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64th Issue January 2023
Veteran Treasure - Page 8
Honoring Colonel Casmus
Talented Painter - Page 19
Brushstrokes Capture Nature
Reaching the Goal - Page 21 Peoria, AZ
Inspiration from a Neighbor
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C O N T E N T S and F E A T U R E S
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Inspirational Corner
9
18 Hole Ladies
16
City Announcement
18
Page 10 Cooking with Chuy & Jan
18 Hole Couples golfers tee up at dusk
28
Pickleball Lessons
30
Technology Club News
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Marathon in 2016
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Editor’s Message • Attainable - Choose a goal within the realm of possibility
yet challenging. 20 lbs. in 6 months may be possible but
100 lbs. might not be
“New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new • Relevant - Keep it relevant to your priorities and goals.
chapter waiting to be written.”
~ Sarah Ban Breathnach • Time-sensitive - Give yourself a time frame in which to
Lori Reiland achieve a goal. A deadline will instill some urgency and
I think most of us start the New Year with provide a time when you can celebrate your success.
dreams, ideas, and resolutions for the days to come. The most
Check out the inspiring story of how one Westbrook resident
common of these is: 1. Lose weight 2. Exercise more 3. Get
has worked towards his goal of running a marathon on
organized. Does this sound familiar? But 54% of resolutions
every continent on page 21. Every one of us has a dream
fail within 6 weeks of making them. That is over half! How do
just waiting to be born anew. We are never too old or too
we stick with these resolutions and change our lives? Many
successful to make goals for our lives. I wish you all success
life coaches and sales trainers speak of creating goals called
and prosperity in the New Year and I hope you make this the
SMART goals:
best year of your life!
• Specific – Be very specific in what and why you want to
accomplish the goal. I want to lose 15 lbs. to look great at Lori
that wedding in July.
• Measurable – Make a goal that you can track and
measure. I will organize one room a month until June for
example.
4 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023
Sellers!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! I am proud to be
your long time
neighbor in WV.
Working hard 7 days
The 6th Annual JAMIWALK honors our loved a week, 12 months a
ones who have passed too soon. The walk will
take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
year to help sellers
Coffee & rolls will be provided and the program sell and buyers
begins at 10:00 a.m. to purchase their
Our mission each year is to bring awareness of dream home!
growing problems with human trafficking. We will
have a speaker to help us understand the severity Call me!
and how we can help. It has been eye opening in Buyers
the past for us. Please don’t miss out.
I will buy you a
No charge to attend, but donations to the human One-Year Home
trafficking cause will be very much appreciated!
Warranty at closing!
If you have someone you would like to have Diamond Sponsor
honored in this event, please contact Pat Ossell, Veteran’s Dinner
612-599-1982 or pat.ossell@gmail.com. November 2021
5 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023
INSPIRATIONAL CORNER:
The Race and Those Who Cheer Us On
On page 20 we get to enjoy reading about a neighbor whose
later life has been filled with training and running in marathons.
Running a marathon requires stamina and determination. There
is no letting up or sitting on the sidelines for the runner who
finishes. Some might run the whole way, and some might walk
part of the way; but the goal is always to finish those 26.2 miles
by crossing the finish line.
Life resembles a marathon. Each day is a new experience and
we are always stepping into our future. When there are troubles,
heartache and trials, the load can seem hard to bear. As we and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your
get older we see that looking back does not serve us in this eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re
marathon, unless it is to reminisce about fond memories. As in. Study how he did it. Because He never lost sight of where
we look forward we wonder what new goals are needed, what He was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—
plans can still come to fruition. He could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame,
And then we become aware that there are generations after us, whatever. And now He’s there, in the place of honor, right
coming up in the timeline who have to run the marathon of life alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith,
as well. Whether we acknowledge it or not, they watch our lives. go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility
They look for clues without articulating it. Have we figured out He plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!”
some life hacks that work well to keep us going? Do we have (Message version)
some answers for some of the toughest life hurdles?
“For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth A song by Twila Paris captures the
endureth to all generations” (Psalm 100:5). God’s absolute
goodness is a clue that we need to understand the generations
essence of this beautiful truth:
are on His heart. Yes, we have the generations sprawling out in Mindful of many waiting to run Chorus:
front of us to take the baton and keep running, but we also have Destined to finish what you've begun Runner, when the road is long
a cloud of witnesses that have gone before us, cheering us on! Millions before you cheering you on Feel like giving in but you're hanging on
Hebrews 12 explains it: "Do you see what this means—all these Godspeed dear runner, carry it home Oh runner, when the race is won
pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? Carry it home! You will run into His arms!
