my hometown estrella - november 2009

Backyard wildlife – something to hoot about

estrella turkey challenge

On saturday, september 26, the city

of goodyear transformed from all-

america city to the fitness capital of

the state, as goodyear in action Day

promoted fitness and superior health

at a variety of motivating events

throughout the city. the 3rd annual

kids triathlon here in estrella was

one of the events that kept goodyear

moving!

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local estrella residents, the greens, were delighted to watch the real-life zoo type habi-

tat in their backyard and learned a few things about the animals.

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come to starpointe to sign-up

for our next fitness challenge -

“the estrella turkey challenge.”

the challenge starts monday,

november 16 and continues

through the new Year. Do you

have what it takes to complete

all 12 of the estrella turkey

challenges?

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When my family and I moved into our new home in Estrella just over three years ago, we faced all of the normal dilemmas of new homeowners - where to put the furniture, which wall would get which picture, and for the twins - which room would belong to whom? All mini-mental puzzles could be rationalized through trial and error over the first couple of weeks - except the teens’ room situation. With one bedroom slightly larger than the other, how could we choose? My hus-band came up with an amicable solution. We would let the teens draw straws - the longest, getting the bigger room. Agreed. When Bailey drew the longer of the two straws, the sighs and raised eyebrows were all the verbiage any of us needed for finalization. Brooke would inherit the smaller of the two bedrooms. Thus, we could all continue unpacking the stacked boxes in various rooms throughout the house. Gosh, looking back, that seems like a long time ago.

Our publication has evolved a bit over the past couple of years, too. This month we’ve opened a new dining and entertaining section, designed specifically for our new advertisers who are anxious to satisfy your

palate. I hope you’ll take note and patronize all of our advertiser’s goods and services. The businesses and restaurants you find in these pages are the reasons that My Hometown Estrella can continue to this connec-tion to your community each and every month.

Many things have transformed since our move-in date into Estrella three years ago. An abundance of memories have been made within the walls of the place we now call our home. And, like you, we’ve watched and felt the forces of the grip that the sag-ging economy has placed around us and have seen friends come and some go. Yet, we can still find many reasons to feel gratitude for the special people in our lives, and for the opportunity to live in such a great community.

When my daughter Bailey drew the longer straw that day, she turned over the bigger bedroom to her sister without ever looking back in regret. I am still amazed at the gesture of her thoughtfulness. This month, celebrate with me, the gratitude for the small ways that family and community bring richness to our lives.

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on your doorstep

On saturday, september 26, the city of goodyear transformed from all-

america city to the fitness capital of the state, as goodyear in action Day

promoted fitness and superior health at a variety of motivating events

throughout the city. this special promotional day invited the entire city

population to get moving! and moving is an understatement! events

began at 7 am and spread into the evening hours at a variety of stations.

there was no excuse not to participate on this day dedicated to fitness

for all ages.

the 3rd annual kids triathlon here in estrella was one of the events

that kept goodyear moving! we had the opportunity to meet a few

of the athletes who overwhelmingly admitted that they had practiced

the courses with their parents prior to the competition before and after

school hours as stated by nine-year-old alexxandra petrella, pictured in

swim cap. many had also been participants in last year’s triathlon, so

they knew just what to expect in terms of the three courses. the general

consensus was that although obtaining the medal did take some prepa-

ration, many participants did not give up pizza as part of their prelimi-

nary training! it was definitely a “moving” day, as parents and volunteers

worked together to cheer on the athletes.

additional events of the day included, but were not limited to, a three-

mile rawhide at wild horse pass morning walk, the great ruler relay,

estrella regional park’s walk with the mayor, and an instructional

lacrosse clinic, courtesy of shawn alexander with the estrella lacrosse

club.

goodyear in action Day

ryan tovar, 8 year old participant

sisters, michaela and kyra gregg

alexxandra petrellaadult announcer, David, encouraged the kids by telling them to “get Your game face On.”

Submitted by Estrella Resident, Molly Alexander

Like everyone else, the past couple of years have been tough and humbling for me: losing jobs, having surgeries, opening a business, closing a business...you get the picture. In the middle of this chaos, I find myself drifting farther and farther away from appreciating the joyful possibilities life holds, focusing instead on what is missing from my own preconceived idea of what my life should be. In short, I have forgotten to take inventory of the seemingly small joys that make up the moments of my life. So I’m giving myself a time out today. I’m taking the opportunity to quietly sit and contemplate those things that are truly important to me: my faith, my

family, my friends - in short, my life. Trite, I know, but true nonetheless. Surprisingly, I also find myself grateful for the struggles; for I know my char-acter is growing through the process. Without doubt I will make it through this season – I am confident of this. What will my life look like when it is over? That’s a great question, and one I’m not prepared to answer yet. I will be changed - no doubt about that. And change is good.

Molly Alexander is an Estrella resident. You can read more of her writ-ing on her blog: http://www.beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com.

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the light upon my Path – tony arnoldDulce vas releases new holiday cD

the christmas season is peek-ing around the bend, where traditions mix with the cli-mate of the arizona southwest; where the holly and the ivy blend with 75 degree tempera-tures and sunny skies. perhaps nothing speaks of the arizona christmas better than the lat-est christmas cD produced from

estrella’s very own Dulce vas-christmas picante, featuring an upbeat, latin-influenced melage of christmas songs from years past. with harp, bass, percus-sion and flute, new arrange-ments of Jingle Bells, O come all Ye faithful, feliz navidad, and hark the herald angels sing are creative and fresh. Order yours today, and experience christmas in the southwest! to order your cD, go to www.dulcevas.com or contact veeronna ragone at 480-241-7249 ([email protected]).

Bulk trash service returns

Beginning november 2, 2009 Bulk trash service goes to twice-a-month pickup. this means no more scheduling for service! view www.goodyearaz.gov to see a map of scheduled pick-up times and dates for your neigh-borhood.

nascar returns to the southwest valley

mark for calendars for nascar’s semi-final showdown in the valley of the sun. the races begin on november 15, 2009. for a complete list of events, visit www.phoenixinternationalrace-way.com.

It was Susan Green’s daughter, Abby, who first discovered their owl friend (see cover photo). He had landed on the back fence during dinner time. The Greens were amazed to see an owl up close. “The entire family ran to the nearest window with camera in tow,” remembers Susan. The owl stayed in the Green’s backyard as a semi-permanent fixture for the following two weeks and was appropriately named “Hooty.” The Green family witnessed Hooty preening himself upon his perch routinely.

Apparently, Hooty spread the word about the Green’s backyard safe haven and momma bobcat and her two little cubs followed, romping around the family pool. “The cubs like to play on our planter above our pool while momma bobcat keeps watch of her babies.”

