Peggy MalsomThe MountainBrook Village fountain is

once again freely flowing. Be sure to

thank all of the members of the Board of

Directors for ensuring this important part

of our Village will continue to bring

pleasure to MBV residents for years to

come. It wasn’t a simple process.

The working parts of the fountain, like

much of the infrastructure of

MountainBrook, had reached the end of its

lifecycle. Replacement of the pump would

have been costly so they explored other

options. The Board at the time decided to

leave the fountain off rather than spend

what to them seemed a large expenditure.

But MBV residents missed their

fountain. Many seasonal residents recalled

the anticipation of driving down Highway

60 each year and knowing they were home

when they saw the fountain. Year-round

residents simply enjoyed the beauty,

tranquility and pride of place provided by

the fountain.

So while it may not be the Trevi in

Rome, Bellagio’s in Vegas or even the

Fountain of Youth, it is our fountain and it

is now flowing for all MountainBrook

residents to enjoy.

September 2015 www.mbvaz.org

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

We would like to take this opprotunity to thank Cis Haines for her years as editor of the Mountaineer.

Her unfailing dedication and professionalism in publishing a quality product such as the Mountaineer has

set the bar for the remaining staff and future editor.

For the last fourteen years MountainBrook has progressed under her watchful eye. As editor of the

Mountaineer, Cis has kept the community informed through changing management companies, different

managers and annually revised Boards of Directors. All of this has taken place while thousands of

residents have migrated in and out on a seasonal basis. What all of us could count on and look forward to

month after month was the Mountaineer’s arrival in the mailbox informing, entertaining and detailing life

as we know it in our ever constant and ever changing Village.

We thank Cis for her years at the helm, her example of grace under fire, her unwavering guidance and

her spontaneous laughter. To say she will be missed is a huge understatement.

THANKS, CIS

Gene Prescott Yes, it has been a busy summer at

MountainBrook! As you look through the

Mountaineer I am sure you have noticed that

there have been a couple major changes! Barb

Sebring has taken over the reins of the

Mountaineer. Cis has done a superb job over

the last 13 years. She has fine-tuned the

Mountaineer to be the best monthly Community newsletter of the

Valley! Thank you Cis!

Welcome to this key position Barbara! Peggy Malsom has also

volunteered to a new position, Mountaineer Associate Editor. This

"dynamic duo" will continue to ensure you have an informative

and enjoyable reading experience every month!

The final touches to the Mesquite Center bath house showers

were completed by Kitchell and we finally have our showers back!

Another major milestone was the completion of the Entrance

Fountain-our landmark mountain stream is flowing again! In our

erosion control program, many have noticed several culverts and

wash areas were cleaned by a new contractor-Desert Classic. They

did an exemplary job.

As we move into fall, it is budget time at MountainBrook. We

are fine tuning the 2016 budget and laying out the future remodel

timetable for our remaining campus buildings. Included are the

Superstition kitchen, the Sunset Center, Ocotillo Center and

Activity Center. Our Plan and Design and Five-Year Committees

are finalizing a needs assessment and scope for each building with

preliminary cost estimates. Our plan is to stage these remodels

over the coming years in step with our Reserve funding.

As many of you plan your return to MountainBrook, we know

you will enjoy the changes! Jennifer McGraw and Claudia

Vaughn's Activity team have an exciting schedule of events for this

season.

Once again, your Board thanks you for your support and we are

looking forward to seeing you back in MountainBrook and

hearing about your exciting summer adventures!

By Jerry Stevenson and Gene PrescottThe Board meeting called to order by President Gene Prescott.

Five members were present: Paul Kranig, Director; Ron Olm,

Director; Leonard Schroeder, Vice President; Gene Prescott,

President; and Jerry Stevenson, Secretary. Rick Peters, Director,

was present via proxy.

The consent agenda was approved with the exception of the Plan

and Design July 30 minutes. Gene updated the Community on the

Mesquite and Entrance Fountain completions. He also reminded

residents about the October 6 HOA training session.

Tami Tack provided the July Treasurer’s Report. Seventy-five

homes have sold to date and we had a $10,000 Operating Budget

surplus at the end of 7 months.

Rick Burman reported the all wash projects were completed.

Repairs are being completed to the Fired Arts air conditioner

condenser line.

The Board approved the following motions.

