Category: February 2017

This I have learned…

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…

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…

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…

Artist of The Month

Renee Pearson pauses with a few of her watercolors.

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…

Unit Happenings

The Rhythm Band Gang

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…

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,…

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…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

Ken and Ellen enjoyed a very white Christmas in New England.

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…