It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—
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Colonel Dave Casmus
In 1972, 18-year old Dave Casmus decided to join the Army, and accepted an ROTC
scholarship, hoping to finance his college education. He recalls, “Little did I know I would
fall in love with soldiers, soldiering, and serving my country. I ended up staying in the
Army for 24 years, 5 months, and 22 days--without a single regret.”
The broad scope of Colonel Casmus’ military service includes the following: two tours of
duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Bliss, Texas, and Germany. He was also stationed
in the Republic of Korea, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, The White House, Fort Bliss, Texas,
Fort Benning Georgia, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, for
training and advanced military education. He was deployed to Grenada for Operation
Urgent Fury, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch, and Israel for
Operation Noble Safeguard.
“Like all Army officers, leading & training soldiers is the highest calling you can have,
and I led and trained soldiers whose primary mission was to protect the skies overhead
so that maneuver and support units had freedom of action,” explains Dave. Some of
94th ADA Brigade Commander in
Darmstadt , Germany the systems he worked with are now museum pieces, like the HAWK Missile System
and VULCAN Air Defense Gun. Other systems he worked on are still are in use, like the
STINGER Missile, the AVENGER Missile System, and the PATRIOT Air Defense System. Dave feels blessed to have served in Airborne
and Air Assault Divisions like the famous 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions. He led small units like Vulcan and Stinger
Platoons in the 82nd Airborne Division, and commanded a Vulcan / Stinger Battery in the 82d Airborne Division, an Avenger /
Stinger Battalion in the 101st Airborne Division. Dave feels fortunate to have commanded two Patriot Brigades: one in Germany
that was part of NATO, and one at Fort Bliss, Texas, that was committed to the South Korea mission area. He was also part of testing
and fielding both the Command and Control of Forward Area Air Defense Systems and the Patriot
Advanced Capability-3 System, which is the current “Hit to Kill Missile” that is primarily used to
defend against Tactical Ballistic Missiles, or as they are more commonly known “TBMs.” He also had
the unique opportunity as a Captain to serve as the Aide de Camp to the Commanding General of
Fort Bliss Texas for two years.
In describing his service at the White House, Dave explains, “As a Lieutenant Colonel I served as
the Military Aide to the Vice President of the United States for two and half years. Primary duties
included ensuring the continuity of our government in emergency situations. Those emergencies
are full spectrum in their scope--everything from nuclear exchanges to something as mundane
as a toxic spill. Most folks know that the Military Aides are responsible for carrying the Nuclear
Codes or the ‘Football.’ However, the Aides also carry the documents required for the procedures
under the 25th Amendment, which addresses the succession to the presidency and establishes
procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, as well as responding to
presidential disabilities.” Dave Casmus in 2022
Colonel Casmus earned 10 Medals, 2 Ribbons, and 4 Qualification Badges on active duty. The highest award was the Defense
Superior Service Medal, and his most prized award is the Army Master Parachutist Badge, signifying his Jumpmaster Qualification
and over one hundred Military Parachute jumps.
He adds, “I loved every minute of being a soldier and a paratrooper and every minute of being around soldiers. I am blessed to
have an extremely supportive Army wife and an “Army brat” daughter, who both accepted every move as a new experience and
opportunity to explore new locations and countries. The challenge was then (and now) finding the words to express my sincere
gratitude to the soldiers, my subordinate leaders, and their families for their sacrifices and selfless service to our nation, dedication to
the Army, and without fail accomplishing all the missions assigned to our units.”
We honor you, Colonel Dave Casmus, and thank you for your vast and lengthy service to our country! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023
18 Hole Ladies We had a fabulous start to November with 85 ladies playing in our Thanksgiving Bowl/
CAGD event and 91 attending the first luncheon of the season.
With Karen Crisp Congratulations to Ann Chapman, whose summer residence team, the Oregon Verde
Hunters, won the LPGA Amateur’s Cup Series Matchplay. The national tournament
was held October 29-30 at Horseshoe Bay Resort
in Austin Texas. Ann’s team was one of 48 from
across the country with 384 women representing
60 chapters.
18 Hole Ladies membership also affords our
players membership in the Central Arizona
Golf District (CAGD) and participation in several
tournaments throughout the year. On Nov 17, 11
members played in a 2-person best ball event at
Briarwood CC and 6 of them winning 1st place
in their flight! Congrats to: Robin Krapfl/Joanie
Hopp -1st Gross 1st Flight (69). Linda Funk/
Mary Johnston - 1st Net 3rd Flight, (66) and Bev
McKillip/Pam Sprosty - 1st Net 4th Flight (65).
There was a large turnout from WV and the club
achieved impressive scores!
