Category: June 2024

Vistoso Scramble

Jeff Love Nine SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members left their clubs at home and spent a quiet morning on the links at the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. The nine-some included Donna Civitella, Julie Davis, Claire Guidas, Bruce Landeck, Dale Leman, Inge McDermaid, Pat Riehle, Janet Springer, and hiking guide Jeff Love. This Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course…

We Made a Movie

Patricia Gould and Barbara Barr Bengen On June 7 at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, we made a movie. We filmed an actual reiki treatment by renowned Reiki Master Patricia Gould. Since beginning reiki practice in 2007, Patricia Gould has risen to be one of the most sought-after Reiki Masters in Hawaii where she…

SaddleBrooke Neurological Support Group

The summer season is upon us, and we will be taking some time for visiting family and regrouping for the coming season’s meetings, starting in September. We want all caregivers to think about giving themselves time off with more relaxing days and sharing them with family and friends. This will take planning and thoughtful consideration…

British Car Club

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…

The British Club Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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:…

Catalina Elks Holds Fundraising Brunch

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…

Chess Club

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…

Coyote Country Cloggers

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…