• Maintenance expenses for Desert Golf Carts, Leslie’s Pool, AZ

Pool Covers to be funded from reserves

• Architect (Steven Brenden) review of the Superstition Center

storage needs ($3125 plus travel/pass-through expenses)

• Approval of Butler Hansen to conduct the 2016 year end

financial audit ($9,475) and the 2015 year end tax filing ($975)

• MBV Player’s seed money request for the February 2016 play

“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Relative”

• Purchased 4 spare pool and spa pumps ( $2,700) to minimize

downtime when a pump fails

• Re-strap the pool lounge and chairs ($5,300)

• An additional 30 feet of ditch and berm at Crested Saguaro was

approved ($600). Gene pointed out that Coy was $4,000 under

budget for the major part of this large project

• The walls definitions which were finalized with the Attorney

were approved

• A title company will update the Boundary wall definitions

along the golf course to finalize Buildings and Grounds research

phase on the Community walls

• The Sunset Center and Activity Office inspection reports were

accepted and management to look into making appropriate repairs.

• Buildings and Grounds was given the authority to review the

Great Wall erosion plans with the Arizona DOT. They will also

discuss phase 2 implementation of their building temperature

control project with Noble Air

• The Mountaineer staff changes were approved: Barbara

Sebring, Editor; Peggy Malsom, Associate Editor; Marilee

Pritchard, Steering Committee member. Thank you for

volunteering!

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Community Corner

AUGUST 25, 2015 BOARDMEETING HIGHLIGHTS

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Submit your articles and Classified Ads to:

mbveditor@hotmail.comPlease use Times Roman style 11 point. Give your article a Title and your name as a Byline if you want it included. Articles

must be received by the 25th of the month to be included in the next issue. Be sure to include your name and a telephone

number where you can be reached in case there is a question. Classified ads are for residents only.

Thanks. Barb and Peggy.

CHANGE IN MOUNTAINEER ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS

September 20155

Stacey Grady

5144 S Marble Dr

Rob and Kari Karst

5469 S Mohave Sage Dr

Gilford and Carlyne Mahaffy

4808 S Nighthawk Dr

Berry and Terra Mefford

8998 E Brittlebush Rd

Ronald and Virginia Sessous

6287 S Fairway Dr

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTSIs there someone new on your street? Don’t forget to welcome them to our friendly

village. Invite them to join you for Tuesday Coffee & News, they will appreciate theinvitation. Below is a list of the new residents who moved into MBV .

Illness: Jan Gulley, IWI

Dianne Parker, DS

Ellie Rossbach, DS

Jennie Cross, ER

Mary Picard, IWII

In Memory: Bill Queen, IWII

Virginia Carr, SS

David Laifer, HC

Cis Haines

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

Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman

It is an exciting time to be a part of the

Audio Visual group at MountainBrook

Village. The Board recently passed a

motion to update and upgrade our current

projector and screen. Two new screens

will be installed which will provide

coverage throughout the Superstition

Center for Town Hall meetings, MBV

groups’ performances as well as our guest

performers.

What is needed now is a few good men

and women volunteers to help with lights

or sound or both. Sound interesting? Stop

by any Tuesday after Coffee & News to

talk with Tom about sound, Jay about

lighting or Rick about both. Rollie and Al

will soon be returning and can also answer

your questions. Don’t miss out on the

action. Be part of the fun at MBV and see

performances for free. Volunteer for the

AV group. Just leave your name and

number at the Activity Office

480-983-5555 and your call will be

happily returned.

HELP WANTED!

Hello, my name is Barbara Sebring. Many of you may know

me from serving on the Board of Directors. I now have

assumed the position as editor of the Mountaineer. Peggy

Malsom has agreed to be the Associate Editor and we will be

working as a team. Peggy brings a lot of experience to this

position. It's difficult to follow such a dynamic editor as Cis

Haines but we will work diligently to bring you an excellent

edition each month. You can reach us at

mbveditor@hotmail.com

NEW MOUNTAINEER EDITOR

Here is your chance to get your name, address and phone number just the way you want

it listed in the MBV Phone Directory. It is one of those “speak now or for the next year hold

your peace” kind of opportunities. You can list your home number, your cell number, your

name, your partner’s name, your spouse’s name, it is completely up to you. The catch is ---

you have to tell us because we don’t know how you want it listed until you tell us.

