Mary (Twink) Gates It was St. George’s Day on April 23 when 50 revelers, including members and friends of the British Club, gathered together for a wonderful British buffet at the magnificent home of Margaret and Tom Somenske in SaddleBrooke Ranch. In addition, it was a time to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the British…
Paul Greene Drop-In Tennis is completing a fun and successful “high season.” The problem is, who wants to play summer tennis when it’s 100 degrees in the shade and there is no shade? The solution: Drop-In Tennis Under the Lights. Sometime in early May (check with tennisclub@saddlebrooke.org for the day we move from Monday, Wednesday,…
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association started off spring with a sprint and a Member/Guest event on March 11 and 12. Donna Watson and Tina Donovan co-chaired this year’s “Derby in the Desert.” Entry tickets included golf and lunches and a fun afternoon “horse race” at MountainView. The “Derby” golf event was two days…
Mary (Twink) Gates Some collectors of place settings may not be aware of the name of the beautiful China/pottery known as transferware when they have come across an intricately patterned piece of China, vase, or planter that has piqued their interest. Mary Gates, a member of Questers Catalina Timewalkers, was one of those people who…
Vivian Herman June is busting out all over, and the featured dance from the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) will be bachata, taught by Harry and Dottie Adams. The bachata is a vibrant and passionate genre of music and dance originating in the Dominican Republic. Its themes of love, heartbreak, and passion using guitar rhythms,…
Karla Trippe As part of launching her new spirituality services, Karla Trippe is excited to host SaddleBrooke’s first Mini Metaphysical Fair at her home in SaddleBrooke TWO. She is currently seeking passionate vendors to join the event and share their talents, including spiritual services, intuitive readings, handmade jewelry, candles, oracle or tarot cards, yoga, and…
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,…