Annual MBV Homeowner VerificationThe MountainBrook Village HOA database is the foundation of

the online and printed directories, as well as, website access to the private, members only pages.

Home sales impact this database the most. Over the last two years, more than 250 homes changed hands. As a result, it has been determined that an annual membership audit must take place to assure the validity of the database information.

The audit mandates all homeowners review and confirm or update their contact information. Only homeowners can provide this information.

Unfortunately, homeowners, who do not provide this information, will not be included in the 2019 MBV Directory as it would be irresponsible to publish this information without verification.

The membership drive commences on March 15th and culminates on August 15th. Those homeowners who have provided their email addresses to the website during the 2018 membership drive will receive an email on March 15th with information on the process of confirming or updating their information. Another reminder will go out on June 15th. Watch for these emails as it will make verification of information easier than anything we have done before. If you do not receive them in your Inbox, check your Spam or Junk emails.

Those who do not have access to technology or do not have an email address can call Chris Bukovac, Website Administrator at (480) 577-4309 for assistance.

If you didn’t submit your information into the membership database during the summer of 2017, you can do so now by going to the website, mbvaz.org. Point your mouse on About MBV, scroll

down the list and click on Join. Fill out the form. You will get an email from the website system with details on setting your private password.

First Service Residential, our management company, also requires your information updates. This information must be submitted via a specific form which can be obtained at the office. It is used for mailing items like HOA Dues or Email Blasts.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this process. We appreciate your support of our community directory and website.

Chris Bukovac, Website Administratorwebtem@mbvaz.org(480) 577-4309

Community Garage Sale

Saturday, March 24th - 7am-1pm

Sign up in the Office &

Make sure you mark your House on the Map!

Maps available on Fri. 3/23

MBV Spring Band ConcertSunday, March 25th

Doors Open - 2:30pm

Concert Starts - 3:00pm

Tickets $10

This is getting pretty close, by David Larsen

www.mbvaz.org March 2018

Email – mountaineer@mbvaz.org

GORGEOUS DESERT HOLLY! 3-CAR GARAGE! VIEWS!

Granite counters and bar! Tile Floors, Roof is only 6 years old, Anderson windows, stainless appliances! 1994 sf, 2 master suites, office! Tile Floors and Laminate floors!

Cherry cabinetry throughout! Too much to list it all!339,000 Call Lori

GORGEOUS JASMINE MODEL!1631 sf, 2 master suites, 2 car gar, updated home! N/S

exposure and peek-a-boo VIEWS!8726 E Jumping Cholla Dr

$4000 buyer incentive!$249,000 call Lisa

INVESTORS DREAM! SAGUARO MODEL LEASED THRU MARCH.

BUY NOW & COLLECT THE RENT!1335 sqft, 2 bd,+ office, 2.5 car gar!.$239,900 Call Dawn

BEAUTIFUL “PALO VERDE” MODEL ON GOLF COURSE!

8173 S Lavender Dr. 2262 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 18” tile floors everywhere but bedrooms! Granite counters and

center island, FURNISHED! 2 car gar with ramp for golf cart! $320,000 Call Lori

VIEWS! LARGE CORNER LOT!1695 sqft, 2 bdrms + den, 2 car extended gar! Backing wash

offering Stunning Views!10’ ceilings , FP in greatroom! Lots of extras!

$267,000 Call Lisa

GORGEOUS FURNISHED CASITA ON THE GOLF COURSE!

1408 sf, 2 bdrms, STUNNING VIEWS! Light bright open floor plan! LOCK AND LEAVE in the Pinnacles! 5680 S Pinnacle Lane

$245,000 Call Lisa

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BEAUTIFUL EXPANDED MONTANA MODEL!

BIG 3 CAR GARAGE! Private! 1696 sf, 2 bedrooms + office, entertainment wall, bar

lots of tile and wood laminate! You will Love it! 6486 S Sandtrap Dr

$259,000 Call Lori

SOLD!

BEAUTIFUL WOLFBURY MODEL!Large east facing back yard! 1787 sqft, 2 big

bedrooms, 2 baths, newer stainless appliances and newer AC system! Well maintained home!

5607 S Mountain Foothills$235,000 Call Ronelle

WOW! Gorgeous JASMINE! 1652 SF, 2 big Master Suites! New Roof, new HVAC system in

last 2 years, 3 yr old water heater!, Custom Plantation Shutters throughout! Private back yard and

Superstition mountain views!$265,000 Call Zach & Shelly

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GORGEOUS HOME BACKING TO WASH!WOW! 3 BDRMS, FABULOUS VIEWS, PRIVATE!

Fireplace, 2 car garage plus golf cart! NEW ROOF, newer AC system! Granite slab counters, lots of Tile

floors, Tiled front courtyard and back patio! 2266 sqft, 3 bdrms 2.5 bths! Some Furniture available! MUCH

MORE! $325,000 Call Lori

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN HIDDEN CANYON AREA OF MOUNTAINBROOK!

Wrap your life in the beauty and serenity of the prestigious Hidden Canyon Area in Mountainbrook Village! Fabulous 3 bedroom Wolfbury model on extra large lot backing to a wash with AZ room and offering great mountain views! 2050 sqft, brand new stainless appliances, 2.5 car garage too! Granite counters, Center Island 3 YEAR old ROOF!

AC IS 5 YRS OLD! Too much to list it all!$349,000 Call Lori

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PENDING:8789 E Aloe Dr Desert Holly $339,000 Lori6280 S Sandtrap Dr Cottonwood $459,000 Lisa5291 S Cat Claw Mesquite $267,000 Lisa8910 E Salix Palo Verde $389,000 Lori5084 S Nighthawk Desert Holly $339,000 Cathy8132 S Sweet Acacia Jasmine $310,000 Cathy6468 S Sandtrap Montana $259,000 LoriSOLD:5680 S Pinnacle Lane Lantana $242,000 Lisa/Ronelle8726 E Jumping Cholla Dr Jasmine $238,000 Lisa/Shelly/Zach8570 E Aloe St Andrews $311,000 Lori5325 S Red Yucca Lane Bradshaw $430,000 Lisa4961 S Crimson Sunrise ACACIA $459,000 Lori4921 S Desert Willow JASMINE $310,000 Ronelle

5730 S Desert Ocotillo Belmont & Casita $372,000 Marlene6355 S Palo Blanco Palo Verde $353,500 Larry7488 E Wildcat Picacho & Casita $412,000 Lisa4981 S Crested Saguaro Desert Holly $383,000 Dawn, Zach & Shelly8050 E Golden Cholla Westchester $299,000 Cathy5218 S Granite Dr Jasmine $329,000 Lori & Lisa8943 E Brittle Bush Rd Palo Verde $330,000 Marlene & Ronelle4939 S Desert Willow Desert Holly $329,000 Lisa8302 E Masters Dr Saguaro $250,000 Frances5438 S Pyrite Pinehurst $230,000 Lori8706 E Golden Cholla Jasmine $264,900 Zach & Shelly8910 E Brittle Bush Rd Ocotillo $271,000 Cathy5290 S Granite Dr Jasmine $289,000 Dawn6098 S Jojoba Ct Estrella $250,000 Zach and Shelly5557 Pinnacle Dir Bayberry $259,000 Cathy

18 HOMES SOLD THRU MARCH 6TH 2018! CALL US OR COME SEE US! FIND OUT HOW WE SELL

MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE!

BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME SINCE 2006! LIST WITH US TODAY!LOWEST COMMISSION!

HIGHEST SALES PRICE!FULL SERVICE BROKERAGE WHERE OUTSTANDING

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GORGEOUS COTTONWOOD ON THE GOLF COURSE!

2343 sqft 2 bdrms + ofc, 1/3 acre steel view fenced lot 2.5 car gar pool/spa more!

$459,000 Call Lisa

WOW! BIG, PALO VERDE BACKING & SIDING TO WASH!

2412 SF, extended 3 car garage, front courtyard, extended back patio lots of tile

floors, views!$389,000 Call Lori

ON THE GOLF COURSE! STUNNING VIEWS!2217 sf, 2 bedrooms, den & 2 car gar! Stainless

appliances, extended flagstone patio with built-in BBQ, extended 2 car garage! Lots more!

$339,000 Call Lisa

WOW! SIMPLY GORGEOUS! FURNISHED, POOL, VIEWS!!

2260 sqft, 3 bdrms 2 bths corner cul-de-sac lot!LOADED with UPGRADES!$419,000 Call Dawn

SWEEPING VIEWS ON CORNER LOT!1695 SF, 2 bdrms + den, fireplace and 2 car gar!

Open Den, Picacho model! extended patio new AC!$267,000 Call Lisa

GORGEOUS DESERT HOLLY IN HIDDEN CANYON AREA!1904 sqft, 3 bdrms, new roof$339,000 Call Cathy

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Community CornerBOARD HIGHLIGHTSSubmitted by Peter Cavoto, President

Retirement can be a time to try something new and serve others.We welcome new Board members to the Board! We are excited

you have offered your time to serve the community. The new Board members are Chris Bukovac, Janet Christopherson and Audrey Morganegg. The Board would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Wayne Walworth for his service the last two years on the Board.

This BOD’s are trying hard to have user input and multiple bids for expenses. Some expenses this month were erosion control at several sites, a new condenser for one of Sunset’s air conditioning units, and fans and bypass dampers for the Fired Arts building. The two concrete walkways and recycle refurbishment were tabled until March for more bids.

The Planning Committee presented the architectural drawing for the Sunset remodel which will be on display in the office. They had input from over 1500 residents and 49 groups. The greatest needs were temperature, sound, light and space. Windows provide the greatest sound loss. User rooms have increased. The kitchen and bathrooms and two exits will be ADA compliant. The next step is to go to bid and compare the end of year financials and reserve study for funding. No additional parking is necessary and the large windows to the outside will not have barriers.

The design for Pickleball was received from the Architect. Building and Grounds advised the BOD to plan for the future as pickleball is growing. B&G will be looking at further court development as well as design “option A” with input from Pickleball players and make recommendations to the Board.

Steering committee members of Activity, Architectural, Budget & Finance, Building and Grounds, Communication and Planning were approved. Budget and Finance and Building and Grounds submitted charter revisions that were reviewed and approved by the Board. Budget and Finance, Planning, Communication and Activities also had reviewed their charters last year. Thank you to our committees

and committee chairs for mentoring those on your committees. We express our gratitude for your service and providing research and recommendations to the board. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to your committee chairs. Their names and numbers are located on the members website at mbvaz.org.

Pottery club requested a wheel to be used by members and the instructor at classes, which is funded out of future development for $1700.

The Mesquite Center Canyon Cookout has been well received. Big thanks to Ed Butler and Jack Twa and their wives for volunteering to help with this every Wednesday.

As always, please feel free to email the board at board@mbvaz.org with anything.

Saturday, March 17th10am – 1pm

Street Rods, Classic/American Muscle CarsFood Truck on Site

RSVP donhdtv@gmail.com to register

MBV Car Show “Cruise in Event”

Those Pesky HOA’sChanges in your Back, Front & Side YardBy Debbie O’Brien

Many homeowners are making some beautiful improvements to the exterior of their house, yard, driveway, sidewalks, windows, fences and walls. A reminder--You must get prior approval from the Architectural Committee for anything and everything you add, change or delete from your BACK, FRONT and SIDE yard.

Yes, anything and everything you do in your back yard must ALSO be approved. This is not new, contrary to rumors that are going around. If you add or change a hot tub, pavers, patio cover, plants, fountain, etc. in your back yard the Architectural Committee needs an Architectural Request submitted prior to starting the work. The Committee meets every other Thursday and you will have an answer right away. The Architectural Request form is available in the Activities Office and on the MBV website. Need help or have questions? Call or send me an email Debbie.Obrien@fsresidential.com

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Caring Corner

Illiness: Linda Davidson, IWIII Connie Collins, IWIII

In Memory: Al Schaefer, IWI Jim Pottenger, IWI Jonathan Miller, IWIII Lloyd Glaus Ironwood III

Community Association Living

Your Commitment as a HomeownerThe association is glad you’ve found a home in our community.

We presume it has all the amenities you were seeking and you’re settling in nicely. This is the time the association likes to remind new homeowners that common-interest communities like ours create some unique obligations to the community and to other residents within it:

Read and comply with the community’s governing documents. You should have received a package of documents well before you closed on your home. If you didn’t, check the association’s website or ask the manager for copies. Make sure you understand what’s included in them, particularly the rules about pets, parking, your home’s exterior maintenance, architectural guidelines and when you must pay association assessments.

Provide current contact information to the association management office. Make sure they know how to reach you in case of an emergency, and ask them to notify you of annual meetings and other important events.

Maintain your property according to established standards. The community’s appearance can add value to all the homes within it—including yours—so it’s important to keep landscaping neatly groomed and your home’s exterior well-maintained and in accordance with the guidelines.

Treat association leaders honestly and respectfully. Board members are homeowners—just like you—who have volunteered to give their time and energy freely to govern the community. While you should share your concerns about the community with them, do so in a way that’s constructive, informative and helpful.

Attend board meetings and vote in community elections. Board meetings are open to homeowners who wish to sit in and keep up with issues under discussion.

Pay association assessments and other obligations on time. Your regular assessments pay for common-area maintenance, amenities and other shared expenses. If you don’t pay on time, the burden for paying your portion of the association’s bills, like water, electricity and trash removal, falls on your neighbors.

Ensure that tenants, visiting relatives and friends adhere to all rules and regulations. If you are leasing your home, you’re liable for maintaining the condition of the home and for the behavior of those who live in it. Make sure to screen tenants thoroughly, and familiarize them with the community’s rules.

Suzanne Murray, CMCA, AMSGeneral ManagerFirstService Residential | MountainBrook Village

April’s Flashback Dance – FREELynn Cochrane

It is never too early to start thinking about our upcoming ‘Flashback Dance’ on Friday, April 13, featuring the variety band, Southern Drawl. For some residents, this may be the last opportunity to reminisce with old and new friends about this year’s fantastic dance season and the numerous terrific bands who played for us. We will have a collection of photos from all the dances. Come and see if you are in the gallery. As a thank you for your outstanding attendance, this will also be a FREE dance. Just sign up at the activity office to receive your free ticket for admission. Elton John’s 1972 song, Crocodile Rock, may come to mind, “I never knew me a better time and guess I never will” .... well at least until our next dance.

