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6 Manager’s Message: The Estrella Annual Meeting6 Yard Appreciation - September 20137 Covenants & Compliance: Barking Dog Concerns8 Communications Committee: You Too Are Making A Difference; Let’s Hear from You! 8 Are You Active or A Veteran of the U.S. Military?9 Extras: Annual Meeting; All September Meetings 10 Snippets: Seasonal Landscape Planning10 Snippets: “EstrellaScape”

12 Developer’s Corner: Estrella Mirrors National Trends

14 The Arts: Artists & Ballet Arizona Come Together16 Estrella’s Scrapbook18 The Arts: A Path to Creative Discovery 19 Inspirations: Let’s Hear it for Renewal19 Recipes: Easy Chicken Pot Pie20 Clubs: Estrella Photo Group 20 Clubs: Estrella Conservative Republican Club21 Celebrating Estrella: Life at the Yacht Club of Estrella

22 Estrella Foothills HS: The Year in the Arts22 Estrella Mountain Elementary: New Boxtop Dropoff Added23 School Treats: Celebrate Fall with Fall Harvest Cookies23 Estrella Mountain Elementary: Spanish Instruction

24 City of Goodyear: Art and the Community24 Police Beat: Personal Safety

26 Residents Club: Upcoming Events, September 201327 Social Committee: Welcome to Starpointe28 In the Gym: Starpointe Welcomes New Fitness Instructor28 In the Gym: Taking Youth Athletic Training to Another Level

29 September 2013 Calendar

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It’s Time for the Estrella Annual MeetingBy Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

I t’s that time of year again; It’s time for the Estrella Annual Meeting. This meeting is not

only a business meeting, but a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the Estrella Community over the past year. It is bound to be quite a celebration with a Big Top theme and so many things for the community to be proud of.

The evening will begin with a vendor reception starting at 5:30pm. Community partners, vendors, and friends of the community will gather in front of

the performing Arts Center at Estrella Foothills High School to meet and greet with residents. The Estrella Foothills High School Culinary Class will be offering tastings of some of their fantastic culinary creations. There will be games to help you win more raffle tickets to increase your odds of winning one of the over 50 prizes we will be giving away later in the evening.

The meetings portion of the evening will begin with the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard presenting the flag and a member of the Goodyear Police Department leading us in the National Anthem.

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Then the Estrella Community Association and the Villages of Estrella Community Association will hold their business meeting. This meeting will also be the final step in electing two new resident board members for The Villages Community Association. The nominating committee made up of resident volunteers accepted applications from residents interested in running for this volunteer position in July and August and the ballots were sent out to each voting member of the VCA.

After the business meetings and the election of the new resident board members, there will be community updates including a financial report. There will also be updates from the management company, CCMC, as well as, the Developer, Newland Communities. We will also celebrate the many accomplishments of all our resident volunteers. From the residents that serve on Estrella’s five Committees that have dedicated numerous hours to help ensure that this community is functioning as successfully as possible to the event volunteers that make sure that the residents of Estrella have a fun way to come together and connect. Every resident volunteer is important and has contributed to the community’s accomplishments this year. I hope to see everyone on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 pm applauding your fellow residents for their hard work and celebrating all the great things that are happening in your community. Plus there will be over $4,000 worth of donated prizes given away and you have to be present to win!

Yard Appreciation - September 2013

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Lisa Lundskow, CAAM, PCAMCommunity Manager

Debbie Harper, CMCA, CAAMOperations Manager

Todd Wuellner, MA, CPRPFacilities Director

Shirley RobertsonCommunications Coordinator

Amy HelmsECA & VCA Compliance Coordinator

Sharon ThunstedtAdministrative Coordinator

Dan CastilloStarpointe Maintenance Coordinator

Mary Ann Brungardt Starpointe Front Desk Lead

Dean Westover, MBAStarpointe Club Director

Holly AguilarLifestyle Director

Jodi MatlockDesign Review Coordinator/Facilities Administrative Associate

Tammy CampbellRecreation Coordinator

Kevin WellsMaintenance Supervisor

Loryn LanfordAdministrative Associate

Jordan RingYacht Club Coordinator

Phone: 623.386.1112 / Fax: 623.386.5788www.LifeinEstrella.comOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Additional hours available by appointment.

R ecently the HOA office has seen an increase in calls regarding barking dogs in the community. Now that the weather is getting a bit cooler, residents are

spending more time outside and so are their pets. Please be a responsible pet owner and make sure to attend to your dog when it continuously barks.

Often residents are at work and the dog is left outside or there is a dog door to allow the dog outside as needed and the owner may not realize that the dog barks during the day. If you have a dog that tends to bark, please consider your neighbor before allowing your dogs “free” access to the back yard. The best advice is to contact your neighbor and let them know of the situation. If there is a barking dog that is disturbing the neighborhood, please go to lifeinestrella.com to access a Violation Complaint Form found in the Document Library under Other Applications and Forms (http://www.lifeinestrella.com/images/customers/461583/docs/ESTRELLA%20VIOLATION%20COMPLAINT%20FORM.PDF). Fill it out and return it to the Association. Our staff will send out a courtesy letter to the resident. For additional assistance, the City of Goodyear has rules regarding disturbances and you should also access their web site http://www.ci.goodyear.az.us/.

For the health and safety of everyone in the community, please observe the following:

• Dogs must always be on a leash when off of their private

property

• Pet owners must be responsible and always clean up after

your pet

• Make sure your pet has an id tag with correct contact

information

• Make sure your pet is licensed and registered with Maricopa

County

Do your part to keep the neighborhood clean and safe for all to enjoy!

Barking Dog ConcernsBy Amy Helms, Covenant and Compliance Coordinator

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You Too Are Making A Difference; Let’s Hear From You!By Shirley Robertson, Communications Coordinator

P erhaps you are involved with...

