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5 Manager’s Message: McDonald’s - A New Addition6 Extras: Election of Voting Members, Alternates7 Covenant & Compliance: Vacation Plans / Parking8 Committee Focus: Join A Committee; Volunteers Make A Difference8 Yard Appreciation: October 20139 October Meetings; 2014 Budget; Save the Date 10 Snippets: Make A Difference in the Lawns at Estrella

12 Developer’s Corner: Estrella Expands to Meet Demand 14 Clubs & Groups: Right in Your Backyard15 Clubs & Groups: There’s Something for Everyone16 Estrella’s Scrapbook18 Making A Difference: Cancer Survivor Judy Gauvin19 Making A Difference: Treasure Your Chest19 Estrella Residents: Making A Difference Every Day!20 Making A Difference: Pay it Forward, Just BEEcause21 Making A Difference: EMR Riding Group Gives Back

22 City of Goodyear: Residents’ Comments Sought for Sonoran Parkway22 Police Beat: Goodyear Police, Special Olympics AZ Host Fundraising Event at Goodyear Ballpark23 Police Beat: Making A Difference for Our Four-Legged Friends

24 Estrella Mountain Elementary: Estrella’s Kids Get Up & Move!24 A New Kind of Cougar at Estrella Mountain Elementary25 Education: November School Funding Elections Impactful

26 Residents Club: Upcoming Events, October 2013

29 October 2013 Calendar

30 Numbers to Know

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Above (left to right): Darian Mellon, McDonald’s Owner; Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager; and Derrick Mellon, McDonald’s Owner. Photo by Shirley Robertson.


McDonald’s - A New Addition to the Estrella CommunityBy Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

O n July 23, 2013, the Estrella community was enlightened about

the presentation presented by Derrick & Darian Mellon, brothers who own seventeen West Valley McDonald’s and will open Estrella’s McDonald’s this fall. Most people think of McDonald’s as a place to eat that offers convenience, variety and value, which the Mellon brothers want people to remember about McDonald’s, but there is more to McDonald’s that most people do not know.

• Community commitment and economic impact

• Food quality, choice and nutrition

• People and opportunity

As the biggest and most recognized quick-serve restaurant in the industry, McDonald’s has become a “poster child” for many causes big and small. The Estrella McDonald’s is:

• Focused on local communities and lending a caring hand to our neighbors

• Dedicated to providing new menu choices, nutrition information and food quality that Estrella demands

• Committed to providing opportunities for their employees

• Ready to serve the local community and contributing to charitable causes

The Mellon brothers bring a long history

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and commitment to the tax base and economic development of the West Valley as follows:

• In Goodyear they employ over 250 employees

• Local sales over $10 million last year

• Huge share of the sales pays in state, county and local taxes

• The tax revenues grow and sustain the communities in which they do business

In addition they support many charities including the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Derrick & Darian Mellon are committed to support the Estrella community for many generations to come, so please stop by their new facility and welcome them to our community.

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It’s Time for the Estrella Annual MeetingBy Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

I t’s that time of year again; It’s time for the Estrella Annual Meeting. This meeting is not

only a business meeting, but a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the Estrella Community over the past year. It is bound to be quite a celebration with a Big Top theme and so many things for the community to be proud of.

The evening will begin with a vendor reception starting at 5:30pm. Community partners, vendors, and friends of the community will gather in front of

the performing Arts Center at Estrella Foothills High School to meet and greet with residents. The Estrella Foothills High School Culinary Class will be offering tastings of some of their fantastic culinary creations. There will be games to help you win more raffle tickets to increase your odds of winning one of the over 50 prizes we will be giving away later in the evening.

The meetings portion of the evening will begin with the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard presenting the flag and a member of the Goodyear Police Department leading us in the National Anthem.

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Then the Estrella Community Association and the Villages of Estrella Community Association will hold their business meeting. This meeting will also be the final step in electing two new resident board members for The Villages Community Association. The nominating committee made up of resident volunteers accepted applications from residents interested in running for this volunteer position in July and August and the ballots were sent out to each voting member of the VCA.

After the business meetings and the election of the new resident board members, there will be community updates including a financial report. There will also be updates from the management company, CCMC, as well as, the Developer, Newland Communities. We will also celebrate the many accomplishments of all our resident volunteers. From the residents that serve on Estrella’s five Committees that have dedicated numerous hours to help ensure that this community is functioning as successfully as possible to the event volunteers that make sure that the residents of Estrella have a fun way to come together and connect. Every resident volunteer is important and has contributed to the community’s accomplishments this year. I hope to see everyone on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 pm applauding your fellow residents for their hard work and celebrating all the great things that are happening in your community. Plus there will be over $4,000 worth of donated prizes given away and you have to be present to win!

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Art: A Path to Creative DiscoveryBy Phyllis Hill, CDP, Senior Consultant, The Creative Arts Academy

P icasso, Rembrandt, Monet . . . When many of us think of art, we may think of Monet’s painting “Impression Sunrise,” hanging on a museum wall, or a sculpture

such as Di Vinci’s “David,” on display. The mention of art may evoke images of marble pillars, ancient expressions of periods of time, odd shapes of clay or metal reflective of a more modern twist. But art is more than an end product on display; art is a path to creative discovery.

Most aspiring artists will never attain the fame of Picasso and Rembrandt, but they do not let this stop them from engaging their creative value, for the creative process inspires the soul, entertains the mind and encourages artistic expression. Expressions of creativity are limitless, from paper to canvas, brick walls to drywall, from wood trusses to water-filled shapes, flowers to planets. Creativity spurs us down the path of discovery and broadens our relationship with texture, color, time, light, sound, volume, size, and shape. Art brings all of these elements together to increase our understanding and enhance our experience in the world around us.

You can engage your creative value. Yes, you have creativity eagerly waiting to draw you into a delightful experience of discovery! No need for reserve or embarrassment; the discovery of creativity will inspire your own style of expression. It is the process of discovery that holds great value.

There are many opportunities to engage your creative side right here in Estrella. The Creative Arts Academy provides classes for those who dare to discover. Approaching this fall is Coffee and Canvas, September 13, 2013 and Family Canvas, November 2, 2013. Visit www.createu.org for class registration, time and place or send an email to [email protected] for more information. Come and experience the warmth of community in an inspirational setting over a delightful cup of coffee and discover your creative value!

