Monday Announcements – News Blasts & Putting Status

NewsBlast – October 24, 2026

Ladies, get your putters ready for double the fun this November! We have two exciting events coming up fast—secure your spot today before the deadline sneaks up on you! 
🛑 IMPORTANT PUTTING UPDATE:
  • No Putting on Monday, October 26th! Please note that the course will be closed, so there is no morning putting on October 26th.
🥗 1. The Natural Advantage: Refresh, Relax & Rebalance with dōTERRA — November Luncheon Click Here for Flyer
  • When: Monday, November 9th (Doors open at 11:30 AM, Start at 12:00 PM)
  • Where: MV Ballroom
  • Cost: $25
  • Speaker / Sponsor: Patty Colella, Gold Sponsor presenting dōTERRA Natural Solutions 
  • Menu: Relax with a delicious Baked Potato and Salad Bar featuring Russet Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrot Shreds, All Meat Chili, Bacon Bits, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Butter, and Ranch & Balsamic Dressing.
🎈 2. Balloon Into Fall, Y’All — Mountain View Lady Putters’ Partner Event Click here for Flyer
  • When: Thursday, November 12th (Registration at 3:00 PM on the MV Putting Green Patio; Putting begins at 3:30 PM)
  • Cost: $38/person
  • The Fun: Grab your Spouse, Partner, Friend, Neighbor, or Bestie for an evening of fun putting, prizes, and a Secret Money Hole!
  • Dinner & Drinks: Following putting, grab a refreshing drink at the MV Ballroom No Host Bar. Then at 5:30 PM, enjoy “The Fiesta” buffet featuring Red Chile Beef Enchiladas, Machaca Chicken Tacos w/ Flour Tortillas, fire-roasted fajita vegetables, Spanish rice, refried beans, multi-colored tortilla chips, mild salsa rojo, sour cream, shredded jack cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded iceberg lettuce.
⚠️ IMPORTANT PAYMENT DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Deadline: Monday, November 2nd by 2:00 PM in the black box.
    Payment Rule: Two separate checks are required (one for each event if you are attending both) made payable to “Mountainview Ladies Putters”.
  • Memo Line Instructions:
    • On your Putter Partner check memo line, list your partner’s name and any dietary restrictions.
    • On your Luncheon check memo line, list any dietary restrictions.
Get those checks in the black box before time runs out! Let’s fill the room and have fun on the putting green! 🎉
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NewsBlast – October 19, 2026

We miss seeing everyone on the green! Since we haven’t been putting this month, we have a ton of news to catch up on—please take a moment to read through all the event updates and key deadlines.
🚌 Quail Creek Bus Trip
  • Departure Info: Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the MountainView Clubhouse. The bus departs promptly at 7:45 a.m.
  • Return Time: Approximately 3:00 p.m. back at the clubhouse.
  • Attire: Wear your new blue putters shirt with black bottoms, or dress in Fiesta style! 🎉
  • Water & Belongings: Water will be provided at Quail Creek, and bins will be available for personal items.
  • Reminder: Please label your putter in case it gets left behind!
⛳ Putter Partners
  • Date: Thursday, November 12th
  • Cost: $38 per person (includes Fiesta Buffet)
  • Schedule:
    • 3:00 p.m. – Registration
    • 3:30 p.m. – Putting Begins
    • 5:00 p.m. – Drinks
    • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner in the Main Ballroom
  • Payment Deadline: Checks are due in the black box by Monday, November 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
🍽️ November Luncheon
Join us for voting on the new slate of Board Members, Bylaw changes, and a presentation by speaker Patty Colella: “Stay cool, green, and comfortable in your swing!”
  • Payment Deadline: Checks are due by Monday, November 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
⚠️ IMPORTANT PAYMENT NOTE FOR NOVEMBER EVENTS:
Checks for both the Putter Partners and November Luncheon are due on November 2nd by 2:00 p.m. If you are attending both events, please write two separate checks and drop them in the black box. Thank you!
🚫 Costume Party Update
Unfortunately, our Costume Party on the Green has been canceled. Mike Karpe informed us that the green will not be ready in time. Thank you for your understanding!
🏫 Oracle School Field Trip
The date for presenting our check to the Principal is set for Thursday, November 5th, at 1:00 p.m.
If you would like to attend, please contact Linda Edwards:
  • 📱 Text/Call: 913-986-7593
  • ✉️ Email: Majormom99@gmail.com
Note: Linda will also have a sign-up sheet available at Putting on November 2nd.

