Category: December 2017

Free diabetes education seminar and classes

Gary Hammond The American Diabetes Association believes that 12 million Americans over age 65 have diabetes — that’s 25% or one in four of us! Medicare feels the problem is so great that it has funded a special free education program by certified trainers — the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program, or DEEP. For SaddleBrooke residents…

Nature Club meeting

Ginny Berkey Do you know what happened to all the cacti that once covered the bare lot where the next Fry’s will be? If you have attended the Nature Club’s November meeting you would know and you would be aware of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society Rescue Program. This group of over 1100 members…

CCP’s Dinner Mystery has been cast

Andrea Molberg Start planning now to attend Community Circle Players’ new dinner mystery Mafioso Murders. Many fine CCP performers plus two newcomers, one from SaddleBrooke Ranch, turned out for auditions held mid-November. CCP’s Director Susan Sterling just revealed the cast members are Ron Andrea – Mickey D’Goon, Fran Berman – Black Widow Betty, JP Blount…

Stroke/Neuro Support Group

  Myra Knapp Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition or movement disorder? Or are you your own caregiver? Members of the Stroke/Neuro Support Group understand that caregivers may need an outlet and an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Monthly…

Veterans Day – Honoring all who served

Kathy Doran SaddleBrooke Two Patrol once again organized a beautiful tribute to veterans Saturday, November 11 in front of the MountainView Bistro. Pastor Ron Gannett, of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke, opened with a word of prayer followed with a heartfelt presentation by one of our parishioners, Lieutenant General Leo Pigaty, retired. We salute you—and…

Let us be thankful for golf sponsors

  Eileen J. Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners take this opportunity to not only thank our 2018 Sponsor Acquisition Chairperson Joyce Sutay for securing those sponsors, but to thank our sponsors as well These sponsors enable the golfers to participate in many special events throughout the year. Some of these sponsors joined the Bring…

Knit Wits news

Carol Chiarello Our knitters are enjoying the pleasant fall weather. A group of more than 20 ladies gathered at Dianne Barnard’s home for a lovely potluck meal. The weather was perfect for enjoying the outdoors, the camaraderie, the food and a little time left over to work on a knit or crochet project. Thank you,…

50s and 60s Sock Hops planned

Jane Gromelski Return with us to those thrilling years when we were young. Some of us went to the dances and danced; some watched from the sidelines. Bah to that! We can all get on the floor and dance with our own moves—come and have fun to the music of our golden youth! Age has…

SaddleBrooke SkyGazers

  SaddleBrooke SkyGazers’ monthly meeting will be January 14, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the HOA One Activity Center featuring The Best of Mt. Lemmon Astro Photography by Travis Deyoe, Mt. Lemmon Sky Center telescope operations. Travis will be bringing a spectacular selection of night sky photos taken through the large Mt. Lemmon telescope…