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Above (left to right): Leslie Sweeney, Norma Cunningham, Jennifer Polansky and Steve Turke.


V olunteers work to improve the lives of their neighbors and, in return, enhance their own. Serving as a Voting Member is a volunteer opportunity for residents to get

involved in their community.

Each Neighborhood shall elect a Voting Member and Alternate Voting Member who shall be responsible for casting all votes attributable to Lots owned by residents in the Neighborhood on all Association matters requiring a Membership vote.

The Voting Member and Alternate Voting Member from each neighborhood shall be elected on an annual basis and serve a term of one year and until their successors are elected. Residents from each neighborhood elect their VM and AVM during the annual election period, which commences in October with results announced the following January.

If you would like to volunteer for your neighborhood for the year 2014, please submit your application to the Community Services Office by December 2, 2013. Current Voting Members and Alternates interested in continuing in the position must submit an application.

NOTE: Residents in The Palisades, Hidden Hills, Valencia, and Saronno are not yet required to have a Voting Member due to conveyance requirements.

Applications are available from the community website, www.lifeinestrealla.com, located in the Document Library under Applications and Forms, or at the Community Services Office and Starpointe Residents Club.

Please contact Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager, if you are interested in volunteering in any way, [email protected] or 623-386-1112.

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Election of Voting Members, AlternatesBy Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

Dean Westover, MBAStarpointe Club Director

Jodi MatlockFacilities, Design, Patrol Coordinator

Tammy CampbellRecreation Coordinator

Kevin WellsMaintenance Supervisor

Linda RockhillAdministrative Associate

Jordan RingYacht Club Coordinator

Mary Ann Brungardt Starpointe Front Desk Lead

Lisa Lundskow, CAAM, PCAMCommunity Manager

Debbie Harper, CMCA, CAAMOperations Manager

Todd Wuellner, MA, CPRPFacilities Director

Shirley RobertsonCommunications Coordinator

Amy HelmsECA & VCA Compliance Coordinator

Sharon ThunstedtAdministrative Coordinator

Dan CastilloStarpointe Maintenance Coordinator

Phone: 623.386.1112 / Fax: 623.386.5788www.LifeinEstrella.comOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Additional hours available by appointment.

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Join A Committee:Volunteers Make A Difference By Sharon Thunstedt, Administrative Coordinator

S ign up to volunteer today! We’re always looking for

enthusiastic volunteers to serve on one of our many

committees. This is a great way to meet other residents.

Most committees meet once a month and serve a one-year

term beginning January of each year. A description of each

committee is provided below:

• The Budget and Finance Committee reviews financials,

capital reserve contributions, and recommends an annual

budget to the Board of Directors

• The Social Committee recommends monthly activities, and

assists our Lifestyle Director with programming those events

• The Trails Committee is instrumental in the development

and maintenance of the many pedestrian and cycling trails

within Estrella

• The Communications Committee assists the management

company with website communications, magazine commu-

nications, as well as other communication based functions

serving the community.

• The Landscape Committee assists the management com-

pany with issues relating to Common Area landscaping within

Estrella.

Applications are available on www.lifeinestrella.com, located

in the Document Library under Applications and Forms, or at

the Community Services Office and the Starpointe Residents

Club. Please submit your application by November 15, 2013

if you wish to:

• Serve on one of the committees

• Re-apply for committee membership

• Apply for another committee

Please consider volunteering your experience and exper-

tise. This is an opportunity in giving back to your community.

Please contact Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager, if you

are interested in volunteering in any way, llundskow@ccmc-

net.com or 623-386-1112. Thank you and we look forward

to your participation.


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Save the Date

Landscape CommitteeTuesday, October 1, 2013, 10:00 am

Budget/Finance CommitteeWednesday, October 2, 2013, 5:00 pm

Communications CommitteeThursday, October 3, 2013, 5:00 pm

Voting Member CommitteeWednesday, October 9, 2013, 6:30 pm

Social CommitteeMonday, October 21, 2013, 5:00 pm

Board of Directors MeetingsTuesday, October 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

Trails CommitteeWednesday, October 30, 2013, 5:00 pm

The Budget/Finance Committee will present a budget overview for approval at the October 22, 2013 Board meet-ing. This is a public presentation of the budget and residents are encouraged to attend.

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SAVE THE DATENew Residents OrientationTuesday, November 12th, 6pmStarpointe Residents Club

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Estrella’s Semi-Annual Garage SaleSaturday, November 16th, 7am-2pm$5 Application Fee

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A s you may have noticed, many lawn areas in Estrella are undergoing a transition from summer lawn to winter. In the Desert Southwest we do not have the

ability to grow one species of grass year around, thus the Summer Bermuda grass areas that are not overseeded with Rye Grass seed go to sleep and turn a golden brown. The areas that are overseeded with the winter Rye Grass blend provide the community with a healthy stand of lawn for the winter months.

This year we will be continuing with our three-year rotation cycle of overseeding areas. This plan was created in partnership between the Landscape Committee and your management company, CCMC. It began in the fall of 2011 and continues the philosophy of overseeding a particular area two years in a row, and the third year it is not overseeded. The goal is to provide the Summer Bermuda turf base an opportunity to become strong again without the competition from being overseeded.

Major elements throughout the community that will be overseeded include Starpointe, North and South Lakes,

Let’s Make A Difference in the Lawns at Estrella By Jim Potts, Horticulturist

and the North side of Bougainvillea Park. All other residential areas within the community are on the three-year rotation as well. Some exceptions to that are areas that have extremely poor summer Bermuda grass and include the Sidewinder retention in The Fairways Parcel 95 and the large Serenity basin in Parcel 9.3 adjacent to the playground. Once The Fairways and the Serenity basin are recovered, they will be reintroduced into the three-year rotation cycle. In exchange for these areas that are scheduled to not be overseeded, to help the Summer Bermuda grass recover, other areas within The Fairways and Serenity will continue to be overseeded in order to provide some usable active green turf areas in those communities during the winter.

There has been a great deal of resources exerted this summer trying to improve the appearance of the lawns in Estrella through proper watering, an aggressive nutritional program and proper cultural practices. This program will continue in the spring of 2014, as CCMC and Four Peaks work together to make a difference in the lawn areas in the

Estrella Community.

