Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) was founded in 2005 by Dr. Joel Waldstreicher and 10 members on the initial board of directors (BOD). The first courses were conducted in 2006 and to date we have offered over 350 courses to the SaddleBrooke community. Today I would like to introduce you to…
Matt Kambic, Golf Committee Chair One of the board approved Golf Committee goals for 2021 is the development and implementation of a Voice of the Customer Program. I want to demonstrate why this program is important and the tangible benefits that it is producing. When I discuss the Voice of the Customer Program with the…
Steve and Lu Ann Johnson When we say square dance clothing, what comes to your mind? Maybe women dressed in wide colorful skirts with multiple layers of crinolines, petticoats and even petti pants? Maybe men dressed in long-sleeved western styled shirts, bolo ties, kerchiefs, metal tipped shirt collars, cowboy hats, and boots? That was our…
Clare Grochocki The Oracle Assembly Show-N-Shine Car Show will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oracle Assembly. Sign in is from 9 to 10 a.m. The show is open to all antique, classic, vintage, and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There is no entrance fee. As there…
Patti R. Albaugh What is a cause-based club? Rotary Club International has created a new model for club structure and activity, and SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club has adopted the new format. It’s a simpler club model with less administrative hassle, fewer meetings, and quality time with fellow members doing self-selected projects. In this model, members…
Charles J. Gutekunst Colonel Charles J. “Chuck” Gutekunst USAF (retired) passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 102. Chuck entered the United States Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet, graduating as a pilot from flight training as a 2nd Lieutenant. During his time in what became the United States Air Force, Chuck…
Kristina R. Turner GriefShare is a Christian based, 13-week support group that has helped many folks to make the very difficult journey through grief. A new group will begin in May. This group welcomes anyone who has suffered the death of a spouse, child, or loved one, whether it has been recent or years ago.…
G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its March Meeting on Saturday, March 20. The meeting began with a short business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and future…