Cheri Emahiser He’s a number’s man. And now he’s also the former treasurer of the SaddleBrooke Singers. Though Jim Barrett is no longer the designated finance manager, we are pleased to report Jim will continue singing with us. Thanks, Jim, for the 10 years you spent adding, subtracting, and keeping us balanced. Our musical organization was…
Robert (Bob) Jackson Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) board member, Bonnie Buntain, MS, DVM, presented a seminar entitled “Global Conditions Contributing to Emerging Zoonotic Pandemics including COVID-19” at a special members-only Zoom event on July 10. Bonnie is a world-class authority in this topic. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and is a…
Diana Durham It’s no secret! Ballroom dancing immerses us in arts, entertains us, encourages sociability, improves our physical condition, and reduces stress, anxiety, and the risk of dementia. But what’s it like? Let’s ask five SaddleBrooke Dance Club (SBDC) members: Rick Baumgartner, Dick Dunbar, Mary Borkovec, Dave Dame, and Deb Adinolfi. Only Deb was an experienced…
Dottie Adams Once upon a long time ago, when no one had ever heard of COVID-19, line dancing was all about western music, boots and scootin’. Back in 2010, when SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) became a group led by a five-member board and dedicated member leaders, a boot-theme logo was designed for our new…
Service has always been at the core of the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters’ group activities, and they currently have eight projects that benefit 10 different local groups! This month, we are featuring our medical facility beneficiaries. When the call went out in SaddleBrooke for masks, Quilt Club members stepped up and did their part. In polling just…
Esta Goldstein It’s now been five months since we had to stop meetings due to the COVID-19 closing of all meeting rooms here in SaddleBrooke. We have all been trying to protect ourselves from contracting the virus. Doing this has isolated many of us caring for those with Alzheimers, MS, Dementia, Stroke, ALS, Parkinson’s, PDP, and…
Ann Kuperberg The American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) had special Silver Point games through BridgeBaseOnline at the end of July and beginning of August. Those points may have appealed to players aiming to become Life Masters. For those past that level, the competition might have attracted others. Tucson clubs continue to have virtual competitive games…
Ed Davis Award-winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 is sponsoring its 11th annual charity golf tournament on Saturday, September 19, at The Views GC in Sun City, Oro Valley. One hundred percent of the proceeds are to provide care and assistance to local homeless and “at risk” veterans and to the families of the…