Category: October 2017

Finding Neverland

Peaches

Barbara Wilder and Vicki Cunningham Not all field trips in the SaddleBrooke Photography Club involve traveling a long distance. Recently some of the members visited a local Farmer’s Market in Catalina, just a short drive from our homes. Our Garden, six acres of organic vegetables, fruit and nuts, is located on Stallion Lane just off…

Genealogy Club news

Lydia O’Connor The September meeting of the SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club was held at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse in the Coyote Room. Pat Rourke-Spencer, treasurer, filled in for our president. She presented Treasurer and Audit Reports. At our October 5 meeting, Amy Uman made a presentation entitled The Paper Trail of Death, just in time for Halloween. Our…

Donations needed

Micki Wilverding Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The…

Blue teams and brats dominate Labor Day softball tournament

Competitive: Harold Weinenger reaches to tag runner Don Jones as he stirs up the dust at third base; photo by Dennis Purcell

Carol Chiarello A record crowd braved the hot and humid weather to watch three (mildly) exciting softball games at the annual Labor Day Softball Tournament, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA). Dozens of volunteers helped to make this a fun day at the ballpark. Thank you to Doug Wagers, the Window Wizard, and…

Gardeners Exchange

The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, welcomes Awesome Animal Rescues with speaker Jim Cloer on Thursday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. at MountainView Clubhouse in the West Ballroom. As a retired science teacher, Jim has always had an interest in animals and nature. As a SaddleBrooke resident, he…

State Parties

Wisconsin Jonathan Green SaddleBrooke’s annual Gathering of the SaddleBadgers will be another dinner/dance evening at SaddleBrooke One’s Vistas Dining Room, Wednesday evening, February 21. Block it out on your: iPhone or other smart device; Computer Calendar; Day-Timer, Wall Calendar or refrigerator post-it note; Brain’s memory—uh, well, uh—you know?! Details will be announced later when your…

Health Night Out: Weekend warrior and that problem shoulder

Dr. William Prickett

Don Jensen On Monday, October 23, the Health Night Out team will welcome Dr. William Prickett, Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, to SaddleBrooke. Dr. Prickett will discuss diagnosis and treatment options for various orthopaedic conditions, including rotator cuff problems, tears to tendonitis, arthritis, instability and common fractures. He will explain non-operative and surgical options to…

Save the date for the P.E.O. Fashion Show

Sue Hagedon Philanthropic Education Organization’s EP Chapter will again be hosting its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon with musical entertainment on March 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the ballroom at MountainView complex. Our models will be showcasing Steinmart’s fabulous spring collection for the ladies as well as for the men in our lives. Diane…

Shred, recycle and donate in one easy step

Nancy McCluskey-Moore Is your home cluttered with useless paper files and electronics? Pack up those unwanted items and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, November 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). We’ll show you how we make the most of compactor waste balers for rent…

Artist Of The Month

Maxine Ranicke pauses with an in-progress work.

Maxine Ranicke’s credo: “Never Stop Learning” LaVerne Kyriss Maxine Ranicke’s first art class was as a young girl. “We lived in Hawaii and my mother knew a poor artist. I think she paid him for classes for me as a way to help him out,” she recalled. “I studied art in college at the University…