Front row: Mary Johnston, Robin Krapf, Pam Williams, Joanie Hopp, Britta Johnson
If you would like to join this fun group,
Back row: Linda Funk, Elaine Siemens, Val Persoage, Jeanne Wichterman, Bev McKillip, please contact our President Jane Beckman at
Pam Sprosty jcpbeck@aol.com.
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WV Hiking Club
• Jan 27 North and Scenic Loops – McDowell Mtn. Regional
Park – 2.9 mile loop & 4.5 mile loop. The North Loop is 2.9
miles, easy, elevation change is approximately 1725' to 1870'
2023 hIKe SCheDule (145'). The Scenic Loop is 4.5 miles, moderate, elevation
change is approximately 1725' to 2005' (280' with a total
ascent of about 380'). The North Loop is an interpretive trail
with signs that identify desert plants (pick up a sheet at the
In general, hikes are classified as follows: TH). The Scenic Loop has some great views from the ridge
Easy – 2 to 4 miles with elevation gains up to 400 feet. line of the Superstitions, Four Peaks, McDowell Mountains,
Moderate – 4 to 7 miles with elevation gains up to 750 feet. Verde River area, etc. Driving distance approx. 110 miles RT.
Difficult – 7 or more miles with no limit on elevation gain. Entrance fee. Restrooms at both trailheads.
Total Ascent – adds all the up elevation changes together.
Background: North and Scenic Loops - Weavers Needle and the
Masks required when traveling to hike destination and no more than four per vehicle. Superstitions in background
For information call Allen Miller – 623.703.6447 or Terri Williams – 623.444.7577 Or website: https://sites.google.com/site/wbvhiking/
18 Hole Couples
with Mary Thaxton
Above: Golfing with headlamps was a fun challenge for all Top Left: From L to R, Kelly Bartelson,
Janet Bartelson, Lizelle Dawson, and Harold Dawson Bottom Left: From L to R, Dennis Smith,
Diana Neff-Smith, Mary Jo Walter, and Doug Walter
The club’s annual Glow Ball was a smashing success! Everyone
enjoyed a wonderful evening and pleasant weather. One of the
highlights of the evening was a hole-in-one by Kelly Bartelson!
A huge thank you goes to our Cash Donors for the event:
• Lori Reiland, Russ Lyon/Southeby’s Intl. Real Estate
• Bethanie Deemer, Westbrook Vision Center
• Cory Tatman, PT, Dpt, Total Sports Therapy
• Mike Hayman at Exercise Coach
• Trinity Chiropractic
Club festivities continued with the Holiday party on December 9.
This month: don’t miss the exciting Battle of the Sexes on Friday,
January 13, 2023!
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11 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023Crossword
Crossword Puzzle #64 by Margie E. Burke
JANUARY
ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 Crown of the
head
13 14 15 WV Association
5 Charitable gift
9 Determination
16 17 18
Calendar of Events
19 20 21
13 Plow pullers
14 Potting need 22 23 24
Wednesday, January 4th - 8:00am FALC
15 Pet store Board of Directors Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30
purchase
16 Quarry rock 31 32 33 34 35
Tuesday, January 10th – 8:30am FALC
18 Bird of prey Recreation Committee Meeting
19 Kennel sound 36 37 38 39
20 Gum flavor 40 41 42 43
Wednesday, January 11th – 9:00am FALC
22 Fully attended Landscape and Facilities Meeting
24 Potpie 44 45 46 47
ingredients Tuesday, January 17th – 9:00am FALC
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25 Stool pigeon
Long Range Planning Committee
26 Assail 53 54 55 56 57
28 Roman 700 Tuesday, January 17th – 1:00pm FALC
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31 Box-office
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Architectural Control Committee Meeting
34 Forgivable
36 Louise of "Gilli- 64 65 66 Wednesday, January 18th – 10:00am FALC
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General Manager’s Report
WVA Treasurer’s Report Karen Jones
For the month ended October 31, 2022 • Homeowner 2023 Annual Assessment was increased
by 8.3% CPI (consumer price index) per our governing
“The following figures are subject to audit. However, they fairly
documents. Annual Assessment for 2023 will be
represent the approximate financial condition of the Association at
month end.” $748.80 due on January 1, 2023 and late if received after
January 31, 2023 and will incur a 10% late fee.
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
(Funds designated for day-to-day operations.) • Budget information will be mailed to every resident the
third week in November. You can pay by check and
Cash and CDs on hand at the end of October was $2.6 million. drop off at administration or either Rec Center, mail in
For the full year 2022 we are forecasting total revenue of $3.02 or pay online. If you have not received your assessment
million, of which $2.7 million will come from homeowner mailer, please email Admin@WestbrookVillage.org and
annual assessments. Budgeted expenses forecast for 2022 are we will assist.
