Linda Robson, Editor, SaddleBrooke Progress The purpose of this survey is to assist the publishers of the SaddleBrooke Progress newspaper in gaining a better understanding of our homeowners’ preferences and likes. Where we eat, shop and have fun makes us who we are as a community. Then too, supporting local business is essential for maintaining and…
Category: January 2016
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
Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter meeting recaps
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,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony In December Sy Efron both hosted the Home Tour for SaddleBrooke Outreach and organized yet again the toy drive for the Diamond Center children. This is above and beyond his mandate as JFG Co-President and we would all like to thank Sy for giving of his time for these worthwhile causes. On January…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Boy Scouts benefit from Fund Drive
Chet Morgan The SaddleBrooke Golden Eagles is in the midst of its annual fund drive. All money raised supports the Boy Scouts in the SaddleBrooke vicinity where many of the participants would be unable to do so without the funds provided by the Golden Eagles. According to Chair John Wiley, the drive began in November…
Generals, January 2016
The Return of the Poodle Skirt, MountainView Ballroom, March 1, 2016
Jane Gromelski We had so much fun dancing to 3 Jacks and a Julie at the last 50s and 60s Sock Hop, we will do it again! The night was a rip roaring success. It was sold out. When the band played the first song, they immediately had us in the palms of their hands;…
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…
Features, January 2016
Spotlight on Advertiser: Blaze – A Flavor Inferno
John Guerrero Cattleman’s Cafe 2 in Oro Valley has been renamed Blaze – A Flavor Inferno and with the name change brings two vivacious new owners, new flavors and excellent home-style meals—with a flair! Before you enter the restaurant, the magnificent smell of char-broiled goodness entices your senses and prepares you for a delicious encounter.…
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…