Category: Clubs & Classes

A Bevy of Belles… silver and crystal

The SilverBelles were very proud to introduce their training group, the Crystal Belles, to the residents and patients at the Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in October. Along with Silver Beaus, Sam Page and Lloyd Maritz who entertained during costume changes, the Crystal Belles performed two numbers Trashy Women and In These Shoes. The training…

British Club general meeting

Twink Gates-Zimdar Thirty-two members and two guests of the British Club attended the AGM (Annual General Meeting) held at the Activities Center Saturday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. After socializing with cocktails upon arriving, a delicious buffet supper was served at 7:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. President Peter Godfrey announced the commencement of the annual…

21 and counting

Potential new members discuss the steps and calls.

Bob White Sunday, October 9, 2016 saw the start of the SaddleBrooke Square Dance Club’s twenty-first year of square dance lessons. The club’s square dance caller, Larry Kraber, has been teaching these lessons in SaddleBrooke since the formation of the club over 20 years ago. The square dance lessons get started each year with a…

Qigong: Walking the Taoist spiritual path

Julie Goodman Joe Pinella will give a talk to the SaddleBrooke Metaphysical Study Group on December 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the HOA 1 Activity Center about developing a Qigong practice and how to implement some of the sacred elements of a Qigong practice into your own life. Please do not park…

SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group update

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. Our next lunch will be on Friday, November 18 at either the Preserve Restaurant or…

SaddleBrooke Nature Club

Dr. William Doelle

Jo Ann Waddell At the first meeting of the year, a filled-to-capacity room of SaddleBrooke Nature Club members and guests heard archaeologist Dr. William Doelle present a program titled Exploring Communities of the Distant Past. Dr. Doelle, founder of Archaeology Southwest in Tucson, used Power Point screens to illustrate the millennial history of the people…

Pima Canyon hike in October

Standing: Elisabeth Wheeler, Sandra Sowell, Susan Hollis; sitting: Janet Fabio, Norm Rechhemmer

Elisabeth Wheeler When fall temperatures arrive SaddleBrooke hikers return to their favorite trails. Pima Canyon has a delightful riparian area within the canyon and three very old dams. SaddleBrooke hikers Sandra Sowell, Susan Hollis, Janet Fabio, Norm Rechhemmer and Elisabeth Wheeler set out to reach the third dam; however, the monsoon overgrowth added challenge to…

SaddleBrooke Hiking Club fall picnic recap

SBHC Picnic Committee, left to right: Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg, Mary Kopp, Lonnee Plattner, Becky Hilst, Pam Vassallo, Dan Plattner and LaVerne Kyriss; missing: Martha Hackworth and Lissa White; photo by Ken Wong

Ken Wong Over 90 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) attended the fall picnic held at Catalina State Park on October 14. Prior to a business meeting, many members hiked either the Geology Walk guided by Karen Gray or the Dripping Springs hike guided by Tim Butler. The business meeting conducted by club President…