Bob Hutton Refinishing, if done in a sloppy manner, is a mess. But done with a planned, professional approach, it is magnificent. The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club has classes from time to time, and in June they are having a series of three Saturday classes on finishing—not slapping on some urethane. This is museum-quality finishing taught…
Bob Hutton Many times, things fail prematurely, perhaps through no fault of our own. Here in SaddleBrooke, we have a group that helps with some of those failures. The Woodworkers Club takes requests for repairs to furniture and other items. Some are of great value to their owner, perhaps sentimental only, but value nonetheless. We’re…
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member of the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…
Mark Albrecht If you remember swing dancing to early rock & roll, then the electric rock that followed may have seemed like less serious dance material. Dancing had become just shakin’ and boppin’ in place. It wasn’t until the mid-‘70s that a hot, new genre of music called disco got us all dancing again with…
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…
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…
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association held its annual Coyote Classic, co-chaired by Barb Sullivan and Debbie Mielke, on April 29. It was a gorgeous day for this pick-your-partner event at the MountainView Golf Course, with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The game was one best net ball of the twosome—each player played her…
Karla Trippe Vendors are already signing up for SaddleBrooke’s first Mini Metaphysical Fair, which is an exciting new event welcoming vendors from SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and Catalina. Event Chair Karla Trippe, also known as the Spirit of Saguaro, is looking for passionate vendors ready to share their gifts. Booths may feature spiritual services, intuitive readings,…