CB Times Magazine - March 2016

Those Real Estate Ladies

San Marco! Solar!

$309,000 1904 sf12727 W. Nogales Dr. FOR SALE!

Bellita!

$215,000 1154 sf12906 W. Chapala Dr. FOR SALE!

$479,000 2784 sf13234 W. Santa Ynez Dr.

Figueroa!

$388,000 2423 sf23126 N. Cardenas Dr. FOR SALE!

Figueroa, Solar, Golf Course!

$547,000 2784 sf22008 N. Valerio Dr.

SOLD!

Encanto, Casita, Solar, Golf Course!

$450,000 2361 sf23044 N. San Ramon Dr. FOR SALE!

Encanto!

$317,000 2066 sf12903 W. La Vina Dr. FOR SALE!

Figueroa, Golf Course!

$547,000 2784 sf22523 N. Del Monte Ct. FOR SALE!

Quinta!

$204,000 1283 sf12937 W. El Sueno Ct.

SOLD!

Figueroa!

$458,000 2784 sf13112 W. Micheltorena Dr. FOR SALE!

Encanto!

$298,000 2143 sf13811 W. Figueroa Dr. FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

Cambria!

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6 Numbers to Know

8 Your Corte Bella Team

8 What is Corte Bella Long Term Planning About?

9 Board Talk: Enhancement - A Key to Community Value

10 Upcoming Corte Bella Events

12 Upcoming HOA Events for 2016

13 March 2016 Calendar

14 March: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

18 Nic Watson Awarded Security Officer of the Year

20 Elvis Has Left the Building

21 CB Vets Hold Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament

22 Treasures In Our Backyard

23 Corte Bella Adventure Group - Formerly CB Hikers

24 Your Exercise Workout Just Got Real

24 Our Courtyard Visitor

25 How to Find the Right Person; Bits N Bites - The Corte Bella Website

26 What You Need to Know About Shingles

27 U.S. Route 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road Interchange

28 Welcome to the 2016 Corte Bella Tennis Board

30 Pickleball Club

32 The Game of Golf

34 Club & Interest Groups

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At the Pool

Corte Bella Times contributing photographer, Jim Laskowicz, captured this morning view of our community pool area. A perfect place to relax and enjoy beautiful spring days ahead.

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Board of DirectorsBill [email protected]

Walt KearnsAsst. Treasurer; Liaison to Government Affairs [email protected]

Larry LeightonSecretary; Liaison to Golf Club, Long Term Planning Committee, Neighborhood Awareness & Safety [email protected]

Dan LuparelloVice-President; Liaison to Anacapa; Architectural Review [email protected]

Mike McVeighTreasurer; Liaison to Finance [email protected]

Donna NortonDirector; Liaison to Building & Grounds [email protected]

Jim WilliamsPresident; Liaison to Technology [email protected]

Board of Directors Community ResourcesGuard House, 623-544-3906Fax: 623-544-3911Email: [email protected] Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. DailyRoving Patrol: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to Noon, and 10:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.Saturday – Sunday, 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., and 10:00 P.M. to MidnightPatrol Cell: 623-256-2907Guards are present from 5:00am- 8:00pm, Homeowners can call the Mobile phone between 8:00pm & 11:30pm Mon -Fri and until midnight Sat & Sun- Guards will return immediately to the gate house for admittance.

Anacapa Restaurant, 623-455-9045Hours: Lunch: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Tuesday – SaturdayDinner: 4:30 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday – SaturdaySunday Buffet: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.Closed Mondays

Fitness Center, 623-217-2018Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 A.M.-9:00 P.M.Sat & Sun, 6 A.M.-9:00 P.M.Children’s Pool Hours10 A.M.-1 P.M. & 5-7 P.M.Day Spa, 623-217-20188 A.M. to 7 P.M., By Appointment

Corte Bella Golf Club, 623-556-8951Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 A.M.-5:00 [email protected]

Corte Bella WebsiteCommunity Website: www.cortebella.netResidents & Visitor Registration:www.cortebella.org

CB Events Group [email protected]

24-HOUR EMERGENCY(480) 551-4300

Community Resources Corte Bella AdministrationAssociation Office22155 North Mission DriveSun City West, AZ 85375Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M.623-328-5068 Ext. 221

Michael Arrington HOA General Manager, [email protected]

Paula CoudrightOperations Coordinator623-328-5068 ext. 236Fax: [email protected]

Jodell DodgeSpa & Fitness Manager, Ext. [email protected]

Fred Hernandez Food & Beverage Mgr. Ext. [email protected]

Dan Haywood Anacapa Executive Chef, Ext. [email protected]

Heather Chavez Administrative Supervisor, Ext. 222

Stella Stellings Administrative Assistant, Ext. 221

Stoney AmerineFacilities Manager, Ext. [email protected]

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Corte Bella AdministrationAssociation Office22155 North Mission DriveSun City West, AZ 85375Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M.623-328-5068 Ext. 221

Michael Arrington HOA General Manager, [email protected]

Paula CoudrightOperations Coordinator623-328-5068 ext. 236Fax: [email protected]

Jodell DodgeSpa & Fitness Manager, Ext. [email protected]

Fred Hernandez Food & Beverage Mgr. Ext. [email protected]

Dan Haywood Anacapa Executive Chef, Ext. [email protected]

Heather Chavez Administrative Supervisor, Ext. 222

Stella Stellings Administrative Assistant, Ext. 221

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When I first came to Corte Bella, I had many opportunities to stand in front of the residents and state my intentions. It was expected and I even made a few promises to you. I said I would ensure a

great team, the place would be cleaner and safer and even more beautiful. I also

told you that I would take care of your money. Now, a little over two years later, I am extremely pleased with the course we are on and what has been accomplished.

I told you that new hires Stoney Amerine (Facility Manager) and Jodell Dodge (Spa and Fitness Manager) would be great additions to the Corte Bella team and what they would bring to the table. In both cases, not only were my instincts spot on but I was even surprised at how far they have exceeded even my own high expectations and standards. Their dedication to the community and expertise is apparent in all that they do.

Other departmental chiefs, Chef Dan Haywood, Fred Hernandez

and Heather Chavez have all been serving you for ten years now and they continue to do their jobs with passion, great effort and love for this community. Paula Coudright, your Operations Coordinator, although the newest addition to the staff is a perfect fit to the team and everyone that has come in contact with her raves about how she handles her business with loving care.

The most important thing I want to express to you as our valued residents is that these employees are all chock full of character and take great joy in serving you each and every day. They are loyal, trustworthy and take great pride in doing their very best for you with the same love for Corte Bella that I share with them. They lead and develop their teammates with the same expectations that I have for them.

I thought that you should know who is minding the store and that your investment and Corte Bella are in the hands of some amazing individuals and how important that is to me. This is what makes your lifestyle so great. I am certain that I can speak for all when I say “We love our jobs and the opportunity to serve you, each and every day.” We all realize how special Corte Bella and its residents are and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful place. None of us are perfect and we make mistakes sometimes, but rest assured, it is not due to lack of effort, ability or a burning desire to please you.

The Long Term Planning Committee is the most recent committee to be chartered by the Board. The Committee is new by virtue of the charter but it actually had its foundation formed in 2013. It started with a survey that was developed by the Strategic Community Planning (SCP) Committee that you, the residents and homeowners answered. Your responses were used to develop the Corte Bella Vision and Mission Statements. In addition, Goals and Objectives were identified that focus on the five Mission Statements. All this was done at a strategic, high level.

With the objectives defined, now is the time for the Corte Bella Long Term Planning Team to take it a level lower. Using the goals, objectives and your survey answers the team will generate specific recommendations for the General Manager and Board. The focus thus far has been on communications within and outside the community. If you would like to participate in this process, your input is most welcome. The team meets on the third Monday of the month in the Bacara room at 3:00 p.m.

Mike Arrington, Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc. General Manager

Tom Penkauskas, Chair

Your Corte Bella Team

What is Corte Bella Long Term Planning About?


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Community enhancement is often discussed in describing Corte Bella. For starters,

here is the definition. Enhancement: to increase or improve. It relates specifically to HOA progress on quality, desirability, attractiveness and value.

Directors advocate positive change and enhancement as a means to both preserve and increase the value of Corte Bella. We have made great progress the past few years. A solid foundation for success was laid by meeting fiduciary responsibilities, while enhancing the community with effective maintenance, facility upgrades, improved staffing and performance, fostering better communications, and promoting increased resident participation.

