Life in Estrella Magazine - September 2015

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September 2015

Life In Estrella Magazine is the official community magazine of Estrella, brought to you by the Estrella Joint Committee (EJC). It is published monthly by Lion Tree Communications. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all

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6 Manager’s Message: Estrella’s Annual Meetings - EJC, ECA and VCA

7 Business: Community Updates

8 Operations & Business: Estrella Membership Cards

9 September Meetings & Save The Date

10 Business: Meet the ECA Board of Directors Candidates

11 Business: Meet the VCA Board of Directors Candidates

12 Committees: The Scenery Outlook

14 Developer’s Corner: Getting to Know the Estrella Information Center Staff

16 Snippets: Estrella Landscaping Update & Lawn Tips

18 Clubs & Groups: Estrella Book Club

20 Estrella’s Scrapbook

22 City of Goodyear: Interstate 11 - An Arizona Infrastructure Achievement

23 City of Goodyear: Estrella and Local Artists Capture Elements of Nature

24 Residents Club: Upcoming Events September 2015

26 Residents Club: Pools Close for Upcoming Renovations

27 Residents Club: A.F.O. - Adult Fitness Orientation

28 Westar Elementary: Teacher Attends Colonial Williamsburg Institute

29 September 2015 Calendar

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

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The Annual Meeting is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the

Estrella Community over the past year. We will also review the Community’s current financial condition and outlook for the future.

The evening will start with a vendor reception at 5:30 p.m. Community partners, vendors and friends of the community will gather in front of the Performing Arts Center at Estrella Foothills High School to meet and greet with residents. The Estrella Foothills High School Culinary Class will again be preparing the refreshments and culinary creations that we are sure will be astounding.

The meeting portion of the evening will begin with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Unit Veterans Pride Battalion) presenting the flag and Goodyear Chief of Police Jerry Geier leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, the Estrella Community Association and the Villages Community Association will hold their business meetings. These meetings will also be the final step in electing resident board members. Both ECA and VCA will be announcing new resident board members at the Annual Meeting.

The Estrella Community Association has met the criteria in their CC&Rs to transition from developer to homeowner control. The current ECA Board consists of two resident directors and will increase to four.

The Villages Community Association will elect two resident directors because the terms of the incumbents end this year.

After the business meetings and the election of the new resident board members, there will be community updates including financial reports, Management Company report (CCMC) and Developer report (Newland Communities).

We will also celebrate the many dedicated volunteers who spend numerous hours to help ensure that this community is functioning to the very highest standards and to make sure that the residents have a fun way to come together and connect through our community events. Every resident volunteer is critical to Estrella and we hope that all volunteers will attend to be acknowledged for your hard work.

We hope to see everyone on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. celebrating all the great things that are happening in your community. Plus there will be lots of prizes given away (last year prizes were valued over $6500) and you have to be present to win.

Estrella’s Annual Meetings - EJC, ECA and vCABy Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

>>> manager’s message


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

Todd Wuellner, MA, CPRP, CMCA

Facilities Director

Lisa Lundskow, CAAM, PCAM

Community Manager

Robert Cruz, CAAMOperations Manager

Erin Stewart Compliance Coordinator

Shirley RobertsonCommunications

Coordinator

Sharon ThunstedtAdministrative Coordinator

Amy HelmsECA & VCA Compliance

Coordinator, DRC

Mary Ann Brungardt Starpointe Front

Desk Lead

Patrick LawrenceYacht Club Coordinator

Tammy DixonAssistant to Lifestyle & Program Coordinator

Kevin WellsMaintenance Supervisor

Eric Holmgren, Club & Program Manager

Community Updates>>> business

Bobby KellerFacilities Administrative

Assistant

Starpointe poolS CloSed for renovation/Clean Up

September 18 – november 23Starpointe pools will close for renovation and clean up September 18 – November 23. Make sure you are registered with the community website (www.LifeInEstrella.com) to stay in touch with this and other upcoming projects. Thank you for your patience.

Starpointe reSidentS ClUb CloSed for fall Cleaning/UpdateS

oCtober 7 - 11Starpointe, in its entirety, will be closed for fall cleaning and updates to the lighting, feature walls, exterior painting and stucco repairs. Make sure you are registered with the community website (www.LifeInEstrella.com) to stay in touch with this and other upcoming projects. Thank you for your patience.

Jessie SalasReception Administrative

Assistant

Tracy CitranoLifestyle Director


associationassociation>>> Community operations & business

The weather is finally getting cooler and for many of us that means more time spent

in the great outdoors. Whether your activity of choice is a game of tennis at the park, gathering the family for a BBQ at the South Lake Ramadas or taking a stroll around the lakes

to enjoy the beautiful Arizona sunrise or sunset, it is important to always bring your resident ID card with you when you leave home.

Your quarterly assessments go toward maintenance of over 500 acres of parks and open space and provide a beautiful, private refuge exclusive to you as an Estrella resident. Keeping our parks private for residents not only helps to maintain their aesthetics, but it restricts the amount of wear and tear on the equipment and helps to keep the amenities open and available for residents’ use.

You may occasionally see our Community Patrol stopping residents in a friendly manner and asking to see resident ID cards. Please be sure that at least one member of your party has their ID card available at all times while in Estrella’s common areas. Unaccompanied non-residents will be asked to leave.