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NEWSBLASTS October 11, 2026

REMINDER: NO PUTTING TOMORROW – LUNCH DOORS OPEN AT 11:30

Hello Ladies!

Just a reminder that there is no putting tomorrow morning, October 12th. However, we will still host our monthly luncheon! Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

 

 

10/7/2026

QUAIL CREEK DEADLINE – SPECIAL ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS; AND OTHER UPDATES

 Quail Creek Trip Update

We have a few additional openings (13 SPOTS) for our upcoming Quail Creek trip on Wednesday, October 21st!

  • Deadline: Get your check in the black box by Friday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m.
  • Attention Snowbirds: If you sent your check through the mail, please reach out to us directly to confirm, as no mailed checks have arrived yet.
  • Meet & Departure Time: Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the MountainView Clubhouse; bus departs promptly at 7:45 a.m.
  • Return Time: Approximately 3:00 p.m. back at the clubhouse
  • Attire: New blue putters shirt with black bottoms, or dress in Fiesta style!
  • Water & Bins: Water will be provided at Quail Creek, and they will have bins available for your personal belongings.

Don’t miss out on the bus ride, putting, and fiesta fun—be sure to secure your spot before Friday!

 Bonus Announcement: Halloween Costume Putting!

  • Mark Your Calendars: We are planning to put on Monday, October 26th!
  • Theme: Halloween Costumes—show off your best and most creative outfits on the green!
  • Course Maintenance Update: As you know, the maintenance schedule was pushed out a week, but as of right now, everything looks good for us to hit the course on October 26th.

 Name Tag Update

  • New Design: You may have noticed some updated name tags around! While we have a new design, you are not required to replace your current tag.
  • Cost: $14.00 if you would like to order a new tag.
  • How to Order: Pick up an order form from the front of the black box, or contact Brenda directly at 406-459-4437.
  • Payment: Orders will be placed once payment is received.

    ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! WE DO HAVE SOME FUN AROUND HERE, DON’T WE?!

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MVLP MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENT OCTOBER 5, 2026

PUTTERS GOOD MORNING LADY 

Carla had a family emergency and was unable to be here today; I’m Marilyn Ginther, your Treasurer, and will be covering the announcements today.

If you are responsible for a job (chip starter, course setup, course takedown or sponsor signs), the morning of putting, please remember to sign the notebook on the check-in table.

Do we have any guests this morning?  If so, please put a G by their name on the score card. Thank you, Geri Meyer, for joining our putters last week, 151st member.

MARILYN – Any Gift Cards, On Account envelops or 39’er stickers – returning snowbirds who had not received their committee gift cards or golf book credit notification before they left in the spring.

CHARITY FUNDRAISER – Last week we announced we had collected $2800, but thanks to a $50 donation in lieu of their spouse we are officially at $2850. Thanks again. We hope to have a date in November to go to San Manuel and present the check. If interested in going, let Linda Edwards know so we can arrange a tour of the school, with Principal Amber Walden.

QUARTERLY RECOGNITION AWARD – If you know of someone you believe to be worthy of recognition, not currently on the board, please submit their name with a few words about the individual to a Board member or place in the black box.

SPONSORSHIP – If you wish to recruit a sponsor please see Sandy Valeton for a form, we offer $500 for gold, $250 for silver, $100 for bronze. This is for a full year term (ex: October to October). If one of the sponsors at the luncheon caught your attention we do have business cards available on the Sponsor table.

OVERSEEDING – Reminder we will not have putting on Monday the 12th or 19th, due to course over seeding. We still anticipate returning on the 26th as scheduled. Watch for newsblast closer to that date to confirm. According to Mike Karpe, they will know best by the 22nd. But we will continue to have our monthly luncheon on the 12th as scheduled and the special Quail Creek event on the 21st.

