As we approach 2015, a number of former Chicago area residents have expressed an interest in forming a Chicagoland social group within HOA No. 2. We would certainly like to hear from anyone having an interest in meeting others who have lived in the Chicago and/or suburban area to revisit old times and wonderful experiences…
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club members and other community volunteers are a big draw at Catalina State Park most Saturdays at the wildlife exhibit. The exhibit area has grown to include four tents, featured critters from our area, animal skins and a wide variety of hands-on activities. Volunteers enjoy interacting with kids and adults as…
Bonnie Thomas The Vistas Dining Room looked like Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 4 where the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their luncheon after nine holes of golf. It was a lovely cool morning, which is common in this part of the Southwest this time of the year and perfect for golfing. The winner of the Turkey…
Pat Cox The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks proclaimed the month of November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month to pay tribute to veterans and active military in appreciation for their service to our country. On November 4, members of Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 personally presented 65 handmade lap blankets that were generously…
Winnie Ruth Judd lecture February 19, 2015 Jane Brancaccio Can Phoenix, Arizona, claim a real murderess? What happened on the night of October 16, 1931? Who was the Blonde Butcher? Did Winnie Ruth Judd kill her two roommates? What was the motive? On October 16, 1931, two women were killed with a .25 caliber handgun.…
Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorials submitted by 4:00 p.m. on December 23 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call Chelsea…