Marilyn Anthony Our annual Jewish Trivial Pursuit together with a full potluck is on February 20 at 6:00 p.m. (note the new time) in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Please contact Sherry Marmorstein 825-6586 or [email protected] to co-ordinate your dish. The JFG is supplying lots of brisket! Please ensure that your dish is accompanied…
Category: February 2018
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
MountainView Bridge Club news
Ann Kuperberg The MountainView Bridge Club now meets in a new, airy Catalina Room next to the Mesquite Grill in SaddleBrooke TWO. There is ample room for many players. If you need a partner, contact Jean Reitan at [email protected] or phone 445-8225. Remember, players of all levels are welcome. The National Senior Olympics bridge event…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Rotary 101
Neil Deppe, President There is no password or secret handshake–just the word “Welcome.” I recently attended my first Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia; I found myself in the midst of over 20,000 Rotarians from over ninety-nine countries. Everywhere I looked, there were Rotarians in native dress always willing to shake my hand and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Improving Oracle Trails
Elisabeth Wheeler Nineteen intrepid SaddleBrooke hikers braved a chilly morning to improve trails in Oracle State Park. A special effort was made to clear the trails of sticker bushes and obstacles for runners participating in the upcoming Oracle Rumble to benefit the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Lots of excellent work was accomplished in three hours,…
Sports, February 2018
Many thanks, Bob Eder (MPMGA)
Bob Edelblut It may be difficult to accept but Bob Eder has finally and officially retired. His almost six-year tour of duty on the Board of the MPMGA serving first as its Special Events Director and then as its President ended when the New Year began. You need not worry, Bob, Jan has your…
Religion, February 2018
Former U-2 Pilot at church breakfast group
David Stanard It just may have been one of the best Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfasts ever when former U-2 pilot and SaddleBrooke resident Lt. Col. (ret.) Jack Stebe addressed the group on January 6. This kick-off gathering for the New Year was the largest crowd on record for the Men’s Breakfasts. Right at 70 men…
Sports, February 2018
MountainView Lady Niners Club promotes women’s health
Eileen J Snearly An awards dinner celebration was held on January 16, 2018 in MountainView Ballroom. The 2017 award winners are Most Improved: Barbara Bloch, Most Birdies: Joyce Sutay, State Medallion Participants: Joyce Sutay and Raye Cobb, Ace of The Year: Joyce Sutay (Gross) and Phyllis Cadden (Net). The MPLNS President, Linda Rouse, presented a…
Religion, February 2018
Lenten Learning at Mountain Shadows Church
Rev. Rachel Srubas During the season of Lent, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will offer a Lenten Learning Book Discussion on four consecutive Mondays at 2:00 p.m.: February 19 and 26, March 5 and 12. Mountain Shadows is located at 14240 North Oracle Road at Mountainaire Drive (www.mountainshadowschurch.org). Pastor Rachel Srubas will welcome class participants to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Pathfinders to tour Taliesin West and Museum of the West
Join Arizona Pathfinders on a tour to Phoenix, AZ to visit Taliesin West and the Museum of the West on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Here, on the outskirts of Scottsdale, Frank Lloyd Wright built his winter compound, Taliesin West, which today ranks among the region’s most fascinating attractions. He designed the buildings with an organic…
Sports, February 2018
Pima Cup for MPMGA begins again
Bob Edelblut The opening round of the 2018 Pima Cup season was held on December 5. Surprisingly, weather was not an obstacle and the six players representing the MPMGA Men’s Club were eager to tackle the challenging La Paloma Golf Course as well as their opponents for the day from the Forty Niners Golf Club.…