If return on 26th, wear your favorite Halloween Costume.

Good to see you all got the newsblast with the new fall/winter start time of 9:30 and the over seeding date change.

OCTOBER LUNCHEON

Our next monthly luncheon is scheduled for Monday, Oct 12th.  The cost will be $25 due by today, Monday, Oct 5thth 2 p.m. in the black box, Make checks payable to Mountainview Ladies Putters and list any food restrictions on the memo line. Please note – For the monthly luncheons doors open at 11:30 a.m. Meeting starts at noon and lunch served 12:15 p.m.

The menu is: Seasoned Turkey Breast, served with Brown Gravy, Whipped Yukon potatoes and Chef’s Vegetable

The speaker is one of our Gold Sponsors – Wendy Harn with Harn Legacy PLLC – A Will or Trust which one is right for you, Experienced Estate Planning Law Firm.

Full details are on the “Lunches” dropdown on the website with flyer link attached.

QUAIL CREEK and MVLP Putters Event – This event will be in Green Valley at Quail Creek. We will be joining their putting group for the day. The event will include putting followed by a lunch. A bus will be provided for transportation to and fro. Meet at the HOA2 Mountainview Clubhouse by the main doors at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 21st. Bus will leave at 7:45 a.m. and return by 3:00 p.m.

The theme is Fiesta Fore Fun – Cost is $40 per putter. We hope to have a full bus with 54 ladies from our group. Please place your check in the black box no later than this Friday, Oct 9th (they need the count ASAP). The lunch menu is Fiesta Taco Salad. Please note any dietary food restrictions on the memo line of your check. Attire is blue shirts/black bottoms or fiesta wear (which Quail Creek will be wearing). Let’s fill that bus! Check out the flyer on the table or on the website under Calendar tab.

UPCOMING EVENTS – Be on the lookout for more fun events in the next couple of months – all of the committees are working hard to make these a fun and memorable event.

Nov 9th luncheon – $25 Baked Potato and Salad Bar with special speaker, one of our sponsors, Patty Colella, doTerra essential oils – get your Zen on.

At the November luncheon we will present the new 2027 board candidates and you, the members, will vote on the acceptance of the new Vice President, new Secretary, and new Member at Large for Equipment, Setup and Take=down. Deadline ended October 1st. Thanks to those who have put in their names as candidates.

Nov 12th – an evening event “Ballooning into fall, Y’all” Putter Partners with spouse, partner or friend joining you to putt at 3:30 with Fiesta buffet dinner, no host bar drinks, and prizes to follow in the ballroom. Cost $38/person, must have a putter member in each team. More details to come

Dec 14th is the Holiday luncheon, which is a FREE luncheon for all putter members. The theme is “O Tannenbaum”. Attending (yes or no) signup with menu choices will begin on Oct 12th. Deadline Nov. 23rd. More details to come.

Jan 11th luncheon – “The Golden Putter Award: – Red Carpet”, with tentative speaker our sponsor David Smith with Merrill Lynch.

TBD – Annual Registration – Possibly Wednesday Jan. 27th date to be confirmed.

IN THE COMMUNITY – Senior Village hosts the monthly Music Matinee, Tuesday Oct. 13th at the Desert View PAC. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irene Pierce and Mike Rutt musical duo “Thanks for the Memories”.

STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.  

PUTTERS: 59 (58 members; 1 guest – Mickie Matty)

HOLES IN ONE: 72

4 total – None

5 total – None 

MONEY HOLES: 

1) #13 – None 

2) #14 – Sandy Valeton, Suzy Strauss 

 SCORES OF 39 OR BELOW: 

 39 – Sandy Valeton, Sue Virant, Ginnie Schoepf, Rita Bolty, Camille Malone, Dottie Adams, Marcia Munich, Lorna Kitchen and Sandy Strack

 38 – Raye Cobb, Lorie Bolme 

 37 – Judie Knapp, Adele Smith, Suzy Strauss 

36 – Ruth Sollin, Pat Wells, LeAnn Andrade 

GRAB YOUR WATER, PUTTER AND BALL!

LET’S PUTT!

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