$2.76 million with an additional $200,000 expected to transfer
to our Reserve Fund. Through June our revenue and expenses • Vistas Pool Renovation – The project is moving along
are in line with forecast. However, we continue to monitor great, block work is in including ramp, BBQ’s, two-sided
expenditures, and experience delays in deliverables, and fireplace and firepit. The poles for the shade sails are
longer lead times. also in! Be sure to visit the “Flip-Book” on our website
at www.WestbrookVillage.org to keep up with the
project progress.
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
• FALC interior painting project will take place the week
(Funds for major repairs / replacements / improvements)
after Thanksgiving. And the carpet replacement will be
Cash and CDs on hand at the end of October was $4.0 million. the week after Christmas. Things are looking great!
In 2022 we are forecasting revenue of $973,000. Revenue • City of Peoria water drought committee met with WVA
comes primarily from new homeowner preservation fees and and toured areas of possible turf reduction throughout
$200,000 transferred from the Operating Fund. Reserve fund the community. The Landscape & Facilities committee
expenditures budgeted for 2022 is $1.6 million. Expenditures will be working on water saving and turf reduction
are planned for total renovation of the Vistas Pool as well as 5-year plan.
perimeter wall repair and painting, roofing repair and flooring
replacement in the Vistas. Other normal infrastructure repairs • Remember you must have your WVA photo
and replacement are also planned for 2022. identification card with you when going to the
recreation centers and you must be with your guests
On October 25, 2022, The Board of Directors unanimously when they want to use the facilities.
approved the proposed 2023 budget for both operational and • Call the Non-Emergency number if something looks
reserve budgets submitted by the Budget Committee. suspicious call 623-773-8311 and in any emergency
The Vistas pool project began June 1, 2022 and currently is on call 911.
schedule. • The Botanical Clock at Country Club Drive is down
These financials will be on file at the WVA Administration Office after noon
for maintenance. We have set the arms at 12 o’clock.
on Thursday, December 8, 2022, and may be reviewed by Association Clock should be repaired soon.
members. Please call 623.561.0099 for an appointment.
Submitted by Jerry Johnson, Treasurer
14 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023Ye ar 2023!
• Weeds – weeds - weeds. The much-needed rain was • ACC Submittals (11/1 – 11/23/22)
so nice, but with that comes weeds. Reminder, pull - Total received – 157
or treat your weeds to avoid spreading and receiving - Approved within Standards –154
a violation notice. - Denied – 3
• Visit us at www.WestbrookVillage.org for all events, RESALE DEPARTMENT
meetings, minutes, updates, agendas, and general • Number of Resales (11/1 – 11/23/22)
information. - Opened – 14
- Closed – 4
- Cancelled – 2
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - Foreclosed – 0
• Current Architectural Control Committee
Discussion Items:
- N/A
15 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023City of Peoria Announcement
A Special Election in the Mesquite
District was held due to a vacancy.
Brad Shafer, who was previously
appointed by City Council in April 2022 to fill the vacancy, has
been elected to fill the remainder of the term through 2024.
Jennifer Crawford has been elected to serve as Acacia
District Councilmember. Crawford replaces Councilmember
Vicki Hunt who has represented the district for nearly 16
years. Councilmember Denette Dunn has been elected
to serve a second term representing the Pine District.
Changes at City of Peoria Government Councilmember Michael Finn has been elected to serve a
third term representing the Palo Verde District.
Jason Beck has been elected to serve a four-year term
as Mayor of the City of Peoria and will be sworn in at the Mayor-elect Beck, Crawford, Dunn, and Finn will take their
January 3, 2023 City Council Meeting. Mayor Cathy Carlat oaths of office at the January 3, 2023 Peoria City Council
is term-limited and closing out her second term as Peoria’s Meeting. For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/
Mayor after more than 18 years on City Council. election.
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by Sandra W. Evans
BESTSELLER NON-FICTION BESTSELLER FICTION
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Writing professor inspired Crawford who is in a coma
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it.” After spending 25-years in advertising and home, the husband, Jeremy, shows her to the
publishing four bestselling novels featuring office to search for the three series outlines. But,
Alex Cross, Patterson quit his job and became a Lowen finds a biography instead that contains
full-time writer. Patterson shares the journey bone-chilling admissions. When Lowen begins
through his life, loves, and experiences to have feelings for Jeremy, she is torn as its
with humor and humanity. contents would devastate him.Cooking at WV with Chuy and Jan!
Happy New Year Salad!
Chinese New Year is January 22, 2023. Try this delicious and crunchy salad to
celebrate the new year! This is a great recipe because you can make it a day
ahead (minus nuts and noodles) and serve to all your friends in the new year.