We caught many errors in the 2015 edition, but we probably missed some. So please

tell us your correct information by visiting the website at MBVAZ.ORG double click on

the Administrative tab and fill out the phone book form. Or you can fill out the form at

the Activity Office. Just make sure you fill out the form so that it is legible.

Many of you have been contacted by phone or by letter. If so, do not ignore the

following dates or you will not be included in the 2016 MBV Phone Directory. The

team has worked diligently to include every MBV resident. Please do your part and get

the information to the team. If you were listed correctly in the 2015 phone book, you do

not have to do anything.

This information must be received no later than September 15, 2015.

2016 MBV PHONE DIRECTORY

Paula MacDonaldFor the months of August and September the Potters at MountainBrook Village

group have been invited to display their creations in the display case in the Library.

This small group of potters has come together over the years beginning in the mid-

1990’s. We have come with little knowledge or a background of potting experiences.

But we came together with a true desire and interest in this craft we have chosen as our

retirement pastime. We have potters that are hand builders and those who wheel-throw

clay, all enjoying this wonderful Fired Arts Building facility.

Our numbers swell from the month of November to March and then thin out from

April through October with year-round residents holding down the fort. The group

meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday year round in the Fired Arts Building. We

share ideas and materials and the use of equipment including the Village’s kilns. Come

visit us in the Fired Arts Building located just south of the east swimming pool area.

Artist of the Month

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MOUNTAINBROOK RESIDENTS!

1. Question: Why is there an Art Center

sign between the pool and the

Mesquite Center?

Response: This was an oversight. This

sign will be replaced with the

Mesquite Center sign.

2. Question: The golf course grounds

around the 16th tee are overgrown

with weeks. What can be done about

this?

Response: This will be brought to

Mountainbrook Golf Course

management. They have

responsibility for maintenance on

their course.

3. Question: What is the status of the

Community marquee sign?

Response: The sign in the proposed

location will not be approved by

Pinal County. The Communications

Committee will look at alternative

locations to place this sign.

4. Question: Walgreen's is going to be

giving flu shots on campus this year.

Can we get the paperwork

beforehand?

Response: Paperwork for the flu shots

will be available at the office.

5. Question: You talked about having

Coffee and News in the Mesquite

Center during the summer months to

save energy costs. Now we are

meeting Tuesday's back in the

Superstition Center. Is this because

of the poor acoustics and high noise

level in the Mesquite Center?

Response: Yes, the acoustics for large

crowds is one of the reasons we are

not meeting here Tuesday mornings.

The other reason is that we need to

cool the Superstition on Tuesday's

for the weekly Social meeting.

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

during or after the Coffee & News. At thisforum residents have the opportunity to

ask questions and get answers. Come joinus at the Coffee & News and bring yourquestion or simply listen to the Q & A.

Here are some examples from April withupdated answers.

By Keith CharpentierThe Five Year Planning Committee

(FYPC) has finished compiling and

evaluating the responses to our 2015

MBV Survey. Presentations have been

given to the BOD by the committee

regarding the available data. The ranking

of facilities has been derived from the

Owners responses to these three

questions:

1. Determine your current use of

amenities.

2. Describe your level of satisfaction

with current quality of amenities.

3. Which of the assets do you feel need

to be expanded or renovated?

In June, the BOD was sent the FYPC

Survey Recommendations. The Six

recommendations were based on owner

input and made to insure maintenance,

energy efficiency and improvement of

property and community values for the

greatest number of current residents and

future residents. The FYPC looked at

rankings of Usage, Satisfaction,

Renovate/Expand and the Comments to

determine the recommendations. Some

other highly ranked items on the survey

are being addressed via the Reserve Study

Recommendations.

The Survey Recommendations will

assist MBV in developing a 5 year Vision

for use in the 5 Year Plan.

The Survey Overview, the Survey

Rankings, Comment Rankings and FYPC

Survey Recommendations are available:

1. In a binder in the MBV Library

2. And viewable on the web at

http://www.mountainbrookvillage.org/ad

ministrative/community-document/

2015 MBV SURVEY CHAIR COMMENTS

September 20157

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By Peggy MalsomIn the 1967 song To Sir With Love, Lulu

asks, “How do you thank someone who has

taken you from crayons to perfume? It isn’t

easy, but I’ll try.” That’s my task as I

attempt to thank Cis Haines for not only

being the Editor of the Mountaineer for the

last fourteen years, but also for being my

mentor for six of those years.

