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12 6 Manager’s Message: Getting Help in Resolving Community Concerns

7 Business: Community Business Report

8 Covenants & Compliance: 2015 Resident Handbook Revision

9 March Meetings & Save The Date

10 Community Operations & Business: Did You Know? Getting to Know Estrella

12 Developer’s Corner: Proud of Our Home Builders

14 Snippets: The Blooming Desert

16 Celebrating Estrella: Getting to Know Tanja Tanner & the Fire Pals

17 Clubs & Groups: Estrella Book Club Invites You to The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett

17 Cuisine: Player’s Grill House Basil Pesto

18 Estrella’s Scrapbook

20 City of Goodyear: Cleveland Indians Fans Rocked During Trip to Tribe Fest

21 City of Goodyear: Goodyear’s Spring City Council Election Information

22 Goodyear Police Department: Citizen’s Police Academy Now Accepting Applications

24 Residents Club: Upcoming Events March 2015

26 Residents Club: Get Ready to Row!

29 March 2015 Calendar

30 Numbers to Know: Starpointe Groups, Instructors, and Personal Trainers

Twins Madison and Morgan Londy, Freshman at Estrella Foothills High School

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CITY

COMMUNITY

For advertising opportunities, please contact Barb Spitzock at 480-266-5034, or email:

[email protected]

ON ThE COvEr


If you’re looking for a new home in a beautiful golf community, look no further than T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes in Golf Canyon at Estrella! Here, you’ll find new floor plans situated on spacious 60- and 80-foot homesites, boasting stunning architectural exterior and interior elements. In Golf Canyon at Estrella, you’ll also enjoy:

• Four fully-furnished model homes

• Priced from the $280s

• Homes ranging from 2,100 to over 3,800 square feet of living space

• Golf course homesites available

• Starpointe Residents Club featuring resort-style pool and water park, fitness center, library, café and more

• Three on-site schoolsSee a T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for complete details. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials or availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2014 David Weekley Homes – All Rights Reserved. Phoenix, AZ (PHXA60941)

Dream. Build. Enjoy. Golf Canyon at Estrella

Your mountainside oasis awaits!

For more information, contact us at

480-352-2584

I moved to sunny Arizona from snowy Minnesota 15 years ago.

A resident of Estrella since 2006, I know this community and all about the homes in it!

As a REALTOR®, I am happy to provide my clients with helpful

neighborhood resources before, during and

after their transactions! MOVE-IN READY, RESALE HOMES COMPLETE WITH POOLS & LANDSCAPE!

NEW HOMES BUILT WITH YOUR OPTIONS BASED ON BUILDER’S MODELS!

FORCLOSURES OR SHORT-SALES!

CAMILLE OFFERS FREE EXCLUSIVE BUYER BROKER REPRESENTATION FOR THE ESTRELLA HOME OF YOUR CHOICE!

As your buyer broker, I do not push you to purchase a particular home! Rather than sell you a home, I provide you with the information you need to choose the right home for yourself!

You have access to all the resources I’ve gathered in my 10 years as a real estate professional in Estrella to help you examine each home you are considering!

In addition to opening doors for you, I can introduce you to all the professionals you need to make your purchase as smooth as possible from obtaining a loan to conducting home inspections to legally finalizing your home purchase!

BUYING A HOME IN ESTRELLA? BUYING A HOME IN ESTRELLA?

CAMILLE OFFERS FREE EXCLUSIVE BUYER BROKER REPRESENTATION FOR THE ESTRELLA HOME OF YOUR CHOICE!

Estrella Real Estate Professional since 2005! Estrella Resident since 2006!


association

On occasion, residents have community-related concerns and are uncertain

how to get them addressed. Below is a list of steps residents can use to bring about a timely and satisfactory resolution.

1. As a first choice, concerns by residents can be communicated to the management company using the community’s website, www.LifeInEstrella.com then click “Contact Us”. All concerns communicated via the website go directly to the Community Manager and are forwarded to the responsible staff member for follow-up and resolution. As an alternative to using the community website, concerns can be communicated by completing a work order available at the Community Services Office, by contacting them by phone at 623-386-1112 or by stopping in and describing the concern. The management company’s goal is to resolve every owner’s concern or problem within ten working days.

2. If the concern persists beyond ten days, residents should speak directly to the Community Manager (623-386-1112) requesting the status of their concern.

3. Residents may also choose to attend one of the EJC standing committee meetings (i.e. Budget/Finance, Landscape, Social, or Communications) to gain an understanding of community practices and bring attention to their concern. Meeting schedules can be obtained on the community website or on the calendar page of this magazine. Each meeting has an Open Forum portion to allow residents to speak. If the concern is of an Architectural Design or Covenant Enforcement nature, the Design or Covenants Review Committees hear appeals from residents if requested.

4. Residents may also contact elected Resident Board Members for their respective Association (ECA or VCA). Contact information for elected board members is available on the community website or by contacting the Community Services Office.

5. Concerns may also be presented to the Board of Directors at the monthly board meeting. Meeting schedules can be obtained on the community website. Residents can present concerns during Open Forum by filling out an Open Forum speaker form ahead of the meeting.

All resident submitted concerns are tracked and reported to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. This information provides the basis for prioritizing ongoing efforts to improve management’s responsiveness and resident satisfaction.

CCMC’s and Lisa Lundskow, Estrella Community Manager’s goals are to resolve every owner concern with the initial contact. This is frequently the quickest and most efficient approach for resolution of owner concerns.

Outside of normal business hours or for emergencies call 800-274-3165 to report issues.

