Sheri Nockels Marlene Thiessen was president of SaddleBrooke Quilters in 2005—yes, 18 years ago. She and her husband still reside in SaddleBrooke. While “cleaning out” (as all of us eventually do), they donated her quilt fabric to the same group she was president of in 2005. Little did Marlene know that her donation was more…
Kay Sullivan At the November meeting of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club, the slate of nominated candidates was presented: Kay Sullivan, president; Gary Somers, vice president; Riley Jackson, treasurer; Darlene Carlson, secretary; and Carole Chase, program chair. Since they are uncontested, they will become the new board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2024. A big thank…
Mary (Twink) Gates, Publicity It was Nov. 17 when 14 members of the Questers Catalina Timewalkers met at the home of Alice Dahl for their November business meeting. The cohost for the day was Debbie Muise. Following the business meeting, the program of the day showed interesting and informative presentations on the history of world-renowned…
Russ Van Tine Do you own a British car? Maybe an MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Mini, Austin Healey, Range Rover, etc.? It does not have to be an antique! It can be a modern “LBC” (Little British Car) with air conditioning even … LOL! Come join us for breakfast and an occasional “caravan.” We are waiting…
Gretchen Houston Hello, Shih Tzu owners. Our wonderful Shih Tzu Club continues. We would like to invite you to join our club if you are not already a member. We usually meet once a month at different owners’ homes. If you would like to become part of our club and haven’t attended, please call or…
Karla Trippe The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club’s November meeting focused on climate change, a critical issue in Pinal County. For thousands of years, the rivers and aquifers that hold groundwater have supported the state’s now $23 billion agriculture industry. Climate change and dwindling water supplies have wreaked havoc on the once prosperous farms that could endure…
Barb Schaepe Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program focused on world affairs. SaddleBrooke Great Decisions 2024 programs will occur on eight Mondays from Jan. 15 through April 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the East Ballroom at the MountainView clubhouse. Watch for the publication of the exact dates next month. Members will be…
Judy Saks On Oct. 26 the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club got together for a “spooktacular” Halloween dance party. We had such a good time at the Whiskey Roads restaurant and bar at our February Valentine’s party that we decided to return. We were all eager to hit the dance floor and “rattle our bones.” But…
Judy Saks Wouldn’t it be great if the SaddleBrooke Dance Club (SBDC) had sponsors? That was the suggestion made, and Steve Kartsonis (husband of Vice President Nan Kartsonis) turned that suggestion into a reality. But Steve didn’t just pick up the ball. He scored touchdowns. Our first and largest sponsor is Ann Fraley of Long…
Ruth Caldwell If you are new to hiking in Arizona or have not hiked recently, you may want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guides. If so, you are invited to attend a Hiking Orientation presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the…