Nancy Dowell SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has been well represented at many tournaments this season. I recently caught up with a couple of SPA members for their thoughts. Jim Lorenz plays several tournaments each year. One reason he plays is to gauge his play with the “big world out there”. Additionally, it is fun to…
Category: March 2020
Religion, March 2020
Institute of Judaic Services and Studies
Sandy McNabb Our next Shabbat service is Friday, March 27, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Country Club (MVCC) Ballroom West. Our services are led by Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and cantorial soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Sharing Shabbat is a wonderful way to welcome peace as a community. Oneg Shabbat The Oneg Shabbat…
Sports, March 2020
Ace for Keith
Carolyn Barkley Jan. 27, 2020, Keith McLean carded a hole-in-one on SaddleBrooke TWO. The upwind shot was 113 yards using a Wishon 9 iron. The ace was witnessed by Dan Ashley, Frank Morgan, and Lenny Mattson. Congratulations, Keith!
Features, March 2020
Women’s Retreat – I Know You More
Terry Barringer How would you like to kick off spring 2020 with a whole new perspective and attitude? You can by joining the women’s ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke as they gather for a one-day retreat at the Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley. Returning for a second year as guest speaker is…
Generals, March 2020
SaddleBrooke Dog Park Elects New Board
Diane Aaron Susan Williams was unanimously elected president of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park at its annual meeting on Feb. 6. She replaces Kathleen Dunbar, who served as president for three years and was honored at the meeting for her numerous contributions to the park. Also elected were Nadine McAfee, vice president; Al Goldberg, treasurer; and…
Features, March 2020
Spotlight On Advertiser: A Passion for Beautiful Rugs is Woven in Amir Karimi
Persia is known as the cradle of civilization and art with legends of stunningly beautiful carpets that could fly. As a young boy, this is the world that Amir Karimi, owner of Karimi Rugs in Tucson, grew up in. He began expressing his artistic flair weaving fibers that would become masterpiece rugs. It is this…