Lynda Fraley Admittedly, the image of a winding, rutted, dirt road studded with prickly pear and cholla may not conger visions of romance for most people. Nevertheless, that was the setting when the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) took their Valentine’s Line Dance Social to the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse on Feb. 23. The celebration was…
Mary Klootwyk Sixteen dancers from SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club traveled to Yuma, Ariz., to attend the annual Yuma Square Dance Festival held Feb. 14-16. More than 140 people danced to two well-known and popular callers: Buddy Weaver from California and Dee Dee Dougherty from Minnesota. Dancers had a chance to meet up with old friends…
Judy Saks The waltz is an elegant ballroom dance with origins dating back to 18th century Europe. It’s characterized by its smooth, flowing movements and a distinctive 3/4 time signature, where dancers move in a one-two-three rhythm. It’s a popular choice for weddings and social dancing because of its timeless beauty and ease of learning…
The winners of the Dec. 2, 2024, through Feb. 24, 2025, tournament are as follows: First place: Terri Tyer, second place: Marianne Pinello, third place: (tie) Ron Koehler and Jack Porteus, fourth place: Maggie DeBlock. Congratulations to all. The new tournament started on March 3. Please join us in the Sonoran Room at the MountainView…
Dee Berisha Who doesn’t love a great shopping trip? The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) Day Trippers recently enjoyed a great spring day at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet displaying every item imaginable. This marketplace is housed in four block-long, open-air tents that feature metal, rock, wood, and glass art; women’s, men’s,…
Stuart Watkins This group of authors, poets, and memoir writers meet the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Catalina meeting room in SaddleBrooke TWO. Several of us have published books, some are working on books, and many just want to enjoy the works of various authors.…
The next Genealogy Club presentation will be on May 1 at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Coyote Room. Our presenter will be Jeri Taylor. Jeri Taylor is a seven-year member of the club who served as past president for five years and is the current club secretary. The topic of her presentation is “What…
Mary (Twink) Gates The early ages of estate sales were less about clearing out belongings and more about redistributing wealth and treasures within a select community. Back then, the concept of liquidating an estate was often tied to significant life events, like inheritance or the passing of a family patriarch. Modern estate sales are organized…
Edward Larsen The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club met at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Feb. 21 for a monthly breakfast at Bistro Veinte. Fourteen members attended the popular club breakfast gathering. The excellent food and service served in a conference room adjacent to the café were enjoyed by all. The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club now has 91…
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on March 15 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s First Vice President, retired Col. Bruce Huffman, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on…