Ross Dunfee While Presidents Day is a federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of February, it is not really a national holiday. Splitting hairs? In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Act for observance of Washington’s birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day to be celebrated on a Monday, but the actual dates for the…
Category: January 2021
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Creating Joy and Sharing Love!
Diana Wille What is it like to walk into a Ballroom Dance Club get–together for the first time? Imagine for a moment you are planning on making a first trip to a place far from your familiar SaddleBrooke oasis. You have no prior experience with this new culture, and you have no idea what to…
Sports, January 2021
SaddleBrooke Swim Club Has Fall Meeting in Parking Lot!
Jill Fritz On Nov. 18, 2020, the annual fall Swim Club meeting took place in the lower MountainView parking lot and due to COVID-19, we were able to spread out arriving by golf carts, automobiles, bikes, or walking. The meeting got underway with our new club president, Lyn Moreno, presiding. The minutes and treasures report…
Sports, January 2021
State Medallion Qualifiers
Eileen J. Snearly and Joyce Sutay Each year the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) conducts their State Medallion Tournament for 9-hole and 18-hole women golf leagues throughout Arizona. Qualifying rounds during the year determine which golfers will represent their club at the State Medallion held in January the following year. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners are…
Features, February 2021
2 Your Health: What’s the Best Treatment for Lower Back Pain?
Dr. Craig Brue Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. The American Chiropractic Association confirms that 80% of the population will experience back problems at some time in their life. This article will help you understand your treatment options for lower back pain. First, what causes lower back pain? The most…
Features, February 2021
2 Your Health: Migraines and Tension Headaches … Massage Can Help!
Heidi Overman, LMT In my practice I have found a common complaint with clients are headaches. There was a time that I too was plagued with debilitating migraines at least twice a month. I know the pain and frustration of having your world stop because of migraines. I also know the dependency on medications to try to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club: Moving On in 2021
Shirley Miller Our usual festive Christmas party with food, drinks and dancing was downsized to just dance, dance, dance. On Dec. 23, the level three dancers, dressed in their holiday attire, line danced to a playlist created by Terri Gage. The Christmas classics included “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Swinging with the King,” “White Christmas,” “A Marshmallow…
Features, January 2021
Beginner Abstract Artist Honored in Local Contest
LaVerne Kyriss “When I got the contest notice, I decided it would be fun to take part,” said Leslie Farber. “My plan was to do a realistic representation of the door in the photo. I told my husband Jim about my idea and he just laughed,” she smiled. She got out her watercolor palette and…
General, January 2021
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach—Making a Difference Every Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was able to make a significant difference in the lives of many children and their families in 2020, despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. * Kids’…
General, January 2021
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors helping Neighbors
Gather Your Electronics for Community-Wide Recycling Collection Suzanne Marlatt-Stewart Senior Village is working with Suburban Miners of Tucson to offer a community recycling event for all SaddleBrooke residents. Operating since 2007, Suburban Miners shreds all hard drives and guarantees safe and secure recycling. Electronics in working order are also passed on to those in need…