Catherine Skaggs In South Africa, in the natural home of hippos and rhinos, zebras and cheetahs, wildebeest and leopards, buffalos and antelopes, you are a welcome and cherished visitor. You hold your breath as a trumpeting sound pierces the air, then you feel the ground vibrating as a herd of elephants approaches. Stately giraffes stride…
Category: April 2018
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
News from GLAAS
Jo Ann Ellison On March 18 GLAAS sponsored a “Meet the Artists” event at Absolutely Art Gallery and Gifts in Catalina. A number of GLAAS members are talented artists who are represented at the gallery. On March 9 guest speaker Professor Nell Brownell, PHD gave a presentation on the history of lesbian and gay…
Generals, April 2018
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Help wanted Rolly Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials, and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. FSL raises funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events/activities and tax-exempt gifts. The libraries are an invaluable resource for the SaddleBrooke community. A strong…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Calling all WWII Veterans
Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable is a group of folks interested in exploring all aspects of WWII. We have had presentations by members of the Roundtable on such topics as the Normandy invasion, General McCarthur, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the great tank battles in Russia, the role of American women…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Genealogy Club holds appreciation luncheon
Lydia O’Connor The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club met this month with a special treat to all dedicated volunteers that help our club be all it can be. The Appreciation Luncheon was held at the MountainView Clubhouse which provided a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting. About 25 members were present and there was a lively…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Partners Western Dance classes and club activities spring 2018
Jane Gromelski, Partners Western Dance Club President Partner Pattern dance classes will be on Thursdays; they will continue through April. Beginner Partner Pattern dance classes will be offered at 6:00 p.m., Intermediate classes will start at 7:00 p.m. These Partner Pattern dances offer a change of pace for our Western dancers. Some are easy,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The initial meeting of the Only Men’s Club took place in March at the Mesquite Grill Catalina Room and was very well attended with 21 men. As the JFG “facilitating” Board Member, I was in attendance for a very short while and can attest that the men there talked just as much…
Generals, April 2018
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Come celebrate with us Nancy McCluskey-Moore Since 1996, the mission of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been to provide opportunities for kids to succeed. SBCO programs and grants focus on three things important to the success of children in need: food, clothing and education. Over the past 20+ years, the variety of programs we…
Religion, April 2018
Village Missions visits CCSB
Carol Thompson One of the many missions Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) supports is Village Missions bringing the Gospel to small rural towns throughout the United States and Canada. Executive Director, Reverend Brian Wechsler, spoke to the CCSB congregation bringing the message for these small towns that have lost their only church and pastor.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Roadrunner Art Gallery expands
LaVerne Kyriss The SaddleBrooke Fine Art Guild’s spring show may be over, but residents and visitors can still view and buy art from Guild members. The gallery in the hallway outside the RoadRunner Grill at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse has recently expanded. An additional 55 feet of hanging space provides artists more opportunities to display…