June 2020 May 2020

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PLEASE VOTE YES Shadow Ridge I and Shadow Ridge II Road Maintenance Clarification All streets in MountainBrook Village are owned and maintained by Pinal County with the exception of the streets in the subdivisions of Shadow Ridge I & Shad- ow Ridge II. These streets were designated by the developer as private streets when the original plats were filed with the County. As a result, Pinal County from the beginning has had no responsibility for maintenance or im- provements on them. Early on, two (2) special Street Reserve Fund accounts were established to main- tain these streets in SRI and SRII. Street assessments paid only by SRI and SRII residents fund these accounts. These street assessments are paid semi-annually along with SRI and SRII’s regular HOA dues. These restricted funds can be used only for street repair/maintenance in SRI and SRII neighborhoods. They cannot be used for any other purpose nor can they be commingled with any oth- er HOA accounts. Last year Board members Jack Guthrie and Janet Swaim began discussions with Pinal County leaders to convert these private streets to public streets and for the County to assume all repair and maintenance responsibilities. We are pleased to tell you that the County is amenable to this proposition especially since we of- fered to give them SRI and SRII’s current street reserve balances to be used only on the streets in SRI and SRII. This will add SRI and SRII streets to Pinal Coun- ty’s street maintenance schedule and plan and the street assessments will no longer have to be paid by SR I and SR II residents. There is no cost to you. What it means to the residents of SRI and SRII is their private streets will become public streets and will then be placed in the Pi- nal County maintenance schedule for repairs. The residents of SRI and SRII are asking for your support by voting YES. Make sure your current address is on record with the MBV office so you will re- ceive the card in July with your voting number on it. Thank you

Mountaineer June 2020

Board Highlights • The board accepted the recommendation from the Buildings and Grounds Committee to offer any trees Submitted by Janet Christopherson left over from the plantings along MountainBrook Drive to the Adopt a Tree Program. These trees are Board Workshop and Board Meetings – The May board from the 2018 Storm Damage Claim. meeting was held on May 26th. Again, residents were al- • The board accepted the recommendation from the lowed to call in. Many thanks to all residents on the call Planning Committee to change to the Survey Monkey for their patience and willingness to participate. policy and to direct the General Manager to purchase Board Activity – The Board ratified the Unanimous Writ- an annual license for Survey Monkey at a cost of ap- ten Consent approved on May 11, 2020 which accepted proximately $300.00 the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Com- Irrigation Update – The President’s Report included an mittee to approve the change order with Andes Engineer- update on irrigation. As of last week, Coy has finished the ing to obtain a right of way permit from Pinal County for first three sections and it is all functional up to Whispering the required work on the Wildcat culvert redesign project Mesquite. Coy is currently waiting for backflow inspec- at a cost of $850.00. The following items were also ap- tions on two areas. From there, the crew is moving on to proved: the office areas. The valves are on backorder from Texas. • The plan for a vote on transferring the privately main- 12 trees were delivered last week and have been planted. tained streets in Shadow Ridge I and Shadow Ridge II to publicly maintained streets in Pinal County. The Campus Closure – In our monitoring of other communi- vote will be conducted through online voting or, upon ties, it appears we are close or ahead of others on what is request by the homeowner, a paper ballot. The vote being opened. Many communities have remained in total will open July 8, 2020 and close at 10:00am on July shutdown. We have opened the pools, pickleball, tennis, 20th, 2020. The record date for this vote will be July and bocce courts, and the library to residents only. The 10th, 2020. Please watch for more information on this difficulties with the buildings are the requirements for so- topic. cial distancing, maximum numbers of attendees, and the disinfecting of everything in use including equipment, • The board accepted the recommendation from the tables, chairs, game pieces, cards, etc. Buildings and Grounds Committee to proceed with Erosion Control and Beautification of the Great Wall and direct the General Manager to obtain quotes from three vendors.

Celebration of life There will be a Celebration of Life for Steve Olsen in the Fall.

To Stay Informed We Just Need Your Email Address Caring Corner Eblasts are the best way for all residents to stay informed Sandy Collard, Caring Corner Chairman with important information that Management and Board feels needs to be shared with as many residents as possi- Illness: Barb Dahlstrom, DG166

ble in a timely manner. If you and or your spouse are In Memory: James “Rod” Kennedy, DV28 not receiving these Eblasts, please contact the office to Philip Kannaby, PV72 get your email address and/or your spouse’s email ad- Steve Olsen, HC81 dress on the Eblast List. No matter if you are here Mary Nelson. Former resident, ER fulltime, part time or travelling, you will be up to date on what is relevant to all of the residents of MountainBrook Village. If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill, If you are worried about being bombarded with emails, that will not happen. We will leave that to the scammers. please email [email protected] or call or text Sandy Col- lard at 480-227-7271. Thank you.

2

Mountaineer June 2020

Greetings MountainBrook Village Residents!

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to every- The management office continues to operate from a one for their continued patience as we navigate distance. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate through this Covid-19 pandemic. The Board of Di- to call or email us. We’re happy to accommodate rectors along with our Management Team has spent requests distantly or by appointment only. a vast amount of time researching, learning, and im- As many of our seasonal residents have made it to plementing protocols and procedures for the commu- their summer destinations, now is a good time to re- nity so that there is some ‘normalcy’ restored while mind you of the upcoming July 1, 2020 assessment. also doing our part to make safety and health a top Billing Statements have been processed and will be priority. We’ve heard so many great recommenda- sent to the address you have designated for your ac- tions and differing viewpoints, each given thoughtful count. If you haven’t done so already, please be sure consideration. We’re not necessarily ‘out of the to submit your change of address form. Forms can be woods’ just yet, so until then, we appreciate your obtained from the website (www.mbvaz.org) or you continued patience and flexibility as we continue to can request one from the Activities Office. evolve towards our new way of life in 2020. We hope that you enjoy the Mountaineer and all it Currently, the following areas have been opened for has to offer (currently online only at residents only at the Community Center Campus: www.mbvaz.org). If you have any questions regard- Pool ing your community, we encourage you to reach out Tennis and Pickleball Courts to any member of the Management Team at (480) Bocce Ball Courts 983-5555 between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm. Library (Monday-Friday, 8am – 4pm) On behalf of the Management Team at FirstService And coming soon – a plan to re-open the fitness cen- Residential, we wish you a healthy and cool sum- ter. mer! Currently, all other buildings, Community Activities, Mindy Schooley Clubs, and Events remain cancelled, however, we’ll General Manager of MountainBrook Village continue to be steadfast in developing that phase of the re-open plan. Stay tuned for more information.

Long walk for coffee, but so worth it.

