Bruce Hale The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club welcomes Dr. James “Jim” Smith, a seven-year club member, as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting and program on March 18, 2020. Dr. Smith’s presentation is titled “A Hiker’s Guide to Birding: SaddleBrooke, SE Arizona, and Beyond.” Alongside wildflower viewing, birding is an easy way for hikers to immerse…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers is pleased to have Yotam Shmargad, Ph.D. speak on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the MountainView Ballroom with a coffee social at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Shmargad will talk about social media and politics. Do social media platforms help or hurt democracy? Internet enthusiasts posit that social media could…
Gerry Burnside Although many of us celebrated Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 by receiving cards, small gifts, dinners out, or flowers, the Catalina Timewalkers chapter of The Questers learned about the history of this special day a week later. Valentine’s Day history goes back many centuries. It was established as a fixed celebration on Feb.…
Linda Eisenhart, Publicity Chair SaddleBrooke Quilters had the pleasure of viewing an African trunk show by new SaddleBrooke Ranch resident, Janet Storton. She made a deep impression on many of our members. When Janet sold her business in 2007, she had no idea she would use her business and quilting skills to bring hope to…
Karen Gray On the cool morning of Jan. 14, seven hardy hikers set out for Sabino Canyon to hike the Phone Line Trail. They took the tram to stop nine and hiked down. The new tram is quieter than the old one and provides headphones to listen to the talk. This amenity was an improvement over the…
Seana Kobak Word came from the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) that they were going to be recognizing Elisabeth Wheeler for her many hours (100+) of volunteer service. Immediately, Seana Kobak and Ray Peale, along with others, began to plan a surprise celebration in her honor. Elisabeth has dedicated many hours on the Arizona National Scenic…