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Illness

In Memory

Bill Haines, FV
Bobbi Salzbrun, FV
Sheila Fortner, IWIII
Val Springer, IWIII
Cindy Eiserman, DF
Isabelle, Flash, DF
Cathy Kelley, IWIII

John Gumz, DG
Jim Hartman, SRI
Ralph E Rennemo, DG
Mildred "Mid" McLay, SRI
Hazel Wolff, SRII
Jack Dempsey, DG
Vernon Palmer, IWIII
Bernard "Bud" Biberdorf, IWII

Let us remember our friends and neighbors in our prayers,
and if anyone is in need of comfort, please contact
Arlene L. Pytko, Caring Corner Chairperson, 480-288-8011

All announcements by Lifestyle Director Julie Rychener unless otherwise indicated.

Good morning. Cis Haines will speak for the Board of Directors this morning.

BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS by Cis Haines:
(condensed)

● Good morning. Christmas came early to MountainBrook Village when six of our vendors donated enough money to purchase
four flat screen TVs to be connected to those plugs on the wall. In about a week or so we will have them installed so we would
like to thank those vendors--Coy Landscaping, GV Publications who did our last Phone Directory, Noble Air Conditioning, RightAway
Disposal, Rays Printing and Sam's Club. David has been working hard to collect this money and so far he has gotten $7,080. If
you come to Coffee and News next week you will be able to thank them in person;
● An update on the bathhouse, the floor has been completed, the drains do drain and the showers are open.
● On January 5th they will start the pool and deck renovation, weather permitting.
● This building, the Superstition Center, we have new thresholds on order for the double doors and they will be put in and tested to
be sure it makes those doors water tight. If that is the case, thresholds will be placed on all the doors, insuring the whole building will be water tight; then the company will replace the floor at no cost, as part of the contract. We are hoping it will not affect any of
the events as we will be trying to work around them but would like to make you aware of what is coming down.
● In 2009 we will be getting estimates to finish the road at the end of MountainBrook Drive as the Fire Department will no longer plan
on putting in a gate due to the estimating price of the project which went from $30,000 to $90,000.
● I have some bad news for the "MountainBrook toilet paper thief". We have a new supply company who will be updating all of our supplies and dispensers with new green products and the dispensers will hold a 9 inch roll so that should discourage our thief and
create a savings to us as well.
● And finally, Happy New Year. The Corporation Commission ordered the Sewer Rate reduction to take place as of January 1st at
the new rate of $52.42, guaranteed for five years, however, two of the years have already gone by so we only have 3 more years before
they can try to hit us again. I think we have proven that we really are a hard sell and these people will really have to do their own
work before they do any kind of increase the next time.
● Remember there are only 25 days left until January 23rd to pick up your candidate form to run for the Board of Directors. The
next board meeting is January 27th. Thank you.

NEW RESIDENTS: Tom & Janet DeLong, Baldwin, Wisconsin, Mohave Sage Dr.
I know we had a lot of renters come in yesterday so is you have any as neighbors or know of any new arrivals, please invite them
to Coffee and News so they can find out what is going on.

Don't forget the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction Food Bank are both in dire need of non-perishable food items. I had a suggestion that when you come to Coffee & News, you might bring some canned goods and for those who did bring something
today, or if you want to bring it to the office, I want to thank you and we will get it over to the Food Bank shortly.

SPEAKERS:

Ron Hofmeister: I want to remind you that two weeks from today reserved seat tickets will go on sale for the latest production of the Village Players called "Busybody" on February 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 2009. One change will be for Sunday as it will start at 7:00 p.m. instead the usual 5:00 p.m. because the beginning of the play requires total darkness. We are also looking for a couple more
ticket sellers which is a fun job if you would like to volunteer.

● Jim: I would like to give a very special thanks to Ralph and Diana and all of the volunteers for the beautiful work done on the trees and Luminaries.

● You are all invited to the sixth Annual recital. It is a musical program which features people here in MBV such as Nancy Virden, Marty Robison, LeRoy as well as Bob Messner. This is a free program and we even have refreshments afterwards. We have the Pro Arts Trio made up of residents associated with the Arts Council here in Gold Canyon and George Starkel from the Az Oprey. It is at 3:00 p.m. on January 11 here in the Superstition Center. Please come. Hope to see you there.