3

Mountaineer June 2020

SAVE THE DATE - JULY 7, 2020 6PM GOLD CANYON GOLF RESORT PAVILION JOIN YOUR PINAL COUNTY OFFICALS FOR A COMPLIENTARY APPRECIATION PROGRAM - DESSERT WILL BE SERVED AS A THANK YOU FOR WORKING TOGETHER DURING THIS PANDEMIC and FLATTEN- ING THE CURVE By: Pam Burks Join Your Elected Officials

Todd House, Dist. 5 Supervisor Pinal County Sheriff, Mark Lamb They will be among the many officials attending for this appreciation event. You will be treated to a Patriotic Presentation by one of AZ most talented and proclaimed Historians, Dr. Ken Sorensen. He makes history come alive! Almost like, a night at the museum. When Dr. Sorensen presented to the Gold Canyon Lions they agreed that he was one of the best speakers they have had. You will learn about some unusual historical facts that you never knew. Join in the fun, a “Mark Lamb” Look-A-Like contest, and win a valuable prize. More details will be presented in the July issue. “SAVE THE DATE, JULY 7, 2020, 6PM”

how your neighbors managed to keep busy and main- tain their sanity. Not that we liked it, but we have In The Territory...... managed to survive and keep busy. During the recent “stay-at-home” mandate by Gover- By Mike Karr nor Ducey, many of our neighbors jumped ship and headed home to the Northland and Canada just prior to the travel embargo by many states. So what about the rest of us who stayed around MountainBrook Vil- lage with a “closed campus” and all activities can- celled? The farthest we ventured for six weeks was a

trip to COSTCO, and that was to buy more toilet pa- per. But that wouldn't make for a very interesting ar- ticle for the Mountaineer. Yes, there were a lot of people who became very bored and watched an untold number of movie reruns on their televisions, but for the most part I found that this is still a very active community and there “wasn't much grass (smile) that grew underneath our feet”.

So for this month's “In The Territory”. you'll find 17 photographs throughout the Mountaineer showing At MountainBrook Village, "When the Mountains turn Pink, it's time to Drink".

4

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Sterling Hayden , US Marines and OSS . Smuggled guns into Yugoslavia Telly Savalas , US Army. and parachuted into Croatia. Paul Newman, US Navy Rear seat gunner/radioman, torpedo bombers of USS Bunker Hill.

Walter Matthau, US Army Air Corps., B-24 Radioman/Gunner and cryptog- James Stewart , US Army Air Corps. rapher. Bomber pilot who rose to the rank of General. Robert Mitchum , US Army.

Steve Forrest , US Army, Wounded Ernest Borgnine , US Navy. Gunners Battle of the Bulge. Mate 1c, destroyer USS Lamberton. Dale Robertson , US Army. Tank Commander in North Africa under Patton. Wounded twice Battlefield Commission.

Jonathan Winters, USMC. Battleship USS Wisconsin and Carrier USS Bon Ed McMahon, US Marines. Fighter Homme Richard. Anti-aircraft gun- Pilot. (Flew OE-1 Bird Dogs over Ko- ner, Battle of Okinawa. rea as well.) Henry Fonda , US Navy. Destroyer USS Satterlee

5

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

John Carroll , US Army Air Corps. Rod Steiger , US Navy Was aboard one of the ships that launched the Doo- Pilot in North Africa Broke his back in Robert Montgomery , US Navy. a crash. little Raid.

Tony Curtis , US Navy. Sub tender Lee Marvin US Marines. Sniper. Wounded in action on Saipan . Buried USS Proteus. In Tokyo Bay for the George Kennedy , US Army. Enlisted in Arlington National Cemetery , Sec. surrender of Japan. after Pearl Harbor , stayed in sixteen 7A next to Greg Boyington and Joe years. Louis.

Larry Storch. US Navy. Sub tender USS Proteus with Tony Curtis. Mickey Rooney , US Army under Pat- Art Carney , US Army. Wounded on ton. Bronze Star. Normandy beach, D-Day. Limped for the rest of his life.

Denver Pyle , US Navy. Wounded in Forrest Tucker, US Army. Enlisted as the Battle of Guadalcanal . Medically a private, rose to Lieutenant. discharged.

Wayne Morris, US Navy fighter pilot, USS Essex . Downed seven Japanese fighters.

6

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Tyrone Power, US Marines. Transport Burgess Meredith, US Army Air pilot in the Pacific Theater. Efram Zimbalist, Jr., US Army. Pur- Corps. ple Heart for a severe wound received at Huertgen Forest.

Charlton Heston , US Army Air Mickey Spillane, US Army Air Corps, DeForest Kelley, US Army Air Corps. Corps. Radio operator and aerial gun- ner on a B-25, Aleutians Fighter Pilot and later Instructor Pi- lot.

Rod Serling. US Army. 11th Airborne Division in the Robert Stack , US Navy. Gunnery Of- Pacific. He jumped at Tagaytay in the ficer. Philippines and was later wounded in Danny Aiello , US Army. Lied about Manila his age to enlist at 16. Served three years.

Gene Autry, US Army Air Corps. Neville Brand, US Army, Europe. Was James Arness, US Army. As an infan- Crewman on transports that ferried awarded the Silver Star and Purple supplies over "The Hump" in the Chi- Heart. tryman, he was severely wounded at Anzio, Italy . na-Burma-India Theater.

7

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Alan Hale Jr, US Coast Guard. Frank Sutton , US Army. Took part in Chuck Connors, US Army. Tank- 14 assault landings, including Leyte, warfare instructor. Luzon, Bataan and Corregidor .

Russell Johnson , US Army Air Corps. Harry Carey Jr., US Navy. B-24 crewman who was awarded Pur- Jackie Coogan , US Army Air Corps. ple Heart when his aircraft was shot Volunteered for gliders and flew down by the Japanese in the Philip- troops and materials into Burma be- pines. hind enemy lines.

Mel Brooks , US Army. Combat Engi- neer. Saw action in the Battle of the

William Conrad, US Army Air Bulge.

Corps. Fighter Pilot. Tom Bosley , US Navy.

Jack Klugman , US Army. Robert Altman , US Army Air Corps. Claude Akins, US Army. Signal Corps. B-24 Co-Pilot. Burma and the Philippines.

8

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Pat Hingle, US Navy. Destroyer USS Harry Dean Stanton, US Navy Served Marshall. aboard an LST in the Battle of Okina- wa Harvey Korman , US Navy.

Fred Gwynne, US Navy. Radioman.

Soupy Sales, US Navy. Served on USS Randall in the South Pacific.

Aldo Ray. US Navy. UDT frogman, Okinawa.

Karl Malden, US Army Air Corps. 8th Lee Van Cleef, US Navy. Served Air Force, NCO. aboard a sub chaser then a mine sweeper.

Don Knotts, US Army, Pacific Thea- ter.

Clifton James, US Army, South Pacif- ic. Was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Earl Holliman, US Navy. Lied about his age to enlist. Discharged after a year when the Navy found out.

Don Rickles, US Navy aboard USS Cyrene.

Rock Hudson, US Navy. Aircraft me- chanic, the Philippines.

9

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Ted Knight , US Army, Combat Engi- Brian Keith, US Marines. Radioman/ Hugh O'Brian, US Marines. neers. Gunner in Dauntless dive-bombers.

Fess Parker, US Navy and US Ma- Robert Ryan, US Marines. Jack Warden, US Navy, 1938-1942, rines. Booted from pilot training for then US Army, 1942-1945. 101st Air- being too tall, joined Marines as a ra- borne Division. dio operator.