Flashback Dance Partyw/Southern Drawl

Friday, April 13th

Sign up in the officebeginning March 19th

Space is limited

MBV Band Spring ConcertMarch 25th at 3 PM in the Superstition CenterThe MBV Band will present their Spring concert under the

direction of Gary Browning.Bring your Spring Break visitors to the concert to enjoy an

afternoon of music by George Gershwin, Glenn Miller and the traditional tunes Ode to Joy and a Gift to be Simple. There will also be some fun improv by band members.

Tickets are $10.00. There will be CD’s from the January 2018 Concert for sale at the door for $10.00. You may also order CD’s from the Spring Concert to be delivered at a later date.

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The Cavani String QuartetFriday, April 6, 2018, 7:30 pmVenue: Gold Canyon United Methodist Church6640 S Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ

Hailed as brilliant and passionate performers, the Cavani String Quartet takes beautiful music to the highest level, inspiring and engaging audiences of all ages. They have been recipients of many national accolades including the prestigious Naumberg Award for aspiring young artists. The Salt Lake Tribune stated, “The fiery Cavani String Quartet moved, breathed, and sighed as one…tonal blend and stylistic unity were impeccable”.

Purchase advance adult tickets for $25, and students for $5 on our website www.gcac1.com via PayPal or at Canyon Rose Storage, 6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, and at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce office on the Apache Trail. Tickets at the door are $30.

The Gold Canyon Arts Council, a non-profit organization, promotes the performing and visual arts and is supported in part by grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, WESTAF, the National Endowment for the Arts, local corporations, and businesses.

Chuck Cuffaro, GCAC PublicityEmail: charlescuffaro@gmail.comPh: 513-608-0719

If You Would Like to Listen to Some of the MBV Band Favorites………….

Len Broz has made the following recordings from the January 2018 MBV Band Concert and Director

Gary Browning has them available on YouTube!Suite from Carmen https://youtu.be/KJmoSoiNOQEChicago https://youtu.be/_RVjTuhkFJgLassus Trombone https://youtu.be/U14dndl9vvsTribute to Henry Mancini https://youtu.be/9CtEqpizf-kGrand Canyon Overture https://youtu.be/tBsAZM4ZoJY

Let The Shenanigans BeginAt the 6th Annual St. Patrick’s

Day Celebration!Rodeo Lounge, 8333 E. Sunrise Sky Dr. Gold

Canyon, AZ 85118 Saturday, March 17th 2PM – 10PMNo cover - full bar – free parking!

Corned beef and cabbage, $10 - Green beer $1 - Beer garden - promos/giveaways - drink specials

The Rodeo Lounge is becoming known for the most fun and talked about St. Patrick’s Party Celebration

in the east valley!All day entertainment - Starting at 2:00pm

DJ Wayne –Master of CeremoniesContinuous entertainment: 2:30pm, 4:30pm and

6pmThen at 8PM, “Tartanic” will perform with a

barrage of sounds from their Great Highland Bagpipes & Drums! Truly Phenomenal!

By Pam Burks

MBV PLAYERSBill Wash

“Well, yes - and in a way, no”. YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, but you can take Grandpa’s philosophy of life: “don’t do anything you don’t want to, because we don’t have much time - any of us”. The cast of 18 actors, the Director, and the many behind-the-scenes volunteers extend a million “Thank You’s” to our audiences who packed the house for our three performances. The cast offers a very special recognition to its Director RANDY RATCLIFF who had the vision, confidence and patience to direct a play with 18 actors, 10 of whom were on stage for their first times. The plays only faux pas was when Penny had a wardrobe malfunction with her grey wig which was quickly replaced with much laughter from both Penny and the audience. We hope you enjoyed the new faces on stage who may become the MBV players of the future.

Next year’s play will be MOON OVER BUFFALO. Kathy

Buelow will Direct. She held auditions in early March and will award roles to lucky applicants. “The longest day in an actor’s life is waiting for a phone call the day after auditions”. And to those who received roles, remember “There are no such things as small roles, only small actors”.

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2nd Annual Lin Bartlett Golf Classic

Gold Canyon Golf Resort6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd. | Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

By Pam BurksPlease join us in honoring our dear friend and

colleague, Lin Bartlett, in the “2nd Annual Lin Bartlett Golf Classic” on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Benefit will take place on our beautiful Sidewinder Golf Course. Lin was the Restaurant Manager at Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa since 2002. Sadly, Lin passed away on February 14th, after fighting a very courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for 4 years. Her willpower and endurance have been an inspiration to us all. The Medical bills continue to be a constant battle for the family, so let’s come together as a Community to help.

The format for the Tournament will be a 4-person scramble (Registration Opens 3/1/18.) Tournament typically sells out very fast, and we are expecting a sellout crowd again this year. We strongly encourage early signup. There are multiple ways golfers and non-

golfers can help in this cause. The success of this Event is extremely important. Please consider signing up for a Sponsorship or donating a Silent Auction prize. For more information on Sponsorship, Silent Auction Donations or signup please contact nick@gcgr.com or 480-671-5566.

Entry Fee is $105 Inclusive of tax. Tournament Includes: Donation, Green fee, Cart w/GPS, Range

Balls, Luncheon, Drink Ticket & Prizes. “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by

the compassionate actions of its members.” Coretta Scott King

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Artist of the MonthMargie Markstaller

March “Artist of the Month” will be in honor of, and in memory of, Margie Markstaller a long-time winter resident of MBV. Margie was scheduled to be exhibitor last winter when she was suddenly taken ill and lost her life. Her husband, Gary has graciously allowed us to exhibit some of her work this month. Please stop by the library to see her artwork and remember the talented, vivacious and fun-loving woman who was Margie Markstaller.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7am Pickleball-A 7am Pickleball-A 7am Pickleball-A 7am Pickleball-A 7am Pickleball-A 7am L/I Aerobics-MPR 8am Tennis Ladies League 7am L/I Aerobics-MPR 8:30am Yoga-MPR 7am L/I Aerobics-MPR 8am Tennis RR 8am Straight Poker-SS 8am Tennis RR 8am Straight Poker-SS 8am Tennis RR 8am Pottery-AC 8:30am Watercolor-OAC 8am Pottery-AC 9am Adult Coloring-SC 8am Pottery-AC 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s 8:30am Yoga-SS 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s 8:30am Yoga-SS

9am Bible Study-PV 9am Ceramics-AC 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s 9am Ceramics-AC 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s

9am Pilates-MPR 9am Coffee & News-SC 9am Zumba Gold-MPR 9am Pilates-MPR 9am Pilates-MPR

9:30am Tai Chi-SS 9:30am Nat’l MahJongg-SS 9:30am Bocce Ball 9:30am Tai Chi-SS 9am Beg. MahJongg-MR 9:30am Bocce Ball 10am Knitting-MR 10am Tennis Men’s League 9:30am Oil Painting-OAC 9:30am Bocce Ball 10am Tennis Ladies Leag 10:30am Wellness Class-MPR 10am On the Ball-MPR 10am Mexican Train-SS