Getting help in resolving Community ConcernsPrepared by the VCA & ECA Elected BOD Members

>>> ManaGer’s MessaGe


Phone: 623-386-1112 / Fax: 623-386-5788LifeinEstrella.comOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours available by appointment

Todd Wuellner, MA, CPRP

Facilities Director

Lisa Lundskow, CAAM, PCAM

Community Manager

Robert Cruz, CAAMOperations Manager

Amy HelmsECA & VCA Compliance

Coordinator, DRC

Erin Stewart Administration

Facilities Coordinator

Mary Ann Brungardt Starpointe Front

Desk Lead

Shirley RobertsonCommunications

Coordinator

Tammy DixonAssistant to Lifestyle & Program Coordinator

Sharon ThunstedtAdministrative Coordinator

Loryn LanfordCompliance Coordinator

Terry HammondYacht Club Coordinator

Kevin WellsMaintenance Supervisor

Kristine McIlhennyLifestyle Director

Eric Holmgren, Club & Program Manager

Community Business reportBy CCMC Staff

>>> business

Pool Projects are underway PreParing for MeMorial day oPening

• Replacing pool tiles• Cleaning existing tiles• All equipment in the pool and pump rooms

has been tested and is operating fine with the exception of the slide motor

lighthouse• Repairs to the trim work and a fresh coat of paint

are on the agenda

shower Pans• Two shower pans in the men’s locker room are

slated to be replaced

internet• We are currently working on the internet system

throughout Starpointe to try to upgrade the Wi-Fi to the WaterPark area

youth club• New air hockey and ping pong tables have been

purchased for the Youth Club

2015 block & iron Painting/rePair Project

• Bougainvillea Park Ramadas — Started January Paint/Stucco Repairs

• Trailridge — Painting Upcoming / Iron & Wall Repair Complete

• Highlands — Upcoming• Echo Ridge — Upcoming• Desert Vista — Upcoming• Arroyo Vista — Upcoming• Ridgeview Arroyo — Upcoming• Saguaro Summit — Upcoming• Saguaro Canyon — Upcoming• Sonoran Springs — Upcoming• Mesquite Ridge — Upcoming • Ridgeview Point — Upcoming• Avalon Del Lago — Upcoming• S. Lake Park Ramadas — Upcoming

lake aeration• Parts have been ordered with anticipated

delivery the last week of February for installation the first part of March

lake fountains• Parts have been ordered with anticipated

delivery the first week of March for installation the middle of March


association

As the Estrella Community grows, we continue to make changes and improvements

throughout the Community when it comes to amenities, events and yes, even policies.

At the January 27, 2015 Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted to approve several changes to the Compliance and Fine policy.

The new changes are as follows:

aMend to a 14 day violation cure cycle • Moving from a 10 day cure to a 14 day cure time

on compliance issues

aMend the fine structure • 1st notice upon initial discovery of violation.

Allows 14 days to cure, no fine. States possible penalty

• 2nd notice upon failure to cure initial violation. Allows 14 days to cure, $25.00 Fine. States penalty and states right to be heard before the board

• 3rd notice “immediate notice” calls for immediate cure. $50.00 Fine. States penalty and states right to be heard before the board

• 4th notice “immediate notice” calls for immediate cure. $100.00 Fine

define self helP Policy • Self help (corrective action taken by management)

can be given, with fourteen days’ notice, at any time in the routine violation process if violation process becomes a safety or security issue or is determined to be a factor in immediate decline of

home values. Required to include a notice of cost of service that will be levied to the owner as a specific assessment. Normally for violations that can be seen from street level. A reasonable estimate for corrective action to be obtained before a letter is sent to the owner. $150.00 Administration fee plus any cost incurred to cure the compliance violation.

waiver of notice • The Board of Directors of the Estrella Community

Association, Villages at Estrella Community Association and Estrella Joint Committee shall retain the right and authority to not require the initial notice when, in its sole judgment, the violation is considered of a type that requires immediate correction. Management shall be authorized to immediately proceed to the procedures for corrective action, as set forth in section 3 of this violation enforcement policy, and/or proceed to the final notice of violation and notice of fine. The board shall authorize this by way of resolution to be attached to this policy as an addendum.

The revised Community Handbook can be found online at www.LifeInEstrella.com. If you would like a printed copy or an electronic copy of the handbook with the “highlighted” changes, please contact Robert Cruz at [email protected].

association>>> covenants & coMpliance

2015 resident handbook revisionBy Robert Cruz, Operations Manager

estrella covenants & coMPliance

623-386-1112robert cruz, operations Manager

[email protected]

amy helms, eca & vca compliance coordinator, drc

[email protected]

loryn lanford, compliance [email protected]


Estrella residents are encouraged to attend any meeting. Unexpected changes may occur; therefore a meeting date and time may change. Please check with Starpointe Front Desk to confirm all meetings.

budget/finance committee Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

communications committeeThursday, March 5, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

landscape committeeMonday, March 9. 2015, 4:30 p.m.

fireside chat topic: PresidioTuesday, March 10, 2015, 6:30 p.m.Please RSVP for this meeting at www.LifeInEstrella.com

social committeeMonday, March16, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

town hall MeetingTuesday, March 24, 2015, 6:30 p.m.Please RSVP for this meeting at www.LifeInEstrella.com. Guest speakers:

Michelle Lawrie, Economic Development Director for the City of Goodyear - Topic: Upcoming Goodyear Development

Sheila K. Mills, Special Districts & Taxation Administrator, Special Districts & Taxation Division – Topic: CFD Presentation

no board of directors Meeting in March

March Meetings

save the dateMarch 9 – March 12, 2015spring break activities

April 4, 2015coMing soon: Up There trails grand opening Check www.LifeInEstrella.com for details

April 11, 2015glMfest - nine hours of pure entertainment!

April 18, 2015eno – Kickin’ It Kountry

Friday, May 8, 2015yacht club social Notes From Neptune


>>> Community operations & Business

Did You Know? Getting to Know Estrella

by CCMC Staff

DiD You Know…? During the original development of Estrella, San Gabriel was actually called the North Loop Road and San Miguel was called South Loop Road.

DiD You Know…? A free pool drain permit is required every time you drain your pool. You can receive this free permit through the City of Goodyear by following these three steps:

Step 1: Call 623-932-3010 Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to request a free pool drain permit

Step 2: A technician will come to your house to test the pool water and instruct you on where and how to legally drain your pool

Step 3: You will have 20 days to drain your pool legally

City customers should anticipate a rise in their utility bill due to the large consumption of water. To avoid year-round high sewer charges, avoid pool filling during January, February and March.

