Category: Clubs & Classes

Neurological Support Group

Esta Goldstein Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So,…

MOAA News

Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on April 19 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s president, retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…

Mini Metaphysical Fair Set for October 4

Karla Trippe Vendors are already signing up for SaddleBrooke’s first Mini Metaphysical Fair, which is an exciting new event welcoming vendors from SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and Catalina. Event Chair Karla Trippe, also known as the Spirit of Saguaro, is looking for passionate vendors ready to share their gifts. Booths may feature spiritual services, intuitive readings,…

Line Dance Club Welcomes You!

Dawn Di Leo On April 16 members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) welcomed spring with a delicious lunch prepared by Pat MacAllister, Jeanne Fernandez, and Julie Kalar. Pat graciously hosted the event in her home and made all 30 of us comfortable at shaded tables outside or inside next to a picture window…

Jewish Friendship Group of SaddleBrooke

Marsha Mantykow For the benefit of new SaddleBrooke residents or any current resident reading our article for the first time, let me introduce you to the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) of SaddleBrooke. We are the only Jewish group sanctioned by the HOA and whose members are exclusively residents of this community. We are focused on…

Catalina Mountain Elks Dart Tournament for Veterans

Marie Starjnski The Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 Veterans Committee held their Third Annual Dart Tournament on April 12. The Veterans Committee spent many hours getting donations and selling raffle tickets. Thirty-two dart players came together for a fun day of shooting darts and eating a wonderful potluck lunch. This great event brought in $6,400…

Catalina Mountain Elks Clothe-A-Child

Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks held their annual Clothe-a-Child event on April 5. Each of the 26 children had an escort and $150 to spend on clothing. After the event, the children all came back to the lodge and had a pizza party and a visit from the Easter Bunny, who gave them each a…

Democratic Club Hosted Timely Talk on Project 2025 and Announces Summer Break

Peter Bakke The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club welcomed over 50 attendees to its May meeting, which featured a virtual presentation by James Goodwin of the Center for Progressive Reform. Speaking via Zoom from Philadelphia, Goodwin provided valuable insights into the federal administration’s progress on Project 2025—a sweeping policy initiative aimed at reshaping the federal government. His…

Daughters of the American Revolution

Danna C. Koelling Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who…