Category: Clubs & Classes

SaddleBrooke Democratic Club news

Jim Vavra The May meeting of the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club was held on Tuesday, April 12. The speaker, Tim Steller of the Arizona Daily Star, spoke to a packed Activity Center audience about the spring 2015 session of the Arizona legislature. Mr. Steller reflected on one of the shortest legislative sessions in recent history for…

MountainView Bridge Club news

Stephanie Parks Spring just can’t stop springing, what with the weather we’ve been having. I’m sure it will be warm soon enough for most of us. Before anything else, I want to congratulate Terry Coe who went and saw and conquered the field at the Mesa Regional often enough to become a Life Master! Well…

BBQ and Zin – July 15

It may have been several years since the last one, but some things are very hard to forget. Chef Dave is again working his culinary magic pairing BBQ with the perfect Zinfandels. As before, this dining experience is a stationed event and if you previously missed it, plan on joining us for an evening you…

Cyclemasters make a difference in children’s lives

Winners from the Mammoth STEM Elementary School shown here with Cyclemasters 
(left to right) Jack and Susan Rose, Program Coordinator Ken Perkins and Co-President Jim Bevan

Ted Belanger For the eighth year in a row the SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters have contributed six bikes each to students of elementary schools in the San Manuel and Mammoth school systems. The awards went to the most improved students in first through sixth grades. The school’s teachers and administrators conducted the selection process. Program Coordinator Ken…

Buffelgrass a nuisance and a danger

Patti R. Albaugh What could be so bad about a grass that was imported from Africa to provide erosion control and feed for cattle? A lot. On April 30 Dodge DiVall from Arizona State Parks talked to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about the threat of buffelgrass in Arizona. Arizona is the first state to…

Chicagoland Windy City Club plans summer social

Karen Schickedanz The newly formed Chicagoland Windy City Club has planned its third event of the year; a summer social on Friday, July 24 at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa. The club is for full-time and snowbird SaddleBrooke residents who once hailed from Chicago or its suburbs-—or perhaps still do. Previous events…

Caregivers to meet June 19

Monthly caregivers’ luncheons for the SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group continue at the Preserve Grill Friday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. Caregivers’ luncheons give all who attend an opportunity to discuss concerns and solutions for assisting loved ones affected by neurologic conditions. Many of us have faced similar situations and may be able to assist others…

British Club at Tea on the Town

The British Club enjoyed a tea party and lunch near the Tortolita Mountains.

Twink Gates-Zimdar On a glorious spring day at a wonderful oasis at the foot of the Tortolita Mountains on Sunday, May 10 seventeen members of the British Club enjoyed a delectable tea party/lunch at Tea on the Town. They savored a selection of fine teas, finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, quiche, lavender scones with clotted cream,…