Category: January 2018

Another year another Javelina Cup for MPMGA

Bob Edelblut Yes, the MPMGA won yet another Javelina Cup this year. I think that this is five in a row. For many years the SMGA and the MPMGA have put together small armies (their teams) to compete on the battlefields (their courses) in this event. You might say it’s our version of the Territorial…

CycleMasters unveil new jersey

Marty Herbert Hello, everyone! One of the main focuses of SaddleBrooke CycleMasters this year is to stress safety and visibility while enjoying your ride. With that in mind we introduced our very visible new jersey at the November 6 social. Thanks to the Team of Lynette Herbert (designer), Linda Merritt, Mike Brenney, Skip Braun and…

Resolving to eat better 2018

  Nancy Teeter, RDN Was one of your new year’s resolutions related to health? Studies show that small, specific goals are more likely to be met than large, vague ones. Nutrition expert Nancy Teeter provides a guide for making small positive changes over time which will help improve your health now and into the future.…

Move to the Music Series begins

Bonnie Schoenfelder The fall session of Move to the Music was busy burning calories in advance of the holidays. Now the holidays are over. The cookies have been eaten. The fruitcake has been surreptitiously hidden, never to be found again and the waistband on the jeans is a little snug – what should you do?…

SaddleBrooke Skygazers

You’re invited to Skygazers’ monthly meetings and star parties All meetings are held in the HOA One Activity Center. January 14, 2018 – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Best of Mt. Lemmon Astro Photography by Travis Deyoe, Mt. Lemmon Sky Center telescope operations Travis will be bringing a spectacular selection of night sky photos taken through…

Fall softball champs crowned

Carol Chiarello The fall softball season came to an end December 15. Let’s recap the final results: Monday Community League – Splendido, managed by Debbie Seguin, came in first place with a record of 7 wins, only 3 losses. Second place went to Stifel, led by Dave Stevens, with a final tally of 5 wins…

Elks spread Christmas cheer to children and veterans

  Pat Cox Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 spread a little Christmas cheer at the Arizona Elks Pediatric Clinic at Banner University Medical Center and the Arizona State Veterans Home. Committee Chairperson Joyce Garcia, accompanied by PDDGER Jack Baillargeon, Gail Baillargeon and Leading Knight Bob Kielsa, delivered gifts to the veterans and a Christmas…

Pool Players of the Brooke

  Joseph F. Giammarino First we would like to thank Mission Royale and Conrad Leines representing Mission Royale Billiards Club for their hospitality, competition, hot coffee and tasty sweets. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, vice president of the Pool Players of the Brooke, for organizing this event and making sure it…