The first MountainBrook event we

attended was an Octoberfest Dance in 2010.

We got two tickets that had been turned

back into the office and sat with people we

didn’t know. We had a ball and the next day

I wrote a story about it and nervously sent it

to Cis at the Mountaineer. I had never done

anything like that before.

I got her reply saying not only was she

going to put it in the paper, but she wanted

more articles. That’s when I panicked.

What if I couldn’t write anything else funny

or entertaining? I spent the next week

writing five more articles before I could

relax including one for Thanksgiving, one

for Christmas and one for New Year’s.

That was only the beginning. After a

Communications Committee meeting, Cis

said, “You need to join the Activities

Committee if you are going to write for the

newspaper. That way you will know what’s

going on in MountainBrook.” Little did I

dream the world that would open to me.

“Peggy,” Cis would say, “choose ten models

for the next fashion show.” “Me? I’ve never

done anything like that before.” “You’ll do

fine,” she’d say in that reassuring voice.

“We’ll have a great time,” and we did!

Fashion shows, game shows, Follies, the

first Dancing with the Stars, the planning

was as much or more fun than the events

themselves, and every month the

Mountaineer deadline. Always that looming

deadline.

I’ll never forget the first time Cis said,

“Peggy, go interview the owner of a new

business opening in Gold Canyon.” “But,

Cis, I’ve never interviewed anyone before,”

I protested. “Joan (Archer) will go with you

to take pictures. You’ll do fine.” There it is

again, her famous line, “You’ll do fine.”

On the day of the interview Joan and I

showed up, but there was no one to

interview. When they did arrive, the wife

wouldn’t stop talking and I couldn’t ask my

questions. Joan sized up my dilemma,

pulled the wife aside and kept her busy the

whole time I interviewed the husband. Joan

snapped a picture on the way out, we had a

good laugh in the car, and Cis got her story

for the Mountaineer.

Every time I wrote a story I wondered,

will Cis like it? Will she think it’s funny?

She sent one back to me to rewrite – twice.

She rejected another outright as not

presenting MBV in a positive light (it was

about a toilet paper bandit). She let me push

the boundary with a series that wasn’t as

funny on paper as it was in my head and

another that was even funnier, but it

eventually had to end. I still miss it. Along

the way, during those six years – we

laughed so much.

Lulu’s song ends by saying, “I would

write across the sky in letters that would

soar a thousand feet high” our thanks for all

those years of excellence and caring, To Cis,

With Love.

Signed, The Mountaineer Staff and theMountainBrook Village Community

To Cis, with love

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS FAIR2015-2016

SAVE THE DATE: November 7, 2015, 9 am – 2 pm

By Pam BurksMountainBrook Village is proud to host the Sixth annual

“Gold Canyon Business Fair,” Saturday, November 7, 2015, 9

a.m. – 2 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, Superstition Center

5782 S. MountainBrook Drive, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118.

There will be a variety of businesses and services and

organizations represented, door prizes, First-class entertainment by

“Color Me Music,” food and fun.

Every year our goal is to introduce MountainBrook residents to

our local business community by offering a mix of businesses,

services and resources that our community wants and needs.

Please “save the date” and look for more information regarding

participating vendors and a detailed agenda of events, in the

October issue of your Mountaineer. As always, we will be adding

new vendors and products to entice attendance and improve your

experience.

SALT Goodbye to Summer!By Pam Burks

The Superstition Area Land Trust presents their annual Goodbye to

Summer! Tuesday, September 22 from 4:30 pm – 7 pm at Gold Canyon

Golf Resort on Kings Ranch Road.

Come join our SALT community (Superstition Area Land Trust) as

we celebrate the end of our long, hot summer and welcome back our

“winter residents and visitors” as they trickle back to our beautiful

Sonoran Desert. The Gold Canyon Resort has prepared a special menu

with a special pricing for this event along with discounted beverages.

Try a SALT-y Margarita for only $5!

Members of the Gold Canyon Business Association will be present

to welcome you as well. We encourage you to support our local

merchants and shop locally when possible. This is a great opportunity

to learn more about what SALT has planned for the season and to learn

more about the businesses that serve you.

