Category: October 2018

The story behind the story of Ongtupqa

Karen Schickedanz By now you’ve hopefully heard about the exciting new multimedia presentation about the Grand Canyon that’s debuting at SaddleBrooke next month. Called Ongtupqa, it features narration, music and visual art to explore the Hopi connection to the canyon. The word Ongtupqa translates from the Hopi language as “salt canyon.” It’s the tribe’s word…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

New clothing helps build kids’ self esteem Nancy McCluskey-Moore and Camille Esterman For the past 22 years Kids’ Closet has been providing children with new school clothing to raise their self-esteem and encourage school attendance. Twice each school year, in the fall and spring, thousands of students from nearby rural communities arrive at the Kids’…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

Spring tour announced for Palm Springs and Death Valley Jim Cowlin Two iconic locations are the featured destinations on a seven-day/six-night bus tour to California sponsored by the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries. The tour will be on March 20-26, 2019. First up are two nights in Palm Springs, the legendary home of Hollywood movie stars.…

Celebration of Watercolor

Karen Brungardt It is time again for the third annual “Celebration of Watercolor” art show, where seven SaddleBrooke Watercolor artists will showcase their original works! The show will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a one-day event, so you want to make sure to come to this special…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network cont.

Karyle Steele The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up service of gently used clean towels, linens, blankets (no electrics), sheets, pet…

Something missing in your life?

  Join us on Friday morning as we explore the Word of God to learn what He would like us to be and to do. Discussion, fellowship and study are at the heart of our gatherings. Join us for breakfast at the Mesquite Grill at MountainView at 8:00 a.m. for relaxed fellowship. Had breakfast by…

TEE off at MountainView “The First Tee”

  Eileen J Snearly The First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. The First Tee is supported by the PGA Tour and The Champions Tour. It also has a major presence at the Tucson Open on the Senior Tour. This First Tee…

Night Club 2 classes now in the evening

Jane Gromelski Night Club 2 Step, is a dance invented by Buddy Schwimmer. Its pattern is quick, quick, slow. That’s pretty dry. It is actually a more relaxed, easy to learn dance. It is one of my favorites. We use it at both Ballroom and Western dances. It is a great dance for ballads or…