The cooler weather means more four-legged friends will be out enjoying the cooler air as well. Please be sure to pack doggie waste bags to pick up after your pet. Remember that the City of Goodyear ordinance states that all pets must be on a leash no longer than 6’ in length while outside the home.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert Cruz, Estrella’s Operations Manager at 623-386-1112, or by emailing [email protected]. Community Patrol may be reached by calling 602-329-0462.

Estrella Membership CardsBy Robert Cruz, CAAM, Operations Manager

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

budget/finance CommitteeWednesday, September 2, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

Communications CommitteeThursday, September 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

landscape CommitteeMonday, September 14, 2015, 4:30 p.m.

Social CommitteeMonday, September 28, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

September Meetings

save the dateTuesday, September 22, 2015annual meetings ‘fiesta fifteen’• 5:30 p.m. reception• 6:30 p.m. meetings • estrella foothills High School

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Saturday, November 7, 2015estrella Semi-annual garage Sale• 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.• applications $5

Applications are available online, at Starpointe Front Desk and the Estrella Community Services Office. This event is sponsored in part by Camile Trachsel-Smith with RealtyONEGroup.

Saturday, November 7, 2015Salute our troops 5k family run• 7:00 a.m.

Details are available on your community website, www.LifeInEstrella.com.

Estrella Membership CardsBy Robert Cruz, CAAM, Operations Manager


association>>> business

SUSan baUgHSusan’s primary goal in serving the Estrella community is to ensure that residents receive quality and cost effective services from their Homeowner’s Association. She

currently serves the Estrella Community as a:

• Member and Treasurer of the Estrella Community Association Board of Directors

• Estrella Budget and Finance Committee Member

• Ad Hoc Supplier Performance Evaluation Team Member

Susan has 30 years of management audit experience analyzing complex organizations, programs, contracts and budgets as well as extensive volunteer experience as a project manager and team member for numerous national/local community boards and committees. She has a Master of Public Administration degree from Seattle University.

barbara ertlBarbara has been a member of the Estrella Community Association for over eight years. She was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2012 and 2014 to serve on the Board of Directors.

She has served as a Voting Member or Alternate for the past six years. She was appointed to the Communications Committee in 2011, served as the Chairperson for two years and is currently serving as the Chairperson for 2015.

Barbara attends and participates in community events to promote Estrella. She attends community meetings and HOA-related seminars to bring as much knowledge into the Estrella Community as possible.

Barbara would like to continue her involvement on the Board of Directors to help improve Estrella.

fred a. Soltow, Jr.I am an Ordained Clergyperson with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). I am presently semi-retired serving a congregation in Quartzsite, Arizona.

I also have a broad construction experience, beginning as a stonemason. I completed my construction career as Managing Director of Resort Operations for a Four Seasons resort community. My responsibilities included management of six Homeowner Associations (HOA) and twelve CC&Rs representing a thousand homes.

I moved to Estrella in January of 2014. As an ECA Board member, I offer my years of experience in dealing with HOAs from both developer and owner perspectives, professional training in conflict management and willingness to serve the Estrella community.

ronald SpitzI have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and served in the U.S. Air Force.

My HOA experience includes:

• Member of the Board of Directors/President of a 100 unit condominium complex

• Participated in the hiring of community management companies

• Resident of Estrella for nine years and serving my third year as a Voting Member

• Served on the Ad Hoc Committee developing review criteria for management company evaluation

Why run for the Board? The HOA structure is not simple. I feel that open and direct communications are essential between all levels of the governing boards, the management company and the residents. I feel it is important to listen and absorb the information from all points of view, then make decisions.

Meet the ECA Board of directors Candidates


vCA Candidates

denniS brUngardt Dennis has been a resident for ten years following a 30-year career in the communications

industry including assignments in Technical Operations, Engineering, External Affairs, Supplier and Program Management.

Since moving to Estrella, he has served as a Voting Member, chaired two of the community’s four standing committees, various ad hoc committees and as an elected director of the Villages Community Association for the last six years.

His focus will continue to be ensuring every Board action serves to protect or enhance property owner values, maximizing the value of each assessment dollar, and continuing constructive relationships with residents, the developer, the management company and key suppliers.

kim doUdKim Doud has been a resident since 2001. He served as a pastor before starting a real estate career shortly after moving

to Estrella.He served on the original Estrella Trails Task Force, chaired the Trails Committee for four years and currently leads the Estrella Trails Club. The Trails Committee has already constructed over 25 miles of trails in our community.Kim is a member of the Social Committee and has served as a Voting Member for the last five years. He was asked to fill in for a Board Member who was moving and was subsequently voted into that position where he has served for the past year. He and the West Valley Trails Alliance received the Partnership Award for Volunteer Work with the City of Goodyear.

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association>>> Committees

The Scenery OutlookBy Landscape Committee

The Landscape Committee is one of four standing committees chartered by the Estrella Joint Committee. Originally tasked in February

of 2011, the committee’s responsibilities include observing common area landscaping practices and conditions, meeting monthly with the management company to review landscape conditions, addressing unresolved landscape concerns received from residents and assisting the management company in development of requests for proposals (RFP) and making contract recommendations to the Board of Directors.

