The Spanish Culture Club of SaddleBrooke (SCC) is a culture club, not a language club. It is composed of a group of social and intellectually curious Brookers that seek to expand their knowledge of Latin culture within the old Pueblo and beyond. This is accomplished through monthly meetings that include speakers and tapas buffets, twice-monthly…
Category: November 2016
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
MountainView Bridge Club
Stephanie Parks Hi all. Unfortunately Terry Coe cannot help me with this column for the foreseeable future, and I have run out of steam, so this will be my last column for the club. I appreciate all the kind words I’ve heard from you from time to time; thank you. In September we had nine…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Wow! What a deal!
Judy Saks and Lynne Kumza What can you get for $10 these days? Not much. Unless you’re talking about the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club. For just $10 a year, the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club is the best deal in town! Are you brand new to line dancing and want to give it a try? No…
Religion, November 2016
CCSB: “Surviving the Holidays” Sunday, November 13
Pat Huska The GriefShare Ministry of Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) will hold a special Surviving the Holidays Educational and Support Meeting for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Loss is always difficult, but during the holidays it can seem crushing. Whether your loss is recent or in the past, holidays…
Religion, November 2016
Want to explore and understand Bible scripture? Join our Men’s Bibile Study for fascinating discussions and fellowship each Friday
Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our next MBS commenced on Friday, October 7, 2016 and continues every Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet…
Religion, November 2016
The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies
If the high holidays are over, is your spiritual year over? Even if Yogi Berra asked that question in his own special way, the answer would be “No, it isn’t over – we’ve just started.” The Institute offers joyous opportunities to mix worship with the companionship of friends and neighbors. Shabbat Services: We continue our Shabbat…
Religion, November 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The High Holidays are over; the Break Fast provided delicious and copious food for the hungry attendees after the Yom Kippur fast. The babka was outstanding and everyone left feeling both happy and full! Sharon and Larry Finegold held an Open Sukkah for all JFG and Institute members with the traditional Lulav and…
Religion, November 2016
The amazing story – The Advent of Christ
Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke and their friends and neighbors has been the Advent Celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program has become an annual tradition for the past 12 years. The MountainView Ballroom will be transformed for…
Religion, November 2016
“Being prepared” at the Resurrection Church
David Stanard Like it or not, emergencies happen. And Resurrection Church just made a major leap forward in handling those situations, if and when they arise. The first step in this process was the development of an Emergency Preparedness Plan. The handiwork of Gary Zellenger, the Plan has an emergency evacuation component as well as…
Religion, November 2016
Palmer and Lois say good-bye
David Stanard Beloved residents Pastor Palmer and Lois Ruschke have left our community. After nine years of living the good life in SaddleBrooke, they have moved to Beatitudes, a continuing care retirement community in Phoenix. There they have services they can use as they continue to age and are close to a daughter who lives…