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The new neighborhood will begin pre-selling later this fall and will feature 55 foot wide lots and four different floor plans, all of which include solar.

Shea Homes will make its debut in Estrella with 110 home sites on 60 foot wide lots. Models are currently slated to open sometime in 2014. The well respected, family owned builder prides itself on providing energy-wise, eco-friendly designs and quality home construction.

Newland is currently in negotiations with several additional nationally recognized builders to bring another 345 lots online. The developer has also begun the zoning and approval process to build on 620 acres of land at the community’s entrance. The new development will be zoned to feature a wide variety of lot sizes and boast 300 acres of open space and trails.

E strella is continuing to expand and is increasing housing inventory to meet the rising demand. Recently T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes, William Ryan Homes

and Shea Homes have been contracted to build a total of

355 new homes in the community.

T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes has begun preparing its parcel to build 167 homes in its new gated neighborhood of Golf Canyon along Estrella’s award-winning Nicklaus-Design Golf Course. Homes will range in size from approximately 2,100 square-feet to 3,800 square-feet on a choice of lots 60 or 80 foot wide. This will be T.W. Lewis’ fifth neighborhood in the community and models are slated to open by the end of the year.

Another builder, William Ryan Homes, has taken on 78 home sites along the golf course in Golf Ridge, its new gated neighborhood. William Ryan Homes has built and closed more than 200 homes in Estrella since 2008 and is currently close to selling out its existing three Estrella neighborhoods.

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Estrella Expands to Meet Rising DemandSubmitted by Newland Communities


SE HABLA ESPAÑOLNot a Licensed Contractor

NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

Email:[email protected]

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Estrella Expands to Meet Rising DemandSubmitted by Newland Communities


SE HABLA ESPAÑOLNot a Licensed Contractor

NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

Email:[email protected]

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Right In Your BackyardBy The Estrella Business Group

R ight in your backyard, the Estrella Business Group is a local network of Estrella businesses that are dedicated to serving the Estrella Community with a variety of services!

Our members are experts in home repair, financial services, food services, home monitoring, air conditioning, landscaping and massage and this is just the beginning of a myriad of businesses.

Our major focus is simple; to provide excellent service to you, our neighbors. Estrella is a unique community much like many small towns across our country. Our business group came together out of a desire to meet other business people who live and work in Estrella and to provide a collegial mechanism to reach out to Estrella and our efforts have been well received with wonderful results.

Giving back to our community is an important aspect of our group. We are a civic minded group that partners and supports local events. We believe giving back strengthens all of us as individuals and business owners, as well as the Estrella community. You may find us attending meetings, sponsoring an Estrella event and even sharing educational information.

Created in 2010, by a few Estrella businesses with a vision to establish a group in Estrella, the group has grown to our current membership of 45 businesses and still growing. Our motto is “To provide extraordinary customer service to our neighbors.” When you need a service, call your local business listed on our website at

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www.EstrellaBusinessGroup.com. Your support of these businesses keeps your money in your community and continues to build that relationship among us all.

Our leadership model is to utilize a core group concept that meets monthly, separate from the monthly membership and networking meeting. The purpose is to create the monthly agenda, provide leadership, feedback and ideas to continue to grow the Estrella Business Group and serve our community. Any member is invited to participate in the core group that meets the Wednesday prior to the general meeting.

If you are an Estrella resident business owner or own a storefront in Estrella, we invite you to learn more about us by coming to a meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Starpointe Residents Club.

For more information:

• Pick up a brochure at the CCMC Management Office

• Visit our website at www.EstrellaBusinessGroup.com

• Visit www.lifeinestrella.com - Groups

• Call any one of the business owners

JOIN US in our desire to support each other while growing our businesses, serve our neighbors and create alliances within our

community.

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Estrella Economy and Investment Group; There is Something for EveryoneBy Kevin Jordan

C ome join the group! It’s a low stress open forum where we

discuss the things that are happening in the world that have

a direct effect on your money. After all, money matters &

Investing is no Picnic, truer words have never been spoken. Did you

know that less than 5% of those at retirement age have enough to

retire or that 90% of the wealth in this country is held by fewer than

4% of the people?

The stock market, real estate, risk or no risk; who knew it would be

this hard? If you don’t understand the world of investing you’re not

alone. Our group is designed to take some of the mystery out, to

inform people of what’s affecting their money every day. The days

of “buy and hold” or blindly contributing to a 401K is over. You can

no longer be disinterested in how money works or turn it over to a

“professional” to manage for you. Truth is: “If you don’t care about

your money no one else will”!

We all face the same unknown future. Will my home value continue

to rise or is there another bubble looming? Am I invested in the right

areas for growth? Will I be able to afford to send my kids to college

and how do I save for retirement?

It’s time to get off your duff and COME JOIN THE GROUP. You

can be an EXPERT or a NOVICE, 18 or 80, all you must have is

an interest in how to better plan for your financial future. We’ll

have guest speakers in from time to time, so mark down the first

Tuesday (starting Oct 8th) of each month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at

Starpointe. Call Kevin Jordan for more information: 623-528-8885.

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M y name is Judy Gauvin and I’m a Breast Cancer Survivor. I knew that August 16, 2004 was going to be

the start of a new chapter in my life. What I didn’t know was that it would also be the day that changed my life forever.

That morning, I had started a new job after 23 years as a human resource manager with a company that had recently changed hands. That was also the day that I found out I had breast cancer. I was shocked. I was only 46 years old, there was no history of breast cancer in my family, I didn’t smoke, I was in excellent health, I exercised 5 days a week and I ate a balanced diet. I thought, NOT ME! I couldn’t have breast cancer!

But I did. With the support of my family and friends I went through all of the tests. The results came back. I had invasive ductile carcinoma, HER2-positive breast cancer. Fortunately the tumor was small so my surgeon recommended a lumpectomy. Thankfully the cancer hadn’t spread, but because this type of cancer was very aggressive chemotherapy was recommended. I had six rounds of chemo, losing my hair after the 1st round, and 33 sessions of radiation.

That was nine years ago. After completing treatment I knew my life had changed...for the better. Before my breast cancer diagnosis, I took many things in life for granted...my family, my friends, my LIFE. Now I try to value each and every day of my life and the many wonderful people who are a part of it.