DiD You Know…? If stopped by community patrol, you may be asked to present your ID card even when you are spending time in the common areas, such as North and South Lakes. This is to ensure Estrella residents and their guests are enjoying their amenities.

FULL SERVICE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

WHO: Your fellow Estrella residents, Dr. Duston and his family, look forward to meeting you.WHERE: In the Mountain Ranch Marketplace between Remax and Mail N’ More.WHAT: Full service animal hospital offering physical exams, vaccinations, internal medicine, surgery, x-rays, dentistry, health certificates & more.

Please call to schedule your appointment!

Dr. Scott DustonNorth Star Animal Hospital at EstrellaCall: 623.225.PETS (7387) • Fax: 623.218.6713

Email: [email protected]: northstarah.com

Extended By Popular Demand!$75 off all dental cleanings!

at EstrEll a, pllc

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of orthopedic and medical issues for all ages with a full range of physical therapy services.

Sports Medicine • Pre & Post Op Rehab • Home Care • Work & Industrial InjuriesPHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE NOW OPEN

Larry Shauf, P.T. (Estrella Resident)623-594-5473 fax 623-594-54799860 Estrella Pkwy, Suite B-105 In Mountain Ranch Market Place Next to Safeway

Give us a call today to schedule your appointment!

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developer>>> Developer’s corner

proud of Our home Builders Submitted by Newland Communities

We take pride in our selection of builders and the quality homes they offer. The neighborhoods of Golf Canyon from T.W.

Lewis by David Weekley Homes and Golf Ridge from William Ryan Homes are really taking shape with new neighbors moving in all the time. Saronno by AV Homes is close to selling out with just a handful of available lots to sell, and CantaMia by AV Homes is a thriving community of nearly 350 households. Recently, we welcomed our newest builders to Estrella, Shea Homes and Gehan Homes. The following is a short overview of each of our builders, as we look forward to another great year.

av hoMes AV Homes is a nationally respected builder with a long heritage of innovative designs and unsurpassed craftsmanship. This devotion has translated into both award-winning homes and prized 55-Plus communities. Formed in 1970, AV Homes has built and closed more than 7,500 homes nationwide. In Estrella, AV homes offers homes in the 55-Plus community of CantaMia and the traditional neighborhood of Saronno.

gehan hoMesFounded in 1991 in Texas, Gehan Homes has been building and selling new, competitively-priced, high-quality, single family homes for more than 25 years. Estrella’s newest builder, Gehan Homes, recently opened models in the Palazzo neighborhood in the Montecito Community. The builder offers five single-story floor plans ranging from 2,397 – 3,192 square-feet.

shea hoMesGetting its start in 1881 as a small plumbing company in Portland, Oregon, Shea Homes has become both one of the largest civil construction contractors and one of the largest homebuilders in the country. The company’s legacy includes contributions to major projects such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam and the Bay Area Rapid Transit System. Shea Homes recently rolled out a new product line, Shea3D™, in a few select communities in the West Valley. Its new models are featured in Estrella’s Inspire neighborhood in the Mountain Ranch community.

t.w. lewis by david weekley hoMesIn September of 2011, T.W. Lewis and David Weekley Homes entered into a partnership that combined two of the most well-respected names in the industry. With 37 years of joint experience, T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes has become the largest homebuilder in America. Homes in the Estrella neighborhood of Golf Canyon by T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes feature 15 distinct floor plans with sizes ranging from 2,100 – 3,800 square feet.

williaM ryan hoMesFounded in 1992, William Ryan Homes has served more than 9,000 satisfied homebuyers in four states and several metropolitan markets including Chicago, Milwaukee, Phoenix and Tampa. In Estrella, the neighborhood of Golf Ridge features four different floor plans ranging in size from 1,912 – 2,909 square feet. Homes in this neighborhood also include solar energy and home automation systems.

On March 28-29 we will be hosting our Spring Tour of Homes featuring approximately 100 homes including models, move-in ready and quick move-in homes as well as resale homes and custom homesites. Support our fantastic builders and spread the word about this community-wide open house. More information can be found on www.estrella.com.


Desert Valley Pediatrics has opened its new Goodyear location, located at

700 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 110. Winter is near and flu shots are in.

Call today to schedule your appointment.

We have same day and new patient appointments available.

Providing health care in the West Valley since 1987.

Office: 623.877.7337 • Fax: 623.772.0686 • www.dvpeds.com

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Friday

9am-5pm

COME SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION!

602.849.4132Office: 888.278.8200 • Fax: 602.926.2230

1835 E. 6th Street, Suite 8, Tempe, AZ 85281

• Exterior Stucco & Wrought Iron Painting• Stucco Repair & Texture

• Wood Replacement• Commercial • HOA • Apartment

Paul Overton, VP Arizona, Desert Southwest Division

ROC 269463

[email protected]

www.lakesidepoolsaz.com

• Estrella resident since 2008 • Providing pools, spas, landscaping & weekly pool service• 22+ years experience designing & installing more than 2,000 pools & landscape projects valleywide

ROC 265621 MikeRoberts

Your Estrella Mountain Pool Designer

Grand Designs!

Spas!

CUSTOM RAMADAS

NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

Owned & Operated byESTRELLA RESIDENTS

My Painter, Tile Installer, Roofer, and Granite Installer are seasoned professionals.

H DRYWALLH PAINTINGH STUCCOH PAVERS-SIDEWALKSH RAMADAS - BLOCK WALLSH ELECTRICAL

H TILE FLOOR - BACKSPLASHH BATH REMODELSH GRANITE INSTALLATIONH OUTDOOR KITCHEN - BBQH LAMINATE FLOORINGH ROOF REPAIRS & RE-ROOF

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Not a Licensed Contractor

ENJOY CONFIDENCE & TRUST IN OUR MULTI-SERVICE REPUTATION


LANDSCAPE>>>snippets

The Blooming desertBy Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc.