The Greens were delighted to watch the real-life zoo type habitat in their backyard and learned a few things about the animals. Susan recalls, “Hooty knew that 8 am was cool-off time and showed up like clock-work when the sprinklers turned on. After his bath, Hooty routinely sat in the cool grass. He would dig his talons into the dirt and sit for hours on end. Hooty retreated to a tree on the golf course and spent most of the day there. By mid afternoon, he was gone. I have no idea where he would go, but he would return as the sun was setting. He would use our view fence to watch over the golf course for his latest prey.”

The Green family was instructed not to feed the animals by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, but to put water out for them, as these visits occurred during the hottest days of July. “After watching Hooty for a few days, I noticed that he never touched the water, so I decided to remove it when the bobcats paid their first visit.”

Backyard wildlife – something to hoot about

It was when Valley resident Tony Arnold seemed to be plummeted into the deepest darkest corner in his life that The Light Upon My Path was born. His marriage was over, he had no job and no way to provide for his baby girl. It was at that moment when Tony called out, “Either take me or use me now.” He awoke later that night with an unexplainable urge to write. “What am I supposed to write?” he asked. “Write down what I tell you,” came the answer. His story is a dialogue between himself and God. Readers will travel through a meaningful journey as the author dis-covers letting go of fear and judgment moving to a more meaningful place of peace and wisdom.

The author of a newly released book, The Light Upon My Path, has discovered a completely new outlook on life. “When a person’s awareness is expanded with an epiphany, they never look at things as they used to.” Tony is enlightened by the testimonies he gets from people all over the world that have read his book. His awareness has been expanded with his mystical experi-

ence. He claims that things don’t look at all as they used to. “It’s an awesome experience to see the world as it really is and to receive it absolutely,” states the author.

Tony Arnold walked away from corporate America to pursue the dream of making a difference in people’s lives, claiming that a new door opens for him almost daily. He shares his beliefs and an inspired message that we are guided by Divine Intelligence and claims that we can only respond to what occurs, as it occurs. “The only way our desired realities won’t become manifested realities, rather rapidly, is because we take the process out of God’s hands, try-

ing to do it our own way.” Tony is planning an inspi-rational talk and book signing at Estrella’s South Lake Pavilions on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 pm. For more information, visit Tony Arnold at www.spiritualawakening101.com. The Light Upon My Path is also available on Amazon.com.


estrella

on your doorstepsenior health care forum

Veteran’s Day will be celebrated in Goodyear with a free Senior Health Care Forum featuring live music, breakfast, a presentation of colors, inspira-tional speakers and health education. Sponsored by not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley, the forum will be held from 8:30 am to noon on November 11 at Tuscany Falls at Pebble Creek, 16262 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear. Seating is limited. Register by November 6 by contacting [email protected] or 602-636-5394.

shop local and keep your dollars working for you

It’s time again for our annual Shop Goodyear, Everyone GAINs campaign, encouraging local residents and visitors to spend locally. Residents are invited to enter weekly drawings for a chance to win great prizes from participat-ing businesses. Just drop receipts from Goodyear merchants totaling $25 or more into a box at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road. Grand Prizes include diamond stud earrings from Osborne Jewelers, a stay at the new TownePlace Suites, and $150 wine tasting from Ground Control. Drawings will be held on December 23 at City Hall. Winners need not be present, but participants must be 18 years or older to enter. By shopping at local businesses, Goodyear residents help keep their dollars right here, working for them. Retail sales tax dollars make up nearly 30 percent of the city’s operating budget and pay for police, fire, streets, parks and recreation. “It’s very ‘green’ behavior. You’ll save money on fuel costs by driving shorter distances to shop, and help reduce the number of vehicles on the road-ways,” said Barbra Coffee, retail business manager for the City of Goodyear.

Prize Sponsors: Osborne Jewelers, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Dino’s Greek & Italian Restaurant, Wildflower Bread Company,Majerle’s Sports Grill, Ground Control Coffee & Wine Bar, Nakama Sushi Restaurant & Lounge, RideNow Powersports, Augie’s Sports Grill, and Bella Luna Italian Ristorante.

For contest rules and to print entry forms, visit www.goodyearaz.gov, and click on Shop Goodyear under Business. For more information or to partici-pate, contact Barbra Coffee at 623-882-7903.

annual shop & Drop food Drive

Don’t miss this year’s Shop & Drop Food Drive scheduled for Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Estrella Mountain Church. Shoppers are asked to bring a non perishable food item and, in return, will receive a raffle ticket to enter a drawing for services from Blossom Day Spa, Fritzi’s Heart and Soul BBQ and other products. You’ll be delighted to shop among a variety of vendors offering products from Cookie Lee Jewelry, Silpada Designs, Partylite and Gold Canyon Candles, Avon and more. Estrella Resident, Harris Fritzi will be firing up his smoker, in hopes of gathering the whole community for his authentic BBQ. The Red Cross will also be at the Shop and Drop to help save lives this holiday season, as blood donations are generally down this time of year. We are hoping to break our record of last year’s 47 blood donors, which made us #1 in the state for that week. Get creative with your non-perishable donation. Rather than the standard can of green beans, consider boxed cereal, bottled waters, flour and sugar-to name just a few ideas. Bring the whole family shopping. Everyone will be delighted with the variety of price points offered by the various vendors. For more information on the event or to become a vendor, please contact DeNice Watkins at 623-393-8331 or email [email protected].

walking school Bus

It was all about good health and safer streets at Estrella Mountain Elementary as over 500 students, staff and parents got out of their cars and walked, biked, scooted and boarded to school on September 30th. Participants met up at various predetermined locations at 7 am and began walking to school along identified safe routes. Kelly Cain, Physical Education teacher and organizer of the event, encouraged her students, par-ents and staff to participate in the nationally recognized program ‘Walking School Bus’. “My goal was to provide our community with a chance to both socialize and exercise. Both these things are important in staying healthy.” In addition to walking, some students took it to the next level, based on recommendations from ‘Walking School Bus’ website. Two kids were heard cheering, “You walk, you rock!” while holding up their posters.

Upon arriving to school, students were greeted by staff and directed to an all school assembly in the outside auditorium where they gathered to listen to music, hear the morning announcements and say the pledge of allegiance. Principal Dave Bogart addressed all attendees sharing his excitement to the success of this event. “One of our buses reported only having 12 kids on it this morning who live over two miles away from school. That is wonderful.” With students, staff and parents gathered in the center of campus, wearing school colors, the spirit of Estrella Mountain Elementary could be heard and seen. “We had an amazing turn out this morning, not only with students who participated, but parents, as well as the Goodyear Police Department,” said Bogart. “Being a neighborhood school has a special feel to it and having so many come together this way was fantastic!”

