Category: July 2018

A special Flag Day

Pat Cox Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 held an impressive Flag Day and Flag Retirement ceremony at the lodge for the third consecutive year since moving the venue from SaddleBrooke. This year Past Exalted Ruler Larry Megahan joined Past Exalted Ruler Jim Cox in co-chairing the event. Lodge officers, flag escorts, narrators, soloists, the…

Unit Happenings

  Unit 15 Rita Fletcher Unit 15 enjoyed a fun and festive time with Magic Ken! For an hour he entertained us with his unique tricks. Especially enjoyable was seeing our neighbors used as participating props. Magic Ken, a SaddleBrooke resident, is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and has performed all over…

Knit Wits news

Carol Chiarello So maybe this month I should be calling this Crochet Club News?! We have several members who are experts at crochet and recently we set aside some space for ladies who wanted to learn the art of crochet. We offered a simple crochet scarf or lap robe pattern that were designated as charity…

SaddleBrooke Computer Club

  Windows 10 and Edge Dave Tiefenbach Microsoft developed the Edge browser to work with Windows 10. Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 helps you browse, search, shop online and more. Like all modern browsers, Microsoft Edge lets you collect and store specific data on your device (cookies) and lets you send information to Microsoft, such…

Tohono O’odham Nation way of life

Pam Boedeker Bernard Siquieros and his wife, Regina, were the speakers for SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s last meeting before our summer hiatus. Bernard is from the Sells District of the Tohono O’odham Nation. He is The Educational Curator of the Himndag Ki: the Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum. Regina set the stage for an…

Swim Club proudly showcases achievements

Phil Simpson Enter the DesertView Clubhouse and glancing to the right, your eyes are drawn to a handsome display case newly gracing the lobby, which pays tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of the members of our SaddleBrooke Swim Club. This enhancement of the Fitness Center venue is the culmination of the carpentry craftsmanship of Coach…

Patriotic produce

  Nancy Teeter, RDN Did you wear red, white and/or blue on July 4th to celebrate our country’s independence? You can continue the celebration by eating red, white and blue all month long. Blue and red vegetables and fruits get their color from their health-promoting antioxidants. Listed below are red, white and blue foods to…

Music Mends Minds – July and August dates

Nancy Klawitter Do you have a family member suffering from cognitive decline as a result of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury or other form of neurodegenerative disease? Music Mends Minds provides smiles, brain stimulation and family fun. Join us two Wednesdays a month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom West to…

Stroke/Neuro support group

  Esta Goldstein We are caregivers. Our purpose is to share information and to support the efforts of those who, like us, are caring for a friend or loved one who has had a stroke or is living with any neurological disorder. Caregivers can find themselves giving mental, emotional and physical support all day, every…