Sandy Brooks The Spanish Culture Club rollicked in laughter and fun during their February meeting in which they enjoyed eating delicious tapas and answering interesting questions about Spain and Latin America. Did you know that dinner in Spain is served between 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.? Spaniards often go barhopping and eat tapas in the time…
Lidia and Hector Legrand So far we’ve reviewed the similarities between Argentine Tango and Jazz from their beginnings in the late nineteenth century to the 1960s. To read the beginning of Part 18, and Parts 1 through 17 of this series, or if you want to know what’s going on with Argentine Tango in SaddleBrooke,…
Pat Smith The Mardi Gras spirit was alive and well during La Chandeleur Crepe Party on February 7 at the festively decorated home of Pat Smith. Fifty revelers donned masks, hats, boas and fun costumes to celebrate the occasion. Hundreds of mouthwatering crepes were filled with savory or sweet delicacies; the SaddleBrooke Francophiles outdid themselves…
Connie Saiz On Souper Bowl Sunday, February 1, we combined our regular first Sunday of the month donations with a special Souper Bowl drive of canned soup to bless the Tri-Community Food Bank. Cynthia Chevalley, manager of the food bank, reported that the day was an overwhelming success and came at a time of real…
Sing, dance, play harmonica? Solo, duet, quartet, more? SaddleBrooke’s wildly popular and most well attended talent event returns to the DesertView Theater stage in March of 2016. Following three successive musical type productions, Variety Show 2016 is returning to its roots featuring an array of vocal, dance and instrumental performances – with a few surprises…
The next Shabbat service will be held on Friday evening, March 27, 2015, in the Mariposa Room, DesertView Performing Arts Center. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. led by Rabbi Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochran. The following and last Shabbat services of the spring season will be held on April 24…
Tammy Beeler Thank you to everyone who helped to make our P.E.O. Fashion Show and Luncheon sponsored by Chapter EP such a success. A special thank you goes out to the 300 women who supported this fundraiser by purchasing tickets. The Ways and Means Committee chaired by Dianne Ashby put in many hours of time…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. We advised readers without health insurance to visit insurance quote. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by…
Glenda Anderson The Metaphysical Study Group (MSG) of SaddleBrooke invites you to join them on April 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Activity Center in SaddleBrooke One to welcome back Peter Sterling and his magical harps. Throughout time man has embarked on a fascinating journey to expand his awareness and explore other realms of…
Santa Catalina is partnering with NAMI Southern Arizona to offer a NAMI Family-to-Family class conducted at Santa Catalina Catholic Church on Oracle Road. This educational course is a free 12 week program for family members and close loved ones of adults living with mental illness. Many family members describe the impact of this program as…