I also made a commitment...I committed to do whatever I could to help others learn more about breast health. While living in Milwaukee, I served as a mentor to newly diagnosed women through the organization ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis). And, for the last 2 years I have been an office volunteer and a Community Outreach Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and Northern Arizona.

Advocating breast health awareness runs in the family - my husband (and biggest support) Jeff, sits on the board of Komen Central and Northern Arizona. Together we have participated in several Komen Race for the Cure events in both Milwaukee and Phoenix.

And just this last month, with the help of a group of committed neighbors, we established the Estrella Community Crusaders, a grass roots initiative aimed at raising awareness

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of breast health and providing a forum to connect Estrella residents for information and support. The group’s first event is a community walk scheduled for Saturday, October 19th (in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month).

One in eight women will develop breast cancer! I fought the battle and I won. Now I want to help fulfill the promise that Nancy Brinker made to her sister, Susan - to find the cure and end the battle with breast cancer once and for all!

Jeff and Judy Gauvin

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3) Monthly BSE [Breast self-examination] for all women

Starting your annual examinations at age 40 has proven to be very beneficial. The Mayo Clinic recently reported on a study, which showed that the death rate from breast cancer was 29% lower in the women in the study who got mammograms compared to those who didn’t.

Risk factors such as age, family history, inherited genes, radiation exposure, obesity etc. may mean a different screening regimen for some women.

HEY GUYS! Breast cancer is naturally more associated with women. After all, breast cancer is about 100 times less common

O ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What better time to give some thought to taking

control of your health through prevention/early detection of breast cancer? After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States.

The American Cancer Society recommends:

1) Yearly mammograms for women 40 or older

2) Yearly CBA [clinical breast exam, a breast exam performed by a health care professional] for women age 40 or older [or every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s]

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Treasure Your ChestBy Kelly Munkittrick, Communications Committee Member

Estrella Residents: Making A Difference Every Day!By Shirley Robertson, Communications Coordinator

E strella has so many wonderful people who dedicate many hours of their time to give back. We had an overwhelming response from the community letting us know who should

be featured in this month’s ‘Life In Estrella;’ people truly making a difference. Space would not permit all articles, but you may read more articles (listed below) online at www.lifeinestrella.com. Thank you Estrella for your warm and giving hearts to give back!

1. The Lucky Discovery by Renee Bammel2. A Breast Cancer Story by Kim Rogers3. Interact Club of Estrella Foothills High School (contact Julie Dubay [email protected]) – 50 EFHS students who give back their time to help others in need.• Assisting at The Andre’ House http://andrehouse.org/ • Adopted a soldier and his family who lost his legs• Paint fire hydrants in Goodyear• Helped a teacher who fell on hard financial times• Visit Hospice Care to ease the pain of others

4. DeNice Watkins donates her time assisting young moth-ers with newborns5. Creative Arts Academy: http://debragoleyart.com/wp/community/creative-arts-academy/Non-profit organization to promote quality art programs in Estrella and scholarships for those that cannot afford an opportunity to engage in Fine Arts. Thank you Anna Harmon, Phyllis Hill, Jennifer Issacs, Pam Schaffer, Bonnie Gibson and many others. 6. EYS (Estrella Youth Sports) Volunteers:http://www.eyskids.com/index.php As our mission statement says, EYS is here to serve the children of our community by developing positive role models through the vehicle of youth sports.7. Randy Olsen: Ten plus years has given countless hours to the Awana program at Estrella Mountain Church8. Girl Scouts in Estrella: To read their entire interview go to www.lifeinestrella.com and click on ‘Making A Difference Around Our Community.’

among men than women. For me, the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in 1000. However, 1 in 1000 is still a risk. Men should make a point of noting anything that is new or unusual and follow up with their physicians.

The American Cancer Society’s website [www.cancer.org] and the Mayo Clinic’s website [www.mayoclinic.com] both provide a wealth of information on all aspects of breast cancer.

This article is clearly for information only. Please seek the guidance of a physician with your questions, comments and concerns.

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P ay it forward, Just BEEcause. This is the core idea that Estrella residents, Justin Clarke, wife Jaime Clark and Mother, MaryAnn Pennella set into place when forming the Honey

Foundation. The basic principles of the non-profit organization, is to teach others about the importance of benevolent giving and to encourage our community of givers to perform these acts more frequently, just BEEcause.

These core principles were created in memory of Justin’s brother, Scott Clarke who performed random acts of kindness on a daily basis.

An interesting aspect that the Honey Foundation created was its tracking, quantifying and commemorating system to see how far your good deed reaches others through technology. This is how it works:

1. Participants can register at www.honeyfoundation.org which will give the foundation the ability to distribute unique stickers that will be mailed to you.

2. Every time you do a good deed or random act of kindness, you will give one of these stickers to the recipient of the good deed.

3. The recipient then displays the sticker somewhere prominent, and follows the simple instructions on the sticker to go online and register the deed they received.

Pay It Forward, Just BEEcauseBy Andrea Tucker, Communications Committee Member


4. The original recipient can now create an account, if desired and receive their own unique stickers to “pay forward” their deed to another who is in need.

After deeds start being entered into the website, you can go online and see where deeds occurred, what kind of deeds were paid forward and by whom. This unique system allows users to visually see how that deed was spread throughout the globe.

Although the Honey Foundation promotes a “pay it forward” ideal on a daily basis, they also encourage other random acts of kindness and support locally.

If you would like to participate in an upcoming event, the Foundation is seeking volunteers for the

following programs:

1. Relay For Life- October 5th & 6th from 3pm to 7am

The Honey Foundation is in need of people to join their relay team and volunteers to “man” the Honey Foundation booth.

2. Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) Healthy Obesity Transformation (H.O.T.) Program- Will launch in October/November

The Honey Foundation is in need of donations to supply the families with gifts in kind, such as grocery store gift cards, healthy snacks, sports activities, healthy cook books, etc. They are also seeking volunteers to present information to the families and stuff bags.

3. PCH Birthday Party- April 2014

The Honey Foundation is hosting a birthday party for PCH in April. They are currently seeking donations such as plates, napkins, balloons, cake, food, party favors, etc. for 200 people.

Please visit their website at www.honeyfoundation.org or contact its Vice President, Jaime Clarke at [email protected] for more information.