The program is maintained by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center for the Partnership for a Walkable America, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program highlights research that continues to show the correlation between an increase in physical activity and positive academic outcomes in the classroom. “Estrella is located in a perfect neighborhood to support this event,” said Cain. “We have great sidewalks, marked crosswalks and many parents that accompany their chil-dren to and from school.” Cain hopes families will continue to maintain this healthy habit all year long. For more information, parents can go to www.walkingschoolbus.org.

tickets On sale now for holiday puppet show, november 14

Tickets are on sale now for A Monkey’s Christmas, a presentation by the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre, November 14 at 4 pm at Estrella Mountain Church in Goodyear. Tickets are $8 for individuals or $25 for a family of four and include a holiday sing-along and a pizza snack from locally-owned, Goodyear restaurant, Taste of Italy.

The annual puppet show is the premiere fundraiser for the Estrella Mountain MOPS chapter. MOPS groups are local communities that help moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys — in this vital season of early mothering. For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. A Monkey’s Christmas will take place at Estrella Mountain Church, located at 10485 S. Estrella Parkway. Space is limited. Contact fundraising coordinator Jaime Geer to inquire and purchase tickets at 623-298-4710 or [email protected]. For more information about MOPS International, visit www.mops.org.

westar elementary news updates

During the week of September 21 - 25, the Westar Elementary cam-pus participated in “Coins for a Cure”. It is a project organized by Jessica Fleming and Character Counts to help support a cure for cancer. The students brought in coins each day to help their class bring in the most money during the week. The school raised $2864.37. The goal was $100 per classroom or $2500. Way to go Westar students and families!

It’s time again for our annual Shop Goodyear, Everyone GAINs campaign, encouraging local residents and visitors to spend locally. Residents are invited to enter weekly drawings for a chance to win great prizes from participat-ing businesses. Just drop receipts from Goodyear merchants totaling $25 or more into a box at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road. Grand Prizes include diamond stud earrings from Osborne Jewelers, a stay at the new TownePlace Suites, and $150 wine tasting from Ground Control. Drawings will be held on December 23 at City Hall. Winners need not be present, but participants must be 18 years or older to enter. By shopping


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Like many grandfathers, Estrella resident, Alex Romero, is proud of his grandson. And one thing that is certainly universal among Grandfathers - they enjoy bragging about their grandchildren. So, if you happen to sit beside Alex Romero on a park bench somewhere here in the community, you’ll be “heightened” by true stories of accomplishments that his grandson is achieving around the world. Jordan Romero, age 13, has given his grandpa some pretty great reasons to be impressed. Jordan’s dream began at his home in Big Bear, California at the age of eight. The elementary school student was admiring a mural on one of the walls at school. The artwork depicted the Seven Summits of the world. When he told his father that he wanted to climb all of them, that was when his training began. His list of accom-plishments already has check marks on the tallest mountains in Africa and Australia! In fact, he has already reached the summits of five continents of the world and is saving the best for last - Mount Everest in 2010.

So far, Jordan has reached the summits of: Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mt. Koscivsko (Australia), Elbrus (Russia), Aconcagua (Argentina), Denali (Alaska), Cartensz Pyramid (Indonesia), completed on September 1, 2009, Vincen Massif (Anartica) and finally, the big one, Mt. Everest in July of 2010. At the age of thirteen, this will be a record! The middle school student’s father, Paul, and step-Mom, Karen, climb right alongside Jordan, helping him accomplish his dream mentally and physically. Both are actively involved in his training and climbing. Jordan’s father, Paul, is a Paramedic and outdoorsman who also loves to run and kayak. Karen, an educator, is the photographer and narrator on each of the team’s adventures. Paul recently went to Mt. Everest to facilitate the plan and set up living conditions for next summer’s Mt. Everest climb.

“Team Jordan,” as the three call themselves, always climb without oxygen, which is also a rare feat for mountain climbers. In order to accomplish this, Jordan trains back at home in Big Bear, California by sleeping in a special tent that lowers the oxygen level that is avail-able to him. Another way he prepares himself is by climbing up local mountains near his home with a tire tied to his waist. These methods of training allow him to acclimatize to the conditions of the snowy summits that he faces, pre-paring the young climber both physically and mentally for what lies ahead.

The middles school student maintains his education on his climbs and speaks to students at his school back home, as well as adult groups about his ordeals. Jordan’s grandfather claims that Jordan’s love of getting outdoors and being active, along with his wonderful active spirit, adds to his eagerness to meet and conquer each summit. Jordan’s climbs are blogged to enable students in his classroom back home and interested well-wishers to hear and learn about his day-to-day climbing experiences. Visit his personal website at www.jordanromero.com to follow this outstanding youngster’s accomplishments.

Jordan’s climbing accomplishments have been noted in magazines, includ-ing Sports Illustrated, Backpacker, and Time for Kids. He has also been a guest on Nightline and the Martha Stewart Show. Jordan’s grandparents, Alex and Joan Romero, who live here in Estrella, have lived in Arizona for the past fifty years.

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starts mOnDaY –nOvemBer 16

starts mOnDaY –nOvemBer 16

estrella turkey challenge

starts monday, november 16

holiday lighting and chili cook-Off

starts December 5

come into starpointe to sign-up for our next fitness challenge -- “the estrella turkey challenge.” the challenge starts monday, november 16 and continues through the new Year. Do you have what it takes to complete all 12 of the estrella turkey challenges? residents will be able to go at their own pace and will receive a “certificate of completion.” Be the first man and woman to complete this challenge and have your picture posted on the “wall of fame” on the community website and at the starpointe residents club!

hike or Bike one estrella’s trails (maps available at starpointe)

climb the empire state Building (1860 steps)

run/walk a half a marathon (13 miles)

One fitness class

climb star tower

walk the north and south lake (2.4 miles)

35 laps in the lap pool

6 Days of circuit training

Bike 50 miles

take Out a Boat at the Yacht club for 2 laps around north lake.

register on the “new” community website – www.lifeinestrella.com

attend a community event

have fun and get engaged with the people around you this holiday season and through out the year! good luck everyone!

this year, estrella’s annual tree lighting ceremony will feature stories with santa, a chili cook-Off, and holiday shopping. Bring the kids and let santa do the rest. children can have cookies and milk, while santa reads traditional christmas stories. remember your cameras these pictures will be priceless!

Break out your amazing chili recipes and put them to the test! You know you have the best recipe in town, so why not share it with your friends and neighbors and have your recipe crowned the best in estrella?

