LaVerne Kyriss Greta von Wrangel is a long-time textile artist who started learning batik when her mother took a class in 1968 to learn the technique involved in using layers of wax resist and multiple dye baths to create intricately designed, often multi-colored fabric. “I designed a batik featuring one of the iconic Victorian San…
Category: October 2020
October 2020
In The Spotlight—Jane Chanik, PGA-A, Assistant Golf Pro
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg What is the role of a PGA professional? It is much more extensive than one would think. He/she manages all aspects of golf operations at a golf club, including being an instructor, a merchandiser, an organizer, a supervisor, and also carries out public relations and promotion of the club. But that’s…
October 2020
Senior Village Then and Now, Happy Fifth Anniversary!
October 2020
The Cold War
Ross Dunfee It is impossible for this writer to pen a history of the Cold War (war without heated conflict) in 500 words, so please forgive my inadequacies. The Cold War, like so many actions, is wrought in fear. After World War II, the USA and other nations feared the expansion of communism. It also…
Features, October 2020
Dollars and Sense: Refinancing Your Home
The Paseo Financial Group If you are interested in borrowing against your home’s available equity, you have choices. One option would be to refinance and get cash out. Another option would be to take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Here are some of the key differences between a cash-out refinance and a…
General, October 2020
Meet the Instructors: Tom Oetinger
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to welcome Tom Oetinger as a member of our faculty. Tom has an interesting background that encompasses criminal justice and expertise in wine appreciation. Tom was born in Philadelphia and lived for 34 years in central New Hampshire. His initial interest was in criminal…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
SaddleBrooke Stands with Folds of Honor
Ann Lange In the dawn’s early light of Sept. 7, the Oro Valley American Legion Post Color Guard honored our veterans with a rifle volley and flag folding ceremony as Commander Wayne Larroque read the meaning behind each of the 13 folds. As daylight spread gently across the MountainView Golf Club, patriotic citizens stood with…
Sports, October 2020
MPLN 2020 Bring a Friend—When Given Lemons Make Lemonade
Eileen J. Snearly With the arrival of COVID-19, all of us have had to make some adjustments. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) have met the challenge and held a safe golf event on Sept. 15. This event was a charity golf tournament held at MV Golf Club. The charity that was chosen was Alex’s…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Fall Semester of SaddleBrooke Computer Club Starts October 1
Leigh Beatly The instructors at the SaddleBrooke Computer Club have been busy converting many of their in-person classes to virtual training. Currently we are unable to hold classes in our computer training facility due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. So, in order to continue to offer instruction even through this pandemic, we have set up…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Where to Enjoy Dancing in Tucson
Diana Durham Dancing is fun, a social way to maintain and improve coordination as we enhance our auditory, visual, and mental abilities. Dancing is perhaps the most fun, effective, beneficial, and romantic exercise for your mind and body. “Are there places in Tucson where you can ballroom dance?” you ask. Oh yes! As many SaddleBrooke…