Category: December 2023

Meet the ILR Instructor: Mark R. Joslyn

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Mark Russell Joslyn as a new member of the ILR faculty. Mark is an academic political scientist and will be teaching a course titled Investigating Presidential Elections: A Systems Approach. He is currently a professor at the University of Kansas in Lawrence,…

SaddleBrooke Quilters Past President Recognition

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…

Halloween Tennis Social

Mike Oberski What a rockin’ good time we had for our Halloween tennis and POP tennis social this year. More than 90 people attended to play tennis and our growing sport of POP tennis, followed by a build-your-own buffet dinner. Once again, we danced to the “Monster Mash” song. The gals delighted us with their…

October Shabbat

Shabbat services were well attended. Rabbi Seltzer spoke to the war in Israel, provided some history, and led us in prayer. Eliyanah Powers, cantorial soloist, and Dr. Josh Nichols, accompanist, presented liturgical music that resounded throughout the service. The Oneg celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of Mart and Carol Gordon. The occasion also marked Mart’s…

SaddleBrooke Nature Club News

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…

SBWGA-18 Cactus Classic

Ellen Avenoso On Nov. 14, 16, and 18 the SBWGA-18 Holers held their final major tournament of the year: The Cactus Classic. This is a three-day net tournament comprising 18 holes of play on each of the SaddleBrooke One nines. Forty-seven members participated, and with the generous sponsorship of Lexus of Tucson, we were able…

11th Annual Lights and Golf Cart Parade

The 11th Annual SaddleBrooke Lights and Golf Cart Parade will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, starting at 5:45 p.m. from the driving range area behind the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Save the date! Ed Moisio will again lead the one-hour parade of golf carts to see displays of Christmas lights throughout SaddleBrooke. Invite the family…

Questers Catalina Timewalkers

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…

SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Third Quarter Awards Breakfast

Scott Baker On Nov. 9 the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters held its quarterly awards breakfast at the Agave Restaurant in SaddleBrooke One. More than 50 members were in attendance for the breakfast and award presentations. The following awards were presented: Average Gross Score: 1st Roger Shamburg, 2nd Tom Virant, 3rd Dan Cavanagh. Monetary awards were presented…

British Car Club

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…