Pat Cox Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 made the holiday season brighter for 12 children in need from families in the Catalina area through its Adopt-a-Family program. The program was funded by several fundraisers and generous donations from lodge members. Lodge Community Activities Coordinator Jan Trudeau purchased clothing, toys and art supplies for the…
Georgie Hourigan We are the Sonoran Singers, a three part harmony, all volunteer women’s chorus, meeting each Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sonoran Room at the MountainView Clubhouse. After which we often relax with a drink in the Bistro Lounge because we so enjoy each other! Our chorus sings a wide…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Due to changes in community agreements, you can join a Thursday Beginners line dance class this January in SaddleBrooke by dancing with Rebecca. This will be the first time two newcomer classes can be presented. It comes at a good time, since many requesting residents had been unable to get off the…
Sue Case The SaddleBrooke Variety Show is back again for another run with shows in the DesertView Theater on March 13, 14 and 15. Tim Koch is back as the Director of this year’s show and Gail Nelli is the Technical Director. In addition to their work for the Variety Show, both have a lifetime…
Myra Knapp Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition or movement disorder? Or are you your own caregiver? Members of the Stroke/Neuro Support Group understand that caregivers may need an outlet and an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Monthly…
Steph Mattie Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! This time of year leads us all to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The SaddleBrooke Singers are no exception as we reminisce about previous shows and turn our thoughts to the spring program. Being a fairly new member of the group, I…
Jill Fritz On Saturday, November 4, the SaddleBrooke Swim Club had a different type of swim work-out – all relays! Coach Doug Springer had all types of funny swimming contortions up his sleeve for us swimmers. We had teams assembled four to five swimmers in each lane. Then the fun began! One example was doing…
Marty Herbert Hello, everyone! The hot weather is gone and it’s time for some fun rides. Many of our friends from up north are coming back to escape the cold and snow looking for the warmth of their winter paradise here in SaddleBrooke. If you haven’t ridden a bike in sometime – no worry…
Lynne Kumza Double your pleasure, double your fun! To be perfectly clear, it’s not Double Mint Gum. It is two luncheons held by the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club. The first Chit Chat and Chow (luncheons held at off campus restaurants) was at HiFalutin on Oracle Road. We dressed in Western duds to match the décor…
Andrea Molberg This April, CCP (Community Circle Players) will give SaddleBrooke a live mystery dinner treat – Mafioso Murders. Actors will be moving among the diners dropping clues at CCP’s latest “whodunit.” Last year almost 900 attended CCP’s first dinner mystery, so plan early. Tickets for Mafioso Murders, which include the performance and an Italian themed…