*One winner will be awarded

*entries must have a minimum of 30 servings

*hot apple cider will be provided

to participate in the cook-Off please contact starpointe residents club to register no later than December 5!

this night will conclude with the traditional tree lighting at starpointe. what a wonderful time of the year! remember to check the community website at www.lifeinestrella.com for updates.

new Date fOr Yacht cluB sOcial

saturDaY, DecemBer 19

Yacht club social - dinner and moviefriday, november 27, 7 pm

save the date - winter ballsaturday, December 19

this month’s Yacht club social is Dinner with a movie. (the date has changed for november Yacht club social only.) enjoy the sunset and a meal for $2 and then head over to the amphitheater to watch a movie! check www.lifeinestrella.com for the movie title. Bring your blankets or low back chairs. movie snacks will also be available for purchase.

mark your social calendars now for estrella’s best night out! last year’s soirée was a sell out event, so be sure to save the date today. we are looking forward to seeing you again this winter for an eve-ning of cocktails, dancing and holiday cheer! check www.lifein-estrella.com for more details..

cOmmunitY weBsite

now that you have had a chance to explore the new community website www.lifeinestrella.com, we are showcasing one of the site features. the “group” tab is locat-ed at the top of the homepage. when you select the groups page, you will see a list of all current active groups and a short descrip-tion of each. if you find a group that you are interested in join-ing, click the ‘Join now’ link. an email indicating your interest and contact information will be sent to the group administrator for approval. to submit a request to form a new group, you have to be logged in as a resident. next, go to the group page that lists all current groups. at the bottom of the page there is a ‘request a new group form’. Once you complete the form and select the submit button, your request will be sent to a community administrator who will review your request and approve the group. You will then be able to load articles, events, photos, and email your members from your group page. if you are interested in starting a group and would like to have a walk though, please contact [email protected] to set up a time.

whether you like to shop garage sales or sell your wares, your oppor-tunity is coming saturday, november 7 from 7 am - 2 pm. please stop by the community services Office before november 5 to fill out your registration form and pay $5 (cash only please). for your convenience, you can also go to www.lifeinestrella.com and print out your registra-tion form from the Document library. a map will also be provided to all detailing the location of homes participating in the sale at starpointe the morning of the event.

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community garage salesaturday, november 7

hOw impOrtant is rsvping tO events?

this is a call to the community for help. we need to come together to assure that our community events are successful, fun, and efficient. please rsvp for events in advance. this enables us to have an accurate count for the purchase of food and supplies. last month at the community campout, we had approximately 60 people sign up in advance. however, on the day of the event, we had another 100 peo-ple sign up. this makes it very difficult to be prepared. trying to anticipate how many people will sign up on the day of the event is difficult at best. we don’t want to turn people away because we don’t have enough food and we don’t want to over purchase either. pre-registering can elimi-nate all of these problems. this small process will assure that we are not over spending by trying to anticipate participation and/or not purchasing enough to accommodate everyone. let’s work together as a team to have fun and efficient events. give us a call at 623-386-1949 or stop by starpointe and reserve your spot for the next estrella event.

attention crafters and artistsYour talents are being requested at estrella’s annual holiday lighting at the starpointe resident’s club on saturday, December 5. we are currently taking applications for vendors who are interested in renting a space for this exciting event. please call Beth huerta, club Director, at 623-386-1949 for more information.

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saturday, December 5. we are currently taking applications for vendors who are interested in renting a space for this exciting event. please call Beth huerta, club Director, at 623-386-1949 for more information.

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community services Office hours:

Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm Closed on Saturday

Tel: 623-386-1112 | Fax: 623-386-5788

starpointe residents club

17665 West Elliot Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338, 623-386-1949

Operating Hours:

Mon.–Th. 5:30am–9pm, Fri. 5:30am–8pm

Sat. 8am–6pm, Sun. 10am–6pm

Yacht club hours

Mon.-Sun. 10am-5pm

community Patrol’s Phone number

602-329-0462

estrella managementEstrella is professionally managed by Capital Consultant Mgmt. Corp. (CCMC)

Estrella Management Team Todd Davidson, Division Vice President, PCAM, CAM

Club Director: Beth Huerta, CMCA

Facilities Director: Scott McVay

Admin Coordinator: Sharon Thunstedt

Administrative Associate: Tammy Campbell

Covenants Coordinator: Jodi Matlock & Kathy Milne

Communications Coordinator: Dawn Waterfield

Design Review Coordinator: Jodi Matlock

Entry Coordinator: Lisa Sowada

Event Coordinator: Pam McMiller

Maintenance Coordinator: Brent McDonald

Yacht Club Coordinator: Ryan Chonka

assessment billing address:

Payment Processing Center

c/o CCMC-Western Region

PO Box 105260

Atlanta, GA 30348-5260 or pay online at www.ccmcnet.com.

community association board members:

Estrella Joint Committee (EJC) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, David Prescott, Pete Tieche, Lesle Sweeney and Ryan Johnson

Estrella Community Association (ECA) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, Lesle Sweeney, David Prescott

Resident Elected Board Members: Freeda Seltzer and Raquel Llivina

Villages at EMR Community Association (VCA) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, Pete Teiche, Lesle Sweeney

Resident Elected Board Member: Dennis Brungardt and Scott McCarthy

hOa contactCovenants Corner

During October properties in estrella were reviewed by the covenants department to deter-mine if the front yard landscape contains the required amount of trees, plants and shrubs as required by the estrella governing documents and cc&r’s. letters will be sent in november to those properties that do not meet these minimum requirements.

Owners will be given until December 31st, 2009 to com-ply with these requirements.Download your modification application on our website at www.lifeinestrella.com under the docu-ment library. communication is key, if an owner has a specific need or situation, please call us as soon as possible at 623-386-1112, so that we may have the oppor-tunity to assist you.

Security Devices

residents are continuously seeking the latest technologies to keep their home and families safe and secure. many homeowners may not be aware that they have the option of adding a security system to their homes. keep in mind that security devices which are visible from the street, side-walk, or common area, including, without limitation, burglar bars for windows and doors must be approved by the Design review committee (Drc). contact Jodi matlock at 623-386-1112 or email at [email protected] if

than the builder. until that time, individual homeowners will cast their own votes. Once a neigh-borhood is required to elect a voting member, the lack of a voting member impedes the vot-ing process.

voting members are selected via neighborhood elections on an annual basis, and serve a term of one year or until a successor is elected. elections occur in December via ballots mailed to the residents.

if you would like to volunteer for your neighborhood, please submit your application to the community services Office by December 1, 2009. Download your application from the com-munity website, www.lifeinestrel-la.com, located in the Document library, under applications and forms, or at the community services Office.

Safety Reminder

as a reminder and safety pre-caution, residents are encour-aged to visit their mailbox daily to empty its contents. with the quickly setting sun, and dark skies policy it is best to do this before the dinner hour…or carry a flash-light. mailboxes are a target for theft during the holiday season. remember to always be aware of your surroundings and call 911 or 623-932-1220 when something seems out of place or suspicious.