Ingredients: Dressing:
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded. • ¾ - 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup each, red and green seedless grapes • 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to your taste)
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced • 1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 ribs celery, sliced Procedure:
• 1 cup Asian-style crispy noodles
• Mix dressing set aside
• ½ cup cashews, halved • Combine all ingredients except noodles and cashews, then chill. When ready to
• 1 head Romain lettuce, thinly shredded serve, add cashews and noodles. Serve on a bed of thinly shredded romaine lettuce.
• Complete meal by serving with croissants and/or baguette.
Ladies 9-Hole Golf
The new board for the WV Ladies 9 Hole Golf Club for
2023 was announced by outgoing president, Kay Hill.
From left to right: Mary Murphy, Vice President;
Jeani Goold, Secretary; Pat Verhoeven, Treasurer; and
Kris Huss, PresidentWV Fine Arts
Featured Member Artist – with Glen Littlefield
Throughout the 1960’s and early 1970’s, I painted, pinstriped and designed
graphic art on motorcycles. Some of my motorcycle work has appeared in
magazines, including the August 1971 cover of Street Chopper magazine.
I moved to Westbrook Village in March of 2019 with Irene, my wife of more
than 50 years. I joined the Fine Arts Club about a year later.
There is always something to learn at the monthly demonstrations held by
the club. I enjoy displaying my work at the shows and sales, as they allow me
to meet people and talk with other artists.
Top Right: Glen Littlefield Middle Left: Glen enjoys painting nature Middle: Sailing the Waves
by Glen Littlefield Middle Right: Freedom on the eagles face captured by Glen Littlefield
Bottom Right: Clownfish by Glen Littlefield
In 2015 at the age of 75 I started creating fine art, and have never had any
formal training. Acrylic on canvas is my primary medium. I began with sea
life and the clown fish pictured here was my third painting. Other subjects
have included birds, trees, boats, abstracts and currently I am painting
animals. Sometimes I recycle canvases that my wife picks up at thrift stores
and garage sales.
Recently, my series of aspen trees was featured on the walls of the
Pinewood Country Club in Munds Park, Arizona, where we have a summer
home. In 2019 and 2021 I was awarded several ribbons at the Coconino
County Fair, including one first place, two second place and one third
place. This past summer I have proudly been commissioned to paint three
pieces of fine art.
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"The marathon never ceases to be a race of joy,
a race of wonder." – Hal Higdon, running writer and coach
Above: Tim ran on the Great Wall of China for part of the marathon in 2019
“Like many, I ran in high school and college, and then did not continue once I
married and began raising a family in South Bend, Indiana,” Tim Corcoran says,
remembering his early years. He explains how it changed: “At the age of 45 Tim and Sharon enjoyed Beijing where Tim ran
an interesting marathon
I started running to stay fit, and friends encouraged me to follow them to a
marathon class. I started training, and never looked back.”
The 1991 Chicago Marathon was his first, and after he overheard the phrase, “to
run a marathon in each of the 50 states,” he was challenged to do just that. Thus
began a lifelong quest to achieve what seemed like the impossible at the time.
By 2009, Tim found he had his 50th state marathon looming in Colorado. With
some hurdles in the way, he was doubtful of making that particular race. “My
family and friends rallied around me and joined me at the race, running part of
the way with me—it was a huge and meaningful highlight for me, and I am so
grateful to have reached the goal with that wonderful support.”
Tim also accepted the challenge: to run a marathon on every continent. “I am
a very goal-oriented person, and it seemed like a worthy goal.” In 1995 he ran a
marathon on King George Island in Antarctica. “It was 35 degrees, so comfortable
for running,” he recalls. Tim continued toward the goal, running in Rio de Janeiro Tim completed his South American marathon in
and Athens, Greece, the site of the original marathon. Rio de Janeiro in 2014
In 2019, Tim and his wife, Sharon, found themselves in Beijing, where Tim ran a marathon that
trekked across flat terrain and also on the Great Wall. “The Great Wall has an uneven surface,
which added difficulty to the race,” says Tim. “But it made it interesting because the culture there
is so different and exotic.”
During the pandemic, Tim transitioned into hiking along the trails in this great state, including
the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which he is completed in segments. He also continued to run nearby
including to Thunderbird Mountain and back while training. “Westbrook Village is an ideal place
to run for longer stretches –there are plenty of roads and paths to get the miles in,” boasts Tim.
At age 78, Tim has his sights on an African marathon, which will complete his 7-continent goal.
Sharon, Tim’s wife of 10 years, loves traveling with him and is also active with the Desert Dancers
and in their local church. The couple is happy to call Westbrook Village home!
Happy training, Tim! Westbrook Village cheers you on!