Eddie Albert, US Coast Guard. Bronze Star with Combat V for saving Don Adams. US Marines. Wounded on Charles Durning. US Army. Landed at several Marines under heavy fire as Guadalcanal , then served as a Drill Normandy on D-Day. Shot multiple pilot of a landing craft during the in- Instructor. times. Awarded the Silver Star and vasion of Tarawa. Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. Survived Malmedy Massacre.

James Gregory, US Navy and US Ma- rines. Raymond Burr, US Navy. Shot in the Cark Gable, US Army Air Corps. B-17 stomach on Okinawa and medically gunner over Europe. discharged.

10

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Jack Palance, US Army Air Corps. Jason Robards , US Navy. Was aboard Charles Bronson, US Army Air Corps. Severely injured bailing out of a burn- B-29 gunner, wounded in action. heavy cruiser USS Northampton when ing B-24 bomber. it was sunk off Guadalcanal . Also served on the USS Nashville during the invasion of the Philippines , surviv- ing a kamikaze hit that caused 223 casualties.

Robert Preston, US Army Air Corps.

Peter Graves, US Army Air Corps. Intelligence Officer.

Steve Reeves, US Army , Philippines

Buddy Hackett, US Army anti-aircraft Cesar Romero, US Coast Guard. Par- gunner. ticipated in the invasions of Tinian and Saipan on the assault transport USS Cavalier. Dennis Weaver, US Navy. Pilot.

Victor Mature, US Coast Guard.

Robert Taylor, US Navy. Instructor

Norman Fell, US Army Air Corps., Pilot. Tail Gunner, Pacific Theater.

11

Mountaineer June 2020

A VETERAN’S STORY (continued) Hollywood Faces to Remember / Great Americans

Randolph Scott. Tried to enlist in the Kirk Douglas, US Navy Sub-chaser in Marines but was rejected due to inju- the Pacific. Wounded in action and ries sustained in US Army, World medically discharged. War 1.

Ronald Reagan. US Army. Was a 2nd Lt. in the Cavalry Reserves before the And of course we have Audie Murphy, war. His poor eyesight kept him from America's most-decorated soldier, who being sent overseas with his unit when became a Hollywood star as a result of war came so he transferred to the Ar- his US Army service that included his my Air Corps Public Relations Unit being awarded the Medal where he served for the duration. of Honor.

They took it as their "responsibility", their "duty" to Country, to protect and preserve our freedoms and way of life, not just for themselves but for all future generations to come. As a mem- ber of a later generation, I'm forever, humbly in their debt! John Wayne Declared "4F medically unfit" due to pre-existing injuries, he nonetheless attempted to volunteer three times (Army, Navy and Film Corps. so he gets honorable mention.

William Holden , US Army Air Corps.

12

Mountaineer June 2020

Friday Fieldtrips

Free Spirit Vacations and Events is excited to announce our first departure since March 15! You are invited to join us on Friday Fieldtrips which will be conducted every Friday in June and July. Discover valley attractions from the comfort, safety and security of our own vehi- cles while maintaining safe social distancing measures. Each fieldtrip will include a guided, educational audio tour and will highlight small, locally owned businesses throughout the Val- ley. Price is $59 per car and must be booked in advance. Space is very limited.

We also ask that you bring cans of food to benefit Midwest Food Bank

The following are scheduled. More will be an- nounced soon. June 5 – South Mountain and Phoenix

June 12 – Carefree and Cave Creek

More great news! The $59 fee also includes discounts at locally owned businesses. So if there are four guests in a car, your trip is al- most FREE!

For reservations, contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 OR reserva- [email protected]. We are open, working remotely and safely pm Monday through Friday from 9am - noon.

All other departures are continually being mon- itored. Your safety is our top priority. For most current status, please visit our web- site freespiritvacations.com

We hope to see you on several Friday Fieldtrips!

Free Spirit Vacations & Events Phone: (480) 926-5547 Email: [email protected] Web: freespiritvacations.com

13

Mountaineer June 2020

he could see was one of his elderly neighbors chat- The Pyrite Paper Caper ting with her handyman. Part Three by Laura Williams Then his eyes dropped, and so did his jaw. Mrs. Pie-Right hated the thought that one of the Py- rite neighbors was responsible for the theft of their “Dear!” he screamed. “Come look at this!” TP. Not so Mr. P. He’d always regretted not enrol- Mrs. P rushed to his side. Leaning against the side ling in the police academy. “Ah ha! he yelled in tri- of their metal screen door was a gallon zip lock bag. umph. “It has to be him! Staring down at his wife’s The remains of a roll of toilet paper, yellow in color, sketch of the cul-de-sac, he stabbed his finger on and a strange looking sheet of paper were crammed Tom and Mila’s house. into the bag. Mrs. P instantly protested. “They’re both too nice “What?” the couple exclaimed. Who? Why? for that. They hold hands when they go on walks Mr. P reached down to pick it up. together.” She gave her husband of thirty-five years His wife grabbed his arm. “Sanitize it first, dear.” a suggestive glance, hoping he’d take the hint.” “Right.” Plucking a Clorox wipe from the canister It sailed right by. His gaze was riveted on the map. they kept near their front door, he rubbed it over the “Tom is from Chicago. Chicago. Hello? Al Ca- zip lock and then gingerly extracted the plastic- pone. Chicago breeds gangsters.” covered piece of stiff paper within and wiped it. “But….but dear. His wife Mila works at the grocery They stared at it in astonishment. Letters cut from a store. She can get toilet paper whenever she needs magazine were pasted onto the paper, like kidnap- it. Why would they steal ours!” pers do when they send a ransom note. The letters “For the thrill of it”. spelled out, “WE R S O REE.” “They hardly strike me as thrill seekers.” We are sorry! ”Don’t you remember the day Mila rode on the back of the golf cart, whooping and hollering like she was plunging over Niagara Falls in a barrel? She’s a thrill seeker, trust me.” “No, dear.” She pointed at another house. “We’re thinking too small. Think espionage, Think com- munist takeover of the world. This guy Klaus. He’s always on the phone speaking in a foreign language. I think he’s a Russian spy.” “That’s not Russian he’s speaking. He phones his The thief was apologizing for stealing their TP, and family in Germany quite often.” returning it? “Germany! That says it all!”. Remember all those Mrs. P’s hands flew to her face. “Oh my! cold war spy thrillers you used to read? The East Someone’s guilty conscience finally caught up with them. I suppose we should be grateful, but there is Germans put up that wall!” not much paper left.” Her husband shook his head. “I refuse to believe it. His wife Cindy has the sweetest smile on the street.” Her husband waved the meager yellow paper roll in her face. “Baloney! This isn’t our TP! Ours was ”True. Who, then?” They looked down again at the white.” map. She gasped. .”You’re right. What...what is going The Pyrite Paper Caper on?” Mr. P scowled. “I’ll tell you what. There is an LO- Part Four by Laura Williams LOL in our neighborhood, and they are up to no As Mr. and Mrs. Pie-Right studied the house sketch good, playing upon our misfortune purely to amuse of Pyrite Circle, Mr. P heard a strange scratching themselves! noise at their front door. No one was there. He scanned the cul-de-sac but all (Continued on page 15)

