Stuart Watkins This fawn was struck on SaddleBrooke Blvd. on June 12, 2019, in the morning and died about noon. It was struck in the head and shoulder by a vehicle and two legs were broken. Could it have been avoided? Possibly. This is a known deer crossing area just as one is driving out…
Category: July 2019
Front Page, July 2019
Robson Resort Communities moves up on the 2019 Builder 100 annual list
Builder Magazine has revealed its annual list of the country’s top 100 homebuilders, ranked by closings. Continuing to climb the ranks, Robson Resort Communities remains a strong competitor among the top building firms in the country. Having closed 790 homes in 2018, Robson Resort Communities jumped from 80th position last year to 61st this year, an…
Features, July 2019
This I have learned
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Over 50 years ago the iconic group, The Beach Boys, released a song called Wouldn’t It Be Nice? The tune was about a would-be boyfriend thinking, out loud, of how he would be in nirvana if he and his girlfriend could be together . . . forever. Sigh! It was the 60’s…
Features, July 2019
How does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell Getting hot enough for you? I thought that since it’s too hot to spend much time in the sun, maybe we should spend some quality time in the shade planning a perennial garden. Perennials are reliable plants that bring you blossoms every year without fail. And the best part about them is that…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
SilverBelles perform all year round
Summertime, and the living is easier. Vacations and graduations help break up this hot time in the city, but the SilverBelles are still busy reviewing and revitalizing current routines and putting the finishing touches on new choreography. In addition, new members are learning and perfecting the vines, pivots, turns, kicks and synchronizations that are all…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
Pool Players of the Brooke member application dinner
Joe Giammarino Wow! Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB), you rock! On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the PPB held their first Member Appreciation Dinner at the SaddleBrooke One’s Activity Center. Jack Hacking’s contribution of his rendition of Sloppy Joe’s was over-the-top delicious, as were his brownies; thank you Jack for supporting our club. Our wonderful…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
SaddleBrooke Nature Club visits lavender farm
Much to our surprise and delight, the SaddleBrooke Nature Club became aware of the Oracle, Arizona treasure known as “Life Under the Oaks” lavender farm. This family friendly venue has existed for several years nestled up against the Coronado National Forest at 103 S. Hobe Road. Owners and day-to-day operators are the Blair family, Carolyn,…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
Hearing Vibes
Treating hearing loss improves more than just your hearing The Peer Discussion Group for Better Hearing continues to meet monthly and discuss many topics related to hearing loss. Often, we are joined by clinicians from the University of Arizona Hearing Clinic or other experts in the field of Hearing Loss. Every meeting we realize how…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club
Learn fun Western dance this summer Wanda Ross Western dancing is very fun. You could learn to kick up your heels and be a little bit country this summer. On Wednesdays in July from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Dottie and Harry Adams will be teaching Western pattern dances. These dances are like doing line dancing…
Generals, July 2019
Better Angles documentary will be shown July 23
Andrea Molberg For hope that Americans can bridge the political divide, watch the Better Angels documentary showing depolarization in process. Across the country, the citizens’ initiative holds workshops to bring people together and civility back to politics. Their mission is to have Americans see each other as friends, not enemies, no matter where they sit on…