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…
Category: March 2017
Generals, March 2017
25th annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour
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…
Sports, March 2017
Frigid temps and torrid times SaddleBrooke Swimmers outduel mother nature
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…
Sports, March 2017
2016 MPWGA most improved golf awarded
Janey Clausen Karen Wilson was presented the 2016 Most Improved Player award at our Kick-Off Dinner on Tuesday, January 24, by Debbie McMullin (Handicap Chair). This is the fifteenth year our organization has presented this inspirational award to one of our members. It is an award that Mary Canfield first brought to MPWGA and presented…
Sports, March 2017
David Yetman Trail hike
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…
Generals, March 2017
DesertView Cinema Club
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;…
Front Page, March 2017
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary honors Golder Ranch Fire District
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.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Safety in the workplace
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Jewish Friendship Group news
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…
Features, March 2017
Honor Flight
Jerry Lujan Are you a military veteran? Have you visited the military memorials in Washington, D.C.? Would you like to visit them? Would you like to visit them in the company of other veterans such as yourself? Would you like to visit them at no cost to yourself? If you have answered “Yes” to any…