14

Mountaineer June 2020

The Pyrite Paper Caper – Part Four (Continued from page 14) “LOLOL?” Mrs. P’s face screwed in confusion. “League of Little old Ladies. Pranksters who play tricks on the neighborhood. And I know who they are! Lorna and Mary C!” A gasp of horror from his wife, “We eliminated dear Lorna! She’s too nice. So is Mary. Besides, By: Pam Burks they’re both about a hundred. How could they play Please keep the information below and if you need to regis- tricks?” ter please feel free to contact Pam Burks, 480-214-5555 and I will bring you a voter registration form. “Mary strides up and down the street like a forty- year-old and Lorna buzzes everywhere in her golf Early Voter Information cart. Oh yes, They are completely capable of com- March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Election mitting this kind of mayhem.” • First Day to accept early ballot requests – December 15 But….they’re both so sweet, and they both read the • Start Date for Military & Overseas Voting – February 1 Bible. They wouldn’t do anything unkind to us, • Start Date for Mailing of Ballots – February 19 would they?” • First day to vote at early voting sites – February 19 “Doesn’t the Bible say, a merry heart doeth good • Last day to request a ballot be mailed – March 6 like medicine? Maybe this is how they maintain August 4, 2020 Primary Election their cardiac health?” • First Day to accept early ballot requests – May 3 “But…” • Start Date for Military & Overseas Voting – June 20 • Start Date for Mailing of Ballots – July 8 “No ifs, ands or buts, dear. I saw Lorna out in the street when I opened the door, feigning little old la- • First day to vote at early voting sites – July 8 dy innocence. Ha!” • Last day to request a ballot be mailed – July 24 November 3, 2020 General Election They stared at the pitiful little roll of TP for awhile, • First Day to accept early ballot requests – August 2 and then Mrs. P started to snigger. It turned into a • Start Date for Military & Overseas Voting – Sept 19 full blown laugh. “It really is funny, dear” • Start Date for Mailing of Ballots – October 7 Mr. P tried to resist but soon he was chuckling, too. • First day to vote at early voting sites – October 7 “See?” Mrs. P said. A Merry heart does do good. • Last day to request a ballot be mailed – October 23 For a moment I forgot our troubles. Maybe that was their whole point.” EARLY VOTING SITES: Apache Junction Recorder’s Office They chortled over the pasted message awhile long- 575 N Idaho Rd, Ste. 800 er. WE R S O REE. 520 866-6179

And then they reluctantly returned to the kitchen to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday their map. The real perp was still out there. Casa Grande Recorder’s Office 820 E Cottonwood Ln, Ste. A-2 What a page turner! All of this happening right 520 866-7488 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday here in our own MountainBrook Village. But it looks like Mr. P and Mrs. P are on the trail of Florence Recorder’s Office Voter Registration Dept. finding the culprit(s). 31 N Pinal St. Bldg. E 520 866-6854 (To Be continued in July’s Mountaineer) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

15

Mountaineer June 2020

Remember When ? MountainBrook Before Social Distancing!

16

Mountaineer June 2020

Remember When ? MountainBrook Before Social Distancing! (Continued)

Till we meet again!

We are stronger than our circumstance and this too shall pass. Community is what defines us and the beginning of something new!

Specialty grilling (salmon patties here) has probably added to the COVID-15… pounds, that is.

17

Mountaineer June 2020

Sometimes we forget and sometimes The Great Hailstorm of 2018 new owners don’t know. Submitted by Gary Hyde So, here is a quick FYI Every now and then we get some pretty severe thunderstorms here in the Valley of the Sun. The Some clarification changes were recently approved year 2018 was such a storm; strong horizontal by the Board of Directors to our CC&Rs. Please al- winds with thunder, rain and hail. Now these hail ways review the CC&Rs which you can find on our stones weren’t your average pea sized stones, these website at mbvaz.org under the HOME tab then un- were close to golf ball size, and they left their der HOA DOCUMENTS. The document makes it marks in most everything. Me, it was my truck. easy to find answers to any questions you might have. My truck had been sitting in the front driveway, and When making changes to your home or yard (front I wound up with some dents in the hood. They re- and back) it is always better to check first. Better ally weren’t too bad, but if the light was just right safe than sorry! you could see about four of them. I guess I was one of the lucky ones, as the neighbor down the street had some good-sized dents in the top, on the hood and in the door of her car. I had recently read an article which claimed you MountainBrook could easily remove small dents from your car body Travel Group by using just the heat from a hair dryer, and some ice rubbed over the dent. This was something that I If you have a yearning to get moving out of the thought I could do, while the neighbor down the house, check the Free Spirit Vacation Website: street opted for the body repair shop. www.freespiritvacations.com for their offerings. I researched the internet for u-tube videos on dent When you reach the site, click on the first oblong box removal, and found several. I tried one that in- that says ‘click here to see featured vacations. After volved just the heat from a hair dryer and the cold drooling over the list, just click on a trip that appeals from an ice-cube. It did not work. So, not being a to you to get the information about it! quitter, I thought I would wait for a really hot sum- mer day and try it again with some dry ice. In the Tip: Because of the social distancing rules, you meantime, I was talking to one of our Mountain- should not wait until the last minute to book a trip, Brook widows who had put a dent in her car door there might not be room. by some inattentive driving, and I told her about the hot-cold method. Now that seemed a lot better to her than taking the car into a body shop and pay some exorbitant price just to remove a small dent. Well, I received a call from her the other day and she had a dent story to tell me. She had waited for a 106-degree day, went over to Frey’s grocery store to buy some dry-ice, retrieved her hair dryer, and set out to remove the dent from her car door. She followed the u-tube instructions precisely two or three times, but that stubborn dent still remained. Then she told me of a u-tube video she had seen where in addition to the heat, and then the ice, they also used a toilet plunger to help suck out the dent. She had tried that also, but she thinks she had the wrong type of plunger, and that she was not strong enough to do a good job. I told her if she wants to try it again to give me a call, I have had a fair amount of practice with a plunger myself.

18

Mountaineer June 2020

MountainBrook House Fire minutes to control and extinguish the fire. Unfortu- nately, the home and its contents were a total loss," Thankfully, no one was injured Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Ochs said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

As some of you may be aware one of our communi- ty residents, Barbara Dahlstrom, of 6600 S. Par Ct., suffered a terrible loss early in the morning hours of Tuesday, May 18, 2020. Her home was entirely consumed by fire. She escaped unharmed. In a mat- ter of a few hours most everything was destroyed.

A "GoFundMe" has been established in her name.

