Aerobics for the Mind

Aerobics for the Mind lectures are held in the Sunset Room.
$2 donation at the door will be appreciated.

None are currently scheduled.

There are a couple of things that we need to bring to your attention:

1. We are getting toward the end of the season for our AFTM activities. To date, we have had speakers on Religion, National Healthcare Program, Pinal County Sheriff activities, and Exercise and Health. For April 7th, we have Dr. Mark Spencer of ASU scheduled to speak to us on "New Developments in the field of Evolutionary Science." Please note these on your calendars and please encourage your friends and neighbors to join us.

2. Regarding our activities for next year, we want your feedback as to whether we should consider having speakers on a bimonthly basis, some other frequency, or continue with the current monthly program. We believe that these activities enhance the attractiveness of our community.

3. As you are aware, AFTM has been lucky in getting speakers who have not asked for any compensation; notwithstanding that, they do incur costs in hard cash and time to make their presentations to us. It is time for us to find the funds to provide each speaker with a reasonable honorarium. The last two meetings we set a basket out for your volunteer contributions, and we collected $104. We used part of those funds to buy lunch for the speakers (team members bought their own lunch). However, we are not confident that volunteer contributions will enable us to pay the honorariums. This is a problem, and we need your help in finding a solution.

4. Earlier this year we approached the MBV Board for funds but were turned down. It is now MBV election season, and perhaps the right time to let the candidates know that we want to count on their support for AFTM. If we do have 14 presentations a year, we will not need more than $1,500 a season.

5. Finally, some of us would like to encourage other types of activities such as panel discussions, group discussions, debates or whatever format there may be interest in. If you have such interest and are willing to take the lead, please let us know and we will do what we can to help in that endeavor. Thank you for your attention to the above. Please give it some serious thought and respond with your feedback to Boniface Thayil at 983-3110 or e-mail onlyhiteck@msn.com.

We look forward to seeing all of you at our next lecture.

Boniface @ 983-3110.

MBV Village Band

The MountainBrook Village Band is a 25-piece Concert Band. The rehearsal/concert season is from October thru March. Auditions are not required, but the expectation is that members are able to read music and own their instrument.

For additional information contact LeRoy Wolter at 480 983-1672 or email wolsax@msn.com.

Book Discussion Group

MOUNTAINBROOK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP MEETS 1:00-2:00PM - 2ND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH
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We do not meet May thru September but do meet October thru April.

Oct 14, 2009 we will discuss "THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY" by Mary Ann Shaffer. Novel set in
1940 in Guernsey Island telling spirit of people living under Nazi occupation. 5 Star review best seller.

November 11, 2009 we will discuss "STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE" by David Wroblewski. Novel set in northern Wisconsin
where a grandfather starts a line of unusual dogs called Sawtelle and his grandson Edgar, born mute, who proves to be a hero.
4 Star best seller.

December 9, 2009 we will discuss "CHANGE OF HEART" by Jodi Picult. Novel about condemned to death Shay who murdered
small child Elizabeth and her Cop grandfather. 11 years later Elizabeth's sister Claire needs a heart transplant and Shay wants
to be the donor. Excellent review. 5 Star best seller.

January 13, 2010 we will discuss "TEAMS OF RIVALS"-THE POLITICAL GENIUS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN" by Doris Kerns
Goodwin. Lincoln's mastery of people selection. Excellent Review. Start reading now, large book. Stanley York will lead
discussion.

It is not necessary to have read the book nor vital to participate. You are always invited to walk in and enjoy a lively discussion. There is no signed membership, just enjoy a good discussion.

Char Peterson.

Card Games

Pinochle

Four weekly opportunities exist for MBV pinochle players. All four meet in the Sunset Room. A women's group meets at 1 pm on Tuesdays, a double deck group meets at 7 pm on Tuesdays, a five-handed group at 7 pm on Wednesdays, and a traditional pass-three-cards group at 7 pm each Thursday. Each group welcomes newcomers, and no signup is necessary. Players are urged to arrive early to insure a prompt start. If it's been some time since you last played, don't let that deter you, you'll find friendly folks who will help you. Just show up a little before the appointed hour--that helps in setup.

Rich Huseman - 480 288-5378.