In 2018, Athens Greece served as classic backdrop for Tim's European continent race
21 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023Clubs and Groups Day(s) of Week Time Place Contact Person
Ceramics Please call for details Bernice Lever 602-373-6008
Fine Arts Please call for details Barb Hurley Peterson 623-696-5025
Arts and Crafts
Glass Art Studio Please call for details Lisa Trimmer 623-340-5574
Cheryl Glennon 928-814-8269
Lapidary/Jewelry Art Studio M-T-W-Th-F Lakes
Barb Bosworth 314-712-6225
Needle Arts and Crafts T-Th T-Th: 1-3pm Vistas Kathie Brown 602-803-0239
Photography 1st Tue; Oct-Mar 7:00pm FALC Tom LaFleur 623-328-5612
Pottery/Claymates M-T-W-Th-F Sue Wilcox 507-236-0377
8:30-12:00 p.m.
Woodshop Club M-T-W-Th-F Ray Jansen 402-393-1802
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Bunco Vistas 2 Please call for details Dawn Ganzer 623-293-3110
Chess Club W - Starts November 2 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lakes Ralph Doner 623-248-5580
Euchre Card 1st & 3rd Wed 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lakes Multi Rich Mizner 253-370-7086
Couples Gin Rummy T 6:30 p.m. Vistas Alex Brundage 623-566-2111
Cribbage T 7:00 p.m. Lakes Gloria Pawluk 623-566-5997
Duplicate Bridge M 12:30 p.m. Vistas Eileen Medansky 623-566-3634
Hearts T 6:30 p.m. Vistas Ron Bachara 623-640-8978
Ladies' Bridge T 12:15pm Vistas Jo Hamilton 623-566-1149
Card and Table top Games
Ladies' Bridge Th 9:15am Vistas Gerry Simpson 623-694-4918
Ladies' Mah Jongg W 1:00 p.m. Vistas Jo Ann Zondlo 602-826-1737
Mah Jongg, Wright-Patterson M 12:00-4:00p.m. FALC Mary Maccracken 623-566-3312
Monday Social Bridge M - Starts Oct. 31 12:15 p.m. Lakes Ralph Doner 623-248-5580
Judy Pellish 623-362-1046
National Mah Jongg F 1:00-4:00 p.m. FALC
Janet Leach 623-566-6682
Pan W 12:00 p.m. FALC Mary Ann Bolyog, 623-203-4469
Pan W, 1:00 p.m.; Th, 12:00 p.m. FALC Marilynn Cohen 623-572-9131
Pinochle M 6:00pm Vistas Matthew Lewandowski, 623-398-7177
Progressive Hand & Foot T-Th 12:00 p.m. Lakes Multi Susan McDonald 623-414-3697
Progressive Hand & Foot Th 6:00 p.m. Lakes Sharon Witthuhn 623-640-7631
Really Fun Bridge W 9:00 a.m. Vistas Ted Cooper 425-216-3773
Samba M 5:30 p.m. Lakes Sandra Sullivan 623-271-7149
Sheepshead F 1:00 p.m. FALC Al Boeck 602-999-3743
TNT Poker T-Th FALC Willie 623-698-6760
Tuesday Night Mah Jongg 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m FALC Carol Holtorf, llh.ceh@cox.net
Wednesday Night Mah Jongg 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. FALC Carol Holtorf, llh.ceh@cox.net
Winner's Poker M 6:30-8:30p.m. FALC Ron Goodman, 623-444-0092
Desert Dancers Please call for details Fae Ghormley 623-326-1664
Entertainmen
Line Dancing T-Th 10:00-11:00am Vistas Audrey Fulcher 602-620-3294 text/voicemail
Dance &
Performing Arts Council Please call for details Please call for details Bill Wolfe, President (623) 256-5776
Village Players Please call for details Max Allen 623-523-3997
Village Voices W 1:30-3:30 p.m. VistasBallrm Nancy Connolly 602-380-9315
Westbrook Musicians Please call for details Steve Thorne 602-427-7616
Low Impact Aerobics M-W 6:00 p.m. Lakes Pat Brown 623-293-8037
General Conditioning Class T-Th 8:00 a.m. Vistas Steve Rommel 602-471-9232
Lakes Water Aerobics Tues thru Sat: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am Lakes Amy DeJong 616-217-1709
Massage Therapy Please call for details Vistas Julie Mirer 623-518-4335
Fitness
Personalized Fitness Training Please call for details Vistas Steve Rommel 602-471-9232
Tai Chi T, Th 10a.m.-11:00am Lakes Ballrm Michael Leoni
Vistas Water Aerobics Vistas Pool is closed for renovations Vicki Springer 623-566-3474
Walking Group M Call for times Vistas/Lakes Deborah Gardner, 623-341-9077
Water Zumba T-Th-Sa 10:15-11:00a.m. Lakes Kathy Margolis 612-201-0167
Yoga Zoom Classes a.m. classes Your computer Call Emily 623-362-1583 for details
Zumba Gold/Toning for Seniors M - 9:00 a.m., W - 9:00 a.m., F - 9:00 a.m. Vistas Veronica Lowe, 623-800-9373
Blood Pressure Screenings 1st & 3rd Thursdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. Vistas
Misc Library Open every day except major holidays FALC Martha Swanson 623-566-4753
Please submit all club and activity changes to admin@westbrookvillageliving.com.
