Lydia O’Connor The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club members and guests received a special treat at the February 1 meeting. Our guest presenter, Karen Hall, an international and national educator and actor, entered in period custome telling of her life and love for her husband Ben Franklin. This was not the usual text book rendition or…
Barbara Johnson On February 13, the Saddlebrooke Lady Niners traveled “across the Brooke” to join our “sisters” at MountainView in our annual Across the Brooke Tournament. This year, the ladies of MVPLN hosted the event, so if you read their article, you can see the results of this fun event – always an enjoyable…
Ret Convey Sometimes it’s impossible to believe how lucky we are. When we consider our many exciting tournament opportunities, luncheons and activities planned to perfection, beautiful golf courses waiting for us each Tuesday morning, new members who soon become new friends—we’re tempted to pinch ourselves to check if we’re dreaming! Our good fortune makes…
Pat Smith Dozens of mouthwatering crepes were devoured with relish by the SaddleBrooke Francophiles on February 10, at the lovely home of Frank and Kathy Hartley. Party goers donned festive Mardi Gras masks, hats and the traditional colors of the New Orleans gala event. Members created a variety of savory and sweet fillings for the…
David Stanard It came as a surprise to most present when the chair for the day, Ron McNutt, announced that ten years earlier, on February 2, 2008, Groundhog Day, that Resurrection Church had held its first Men’s Breakfast. About a dozen men were at that first gathering and over time the group grew in number…
Cristina Gonzalez In the early morning of February 1, 2018, a group of 13 curious and adventurous women met at the Miami airport to begin a nine-day excursion for the purpose of discovering various parts of Cuba. Thanks to the people-to-people program we were able to immerse ourselves in a historical, architectural, agricultural and…