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Community

T he EMR Motorcycle Riding Group formed in April of this

year. About the same time AZ Bike Week pre-rally days

kicked off. For those who are unaware, AZ Bike Week is an

annual occurrence, and is comprised of five days of pre-rally events

followed by five more days of official Bike Week events. During those

10 days, members of our newly-created EMR group went on four

separate charity rides.

The first three rides were to raise money for cancer research and the

final one was to raise money for victims of child abuse. That ride,

the Child Empowerment Ride, was hosted and led by two actors

from the TV show Sons

of Anarchy. I volunteered

at that event and, while

I was exhausted from

directing traffic for 2,500

motorcyclists for four

hours, it was a feeling

like no other to do

something so worthwhile

and important. It was a

cause we all cared about

deeply as evidenced by

the number of bikers that

had volunteered to help

out that day.

Anyone who saw

the thousands of

motorcyclists all staged

in one huge area, all

there to help children

who suffer from abuse,

couldn’t help but be

moved. And when the

moment came for all

to start their engines,

the rumbling of 2,500 motorcycles was so loud that people from

everywhere around stopped and watched. The motorcyclists poured

out of the parking lot for five minutes straight, led by the Sons of

Anarchy actors, onto the loop 101, which was shut down by the

DPS officers specifically for this event. They all rode to Westworld

where they met up with the actors and shared in the pride of raising

money for such an important cause. The EMR Motorcycle Riding

Group was proud to participate in these events, and will surely be

involved again in more charity rides in the future.



The EMR Motorcycle Riding Group Gives BackBy John Marsland, President, EMR Motorcycle Riding Group


CITY

E ver since the City of Goodyear expanded the city limits to

the South, the need for a major roadway has been part

of the planning. The Sonoran Valley Parkway Project is

a much-needed roadway and a logical step in the expansion of

transportation in the region. It will provide convenient access to the

West Valley, including into Goodyear and Mobile and the input of the

residents regarding this roadway is important.

With that in mind, six years ago, City of Goodyear applied to the

Bureau of Land Management to build the 15 to 18-mile road that

would provide improved access for fire, police and emergency

services The specific location of the Sonoran Valley Parkway, which

has yet to be determined, would provide faster travel for residents

to and from the Mobile area and will serve future growth that is

expected to occur in this area

As your City Council, we must go through the proper studies as

outlined by the federal government; we must identify an alignment,

the number of lanes, the development need and evaluate its

potential impacts and benefits. Identification of an alignment is just

the first step in a long and rigorous process and take years to finalize

its design, acquire right-of-way and obtain funding for this project.

At this point, the plan for the Sonoran Valley Parkway proposes to

initially develop two lanes with future expansion to six lanes when

needed based on traffic demands. Although a specific location

for the roadway remains under consideration, it would originate at

Rainbow Valley and Riggs Roads and proceed southwest to SR

Residents’ Comments Sought for Sonoran ParkwayBy Mayor Georgia Lord

238 into Mobile. It would travel through

Bureau of Land Management property

in the “Rainbow Valley” area, to the west

of the Estrella Mountains.

The Bureau of Land Management

manages public lands where the

Parkway is proposed and evaluates the

environmental impacts of constructing,

maintaining, and operating a 250-foot wide right-of-way. The Draft

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released on July 19. Two

public meetings were conducted in August. Based on feedback,

the agency extended the comment period until September 20 so

that additional audiences could participate. You can read the Draft

EIS at: www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/lands___realty/svpp-eis.html

Publication of the Final EIS will occur later this year or early 2014,

followed by a “Record of Decision,” from the Bureau of Land

Management that will identify the preferred location of the Parkway.

I remind you that we are only in the planning phase of this process.

There is no funding allocated to the design and construction of this

road. It may be years before we move in that direction, however as

a City, we are taking reasonable steps to satisfy a legal requirement

that may ultimately, at some point in our future, be in the best

interests for the City’s future planning and growth of our community.

>>>CITY oF GoodYeAr

>>>polICe beAT

T he Goodyear police and fire departments are hosting the

2nd annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament at the

Goodyear Ballpark on October 12th from noon to 8pm.

This event will feature softball games with Special Olympic Athletes

competing on a professional baseball field. The excitement builds

with a Home-Run Derby and a championship game with the Special

Olympic athletes challenging the police department.

The event is free and donations will be accepted at the gates to

benefit the Special Olympics Arizona. Last year’s event raised over

$30,000 and provided a competitive and heart-warming event for

67 athletes and their families.

The Home-Run Derby Sponsored by Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry and

Hilgers Orthodontist will be at 4:30pm followed by the championship

softball game at 6pm.

Goodyear Police, Special Olympics Arizona Host Fundraising Event at Goodyear BallparkBy Lisa Kutis, PIO, Goodyear Police Department

The event will also include numerous family-friendly activities

throughout the day, including a Goodyear Police K-9 demonstration,

youth clinics instructed by Grand Canyon University women’s

softball team, United Blood Services blood drive, community expo

with various local businesses and restaurants and a Bar-B-Q for

everyone.

Come and enjoy the Special Olympics All Star Softball Tournament

on Saturday, October 12th from noon to 8pm at the Goodyear Ball

Park.

For more information on how to support the fundraising event,

please contact Goodyear Police Officers Eric Webster at 623-606-

4742 or Eric Whittington at 623-208-3650.

G oodyear Police D e p a r t m e n t is an agency

comprised of individuals committed to making a positive difference in the community it serves, even for our four-legged friends!

On July 30, 2013, police were called out

to a Goodyear residence, on a complaint of animal abuse and neglect. When police personnel arrived, they discovered a very disturbing sight! A male Rottweiler was living on the side of a house with no shelter from the hot summer sun, lying on feces-covered gravel. There was very minimal food and water available, and no human interaction. It was later reported that this dog had been living in these dismal conditions for approximately two years.

The Goodyear Police Department contacted the compassionate folks at The Rotten Rottie Rescue and this sweet boy was rescued and placed in immediate foster care and renamed Erie. But, that is


CITYMaking A Difference for Our Four-Legged FriendsBy Lisa Kutis, PIO, Goodyear Police Department

not the end of Erie’s story….

Erie had some difficulty getting along with others. After two years of enduring harsh living conditions, Erie developed behavioral problems and trust issues. Unfortunately, Erie’s behavioral issues rendered him unadoptable.

