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Activity Center Refresh: Project Update September 2026 The Activity Center Refresh has reached an important point in the planning process, with several key steps now complete and the project moving to Board consideration. Where the Project Stands The initial concept for the Activity Center Refresh was developed with community input and collaboration with the professional design team. Since then, the project has moved through design development and revisions, contractor select

MountainBrook Village residents will be asked to vote this November on a proposed project to convert an existing storage area in the Ocotillo Building into additional space for arts and crafts activities. The proposed project combines remodeling work with the installation of insulation and Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) for sound control. The project includes: AZ Spruce Up: $63,035.87 My Installation Guy – sound insulation and MLV: $6,580.00 20% contingency: $13,923.17 Total project

Tasha Enemark Lifestyle Director Welcome to the new MountainBrook Village newsletter! I am excited to bring you community news, upcoming events, important reminders, and information to help you make the most of everything MountainBrook has to offer. We hope this new format makes it easier to stay informed and connected with what’s happening. The Activity Committee and I work together to create events and entertainment. We have an exciting season planned that includes some Mou

Tasha Enemark Lifestyle Director Why Celebrations Matter Human beings have always celebrated. From birthdays and anniversaries to weddings, holidays, and cultural traditions, celebrations help us mark the passage of time and recognize what is important in our lives. They give us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with others. As we age, celebrations can become even more meaningful. They remind us not only of what lies ahead, but also where we have been. Research su

By the time this article is published, the nine (9) additional shade structures on campus should be installed and provide much-needed relief from the Arizona sun. The six (6) pergolas have been installed at the Bocce Ball area, Canyon Cookout, and approximately one-third of the Fired Arts Patio. The three (3) cantilever umbrellas are located at the west end of the pool. Photos of the completed project will be shared in a future publication and posted on the official MBV Faceb

MBV’S ART COMMUNITY IS THRIVING. NOW IT NEEDS A SPACE. As art programs continue to expand at MountainBrook Village, organizers say one challenge has become increasingly clear: the community’s artists need a dedicated art-making space. Currently, classes are held in a variety of locations across campus, and sometimes even in residents’ homes. “We’ve made it work this season, but it’s not always easy,” said Judy Deuling, one of the volunteer coordinators. “With classes scattere

The Activity Center got a fresh look, increased energy savings, and a brilliant gift! Elias Arreola and his team from American Vision Windows were on site Thursday, May 7. They did a wonderful job installing the windows in the Activity Center—and they generously donated both the windows and installation. A great big thank you to all involved in making this happen, including our staff for graciously putting up with the construction that day.

MountainBrook Village (MBV) residents got a first look at the Clear, Kind, Reliable Communications Plan during the Board of Directors’ April workshop presentation—and the conversation was just getting started. Presentations were made on April 21 at Coffee and News, and a Town Hall meeting took place on April 22. The Board approved the recommendations plan at its regular meeting on April 28 with an Action Plan to be implemented over the coming months. An AdHoc Communications C

The Japanese concept of Ikigai is a way of living that is linked to longevity. It is comprised of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and your vocation, resulting in a joyful and fulfilling life, especially as we age. Ikigai may already be part of your everyday life. It might be morning walks with friends before the desert heat sets in, volunteering at community events, welcoming new neighbors, organizing games, gardening, dancing, crafting, or simply b

The project proposes a total of nine (9) new shade structures throughout MountainBrook Village. It includes six (6) pergolas providing coverage for the Bocce Ball area, Canyon Cookout, and roughly one-third of the Fired Arts Patio, as well as three (3) cantilever umbrellas for the Pool Area. Each structure was carefully selected to meet the specific needs of its location, ensuring both functionality and comfort for residents and guests. Bids for the project totaled $46,000, a

About 75 MountainBrook Village residents gathered Monday, Nov. 3, in the Superstition Center for a Firewise Town Hall focused on wildfire prevention and community readiness. The event, part of MBV’s ongoing commitment to safety and education, featured expert speakers from both the community and state agencies. Rich Kinkade, MBV resident and Grounds Committee vice chair and retired division chief from the Madison, Wis., Fire Department, opened the session with a detailed overv

A Town Hall Meeting and Q&A session is scheduled for Monday, December 1, to provide more information to MountainBrook Village residents about the upcoming wash clearing project conducted by Siphon Draw Environmental Services. The initiative, focused on hazard reduction and environmental health, is planned for early December. Meeting Details Date: December 1, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Mesquite & Palo Verde Rooms and via Zoom Zoom Link: (FIREWISE TOWN HALL) Meeting ID: 859

Siphon Draw Environmental Services has been contracted by MountainBrook Village to burn small piles of dead woody desert vegetation and invasive plants and grasses beginning in the wash located between Crested Saguaro Lane and Nighthawk Drive. Smoke may be visible in the area. Residents are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed. Residents that have questions should call the office at 480.983.5555 and leave a message and a Grounds Committee volunteer will call you back.

PRESIDENT'S COLUMN Gary Deuling, President MBV Board of Directors A lot has happened in MountainBrook This past month we have some new Board Members and Steering Committee Chairs, and some new folks on steering committees from the volunteer fair as well. Thank you, all, for your service to our community. New AC/Heating Systems Hooray for new AC/Heating systems for the Billiards room and both bathhouses. Murphy’s Law dropped in during that process with a leaking pipe in the Bi

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