Kimberly Franklin If you’ve lived in Southern Arizona for some time, you likely realize that fire is not common in the desert. Deserts simply do not provide enough fuel to support fires of any significant size or severity, but this situation is changing rapidly. Two fire-loving grasses are invading the desert landscapes of Southern Arizona.…
Lisa John and Shelia Ratza Unit 11 has welcomed approximately 20 new residents in the last four years. We also have several original owners in our unit of 90-plus homes. Our Social Committee reconvened recently to resume the planning of unit get-togethers in 2021. The committee, consisting of seven members, held four unit events, plus…
Diana Wille Dancing is great for us, as it will help us keep fit and healthy in a fun and entertaining way. Dancing regularly will help maintain our strength and strong bones, improve our posture and muscle strength, increase our balance and co-ordination, and help relieve any stresses we may have. Plus, it’s fun, enjoyable, and…
I Say, Jolly Good Fun! Unit 5 welcomed members of the British Club to their annual holiday dinner dance in December. The evening provided everyone a chance to make new friends, meet new Unit 5 residents, and greet those we hadn’t seen since COVID began. After a sumptuous meal in the Vistas dining room, each table…
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Dr. Kevin Hainline from the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. Dr. Hainline will speak on the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), its mission, capabilities, and research potential.…
Bernice Christian, Sharon Scanlan, and Janet Fabio This is probably not a question many of you have pondered over the years. Folks have just taken for granted that somehow three distinct libraries have been established here. To understand, we have to go back a bit in SaddleBrooke history. In about 1989, a “comfy cozy” room…
Loretta Tom What a fun time the SilverBelles had performing for the RV Club at the Activity Center on Dec. 9! With Christmas decorations up and an audience so enthusiastic and so appreciative, the SilverBelles were enjoying themselves. Starting with “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” the tone was set for the coming…
David Zapatka The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the year. I love watching the drama and triumph. While watching the broadcast, I heard a commentator describe the upcoming chicane in the course and knew immediately, “chicane” would be my next word of the month. Chicane verb chi·cane | \…
Dick Kroese and Tiggy Shields The test of my hearing loss can best be described this way: Our walk-in closet is the quietest place in our home. If I’m not wearing my hearing aid and cochlear processor, I cannot understand a word my wife says. I believe that three major life experiences have caused my…
Madaras Gallery is proud to present the annual All Artist Show from Sunday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 13, featuring new work by Diana Madaras and 10 guest artists. There will be a meet and greet with artist Brian Bystedt, who will present his outdoor metal wall sculptures on Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m.…