From Wikipedia Nightclub 2 Step (NC2, sometimes Disco 2 Step or California 2 Step) is a partner dance initially developed by Buddy Schwimmer in the mid-1960s. The dance is also known as “Two Step” and was one of the most popular forms of contemporary social dance as a Disco Couples Dance in 1978. It is…
Carol Chiarello Summer is off to a big start with the Knit Wits. It started with a road trip to visit Holly at Birdhouse Yarns. The ladies had a fun time checking out the new fibers and improving the Tucson economy with their purchases. Afterwards, the group of nearly 20 had a fabulous lunch experience…
Madelaine Salas The annual bicycle donation by the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters to the schools of Oracle and San Manuel this past May could not have been possible without the help of many. This year, the Catalina Nature Society provided us with a trailer that we used to transport the bicycles to the two schools. To thank…
Karin Bivens The Arizona State Long Course Championship Swim Meet took place March 31–June 2 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. For the long course meet, the pool is set up for 50 meters (as compared to 25 yards). To put that into perspective, the DesertView Pool is 25 yards long. Fifty meters is equivalent…
Susan Schwartz The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club held a spring potluck social at the lovely home of Ruth and Terry Caldwell in April. It is the second time they have graciously offered their home for a club social, and the SBTTC thanks them for their hospitality. About 40 members and their guests enjoyed lively conversations,…
Marsha Camp Good afternoon to all Americans from sea to shining sea. Last month, I congratulated our team for bringing home the Catalina Cup Trophy. I can’t over emphasize what a grand accomplishment this is. Each month, SaddleBrooke sent a team of six players to compete in match play against a different club in the…
The MountainView Lady Putters held a Moonlight Madness Putters event on May 16. Spouses and guests were invited to join the fun. We started out with a delicious buffet dinner at the Mesquite Grill and Patio. The menu included hamburgers and chicken breasts, side dishes and yummy cookies. Of course, many putters enjoyed a no…
Sign up September 18, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for SaddleBrooke’s I Don’t Want It sale. Sign ups will be in the MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom West. Please bring your homeowner’s card. Tables are $25 for one or $40 for two (limit two tables per space). We accept cash or check only. A sign-in sheet…
Nancy Teeter, RDN A high protein diet is necessary to prevent muscle loss. While seniors may be at risk for muscle loss, it can be prevented by two things: weight training and diet. This statement is mostly fiction. I recommend that each meal include about 20 grams of protein. Good protein sources include intact grains…
One of the most popular, easiest and favorite presents for anyone to receive is a gift card. Did you know the Golden Goose has gift cards for purchase? They can be found right up front at the cash registers and are so easy to get. Simply choose a card and hand it to the cashier…