• Volunteering in your community

• Hospital

• Homeless shelter

• Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

• Hospice Care

• Animal Therapy

• Military

The list is endless and these are just a few examples. It does not make a difference if you are 2 or 102. You may have a ‘Lemonade Stand’ selling lemonade for a nickel or you may be a part of

E strella Residents who are retired and/or active U.S. military, please contact [email protected]. We are conducting a ‘Big Salute to Our Troops’ right here

in our community and we do not want to exclude anyone that is helping or has helped to protect our country.

Are You Active or A Veteran of the U.S. Military?

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Awana Fun Fair! Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:15-7:30p

Awana: Tuesdays 6:15-8p

Life Equipped (Adult Bible Study & Prayer) School of Life (Discipleship-class size limited) Wednesday, 6:30p

For more information, call the office or email [email protected]

a huge group that raises millions of dollars for ‘Military Families’. We all have an impact in other people’s lives. Many times we are not aware of the great footprint we leave in their minds and hearts. The Communications Committee wants to hear from you for upcoming articles for our October ‘Life In Estrella Magazine’. Please contact us at [email protected] or Shirley Robertson at 623.386.1112. Estrella, you are making a difference, let’s hear from you!


Gunner Mate 1st Class Marvin Rewerts(Photo by Shirley Robertson)

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Estrella’s Annual MeetingBy Amy Helms, ECA &

Come One, Come All!‘Under the Big Top’

Tuesday, September 24, 20135:30pm Reception6:30pm Meeting

Estrella Foothills High School

Budget / FinanceWednesday, September 4, 2013,

5:00 pm

Communications CommitteeThursday, September 5, 2013, 5:00 pm

Landscape CommitteeWednesday, September 11, 2013,

10:00 am

Voting Member CommitteeWednesday, September 11, 2013,

6:30 pm

Social CommitteeMonday, September 16, 2013, 5:00 pm

Annual MeetingTuesday, September 24, 2013, 6:30 pm

Trails CommitteeWednesday, September 25, 2013,

5:00 pm

September Meetings


Question - We moved to Estrella about 3 years ago from the SE and planted all types of trees and cacti not really knowing anything about them; they were just unusual and different to what we were accustomed to. We have replaced many of our cacti and agave plants because some type of critter is eating it. Our totally destroyed or damaged plants are the Saguaro, Mexican Fence Post and Agave. We have tried red pepper, moth balls and finally mesh wiring to no avail. They still find a way to eat them. Can you help us?

Answer – When we go through long, hot days & nights without a bit of rain for months, the wildlife are looking everywhere they can for just a little bit of water. Cacti and Agave plants contain water. You may have even noticed your watering drip system hoses have been chewed on. The critters don’t typically eat the native Cacti, but I do see a lot of damage on the imported varieties. I have had some success with fox urine, but they usually figure out soon that it’s not really a fox. You can get the fox urine at stores like Cabellas, Ace or possibly at a nursery. As the cacti mature, they tend to leave them alone as the flesh is less attractive as it ages, but not always; rabbits can be relentless.

“EstrellaScape”Question by Estrella Resident; Answer by Jim Potts, Horticulturist

Do you have a landscape vegetation question? If so, send your questions to [email protected]. Questions are randomly selected for publication in Life In Estrella.

T here is light at the end of this long, hot tunnel we call summer. It should be about another month before the summer heat begins to abate. This month the humidity levels will begin to

fall (hopefully).

If the humidity is still high and monsoon rains continue, monitor your watering closely so as to let things dry out a little. With the heat continuing, maintain your summer watering schedule for trees and shrubs, begin to cut back a little by late September which will help your plants harden off for the winter.

This is also the time to start prepping your lawn for a winter nap or over seeding. If you don’t plan on over seeding your lawn for a green

Seasonal Landscape PlanningBy Jim Potts, Horticulturist

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winter look, add a balanced fertilizer, mow as needed and start reducing your water as the evenings start to cool. It’s very im-portant to continue to keep the grass hydrated but it won’t need as much water as the growth will slow down as the days shorten.

We will talk more about over seeding in the October article, but for Sep-tember, follow the instructions above. It’s always best to put the sum-mer lawn to bed healthy and happy for a vigorous return in the spring.

We have started the fall planting project. Like the spring project, we are following the recommended priority list developed by your Landscape Committee.

We will be starting at the Star Tower & Starpointe, revisiting the Grand Marquee entrances, Lakes, Bougainvillea Park, neighbor-hood marquee corners, gated and/or custom communities, major right of ways and individual neighborhoods.

This will be the third planting project in the last year and we are mak-ing significant progress through the community.

We are hoping to have made a major contribution to the community plant inventory by this time next year.

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Y ou’ve probably been hearing a lot lately in the news about

the upswing in the housing market. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, national June 2013 new-home sales were more than eight percent ahead of the 2012 numbers. The Phoenix foreclosure inventory dropped significantly since last year and the National Association of Home Builders reports that home builder confidence is up and the industry is enjoying consistent expansion.

Our community has mirrored the positive news, as we have seen steady growth with new builders and partners joining the community. There are several new faces in the neighborhood as more and more people choose to call Estrella home. In fact, sales are up by 41 percent compared to last year’s numbers. Our home building activity is also up, as Joseph Carl Homes opened its new neighborhood in May, featuring five new floor plans and two beautifully furnished models. You may have noticed that the T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes’ new parcel is being graded for homesites. The builder has purchased 167 homesites, 70 percent of which will be alongside Estrella’s award-winning Nicklaus-designed golf course.

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Estrella Mirrors National Growth Trends Submitted by Newland Communities

The growth is not limited to homes either. Mountain Ranch Medical Commons is seeing a steady stream of patients with the opening of the Banner Medical Center. In Mountain Ranch Marketplace, the McDonald’s is under construction with an anticipated opening date in October and a nail salon is also slated to open next month.

With the overall market recovery that is occurring in Phoenix, and more specifically at Estrella, the future of Estrella is bright and the community is poised for continued growth. As the developer of Estrella, Newland is always working to bring in new builders and potential retail to further develop and improve our great community.