When pets are not adoptable, they typically end up being euthanized. This was a disturbing reality for the employees at the Goodyear Police Department who had worked so hard to get Erie rescued; this was a reality they were unwilling to accept. The good people at the Rotten Rottie Rescue reported back to the department, “Erie wants to be a good boy; he just needs to learn how.”

After learning that the specialized training Erie required would cost approximately $750, Goodyear Police Department Personnel reached deep into their hearts and wallets and took up a donation with the mission of saving Erie’s life. The good news is that enough money was pledged through employee and outside donations for Erie to go to training to become an adoptable companion. Goodyear Police employees agree, “We may not be able to save them all, but

we can make a difference one customer at a time!”

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I t’s that time of year for our local PTOs to start raising funds for their schools. The Estrella Mountain Elementary School PTO is proud to present its 4rd Annual Move-A-Thon!®

On November 7th, the school’s nearly 600 students will have heart-pumping fun for a great cause. Each class from Kindergarten through 8th grade will spend one hour learning new and fun exercises at fitness stations sprawled out across Estrella Mountain Elementary ball fields.

Local businesses are welcome to host fitness stations or sponsor water and shade stations and/or prizes. Those who support the

Estrella’s Kids Get Up & Move!By Jen Barber

event will have their logo placed on all promotional materials related to the event.

This year, the Move-A-Thon® is coordinated by the City of Goodyear’s Parks and Recreation Department. Funds raised by the Move-A-Thon® help our school purchase technology and text books required by the International Baccalaureate program. This year, our goal is to raise nearly $20,000.

This is Estrella Mountain Elementary School’s major fund raiser of the year. Students will be knocking on doors

seeking donations. And you’ll know your dollars will not be going toward unhealthy foods or products you won’t put to use.

The best news is this: Unlike other school fund raisers, 100% of the funds from the Move-A-Thon® go to the PTO and are not split with outside vendors. So this is truly a win-win-win situation for the students, school, and sponsors!

To find out how YOU can support this great event, please visit www.liberty.k12.az.us/emespto and click on Move-A-Thon.® You can also contact us at [email protected].

>>>eSTrellA mouNTAIN elemeNTArY

I f you visit before and after school, or during lunch, you will see a new kind of “Cougar” on campus at Estrella Mountain Elementary School. These new adult “Cougars,” from our Estrella

community, are volunteers who assist the staff by keeping their “eyes on the pride” – our students. The Cougar Community Volunteer (CCV) program offers an opportunity for community members to make a difference at our school by volunteering anywhere from 30 minutes to many hours each week. Our volunteers are parents, grandparents, and community members who have some time to contribute during the school week.

The Cougar Community Volunteer program officially rolled out on the first day of school, with volunteers assisting staff with before and after school supervision duties, as well as lunchroom and recess supervision. The idea for CCV was hatched at a spring site council meeting at which budget and staff cuts for the 2013-2014 school year were announced. The staff cuts meant that teachers would have less time available during the day to mentor, coach and tutor students outside of regular classroom hours. The leadership team concluded: If we had volunteers to help keep “eyes on the pride,” then teachers could devote more time each day to doing what they do best – educating students.

The first priority of the program was to assist staff in managing the safety and well being of students as they come to campus,

A New Kind of Cougar at Estrella Mountain Elementary By Principal Sharon Marine, Estrella Mountain Elementary

while they are at lunch, and as they leave campus. We have made great headway, thanks to all the parents and grandparents who have volunteered, trained, and began assisting on the first day of school. Next, the program will gear up to recruit additional volunteer positions in the media center, reading lab, front office, and classrooms. Everyone at Estrella Mountain Elementary is grateful for the contributions volunteers make at our school every day. It takes a community to grow a great school.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, stop by the front desk at Estrella Mountain Elementary School at the southeast corner of Elliott and San Miguel to inquire or leave your contact information. We will be offering training sessions soon.

SchoolBell


The Estrella community is home to three top-notch schools

in both the Liberty and Buckeye School Districts: Estrella

Mountain Elementary, Westar Elementary and Estrella

Foothills High School. The schools continuously work to enhance

education for all students through initiatives like the International

Baccalaureate and STEM programs, gifted and excelling courses

and an innovative curriculum.

Many of you may have already received an early ballot for the

November school-funding elections, or plan to hit the polls on

November 5. A “YES” vote on the Liberty Elementary School

District Bond and Buckeye Union High School District Bond will

provide funds to allow the schools to build additional classrooms,

improve athletic fields and playground conditions, update

technology offerings, increase extracurricular activities, provide

much needed facility maintenance and update security and safety

implementations.

Supporting the school systems in our community benefits all

residents and protects property values. According to the National

Association of REALTORS®, good schools are the most important

amenities in a buyer’s decision to purchase a home.

November School Funding Elections Impactful>>>eduCATIoN

As Estrella continues to see steady expansion with new builders

and commercial partners joining the community, it is important to

ready our schools for equal growth. The YES vote will support the

educational system - allowing the schools to thrive, address current

needs and prepare for the future.

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‘50s Sock HopSaturday, September 21st, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Starpointe Residents Club Cocktails and Conversations is going back in time! We are putting on our poodle skirts and greasing back our hair so that we can hop back to the 1950s for a good ‘ole fashioned Sock Hop complete with a live band and a car show by the Estrella Mountain Car Club.

‘That Kool Band’ will be out to perform a two hour show that is sure to have you tapping your toes or dancing up a storm. They will be bringing us their show titled ‘At the Hop,’ a musi-cal tribute to some of the greatest Rock & Roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s including ‘The Beach Boys,’ ‘The Beatles,’ ‘Dion and the Belmonts,’ and many, many more. They preformed here in Estrella last May and many of those that attended have said they put on a great show so you don’t want to miss them.

Members of the Estrella Mountain Car club will be displaying some of their hot rods and unique car collections at the event, too. This club is a group of 30 residents and guests whose members own over 40 unique automobiles. The years and models of these cars range from current convertibles to exotic imports to restored hotrods. You don’t have to be a member of the Estrella Mountain Car Club to show off your car. If you have a unique or classic car that you would like to display at the event there will be spaces in the parking lot reserved for you to show off your cars, too.

Dinner will include a classic menu of burgers, chips, and side salads catered by Dad’s Catering. The evening’s signature

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drinks will include a “Root Beer Float” made with root beer and cream flavored vodka, and a Chocolate Shake, which is very similar to a mudslide with Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream. We will also offer beer wine and a variety of sodas.