Go to www.gofundme.com

and enter name as follows. Barbara Franzen Dahl- By: Pam Burks with permission to reproduce article from the Inde- strom Burnout Fund pendent News ~Friends of Barbara

No one was injured at an early morning house fire Or you can also write a check, call Loretta Milton, today in Gold Canyon, but the home and its contents 480-474-9958 and arrange to drop off a check if "were a total loss," an official said. The Superstition you are not comfortable with using the "Go Fund Fire and Medical District responded to the house fire me account." early Tuesday, May 19. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:35 a.m. to the 6600 block of South Par Court in When I advised Richard Dyer, Editor of the Inde- Gold Canyon for a report of a house on fire, Assis- pendent News, about the GoFundMe account for tant Chief/Fire Marshal Richard Ochs, SFMD's pub- Barbara, he added the GoFundMe account infor- lic information officer, said, "On arrival, crews found mation, which was set up to raise $5,000, to her the home to be heavily involved. The resident report- online story. Also, as of the afternoon of May 21, it edly escaped the home without injury and called 911 had raised $6,110 from 83 donations. Thank you, from a neighbor’s house," he said. The fire originated Richard Dyer. in the garage and spread to the interior of the home, he said. "Firefighters worked for approximately 45

It’s rotten to get old. Submitted by Mary Stokrocki

19

Mountaineer June 2020

Memorial Day – Flag Day – The 4th of July Eleanor Roosevelt carried with her a prayer that she read every day. “Lest I continue my complacent way, Help me to remember that somewhere, somehow a man died for me today.”

Submitted by: Pam Burks Written by Dr. Ken Sorensen We are about to begin the commemoration of 3 incredible holidays that honor our past in the history of our country. Memorial Day came about because during and after the Civil War, there were efforts made to honor the dead. On May 30, 1868, General John Logan began the first commemoration at Arlington National Cem- etery. It was known as Decoration Day. On that day, General James Garfield (future President) spoke. He began by saying: “I am oppressed by the sense of the impropriety of uttering words on this occasion. If si- lence was ever golden, it must be here beside the graves of 15,000 men whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem, the music of which can never be sung.” He went on and created a beautiful vision of the importance of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May 30th was chosen because it was not an anniversary of any battle. The day became a universal acknowledgement of honoring all veterans of all battles who had died. By 1882, most people were referring to the day as Memorial Day. In 1967, Congress changed our holidays and decreed that Memorial Day would be celebrated on the last Monday of May. General Patton’s quote comes to mind when he said: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” Eleanor Roosevelt carried with her a prayer that she read every day. It said: “Lest I continue my complacent way, Help me to remember that somewhere, somehow a man died for me today. As long as there be war, I must ask and answer, Am I worth dying for?” That should be our focus on this wonderful holiday. Flag Day came about by the efforts of B.J. Cigrand of Wisconsin who campaigned for a Flag Day to honor the flag. Our first flag came about because General George Washington asked seamstress Betsy Ross to cre- ate it and she did. Cigrand was able to bring about Flag Day in 1885 and we have celebrated it since. The 4th of July is our national birthday. We are grateful for the amazing efforts of generations of valiant men and women who gave their lives that we might live and enjoy the freedoms that we have. Pause and give thanks on these days and acknowledge what we have and what it has cost. God bless America!

20

Mountaineer June 2020

Get Out of the Kitchen! By: Pam Burks Now that restrictions have been lifted, and with summer heat coming, why cook over a hot stove, why not “get out of the heat” and enjoy a meal you didn’t have to cook. When you dine out, you will be supporting your small business community and helping your neighbors to stay employed so that they can support their families and the community. Here is an alphabetical listing of your local restaurants that I called and verified that are providing curbside food & drink pick-up service and now dine in services some will deliver, to order by phone. Many are also offering liba- tions to go, so order that margarita or specialty drink. Chens: Bashas Plaza 480-288-2228, Sunday –Thursday, 11AM-9PM, Fri & Sat. 11AM-9:30PM to see menu go to: https://www.chenschinesebistroaz.com Del A Cruz: Bashas Plaza 480-982-5401, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-8PM, food and drink, and margaritas too, Dine-in or Take-out. Gecko Expresso - CARRY OUT ONLY. Currently observing summer hours 6 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday is Seniors 10% off. Thanks for your continued support. Gold Canyon Café: 480-983-1933, Full menu, for dine-in, pick-up and delivery Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat & Sun 6AM -2PM Gold Canyon Golf Resort: 480-671-5517, 11AM-7PM, dine-in, take-out, limited menu with all your favorites, at new pricing https://www.gcgr.com/dining Gold Stallion is open, dine-in, pick up, and delivery, 480-935-1998 go to https://goldstallionaz.com to view their full menu, hours Sun-Thurs., 11 AM – 8 PM, Fri.& Sat, 11AM-9PM, Sun. 8AM-8PM. Mountain Brook Golf Course, The Prospector Restaurant: 480-671-1013, food & drink, curbside pick up, and dine in Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sat & Sun, 7:30AM-5:30PM for full menu go to https://www.mountainbrookgolf.com/ club/grille Oldies Ice Cream Shop – Bashas Plaza – 480-772-3565, Dine-in, take-out, Mon-Thurs, 2PM-6PM, Fri., 2PM-9PM, Sat & Sun 11AM-9PM Rosati’s – 480-983-7400, Open every day 11AM-9PM full menu and delivery, https://myrosatis.com/goldcanyon/ Subway: Bashas Plaza 480-288-6810, Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-8PM, www.subway.com Waffle On In: 480-983-5861 open 7AM-2PM, http://waffleoninn.com Wahoos: 8654 E. Topez Dr., Gold Canyon 480-983-3333, dine-in, take-out, Sun 11AM-9PM, Mon-Wed, 4PM- 9PM, Thurs-Sat., 11AM-10PM, Sun., 11AM-9PM, (last order 8:45PM) for full menu and details go to: www.wahoosaz.com Full Kitchen until 9PM, appetizers until 10PM

More Arts and Crafts featuring Gourds pur- chased at the Wuertz Gourd Farm. Arts and Crafts are good time consum- ers and this person's specialty is Wine corks.

21

Mountaineer June 2020

The Bicycle Shops in the area report that they have never been busier, and they were deemed to be "essential

Walking has never been so popular and replaced activity in the Fitness Center.

Always be prepared This week’s winner of Geckos roll of TP

The dogs at MBV have never walked so much in their entire lives.

Lots of Home Improvement projects were finally completed.

