Patricia Fremont Smith, SaddleBrooke Writers Group member ’Twas the night before solstice, when all through my mind not a thought was stirring, nought of any kind The prompts had been chosen, albeit with care In hopes that we writers would do our fair share Recklessly, I ventured out loud “winter solstice” My head hurts so…
Category: January 2020
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Reintroduction to Chess
Greg Hlushko Has it been 20, 30, 40 or more years since you played chess? Well the SaddleBrooke Chess Club would like to get you back in the game! The SaddleBrooke Chess Club holds informal play sessions on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Bobcat Room in the lower level of the SaddleBrooke…
Front Page, January 2020, art
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Show
Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is proud to present their annual Fine Art Show in the MountainView Country Club Ballroom and surrounding rooms. This event is being held on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a cash bar and on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Partners Western Dance Activities for 2020
Jane Gromelski Our next series of dance classes will start on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020! We will have six classes in the series. Our first meeting will be in the MountainView Ballroom. We start the beginner class at 6 p.m., and the intermediate class at 7 p.m. We will be teaching Texas 2 Step, and…
Generals, January 2020
Orientation to Hiking in the Desert Southwest
If you are new to hiking in Arizona, or have not hiked recently, and you want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guides, you are invited to attend a Hiking Orientation Program from 2-4 p.m., Feb. 12, 2020, in the MountainView West Ballroom. Among the topics to be…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Stroke Neurological Support Group
Esta Goldstein The bells have rung, the new year has appeared, and hopefully will bring good days to us all who give so much ceaseless care for those in need. Holiday season expanded to great moments of stress, anxiety, and pressure upon the caregiver who too often forgets about their well-being. It’s truly a daily…
Generals, January 2020
Save the Date – Sr. Jose Luncheon and Silent Auction on February 23 at 11 a.m.
Leslie Fore Plan now to attend the fifth annual luncheon and silent auction to benefit the Sr. Jose Women’s Center (SJWC), whose purpose is to help homeless women in our community. Come for a lovely lunch and to bid on over 150 quality items, but come especially because you will be helping to provide safety,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
The Esoteric Art of Nicomedes Gomez
Charli Shaulis The SaddleBrooke Metaphysical Study Group is sponsoring a unique experience, presented by Denis Greenland, Feb. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. This is a free event for MSG members, and a $5 charge for non-members at the door. The Metaphysical Study Group invites you to experience a journey…
Sports, January 2020
Snacks, Smoothies, and Shopping at the Tennis Center
Debbie McGeehan It was a gorgeous day to try out some new racquets and buy a few new outfits to look good on the tennis courts! Cheri Megli along with her tennis assistant Marco, came to SaddleBrooke for the eighth year with her “Tennis Cabana on Wheels”. Members and guests had the opportunity to demo…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Third Annual Howl at the Moon Dog Walk April 15
Beth Conquest Join us to support homeless pets at SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue’s third annual Howl at the Moon Dog Walk on Wednesday, April 15. Leash up the pups and gather your friends for a two-mile or one-mile sunset stroll on the golf course. It’s a Howl at the Moon Dog Walk! We’ll meet at SaddleBrooke…