The committee is composed of two advisors from the Management Company, Todd Wuellner-Facilities Director and Bobby Keller-Facilities Coordinator, and six volunteer resident members appointed annually by the Board of Directors. For 2015, committee members include Dennis Brungardt, Walter Coley, C.J. Harris, Sarah Mullen, James Modeste and Cherie Rosenquist. The committee has an opening for a seventh member and is seeking applicants at this time.

The committee works in partnership with the Management Company in determining annual landscaping budgets and various landscape project priorities. Examples include the annual tree and plant replacement programs and annual gravel replenishment programs.

Landscape maintenance-related expenses are the community’s single largest annual expense. The community is currently in the first year of a three year contract extension with Four Peaks Landscaping Services. A key aspect of the community’s relationship with Four Peaks is a shared commitment to an ongoing performance evaluation and management plan. Maintenance activities are performed by Four Peaks at common area parks, neighborhoods and rights of way with every property addressed on a six-week cycle.

Maintenance activities are evaluated on a sample basis every six weeks by a committee member walking parks, neighborhoods and rights of way following completion of maintenance activities the prior week. Using this approach, every one of the 600 plus areas in the community are evaluated twice

annually. The evaluations address seven categories which include cleaning, granite maintenance, turf maintenance, shrub/ground cover, tree maintenance, irrigation system and annual flowers. Evaluation results are tabulated by CCMC staff and reviewed with Four Peaks the following week. Performance evaluation ratings are subsequently reviewed with the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

In the 2015 community-wide survey recently completed, the question specific to Maintenance of Common Areas and Facilities indicated that of the 403 respondents 24% were Very Satisfied, 38% Satisfied, 14% Neutral, 21% Dissatisfied and 3% Very Dissatisfied. The survey covered common area landscaping, block and view fence wall maintenance and painting, and Starpointe Residents Club.

In reviewing the comments received in the survey (130) approximately 70% (positive and negative) were common area maintenance related. The majority of negative comments were related to the need for replacement of trees and plants or replenishment of granite. Funding for these activities has been increased significantly over the last three years, but residents obviously feel more attention is necessary. Additionally, there continues to be an opportunity to better inform residents about the landscape maintenance responsibilities (HOA areas versus City of Goodyear versus commercial properties) within the community. The survey results will strongly influence the committee’s activities for the remainder of 2015 and funding requests and priorities for 2016.

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Left to Right: CJ Harris, Dennis Brungardt, Walt Coley and James Modeste. Not pictured: Sarah Mullen and Cherie Rosenquist.


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The Estrella Information Center is your one stop shop to learn about all things Estrella. Get to know the knowledgeable and friendly

Information Center staff, comprised almost entirely of Estrella residents. They are a fantastic resource for information on the ins and outs of the community. Stop by and say hello, or catch them out-and-about in the neighborhood.

amy kriStoSik is the marketing director responsible for the overall marketing strategy and initiatives for Estrella. She has enjoyed the relationships she has made with all of Estrella’s staff, as well as the residents, and feels that the tight knit community is what makes Estrella so strong. In addition to her role at Estrella, Amy is a busy wife and mom of three: Caroline, Ryan and Gizmo, her Maltese/Shi-Tzu mix. Amy is the only staff member that is not also a resident, but this does not stop her from making the 47 mile one-way commute from Gilbert, AZ.

birgitta timko is one of four community representatives, and she is likely one of the first faces you see when you enter the Information Center. Community representatives give tours and promote the lifestyle and amenities of Estrella to guests. Birgitta has been a resident for nine years and although that sounds like a long time, she is the team member who has lived in Estrella the least amount of time. She enjoys Estrella‘s beautiful location, desert mountain scenery and access to the amazing hiking trails. Birgitta also enjoys traveling and frequently visits her daughter and grandsons in Washington D.C. as well as her family still living in Sweden.

Caroline Stenz is the marketing manager responsible for providing support to Estrella builder sales teams and helping market Estrella. She feels that her love for the community makes marketing to consumers and real estate agents much easier. Caroline lives in the neighborhood of Sonoran Springs with her husband Frank, their children, Sarah and Abby - and their two dogs, Nava and Sassy. Caroline has lived in Estrella for 12 years. She points to the amenities, the beauty and the people as the most desirable traits of Estrella.

Cindy oliver is another wonderful Estrella Information Center community representative. She has lived in Estrella for 12 years in the Legends neighborhood. Cindy describes Estrella as a desert oasis for her entire family. They love the landscape, the scenery and the quiet nights and starry sky. She has traveled to just about every state in the U.S. and has lived throughout the Midwest, Pacific Northwest and the Southwest. She now feels that she has truly found her home in Estrella.

gayle warren is the marketing coordinator responsible for providing support to real estate agents and other duties related to builder sales and traffic reporting. Gayle loves the fact that she is able to meet and interact consistently with so many different people, great real estate agents and builders. Gayle has also lived in Estrella for 12 years. Moving to Arizona from the east coast, Gayle loves the lakes at Estrella because it makes her feel a little closer to home.

JUne montoya is also a community representative and another people person with a knack for making every visitor feel right at home. June has lived in Estrella for more than 17 years, the longest out of her fellow Information Center co-workers. She really enjoys the friendly residents, the amenities - such as the parks, trails and fitness center - and the musical events that are offered to residents in the community.June and her husband have a son and 18-month-old grandson who live in Florida.