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Estrella Mirrors National Growth Trends Submitted by Newland Communities

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Artists & Ballet Arizona Come TogetherBy Karen Gallo

Y ou may have had the good fortune to meet and see the talented artistic work of some of your Estrella neighbors when the Phoenix Symphony played at the North Lake in

April. Another opportunity to view and buy art awaits you when Ballet Arizona visits Estrella on Friday, September 20th at 7pm, with the gates opening at 4pm! The community of Estrella excels in offering the Valley a source of culture like the symphony, ballet and beautiful, quality objects of fine art to grace your home and lifestyle.

The Estrella Art Walk begins at 4pm. Arts of Estrella members will have a variety of art available including oils, mixed media, photography, pen and ink, acrylic and gourds. We invite you to meet the artists, you may just find that one piece you can’t live without!

All of the artists had at one time or another, a “regular” job. Barb Woolston was in the nursing profession. Her attention to detail is reflected in her “ladies of the Southwest” and Arizona flora and fauna. Both Gerald Schwartz and Frank Williams were hairstylists. Now Gerry is an annual exhibitor at the prestigious Festivals of the Arts in Laguna Beach, showing his contemporary realism. No one can paint a better sky than Gerry. Frank is the “Gourd Master.” He can create an intricately carved gourd vase or an amazing Southwest mask.

If you are looking for something on the edgy side, Cellina Buckborough is remarkably skillful with spray paint, pen, pencil or a camera. Michael Cunningham, or “Chef,” not only rules the Starpointe Café, he creates dynamic abstracts on canvas. Mike Greenfield was a school principal, became a sculptor in his second life, and now creates stone and bronze pieces that have won him the distinction of being recognized by the Cowboy Artists of America. Gus and Doris Schoenamsgruber are the dynamic duo of photography. Gus captures landscapes while Doris composes detailed botanical images.

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Bonnie Kitchens is a master of murals and has had her work published in articles and magazines. Susan Freed, a former advertising and fashion illustrator, works in several mediums including acrylics, water color, pen and ink. Stewart Rein brings an international flair to his photography. Stew has captured amazing shots while traveling in Europe. Linda Enoch was trained by a Dresden German artist while living in Germany with her military husband. Her Old World Master techniques have won her several awards. Debra Goley, a former practicing architect, is the director at the Creative Arts Academy and also owns a decorative design and mural business. She also teaches art to children and adults. Ardith Brondt, a designer and former owner of a metal sculpture business, is an author of an Arizona travel book, and a golf sales representative and now creates majestic murals.

If you would like to preview some of the art, please check out our blogspot at www.artsofestrella.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/ArtsofEstrella.

Ballet Arizona ‘Ballet Under The Stars’Friday, September 20, 2013, 7pm‘Ballet Under The Stars’ is a free event that is generously supported by The City of Goodyear, Estrella by Newland Communities

and other companies, organizations and cities from the Valley. For more information contact www.balletaz.org or 623.882.7525.

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SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSIONOpposite Page: The kids are back in their classrooms, and in Estrella Moun-tain Elementary, enhanced Spanish instruction is taking place. (Photos by T Marie Fotography / 623.277.9382).

RESIDENT EVENTSOpposite Page: Trivia Night on August 12th challenged residents’ collective brain power. Kids enjoying the pool at the Dive In Movie. The Estrella Family Breakfast is always a hit!

This Page: Many new faces were seen at the New Resident Orientation meet-ing last month (Photos by Shirley Rob-ertson). Estrella residents also enjoyed themselves at the Cocktails & Karaoke event with singing, dancing and liba-tions at the Starpointe Residents Club. A resident favorite, this event sells out quickly every time!


Art: A Path to Creative DiscoveryBy Phyllis Hill, CDP, Senior Consultant, The Creative Arts Academy

P icasso, Rembrandt, Monet . . . When many of us think of art, we may think of Monet’s painting “Impression Sunrise,” hanging on a museum wall, or a sculpture

such as Di Vinci’s “David,” on display. The mention of art may evoke images of marble pillars, ancient expressions of periods of time, odd shapes of clay or metal reflective of a more modern twist. But art is more than an end product on display; art is a path to creative discovery.

Most aspiring artists will never attain the fame of Picasso and Rembrandt, but they do not let this stop them from engaging their creative value, for the creative process inspires the soul, entertains the mind and encourages artistic expression. Expressions of creativity are limitless, from paper to canvas, brick walls to drywall, from wood trusses to water-filled shapes, flowers to planets. Creativity spurs us down the path of discovery and broadens our relationship with texture, color, time, light, sound, volume, size, and shape. Art brings all of these elements together to increase our understanding and enhance our experience in the world around us.

You can engage your creative value. Yes, you have creativity eagerly waiting to draw you into a delightful experience of discovery! No need for reserve or embarrassment; the discovery of creativity will inspire your own style of expression. It is the process of discovery that holds great value.

There are many opportunities to engage your creative side right here in Estrella. The Creative Arts Academy provides classes for those who dare to discover. Approaching this fall is Coffee and Canvas, September 13, 2013 and Family Canvas, November 2, 2013. Visit www.createu.org for class registration, time and place or send an email to [email protected] for more information. Come and experience the warmth of community in an inspirational setting over a delightful cup of coffee and discover your creative value!

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Let’s Hear It for RenewalBy Andy Ragone, Estrella Resident

I f summer in Phoenix means one thing for the Ragone family, it means getting to a cooler place and disconnecting for a bit. This year would be no exception.

Renewal requires us to disengage from our often-senseless ruts and take the time needed to ponder the higher ideals with which we truly wish to define ourselves as human beings. In other words, we have us as we currently are... and we wish to be (the upgraded premium version). It’s taking the needed time for renewal that allows us to move in that direction once more.

Disconnect? Yup. For me, I easily get weighed down by the petty concerns of living day to day--the news, the job, the family’s well being, and yes, even the daily stress of driving on the freeway during rush hour. When I think about it, many of my concerns are pretty senseless, and the emotions they evoke within me are an indicator that I’ve got some priorities that are in need of changing.

As I think back to this summer’s getaway, there were definitely moments of genuine disconnect and rest. In fact, the times when I

was most able to disconnect just so happened to be the times when I engaged in the most strenuous of physical activities like hiking or mountain biking. Hmmmm, there’s something to that.

