Pam Boedeker The season opener for SaddleBrooke Nature Club featured a neighbor who also happens to be one of the world’s leading experts on honey bees. Steven Thoenes PhD grew up nearby in a family which raised honey bees. He continued the tradition and now has 45 years of experience as a bee keeper. Thoenes…
May FSL Lecture to Feature ‘The Mariachi Miracle’
Calling All Owl Lovers
Boot Prints: Dave Corrigan
Cyclemasters Bike Maintenance and Chili Cook-Off
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
What’s up with the bees?
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Visit West Texas with Friends of SB Libraries
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries will be heading to West Texas for a nine-day tour. The tour is scheduled for March 25 to April 2. The trip will begin with a visit to El Paso where we will spend a day exploring historical sights and museums including the Magoffin House, a prime example of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Earth’s climate trajectory – past, present, and future
Pam Boedeker What a great turnout SaddleBrooke Nature Club had for its meeting in the Desert View Theater! Associate Professor Jessica Tierney spoke on the topic of climate change. Ms. Tierney is an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at the U of A. She teaches organic geochemistry. Ms. Tierney holds an impressive number…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) vs Green Valley Recreation (GVR)
Joe Giammarino First, we would like to thank Green Valley Recreation’s Billiard Club and Ken Watson for their pool table skills and camaraderie, friendly competition, and a nice luncheon at the RoadRunner Grill after the 8-Ball Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland PPB Travel Team Captain and Gary Barlow PPB Travel…
Sports, December 2019
Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to Support Veterans highlights
William Nagy The inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to Support Veterans was held at the 49ers Country Club on Nov. 2, 2019. All proceeds will be used to complete needed infrastructure upgrades to allow Esperanza En Escalante to continue to support homeless veterans in our community. The mission of Esperanza En Escalante is to provide transitional…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Men’s Breakfast Group learns about Rogue Heroes
David Stanard It was November, so once again it was a Veterans Day/military theme at the Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast. Breakfast Committee Chair Al Toensing recognized those who have served and Ron McNutt led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer. Since the snowbirds are starting to return, attendance was well over…