Nina Berghausen Tuesday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 30, Madaras Gallery presents Purple Mountain Majesty. Diana Madaras’ stunning violet hues bring the magic of the Sonoran Desert to life. Diana sees the awe of each scene through her own vibrant color palette. Visit the gallery during the month of June to view this collection of…
Category: June 2021
Generals, June 2021
Hearing Vibes: Discussion Group for Better Hearing is Going Hybrid!
Jennifer Jefferis Who We Are: SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those currently experiencing hearing loss or those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: 1) Meet monthly for information sharing and education. Occasionally, a Ph.D.…
Generals, June 2021
U.S. Military History: D-Day
Ross Dunfee So, what does the “D” stand for in D-Day? Stop! Do not keep reading until you attempt to answer the question. Okay, now you can read on. Most people who celebrate the holiday do not know the answer. Some people believe it is in reference to June 6, 1944, when, in World War…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Texas Hold’em Tournament
Maureen Benigno We have the winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament, which took place from Jan. 6 to March 9, 2020, had a long pause due to COVID, and resumed May 10 to May 17, 2021: 1st Place: Ivan Haag 2nd Place: Jim Golden 3rd Place: Dave Orth First place weekly winners at the final table…
Sports, June 2021
MPLN’s Luau on the Beach Benefits Sister José Women’s Center
Eileen J. Snearly Paula Vogel, Marcy Tixier, and their committee put together a fun day with golf, a raffle, and goody bags. The raffle tickets were sold to honor the Sister José Women’s Center. Their vision: A community where every homeless woman has a safe harbor and a path to a sustaining life. Their Mission: Dedication…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Art and Wine Party Returns!
Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce the return of the Art and Wine Party! The first time we did this (pre-COVID), the event was a huge success for everyone, and now we want to do it again. Well, we’d planned another event in 2020, and, of course, it was postponed.…
Features, June 2021
Word of the Month: Enough
David Zapatka Have you had enough? How much is enough? Enough of what? Enough stuff? Enough politics? Enough religion? Enough of some person? Enough of some activity? What does enough really mean? Reader and sister, Judy Haberstroh, says, “I came across this excerpt and thought the word ‘enough’ may be a good one for your…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
What Is the SaddleBrooke Swim Club All About? Part VII: Fun in the Water
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable
Larry Linderman, Program Director A computer glitch has caused the WWII Roundtable to lose its extensive email list. To make sure you are included in all future events, please email Steve Reggentin at [email protected]. We hope to be able to resume our activities in the fall, so we want to be sure you’re included. If you know…
Features, June 2021
Grilling Time
Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats * Between 2014 and 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…