Category: April 2016

Restoring water flow to the Colorado River Delta

Holly Richter, speaker for SaddleBrooke Nature Club

Pam Boedeker and JoAnn Waddell Holly Richter, the Arizona Water Projects Director for the Arizona Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, provided an overview of Colorado River Basin water issues to the SaddleBrooke Nature Club on March 10. The watershed of the Colorado River encompasses essentially the entire state of Arizona, including large tributary streams like…

Fine Arts Guild Classes scheduled for April and May

Janet Tucker Listed below are the classes for April and May. Our slate of classes is rather slim right now as we prepare the summer calendar; stay tuned. Always check the website for the most up to date schedule, prices, descriptions and supply lists: www.saddlebrookefinearts.org/classes. April and May This class requires registration only with the…

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 in…

2016 Health Fair announced

Phyllis Ketring The 2016 Health Fair will take place October 15, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at SaddleBrooke One. Volunteer Coordinator is Sally Sample. Contact Sally Sample at [email protected] to add your name to the list of willing volunteers who are essential to the fair’s success. You will be contacted later this year with…

Meet the instructors – David Stegink

New ILR Instructor David Stegink

Ken Marich The ILR is proud to introduce you to David Stegink, a scholar and an instructor of literature and a musician. David was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and grew up in a family of four that loved music. In fact, they formed The Stegink Family Orchestra with his mother playing piano, dad playing horn,…

Division of Labor: Car Care

CJ Wright I have always known whose job it is to keep car(s) in good running condition, the man of the house. The cars, tractors and fixing of our household appliances were in my father’s job description. So how in the world could I take that over when my husband David died? Good news-we didn’t…

SaddleBrooke PickleBallers earn medals at world class venue

Diana and Pete Giljohann

Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) was well represented March 3 through 6 at the thirteenth annual Duel in the Desert Pickleball Tournament, one of the top five Pickleball tournaments in the world and the largest Tier Two Club Sponsored Tournament. Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort in Casa Grande have outstanding facilities for this…

Stroke/Neuro Support Group to meet May 20

Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next lunch will be on Friday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Preserve…

Ireland: Welcome expressed through enduring traditions of friendship, music and story telling

Dublin Castle.

Wendy Hathorn The reasons to visit Ireland are vast. From studying history to immersion in dramatic scenery to exploring family roots, people travel to the Emerald Isle to experience craggy sea coasts, winding rivers, ancient castles, sprawling farmlands and fascinating cities. But whatever draws travelers in the first place, it is almost always Ireland’s warm-hearted…