Connie Kotke What can homeowners do to reduce groundwater demand and keep our aquifer as healthy as possible for as long as possible? 1) Capture It! For every inch of rain, a 1,000-square-foot roof can shed 600 gallons of water. Refer to Architectural and Landscaping Committee (ALC) guidelines addressing rainwater harvesting system options for homes…
Susan Love Part Two: At a national tournament in Houston, Kathy O’Connell played against a man who was impressed by her skill and determination. “He said he liked the cut of my jib,” Kathy laughs. He approached her with an offer to play as a professional—a role where players are hired by clients to partner…
Linda Schmitz As summer arrives in the desert, opportunities to play pickleball are sometimes limited, especially for heat-sensitive individuals. Generally, the best times to play are early morning (starting at 7 a.m.) or in the evening once the sun sinks below the mountains and there is still plenty of light. Here are some other options…
Sam Page SaddleBrooke Resurrection Church is seeking a piano accompanist for its choir. The duties of the position would consist of accompanying the choir, under the direction of Peter Yanez, at its rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Sonoran Room at the MountainView clubhouse and also accompanying the choir during…
Marlene D’Ambrosio Spring brings a busy time for the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters (SBPC), as there have been several opportunities to attend fun events along with our regular monthly meetings. In March, Ann LaPerre led a Fun Shop, offering members an opportunity to make three gorgeous cards using three different fun-folds. Our April Fun Shop, coordinated…
Welcome Spring with an Afternoon Tea Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg What is more delightful than an afternoon tea, complete with beautiful, vintage china, and an alluring tablescape appointed with spring flowers? And so it was on May 4 at the beautiful home of host Maria Menconi. Twelve ladies were festooned with “tea apparel,” including fascinators…