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Updated  02/03/2012

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MountainBrook Village Activities

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 latest Mountaineer, our Calendar, or call 480-983-5555 for information on these & other events.

  2012
                    Activities
2012
                      Activities

Feb. 3

Feb. 14

Feb. 15

Feb. 23

Mar. 1,2,3

Mar. 3

Mar. 3

Mar. 6

Mar. 7

Mar. 10

Mar. 15

Mar. 16,17

Mar. 21

Mar. 23

Mar. 25

Mar. 29

Mar. 31

Cord Price (Country-Line Dance-50's&60's)

AZ 100 Birthday Party - Brookharts (Country 50/60's)

Meet the BOD candidates

Missouri Opry

Village Players Production

Community Garage Sales

Dutton Theatre

BOD elections

Annual Meeting

Lions Club Casino Night

Safety Meeting/Dinner

Village Voices Spring Concert

Gordy & Debbie Variety Show

Country Western Dance/Party-Judy & The Guys Band

MBV Band Spring Concert

GC Business Fair

MBV Art Fair

Apr. 4

Apr. 12

May 5

May 13

May 28

Oct. 26

Dec. 14

Barleens

Spring Fashion Show

Kentucky Derby/Cinco De Mayo Party

Mother's Day Brunch

Memorial Day Potluck Bingo

Halloween Dance-Road Runner Band

Christmas Dinner Dance-Swing Memories Big Band

(Check the current Mountaineer, our Calender page, or call 480-983-5555 for information on these & other events.)

 
  Casino Bus Trips
  State Potluck Schedule
   2012
 
2012
 

Feb 7&8

Feb. 15

Feb. 24

Mar. 7

Mar. 14

Mar. 30

Apr. 4

Apr. 10&11

May 9

May 16

May 25

June 12&13

June 20

June 29

July 11

July 18

July 27

Aug. 14&15

Aug. 22

Aug. 31

Sep. 12

Sep. 19

Sep. 28

Oct. 9&10

Oct. 17

Oct. 26

Nov. 7

Nov. 14

Nov. 30

Dec. 12

Dec. 19

Dec. 28

Dec. 31&Jan. 1

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Lone Butte Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino

Lone Butte Casino

Fort McDowell Casino

Mazatzal Casino Overnight

Feb. 13

Feb. 19

Feb. 24

Feb. 27

Mar. 3

Mar. 4

North Dakota/South Dakota Potluck

WA/OR/Alaska Potluck

Southern Dixie Potluck

Iowa Potluck

Wisconsin Potluck

Minnesota Potluck

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MBV CURRENT ACTIVITIES 

 

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

Hey there Men!  Interested in doing lunch? Maybe at a micro-brewery? 

There's an interest sheet in the Activity Office!

Ladies Do Lunch

2nd. Monday of Each Month

Monday,

Meet at Activity Office, 11am Drive on your Own

Meet at Restaurant - 11:30 am

Sign up in the Activity Office

Green Bee Produce--Bringing the farmer's market to you

Every Tuesday during/after Coffee and News.

40-50 different fruits and vegetables (in season), local honey, fresh breads from Alpine Valley Bread Co.

Superstition Center parking lot, 8:30 - 11:30 am.

Schwan's

Every Tuesday, 8:30 - 11:30 am.

Superstition Center parking lot.

Line Dance with DeeDee in the Superstition Center (we will move during Board Mtg Days)

Started Tuesday, November 1st.  -  Every Tuesday

1:30 - 2:00 pm Brand New Beginners

2:00 - 3:00 pm Beginners

3:00 - 4:00 pm Easy Intermediate

Board Meeting Tuesdays Line Dancing will be moved to a Sunday.

Yoga with Deborah

Fridays, October through April, Sunset Room - 8:30 - 9:50 am

$8.00 per class or 5 classes for $35.00, 10 classes for $60.00

Monday Night Bingo

7 pm in Superstition Center, Labor Day through Memorial Day. Cost is $10 for playing 15 games. Prizes are as high as $150 for Pot of Gold game, which costs $1.00 per ticket. Regular game payout is according to how many people attend. Coverall is $50 payout. Any questions, call Joan Archer at 288-0891.

Card Bingo
Date:  Wednesdays 7 pm to 9 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 pm with a 10 minute break at 8 pm. The last game is played at 9 pm. There is no age limit as long as participants can be controlled and have parental consent. Bring your own refreshments.

Pickle Ball Players

Mike encourages all to come out for Pickle Ball. Classes are scheduled for 11 am on Mondays.

