Andrea Molberg Julie Wagner and Lou Powers won gold on February 1, 2018 at the Sun City Marinette Center Super Senior Circuit Tournament in Surprise, AZ. They competed at the combined skill levels of 4.0 and 4.5 in the 65- to 69-year old category of Women’s Doubles, coming in first in the 4.0 category…
Category: March 2018
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
New Beginnings Guitar and Ukulele classes at SaddleBrooke
Ted Crowley What: New Beginning Guitar and Ukulele classes at SaddleBrooke. When: Every Friday morning from March 23 through May 25. Ukulele 9:30-10:25 a.m. Guitar 10:30-11:25 a.m. Ten classes total. Where: The Cactus room at the SaddleBrooke TWO Clubhouse 38735 S Mountainview Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85739 Who: The teacher is Ted Crowley, a professional musician with a B.A.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Hikers head to Brown Mountain
Karen Gray On a beautiful cool morning in late January, a group of hikers took off to hike in the Tucson Mountains. The destination was Brown Mountain – a hike with beautiful views in every direction. The trail goes up and down three times and is a nice aerobic workout in addition to the…
Generals, March 2018
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
It’s easy to shred, recycle and donate Nancy McCluskey-Moore Are you drowning in useless paper files and electronics? Pack up those unwanted items and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by Long Realty-Golder Ranch,…
Features, March 2018
Artist of the Month: Rita Lee
00LaVerne Kyriss Rita Lee’s work has taken her around the world. She learned about photography and portraiture by being a photographer’s model as a young woman. She learned about architecture, drafting and reading building plans by handling architectural sales in the construction industry and she spent 40 years working as an interior designer, learning…
Sports, March 2018
SaddleBrooke Senior Softball wants you
Mark Hojnacki, SSSA President Want to stay young, meet new friends, and keep the competitive juices flowing? If your answer is yes, then SaddleBrooke Senior Softball wants you to join us. We are currently in our winter season with teams of all levels competing against each other in our four leagues of play. Just…
Sports, March 2018
Don Plapinger secures his seat on the train
Bob Edelblut Everyone knows by now that when I say “the train,” I am making reference to the MPMGA’s hole-in-one train. Believe me every member wants his seat on this train! Don Plapinger recorded his third hole-in-one on December 4, 2016. It was the 17th ace recorded by a member in that historic year.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The February Potluck and Trivia evening was a full house. The food was varied and delicious with briskets cooked in four different ways! The trivia was interesting if challenging with many Olympics related questions. Given the nature of Jewish scholarship and involvement in Nobel Prize winning science, world history, the arts and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
SaddleBrooke CycleMasters remember Lieutenant Colonel Dennis A. Peterson
Marty and Lynette Herbert The SaddleBrooke CycleMasters are proud to honor the memory of our dear friend Lieutenant Colonel Dennis A. Peterson with the placement of a Ghost Bike on the east side of Oracle Road just north of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. Dennis was injured while riding his bicycle and died partially as a…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Partners Western Dance Classes and Spring Activities
Jane Gromelski, Partners Western Dance Club President. Partner Pattern dance classes will be on Thursdays and will continue through April. Beginner Partner Pattern dance classes will be offered at 6:00 p.m. Intermediate classes will start at 7:00 p.m. These Partner Pattern dances offer a change of pace for our Western dancers. Some are easy,…