Travel Events and Trips

Please check the Latest News tab for announcements at the Tuesday Coffee and News.
Contact the Activity Office for ticket availability and the latest information.
(480) 288-9213 (Unless otherwise indicated.)

In the table below you will find a summary of the major activities at MountainBrook. If you want more information as to time, location, who to contact, etc., please check this event on our master Calendar. (Click here to go to the calendar.)

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MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE - EVENTS

MOST EVENTS WILL GO ON SALE THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE EVENT:

HALE THEATRE

The Foreigner

Friday, September 24, 2010

Performance starts at 7:30

Ticket Price - $23

Order your tickets in the Activity Ofice - Travel is on your own.

LET'S DO DINNER

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Chen's Chinese Restaurant

Bashas Plaza

Meet at 5 pm

Travel is on your own

POPPY'S HOME DECOR SEMINARS:

SEPTEMBER 30th.

10 am Ocotillo Room - FREE

Poppy's is a home decor store in Mesa, AZ

CHOOSING THE BEST PAINT COLORS FOR THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME

BINGO POTLUCK

Have you been missing your Bingo Fix?

Fall Bingo starts Monday September 6, 2010

Join us for a Labor Day Potluck Social at 4:40 pm and Dine at 5 pm, followed by Bingo at 7 pm

BRIDGE - LADIES

Ladies Bridge meets every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Sunset Room. The first Monday of each month is a potluck at noon.

We each put in 50 cents for small money prizes. You can sign-up one week in advance, but you must get a sub if you cannot play. Walk-ins are welcome, however you must arrive before 1:00 pm.

COUPLES BRIDGE

Couples Bridge meets evert Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Sunset Room.

Singles are always welcome, you do not need to bring a partner. Come early to sign in, first come first play.

We collect 50 cents for prizes,

Niclels for slams made buyt not bid, and pennies for downs.

Come and enjoy a Friendly group. Call Elanine Valenti at (480) 671-1686 with any questions.

GOLF - FOR THE GALS

WHERE: Sunland Springs on Signal Butte and Baseline, ten miles west of MountainBrook Village

WHEN: Thursdays

Just plain fun, for gals - Call Mary at (480) 671-9838 for details.

GOLF - LADIES - NINE HOLE

Mondays at 8:00 am

Augusta Rancy Golf Course - (Ellsworth, south of Baseline)

For more information call Marlies at (480) 983-3122

GOLF - THE COONEY MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE

Come and join the fun. Enjoy golfing with friends and neighbors. Group rates, monthly closest to the pin contests with prizes and m

ore. We play every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Club.

For Sign up and information contact Chet Haines: (480) 671-1066

GREETING CARD CLASSES WITH MILLIE HART

1 - 3 pm Ocotillo Room

5 cards for $10 - dates for 2010 are:

September 8,9 October 5,6,7

November 2,3,4 December 7,8,9

Come and spend a relaxing and creative two hours. Millie is there to help if needed.

Enjoy the fun and go home with your creatings.

To reserve a spot call Mille at 982-5388

Ladies Whine and Cheese Party

Every Monday - 4 pm

Superstition Center

Come chat with your friends or meet some new ones

BYOB and wine. $1 for cheese and crackers

NEEDLE ARTS GROUP

Do you like to knit, cross stitch, quilt, bead or make dolls?

Everyone is welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from September through May. We meet in the Mesquite Room from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If you have any questions contact Linda Burch at (480) 671-4463

PINOCHLE

MountainBrook residents have three weekly opportunities to play organized pinochle.

Traditional pass-three-cards group meets each Thursday at 7 pm in the Sunset Room.

Women meet each Tuesday at 1 pm, in the Sunset Room

Double Deck group meets at 6:30 pm each Tuesday in the Palo Verde Room.

Newcomers are always welcome. No advance signup is needed; just show up by ten minutes before the hour to help with setup. You'll find a cordial group who will help you to adapt to our style of play.

POOL PARTY POT LUCK

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Social Time at 4:30 pm - Eat at 5:00 pm

Ocotillo Room

BYOB, a dish to pass and meat to grill. Buns and Tableware will be provided!

Fun in the pool before and after!