12pm Pickleball-Open 12pm Pickleball-Open 12pm Pickleball-Open 12pm Pickleball-Open 10am Tennis Mixed Dbls 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 1pm Mixed Bridge-SS 10am Nat’l MahJongg-SS

12:45pm Canasta-SS 12:30pm Men’s Bridge-SS 1pm Game Day-SS 1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 10:15am Darts-MPR 1pm Ladies Bridge-SS 1pm Ladies Pinochle-SS 1pm Ornt MahJongg-SS 1pm Ornt MahJongg-SS 12pm Pickleball-Open

1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 1:30pm Line Dance-MPR 1pm Euchre-SS 1pm Bunco-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS

1pm Woodcarving-OAC 5pm Social-SC 7pm Card Bingo-MR 1pm Wii Bowling-MPR 12:45pm Canasta-SS

3pm Bocce Ball 6:30pm Darts-MPR 1pm TX Hold’em-SS 1pm Duplicate Bridge-SS 4pm Whine & Cheese-SC 6:30pm Duplicate Bridge-SS 3pm Tennis Dixie Drills

5:30pm Gentle Yoga-MPR 7pm Pinochle-SS

6pm Ladies Mon Night Pinochle-MR

6:30pm Bingo-SC

EAST POOL SATURDAY ROOM KEY SUNDAY WEST POOL

6am Lap Swim 7am Pickleball-A Superstition Center-SC 7am Pickleball-Open 6am Lap Swim

8am Adult Swim 8am Pottery-AC Sunset-SS 1pm Ornt. MahJongg-SS 8am Ladies Aquacise 10am Adult & Children 3 & Above 8am Straight Poker-SS Mesquite Room-MR 3pm Chess-SS 9am Aquacise

2pm Adult Swim 9am Pickleball-B+/B’s Art Center-AC 10am Adult Swim 4:30pm Adult & Children 3 & Above 12pm Pickleball-Open Palo Verde Room-PV

10am Co-Ed Water Aerobics (M-Thu)

6:30pm Adult Swim 1pm Scrabble-MR Multi-Purpose Room-MPR 2:30pm Water Volleyball

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MountainBrook Village Weekly Activities

Monthly Upcoming Events

NOW WHAT… MEN’S LET’S DO

LUNCH LADIES

LET’S DO LUNCH BUS TRIP MULTI- PURPOSE

CENTER

Time to update your phone book!

Go to Website- Member Tab

Meet at 11:30am 4/2

Santan Brewing Company

8 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler

Meet at 11:30am 3/19

Nando’s 3519 Baseline Rd.

Gilbert

Ft. McDowell Casino 6:30am

MBV Bus Pick-up 3/21

4/11 & 4/25 Sign up in office

Practice Line Dance Tuesday - FREE

1:30pm/MPC w/Mike, Ann & Jan

Jam Session 4/11 @ 6pm - MPC

MBV Room Request Fill out your form

Pick your date now!

Party/Groups/Classes

It’s a Party - BYOB Music Video Night 4/25 @ 6pm - MPC

Quick Glance Community Donations

SAVE THE DATE HEALTH & WELLNESS Art Classes Monthly Classes

MBV “Cruise in Event”

Street Cars, Classic American Muscle Cars 3/17 from 10am-1pm

Food available by Old School Grub

Spring Band Concert Sun. 3/25

$10

MBV BLOOD DRIVE 4/25

Superstition Center 9am-2pm

Sign up in Office

Garage Sale is Sat. 3/24

Donations can be taken to

Gold Canyon Consignment

6877 S. Kings Ranch Rd. Ste #3

480-845-1654

Pool Party

Wednesday 4/4 4-6pm

Live Music by MBV Denny & Greg Headin’ Back

Food available by Three Dog Eatery

Sign up in office

Garage Sale Maps available in Office Friday 3/23

w/Jen Multi-Purpose

Room

Wednesdays

New Time 10:30AM Free

3/21 No Class

Fashion Show Day

3/28 Workshop-Reiki Healing

4/4 Balance

Sign – Up in Office Derby Hat Deco

Class 1-3pm $5-$15

Tues. 4/17

Paint Party Class

4/5 & 5/3 $30

4-7pm SC

4/13 End of Season

Flashback Dance Party Free

Band- Southern Drawl Sign up in Office

Pickleball Tournament 4/5

MBV vs. Fire Dept. Join us 8-11am

Donations Welcome To support Superstition

Fire & Medical

Canyon Cookout Mesquite/Palo Verde

Center

Grill-it up $5 Every Wednesday!

Thru April 11:30 - 1:00pm

4/11 Chair Stretch

4/18 Wellness Class Strength &

Balance

4/25 Meditation

Evening Gentle Yoga & Meditation

Every Monday MPC @5:30

$8 - Drop in - Discount on Packages

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1950's E-Mail...

Long ago and far away,In a land that time forgot, Before the days of Dylan,Or the dawn of Camelot.

There lived a race of innocents,And they were you and me,

For Ike was in the White HouseIn that land where we were born,

Where navels were for oranges,And Peyton Place was porn.

We longed for love and romance,

And waited for our Prince, Eddie Fisher married Liz,

And no one's seen him since.

We danced to 'Little Darlin',And sang to 'Stagger Lee'

And cried for Buddy HollyIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

Only girls wore earrings then,And 3 was one too many,

And only boys wore flat-top cuts,Except for Jean McKinney.

And only in our wildest dreamsDid we expect to see

A boy named George with Lipstick,In the Land That Made Me, Me.

We fell for Frankie Avalon,Annette was oh, so nice,

And when they made a movie,They never made it twice.

We didn't have a Star Trek Five,Or Psycho Two and Three, Or Rocky-Rambo Twenty

In the Land That Made Me, Me.

Miss Kitty had a heart of gold,And Chester had a limp,

And Reagan was a DemocratWhose co-star was a chimp.

We had a Mr. Wizard,But not a Mr. T,

And Oprah couldn't talk yet,In the Land That Made Me, Me.

We had our share of heroes,We never thought they'd go, At least not Bobby Darin,

Or Marilyn Monroe. For youth was still eternal,

And life was yet to be, And Elvis was forever

In the Land That Made Me, Me.

We'd never seen the rock bandThat was Grateful to be Dead,

And Airplanes weren't named Jefferson,And Zeppelins were not Led

And Beatles lived in gardens then,And Monkees lived in trees,

Madonna was MaryIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

We'd never heard of microwaves,Or telephones in cars,

And babies might be bottle-fed,But they were not grown in jars.

And pumping iron got wrinkles out,And 'gay' meant fancy-free,

And dorms were never co-EdIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

We hadn't seen enough of jetsTo talk about the lag,

And microchips were what was leftAt the bottom of the bag.

And hardware was a box of nails,And bytes came from a flea,

And rocket ships were fictionIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

T-Birds came with portholes,And side shows came with freaks, And bathing suits came big enough

To cover both your cheeks.

And Coke came just in bottles,And skirts below the knee, And Castro came to power

Near the Land That Made Me, Me.

