Most of us struggle with that question at one time or other during our lives. There are a group of men who gather every Friday morning year-round to study the Bible. We explore questions and concerns that we find in our lives and culture. The word of God in the Bible serves as our guiding…
Category: December 2018
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
The Rotary Club program for a happy healthy New Year
Barbara Barr Is better fitness on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? It’s on the list for many of us. On Thursday, January 3, the SaddleBrooke One Fitness Center will speak on “Fitness Fit For You” at the Agave Lounge of the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. The program will include the fitness options available in SaddleBrooke.…
Religion, December 2018
Pastor Roger Pierce speaks at Men’s Breakfast
David Stanard It was November and in keeping with tradition, it was a Veterans Day theme at the Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast. Right at seventy attended, a record for the November breakfast. Those who had served were recognized and the group was honored to have as its speaker for the day, Pastor Roger Pierce, Commander,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
More opportunities for learning this winter and spring
Gail Kolenda, Education Chair Below are the current classes being offered. The winter–spring session will continue with more special classes including the group book study of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron that is moderated by Deb Kress. Don’t miss out. Check the Art Classes page at saddlebrookefinearts.org for the most up-to-date schedule and information about…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
SaddleBrooke Hikers do trail work and have fun
It’s fun to begin a work session on the Arizona Trail with a 4×4 ride down Kannally Wash in Oracle State Park. Sixteen volunteers were transported to the work site in off-road vehicles driven by Steve Meyers, Joe Maurizzi, Barry Larson, Gary Faulkenberry and Zach MacDonald. Even though the temperatures were cold on the 14th…
Features, December 2018
SaddleBrooke Gift Shop featured artist for December – Mike Sedgwick, an artistic creator of novels and short stories
Russell C Stokes Michael E. Sedgwick is an author and writer of novels, short stories, essays and memoirs. Mike’s love for reading novels and his desire to write began at an early age. He initiated and edited the school’s journal of poetry and essays while earning his degree in physics and chemistry at London University.…
Sports, December 2018
Fall friend fest
Dionne Warwick It was another beautiful day on October 30, 2018 when Beth Effenberger, Phyllis Cadden and their committee hosted the ever popular MountainView Preserve Lady Niner event, “Bring a Friend.” The golfers were greeted first thing in the morning by a trio of accordion players. The Niners wish to thank the MountainView Golf Club,…
Generals, December 2018
DesertView Theater to screen Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story
Joan Elder In 1940, when Nazi troops invaded France, an amazing rescue operation sprang into being. One man, defying the direct orders of the government, chose to grant visas out of occupied France to an estimated 30,000 refugees including around 10,000 Jewish residents. This remarkable true story has been described as the “largest rescue action…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Francophiles solve the “Four Deuces Speakeasy” murder mystery
Pat Smith For the first time ever, the SaddleBrooke Francophiles donned period costumes and took on a Roaring Twenties murder mystery, portraying some rather dubious characters at the opening of the “Four Deuces Speakeasy” at the home of Jan and Ed DiEnno on October 20. The evening was spent following clues and trying to figure…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Keep active and moving with Tai Chi
Even if we can’t do all the physical activities we used to do, Tai Chi offers a gentler option for moving, stretching and strengthening the body. Tai Chi engages the entire body with gentle, flowing movements which increase circulation of both the blood and lymph, helping to clear the waste products of our metabolism from…