Martin Herbert Hello, everyone! What a great evening it was! Over 80 folks enjoyed a Tour de France themed dinner and dance at the CycleMasters annual awards event on March 27. Many thanks to Sharon Hoff and her crew, Joanne Marmon, Diana Luthy, Kay Erb and Bob Hoff and the super hard working staff of…
Barbara Starrett Every year the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) on the summer solstice holds The Longest Day event to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. From sunrise to sunset, members across the country host tournaments, teach lessons and play multiple sessions to advance the cause. This year SaddleBrooke’s two ACBL sanctioned bridge clubs, MountainView…
Louise Grabell I was outside in my yard looking at all the perennials that are growing and feeling so thankful for these steadfast performers. Among them are bearded irises, daylilies, carnations (dianthus), amaryllis, Echinacea, blue salvia and penstemon, just to name a few. But there is also one little beauty that I stuck in a…
Phil Simpson Barracudas and alligators – should ever the twain meet? Not likely. Except in the DesertView Pool where on March 11, blessed with a warm and sunny Saturday morning, the Blue Barracudas and the Golden Gators engaged in a watery, sharp-toothed battle over bragging rights among members of the SaddleBrooke Swim Club. This high…
Nan Nasser Have you ever vacationed at a beach and wandered along the water line looking for/at shells? I have brought home many treasures and then didn’t know quite what to do with them. SaddleBrooke resident Suzanne Stewart knows exactly what to do with those beauties, designing one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry that will be on…
Dave Sorenson On March 6, 23 D hikers enjoyed the fine view of the seasonal poppies at Picacho Peak State Park. The group, one of the largest D hikes in memory, hiked the Calloway, Sunset Vista and Nature Trails on a sunny 60 degree day. D hikes are hikes of less than four miles with…