We had no Crest with Fluoride,We had no Hill Street Blues,

We had no patterned pantyhoseOr Lipton herbal tea

Or prime-time ads for those dysfunctionsIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

There were no golden arches,No Perrier to chill,

And fish were not called Wanda,And cats were not called Bill.

And middle-aged was 35And old was forty-three,

And ancient were our parentsIn the Land That Made Me, Me.

But all things have a season,Or so we've heard them say,

And now instead of MaybellineWe swear by Retin-A.

They send us invitationsTo join AARP,

We've come a long way, baby,From the Land That Made Me, Me.

So now we face a brave new worldIn slightly larger jeans,

And wonder why they're usingSmaller print in magazines

And we tell our children's childrenOf the way it used to be, Long ago and far away

In the Land That Made Me, Me.

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In The Territory.........By Mike Karr

LAKE HAVASU CITY, from the Mojave name “blue-green water”, is a city of 53,000 residents located on the Colorado River. It started in 1963 when Robert P. McCulloch, of the Milwaukee chain saw company, envisioned starting a new community, and purchased 26 square miles of land at a public auction. In 1968, he purchased The London Bridge for $2.4 million to make it the centerpiece and by 1971 it had been dismantled, transported via the Panama Canal and reassembled in its present location. Interesting side note: McCulloch was also the developer of Fountain Hills, AZ

If you’re into hiking, RV’ing, boating, camping, ATV and OHV trail riding, this is the perfect place for you to spend a few days. You can rent boats, jet skis, jeeps, kayaks, bicycles and all types of off-road vehicles, or bring your own. It’s definitely a place for the outdoorsman with 88 miles of river, numerous RV parks and campgrounds and more desert trails than you can imagine.

Since we’re not involved in those types of activities, a week at the London Bridge Time-share Resort was a little too long for us, but everyone should spend at least a couple of days in Lake Havasu. We sampled several of the recommended eating establishments like Barley Brothers, The Red Onion, Mudshark Brewery, McDonald’s, Kokomo’s, Turtle Beach Bar and Burgers by the Bridge with the

last two being our favorites. Golf at the Island Golf Club and Olde’ London was mediocre, but Emerald Canyon in nearby Parker might be worth a trip in itself. The Havasu Landing Casino was a smoke-filled disappointment, but an hour’s trip to Laughlin and a visit to Harrah’s Casino was a highlight as we stopped to visit the donkeys in Oatman enroute.

Unless you’re the outdoorsy type, my recommendation would be to check out www.goLakeHavasu.com and make your trip there during one of their many special events such as a ballonfest, Renaissance Fair, Bluegrass Festival, boat show or rodeo. Remember, not every place “In The Territory” is the perfect vacation spot for everyone.

Lost Dutchman Marathon Water Station # 8

Under the leadership of Roy Sordi, 22 MBV members staffed Water Station #8 for the Lost Dutchman Marathon. The Station was located on Superstition Mountain Blvd. across from Basha’s. We were set up by 7:45am on Feb. 18th with water & Gatorade for the 380 runners. MBV Volunteers have staffed this station for the last 13 years. We all had a good time and it is always greatly appreciated by the runners.

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Spring Break is almost here and who can resist a visit from our grands and greats.

SWIMMING POOL & SPA RULES AND REGULATIONS

Pool Rules: (see signs in pool area for complete

list of rules)• Pool gates must be kept closed at all times. No entry without

guest pass or fob.• Children under eighteen (18) must be accompanied by an

adult.• No children under the age of three (3) are permitted in the

pools.• Absolutely no diapers of any kind are allowed in the pools.• Running, diving or jumping into the water IS NOT

PERMITTED.• With the exception of service animals, pets are strictly

prohibited in the pool area.• Radios/music devices are permitted only if used with

earphones.• Glass containers are strictly prohibited.• Food, including snacks, is not permitted in the pool deck

area. • Smoking in the pool area is strictly prohibited.

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CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS

Ladies Bridge Meets every Monday at 1:00pm in the Sunset Center. 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: Jenny Crow, Jane Roper, Pris Fieldhammer, Sandy Mueller.

Men’s BridgeMeets every Tuesday, starting October 10th, at 1:00 in the Sunset

Center. We welcome new players, expect a lot of laughs. For more information, call Rich Huseman, 480-288-5378.

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.

Ladies BuncoWe play 3-4 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.

Ladies Nine Hole GolfMonday 8:00 am, Gold Canyon Sidewinder. Please call Marlies

@ 480-983-3122

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 Abram’s Men Golf GroupPlays 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 kathylonnie@hotmail.com.

Queen Valley Wednesday Mixed GolfThis is one of the more beautiful and challenging courses around,

and they give Seniors and Women a nice yardage gift on most holes. Tee times start around 11:30 throughout the winter. After golf, we all head to Wahoo’s for a meal and conversation. If you wish to join us, please send an email to jan.walton@yahoo.com. See you on the links, Butch & Jan Williams.

Just For Fun Golf Thursday 8:00 am, at Mountain Brook Golf Club. Please contact

Meryl at merylllaw@shaw,ca

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 MoreWe 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.

Wine and Cheese for the LadiesMeets every Monday at 4:00pm, for the ladies, in the Superstition

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 @ 982-3686.

10:00 Co-Ed Water AerobicsGeared for exercise and socializing afterward, the class is Monday

through Thursday mornings at 10:00. Just show up at the pool. No equipment needed. Any questions call or text Ann Rasmussen at 651-249-6958 or you can e-mail me at annplamor@gmail.com.

Classes, Groups and ClubsClasses, Groups or Clubs returning for the season,

remember to resubmit your information (150 words or less) to the Mountaineer at mountaineer@mbvaz.org. If you want the information on the MBV Website, send the information

to webteam@mbvaz.org. Please remember that ALL Classes, Groups and Clubs are responsible for submitting information to either or both sites when they return and removing it when they leave, including any updates throughout the season. The

office also needs to be notified of ALL the Classes, Groups and Clubs schedules to keep their records up to date.

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TENNIS TALK

Tuesday National Mah JonggFREE LESSONS will be offered

on Tuesdays at 9:30am, beginning November 28th in the Sunset Room, led by the excellent guidance of one of our players. It’s a fun and interesting game with its own beauty and excitement, and is very popular in MountainBrook. (It’s not the same matching game you may play on your computer!) You are also welcome to come observe the game any time before the lessons begin. We play using the National Mah Jongg League card and rules. All of us who play Mah Jongg on Tuesdays invite you to join us in the Sunset Room, beginning at 9:30am. Come in the morning, the afternoon, or bring your lunch and play all day. We welcome all newcomers and any Mah Jongg player who may feel a bit rusty. We promise to make it a fun time for all. If you have any questions about the game, the lessons, or the group, please call Janie at 480-258-2336.

Tennis Talk by Betsey Baker

MBV Tennis Club is accepting used rackets and tennis balls for donation to Apache Junction High School Boys / Girls Tennis teams. They are in need of, and grateful for, the 5 rackets and many tennis balls given to date. If you have any items to contribute, contact Deb Thompson 480-223-2158. Players from MountainBrook participated in a tournament at Trilogy this month. We played 23 matches and appreciate the hard work Sally Lickar put into this enjoyable event.

