A wood dinner? Really? Actually, it was our annual Wood Carver and Woodworker Dinner. Our combined club dinner was very well attended, and it was a fine time to get to know more friends and spouses. We all enjoyed roast chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. Additionally, everyone brought delicious dishes to share, and we had…
Jay Rosenlof We have a State Champion wood carver in SaddleBrooke! Mark Erickson, our Wood Carvers president, won a first-place award in the Advanced category at the annual Arizona statewide carving competition in Mesa in February. Mark has been carving since his youth and has found that his lifelong hobby has developed into a true…
Arlene Daigle The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club took their spring trip this year to Palm Springs Feb. 25-27. The group included 61 enthusiastic hikers. Typical late February temperatures there hover around the high 60s and low 70s during the day, with nights in the mid-40s. Not this time! Instead, they experienced temperatures in the 90s—quite unusual…
Barb Schaepe The date for the SaddleBrooke Great Decisions April meeting has been changed to April 21 due to room availability. It was originally scheduled for April 7. The start time remains at 3 p.m., and the location continues to be the MountainView East Ballroom. Sandy McNabb will be leading the discussion on the topic…
Bruce Landeck Ken Wong recently completed his one-year term as president of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club. His background and past experiences, as well as his attention to detail and dedication to perfection, enabled him to be a perfect fit for this leadership position. The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club is the second largest sanctioned club in our…
The summer season is coming quickly, and we will be taking time for visiting friends and family. The fall season will bring meetings, beginning in September, and we want all our caregivers to think about giving themselves time off with more relaxing days and being healthy to share those days with family and friends. This…