Mike Sedgwick Darlene Pitman started selling her crafts in the Gift Shop two weeks after moving to SaddleBrooke with her husband, Richard, in 1998. She has always enjoyed creating things and after marriage ran a floral decorating business from her home for many years, working initially with homeowner parties and later with hotels in Los…
Category: March 2019
Generals, March 2019
Catalinas Community Chorus presents ‘An American Songbook’ on March 24
Donna Langwig On Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. you are invited to enjoy “An American Songbook,” presented by the Catalinas Community Chorus, under the direction of Bill Bellah. The concert will take place at Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Rd.,…
Generals, March 2019
Golf balls for a dog-gone good cause
You probably remember the game show Let’s Make a Deal, in which Monty Hall would select contestants from the audience and trade items of value for another item. Let’s Make a Deal has come to a garage in SaddleBrooke! You can pick up ten gently-used golf balls, in exchange for your $5 bill. All golfers…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
MOAA learns about U.S. relations with Turkey
The Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter met February 16, 2019 at the MountainView Mesquite Grill in SaddleBrooke. The speaker was Gino Elsea, an Army retired Chief Warrant Officer 2, who is also a Department of Defense GS15, retired. He was given an assignment to do a briefing on Turkey for Great Decisions. Mr. Elsea updated the…
Sports, March 2019
SaddleBrooke Niners on the go
Dian Kupper Our Niners group is keeping busy as usual. In February our major tournament was the Founders’ Cup. This tournament is dedicated to those ladies who founded the 9ers League in 1990. In 1996, they held what was known as the Liz Carlson Tournament, the original salute to the group. Liz was one of…
Features, March 2019
Meet the boys of Little Hooves & Big Hearts
Sue Robisch If you have been following my articles you have already met the girls of Little Hooves and Big Hearts (September 2018 issue). It is only fair that you also meet the boys. There are nine boys and each has his place at LHBH as a specially-trained therapy horse. They are miniature horses whose…
March 2019
An outstanding authentic German dinner
An authentic German dinner will be presented by the award winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 on Saturday, April 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center, 64518 East Galveston Lane. 100% of the proceeds go to veterans in need and to rehabilitation programs. The menu includes: genuine German sausages,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Discussion for better hearing
Hearing loss is invisible, yet it affects so many of us. Come learn how to resolve issues around hearing loss and/or help a friend or neighbor right here in SaddleBrooke. Learn how to be an advocate for yourself and others. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at the MountainView Bistro Building from…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Victory!
Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB)want to thank our generous sponsor Leah Kari—Secure Senior Health Solutions. On February 23, 2019, the PPB hosted a Partners 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament Directors were Randy Smith and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 28 players gathered to play competitive partner 8-Ball. After a Skill Rating controlled draw where the…
Features, March 2019
2 Your Health: Little changes with big health benefits
Dr. Craig W. Brue, DC In today’s world, many patients go to a doctor hoping for an instant cure for their health condition. These are some typical patient expectations: “Doctor, would you please give me that new drug (with all the bad side-effects) that I have been seeing on TV.” Or, “Doctor, would you please…