SUSie Colborne is the last community representative in our Information Center staff run down, but she is certainly not least! She has been employed the longest at the Information Center…10 years. Some of Susie’s daily responsibilities beyond giving tours include tracking pricing on new homes in the community and keeping this information up to date on Estrella.com. One of her favorite parts of the job is being able to share her own personal stories of living in Estrella with potential buyers. Susie has also been a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines for 17 years.

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Getting to Know the Estrella Information Center Staff Submitted by Newland Communities



LANDSCAPE>>> snippets

Estrella Landscaping Update & Lawn TipsBy Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc.

Over the past few months you may have seen our crews completing projects throughout the

community’s common areas. As the year draws to a close, we have just a few more scheduled projects to be completed. We have the final shrub and tree replacement for the year in the pre-scheduled areas, large tree trimming and the fall over-seeding of select turf areas.

All of this is possible by prioritizing, scheduling, and budgeting for these projects by the Management Company CCMC, Four Peaks, and the Estrella Landscape Committee. We all work together to keep Estrella common area landscapes looking their best.

In the upcoming weeks you will see a great deal of activity as we prepare some of the turf areas to be over-seeded with a perennial rye seed so the turf will be green all winter long. This is a dusty and laborious task that involves mowing the grass lower than we are currently mowing it to allow the seed to make contact with the soil and germinate. You will see the grass areas changing colors (from green to blond) for a few weeks as we lower the height. After that, we will be checking the irrigation and applying the seed.

We need to operate the irrigation system during the day to keep the seed moist. In about two weeks you will see green grass seedlings. If you see a grass area not going through these procedures, please

know that the reason for this is to allow the bermuda grass (the summer grass) a little more time to grow and not force it dormant by cutting it lower and over-seeding it.

The over-seeding process injures the bermuda grass, so the best plan of action is to not over-seed the turf every year to let it “rest” at least one winter every three years. One area of significance which will not be included in this year’s overseeding will be around the South Lake.

The fall is a great time of year, especially for us desert dwellers as we look to spending more time outside and enjoying the cooler weather here in Estrella.

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community>>> Clubs & groups

What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie WisemanBy Estrella Book Club

Ellen Marie Wiseman is the author of our September book club selection and it is quite a read. In this dynamic novel, the past and

present are merged into a memorable book about the nature of love and loyalty among other topics.

The contemporary story begins ten years after Izzy Stone’s mother fatally shoots her husband as he sleeps. Upset by her mother’s apparent insanity, visits to the imprisoned woman are out of the question. Izzy’s new foster parents, employees at a local museum, have asked her help in cataloging items at a long-closed state asylum. Unwilling at first, she does agree and in the abandoned belongings of former inmates finds a stack of unopened letters, a ten-year old journal, and something she never expected.

Flash back to 1929 when Clara Cartwright is eighteen years old. She’s caught in a fight with her overbearing

parents about her love for an Italian immigrant. Angry when she refuses an arranged marriage, Clara’s father sends her to a genteel home for nervous invalids. When his fortune is lost in the crash of 1929, he can no longer afford her care and Clara is committed to the public asylum.

As Izzy deals with the challenges of another new beginning, Clara’s story keeps drawing her into the past. Come discuss with us what Izzy discovers and find out if it makes a difference in her life.

The Estrella Book Club will meet at Starpointe Residents Club on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. This is also the time of year when we get suggestions for next year’s selections. We’d love to see you. Call Nina Adair, 623-810-3494, if you have questions.

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

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LIFEINESTRELLA.COM | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 21 By Dave Finley


CITY>>> City of gooDyear

Interstate 11 - An Arizona Infrastructure AchievementBy Mayor Georgia Lord

Recently I attended a public meeting at Estrella Foothills High School that addressed a variety of topics. One matter that a number of residents

expressed an interest in was the future Interstate 11 – a highway that not only will connect Phoenix and Las Vegas, but ultimately serve as a north-south corridor between Mexico and Canada.

It’s hard to imagine that the two largest cities in the United States not connected by a direct major interstate highway are Las Vegas and Phoenix.

But I am excited to say that is about to change. Lawmakers and transportation leaders from Arizona, Nevada, and the federal government gathered on April 6 for a groundbreaking of the first section of I-11. The initial 15-mile piece of infrastructure for the four-lane freeway will be a bypass around Boulder City, Nev.

After a two-year study and several public meetings in both states, Congress recognized the importance of the Arizona-Nevada corridor, therefore designating funds for I-11 in the most recent transportation authorization bill known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.

The location for the portion of I-11 running through the Southwest Valley has not been decided. The Arizona Department of Transportation will initiate a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Study later this year, followed by meetings to gather public input.

No doubt such a highway will serve as a catalyst for economic development in Goodyear, the Grand Canyon State, and globally.

Projected to be a continuous high-capacity trade corridor, I-11 will support a big proportion of large-scale manufacturing operations and movement of freight traffic. As a multimodal corridor, it also has the potential to include freight and passenger rail, energy transmission, and other high-tech facilities.

Years from now, when the highway is complete, I-11 will become one of the most important achievements in this state’s history. It also will play a role in the continued growth of Goodyear as yet another convenience for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

I encourage all Goodyear residents to learn more about this future highway. For more information on Interstate 11, visit http://i11study.com/.