On one particular hike, I thought of little except for putting one foot in front of the other as we made it to our 12,000 foot summit. Man, the air is thin up there! Once we made it down the mountain, cleaned up, and felt the stiffness roll in like a San Francisco fog, I was able to think with far greater clarity about what I wish to accomplish for the year ahead. It was a refreshing moment of big-picture thinking.

So, I set my goals for 2013-2014 and began thinking about what changes would be needed in my daily personal disciplines to accomplish said goals.

Truth be known, I may not accomplish all I set out to do this year, but I do know that daily prioritized living will get me a lot closer to those goals. Thanks to our time spent in renewal, I can now step back into my routine and reconnect with a stronger sense of purpose and excitement.

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Easy Chicken Pot PieBy Estrella Resident

Equipment: 9 x 13 pyrex or glass dish

Ingredients:

1 small roasted chicken (Cook your own or purchase precooked from supermarket - about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup frozen pearl onions

1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream

1 store bought pie crust, unbaked and thawed if frozen (the kind you can roll out)

1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Remove the chicken from the bone and cut up the chicken into cubes about 1 inch and place in a bowl. Season the chicken with the paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic.

In a skillet with a little olive oil, slightly cook the onions and peas & carrots until tender, about three minutes. Add garlic and stir for about

one more minute. Sprinkle in the flour until the flour dissolves into the vegetables and a juice appears. Add the bowl of chicken to pan of vegetables and the chicken stock. Raise to a simmer and stir until juice thickens. When thickened stir in the heavy cream.

Pour all of the chicken mixture into a 9 x 13 glass or pyrex pan. Unfold the pie crust and place over the top of the filling, tucking the excess edges inside the pan. Brush the crust evenly with the egg wash. Using a fork to gently poke holes on top of the crust, about 10 holes. Place in the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 20 – 30 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes and enjoy!

I have to admit to having been somewhat terrified to attend my first meeting with the Estrella Photo

Group. When I walked into the meeting I saw that I was right to be intimidated by my meager efforts at photography. I have subscribed to magazines and read many, many books on the subject of photography. None of those prepared me for the realization that I had to work hard to improve my photos.

Despite my fears I kept attending meetings. I learned more in a few months of attending EPG meetings than all the books and seminars I had read and attended through the years. We have some amazing photographers in this group. If you ask questions and just listen to our many knowledgeable photographers talk about the subject of photography and digitalization you can learn how to be a better photographer. It isn’t always easy to have someone tell you what would make your photo better.

The Estrella Photo GroupBy Alice Slack, Member of the Estrella Photo Group

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After all, we get emotionally involved in our photos. I honestly can’t think of a better way to learn. Join us on our adventure to learn more about taking and editing photos.

Photo presentation meetings take place on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at Starpointe. Photos remain displayed for the Estrella Family Breakfast on the following Friday morning (1st Friday of each month).

Monthly education meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at Starpointe. Subjects for the rest of this year include Photoshop

Workflow; exposure, aperture, depth of field; Photoshop Layers, Layer Masks, Adjustment Layers and special effects filters; Plugins; Low light and time exposure photography. Contact Alice Slack at 623-327-0240 or email [email protected].


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The Estrella Conservative Republican ClubBy Walt Steiner, Estrella Resident

T he Estrella Conservative R e p u b l i c a n

Club is an ever growing group of citizens concerned with the direction in which our country is headed with regard to fiscal responsibility, the ever expanding role of government in

our daily lives, and the protection of our personal freedoms, such as, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. While our concerns are many, our initiative is to become better informed about ongoing issues confronting not only us, but all Americans, and by reaching out and becoming involved in community support and action of those issues. Our

involvement is pursued in various ways, whether it be through attending meetings of local government to show support of, or lack thereof, on certain issues, to helping rally out the vote prior to elections. We, by choice, are not currently affiliated with the Maricopa County Republican Party nor the Arizona State Republican Organization. This allows us the ability to better choose our concerns and the direction with which they should be addressed, acted upon, and pursued.

Issues discussed at our most recent meeting were the Common Core Adoption by all schools and its overall effect on education, the Proposal to reject the state action on Medicaid, which, if approved, will appear and be put to vote on the November ballot, and the States Rights for voting criteria within the state to prevent its abolishment. In order to keep us abreast of our many concerns, guest speakers are invited to give us background on their particular topic of

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Life at the Yacht Club of EstrellaBy Jordan Ring (a.k.a. “Cap’n Salty”), Yacht Club Coordinator

I f anyone ever told me that someday I would be working around boats, I would have scoffed. I have been a

ground-pounder my whole life; leaving my size 13 EE boot prints in some relatively inhospitable and not-so-luxurious terrain. As I approach the mid-century mark, I reflect on the last 36 months I have spent with CCMC, and more specifically, the last 17 as the Yacht Club Coordinator.

There are few things as calming as the morning hours at North Lake. The sunrise glints off the placid water, the ducks are camped out along the bay doors to the boathouse, and the air has a taintless quality to it. Runners are running; walkers are walking; bikers are….well, you get the point. Another day is upon us.

I swear there are people that hide in the bushes and watch for the flags. No sooner do I run them up, folks start wandering toward the dock.

Fast forward 20 minutes; Jimmy Buffet is selling me on the notion of a cheeseburger…medium rare with mustard would be nice. Pedal boats are out and waiting for the inevitable tour ‘round the lake, the Hobie just waiting for the right breeze and the right sailor to fly her hull. I can’t help but smile at where Life has brought me. Here comes a group…and another. This day is looking up!

Twenty years ago, I was doing things that have yet to be declassified. Now I am here. I like being the “boat guy.” I have

seen people come and go, wedding vows exchanged (and a couple arguments), more Quinceañera groups than I can recall, and even met a cool goose named Bob. This has been part of my life; a life that was on a path of inevitability with Estrella, an eclectic hamlet in the desert.

As soon as it started, the day is drawing to a close. I try to ensure everybody has enjoyed the convivial atmosphere that I strive to create. Boats go back; flags come down.

