Pat Smith In January 2000, two dozen SaddleBrooke residents met at the home of Bill and Suzanne Brown to discuss the formation of an organization that would focus on celebrating and appreciating the culture, the foods and wines and the people of France. The outcome of this meeting was the SaddleBrooke Francophiles, which has grown…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2016
What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club
Richard Beaty Fall Computer Club Classes – Cross Your Fingers As previously reported, the Computer Club classroom is undergoing a major renovation, along with the rest of the HOA 2 Arts and Crafts Center. Based on the estimated completion date of September 15 provided to us earlier, we posted a class schedule on our calendar.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
A POW’s story
Patti R. Albaugh Bill McMurry recently spoke to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary about his experience as a POW in North Vietnam. He was captured on February 7, 1968 after helping defend the Lang Vei Special Forces surveillance camp in the northwestern corner of South Vietnam, about one and a half miles from the Laotian border. Lang…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Western Partners Dance classes
You’ve seen others dancing on the floor, now see how easy it is. We invite you to come and learn the Texas Two-Step and the Western waltz and experience a boot stomping, ground pounding good time! Our next series of beginner’s classes will start Wednesday, October 19 in the MountainView Ballroom at 6:00 p.m. The…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Swing lessons Thursday nights
Jane Gromelski Just in time for the 50s and 60s Sock Hop on November 3, we will offer Beginning Swing lessons in the Fitness Room by the Mesquite Grill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. If you missed out on the fun of rock ‘n roll when you were young, now is the time to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
GLAAS Club upcoming events
The GLAAS Club activity committee has planned several exciting events to take us to the end of 2016. On Monday, October 24 we will begin at the Bocce Ball Courts at 4:30 p.m. for some friendly rounds of this old Italian game. This will be followed by a potluck on the Tennis Patio at 5:30…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Clogging with Carol
Carol Jones Clogging – a funny name for a great dancing style. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to clog, now is your chance. I am starting beginning classes on Tuesday, October 11, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Room No. 3 in the Arts and Crafts Building at HOA 1. You are welcome to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
EZ Riders Club hits target of first milestone in 2016 fundraisers
Phoebe Bax The EZ Riders are striving to get the final three M3 Keiser Bikes by making and delivering their donations for the October 22, SaddleBrooke “I Don’t Want It! Sale: 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Many friends and neighbors have made donations to the IDWI! Sale and its success. Thanks to all for your support!…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
A taste of talent from the fall Fine Art Show
Maxine Ranicke is one of the many artists who will show their art work in the fall Fine Art Show. Maxine, formally from Belleview, Washington, has lived in SaddleBrooke for 11 years. Her first art lessons were given to her by French artist Maurice Kidgel at age 12 in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. Maxine majored in…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The summer is over and soon we will be seeing many of our friends from colder climes returning to our activities. Our very popular potluck supper is returning on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the HOA 1 Activity Center. This is a free evening with your entrance fee being a delicious…