Category: March 2015

Free Pickleball demonstration

Joni O’Brien The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) will be presenting a free demonstration on most aspects of Pickleball at the Preserve Courts (7, 8 and 9) on Tuesday, March 31 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Members of the SPA will be there to demonstrate the basics of the game, show you the proper equipment used…

3rd annual Across the Brooke

The Across the Brooke Committee Members: Ann Adams, Doris Dieterle, Dian Kupper, Sue Staker and Phyllis Cadden; photo by Bob Koblewski.

Carol Thompson and Elaine Kienitz Tournament organizers for both HOA 1 and HOA 2 made this exciting event a success once again. From SaddleBrooke we had Dian Kupper, Doris Dieterle and Ann Adams. MountainView/Preserve offered Sue Staker and Phyllis Cadden along with the pairings group of Raye Cobb, Pat Mersy and Holly Riviere. SaddleBrooke Lady…

Author visits Book Club

Author Cathy Hufault points out the area where the Boy Scouts were lost.

Jay Mathews Author Cathy Hufault returned to SaddleBrooke in February. This time she met with The Wednesday Girls, a local book club which was formed some ten years ago and which meets in the homes of members. Assisted by her husband John, Cathy used a video and slide presentation to discuss her book Death Clouds…

SaddleBrooke Singers: Oh, What a Night!

The SaddleBrooke Singers in concert.

Sam Page How many of you remember “Late December back in ’63, what a very special night for me, ‘cause I remember what a night?” This and other songs from The Four Seasons will be featured in the upcoming SaddleBrooke Singers concert, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and Friends, April 10 and 12 at the DesertView…

The British Club at the Canyon’s Crown

The British Club continues to grow.

Twink Gates-Zimdar On Wednesday, January 28 members and friends of the British Club were getting underway their first in a series of great social events for the New Year 2015. They thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub, way across town at the crossroads of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon.…

Community Church action teams

Missions, Dick Kroese and Shanna Schudda

Connie Saiz Community Church at SaddleBrooke has a number of committees/ministry teams that help the church function smoothly as it spreads the love of God. Below is a list of the committees and a very brief statement of their purpose. To serve on a committee is a great way to get to know others and…

Senior seminar – March 31

Gary Hammond SaddleBrooke Seniors and SaddleBrooke Health and Wellness are sponsoring a seminar series in early 2015. The third (of three) will be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom West. Sally Simpson, an Elder Law specialist at Simpson Law Office PLLC will provide an Overview of Elder Law Issues…

A fascinating conversation

Earl T. O’Loughlin and James A. McDivitt

SaddleBrooke Troop Support’s Conversation with two American Heroes on February 4 at SaddleBrooke One Vistas Restaurant was a huge success, both for the attendees who were treated to fascinating stories as well as for the area troops, veterans and their families who will benefit from the proceeds of the record turnout. Over 180 people attended…

Coronado School participates in Elks Americanism Essay Contest

From left, front: Assistant Principal Michele Goodman, Emeline Segmiller, Hannah Tarpley; Back: Catalina Mountain Youth Activities Coordinator Peggy Nelson, Zara Bauer, Gracie Brinkerhoff, Hannah Irwin, Ruby Bemis, Principal Gerad Ball and Catalina Mountain Americanism Chairman Al Peterson. .

Two hundred and seventy eight students in grades five through eight from Coronado Middle School in Catalina participated in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 Americanism Coordinator Al Peterson and Assistant Principal Michele Goodman worked together to encourage student participation in writing this year’s theme,…