Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The cruel reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing our mental sharpness. Ever forget the names of people or places, or what you had for breakfast today? OK, I’ll speak for myself. I will go to a room for something and forget what I…
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) club hosted the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) at our January SBRWOW event. SBCO is a nonprofit, all volunteer community organization to help the Arizona communities and school districts between SaddleBrooke and Miami, including the San Carlos Indian Reservation. This 100-mile corridor includes more than three counties, eight school districts,…
Miriam Brock More than 100 residents and guests attended the Feb. 1 meeting of the National Parks Club (NPC). The highlight of the meeting was the presentation by Scott Stonum, superintendent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Scott provided a wealth of information on the unique flora and fauna that can be seen at Organ Pipe Cactus National…
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a luncheon meeting on Jan. 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 chapter’s current and upcoming…
Donna Pedota A group of Minnesota Club members went to see the Tucson Roadrunners play the Iowa Wild (which is the farm team to the Minnesota Wild) on Jan. 15 down at the Tucson Arena. We had great seats and met new Minnesota friends. Proudly wearing our Wild jerseys and clothing, we cheered on our team loudly…
Donna Pedota The Minnesota Club had a Happy Hour on Feb. 6. We had more than 46 people attend and we were treated to live music by fellow Minnesotan Lowell Sletten, who played a variety of music from Creedence, Willie Nelson, and other contemporary favorites. We will have upcoming events in March and April; to get on our…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Supports the Golden Goose Frank Shipton Volunteer members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) Club gathered together as they prepared for the opening of “Midnight Madness” at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop in Catalina. SSR members volunteer each month in support of the Golden Goose event. Surprise! Frank Shipton Members of the…
Deb McGiboney On Thursday, March 21, the SBR Women of Wine (SBRWOW) will celebrate their 2nd year anniversary with a dance party featuring Chuck Moses! There will be a $10 cash only admission fee. Doors open at 2 p.m. for admission, and Chuck Moses will play from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. You must be a WOW…
Camille Esterman On Jan. 18, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was privileged to address the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW). The event provided SBCO with an opportunity to highlight our programs that feed, clothe, enrich, and educate children living in the Copper Corridor. After recapping the Ranch’s participation in delivering Thanksgiving Day baskets to Mammoth/San Manuel and the…
Jeff Kaczmarek Your new SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Technology Club board met for its 2024 organizational meeting. Ben Eisenstein has been elected president and we welcomed new board members: Bob Kuennen, Dave Selkowitz; Michelle Bills, and Kathy Watson. Dave Richey has stepped down as president and will serve in an emeritus status. The board is excited to offer…