Category: September 2017

Resurrection Church resumes Men’s Breakfasts

Men’s Breakfasts committee members

David Stanard It’s Men’s Breakfasts time again at Resurrection Church. The first breakfast in a season that extends from October through May will be Saturday, October 7. The time is 7:30 a.m., and the location is the Outreach Center at the main campus in Oro Valley. The breakfasts are a popular activity and are very…

MountainView Bridge Club news

Vicki Hanson, a frequent winner at the MountainView Bridge Club games

Ann Kuperberg The Bridge Club will be meeting at a different location on Friday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 26. Look for us at The Bridge Center of Greater Tucson, 16150 N. Oracle Road next to Claire’s Café. The games will start at 1:00 p.m. as usual. The total eclipse of the sun was spectacular…

Pathfinders Bowling League

Blake Napper Applications are now being accepted for the Pathfinders Senior Bowling League starting October 9 and ending April 16. We bowl Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Fiesta Lanes. Teams are made up of five bowlers, including one member of the opposite sex. Cost is $9.00 a week for 24 weeks. Subs will bowl…

Time To Register For Annual SBCO Walkathon

The 21st annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walkathon will be held on Saturday, October 28. Plan now to participate and enhance the lives of many children in nearby communities. The event raises funds for SBCO’s many programs, including Kids’ Closet, Teen Closet, educational opportunities and food donations to the Tri-Community Food Bank. The Walkathon will…

Oracle State Park upcoming events

For reservations, call 520-896-2425; azstateparks.com. Saturday, September 16: Prickly Pear Fruit Processing Workshop, 8:00-11:00 a.m. Join Sonoran Herbalist John Slattery for a trail walk and talk to learn about the wonders of the prickly pear cactus, with some discussion of prickly pear medicine. With blender and straining equipment, John will demonstrate a relatively quick and simple…

Tai Chi classes

Carol Emerson Many of us find that while we used to run, do yoga and play sports, our bodies just can’t take that kind of physical stress anymore. Tai Chi provides a great alternative. Although it is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength,…

British Club fond farewell

British Club

Twink Gates-Zimdar It was indeed a bittersweet time again for the British Club, losing two of its loyal Members, Doreen and Jim Daniels. Doreen was an invaluable asset to the club, serving on the board and as our members’ roster tech. For a number of years, she and Jim almost always joined in our events…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

SBCO’s 2016 “Golden Goose Fashion Show”

Kids’ Closet improves children’s lives Since its inception in 1996, Kids’ Closet has focused on providing children with new school clothing to raise their self-esteem and school attendance. Each school year, in the fall and spring, thousands of students from rural communities eagerly await their opportunity to come to the custom-built Kids’ Closet in Mammoth.…