It is the time of year when the weather seems to be perfect for many of us living at Estrella. Now is the time of year when we brag about the beautiful

days, spring training baseball, and the desert in bloom. Along with the blooming plants that we want to see also come unwanted plants springing up in the landscape, especially where we did not apply a pre-emergent herbicide to help control them. If you have these weeds in your landscape you have many options to rid your landscape of these unwanted plants. Please follow the directions on the label of whatever herbicide you choose to use.

Now that the threat of frost is just about over you can safely remove the frost damage from your frost sensitive plants. Inspect the plant looking for new leaves sprouting out from the branches of the plant.

You can trim off all of the damaged foliage back to the point where you are seeing the new growth. Your plants will grow back from this point.

If you have not been able to prune back your non frost sensitive landscape plants you still have time. As you have been seeing throughout the common area landscape we have been continuing our renovation pruning. Some of the species that we started with are already growing back. Don’t forget that a good rule of thumb is to prune the plants back after they bloom. A little time in the landscape now will help reduce the time you need to spend in the landscape later.

Enjoy the great weather and all of the activities throughout the valley this spring.


Estrella

Estrella Mountain Church Love God.

Love Others. Make Disciples. Sunday Services: 9a & 10:45a

10485 S. Estrella Parkway // Goodyear, AZ // 85338 623.386.0300 // emcaz.org // Facebook.com/estrellachurch

Come join us for

Good Friday & Easter Good Friday Fish Fry @ EMC, 04.03, 4-7p Good Friday Service @ EMC, 04.03 @ 7p

Easter Sunrise Service @ Yacht Club, 04.05 @ 6a Easter Services @ EMC, 04.05 @ 8a, 9:30a, & 11a

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Certified Master TechW Valley Specialist580 N. Bullard ave.Suite 62Goodyear, aZ 85338

BuS. 623-925-5427fax 623-925-5492

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community>>> celebratinG estrella

Getting to Know Tanja Tanner & the Fire pals Submitted by Jen Barber at WestValleyFamilies.com

Odds are your children know the “Fire Pals” crew at the Goodyear Fire Department. These entertaining folks teach fire and swimming

safety in our local schools. The ringmaster running the show is Tanja Tanner. She’s made a living of “clowning around”… quite literally.

With the Goodyear Fire Department for 16 years, Tanja is the Community Education Coordinator. What most people don’t know about her is her history as a professional clown.

Tanja explains, “The summer of 1996, APS offered a clown class to become a member of their volunteer clown troupe. I attended and enjoyed it, but after walking in several large parades I knew there had to be something else I could do with clowning. I knew I was not the birthday party type of clown.”

Tanja joined the clown and puppet troupe in Goodyear and now makes a living clowning around. “I have been given the opportunity to teach an entire generation of children fire and life safety messages in hopes they raise a safer generation.”

In 2013, Tanja received the Arizona Life Safety Educator of the Year by Arizona Fire and Burn

Educators Association. “Knowing that I possibly saved one life makes everything worth it. I especially love when I am out in the community and a parent informs me that their child made them check their smoke alarm and practice their escape plan because their child told them Fire Pal Tanja said to!”

We asked Tanja if she had any safety advice for parents. She does. “Just because you survived without a helmet, not sitting in a booster seat or never having smoke alarms in your home does not mean that your children will. Please be a parent and practice every safety measure when possible. Do not leave your children to chance, lead by example – wear a helmet and your seat belt every time.”

Tanja met her husband, Keith, at fire clown school. He is the Fire Marshal at Sun City West. Together, they’ve driven the APS 1952 fire truck in various events including the Fiesta Bowl Parade!

To learn more about Fire Pals and schedule a Fire Safety Clown to come to your school, please visit WestValleyFamilies.com and go to “People of the West Valley.”


>>> cuisine

player’s grill house basil pesto By Chef Dangerfield

Directions

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve with baked pita chips or toss with your favorite al dente pasta and enjoy!

>>>clubs & Groups

The Secret Garden by Francis hodgson BurnettBy Estrella Book Club

The Secret Garden begins with Mary Lennox, a sickly and quite unlovable little girl, living in India with her father and mother. Her father is

a dashing army captain with the expected beautiful wife. Little Mary is taken care of by a number of native servants. An outbreak of cholera soon changes things dramatically for Mary who survives.

Mary is discovered by soldiers and after a brief sojourn with an English churchman’s family, she goes to Yorkshire to live with her maternal uncle. Things begin to change again for Mary and a great deal has to do with the secret garden she uncovers.

Hopefully, this has intrigued you to want to read the rich children’s story by Francis Hodgson Burnett that is loved by youngsters as well as adults. What is the secret garden? How did it come about? What happens to the secret garden? The answers to

those and many more questions are revealed in this timeless story first published in 1911. It has since been made into a movie.

Come join the Estrella Book Club on Wednesday, March 11 at Starpointe Residents Club at 10:00 a.m. for what promises to be an insightful discussion. If you have questions, please call Nina Adair at 623-810-3494.

Chef Dangerfield at the Player’s Grill at the Golf Club of Estrella shares one of his favorite recipes using one of Arizona’s other little known locally grown & processed crops: olive oil!

ingreDients

3 oz. Fresh Basil3 oz. Fresh Parsley6 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 oz. Shredded or Shaved Parmesan Cheese3 oz. Cashews1 Tbs. Kosher Salt3 Whole Garlic Cloves


community>>> estrella’s scrapbooK

Most photos in Life In Estrella Magazine are professionally taken by Dave Finley and Tony Pignone, Estrella residents, Communications Committee members and professional photographers. It is an honor to have their wonderful photos displayed in the magazine free of charge. Thanks to all of our supporters for advertising to allow the talents of Dave, Tony & Renée displayed throughout the magazine and to Estrella Homes and Land for sponsoring this ‘Scrapbook’ page showing Estrella Living!

