Cis HainesThe first peek at the newly

renovated Mesquite Center took place

on July 4th. At 3pm the doors opened

and people came to see the results of

the long awaited project. First stop was

the kitchen. On display were the new

stainless steel appliances including a

dish washer, microwave, convection

oven, a standard range/oven, a pot

washing sink and a hand washing sink,

an ice maker and a coffee pot system

like we have in the Superstition Center.

Surprises were: the under counter trash

cans and the pull out pantry to hold all

the paper and plastic goods. “Wow”

was the word of the day.

There is a pass thru from the kitchen

to the Mesquite Room to be used for

beverages, food, etc. This can be

closed electronically when not in use.

The Mesquite Room now holds eight

42” tables and 32 rolling chairs. Many

sat in the new chairs and did not want

to get up (that is a good sign). This

room can hold a social event or a

meeting.

The Palo Verde Room, next door, is

set up for meetings, but can also

become part of a large event by

keeping the room divider open. There

are now both front and back doors to

this room. In general, the room divider

will be closed unless the two rooms are

requested. All rooms have a new air

conditioning system, new lighting, new

plumbing as most items were not up to

2015 code.

The Billiard room is next. The

refurbished tables, the new carpet, new

chairs and the new billiard lamps all

look really sharp. Alongside the

Billiard Room is the storage closet,

built to assist our storage issues. It is

currently holding the decorating items

for the Village. This room was a

necessity as we have taken the old

storage room and given it to Marc as

maintenance headquarters.

The beautiful “all new” bathhouse

was completely rebuilt from the slab to

all new fixtures, showers, lavatories

and tile. Check it out for yourself if

you missed the tour. Do not miss the

before and after photos on page 17.

August/September 2015 www.mbvaz.org

THE MESQUITE CENTER

MBV LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONMonday September 7th, 2015

In the Superstition Center | Happy Hour at 4:00pm | Potluck at 5:00pm Bingo at 6:30pm

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CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY!It turned out to be the largest social event of the summer. It was the fourth

annual gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July. The social hour was “mix

and mingle time” and the face painting lines were moving fast as we had

three face painters this year. Patriotic spirit filled the Superstition Center.

Not only were the fried chicken and ice cream sundaes a big hit but the

entertainment was a smash.

The Uptown Angels, three performing sisters sang nostalgic songs as well as

all our favorite patriotic ones too. Each branch of the Armed Forces was

given a special tribute and at the end of the evening we were happy to give a

standing ovation to these Angels. (A big thank you to Sue Wright for all thefabulous pictures) See photos on page 20.

Jerry Stevenson The Board meeting was called to order by President Gene

Prescott. Six members were present: Paul Kranig, Director; Ron

Olm, Director; Rick Peters, Director; Leonard Schroeder, Vice

President; Gene Prescott, President; and Jerry Stevenson,

Secretary.

Rick Peters and Tami Tack kicked off the meeting with a

presentation on the Mesquite Remodel project. This executive

summary covered the project from end-to-end and outlined the

details making up the $661,885 in final costs. At the end of the

presentation there was lively discussion about the decision to

reduce the Bathroom showers and stalls from three to two.

Gene Prescott outlined the plan for Kitchell to retro-fit and

reinforce the Mesquite Center shower walls. The Entrance

Fountain cement has been poured and

that project is on schedule. Planning is

beginning on the needs analysis for the

Sunset, Activity, Superstition and

Ocotillo Centers. This information will

feed the Five Year Planning cycle for

future Building upgrades. Tami Tack

presented the June Treasurer’s report. We

are very near budget at mid-year with

$1,024,000 in Reserves and $38,000 in

the Future Development Fund,

Rick Burman introduced our new

Lifestyle Director, Jennifer McGraw. She

is off to a fast start and quickly getting

acquainted with our Community. The

upgraded Wi-Fi system is being phased in

and the response time exceeds

expectations. The erosion control work

has started in the culverts and the Crested

Saguaro project. In addition, shades have

been installed over critical pool

equipment to reduce the direct sunlight and heat build-up around

this expensive gear.

The Board approved 8 motions: Removal of the boots and re-

painting the Fitness Center in the existing color .

Installation of pool cameras.Replacement of the existing

Superstition projector and screen (Reserves $15,100) and an

additional projector and screen (Future Development $9900).

No camera was included in the motion.

