Jane Gromelski Our next series of dance classes will be the Arizona two-step. The first of the five-class session will start on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Our first meeting will be in the MountainView Ballroom at 6 p.m. The Arizona two-step is also called the rhythm two-step. It has steps that are different than the ones…
Tom Hodges The proud members of SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) work hard all year providing critical support and assistance to southern Arizona military service members. November, December, and January were particularly busy and rewarding months for STS. In November, STS members made a surprise appearance at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to present in-need, expectant military…
Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke WWII Roundtable will be presenting a talk by a scholar from Arizona State University, Volker Benkert. Dr. Benkert is the director of ASU’s Graduate Studies Program which grants a master’s degree in WWII studies. The title of his presentation is “Rescue, Resistance, and Renewal: The Story of the Loewy Family in World…
Linda Eisenhart SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters have elected Kathy Von Bargen to lead their club in 2020. Kathy’s interest in quilting began with her mother who was a prolific seamstress and hand quilter. Her mother taught her to sew her own clothes but Kathy didn’t take up quilting until 1999 when she and her husband Wally…
Tim Morsani The governor is fictitious, but the show is real. The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith will be playing in SaddleBrooke from March 8th through March 18th thanks to a special arrangement with Playscripts.com. Tickets go on sale at both HOA ticket offices Wednesday, Feb. 5th. For this dinner-theater comedy, there are more volunteers working behind the scenes…
Karen Callan The SaddleBrooke Metaphysical Study Group (MSG) is sponsoring a unique experience, presented by Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT, co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC which provides individuals and organizations with training and resources for managing stress, preventing burnout, and increasing wellbeing. Join her special presentation on March 11th, from 7 to 9 p.m.…
Pat Cox What are the Elks all about? You can find out the answer to that question on Sat. Feb. 29 at an Open House at Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge at 16045 N. Oracle Road from 1-3 p.m. The public is invited to come and learn about the remarkable programs provided by our lodge. The lodge…
Eileen J. Snearly On Dec. 3, 2019, jingle bells were chiming as the MPLN took to the MV golf course. The large candy canes marked the tee boxes for a shotgun start. Lunch was served with the usual proficiency by the MV Bar and Grill staff. Santa was there to take selfies with all the…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Many people have been faced with life changes in losing a partner. However, there is something called “the second time around” belief, which suggests that life can and will go on. In celebration of Valentine’s Day month, here are some stories about…
Lee Wille Please join us for our first Champagne Brunch and Dance on Sunday, March 8th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MountainView Ballroom. The wonderful catering staff at MountainView will serve a selection of brunch favorites with a no host bar. A DJ will play a selection of ballroom dance tunes from…