Category: May 2017

The 2017 President’s Cup belongs to Dean Hampton

Left to right: Dean Hampton, Special Events Director David Cohen, President Bob Eder

Bob Edelblut The MPMGA Men’s Club held this year’s President’s Cup Tournament on Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31. Once again the Preserve and MountainView Golf Clubs provided all the challenge the contestants could handle and as all of you know so well Mother Nature was also a factor. A bit of everything described…

Thank you

Sadie Hawkins co-chairs Takeyo Eaken and Connie Culley graciously thank Spirit West sponsor Kevin Schaeffer for his involvement in the luncheon.

MOAA meeting notes

STS Board member Joe Rink and President D.A. “Bo” Nanna

Colonel Rett Benedict (U.S.A.F. Retired) Our most recent meeting provided members with a great view into the activities of a local group that helps both active-duty military, veterans and their families, the SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS). President D. A. “Bo” Nanna spoke to the group giving us a brief history and overview of STS programs.…

Happy Birthday to you!

Preserve Birthday Bonanza; pictured with Fred, left to right: guest Susanne Mosier, staff members Amy, Mary Lee and Kayla; photo by Rodger Bivens

Phil Simpson Fred Klein, a long-time SaddleBrooke resident, turned 101 years of age on April 25. When often asked the secret to his longevity and continued good health, Fred will typically respond that he is “lucky” and has been fortunate to be surrounded by good friends. Indeed, luck has been a recurring theme throughout Fred’s…

Attention male singers!

Jerry Gustafson The SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus is seeking new voices. Are you a tenor, lead (melody), baritone or a bass? We meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Mariposa Room of the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Join us! You will have a ball! Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Joyce Johnson: From Novice to Fireball

Joyce Johnson

Jay Clayton Wilson Joyce and her husband Clarence moved to SaddleBrooke in 1996 at a time when Joyce was a total novice tennis player. But, as you are about to learn, she is a high-energy woman whose enthusiasm far exceeds life’s mere obstacles. First she joined Bob Lewis’ beginner’s tennis group known as Tennis 123…

Connie’s Ace

Connie Sherman scored a hole-in-one on Thursday, March 2, 2017. She holed her ball out on No. 11 at The Preserve, using a six hybrid. This was her first swing of the day, as her foursome (Ellen Victor, Kate Pope and Pam Burnett) started on No. 11 in the shotgun start. Congratulations, Connie!