Tennis Tip-Dealing with lob’s - Start taking balls out of the air that you would typically let bounce. Either as a volley, overhead or drive volley. These volleys/overheads from deeper in the court (behind the service line) are more challenging, but with practice become real weapons against the lobber. Taking balls out of the air rushes the lobber and makes them more uncomfortable. Just remember to close the net for weaker lobs/groundstrokes.

Pickleball News by Bud Morrison

The 2018 league play is complete. We had a lot of fun and spirited play in both the “A” and “B” groups.

“A” league results...Chuck Wenzel and Roger Schmittling first place. Sheldon Lessard and Mark Howard second place. “B” league results...Flight 1, Mark Heinz first. Randy Holtz second. Harley Sivertson third.

Flight 2, Steve Blikre first. Dennis Burky second. Randy Holtz third. Thanks to all who played and supported our club. We’ve purchased two new paddle queues to replace the PVC pipe. These new queues add a bit of class to our courts while eliminating the need to move paddles for “next up”. Additionally, the queues are manufactured by a 30-year army veteran. MBV was represented in several valley area tournaments last month. Our players brought home several new medals. Our two courts were cleaned and look much better. Thanks to the MBV maintenance staff. Well done gentlemen! See you on the courts!

Ladies Bible Study GroupInviting all ladies to join the Ladies’ Bible Study Group that meets

every Monday at 9 a.m. in the Palo Verde Room. We will be augmenting our study with Joanna Weaver’s companion Bible study book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” You are welcome to join us in the study of God’s Word. If you have any questions, call Eunice at 480-983-1665

MountainBrook Womens Investment Club

has been successfully in existence since 1999. Our motto is “We are smarter collectively, than we are individually”. We have several openings for new members, so if you want to learn more about investing in the stock market contact Loretta Milton 480 474-9958.

MBV Ceramics and GlassThe winter season is here and we have many classes set up for

January, February and March. Sign-up sheets with pictures or the projects are available in the office. Be sure to look for the tab labeled “Ceramics” in the binder labeled “Classes” to sign up. Classes are limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. During the winter season, the Tuesday/Thursday schedule is as follows: Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 instructors for glass bottle slumping and glass fusion are available; Tuesday afternoons are reserved for ceramics with instructors available; Thursday mornings the studio is open to all techniques unless a class is scheduled; and, Thursday afternoons are open to all techniques.

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.

DartsBy John Kloosterman

Never under estimate a beginning dart thrower. Fred Greenway played darts for about a month before leaving last summer and has been back now for 4 months. When Fred returned to darts he got a healthy beginner’s handicap. Fred’s team has won games that have come down to the wire against experienced players. He has now earned a new title as the current “Bulls Eye King” by finishing a game with 2 single bulls and a double bull. Congratulations, Fred!! And our own experienced dart player, Stan Condell, has proved himself with just three darts. Stan popped a triple 20, triple 19, and a triple 18 closing half the numbers in a game of “Dirty Cricket”. Wow! World class darts happening right here in MBV. Join us for an evening of fun. TUESDAY evenings at 6:30 pm in the Ocotillo Room. See you there!!

MountainBrook Chess ClubLove the game? Want to Learn? Please join us for friendly Chess

play in the Sunset Center, Room A, on Sundays at 3 pm. We provide mentoring and guaranteed fun. For more information, please contact Pam Lane-Garon @ 559-260-3379.

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Get fit with Zumba “Gold” fitness Want to have a great time exercising to music? Come join Kristina

leading you in a fun way to get fit every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Multipurpose Room in the Ocotillo Center. Zumba “Gold” fitness is modified for the older participant and synchronized to music with a Latin beat. We work on the core and balance along with strengthening. Put on some comfortable shoes and come join in. Members and guest are welcome. Cost is $5.00. Any questions, call Kristina at 541-788-8965.

Pinochle ReportBarb Hofmeister

The Thursday evening group starts to gather in the Sunset Room about 6:30 and play begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to learn the game or brush up please call me at 480-288-9745 and I will meet you in the Sunset Room at 6 pm and we will have a class and practice before play starts. We are a fun and very friendly group. Last month I reported a very high score of 700 but that record was quickly surpassed by Rich Huseman and his partner Nancy Schmidt when the pair had a very rare double run hand which scores 150 points in meld alone. Rich’s score for the evening was 750 which is a record. Other high scores for the month were Bonny Nielsen (655 and 564), LaVoice Nolan (634), Ken Amundsen (605), Raquel Jones (605), Nancy Schmidt (599) and Rick Rupiper (579).

The Tuesday Ladies’ Pinochle group meets at 1:00 PM in the Sunset Center, Rm A. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Contact Sharon Hanson at 480-415-0859 if you have any questions.

Friends of the Libraryby Nancy Bozek

The Library Worker Bees were really buzzing in January. They handled 2006 items. That included books, DVD’s, Audio books and Puzzles. Not to mention all the other duties that go along with keeping the library shipshape. Talk about a Herculean effort. It is so tempting to go througjh the return box or the donation box to take books from there before the library workers have a chance to process them. We respectfully ask that you not do that. If someone is in the library, they will be happy to process the book for you. This is the way we can determine how many times a book is checked out. One other request is this: please do not cut addresses from the magazines, just scribble them out. Cut out covers get raggedy real fast. And we always check the covers to be sure no address is visible. If you have women’s’ magazines that are not more than 3 months old, the library would love to have them. We hope you all have taken advantage of the library and continue to enjoy it. “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.... The man who never reads lives only one life.”

Bocce BallIf you want to make new friendships,

have fun and hear laughter, then come to the Bocce Ball Courts on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. You need not be experienced to play! For additional

information: Call Carol Adkins, (303) 881-4857

Book Discussionby Peggy Malsom

The April MBV Book Discussion has been cancelled due to conflicts in the schedule. At the March meeting, suggestions for the 2018-2019 line up of books to be read were considered. The final determination is not available in time for this edition of the Mountaineer. Please look for the list in the next issue in time for your summer reading pleasure. The suggestions were great, and it looks like another super year of reading for MountainBrook. Keep watching this space for updates and see you in November.

MBV HikingJoin us for exciting hiking in our beautiful mountain/desert

landscape. We hike to features including caves, vistas, historical sites, canyons, and waterfalls.

There are four weekly opportunities to hike, with various levels of expertise.

All Levels, Tuesday – 7:00AM hike to Silly Mountain from Sunset Center parking lot. Loop hike returning for 9:00 coffee and news at Superstition Center.

Level 1, Wednesday – 2 hours hike in/out on gentle terrain with elevation gains up to 500ft.

Level 2, Friday – 3 hours in/out, varied terrain with elevation gains up to 1500ft.

Level 3, Thursday – 5 to 7 hours, 6 to 15 miles, on terrain with elevation gains up to 2500ft. Sections could include steep uphill and downhill, including loose rocks and boulders.

Levels 1 & 2, optional stop at a local eatery after the hike. Level 3, bring own lunch to eat on the trail. Sign up at the MBV office for weekly email of scheduled hikes. If

you have any questions, call Keith at 480-288-4338.

