Jane Clausen Kate shot a two-day score of 166 (88 at MountainView on Monday and 78 at TP on Tuesday). Her score tied two other golfers, Karen Wilson and Denny Dalton, which meant the three ladies had to compete in a sudden death playoff. They played the first hole at MountainView and Kate scored a…
Category: January 2018
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
The Gem Show is coming
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s speaker for the December meeting was Gloria Quigg. Her topic for the evening was Insiders Guide for Beginners Attending the World Class Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase. Gloria chairs the publicity for the gem show which is held at the Tucson Convention Center. She is knowledgeable about the show…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Rotary Club donates to Senior Village of SaddleBrooke
Tim Morsani Gary Hammond (in the white shirt) receives a check for $5,000 from the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. Thanks to the many people who enjoyed a Sunday afternoon with artist Diana Madaras, Senior Village of SaddleBrooke received a cash infusion to help defray the costs of insurance, technology and supplies used when assisting…
Generals, January 2018
Bigger, better and more beautiful
Karen Schickedanz SaddleBrooke Delta Gamma alumnae are once again selling geraniums to benefit local charities. But this year the blooms promise to be bigger, better and even more beautiful. While the 10-inch hanging baskets got rave reviews last year, this year’s baskets will be 12 inches in diameter in three colors: Dark Red, Hot…
Generals, January 2018
More Than a Bed
Rindy Charllis Imagine getting a call at 4:00 p.m. – your grandchildren or grandnephews have been removed from their home. The Department of Child Safety caseworker wants to know if you can take them. If no, they will need to go to the DCS intake shelter. What do you do? Who can you call for…
Generals, January 2018
Art Guild hosts extravaganza
More than 30 SaddleBrooke artists will display works for sale at the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s spring show, February 16 and 17, set for the MountainView Ballroom. All activities are open to the public. If you go: Friday, February 16, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., MountainView Ballroom. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for artists’ reception and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Dancing all around, but in a square
Bob White Those restless square dance circles seem to just have to keep on rolling. On the last Wednesday of November, sixteen SaddleBrooke Squares dancers headed on down Oracle Road to Ranch Vistoso and then on over to the Oro Valley Sun City (OVSC) auditorium for a square dance. It was sort of a special…
Features, January 2018
Institute for Learning In Retirement
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to have Sharon Cotter as a faculty member in the ILR program. She has a long history with photography and shares her expertise with students who take her courses. Sharon was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. While attending Wichita High School North she…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
ROTARACT: Building Leadership Skills and Community Service
Maggie deBlock On November 16, 2017, guest speakers for the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club were three members of the University of Arizona Rotaract Club: Jesus Nevarez, president, Savannah Perno, Director of Services and Amy Lu Allan, Service Director. The University of Arizona Rotaract Club was founded in the fall of 2013 and is dedicated to…
Features, January 2018
Thank you, Friends
Maxine Wilverding Thank you for your generosity in donating items to the Sister Jose’s Women Center. Because the Center is receiving items from many sources, they are currently overwhelmed with donations. Therefore as of February 1, 2018, donations will not be accepted. Until then, you can leave adult clothes. The clothing should be boxed/bagged and clearly…