A formalized seed money policy for the Band, Follies,

Players/Theatre and Village Voices.

The website migration ($4,000) from WordPress to Wild

Apricot software. Agreement to recommend a Community vote

to raise the Future Development Fees for new Owners to the

then-current annual dues amount. Standardize on Travertine as

the wall color for the Desert Fairway neighborhood. Funding an

Architect’s review for the Superstition Center loft storage.

August 20154

Community Corner

BOARD UPDATE

Gene Prescott Thank you to those of you were able to

attend the Mesquite Center opening July

4th. As you have heard and seen, the

remodel is an excellent step forward as we

refresh and modernize our campus

buildings. There were a few unexpected

items and Kitchell is finalizing re-work in

the shower areas under our warranty. Once completed, this will

wrap up this huge project.

We had a Community meeting summarizing the Mesquite

Center remodel at the July 28 Board meeting. A second “Grand

Opening” is scheduled on the day of the Welcome Back

Breakfast, November 3rd. The November Board meeting will

repeat the Mesquite project presentation for those of you who

were not here during the summer. As always, copies of the

Mesquite Center presentation are available at the Office

Work is well underway to complete the maintenance and

erosion control in our washes and remediation on Crested

Saguaro. The Entrance Fountain engineering continues on track

and targeted for operation the week of August 10. The flagpole

and plaque replacements have been completed.

As you can see, your Board, your very active Committee

members and FirstService Residential are making excellent

progress on clearing the backlog of projects and moving forward

with Reserve upgrades in furniture, the pool area, audio-visual

and infrastructure.

Jennifer McGraw our new Lifestyle Director is actively

engaged with our Activities Committee and setting up first class

programs and events for the coming season.

Thank you for your valuable feedback so we can continue to

serve you and update our special MountainBrook Community! I

hope you and your families are enjoying your summer travels

and adventures.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

WATER LILLIES DO LUNCH

On Friday July 10th, the Gold Canyon Resort dining room washopping. The 9am Water Lilies Aerobics summer group, past and

present, met for lunch and laughter.

August 20155

Douglas and Deb MacGugan

4642 S. Dusty Coyote Trail

From WA

Ann Rasar

5499 S. Mohave Sage

From WA

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

A DAY AT THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST

Is there someone new on your street? Don’t forget to welcome them to our friendlyvillage. Invite them to join you for Tuesday Coffee & News, they will appreciate the

invitation. Below is a list of the new residents who moved into MBV .Illness: Jennie Cross, ER

Bill Wood, IWIII

In Memory: Sandra Jones, DF

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

Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman

THANK YOU’SOn Saturday, June 27th, I took such a serious fall that, like Humpty Dumpty, I

didn’t think they could put me back together again. But, after only 4 weeks, I am somuch improved that even I can’t believe it. Most bruises are gone; stitches are outand most fractures are so improved that I am walking and feeling great. No smallpart of my recovery is due to the wonderful people of MountainBrook. The cards,letters and phone calls have been amazing and so heartfelt. Thank youMountainBrook! We love you all.

Glorianna & Ron Heppner

Jennifer McGrawWe will be changing the day and

time tickets go on sale to better serve

the residents. The first day for all

event ticket sales will be Monday at

9am and the lead time will be four

weeks. This should alleviate a rush

for tickets.

ACTIVITY EVENTTICKET SALES

Do you like to sing? Do you want to

meet fellow vocalists in a fun, creative

setting? New voices are always welcome,

come join us!

The Village Voices are a group of over

sixty folks who love to get together once a

week and sing. We perform two concerts a

year: the Holiday Show on December 4th

& 5th and the Spring Concert in March.

We meet Wednesdays at 1pm in the

Superstition Center. Our first practice after

the summer break will be Wednesday,

September 2, at 1pm, when we will begin

working on the songs for our Holiday

Show. For more information or if you have

questions, call Village Voices member

David Huffman @ 530-816-0611.

VILLAGE VOICES Jeanne BozychWe had a wonderful journey on

July 23rd with Lewis & Clark

through Charles Fritz paintings.

He painted them from Lewis'

journals and actual sites where the

events took place. The whole

museum has all of this beautiful art

on loan from wealthy art collectors

(it will change every 2 years).

Many other artists are also

represented throughout the

museum. It's a very interesting

tour of two floors of bronzes and

extraordinary art work.

