Bucks 4 Books Event Set for January 19 Nancy McCluskey-Moore The mission of Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is to provide the funds to purchase books, audio books, and DVDs for the three SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. In 2021, FSL created a new event to raise funds for these materials, the Bucks 4 Books Raffle. On…
Category: January 2022
Features, January 2022
SaddleBrooke Sit Down A Woman for All Seasons: Shawne Cryderman
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Her name is as familiar to SaddleBrooke residents as the name Neil Simon is to Broadway. However, her self-effacing personality negates such comparisons. But, frankly speaking, Shawne is a talent to behold. To explain how this multi-talented person, chiefly known for producing and directing productions here in SaddleBrooke, came into the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters Gearing Up for March Quilt Show
Janette Volz Where can you view beautifully sewn quilts, take a chance on three raffle quilts and silent auction items, purchase handmade pieces, and watch sewing and craft demonstrations given by our members? And admission is free? Why, at the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters Quilt Show to be held on Sunday, March 13—that’s where! This well-received…
Sports, January 2022
SBWGA-18 Christmas Celebration
On Dec. 7, the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association-18 (SBWGA-18) ladies held their annual Christmas celebration. It started with a golf event, Beat the Pro and President, in which two-person teams attempted to score better than the pro, Jane Chanik, and President Carol Bidwell. The pro and president team scored a net 69, and the team…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Women On Our Own News (WOOO)
Liz Boyd Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship), who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, with activities to suit any interest. The latest is a biking group for WOOO members who…
Generals, January 2022
Come Listen and Dance to the Music of Wild Ride January 15
Jane Gromelski Come listen and dance to the music of Wild Ride on Saturday, Jan. 15. We all enjoyed listening to and dancing to Wild Ride when they played in the MountainView parking lot, and now you can come inside and listen to their music in the MountainView Ballroom. Make it a special night out…
Generals, January 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Trio in Concert
Nancy Carlson Three residents from SaddleBrooke Ranch will perform a free concert on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Bruce and Nancy Carlson and Ken Wilcox sing as Carlson/Wilcox 47, or CW-47. This talented trio has been together at SaddleBrooke Ranch for 20 months, but their collective experience of more…
Features, January 2022
2 Your Health
Self-Care: Everyone Is Telling You to Do It, but Why? Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 Self-care: What do they mean, and why does everyone tell me I need it? All I hear about is self-care and how important it is, but do you even know what they are talking about and why everyone is constantly talking…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Thank You Catalina Elks
The Catalina Elks sponsored 20 children through Impact Arizona. Our lodge’s generous donation of $1,500 enabled us to buy toys, art supplies, and clothes for Christmas. Jan Trudeau, Community Activities chairman, delivered to Sue Dowler and Michele Santorelli, program coordinators, all of these wonderful gifts.
Generals, January 2022
Unit Happenings
Unit 15 Celebrates the Season Beth Longman On Dec. 19, residents of Unit 15 came together at MountainView Bar & Grill to celebrate the season. An hour of socializing, hors d’oeuvres, and libations with old friends and new preceded a sit-down dinner. Jessica Ward and her staff provided excellent service, and the food, served in…