Maggie deBlock Gloria Quigg, Publicity Chair for the Tucson Gem Show, presented an in-depth tour and presentation of Arizona gemstones. To rock hound or novice, her material was a fascinating as well as educational story of gemstones that are native to Arizona. She described three areas of turquoise namely Persia, Kingman and Sleeping Beauty.…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2018
MOAA learns about AF role in NASA shuttle
Rett Benedict L/C Doug May, USAF Ret., a SaddleBrooke resident and member of our group, shared his experiences working on the US Space Shuttle while in the Air Force and gave us some insight into potential North Korean missile trajectories that might be used to reach US territory. L/C May had two tours in…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
It’s show time for the SaddleBrooke Singers
Steph Mattie Spring is here, and the SaddleBrooke Singers have been rehearsing since early January to prepare for our upcoming concert. The April 6 and 8 presentations of Everything’s Coming Up Broadway will be a spectacular trip down memory lane with many beloved Broadway selections. Not only will some of your favorite medleys be performed…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
West Coast Swing Classes in the evening
Jane Gromelski West Coast Swing is a unique dance. It’s pattern is one, two, three and four, five and six. That’s pretty dry. It is actually a more intricate dance, since the different patterns, can have six counts, eight, ten, …up to 18. It is danced in a slot, the woman goes forward and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Spanish Culture Club news
Elaine Pfeffer The Spanish Culture Club of SaddleBrooke (SCC) is a culture club, not a language club. It is composed of a group of social and intellectually curious Brookers that seek to expand their knowledge of Latin culture within the “Old Pueblo” and beyond. This is accomplished through monthly meetings that include speakers and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
It’s time to plan ahead for line dance in April
Dr. Mark Magdanz Sure feels like spring has turned back to winter but, warmer weather will fast return. With spring comes the act of planning for your next activities in our vibrant community. For many of us, the upcoming series of line dance lessons is a site for fun. Why do you need to…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Tai Chi for health and wellness
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is practiced all over the world but it is not always easy to find a class that is convenient. It just couldn’t be more convenient than right here in SaddleBrooke! Your instructors are third degree black belts, certified through the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association (www.chingyikungfu.com). Tai Chi is well…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
SaddleBrooke CycleMasters celebrate Valentine’s Day
Marty and Lynette Herbert With an impressive turnout of over 80 members and guests, SaddleBrooke CycleMasters celebrated Valentine’s Day with a social ride on Saturday, February 10. Each rider collected a valentine along the route before making their way to the home of Rose Dorlac and Jim Bevan who graciously hosted a delicious buffet…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
News from GLAAS: Bigger, better and more fabulous than ever!
Jo Ann Ellison The guest speakers for the February 9 meeting were representatives from an organization called Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PFLAG is a national advocacy and support group that began in 1973 by a mother whose gay son’s attack and beating was shown on TV while the police did…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
SaddleBrooke SkyGazers
SkyGazers monthly program and star party notice Rita Fletcher Join the SaddleBrooke SkyGazers at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center on March 11, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for “Venus Unveiled” by Richard Spitzer. The program offers a look at the discoveries made about Venus from earliest historic times through the space race…