Our speaker on May 8 at 12:15 p.m. at the DesertView Theater will be Dr. William Myers, and his topic will be “Money, Money, Money! Government Sanctioned Counterfeiting During World War II.” Counterfeiting has existed since the invention of coins. Governments made it illegal but also sanctioned it as a weapon against enemies. The United…
Tag: veterans
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a recent luncheon meeting on Jan. 25 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Elks National Veterans Service Commission
Elks National President Douglas A. Shiefer has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month to honor the men and women who have faithfully served our country as members of the armed forces. Elks pledge “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” This month and every…
December 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke TWO Salute Our Veterans Event
Mike Oberski On Nov. 10 in the MountainView ballroom, more than 250 SaddleBrooke residents attended one of the most inspiring and enjoyable Veterans Day celebrations to honor our veterans that you can imagine. It was the dream of resident and event coordinator Mike Oberski, accompanied by his wife Linda, to pay tribute to our SaddleBrooke…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Quilts of Valor Committee of SaddleBrooke Quilters Presents 23 Honor Quilts to SaddleBrooke Veterans
On a beautiful, fall-feeling Saturday, Oct. 19, the SaddleBrooke Quilters’ Quilts of Valor (QOV) Committee awarded 20 beautiful handmade quilts to veterans, who reside in SaddleBrooke, in two ceremonies at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. SaddleBrooke Quilters 2024 Co-President Linda Greenough greeted veterans and thanked them for their service, as well as a very tardy,…
Generals, November 2024
Veterans Need Our Help
Georgine Hurst Veterans are so deserving of our support. They gave years of their lives in service to our country and were glad to do it. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), veterans have a 34% higher chance of having kidney disease than the general population. This is due to a…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Catalina Mountain Elks Hosts Dart Tournament for Veterans
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks hosted its Second Annual Dart Tournament to benefit veterans. Sixteen teams competed to raise a total of $4,542 for our veterans. There were many items that were raffled, as well as silent auction items, including NASCAR tickets, golf outings, and gift certificates galore. There were many happy winners.
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent luncheon meeting on April 20 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Chuck Vaughan, U.S. Navy, President, during which members were updated on the…
Generals, February 2024
World War II Roundtable Presents Iwo Jima
Larry Linderman The next meeting of the SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable will be on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater. Borrowing from his uncle Nick’s personal letters, the memoirs of fellow marines, and from published accounts, Steve White will recount the battle for Iwo Jima from his uncle’s perspective. He…
Sports, December 2023
Veterans Day Softball Tournament a Hit with Community
Peter Romeo It was a great day for the veterans and everyone else involved in SaddleBrooke Senior Softball’s annual Veterans Day Tournament at the community’s ball field. The large crowd, which featured players, families, friends, and neighbors, was treated to free food, lively music, entertaining commentary, and exciting games. They were all enthusiastic, cheering the…