Jay Rosenlof Did we get your attention? We are the SaddleBrooke Wood Workers Club, and we are looking to help our community. Our club formed about two years ago with a focus on two major goals. First and foremost is to provide woodworking repairs and build wood projects for our friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke.…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2025
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Inducts Its Newest Member
Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club recently inducted its newest member, Louanne Meade. Having worked most of her career as a librarian and in disaster services, Louanne is no stranger to public service, which is what drew her to this particular club. She moved to SaddleBrooke in 2020 and has two adult daughters. Her…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
2025 SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
Dan Watson, Chair of the Golf Tournament On April 21 more than 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day, participating in the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at MountainView Country Club. The tournament is SaddleBrooke Rotary’s primary fundraiser, and the golfers and sponsors raised over $40,000 in net proceeds. The Best Ball Scramble…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers and a Life of Collecting Autographs
Mary Gates Have you ever enjoyed a performance so much that you wanted to meet the performer and obtain an autograph in order to commit the experience to memory? Sylvia Munsen began collecting autographs from friends in an autograph book in elementary school and then from remarkable performers throughout her life. She stored the autographs…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers: English Transferware Pottery and English China Tea Sets
Mary (Twink) Gates Some collectors of place settings may not be aware of the name of the beautiful China/pottery known as transferware when they have come across an intricately patterned piece of China, vase, or planter that has piqued their interest. Mary Gates, a member of Questers Catalina Timewalkers, was one of those people who…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Not Just ‘Practice Makes Perfect’
Mark Albrecht If you haven’t noticed, the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) offers an opportunity to dance almost every day of the week! But that’s not to monopolize your calendar. It’s to offer a wide variety of classes and practice sessions so you can choose what you want to learn. While most people focus on…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bachata: Dance and Musical Legacy from the Dominican Republic
Vivian Herman June is busting out all over, and the featured dance from the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) will be bachata, taught by Harry and Dottie Adams. The bachata is a vibrant and passionate genre of music and dance originating in the Dominican Republic. Its themes of love, heartbreak, and passion using guitar rhythms,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Genealogy Club Summer Schedule
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club is transitioning to workshop sessions, starting June 5, focusing on discussion groups from June through September. These workshops will cover topics from starting a family tree to specific research on ethnic backgrounds like Norwegian or Polish, with experienced members available for guidance. They will lead discussion groups and help…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
From Life Master to Pro
Susan Love Part One: Kathy O’Connell was a professional bridge player and teacher for 15 years, during which she rubbed elbows with top players across the United States. In her final year as a pro, she spent 176 nights in hotel rooms. She never had to advertise—her reputation alone kept her booked, with every job…