Mary Ann White December 9, 2015, Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter was treated to a wonderful Christmas party at Chris Shepard’s home with Pat Tygielski’s wonderful holiday treats. Chris presented a very informative program on Porcelain Pastille Burners. Some of us had never heard of Pastille Burners. Used widely in 19th Century cottages and public places,…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Swing dancing lessons in February
Jane Gromelski Just in time for the 50s and 60s Sock Hop on March 1, in the MountainView Ballroom, we will offer Beginning Swing lessons in the Aerobics Room by the Mesquite Grill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. If you missed out on the fun of Rock ‘n Roll when you were young, now…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
New ACBL Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club
Barbara Starrett and Joyce Honorof We are pleased to announce that the Small Slams Bridge Club is now American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) sanctioned and will begin offering ACBL masterpoints with the first game set for Thursday, January 14, 2016. Both Joyce and Barbara started playing bridge only a few years ago and rapidly became…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Post-holiday grief related blues
Dolores Robu For most people the first holiday season after a death is the most painful. No matter when your loss occurred it’s most important that you become aware that recovery is possible and to learn which actions will help you. Logically, for many grieving people, the holidays are difficult enough, especially the first season…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Diverse Sabino Canyon
Pam Wakefield Sabino Canyon, one of the most unique Southwest desert canyons, is close enough to SaddleBrooke to be explored and enjoyed on a regular basis by hikers, photographers, bird and plant watchers and non-hikers. If you need a location to entertain guests this winter, Sabino Canyon has something for everyone. Located in Tucson’s Coronado…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Genealogy Club to host class in the New Year
Nora Graf The SaddleBrooke Genealogy club will meet on Thursday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Coyote Room located at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse. Our guest speaker will be Melanie Sturgeon who will present I Do, I Don’t, I Died—how to utilize court records in your family history research. Genealogy Club member Dave Tiefenbach will…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Artist of the Month
LaVerne Kyriss They call us the Glass Ladies, explained Candy Armstrong in introducing her artistic collaborators and business partners, Terese Butler and Pam Gappa. Armstrong and Butler met in Sacramento, California, where they both lived. They became friends and eventually took a fused glass class. Both were so intrigued by the results, in 2006 they…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Is your yard ready for a spring makeover?
Karen Schickedanz With our winter nearing its end, you might want to bring some color back to your yard. Delta Gamma sorority alumnae in SaddleBrooke have the answer for you! Delta Gamma is once again selling geraniums to benefit charities supporting the vision-impaired. The group has been holding this annual sale for seven years to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Big Top Broadway come to SaddleBrooke
Darlene Breitenfeld What happens when you combine the music of Broadway with the finesse of circus artists? SaddleBrooke audiences will be able to answer that question for themselves when Big Top Broadway comes to the DesertView Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 27. In addition to the talented vocalists who have previously graced the SaddleBrooke stage,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
SaddleBrooke Squares meets with the Sun City SunDancers
Rita Fletcher Joining together for a joint dance makes for J-O-Y! It is always good to meet new people who have the same passion as you do. So the SaddleBrooke Squares went over to join the Sun City SunDancers for some festive dancing in December. We will continue to do so as we all always…