Paula MacDonaldFor the months of August and September the potters at MountainBrook Village group have

been invited to display their creations in the display case in the library. This small group of

potters has come together over the years beginning in the mid-1990’s. We have come with little

knowledge of potting experience, but we came together with a true desire and interest in this craft

we have chosen as our retirement pastime. We have potters that are hand- builders and those who

wheel-throw clay, all enjoying this wonderful Fired Arts Building facility.

Our numbers swell from the month of November to March and then thin out from April through October with year-round

residents holding down the fort. The group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, year round in the Fired Arts Building. We

share ideas and materials and the use of equipment including the Village kilns. Come visit us in the Fired Arts Building located just

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Call or stop by today!...and much more.

1. Question: When are bath houses

showers going to be in use?

Response: We are working with Tim

from Kitchell to determine what the

best fix will be for installation of the

handicap seats and hand rails in the

shower stalls.

2. Question: What will the seat height be

for handicap seats in the showers?

Response: they will be the recommended

height according to the ADA

requirements.

3. Question: What is the cost of the

Mesquite Center renovation?

Response: There will be a community

presentation at the Board meeting in

July and again in the fall when

people come back.

4. Question: What does the button on the

emergency phone do in the bath

houses?

Response: The phones in each room are

hands free phones so when you push

the button it goes directly to a 911

operator. We have had people push

the button to see what it does and an

operator comes on immediately.

Please do not push the button unless

you have an emergency situation.

5. Question: When will the erosion

control work be completed?

Response: It is being scheduled as we

speak to be completed before heavy

rains come

6. Question: Why are there no signs on

the men’s and woman’s bath houses?

Response: It was a simple oversight by

many people working on the project.

The signs are ordered.

7. Question: Why didn’t we put

overhead fans in the Mesquite

Center?

Response: It was felt with the

reconfiguration of the cooling

systems that they would not be

needed. If it is found we do need

them it is wired already for

installation.

COMMUNITY FORUM On the second Tuesday of every month, your President holds an open

forum during or after the Coffee & News. At this forum residents have theopportunity to ask questions and get answers. Come join us at the Coffee &News and bring your question or simply listen to the Q & A. Here are some

examples from April with updated answers.

August 20157

August 2015 8

Oh Brother!I saw the movie Psycho while we lived

on Rioview Ln. I saw it once with Bob in

a theater. Then I took my neighbor

Lorraine to the drive-in to see it one night

when Bob was working the second shift

(3:30 to 11 p.m.) at the hospital. When we

came home from the movie I decided to

watch TV and wait up for Bob to come

home. But Bob called and said he would

be late because they had an emergency

and would be doing surgery (he was a

surgical scrub nurse) so I decided to take

a shower and get ready for bed. I walked

into the bathroom, saw the shower curtain

and suddenly panicked. I couldn’t get that

shower scene out of my mind and with

the house so quiet I was going crazy.

I called my brother and asked him to

please come over and stay with me until

Bob got home. He said he would but

while waiting, I made sure the doors were

locked. There was a side door to the

laundry room and a front door. With both

doors locked, I stood looking out the tiny

window in the front door watching for my

brother. From that position I could see the

laundry room door in case he chose to

come to that door. My mind was playing

tricks on me. I swore I saw people

moving around outside and I even thought

I saw a car pull up in the driveway, but it

was very dark out.

There were no street lights and we

didn’t even have a light at the front door.

It seemed like a very long time and for

every second I waited I got more nervous.

All of a sudden the side door blew open

and in came a man rushing toward me

with his hand held high like the knife

wielding murderer in Psycho. He was

screeching like the music in Psycho.

It was my brother. I damn near beat

him to death. What a dirty trick. I have

never forgiven him for that stunt. The

reason he was able to come in the side

door was that I had locked the door but it

wasn’t shut tight. He had pulled up into

the driveway in his little sports car with

all the lights out. He planned to scare me

and I plan to get him someday too.

It is easy to write your story when youdo it one little story at a time. That iswhat Barb Hofmeister teaches. New LifeStory Writing Classes will begin Monday,October 26th in the Palo Verde room. Thebeginning class will meet from 1-3 andthe advanced class will meet from 3-5.Please sign up in the office. The classesare fun and easy.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THIS EARTHwrite your life story; your family will love it.

This is an excerpt from Barb Hofmeister’s memoir, My Rocky Road to the Good Life—-the whole story.

