Spring has been a fun and creative season for the members of the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club. In addition to our monthly meeting, Fun Shops, and Card a Box Saturdays, we had a couple of other opportunities to share our card making talents and a few laughs! On April 3 members of our club celebrated…
Russ Van Tine Do you own a British car? Maybe an MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Mini, Austin Healey, Range Rover, etc.? It does not have to be an antique! It can be a modern “LBC” (Little British Car) with air conditioning even … LOL! We also like other classic European cars (Fiat, Porsche, etc.). The group…
It was, of course, the 5th of May when 22 members of the British Club met at the magnificent home of Jill and Tim Frost. Here they were treated to the exceptional desert views of different species of cacti with the backdrop of the majestic mountains, backyard to all the fabulous wildlife we have here:…
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks held their first brunch fundraiser to raise money for Elks Major Projects benefiting Steele Children’s Research Center and Jack C. Warter Jr. Elks Youth Camp. This fundraiser brought in $2,140. They raffled off over 20 items, including everything from a coffee lovers basket, unique jewelry, and a giant bottle of…
Greg Hlushko Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
The Coyote Country Cloggers recently performed for two enthusiastic groups in Tucson. On March 13 they performed at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The audience was a very happy “Golden Swarm” senior group. Pastor Andy Ross joined in the festivities and entertained the audience and the Cloggers with some humorous stories. A good time was had by…
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks hosted its Second Annual Dart Tournament to benefit veterans. Sixteen teams competed to raise a total of $4,542 for our veterans. There were many items that were raffled, as well as silent auction items, including NASCAR tickets, golf outings, and gift certificates galore. There were many happy winners.
Come play Canasta with us every second and fourth Tuesday. We try to have about 20 players each day. We each put $3 in a pot, and prizes are for the top six places. We play in the Catalina Room at the Mesquite building near the SaddleBrooke TWO clubhouse. Everyone is invited. Please contact Sandy…
After four years of outstanding service as president of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, Karen Brungardt has decided to step down. She is passing the gavel to Jenni Long, the new president. Karen’s tenure has been one of great achievements. The club membership has doubled, a new website was added, and Karen’s goal of an…
Bruce Landeck On May 6 SaddleBrooke hikers took to the close-by Linda Vista Trail. Talk about a trail that lives up to its name! The Linda Vista Loop doesn’t disappoint. Translated from Spanish, Linda Vista means “beautiful view,” and these four hikers saw precisely that as they made their way around this short loop trail…