Mountaineer June 2020

Classes, Groups & Clubs Pinochle Report (Year Around) by Barb Hofmeister The Thursday evening group starts to gather in the main room of the Sunset center about 6:30 and play begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to learn the game or brush up please call Barb at 602- CANCELLED 284-6379 and I will meet you there at 6 pm and we will have a class and practice before play starts. We are a fun and very UNTIL friendly group. We pay $2 to play and all the money is returned to the top winners. Hopefully we can play in May. SHUTDOWN The Tuesday Daytime Pinochle group is now open for men and women and meets at 1:00 PM in the Gold Room of the Sun- IS LIFTED set center. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Contact Sharon Hanson at 480-415-0859 if you have any ques- tions. Tuesday National Mah Jongg (Year Around) Ladies Bridge (Year Around) The Tuesday Mah Jongg group welcomes anyone and everyone Meets every Monday at 1:00 in the Sunset Room. Potluck at to join us in the beautiful Sunset Room. You can play in the noon on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead mornings around 9:30, afternoons at 12:30, or bring a lunch and and walk-ins are welcome. We pay 50 cents for small prizes. play all day! We use the National Mah Jongg League card and Questions call Barbara Osborn @ 480-982-9408 rules. You are also welcome to come and observe the game any- time and see how interesting and challenging Mah Jongg can be. Mixed Bridge (Year Around) We promise to make it a fun time for all. We hope to put to- Both couples and singles, no partner necessary. We meet every gether lessons for beginners or new players soon. For any ques- Thursday at 1pm in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one tions about the game or lessons, please call Janie at 480-258- week in advance and walk-ins are welcome. Call Jim McClure, 2336. 480-983-5203 Low Impact Aerobics and More (Year Around) Duplicate Bridge (Year Around) We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month in the Mesquite in the MPR from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Room 12:30pm to 4pm. Bring a partner and $3 each for cash Joann J. 983-9620. prizes. Suzy Cavoto, 847-302-4806 The Abrams’ Men’s Golf (Year Around) Canasta (Year Around) The Abram’s Men Golf Group Plays Wednesday mornings at Come join us. We play every Monday and Friday from 12:45pm MountainBrook Golf course. Players of all skill levels, or lack – 4pm in Sunset. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298 questions. of, are welcome. Group rates and cash games. Contact Lonnie @ 972-352-9654 or [email protected]. Hand, foot and toe (Canasta) (Year Around) We play every Wed. and Thursday at 9am to noon in the Sunset Famous Cooney Men's Golf League (Year Around) Room. This card game is easy to learn, and we will be happy to Plays every Monday morning at Mountain Brook Golf Course. teach you the game. Interested call Joan Archer at 480-288- We have group rates. For tee times and info, contact Roy 0891 Rskiezstyn @ [email protected]. Texas Hold’em (Year Around) Whine and Cheese for the Ladies (Year Around) Texas Hold'em is played in the Sunset Center daily. On Monday, Meets every Monday at 4:00pm for the ladies, in the Supersti- Wednesday and Friday both men and women play12:00pm until tion Center. Just bring $1.00, your beverage of choice and sit 3:00pm. On Tuesday and Thursday ladies only play.12:30 until and enjoy the cheese and crackers that are there to enjoy. Call 3:00pm. Interested ? Call Jim Welch @480-212-2209. Nancy Bilensky @ 480-982-3686 Deep Water Aerobics (Year Around) Wednesday and Saturday 8am East Pool. Bring a noodle. .

23

Mountaineer June 2020

Oriental Mah Jongg (Year Around) MBV Pottery Club (Year Around) Oriental MahJongg meets twice a week on Sundays and Check out the lighted windows of the Fired Arts Center on the Wednesdays in the Sunset Room! We contribute $5 each way to the pool or fitness facility. All of the displayed art has time. We can play with 3 to 5 players per table, so everyone is been made by your friends and neighbors. Our club’s mission is welcome. If you have no knowledge of the tiles, we can teach to promote and support MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic you and we have sheets with the tile names to refer to. It's expression in the art and craft of pottery. Volunteer instructors easy. We meet at 12:50 to draw chips to see who we play conduct half-day introductory, intermediate and advanced clas- with. Please join us. Kathy 530-263-1188 ses, in an open, welcoming environment. Pottery Club hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stop by Tennis Talk (Year Around) by Karen and take a tour of the studio to see if pottery is something you Tennis is a game of comebacks – in a game down love 40, in a would like to try. Our class schedule will be released November match down a set and a break, and in life. Tennismash website 1, and class sign-ups will begin on January 1, either in person or reports the top 5 career comebacks as Serena Williams, Roger by email. Annual membership in the club is $40 and classes are Federer, Kim Clijsters, Monica Seles, and Andre Agassi. And $20. The funds generated keep the studio supplied with glazes so, tennis has come back to MountainBrook with the reopening and specialized tools. Questions? Contact Pierce McIntosh at of the courts on May 15. The rules have changed as we manage 480-244-7080, or email at [email protected]. social distancing and low contact play on the court and off. And with the heat of summer upon us, play time moves to early LIBRARY NOTES (Year Around) morning hours. Check the Tennis Club bulletin board at the As of the day of this letter the library was still closed, so, there courts for available court reservations. Patience is required on is not a lot of news. But the library is still there and the books the court as you build a point, and in our lives as we each adjust we selected for the book giveaway are still in their boxes. May- to the current situation. Remember -- play one point at a time. be by the time you read this the library will be open and we will indeed have that giveaway. Should have had it as originally Pickleball News (Year Around) by Elisa Howard scheduled but it was supposed to rain. Hindsight is always Welcome back to pickleball at MountainBrook! At this time, the 20/20. As much as I like the feel and smell of a real book, I am courts are open for residents only. During the summer, play be- glad I have an e-reader. But it's just not the same. Hope you gins at 6 AM due to the rising temperatures. There are plenty of have something to read other than the newspaper will all the dire players at the courts once again, and new players are encouraged news. Just read the funnies. to come by and meet members of the pickleball club, who would be happy to show them the ropes. The club provides pickleballs Supper Club (Year Around) Ruth Parker on site, and they are sanitized regularly and often to eliminate Are other members of the club missing our suppers as much as I concerns regarding the corona virus. Due to sanitation concerns, am?? It really is odd to look at my calendar and see Supper however, the club cannot loan paddles at this time to new play- Club crossed out. Let's hope that doesn't last much longer. I ers. If you need one, stop by the courts and ask players for rec- certainly miss the sociability and, of course, the food. So, to ommendations; there are several local options to purchase high- kind of stay connected, I made one of the April dishes. I chose quality paddles. We know that outside physical activity is one of the Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. And ya know what? It was the best things we can do these days to maintain our physical, good!! Not quite the same as eating with 7 others but what the mental, and emotional health. See you at the courts! heck. In May I'm going to make Kentucky Hot Brow Tart. I can attest it's good, it's my recipe. Hope to see you soon. Knitting (Year Around) Welcome to knitting! We are a group that meets every Tuesday Social Hour (Year Around) at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We welcome all levels of knit- Every Tuesday night year ‘round, there’s a long standing, very ters and even people who think they might like to learn how to popular, free MountainBrook event in the Superstition Center. knit. We offer help in understanding patterns and learning new Residents gather at 5:00 PM to enjoy an evening out with old stitches. Feel free to join us any Tuesday morning, meet our and new friends. The LAST Tuesday of the month is a POT- knitters, and decide if the Knitting Group appeals to you. If you LUCK which is meant to be a full meal. The fare on “regular” have any questions, please call Judi at 314-435-1552. Tuesdays could be classified as snacks/appetizers or desserts. MBV Ceramics and Glass Arts (Year Around) As always BYOB. Tableware provided. The Chairperson New and interesting Glass and Ceramics projects continue to be maintains a schedule of weekly volunteers to ‘Host’ the Social in the Fired Arts Studio. Sign-up sheets with pictures of the pro- Hour. These volunteers set up the food tables, organize the food jects are available in the office. Be sure to look for the tab la- as it arrives, make the welcome announcements with a little beled “Ceramics” in the binder labeled “Classes” to sign up. clean up afterwards. Don’t be afraid. There are usually others Classes are limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. The Tuesday/ who join in helping. Please consider joining the group on a Thursday schedule is as follows: Tuesday afternoons are re- Tuesday night; singles and couples are welcome. We try to served for Ceramics with instructors available; Thursday morn- keep an eye out for new faces and welcome them to join a table ings the studio is open to all techniques unless a class is sched- of ‘veterans’. uled; Thursday afternoons are open to all techniques. During the Winter Season, Tuesday mornings are reserved for Bottle Slumping and Glass Fusion.