Here are some of the more significant enhancements implemented during the past three years, and what is currently in progress or planned.

Personnel: The employment of new General, Facilities and Spa & Fitness Center Managers, along with additional HOA Staff (e.g., Operations Coordinator, facility personnel, and Anacapa Service Manager) has greatly enhanced the HOA’s ability to meet resident needs and effectively manage our amenities.

Maintenance: Customarily, enhancement focuses on maintenance and physical alterations. Maintenance in the short term includes landscaping and the myriad day-to-day repairs and upkeep, e.g., window, carpet and street cleaning. The long-term focus includes gravel replacement, building and wall painting, building upgrade and renovation, and roads maintenance. Committees work closely with the HOA to define related plans and budget strategies. You have to admit, the community looks great!

Capital Improvements: Enhancing also refers to bettering infrastructure and capabilities. The Board, Committees and HOA have judiciously managed Operations, Reserve and Capital funds to facilitate timely repair and replacement while adding new capital items. Past enhancements include new Bocce Ball courts, the Lanai, Anacapa renovation, and Social Building increased storage and upgraded Audio-Video-Wireless systems. In-process enhancements include the wedding fountain and Anacapa shade and pergola projects.

Long Term Plan (LTP): The SCP foundation of Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives are being translated into an LTP. The Mission

category “Develop and enhance effective communications within and outside the community” is currently in progress by the LTP committee. Related objectives are to improve communication between the HOA, Board and residents, and to both extend communications and better collaborate with surrounding communities.

Resident Enhancement Proposals: Change is good, especially changes from you. The HOA has a process to consider your ideas (contact the General Manager for a copy of the Corte Bella Concept Proposal form). Your idea could be anything from a facility alteration, improving an amenity, adding a community event, to changing an HOA process or a governing document. The concept will be approved or disapproved after actions to gather data and further explore or evaluate are completed. Several resident proposed changes were approved, for example, the annual Super Bowl party and other new events, Anacapa decor, cypress tree care and Anacapa shade proposals. Other recent proposals including estate sales are being assessed.

Other: Enhancement occurs in many other ways. From a Board/HOA standpoint, updated policies (recent: Investment & Procurement), response to residents’ concerns, timely communications, informal meetings (e.g., mini town-halls and Welcome coffees), all encourage involvement. From a resident perspective, attend Board and Committee meetings, get to know more about what is going on, follow the rules, read official information sent to you, and report concerns to the HOA.

If you have questions or comments about any of the above, then please let the General Manager or me know. For now, I will close with a Gail Sheehy quote: “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.”

Board Talk: Enhancement – A Key to Community Value

Jim Williams, President, Board of Directors


Corte Bella EventsHOA Sponsored Events:

Wild Horse Pass Casino TripsMonday, March 7Upcoming Trips Scheduled:Monday, April 4Monday, May 2Monday, June 6Bus departs from Anacapa at 8:20 AMReturns to Corte Bella at 4:30 PMSpecial offers and promotions for attendees. Contact Bill Blake at 623-537-7969Email: [email protected]

Corte Bella Farmers’ MarketWednesday, March 9Anacapa Breezeway and PatioTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMCome look at a wonderful collection of vendors assembled for your shopping pleasure. Bring home fresh produce, baked goods and other locally produced market delights. There’s everything from soup to seafood! Come shop in a wonderful and friendly setting. Please note there is only one more market before the end of the season. Don’t miss out. Upcoming future market date: final market for the season on April 13.

Cooking with Chef DanSeries of 3 ClassesDates: Class 1: Friday, March 4Class 2: Friday, April 1Class 3: Friday, May 6Time: 11:30 AMBella Stanza RoomCost: $38 per person inclusiveFeatured Menus: New Orleans (March), Caribbean (April) and Anacapa Favorite Recipes (May)Take a culinary journey with Chef Dan during this 3 class session. Class 1 menu: Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée with Creole Rice and Bananas Foster with ice cream. Class 2 menu: Shrimp Escabeche with Fried Plantains, Jerk Chicken with Yellow Rice and Pidgeon Peas, and Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango and Pineapple. Class 3 menu: Poached Pear Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Tacoma Glazed Chicken and Braised Short Ribs with Baby Beans, and Chocolate Flourless Cake.Limited seating. Tickets available for March 4 class on sale now in the Fitness Center. Tickets for April 1 class will be available on Sunday, March 6 after 10:00 AM. Tickets for May 6 will go on sale on Sunday, April 3 after 10:00 AM.

Tribute to the Eagles Concert A TAD Management ProductionDate: Saturday, March 12Santa Barbara RoomTime: 3:00 PM matinee (doors open at 2:30 PM)Time: 7:00 PM evening performance (doors open at 6:30 PM) Both performances - SOLD OUT!Cost: $22 per personCome listen to this concert titled “One of These Nights” - the ultimate tribute to America’s favorite band. No matter which one of the band’s many hit songs is your favorite, it’s guaranteed this tribute show will be just what you’re hoping to hear. Bring your friends and rock the night away!

CCC/AED TrainingDate: Wednesday, March 30Bella Stanza RoomTime: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMFree training, ticket requiredThe Sun City West Fire Department will present a class on Continuous Chest Compression (CCC) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to our community. Additionally, emergency lock boxes will be available for $50 plus a house key. Class size is limited to 50 residents. Tickets available in the Fitness Center.

Anacapa Special Event:

St. Patrick’s Day BuffetDate: Thursday, March 17Anacapa and Santa Barbara RoomTime: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PMCost: $25 (tax and gratuity not included)Come out and celebrate the “wearing of the green” with your friends at the Anacapa’s annual St. Patrick’s Day buffet. There’ll be Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Banger Sausages, Irish Lamb Stew, Irish Stout and Cheddar soup plus all the proper Irish traditional treats for you to enjoy. The bar will feature special drinks chosen just for this occasion. Live music and dancing too! Reservations are encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045.


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HOA Sponsored Events:

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 2710:00 AMGrass Area behind the Anacapa (with check in at the fountain area.) Free event for children under age 9Have your grandchild (residents) or your child (for Corte Bella employees) bring their Easter basket ready for Easter fun. There will be plenty of eggs to be collected with separate hunts for the younger and older children. Every child will receive a prize at this event. Pre-registration (name and age) is required. Registration begins in the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 13 after 10:00 AM.


Annual Easter Sunday Brunch Date: Sunday, March 27Anacapa and Santa Barbara RoomTime: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM(reservation seating times are 10:30AM, 12:30PM and 2:30PM)Cost: $38 per person; Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included)Wear your Easter best to this fabulous buffet, an annual event here in Corte Bella. The buffet offerings include fresh seafood (featuring shrimp and Alaskan crab legs), a dazzling display of salads, fruits, vegetables and cheeses along with a variety of piping hot side dishes. The carving station will offer honey baked ham, leg of lamb and omelets to order. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045.

HOA Sponsored Event:

AARP Safe Driver Course with Robin Mandell, volunteer instructorDate: Wednesday, April 6Bella Stanza RoomTime: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMCost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members (check made out to AARP please). Bring driver’s license and AARP card (if you have one.)Corte Bella resident Robin Mandell will help you to evaluate your driving skills and learn how to improve them. This worthwhile course will help you feel more secure behind the wheel and help you remain safe while driving. Seating limited to 50. Tickets available in the Fitness Center.


Caribbean Night Buffet “A Summer Getaway Dinner”Date Sunday, April 24Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PMAnacapa and Santa Barbara RoomCost: $25 per person (tax and gratuity not included)Enjoy foods and specialty drinks crafted just for this occasion. The buffet menu will include Bay Shrimp salad, Tropical Fruit salad, Jerk Chicken on the Barbie, Pineapple Ham, Red Snapper with Mango Salsa, Caribbean Yellow Rice, Honey Cornbread, Caramel Flan, Lemon Pound cake with berries and Chocolate Rum cake. Music and dancing are included so mark your calendar and plan to wear your best island attire for the evening. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045.

HOA Sponsored Event:

Corte Bella’s Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon “Lights, Camera, Action” Runway Fashions by Chico’sDate: Friday, April 29Santa Barbara RoomTime: 11:00 PM (lunch served at 11:30 PM)Cost: TBDLadies of Corte Bella, mark your calendars now for this annual event that sells out quickly. Get your friends and neighbors together and book a table to enjoy a delicious lunch from the Anacapa while you watch 10 of your Corte Bella neighbors model wonderful fashions for spring and summer provided by everyone’s favorite store, Chico’s. Tickets on sale in the Fitness Center on Sunday, March 20 at 10:00 AM.

