Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Harry Krantz, a Ph.D. student of astronomy at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory, on Sunday, April 23, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Circumstances required cancellation of the scheduled February meeting, but Krantz has graciously agreed to the…
Sylvia Munsen and Sandi Newberry The February meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers was held in the home of Sylvia Munsen. She was assisted by Leni Bowman, Alice Dahl, and Debbie Muise who prepared a delicious brunch using recipes popular in the 1930s. The program was presented by hostess Sylvia, sharing her collection…
Dance is an opportunity to socialize with other people, immerse ourselves in music and choreography, and boost our endorphins (chemicals that trigger positive energy and good vibes, they help improve our emotional state). And dance gives you other benefits as well. You’ll burn calories, of course, and improve your health in other ways, like becoming…
In mid-February, a crew of 19 Cyclemasters dressed in bright green and carrying trash bags and garbage grabbers, could be seen picking up trash along SaddleBrooke Blvd. Two to three times a year, for more than 10 years, members volunteer to pick up trash between Oracle and the entrance to SaddleBrooke. It was estimated that there were…
Twink Gates, British Club Publicity It was St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, when 20 members and four guests of the British Club met at the home of Judy Kendall and Chris Haines for a Pub Night. Everyone dined on delicious food choices of sausage rolls, charcuterie board, shrimp with cocktail sauce, corned beef and cabbage,…
March has brought many events to the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS), including Shabbat services, celebration of Purim, and a lecture to the community by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer. April includes the observance of Passover and Shabbat services. April Shabat service is the last IJSS Shabbat service until the High Holy Days. Shabbat services are on…
Jane Gromelski We’ll be concentrating on review in April. On Thursday nights we will review a different dance in the Vermilion Room in the SaddleBrooke clubhouse. We’ll spend one night on the Western Waltz, one night on the Arizona 2-Step, and one night on the old favorite, the Texas 2-Step. And we will have a DJ dance to utilize…
Terry Caldwell The SaddleBrooke Coin Club held its annual Coin Show on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sonoran Room of the MountainView clubhouse. They again took part in Easter festivities with various educational displays and activities especially for kids. As an incentive to get youth interested in coin collecting, actual…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Colleen Lucey, Ph.D., of the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona speak on “The Monster of Eastern Europe: The Vampire Myth from Medieval Times to the Present Day” on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1:45 p.m., at the DesertView Theater,…
James J. Beregi In February, the Past Exalted Rulers Association (PERA) made two donations from Queen of Hearts Charity Funds. The first donation of $1,000 was made to the Desert Woodcrafters before our Queen of Hearts drawing on Jan. 27. In 2022 this organization distributed 2,292 Pens for Troops overseas through Chaplain’s and Woodcraft. This…