LET’S DO DINNERFAMOUS

DAVE’S2206 E. Williams Field Rd. ste#

10, Gilbert , 480-722-2781

Sign up in the Activity Office

and meet at Daves at 5pm On

Wednesday, August 26th. Enjoy

the award winning BBQ menu including; Appetizers, Bar-B-Que

classics, Combo meals, sandwiches and more…

SAN TAN FLATWednesday, September 30, 2015 -

6185 W. Hunt Hwy, Queen Creek,

480-882-2995

Dine on delicious steaks, BBQ

selctions and other down home

vittles. There is a salad bar and a

homemade soup of the day. Meet

at the restaurant at 5pm, travel is on your own. Don’t forget to sign

up in the Activity Office so we count you in.

RECURRING DAILY ACTIVITIES

Peggy Malsom and Team Ernestine“A gracious good morning to you. Have I

reached the party to whom I am speaking?”

Remember Ernestine the Operator on Rowan

& Martin’s Laugh-In? Lilly Tomlin was

hilarious as she rang up customers on her

antiquated telephone switchboard and inquired,

“When may we expect payment?” The one-

sided conversation would quickly and

predictably deteriorate until Ernestine would

inform the hapless customer, “We don’t care.

We don’t have to. We’re the phone company,”

and then laugh that familiar snort. What a great

routine.

MountainBrook Village has its own version

of Team Ernestine who are trying to verify all

residents who wish to be in the 2016

MountainBrook Village Telephone Directory.

To date they have used seven (that’s 7) cross

references and sorted through 1750 entries.

Some, however, have not been verifiable.

It is crucial to remember that any time

your contact information changes, you must

notify First Services through the

MountainBrook Village office.

Check your listing in the 2015 Phone

Directory. If it is incomplete or incorrect, please

go to http://www.mountainbrookvillage.org/

administrative/ to complete and submit the form

to make corrections.

If you have changed:

Homeowner information (like a name

change or change in ownership because of a

death or change in marital status)

Phone number (you prefer your cell number

listed rather than your home number)

If you were listed incorrectly in the 2015

Directory, you must complete a change form

If you have sold your home and purchased a

new home in MBV. If you own more than one

home, you must tell us how do you want to be

listed in the phone book?

If you prefer, you can go to the Activity

Office and get a paper form to fill out by hand.

Please take your time and print the information

so that it can be clearly read. Then turn it in to

Janet or Dori who will see that the master list is

updated.

If you have already completed a form

from the office or on the website, it is

unnecessary to repeat it.

Some of you may have already been

contacted by Team Ernestine by phone. In a

time when we must protect our personal

information you can avoid a call by completing

the form. If we cannot read forms created by

hand, be prepared to give the information as

requested by phone. Your neighbors will

identify themselves and aren’t being nosey, they

want to make sure the information published in

the next phone book is the way you want it. If

we have insufficient information for you and do

not get a completed form, we will have to mail

letters out requesting this information. This can

be costly.

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THE FAMOUSCOONEY MEN’SGOLF LEAGUE

plays every Monday morning at

MountainBrook Golf Club. We have a

group rate and occasional contests with

prizes. Enjoy golfing with friends or

make some new golfing buddies. For sign

up information call Chet Haines at 671-

1066 or email lipsnlaw@aol.com.

THE PETER’S MEN’SGOLF GROUP

plays on Wednesdays at the

MountainBrook Golf Course. Enjoy

golfing with a group rate. Call Rick

Peters @ 671-1680 for Tee Times and

sign-in.

LADIES NINE HOLEGOLF

Golf on Mondays at 8am at Gold

Canyon Sidewinder. Questions? call

Marlies @ 983-3122.

LADIES BRIDGEmeets every Monday at 1pm in the Sunset

Center. Potluck at noon on the first Monday.

Sign up one week in advance and walk-ins

are welcome. Winners are; Barbara Osborn,

Jacquie Italiano and Marlys Platt.

Questions? Call Barbara Osborn @ 982-

9408.

MIXED BRIDGEis both couples and singles, no partner

necessary. We meet every Thursday at 1pm

in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one

week in advance and walk-ins are welcome.

Come and enjoy a friendly group.

Questions? Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.

SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGEmeets every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm

in the Sunset Center. Come play with a

friendly group. Duplicate bridge offers an

enjoyable and different format. Questions?

Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.

Texas Hold’emTexas Hold’em is played in the Sunset

Room on Monday, Thursday, Friday and

the second Sunday at 12:30 pm. Ladies

play on Tuesday at the same time, same

place. There is a potluck and Texas

Hold’em Tournament once a month on

the last Sunday of the month.

Low Impact Aerobicsand MoreGladys Opfer

This is for all those active MBV

residents. Come join us for low impact

aerobics, toning and Zumba in the Ocotillo

Center from 7-8 am on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday. Classes are all year

round and they are free. It is a group of

ladies working out to cd’s and learning

steps together. For questions call the

exercise leader, Gladys Opfer @ 218-1311.

“All the SingleLadies”….

We are a group of single

ladies who get together to

laugh, play games, go to the

movies and we go out to eat

together as well. Join us the

first Wednesday of the month

at 9:30 am for a breakfast

meeting. You can help us plan

our activities for the month as

well as plan future outings. If

you are interested, call Mary

Lou Kent @ 671-0024.

Ladies BuncoAre you feeling lucky? Do you have a

little time for fun? Join us on the second and

fourth Thursday of each month in the Sunset

Center, Room A at 1pm. We promise you

will have fun and all you need to know is

how to throw those lovely dice to win.

GOLF WITH MBVBRIDGE WITH MBV

BOWLINGAre you looking for an activity where

you can get three strikes and NOT be out? If

you answered “yes,” then the

MountainBrook Monday Bowling League

may be the right fit for you.

We are a senior league that bowls on

Monday afternoons, 3PM at the AMF Lanes

(2115 E. Southern in Mesa). The season is

16 weeks long starting in mid-November

and ending in early March. It’s a friendly

fun-loving recreational league for beginners

and experienced bowlers alike and there is

room for individuals and couples. If you are

interested in joining a team or would like

more information, call Bev Ginther at 952-

237-9528 or email at:

myginther@yahoo.com.

August 201513

PINOCHLERon Hofmeister

The ladies pinochle group has adjourned for the summer, however, the

Thursday night group is continuing with good response. Come join us at 7:00

pm in the Sunset Room. We are a fun group and don’t take the game seriously.

Last month we decided to report all winners regardless of their score because we

were having a lack of 600 scores. They were Bob Waltke (593, Barb Hofmeister (559),

and Jim McCann (581). Just when we were mentioning the lack of 600 games we had

two outstanding 700 games when Ed Joyce won with 739 and Jim McCann was

surprised to only finish second with 714. On other nights Nellie Moore won with a 612.

Book Discussion for June Peggy Malsom

MountainBrook Village Book Discussion Group meets 1-2 pm the second

Wednesday of the month, October through April. Please bring all suggestions for

interesting books for the season to the October 14th meeting. This will be a good

roundtable discussion. As a group, we will select books for November and December

meetings.

Stanley York will lead the January discussion. Read any book by author Charles

Todd who is considered a great mystery writer set in England. Red Door is a popular

book to read and discuss. Melanie Hoffert will be here in February to discuss her book

Prairie Silence: A Memoir, which is a creative non-fiction story set in South Dakota

and is a 2014 Minnesota Award winner.

Suggestions for the remaining months include:

To Kill a Mockingbird and/or Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks, The Road to Character by David Brooks,

Memory Man by David Baldacci, Ruth’s Journey: The Authorized Novel of Mammy

from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind by Donald McCaig, The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins, Private Down Under by James Patterson, In the Land of Invisible

Women: A Female Doctor’s Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD

YogaStrengthen your mind and body and come join us for Yoga

with Deborah. Wednesday: Gentle Yoga (2nd week of each

month, Yoga with a chair). Friday: Yoga for Rejuvenation. Both

classes are from 8:30 am to 9:50 am in the Sunset Center. For more

information, call Elfriede @ 982-2319 or Joyce @ 288-0026.

Helping HandsLoretta Milton

We are a group of volunteers

who give short term support for

home bound residents. We try to

provide transportation to doctors, dentists,

pharmacy and grocery shopping. We also have

available some caregiver relief and friendly

visits. Our Call Check volunteer arranges for a

client to have daily contact by phone.

Equipment Loan will lend you medical or

infant equipment. Our wonderful residents

keep the equipment in their homes until it is

needed by their MountainBrook neighbors.