Get Ready for Winter ColorOne of the advantages of our climate is that we can

have bright, colorful flowers in our gardens all winter long. when temperatures are consistently less than 100 degrees, it is time to plant your winter flowers. plan to prepare your flower beds for new flowers two weeks prior to planting.

soil preparation is essential to growing winter annuals successfully. make sure your planting bed drains well. then, add organic amendments such as peat moss or compost; a variety of mulch products are available at home improvement stores. spread a 4-inch layer of mulch over the bed and mix it into a depth of 12 inches. fertilizer and sulfur can be worked into the soil at the same time. use sulfur-coated urea or ammonium phosphate (16-2-0) at 1-3 pounds per 100 square feet of bed area and 3 pounds of sulfur per 100 square feet.

there are many types of plants to choose from for winter color in the low desert. sweet alyssum and lobelia work well around the edge of your flower beds. calendulas, geraniums, pansies and petunias also pro-vide a variety of color during the cooler months. at the nursery, select younger plants because they have spent less time in the container than tall, leggy plants. Be sure to choose flowers that are best suited to the sunlight available at the location of your flower bed (full sun, partial sun, constant shade).

prior to planting, water the bed well. plant when the soil is still moist, but not saturated with water. You may want to carefully open the sides of the root ball with

you have any questions. if you would like to submit your plans for security cameras or devices on the exterior of your house visit www.lifeinestrella.com in the document library area and download the modification application.

Call for Candidates!

neighborhood voting members serve an important role in the community. their purpose and duties are out-lined in the eca and vca gov-erning documents (the cc&r Declaration and By-laws), and while all residents are encour-aged to read the documents, below is a summary of what the documents say as it relates to homeowners and their vot-ing rights.

each homeowner is a mem-ber of the association, and is authorized one vote for their unit, with their vote being cast by a voting member represent-ing their neighborhood. this voting member may cast all such votes as it, in its discre-tion deems appropriate. issues typically requiring homeown-er votes include electing resi-dent members to the Board of Directors, approving changes to the governing documents, and approving special assessments.

neighborhoods hold their first election for voting members after 50% of the property has been conveyed to owners other

your fingers to promote quicker root growth into the soil of the bed. as you plant, make sure the stem of the plant is at the same depth in the bed as it was in the container. water the bed well immediately after planting and continue to water daily. in sunny spots, you may need to water twice a day if temperatures remain high. as the winter progresses, reduce the amount of water as temperatures cool. lastly, apply a pre-emergent herbicide to the bed for weed control. we suggest preen, a brand that can be found at most gardening stores.

to maintain a good looking flower bed throughout the winter, it is best to fertilize monthly with ammonium phosphate. also, deadhead the flowers as their blossoms fade. to do this, pinch the faded blossom off the stem right at the base of the flower. this will keep the bed looking fresh and also promotes the growth of new blossoms.

white alyssums, red geraniums and purple lobelias offer color in the winter months


m O n D aY t u e s D aY w e D n e s D aY t h u r s D aY f r i D aY s at u r D aY

8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

8:15–9:05am Mixed Muscle Arts (MMA) (Michael Parham)

8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

10:30–11:20am Music Together (Mary Wilkening)

9:00–10:20am Yoga (Linda Jojola)

8:10–9:05amWater Aerobics (Bonnie Jansson)

9:30–10:30am Cardio Splash (Kim Hopkins)

3:30–4:20pm Karate 4–7 (Kevin Bench)

9:30–10:20am Yoga (Linda Jojola)



8:30–9:20amPilates (Carla Walters)

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo, 623-748-8532




4:00-4:50pmFine Arts CampSept-Nov. (Shelise Natae)

10:30–11:20am Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

6:00–6:50pm Mixed Muscle Arts (MMA)(Michael Parham)

6:00–6:50pm Yoga (Linda Jojola)

4:00-4:50pm Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

6:00–6:50pm Yoga (Linda Jojola)

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo, 623-748-8532

11:30am–12:20pm Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

6:30–7:20pm Cardio Splash (Kim Hopkins)

7:00–7:50pm Pilates (Carla Walters)

5:00-5:50pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

6:00-6:50pm Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

12:30–1:20pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

7:00–7:50pm Step & Pump (Linda Jojola)

6:00-6:50pm Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

4:00–4:50pm Fine Arts Camp (Shelise Natae)

6:30–7:20pm Cardio Splash (Kim Hopkins)

5:00–5:50pm Fine Arts Camp (Shelise Natae)

7:00–7:50pm Muscle Pump (Linda Jojola)

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weeklY events

nothing scheduled

weeklY events

adult men’s

Basketball 7:00pm

estrella mountain elementary school,

leroy Baca at 623-388-4047

Bridge, 1–4pm

contact carl Deierling 623-386-6641 or

cookie wallis 623-398-8695

weeklY events

nothing this week

weeklY events

playgroup, 9:30–11:30am

contact nicole Yontz

602-400-8373

poker/games, 1pm contact al wolfson

623-328-0118

Bridge class for

Beginners, 6:30pm contact carl Deierling

at 623-386-6641

weeklY events

music together 10:30am

games, games,

games 6:30–8pm

alcoholics

anonymous

7pm, estrella mtn. church, rm 202. contact Jerry r, 408-505-1326

weeklY events

resident coffee

social 8:30–10am

weeklY events

adult golf clinic, 8am

golf club of estrella 623-386-2600

1 2 3social committee

mtg

6pm

4 red hatter’s

1pm

5vca crc meeting

6pm

camera club 7pm

6eca crc meeting

10am

7estrella community

garage sale 7am

vit 10am

8 9scrapbooking

10am

Youth guitar

Orchestra

6:30pm

10 realtor renewal

class

11am

11Drc meeting

9am

voting members 6:30pm

12 13 14estrella car club

9am

15 scrapbooking

10am

16sign up at

starpointe for

estrella turkey

challenge

17Quiddler card

group

1pm

18camera club

7pm

19craft & stuff

9am

vca crc meeting 6pm

camera group

7pm

20eca crc mtg

10am

Yacht club social

w/movie

7pm

21

taste of estrella event

1-5pm

22 23Bunco 6pm

24Board of Director’s

meeting 6:30pm

25Drc meeting

9am

26craft & stuff

9am

27 28

29 30 31

nOvemBer 2009

classes, clubs, meetings

starpointe residents club program

please nOte: events take place at starpointe residents club unless otherwise noted. for all starpointe events, please call 623-386-1949. please see www.

lifeinestrella.com for a comprehensive calendar of events and to be included in reminders/changes related to upcoming events.


whO are the

people in your neighborhood

the colbornesLike most of us, John, Susie, Olivia and Victoria love to spend the

Thanksgiving holiday with extended family members. For the Colbornes, this means a trip to Southern California to share a traditional turkey

dinner and all the trim-mings with grandparents. Susie’s sister and her fam-ily, who are also Estrella residents, join in the cara-van adven-ture back to Riverside for the gathering.