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Estrella and Local Artists Capture Elements of NatureBy Mike Sakal, Public Information Officer

Before she retired, Nancy Hampton said she didn’t have the time to pursue her passion of painting.

Now, a little more than 10 years after retiring as an office manager and moving to Goodyear from the Chicago area with her husband, Jack, she’s been more than a blossoming artist. The same goes for Jack, who thought he’d golf more once they moved to the Grand Canyon State. Hampton took an art course and started serious painting in 2004.

On August 6, they were among numerous artists at the Goodyear Public Library — including Estrella residents Debra Goley, Alice Slack and Dave Finley — at the opening reception for “Elements of Nature: An Exhibition of Fine Art” show sponsored by the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission. About 100 people, including Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord and Arts and Culture Coordinator Guylene Ozlanski, attended the reception that features 29 pieces of work by 24 West Valley artists. The show also features photography and will run through October 31 at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street.

The show aims to promote the beauty of the natural world as presented through the hearts and vision of the artists.

Nancy Hampton’s oil painting of a large flower, “Blue Jimsen,” stood out as did Jack Hampton’s oil painting of Superstition I, Alice Slack’s photography of Oak Creek and Bryce Canyon, Dave Finley’s photos “Harris Hawk,” and “Seagull at Sunset,” Sherri Vanschaick’s clever colored pencil piece of “Huntin’ for Spiders,” – along with many others that easily could become favorites.

Debra Goley, whose painting “Chards” on acrylic and fiber depicts various natural events in the atmosphere, said, “I am committed to developing my gifts and abilities as an artist with integrity. You have to be giving of one’s self and sharing expressions from within to inspire others with mystery, beauty, awe, love, gratitude, nature, spirit, joy, hope and humanity.”

James Albers’ acrylic painting on Masonite, “Domain,” features a bald eagle flying near snow-capped mountains and a river and easily could be Flagstaff, but Albers, who said he likes to paint large birds, said

he came up with the scene in his mind.

“I seek to evoke feelings of “being there” – a moment of time in nature’s continuing story,” Albers said. “While I strive for accuracy in my settings with the details, vegetation, geology, and coloration, I exercise artistic freedom with a derived impressionistic influence of color, texture, light and composition.”

On the photography side, Estrella resident Dave Finley, is a familiar presence at community events, often taking pictures of people. It should come as no surprise that he also captures breathtaking images of nature. One of his pieces at the show, “Harris Hawk,” captures the hawk outdoors at the Sonora Desert Museum near Tucson.

Alice Slack, a long time nature and human interest photographer, captured a stunning scene from a recent photo trip to the canyons. She also leads the Estrella Photo Group helping photographers polish their creative and technical skills.

Estrella resident, Lee Hendrickson, was unable to attend, but had a piece on display; North Rim, a wonderful photo of the Grand Canyon.

Many creative and gifted artists have contributed to the success of the Elements of Nature exhibit. Their varied points of view help invoke a sense of place in our natural world.

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art Show at goodyear library through october 31


starpointe

Estrella Coffee Social every friday8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.entry for this event is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 for ChildrenEnjoy coffee and a continental breakfast while getting to know your neighbors at the weekly Estrella Coffee Social. We are always looking for volunteers to help with this weekly event. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up with Volunteer Spot at www.LifeInEstrella.com. no Coffee Social on September 4. Coffee Socials are not held on three day holiday weekends.

Trivia Nightmonday, September 146:30 p.m.$5.00 in advanceGet a four person team together and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s Live Trivia Night. Do you have what it takes to beat the August champions? Come out and challenge your neighbors with three rounds that include general knowledge, history, geography and entertainment. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 22 teams, so please sign up early!

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Story Time at Starpointefirst thursday of every monthSeptember 310:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.free Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Story Time with your little ones. We will be reading “How To Babysit Grandpa.” A sweet treat will be served after the story. This is a FREE event. No advance sign up required. Hope to see you all there!

Upcoming Events September 2015

Stay connected with www.LifeInEstrella.com and Starpointe FacebookAs a resident of Estrella, we encourage you to register on www.LifeInEstrella.com, our community website for Estrella residents. Registration is simple, and will provide you with the full benefits of www.LifeInEstrella.com including E-Blasts for community events and important HOA information. Even though we work very hard to spread the word, there are still some residents who would like an extra reminder for events. Many times, important Community updates and information are sent via E-Blasts. Don’t miss out on this important form of communication in Estrella. Register on the site and get an email sent directly to your personal email account. Don’t worry, the email list will be private and used only for community-related events and information.

Like Uson Starpointe Facebook to stay connected.https://www.facebook.com/starpointe


NFL Season Kick Off with dJ Event!Saturday, September 197:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.adults $15 - guest fees applyadvance purchase required - deadline is wednesday, September 16 at 5:00 p.m.Kick off the NFL football season with this community event – enjoy appetizers, beer wine, soft drinks, sports trivia, games, music and dancing with a DJ! Wear your favorite football team jersey! The football-themed fun will be held in Starpointe galleries with a maximum of 140 adult residents. Guest fees apply. Purchase your tickets today!

BINGO potluck Stylethursday, September 176:00 p.m. potluck6:30 p.m. games beginLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and a chance to win big bucks? B.I.N.G.O!! Starpointe will be hosting monthly Bingo Night “potluck” style. Bring your favorite dish to share and water, soda, and coffee will be provided. Potluck begins at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo Games will start promptly at 6:30 pm. The cost is $5.00 a card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5.00). You must be 21 to play and win. The PreSchooner Club will be open for your children to enjoy during the games. See you there!