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Poker

The co-ed Poker group will meet in the poker room adjacent to the Sunset Room on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, starting October 10, 2006. Games are dealer's choice, and newcomers are always welcome. No signup required - just show up at the appropriate time and place.

Ben Montgomery - 480 671-9416.

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Couple's Bridge

ALERT everyone !!!! Our Couples Bridge is now on Thursdays in the Sunset Room. Same time--1:00 pm. As we like to get started on time, please come a little early to pay your fifty cents each and sign up for the following Thursday. We are having great turnouts and great bridge. Please come and join us.

Elaine Valenti 480 761-1686.

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Men's Bridge

Discontinued for the summer!

Rich Huseman 480 288-5378.

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Ladies' Bridge

All MountainBrook ladies and house guests are welcome to play bridge on Mondays at 1 pm in the Sunset Room. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to call a sub, if needed. Bring 50 cents in nickels for slams not bid and pennies for down tricks.

Barb Osborn 982-9408.

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Scrabble Players

Scrabble Players Meeting Thursdays; 1 pm; Sunset Room A

We are looking for new players. We try to accommodate all ability levels. Fun to Competitors! Please join us.

Johnson would be the contact person @ 480-671-9859.

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Computer Club

Monthly Meetings - 2008

The next meeting of the fall season of the MountainBrook Village Computer Club will be Wednesday April 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm in the Mesquite Room. The Computer Club meets the 3^rd Wednesday of each month. The Club is open to all residents of MountainBrook Village.

If you wish to receive the MountainBrook Village Computer Club Newsletter, please send your Email address to:
Mountain_Brook_Village@msn.com .

If you have any questions, contact Joseph Trojanek at 480-288-8824.

Friends of the Library

During the month of January your Library volunteers kept track of donations and returns. They processed 877 donations or
average of 29 items per day and processed 2104 returns or average of 70 items per day. During January there were approximately 300 items donated to care centers, military schools, etc. Thanks to your generosity, your MBV Library is a very busy place.
Your Library is open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week.

Your MBV Library currently has 18 empty DVD cases but no Disc inside. Please remember to check the DVD case to make
certain disc is inside when returning to library. Do return all DVDs and VHS movies before leaving your house for the end of the
season. You can donate magazines (last issues up to 3 months old) and put them directly into magazine area. Also, there is a
newspaper rack for you to put in your hometown papers.

On Tuesday, March 31st your MBV Library will have the 6th annual duplicate book give away in the Superstition Center starting
at 8:00-10:00 a.m. This is your opportunity to take books and movies home to your local care centers, schools, etc. In the past
many residents have asked to make a money donation at this book give away but we do not maintain a Library treasury by
rather rely on resident generosity. A suggestion was made to the Library volunteers to invite residents to donate a toy for Andrea's
Closet. This would be only if a resident wished to do this but of course everyone can take books if they do or do not donate a toy.
Please refer to separate article in this month's Mountaineer for information regarding Andrea's Closet.

ENJOY OUR LIBRARY
If you have any questions, call Char Peterson 982-7793

Men’s Roundtable

The men’s roundtable discussion group meets in the Ocotillo Room from 9:00-10:00 am every day. All men are welcome.

Needle Arts Group

Come to learn, share, and make new friends. Anyone interested in Cross Stitch, Hardanger, Quilting, or Needlepoint, join us on Wednesdays in the Palo Verde Room from 1:00 - 4:00 pm...bring a project to work on and see what others are doing. The group meets weekly throughout the year.

Contact Linda Burch at 480-671-4463 if you have any questions.

Oil Painting Classes

LeRoy will again be offering oil painting classes at NO CHARGE. Please stop by the Sagebrush Room (old art room next to the Palo Verde Room) on Thursday or Friday mornings from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm to find out more information.

Leroy Anderson 288-0891.

Village Players

Village Voices

Village Voices rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 2:50 pm in the Superstition Center. Diane Rasmussen is President with Jane Gehrt as Co-President. Hope to see you there.

Diane Rasmussen 671-8731
Jane Gehrt 983-3515.

Wood Carving

Want to learn how to wood carve? MBV resident, Wesley Stevens, is teaching other residents on Tuesdays from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. There is no charge to learn---just stop by and enjoy the fun. The group meets in the Sagebrush Room (next to the Palo Verde Rm.) .

Wesley Stevens 982-3809.