www.mbvaz.org July 2017

Shortened Email for Mountaineer – mountaineer@mbvaz.org

Since the 2018 MBV Directory article in the June Mountaineer, confusion has arisen re-garding those homeowners who have not had any changes to their information.

ALL HOMEOWNERS MUST COMPLETE THE 2018 MBV

DIRECTORY FORM.There will be a significant format change to

the layout for the printed 2018 Directory. This is due to numerous requests to include personal cell phone numbers for each homeowner. Consequently, a completely new database must be created, this form will build that database.

Handwritten forms in the past have been extremely difficult to decipher and have contributed to errors. IF A HOMEOWNER DOES NOT COMPLETE THE FORM THEY WILL NOT BE IN THE 2018 DIRECTORY.

The form can be found at www.mbvaz.org under the Contact Tab. You do not have to have a log in to the website to access the form and complete it.

The form has only 11 entries that need to be completed and submitted. If you can write an email you can complete this form. Read the instructions at the top of the form carefully. Then read the examples under each question. If there is no answer, enter NA as all lines must be completed. When you click on the submit button at the bottom scroll up to see the message that informs you that you were

successful.Your subdivision

and lot number is in the current printed Directory as well as on the website by opening the online Directory which is under the Contact Tab. Enter your name in the Search box to locate it.

Your email address will not be published in the printed Directory. It is required however for website access.

If you are not technologically inclined and need assistance please contact a neighbor, friend or family member for help. Assistance can also be gotten by calling Chris Bukovac: (480) 577-4309 or the office at (480) 983-5555. Submissions must be done by August 15th at 4:00 p.m.

Photos for the Directory Cover can be emailed to webteam@mbvaz.org. Please include your contact information with the photo so that we can let you know it was received. Deadline is August 15th at 4:00 p.m. The Communications Committee will review all Photos and make the selection.

CALL TO ARTISTSFor the 18th Annual

GOLD CANYON ARTS FESTIVALSaturday, January 27, 2018

The 18th Annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival is a one-day event which will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 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. Typically, 85-90 artists are jury selected to show their work. Our attendance is over 4,000 during Festival hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Reserved artist spaces are 10ft x 10ft. (Tents are encouraged but not required.). The application fee is $25 and, if selected, the Festival fee is an additional $100 plus a contribution of a piece of your art to support the Gold Canyon Arts Council School Residency programs.

In addition, the Festival features live musical entertainment 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 September 29, 2017. Applications shall be made via the ZAPP website (https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5766), which includes all details about the Festival and the application process.

For questions and additional information, contact:

Carole Lindemann, Festival ChairGoldCanyonArtsFestival@gmail.com.

Now what?!?...Thanksgiving Volunteer Leader WantedOne of the unique community

tradition and an all-time favorite event is Thanksgiving Day.

What makes it special is how the wonderful residents come together and make this day a Friendsgiving in the

Superstition. MBV is looking for someone to lead the group of about 24 other helping hands to assist with set up, preparation, cleanup, cooking turkeys, servers and runners to pick up food from Bashas. This is a wonderful service provided for the residents who do not have family and/or just cannot prepare a meal like this for themselves any more. Please contact the office if you are interested in taking the lead and keep this tradition going.

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GOLF COURSE BEAUTY with VIEWS!

Big St Andrews model! 2 bed, 2.5 baths, 2 car gar!upgraded

$299,000 Call Dawn

WOW! FABULOUS LOCATION! GORGEOUS JASMINE!

1625 SF, 3 bdrms, 2 bths, fire-pit, built in BBQ, backs and sides to wash! VIEWS!

$289,000 Call Cathy

BREATHTAKING VIEWS! COTTONWOOD MODEL HIDDEN CANYON!HiWOW! 2301 SF, 2 bdrms + den, 2 bths, 2 car garage! Backs to hillside, PRIVATE and GORGEOUS!

$459,000 call Shirley

BIG & BEAUTIFUL PALO VERDE!2459 3 bd, 2.5 baths 2 car gar

6090 S Cassia Dr$289,000 Call Lori

GORGEOUS EXTENDED JASMINE!CUL-DE-SAC BACKS TO WASH! VIEWS!

1851 SF, big bonus room opens to patio! 2 master suites, 2.5 baths, 2 cargar! Plantation shutters & wood floors throughout!

$279,000

BEAUTIFUL WESTCHESTER! 1734 SF, 2 BDRMS 2 BATHS, 2 CAR GAR. Newly painted, new pavers and more!

$248,900 Call Dawn

BEAUTIFUL ON GOLF COURSE!1757 SF, 2 bd, den, 2 bth, 2 car gar

VIEWS!$240,000 call Shelly or Zach

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ON THE GOLF COURSE AND TOTALLY UPGRADED!

YOU MUST SEE IT! 3bd, 2 bth, 2 car gar, Gorgeous ACACIA!

