Barbara Barr Bengen Each November, cyclists from around the globe flock to Tucson, Ariz., to ride in the scenic streets of El Tour de Tucson. For Rotary International, this event is the organization’s largest fundraiser in the world, uniting Rotarians from the four corners of the Earth to raise funding to end polio now. The…
Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club continually seeks ways to participate in the good work being done in this community. This month, it highlights Eagles Wings of Grace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on helping “… lift women out of poverty and into productive lives.” They say you never get a second chance to make…
Barbara Barr Bengen How many times have you been in a conversation about the shortage of people in vocational trades? We often ask, “Whatever happened to shop and other trades classes?” Everyone is talking about the need for more people entering the trades. So, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke did something about it. Working with…
Elaine Terry and Barbara Barr Bengen Squeals of delight echoed in Mammoth/San Manuel’s second and third grade classrooms as Rotarians delivered books to excited students. Rotary International offers a series of books and activity workbooks on service to others and the Four-Way Test. Through fundraisers, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke raises funds to purchase these…
Buon Appetito! Fun With Rotarians Barbara Barr Bengen In a recent study, Rotary International learned that the number-one reason why people join Rotary is to contribute to service projects and make a difference. Furthermore, the research indicated that the number-one reason why people stay in Rotary is for socialization and friendships. Thus, the Rotary Club…
Cut the Clutter—Shred Your Old Paper Files! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Stop giving outdated paper files valuable space in your home. Gather those no-longer-needed materials into boxes or bags and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by…
Christianne Dettmann You and EYE shouldn’t NEEDLE lot of prodding to HEAD to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club’s first-ever Quilt Sale on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 29! In fact, why not PIN those dates to your calendar now, because they will be upon us all SEW quickly, even though they might still SEAM…
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has elected Fred Lowy as president for the 2025-26 Rotary year. Fred becomes the 26th president of the club. Fred and his wife Fran are residents of SaddleBrooke. Fred Lowy has been a SaddleBrooke Rotary Club member since mid-2015. He has served as sergeant-at-arms, club services chair,…
Wendy Guyton, Fred Lowy, and Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke celebrated the 2024-25 Rotary year while ringing in the 2025-26 Rotary year with a “Passing the Gavel” festivity at the SaddleBrooke Ranch ballroom. Rotary dignitaries, guests, and club members helped to honor the old year and welcome in the new year Western…
And Is It FUN? Christianne Dettmann In an ever-changing world, Rotarians envision one in which “ … people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” Clubs everywhere use the Four-Way Test, developed in 1932 by Rotary Club of Chicago member Herbert Taylor, to evaluate the things…