John claims that one year Susie was in charge of cooking the traditional turkey feast. When it was time to sit down for dinner, they discovered that Susie had forgotten to turn on the oven! Needless to say, dinner was served very late in the evening that year. “Before the meal, we always go around the table to say what we are thankful for in life. I love that about Thanksgiving - it is a reminder of how blessed we have been,” says Susie.

The Colborne family moved to Estrella eight years ago from San Diego,

California. Initially, it was Susie’s job as a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines that brought the family here. John, who is fortunate enough to work from home, was told about the Estrella community by his brother-in-law, Phil, who was the architect for Jack Nicklaus on the golf course here (Golf Club of Estrella) and found it to be a great fit for the family. The Colbornes are resi-dents of the Fairways and share their home with their feline friend, Pee Wee. They thoroughly enjoy the great friends that they have made and especially appreciate how this community feels like a small town, with the conveniences of a large city just down the road. Together, the family of four enjoys catching a movie at the theatre, renting an awesome flick for their personal DVD player, or sharing an occasional holiday get-together with friends in the neighbor-hood. John and Susie are really into their college teams and make an annual trip to see the Auburn Tigers and SMU Mustangs play football and basket-ball. John squeezes in a round of golf each time the opportunity arises and also enjoys coaching freshman basketball at Estrella Foothills High School. Another favorite past-time at the Colborne’s home is when Susie arranges a playgroup for Olivia and Victoria with neighborhood friends. When reminisc-ing about their great neighbors, a specific gesture that John and Susie recall is the time that their cat was lost in the desert, almost six months ago, and neighbors stayed and helped search until the family pet was found. “That meant a lot to us,” recalls Susie.

In addition to being thankful for family, friends and good health, the Colbornes are thankful for “All of the people serving our great country to make it a safer place for us to live!” states John.

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this month we’ve opened a new dining and entertaining section, to make it easy for you to find my hometown estrella supporters who are eager to satisfy your palate!

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food & entertainment

anyone hungry?


1 pkg. refrigerated pie crust

1 large portabello mush-room

8 oz. button mushrooms

2 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 egg

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions:

let pie crusts stand at room

temperature for 20 minutes,

then gently roll out to 12”

circles. wipe mushrooms with

damp cloth and chop in food

processor or with chef’s knife.

place butter and olive oil in

a medium skillet and cook

mushrooms over medium heat

until all liquid is evaporated

and mushrooms are brown

and tender.

preheat oven to 375 degrees.

grease 2 dozen 1 3/4” muffin

cups. using 3” cookie cutter,

cut 24 circles from pie crust

(12 from each crust), rerolling

crusts if needed. press into

prepared muffin cups. Divide

mushrooms evenly among

lined cups. in small bowl,

combine egg, cream, salt and

cayenne pepper and beat well.

pour egg mixture over mush-

rooms; 2 tsp. per each muffin

cup. sprinkle each with grated

cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20

minutes or until center of

quiches is set. to serve warm,

cool 5 minutes before remov-

ing from pans.

to freeze, cool on wire rack

and freeze in single layer until

solid. place in air tight freezer

container in single layer.

to reheat, place frozen quiches

on cookie sheet and bake at

350 degrees for 12-14 minutes

until hot. makes 24.

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Make Ahead Thanksgiving FavoritesFace it, a houseful of extended family is stressful enough. Why worry about

the meal too? A stress-free Thanksgiving dinner begins with items you can make ahead of time. Many traditional holiday recipes are even freezable. If you don’t want to do the cooking yourself, the options are many. Grocery stores and specialty stores offer reasonably priced family meal deals for reheat-able feasts, but you’re locked into the few dishes they offer. Not crazy about the idea of “Feast-in-a-box?” Craving Granny’s sweet potato soufflé? Hire a personal chef. Personal chefs can make your holiday dinner special, from traditional (even using your family’s recipes), to ethnic, to something completely outside the box. Everything can be made by your chef ahead of time while YOU take the credit for it at the table! Here are make-ahead recipes for an appetizer and a dessert your guests will love.

CAKE

1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

FILLING

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room tempera-ture

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)

Directions:

FOR CAKE:

PREHEAT oven to 375° f.

grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll

pan; line with wax paper.

grease and flour paper.

sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen

towel with powdered sugar.

COMBINE flour, baking pow-

der, baking soda, cinnamon,

cloves and salt in small bowl.

Beat eggs and granulated

sugar in large mixer bowl until

thick. Beat in pumpkin. stir in

flour mixture. spread evenly

into prepared pan. sprinkle

with nuts.

BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or

until top of cake springs back

when touched. (if using a

dark-colored pan, begin check-

ing for doneness at 11 min-

utes.) immediately loosen and

turn cake onto prepared towel.

carefully peel off paper. roll up

cake and towel together, start-

ing with narrow end. cool on

wire rack.

FOR FILLING:

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup

powdered sugar, butter and

vanilla extract in small mixer

bowl until smooth. carefully

unroll cake. spread cream

cheese mixture over cake.

reroll cake. wrap in plastic

wrap and refrigerate at least

one hour. sprinkle with pow-

dered sugar before serving, if

desired.

COOKING TIP:

Be sure to put enough pow-

dered sugar on the towel

when rolling up the cake so it

will not stick. freezes well.

libbY’s® Pumpkin roll

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chilDcare & preschOOls

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Hand painted Wall Murals, Decorative Accents, Trompe L’oeil, Faux, Custom Paint finishes, Painted Furniture & Accessories, Venetian Plaster, Stone Effects. Email [email protected] or call 623-696-5693 or 602-741-2663.

desired handymanEstrella Mountain Ranch Resident. All types of home repairs and maintenance including electrical, plumbing, drywall, concrete, painting, lawn maintenance, pigeon control, roofing, etc. Free estimates. References avail-able. 623-910-5183.

elite shutters & blindsYour one-stop shop for all your home improvement needs. 5251 N. Robson Blvd. Suite #3, Eloy AZ 85231. Call 480-203-8425 or visit www.eliteshittersandblinds.com.

solar One aZWe have over 10 years of experience. Our company specializes in Solar Water Heating, Solar Pool Heating, and Photovoltaic’s. Solar One Az guarantees the BEST quality and prices. Call 623-225-0546.

speedy Plumbing & rooter servicePrices that wont send you down the drain. LIC. ROC 110682, LIC. ROC 110681. Call 623-556-8182.

estrella household handymanQuality Tile Installation. Minor Electrical Work. Kitchen & Bath. Doors & Windows. Lite Landscape. 623-670-2642. [email protected].

hOme services goodyear homewatch

We watch your home while you’re away. Contact us for a customized list of services Debbie Hudson. 877-318-5351. [email protected].

insuranceamerican family insurance—

Kathi roberts agencyAuto, Home, Business and Life - All Your Protection Under One Roof. Estrella Professional Center, 15565 W Roosevelt St, #101, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Office: 623-877-8700 Fax: 623-877-8800 or [email protected] Multi-line discounts available on both home and auto *** Hablamos Espanol***

lanDscape services

gemstone landscape l.l.c.EMR resident creating extended living areas for all to enjoy. Renovations, design, new installations. Need service? We can be there in hours not days. LIcensed, Bonded, Insured. Call Wayne 623-695-5338 or [email protected].