$399,000 Call Shelly or Zach

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bths, 2.5 car gar! So much is newer!Call Cathy $279,000

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PENDING SALES:5236 S Granite Dr Jasmine $279,000 Lori5202 Red Yucca Lane Cottonwood $379,000 Cathy & Betty5705 Desert Marigold Jasmine $289,000 Cathy9049 Brittle Bush Rd Acacia $399,000 Shelly & ZachSOLD:6312 S Sandtrap Dr Estrella $279,900 Shelly & Zach6090 S Cassia Dr Palo Verde $289,000 Lori5790 S Creosote Dr Desert Holly $279,000 Dawn8054 E Birdie Ln Desert Holly $295,000 Lori7767 E Wildcat Estrella $255,000 Shirley4648 S Crimson Sunrise Desert Holly $400,000 Lori7351 E Rugged Ironwood Lantana $185,000 Cathy5278 S Diamond Cholla Ct Picacho $280,000 Shirley8544 E Saguaro Blossom Rd Saguaro $217,000 Ronelle

5655 S Palo Blanco Dr Westchester $295,000 Shirley6466 S Fairway Dr Saguaro $260,000 Dawn & Betty6653 S Fairway Dr Saguaro $278,000 Dawn & Shirley5604 S Desert Ocotillo Cottonwood $372,500 Lori/Shelly/Zach8433 Jumping Cholla Westchester $315,000 Ronelle5497 S Indigo Bradshaw $235,000 Shirley6466 S Fairway Mesquite $260,000 Dawn8181 E Pinnacle Pl Lantana $249,000 Lisa8466 Aloe Dr Westchester $234,000 Lori5730 Creosote Desert Holly $302,500 Lisa7192 Canyon Wren Bayberry $280,000 Shirley4859 S Crimson Sunrise Bradshaw $434,500 Ronelle6321 S Eagle Ct Jasmine $248,000 Ronelle7317 E Palo Brea Lantana $182,500 Cathy6527 S Front Nine Dr Saguaro $229,000 Dawn

GORGEOUS PALO VERDE MODEL ON MOUNTAINBROOK GOLF COURSE!2366 SF, 3 bd, 2 bath, extended 3 CAR GARAGE! Wrap around Ramada Patio! New Trane AC, loaded with beautiful tile

floors! Entertainers dream home!Call Larry to see! $419,000

60 MOUNTAINBROOK SALES IN 2017 THRU JUNE! (prices in BLACK are sale prices)

WE HAVE THE BUYERS! WE NEED LISTINGS FOR THEM! CALL US TODAY!

EVERYTHING IS SELLING!

CALL US TODAY AND GET YOUR HOME SOLD BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER.

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1637 SF, 2 bdrms, den, 2 bths. 2 car gar. COMPLETELY UPDATED! Backyard is

entertainers dream!$279.900 Call Shelly or

Zach

BAYBERRY CASITA ON SIDEWINDER GOLF COURSE!WOW!!! 15 Tee of Sidewinder! 1560 sf, 2 bd, 2 bth, 2 car gar. New roof, new carpeting, freshly painted all appliances, steel view

fenced backing to small wash on the golf course! This will go quick! $259,000 Call Cathy

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MBV BOARD HIGHLIGHTSBy Peter Cavoto, President

Bill Duncan, of Duncan Coors Architects, was at the June 27 Board meeting to explain the replotting process. When in 2002 MBV acquired the Sunset, previous Shea Sales Office, it had a residential zoning. That zoning remained until we submitted plans for remodel. Those plans were submitted to the county in March and much negotiation has occurred to achieve an agreement that the building can be zoned 5B commercial along with the remainder of our campus. It will take at least 30-45 days for the official approval for the Sunset to become part of our campus. The parking issue is another division of the county but we can expect an opinion by August. Thank you to all who have participated in the Sunset, Library and Office input collection and analysis by Keith Charpentier and the Planning Committee and Audrey Morganegg and the Design and Décor Committee. George Brown, Dan O’Brien, and Dick Powers, MBV resident architects provided much needed professional consultation. Madonna Schelot, the original interior designer, who picked the green chairs we all love in the Sunset room is also using her expertise to support these committees. Her design resources and expertise have already saved us money on the pool loungers providing a safe alternative to the original ones. The final unsafe loungers should be

picked up by the end of June before you receive and read this. Jay Raleigh, AV leader and member of the communications

steering committee, used a similar group input process of all AV users to determine the needs for upgrades in the Superstition Center. These recommendations and cost effective analysis will enhance the usage of many groups and all residents. The Board approved replacement of the present microphones and an additional 8 so that all would be on the new required frequency.

There will be condensation tests taken in the Superstition center to help solve the leakage and floor issue. Our manager and Building and Grounds will analyze this data. Building and Grounds has9 completed the monument lighting. Take a look after dark as they have spent hours checking to make sure it is adequate for us. B&G also recommended a ramp from the golf cart parking to Indigo that was approved but will not be installed until finalization of Sunset plan.