“Stampin Up with Carol”- “Stampin Up with Carol”- This is a monthly

greeting card class. This is an ideal class from new stampers to experienced stampers. All products except for adhesive & scissors will be provided. The classes will be April 18th & 19th and May 9th and 10th. The classes are held in the Ocotillo Arts & Craft Room at 1:00. The cost is $16.00, and you will create 4 all occasion cards using Stampin Up products. The signup sheet will be in the office for the next class until the Saturday before. If you need to sign up after that or have any questions, please contact me. I can be reached at 708-612-9112 or email me at cmc1055@att.net.

Aerobics for the Mind 2018 A speakers series presenting diverse topics such as science,

finance, health, etc.Apr 7: Judge Molly S. Frazer –Federal Immigration Judge,

Florence, AZMe and My Music 2018A musician’s story of the instrument they play and why, how,

where, when, etc.Feb 17: Danna Swoboda – Euphonium/TubaApr 21:Woody Wilson – Impresario of the Lakeshore Concert

Series at TCA Tempe. All events are in the Sunset Room at 10 am till 11:30 unless otherwise noted.

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Beaded Jewelry & Crafts ClassesBeaded Jewelry meets monthly on the First Tuesday 1-3pm.

There will be an assortment of beads and findings to make your own jewelry. Cost depends on what you make. Bring your own beads and supplies and join us at no cost. December – May. Various Craft Projects are taught monthly on the Third Tuesday 1-3pm. Look for the flyers for the Project of the Month. We meet for both classes in the Ocotillo Arts/Crafts Room. Sign up in the office or drop in if room is still available. January – May. Contact Celeste Parcell 415-225-6848 with questions

Pilates With FranIf you are interested in a fun total body toning class concentrating

on your core, this class is for you. Beginners and veterans welcome. And classes are FREE! For those not familiar with Pilates, all work is done on the floor on a mat. There is no special equipment needed. Pilates is designed to improve your shape, posture and balance by strengthening core muscles. Though the core is emphasized, all muscle groups are targeted. Classes are lighthearted and fun. All you have to lose are inches. Spring 2018 classes will be held on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 9am in the Ocotillo Room. Any questions, please call or email: Fran Strickler, Certified Pilates and Fitness Instructor (317) 797-9224 or fran.strickler@gmail.com

Supper ClubHave you ever make a ground chicken meatloaf? Have you ever stuffed

a chicken meatloaf with a variety of cheeses and spices? You ought to. You’ll be happy that you did. That was the entree for February’s supper club and it was delicious. The side dishes were nummy and dessert was Bananas Foster! I kid you not. If these dishes sound hard to make, I can assure you, they are not. Welcome to the new people who have joined Supper Club. We sincerely hope you are learning to enjoy the food and company of other eaters as much as we “oldies” do, because we really enjoy meeting you. If you’d like to join us just give Marcia Ritenour (480-577-5466) or Ruth Parker (253-278-2759) a call and you’ll be all set. “Food is not about impressing people, it’s about making them feel comfortable.” (Ina Garten)

MBV Pottery ClubThe mission of the MBV Pottery Club is to promote and support

MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic expression in the field of pottery. Individuals create their own works beginning with a lump of raw clay through the processes of designing, creating, drying, bisque-firing, glazing, and high-firing. Potters range in skill level from novice beginners to experienced artists. The MBV Pottery Club meets in the Fired Arts Building on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents are welcome and encouraged to come down and check out the studio to see if pottery is for them. Introductory and advanced classes/workshops are offered on various Saturdays at a cost of $10 to cover materials. These half-day workshops are given by volunteer instructors and cover both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques; and are open to all MBV residents. The Club also offers opportunities for field trips and studio tours of various studios/programs in the Phoenix-Mesa area. Annual membership fee to join the Club is $25.00. For more information contact John Backes at 218-573-3626 or jsbackes@yahoo.com or stop in during club hours.

Fairway Vista HOAby Verna Aure

The Annual Membership Meeting was held February 3 at 10am in the Palo Verde/Mesquite Room. Two new directors were elected for 2 year terms. Issues concerning painting, power washing, golf course configuration, and irrigation were discussed. The Board meeting was held February 22 at 10am.in the Sunset Center, Bldg B. Associa representative Kim Harrison was present. Landscaping/irrigation, electrical reimbursements, and CCRs issues were addressed. In addition, the insurance renewal was approved. The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, March 22, at 10am in the Sunset Center, Bldg. B. We welcome all homeowners. We especially look forward to meeting new homeowners. Your comments are important to us. There are no meetings held April thru August; however, resume on September 27 and October 25, 10am, Sunset Center, Bldg. B. Reminder – FV HOA Board meeting Thursday, March 22 at 10am in the Sunset Center, Bldg. B. Hope to see you there!

On The BallTry a ball class with us this spring. It’s fun and it’s FREE! This

class consists of toning, cardio, and some light weight training. All moves are done on the ball, under the ball, beside the ball, or just holding the ball. It’s a super fun class, choreographed to upbeat music. Students will need a mat, ball, and two sets of hand weights, one very light, and the other a little heavier. Beginners will probably need 2 three-pound weights and 2 five-pound weights. More experienced students can bring heavier weights, according to their fitness level. When purchasing a ball, remember, you should be able to sit on it just as if you are in a chair. If your knees are under your chin, the ball is too small. If you are semi standing, the ball is too large. Most balls have height charts to help you decide. Class will be held in the Ocotillo Room Thursday at 10:00, right after Pilates. Come have fun while burning calories, toning, and strengthening muscles. Any questions please call or email: Fran Strickler (317)797-9224 or fran.strickler@gmail.com.

KnittingWelcome to knitting! We are a group that meets 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. Sometimes we have a new pattern that we are all knitting, and other times we are all working on different projects. 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 Knitters Group appeals to you. If you have any questions please call Judi at 314-435-1552.

Watercolor Classes – Beginning to Experienced Students

Did you know that we have a wonderful watercolor class taking place every Tuesday morning from 8:30 – 11:30? It is held in the Ocotillo building – Fine Arts Room and is taught by Sebastiao (Sebastian) Pereira an Internationally known artist. The class runs Nov. – Mar. and is $20.00 per session (you pay only when you come and are not required to pay for a month of classes – only when you

2018 MBV Pickleball Tournament. By Sheldon Lessard

The 2018 MBV pickleball tournament was held February 16th and 17th. Family members and spectators were treated to some hard-fought battles. “A” tournament results...

Singles winner Sheldon Lessard, followed in close second by Mike Wever.

Doubles winners were Sheldon Lessard and Larry Richardson. Second place went to Paul Cechovic and Mike Worthy. A close third was Rod Sivertsen and Tom Trundle.

“B” tournament results...B+ Men’s, winners Eric Johnson and Randy Holtz. Second place

Ray Cinco and Rick Hartwein.B+ Ladies, winners Shar Wever and Sandy Smith. Second place

Betsy Baker and Teresa Pearson.B Ladies, winners Linda Fleck and Terri Nee-Holtz.Thanks to Hank, Hump and Garry for an exceptionally well-run

tournament.Following the tournament, we had our annual pickleball banquet.

A great evening complete with food, camaraderie and music was enjoyed by the members and guests. Thanks to Sue and Teresa for a dynamite evening. Thanks to Hank, Hump and Garry for all the door prizes they secured.

