Sandi Newberry The November meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers was hosted by Sandi Newberry with Martha Chilton as co-host. Sandi presented a program on “Pietre Dure: Florentine Mosaics.” Pietre Dure is an Italian term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished natural stones to create images. The most…
Category: December 2017
Religion, December 2017
Celebrated military figure at Men’s Breakfast
David Stanard It was a Veterans Day theme at the Resurrection Church November 4 Men’s Breakfast. Those in attendance who have served were recognized and the group was honored to have as a visitor and special guest, retired Brigadier General and Tucson resident, Wendell Fenn. General Fenn, now age 95, enlisted in the U.S. Army…
Generals, December 2017
Ay Ay Ay Ay! The Preserve welcomes back Snowbirds
Ann Lange The Preserve homebirds rolled in those muggy, buggy, f’ugly days of summer and rolled out the welcome mat for the snowbirds on October 22 to celebrate their migration back to The SaddleBrooke Senior Playground. One hundred and seven old birds, sporting at least 50 shades of grey, got some good hobnob and hugging…
Religion, December 2017
Want to explore and understand Biblical Scripture? Join our Men’s Bible Study
Paul Vincent Volpe Our MBS meets every Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. October through May. Our practice is to meet at 8:00 a.m. in the HOA Two MountainView Dining Room for breakfast/coffee and fellowship. Then, at 9:00 a.m. we go to the Ocotillo Room in the MountainView Clubhouse for a nondenominational Bible study reading…
Generals, December 2017
Fine Arts Guild and UAMA Art Lecture Series
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present a new series of three lectures beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the west ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The first presenter will be docent Tammy Bearden who will discuss American…
Generals, December 2017
Mental illness: what you need to know
Leslie Fore Mental health problems are very common. One in five American adults and youth are affected by mental illness. The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Social Awareness and Justice Ministry is hosting an educational forum on mental illness called Understanding Mental Illness: Together We Can Make A Difference on January 28, 2018 from 1:00 to…
Sports, December 2017
The MPMGA and the MountainView Golf Club sponsor First Tee of Tucson golf outing
Bob Edelblut Sunday, October 29 was the date for this year’s MPMGA sponsored First Tee of Tucson golf outing held at the MountainView Golf Course. The First Tee organization is an international youth development organization sponsored by the PGA and the LPGA. It introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to young people…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Tai Chi is the perfect training practice as we age
Carol Emerson Practicing the ancient martial art of Tai Chi is so beneficial to us as we get “a little older” that it should be “the preferred mode of training,” according to scientists. Researchers have found that older people who regularly performed the traditional Chinese mind and body technique were less likely to suffer falls…
Front Page, December 2017
5th annual Golf Cart Parade of Lights
Valerie Malik Fifth annual Golf Cart Parade of Lights will take place Saturday, December 23 at 5:00 p.m. at SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Decorate your cart and join the fun sharing Christmas cheer! Parade will depart from the Driving Range at dusk. Post celebration party at the Activity Center; please bring your beverage and an…
Generals, December 2017
Paw Prints Tributes
Marcy Vernon Need a gift for the pet lover’s birthday, a special occasion, holiday or in sympathy? A Paw Print Tribute is purrfect for all occasions! Pet lovers appreciate that 100% of your donation goes to a local pet’s medical needs (donation is sent directly to the vet office). Donations of any amount are welcome!…