So, put the date on your calendar! Hope you will join us at the Gold

Canyon Golf Resort Bar & Grill for great food, beverages and

community spirit!

Thank you Gold Canyon Golf Resort for your continued support of

our beautiful Gold Canyon community.

Keep up on all Gold Canyon Events, Entertainment and News by

joining: The Gold Canyon Community Connection, check out the link:

www.goldcanyonconnection.com.

Our Friends of MountainBrook Community

WE'VE MISSED YOU! It's the perfect time to come in and treat yourself

to one of our relaxing services.Please accept our invitation with this

25 % OFFAny Service(s) of your choice.

Call for an appointment 480-982-6855 or onlinewww.gcgr.comSalon/Spa . Also starting every Friday for the monthof September Kokopelli's Restaurant is offering 25% off lunch and

dinner (dine in only). *Excludes Alcohol and Specials. *Cannot be combined with specials. *Offer expires November 1st. *Must present newsletter

at the time of check out. *Gratuity not included.

We hope to see you again soon!

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THE FAMOUSCOONEY MEN’SGOLF LEAGUE

plays every Monday morning at

MountainBrook Golf Club. We have a

group rate and occasional contests with

prizes. Enjoy golfing with friends or

make some new golfing buddies. For sign

up information call Chet Haines at 671-

1066 or email lipsnlaw@aol.com.

THE PETER’S MEN’SGOLF GROUP

plays on Wednesdays at the MountainBrook

Golf Course. Enjoy golfing with a group rate.

Call Rick Peters @ 671-1680 for Tee Times

and sign-in.

LADIES NINE HOLEGOLF

Golf on Mondays at 8am at Gold

Canyon Sidewinder. Questions? call

Marlies @ 983-3122.

CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS

LADIES BRIDGEmeets every Monday at 1pm in the Sunset

Center. Potluck at noon on the first Monday.

Sign up one week in advance and walk-ins

are welcome. Winners are; Barbara Osborn,

Mary Jane Johnson, Sandy Collard, Nancy

Waechter and Carol Elrod. Questions? Call

Barbara Osborn @ 982-9408.

MIXED BRIDGEis both couples and singles, no partner

necessary. We meet every Thursday at 1pm

in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one

week in advance and walk-ins are welcome.

Come and enjoy a friendly group.

Questions? Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.

SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGEmeets every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm

in the Sunset Center. Come play with a

friendly group. Duplicate bridge offers an

enjoyable and different format. Questions?

Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.

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

Room on Monday, Thursday, Friday and

the second Sunday at 12:30 pm. Ladies

play on Tuesday at the same time, same

place. There is a potluck and Texas

Hold’em Tournament once a month on

the last Sunday of the month.

JUST FOR FUN GOLFAre you ready for golf/ Just for us

gals and just for fun. Golf on

Thursdays, in the morning at Sunland

Village, Mesa. It's only 10 miles west

ofMBV If interested, call Mary at 983-

3117.

Low Impact Aerobicsand MoreGladys Opfer

This is for all those active MBV

residents. Come join us for low impact

aerobics, toning and Zumba in the Ocotillo

Center from 7-8 am on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday. Classes are all year

round and they are free. It is a group of

ladies working out to cd’s and learning

steps together. For questions call the

exercise leader, Gladys Opfer @ 218-1311.

“All the SingleLadies”….

We are a group of single

ladies who get together to

laugh, play games, go to the

movies and we go out to eat

together as well. Join us the

first Wednesday of the month

at 9:30 am for a breakfast

meeting. You can help us plan

our activities for the month as

well as plan future outings. If

you are interested, call Mary

Lou Kent @ 671-0024.

Ladies BuncoAre you feeling lucky? Do you have a

little time for fun? Join us on the second and

fourth Thursday of each month in the Sunset

Center, Room A at 1pm. We promise you

will have fun and all you need to know is

how to throw those lovely dice to win.

GOLF WITH MBVBRIDGE WITH MBV

BOWLINGAre you looking for an activity where

you can get three strikes and NOT be out? If

you answered “yes,” then the

MountainBrook Monday Bowling League

may be the right fit for you.

