Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The other day I was filling my pepper shaker, and all of a sudden, a series of sneezes derailed me. This, of course, prompted the need to find out just why we sneeze after sniffing pepper, which led to a series of “why we” ponderings. To-wit: Ever Wonder Why We: •…
Category: December 2023
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Great Decisions 2024 Programs
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Halloween High Jinks
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Orientation to Hiking in the Desert Southwest Feb. 6
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…
Features, December 2023
A Letter to Grandma and Grandpa
Linda Rosenkrans In SaddleBrooke, where the desert sands reside, Grandma and Grandpa, with grace and pride, Juggle their days with laughter and cheer, Preparing for Christmas, a time they hold dear. Between working Midnight Madness at the Goose, And their 8 o’clock tee time at MountainView, They find moments to visit Riley’s Place, Their foo…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
We Have Sponsors!
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…
Features, December 2023
Cooks Out of the Kitchen—Local Restaurant Reviews
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (CB…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Photo Groups Unite in 2024
Helen Avery The Photographers of SaddleBrooke Club has joined forces with the SaddleBrooke Photography Club to become one club in 2024. Mark Guinn, president of the SaddleBrooke Photography Club, and Jim Hagedon, president of the Photographers of SaddleBrooke Club, have joined forces to bring knowledge and expertise in all things related to photography and digital…
Generals, December 2023
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – December 2023
The Life of a Donated Book Bernice Christian You may be thinking to yourself, I know exactly where my donated book will end up—on the shelf of one of our three SaddleBrooke Libraries. Well, that may be the case, or it may not. If you have been to any of our libraries, you will notice…
Generals, December 2023
Fun Facts About the Swim Club: Did You Know?
Claire Guidas Many of you may see Swim Club members in the DesertView pool working out while you are in the weight room, and/or you may have participated in one of the many free swim clinics offered by the club over the years. If you are not, however, a current member of the Swim Club,…