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…
Category: June 2024
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Catalina Mountain Elks Hosts Dart Tournament for Veterans
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.
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Play Canasta
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Karen Brungardt Steps Down as President of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
A Linda Vista Morning
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…
June 2024
SaddleBrooke Dems Focus on Arizona Corporation Commission
Karla Trippe At the May meeting of the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club (SBDC) Ylenia Aguilar, Joshua Polacheck, and Jonathon Hill, candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission, spoke to the club about the commission’s vital role in setting utility rates and making Arizona’s energy infrastructure more efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels. Aguilar noted her experience…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
New SaddleBrooke Gardening Club
Robert and Lynne Kumza The new SaddleBrooke Gardening Club (SBGC) is off to a fast start. During the first two weeks since the initial announcement, 70 people requested that their names be added to the new club roster, and 33 participated in the new-member meetings held in May. The initial meetings focused on discussing our…
June 2024, Features
‘Hats Off’ to the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club’s Spring Fling
Lynda Fraley On May 1, 35 dancers of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) gathered at the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom to celebrate the arrival of spring with song and dance, food, and fellowship. Because May 1 is evocative of flowers, May baskets, and preparations for the Kentucky Derby, and because SBLDC leadership declared a Derby…