SINGLES - A GREAT GROUP

A great group of single ladies, (men are invited too) get together, laugh, go to the movies, go out to eat, play games and enjoy each other's company.

Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am for a breakfast meeting at the Red Sage. Help us plan our activities for the month as well as future outings.

If you are interested call Mary Lou Kent (480) 671-0024

TEXAS HOLD-EM

Texas Hold'em every Monday, On Tuesday, Ladies Only

Come to the Palo Verde Room for all weekday poker games.

Once a month. Texas Hold'em Tournament in the Sunset Room.

Pot Luck starts at 2:30 pm, game start at 3:00 pm, always the last Sunday of the month;

For information, call Deb at (480) 250-7759

Wii Bowling

Every Thursday - 1 pm

Meet in the Superstition Center and play Wii games

Come and Join the Fun

YOGA - WEDNESDAY

Yoga meets at 8:30 am on Wednesdays in the Sunset Room. Bring a mat.

Edna Haines is a certified Yoga teacher with 35 years experience.

For more information call Edna (480) 983-6108

MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE - SCHEDULED TRIPS

PROPOSED GROUP BUS TRIPS:

OVERNIGHT TRIP TO MAZATZAL CASINO
October 12-13, 2010 AND / OR Dec. 31-Jan 1st, 2011
(Only 55 people per trip, don't miss out)
Bus leaves MBV 7am., leaves casino at 3:00 pm.
$108.90 per Suite - 2 people

Here is a Great Getaway trip for anyone who enjoys going to the casino in Payson. An hour and half bus ride will take
you to the Mazatzal Casino, where you will stay overnight in a hotel suite, all rooms are non-smoking, with a large flat
screen TV in the sitting room and a separate bedroom area. Other amenities include Wi-Fi internet, a refrigerator, coffee
and wet bar. The hotel has a pool and a spa.

Other perks include:

Free Casino Bus
Free Ace for Blackjack (1/person)
Fun Book (1/room)
3000 Points on your Player Card (1/room)
Comp Voucher for Breakfast at Cedar Ridge (per person)
$20.00 Cash on Arrival (per person)
2 Scratch Cards on Arrival (per person)
Bingo Afternoon and Evening
$10.00 Birthday Bonus if your birthday is in February
All Rooms are non-smoking!

A sign-up sheet is in the office.

Contact Joan Archer, for additional information: 480-288-0891

MAZATZAL CASINO TRIP to Payson See the Special Below!!!!!

September 8, 2010 - WEDNESDAY, SEE SIGN-UP - or talk to JOAN ARCHER

other trips are planned for 2010: November 17
Bus Pickup Time: 7:00 am (be there by 6:45)- Will leave Payson at 3:00 pm returning to MBV at 5:00
Everyone will get $10 when we arrive at the casino and another $10 IF you have a birthday during the month. Bottled water and a
scratch ticket (chance to win $10) will be given on the return trip. Questions? Call Joan Archer: 288-0891.
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Ft. McDOWELL CASINO TRIP - Last Friday of the month!
FRIDAY  September 24, 2010 Other trips are planned for : October 29, 2010 LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
No Charge for this trip: Free Bus and Free Bingo at 9:00 am
Questions? Call Joan Archer: 288-0891.
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CARD BINGO   - NEW
Date: Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Place: Mesquite Room
Each game costs 5 cents per player per game. The last game is 25 cents. Winners take all.

A player can leave and come at any time and only pay for games played.
A maximum of 4 players to a deck of cards. If there are less than 4 players the deck plays with dead hands.
Play starts at 7:00 pm with a 10 minute break at 8:00 pm.

The last game is played at 9:00 pm.

There is no age limit as long as participants can be controlled and have parental consent.

Bring your own refreshments.

Game instructions:
1. Place matched cards called by caller face up in center of table so that it can be confirmed by the other players.
2. When all your cards have been discarded call BINGO. If only one player is playing at a deck, any bingo at that deck must be confirmed by a monitor.

Card bingo host & hostess
Don & Shirley Lorenzi
983-6971
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Every Wednesday
COOKOUT - Sunset Room - $4   - 11:30 - 1:00 pm
Enjoy lunch with friends and neighbors. For $4 enjoy a hamburger or grilled chicken; included are potato salad, beans, a beverage
and desert.

