Outside riders: Kurt McMillen, Tom Kruse, Paul Frederickson, Gary Nix, Rick Zabinski, Dan Hoshino, Curt Kooiker, Ray Malaski, Jim Doyle; not pictured: John Roberts (photo by Marty Herbert) Wanda Ross…
Artist’s impression of an Eclipsing Binary (Credit: European Southern Observatory) Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Father Christopher Corbally, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory…
A recent summer SBDC dance class (photo by Wanda Ross) Watched any Dancing with the Stars episodes? Then you have probably seen rumba. Remember Johnny (Patrick Swayze) in Dirty Dancing? “Time…
Movin’ to the music Introduction to Ballroom: Rumba and Tango Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is pleased to continue our Introduction to Ballroom classes. These classes are…
The gals (left to right): Lyn Moreno, Allison Lehman, Stacy Olson, Shawne Cryderman, Wendy WeinbergThe guys (left to right): Steve Willer, Larry John, Jim Spiegel, Mark Randall Julie Adamen The…
Geri Sandilands The SBWGA-18 welcomed guests to Buzzin’ in the Brooke in July. Nancy Huffman and Geri Sandilands planned a fun, competitive event as 72 ladies braved the heat on the links that day. A step–aside scramble with magic putts challenged the ladies on the course. The dining room was decorated with centerpieces of summer…
Dee Rock Thoughts of Hawaii suggest the feel of ocean breezes and sounds of the surf. When the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) blend together thoughts of Hawaii with goofy golf in the SaddleBrooke high desert, unexpected entertainment awaits. On Aug. 11, when the temperature was nearly 100 with no ocean breeze, or even a mountain…
EJ Snearly A longtime golfer and member of MPLNiners, Sandi Dickmann, made her first hole-in-one. Sandi has been in SaddleBrooke for 22 years after growing up in Battle Creek, Mich. Other than golfing with her besties, Sandi enjoys watching her grandson Cayden play multiple sports here in Arizona. She also gathers with friends to play…
Denise Cashmore If you thought the beach was only for tanning and umbrella drinks, think again. On Aug. 19 more than 60 sun-loving golfers from MountainView/Preserve and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Associations played in this year’s Beach Bums Tournament, organized by Judy Grow. With a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at the beautiful Preserve Golf Course,…
EJ Snearly MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) gives a shout-out to Absolutely Art and Gifts owner Pam Gappa. Pam currently sponsors the MPLN golf gals. On Aug. 14 the gallery hosted the third Wine and Cheese Happy Hour for the MPLN golf league. Pam opened her gallery eight years ago and has increased the square…
Scott Baker Under sunny skies on July 24, the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters gathered on the main SaddleBrooke putting green to recognize the 2nd Quarter Awards winners. Members enjoyed fresh donuts provided by the club as they applauded the top performers of the quarter. Most Improved: 1st Bill Myers, 2nd Vince Mazzier, 3rd Ron Blake Overall…