We are a senior league that bowls on

Monday afternoons, 3PM at the AMF Lanes

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

16 weeks long starting in mid-November

and ending in early March. It’s a friendly

fun-loving recreational league for beginners

and experienced bowlers alike and there is

room for individuals and couples. If you are

interested in joining a team or would like

more information, call Bev Ginther at 952-

237-9528 or email at:

myginther@yahoo.com.

September 201513

PINOCHLERon Hofmeister

It’s been a fun month with a lot of different winners and even two 600

scores. Next month I would like to add your name to the list. It really

doesn’t take much skill and luck plays a big roll. But the following winners

did play well and more importantly had a lot of fun. They were Donna Gavin (576),

Bob Waltke (541), Delores O’Fallon (583), and Bill Sandell (666). Surprisingly Rich

Houseman’s 617 only came in behind Bill’s 666. It’s rare when a 600 score doesn’t

win. Come join us. As non winner I need some company.

Book Discussion for SeptemberPeggy Malsom

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

Wednesday of the month October through April in the Mesquite Room. Please bring

all suggestions for interesting books for the season to the October 14th meeting at 1

o'clock in the Mesquite Room for a good roundtable discussion. At that time, we will

select the books for November and December.

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

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

book to read and discuss.

Melanie Hoffert will be here in February to discuss her book Prairie Silence: AMemoir, which is a creative non-fiction story set in South Dakota and is a 2014

Minnesota Award winner.

Suggestions for the remaining months include:

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

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

The Road to Character by David Brooks

Memory Man by David Baldacci

Ruth's Journey: The Authorized Novel of Mammy from Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind by Donald McCaig

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Private Down Under by James Patterson

In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctors Journey in the Saudi Kingdomby Qanta A. Ahmed, MD

I would like to add Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. See you all soon.

YogaStrengthen your mind and body and come join us for Yoga with

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

with a chair). Friday: Yoga for Rejuvenation. Both classes are from

8:30 am to 9:50 am in the Sunset Center. For more information, call

Elfriede @ 982-2319 or Joyce @ 288-0026.

Helping HandsLoretta Milton

We are a group of volunteers

who give short term support for

home bound residents. We try to

provide transportation to doctors, dentists,

pharmacy and grocery shopping. We also have

available some caregiver relief and friendly

visits. Our Call Check volunteer arranges for a

client to have daily contact by phone.

Equipment Loan will lend you medical or

infant equipment. Our wonderful residents

keep the equipment in their homes until it is

needed by their MountainBrook neighbors.

Please check with the office or call me,

Loretta Milton @ 480 474-9958. When you

need further information about Helping

Hands, either as a client or volunteer, please

call me Loretta Milton 480 474-9958 and

leave a message.

BBOCCE BALL Organized play is open

to all MBV residents

weekly from November

through April on Mondays, Wednesdays,

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

for use of the equipment and courts is

posted nearby. For more information call

Bonnie at 480-838-8094.

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

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

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

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

WELCOME TO MBVCERAMICS

We meet at noon on Tuesdays and

Thursdays in the Fired Arts Center. The

afternoon is spent glazing poured pieces of

bisque and, when completed, firing them

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

hand at ceramics please stop in. We will

provide you with a small piece of bisque to

glaze using any of the glazes available.

Members of the group are willing to allow

you temporary use of brushes or other tools

you may need.

If you decide to join our group the fee is

$5.00 per month which pays for use of all the

glazes you see on the wall shelves. It also

covers other supplies you may need for

special tasks. Bisque pieces, specialty glazes

and brushes are available for purchase from

ceramic shops in the area. Firing is done at

no charge to the ceramist.

We have several certified ceramics

teachers available in our group who have a

world of experience and ideas for creating

lovely pieces of ceramic ware and they will

help you get started in this creative activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 2015 14

FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARYNancy Bozek

One of our MBV

neighbors has donated 6

cookbooks to the library.

There is something about

cookbooks that draws us

to them. Even if we aren't cooking as much

as we did before} the photographs are eye

catching. Please take a look.

We are issuing an "All Points Bulletin"!

Our DVD Entitled "Frozen" is missing.

This DVD is vitally important when the

grandchildren come to visit. Please check

around your house. We know that

sometimes we think we have returned

something (senior moment); then we take a

second look and what do know?-we find it.

Thanks for your help in returning "Frozen."

PICKLE BALL NEWSArlene Atterberry

Remember the

“quiet paddle”

requirements that go

into effect 10/1/2015.