Anacapa Special Events:

Mother’s Day BrunchDate: Sunday, May 8Anacapa and Santa Barbara RoomTime: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PMCost: $38 per person; Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included)Treat Mom to something truly special in her honor at this annual Anacapa brunch. She will be thrilled with the seafood display featuring shrimp, crab and oysters. The salad and the cheese table will have all her favorites. There will be hot entrees with chicken and fish as well as a carving table featuring pork loin and beef. Made to order omelets along with pancakes and breakfast pastries will be offered and a dessert table that’s sure to satisfy everyone. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call 623 455 9045.


Father’s Day BrunchDate: Sunday, June 19Anacapa and Santa Barbara RoomTime: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PMCost: $ 29 per person; Children under age 12: ½ price; under age 4: free (tax and gratuity not included, non-alcoholic drinks included)Bring Dad to the Anacapa on his special day and let him dine on specially prepared menu selections that are guaranteed to please him and make him smile. There will be lox and bagels, a variety of salads, a multitude of hot entrees including Chicken Marinara, Crab and Spinach Stuffed Sole, Eggs Benedict, Carved Strip Loin and omelets made to order. Reservations strongly recommended. Please call 623 455 9045.

Corte Bella Spa and Fitness News

Line Dancing Classes with Ernie and Carmel HutchinsonDates: TuesdaysMarch 1, 8, 15, 22April 5, 26May 3, 17, 24, 31Fitness Center Movement StudioTime: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMAdvanced Beginner/Easy Intermediate12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - BeginnerCost: $4 per class or $18 for 6Tennis shoes, dance sneakers or bowling shoes required. Instructors Ernie and Carmel Hutchinson will help you exercise both mind and body. Class size limited to 30 dancers. Tickets available in the Fitness Center.

Young Living Essential Oils Lecture for a Chemical Free HomeDate: Wednesday, March 9Bella Stanza RoomTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMFree Lecture Learn about natural products that can reduce stress, minimize your exposure to toxins, restore nutrients in your body and more. Free tickets available in the Fitness Center.

Pre-Tax Season Happiness Meditation Workshop (2 classes)Dates: Saturday, March 5 & 12Group Fitness RoomTime: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AMCost: $25 per personLearn about mediation as a tool to reduce stress and help you enjoy life. This 2 class course will provide an introductory lecture and instruction on meditation. Class size is limited to 25 persons. Tickets on sale at the Fitness Center.

Upcoming HOA Events for 2016 Apr 1 Cooking with Chef Dan Class #2Apr 4 Wild Horse Pass Casino TripApr 6 AARP Safe Driver CourseApr 13 Farmers’ Market (Final market for the season)Apr 29 Annual Corte Bella Fashion ShowMay 2 Wild Horse Pass Casino TripMay 6 Cooking with Chef Dan Class #3

Anacapa Special Events Apr 24 Caribbean Night BuffetMay 8 Mother’s Day BuffetJun 19 Father’s Day BuffetOct 10 Anacapa Anniversary Celebration

Community Events Upcoming Apr 5 CB Computer ClubApr 6 Poker GroupApr 11 World of Friends MeetingApr 13 Ryan’s Case for SmilesApr 12 CB Vets Regular MeetingApr 21 SOuL Regular MeetingMay 4 Poker GroupMay 5 CB Computer ClubMay 9 World of Friends MeetingMay 10 CB Vets Regular MeetingMay 11 Ryan’s Case for SmilesMay 19 Soul Regular MeetingJun 1 Poker GroupJun 13 World of FriendsJun 14 CB Vets Regular MeetingJun 15 Ryan’s Case for SmilesJun 16 Soul Regular meeting

Upcoming HOA Board of Directors Meetings Apr 1 HOA Board of Directors Organizational MeetingApr 15 HOA Board of Directors WorkshopApr 20 HOA Board of Directors MeetingMay 13 HOA Board of Directors WorkshopMay 18 HOA Board of Directors MeetingJun 17 HOA Board of Directors WorkshopJun 22 HOA Board of Directors Meeting


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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1

Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AMLine Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM -1:30 PMAnacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PMHOA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING/ELECTIONS 6:00 PM

2Poker Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

3Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PMCB Computer Club 6:30 PM

4Cooking with Chef Dan - Class #1 New Orleans 11:30 AM

5Meditation Skills Workshop 11:00 AM

6Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

7Wild Horse Pass Casino Trip - 8:00 AMLady Putters 9:00 AM

8CB Vets Regular Meeting 9:00 AMTechnology Committee 10:00 AMLine Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AMLine Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM -1:30 PMAnacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

9Buildings and Grounds Committee 9:00 AMFarmers’ Market 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMRyan’s Case for Smiles 1:00 PM to 4:30 PMARC Submittal Deadline 4:00 PMYoung Living Essential Oils Lecture 10:00 AM

10NASC Committee Meeting 10:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30PM - 6:00 PM

11Friends of Italy Dinner Dance 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

12Tribute to the Eagles Concert Matinee - 3:00 PM

Tribute to the Eagles Evening Concert - 7:00 PM

Meditation Skills Workshop 11:00 AM

13Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

14Lady Putters 9:00 AMWorld of Friends Meeting 4:30 PM

15Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AMLine Dancing Beginner 12:30 PM -1:30 PM

Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30PM - 6:00 PM

16 17HAPPY ST.PATRICK’S DAYARC Meeting 9:00 AMSoUL Regular Meeting 11:00 AMFinance Committee 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMAnacapa St. Patrick’s Day Buffet 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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20Anacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM -12:30 PM

Cabaret 6:00 PM

21Lady Putters 9:00 AMLong Term Planning 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

22Line Dancing Adv Beginner/Intermediate 11:30 AMLine Dancing Beginner 12:30 Pm -1:30 PM

Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30PM - 6:00 PM

23 24Drop Toppers to Queen Creek Olive Mill 9:00 AM Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30PM - 6:00 PM

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27HAPPY EASTER!9:00 AM - 12:00 NoonAnacapa Sunday Brunch 8:30 AM -12:30 PM

28Lady Putters 9:00 AM

29Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

30SCW Fire Department CCC/AED Training - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

31Anacapa Happy Hour 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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March: In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb

Executive Chef Dan Haywood, Anacapa Restaurant

• Salt and ground pepper• 3 pounds leg of lamb meat, cut

into 1 1/2-inch cubes• 1/4 cup olive oil• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil• 6 celery stalks, chopped• 2 large leeks, diced• 2 large yellow onions, diced• ½ cup red wine• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh,

chopped• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, fresh,

chopped• 2 cups beef or chicken broth• 1/4 cup butter• 1/4 cup flour

Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Salt and pepper the lamb chunks. In a large ovenproof Dutch oven, saute the meat in both oils until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.

3. In the same Dutch oven, saute the celery, leeks and onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Add herbs and wine. Add the butter and then stir in the flour until smooth.

4. Return the meat to the Dutch oven. Add the beef broth, mix well, cover and bake until the meat is fork tender, about 2 hours. Stir occasionally. If it looks too thick, add a little more broth.

5. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great cold weather dish or a hearty main course any time of the year.

Lamb Stew is one of the recipes that I have received the most requests for at the Anacapa restaurant over the years. Here is the recipe with the proper ingredient measurements for a family meal rather than for a large number of patrons. As a chef, lamb is always a favorite of mine in the springtime. Please enjoy and have a terrific spring!

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The Anacapa Restaurant offers its patrons an unforgettable dining experience.

Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Tuesday and Thursday Happy Hour. Sample our Fine Wine selection.

We welcome Small & Large Parties, Birthdays, and Anniversaries.

Reservations Recommended (623) 455-9045

ANACAPA RESTAURANT EVERYTHING WELL DONE

Day Spa

March Spa Specials! Get Ready for Spring with a Spa Treatment!

Gift Certificates Available! CALL (623) 217-2018

Two 60 minute treatments $110 Or Two 90 minute treatments $150. Massages: Swedish or Therapeutic Facials: Corte Bella Signature or Sensitive Skin

Youthful Glow Facial $80, $70

This facial will firm, tone and boast a powerful anti-free radical effect. It will smooth and calm your skin for the ultimate youthful glow!

Offers are valid March 1 – 31, 2016. Full payment must be rendered at time of first appointment.