24

Mountaineer June 2020

Helping Hands (Year Around) by Loretta Milton We are a group of volunteers who live in MBV and help our resi- dents on a temporary basis. We have been assisting with medical transportation, grocery shopping and caregiver support for many years. We also have a list of medical equipment and child care Clicking of putters equipment for loan. There is a card holder in the office with resi- dent’s names and numbers for you to contact. If you would like has now replaced additional information, please call Loretta Milton and leave a handshakes and message at 480-474-9958. elbow bumps. Democratic Women of MBV (Year Around) Democratic women of MBV will meet at 3 PM on the first and third Thursday of the month. We will meet in the Mesquite room. Any woman who is interested is welcome to join us. If you con- sider yourself progressive, independent, liberal or democratic, this is a group you will enjoy. Wii Bowling (Year Around) Every Thursday at 1:00 PM in the MPR Enjoy friendship with fellow Wii Bowlers. SUMMER BUNKO (Summer Seasonal) Meet Thursday at 6:00pm in the Turquoise room of the Sunset building, to check it out. We will discuss how often we want to play, hostess sign-ups, and what commitments it will require to make this an awesome group. The games will be on Thursdays at Desert Dune Bug- 6:00pm, in the Sunset room. If you are ready to roll those dice give your brain a rest, and have 1000 laughs, join us. Questions gies remained a contact Mickey Bankson 928-710-7360. popular way to iso- late yourself. Seasonal CG&Cs Classes still meeting

Pilates (Seasonal) If you are interested in improving your breathing, spinal align- ment, strengthening your deep abdominal muscles, and invigorat- ing your mind and spirit, then Pilates is for you! Men and wom- en of all levels are welcome. Classes are Monday and Thursday 9 am in MPR. Bring a mat with you. Contact Jan Grant 605-929- 8719.

GOLF was a salvation Some did Landscaping, while others observed as the course remained open. and supervised.

25

Mountaineer June 2020

Monsoons are Coming. Don’t let your Roof Be at Risk By: Pam Burks

Signs that may mean you should have your roof Professionally checked 1. Has it been 10–15 years since you had it checked? 2. Streaks or stains on interior and attic ceilings. 3. Sagging areas on interior and attic ceilings. 4. Damaged Chimney & Roof Flashing: Flashing is most commonly found around the base of your chimney or ducts. If flashing is made of roof cement or tar, then it is more vulnerable to water damage. Consider replacing it with a more durable flashing system. 5. Roof Valley is the spot where two parts of your roof (sloping down) meet each other. This is one of the most common areas for roof damage because rain flows through to the gutters. 6. Also, if you happen to notice multiple layers on your roof while you are performing this exterior roof check, you know that corners were cut on the previous roof replacement. 7. One easy way to be sure you need a roof replacement is if your roof is older than 20 years old. If you have lived in your home for a long time you may know your roof’s age. If not, keep an eye out for your neighbor’s getting roof replacements. 8. Shoddy workmanship: Most of the time it does not take a professional to spot shoddy workmanship. If your roof is covered in patches, or tiles and shingles seem to fit together awkwardly, then you can be fairly certain that your roof is not in great shape.

What to Do if You Identify Roof Damage

After you have finished your interior and exterior roof checks, make note of any damages you noticed during your inspection. Then do your research and call a professional licensed, bonded, and insured professional roof contractor, to come evaluate your roof’s condition.

When the roof inspector arrives, inform them of any damage you saw. They will be able to validate the damage you indicate, as well as look for any damages you may have missed. Do not wait months or even years, as the damage on your roof gets worse and worse (and more expensive!). Perform your damage inspections today.

Conclusion If you need an assessment of the overall condition of your roof, contact one of our local contractor . They offer com- prehensive repair and inspection services for every kind of roof and can help you repair and restore your roof quickly and efficiently.

26

Mountaineer June 2020

Sometimes it's just good to have a friend to chat with and solve the Cocktail Cruising in your golf cart has become a popular afternoon activity. world's problems.

Motorcycles...... never knew there were so many of them at MBV. Reading has been extremely popular, as have jig-saw and cross-word puzzles.

27

Mountaineer June 2020

MBV personal ads, (i.e., for sale, for rent, wanted) can STANDING COMMITTEES: be emailed or left at the office. MBV resident/ Board of Directors Last Tuesday 9:45am-SC Mountaineer commercial ads must be placed through Ray’s Printing. Activities Committee Second Monday 9:00am PV MOUNTAINEER STAFF DEADLINE FOR ALL ARTICLES AND Architectural Committee Alt. Thursdays 9:30am PV Diana Jensen, Editor; Marilee Pritchard, Classi- ADS IS THE 25TH OF THE MONTH. fieds; Pam Burks, Business Articles; Sandy Collard, Budget & Finance Thursday. before BOD 2:00pm PV Caring Corner; Various Proofreaders and Consultants. Buildings & Grounds First Tuesday 12:30pm PV *Mountaineer articles and photos may have to be Communications Committee First Thursday 9:00am LCR *Articles 500 words or less & all photos (no edited or eliminated as space allows. Planning Committee Second Monday 2:00pm MR DVDs) should be emailed to : Committee Chairs Second Wednesday 1:00pm LCR [email protected] *Editor will edit for proper content when necessary Board Workshop Tuesday before BOD 9:45am SC

For Your Convenience Any changes to this page - - - please email : [email protected]

