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Category: January 2023
Generals, January 2023
February Skygazers Meeting—A Sky Full of Satellites: Implications for Professional and Amateur Astronomers
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Harry Krantz, a PhD student of astronomy at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory, on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. With the creation of new low Earth-orbit satellite constellations, astronomers face a new reality, one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
They’re Back—SaddleBrooke Ranch Trio Free Concert
Nancy Carlson Three SaddleBrooke Ranch residents will perform a free concert on Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch. Bruce and Nancy Carlson and Ken Wilcox sing as Carlson/Wilcox 47, or CW47. This talented trio has been together at the Ranch for about three years, but their collective experience…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
WOOO (Women On Our Own)
Dee Berisha Among the various opportunities for activities and friendship, WOOO (Women On Our Own) in SaddleBrooke is constantly adding new and enjoyable activities. WOOO Walkers is such an event. Most of us who now call SaddleBrooke home knew that we had found a wonderful paradise when driving over the ridge on SaddleBrooke Boulevard for…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Art Sampler Class Set for February 25
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Calling all beginning or exploring artists! The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce its next Art Sampler class on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center at MountainView Country Club. The class time includes one hour for…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Jewish Friendship Group
Marilyn Anthony It was a very Happy Chanukah Monday night for the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) as 93 people gathered for lighting the candles, playing with dreidels, eating chocolate gelt without the guilt, and spending time with old and new friends. Our mixed seating idea is really paying off, helping everyone feel welcome and included.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Wood Carver or Wood Worker?
Jay Rosenlof We are often asked the difference between Wood Carvers and Wood Workers. I want to explain the differences and hope to attract new members for both clubs. These interpretations are based on participation in both hobbies. Wood Carvers see a piece of wood and think of all the ways to carve it into…
Generals, January 2023
State Parties
Gathering Up the Cheese (Heads) Jonathan Green Push Valentine’s Back a Day in 2023! SaddleBrooke’s annual Gathering-Of-The-CheeseHeads will be Wednesday, Feb. 15 at SaddleBrooke One with a no-host bar at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Great food, great SaddleBadger friends, door prizes, raffle drawings, and verbal grenades tossed at neighboring states by MC…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Dr. Corinna Murray Speaks at GLAAS Special ‘Ask the Veterinarian’ Event
Bonnie J. Buntain, MS, DVM On Nov. 18 Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) members were treated to a unique event where Corinna Murray, DVM, CPC, EL-MP, a practicing companion animal veterinarian in Tucson and SaddleBrooke resident, provided the opportunity to answer people’s questions about their dog’s or cat’s behavior problems. Dr. Murray began…
Features, January 2023
2 Your Health: Why Didn’t I Try a Chiropractor First?
Dr. Craig Brue, D.C. This month I want to tell you the story about John’s experience with severe back and leg pain. This story is important because it exemplifies the common mistakes that many patients make in their choices for the treatment of back and neck pain. Like most individuals who experience severe back pain…