Bob Shea and Bill Brennan Several times each year DIGS, SaddleBrooke’s Photography Club, schedules photo field trips. December’s destination was the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness area located north on Highway 77 past Mammoth. Eleven members of DIGS participated in the day long adventure that was organized and led by Bob Shea who knows the canyon well…
Karen Schickedanz Enjoying a pre-Christmas hike in Oracle State Park are SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members (from left) Miriam Solomon, Karen Wendlandt, hiking guide Susan Hollis and Donna O’Shea. In the background is the historic Kannally Ranch. Neil Kannally came to the area in 1902 and homesteaded the land that eventually became the park. In 1976…
STS hosts successful dinner dance George Bidwell The SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) had a very successful Dinner Dance this past October. After a sumptuous dinner prepared by Chef Robert, we had entertainment provided by Shawne Cryderman of Unit 49. Working with a small entertainment crew, Shawne provided a unique variety show. Shawne emceed the show…
A Classic Country Christmas was performed by Lonely Street Productions on December 17 at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Featured soloists were Michael Goodman and Kaci Bays. Among the songs performed were Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer, Santa Claus Boogie, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy, Christmas Time Is…
Big changes for the Oracle School District Dennis Blauser The Oracle School District is very excited about several key projects designed to provide a higher quality, more positive learning environment for its students. The Oracle School District administration and Governing Board has worked hard to maximize its limited financial resources. Through careful planning, the District…
Former astronaut James A. McDivitt and Four Star General Earl T. O’Loughlin are special guests at the SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) luncheon on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen in to the conversation between these two American heroes as they discuss their phenomenal Air Force and NASA…
Twink Gates-Zimdar On Thursday, December 4, eighteen members of the British Club enjoyed a ladies holiday coffee morning at the home of Twink Gates-Zimdar. Freshly baked mince pies, mini quiche, coconut macaroons, Belgian chocolate cookies, banana nut muffins, gluten free cookies, chocolate bark and fresh strawberries were served with coffee and tea. Finalizing the holiday…
After about a decade of weekly visits, the Sierra Tucson Behavioral Health Center held a recognition ceremony for Lady, a 12 year old Shetland Sheep Dog, as she retired from her service as a certified therapy animal. Located adjacent to SaddleBrooke, Sierra Tucson (ST) has for over 30 years provided care for the treatment of…
Donna Barnard scored an ace on MountainView No. 13 on November 30. She used her 7 iron, and recorded the second hole in one of her career. The witnesses were Betty Cole, Rick Cole and Colin Barnard. Congratulations, Donna!
Dennis Korger Carlton Wiens and Judy Spencer will present a preview of OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, the recently released operating systems for Apple products. After retiring from a career in education, Judy staffed the Apple Store Genius Bar in Phoenix for several years. Carlton has been our lead Mac instructor for longer than…