Barbara Starrett On April 23 SaddleBrooke Freethinkers had a member dinner party at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. About 120 members attended, with 80 sitting inside and 40 sitting out on the patio. The weather was perfect. The food was provided by the club, and members brought their beverage of choice. The party was enjoyed…
Marsha Mantykow That’s pretty much a wrap for the official 2024-25 social season. Although we say goodbye to the snowbirds, we’re still planning events for those among us who brave the 115-degree summer. Keep watching your emails for information throughout the summer. For anyone who read last month’s article (I’m sure all of you did!),…
Diane Coleman Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, along with the Santa Catalina Catholic Church, answers the call to feed hungry tummies. Our dedicated volunteers gather, typically on the final Wednesday of each month, to fill 240 bags of food for 60 eligible students who are selected by the school’s social worker based on…
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
Pathfinder Series: Karen Jahn Giving Outside Oneself Laura Anderson Educators have a giving nature in their DNA that is easily seen in Karen Jahn. Karen came to SaddleBrooke in 2006 from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo., via Washington. Having taught for 18 years, Karen continued to work with children, volunteering with Kids’ Closet until…
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings’ (SBWS) next concert is May 18 at 2 p.m. The free concert will be held at Vista de la Montana Methodist Church in Catalina. Donations are appreciated and go towards Vista de la Montana’s audio-visual booth. On the program are selections from The Music Man, “Semper Fidelis,” and…
Leslie and Tom Mehalek The March blood drive was a great success. We collected over 70 units of blood thanks to all of our wonderful donors! Please join us for our next SaddleBrooke Blood Drive at the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom on Saturday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 54 people signed…
Kathy DeMerritt Congratulations to our 2025 Club Champion Marilyn Fisher. Marilyn played a steady game for the three matches, winning her the coveted title of Club Champion. Way to go, Marilyn! The Club Championship is a multi-day competition. There is one winner (over the field of competitors). This low gross winner is the Club Champion.…
Christine Schmitz The SaddleBrooke Cornhole Club participated in its first off-site tournament on March 15 at Fork & Fire in Oro Valley. Players were able to win prizes, hear live music, eat treats from vendors, and enjoy the beer garden. This warmed us up for St. Patrick’s Day fun to follow in two days. More…
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the memory care coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…