Elisabeth Wheeler When an extra work event was scheduled on the Arizona National Scenic Trail in December, eight SaddleBrooke hikers responded to the call. Led by Zach McDonald of the Arizona Trail Association and Gary Faulkenberry of Oracle State Park the work teams cleared the trail of grasses and overgrowth south of Oracle State Park.…
Marilyn Anthony Our annual Jewish Trivial Pursuit together with a full potluck is on February 20 at 6:00 p.m. (note the new time) in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Please contact Sherry Marmorstein 825-6586 or [email protected] to co-ordinate your dish. The JFG is supplying lots of brisket! Please ensure that your dish is accompanied…
Elisabeth Wheeler Nineteen intrepid SaddleBrooke hikers braved a chilly morning to improve trails in Oracle State Park. A special effort was made to clear the trails of sticker bushes and obstacles for runners participating in the upcoming Oracle Rumble to benefit the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Lots of excellent work was accomplished in three hours,…
Neil Deppe, President There is no password or secret handshake–just the word “Welcome.” I recently attended my first Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia; I found myself in the midst of over 20,000 Rotarians from over ninety-nine countries. Everywhere I looked, there were Rotarians in native dress always willing to shake my hand and…
Join Arizona Pathfinders on a tour to Phoenix, AZ to visit Taliesin West and the Museum of the West on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Here, on the outskirts of Scottsdale, Frank Lloyd Wright built his winter compound, Taliesin West, which today ranks among the region’s most fascinating attractions. He designed the buildings with an organic…
Dave Tiefenbach The Computer Club needs a secretary, a treasurer, and instructors for PCs, Apple and Android products as well as social media. If there is a program or product that you are familiar with, please consider sharing your knowledge with our community. Volunteering has its rewards; one of them is a waiver of…
Rett Benedict CW2 Gino Elsea (USA Ret.) a resident of SaddleBrooke, was the speaker for our meeting on Saturday, January 20 speaking on US policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army with assignments in Conventional, Airborne, and Special Operations units and then 20 years in DoD Civil Service with…
Dr. Mark Magdanz This winter two beginner classes are being enjoyed for the first time in SaddleBrooke. With double the floor space for Beginners/Level 1 due to the addition of Thursday afternoon class there was enough room for almost every dancer in town. So now there are four classes and one happy feet practice session…
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club had a full house for its January meeting. Robert Rouseau and James Bell, veterans of the Golder Ranch Fire Department, captured our total attention with their first-hand knowledge and experience of fighting wildland fires. Golder Ranch Fire Department plays an important role nationally in both fighting wildland fires and educating…
Carol Chiarello A new year has begun and many people are thinking about their resolutions for better eating and fitness. Why is knitting good to consider when we are part of an active community? There are many scientific studies that have proven the benefits of crafting. Memory loss can be postponed. Also, knitting is neuroprotective…