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MBV COFFEE & LATEST NEWS

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Click here for an audio recording of this Coffee and News    

All announcements by Glenda Schimmelpfennig and others are condensed unless otherwise indicated. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  All stood to pledge allegiance to the Flag of our Country.

NEW RESIDENTS:  None.

BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:  By Howard Sehr (listen to the audio for full comments).

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: 

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GLENDA'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Blood Pressure Tests:  Are offered after Coffee & News on Tuesdays at 10am in the Library/Activity Center by the Fire Department. This is a free service. Check your blood pressure and stay healthy.

Ladies Whine & Cheese Party:  Monday evenings 4pm in the Sunset Room. $1.00 per person for cheese and crackers. Bring your own wine. Come chat with your friends or meet some new ones.

Bingo:  Closed until Labor Day.

Social Hour:  Tuesdays, 5pm in the Superstition Center.

Card Bingo:  Wednesdays, 7pm. Come join the fun in the Palo Verde Room.

Canyon Cookout:  Closed until September.

Wii Bowling:  Every Thursday at 1 pm. Meet in the SC and play Wii games. Come and join the fun, it’s free.

Aluminum Pop Tops and Manufacturer's Coupons:  There is a jar the the Activity Center to collect aluminum pop tops for the Ronald McDonald Home, and a basket to collect Manufacturer's coupons for overseas service personnel and their families. Both of these parties would really appreciate your donations.

AZ Fun Books are available in the office for a cost of $8.00. When using these coupons, be sure to present the entire book. Individual coupons that have been torn out of the book will not be accepted.

EVENTS:

Tickets for most of the events will go on sale the first Tuesday of the month prior to the event.
Please sign up in the Activity Office for those events which do not require a ticket.

Movie Night-Sunset Room Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 7 pm "Extraordinary Measures" starring Harrison Ford Inspired by a true story.  a father and a medical researcher face impossible odds as they battle the entire medical establishment & time to find a cure for his daughter.  Don't hope for a miracle, make one. Labor Day Potluck & Bingo Monday, September 6, 2010 4:30 pm Social Time, 5:00 pm Potluck, 7:00 Bingo Sign up in Activity Office Greeting Card Classes with Millie Hart 1-3 pm - Ocotillo Room 5 cards for $10.  Dates for 2010 are; September 8,9 Come and spend a relaxing and creative two hours. Millie is there to help if needed.  Enjoy the fun and go home with your creations. To reserve a spot call Millie at 982-5388. Mazatzal Casino Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:45 am bus leave MBV $10.00 credit on arrival-$10 if it's your birthday Scratch off ticket on your return. Sign up in the Activity Office Pool Party Pot Luck Saturday, September 18, 2010 Social Time 4:30 pm -Eat at 5 pm Ocotillo Room BYOB. a dish to pass and meat to grill. Buns & tableware will be provided. Fun in the pool before and after. Movie Night - Sunset Room Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, 7 pm "The Other Side of Heaven"  based on a true story. about a young man sent to Tonga on a 3 year mission. He faces suspicion, distrust, typhoons, tidal waves, mosquitoes  and other perils of man & nature as he reaches ou to the people of Tonga. Filled with adventure, scenery and humor.

September Mystery Bus Trip Thursday, September 23, 2010 Bus leaves at 10 am-Ocotillo Room Should return by 3 pm $20/person plus lunch on your own 21 Seats Available Sign up in the Activity Office Hale Theatre "The Foreigner" Friday, September 24, 2010 Performance starts at 7:30 pm Ticket Price is $18.00 Purchase tickets at Activity Office by Sept 10th Travel is on your own. Fort McDowell Casino Friday, September 24, 2010 6:45 am bus departs Free bus & free am Bingo Get $10 credit on arrival. Sign up in the Activity Office Let's Do Dinner Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Chen's Chinese Restaurant Bashas Plaza Meet at the restaurant at 5 pm Travel is on your own. Poppy’s Home Décor Seminar September 30, 10 am , Ocotillo Room Topic: Choosing the best paint colors for the inside of your home Poppy’s is a home décor store in Mesa, Az This event is free Julie, the Poppy’s expert will come to demonstrate and give decorating tips. Join us once a month on Thursdays.

TRIPS: - See Travel.htm (Activities Page)

ESPECIALLY 4U TOURS:

There are extra fliers in the travel book that is in the library, but don't take the last one. See Travel.htm (Activities Page) For information about off site trips, tours and cruises that are available.

REMINDER TO ALL:  If you have an event in any of our rooms, please empty your trash. That is all part of the clean up function.  Thank you.

EMAIL LIST FOR ROSSMAR CONNECT - We'd love to have your e-mail address so we can e-mail you alerts from the Activity Department that you can read at your leisure.  Stop by the office and give us your e-mail address and we will get you set up.  This is also great for address changes.

There are many volunteer opportunities as well as opportunities to join golf leagues, hikes, softball and more. Stop in the Activity Center and join in the fun with your friends and neighbors. Please check your Mountaineer or the MountainBrook Village website, click on TRAVEL and see what is being planned. If you are interested in helping with any of the events, please contact the office.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS on the ACTIVITIES PAGE.

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