Category: June 2018

Republican Club notice

  Paul Herr Do you have questions about the candidates who are running for congress? If so, the next SaddleBrooke Republican Club meeting is the one for you! The June general meeting of the SaddleBrooke Republican Club will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at SaddleBrooke TWO MountainView Ballroom. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.…

Learn about spiritual discernment this summer

  Shirin McArthur This summer, Episcopal Church of the Apostles will host a free, three-part series on spiritual discernment. Do you find yourself asking questions like, “How do I know if it is the Spirit of God moving, inviting or ‘talking’ to me? Is this my imagination speaking or something trying to turn me away…

Hummingbirds are welcomed residents at SaddleBrooke

  Bernie Nagy With the arrival of spring and flowers and cacti in full bloom, many species of wildlife including birds are visiting our yards and neighborhoods in SaddleBrooke. After all, this area has always been part of their natural habitat in the Sonoran Desert; we’ve just built in their surroundings. SaddleBrooke residents Theresa and…

Horseshoes, anyone?

Jim Ryan Four members of the SaddleBrooke Horseshoe Group recently pitched in and upgraded the horseshoe courts. Our thanks and appreciation go out to Joe Fiorito, John Sorenson, Don Stone and Gary Zellinger. These four guys worked to improve the two horseshoe courts for your playing pleasure. They wanted to let you know that you’re…

Glass Club summer classes

  Hod Wells The Glass Club of SaddleBrooke has over 60 members now and is able to offer classes during the summer months. There will be some classes in June and more in July and August. The list below outlines the classes available after the publication of this article. Beginning Foil Construction: Thursday, July 19…

Word of the Month: Hoedown

  David Zapatka Listening to classical music this morning as I do every morning and evening, I heard Aaron Copland’s familiar Hoe-Down classic. I’ve always thought a hoedown was a country-style social gathering with dance and music. Right on track, the upbeat and catchy Copland tune comes from his score to the ballet Rodeo, which…

SaddleBrooke resident invents renewable energy machine

  Jack Walden SaddleBrooke resident Jack Walden, an inventor, has a Renewable Energy Machine that is second to none. The invention will do solar, wind and water; both wave and tidal, in and out. It is patented; number 8,710,414 and patent pending. For solar, it includes my own dual axis solar control system that is…

Saturday Morning Bridge Clinic

  Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way…

Gracie needs a new home

  Leslie Rocco Here’s a sad story of someone who didn’t plan for her pet. Gracie needs a home. For a long time, little Gracie led an idyllic life. A purebred Havanese with a Black Parti Belton coat, she was purchased as a puppy from a reputable breeder by a loving SaddleBrooke resident. Then Gracie’s…

Partners Western Dance summer activities

  Jane Gromelski Partners Western Dance Club will continue dancing in the Summer months in the MountainView Ballroom on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. The practices will start in May and run through September. These are not classes, but informal practices. Harry and Dottie Adams have volunteered to provide music and will organize the practices, so…