We are in need of volunteers to assist with the barbecue. Volunteers assist in the set up of the food and serving along with collecting money.
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LINKS TO:

DAY TRIPS
EXTENDED TRIPS

SPECIFIC EXTENDED TRIPS:

ALASKA - IN MAY OR SEPT

BAJA AND MAINLAND CRUISE

COPPER CANYON TOUR

DURANGO & SILVERTON

NARROW GUAGE RAILROAD

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

SAN FRANCISCO

SOUTH AMERICAN - CAPE HORN

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 2010-11

WASHINGTON, DC

THE FOLLOWING ARE TOURS FOR MBV RESIDENTS - MBV residents receive a 10% discount on tours!

BOOK THE COPPER CANYON AND 10 DAY BAJA TOUR WITH A DEPOSIT AND GET A $25.00 DISCOUNT -
THEY BOOK EARLY!

If you are interested in any of these tours and want to find out more or register for one of them, click on the following
link to send an email to "Especially 4U Tours" (Click on "Especially 4U Tours" to open your email program).

OR Contact "Especially 4u Tours", 7165 E. University Sun Valley Office Park, Sun Valley Plaza Dr.,
Mesa, AZ 85207, (480) 985-4200, (800) 331-4968, FAX (480) 355-412

HOURS: MON-FRIDAY - 9-1 p.m. - Through September

OR CALL LINDA SCHMID @ 480-854-2075

Look at our specials up for the season. Book early with the deposit, and get an additional reduction.

Especially 4U Tours, Sandy, will be out at Coffee and Announcements. She can also come out and make a special presentation to any small group that you might have - even a club!

What you see below is only a small part of what we offer. Come to the MBV Coffee and Announcements on Tuesdays and get flyers and see what is included in all of our trips.

COMING SOON! WATCH FOR OUR CRUISES

CHECK OUT THE CHINA TOUR! FOR MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE RESIDENTS!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!

Day Trips

Call Especially 4U Tours for info:
(480)-985-4200 OFFICE HOURS: MON – THURS 9-1 PM Through September

GAMBLING ADVENTURES

BE SURE TO SEE THE MAZATZAL AND FT. McDOWELL CASINOS TRIPS ABOVE FROM MBV!

IN ADDITION:

SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2010 - LAS VEGAS DOWNTOWN 4 QUEENS - GAMBLING

ONLY $99 ppdo - GREAT TRIP!

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SEPTEMBER 21-23 - LAS VEGAS DOWNTOWN - FOUR QUEENS

$99.00 ppdo This is the last chance at this price, in October new rates will come into effect.

One stop going in for a fre buffet - arrive at hotel - baggage handling and the rest o the time you are totally on your own. - optional tour for a strip light tour, and of course you are right in the middle of the Fremont street light experience.

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JANUARY 20-25, 2011 - RENO/TAHOE/VEGAS/BUFFALO BILLS/VIRGINIA CITY/CARSON CITY

$359 ppdo

Lots of food, cash back, optional boat ride on Lake Tahoe - What a trip - Only $60 per day for hotel, transporttion and guide.... coming home you will also go over and stop and tour Hover Dam - - - REALLY UNVELIEVABLE

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Extended trips

Call Especially 4U Tours for info:
(480)-854-2075 - LINDA SCHMID OFFICE HOURS: MON – THURS 9-3 PM

"MEXICO IS SAFE - THEY HAD JUST DRIVEN 900 MILES INTO MEXICO FOR A VACATION AT A BREACH RESORT, NBO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER, GREAT PRICING AND THEY REALLY NEED OUR BUSINESS..."

This is a great tour of the coast - starting at Santa Monica area - Santa Barbara, Solvang, Hearst Castle (OPTIONAL), 17 mile drive, Monterey Aquarium )OPTIONAL), one full day in San Franscisco with a 4 hour guided tour, afternoon and early evening down at the Wharf area - optional Trolley ride, Alcatraz, Harbor cruise and more - This is a cool way to end the summer, in more ways than one - - - BOOK NOW!!!!

DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GUAGE RAILROAD PLUS CANYON DECHELLY TOUR BY A NATIVE AMERICAN GUIDE!

SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH 10, 2010 -ONLY $599.00 ppdo - Less MBV's 10% discount!

Day 1 - head to New Mexico - through the Salt River Canyon to Farmington, NM to see Shiprock National Monument

Day 2 - Head to Durango and board the Duranto & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad - return to Durango via the

"Million Dollar Highway" - an optional evening dinner and cowboy show - at the Bar D Ranch.

Day 3 - Mesa Verde National Park and in the afternoon travel to Canyon de Chelly a Rim Tour of the canyon plus see and stand in the only "4 Corners" of states in the United States!

Day 4 - Tour Canyon de Chelly by vehicle for 4 hours with a Native American guide, after lunch and later stop at the historic Hubbel Trading Post, the oldest trading post in the United States - see Native Americal ladies weaving and some outstanding jewelry. Then head back to Phoenix arriving around 9:00 p.m.

DON OR JUDY WILL COME OUT AND TALK TO YOU PERSONALLY IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. OR CALL THEM AT: 480-338-6345 OR THE OFFICE IF YOU CANNOT GET A HOLD OF THEM,

This is a Great Cruise/tour for the price. Don and Judy will by your guides!

Fly to Venice overnight - and tour on your own in the morning Board the ship for your cruise, to Durbovnik, Athens, Ephesus, Nafpolion on the Norwegian Cruise Lines, upon returning the tour will be to Florence, Rome, and much, much more! Price includes cruise, port charges and taxes.

The price is for only 16 people so being a small group you will get special treatment. People with walking problems, no worry, we will be at a slow pace - and exciting tour - MUST BE BOOKED IN JULY!!!

Many of our residents hav enjoyed going on this outstanding tour, nice hotel, 2 nights - breakfast each morning, New Year's Eve party, and special viewing of the floats "before" the parade - includes a great tour of the Santa Monica area.

Day 1 - travel to southern California - stay at a hotel in the Pasadena area (Hampton In or equiv.)

Day 2 - Rose Bowl decorating area to see floats - tour Santa Monica area - celebrate dinner in hotel.

Day 3 - Happy New Year - attend the 122nd. Rose Bowl parade - great seating - then head home

$599.00 single, $499.00 ppdo, $489.00 pptoor $479.00 ppdo. $25 deposit due by June 15th.

$50 room credit and one bottle of wine per room - pasport is NOT required - only a photo ID and Birth Certificate

Day 1 - Los Angeles, CA, Day 2 - Catlina Island, - Day 3 - Ensenada, Mexico, Day 4 - "Fun Day" at Sea, Day 5 - Los Angeles

$1299 ppdo - Ask for our Flyer! DEPOSIT TO BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 7th., AND TO GET AN ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT THE FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY FEB. 4, 2011. (TAKING AN ADDITIONAL 5% OFF PLUS THE 10% FOR MBV RESIDENTS, WHICH COMES OUT TO $195.00 - THE FINAL COST TO MBV RESIDENTS WILL BE $1104 FOR THIS OUTSTANDING TRIP.

An Outstanding tour - book now and save $50 deposit when you make your final payment. This tours includes so much, we have a great number of Mountainbrook people already taken this tour -

Tour includes motorcoack, train, hotel on the rim of the canyon, Marta Ortiz pottery making, Casa Grande - (actual ruins)

This is a very safe trip - Especially 4 U Tours has run this trip every year, with no problemst whatsoever, we also have a Spanish speaking driver and guide - going in a group like this is the best way to go!

CRUISE ONLY: INSIDE CATEGORY J - $2319 ppdo, BALCONY - CATETORY BC - $2900 ppdo

AIR: APPROXIMATE PRICE - $1300 AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010. AIR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE!

ESPECIALLY 4U TOURS IS WORKING ON A SPECIAL ON AIR FARE - MORE TO COME ON THIS!

Starts in Santiago, Chile, cruise the south Atlantic, Chilean Fjords scenic cruisinG - MUCH , MUCH MORE

See Sandy or Linda after Coffee and Announcements, or call 480- 854-2075 for more details.