See you all tomorrow.

expertise, have an open forum of discussion, and answer any questions raised. Previous speakers have included Rhonda King, 4th District Representative and local resident, Joe Pizzillo, Goodyear City Councilman, and Tom Horne, State Attorney General. Upcoming at our August meeting Mr. John Huppenthal, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, will address the Common Core Adoption and the role of government in its implementation. Other suggested guest speakers for future meetings are Sheriff of Maricopa County Joe Arpio, as well, as, Goodyear Chief of Police Jerry Geier.

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If you would like to become involved, just want to attend out of interest, or become a member feel free to come to one of our meetings and bring a friend along. Come learn and become engaged in topics facing us as concerned Americans while meeting other members and neighbors of our great community that share those same concerns. See you there!

Richard Newcomer, President – Sean Adams, VP – Walter Steiner, Secretary

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The Year in the Arts at Estrella Foothills High SchoolBy the EFHS Fine and Performing Arts Department

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T he Estrella Foothills High School Fine and Performing Arts Department is going

to have a very busy year. Staff members have many activities and productions planned and are excited for the new season. The theatre program, under the direction of Mrs. Tricia Schultz, will kick off the performing arts season with the fall play, The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery on September 19th and 20th. Theatre will also produce a winter and spring play to be performed in December and April.

The dance program, under the direction of Ms. Shannon Olson, will produce two semester end dance concerts, one in December and one in April. These concerts are always top quality and are great entertainment. The Music program, consisting of band and choir, and under the direction of Mr. Lance Wilson, will present fall and spring semester end concerts, as well as providing the national anthem and marching band music for many of the school’s sporting events. Finally, the visual arts program will present various art showings throughout the year both at our campus and the district office, as well as in various community venues to be determined by Mrs. Darleen Deal, the Art teacher.

In April all of the programs will combine together to present the annual EFHS Fine Arts Festival. This event showcases all

of these performing programs and culminates in a tremendous visual arts display with refreshments on the art room patio. It is a great evening for art lovers and those who just appreciate good entertainment.

Throughout the year, the high school programs will be working with the K-8 feeder programs in various ways including combined music programs, dance and art clinics and performances, and the junior theatre club. To get additional information on any of these activities, community

members can contact the instructors of those particular programs.

The most immediate project on the horizon for the Fine Arts Dept. at Estrella Foothills is the transition from a printed season program to a digital video program. Students and teachers from the four participating areas will be selling advertising space in the video program to help support efforts to provide book scholarships to the seniors from the fine arts program who are going on to additional education. If you have questions about the season offerings or are interested in purchasing space in this video program, please contact the department chair, Mrs. Schultz, at [email protected] for pricing and availability.

All members of the EFHS Fine Arts Department are looking forward to an exciting and active year working with the students and families of the local community.

T he summer is over and our children are heading back to school. I would like to take this moment to remind everyone of the great fundraising programs we

have in place, here at Estrella Mountain Elementary School. There has been a fantastic addition to our drop-off locations. You can not only drop these coupons off at our school and the Remax office next to Safeway, but the lovely team of our Chase bank is also holding a Collection Box for us. So next time you do your banking at Chase, bring your Box Tops, Campbell’s Labels for Education, and Tyson A+ coupons for drop-off. Remember, they also have a Drive-through.

You can find lists of the participating products under the following links:

Box Tops for Education

www.boxtops4education.com/earn/clip/Brands.aspx

Campbell’s Labels for Education

www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products

Tyson Project A+

http://projectaplus.tyson.com/Products.aspx.

If you are not collecting them already, they are just hanging out in your house. Please don’t let them go into the trash. Every single one makes a huge difference to our school. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thanks to all the residents who have taken the time to bring in their coupons over the last 2 months. This is very much appreciated! Keep clipping!

New Box Top Drop-off Location AddedBy Michelle Torrance

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The Year in the Arts at Estrella Foothills High SchoolBy the EFHS Fine and Performing Arts Department

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup butterscotch chips

• ½ Cup white chocolate chips

• 1 Cup pumpkin puree

• 2 Cups flour

• 1/2 Cup Crisco

• 1 Cup sugar

• 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 Teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 Teaspoon salt

• 1 Teaspoon baking soda

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix white sugar and vegetable shortening, and then whip them together vigorously to form a light fluffy cream. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.

Be sure this mixture is sifted prior to adding to wet ingredients. Stir in the flour, fine table salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder.

Around this time you’ll notice your cookie dough beginning to firm in the bowl. Fold in butterscotch chips and then white or chocolate chips. Spoon cookies on to lined cookie sheet. Cookies should have a rustic texture.

Chef suggestion: if you like pecans - garnish each cookie with a pecan half.

Bake 8-10 minutes depending on oven.

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Celebrate Fall with Fall Harvest Cookies By Chef DeCota, Estrella Foothills High School

New Box Top Drop-off Location AddedBy Michelle Torrance

N ew this school year is an increase in Spanish instruction in the classrooms at Estrella Mountain. All sixth through eighth grade students will receive Spanish instruction

every day. Mrs. Alvarez is educating our seventh and eighth graders in conversational Spanish as well as Hispanic cultures and customs.

Mrs. Urrea is the Spanish instructor for K-6. She will see sixth graders every day, and the other grade levels once or twice weekly. She is teaching the students the alphabet, sounds, phrases, and the Hispanic cultures and customs.

Both our Spanish teachers are also involved in the Culture Club. The Culture Club recognizes and celebrates all cultures. Guest speakers from around the world come to share their expertise with the students. Food from these countries also adds to the fun of learning about countries around the world.

Spanish Instruction at Estrella Mountain ElementaryBy Sharon Marine, Principal

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and cultural opportunities have a significant positive impact on our economic development and the quality of life of Goodyear residents. We have taken many steps to increase the opportunities for arts and culture in our community and we will strive to do even more in the future.