Please check with the office or call me,

Loretta Milton @ 480 474-9958. When you

need further information about Helping

Hands, either as a client or volunteer, please

call me Loretta Milton 480 474-9958 and

leave a message.

BOCCE BALL Organized play is open

to all MBV residents

weekly from November

through April on Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 am. Rules

for use of the equipment and courts is

posted nearby. For more information call

Bonnie at 480-838-8094.

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

also play every Friday from 1pm – 4pm in the Sunset Center. If you would like to

learn we will be happy to teach you. It is easy to learn and everyone has a lot of fun. If

you are interested, call Lynette Webber at 288-0623.

WELCOME TO MBVCERAMICS

We meet at noon on Tuesdays and

Thursdays in the Fired Arts Center. The

afternoon is spent glazing poured pieces of

bisque and, when completed, firing them

fired in our kiln. If you would like to try your

hand at ceramics please stop in. We will

provide you with a small piece of bisque to

glaze using any of the glazes available.

Members of the group are willing to allow

you temporary use of brushes or other tools

you may need.

If you decide to join our group the fee is

$5.00 per month which pays for use of all the

glazes you see on the wall shelves. It also

covers other supplies you may need for

special tasks. Bisque pieces, specialty glazes

and brushes are available for purchase from

ceramic shops in the area. Firing is done at

no charge to the ceramist.

We have several certified ceramics

teachers available in our group who have a

world of experience and ideas for creating

lovely pieces of ceramic ware and they will

help you get started in this creative activity.

ARTIST OF THE MONTHWould you like to be the featured artist in the MBV library? Each month we

have the work of a different artist, painter, quilter, woodworker, photographer,

etc. on display in the locked display case in the Activity Office. The artist of

the month also gets a write up in the Mountaineer. If you would like to share

your work with your neighbors in MBV, just contact us so we can arrange a

time for you. Jan or David Larsen 307-631-8524.

August 2015 14

FRIENDS OF THELIBRARYNancy Bozek

If any residents are interested in

reading e-mail books at home and for

free it is really simple to do. We have

been in contact with the Apache

Junction Library which is affiliated

with the Greater Phoenix Library.

Our contact at the AJ Library is John,

in the Media Area. It takes two simple

steps: 1. Make sure you have a

current AJ Library card. 2. Bring your

tablet or reader with you.

If you don't have a AJ Library card,

one can be obtained at the desk at the

library. One form of ID may be

required. John

or one of his

colleagues will

do the rest to get

you started. This

is a great way to

read current

books and the

selections are

unlimited.

PICKLE BALL NEWSArlene Atterberry

Remember the “quiet paddle”

requirements that go into effect

10/1/2015. Court times will be the

same as last year with 2 courts

available on M,W & F and 4 courts

available on Tues, Thurs & Sat. In an

attempt to get better court utilization,

in addition to the normal morning

round robin play, we will be allowing

for the afternoon far court on the

ASC to be reserved for players

wishing to challenge play others. This

will be from 2- dusk on “4 court

days”. The remaining courts will still

be available as open play.

Chess Club Love the game? Please join us for Chess Club on

Sunday at 3pm in the Sunset Center, Room A. We

provide mentoring and guaranteed fun. For more

information please contact Pam Lane-Garon @

559-260-3379.

"I Just Came Here to Dance" (song title by Shelley West and David Frizzell 1982)Lynnel Cochrane

Thought this title was appropriate, as this month we are sharing themes for next

season's dances. Our theme dances have had the highest attendance and often sellouts,

so this year each dance will feature a theme which dancers may consider to participate

in with 'accessories'. While we will have more specifics prior to the actual dance,

providing the themes at this time of the year may help you to think ahead. Monster

Mash Bash coincides with Halloween, orange/black or costumes. Turkey Trot, close to

Thanksgiving could be western attire or feathers. Dancing around the Christmas Tree

brings visions of elves, santas, red/green and novelty wear. In January, Sports brings to

mind anything with team colors or logos from any sport. Mardi Gras is back in February

so beads in green, gold, purple, masks and hats. St. Patrick's Day in March - anything

green. Thrift Shop in April is a mix and match, the crazier the better. Remember,

attending any dance does not require dressing up, we just want everyone to come and

have a great time. With the lineup of bands and these themes, we hope everyone will

leave with "Happy Feet" as sung by Dave Cortez 1962.