Phytomer Products 10% off

Lash & Brow Tinting 10% off

Foot Reflexology $75, $70

Research indicates that the reflex zones of the feet affect levels of stress, wellness and energy. Reflexology is a relaxing and therapeutic treatment focusing on Chinese Meridians!

Any Dinner Entree Tues-Wed-Thurs Coupon good for two people. Expires March 31, 2016 Not valid with any other offer.

15% OffCB Times

Seafood Display

Chilled Seafood Buffet Featuring Shrimp and Jonah Crab Cocktail Sauce & Lemon

Oysters on the Half with Red Wine Mignonette

Fruits, Vegetables and Display Danish, Muffins, and Croissants

Assorted Antipasti Domestic and Imported Cheese Display

Assorted Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bagels with Cream Cheese and Condiments

Salads

Spinach and Arugula with Honey Dijon, Flame Onions and Red Peppers Field Greens with Assorted Dressings

Wild Rice and Couscous Salad Garden Vegetable Salad

Entrees

Roasted Ossobuco Style Chicken Sole Florentine with Creamy Crab Sauce

Baked Penne with Olives and Feta Vegetable Medley

Home Fried Potatoes with Herbs Smoked Bacon and Maple Sausage

Buttermilk Pancakes

Omelet Station and Carving Station Eggs and Omelets to order by Our Chefs

Herbed Strip Loin with Horse Radish and Au Jus Cider Brined Pork Loin with Apple Butter

Assorted Mustards and Condiments

Desserts Assorted Pastries, Cakes and Little Bites

$38.00 per person - Tax and Gratuity not included

Children under the age of 12 - Half Price Children under the age of 4 - Free

Reservations Highly Recommended - Patio dining available upon request

Please call 455-9045

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COMMUNITY

Sunday Cabaretwith

Jan Petrie BandPerforming at the Anacapa Restaurant - Sunday, March 20th

Performing a variety of crowd pleasing music, including Oldies, Classic Rock and Blues from the 50’s through the 90’s!

$10 Tickets on sale now at the Fitness Center (Music Only).Tickets are assigned seating, tables selection is available at time of purchase. A

maximum of 6 tickets may be purchased per costumer. HOA Charge, Check or Cash (exact change appreciated). No refunds on purchased tickets.

Save the Date

Heroes live among us in Corte Bella. Security Officer, Nic Watson, was awarded the annual prestigious Security Officer of the Year and recognized by Securitas USA with the award at the end of January. Each year, Securitas North America recognizes one security officer for heroism, and one security officer for outstanding performance. Security Officer of the Year winners are chosen based on nominations from their colleagues and managers, and are featured in Excellence in Service magazine.

In April 2015, Security Officer Watson proceeded to a resident’s home for a welfare check. Upon his arrival at the resident’s home, he knocked on the front door and rang the doorbell but did not receive a response from the resident.

He then noticed a red SUV parked in the garage and determined by close examination of the driveway that only one vehicle was in use. He also noticed that the resident’s mailbox was completely full of unpicked up mail. Based on these circumstances, Nic notified the Sheriff’s office and requested a welfare check. He was told by the operator that a previous welfare check had recently been canceled by the resident’s daughter.

Nic insisted on another welfare check over the advice of the operator and the deputy sheriffs were notified. Deputy sheriff officers, fire trucks and ambulances arrived and broke down the resident’s front door. The resident, an elderly woman who was living alone, was

found on the floor unable to rise and call for assistance. She had been on the floor for approximately three days and had progressively grown weaker, unable to call for help.

The resident was transported to a local hospital where she was hospitalized for several days for treatment and recovery. The victim has made a full recovery because Security Officer Watson

did not take “no” for an answer and insisted on a welfare check.

Security Officer Watson’s display of vigilance and helpfulness were instrumental in saving the resident’s life and brought this life threatening situation to a happy ending.

Congratulations, Nic!

Nic Watson Awarded Security Officer of the Year

John Larson

General Manager, Michael Arrington, awards Nic Watson Security Officer of the Year

Sunday Cabaret

Jan Petrie Band

Performing a variety of crowd pleasing music, including Oldies, Classic Rock and Blues from the 50's through the 90's!

Band members Jan Petrie (Vocals), Rich LaRose (Guitar & Vocals), Ray Carter (Bass Guitar & Vo-cals), Rick Woods (Guitar & Vocals) and Greg McWhorter (Drums & Vocals) have well over 150 combined years of experience in the music industry and continue to perfect

their craft as lifelong performers.

Sunday, March 20th @Anacapa Restaurant

5:30 pm Doors Open/Cash Bar 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Limited Dining Menu 6:00 pm—8:30 pm Live Entertainment

$10 (Music Only)

Tickets on sale Sunday, February 28th 10:00 am @Fitness Center

Tickets are assigned seating, tables selection is available at time of purchase. A maximum of 6 tickets may be purchased per costumer.

HOA Charge, Check, or Cash (exact change appreciated.) No Refunds on purchased tickets


COMMUNITY

Wow - what a show! We hope you were one of the lucky folks that attended the “Music’s Greatest Icons” tribute show at Corte Bella Social Hall starring World Champion tribute artist, Roy LeBlanc on Sunday, January 10th. The event was sponsored by the “Friends of Italy” to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Elvis’s birthday. Roy LeBlanc has performed with many of Elvis’ entourage like DJ Fontana, Joe Espisito, The Sweet Inspirations and the Jordinaires. In 2003 Roy was named

“The World’s Finest Elvis Impersonator” at the annual Elvis Extravaganza in Las Vegas.

As expected, he brought down the house with a performance that was as close to a live Elvis concert as you will ever see. He also performed incredible tributes to Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, George Jones, Del Shannon, Frank Sinatra and others while interacting with the audience. There are many Elvis tribute acts worldwide and the ones that have the voice rarely have the looks. Roy LeBlanc has been blessed with both. Combine that with his charisma, stage

presence, outstanding voice range and you can see why Roy has been one of the most sought after shows on the planet. I’m sure residents in the entire Sun City West area heard the audience singing Delilah during the Tom Jones tribute. The special tribute to the standing Veterans with Elvis’s Trilogy was also moving.

“Roy comes to Arizona each year for a much needed vacation from eastern Canada to escape the cold and we are delighted he has become part of our Corte Bella family” said Michael and Lynne McVeigh, his longtime friends and hosts when he visits Arizona. After leaving here, Roy is heading to the Caribbean for his annual cruise and then off to

Australia to perform with the “Capital Records All Stars 2016 World Tour” for six weeks.

Cameras were flashing before, during and after the show as Roy was available for photos with the audience. He signed autographs and even signed a few Elvis scarves for those fortunate few that

had them. We wish him continued success and hope to see him back in Corte Bella soon. Thanks to Dan Luparello, Ray Valle and Jack Carollo for hosting this outstanding event and a special thanks to Chef Dan, Fred Hernandez and the entire Anacapa staff for the work that went into this show.

Ladies and Gentlemen – Elvis has left Corte Bella!

Elvis Has Left the BuildingMichael McVeigh


PLEASE RSVP AT 623-223-7561 BY APRIL 14TH Seating is limited.

Join The Heritage Tradition for a free seminar:

“I’M NOT READY FOR THAT!”Thursday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. and

Thursday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m.It’s hard to know when it’s the right time to move on to a new lifestyle, and

our natural tendency is to say “I’m Not Ready for That!” Join us, hear from our residents and learn more about all of the benefits of living in our community.

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A glorious Saturday morning greeted the veterans of Corte Bella who hosted their second charity golf tournament at our community club. Last year they were able to raise over $15,000 to support the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Arizona. This year this non-profit group chose two equally deserving organizations that continue to remember the dedication, sacrifices and services of the men and women and families of our Military, past and present.

The first beneficiary is America’s Mighty Warriors, an entity started and directed by Surprise resident, Debbie Lee, the mother of Marc, the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq. In Marc’s last letter home to his family he asked them to “Do me a favor and pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life to each other.” America’s Mighty Warriors gives this statement of life as it helps needy veterans and their families.

The second organization is Fisher House Arizona. This group provides, as needed, free temporary transportation, housing and related support to veterans and their families while they are being treated at an authorized VA facility for injuries, post-trauma issues, illnesses, etc. One facility is located in Tucson and a second Arizona location is on the drawing board for Phoenix!