Ballet Under the Stars Returns to Estrellafriday, September 255:30 p.m. family/Children activities7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. balletfree event north lake ampitheaterBring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. Food vendor concessions provided.

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Saturday, october 17Fall Concert featuring the band Mogollon at North Lake Amphitheater

Saturday, october 23happy hour Featuring Notes From Neptune

friday, november 6Friday Night dance party at the Yacht Club We will light up the Yacht Club for an evening of dancing featuring Living Energy DJ!

Saturday, november 7Estrella Semi-Annual Garage Sale Applications available on www.LifeInEstrella.com or pick up one at Starpointe Front Desk and the Estrella Community Services Office

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pools Close for Upcoming Renovations By Eric Holmgren, Club & Program Manager

Starpointe Residents Club pools will be closed beginning on September 18 for reserve renovations that will update

and enhance the amenities and also make the facility more attractive to current and future residents of Estrella. CCMC Management, along with the EJC Board of Directors and resident directors from the ECA and VCA, have been working hard on these plans and are excited to see them begin and come to fruition.

We apologize for any inconvenience; however, we have made every effort to organize, gain the necessary approvals and commence this project in a timeframe that will hopefully allow us to open the new and improved pool areas by the week of Thanksgiving this year.

Also, understanding how important the lap pool is to many of our residents, the demolition phase will encompass the lap and main WaterPark pools, with our plan to concentrate on the lap pool and re-open that first.

The work slated to be done for both pool areas includes a complete removal and re-application of pool decking, new interior pebble sheen with aqua-cool blue quartz and new pool tiles.

We are working on arrangements for the use of additional facilities to accommodate Estrella residents during this closure. We will provide these details as they become available.

We look forward to a successful project and reopening the pools to share the new features with you and your guests this fall.

In addition to the pool renovations a few more projects scheduled in the reserves for this year include:

• Repairing the Starpointe Lighthouse (December 2015)

• Refinishing the waterslides (January 2016)

• Updating the pool and patio furniture (January 2016)

So that you stay in the know about all projects register with www.LifeInEstrella.com. As always, your patience and enthusiasm are appreciated.


>>> resiDents Club

A.F.O. - Adult Fitness Orientation By Lyn Marthaler

Estrella has many amenities that its residents should take advantage of and enjoy. One

such amenity is the Fitness Room located inside Starpointe Residents Club. It is available seven days a week and has a variety of cardio and strength equipment.

At Starpointe we know that many of our Estrella residents would like to take the plunge and get themselves started or back into an exercise routine. We also understand that getting started on an exercise program can seem like the hardest thing in the world to do! The gym and the equipment may appear to be rather intimidating. Unspoken rules and unfamiliar machines can create uneasiness. You are not alone if those are your thoughts and to remedy any “gym anxiety” Starpointe Residents Club would like to invite you to A.F.O. (Adult Fitness Orientation).

Bob Jankowski, a certified personal trainer at the club, will be conducting the orientation sessions. He will provide a thorough understanding of the purpose and correct usage of our gym equipment, giving you the knowledge to maximize the benefits of each piece of equipment and how using it correctly can ward off injuries. Bob will also go over “fitness room etiquette” so that our club remains a friendly environment for all of us.

The Adult Fitness Orientation is offered the third Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at no charge to Estrella residents ages 18 and older. Taking advantage of this orientation at Starpointe is a great first step. From there you can set realistic expectations and goals and know that you will enjoy using “your” resident Fitness Room.

Let’s get started! You may register for a free orientation session at Starpointe Entry Desk. Please note class size is limited to six participants per session.

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SCHOOL BELL>>> westar elementary

Teacher Attends Colonial Williamsburg InstituteBy Tab Broyles, Director of Teacher Professional Development

Williamsburg, Va. – Amber Parrish, a 5th-grade teacher at Westar in Goodyear, AZ recently completed an intense, six-day immersion in

American history at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.

The Teacher Institute was created to encourage history education and make it engaging for students. Now in its 26th year, the Teacher Institute helps prepare teachers to help students meet national and state history standards through hands-on immersion experiences in colonial history.

Parrish is a teacher in Liberty School District. She has taught for 3 years at Westar. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Azusa Pacific University and a master’s degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University.

The Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides participants with interactive teaching techniques and skills to become mentor teachers who can assist their peers and other educators to develop active learning classrooms and make history exciting for their students.

During six-day sessions on location in Colonial Williamsburg and the surrounding area, participants engage in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with American history as the focus. Teachers have the opportunity to exchange ideas with historians, meet character interpreters and become part of the story in The Revolutionary City. Throughout each day, teachers work collaboratively with Colonial Williamsburg staff and Master Teachers to examine interactive teaching techniques and develop instructional materials that improve instruction, raise literacy levels, enhance thinking skills, and bring history to life in the classroom. Participating teachers agree to conduct in-service training sessions following their attendance at Teacher Institute in order to share their experience with other teachers. Teachers also are required to develop lesson plans that to implement in the classroom.