Interested:  -  You can find someone playing almost every day from 7 - 9 am.  All are eager to share their enjoyment and skill with anyone who may be interested.  There is free equipment for residents to use, kept in the weight room, just to the left when you enter the room.  Wooden paddles, balls are on the court - If you like the sport after you've had a try at it, you can join our club for a big donation of $10 per year - to help defray the cost of the balls that are used.

Greeting Card Classes with Millie Hart

1-3 pm - Ocotillo Room. 5 cards for $10.

Come and spend a relaxing and creative two hours. Millie is there to help if needed. Enjoy the fun and go home with new greeting cards. 2012 dates: Feb. 7, 8, 9; Mar. 6, 7, 8; Apr. 3, 4, 5; May 1, 2, 3; June 6, 7.

  

Wii Bowling

Every Thursday, 1 pm, meet in the Superstition Center and play Wii games. Come and join the fun. Free!

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.

Canyon Cookout

Wednesdays, at 11:30 am - 1 pm.

Sunset Room - Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad, Beans, Chips, Desert & Beverage

Have Lunch, Meet with neighbors, make new friends.

$5.00 / person.

Ladies Bridge

Ladies Bridge meets every Monday at 1 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 pm. Contact Barb Osborn at 982-9408.

Couples Bridge

Couples Bridge meets every Thursday at 1 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, nickels for slams made but not bid, and pennies for downs. Come and enjoy a friendly group.  Call Elaine Valenti at (480) 671-1686 with any questions.

Hand and Foot Canasta

Friday, 1 pm - 4 pm, Sunset Room, year-round. New players welcome. Call Joan Archer (288-0891).

Golf - For the Gals

Where: Sunland Village, Mesa, only 10 miles west, in the am.

When: Thursdays.

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

Golf - Ladies - Nine Hole

Mondays at 8 am.

Augusta Ranch 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 more.  We play every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Club. For signup and information, contact Chet Haines:  (480) 671-1066.

Pinochle

MountainBrook residents have three weekly opportunities to play organized pinochle.

  1. Traditional pass-three-cards group meets each Thursday at 7 pm in the Sunset Room.
  2. Women meet each Tuesday at 1 pm, in the Sunset Room.
  3. Double Deck group meets at 6:30 pm each Tuesday in the Palo Verde Room.

Newcomers are always welcome. No advance sign up 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.

The Merry Widows

A great group of single ladies 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

  1. Texas Hold'em every Monday; On Tuesday, Ladies Only.
  2. Come to the Palo Verde Room for all weekday poker games.
  3. Once a month. Texas Hold'em Tournament in the Sunset Room. Pot Luck starts at 2:30 pm, game start at 3 pm, always the last Sunday of the month;

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

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.

Yoga - Friday - With Deborah

Fridays from 8:30 to 9:45 am

Sunset Room

Strengthen your mind and body - more information, call Elfriede 982-2319 or Joyce 288-0026.


 

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MBV SCHEDULED TRIPS


GROUP BUS TRIPS:
 

Lone Butte Casino Bus Trips

For dates, click here.

Free Bus ride - $10 raffle on the bus there. When you arrive, you will receive $10 on your player's card.

If it is your birthday, + or = one day, you get free bingo play in the afternoon.

Overnight Trip to Mazatzal Casino

For dates, click here.

(Only 55 people per trip; don't miss out.)

Bus leaves MBV 6:45 am; leaves casino at 3 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, 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)
  • $40.00 Machine credit (per person) Player's Card
  • Bingo Afternoon and Evening (available at your expense)
  • $10.00 Birthday Bonus if your birthday month
  • $10.00 First Time to Casino play
  • All Rooms are non-smoking!

A sign-up sheet is in the office. Contact Joan Archer, for additional information:  480-288-0891.

Mazatzal Casino Day Trip to Payson

See Signup sheets in office or talk to JOAN ARCHER.

For dates, click here.

Bus Pickup Time:  7 am (be there by 6:45). Will leave Payson at 3 pm, returning to MBV at 5 pm (or sooner if possible).
Everyone will get $15 (on your player's club card) when we arrive at the casino and another $10 if you have a birthday during the month and $10 (on your players club card) if it's your first time to the casino. Bottled water will be given on the return trip.  Questions?  Call Joan Archer:  288-0891.

Ft. McDowell Casino Trip

Last Friday of the month!

For dates, click here.
Trips are planned last Friday of every month!

Every person gets $10 slot play on their players card.

No charge for this trip; free bus and free bingo at 9 am.
Questions?  Call Joan Archer:  288-0891.

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