Mike and Eileen Sedgwick
Mary (Twink) Gates
It was St. George’s Day, on April 23, when 50 revelers, including members and friends of the British Club, gathered together for a wonderful British buffet at the magnificent home of Margaret and Tom Somenske, in SaddleBrooke Ranch.
In addition, it was a time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British Club founded by Mike Sedgwick in SaddleBrooke.
Mike and his wife Eileen were presented with a glorious anniversary/birthday cake adorned with the Union Jack, and resplendent with brightly flickering candles. Everyone joined in the jolliness of this special occasion by singing “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow and so say all of us.”
The delicious British culinary delights prepared by the British Club Social Committee, included BBQ British sausages, homemade sausage rolls, Heinz baked beans, roast potatoes, spiral ham, pickled onions, and beetroot. The delectable desserts consisted of slices of the incredible anniversary birthday cake and a selection of outstanding trifles!
Following the buffet, everyone enjoyed a trivia game organized by Board Members Michael Leesley (president) and John Spencer (vice president). The winner received everyone’s favorite Cadbury’s chocolate bars.
Delightful photo ops added to the fun of the evening where attendees could have their photo taken wearing British props/masks.
At the end of the evening, Eileen and Mike were presented with an exquisite French cheese and wine basket.
As always, enjoying the camaraderie of members and friends, everyone agreed it was a splendid way to celebrate St. George’s Day and an amazing 20-year anniversary of the British Club!
Everyone thanked Margaret and Tom for hosting this special event, and Ethel Willmot, social committee chair, and members of her social committee, for organizing a very enjoyable, memorable, fun event for the British Club.
For Membership information, contact Eileen Sedgwick at 520-834-4142 or esedgwick66@gmail.com. Membership is open to any person who was born in Britain or The Commonwealth or holds or has previously held a British passport, and is a current homeowner of either SaddleBrooke HOA One, SaddleBrooke HOA Two, or SaddleBrooke Ranch. The member’s spouse or partner may be of any national origin.