Winterfest Photos by Dave Finley

LIFEINESTRELLA.COM | MARCH 2015 | 19 Winterfest Photos by Dave Finley


CITY

Why is it that Cleveland-born actor Drew Carey often says, “Cleveland

rocks?”

It is usually very cold in northeast Ohio this time of year, but Carey’s

mantra rang true especially for Cleveland Indians baseball fans. In the early 1950s, disc jockey Alan Freed and record shop owner Leo Mintz coined the phrase “Rock’N’Roll” just a couple blocks away from where the Indians play.

During the weekend of January 24 – 25, I visited Progressive Field, the regular season home of the Cleveland Indians, for the team’s third annual Tribe Fest. The two-day event was attended by more than 8,000 die-hard Indians fans, who are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2015 spring training and regular seasons.

Despite the freezing temperatures, I found the “Tribe Vibe” to be a warm and positive one in my first trip to the team’s event. Hundreds of welcoming and enthusiastic fans of all ages stopped by Goodyear’s booth to grab a Goodyear Visitors Guide and 1,200 entered a contest to win a four-day, three-night trip to Arizona to watch Cactus League baseball at Goodyear Ballpark. As I shook hands with fans, many could not believe I was the Mayor of Goodyear. They were surprised I was willing to travel so far to generate support and interest in our city.

I was pleased at the positive comments Ohioans made about Goodyear, including how pristine our community is and how easy it is to navigate. I was happy to hear that many people planned to bring their families out for spring training, as it not only boosts tourism in our city, but helps the entire state.

To generate additional enthusiasm in fans about visiting Goodyear, I participated in various media interviews in order to tell Ohioans about all the fun and interesting things to do in our great city and region. One little girl even came up to me at Tribe Fest and told me that she saw me on television. It was very cute!

Traveling around Cleveland, I learned things about the city along Lake Erie that I never knew. One of them that stood out was learning how proud Clevelanders are about their restaurants. We ate at two of Cleveland’s popular restaurants – The Flying Fig and the Winking Lizard.

It’s hard to believe that another Cactus League season is upon us. Indians pitchers and catchers reported to Goodyear on Feb. 18.

The city of Goodyear now is looking forward to welcoming fans from near and far for another exciting season that lasts from March 3 to April 3.

For more spring training information, visit www.goodyearbp.com, or to check out Goodyear Visitor’s Guide, visit www.visitgoodyearaz.com.

>>>city of GooDyear

Cleveland Indians Fans rocked during Trip to Tribe FestBy Georgia Lord, Mayor, City of Goodyear


>>>city of GooDyear

Goodyear’s Spring City Council Election InformationBy City of Goodyear and Estrella Communications Committee

This spring, Goodyear residents will have the opportunity to vote for three councilmember seats.

all-Mail ballotsThe city participates in an all-mail ballot election, which means every registered voter in Goodyear will receive a ballot in the mail starting Feb. 12. Voters can mail back their ballots as soon as they are filled out. Don’t forget to sign the affidavit on the postage prepaid envelope.

rePlace a lost, MisPlaced, daMaged, or dirty ballotGo to Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road; Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; on Election Day, Tues., March 10, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

droP-off sitesVoted mail ballots contained in the signed affidavit envelope may be placed in the sealed ballot box at any of the below locations beginning Feb. 12, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; on Tues., March 10 between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.

• Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road

• Maricopa County Elections Office, 510 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix

• Maricopa County Recorder and Elections Main Office, 111 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix

• Maricopa County Recorder and Elections Southeast Office, 222 E. Javelina, Mesa

The deadline to vote in the Goodyear City Council spring election is almost here. All ballots must be mailed or dropped off no later than March 10, 2015. Check the city web site www.goodyearaz.gov/elections or call 623-882-7830 for specific drop-off locations. There are five candidates running for three City Council seats.

Recently at Starpointe Residents Club the Estrella Conservative Republican Club sponsored a candidate Question and Answer Forum. Candidates addressed numerous questions posed by the approximately sixty-five attendees. It was a great opportunity to meet the candidates!

In case you missed the meeting, please visit the candidates’ websites.

2015 Primary (march) ElEction council candidates

robert garcia

ray hadden

sheri lauritano

joanne osborne

bill stipp

For more information about voting in Goodyear, visit www.goodyearaz.gov/elections or call 623-882-7830.

Ballots must Be mailed/dropped off By march 10

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Citizen’s police Academy Now Accepting ApplicationsBy Lt. Santiago Rodriguez, Community Services Division

As part of a continuing program to develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement, the Goodyear Police

Department created a Citizen’s Police Academy designed for citizens of all backgrounds and occupations. It is a 10-week training program of both classroom and “hands-on” instruction. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. beginning Tues., Mar. 24, and include a tour of the county jail and police facilities, role playing scenarios, constitutional law, gang awareness, and demonstrations by specialized police units. Space is limited. Download the application here. Lieutenant Santiago Rodriguez will head up this training. Feel free to contact him with any questions/concerns.

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Citizen’s police Academy Now Accepting ApplicationsBy Lt. Santiago Rodriguez, Community Services Division

Hey Estrella, are you interested in writing an article for an

upcoming edition of Life In Estrella? Is there a topic you would like to read about? Do you have any other suggestions you would like in your community magazine? The Communications Committee would like to hear from you with your thoughts and exciting ideas. Give us a call 623-386-1112, send us an email [email protected] or stop by the Estrella Community Services Office and ask for Shirley Robertson. We look forward to hearing more of Estrella’s ideas.

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Spring has Sprung Flower plantingMonday, March 9, 10:00 a.m.deadline to purchase: friday, March 6, noonPut on your gardening duds and let’s kick off spring! We will be painting flower pots and then planting a flower to take home. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $3 per person in advance. there will be no sales the day of event, so get your tickets early. Parents must remain with children. Minimum 20 children - Maximum 60.

Trivia Nightmonday, march 9, 6:30 p.m. – $5 (Sign up by noon)no late arrivals or cancellations after noon the day of eventGet a four 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 February’s champions “AARP Brainiacs”? Come out and challenge your neighbors with three rounds that include general knowledge, history, geography and entertainment. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 22 teams, so please sign up early!