Both charities have proven to be true to their mission by providing over 94% of their funds to veterans. The event began with an emotional ceremony involving music, presentation of colors, and the playing of taps to honor the sacrifice of those that have given their lives for our country; and ended with the retirement of colors for each service branch.

The scramble format allowed all participants to enjoy a low scoring experience, the raffle drawings provided lots of gifts (over 150 prizes), silent auction

Corte Bella Vets Hold Their Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Donna Norton

sales included a Super Bowl Helmet with autographs from 25 MVPs (authenticated), and the 50/50 drawing resulted in over $25,000 for our charities. Our organization will be contributing $10,000 to Fisher House and another $10,000 for America’s Mighty Warriors in the near future.

Special thanks go to the Corte Bella Golf Club and staff, Sun City West American Legion Post #94, and to a multitude of wonderful sponsors and donors. God Bless America!


COMMUNITY

Residents and visitors to Corte Bella are fortunate to have world class scenery virtually in our back yard. Everyone is well aware of the Grand Canyon and has likely been there. Perhaps somewhat under the radar are Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

Lake Powell is a creation of the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River northeast of the Grand Canyon. The area is known as the Glen Canyon National Recreation area. As in the Grand Canyon, the Lake Powell scenery is comprised of dramatic sandstone and limestone bluffs and mesas. Having hiked the Grand Canyon and gone house boating on Lake Powell, I can say the scenery is comparable. Photographs do not do justice to the spectacular views in either location. Lake Powell

runs northeast from the dam for almost two hundred miles. All along the lake are side canyons which offer amazing views of what eons of erosion have created in the rock walls.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument is several miles into one such canyon. The approach is about fifty miles up river from Glen Canyon Dam. It is most easily reached by water. House boating or rental of speedboats from marinas on the lake affords access as do scheduled fast boat tours from Wahweap Marina located just across the Utah border from Page, Arizona. After arriving at the docks which provide boat slips for various size water craft, you have a one mile hike over easy terrain to Rainbow Bridge. It is well worth it. Rainbow Bridge is one of the largest stone arch natural bridges in the world at 290 feet high, 234 feet across the base, 42 feet thick and 33 feet wide. I recommend seeing this wonder in the spring or fall when Lake Powell is not teeming with boat traffic.

Access to Lake Powell and subsequently Rainbow Bridge is best accomplished by driving to the Page, Arizona area (230 miles from Corte Bella). Wahweap Marina is another 10 miles north just across the Glen Canyon dam. Overnight accommodations are available both in Page and at the marina.

Treasures In Our BackyardMartin F. Scheinholtz

Baked Rolls and Butter

Fresh Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut and Lime

Iceberg and Greens Salad with Condiments and Dressings

Caribbean Bay Shrimp Salad

Grilled Jerk Chicken on the Barbie - Station

Carved Pineapple Ham - Station

Baked Red Snapper with Pineapple Mango Salsa and Coconut

Vegetable Medley

Caribbean Yellow Rice

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Honey Cornbread

Caramel Flan - Chocolate Rum Cake Lemon Pound Cake with Berries

$25.00 per person - Includes Music and Dancing

Tax and gratuity not included

Reservations highly recommended 623.455.9045


Half way through our second year of existence, the Corte Bella Hikers have become more diverse in our activities. While hiking is and will always be our primary activity, we have added other outdoor activities such as cycling and kayaking. The surrounding active adult communities are much larger than Corte Bella and can sustain separate groups for hiking and cycling. Corte Bella Adventure Group can support both activities. While many of the hikers do cycle, we would enjoy adding membership of those that have cycling as

their primary interest. Our cycling events so far have taken place on the multi-use trails in the area. Some follow rivers and some follow canals, which keeps us off the surface streets.

Thus, a generic name for our group that encompasses more than just hiking was needed. Our new name is the Corte Bella Adventure

Corte Bella Adventure Group- Formally Known as Corte Bella Hikers

Steve DowningGroup. We continue to look for new adventures for the group and members are encouraged to suggest activities to be scheduled.

Our activities are scheduled using a website called Meetup. Once a member of Corte Bella Adventure Group, you have the opportunity to look at a description of the event. You will see the name of the trail or bike path, the distance, and a description of the hiking/cycling event. If the activity is of interest and you would like to attend, simply RSVP yes. This allows the Event Host to know who will be attending. If you sign up for an event and your plans change, just log on and change your RSVP to a NO. The members have total control over what they feel is within their capabilities.

Rich Lowe squeezing through Fat Mans Pass in Hidden Valley

On top of Piestewa Peak

At Browns Ranch in front of Balanced Rock

Warning sign while hiking up Ford Canyon


COMMUNITY

Corte Bella’s Fitness Center strength building equipment received an upgrade recently with the installation of 9 new Hammer Strength and Life Fitness machines. The 10th piece will be received and installed in mid to late February and will complete the transformation of this section of the Fitness Center.

The HOA Board approved this expenditure in October 2015 based on the well- researched proposal and recommendation by the Corte Bella Fitness Center manager, Jodell Dodge. This project has effectively brought our fitness facility up to the standards all residents deserve – a place where you can safely workout and achieve your personal fitness goals.

The new strength equipment provides tools to effectively promote core strength and also allows the development of focused muscle toning to support bone health and overall strength at this stage of life for our community residents. Speaking from a personal experience, my workout buddy and I are very impressed with the new equipment and its precise focus on targeted muscle groups. We like how each piece of equipment makes us feel after we use it. The difference between the previous equipment and the new machines is remarkable. We anticipate seeing some dramatic results within a short time as we workout frequently. For us, the Fitness Center is an essential part of our efforts to preserve our health as we age.

Your Exercise Workout Just Got RealLinda Wright

Each resident who is able to do so should consider trying out the new equipment which includes a shoulder press, chest press, decline press, high row, lateral raises, leg extension, seated leg curl, triceps press and bicep curl apparatuses. The abdominal crunch machine is eagerly awaited and will arrive soon.

Please note that Jodell Dodge is available to answer any questions you may have or to demonstrate the use of the new equipment. Plan to stop by the Fitness Center and look at the new layout/placement of the equipment. Come see how the HOA has invested in the fitness facility and in your fitness future.

Note: Anyone interested in embarking on a new fitness regimen should consult with their doctor beforehand to make sure they are physically able to perform weight training.

As I was getting ready to go for my morning walk I passed by my patio door, where Minnie, our cat, was looking intently outside. Out of the corner of my eye I spied some movement and was startled to see a very large version of our cat looking back at me. As I stood there dumbfounded, the bobcat, in typical cat fashion, gracefully turned to

ignore me and quietly left our back yard before I could grab my phone to take a picture.

Knowing that my husband would never believe this, I took my phone outside to see if I could find him. Carefully looking through my neighbors backyards and down the side of our house, I saw no sign of him. Then I looked up and there he was, at the front of the house sitting on top of our high courtyard wall, looking down at me. I was shocked when he turned and jumped into our courtyard, as we are often outside in the courtyard with our cat.

I ran back into the house and over to our dining room window to peek through the shutters to see what the bobcat was up to.

Gayle DavisHe casually walked around our fire pit and occasionally stopped to check out a new scent. Not finding anything of interest, he effortlessly jumped back onto our wall where he posed long enough for me to take several pictures of him.

I was thrilled and afraid at the same time. It was amazing to see this beautiful creature up close, but frightening to think if we were outside with our cat what might have happened.

I have come to learn that healthy bobcats aren’t interested in people, and if they smell a human they will usually avoid them. They are, however, interested in animals and can be a serious threat to pets. As carnivors they usually prey on rabbits, rodents and birds, but have been known to prey on cats, small dogs and even goats and sheep. If our cat was alone in our courtyard, this story could have had an entirely different ending. Thank goodness we never have her outside unless we are there with her.

Please let this be a reminder to all pet owners to never leave your pet unattended outdoors. We do live in bobcat and coyote territory. If you should ever happen to have a close encounter with a bobcat, it is suggested by Desert USA that you back away slowly and deliberately, and make a lot of noise to scare it away. Or, you can stay inside the safety of your home and take a picture from your dining room window.

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The Corte Bella HOA has a General Manager, his staff, a governing Board of seven Directors, and seven standing committees, comprising well over 100 people. It’s not always easy to pick the most qualified person to deal with a specific concern or even how

to reach that person. In this 6th in a series of 10 articles on the Corte Bella website we hope to simplify that process for you.