Colonial Williamsburg builds on a nearly 60-year educational outreach tradition by exploring new technologies, expanding successful initiatives and offering new ventures to fulfill its educational mission. Teacher Institute was developed to improve the

quality of American history education in the nations’ schools and insure that every student gains an understanding of the principles behind our system of government. The program began in 1990 with 44 fifth-grade teachers from two southern California school districts. Today, more than 8,100 teachers from all 50 states and three foreign countries have participated since the inception of the Teacher Institute.

Established in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and operates the restored 18th-century revolutionary capital of Virginia as a town-sized living history museum, telling the inspirational stories of our nation’s founding men and women. Within the restored and reconstructed buildings, historic interpreters, attired as colonial men and women from slaves to shopkeepers to soldiers, relate stories of colonial Virginia society and culture — stories of our journey to become Americans. As Colonial Williamsburg interprets life in the time of the American Revolution for its guests, it also invites them to interact with history. Williamsburg is located 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., off Interstate 64. To learn more about Teacher Institute, visit www.history.org/history/teaching/tchsti.cfm.

Amber Parrish from Westar learns new methods of engaging students in history lessons.


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5

8am Estrella Business Group 1pm Sisters in Stitches

9:30am Playgroup 1pm Poker 1pm Ladies of the Lake 5pm Budget/Finance Committee Meeting 6pm Bridge

9am Crafts & Stuff 10:30am Story Time 5pm Communications Committee Meeting

No Estrella Coffee Social 1pm Bridge

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1pm Bridge

3:30pm MahJong 5pm Starpointe Closes Community Service Office Closed

9:30am Playgroup 10am Book Club 1pm Poker 6pm Bridge

9am Crafts & Stuff 6:30pm Bunco 7pm Photo Group

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social 1pm Bridge

9am Car Club 10am VIT 10am FREE Sailing Classes 11am Travel Club 11:30am Guitar Group (Aerobics Room)

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11am Estrella Motorcycle Riding Group

1pm Bridge 3:30pm MahJong 6:30pm Trivia

1pm Sisters in Stitches

9:30am Playgroup 1pm Poker 6pm Bridge 6:30pm Sun Valley Solar Seminar 7pm Photo Group

9am Crafts & Stuff 6pm Bingo 6pm A.F.O. (Adult Fitness Orientation)

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social 1pm Bridge

7pm NFL Season Kick Off Tailgate Event

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1pm Bridge

3:30pm MahJong 4:30pm Landscape Committee Meeting

5:30pm Annual Meeting Reception 6:30pm Annual Meetings Begin Estrella Foothills Performing Arts Center

9:30am Playgroup 1pm Poker 6pm Bridge

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social 1pm Bridge Starpointe Closes @ 3:00 p.m. 7pm Ballet Under the Stars

27 28 29 30 1pm Bridge

3:30pm MahJong 5pm Social Committee Meeting 6pm Games

9:30am Playgroup 1pm Poker 6pm Bridge

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

623-386-1949 www.LifeInEstrella.com

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


HOA CONTACTCommunity Services 623.386.1112 After Hours 800.274.3165FAX 623.386.5788Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

CCMC 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmEffective September 12:Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pmSunday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Pool is open year round for your pleasure Youth Club 623.386.1949Hours Effective August 8 Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm Monday - Friday Closed

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Friday – Sunday 6:00am-2:00pm

COMMUNITY PATROL 602.329.0462

Edward Abeyta,Community Patrol Lead

GOVERNMENTAnimal Control 602.506.7387City Hall 623.932.3910 Code Compliance 623.882.7815Finance Department 623.932.3015Post Office (Estrella Pkwy & Yuma) 623.882.9143Public Relations 623.882.7820Public Works 623.932.3010 State Wildlife Dept. 602.942.3000

MEDICAL / FIRE Emergencies 911Police Non-Emergency 623.932.1220Fire Department Non-Emergency 623.932.2300Poison Control Center 800.222.1222West Valley Hospital 623.882.1500

MISCELLANEOUSGolf Club of Estrella 623.386.2600Players Grill 623.386.2600 Elliot Market 623.386.2111

RELIGIOUS SERVICESEstrella Mountain Church 623.386.0300 Estrella Foothills Community Church 602.363.7857

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

UTILITIESAPS 602.371.7171Southwest Gas Company 602.861.1999City of Goodyear – Water, Sewer & Trash 623.932.3010

New Home & Custom Lot Information 623.386.1000

GROUPS/CLUBSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494

BridgeMike Mendick / [email protected]

BuncoCarol or Bonnie [email protected]

Car ClubBob Farrell / [email protected]

Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255

Democratic Group Cathy Hozian / 623.696.5962 [email protected]

Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560

Estrella Conservative Republican Club Dick Newcomer / [email protected]

Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupLacy Wetzel / [email protected]

Frugal Living in EstrellaKelly Maza / 407.721.0528

Guitar ClubAlex Hall / [email protected]

Heartbeat of EstrellaNate Evanko / [email protected]

Hiking GroupMary Hartsfield / [email protected]

Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754

MahJongBarbara Bailey / 623.386.5238 [email protected]

Photo GroupAlice Slack / 623.327.0240 [email protected]

PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858

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

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580

Sisters In StitchesChristina Ybarra / 623.251.7920 [email protected]

Travel ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSA list of classes offered at Starpointe is located on www.LifeInEstrella.com under Estrella Amenities and Starpointe Residents Club.

Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]

*Bob Jankowski623.236.9584 / [email protected]

Linda JojolaYoga/Step and [email protected]

Michal [email protected]

Susan MillerZumba/Drums [email protected]

Linda PurdyBallet I/II/Pointe623.386.7303/[email protected]

*Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

Kim SvabikZumba [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body [email protected]

*Connie Jo ThomasonPersonal Trainer623.386.1087

*Sabrina Smith, HIIT, IT, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor623.225.5397*Also a Personal Trainer



Capital Consultants Management Corp. (CCMC) 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 7:00pmSunday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Fri-Sun 9am - Dusk


Community Patrol Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol



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


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



GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSJenette BennettLevel 1 Crossfit [email protected]

*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]


*Bob JankowskiAbs & Back623.236.9584 / [email protected]


Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]




Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]


*Also a Personal Trainer

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Capital Consultants Management Corp. (CCMC) 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 7:00pmSunday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Fri-Sun 9am - Dusk


Community Patrol Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol



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


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



GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSJenette BennettLevel 1 Crossfit [email protected]

*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]


*Bob JankowskiAbs & Back623.236.9584 / [email protected]


Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]




Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]


*Also a Personal Trainer

>>> NumberS To KNoW

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BALLET UNDER THE STARSThis year marks the 18th Annual “Ballet Under The Stars” Series. Ballet Arizona returns to Estrella on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the festivities. This program brings the experience of ballet to select communities across Phoenix to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting. The show

will be complete with full stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Ballet Under The Stars is family friendly and a great way to introduce a professional ballet performance to children. The event will also feature local artists, food vendors and youth art activities sponsored by the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission beginning at 6 p.m., as well as an opening performance by our own Estrella Mountain Elementary School student volunteers who are working with a choreographer from the ballet. For more information, please visit http://balletaz.org/community-outreach/ballet-under-the-stars/ or call 602-381-0184.

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We invite you to discover Estrella – featuring 72 acres of lakes; the Starpointe Residents Club; 18-hole championship golf course; two K-8 schools and one high school; parks, trails and open space; a collection of distinctive builders and spectacular custom homesites. Brokers welcome.*

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NNP III – Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC is the owner/creator of the Estrella Community and has limited responsibility to persons buying directly from them only to the development of certain infrastructure improvements. Homebuilders (“Builders”), unaffiliated with Owner or its affiliates (collectively, “Owner Companies”), are building homes in the Community. Owner Companies are not co-developing, co-building or a partner or joint venturer with such Builders. Owner Companies are in no way responsible for any obligations or representations of any of the Builders to third parties and/or home buyers, and Owner Companies shall incur no liability whatsoever nor have any obligations or liability to any home buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Buyers of homes from any of the Builders waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all rights, claims, causes of action and other rights whatsoever against Owner Companies arising out of their purchase transaction with the Builders. Newland Communities solely acts as the property manager for the Community. The California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) has an indirect interest in one of the members in Owner. Newland Communities and CalPERS are not a guarantor or party to any agreement and shall have no liability to the development or selling of homes or

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

Estrella is a lively and vibrant community residing in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella Mountains, and while the community is tucked privately away in Goodyear, it is minutes from some of Phoenix’s top attractions. Within a 30-mile radius of Estrella, the Valley hosts a bevy of hotspots that provide a great change of pace for the whole family. Information on a few locations are listed below:

The Wigwam Resort Hotel:With its rich history and beautiful desert landscape, The Wigwam is perfect for a weekend with the family or a romantic couple’s retreat. Hang by the pool while the kids take on the new twisting water slides or visit the spa for signature treatments and fitness classes, then close the day with martinis, manicures and music. Finally, it would not be a staycation in Arizona without a world-class golf course to challenge yourself. For more information on The Wigwam, please visit www.wigwamarizona.com or call 623-935-3811.

American Sports Centers Avondale:The American Sports Centers Avondale is perfect for the athlete in all of us, especially when the summer heat is bearing down. The indoor sports center features six volleyball courts, four basketball courts, two indoor soccer fields and a 4,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose room. On weekdays the ASC provides a wide variety of leagues, classes, clinics and other programs, and on the weekends the Center hosts a combination of tournaments, leagues and special events. Sidelines, the on-site restaurant, offers an affordable menu of made-to-order food items and a selection of beer and wine on tap. For more information on the American Sports Centers Avondale, please visit www.ascavondale.com or call 623-792-5504.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix:Listed as one of the top 10 children’s museums in the country, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is a wondrous place of imagination, inspiration, creativity and just plain fun! The museum offers more than 300 play experiences, spread throughout three floors in the magnificent and historic Monroe School Building. Additionally, it offers a diverse range of classes and programs – from music and yoga to math and science. The Art Studio is also perfect for your budding artists. For more information and a schedule of educational programs, please visit www.chidrensmuseumofphoenix.org or call 602-253-0501.

Brass Armadillo Antique Mall:Located right in Goodyear, The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall is home to more than 600 antique dealers - the largest number of antique dealers under one roof in the Valley. It is well known to antique collectors and casual shoppers as a great place to have a fun and unique shopping experience. Even local stars like Jan D’Atri from Arizona Midday on Channel 12 and rock stars like Alice Cooper shop here. For more information on the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, please visit www.brassarmadillo.com or call 623-889-0290.

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Life in Estrella Magazine - September 2015