22 | Westbrook Village LIVING January 2023Clubs and Groups Day(s) of Week Place Contact Person
Baby Boomers 1st & 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. FALC Maria Thorne 602-463-2903
Toni Stuart 602-799-0412;
Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tues & Thurs only 1:30 p.m. Vistas
Lois Kumerow 602-350-0458
Chess Club W 12:00-3:30 p.m. Lakes Ralph Doner redoner@hotmail.com
Christian Fellowship Meets Oct thru March Kate Tucker 623-703-3000
Computer (Technology) Club Website - wvcc.us Email: wvcc@live.com Rick Scott 623-330-2482; 403-931-3115
Heatherbrook Club Please call for details Marcy Reneau 425-319-8113
Roz Farnsworth 623-533-8177
Helping Hands Please call for details
Judy Reisener 623-572-3017
Hiking Club F 6:30 a.m. Lakes Allen Miller 623-703-6447
Italian-American 2nd Mon. 7:00 p.m. Vistas Lee Arra 623-566-4578
Specialty Clubs
Nebraska Club Please call for details Dan Geiger 303-543-0927
Photography 1st Tues; Oct thru Mar 7:00 p.m. FALC Tom LaFleur 623-328-5612
Resident Day Trips Please call for details Sandy Rozzen 623-362-0693
Roadrunners RV Club 4th Thursday 6:00 p.m. Vistas Harris Allen 303-956-6395
Rita Paper 701-371-1548;
Shalom Club Please call for details
Illa Kallish 602-796-3138
Veterans Club Please call for details Ed Parker 480-225-9354
Bensons Beetle by Rachel Joyce
WV Book Club Th, January 29, 2023 1:00p.m. FALC
Jill Ferguson 509-939-8956
Flight of the Sparrow by Amy Belding Brown
WV Bookies W-Dec 14 4:30 p.m. TBA
Claudia Carr 206-954-4534
Cindy Clark 602-363-8633
Wine Club Please call for details
Dawn Ganzer 623-293-3110
Cindy Clark 602-363-8633;
Westbrook Cares! Please call for details
Marti Harper 989-640-1399
Bowling - Senior Rollers M 1:00 p.m. Bowlero Ellen Howells 623-825-4907
Can-Am Golf Please call for details Lakes Sandra Drinnan 403-650-1872;
D.C. Billiards T-Th 6:30 p.m. Lakes Dave Bettner 623-866-8150
Golf Heritage Cup Please call for details Norm Richter 623-566-0971
Golf 9-Hole Couples F mornings Nov-May Lou Fuqua 623-680-5722
Golf 18-Hole Couples Please call for details Dennis-Diana Smith, 623-760-5184
Golf 18-Hole Ladies Please call for details Jane Beckman 563-340-3264
Golf 9-hole Ladies T mornings Oct-May Kay Hill 503-297-0574
Sports
Golf Mens Association W Please call for details Clayton Arnold 602-908-4942
Golf Weekend Men Please call for details Murray Issadore 480-734-6416
Pickleball Please call for details Steve Merkovich 602-540-7412
Table Tennis W&F 1:00-2:00p.m. Vistas Norm Miller 602-321-1244
Leslie Friedman 623-594-6636
Tennis Please call for details
Bill Naturkach 480-729-0431
Rona Clark 719-588-4809
Tennis 4.0 Kactus Kickers Please call for details
Pam Cavalier 480-276-8213
Please call or email for Jim Dalton 865-438-6760; Kathi Carter
WV Niner's Golf Group
details kmcarizona5@gmail.comWV HAPPENINGS
Friday, February 3, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
All performances reserved seating in the Vistas Ballroom
Non-PAC Patron member tickets - $17.00
PAC Patron Voucher - free tickets
(PAC Patron member additional tickets - $12.00)
Tickets available online at westbrookvillagepac.com
or
call the Box Office (Tue. / Thur. 10am-2pm) 623-237-3037
Tickets also available at the door
We Love Westbrook!
I'm always - at your service!
