Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art and Wine event, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center in SaddleBrooke One. Join your friends and neighbors to complete a painting of a service dog while enjoying a sack supper and sipping…
Janet Fabio A new year is a great time to plan new adventures. If you’re thinking about exploring the natural wonders, historic sites, or more in the USA, start by visiting the DesertView Library. Three special collections offer a wealth of resources to plan your adventures. The Travel Collection offers a broad range of guidebooks…
Ann Vernon Want to be part of a launch? Then put March 6 on your calendar and attend the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling and auction. This auction has three distinct categories: 1.) a silent auction consisting of services and gift cards to local establishments, 2.) a live auction with some high-end items that…
You should have because Winds and Strings presented a holiday concert in the MountainView Ballroom on Dec. 8. The band created excitement in the air, celebrating a program of customary and not-so-common holiday melodies. A varied playlist was met with enthusiasm by the audience, who didn’t refrain from singing along to the music. Trivia questions…
David Zapatka While reading The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey, in my book-reading group, I ran across the familiar word “quincunx” and had to reach back in my memory to recall where I had been exposed to this word before. Quincunx noun quin·cunx | ˈkwin-ˌkəŋ(k)s 1. an arrangement of five objects with four at the…
Varda Main Do you reach out to fondle fabrics, just because? Do you love creating things out of fabric, thread, yarn, wire, and other fibers? Do you love creating things where you don’t need to sew a straight line or make corners and points of pieces meet? If you answered yes to any of these…
B.J. Murray The Cyclemasters had a wonderful time on the Candy Cane Ride on Dec. 18. We had a ton of fun added to our ride by the Morrisons and their beautifully decorated, but still fun, house. We really appreciate Al and Pat Morrison and the work they do every year to help us enjoy Christmas.…
Joan Benson, FWR Committee Member On Saturday morning, Jan. 22, the MountainView Ballroom will be alive with laughter and activity at the annual SaddleBrooke TWO Recreation and Activities Fair. The hours are from 8 to 11 a.m. The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee plans and hosts this event each year for all of…
Raymond H. Goettsch On Dec. 9, the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) began the construction of eight more pickleball courts off Ridgeview Blvd. next to the existing six courts built in 2012. The long-awaited construction was initiated by the celebratory shoveling of dirt. Everyone present had the opportunity to be part of the process by taking…
Vendor Coordinator Needed The Health Fair Planning Committee seeks a volunteer for the important position of vendor coordinator. This person emails invitations to potential vendors, maintains an extensive vendor database, collects fees from attendees, and submits deposits to the treasurer. Communication with vendors is conducted primarily by email, with occasional telephone contact for follow-up purposes.…