Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five-day tour on October 24 through 28, 2016 to Palm Springs, California. Join us for an eventful tour to this region, in southern California, between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert (a sub-division of the Sonora Desert). Highlights:…
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Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Learn to meditate: New class starts September 19
Carol Emerson Join meditation teacher and ordained Kriya Yoga initiate and Swami Carol Emerson for a three-week introductory meditation class that will set you up for your own personal practice. You probably have heard about the benefits of meditation (like how it can reduce stress, improve your health, prevent disease and, last but not least—bring…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
MountainView Bridge Club
Stephanie Parks This month we are welcoming one of our newer arrivals — Jim Wolf. Jim and his wife Sue moved to SaddleBrooke just three months ago in May from Denver, Colorado, where they lived for the past 42 years. Jim worked in IT for the Aerospace Industry until he retired in 2010 when he…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Conservation Corner
Our national parks The National Park Service will be 100 years old on August 25. To celebrate this grand event President Obama has decreed in 2016 all fourth graders and their families may enjoy our 400 plus park facilities free of admission charges. Many families are taking this open door policy to experience nature which…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Cold War Symposium
Dick Kroese Mark Schwartz recently spoke at the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about the cold war and how it affects all of us. It affected our everyday life including politics, economics, military, sports culture, entertainment which created a counter culture generation. This unique era provides a framework to examine our lives via presentations, discussions and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Belles in the Big House
Vivian Herman The SaddleBrooke SilverBelles present a donation to police officer Charley Foley who, along with fellow officer and retired combat veteran Bradley Clark, founded Flags for the Flagless. This organization was formed to “foster a sense of patriotism and pride” in the Tucson area by supplying flags for the many unused flag poles in…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Tucson
Dick Krose Habitat for Humanity of Tucson came to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club and shared its ongoing mission to create a more just and compassionate world by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat Tucson offers an innovative solution to the crisis of substandard housing by offering hardworking, local families a hand…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Square Dancers go all out
Rita Fletcher You may think it is overkill to have so much help available in learning where to walk while dancing in a square, but then—more—is—more! So why not? Everyone learns easily and quickly. That is what makes square dancing unique and fun. In addition to Larry Kraber, square dance caller-instructor extraordinaire, the coordinators help…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Stroke/Neuro Support Group
Liz Boyd 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 two lunches will be on Friday, August 19 at the Preserve…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Freethinkers “Thirdsty Thursday” draws big attendance
Fran Berman Almost 30 Freethinkers attended the June 16 Thirdsty Thursday. Even in the sizzling summer, we mix and mingle, circulate and percolate at our SaddleBrooke Freethinkers monthly social gathering. We meet new people every time and introduce them to the concept and philosophy of freethinkers. When? From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the third…