Our Board thanks you for the opportunity to serve you. We welcome your questions, concerns, input and involvement. Please feel free to email all of us at board@mbvaz.org or if you have a concern that is maintenance related, such as a light bulb, please fill out a work order form at the office.

MBV Board Minutes for 5/30/2017 Submitted by BOD secretary, Pam Ingram

Meeting called to order by Peter Cavoto, President. Janet Swaim, Pam Ingram and Wayne Walworth present. Ed Butler and Jan Pitts present by phone. Board meeting minutes and committee reports and minutes unanimously approved. Peter stated during the Presidents report that Building and Grounds will be looking at the loose wood in the Superstition center and further Pickle ball recommendations. He then introduced Bill Duncan our architect for the Sunset who explained the plotting process. See Board Highlights for further detail.

Suzanne Murray, Manager, reported the FOB updates were completed, that due to a truck mix up all loungers were not picked up but should be by the end of June and there will be a condensation study of the Superstition.

The COY contract was renewed for another year with unanimous approval and noted they have not raised their prices in several years. The blue loungers will be purchased by Indian Summer Condos when our new loungers arrive.

These are the following committee recommendations:1. Ramp from golf cart parking to Indigo Drive approved 4:2, Wayne

and Ed dissenting.2. Waterfall Monument lighting successfully completed with unanimous

approval. 3. Responsibility for the repair and maintenance of walls and or fences

of perimeter walls are outlined and should be painted the same color as the theme color of the neighborhood. Unanimous approval. See architectural or assistant manager for any clarification.

4. Screen door architectural change unanimously approved see architectural guidelines.

5. 8 replacement wireless microphones plus two handheld in the new frequency approved unanimously to be paid out of reserve funding.

6. 8 new wireless microphones plus two handheld in the new frequency approved unanimously to be paid out of future development. Three bids received, the lowest bid approved.

7. 2016 operating surplus of $40,000 to be moved to Future Development and $39,301 to reserves.

In Diana and Chuck Jensen’s front yard

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Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman

Illness: Jim Koeppel, ER Betty Blythe, IW11 Tom Kadlec, F

In Memory Patricia, Campbell, SS Gordon Gavin, FV Donna Sparks, SR

If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill, please call Arlene @ 288-8011. Thank you.

Those Pesky CC&RsLET’S CHAT ABOUT SUMMERTIME AT MBV

By Debbie O’BrienI happen to like the heat, well, to an extent. When it’s over 110

degrees, I’m kind of ready for it to cool down some. I was born in Alaska, we only lived there 2 years and it’s no surprise that I really don’t like the cold. With the heat and the spring rains and that blasting hot Arizona wind, the weeds go crazy, tree branches are breaking off, dogs don’t want to go outside for a walk and the trash cans are smelling up the garage. Of course, the Village is quieter with the winter residents gone for the summer. And we’re wishing we were sitting on a porch by the beach in San Diego with a good book.

You would think it’s not as busy in the office in the summer. But then we get calls about the weeds that have taken over the neighbor’s yard and the trash cans that are sitting out in front of the garage all the time. The common area maintenance work orders are plentiful, broken branches from the wind are falling in back yards and in the wash. It seems that especially in July we hear about sprinkler system pipes that have cracked and turned into skyward shooting fountains in your yard and running down the street.

If you have someone watching your house for the summer, give the office their name and phone number so we can contact them first when there’s water running out of your yard. We hate to have to call and get you in a panic about a broken sprinkler head. Have your landscaping company get to work on the weeds and trim the trees. We’d love to see you at an Architectural meeting talking about building a trash can enclosure next to your house.

Is that you Leonard?

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This blooming cactus photo is from Len and Pat Hanna

This, That & Other Things

Thank GOD there’s a name for this disorder.

Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.

This is how it manifests: I decide to water my garden.

As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.

As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that

I brought up from the mail box earlier.

I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.

I lay my car keys on the table, Put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table,

And notice that the can is full.

So, I decide to put the bills back

On the table and take out the garbage first...

But then I think, Since I’m going to be near the mailbox When I take out the garbage anyway,

I may as well pay the bills first.

I take my check book off the table, And see that there is only one check left.

My extra checks are in my desk in the study, So I go inside the house to my desk where

I find the can of Diet Coke I’d been drinking.

I’m going to look for my checks, But first I need to push the Diet Coke aside So that I don’t accidentally knock it over.

The Diet Coke is getting warm, And I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.

As I head toward the kitchen with the Diet Coke, A vase of flowers on the counter

Catches my eye--they need water.

I put the Diet Coke on the counter and Discover my reading glasses that

I’ve been searching for all morning.

I decide I better put them back on my desk, But first I’m going to water the flowers.

I set the glasses back down on the counter, Fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote.

Someone left it on the kitchen table.

I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV,I’ll be looking for the remote,

But I won’t remember that it’s on the kitchen table, So I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs,

But first I’ll water the flowers.