Basketball Shootouttuesday, March 10, 11:00 a.m.deadline to purchase: Monday, March 9, noonages 9 and up (suggested ages)Meet at the Youth Club and compete in a basketball shoot out competition. Hotdogs, chips and beverages will be provided. Cost is $3 in advance. there will be no sales the day of event, so get your tickets early. Minimum 20 children - Maximum 60.

Boxtroll Bashwednesday March 11, 2:00 p.m.deadline to purchase: tuesday, March 10, noonWhat could be more fun than dressing up as an unsightly, sewer dwelling creature? We are throwing a Boxtroll Bash filled with lots of sweets and treats. Everyone who comes will make a Boxtroll Bash costume to wear during the movie at the amphitheater the following night. Cost is $4 in advance. there will be no sales the day of event, so get your tickets early. Parents must remain with children. Minimum 20 children - Maximum 60.

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Story Time at Starpointefirst thursday of every MonthMarch 5, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – free Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Story Time with your little ones. This month our little leprechauns will read “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” By: Natasha Wing. Following the story we will make a clover magnet craft! This is a FREE event. No advance sign up required. Hope to see you all there!

Estrella Coffee Social every friday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.starpointe residents club$3 per adult and $2 for childrenEnjoy coffee and a continental breakfast while getting to know your neighbors at the weekly Estrella Coffee Social. The cost to enter this event is $3 per person for adults and $2 for children. We are always looking for volunteers to help with this weekly event. we are asking people who attend this event to support it by volunteering! Volunteer at the Volunteer Spot at www.LifeInEstrella.com.

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Spring Break Movie at the Amphitheatre!the boxtrolls – rated Pg – freethursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. in the amphitheatreLast year our movie was the hit of spring break, so we are bringing it back! The Boxtrolls is a 3D American “Animation”. The film tells the story of Eggs, a human boy raised by trash-collecting trolls, as he attempts to save them from Archibald Snatcher, a pest exterminator. The film stars Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Ben Kingsley and Elle Fanning. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Be sure to bring chairs, blankets and all the snacks and drinks you will want to enjoy while watching the movie. Make a costume at the Boxtroll Bash, the day before, and wear it to the movie!

Yacht Club Social is All Out Irishfriday, March 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.yacht club PavilionGet your Irish on early this year! Glendale Pipes and Drums will bring Ireland to Estrella with a band of 3 bagpipes and 2 drummers. It is sure to get your Irish Eyes Smilin’. Get your green on and enjoy an evening of traditional Irish grub. Water will be available with dinner, but you are welcome to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy with your meal. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket to this outdoor event to guarantee seating. Tickets for this event can be purchased at Starpointe Residents Club on a first come, first serve basis. (Minimum 75 - Maximum 200) The deadline to purchase tickets is March 11 at 4:00 p.m. $10 for resident adults - $5 for children 12 and under. Guest fees will apply.

Bingo potluck Stylethursday, march 19, 6:00 p.m. (Potluck)6:30 p.m. games beginLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner and a chance to win big bucks? B.I.N.G.O!!! Starpointe will be hosting monthly Bingo Night “potluck” style. Bring your favorite dish to share and water, soda and coffee will be provided. The cost is $5 for 10 rounds (additional rounds are $5). Bring your own daubers or you can purchase additional daubers for $1 each. You must be 21 to play and win. The PreSchooner Club will be open for your children to enjoy during the games. See you there!

Estrella’s Semi Annual Garage Salesaturday, March 21 - 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.$5.00 registrationWhat a great time to do Spring cleaning. Your old could be someone else’s new. Register for this semi-annual event at the HOA Office, Starpointe Front Desk or online at www.LifeInEstrella.com.. This event will be advertised in the West Valley View newspaper, Craigslist and Facebook. This event is sponsored in part by Camille Trachsel-Smith with Realty One Group 623-474-6511.

Estrella Lakeside Farmers Marketsaturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.yacht club PavilionStroll along the lakeside and shop our vendors that will offer locally grown microgreens; fresh certified organic fruits & vegetables; artisan breads, pastries, cakes & pies; pastas; salsas; Queen Creek Olive Mill; unique handcrafted & specialty gifts; 100% certified avocado oil; and MUCH MORE! The Knife Sharpener will also be on hand to sharpen knives, scissors, planes, shears, chisels and salon shears. Bring your items to the Market to have them sharpened while you wait! Enjoy food from one of the food vendors and watch the kids play in the bounce house. The Estrella Lakeside Farmers Market will run every third Saturday through April so mark your calendars!

Estrella Eggstravaganzasaturday, March 28, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Come enjoy our annual Estrella Eggstravaganza. There will be egg hunts for all ages, pony rides, face painting, bounce houses, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more. Wristbands will be $5 per resident in advance for children who want to participate in the activities. Adults are free. Get your tickets early. The price goes up the week before! If your business would like to be involved in this awesome community event, we are accepting sponsor/vendor applications now. Please contact [email protected] for more information. $5 per child in advance. Guest fees will apply.


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Get ready to row!

The Starpointe Residents Club offers a variety of top notch cardio equipment. Rowing machines, in particular, have been around the fitness

industry for decades and are seeing resurgence in popularity. They offer a tremendous alternative to treadmills, elliptical, step mills and bikes.

We all know the importance of good cardiovascular conditioning. With so many options available, changing the machine (as well as the intensity) helps your cardio routine remain interesting, while it keeps your body working to adapt to varied stimuli.

Rowers offer the same great cardiovascular conditioning as other pieces of cardio equipment but with a slightly different approach. Rowing engages more back (core) and arm action than a typical cardio machine. Getting set up and familiar with the rower technique points may take a few minutes, but you’ll quickly be ready for a great workout.

Technique points are similar whether you are using a Concept 2 rower or a water rower. After placing your feet on the foot pads and securing them with the provided straps, reach forward and grab the handle.