Joan Archer asked me to remind you that the Christmas decorations will be taken down on December 31 beginning at 9am. except for those here in front of the center and in the entry way. We need volunteers so call me at home if you can help as with enough people it should take no more than 45 minutes. Bob and Joan will take down the rest on New Year's Day and thank you for all your help.

Especially 4 U Travel - Patty: I have business cards on the table now that you can call me at home to make reservations if you
like or you can call the office, and I have some brochures and flyers here for you to come up and look at. There is also a special
Travel section when you go online to www.mountainbrookvillage.org. Thank you very much and have a Happy New Year.

FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE:
     1. Parking Spaces - on several occasions golf carts have been observed parking in spaces designated for cars and vice versa.
          Please park in the proper spaces.
     2. Bicyclists observing stop signs - Bicycles are subject to the same rules of the road as cars, so please obey stop signs when
          riding your bicycle.

ROOM RESERVATIONS: Games and clubs, now is the time to book your room for the upcoming season. I will start putting room
requests in the computer on February 1st and they will go in as dated, saying time and date as requested for your event. We will
take note of those that have been going on for many, many years, but you have to turn in your room requests as it is NOT automatic.

Hiking: Friday, January 2nd. Leave the front parking lot at 8:00 a.m., Hieroglyphic Trail. It is a very easy hike. Lunch on your
own at Red Sage. Don't forget the Tuesday morning hikes to Silly Mountain and be back here in time for coffee.

Social Hour: Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the Superstition Center. Potluck tonight.

Canyon Cookout: Every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sunset Room. Cost is only $4 pp and your choice of
hamburger, or Chicken, sides are potato salad, beans, chips, soda and dessert. There will not be a Canyon Cookout on New Year's Eve.

Bunco is this Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Sunset Room

Bingo: In the Superstition Center. Mondays at 7 p.m. Come join the fun!

Card Bingo: There will be Card Bingo on Wednesday nights at 7.00 in the Mesquite Room. Not on this New Year's Eve

Dec 31 New Years Eve at MountainBrook Village. Tickets are $35 per person. Social is at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and
dancing following with the Arizona Bop Cats from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. All tickets are sold.

Jan 11 Music Recital in the Superstition Center -- FREE. Next week at coffee hour we will have a sneak preview.

Jan 13 The Duttons. All assigned theatre style seating. $20 each. Brand new show and not the same show as they will be
doing at their new theatre.

Jan 16 Coffee House in the Sunset Room at 6:00 p.m. when the Sunset Room will become a Coffee House reminiscent of the 1960's. This is a FREE event and you can be part of the audience or as a performer at the same time. Sign up if you want to
participate or just want to enjoy the show.

Jan 18    Band Concert in the Superstition Center, 3:00 p.m.

Jan 21    Payson Bingo Bus

Jan 23    New Residents' Welcome Breakfast in the Sunset Room, 8:00 a.m.

Jan 24 Lions Club Pancake Breakfast- Tickets will go on sale Monday December 29

Jan 29 Broadway Palms, "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". Seats and dinner are $47.00 and we have about 35 tickets.

Jan 30 Dinner Showtime with the Rick Morgenstern Variety Show. $25.00 pp., comedian, pianist and variety show. Dinner will
be catered by East Valley Catering and the menu includes a beef, pork, and chicken dish along with vegetables, mashed potatoes,
and dessert.

There are many potlucks scheduled throughout the next couple of months so stop in and check out the Activity Sign Up Boards for
a potluck involving your home state. There are upcoming potlucks for Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and more.

The California Club will have it's second winter potluck in the Sunset Room on January 14 at 5pm. Sign up in the Activity Office.

CLASSES: There are many classes starting in January being scheduled, so check in the Activity Center for more information.

There are a lot more 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 me in the
office. As a reminder the office will be closed after today until next Monday. Thanks for coming and have a wonderful Christmas.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS on the Travel page.