Category: October 2026

Give Us a Whirl!

Mary Klootwyk Never square danced before? No problem! Come join us for a free night of square dancing and see how much fun you can have learning something new. Why give it a try? * Have fun and laugh—no experience required! * Make new friends in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. * Get up and move…

Artists Sharing Art

Marilynn Davis Calling all artists! The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild sponsors a monthly art discussion group in which artists bring in their work to show and discuss materials and techniques. It is a very informal group. All are accepted from beginner to advanced artists. We learn from everyone! See some of the works of regular…

JFG: Good Friends, Good Times, and More to Come!

Susan Levine Save the dates! The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) has an exciting lineup of activities planned for the coming months—and all SaddleBrooke friends and neighbors are welcome! JFG is all about friendship, fun and creating opportunities to connect with others. Whether you’re new to SaddleBrooke or have been here for years, JFG offers an…

Catalina Mountain Lodge #2815 Holds Luncheon for Paralyzed Veterans of America

Kim McIlonie The Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge was proud to honor local paralyzed veterans who participate in the Paralympic Games. Through the generosity of our members and the success of several fundraisers, the Lodge’s Veterans Committee presented each athlete with a $1,200 check to help offset travel expenses as they proudly represent our community through…

Honoring Our First Responders

Kim McIlonie On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 delivered home-cooked meals to all 10 firehouses in the Golder Ranch Fire District. This special project was our way of honoring the dedicated first responders who serve and protect our community every day. It was also an opportunity to remember and honor the…

Stay Mobile: Small Daily Practice, Steady Energy

Vera Shury, ACE Certified Health Coach, PWR!Moves Instructor, HeartMath Practitioner After menopause—and with conditions such as Parkinson’s, mood illness, or myasthenia—people often fear that movement will make things worse. Twenty-four years of training has taught me the opposite, if the dose is kind: stopping is what speeds decline. I call the approach Metabolic Neuroplasticity. The…