Diana Durham To maintain our cognitive function, the top three activities are having fun socializing, eating healthily, and exercising, according to Dr. Thad Polk of the University of Michigan. His expertise is cognitive neuroscience and psychology, and the Princeton Review lists him as one of the top 300 professors in America. So, we believe him…
Category: March 2020
Features, March 2020
Arizona Trail Association Honors Elisabeth Wheeler
Seana Kobak Word came from the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) that they were going to be recognizing Elisabeth Wheeler for her many hours (100+) of volunteer service. Immediately, Seana Kobak and Ray Peale, along with others, began to plan a surprise celebration in her honor. Elisabeth has dedicated many hours on the Arizona National Scenic…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Women on Our Own (WOOO)
Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke who want to make friends and have fun. The following activities take place once a month. Dining Out: We enjoy Tucson’s many good restaurants. Ethnic Dining: Adventurous diners go to one of the many ethnic restaurants. Potlucks: Potluck dinner at a member’s home. Movie Night: Dinner and a movie.…
Generals, March 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 3-S Big Game Tailgate Party Football fans of unit 3-S got together for a tailgate potluck party on the Sunday of the big game at the home of Ed and Laurie Lynch. To celebrate the winning team, everyone brought their favorite tailgate food or a food that is popular in the team’s home city. After watching…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Pool Players of The Brooke Results
Joe Giammarino First, we would like to thank Sun City Oro Valley Billiards Club (SCOV), Activity Director Jim Lilja, and President Tom Caswell for the friendly competition and camaraderie. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland and Gary Barlow, captains of the Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) travel team for organizing this event…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Upcoming Learning Opportunities This Spring
Robbie Summers, Education and Registrar Below are the current art classes being offered. The spring session will continue with more special classes including the group book study of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron that is moderated by Deb Kress. Don’t miss out. Check the Art Classes page at saddlebrookefinearts.org for the most up-to-date schedule and…
March 2020
Garwood Dam/Wildhorse Pools Hike
Linda Eglin Crisp clean air, azure blue sky, tumbling waterfalls, and swollen statuesque saguaros—this was the setting on Feb. 13 in Saguaro National Park East for six hikers happily negotiating the horse trails to Garwood Dam and the natural Wildhorse swimming pools. Led by Ruth Caldwell, the group spotted a magnificent crested saguaro, which graced…
Generals, March 2020
Health Night Out – Latest in Skin Health
Phyllis Ketring One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. Regular check-ups are the key to early detection. Here in the Sonoran Desert, we are acutely aware of the need for good skin protection. Our March speaker at Health Night Out, Dr. Scott Sheftel, founder of Healthy Skin Dermatology, will focus on…
Sports, March 2020
It’s Triple Aces for SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association-18
If tonight was poker night, SBWGA-18 would hold the winning hand starting with a pair of aces. Shawna Ianson carded a low gross of 87 and Connie Culley came in with a low net score of 68. Congratulations to both. The third ace in this hand goes to Lee Belt. Lee got her hole-in-one Feb. 11…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Learn the Modern Hustle
Diana Durham So, if you think of the hustle dance style and the ’70s come to mind, stop right there! The modern hustle (also called “New York Hustle”) is a dynamic, flashy, and superb series of dance steps that is the best all-around dance for contemporary music. You and your partner will look and feel…