Category: April 2018

They took the cake – The Mafioso Murders a huge success

  Andrea Molberg Under the direction of Susan Sterling, Community Circle Players (CCP) brought seven performances of The Mafioso Murders to sold out crowds in SaddleBrooke One’s Vistas and SaddleBrooke TWO’s Ballroom. The hilarious dinner theatre mystery was well received, and producer Shawne Cryderman praised the professional food and beverage staff of both HOAs for all…

Men’s Breakfast Group gets church update

  David Stanard The Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast Group was brought up to date on Church happenings at its March meeting when the speaker for the day was current Church Council President, Don Thurmond. Don, who is now in his sixth year as a Council member and third as Council President and brings a wealth…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

  Help wanted Rolly Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials, and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. FSL raises funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events/activities and tax-exempt gifts. The libraries are an invaluable resource for the SaddleBrooke community. A strong…

Calling all WWII Veterans

  Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable is a group of folks interested in exploring all aspects of WWII. We have had presentations by members of the Roundtable on such topics as the Normandy invasion, General McCarthur, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the great tank battles in Russia, the role of American women…

Genealogy Club holds appreciation luncheon

  Lydia O’Connor The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club met this month with a special treat to all dedicated volunteers that help our club be all it can be. The Appreciation Luncheon was held at the MountainView Clubhouse which provided a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting. About 25 members were present and there was a lively…

Jewish Friendship Group news

  Marilyn Anthony The initial meeting of the Only Men’s Club took place in March at the Mesquite Grill Catalina Room and was very well attended with 21 men. As the JFG “facilitating” Board Member, I was in attendance for a very short while and can attest that the men there talked just as much…

Village Missions visits CCSB

  Carol Thompson One of the many missions Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) supports is Village Missions bringing the Gospel to small rural towns throughout the United States and Canada. Executive Director, Reverend Brian Wechsler, spoke to the CCSB congregation bringing the message for these small towns that have lost their only church and pastor.…

Roadrunner Art Gallery expands

  LaVerne Kyriss The SaddleBrooke Fine Art Guild’s spring show may be over, but residents and visitors can still view and buy art from Guild members. The gallery in the hallway outside the RoadRunner Grill at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse has recently expanded. An additional 55 feet of hanging space provides artists more opportunities to display…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

  Come celebrate with us Nancy McCluskey-Moore Since 1996, the mission of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been to provide opportunities for kids to succeed. SBCO programs and grants focus on three things important to the success of children in need: food, clothing and education. Over the past 20+ years, the variety of programs we…