Years ago, we established a Percent for Art fund where one percent of the cons t ruc t i on costs of eligible Capital Improvement Projects are designated for

the design, implementation, and maintenance of a Public Art Program. We have all admired the 60-foot baseball themed structure at the Goodyear Ballpark. The Ziz by Donald Lipski is an award winning project that is just one example of the community benefits of public art.

In the future, we will look to explore ways to further expand art in our community by working with the private sector to create a program for art in private development. Although we do not yet have a formal process in place, we are always quick to

Art and the CommunityBy Mayor Georgia Lord, City of Goodyear

suggest that our private developers consider implementing aesthetic components in their designs.

The City also showed our commitment to the arts by establishing an Arts and Culture Commission and creating an Arts and Culture Coordinator position. The Arts Commission is a group of Goodyear residents who make art-related recommendations to the City Council. The Commission engages the community to develop recommendations that truly reflect the vision and values of the Goodyear stakeholders. The Arts and Culture Coordinator manages the city’s Public Art Program and also works with outside organization to promote arts and culture in our community.

The City organizes many events and projects throughout the year to encourage and celebrate the arts. I encourage you to attend some of our upcoming events, including the Art Walk during Ballet Under the Stars in Estrella, the Hot Coffee lecture series, and the Art Commission’s Visual Art Project Table at our GAIN Night event.

I will also be re-introducing a fun and exciting project that we did several years ago. The Mayor Selects Art Show was a great chance for us to interact with our schools and see some of our most creative minds at work. We will be implementing this program again and we will soon be putting a call out to all of our Goodyear high school students to provide artwork for the contest.

Please stay tuned for more information on the Mayors Selects program and other art and cultural opportunities in Goodyear. You will be able to find more information on the city website at www.goodyearaz.gov or you can contact our Arts and Culture Coordinator, Guylene Ozlanski at 623-882-7530.

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C rimes of opportunity are everywhere, but sometimes we get

complacent, thinking, “It won’t happen to me.” According

to Arizona DPS 2011 crime report, a major crime occurs

every 2 minutes 5 seconds. http://www.azdps.gov/about/reports/

Crime_In_Arizona/ .

Although the statistics show that crime is all around us, there are

things we can all do to protect ourselves from becoming a victim.

The West Valley in particular has recently been the target of garage

door opener thefts. The media recently reported that thieves are

targeting church parking lots and stealing garage door openers from

vehicles. While the owner is at church, the thieves access the home

using the garage door opener, burglarizing the home.

Personal Safety By Lisa Kutis, PIO, Goodyear Police Department

Here are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself, your

home and property.

1. Do not leave your garage door opener in the vehicle

2. Lock your car

3. Lock your interior garage door going into the home

4. Do not leave valuables or documents with your address in your

vehicle

The Goodyear Police Department reminds you to take responsibility

for your personal safety. Protect yourself from crimes of opportunity

and don’t become a victim.

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‘50s Sock HopSaturday, September 21st, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Starpointe Residents Club Cocktails and Conversations is going back in time! We are putting on our poodle skirts and greasing back our hair so that we can hop back to the 1950s for a good ‘ole fashioned Sock Hop complete with a live band and a car show by the Estrella Mountain Car Club.

‘That Kool Band’ will be out to perform a two hour show that is sure to have you tapping your toes or dancing up a storm. They will be bringing us their show titled ‘At the Hop,’ a musi-cal tribute to some of the greatest Rock & Roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s including ‘The Beach Boys,’ ‘The Beatles,’ ‘Dion and the Belmonts,’ and many, many more. They preformed here in Estrella last May and many of those that attended have said they put on a great show so you don’t want to miss them.

Members of the Estrella Mountain Car club will be displaying some of their hot rods and unique car collections at the event, too. This club is a group of 30 residents and guests whose members own over 40 unique automobiles. The years and models of these cars range from current convertibles to exotic imports to restored hotrods. You don’t have to be a member of the Estrella Mountain Car Club to show off your car. If you have a unique or classic car that you would like to display at the event there will be spaces in the parking lot reserved for you to show off your cars, too.

Dinner will include a classic menu of burgers, chips, and side salads catered by Dad’s Catering. The evening’s signature

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drinks will include a “Root Beer Float” made with root beer and cream flavored vodka, and a Chocolate Shake, which is very similar to a mudslide with Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream. We will also offer beer wine and a variety of sodas.

We are expecting a full crowd for this evening of music, cars, and fun so please purchase your wristbands in advance. The cost is $15 per resident, which includes dinner, dancing and drinks. You are welcomed to bring your non-resident guests for an additional $5 guest fee. You must be 21 years of age or over to purchase wristbands for this event and the deadline to purchase tickets is September 18th.

Story Time at Starpointe Thursday, September 5th, 10:30amFreeIn honor of Ballet Under the Stars performance by Ballet Ari-zona we will be reading Angelina Ballerina written by Katha-rine Holabird and Illustrated by Helen Craig. Angelina Ballerina was first introduced over 20 years ago and is now the spokes character for National Dance Week. With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the origi-nal story about the feisty little mouse who wants nothing more than to dance still keeps young ballerinas leaping with delight. After the story stick around and make a craft to take with you.

Trivia NightMonday, September 9th, 6:30pmStarpointe Residents Club$5 in AdvanceDo you know it all? Do you have a friend that does? Get your 4-person team together and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s live Trivia Night. Do you have what it takes to beat August’s winners, B-52’s? The evening in-cludes three rounds of trivia: general knowledge, history & geography, and entertainment. There is also a bonus speed round to help your team pick up a few extra points. The cost for this event is $5 per person if you register in advance, or $8 at the door. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water, and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 24 teams, so please sign up early to secure your team’s spot.

BINGOThursday, September 19th, 6:00pmStarpointe Residents ClubLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and a chance to win big bucks? Give Bingo a try! Starpointe

Upcoming Events - Sept. 2013By Mary Ann Brungardt, Starpointe Front Desk Lead

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hosts a monthly Bingo Night “potluck” style. Bring your fa-vorite dish to share. Starpointe will provide water, soda, and coffee. Potluck begins at 6:00 pm and Bingo Games will start promptly at 6:30 pm. The cost is $5 a card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5). You must be 21 to play and win. The Pre-Schooners Club will be open for your children 9 and under to enjoy during the games.

