Category: January 2017

The Roadrunner

Doris Evans speaking at SaddleBrooke Nature Club; photo by Ed Skaff

Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club was just delighted to have Doris Evans return for the fifth time! Her informative and delightful presentation was about the Roadrunner. Doris observed a Roadrunner carrying nesting materials across her driveway. Being a nature educator, Doris followed him/her and eventually located the nest. It was perfectly placed so Doris could…

Learning for the love of it

Ken Back Are you 50 or older with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning? If so, consider joining with more than 1000 like-minded Tucson area residents who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA). OLLI-UA is a nonprofit membership organization that recognizes the unique experiences,…

Sunrise Rotary honors Golder Ranch Fire Department

Jeremy, Gary and Randy stand ready for the next call.

Mark Your Calendars! Have you needed your smoke alarm batteries replaced? Ever had a snake in your yard? Needed medical attention? Needed medical transport? Ever had a fire emergency at your home? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes” then you have had the assistance of the Golder Ranch Fire Department. To…

Charity golf event nears

Ret Convey Being a hero is a full time job. We demand that they impress us with their greatness, touch our hearts in undefinable ways and introduce us to a world where all things are possible. But most of all, these people must inspire us to hope. Only when our demands are met do we…

Rotarians at the Goose

Mary Thompson and Roger Swett

Patti R. Albaugh Every third Wednesday of the month SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarians lend their hands to Golden Goose for their monthly Midnight Madness Sale. The Golden Goose is a renowned thrift store that has raised more than eight million dollars for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach & Impact of Southern Arizona. The “Goose,” as many refer to…

Latin Rhythm Dance Club

Jeanny and Wally Mara leading a Salsa class

Year 12, here we come! Wally Mara The Latin Rhythm Dance is in its twelfth year of providing instruction in authentic Latin dance styles to SaddleBrooke residents. This season’s professional-level classes feature the hottest Latin dances: Samba, Salsa, Merengue and Mambo. Free Latin Dance Classes Monday Basic Dance Classes meet in SaddleBrooke One’s Vermilion Room…