Marlene D’Ambrosio When I attend the monthly SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters (SBPC) meetings, I sit and marvel at all the talent, artistry, and creativity that so many of our members bring and share with others. As SBPC goes into its 27th year, it got me thinking: How did this happen and how did this club and…
Sam Miller Oct. 12 is the beginning of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club calendar year, and we are in for a different perspective of astronomy this month. Our speaker will be Dr. Irina Panyushkina, a Research Associate Professor of Dendrochronology and member of the Graduate Faculty, Tree Ring Laboratory at the University of Arizona. Dr.…
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to briefly share some suggestions for communicating with the hearing-impaired. I have shared many of these tips previously. We would be happy to discuss these tips at one of our future monthly meetings. Meetings are a…
Jan Howard, Chair Your Link to the Outside World The SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission (SPAC) serves as a vital connection between our community and the broader world of public policy, infrastructure planning, and regional development. Formed by residents from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO, SPAC is a volunteer advisory group that monitors government activity, tracks…
It’s been a while since we have had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, learn new information, or listen to an informative talk. We’re hoping that we can start up once again, but we need people to help the new board leadership with suggestions of speakers, residents to attend…
Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health, but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So, please: 1.…
Marianne Pinello SaddleBrooke Texas Hold ‘em tournament winners from March 3 through May 19 are as follows: 1st place Kathy O’Connell, 2nd place Jack Porteus, 3rd place (tie) Marianne Pinello, Terry Douglas, and Alan Stein. Please join us on Monday evenings at 5:55 p.m. at MountainView in the Sonoran Room.
Esta Goldstein Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So,…
Mary Gates Have you ever enjoyed a performance so much that you wanted to meet the performer and obtain an autograph in order to commit the experience to memory? Sylvia Munsen began collecting autographs from friends in an autograph book in elementary school and then from remarkable performers throughout her life. She stored the autographs…
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…