Dr. Mark Magdanz October 14 Rebecca Magdanz held her major party event of 2017; the dance party included over 50 dancers. Great fun was had on the dance floor with students from both SaddleBrooke Ranch and SaddleBrooke participating. In three hours of dancing about 30 different dances were enjoyed by Levels 1, 2 and…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Friday Quilters supports STS and veterans
Michael Buckley The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters Group recently made 15 patriotic quilts and gave them to SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) for presentation to the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. These beautiful self-designed and homemade quilts are draped over the body of a veteran that dies in the Southern Arizona VA Hospital or extended care…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Francophiles’ 18th season of events off to a rousing start
Pat Smith In 2000, a small group of Francophiles (lovers of all things French) met at the home of Bill and Suzanne Brown to discuss how to appropriately celebrate their common passions of French cuisine, French travel and French culture. Thus the SaddleBrooke Francophiles organization was born, and it has evolved over the years…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
English Country Dancers get in the holiday spirit
Britt OGrady This time of year I tend to get very nostalgic about Christmas past in my old country, Sweden. Besides the food and many traditions surrounding Christmas, most of all I miss the fun of doing the long dances and simple circle dances around the Christmas tree. Starting on Lucia Day, December 13, with…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Saturday Morning Bridge Clinic
Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Skin Cancer Research fundraiser sponsored by SaddleBrooke Tennis Club
Jay Clayton Wilson Skin cancer is the fasting growing skin disease in the world. It is particularly prevalent in Arizona where our love of the outdoors exposes us to harmful sun rays almost daily. The University of Arizona Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) is nationally recognized for advances in skin cancer research. STC partners with SCI…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Photography Club captures the All Souls Procession
Vicki Cunningham The SaddleBrooke Photography Club’s November trek was to the All Souls Procession in downtown Tucson Sunday, November 5. This is perhaps one of the most important, inclusive and authentic public ceremonies in North America today. The procession had its beginnings in Tucson, Arizona in 1990 with a ceremonial performance piece created by local…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
FSL Lecture Series kickoff
Rolly Prager Robin Pinto will kick off the 2018 FSL Lecture Series with a presentation about the Chiricahua National Monument. Dr. Pinto will describe the landscapes of the Chiricahua Monument and the Faraway Ranch and how they are inextricably intertwined. Their geology and ecology, their people and resources, their histories of design and development have…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Healthy Aging
Maggie deBlock On October 26, Ellinor Montgomery, RN, author of Eat G.L.A.D. not S.A.D, presented to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club a timely topic on eating healthy, which translates into healthy aging. She began with a success story involving her husband John who was 120 pounds overweight when they married. Due to his obese situation, he…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
SaddleBrooke Rotary’s newest Amigo
Tim Morsani Thinking about joining a service club but not sure of the commitment? Consider becoming an Amigo of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. An Amigo may attend weekly club luncheons to find out what types of programs are presented. She/he may participate in social activities and work-projects. An Amigo has the opportunity to analyze…