Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg My earliest recollection of dance was in 1956; it was the year that the public (and I!) was first introduced to Dick Clark and American Bandstand. American Bandstand would be on the air for almost four decades and Dick Clark would introduce to the world, over those decades, a myriad of new…
Category: February 2017
Features, February 2017
How does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell February is a great time for transplants. Most plants are still dormant and will not suffer from being moved to a new location. Well, that’s if you move the plant properly. But before you go ahead and start to dig, let me advise you not to move any well-established trees or shrubs. Anything…
Features, February 2017
Spotlight on Advertiser: Morris Hall, PLLC names new managing partner
The law firm of Morris Hall, PLLC (MH), the largest estate planning law firm in Arizona, is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017 Theron M. Hall Jr. has been named managing partner, replacing Dan R. Morris. Mr. Hall joined Morris Hall in 1998 as a partner and has been an integral part of…
Features, February 2017
Regina Pang promoted to Green Belt
Carol Emerson I am very pleased to announce that SaddleBrooke resident Regina Pang has been awarded the rank of Green Belt in the Ching Yi Kung Fu Tucson martial arts system (part of the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association, an international martial arts group). Regina has studied with me for over six years and has…
Features, February 2017
Artist of The Month
Renee Pearson LaVerne Kyriss “I was always interested in art,” reminisced Renee Pearson, and her talent was evident from her youth. “My parents encouraged me to have outside interests and they supported my love of art.” Pearson’s talent was confirmed with several awards while she was still in high school. These included a Gold Key…
Generals, February 2017
Unit Happenings
Unit 6 mailbox contest Ed Sand Unit 6 held its annual mailbox decorating contest the week of December 12 with judging being done prior to the get-together on Friday, December 16 at the home of Georgie Hourigan and Ed Sand. Generous appetizers and drinks were shared at the mixer and everyone attending enjoyed meeting and…
Generals, February 2017
Act fast to get “Eat, Drink and Be Deadly!” tickets
Karen Schickedanz Better hurry if you want to be part of the fun at SaddleBrooke’s first ever dinner theatre production! Tickets went on sale last month for Eat, Drink and Be Deadly! — and they’re almost gone even though extra performances have been added at both HOA 1 and HOA 2. The whodunit will be presented…
Generals, February 2017
Art in the Garden
Nan Nasser As April approaches, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is presenting an outdoor garden tour that features a variety of art projects created by our own residents. Save the date, Sunday, April 23 for this opportunity to view wonderful gardens and spectacular art. SBCO currently has artists who will display furniture, oil and watercolor paintings,…
Generals, February 2017
Master Gardener Program
Master Gardener classes March 6 Basic Desert Gardening will be presented at the Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Monday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Have questions about the basics: soils, cactus, growing natives, frost protection, irrigation and any other issues affecting your gardens and landscapes? Your very own Master Gardeners will be on…
Generals, February 2017
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SBCO Adopt a Family/Child for the holidays 2016 Ken and Ellen Perkins We wanted to provide everyone an update on the Adopt a Child and Adopt a Family programs. We just returned from the snow and cold of New England where we spent the holidays with our family and especially our three grandchildren. There was…