The Corte Bella website (www.cortebella.net) has all the information you need to contact anyone in the HOA, on the Board of Directors, or on any of the standing committees. It also contains contact information for the Anacapa restaurant and several local emergency numbers. All can be found under the Contacts tab on the far right on the main menu bar.

Any queries relating to day-to-day operations, billing inquiries, or other HOA administrative questions should be directed to either the General Manager or the appropriate member of his staff. All are conveniently listed,together with their areas of responsibility, under the HOA Management/Staff which is the first selection on the Contacts pull-down menu.

The second selection, Emergency, displays phone numbers, contacts, and hours of operation for the HOA, the front Guard Post, the Security Roving Patrol, the local Maricopa Sheriff’s office, the nearest Fire Department, and several animal-related emergency numbers.

Your third sub-menu option under Contacts is Anacapa Restaurant. As you might imagine, this selection provides hours

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Dave Wright of operation, names and contact information for the restaurant management as well as for catering and banquet events. It also lists the main number to call for reservations for dinner and special events.

The fourth selection on the Contacts sub-menu is Board of Directors. The webpage contains photos of all seven directors, their dates in office, and the areas of responsibility for each. You can send any director a private e-mail by left-clicking on that member’s picture.

The final entry on the Contacts pull-down sub-menu is Committees. Here you will find webpages describing each committee, the committee chairperson, committee members, a schedule of committee meetings for the current year, and links to the latest committee meeting minutes and other committee documents. Contact information is provided so that residents can direct specific committee-related queries directly to the committee members.

Please remember that directors are not involved in HOA operations, but rather with policy and oversight issues. The same generally holds true for committee members. All questions pertaining to operations should be directed to the General Manager or the Operations Coordinator. Likewise, the various Discussion Groups are provided as a venue to express concerns and to discuss things in general among residents. They are not designed to be an official means of communications between the community and the HOA. So enjoy the Discussion Groups but if you want an answer from the HOA, send the question directly to the responsible person within the HOA.

Next month’s issue will deal with Clubs, Interest Groups, and Events.

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As a public service to Corte Bella residents, I wanted to share with you some thoughts about shingles derived from my twenty five years in medical practice treating acute and chronic pain problems. The consequences of failure to prevent or treat the disease are devastating as anyone who has had chronic pain as a result of shingles can attest. In this brief article I shall discuss the cause, prevention, treatment and possible outcomes of the disease.

Shingles is caused by the chicken pox virus. Once a person has had chicken pox, the virus continues to live in a dormant state in the outer border of the spinal cord. It is with you for the rest of your life. During the acute phase of chicken pox, the body mounts an immune response to the virus which normally lasts for many years. When this resistance decreases to a critical level, which often seems to occur when a person is stressed or otherwise ill, the virus reactivates. It travels down nerve pathways to manifest itself as a rash along these nerve paths. It can occur anywhere on the body, but is almost always only on one side. It can be down a leg or arm, around the chest or abdomen or even on the face.

The rash is accompanied by or even preceded by severe burning pain. Think hot poker touching the skin and not letting up. It is so severe that people with shingles can’t stand to be touched or have clothes touch the affected area. Sleeping is difficult. Pain medicines (narcotics) have little effect on the pain. Normally the

rash lasts a week to ten days and then is no more, but in people of advanced years (that’s us Corte Bella residents) there is another problem. It is a chronic pain syndrome called Post Herpetic Neuralgia. This has nothing to do with Herpes, but rather it is the name for shingles pain that doesn’t go away when the rash clears. This chronic pain is as severe as the acute pain and lacks any satisfactory treatment. The older the person with shingles, the higher the possibility of having chronic pain from it is. At age sixty the risk of chronic pain is about 50%. It goes up even higher in people over sixty.

What is reasonable treatment for this disease? The best treatment is prevention! The shingles vaccine is available and strongly recommended for people over sixty. It is about 50% effective in preventing shingles. Even if the vaccination does not entirely prevent shingles, it also substantially reduces the risk of having chronic pain as a result of contracting shingles. That’s good enough to warrant getting the shot as it has virtually no side effects. I’ve had mine. So has my wife. If you get nothing else from this article, get the shot. The consequences of not doing so are too dire to contemplate.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is in the process of evaluating the long term effectiveness of the shingles vaccine. It is known that after 7-10 years the effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing both shingles and the subsequent chronic pain syndrome (post herpetic neuralgia) drops considerably. CDC has not, as yet, promulgated a firm recommendation for revaccination, but based on their data, 10 years after initial inoculation would seem reasonable for revaccination. Check with your primary care doctor on this issue.

For those of you who have contact with children, you cannot communicate shingles to another person. However, while the skin rash is present, you can infect susceptible children with chicken pox.

If you should contract shingles, have your primary care doctor refer you urgently to a pain practitioner who will likely treat you with nerve blocks. This can be very effective in the acute phase of shingles (when the rash is present) not only in alleviating the pain, but also in preventing the chronic pain problem. The sooner it is treated, the more effective the nerve blocks are. Success in treatment depends on where the rash is located and how long the delay is in getting treatment. The higher on the body the rash is, the more difficult it is to treat successfully. It is very difficult to achieve successful treatment with facial shingles.

The chronic pain syndrome can be treated with antidepressants, major tranquilizers and drugs that modulate spinal cord signal transmission. The long and short of that is that treatment is more often than not, unsatisfactory at controlling pain.

Once again, the last word is get the shingles vaccination.

Corte Bella Fashion Show “Lights! Camera! Fashion!”

Friday, April 29th Doors open at 11:00 A.M.

Luncheon served at 11:30 A.M. Santa Barbara Room

Fashion Runway by Chico’s

Entree Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Breast of Chicken Tossed with Grilled Diced Zucchini,

Avocado, Black Beans, And Bermuda Onions

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Dessert Chocolate Pot de Crème

Coffee & Iced Tea

HOA Sponsored Event

$ per person Tax and gratuity included

Tickets on sale Sunday, March 30th At 10 A.M. at Fitness Desk Cash*, HOA, and check only *Exact change appreciated

Maximum Tables of 8 Fill your table with friends

Cost TBD

COMMUNITY

What You Need to Know About Shingles

Martin F. Scheinholtz, M.D.


The Grand Avenue/Bell Road Interchange Project is using the design-build contracting method, which provides flexibility while the contractor’s designers work side-by-side with the construction team to deliver an improved connection between the two roadways. The project is scheduled to be completed over the next 14 months (in spring 2017).

Utility relocation work in the area, mostly during overnight hours, is already under way.

In order to reduce the project’s length and lessen the overall impacts of construction, ADOT has worked with the city of Surprise and local businesses to schedule a full closure of Bell Road near Grand Avenue. The full closure will allow Bell Road to be reconstructed as an overpass traveling over Grand Avenue and the parallel railroad tracks, providing a significant improvement for traffic flow.

The full closure of Bell Road between 134th Avenue and West Point Parkway is scheduled to start April 1, at the conclusion of the Cactus League season at Surprise Stadium. The full closure of Bell Road will be in place between 6 and 8 months. At the very latest, the project team will be expected to reopen Bell Road to traffic in time for the holiday shopping season in November. While not all of the work will be finished at that time, reopening Bell Road will allow improved access to businesses in the area.

At the project’s start, (the contractor) Coffman Specialties, Inc., will focus on work along the center median of Grand Avenue near Bell Road. The work is set to start on January 29. Drivers can expect Grand Avenue to be narrowed to two lanes in each direction in the area between Towne Center and Bell Grande.

Any necessary closures of Grand Avenue will primarily be scheduled at night or on weekends. Construction along the Grand Avenue median will set the stage for the addition of the median on- and off-ramps that will connect to the new Bell Road overpass. Most of that heavy construction will conclude by late this year, although drivers can expect restrictions along Grand Avenue through the project’s completion next spring. The work will be done in stages, with the initial work focusing on the center median area and the ramp construction. Later in the schedule, traffic will be switched toward the median to allow construction of the Grand Avenue “through lanes” in the area.

When the full closure of Bell Road is put in place April 1, the primary north-south detour routes will be Dysart Road (east of Grand Avenue) and Litchfield Road (west of Grand Avenue), with Greenway Road serving as the primary east-west detour route. “Soft” closures of Bell Road will be in place at Dysart and Litchfield roads, while local traffic will still be able to travel as far as 134th Avenue on the east side of Grand Avenue and to West Point Parkway west of Grand Avenue.