Quality Yard work by robertoLandscape installation and maintenance, professional yard clean up, sprinkler repair, weed removal and control, tree and shrub trimming and more. Call 623-255-7724 or e-mail at [email protected].

arizona success landscape New landscape service is licensed, bonded and insured

offering weekly, monthly or one-time landscaping services, new design, irrigation installation, concrete

and paver construction and more. Call Hector Lopez at 623-824-4117 or email [email protected].

Dental

goodyear smiles dentistryPaul Gebhart DDS & Associates. 781 S. Cotton Lane, Ste. 100, Goodyear. Call 623-882-3636 or visit www.GoodyearSmiles.com.

hilgers Pediatric dentistryKelly K. Hilgers, D.D.S., M.S. Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry www.hilgerspedo.com 623-536-0079.

hilgers OrthodonticsMichael J. Hilgers, D.D.S., M.S. Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics. www.hilgersorthodontics.com 623-935-3908.

Dining

akai hana - authentic Japanese cuisine

Specializing in Sushi, with happy hours everyday. Discover authentic and creative Japanese cuisine. Visit our newest location in Goodyear. 623-935-3942 or www.sushiakaihana.com.

taste of itallyNot all pizzas are created equal! Estrella Delivery!New York Style Pizza. Dine in or carry out. Weekday deliv-ery 4-9:30pm, Sat/Sun all day delivery. Call 623-932-2272.

walt’s bbQExtraordinary smoked sauces and marinades. Dine-In, Take-Out and Catering featuring dinner platters, sand-wiches, burgers and desserts call 623-536-2105 or visit www.waltsbbq.com.

familY matters

extraordinary conceptions A full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency. www.extraconceptions.com 760-798-2265.

financial servicesmoney matters

Income tax preparation at your home or office. EMR resident. Call Kevin Pantenberg, CFP, ATA (623) 386-1924 or email [email protected].

sound advice financial PlanningI help business owners, professionals, retirees & widows create a steady stream of tax advantaged income they will not outlive. 7 year EMR resident. David Lesnick, CFP 623-412-9602, [email protected].

gift wrapping servicethat’s a wrap

Professional gift wrapping and custom gift baskets. All occasions: Birthdays, weddings, Christmas. EMR resident. Call LaVonne Diemer 602 373-9922 or email [email protected].

gOlfgolf club of estrella

11800 S. Golf Club Dr. | Goodyear | AZ | 85338 | 623-386-2600 www.estrellagolf.com Managed by Troon Golf®, the leader in upscale golf course management.

healthestrella family medical

Now accepting new patients. We accept all major medical insurances and AHCCS health plans. Call and make an appointment today! For more information visit www.estrellafamilymedical.com or call 623-298-4642. 750 N. Estrella Pkwy., Ste. 20 Goodyear AZ 85338.

Peters wellness chiropracticProviding Quality Care for Auto Accidents and Personal Injury, Marathon Runners & Triathletes, Nutrition and Wellness. Troy H. Peters, D.C. 1616 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite #210 Goodyear, AZ 85395. Call (623) 935-0911 or visit www.PetersWellness.com.

legal services

divOrce, custOdYAll areas of Family Law. Law Offices of Laura Gillis. EMR Resident. Low, flat rates for EMR residents, free confidential consultations. Call 602-277-4736 (day), 623-455-8108 (nights/weekends).

music lessOns Piano lessons

Give your child an academic edge! Research indicates studying music improves academic performance. Experienced and knowledgeable teacher, offering piano lessons. EMR resident. Call Penny at 623-792-8115

persOnal chefYour Place gourmet

Personal chef serviceEnjoy healthy, delicious meals at home without all the time-consuming planning, shopping, cooking, and clean-up. What’s your time worth? Save time and money with a personal chef! Call 602-495-8000 www.yourplacegourmet.com.

pOOl & spa servicesimperial Pools & spa

Family owned business; Excellent service. Quality repair and complete pool care. 602-320-6517.

Poolguy aZWeekly Pool Service SPECIAL “NEW CLIENTS” thru 3/31/10 (Most Pools) $50/mo. Complete weekly pool service, repairs, Remodels, etc.Please call me Today! Scott “The Poolguy” 623-986-1530.

real estate

stacia meeker & gilbert Jaramillo RE/MAX Preferred Choice 623-693-0214, www.wesellazhomes.com.

fOr leaseLake front home, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, $1400.00/month includes landscape maintenance. Available by the end of September 2009. Call Kris 602-571-5044.

shOppingsharP! Jewelry & bags

Estrella resident! Come see us at the Goodyear Market Place—Booth 64, 66, 68 17605 W. McDowell, call 623-451-9107 or email us at [email protected].

spiritualestrella mountain church

“Turning Neighbors Into Forever Friends” with Sunday Worship Services - 9am and 10:45am weekly. Where: 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ. 623-386-0300.

stOragebudget mini storage

Excellence! Our customers deserve nothing less. Brand new state-of-the-art facility. Complete ground level access. Month to Month lease. Estrella Resident Special: Free Truck Rental with a Move In. 623-925-2060. www.budgetstorageaz.com.

goodyear self storage & rv—u-haul dealer

“Best Price in Town,” New State-of-the-art facility, RV Parking, Air Conditioned Units available, Moving/Pack-ing Supplies, On-site Managers MC 85 & Litchfield Open 7 Days. Call 623-535-1811. www.goodyearselfstorage.com.

Palm gate rv & self storageWhere the customer comes 1ST. Air conditioned self storage with drive in bays. Covered RV parking with 24 hour access & amenities. Wine Storage, UPS Store on site. Moving Supplies & Notary Service. 14050 W. Van Buren, 623-535-9676, www.palmgatestorage.com.

tutOringclub Z tutoring

Invest in Your Child’s Future. One-On-One Tutoring in your Home. All Grades and All Subjects. Flexible Schedules and Qualified Teachers. Affordable Rates. Contact Club Z! In-Home Tutoring 623-533-6831.

sue’s tutoring serviceIndividualized private tutoring by credentialed teacher in Reading, Writing, Math, Aims Prep, etc. for Grades 1-5. Call Sue Montague at 623-536-7475 or email [email protected].

Do you have a story or article idea for My Hometown Estrella?

Give our Editor, Kim Alvarado, a call at 800-497-1309 x705 or [email protected]. We look forward to sharing

your story with the community!

