Category: Clubs & Classes

The civic side of SaddleBrooke CycleMasters

The CycleMasters enjoyed presenting bicycles to these deserving students.

Joanne Marmon For the past number of years the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters have purchased new bicycles and helmets for students in grades one through six at San Manuel and Mammoth school systems. The bicycles are part of the awards ceremonies held at the end of the school year. Children are chosen by their teachers and principals…

Palm Springs, California, tour planned

Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour October 24 through 28, 2016 to Palm Springs, California. Join us for an eventful tour to this region, in southern California between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert (a sub-division of the Sonora Desert). Highlights:…

SaddleBrooke Nature Club goes batty

Speaker Sandy Reith (left) giving door prize for the month to Lois LaNassa; photo by Ed Skaff

Pam Boedeker Bats were the topic of SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s last meeting of the season. Sandy Reith, the speaker, is with Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation. She currently develops and delivers environmental education programs and leads hikes and nature walks in Pima County Parks. Here in Arizona we have 28 species of bats.…

Jewish Friendship Group news

Marilyn Anthony On June 15 the Jewish Friendship Group held its annual Father’s Day BBQ at HOA 1 with our traditional ribs and chicken with coleslaw and beans, finishing with ice cream sundaes. As usual, before, during and after dinner there was plenty of conversation making for another wonderful evening for all. Happy Hour returns…

Women On Our Own

Left to right: Zita McCoig, Karen Hop, Lucie Garritzen, Judy Lund, Pat Huska, Genie Williamson; in front is Jan Maresca

Zita McCoig Are you interested in finding other single women to join you in activities that you love to do or would like to try? Women On Our Own (WOOO) is a single women’s club for those who are not in a committed relationship. We provide support and friendships through get-togethers, such as a monthly…

What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club?

Richard Beaty Remodeling project shuts down summer classes? Not quite. The HOA2 Arts and Crafts Center is in the middle of a major remodeling project. This will result in enhanced facilities for the fall, but for now it’s shut down the computer club classroom, along with other clubs’ facilities within this complex. While this means…

European Travel Club tours Croatia and Slovenia

The European Travel Club

Brian Mundy Lake Bled shone brightly in glorious spring sunshine as 26 savvy travelers (20 from SaddleBrooke) experienced the beauty and history in a fun-filled 13-day tour through Slovenia and Croatia hosted by Brian and Cheryl Mundy. We began with a three night stay in two converted farmhouses close to the lake and a delicious…

SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group

Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, July 15 and on Friday,…