Mike Koen A topic that is very much being explored these days is Mindfulness. Mindfulness has shown to be a scientifically valid method leading to a reduction in stress and an increase in overall happiness. Mindfulness was first introduced to the world some 2500 years ago through the practice and teachings associated with Buddhism. To…
Category: March 2016
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Republican Women of Pinal County
LaVerne Tucker We would like you to consider joining Republican Women of Pinal County. We are part of the state Federation of Republican Women with an office in Washington D.C. Arizona Attorney Rae Chornenky was 2011 President of the National Republican Women and is a candidate for National Committeewoman in April, which is part of…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Sonoran Searchers Questers discovers creative vein
Yvonne Jennings Do you have a creative vein? The answer is yes, we all do. That’s right, we all do and recently the Sonoran Searchers Questers ladies group from SaddleBrooke found that out. How, you ask? Let me explain. As a new member to this group, I found out that these ladies do an annual…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Hiking Club helps clear Oracle Passage
The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club is making a significant difference on the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This nationally recognized trail is being used by hikers, backpackers, bikers and horse riders from all over the United States and beyond. In February 17 volunteers removed overgrowth, widened the trail corridor and improved tread for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Learn English Country dancing
Britt O’Grady We’re so enjoying our new dancers. They are catching up fast and are so interested. During the breaks we have a chance to get to know each other and catch up with people who have been away. Members tend to travel a lot but can quickly get right back into previously learned dances.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Adult Loss of Hearing Assoc. news
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Our speaker is Phyllis Allen of Savvy Canines, which was founded by a group of experienced…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Changes to the Tai Chi schedule
Carol Emerson Beginning March 1, the schedule for Tai Chi classes will change. There will be one beginning class, one intermediate and one advanced class each week, all on the weekend. We hope you will be able to take advantage of this wonderful way to keep fit. Tai Chi has always been a key component…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Camino de Santiago – a personal journey
Dick Kroese Bob Logan, Assistant Dean for External and Corporate Relations at the University of Arizona, spoke to The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about his own personal life changing experience as he traveled the Camino de Santiago. The journey is 500 miles. It has been walked by Christians and others from all over the world…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Women On Our Own’s happenings
Rhoda Kaplan, Zita McCoig and Cassandra McGovern Have you become a member of WOOO yet? Are you a single woman, not in a relationship? Are you looking for other women with whom to share your interests? Within WOOO there are wonderful women to meet as well as several clubs, a sampling of which include a…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Tami Graeber won Best of Show
Ann Richards Tami Graeber won Best of Show at the February 2016 Tucson Quilt Fiesta for her quilt 50 Shades of Gray. This is Tami’s second year in a row for this award. The quilt also won first place in the one person pieced quilt – machine quilted class and a ribbon for exemplary piecing.…