Category: November 2017

Knit Wits news

Tina Marie leads the group in learning how to make fingerless gloves.

Carol Chiarello The Knit Wits recently got their hands on fingerless gloves. Tina Marie Willis taught this class. Also on the schedule this fall are classes on mini-gift ornaments and crocheted designs. We will also do a class on utilizing the knitters’ website called Ravelry. Class participation is optional but many members seem to enjoy…

Therapy Dog presentation

Therapy dog handler Jeremy Brown and two therapy dogs; Brown will speak at MountainView East Ballroom November 17, courtesy of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association. The talk is free and open to all.

Diane Aaron When visiting a hospital or nursing home it’s not uncommon to see a therapy dog and their partner, but have you ever found yourself wondering what it would take for your dog to become a therapy dog? Now you can discover exactly how at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association’s next free seminar which…

Line Dance lessons with Rebecca

October finds a happy Level 1 class of line dancers in the new Mariposa location at DesertView. Soon we’ll all be back on the dance floor and learning more new dances like Black Whiskey - already in our heads. Rebecca (front left) teaches these happy dancers year round.

Dr. Mark Magdanz Line Dance is both fun and exercise – one of the top forms of low impact activity for seniors. A major thing you will learn with Rebecca is that many dance movements already occur in daily life – just add music and pattern. One of the biggest hurdles found with dancing pleasure…

Christian Meditation Group

Reverend Rachel Srubas Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will begin hosting a weekly Christian Meditation gathering on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. starting on November 2, 2107. Christian Meditation is a silent spiritual practice rooted in the contemplative prayer tradition. Many people find it restorative and healing. Weekly gatherings include a simple teaching, 20 minutes of meditation…

SaddleBrooke author publishes book on buying citizenship

Stuart Watkins published an information chapbook on buying citizenship by investing in various nations

Stuart Watkins published an information chapbook on buying citizenship by investing in various nations, including the United States. Many nations offer dual citizenship programs that require investment in the nation, or depositing a certain amount of money in their bank. These amounts range from $125,000 to $500,000 to $1,000,000. In the United States there is…

SPA holds Fall Brawl

The Fall Brawl gang enjoys a rest between events. Peggy Cobb, organizer, is pictured on the far left; photo by Shawne Cryderman.

Shawne Cryderman SPA held its first ever Fall Brawl on Sunday afternoon, October 8. Approximately 25 participants of all skill levels played Three-Person/Team Pickleball and tried to accrue the highest score in four (4) different accuracy skill games. Water and special treats were provided and there was ample time to socialize and cheer on fellow…