Janet Christopherson, President………..…. (651) 341-3648 Alex Willingham - Asst. Mgr/Covenants .... (480) 983-5555 Jana Lea Olm, Director ………..…..……. (480) 620-2752 Fairway Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton…..…. (480) 983-1010 Janet Swaim, Secretary ………………….… (509) 594-0022 Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton……... (480) 983-1010 Tami Tack, Treasurer, Non-Director …..… (480) 982-8299 Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan .. (480) 983-3425 Peter Cavoto, Director ………………..…... (847) 989-1564 Architectural Committee - Janet Swaim…. (509) 594-0022 Deborah Moore, Director……….……...….. (480) 646-1601 Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack (480) 982-8299 Jack Guthrie, Vice President ………...……. (402) 405-5857 Building & Grounds - Larry England …… (480) 474-9180 Audrey Morganegg, Director …………...… (480) 671-3507 Communications - Diana Jensen ………… (630) 546-4018 Mountaineer Editor - Diana Jensen ….…... (630) 546-4018 Planning Committee - Lowell Jackson…… (403) 660-3702 Activity Office ……………………….….….. (480) 983-5555 Caring Corner - Sandy Collard ……....….. (480) 227-7271 Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw …..... (480) 983-5555 Community Manager - Mindy Schooley….. (480) 983-5555 Activities and Clubs Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic (480) 288-6976 Mah Jongg (Mon-N) Sharon Penrod (602) 320-2278 Aquacise (8 am) Caryl Lang (480) 288-4799 Mah Jongg (Tue-N) Judy Bieganski (480) 671-8363 Aquacise (9 am) Isolde (480) 671-1439 Mah Jongg (Wed&Sun-O) Kathy Kirkpatrick (530) 263-1188 Artist of the Month LeAnn Juenemann (480) 982-5423 Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Carol Perez (303) 588-3041 Astronomy Bill Frazer (480) 983-7440 Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street (605) 949-4534 Band Rick Nelson (360) 319-1272 Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth (480) 288-0579 Billiards/Pool Dick Brennan (480) 983-8168 MBV Pottery Club Pierce McIntosh (480) 244-7080 Bingo Bob/Joan Archer (480) 288-0891 MBV Democrats Lisa Abbott (480) 347-7736 Bocce Ball Carol Adkins (303) 881-4857 MBV Republicans Pam Burks (480) 214-5555 Book Discussion Peggy Malsom (425) 327-0811 Mexican Train Carol Perez (303) 588-3041 Bowling (Tues) Janice Ratcliff (480) 671-0141 Pickleball Bud Morrison (317) 407-9786 Bridge, Duplicate Randy Ratcliff (480) 671-0141 Pilates Jan Grant (605) 929-8719 Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn (480) 982-9408 Pinochle Barb Hofmeister (602) 284-6379 Bridge, Men’s John Rowe (480) 982-7078 Pinochle, Tue. Co-Ed Sharon Hanson (480) 415-0859 Bridge, Mixed Jim McClure (480) 983-5203 Poker Ken Amundsen (480) 671-1643 Canasta JoAnn Skow (480) 671-3298 Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins (480) 671-8663 Caring Corner Sandy Collard (480) 227-7271 Social Hour Audrey Morganegg (480) 671-3507 Ceramics and Glass Art J. Christopherson (651) 341-3648 Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther (480) 298-3761 Chess Bill Vallicella (480) 288-6727 Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer (708) 612-9112 Darts John Kloosterman (480) 288-2388 Supper Club Pat Patt (708) 990-3153 Game Day Penny Broadley (480) 474-1126 Tai Chi Lovena Warren (480) 671-7444 Tennis Lee Alberts (612) 799-7502 Genealogy Rick Peters (480) 980-7131 Texas Hold’em Jim Welch (480) 212-2209 Hand, Foot, Toe Joan Archer (215) 237-6189 Theater Group Kathy Buelow (480) 227-8524 Helping Hands Loretta Milton (480) 474-9958 Village Voices Kristina Evans (541) 788-8965 Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338 Water Volleyball Dawn Wagner (480) 982-0108 Jewelry/Crafts Celeste Parcell (415) 225-6848 Website Chris Bukovac (480) 577-4309 Knitting (Tues) Judi Clinite (314) 435-1552 Whine & Cheese Nancy Bilensky (480) 982-3686 Hand, Foot, Toe Joan Archer (215) 237-6189 Wii Bowling William Sandell (623) 698-9600 Library Ruth Parker (253) 278-2759 Wine Club Paul Cechovic (480) 288-6976 Line Dancing Jan Pitts (256) 218-1765 Woodcarving Wesley Stevens (480) 982-3809 Low Impact Aerobics Joann J. (480) 983-9620 Yoga Elfrieda Rost (602) 363-0108

Mountaineer June 2020

CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIED ADS Furnished on Golf Course: Moun- Handyman: FT resident. Insured. tain View, 2 BR, 2 BA & den. $2400 Great referrals. Info: 515-783-8328 • One free ad of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents only. per month, 4 month minimum. No [email protected] smoking/pets. 530-263-1188 • Must be resubmitted each month. Need computer help? I fix them [email protected] • Classified ads are to be submitted to and can coach you. Chris/ the MountainBrook Activity Office On the Golf Course! Mountain Conquering Computer 480-577-4309 or emailed Views! 3-car Garage! Fully fur- • Ads may be subject to editing. Need help with caring for a loved nished. Available starting in Novem- one? Cheri 480-982-8312. • Rental ads must meet CC&R Guide- ber. 2BR 2.5BA / 2400sf lines (i.e., 55+ & 30 day minimum). Whole house only (not individual [email protected] Handy Woman. Afraid to let just casitas) any man into your home to help with • Deadline for all ads is the 25th of the Service household needs? Call me first. Jesi- month ka 480-980-0548. Business/commercial ads for residents and We will house sit your home. Fre- nonresidents are available for purchase quent visits and always after every Experienced Cat Companion: Daily from Ray’s Printing. rain and wind storm. Call Chuck/ visit includes feeding, clean up, and Diana 630-546-4018. playtime. I make cat toys too. Low For Rent PET SITTING: I’d love to care for Rates. Celeste 415-225-6848. your pet(s) while you’re away. Please Cleaning: Carpet, upholstery, win- MBV Home: Jan-Feb 2021(must take call for details and visitation. Nancy dows. Dry foam carpet cleaning. Pick both months) 2 BR 2BA. Very quiet, C. 480-474-1200. up available for area rugs. Senior dis- no pets/no smoking, Rick: 612-501- Medicare questions? Need help? count. Joe 480-288-5012. 6244 (talk or text.) 480-686-4653. Income Tax Prep: Retired Account- Email: [email protected] Have a flat tire on your golf cart? ant. Save big over H&R Block and MBV home on quiet street: 2 mas- Same day repair. Annual check- local CPA offices. At your home if ter BR, Sleeps 6, Avail June - Nov ups, repairs, updating, or questions. you desire. Bob 480-241-0681. 2020, 30 day min. NS, Dogs ok. 360- Call Chuck 630-546-4018 395-5070, [email protected] .Wanted Home watch: Licensed and insured, MBV home: June – Dec 2020. 2 FT residents, Exp, trusted, reliable Helping Hands in need of infant and bed / 2 bath completely renovated. protection. Info: 641-780-1963. childcare equipment from those will- Three blocks from pools, club [email protected]. ing to loan to their neighbor. Log in house. No pets/smoking. Shane he Activity Office. 480-474-9958. [email protected] or WHILE YOU’RE AWAY… House 612-964-5194 sitting. Scheduled mo. visits: after Helping Hands in need of volunteers every rain/storm. Resident contacted willing to transport clients to the doc- MBV home: Totally renovated, 2BR, after visit. Ed 775-434-3081. tors or shopping. Available? Call 2BA, Extended patio w/phenomenal 480-474-9958. views. No pets/smoking. July – Dec 2020. 651-238-0471 LOST! Dog Harness. Red & Blk. Name Gurdy on it. Pug Life Harness. 480-684-4998.

CLASSIFIEDS

Here's a Home Im- provement project to deny the doves a nesting place atop the columns

29

Mountaineer June 2020

Shop Local

Taking reservations for airport drop off and pickup, as well as, appointments, events and various other destinations.

30