We are expecting a full crowd for this evening of music, cars, and fun so please purchase your wristbands in advance. The cost is $15 per resident, which includes dinner, dancing and drinks. You are welcomed to bring your non-resident guests for an additional $5 guest fee. You must be 21 years of age or over to purchase wristbands for this event and the deadline to purchase tickets is September 18th.

Story Time at Starpointe Thursday, September 5th, 10:30amFreeIn honor of Ballet Under the Stars performance by Ballet Ari-zona we will be reading Angelina Ballerina written by Katha-rine Holabird and Illustrated by Helen Craig. Angelina Ballerina was first introduced over 20 years ago and is now the spokes character for National Dance Week. With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the origi-nal story about the feisty little mouse who wants nothing more than to dance still keeps young ballerinas leaping with delight. After the story stick around and make a craft to take with you.

Trivia NightMonday, September 9th, 6:30pmStarpointe Residents Club$5 in AdvanceDo you know it all? Do you have a friend that does? Get your 4-person team together and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s live Trivia Night. Do you have what it takes to beat August’s winners, B-52’s? The evening in-cludes three rounds of trivia: general knowledge, history & geography, and entertainment. There is also a bonus speed round to help your team pick up a few extra points. The cost for this event is $5 per person if you register in advance, or $8 at the door. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water, and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 24 teams, so please sign up early to secure your team’s spot.

BINGOThursday, September 19th, 6:00pmStarpointe Residents ClubLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and a chance to win big bucks? Give Bingo a try! Starpointe

Upcoming Events - Sept. 2013By Mary Ann Brungardt, Starpointe Front Desk Lead

STARPOINTE


Yacht Club SocialSponsored by the Buckeye Union High School DistrictFriday, October 11th, 6-9pmYacht Club$6 per Adult / $3 per Child 12 & UnderOctober’s cool air invites us outside for our first Yacht Club Social

of the season. This year we are lucky enough to have Chef DeCota

and the Estrella Foothills High School Culinary team prepare a menu

of Bratwurst cooked in apple cider and brown sugar served with

potato salad and will top it off with a triple berry dessert. Come and

meet the new Superintendent, Mr. Godfrey and EFHS Principal, Dr.

Standerfer. Enjoy the German music, a beer stein holding contest

and prizes. Get out your lederhosen and dirndls and purchase your

tickets at Starpointe today. The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for

kids 12 and under. Bring any beverage you would like as only coffee

and water will be provided. Dinner will be served from 6:00-7:30pm.

Deadline to purchase tickets is October 9th (Maximum of 160).

Sailing Lessons at Yacht ClubSaturday, October 12th, 10amYacht ClubFree sailing lessons will be available for all residents to learn the

basics of sailing and water safety. Contact Cap’n Salty at jring@

ccmcnet.com.

BINGOThursday, October 17th, 6pmStarpointe Residents ClubLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and

a chance to win big bucks? B.I.N.G.O! Starpointe hosts monthly

BINGO Night ‘potluck style.’ Bring your favorite dish to share and

water, soda, and coffee will be provided. Potluck begins at 6:00 pm

and Bingo Games will start promptly at 6:30 pm. The cost is $5 a

card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5). You must be 21 to play

and win. The Pre-Schooners Club will be open for your children to

enjoy during the games. See you there!

>>> reSIdeNTS Club

Upcoming Events - Oct. 2013

Estrella Family BreakfastEvery Friday, 8:30-10amStarpointe Residents Club$2 per Adult / $1 per ChildEnjoy coffee, and a continental breakfast while getting to know

your neighbors at the weekly Estrella Family Breakfast. The cost

for this event is $2 per person for adults and $1 for children. On

Friday, October 11th we will offer a Flu Shot Clinic Sponsored by

Walgreens. Bring your insurance card and get your flu shot before

you enjoy breakfast. We are always looking for volunteers to help

with breakfast. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at

www.lifeinestrella.com.

Trivia NightMonday, October 14th, 6:30pmStarpointe Residents Club$5 in AdvanceWe had 20 teams signed up for last month’s Trivia Night. We had a

ton of fun laughing over strange questions and witty remarks. You

can be a part of the fun too. Get your four-person team together

and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s Live Trivia

Night. Come out and challenge your neighbor with three rounds that

include general knowledge, history & geography, and entertainment.

The cost is $5 per person if you register in advance, or $8 the day of

the event. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water, and soda will be provided.

Due to space we are limited to 24 teams so please sign up early!

STARPOINTE


Estrella Hold’emFriday, October 18th, 5:30pmStarpointe Residents ClubDo you love Texas Hold’em Poker? Then you will love Estrella

Hold’em. This quarterly event includes water, soda, and potluck

snacks while enjoying a tournament style evening of poker.

RSVP at Starpointe by Thursday, October 17th to receive bonus

chips. Check in starts at 5:30pm and the game begins promptly at

6:00pm. Visit www.lifeinestrella.com for full rules.

Lakeside Farmer’s MarketSaturday, October 19th, 10am-2pmStarpointe LakesideAfter you walk the lakes in support of Breast

Cancer Awareness with your neighbors, head

on over to the Lakeside Farmer’s Market to do

some shopping. The 1st Farmer’s Market of

the season will be held on the west side of the

Starpointe Residents Club October 19th from 10am to 2pm. The

layout of this first market will be a bit different set up than what you

can expect for the rest of the season because we are trying to work

around the overseeding of the grass. Bear with us. Some vendors

will offer locally Grown Micro Greens; Fresh Certified Organic Fruits &

Vegetables; Artisan Breads, Pastries, Cakes & Pies, Pastries, Salsas,

Queen Creek Olive Mills, Uniques Handcrafted & Specialty Gifts,

100% Certified Avocado Oil and MUCH MORE! The Knife Sharpener

will also be on hand to sharpen knives, scissors, shears, chisels and

salon shears - bring your items to the Market to have them sharpened

while you wait! Enjoy food from one of the many food vendors and

watch the kids bounce on the bouncy house. The Estrella Lakeside

Farmer’s Market will run every third Saturday through April so mark

your calendars!

