Category: January 2016

Indoor cycle to win

Bill Powell joins fellow SaddleBrooke Indoor Cyclists in one of the six weekly spin sessions.

Jim Ryan Indoor cycle to win! Win what? Win a new you and better you! Here’s your opportunity to cash in on one of SaddleBrooke’s best deals. What will it cost you? It will cost you your effort, time, positive attitude and a determination of wanting to improve your overall wellbeing. So what is it…

British Club Christmas party

Members of the British Club had their December meeting at the home of Twink Gates-Zimdar.

Twink Gates-Zimdar On Friday, December 11, 32 members and four guests of the British Club enjoyed their annual Christmas Party at the Activities Center. After cocktails at 6:00 p.m. a potluck buffet, contributed by all members, was served where they enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Following the buffet, entertainment was provided…

Healthy Living with ongoing health conditions workshop

Ron Feller Faith Health Alliance North (FHAN) is sponsoring a workshop to be held at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina on Monday afternoon, February 29, 2016, from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss the issues facing those living with ongoing health conditions and their caregivers, as well as to identify resources…

Health Night Out January 25

Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Vaglio

Phyllis Ketring Dr. Joseph Vaglio is a cardiologist who specializes in heart rhythm disorders. The heart is a remarkable organ that can generate its own electrical impulses and allows the heart to beat uninterrupted over the course of a lifetime. Cardiac rhythms are an elegant ballet of intracellular ion movement, coordinated electrical conduction and cardiac…

Men’s Bible study

Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our MBS commenced on October 2, 2015, and continues every Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet at…

The SBWGA welcomes you to the 2016 season

Charley Johnson, Net Ace title winner of 2015

Ret Convey Congratulations to Lee Anne McClelland who is the SBWGA Gross Ace of the year and Charley Johnson, who won the Net Ace title for 2015. We are thrilled for both of you! On December 16 several SBWGA members ventured to The Gallery to play in the Kachina Event. Everyone had a great time…

Discover, learn, experience

Spanish/Latin American Customs and Traditions, Social Hours, Latin Dancing, Travel Presentations, Docent-led Gallery Tours, Group Outings, Tapas Tastings, Wine Samplings, Exploring local restaurants and much more—having fun! Join the Spanish Culture Club of SaddleBrooke. Spanish Speaking Breakfasts are held the second Monday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Roadrunner Grill and the fourth…

Free tax seminar and tax return filings in 2016

David Taylor The AARP Foundation, in conjunction with the IRS, supports a free service to help taxpayers file their annual income tax returns. The program, called Tax-Aide, is mainly targeted at seniors and low and middle income families but does serve a wide range of taxpayers of any age. Clients do not have to be…

Knit Wits news

Some members at our holiday party

Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits celebrated the season at their annual holiday luncheon on December 16. Lots of delicious food was shared while Ron Aeschliman entertained. A big thank you goes to our social committee, headed by Helen Nack, for organizing this event. Toys for Tots were collected and the toys, along with leftovers, were…

The TSO String Quartet plays at SaddleBrooke

Wynne Wong-Rife

Anne Movalson The first ensemble group of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to perform in SaddleBrooke was the String Quartet and that occurred about 15 years ago. Since then the ensemble has returned to bring us wonderful music nearly every year. The Arizona Daily Star describes the quartet as “the closest thing Arizona has to a European…