Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) was the recent recipient of 5,900 pounds of non-perishable food items. This windfall was donated by participants in one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike events in the world. The 19th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, sponsored by Epic Rides, was held Feb. 18 through 22. Recent…
Category: April 2022
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Republican Club Hosts Candidates for Office
Phil Barney and Dan Culver At its March 8 DesertView Theater meeting, the SaddleBrooke Republican Club hosted candidates for U.S. Congress, Arizona Senate, Arizona Governor, and Arizona Attorney General. After President Dan Culver announced that the club bylaws had been revised and submitted to the membership for approval, Program Chair Barbara Treick introduced the speakers.…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Democrats’ Annual Gala Features Frank Figliuzzi
Mike Nickerson, Chair, SaddleBrooke Democratic Club Three hundred enthusiastic Democrats gathered in the MountainView Ballroom on March 1 for their annual celebration, which had been postponed from its original Jan. 31 date because of the recent COVID spike. They were joined by special guests Kathy Hoffman, Arizona Superintendent for Public Instruction; Sandra Kennedy, Commissioner for…
Sports, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association—18 Celebrations
Shirley Hamann March is the month we celebrate our Club Champions. The annual Club Championship Tournament is a low gross event divided into three age groups: Club Championship, Seniors, and Legends. The winners were Helen Graham, Club Champion; Takyeo Eakin, Senior Champion; and Helen Buhler, Legends Champion. Awards were presented at the annual Club Championship…
Features, April 2022
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program
Courtney Malburg, Senior Coordinator, Education & Publications, Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s disease is a family affair, but care partners and loved ones of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often overlooked. The Parkinson’s Foundation works to make life better for everyone whose life is impacted by it, not just the individual living with the disease. Care…
Features, April 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Coast Guard Flag, Song, and Motto
Ross Dunfee The Coast Guard has a rich history of consolidation with other federal services. The Coast Guard was created in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service (from 1790) was merged with the Life Saving Service (from 1848). In 1939, the Lighthouse Service (from 1789) was added, and the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation…
Generals, April 2022
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
FSL May Lecture to Offer Insight into Navajo Weavings Nancy McCluskey-Moore The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) lecture on Thursday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater will feature Jerry Fruend. The title of his lecture is “The Gift of Spider Woman: Symbols and Motifs in Navajo Weavings.” Freund, an associate at Medicine…
Generals, April 2022
Back to the Garden: Indoor Gardening
Kathleen Martin, Pinal County Master Gardener Indoor gardeners enjoy houseplants for aesthetic and health benefits. Besides being an attractive addition to our homes, plants improve the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile toxins while giving off oxygen and humidifying the air. All plants need light, a suitable pot with soil mix, and water. When…
Sports, April 2022
The First Annual Glenn Peterson Memorial Intrasquad Festival
A tribute was made to the late Glenn Peterson on March 19 at the DesertView pool. Glenn was the first president of the SaddleBrooke Swim Team starting in 2005 and swam with the team up to his last day, passing on Oct. 23, 2021. About 40 competitive and fitness swimmers from the club participated in…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
What Is SaddleBrooke’s Metaphysical Explorations Club?
Are you interested in connecting with other like-minded individuals who are seeking an inner spiritual journey? There are so many paths to explore and learn: sharing our experiences and knowledge, intuition, bringing in more joy, meditation, study of nature, yoga, spiritual practices, energy healing, philosophy, angels, reiki, animal communication, astrology, chakras, auras, phenomenon, space and…