Walter Teike Have you ever wanted to dance? Of course, you have at some time. You attend a dinner/dance and watched others dancing, having fun. Here it is, another New Year and you still are not dancing. Why haven’t you? No time, afraid or two left feet. You can dance if you are shown…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2018
SaddleBrooke Cloggers having a good time everywhere!
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Aces play their cards
Eileen J Snearly The MPLN Ace of The Month winners teed off on January 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. on MountainView Golf Course. This event was a shotgun start, while other MPLN golfers followed the field. The pairings for this tournament were set by Holly Riviere. The winners are Joyce Sutay, Ace of The Year…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
SaddleBrooke Dems get climate change facts
Tim Koch At their January meeting, the SaddleBrooke Dems welcomed Mike Carran of the SaddleBrooke Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a non-partisan local affiliate of the international Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a ‘grassroots’ environmental group. Mike began his presentation with the succinct and fervent message: Climate change is here and climate change is now. Mike said that he…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Stroke/Neuro Support Group to meet February 16 and March 16
Myra Knapp Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinsonís disease, or another neurological condition or movement disorder? Or are you your own caregiver? Members of the Stroke/Neuro Support Group understand that caregivers may need an outlet and an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Monthly…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Outdoor Photographer/Author draws crowd to DIGS meeting
Jim Hagedon An accomplished nature photographer and author spoke to an attentive audience at a recent Digital Imaging Photography Club of SaddleBrooke (DIGS) meeting. Colleen Miniuk-Sperry spoke on “The Art of Seeing Differently,” a subject very important to any successful or aspiring photographer. Miniuk-Sperry is also a very dynamic speaker, using her life experiences, her…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Francophiles crown royalty at “The Feast of Kings”
Pat Smith The New Year witnessed royalty being crowned at the SaddleBrooke Francophiles “Feast of Kings” on Saturday, January 7, in the lovely home of Chris and Christiane Millar. Tables were set as in a fine French restaurant, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimenting wines were abundant, and the Mardi Gras themed King Kakes were served…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Fine Arts Guild and UAMA Art lectures series
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present the third and final lecture of their three-lecture series on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the west ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The presenters will be docents Fleurette and Marc Wallach…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
SaddleBrooke Freethinkers: rethinking free speech
Rolly Prager On Sunday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the MountainView Ballroom, Mel Durchslag will examine how a free society can maintain constitutional protection for free speech in light of escalating incidents of hate speech. Many Americans along with people around the world were shocked by the demonstrations that took place last August…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
English Country Dancing
Enid Fowler We had a surprise visit at our January 4 class when Britt and Bob O’Grady’s nephew’s wife, Lina and four year old daughter, Minou came to visit and did some dancing with us. They were delightful and Minou loved the dancing. It’s always fun to have visitors from other countries who also…