Ret Convey Sometimes it’s impossible to believe how lucky we are. When we consider our many exciting tournament opportunities, luncheons and activities planned to perfection, beautiful golf courses waiting for us each Tuesday morning, new members who soon become new friends—we’re tempted to pinch ourselves to check if we’re dreaming! Our good fortune makes…
Category: March 2018
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Francophiles Club celebrates Mardi Gras
Pat Smith Dozens of mouthwatering crepes were devoured with relish by the SaddleBrooke Francophiles on February 10, at the lovely home of Frank and Kathy Hartley. Party goers donned festive Mardi Gras masks, hats and the traditional colors of the New Orleans gala event. Members created a variety of savory and sweet fillings for the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Men’s Breakfast mark ten years
David Stanard It came as a surprise to most present when the chair for the day, Ron McNutt, announced that ten years earlier, on February 2, 2008, Groundhog Day, that Resurrection Church had held its first Men’s Breakfast. About a dozen men were at that first gathering and over time the group grew in number…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Saturday Morning Bridge Clinic
Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
WOOO takes trip to Cuba
Cristina Gonzalez In the early morning of February 1, 2018, a group of 13 curious and adventurous women met at the Miami airport to begin a nine-day excursion for the purpose of discovering various parts of Cuba. Thanks to the people-to-people program we were able to immerse ourselves in a historical, architectural, agricultural and…
Religion, March 2018
Chris Terzan, Convict to Convert, speaks to CCSB Men’s Group
Dick Kroese Chris Terzan talked to the men of Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) about his life on drugs, running with the worst of the drug lords and ending up in prison at the lowest point in his life. While in prison, he was handed a Bible and from there, his life changed and…
Sports, March 2018
Men’s Putters Club begins 22nd year
Harlan Hobbs The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Club, entering its 22nd year, enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding year in 2017. Membership grew to 134 putters, and in addition to the weekly, quarterly, and annual competitions, the third annual Jeff Shields/Charles Schwab Company Senior Men’s Putting Tournament was hosted by the SBMP in September. Jeff Shields…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Quester Corner
Harriet Shemer The Catalina Timewalkers chapter of Questers welcomed February with a Chinese New Year Program. The presenters were hostess Linda Holtz, cohosts Beatrice Castillo and Roberta Williams. Roberta, who had lived and traveled in Asia extensively, began the program. Roberta shared the history of the king, calling all animals to his palace. Along…
Sports, March 2018
You’re simply the best: The state medallion
Eileen J Snearly Competition is open to all AWGA members. Winners will be determined by their two best low gross nine-hole rounds or their two best low net nine-hole rounds out of four designated rounds on a league day. Players need only participate in two rounds to be eligible. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Update on the Animal Bridge and Underpass
Pam Boedeker Carolyn Campbell, Executive Director of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, was the February speaker for the SaddleBrooke Nature Club. The Coalition is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Today there are some 40 groups involved in various aspects of a mission to achieve long term conservation of biological diversity and ecological…