Court times will be the same as last year

with 2 courts available on M,W & F

and 4 courts available on Tues, Thurs &

Sat. In an attempt to get better court

utilization, in addition to the normal

morning round robin play, we will be

allowing for the afternoon far court on

the ASC to be reserved for players

wishing to challenge play others. This

will be from 2- dusk on “4 court days”.

The remaining courts will still be

available as open play.

Chess Club Love the game? Please join us for Chess

Club on Sunday at 3pm in the Sunset Center,

Room A. We provide mentoring and

guaranteed fun. For more information please

contact Pam Lane-Garon @ 559-260-3379.

Ladies Bible StudyThe Ladies Bible Study will be starting

the fifth of October this year. We will be

meeting in the Palo Verde Room next door to

the Mesquite Room where we used to meet.

We will continue meeting on the 1st, 3rd and

4th Mondays of the month at 9 a.m. We

would love to have you join our fellowship

of ladies around God’s Word. For any

questions, please call Eunice DeKonty

983-1665.

Computer ClassesChris Bukovac

Computer classes taught by a seasoned professional are held on Friday mornings at 9:30

a.m. in the Mesquite Room from September to May. Sign up in advance by emailing

chris@conqueringcomputers.com. Class list can be found at

conqueringcomputers.com/training. Each class is two hours in length. Manuals are included

in the $50.00 class fee. Each week there is a different class. Lots of personal one on one

instruction. Bring your own laptop or let Chris know if you need to borrow one. Chris

Bukovac 480-577-4309 or chris@conqueringcomputers.com. I’ll have you conquering

computers in no time!

Monster Mash BashBy Lynnel Cochrane

“Monster Mash” was a novelty song by Bobby

‘Boris’ Picket and the Crypt Kickers in 1962. This

year, our annual Halloween dance coincides with

Saturday, October 31, so it is sure to be

SPOOKTACULAR! A popular band, The

Fairlanes, will be on hand to get everyone up on the

dance floor. A number of our residents look forward

to coming in costumes or something black and orange or just a novelty accessory, but as

always everyone is welcome to come and just have a great night out. We are also adding

something new for those who have an artistic side, and encourage attendees to bring a

previously carved jack-o-lantern with LED light, no candles please or simply ‘dress up’ a

pumpkin to add to our eerie ambience. Yes, there will be some prizes. This dance is usually a

sellout and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with folks we haven’t seen for months or a

time to meet new people. As Michael Jackson in 1982 put it, our Monster Mash Bash is sure

to be a “Thriller.”

September 201515

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

NEW HOUSE West side Superstitions

1 ¼ acres. 3 BR, 2BA, 3 car garage, 1560

SF. $249,000 Available Oct 2015. 480-

980-7153

Dinette Set 48” Glass top. 4 padded

chairs on rollers. $100 OBO 480-288-

9805

Gas Grill 2 burner with 2 propane

tanks. $60. 480-982-5388

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

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

MBV home for rent: 2BR, 2BA,everything new throughout, new paint.Wireless internet/Prism TV. Goodlocation. 480-845-1415

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

We will house sit your home. Frequentvisits and always after wind and rainstorms. Call Diana/Chuck 630-546-4018.

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

Have a flat tire on your golf cart?Same day repair at your home. CallChuck 630-546-4018

Medicare questions? Need help? Call 480-686-4653 MBV resident.

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

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

Need help with caring for a loved one?

Cheri CNA. 480-982-8312.

Helping Hands is in need of infant and

childcare equipment from those willing

to loan to their neighbors. A log in the

Activity Office holds the information.

474-9958.

Helping Hands is in need of volunteers

willing to transport clients to the doctors

or shopping. If available, call 474-9958.FOR SALE

WANTED

SERVICE

FOR RENT

Classifieds

REPAIR BLINDS, SHADES, AND SHUTTERS

All types, motorized, spring mechanized, and manually operated. draw strings - ladders - tilters

Hunter Douglas CertifiedOne year warranty on all work

House Calls

September 2015 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bowling(Mon) Beverly Ginther ....................952-237-9528

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther ..............................298-3761

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activity VIPs(Please contact the office with any changes)

(Revised 9/15/15)

MountainBrook Village MountaineerThe MountainBrook Village MOUNTAINEER is owned by MBV andis published for the MBV community byRay's Printing:386 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ.

