Larry Linderman On Sept. 1, 1939, Hitler started WWII with the invasion of Poland and the initiation of submarine warfare against his enemies in the Atlantic Ocean. From September 1940 to May 1941, England’s major cities were being hammered by the German air force in a strategy that became known as “The Blitz.” On June 22, 1941,…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Spanish Culture Club News
Gail Blizard Word for the day: voluntarios (volunteers) As with most groups in SaddleBrooke, it’s the people who make the difference. Last month, we announced our officers for the year. This month the focus is on all the other program chairs and volunteers who make the club so enjoyable to be part of. MaryJo Swartzberg…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
The National Association of Home Builders Recognizes Robson Communities as the Best 55+ Builder of the Year
Robson Communities was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best 55+ Builder of the Year during the 2020 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV. The annual awards program honors excellence in the mature housing market. “It is an absolute honor to be recognized by the National Association of Home Builders for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Noam Chomsky at SaddleBrooke Freethinkers Meeting
Barbara Starrett The SaddleBrooke Freethinkers group was honored to have Noam Chomsky speak at their meeting on Feb. 23, 2020. Professor Chomsky was introduced by John Paul Jones, Dean of the UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Some of the topics covered were the atomic clock, environmental risks, and what is happening to democracy.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
ILR Celebrates 15 Years of Quality Education
Ken Marich At this year’s annual reception, the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) celebrated 15 years of providing quality education for the residents of SaddleBrooke. In addition, the reception gave recognition to all of the instructors that have made the ILR a real asset to our community. The ILR was founded in 2005 by…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
MountainView Bridge Club News
Ann Kuperberg February had many celebrations. On Valentine’s Day, some players wore red to brighten the day. Joyce Hagin became a Life Master before she went on a three-month cruise. At the Non-Life Member Sectional in Tucson, Donna Sachrison and her team placed first in A & B at the Sunday Swiss team. Joyce Honorof, Mary…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
MountainView Bar and Grill Supportive of Plant-Based Nutrition Group
Dick Kroese The staff and chef at MountainView Bar and Grill have been very supportive of keeping plant-based items on their menu. Typically, our group picks four plant-based items from the menu and sets a date once a month to try and experience the taste of those wonderful items. We have all enjoyed our time together…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
All A Board!
Dottie Adams Another year, another election for the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) board. Moving up from vice president to president is Anne Romeo. Voted into the positions of vice president is Diana Carbone and member-at-large is Dottie Adams. Serving another term as secretary is Lynne Kumza and as treasurer is Barbara Brunswig. Leaving the board is…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Clarity on Many Hearing Issues Emerges at First Hearing Night Out
Maria Menconi, Ed.D. Dr. Fadyeh Barakat, an audiologist and clinical instructor at the University of Arizona Hearing Clinic discussed many topics. Topics included the symptoms we might experience from a hearing loss, the impact that a hearing loss can have on our lives, the consequences of having an untreated hearing loss, and coping strategies for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Art and Wine Party
Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild hosted its first Art and Wine party on Feb. 22, 2020. Thirty-four aspiring artists attended the evening’s event and all had a good time! The pizza was tasty and filling, the wine refreshing, and everyone there was guided by an instructor to paint a horse in the colors of…