Rollinde Prager Have you visited the SaddleBrooke libraries lately? Do you know that there are three libraries in SaddleBrooke? The SaddleBrooke Library in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse, the Cholla Library in the MountainView Clubhouse and the DesertView Library at the DesertView Theater and Sports Complex are fantastic resources for books, videos and magazines. Our libraries are…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2017
SaddleBrooke Troop Support luncheon featured the Friday Pilots
Jenny Rink The 2017 American Heroes luncheon on March 8, sponsored by SaddleBrooke Troop Support, was enjoyed by a sold-out audience of 150. The speakers were from a group called “The Friday Pilots,” a group of fighter pilots, bomber pilots, airline pilots, corporate pilots and astronauts who meet for lunch every Friday at Hacienda Del…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Refugee Ministry of Santa Catalina Catholic Parish teams up with Refugee Focus
Micki Wilverding The Refugee Ministry of Santa Catalina Catholic Church has teamed up with Refugee Focus, a refugee resettlement agency in Tucson. We are currently seeking basic items to set up apartments in Tucson for newly arriving refugee families. Household items such as lamps, kitchen utensils, can openers, pots and pans, other cookware, teakettles, household…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Picacho Peak Easy Trails are popular with D hikers
Dave Sorenson On March 6, 23 D hikers enjoyed the fine view of the seasonal poppies at Picacho Peak State Park. The group, one of the largest D hikes in memory, hiked the Calloway, Sunset Vista and Nature Trails on a sunny 60 degree day. D hikes are hikes of less than four miles with…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Stroke/Neuro Support Group
Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 21 at…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
SaddleBrooke SkyGazers
You are inivited to a Star Party Rita Fletcher Come see what is not visible to your naked eye! Where you saw only an empty black space, now through a telescope you will see surprises like the moons of Jupiter, the fascinating and tilting ring system around Saturn, the true brilliance of Venus, nebulas, globular…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Understanding Loss: Do men really grieve? You bet!
Mark Adams Most men get their instructions regarding how to handle emotional experiences from watching older men in their families. When I was a young boy, my father went as far as to tell me that men and boys never cry. He said that if they cry they are sissies. In fact, I was encouraged…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Bridge Tournament results
Ann Kuperberg The SaddleBrooke Bridge community participated in Tucson’s Regional tournament held at the Radisson Hotel from February 27 through March 5. Many players came home with master points, some ranking first place. Stephanie Parks became a Life Master, achieving the gold points she needed; congratulations Stephanie. Carol and Greg Lindahl won first place in…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Sign up quick for Spring Line Dance! Plan hot weather activities now before being pushed inside
Dr. Mark Magdanz Sign up now to reserve your spot on the dance floor. Reservation lists for classes can fill fast, so don’t delay. Why learn line dancing with a professional instructor?—-you get the best. It’s easier, safer and less stressful. Ninety minutes in length and about $4 per hour, it’s also economical fun/exercise. There…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Is three the limit?
Cathy Schaber SaddleBrooke resident Tami Graeber has done it again. For the third year in a row Tami has won Best of Show in the recently held annual Tucson Quilters Guild Quilt Fiesta. This has never before happened in the 39 years of the show. Tami was one of three featured guild members this year…