U.S. Route 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road Interchange

ADOT works to inform the public about planned project restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule.

For more information, including all traffic alerts about this project please call 855-712-8530.

Seafood Display

Poached Chilled Shrimp, Pacific Oysters, Crab Claws and Alaskan Crab Legs Spicy Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Fruits, Vegetables, and Display

Antipasti and Vegetables with Marinated Olives Domestic and Imported Cheeses

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display Danish and Muffins

Bagels and Cream Cheese

Salads Field Greens with Assorted Dressings

Yellow Tomato Salad with Cucumber, Red Onion and Romano Wedge Salad with Bacon and Crumbled Blue Cheese

Broccoli Salad with Cashews, Cranberries and Cider Dressing

Entrees Herb Tilapia with Wild Rice and Tomato Relish

Chicken Scaloppini with Portobello and Sweet Pepper Coulis Stuffed Pasta with Creamy Tomato Fondue

Home Fried Potatoes with Herbs and Butter Smoked Bacon and Pork Sausages

Buttermilk Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

Omelet Station and Carving Station

Eggs and Omelets to order by our Chefs Honey Baked Ham

Leg of Lamb Assorted Mustards, Mint Jelly, and Condiments

Desserts

Assorted Cakes, Pastries and Little Bites

$38.00 per person - Tax and Gratuity not included Children under the age of 12 - Half Price

Children under the age of 4 - Free

Reservations Highly Recommended 455.9045

- Patio dining available upon request -


HEALTH & FITNESS

The annual meeting to elect Tennis Board members and review 2015 was held on January 12, 2016. Following dinner, Tennis Board President, Joel Piaskowski, presented a fascinating multi-media presentation of 2015 events with pictures provided by social chairman Mark Sivakoff.

Joel introduced new members to the growing Corte Bella tennis community, lauding tennis as one of the most social forms of healthy exercise. He thanked outgoing board members Steve Downing, who served as treasurer for the past year, and Vicki Faaborg, member-at-large/publicist for the past three years. The 2016 Board was elected by acclamation and is profiled below.

Joel Piaskowski moved to Corte Bella from Omaha, Nebraska in 2006. He learned to play tennis soon after he arrived here and continues to play at least two to four times a week in mixed doubles groups. Joel is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2016 is his third year to serve as Corte Bella Tennis Club President. When not attending to tennis duties, he works full-time in sales from his home.

Also continuing to work in sales from home is Vice President, Sam Pechkurow, who relocated to Corte Bella full-time in 2013 after enjoying frequent snow-bird trips from Warren, Ohio since 2005. Sam has played tennis for 38 years and plays in 4.0 men’s groups three times per week. Sam is serving his second year as tennis club VP and coordinates and directs Corte Bella tennis tournaments.

Donna Norton moved to Corte Bella in 2013 from Alameda, California. Donna began taking tennis lessons in 2010 and now plays with several tennis groups in Corte Bella four days a week, including the 4.0 women. In addition to her tennis board duties where she is serving her second year as Secretary, she is also Secretary of the Corte Bella Veterans and serves on the HOA Board of Directors.

Otto Furuta began playing tennis 60 years ago, but took a 35 year hiatus before moving to Corte Bella in 2005. He was born in Arizona but spent his formative years in Chicago and Sacramento. He has a PhD in chemistry from University of Colorado. He plays tennis twice a week in Corte Bella groups. This will be his initial year as tennis club Treasurer.

Dave Beams was an active racquetball player prior to moving to Corte Bella in 2008. He immediately began tennis lessons and volunteering. Dave ushers at spring training baseball games and also volunteers with tournaments at the Surprise Tennis Club. Dave is serving his second season as co-chairperson of the social committee and plays tennis three or four times each week.

Dr. Mark Sivakoff recently retired from pediatric practice after 35 years. He continues to teach medicine three days per week. He learned tennis in 1965 on New York City courts. He moved

Welcome to the 2016 Corte Bella Tennis BoardJerry Tinsley

to Corte Bella in 2005 from Cleveland, Ohio. He plays in several Corte Bella tennis groups three days per week. This will be his second year as co-social chairperson and official tennis club photographer.

Jerry Tinsley, member-at-large, has lived in Corte Bella for nine years and has played tennis since the age of twelve. He taught tennis lessons at Corte Bella from 2007 - 2011 and continues to play with Corte Bella groups twice weekly. He moved to Corte Bella from the Kansas City area. He served on the initial tennis board in 2008-2009. He works part-time for Donor Network of Arizona.

The tennis club’s next activity on March 5, 2016 will be the Prince Kalaniana’ole Tournament and “Luau Lanai Luncheon,” in honor of the first native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Congress. Hele mei hoohiwahiwa (come celebrate).

2016 Corte Bella Tennis Board (L-R): Dave Beams, Mark Sivakoff, Jerry Tinsley, Sam Pechkurow, Otto Furuta, Joel Piaskowski & Donna Norton.

ThE 2016 BOARD

• President: Joel Piaskowski, 402-850-6639 [email protected]

• Vice-President: Sam Pechkurow, 330-307-7353 [email protected]

• Secretary: Donna Norton, 602-657-3949 [email protected]

• Treasurer: Otto Furuta, 623-792-7653 [email protected]

• Social Chairperson: Dave Beams, 623-302-0088 [email protected]

• Social Chairperson: Mark Sivakoff, 623-594-8585 [email protected]

• Member-at-Large: Jerry Tinsley, 623-208-3656 [email protected]


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HEALTH & FITNESS

March is a busy month in the West Valley and there is a lot of action going on with our Corte Bella Pickleball Club.

We are starting the year with our strongest enrollment since we organized 5 years ago: 125 + Growing

New Board members:

• Carol Cooper, President

• Ron Davis, Vice President

• Rudy Black, Secretary

• Robin Mandell, Treasurer

• George Brooker, Member-at-large

• Mark Harrison, Member-at-large

• Roy Walter, Member-at-large

We extend our gratitude to outgoing Board members who made a tremendous contribution this past year:

• Gwen Miller, past President

• Liz Kozloski, past member-at-large

• Marty Scheinholtz, past member-at-large

• Ray Tennison, past member-at-large

Pickleball Board Members (L-R) Roy Walter, Robin Mandell, Mark Harrison, Rudy Black, Ron Davis, George Brooker Missing: Carol Cooper

Pickleball ClubRobin Mandell

Clinics continue to be a huge draw to introduce folks to this fun sport. Watch your e-mails for announcements on March and April dates.

There are some outstanding players in our Club! Recent tournament winners:

SUN CITY• Diane Baumgartner: Gold medals in women’s and mixed

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• Gwen Miller: Gold medal in women’s doubles; Silver medal in mixed doubles

• Steve Shanklin: Silver medal in mixed doubles

• Carol Cooper: Silver medal in women’s doubles

• Jim Farley: Bronze medal in men’s doubles

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• Ray Tennison: Bronze medal in men’s doubles

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The Corte Bella Golf Club is always looking for residents who want to explore the possibility of learning the game of golf, so we would like to invite you to take a chance and try a game of golf; we will be with you to help you through the uncertainty and give you the necessary knowledge to successfully navigate the game!

Playing golf for the first time should not be an intimidating proposition but one of the things that can make it so is the fact that people approach learning to play the game with unrealistic expectations. Unless you’re Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth or at their level, you’re not going to shoot a perfect game of golf, nor are you going to be shooting anywhere near par every hole. It’s just not going to happen anytime soon.

When the pros regularly hit well over par, you have to realize that they have tens of thousands of hours into playing and practicing this game while you will be starting at ground zero. Remember that when you watch a golf match on television, they’re only showing you the leaders in the tournament and highlights from other golfers. They show you the best of the best of the best.

With putting, which is 50% of the game, even pros miss around 5% of the time from five feet, and their success percentage decreases exponentially from there.

You just need to understand three things in golf:

1. Golf is not a game that will always be perfect or predictable.

2. You don’t win golf, you better your abilities.

3. You are playing against yourself to achieve a lower score.

Golf can and will be very frustrating at first:Golf is really not very fun when you’re whiffing 80% of your shots. I’m not talking about when the ball doesn’t go exactly where you want. I’m talking about when you completely screw your swing up and hit the ball to who-the-heck-knows-where, or when you top it and it goes ten feet, or when you completely miss the ball.

That’s just not fun.

