Category: December 2014

MOAA: A new local chapter being formed

Mitch Steinberg Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a nonprofit veterans’ service association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserve the earned entitlements of members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors. MOAA is the current Co-Chair of The Military Coalition (TMC) which is a consortium of 33 influential…

Metaphysical Study Group

Glenda Anderson Please join the Metaphysical Study Group to hear Shenayda Diane Deane introduce us to this fascinating topic on Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Kybalion claims to be the essence of the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus which is published the pseudonym of The Three Initiates. The seven Hermetic Laws or Principles are…

Black cats, ghosts, goblins, witches and Aces

Kathy DeMerritt A beautiful day with guests galore failed to scare off the Black Cats, Ghosts, Goblins or Witches! We even had a visit from the Perky Point-Tee Sisters! It was a wonderful guest day with Wanda Hutchison and Dudie Lewis at the helm, co-chairing this fun filled day. Thanks to our lovely guests who…

Hiking Club remembers Jim Strickler with three events

On the Arizona National Scenic Trail in Oracle are, left to right, Janis and Norm Rechkemmer, Elaine (kneeling) and Howie Fagan, Ray Peale, Anne Hammond, Chris Swenson, Sandra Sowell, Mary Croft, Arlene Gerety, Jerry Morris, Rosemarie McGoldrick and Lissa White; photo by Elisabeth Wheeler.

Karen Schickedanz When SaddleBrooke Hiking Club member Jim Strickler, a founder of the club as well as a former president and chief hiking guide, died earlier this year, it seemed the best way to honor him was with some memorial hikes and a special work day. Three events were scheduled for this fall. First off…

Early Bird Discount: Fore for Kids 2015

The Rotary Club of Saddlebrooke presents Fore For Kids 2015, the 17th annual Children’s Charity Golf Tournament benefitting youth programs in Pinal and Pima Counties for men and women – all skill levels. The tournament will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015, at Mountain View Golf Club; shotgun 8:00 a.m. (sign in is from…

Master Gardener Program — College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – December 2014

Master Gardner volunteers at the annual plant sale.

Gardening series coming High Desert Garden Basics is a mini-course for interested gardeners. This six part gardening series sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners is designed for the home gardener wanting to learn more about growing things in our interesting and sometimes challenging desert environment. These classes will benefit gardeners of all experience levels. How…

Tucson Troop Support – December 2014

Left to right: George Bidwell, President STS; A/F Major Paul Jefferson; Barb Garve, ANG Family Support; A/F M/Sergeant Trevor Harvey; Sheldon Israel, VP STS - Delivering $4500 worth of food cards to Military

On November 12 SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) distributed $4,500 in food gift cards for Army, Air Force and Navy/Marine active military/veterans and their families for the holidays. The Air Force National Guard received the donation and will distribute to the other organizations. The photo was taken at the Air National Guard grounds. A special thanks…

In Passing – December 2014

Carol O’Neill

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Yetman Trail

Karen Schickedanz Led by SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guide Michael Reale (far left), six hikers took the David Yetman Trail last month. From left to right after Michael are Norm and Janis Rechkemmer, Tiggy and Walt Shields and Fred Norris. Along the way, they spotted two very interesting crested saguaros and lunched at the ruins of…