August 201515

Note: One Ad of 20 words or less is freefor 30 Days, for a MBV resident.Classified ads are to be submitted to theMountainBrook Office. All ads must be re-submitted to run again.All ads are due by the 25th of the monthfor publication the following month.Business/Commercial ads for bothresidents and non-residents are availablefor purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480-982-3087

Rifle 22 Winchester: Single shot Model

67A $150 480-983-8168.

Appliances: Like new, clean almond;

side by side refrigerator, smooth top

range, dishwasher. 480-474-2110

5ft. round glass top coffee table. Oak

color. $50 OBO, 480-982-7397

Golf course home – 2 bedroom/2bath.Fireplace, patio with BBQ. No smokingor pets. September, October, November2015 and April thru Nov 2016- 30 daymin. 480-287-3907 or 480-287-3906.

MBV: 2 BR/2BA, den, backyard bar-b-q, bar, Jacuzzi. Non-smokers only.206-355-3158 Lyndad1117@gmail.com

MBV home for rent: 1700 Sq Ft2BR/2BA. New throughout inc. paint.Century Link wireless internet/Prism TV.4 plus months renter desired. 480-845-1415.

FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA, golf coursehome. Fireplace, patio with BBQ. Nosmoking or pets. Sept, Oct, Nov, 2015and April thru Nov. 2016. 30-day min.480-287-3907 or 480-287-3906

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

MBV In Home Pet Care: Loving carein your home. 1-4 daily visits. Yearround - Diana 630-546-4018

We house sit your home. Frequent visitsand always after wind and rain storms.Call Diana/Chuck at 630-546-4018

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

Medicare questions? Need help? Call480-686-4653 MBV resident.

Are you looking for someone to watchyour home while you’re away for thesummer? 480-982-2850 -- MBVresident.

Need computer help? I fix them and cantrain you. Chris/Conquering Computers480-474-8037 or 480-577-4309.

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

Helping Hands is in need of infant and

childcare equipment from those willing to

loan to their neighbors. A log in the Activity

Office holds the information. 474-9958.

Helping Hands is in need of volunteers

willing to transport clients to the doctors

or shopping. If available, call 474-9958.

Please save your wine corks. Be home

October 1. 480-215-3995.FOR SALE

WANTED

SERVICE

FOR RENT

Classifieds

August 2015 16

AOTMonth David Larsen ........................307-631-8524

Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976

Band Donna Read ..................................671-9828

Bible Study, Ladies Dianne DeJong..............................671-4692

Billiards/Pool Denny Kenny ........................313-670-0524

Bingo Bob & Joan Archer ......................288-0891

Book Discussion Char Peterson ..............................982-7793

Bocce Ball Bonnie Klassen ............................838-8094

Bowling Beverly Ginther ....................952-237-9528

Bowling (Mon) Judy Schuyler ..............................671-7995

Boys & Girls Club Volunteers Manfred Helsper ..........................288-7414

Bridge, Couples Elaine Valenti ................................671-1686

Bridge, Duplicate Marie Valburg ..............................474-8992

Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn ................................982-9408

Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman ..............................288-5378

Bunco Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011

Canasta Lynette Webber ............................288-0623

Card Bingo Don Lorenzi ..................................983-6971

Ceramics Janet Christopherson ..................845-1521

Chess Bill Vallicella ................................288-6727

Computer Class Chris Bukovac ..............................474-8037

Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ............................983-1 672

Darts John Kloosterman ........................288-2388

Democrats Club Bill Florence ..................................857-8189

Fitness Center Matt Hyatt ....................................983-8143

Game Day Joyce Schenck ..............................982-7518

Gold Canyon Lions Terry Storbakken ........................983-3420

Helping Hands Loretta Milton ..............................474-9958

Hiking Keith Charpentier ........................288-4338

Knitting (Tues) Kathy West....................................983-8432

Ladies Aquacise (8am) Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579

Ladies’ Aquacise (9am) Isolde Weilnhammer ....................671-1439

Line Dancing Linda Rohrbach ....................701-202-6038

Low Impact Aerobics Gladys Opfer ................................218-1311

Mah-Jongg (Mon) Sharon Penrod ......................602-320-2278

Mah-Jongg (Tues) Judy Beiganski..............................671-8363

Mah-Jongg (Wed/Oriental) Geri Leake ....................................474-2126

Mah-Jongg (Thur/Nat’l) Sue Cline ......................................545-4277

Mah-Jongg (Fri) Ginny Rauguth ............................288-0579

Men’s Round Table James Zetting................................983-4889

Photo Editing Len Broz ........................................671-4651

Pickleball Arlene Atterberry ........................246-5398

Pinochle Jim McCann ................................982-5838

Pinochle, Ladies Suzanne Kadlec ............................671-4030

Poker & Straight Poker Ken Amundsen ............................671-1643

Pottery Barbara Dahlstrom ......................288-2523

Quilting/Needlecraft Linda Burch..................................671-4463

Quilters, Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ................................671-8663