I pour some water in the flowers, But quite a bit of it spills on the floor.

So, I set the remote back on the table, Get some towels and wipe up the spill.

Then, I head down the hall trying to Remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day: The car isn’t washed, The bills aren’t paid,

There is a warm can of Diet Coke sitting on the counter, The flowers don’t have enough water,

There is still only 1 check in my check book, I can’t find the remote, I can’t find my glasses,

And I don’t remember what I did with the car keys.

Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today,

I’m really baffled because I know I was busy all day, And I’m really tired.

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Congratulations to Karleen Huffman. My Dad died ten years ago this month. My mother, still going strong at age 86, is excessively organized & intolerant of clutter. The spices in her cupboard are arranged alphabetically (labels facing out), but since she is not a cook, it is easy to find the three spices she stocks (cinnamon, salt, & pepper) without knowing the alphabet.

What is the thread that binds these two facts together? Within days of Dad’s death, Mom started the process of throwing out his ‘things’. The garage was pretty barren by the time we got there: golf cart sold, tool box given away, & car wash supplies gone. I was a little sad as many of

my fondest memories involve those ‘things’. My dad was the one who taught me to golf, he helped me build forts & science projects, and we spent many a Saturday morning washing the family car.

But there in the corner was my Dad’s golf bag. Mom said, “Take whatever you want; I’m giving what’s left to the neighbor.” I snatched up a few golf clubs & snared the ball washer. Most of the clubs now reside in an extra golf bag we keep for guests in the garage, but Dad’s nine wood lives in my golf bag, sentimental yes, but still the perfect club on occasion.

So, it was with extreme delight last Tuesday, while playing with the MountainBrook ladies , almost ten years to the day of dad’s death, that I stood on Mountain Brook’s # 4 tee box, pulled out Dad’s nine wood, and got my first hole-in-one. Thanks, Dad; I know you were also cheering as the ball rolled across the green and into the hole.

Kitchen PrayerGod Bless my little kitchen,

I love its every nook;And Bless me as I do my work,

Wash Pots & Pans & Cook.And may the meals that I prepare

Be seasoned from above,With thy Great Blessings & Thy Grace;

But most of all Thy Love.So, Bless my little Kitchen, God,

And those who enter in,May they find naught but Joy & Peace

And Happiness therein.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad6 cups cubed seeded watermelon4 cups cubed English cucumber1 tsp. salt1 tbsp. sugar (optional)½ cup balsamic vinegar

Add all ingredients together. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Toss again before serving

Flank Steak Marinade3-4 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. brown sugar2 tsp. ginger2 tbsp. oil4 tbsp. water½ soy sauce1 flank steak

Pour marinade over steak – up to 36 hours. Grill and slice diagonally

Some favorite recipes from our MBV indoor and outdoor kitchens

"Being an adult is like trying to fold a fitted sheet."

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Barb Haag’s Back Yard

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6am Pickleball-A 6am Pickleball-A 6am Pickleball-A 6am Pickleball-A 6am Pickleball-A 7am L/I Aerobics-MPC 8am Pickleball-B 7am L/I Aerobics-MPC 8am Pickleball-B 7am L/I Aerobics-MPC 7am Tennis RR 9am Ceramics-AC 7am Tennis RR 9am Adult Coloring-SC 7am Tennis RR 8am Pickleball-B 9am Coffee & News-SC 8am Pickleball-B 9am Ceramics-AC 8am Pickleball-B 8:30am Pottery-AC 8:30am Pottery-AC 8:30am Pottery-AC

9am Beg. MahJongg-SS 9:30am Nat’l MahJongg-SS 9:30am Tai Chi-SS 10am Nat’l MahJongg-SS

9:30am Tai Chi-SS 10am Knitting-MR 10am Mexican Train-SS

12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 1pm Mixed Bridge-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS

12:45pm Canasta-SS 1pm Ladies Pinochle-SS 1pm Game Day-SS 1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 12:45pm Canasta-SS 1pm Ladies Bridge-SS 1pm Men’s Bridge-SS 1pm Wellness Class-MPC 1pm Ornt MahJongg-SS

1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 1:30pm Ornt MahJongg-SS 1pm Bunco-SS

1pm Woodcarving-OAC 5pm Social-SC 1pm Wii Bowling-MPC 1pm Mexican Train-SS 1pm Exercise Class - MPC 6:30pm Dup Bridge-SS 7pm Card Bingo-MR 1pm TX Hold’em-SS 4pm Whine & Cheese-SC 6:30pm Darts-MPC 7pm Pinochle-SS

EAST POOL SATURDAY ROOM KEY SUNDAY WEST POOL

6am Lap Swim 6am Pickleball-A Superstition Center-SC 6am Pickleball-A 6am Lap Swim