Time to start sharpening those skills in preparation for next year’s tournament. See you on the courts.

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attend). Your brushes and painting supplies will be provided for your first two classes. If you are a beginner you will be taught the basic techniques of watercolor painting. If you have experience you will be able to work on your own painting with the helpful guidance and critique of Sebastian. All are welcome!

Wii BowlingWii Bowling is every Thursday in the MPR at 1:00. Well Dan

Peterson has done it again. On February 8th Dan Peterson bowled his third “PERFECT” 300 game. We congratulate Dan on this amazing game. This is his second 300 this year. Looks like Dan’s trying for one a month. Way to go Dan.

Don’t forget to let the Mountaineer AND the Office

know if your Class, Club or Group is leaving for the Summer. It’s been fun.

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

Pam Burks and Helen Sutt. Regular contributors Barb Haag.

Procedure for submission: * Articles (500 words or less, using Times New Roman 11) should be emailed to mountaineer@mbvaz.org .

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 Christopherson, Vice President ....................... 651-341-3648Audrey Morganegg, Secretary ................................. 480-671-3507Tami Tack, Treasurer ................................................ 480-982-8299Chris Bukovac, Director .......................................... 480-577-4309Janet Swain, Director ............................................... 509-594-0022Mountaineer 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 - Kim Harrison ........................ 480-892-5222Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton .......................... 480-983-1010Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan ............... 480-983-3425Architectural Committee - Janet Swain ................ 509-594-0022Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack .......... 480-982-8299Building & Grounds - Larry England .................... 480-474-9180Communications-Rick Peters ................................. 480-980-7131Caring 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 Ceramics J. Christopherson ... (651) 341-3648 Chess Bill Vallicella ......... (480) 288-6727 Computer Class Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ..... (480) 983-1672 Darts John Kloosterman (480) 288-2388 Game Day Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-7518 GC Democrats David Coward ....... (480) 678-1756 GC Lions Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 GC Republicans Pam Burks ............. (480) 214-5555 Helping Hands Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338 Jewelry/Crafts Celest 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 Weilnhammer (480) 671-1439 Line Dancing Linda Rohrbach .... (701) 202-6038Low 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) Kathy Kirkpatrick (530) 263-1188Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Ester Brock – ........ (541) 543-9015Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street ............ (605) 949-4534Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth .... (480) 288-0579MBV Pottery Club David Gaiser ......... (480) 983-8464Men’s Round Table James Zetting ........(480)-983-4889Mexican Train Carol Perez ............ (303) 588-3041Mexican Train Lucy Abrams ......... (480) 288-2297Photo Editing Len Broz ................ (480) 671-4651Pickleball Bud Morrison ........ (317) 407-9786Pilates Video Jan Grant .............. (605) 929-8719Pinochle Barb Hofmeister ... (480) 288-9745Pinochle, Ladies Sharon Hanson ..... (480) 415-0859Poker Ken Amundsen ...... (480) 671-1643Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ........ (480) 671-8663Scrabble Mary Peters ........... (480) 671-1680Social Hour Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther ....... (480) 298-3761Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer ....... (708) 612-9112Supper Club Marcia Ritenour ... (480) 577-5466Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ..... (480) 671-7444Tennis Diana Hager .......... (480) 292-0462Texas Hold’em Charlene Wenzel ... (480) 288-7171Village Players Jim Mosier ............. (480) 570-2281Village Voices Sue Kench .............. (989) 859-1724Water Volleyball Dianna Krueger .... (480) 671-9709Website Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309Wii Bowling William Sandell ..... (623) 698-9600Wine Club Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976Woodcarving Wesley Stevens ...... (480) 982-3809 Yoga Elfrieda Rost ........ (602) 363-0108

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

Activities and ClubsPlease contact Chris at webteam@mbvaz.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-SC

CLASSIFIEDS

This, That & Other Things

FYI for new and old residents

AZDOT insurance requirement pertaining to golf carts:

Mandatory Insurance - Arizona requires that every motor vehicle operated on roads in the state (MBV roads are Pinal County roads) be covered by liability insurance through a company that is authorized to do business in Arizona. This includes golf carts, motorcycles and mopeds.

Minimum levels of financial responsibility are: • $15,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $30,000

for two or more persons • $10,000 property damage liability

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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 Woodworking tools: Table saw, planer/jointer, compound slide saw, router table w/router, band saw, scroll saw. 480-254-8497

2005 Class A 34’ Sea Breeze: Gas driven motorhome w/2 slideouts. 56K miles. Fully equipped. Asking $25K. Nick, 480-201-7397.

Rugs: 2 large area rugs (5 x 8 and 8 x 10), flower pattern. Colors: red, brown, gray, green, beige. Will separate. Best offer. 860-805-7141

Leather recliner chair: Dark brown, all leather. $200. 480-288-9320

Kenmore natural gas grill: 3 burner w/side burner. Includes cover, very good cond., clean. $50. Jim 715-571-7857 or vaneyck.jp@gmail.com

Granite: Thinking of remodeling? Looking for granite? Make offer! 480-671-4001

Computer desk: Dark brown wood. From Costco, 2 yrs. old. 52” x 23 ½”, one drawer. $45. 319-330-4568. After 9 am.

Nu Wave Infrared Oven: As seen on TV! Still in box. $35. Ann 480-288-9805

For Rent

MBV home: 2BR, 2BA, totally renovated, extended patio, phenomenal views. No smoking/pets. Available May - Dec 2018. May 2019 forward. 30 day min. 480-964-3774.

2 BR/2 BA Golf course home: Fireplace, soft water/R.O., extended patio w/BBQ. No smoking/pets. Avail. Apr 1, 2018 forward. 30 day min. 480-287-3907.

2BR, 2BA Home: Furnished, clean. NO smoking or pets. Sept 15 – Nov 15. 612-532-1112 keith51ply@gmail.com

1,867 sf house on quiet street: 2BR, Dog ok. 30 day min. Avail May –Dec 20, 2018; May 2019 – Jan 2020. Call for rates. 360-395-5070.

Exceptional rental on Fairway Dr.: 2BR,2BA. Four month min. Oct 2018 – Apr 2019. $2,600 mo. Ed 515-987-3041.

MBV Home on quiet Cul-de-sac: 2BD, 2BA Three month renter anytime. Dec 2018-April 2019. 406-240-4234

Service

We will house sit your home. Frequent visits and always after every rain and wind storm. Call Chuck/Diana 630-546-4018.

Need someone to watch your home this summer? Call husband and wife team, Pete and Kathy. 12 yrs. exp. 480-982-2850.

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.

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.

Cleaning: Carpet, upholstery, windows. Dry foam carpet cleaning. Senior discount. MBV resident. Joe 480-288-5012

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.

Wanted: Stainless Steel BBQ Grill (LP gas). Yeti cooler, big flat screen TV. 612-532-1185 gpeters0523@gmail.com

The MountainBrook Village MOUNTAINEER is owned by MBV and is published for the MBV community by Ray’s Printing:386 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ. To place business/commercial ad in the Mountaineer, please contact:

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no such endorsement is implied. The Community is in no way responsible for the advertising portion of this publication.

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