Leslie Rae Howard
602.469.2914
Leslie Rae Howard
Full-time Real Estate Professional since 1999
SRES Designation - Senior Real Estate Specialist
Long-time Westbrook Village homeowner
Proud & Active Westbrook Posse volunteerWestbrook Village Couple Celebrated
Their 70th Wedding Anniversary!!
Robert and Lynn Merkle were married on the December 27, 1952 at the
ABM Catholic Church in Ashkum, Illinois. At that time Bob was in Basic
Flight Training at San Marcos Air Force Base near Austin, Texas. It was
"touch and go" for him to get leave time for the wedding. He arrived the
day before the ceremony and departed with his bride back to Texas two
days later.
After Bob’s release from active duty and reassignment to the active
reserves, they returned to operate the family farm. They spent the next
40 years tilling the soil, and Bob also flew the skies as a corporate pilot.
In 1997, after retiring from active farm participation and the pushing of
throttles, the Merkle’s purchased a casita in Westbrook Village and have
been enjoying life at one of the best of retirement villages that ever was.
At the end of December, family and friends gathered at a beautiful event
in honor and celebration of the last 70 years of marital bliss!
Robert and Lynn Merkel in their home at Westbrook Village Congratulations you two!
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1 0 0 1 5 W. R O YA L O A K R O A D · S U N C I T Y, A R I Z O N A 8 5 3 5 1Learning to Play Pickleball at
Westbrook Village –with Phil Ash
Below: Club member and pickleball pro Sara Ash loves training others
As a new player, you will absolutely be welcomed to shot drops, dinks, or ATPs (around the post) shots in tennis,
initially play during the hours reserved for Westbrook at least not in the same way they are used in pickleball. We
Village Pickleball Club members and receive some free all begin playing pickleball at the Novice level and many
introductory training, but you will shortly be asked to join players remain at that level because of physical limitations
our Club and pay the $25 annual fee – so please join us. or for lack of interest in learning to play at a higher level.
By joining our Club you will always be able to find other To move quickly into the Intermediate level of play, you
players available during the most desirable times of day in should consider getting some training.
addition to use of the free use balls (although most players
Perhaps the best way for a player, who has learned the
bring their own), and invitations to wide range of pickleball
rules and basic strokes of pickleball, to get the training they
and social events.
need is to attend a two or three-day
Once you know the rules and basic pickleball camp. Camps like Level-Up
strokes, you’re ready to start playing. and Blast are conducted by 5.0 players
New players typically don’t yet have a who are also training professionals.
playing style or understand pickleball These camps typically provide at least
strategies, they simply strike balls that five hours of intense training each
are hit in their direction as if they are day that include drills, competitions,
swatting flies. When swatting flies, game-like scenarios, and “play with
however, you don’t really care about the pro” sessions that cover all of
the direction the poor fly takes after strokes, tactics and playing strategies
you hit it. But in pickleball, where you need to play pickleball at a high
the ball goes after contact is critically level.
important. Each and every time you
A good approach is to play pickleball
swing at a ball, you should have a
to improve certain shots, rather than
target in mind in terms of where
always playing to win. When you’re
you want that ball to land after
focused exclusively on winning every
making contact. Once you know
game you play, you will tend to rely on
how to target your shots and hit those
those shots you can already execute
targets with regularity, you’re on your
well. To develop a well-rounded game, you should
way to becoming a good pickleball player.
regularly select one or two shots that need improvement
Make sure to watch some really good players either in and focus on using those shots during casual games.
person at tournaments, or you can watch some YouTube Pickleball is more fun when it’s played well!
videos. If you are a skilled tennis player, the transition to
pickleball might be fairly straightforward, but you must For more information about training programs as well
avoid the trap of relying only on your tennis skills and not as a great resource about pickleball in general, go to
www.saraashpickleball.com.
developing pickleball-specific shots. There are no third-
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being updated and we will let you know via email, smishing involves sending text messages disguised as
if you are a member, when we will be scheduling trustworthy communications from businesses like Amazon or
workshops. The Technology Board FedEx. People are particularly vulnerable to SMS scams, as text
would like to thank Chad for his time leading messages are delivered in plain text and come across as more
these workshops. personal.
Membership gives you access to the Computer Lab, Club Donate your old equipment to the WVTC Outreach
Wi-fi, VR Services, Slide scanning, & Digital Media transfer Program: Your old computers and monitors can be dropped
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desk and fill out a Membership Form and the WV Release and children and families. We can refurbish and repurpose Desktops
Indemnification Waiver. There are no membership fees for 2023. and Laptops running Windows 7 or above.
The Technology Club is a group collective
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occurrence, and it can leave you standing at the door. When proficiency in technology. We are looking for
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of Technology.
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