Concert by the LakeSaturday, October 26th, 6-8pmLakeside AmphitheaterFall is here, so let’s make the most of the best time of year by heading

down by the lake for some family fun! The evening will start with

pumpkins for sale. We will have games and prizes for the kids. Food

trucks will be available or bring a picnic basket. ‘True To Life’ is an

Arizona/Nevada-based high energy variety band that takes a proof

positive approach to providing exciting, memorable, non-stop live

entertainment. They have an extensive play list from artists like Barry

Manilow and Lionel Richie to Katy Perry and Adelle. ‘True To Life’

will have something to which everyone in the family can get up and

dance. Mark your calendars and bring your blanket and chairs for

this FREE family event down by the lake!

Salute Our Troops 10k/5k Walk, Run & Family Fun RunSaturday, November 9thEstrella LakesideEstrella residents receive 10% off their entry fee at www.lifeinestrella.com and remember to check out our Starpointe Facebook page. We will give away weekly prizes up to the day of the event, many with a value of over $50. If you have not already done so, ‘Like Us’ on Starpointe’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/starpointe

‘To honor all of our active or veteran Estrella military, send us your name, rank, where you served and length of service to [email protected].’ We will have something special in next month’s magazine and a special booth at the ‘Salute Our Troops’ event. We encourage you to stop by, shake a few hands, color or paint a picture about the military to have autographed, exchange stories or even take a picture with the men and women who serve our country.

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CALENDAR

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1

8am Estrella Business Group10am Landscape Committee Meeting7pm Estrella Economy Investment Group

29:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker1pm Ladies of the Lake3pm What’s Up Wednesday Youth Club5pm Budget Finance Committee Meeting6pm Bridge

39am Crafts & Stuff10:30am Story Time5pm Communications Committee Meeting6pm Games, Games, Games7pm Photo Club

48:30am Estrella Family Breakfast

5

6 71pm Bridge1pm Poker5pm Social Committee Meeting

86pm Free Healthcare Reform Seminar

910am Estrella Book Club1pm Weekly Poker3pm What’s Up Wednesday Youth Club6pm Bridge6:30pm Voting Member Committee Meeting

109am Crafts & Stuff5pm City Open House Meeting RSVP6pm Games, Games, Games

118:30am Estrella Family Breakfast6pm Yacht Club Social

129am Car Club10am Free Sailing Lessons at Yacht Club11am Travel Club1:30pm VIT

1311am Motorcycle Group

141pm Bridge6:30pm Trivia

15 169:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker3pm What’s Up Wednesday Youth Club6pm Free Healthcare Reform Seminar6pm Bridge7pm Photo Club

179am Crafts & Stuff6pm Games, Games, Games5:30pm AEFP6pm Bingo

188:30am Estrella Family Breakfast6pm Estrella Hold’em

19Goodyear Softball Special Olympics Tournament12pm - 8pmGoodyear Ballpark

20 211pm Bridge1pm Poker5pm Social Committee Meeting

226:30pm Board of Directors Meeting

239:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker3pm What’s Up Wednesday Youth Club6pm Bridge7pm Republican Group

241pm Quiddler6pm Games, Games, Games

258:30am Estrella Family Breakfast

267:30am Estrella Cancer Awareness Walk10am - 2pm Lakeside Farmer’s Market6pm Concert by the Lake

27 281pm Bridge6pm Bunco

29 309:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker2pm Pickleball3pm What’s Up Wednesday Youth Club5pm Trails Committee Meeting6pm Bridge

316pm Games, Games, GamesHAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Starpointe Residents Club17665 W. Elliot Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338623.386.1949 / www.LifeinEstrella.com


HOA CONTACTCommunity Services 623.386.1112 After Hours 800.274.3165FAX 623.386.5788Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Capital Consultants Management Corp. (CCMC) 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 6:00pmSunday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00–6:00pmFri-Sun 1:00–6:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Fri-Sun 9am - Dusk

COMMUNITY PATROL 602.329.0462

Community Patrol Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community Patrol

Greg Higgins, Community Patrol

GOVERNMENTAnimal Control 602.506.7387City Hall 623.932.3910 Code Compliance 623.882.7815Finance Department 623.932.3015Post Office (Estrella Pkwy & Yuma) 623.882.9143Public Relations 623.882.7820Public Works 623.932.3010 State Wildlife Dept. 602.942.3000

MEDICAL / FIRE Emergencies 911Police Non-Emergency 623.932.1220Fire Department Non-Emergency 623.932.2300Poison Control Center 800.222.1222West Valley Hospital 623.882.1500

MISCELLANEOUSGolf Club of Estrella 623.386.2600Players Grill 623.386.2600 Starpointe Cafe’ 623.986.8662 Elliot Market 623.386.2111

RELIGIOUS SERVICESEstrella Mountain Church 623.386.0300 Estrella Foothills Community Church 602.363.7857

SCHOOLSEstrella Elementary 623.327.2820Westar Elementary 623.327.2840Estrella Foothills H.S. 623.327.2403

UTILITIESAPS 602.371.7171Southwest Gas Company 602.861.1999City of Goodyear – Water, Sewer & Trash 623.932.3010

New Home & Custom Lot Information 623.386.1000

GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetty Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican Club Dick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in EstrellaKelly Maza / 407.721.0528Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSJenette BennettLevel 1 Crossfit [email protected]

*Shawn [email protected]

Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected] Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]

*Bob JankowskiAbs & Back623.236.9584 / [email protected]

Linda JojolaYoga/Step and [email protected]

Matthew JohnsonPerformance Enhancement& Corrective Exercise [email protected]

Michael [email protected]

Michal [email protected]

Susan MillerZumba/Drums [email protected]

Linda PurdyBallet I/II/Pointe623.386.7303/[email protected]

Tracy StoneNATA Certified Athletic [email protected]

*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body [email protected]

*Connie Jo ThomasonPersonal Trainer623.386.1087

*Also a Personal Trainer





Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm




Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol





SCHOOLSEstrella Elementary 623.327.2820Westar Elementary 623.327.2840Estrella Foothills H.S. 623.327.2400 or 623.327.2470



GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168



*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]

Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]









*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]



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Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm




Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol





SCHOOLSEstrella Elementary 623.327.2820Westar Elementary 623.327.2840Estrella Foothills H.S. 623.327.2400 or 623.327.2470



GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168



*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]

Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]









*Dawn TerryCore GaloreTotal Body Conditioning [email protected]



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