Category: December 2019

How to talk across the political divide – Better Angels skills workshop December 19

Andrea Molberg Want to learn a better way of talking politics? Register for the SaddleBrooke Dec. 19 “Better Angels Skills Workshop: How to Talk Across the Political Divide” by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/andrea-molberg-phd-27970294041. Get ready for constructive holiday conversations with tone setting skills, listening skills, speaking skills, and skills for handling difficult moments. There’s a lot…

All stand for the president – MPLN tournament results

First Flight (left to right): Pam Brown (2nd), Kay Tomaszek (3rd), and Eileen Snearly (1st)

Eileen J. Snearly The MPLN President’s Cup, two-day golf tournament was held at MountainView and Preserve Golf Clubs on Nov. 11 and 12, 2019. A delicious lunch was graciously served by the staff at The MountainView Bar and Grill. Raye Cobb led the field with the winning score and was crowned the new MPLN President’s…

Hikers work up an appetite on Mt. Lemmon

Fall leaves on Mt. Lemmon; Photo by Carol Burke.

Karen Gray Ten hikers set off for Mt. Lemmon to hike Aspen Loop and Marshall Gulch trails. As it was Oct. 24, they were hoping to see some nice fall foliage. They hiked up the Aspen side—the hard way—and enjoyed some nice views and a little bit of color while doing some heavy breathing. Many…

Goodtime Barbershop and Variety Show Dec. 13

Jerry Gustafson You know these gentlemen above, our own SaddleBrooke Barbershop chorus. They are going to entertain you during their 17th annual holiday show, “Goodtime Barbershop and Variety Show,” at DesertView Theater. It will be a wonderful time! In addition to our marvelous chorus, we are bringing in for this show a very special group…

MV Lady Putters fall events

MV Lady Putters ready to take on Quail Creek Lady Putters.

Pat Morris In late October the MV Lady Putters got into the swing of fall by dressing up in our favorite costumes to celebrate Halloween week. Many members have returned from their summer travels and enthusiastically showed up for Putting Day as witches, pirates, angels, and a few unrecognizable characters. Putting commenced with the usual…

Guess who’s coming to dinner?

Ron Andrea

Andrea Molberg Who’s coming to dinner this March? People who enjoy terrific entertainment while dining at the Vistas Dining Room or MountainView Ballroom. Community Circle Players’ spring dinner theatre show is Paul Slade Smith’s The Outsider, and it may be the only place on earth where you can watch non-partisan political comedy. This timely and…

SilverBelles all tuned up

Smiling for the camera before a performance at Sage Memory Care, the SilverBelles celebrate the beginning of another dance season. We look forward to entertaining residents at Dove of Peace, St. Andrews, and Covenant House in the next few weeks, and at holiday parties here in SaddleBrooke and neighboring communities. We’ve added some new choreography…

The YAVs have arrived!

Emma, Haley, Katie, and Laura at MSPC sharing their experiences with congregants.

Nan Nasser Six young women have arrived in Tucson to begin a year as a young adult volunteer, in an ecumenical faith-based period of service provided by Presbyterian Church (PCUSA). Under the auspices of Presbytery de Cristo the women will work with six different area agencies, addressing the root causes of poverty. These volunteers are…