8am Adult Swim 8am Pickleball-B Sunset-SS 8am Pickleball-B 8am Ladies Aquacise 10am Adult & Children 3 & Above 8:30am Pottery-AC Mesquite Room-MR 1pm Ornt. MahJongg-SS 9am Aquacise

2pm Adult Swim 1pm Scrabble-MR Art Center-AC 3pm Chess-SS 10am Adult Swim 4:30pm Adult & Children 3 & Above Palo Verde Room-PV

10am Co-Ed Water Aerobics - M-Th

6:30pm Adult Swim Multi-Purpose Center-MPC 2:30pm Water Volleyball

Ocotillo Arts/Crafts-OAC 4:30pm Adult Swim

MountainBrook Village Weekly Activities

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LET’S DO DINNER MEN’S LET’S DO LUNCH LADIES LET’S DO LUNCH BUS TRIP COMING SOON Sign Up in Office Sign Up in Office Sign Up in Office Ft. McDowell Casino Practice Line Dance

8/7 - Meet 11:30am Porter’s Cafe

404 W Main St Superior

6:30am MBV Bus Pick-up

On Campus Free transportation,

Free Bingo $10 Crown Credits

Start 11/7 - FREE W/ Mike, Ann & Jan

Exercise Dance Start 11/9 - FREE

w/ Ann

7/26 - Los Gringo’s

8/30 - Chen’s Chinese

9/4 - Meet 11:30am Brass Tap

1033 N. Dobson Rd. Mesa

7/17 - Meet 11:30am Dierks Whiskey Row

323 N Gilbert Rd Gilbert

7/19 8/2 & 8/16

Sign up in office

Basic County Dance Start 12/7 - FREE

w/Shirley

Quick Glance Dance Season SAVE THE DATE HEALTH & WELLNESS New & To Do 10/20 - Variety Music 10/31 - Welcome Back Breakfast 11/4 - GC Business Fair 11/11 - Veterans Day 11/18 - Art Fair

10/27 - Fright Night Outside the Line Band

11/10 - Celebrate America

Eric The Entertainer

Summer Sounds 8/2 - Wednesday

5-7pm Music by Jeff & Jody Inside Pool

Party!

Wellness Class w/Jen Wednesdays - MPC

1pm - Free By: Jennifer No Sign Up Required

Move-it Mondays

Monday – MPC 1PM - FREE

Beginner Workout Stretch & Tone

11/23 - Thanksgiving 11/25 - Garage Sale 12/1 & 2 - VV Concert 12/10 – Holiday Party 1/4 - Volunteers Brunch 1/6 - Neil Diamond

12/15 - Festival of Lights Desert Reign Band

12/31 - New Year’s Eve Snake Eyes

Painted Glass Class 8/16 - Wednesday

9:30am Sign up in office

Brushes & Painted $10

7/19 Massage

7/26 Qigong

Fitness Room For Instructions on

weights or equipment Please call

Don or Dawn Wagner 480-982-0108

1/26 - Mark Cordes Comedy 1/28 - Band Concert 2/2 - Variety Show W/Brad Fitch 2/22–24 - MBV Play 3/3 - Art Fair

1/19 - All Things Bright & Beautiful

Imagine Band

2/16 - That’s Amore The Midnight Suns

Indoor Walking Summer Only!

Everyday 6 - 8am

Superstition Center has been modified with less tables to create

A walking track

8/2 Chair Stretch

8/9 Meditation

Summer Beat Aqua Workout

7/27 @ 8am 7/28 @ 9am ✓ Balance ✓ Flexibility ✓ Strengthen

3/9 & 10 - VV Concert 3/14 - New Residents 3/17 - Car Show 3/21 - Fashion Show 3/24 - Garage Sale 3/25 - Band Concert

3/16 - Beach Party S.W Surfers

4/13 - Flash Back Southern Drawl

5/4 – Mardi Gras Imagine Band

8/16 Balance

Blood Drive Red Cross

7/19 10/30

9am-2pm Superstition

Monthly Upcoming Events

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CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS

Ladies Bridge Meets every Monday at 1:00pm in Sunset Center. Potluck at noon

on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead and walk-ins are welcome. Questions: Barbara Osborn 480-982-9408.

Mixed Bridge Is both couples and singles, no partner necessary. We meet every

Thursday at 1pm in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one week in advance and walk-ins are welcome. Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.

Social Duplicate Bridge Meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm in the Sunset Center.

Come play with a friendly group. Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.

CanastaCome join us. We play every Monday from 12:45pm – 4pm in

Sunset Center A. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298.

Tuesday National Mah JonggAll day Tuesday in the Sunset Center starting at 9:30am.

KNITTINGWe meet every Tuesday at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We

welcome all levels of knitters and even people who think they might like to learn how to knit. Call Judi at 314-435-1552.

The Famous Cooney Men's Golf League

Plays every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Course. We have group rates. Chet Haines at 671-1066 or email lipsnlaw@aol.com.