A row stroke begins with a big leg extension, follows with a slight extension of your torso, and finishes with a strong pulling of the handle into your midsection. Returning the handle to the start position (called the “catch”) with efficiency requires a reversal of the stroke pull. First, extend the arms back out in front of you, lean slightly forward with your torso, then finish by bending your legs back to the start/flexed position. Focus on sitting up tall with good posture and keeping the chain in the center of the rectangle from which it originates. This may sound like a lot of small technical steps, but they will flow and feel very natural after a few minutes on the rowing machine.

Rowers are a great tool for working with intervals. Intervals are the perfect way to get short, intense bouts of exercise without having to spend a prolonged period of time on one piece of equipment. One popular interval variation is called Tabata. Tabata is 20 seconds of intense work with 10 seconds of rest. This can be repeated numerous times depending on your fitness level. Try 4-8 Tabata intervals on a rower and you will get a very effective and intense interval workout in 2-4 minutes!

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ESTRELLA BUSINESS YOUR NEIGHBORS TELEPHONE WEBSITE OR EMAIL* 5 Dog Electric Joe Stapleford 623-313-5685 [email protected]

* AAA Hardwood Floors Ken & Tracy Tran 623-606-5189 AAAHardwood.com

* Ace Relocation Systems, Inc W. Tad Allies 602-910-2968 AceRelocation.com

* AirNow Cooling & Heating Lynn & Steve Munier 623-932-1674 airNOWac.com

* Betti’s Custom Sewing Betti Guenther 623-242-7877 Cushions Drapes and More

Cobalt Mortgage Cindy Givens 623-344-0801 CobaltMortgage.com/GivensTeam

* Consider It Finished Painting Matt Nicodemus 623-221-2004 ConsiderItFinishedPainting.com

Cruise Planners Ted Verschueren 1-800-590-4108 [email protected]

Darinzona Home Appraisal Services Darin Smith 602-616-6505 [email protected]

Desert Interiors by Jill Jill Erno 623-986-0320 DesertInteriorsbyJill.com

Desired Handyman LLC Michael Desi 623-910-5183 DesiredHandyman.com

Edward Jones Investments Christopher Carlton 623-386-1940 [email protected]

Elite Shutters and Blinds Jill Erno 623-986-0320 EliteShuttersAndBlinds.com

Essential Properties Jennifer Polansky 480-577-3918 JenniferPolansky.com

* Estrella Home Monitoring Services Steve & Sarah Bausch 623-374-4623 EstrellaHomeMonitoring.com

* Estrella Mountain Pest Control Larry and Naomi Cash 623-680-6619 EstrellaMtnPest.com

Estrella Ordnance Paul Kovba 623-262-2154 ColdDeadHands.com

* Estrella Owner Services Jerry Ronnebeck 623-693-5695 EstrellaOwnerServices.com

Eye Love My Lashes and Skin Care Carolyn Nicodemus 623-221-2003 EyeLoveMyLashesandSkinCare.com

Gemstone Landscaping Wayne Jewell 623-695-5335 GemstoneLandscape.com

* Goodyear Homewatch Debbie Hudson 623-225-9560 GoodyearHomewatch.com

* JCR Enterprises LLC Construction James Robertson 623-266-7004 [email protected]

Keller Williams Professional Partners Chris Kisser 989-573-0597 KisserTeam.com

Massage - Therapeutic/Medical Sonal Strasser, LMT 623-256-4018 Sonal.MassageTherapy.com

* Mountain Ranch Dentistry Joe Rolfe,DMD 623-327-0231 MountainRanchDentistry.com

Oasis Bagels Carol Risano 623-327-1777 OasisBagels.com

High Tech Lending Agostino Zolezzi, NMLS 836407 602-206-1850 [email protected]

Home Smart Mary Westwood 602-828-6075 [email protected]

Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Dawn Centorbi 480-721-0425 MaryKay.com/Dawn Centorbi

* Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning Robert Atlas 602-688-4186 PhoenixCarpetRepair.com

* Procare Physical Therapy Larry Shauf 623-594-5473 [email protected]

Randall Carpet Care John Randall 623-734-3589 RandallCarpetCare.com

Real Time Pain Relief Janet Gundy 623-561-3875 [email protected]

* Realty One Group Camille Trachsel-Smith 623-474-6511 EstrellaAgent.com

* Rhude Homewatch & Property Management Mary Ann Rhude 602-730-2271 [email protected]

Show Appeal Realty Pat Eckert 623-512-6939 PatEckert12.com

Stark Industries, Inc. Holly Stark 623-208-5100 StarkInc.us

Starpointe Café at Estrella LLC Michael & Norma Cunningham 623-986-8662 Starpointecafe.blogspot.com

* Summerwind Solar Dave Hardy 206-399-4652 [email protected]

Verizon Wireless Retail Store Nate Evanko 623-696-6415 MyBullFrog.com

* West USA Realty Martin, Terry & Todd 623-474-5900 HomeTownEstrella.com

Wrap It Up Ana Maron 208-921-0437 WrapItUpWrappers.com

* Xpress Pool Service Patrick & Carrie Pace 623-853-6859 XpressPoolService.com

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1pm Bridge

8am EstrellaBusiness Group1pm Sisters inStitches6pm Games,Games, Games

9:30am Playgroup1pm Poker1pm Ladies of the Lake5pm Budget/FinanceCommittee Meeting6pm Bridge

9am Crafts & Stuff10:30am Story Time5pmCommunicationsMeeting7pm Photo Group

8:30am EstrellaCoffee Social1pm Bridge

11am EstrellaBadlandersMotorcycle RidingGroup

8 9 10 11 12 13 1411am EstrellaMotorcycle RidingGroup

10am Flower PotPainting & Planting1pm Bridge4:30pm LandscapeCommittee Meeting6:30pm Trivia

11am BasketballShootout6:30pm FiresideChat6pm Games,Games, Games

9:30am Playgroup10am Book Club1pm Poker2pm BoxTroll Bash6pm Bridge

9am Crafts & Stuff6:30pm BoxTrollMovie

8:30am EstrellaCoffee Social1pm Bridge6pm Yacht ClubSocial

9am Car Club10am VIT11am Travel ClubNoon FREE SailingClasses11:30am GuitarGroup (AerobicsRoom)

