Marty Herbert Hello all! The SaddleBrooke CycleMasters’ February Social was very well attended by members and guests. The club enjoys all levels of bicycling along with neighborhood involvement. At the social we were introduced to one of our newest partners in the community, Barbara McClure, Executive Director, Impact of Southern Arizona (impactsoaz.org). Impact offers programs…
Phil Simpson Sunday, February 19 dawned gray and ominous in SaddleBrooke. A light rain was falling, carried by a gathering breeze presaging the cutting, icy gusts to follow. A wonderful morning to sleep in, perhaps partake in a late brunch at the club. But wait. For more than 50 intrepid souls, members of the SaddleBrooke…
Danna C. Koelling DAR is a lineage society devoted to patriotism, education and historic preservation. Patriots may have military, civil or patriotic service or be a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Honor them by preserving their service by joining the DAR. DAR is a non-profit organization. We are community service oriented. We support education…
Diana Creighton Seeing art where it is made and talking with the artists is an event any time, but it’s a really memorable experience among the oaks and granite boulders in the Arizona high desert on the north slope of the Catalina Mountains. This year the opportunity comes on April 8 and 9 when Oracle’s…
Michael Reale On Ground Hog Day, Michael Reale and Walt Shields led 17 SaddleBrooke hikers on a search for Punxsutawney Phil along the David Yetman Trail in Saguaro Park West. Although we weren’t successful in locating the furry critter (it might have had something to do with being in the wrong state), we agreed that…
Dick Kroese SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club was entertained by Dr. Terry Stobbe who spoke about his experiences while pursuing his lifelong commitment to improving the workplace health and safety of the American worker. The construction industry has long been considered a hotbed of worker welfare negligence which is why the use of tool box topics…
Marilyn Anthony Our annual Jewish Trivia/Potluck evening was a wonderful fun event with seven teams vying for the huge prize money. Although the potluck was supposed to be only appetizers and desserts, it was a veritable feast. The trivia was wildly entertaining with many comments from the participants including historical information. Since so many of…
Coming Attractions Schedule Date Time Manchester By The Sea (R) March 21 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Hacksaw Ridge (R) March 28 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Snowden (R) April 4 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Moonlight (R) April 11 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Programs are subject to change. Please check our website for the latest schedule. Tickets: $2 DVCC members;…
Patti R. Albaugh SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club recently honored the Golder Ranch Fire District with a luncheon to celebrate their life-saving work, time, compassion and educational programs. Over 180 people attended the luncheon at MountainView Country Club February 16. Tables were decorated with fire hats, bright flower arrangements, fire insignia plates and Life Saver® candies.…
Louise Grabell The tail of two snails: It was the best of times, out in the garden preparing the soil for spring planting. To my great surprise, a pretty little snail was crawling along the soil surface and I thought: isn’t that curious? This is the desert. It’s hot and dry here. Where on Earth…