Signe Elwick Since my retirement from full time two years ago, I have been lucky enough to join the Vital Moves staff as an instructor (TRX Basics class) and personal trainer. I have a small group of clients who mean a great deal to me. I am of the strong belief in the physics principle:…
Hazel Staloff On Dec. 5, 2019, the Roadrunner Grill hosted 42 members of SaddleBrooke’s Singles Club for their annual Christmas Party. The women were resplendent in their holiday attire: sparkles ruled the day. The men eschewed sparkles, but looked their best nonetheless. The elaborate menu included a delicious buffet of salad, short ribs (so tender…
Barb Soderberg and Maria Menconi I have been dealing with a hearing loss for most of my life. I was diagnosed when I was 25, because my mother thought I was hard of hearing. I had seen a specialist in high school because I had fluid behind the ear drum. Mom made an appointment for…
For January, we will have as our speaker at the general meeting the second part of Bob Shea’s talk on “Photographing the National Parks”. Bob wowed the audience at a previous meeting in March 2019, with his selections of photographs from his travels throughout America to our amazing National Parks. His love of hiking and…
Marilyn Anthony THE JFG Chanukah party was a full house – full of good cheer, good company, good entertainment, and good food. And our first AGM in many years with acknowledgement to all those who volunteer within the JFG and make it the successful group that it is. Thanks to all of you. The next…
Jane Gromelski Tuesday, Jan. 28 will be our next ’50s and ’60s Sock Hop. It will be held in the MountainView Ballroom, doors and the cash bar will open at 5 p.m., the buffet will be served at 5:30 p.m. The meal will include a plated salad, rolls and butter, comfort food meatloaf, mashed potatoes…
Bernice Christian, Cathy Schaber, and Margaret Betanzos It is hard to believe but this year marks the 30th anniversary of our libraries! The libraries had a modest beginning in 1990 when some dedicated women started collecting books, storing them in their garages, and when there was space, bringing them to the newly opened SaddleBrooke One…
Steph Mattie Ah! The calm that follows the December concert and before the start of our spring rehearsals. The SaddleBrooke Singers have returned from a break and are transitioning from the 2019 board of directors to the 2020 team. It has been my pleasure to write the articles for our group for the past two…
Joe Giammarino Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) want to thank our generous sponsors Expert Automotive and Sunny Side Up Cafe. On Dec. 14, 2019, the PPB hosted a Partners 8-Ball Tournament. We started the day with a moment of silence for Cathy Donat, a prior member of the PPB who recently passed away. Ron…
Sandi Newberry The Catalina Timewalkers chapter of Questers met in the home of member Sylvia Munsen whose home was decorated with her amazing, large collections of vintage Christmas decorations, which she and her mother have collected throughout their lives. For the December monthly meeting, Sylvia presented a program about her collection of vintage Christmas decorations…