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1pm Bridge

1pm Sisters inStitches6pm Games,Games, Games

9:30am Playgroup1pm Poker6pm Bridge7pm Photo Club

9am Crafts & Stuff6pm Bingo6pm AEFP


10am Blood Drive10am FarmersMarket

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1pm Bridge

6pm Bunco6:30pm Town HallMeeting6pm Games,Games, Games

9:30am Playgroup1pm Poker6pm Bridge

1pm Quiddler


8amEggstravaganza

29 30 31 1pm Bridge

6pm Games,Games, Games

Starpointe residents Club17665 W. Elliot Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338

623-386-1949 www.LifeInEstrella.com

Note: Calendar updates may occur and may not be reflected on this page. Please refer to Life In Estrella website www.LifeInEstrella.com and Starpointe Front Desk 623-386-1949 for latest updates.

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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

Pool is open year round for your pleasure Youth Club 623.386.1949Hours Effective August 8, 2014 Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Friday – Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm

COMMUNITY PATROL 602.329.0462

Edward Abeyta,Community Patrol Lead

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 D’s Café at Starpointe 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. 623.327.2470

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

GROUPS/CLUBSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494

BridgeMike Mendick / [email protected]

BuncoBetty Guenther / 623.242.7877

Car ClubBob Farrell / [email protected]

Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255

Estrella Badlanders Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030 [email protected]

Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560

Estrella Conservative Republican Club Dick Newcomer / [email protected]

Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupLacy Wetzel / [email protected]

Frugal Living in EstrellaKelly Maza / 407.721.0528

Games, Games, Games George Peterson / 408.242.6875

Guitar ClubAlex Hall / [email protected]

Heartbeat of EstrellaNate Evanko / [email protected]

Hiking GroupMary Hartsfield / [email protected]

Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754

Photo GroupAlice Slack / 623.327.0240 [email protected]

PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858

Play GroupStacey Rassas / 602.803.1389 Ages 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group.

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580

QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 [email protected]

Sisters In StitchesChristina Ybarra / 623.251.7920 [email protected]

Travel ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSKim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]

*Bob Jankowski623.236.9584 / [email protected]

Linda JojolaYoga/Step and [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]

Kim SvabikZumba [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body [email protected]

*Connie Jo ThomasonPersonal Trainer623.386.1087

*Also a Personal Trainer

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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 Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol



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


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



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]


Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]




Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]



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RESOURCES>>> nuMbers to KnoW

starpointe Groups, clubs, instructors, personal trainers

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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 Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol



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


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



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]


Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]




Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]



>>> NumberS To KNoW

>>> STArpoINTe GroupS, INSTruCTorS, perSoNAl TrAINerS

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SAVE THE DATE: TOUR OF HOMES IS SAT.-SUN., MARCH 28-29approximately 100 homes including model homes, quick move-in homes and resales. Models from Estrella builders AV Homes, Gehan Homes, Shea Homes, T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes, and William Ryan Homes, will be featured throughout the community. Shea Homes and Gehan Homes will each showcase brand new models in Estrella’s newest neighborhoods, Inspire and Palazzo.

Maps to the open houses will be available at the Estrella Information Center located at 10300 S. Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For more information on the Spring 2015 Tour of Homes please call the Information Center at 623-386-1000.

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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.*

INFORMATION CENTER (623) 386-1000STARPOINTE RESIDENTS CLUB (623) 386-1949YACHT CLUB (623) 386-3411 GOLF CLUB OF ESTRELLA (623) 386-2600

AV HOMES • GEHAN HOMES • SHEA HOMES • T.W. LEWIS by DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES • WILLIAM RYAN HOMES

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 disclaimers can be found at www.estrella.com. Certain properties may be registered with HUD, or may have registered components in the future as required pursuant to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. If such registration occurs, obtain the HUD Property Report, or its equivalent, required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. 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. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Estrella to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. • Prices, specifications, details and availability of Builder’s homes are subject to change without notice. All square footage is approximate. 2015 © Estrella. All rights reserved. Estrella is a trademark of NNP III-Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

It is springtime here at Estrella and it means that the weather is perfect, baseball season is on the horizon and there is a lot going on all around the West Valley.

Get ready for Major League Baseball Spring Training in Goodyear, home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians. On March 3 through April 4, 15 Major League franchises will make their way to Arizona in preparation for the 2015 season. This will be the 68th time in League history that Arizona will play host to the Cactus League, and it remains the premier destination for spring training. Games are played at Goodyear Ballpark and elsewhere throughout the Valley, for more information on teams, tickets, stadium locations and dates visit www.cactusleague.com.

Start your engines race fans; NASCAR returns to Avondale for the 2015 Sprint Cup Series. On Sunday, March 15 at 1p.m. the top drivers in the world will take to the track for the CampingWorld.com 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. For more information visit www.phoenixraceway.com.

Learn about the history, habitat and culture of the Gila River at the Tres Rios

Nature & Earth Festival on March 7-8 at the Base & Meridian Wildlife Area in Avondale. This festival celebrates the rich heritage, ecology, history and wildlife of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria Rivers! It is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a beautiful spring day in Arizona and learn more about the place we call home. Visit www.tresriosnaturefestival.com or call 623-333-2400 for more information.

The Arizona Broadway Theater in Peoria plays host to a stellar spring lineup. Les Misérables and The Little Mermaid headline the 10th season at the West Valley’s premier center for the arts. The Arizona Broadway Theatre is a one-of-a-kind, award winning and professional dinner theatre showcasing locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Les Misérables is showing now and will run through April 4. The Little Mermaid begins May 22 and runs through June 22. For a full lineup, tickets and dates go to www.azbroadway.org.

This just a sample of the great events hosted in the West Valley. A more comprehensive event calendar can be found at estrella.com, azcentral.com or phoenix.about.com.

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Life in Estrella Magazine - March 2015