-ernment officials to re-direct US 60 by extending the Su-perstition Freeway around Gold Canyon and thus "Bypass" Gold Canyon. This is not a new idea. ADOT approved the concept (approx. 2003) and the engineering and environmental studies for the Bypass have been paid for and were completed in 2012. We urge government officials to include the "Gold Canyon Bypass" in the next ADOT 5-year plan.
THE BENEFITS: We, the motorists driving on US 60, want the US 60 Bypass because we believe it will:
1. Decrease the dangerously high level of traffic flow-ing through Gold Canyon between the Phoenix met-
ropolitan area and the eastern parts of Arizona;
2. Divert the annual Renaissance Festival traffic to the Bypass and eliminate congestion through Gold Can-yon;
3. Reduce road deterioration caused by heavy trucks and increasing traffic volume;
4. Redirect, around Gold Canyon, the increasing traffic from mining operations (trucks can use the freeway bypass route without having to stop at traffic signals);
5. Reduce accidents and fatalities caused by heavy vol-ume, vehicles speeding through the area, and also vehicles running red lights:
6. Return the existing US 60 to a safe neighborhood roadway for Gold Canyon residents.
Petition available at Coffee & News Tuesdays @ 9:00am
Will our Apache Junction & Gold Canyon Children have what they need to be successful from our schools, in an en-vironment conducive to learning?
Be informed, ask your questions, express your concerns then decide how you will vote for the children in our com-munities.
What is a bond?
Bonds are loans made to the school district. A bond provides additional funding to use for capital items such as renovating buildings, purchasing school buses, equipment and technology, building an addition or constructing new facilities.
How will the bond affect property tax rates?
The average assessed value of a home in the district is $131,000.00. Based on this average assessed value, homeown-ers will see an increase of approximately $12.00 per month if the bond passes. A community oversight committee will be created to ensure that monies are spent in the areas communi-cated out by the district.
What is an Override?
An override allows voters in a school district to approve addi-tional funding for District Additional Assistance (capital) ex-
penses. The override, Prop 433, would allow the district to ex-ceed its budget by 10% for seven years. AJUSD does not have an override in place. The most recent Maintenance & Opera-tions override was renewed in 2003.
How will the Capital Override affect property tax rates?
How will the Capital override impact Apache Junction and Gold Canyon students?
Answers to these questions and many more will be addressed at this Community Forum. AJUSD, Superintendent, Kristin An-derson, and other Representatives will be there to educate and answer your many questions.
We are now in the most prosperous economy in over 50 years, isn’t it time to share that prosperity with the future of our chil-dren and our communities? If not now, when?
Great schools bring new building projects and even more pros-perity to our communities like, new homes, restaurants, enter-tainment, services, social and cultural venues. Stronger schools build stronger neighborhoods, and stronger neighborhoods build stronger communities. Everybody wins!
Please attend the Forum and become an informed voter!
By: Pam Burks
Come to the Community Education Forum Regarding the Capital Improvement Bond Proposition, 432, and the Override Proposition, 433 that will be on the November Ballot
September 26, 2019 – 6PM-8PM
Gold Canyon Community Church, 5810 S. Alameda Rd., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
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UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF CBD OILS & PRODUCTS
ANNOUNCING
Cheryl Husslein RN, Holistic Natural Healing Center of Gold Canyon, LLC
6832 S. Kings Ranch Road #3 Within Gold Canyon Embroidery
Gold Canyon, AZ 12
By: Pam Burks
In August 2018 Cheryl Husslein RN, of 30 plus years opened The Natural Healing Center of Gold Canyon, in her and Rays’ business suite at Gold Canyon Embroi-dery.
At this time Cheryl is selling Charlottes Webb CBD oil and Topical products. Per Cheryl, the reason she is only selling the Charlottes Web line of CBD products is be-cause it is Highly Reputable, and per Consumer Labs, it is what it says it is, and per Pharmacist Randy Johnson who agrees with Consumer Labs, and cautions that “Not all CBD products are what they say they are.”
When one comes to buy CBD from The Natural Heal-ing Center, you will have access to a Holistic Nurse, Cheryl Husslein. She studied at the Global College of Natural Medicine, as a Holistic Practitioner. Cheryl has studied extensively the Medicinal Benefits of CBD.
Cheryl exclaims that she has learned much and has had multiple clients come in and share their success stories for symptoms related to poor sleep, anxiety, pain, Neuro Cognitive symptoms, PTSD, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkin-son’s, Dementia, and more.
Charlottes Webb also has a Pet line.
Charlottes Web, CBD oil is taken Sublingual; taken un-der the tongue, swallow after a minute and a half, as it then goes directly into the blood stream. She also sells topical creams and balms. Many of her clients find relief from their pain using the creams and balms, and many do both sublingual and topical.
Please come in the store, meet Cheryl and let her help you unravel the mystery of CBD, or call 602-321-9456 for your complimentary consultation at the Natural Healing Center of Gold Canyon LLC.
Look for her Grand Opening Event in November.
Come Dance With Us
in Novemberby Lynnel Cochrane
Eric the Entertainer is returning to MBV for our November 15 dance! This zany, one-man DJ puts on quite a show for dancers and audience alike. Every-one has a fabulous time, as he spins so many famil-iar danceable favorites from the 60's, 70's and 80's! His props, costumes and antics will amaze you. For residents who like to plan ahead, tickets go on sale October 9. If you want great music and a hilarious evening, this dance is for you!
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By Peggy Malsom
I have started meditating. Only on me it looks a lot like sleeping. I think it is helping. Maybe I should explain.
Several years ago I actually took meditation classes with a wise man, or yoga, or maybe he was just a Middle Eastern guy who wore baggy pants. He was very soft spoken and lived in Seattle. That, plus the fact that he held interde-nominational meetings, gave him some claim to fame. He was a vegan before that was cool and Seattle loves that too. So he came to Everett, which has never been as cool as Seattle, and that’s where I hooked up with him to take meditation classes. Not ‘hooked up’ in the sexual sense, of course. I should have said signed up. You understand.
I got pretty good at it. I had already taken circular breath-ing and contemplative prayer with the Franciscans. I kind of lean toward those types of inner spirituality classes. Trying to better myself and the world around me, I guess. It could also be that I was teaching middle school at the time and needed all the help I could get.
I’ve taken other classes as well. Ikebana while I was in
Korea for instance. That’s the art of Japanese flower ar-ranging. I even got a diploma or something. It’s in Korean so I can’t really tell. I am proud of it though and have it displayed in my guest bedroom. In fact, I have taken clas-ses, well forever it seems. I don’t want to brag, but, I think it shows.
Just the other day I was standing in line at Costco. People around me were grumbling just a bit about the long lines, but not me. I used it as time to practice my line dancing steps. Step, shuffle, shuffle, step. The guy in back of me gave me a weird look, but I just smiled and said, “Line dancing classes.” He smiled and took a step back. I’m sure he wanted to give me more room to shuffle. You meet the nicest people at Costco.
After I got home, I unloaded my Costco treasures and de-cided it was time to meditate. Those 15 minutes of sleep, err, meditation sure did me some good. I even had enough energy to peddle my stationary bike and sip what was left of my Starbucks venti, decaf, non-fat, iced, vanilla latte while watching Judge Judy. Now there is someone who needs to learn how to relax.
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