To place business/commercial ad in theMountaineer, please contact:

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

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

Board of Directors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountaineer Editor - Barb Sebring..............................288-1579

Associate Editor - Peggy Malsom ..................................474-2344

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

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

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

Assistant Manager/Covenants Coordinator - Cheri May983-5555

Fairway Vista Management - (Jomar Assoc. Services Inc)

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

Pinnacle Vista Management -(Innovative Property Management)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Your Conveniencewww.mbvaz.org

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The $100,000 ProblemI went on a diet in the 70’s and was really counting calories. Yes, it was

a pain but I worked hard at it. I gave up all sweets even though I was still

baking desserts for my family all the time. I even gave up the sugar and

cream I had used in my coffee. I felt great and I looked good.

One day my daughter Glenda brought home a Nestle’s $100,000 candy

bar and told me that I just had to try it. I wasn’t interested and put the candy

bar on the top of the refrigerator. I didn’t even think about it again until

several weeks later when Glenda noticed that I hadn’t eaten it. She opened

it, broke a piece off and made me taste it. I did and it was good, but that

was as far as I was going to go. I continued to stay off sweets for a long

time.

I was still avoiding sweets in the fall of 1975 while attending Oakland

Community College full time on the GI Bill. But I had an English class

that was terrible. I liked English but this class was the pits because part of

the class requirement was we had to spend an hour in a lab, speed reading

after class. To get to the lab I had to go through the book store. One day

when I was heading to the lab with a grey cloud of dread hanging over me

I noticed a bunch of $100,000 candy bars on the counter. I couldn’t resist

and purchased one bar and took it with me to the lab. Eating that delicious

candy bar full of caramel, crunchy bits and chocolate made lab

wonderfully tolerable. From that day forward every time I went to the lab I

took one of those $100,000 bars with me. It wasn’t long before I got used

to eating a brownie or anything else sweet anytime it was available. I was

like an alcoholic having gone off the wagon—no control.

It is easy to write your story when you do it one little story at a time. That is whatBarb Hofmeister teaches. New Life Story Writing Classes will begin Monday,October 26th in the Palo Verde room. The beginning class will meet from 1-3 and theadvanced class will meet from 3-5. Please sign up in the office. The classes are funand easy. If you have any questions, please call Barb Hofmeister at 480-288-9745 oremail her at byh@movinon.net.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THIS EARTHwrite your life story; your family will love it. This is an excerpt from Barb Hofmeister’s memoir, My Rocky Road tothe Good Life—-the whole story.

Motorists traveling along US 60 between

Phoenix and Globe need to plan ahead or

allow extra time as the Arizona Department of

Transportation (ADOT) continues blasting

work as part of an improvement project to

build a new passing lane and widen roadway

shoulders east of Superior.

The construction of the two-mile-long

climbing lane from Devil’s Canyon to Oak Flat

(mileposts 231-233) will require a full closure

of US 60 for up to 90 minutes.

Traffic on eastbound US 60 will be stopped

east of Superior (milepost 227) and westbound

US 60 will be stopped at the Top of the World,

west of Miami (milepost 235) until the blasting

work is completed and the roadway is

reopened after all debris is cleared. Law

enforcement officers will be stationed at each

closure to assist with traffic control.

There will be narrow traffic lanes, wide-

load restrictions and a reduced speed limit

through the work zone. Flaggers and pilot cars

will be used at different times throughout the

project. ADOT anticipates the highway will

be closed at least once per week for up to

three months.

Drivers are asked to use caution, watch for

construction equipment and personnel, and

allow extra time for your commute.

Motorists seeking an alternate route can

consider state routes 77 and 177, which is

approximately 68 miles long.

To stay up-to-date with the latest highway

conditions, visit the ADOT Traveler

Information Center at www.az511.gov or call

Rod Wigman at 928-308-8233.

U.S. HIGHWAY 60 CLOSURE NOTICE

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MBV FountainThe entrance fountain under construction. It was well worth the wait. For a more complete viewing of the construction

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GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!

LtoR: Sandy Collard, Lucy Abrams andBarb Sebring enjoy the camaraderie ofvolunteering after a recent MBV event.

MBV residents enjoy a summer break dinner atChen’s Chinese Bistro.