Estrella Teen RegattaFriday, September 27th, 5pmYacht ClubWe are looking for the fastest boat racers in Estrella to come out and compete at the Yacht Club. Are you the fastest rower? Can you paddle a boat like no one else? This is your chance to show off your boating skills and possibly walk away with prizes along with bragging rights. Sign up at Starpointe in advance for $3.00. Don’t wait till the last minute because the price goes up to $5 at the door the day of the event. This price includes hot dog, hamburger, chips, soda, and all the water you can drink. Get a leg up on your fellow competitors and take free sailing lessons with Cap’n Salty on Saturday, September 14th at 10am. Contact Cap’n Salty at [email protected] for more information.

What’s Up With WednesdaysEvery Wednesday afternoon at 3:00pm the Youth club will be running activities geared to get your teens and tweens out to the Youth Club to have some fun! The Estrella Teen Club will be meeting September 4th to plan October’s Wednesday activi-ties, so If you have ideas you would like to contribute, attend the meeting September 4th at 3:00pm. Mark your calendars for these fun, free, Wednesday activi-ties at the Youth Club. 09/04/2013 Estrella Teen Club (ETC) Meeting09/11/2013 Minute to Win it – Bucket Head09/18/2013 Karaoke 09/25/2013 Minute to Win it - A Bit Dicey

Salute Our TroopsRun10k – 5k Walk RunKids Fun RunSaturday, November 9, 2013Estrella Lakeside

Greater Cause Events is excit-ed to announce its ‘First An-nual Salute our Troops Run’ that will be held on November 9th! The event, which features a 10K run, 5K run/walk and Kids Fun Run, will be held at Estrella Lakeside. Check the TV monitors, website and EBLAST for more information.

H ave you lived in Estrella a long time but never been

in Starpointe? Are you new to the community and

want to meet your neighbors? If so the Friday Family

Breakfast is for you.

Every Friday

from 8:30-10:00

residents meet

for a continental

breakfast and

conversation. The

cost is $2 per

adult and $1 for

children. The first

Friday of the month the Estrella Photography Club displays

their work. While residents and guests are welcome every

Friday, the second Friday of each month will be set aside

to welcome new residents and residents new to Starpointe.

The first of these special welcomes is September 13th. We

hope to see you there!

Welcome to StarpointeBy Rae Valabeck, Social Committee Member

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SAVE THE DATE


G etting the most out of life - that’s what each of us

wants for ourselves, our families and our friends. Your

health and fitness, both body and mind, are more

important to this goal than all other factors combined.

Your work life, your leisure life, your family life and your love

life all depend greatly on your body’s ability to function and

perform, your mind’s alertness and memory, and of course,

your ability to resist injury, sickness and disease.

The most important determinants of your health and fitness are

nutrition and exercise. With more than 20 years of experience

in the fields of kinesiology and exercise physiology, I would

like to introduce myself. My name is Tracy Stone. My family

and I are new residents to Estrella and I am looking forward

to the opportunity to develop many friendships through my

work in the field of health and fitness in Estrella.

I graduated from Humboldt State University with a Master

of Science degree in 1994. Since becoming certified by the

National Athletic Trainers Association in 1992, I have worked

in the physical therapy field as well as in the fitness industry

as a Master Trainer and a Post Rehabilitation Specialist for

more than 20 years. Prior to relocating to Estrella, I was

working as a full-time Master Trainer at a beautiful health

club on the Humboldt Bay. I have experience working with

clients who range from the young and healthy to clients who

were overcoming illness such as stroke and heart disease. I

have many years of experience assessing clients following

Starpointe Welcomes New Fitness Instructor Tracy Stone M.S., A.T., C.By Tracy Stone, M.S., A.T., C.

orthopedic injuries and have worked

with physicians and physical

therapists in overseeing both the pre-

surgical and the post-rehabilitation

aspect of a client’s program.

I place a great deal of emphasis

on proper mechanics and postural

alignment as well as joint stabilization

in order to prevent future injuries.

My goal is to provide clients with

knowledge and foundational skills

needed to enjoy a healthy, happy life. I

believe that personal training is more than a series of workout

sessions. It is a physical, psychological, emotional and social

experience. Every training plan is custom developed to best

address the individual needs of each client.

I look forward to the opportunity to assist Estrella residents

with their fitness needs.

I can be reached through e-mail at: tracystone13@yahoo.

com or by phone at: 707-834-7752.

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N ational Academy of

Sports Medicine-certified

Performance Enhancement

and Corrective Exercise Specialist

Matthew Johnson has more than

16 years of coaching experience in

various sports, as well as a Master’s

Degree in Exercise Science and

Health Promotion from the California

University of Pennsylvania. Coach

Johnson has been a part of five

state championship teams, trained

many individual state champions, and has developed several

collegiate and professional athletes.

He now offers individual and group training sessions to the

residents of Estrella and other clients in the West Valley at the

Starpointe Residents Club. Focus will be on Sport Specific

Performance training for ages 12 and up.

Take your son or daughter’s athletic performance to another

level by having a training program designed to improve

strength, increase speed/agility, and develop sport-specific

skills. For more information please contact Matthew at

623.238.9643 or [email protected] Johnson

Tracy Stone

Taking Youth Athletic Training to Another LevelBy Matthew Johnson, MS, PES, CES, FNS

STARPOINTE

SEPTEMBER


CALENDAR

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1

11am Motorcycle Group

21pm Bridge

38am Estrella Business Group7pm Estrella Economy Investment Group

49:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker1pm Ladies of the Lake5pm Budget Finance Committee Meeting6pm Bridge

59am Crafts & Stuff10:30am Story Time5pm Communications Committee Meeting6pm Games, Games, Games7pm Photo Club

68:30am Estrella Family Breakfast

71:30pm VIT

8 91pm Bridge1pm Texas Hold ‘em Poker6:30pm Trivia

10 1110am Estrella Book Club10am Landscape Committee Meeting1pm Weekly Poker6pm Bridge6:30pm Voting Member Committee Meeting