THE ABRAMS' MEN'S GOLF GROUP

Plays on Wednesdays at the MountainBrook Golf Course. Call Lonnie B @ 972-352-9654

Helping HandsLoretta Milton

We are a group of volunteers who live in MBV and help our residents on a temporary basis. We have been assisting with medical transportation, grocery shopping and caregiver support for many years. We also have a list of medical equipment and child care equipment for loan. There is a card holder in the office with residents’ names and numbers for you to contact. If you would like additional information, please call Loretta Milton and leave a message at 480-474-9958.

Low Impact Aerobics and MoreJoann J.

We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics in the Ocotillo Center from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Joann J. 983-9620.

Tennis Talk by Betsey Baker

Recently elected officers for the 2017 / 2018 season were Diana Hager as President, and Carole Austin as Vice President. New positions filled include Deb Thompson Treasurer and Betsy Baker Secretary.

Join fellow tennis players for round robin tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7-9 am. All levels of players are welcome, with two courts available.

PICKLEBALL NEWS by Bud Morrison

Stop by the courts any morning and watch and listen to the fun being had by all. We think you’ll want to play too. New players are always welcome and lessons will be provided.

BRIDGE WITH MBV

Golf WITH MBVSummer Classes, Groups and Clubs (CGnCs) CHANGESJune, July and August the Mountaineer will be allocated

half the pages we are allowed the rest of the year. So, to find more space, we have cut the CGnCs to less than the 150 words previously allocated. We also deleted all CGnCs that are not active during the summer. The person or group that is responsible for the winter CGnCs that have been deleted will

be responsible for sending in a new announcement by the 25th of the month prior to the Mountaineer in which you want the

announcement printed. If you have more information that you want made public during the summer, i.e., winners of

games, you can post the complete article on the MBV website at webteam@mbvaz.org. Sorry for the inconvenience, Your

Mountaineer Staff

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MBV CERAMICS and GLASSThe Ceramics and Glass group is scheduled for all day Tuesdays and

Thursdays. Instructors are available starting at 1:00. Ceramics classes are offered throughout the year and are announced at Coffee and News with sign-up sheets in the office. For further information contact: Pat Blakely-482-982-5491, Janet Christopherson-480-845-1521, Kathy Garney-480-982-2850, Mollie Lingval-360-417-2967, Les VanGelder-480-822-8234.

Fairway Vista’s HOA Issues concerning Fairway Vista Neighborhood Association properties,

call the main response number for Associa of AZ, OUR property managers at 480 892 5222 or e-mail: phxcst@associa.us . Associa will address your property problem. Associa will contact board members if there is an issue that may need the Boards attention. NOTE: The washes are the responsibility of MVB. After hours’ emergency number is: 480 898 4202.

Ladies BuncoWe play 4 times a month, every Thursday at 1pm with the exception

of the first Thursday of the month. We meet in the Sunset Center, Room C. Call Arlene at 288-8011 for information.

Texas Hold’emTexas Hold’em is played in the Sunset Room on Monday,

Wednesday, Friday and the second Sunday at 12:30pm. Ladies play on Tuesday 12:30pm and Thursday at 1:00pm. There is a potluck and Texas Hold’em Tournament once a month on the last Sunday of the month at 10:00am

PinochleBarb Hofmeister

The Thursday evening group meets in the Sunset Room 6:30 and begins at 7 p.m. For lessons or brushing up call me at 480-288-9745. I will meet you in the Sunset Room at 6:00.

The Tuesday Ladies’ Pinochle ended the month of April with a record number of games being set. Playing starts at 1:00. For lessons or brushing up come at 12:15. Call 480-761-4030 to make sure someone will be there to teach you.

Book Discussion for Juneby Peggy Malsom

My summer reading fest continues as I revisit a favorite historical friend. The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard details the former president’s exploration of an unchartered tributary of the Amazon River. It was dangerous, death-defying and “bully”. If you haven’t previously read about TR, please read Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough first to more fully

appreciate this extraordinary American.

MBV Pottery ClubScheduled studio times are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. throughout the year.The membership fee to join the MBV Pottery Club is $25.00

annually. If interested in either workshops or membership, call or email John

Backes at 218-573-3626 or jsbackes@yahoo.com.

Wii BowlingMeets every Thursday at 1pm in the Multi-purpose Room.

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MountainBrook Village MountaineerMOUNTAINEER Staff:Diana Jensen, Editor; Marilee Pritchard,

Pam Burks and Helen Sutt.Procedure for submission: * Articles (500

words or less, using Times New Roman 11) should be emailed to mountaineer@mbvaz.org . Please do not type the article in the email, attach it as a document.

MBV resident personal ads (i.e., for sale, for

rent, wanted) can also be emailed or left at the office. ( MBV resident/commercial ads must be placed through Ray’s Printing.) Deadline for all submissions is the 25th of the month.

*Mountaineer articles and photos may have to be edited or eliminated as space allows. Editor will edit for proper content when necessary.

