Category: March 2017

Honor Flight

Jerry Lujan Are you a military veteran? Have you visited the military memorials in Washington, D.C.? Would you like to visit them? Would you like to visit them in the company of other veterans such as yourself? Would you like to visit them at no cost to yourself? If you have answered “Yes” to any…

Benefits and misconceptions of Tai Chi

Carol Emerson The ancient practice of Tai Chi is growing in popularity. More and more I see Tai Chi classes offered at gyms, park departments and even yoga studios! Why is that? The fact is study after study has shown that a consistent Tai Chi practice makes us healthier, stronger and more well-balanced (physically and…

Women’s retreat

International speaker Sue Heimer

Terry Barringer The historic Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Resort will be the setting of the women’s retreat hosted by the Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke on Friday, April 21, 2017. Consider this event an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring and fresh beginnings. The Story of Miriam. How might this…

Cross Street Community’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Alida Wilkes Theme: Showers and Food Transform a Community SaddleBrooke residents are invited to attend the twentieth anniversary of the Cross Street Community at South Side Presbyterian Church on March 25. The Showers Program history: The Cross Street Community’s shower program evolved over the years from the sanctuary days with a shower that was in…

Arizona Pathfinders Hidden Tucson II Tour

Join Arizona Pathfinders on a behind the scenes tour of Medicine Man Gallery led by Jerry Freund, a historian and an expert on Native American rugs, pottery and western art. We will view the Gallery’s outstanding paintings, bronze sculptures, pottery and Navajo rugs. Jerry will then take us to the Tucson Medical Center where he…

This I have learned…

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg “How do you feel?” I asked my husband as the nurse helped him into the passenger side of my car. “Better than I did prior to the test,” he said. I could see that he was still groggy and shaky, the after effects of the twilight medicine that was given to…

Health Night Out: Golder Ranch Fire Department

Do you have a medical emergency? Call Golder Ranch Fire Department. Have a snake in your back yard? Call Golder Ranch. Do you need your smoke alarm batteries replaced? Call Golder Ranch. When Golder Ranch Fire District addresses Health Night Out on Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m., you will learn the wide range of…

Saturday AM Bridge Clinic

Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way in…

Destiny calls…Silver Belles answers

Dancers, left to right: Linda Schuttler, Caryl Mobley, Ann Kurtz, Kathleen Dunbar, Tina Wrbanek, Claudia Booth, Dianne Bank, Laurie Page and Vivian Herman

Vivian Herman The adventure began last month with an email from Destiny Altvater, talent coordinator with America’s Got Talent. While browsing dance websites, Destiny saw and liked our group and left a message requesting videos of several of our dance routines. Subsequently, she asked for a video with us dancing in the style of the…