Danna Koelling Since its founding in 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has admitted more than 950,000 members. Members have documented direct lineal descent to a person who gave service to the colonies during the Revolutionary War. It could be military service, but also civilian or patriotic service. Do you have…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Why should you reserve now for classes in April?
Dr. Mark Magdanz The Holiday celebrations are gone and so is most space for winter dancing in SaddleBrooke in Line Dancing with Rebecca. Since space is limited to preserve the very best quality fun and safety, now you will only find space on a wait-list started for late cancellations. There may be a couple remaining…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Windy City Club’s annual party set for February 20
Karen Schickedanz Get ready to party with the SaddleBrooke Windy City Club at its big annual bash next month! Although smaller events may occur during the year, the club’s main social event takes place in February so that full-timers and snowbirds can attend. The club is open to anyone in SaddleBrooke or SaddleBrooke Ranch who…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Kids’ Ceramics Day a success
Stef Modos Our SaddleBrooke Ceramics Day was a success for the kids. Sarah, who is pictured here with her dad, arrived a half hour early and knew exactly what she wanted to paint; she is a returning patron. All the children were adorable as usual. The volunteers had as much or more fun helping the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Garden Club welcomes new members
Diana Sigler Are you blessed with shiny green thumbs that make every plant they touch grown into specimens worthy of photos on seed packets? Or are your thumbs more earth colored—like brown? No matter! If you like gardening, whether it be growing veggies, herbs or flowers, the Garden Club can help you find answers. We…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
MountainView Bridge Club news
Ann Kuperberg The MountainView Bridge Club members voted the following people into office for 2017: JoAnn Aiken, president; Steve Sahl, vice-president; Peter Godfrey, treasurer; Betty Edwards, secretary; Tom Baker, at-large; Jean Reitan, partnership; Trudy Weber-Penta, social director; Ann Kuperberg, publicity. Members attended the Holiday Party on December 13 at the Roadrunner Grill and had a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Aravaipa Canyon in winter
Dave Sorenson In December a group of six SaddleBrooke hikers braved a cold morning and drove 50 plus miles to the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness north of Mammoth. Aravaipa is a protected wild area administered by the Bureau of Land Management. It is a remarkably beautiful area that is considered by many to be the prettiest…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
WOOO upcoming events
Women On Our Own (WOOO), a club for single women living in SaddleBrooke, has a busy schedule of activities planned for the coming months: Meet Ups: Always fun are the spontaneous outings hosted by individual members and open to all. Recent outings included dinner at Outback Restaurant, Harp Fusion Christmas Concert and Art-Rageous, a theater event…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Hiking Club to host orientation to hiking in the Desert Southwest – February 2
Randy Park If you are new to hiking in Arizona or have not hiked recently, you may want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guides. If so, you are invited to attend a hiking orientation presentation at 3:30 p.m. on February 2 in the MountainView West Ballroom. Among…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Two canyon hikes with fall foliage
Elisabeth Wheeler Fall foliage in Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon has continued vibrant into December. To see both canyons requires a 17.5 mile hike up Sabino Canyon to the East Fork Trail, upward to the Bear Canyon Trail and back past Seven Falls to Sabino Canyon. In cool December temperatures this is a very pleasant…