Board of DirectorsPeter Cavoto, President ........................................... 847-989-1564Janet Swaim, Vice President .................................... 509-594-0022Ed Butler, Treasurer ................................................. 515-987-3041Pam Ingram, Secretary ............................................. 480-982-5213Wayne Walworth, Director ........................................480-299-0811Jan Pitts, Director ..................................................... 256-218-1765Mountaineer Editor - Diana Jensen ....................... 630-546-4018Activity Office ......................................................... 480-983-5555Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ................... 480-983-5555Community Manager - Suzanne Murray ............... 480-983-5555Assistant Mgr/Covenants - Debbie O’Brien ......... 480-983-5555

Fairway Vista Mgt - Tony Timmons ..................... 480-288-8335Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton .......................... 480-983-1010Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan ............... 480-983-3425Architectural Committee - Peter Cavoto............... 847-989-1564Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack .......... 480-982-8299Building & Grounds - Larry England .................... 480-474-9180Communications-Chris Bukovac ........................... 480-577-4309Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko .................................480-288-8011Planning Committee - Keith Charpentier ..............480 288-4338Elections - Mike Worthy ......................................... 480-982-0062

Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Artist of the Month David Larsen ......... (307) 632-1703 Astronomy Bill Frazer ............. (480) 983-7440 Band Donna Read ........... (480) 671-9828 Bible Study, Ladies Eunice DeKonty .... (480) 983-1665 Billiards/Pool Dick Brennan ........ (480) 983-8168 Bingo Bob & Joan Archer (480) 288-0891 Bocce Ball Carol Adkins ......... (303) 881-4857 Book Discussion Char Peterson ....... (480) 982-7793 Bowling (Tues) Janice Ratcliff ....... (480) 671-0141 Bridge, Duplicate Marie Valburg ....... (480) 474-8992 Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn ......... (480) 982-9408 Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman ....... (480) 288-5378 Bridge, Mixed Elaine Valenti ........ (480) 671-1686 Bunco Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Canasta JoAnn Skow .......... (480) 671-3298 Card Bingo Don Lorenzi ........... (480) 983-6971 Ceramics J. Christopherson . (480) 845-1521 Chess Bill Vallicella ......... (480) 288-6727 Computer Class Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ..... (480) 983-1672 Darts John Kloosterman (480) 288-2388 Game Day Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-7518 GC Democrats David Coward ....... (480) 678-1756 GC Lions Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 GC Republicans Pam Burks ............. (480) 214-5555 Helping Hands Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338 Knitting (Tues) Judi Clinite ............ (314) 435-1552 Ladies Aquacise (8 am) Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-2518 Ladies Aquacise (9 am) Isolde Weilnhammer (480) 671-1439 Line Dancing Linda Rohrbach .... (701) 202-6038 Low Impact Aerobics Joann J. ................. (480) 983-9620

Mah Jongg (Mon-N) Sharon Penrod ..... (602) 320-2278Mah Jongg (Tue-N) Judy Bieganski ..... (480) 671-8363Mah Jongg (Wed & Sun-O) Geri Leake ............ (480) 474-2126Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Ester Brock – ........ (541) 543-9015Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street ............ (605) 949-4534Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth .... (480) 288-0579 MBV Pottery Club David Gaiser ......... (480) 983-8464 Men’s Round Table James Zetting ........(480)-983-4889 Mexican Train Carol Perez ............ (303) 588-3041 Photo Editing Len Broz ................ (480) 671-4651 Pickleball Bud Morrison ........ (317) 407-9786 Pilates Video Jan Grant .............. (605) 929-8719 Pinochle Barb Hofmeister ... (480) 288-9745 Pinochle, Ladies Suzanne Kadlec .... (480) 671-4030 Poker Ken Amundsen ...... (480) 671-1643 Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ........ (480) 671-8663 Scrabble Mary Peters ........... (480) 671-1680 Social Hour Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther ....... (480) 298-3761 Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer ....... (708) 612-9112 Supper Club Marcia Ritenour ... (480) 577-5466 Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ..... (480) 671-7444 Tennis Diana Hager .......... (480) 292-0462 Texas Hold’em Charlene Wenzel ... (480) 288-7171 Village Players Jim Mosier ............. (480) 570-2281 Village Voices Mary Zerves .......... (480) 474-0425 Water Volleyball Dianna Krueger .... (480) 671-9709 Website Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Wii Bowling William Sandell ..... (623) 698-9600 Wine Club Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Woodcarving Wesley Stevens ...... (480) 982-3809 Yoga Elfrieda Rost ........ (602) 363-0108

For Your ConveniencePlease contact Chris at communications@mountainbrookvillage.org with any changes | Revised 6/15/2016

Activities and ClubsPlease contact Chris at communications@mountainbrookvillage.org with any changes | Revised 5/15/17

STANDING MEETING SCHEDULE

Board of Directors - Last Tuesday 9:30am-SCActivities Committee - Second Monday 9:00am-MR Architectural Committee - Alt. Thursday 9:30am-PV Budget & Finance - Thursday before BOD 2:00pm-PV Buildings & Grounds - First Tuesday 1:00pm-PV Communications Committee - First Thursday 9:00am-LCRPlanning Committee - Second Monday 2:00pm-MRCommittee Chairs - Second Wednesday 1:00pm-PVBoard Workshop - Tuesday Before BOD 9:30am-SCDesign & Decor - First Thursday at 9:30 am in MR

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NOTE: One free Ad, of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents. ADS MUST BE RESUBMITTED EACH MONTH. Classified ads are to be submitted to the MountainBrook Activity Office. Ad may be subject to editing. Due date is the 25th of the month.

