Melanie Einbund Our December services were led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, assisted by Eliyanah Powers and Joshua Nichols. We welcomed the coming new year with the hope for peace to embrace our community and Israel. Our Oneg honored the birthdays of Barbara Rosenthal and Sharon Triester, as well as Jack and Barbara Rosenthal’s 62nd anniversary. Our…
Category: February 2024
Generals, February 2024
Great SaddleBrooke Blood Drive—Let’s Do It Again!
Michael and Laurie Lien Our first blood drive for 2024 was a wonderful success. We collected 80 units of blood. Let’s do it again on March 16 at the MountainView ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 69 people signed up already. We only have 32 openings left, which means you should make…
Generals, February 2024
SaddleBrooke Singers Rock & Roll
Cheri Emahiser The SaddleBrooke Singers have been happily singing. Rehearsals for their April 7 Sunday Matinee performance at the DesertView Performing Arts Center are underway. We know you will have as much fun listening to us sing the tunes of the ‘60s as we are learning them all over again as chorale renditions. One of…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
British Car Club
Do you own a British car? Maybe an MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Mini, Austin Healey, Range Rover, etc.? It does not have to be an antique! It can be a modern “LBC” (Little British Car) with air conditioning even … LOL! Come join us for breakfast and an occasional “caravan.” We like to get together occasionally…
Features, February 2024
Woman Vision
Stuart Watkins I saw you in rollers Saw you with hair flowing Both visions remain Effects the same Looked pretty good Pretty dad-gummed good.
Generals, February 2024
The Women’s Ministry Presents Beth Holloway: Phases of Hope, a Mother’s Journey of Faith
Terry Barringer Natalee Holloway was a bright, energetic young woman who had just graduated with honors from Mountain Brook High School on May 24, 2005. A few days later, Natalee, along with 123 other graduates, embarked on a graduation trip to the island of Aruba. Then, the phone call no mother wants to receive: “Your…
Generals, February 2024
SaddleBrooke’s Hidden Dam, a Scenic Stroll
Jerry McAllister and Bob Simpson Ocotillo Canyon descends impressively and deeply, with curved embankments and some dense bottom vegetation, as it moves downward through Unit 21 to the Cañada del Oro (CDO), passing two small horse ranches on the way. Because of streetside residences, there are few viewpoints to appreciate the canyon’s beauty. One of…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Join Us for February 21 Art Salon Discussion
Connie Kotke The Art Salon, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is a place where like-minded artists come together in a friendly environment to bond, network, and learn from one another. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts…
Generals, February 2024
Health Night Out: Arizona Oncology, February 26
Phyllis Ketring Many people say that they wish their physician could truly understand medicine from the patient’s perspective. February’s Health Night Out on Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre offers that opportunity. The topic is breast cancer, and the speaker is Dr. Karen Hendershott who is herself a breast cancer survivor.…
Generals, February 2024
Hearing V-I-B-E-S: Discussion Group for Better Hearing
Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…