Altruistic Angels

Largest Egg Donor & Surrogacy Agency with over 1,400 Donors including 100+ Asian Donors


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business spotlight

Debbie Hudson and her husband started looking at Arizona as a retirement possibility about five years ago. Being the “researcher” in the family, Debbie spent almost six months looking at the new areas in the West Valley. After purchasing their home here, she and her husband made frequent trips back and forth from California to Arizona for her husband’s job. “Sometimes, we were gone for extended periods of time, so I worried about our air conditioner, the water, and the newspapers pil-ing up,” said the owner of Goodyear HomeWatch. “Just the fact that we were away frequently made me uneasy about our home looking vacant,” she recalls. “I wished that I knew someone I felt comfortable with to take care of those things for me while I was away.” Thus, Debbie began talking to her neighbors in Estrella and discovered that many of her new friends had the same wishes and needs. She enjoyed the fact that she was living in a community where neighbors helped neighbors and began her new business, Goodyear HomeWatch. She now offers services that are valuable to her neighbors in this community; services that she previously desired. Her twenty-five years of previous experience in the residential and commercial cleaning business in Orange County, California made it possible for her to recognize the needs of her customers. “I always treated customers’ businesses and homes like they were my own and I have car-ried that philosophy with me to Goodyear HomeWatch,” says Debbie.

While many of her clients are using their homes in Estrella as second

homes, she also caters to year-round homeowners that may be traveling. With the holidays just around the corner, Goodyear HomeWatch can make sure that packaged deliveries are placed carefully inside. Her service offers security checks on a regular basis; cleaning - even a spruce up for your arrival; airport pick-up services; photographs of your property; along with a variety of customized services to fit your individual needs. As a way of saying thank you, Goodyear HomeWatch discounts her services by $25 for a referral. And, when you mention that you read this ad in My Hometown Estrella, Goodyear HomeWatch will give you a second month of home security check-ups absolutely free!

When asked about a unique situation that required her attention, Debbie recalls a telephone call regarding a bobcat who was lounging on the roof of a home she was caring for. She raced over for a photo, but the animal had disappeared. She then contacted the HOA so that they would be able to report the unexpected visitor to the homeowner. If you are inter-ested in obtaining home watch services, tailored to fit your personal needs, contact Debbie Hudson at Goodyear HomeWatch at 877-318-5351 or [email protected].

Watching your home while you’re awaygoodyear homewatch

623-670-2642Not a Licensed Contractor | Reference Upon Request

E-mail: [email protected]

ELECTRICAL WORK: Ceiling Fans, Outlets, Dimmer Switches, Etc.

PLUMBING: Faucets, Shut Offs, Leaky Toilets, Etc.

PAINTING: Interior and exterior. My painter has 15 years pro experience.

TILE WORK: Floors, Backsplash, Showers. My Tile Man Has Over 10 Years Experience.

TILE FLOOR & TRIM Estrella

Estrella Resident since 2002

623-330-1146 • realtordenise.com • 10 yr resident

Brand New Custom Home

On .5 acre hillside lot, in the prestigious neighborhood “The Retreat”. 9 Rooms, 4 bedrms, 3.5 ba. 3.5 garage. The best of the best in Estrella!

Visit www.realtorDenise.com.

623-330-1146 • realtordenise.com • 10 yr residentDenise Stern, Realtor

“Just the fact that we were away frequently made me

uneasy about our home looking vacant,” she recalls. “i

wished that i knew someone i felt comfortable with to

take care of those things for me while i was away.”

The Estrella builder sales and marketing teams are proud to host the

2nd Annual “Taste of Estrella” event featuring favorite holiday recipes

on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. Guests will experience

Ranking Arizona’s best master-planned community while enjoying a

culinary celebration! The event will feature cooking demonstrations and

samplings by some of the Valley’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs,

including Eddie Matney (Eddie’s House in Old Town Scottsdale), Rob

Yedor (aka “Chef Dad”), among others. Festive holiday tastings and musical

entertainment will allow future residents to inspire their senses, as well as

their palates. Guests will have an opportunity to tour Estrella’s model

homes and experience this one-of-a-kind, resort-inspired community, while

learning how to prepare the ultimate holiday cuisine. Please RSVP by visiting

www.estrella.com/chefs or calling (623) 386-1000.

Contact InformationInformation Center: (623) 386-1000

Starpointe Residents Club: (623) 386-1949Yacht Club: (623) 386-3411

Golf Club of Estrella: (623) 386-2600LifeInEstrella.com

EstrellaTM Welcomes Prospective Buyers to the

2nd Annual Taste of Estrella Culinary Event

*This is not intended to be an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in the Estrella community to residents of: Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Oregon, or any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. Obtain the HUD Property Report, or its equivalent, required by Federal and State law, and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT QUALIFIED, INSPECTED OR EXAMINED THIS OFFERING. Prices, specifications and details are subject to change without notice. All square footage is approximate. Access to, and use of, The Golf Club of Estrella is not included in the purchase of homes or homesites. Additional fees are required.

**Taylor Morrison is the sponsor of the incentive programs described above, and is solely responsible for the programs’ content and operation. The project owners and developer of the Estrella community, and their affiliates, have no responsibilities or liabilities relating to these programs. Contact Taylor Morrison for further information.

Newland Communities is a privately owned company that creates residential and urban mixed-use communities in 14 states from coast to coast. We believe it is our responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www.newlandcommunities.com.

This month’s featured home is Taylor Morrison’s 2,784–square-foot

Encanto plan, from its La Mirada neighborhood. This two-story home is

available in Mission, Spanish and Haciena styles, and features:

private bath)

Receive up to $45,000 in incentives on select homes and every home

comes with the exclusive Taylor Morrison Total Assurance Program. (Buy

a new home and if you sell after five years and the value has decreased,

you may qualify for a refund of your down payment. See Taylor Morrison

for further details.) Also choose from four incentive packages:

– Entertainment Package: 52” 1080p LCD TV w/4-year warranty,

TiVO® Recording System, Xbox 360®, Blu-ray® Player and

bracketing and professional installation.

– Closing Cost or Rate Buy Down Package: Up to 3%.

– Move-in Package: Receive 2” faux wood blinds and a fridge, washer

and dryer.

– Gourmet Package: Enjoy a stainless steel refrigerator, upgrade

other appliances to stainless steel, plus cherry cabinets (not

available on move-in ready inventory homes).

Taylor Morrison features two great neighborhoods within

Montecito - La Mirada and La Entrada, offering homes

from 1,844 to 3,434 square feet and pricing starting in the

low $200’s. For more information contact Taylor Morrison

at 623-386-9327.**

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. Visit

www.estrellacommunity.com or contact the Estrella Information

Center at (623) 386-1000. Brokers welcome.

November Builder of the Month – Taylor Morrison

Visit EstrellaTM Today*

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