Business/commercial ads for residents and nonresidents are available for purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480-982-3087.

For Sale

Char-Broil Designer Series 4 – Burner Gas Grill. Cabinet, side burner, warming rack, side shelf. LP tank and cover. Great condition. Works well. $115 480-986-5589

For Rent

MBV: Totally renovated, 2BR, 2BA, extended patio w/phenomenal views. August 2017 thru Jan 2018. 30 day min. 480-964-3774.

2 BR/2 BA Golf course home. Fireplace, extended patio w/BBQ. No smoking or pets. Avail. now thru Nov 30, 2017. 30 day min. 480-287-3907.

MBV house for rent: Now – Dec 13 2017;

May 2018 – Jan 2019. May – Sep $1,800 mo.; Oct – Dec $2,400 mo. (plus elec) Dogs OK. 30 day min. 360-395-5070.

Exceptional golf course and mountain views from beautifully renovated open floor plan design. Patio w/ pool & gas FP. Avail Dec 2017- Mar 2018. Call Betsy 203-314-8008

Service

MBV In Home Pet Sitting - year-round – schedules 1-4 visits a day inc walking. 630-546-4018.

Going on a trip? Need a place for your dogs or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.

Have a flat tire on your golf cart? Same day repair. Annual check-ups, repairs, updating, or questions. Call Chuck 630-546-4018

Medicare questions? Need help? Call 480-686-4653.

Are you looking for someone to watch your home while you’re away for the summer?

Call Pete. 480-982-2850.

Need computer help? I fix them and can train you. Chris/Conquering Computers 480-577-4309.

Need help with caring for a loved one? Cheri CNA. 480-982-8312.

Handy Woman. Afraid to let just any man into your home to help with household needs? Call me first. Jesika 480-980-0548.

Protect your vehicle from the Arizona sun. I wax cars. 480-599-8609.

Wanted

Helping Hands in need of infant and childcare equipment from those willing to loan to their neighbor. Log in the Activity Office. 480-474-9958.

Helping Hands in need of volunteers willing to transport clients to the doctors or shopping. Available? Call 480-474-9958.

Helping the HelplessBy Shannon McConville

Anyone who knows me, knows I am an animal lover. My passion is dogs. I am allergic to dogs and cats so my family and friends think I am out of my mind. I often agree.

In 2012, Matt and I started volunteering at a local dog rescue. It was a lot of hard work, yet, so rewarding finding these poor lost animals loving homes. In 2015. we started our own rescue. It has its daily challenges, as we deal with the “hard to adopt” dogs. They are on the euthanasia list due to fear, aggression or medical issues. They also bring us unimaginable joy.

These animals may have never had a kind word or touch from a human. Bringing them into our home and seeing a petrified dog learn to trust and just be a dog makes our hearts fill. Matt is amazing with these animals, he has a special connection I have never seen before. They look at him and you can see a calm come over them.

He has taken dogs old dogs or dogs with “no hope” medical issues, merely to give them the last few days of love and compassion when their owners have failed them and dumped them. He sits with them at the vet while they cross the rainbow bridge. I selfishly leave that to him; my heart can’t take it.

Summer is the worst time for animal shelters, they have higher intake numbers due to dogs lost during the 4th of July, inexperienced dog sitters accidentally letting them escape, and families just turning them in because they are going on vacation. Unfortunately, they are over capacity with barely any funding which forces them to euthanize these sweet souls.

Animal Shelter workers are unsung heroes. They take on this horrendous task with compassion, dignity and humanity. They run specials during the summer just to avoid this heartbreaking reality.

Make sure your animals are chipped and have an id tag so you can be reunited with your loving companion.

“Adopt, don’t shop” Pinal County and Apache Junction shelters have companions just waiting to love you. If you need help finding one to love, we would be happy to help.

It literally takes a village to save animals, everyone can do a small part.

Adopt - Rescue - Foster - Transport - Sponsor - Donate - Volunteer - CARE

Pinal County Animal Care and Control1150 Eleven Mile Corner RoadCasa Grande, AZ 85194Phone 520-509-3555Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

Apache Junction Animal control (Paws & Claws)725 E Baseline RoadApache Junction, AZ 85119Phone 480-983-4405Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 3pm

You can search for lost and adoptable animals at Petharbor.com

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