Republicans (GC) Pam Burks ....................................214-5555

Scrabble Mary Peters ..................................671-1680

Singles Marylou Kent ..............................671-0024

Social Hour Arlene Pytko ................................288-8011

Softball Myles Ginther ..............................298-3761

Supper Club Joan O'Leary ................................474-8960

Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ............................671-7444

Tennis Sally Lickar ..................................288-8339

Texas Hold'em Charlene Wenzel ..........................288-7171

Village Players Bob Carnahan ..............................983-2948

Village Voices David Huffman......................530-816-0611

Water Volleyball Kelly Loran............................907-360-8636

Water Volleyball Weekends Don Reinke....................................474-9442

Website Chris Bukovac ..............................474-8037

Wine Club Paul Cechovic ..............................288-6976

Woodcarving Wesley Stevens..............................982-3809

Yoga Elfrieda Rost ................................982-2319

Activity VIPs(Please contact the office with any changes)

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MOUNTAINEER Staff:Cis Haines, Editor; Jan Broz, MarileePritchard, Pam Burks, Peggy Malsom andPhotographer Sue Wright.

Email articles & MBV resident personal ads(for sale, for rent, wanted) may be sent toLipsnLaw@msn.com or left in theMountainBrook office (480) 288-9213 by the25th of each month prior to publication month.MBV Resident business/ commercial adsmust be placed through Ray's Printing.Mountaineer articles & photos may haveto be edited or eliminated as space allows.

Board of Directors

Gene Prescott, President........................................................431-0095

Len Schroeder, Vice President ..............................................983-1652

Jerry Stevenson, Secretary ............................................206-290-0173

Tami Tack, Treasurer(non-board member)............................982-8299

Rick Peters ............................................................................671-1680

Ron Olm ................................................................................288-0790

Paul Kranig ....................................................................920-539-1240

Mountaineer Editor - Cis Haines ..........................................671-1066

Activity Office ..........................................................................983-5555

Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ....................................983-5555

Community Manager - Rick Burman ....................................983-5555

Assistant Manager/Covenants Coordinator - Cheri May ....983-5555

Fairway Vista Management - (Jomar Assoc. Services Inc)

Manager Rachel Dugall ............................................................288-8335

Pinnacle Vista Management -(Innovative Property Management) -

Manager Wendy Burton ............................................................983-1010

MountainBrook Golf Course .................................................671-1000

Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan (Chair)....................983-3425

Architectural Committee - Len Schroeder ............................983-1652

Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack............................982-8299

Building & Grounds - Larry England (Chair) ........................474-9180

Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko (Chair) ....................................288-8011

Communications Committee - Peggy Malsom(Chair) ..........474-2344

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BEFORE AND AFTER MESQUITE ROOM

Plan & Design Committee, L to R:Dave Osborne, Dick Powers, Sue Wright-Chair,

Bob Campbell, Cis Haines & Dawn Wagner

Before: Ironwood computer

center

Before: Saguaro Room

Before: Palo Verde Room

Before: Mesquite meeting room

After: Ironwood kitchen

After: Saguaro Billiard Room

After: Mesquite mixed use

room

After: Palo Verde meeting room

August 2015 18

Superstition Mtn Dental ..(480)671-7777

Edward Jones ....................(480)983-7932

Lori Blank ................................(480) 983-8383

Home Instead Senior Care ........(480) 827-4343

SENIOR CARE

ROOFING

WINDOW CLEANING

REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENTS

LANDSCAPING

PLUMBING

DENTAL

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR

CHIROPRACTOR

CARPET CLEANING

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAIDApache Junction, AZ

Permit No. 5400

Postal Patron

Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

MountainBrook VillageMountaineer

Ray’s Printing

PO Box 5400

Apache Jct., AZ 85178

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