SaddleBrooke Community Outreach—making a difference every year Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) had a very productive year in 2019. Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we were able to make a significant difference in the lives of many children and their families. * Kid’s Closet provided…
Leslie Fore Have you ever wondered why people don’t just come to our country legally? Are you interested in knowing how it is possible to advocate for comprehensive, just legislation? The Santa Catalina Social Awareness and Justice Ministry invites you to a forum that will answer these questions and more. Rev. Sean Carroll, SJ, executive…
The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce our upcoming Spring Art Show, so save the date! The art show will be on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Art Extravaganza features SaddleBrooke artists from the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and will feature most mediums, such as…
Dianne Johns and Carolee Bailey On a cool Wednesday evening in October, roughly 45 Illinois Club members gathered at the home of JD and Nancy Olson to enjoy a true midwestern chili-fest. Each of the seven cooks prepared a different type of chili for the event. Types of chili served included venison chili, vegan chili, jalapeno…
Linda Shannon-Hills Sew What? We ask this question a lot in our group as we continue to make different items for ourselves, friends, family, and charities. This group is designed to teach basic sewing skills, hold instructional sessions on non-clothing sewing projects for yourself, friends, or grandchildren such as pillow cases, tote bags, mesh bags,…
Jane Gromelski Tuesday, Jan. 28, will be our next ’50s and ’60s Sock Hop in the MountainView Ballroom. Doors and the cash bar will open at 5 p.m., and the buffet will be served at 5:30 p.m. The meal will include a plated salad, rolls, and butter, comfort food meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, a garden vegetable,…