Category: February 2020

Ballroom Practice and Social

Walter Teike The holiday season is over. Now DesertView is opening time for dancers to practice steps in a fun environment. This dance time is open to all SaddleBrooke residents. There is no fee. You do not have to be a member of any dance club; you just have to want to dance. This practice time…

Filling Empty Bowls

Kathleen Thompson Members of the SaddleBrooke Pottery Club have been hard at work over the past few months building, firing, and glazing an amazing assortment of beautiful ceramic bowls. About four years ago, SBPC member, Stan Pomeranz, suggested that the club contribute to the local Empty Bowls program. Empty Bowls is an international project founded in…

Midge Mollenkoph – MPWGA’s 2019 Most Improved Player

Ann Lange Midge (Miller) Mollenkopf was awarded the MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) 2019 Most Improved Player (MIP). Her handicap decreased from 26.8 to 25, an improvement factor of 1.049. Throughout 2019, Midge routinely practiced all parts of her game and worked to increase her overall strength. She played over 70 rounds, with 32 on…

Let’s Make SaddleBrooke More Dog Friendly For Everybody

Andrea Molberg, PhD Consulting Psychologist, Strategic Planning Committee member Imagine the joy of being with a canine buddy while enjoying our fabulous Arizona sunsets, the pleasure of a dog snuggling into your lap, and the power of a canine’s gaze. With dog ownership and dog walking linked to better physical and mental health, let’s make…

Challenge Yourself with Vital Moves

Pat Smith What does the term “challenge” mean to you? Does it conjure up negative connotations, like the 3 Ds – too daunting, too difficult, or too dangerous? Or, on a positive note, does it create new insights, offer new beginnings, and deliver new opportunities for focusing on what you can do to become your…

Want to Shoot Trap?

The Robson Communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet on March 27, 2020. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After the shoot, we will…

I Can’t Even Draw a Stick Figure!

Karen Brungardt Have you ever wondered if you have artistic talent or wished you could find if you do? Wondered how artists come up with their artistic ideas? Wish you could try out making art in a non-threatening atmosphere? Are you someone who’s just curious what it takes to use different media? Are you interested…

MV Lady Putters Annual Registration

Pat Morris New and returning Lady Putters arrived at the MountainView Ballroom on Jan. 16th for our annual registration meeting. We enjoyed greeting each other and having a cup of coffee. There was an orientation for new members and job sign-up tables for all the current putters. Each member is expected to volunteer for one committee or…

Monday Mixers Having Fun

Nicholas T. Mares There is still plenty of time to join this fun, casual putting group. Monday Mixers meets Mondays at 3 p.m. for practice. Putting starts at 3:30 p.m. and usually last about one hour. All are welcome. Come join the fun. For additional information contact the Truesdales at 346-225-3775 or the Carrs at…