129am Crafts & Stuff6pm Games, Games, Games


149am Car Club10am Yacht Club Free Sailing Lessons11am Travel Club

15 161pm Bridge5pm Social Committee Meeting

17 189:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker6pm Bridge7pm Photo Club

199am Crafts & Stuff5:30pm AEFP6pm Games, Games, Games6pm Bingo

208:30am Estrella Family BreakfastStarpointe Closes at 3pm

7pm Ballet Under the StarsGates Open at 4pm

217pm Cocktails & Conversations

22 231pm Bridge1pm Texas Hold ‘em Poker6pm Bunco

245:30pm Reception6:30pm Annual Meeting (Estrella Foothills Performing Arts Building)

259:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker2pm Pickelball Mtg5pm Trails Committee Meeting6pm Bridge

261pm Quiddler6pm Games, Games, Games6pm Free Healthcare Reform Seminar


5pm Estrella Teen Regatta (Yacht Club)

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HOA CONTACTCommunity Services 623.386.1112 After Hours 800.274.3165FAX 623.386.5788Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Capital Consultants Management Corp. (CCMC) 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 7:00pmSunday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Fri-Sun 9am - Dusk

COMMUNITY PATROL 602.329.0462

Community Patrol Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol

GOVERNMENTAnimal Control 602.506.7387City Hall 623.932.3910 Code Compliance 623.882.7815Finance Department 623.932.3015Post Office (Estrella Pkwy & Yuma) 623.882.9143Public Relations 623.882.7820Public Works 623.932.3010 State Wildlife Dept. 602.942.3000

MEDICAL / FIRE Emergencies 911Police Non-Emergency 623.932.1220Fire Department Non-Emergency 623.932.2300Poison Control Center 800.222.1222West Valley Hospital 623.882.1500

MISCELLANEOUSGolf Club of Estrella 623.386.2600Players Grill 623.386.2600 Starpointe Cafe’ 623.986.8662 Elliot Market 623.386.2111

RELIGIOUS SERVICESEstrella Mountain Church 623.386.0300 Estrella Foothills Community Church 602.363.7857

SCHOOLSEstrella Elementary 623.327.2820Westar Elementary 623.327.2840Estrella Foothills H.S. 623.327.2400 or 623.327.2470

UTILITIESAPS 602.371.7171Southwest Gas Company 602.861.1999City of Goodyear – Water, Sewer & Trash 623.932.3010

New Home & Custom Lot Information 623.386.1000

GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSJenette BennettLevel 1 Crossfit [email protected]

*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]

Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]

*Bob JankowskiAbs & Back623.236.9584 / [email protected]

Linda JojolaYoga/Step and [email protected]

Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]

Michal [email protected]

Susan MillerZumba/Drums [email protected]

Linda PurdyBallet I/II/Pointe623.386.7303/[email protected]

Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]

*Connie Jo ThomasonPersonal Trainer623.386.1087

*Also a Personal Trainer

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We invite you to discover Estrella – featuring 72-acres of lakes; the Starpointe Residents Club; 18-hole championship golf course; two K-8 schools and one high school; parks, trails and open space; a collection of distinctive builders and spectacular custom homesites. Brokers welcome.*

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NNP III – Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC is the owner/creator of the Estrella Community and has limited responsibility to persons buying directly from them only to the development of certain infrastructure improvements. Homebuilders (“Builders”), unaffiliated with Owner or its affiliates (collectively, “Owner Companies”), are building homes in the Community. Owner Companies are not co-developing, co-building or a partner or joint venturer with such Builders. Owner Companies are in no way responsible for any obligations or representations of any of the Builders to third parties and/or home buyers, and Owner Companies shall incur no liability whatsoever nor have any obligations or liability to any home buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Buyers of homes from any of the Builders waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all rights, claims, causes of action and other rights whatsoever against Owner Companies arising out of their purchase transaction with the Builders. Newland Communities solely acts as the property manager for the Community. The California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) has an indirect interest in one of the members in Owner. Newland Communities and CalPERS are not a guarantor or party to any agreement and shall have no liability to the development or selling of homes or responsibility for any claims, issues. A complete list of disclaimer can be found at www.estrella.com. Actual development may vary from developer’s vision. No guarantee can be made that development will proceed as described. THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT QUALIFIED, INSPECTED, OR EXAMINED THIS OFFERING. • Prices, specifications, details and availability of Builder’s homes are subject to change without notice.

Estrella’s Lakeside Farmers Market returns, one month early this year! Every third Saturday of the month, October through April, residents and guests can enjoy local fare and socialize while taking in the gorgeous views of North Lake and the Sierra Estrella Mountains.

Merchants from across the Valley will showcase specialty items such as locally grown produce, fresh breads and pastries, local artwork and more. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the cooler weather and kick off fall season festivities. Food vendors will be onsite and a “kid’s zone” will be set up featuring a bounce house, face painting and more.

The Estrella Lakeside Farmers Market is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Estrella Information Center at 623-386-1000.

The Estrella community is proud to be the home of some amazing residents, including 16-year-old professional surfer, Roxy Girl and Starboard International Dream Team Rider, Vanina Walsh. The Arizona native attended Westar Elementary School for three years and now competes alongside some of the best ocean athletes in the nation. Walsh specializes in Stand Up Paddle Surf (SUP), Longboard, Shortboard and Stand Up Paddle Racing.

The young surfer has many accomplishments to be proud of - she recently placed first in the SUP Jr. Pro 2013 and second in the Women’s Division for the Stand Up Paddle World Tour Hawaii 2012. With a minimum amount of equipment and no waves required, Stand Up Paddling is the world’s fastest-growing water sport and can be practiced anywhere from ocean surfs to rivers and lakes. When not catching waves in Hawaii, Walsh has been known to practice in the community lakes at Estrella.

Walsh has become an inspiration to many and is a positive role model for young girls to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

LAKESIDE FARMERS MARKET RETURNS TO ESTRELLA

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: Vanina Walsh

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