Category: Clubs & Classes

I Can’t Draw a Stick Figure!

Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce our upcoming I Can’t Even Draw a Stick Figure class on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch. This class offers you the chance to see what form of art will suit you. You may not think…

2021 Summer Classes!

Sunflower by Renee Pearson

Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is up and running! Our spring classes were successful; students learned to paint and are eager for more. We have several upcoming classes, so please read on for details. “I Can’t Draw a Stick Figure!” Class This popular class returns on June 15 for those who are uncertain…

Community Circle Players Have Not Been Idle!

An Evening of One Acts directors, Carol Merlini and David Fuller, dancing up a storm in the mini stage area created by the wing curtains. (Photo by Steve Weis)

Andrea Molberg Spring brings new beginnings and fresh looks. In the MountainView ballroom and performance space, SaddleBrooke’s live theatre group Community Circle Players (CCP) has been getting ready for when audiences can return. Significant MountainView Country Club improvements have been finished. As co-founder Susan Sterling remarked, “The upgrades are done and even paid for!” CCP’s…

Chess Club Starts Play May 5

Greg Hlushko After a long layoff due to COVID-19, the Chess Club will resume play May 5 at the usual time and location from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in the Bobcat Room in the lower level of the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Drop in for casual games with players of various levels of experience.…

Update from MOAA

Colonel Nagy presents the Certificate of Appreciation and MOAA Challenge Coin to Douglas Harpold.

The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its April meeting on Saturday, April 17. The meeting began with a business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, president. Also attending the meeting was special guest Col. William A. Wojciechowski, USAF (Retired). Col. Wojciechowski is the president of…

For the Love of Dance

Tami Peterson (to the tune of “My Favorite Things”) Rhinestones and fishnets and bright colored sequins Mambo and ChaCha and steps all in sequence Canes and fedoras and fringe on our pants These are the things that make SilverBelles Dance Practice and practice until it is perfect Lock step and rock step and move with…

Cul-de-Sac Cuties

The SilverBelles danced on Diamond Ridge cul-de-sac for a very enthusiastic audience in Unit 10. This was the debut for their new dance to “Hot Honey Rag.”

Tami Peterson We took to the pavement To debut our dance It’s been such a long time We jumped at the chance To Dance Diamond Ridge For unit delight With golf carts and Chairs all lined up, What a sight The sun almost setting In days afterglow Dressed up in sequins We put on a…

We’re on the Move

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke is on the move to the Ranch House at SaddleBrooke Ranch for the summer!

Barbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke will be meeting at SaddleBrooke Ranch during the summer months. Historically speaking, one reason why the world’s largest volunteer organization is called Rotary is because it originally met in rotating locations. In that spirit, and due to a growing number of new members from SaddleBrooke Ranch, the Rotary…

MountainView Bridge Club

We can picture ourselves traveling and sitting at a cafe after playing bridge.

Ann Kuperberg Mother’s Day was more subdued this year, since many of us chose not to have large gatherings. Instead, we might look forward to traveling this summer, hoping more people will be vaccinated and sightseeing will resume. Luckily, we have online bridge games to occupy us every day. They stimulate those brain cells and give…

Women On Our Own

Liz Boyd Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship) who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. Prior to the pandemic, we maintained a busy schedule of activities, including frequent dinners out and potlucks at members’ homes. We…