But…it does get better. You’re just going to have to suffer through some of that, but once you start hitting that ball with a nice loft and distance…oh boy, that feels so good!

Getting golf clubs and the equipment you will need:Starting out, your clubs do not matter very much. You’re not going to be hitting consistently and expensive irons are going to be a complete waste at this time. A lot of people start out borrowing golf clubs from friends or renting them from the golf club. That way you can decide if you enjoy the game enough to invest money in your own set.

When you’re ready to buy, your most affordable option might be going to Craigslist or buying used clubs separately. Buying a nice set of a clubs that are a few years old is a great way to get good equipment at a reasonable price. Buying new really nice clubs is not going to be the best use of money at this point. Take the money you save by buying used and invest it in golf lessons, range time, and actual golf. That will serve you much better.

After you get clubs, here are a few more things you’ll need:Golf bag: Getting one that stands up automatically and has shoulder straps is worth it.

Golf balls: For a beginner, buy whatever is cheapest because you’re probably going to be losing a lot of balls initially, so cheaper is better.

Divot Repair Tool: You’ll occasionally need this to repair greens when your ball makes a divot upon landing.

Ball marker: You can use a coin but at least have something small and flat to mark where your ball is on the green.

Golf shoes: They definitely help when the grass is wet, but unless traction is an issue, you don’t really need them right away. When you do get them, make sure to get ones with plastic, not metal spikes as a lot of courses don’t allow metal spikes anymore.

Golf glove: They provide extra grip if your hand gets very sweaty and protect your hand from getting calluses. Many gloves

tend to wear out quickly, If you do buy a glove, don’t buy a cheap one. It will wear out sooner and you’ll spend more money in the long run.

There are a number of faux pas that you can commit on the golf course, so be sure to review this list before playing a game with others. Some common mistakes include:

Not repairing your pitch mark. When the ball lands on the green, it can sometimes leave an indent which will impact putting. If you don’t repair it properly, you can destroy the root. Also fix your divots and rake sand traps.

Talking while people are taking their shot or talking loud enough that people putting or teeing off on other holes can hear you. Please be considerate.

Not picking up your tees. If it’s not broken, you can reuse it. If it is broken, toss it in the garbage.

Giving unsolicited advice. You should never give advice on the course unless it’s directed to a friend who you know would appreciate and use it. Giving people unsolicited advice is in poor form and you might even hurt their game by making them think too much, which can throw off their swing.

Hitting your ball into or near other people. If other players are in range, you should wait.

Not letting people play through. If your group is slower and the group behind you has to wait consistently for you to finish, then you should let them play the next hole first.

Parking the golf cart or pull cart on the green. Greens are super sensitive and very expensive to repair so don’t risk damaging them.

Walking or casting a shadow on people’s putting lines. Putting is hard enough as it is without other players distracting you.

So please come on in and have some fun. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain….we would love to have you!

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The Game of GolfJeff Stuart


SOCIAL CLUB

Sports

Bocce Ball Team Couples 1st Friday 4:30-6:30 pm Courts Sandy Johnson 623-251-3829

Bocce Ball Group 2nd Friday 5-7 pm Courts Jackie Gnagi 920-203-6068

Couples 3rd Friday 4:30-6:30 pm Courts Ron Werba 602-684-8660

Couples 4th Friday 5-7 pm Courts Shirley Williams 309-781-9848

Couples 1st Sat. 4 – 5:30 P.M. Courts John / Barbara Wilson 623-688-8338

Couples 2nd Sat. 4 – 7:30 P.M. Courts Bob / Bev Clevenger 623-594-5028

El Camino 1st & 3rd Wed. 6-8 P.M. Courts Dan Louden 623-328-9341

El Sueno 2nd & 4th Tue. 6-8 P.M. Courts Ray Valle 623-399-6034

Las Palmas 1st & 3rd Tue. 5-7 P.M. Courts David Keppy / Ken Stone 623-455-8310 / 623-546-2085

Men’s Open Every Wed. 4-6 P.M. Courts Robert Broda 623-444-2172

San Ramon 2nd Sun. 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. Courts Carol Dobkins 623-266-9395

Golf Lady Putters Every Mon. 8:00 A.M. Golf Club Diane Kingsley 623-234-8505

Ready Golf Girls (RGG) Thursday TBA Meet at Various Courses Sue McVey 623-214-0901

Tennis Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Every Tue. 8-10 A.M. Courts Ann Paulson 623-433-9973

Ladies’ Invitational 3.5/4.0 Every Sat. 9-11 A.M. Courts Robin Culley 623-444-5448

Men’s 3.5 Thu. & Sat. 8:30-10:30 A.M. Courts Jolene Piaskowski 402-212-4188

Men’s 4.0 Every Thu. 10:30 A.M. Courts Don Schneider 623-399-9640

Open Every Wed. 7:00 P.M. Courts Jack Shifman 623-518-4909

Open Play Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. Courts Ken Egide 623-266-3820

Pickleball Member Play Mon.-Sat. 9:00 - 12:00 P.M. Courts Robin Mandell 623-374-3592

Hiking/Cycling Adventure Club Varies Varies Varies Steve Downing 937-684-1733

RV Group Homes Ron Winegarner 623-444-4205

Social Rooms

Men’s Christian Group Tue. 8 - 9 A.M. Social Hall Jim Dowen 623-556-8137

Bid Whist 2nd Fri. 7-10 P.M. Social Hall Kaye France 623-934-5051

CB Steppers Line Dance 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6-7:30 pm Social Hall Cindy Buda / Linda Kroupa 708-337-0008 / 414-839-0078

Corte Bella Vets 2nd Tues. 9-10:30 am Anacapa Larry Leighton 623-776-5443

Computer Club (from Oct. – June) 1st Thu. 6:30 P.M. Social Hall Stan Sacha [email protected]

Corte Bella Chorus Mon. 7 P.M. Social Hall Hilda Furkert 623-266-2733

Duplicate Bridge Every Tue. 12:30-4:30 P.M. Social Hall The Jacobs 623-217-2803

Friends of Italy Varies Varies Social Hall Jack Carollo 623-337-5456

Genealogy Club 3rd Saturday 9-11 am Social Hall / Laguna Room Pat Burke 623-748-3751

Hand & Foot Canasta 2nd & 4th Mon. 6-8:45 P.M. Social Hall Pearl Thompson 623-328-5215

Mah Jongg Mon./Thu. 9 am – 3 pm Social Hall Jo Ann Moberly 623-328-9583

Open Bridge Every Thu. 1-4 P.M. Social Hall Stephanie / Jerry Tinsley 623-546-3141

Poker Club 1st Wed. each month 5-9 P.M. Social Hall Jim Lewin 623-455-9532

Ryan’s Case for Smiles 2nd Wed 1-4:30 pm Social Hall JoAnn Shaw 623-466-6223

Smiling Out Loud (SOuL) 3rd Thu. 10-12 P.M. Social Hall Kay Steik 623-214-3284

Wine & Dine International Email for times Anacapa / Social Hall Roberta Rials / Janice Aiken [email protected], [email protected]

Ya Ya Hand & Foot Mon. & Fri. 12-4 P.M. Social Hall Barb Morin [email protected]

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Belles of Corte Bella/Red Hats Call for Times Homes Joyce Stalians 632-322-4139

Bunco 1st Tue. 7-10 P.M. Homes Harriet Kessler 623-388-3731

Bunco 2nd Mon. 2-4 P.M. Homes Muriel Valle 623-399-6034

Bunco: Dynamite Gals 1st Tue. 7 P.M. Homes Bev Bair 623-255-5352

Canadians Call for Times Various The Mandells 623-374-3592

Cellar Dwellers Wine Tasting Various Various Robin Mandell 623-374-3592

Christian Neighborhood Group Thursday Group 6:30 P.M. Homes Mike and Marsha Short 623-696-5526

Christian Neighborhood Group Tuesday Group 6:30 P.M. Homes Jerry and Gayle Moore 623-322-8190

CB Players Theatre Group Call for Times Varies Homes Kay Steik 623-214-3284

Iowa Group Call for Times Bob & Pam DeWaay 515-991-9166

Ladies Tea Society Call for Times Homes Janet Silver 623-337-4139

Shalom Club Call for Times Homes Judi Bourd 623-433-9449

Singles Call for Times Homes Nancy Hansen 623-322-9406

World of Friends 2nd Mon. 4:30 P.M. Homes Evie Hansen / John Eakins [email protected]@msn.com

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