Steve Weiss In January, residents from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteered to be interviewed in a simulation representing a psychological condition of choice at the University of Arizona School of Nursing located at the Banner Medical Center. Each volunteer gave three 10-minute interviews with senior nursing students. The interviews were conducted in a small interview…
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…
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…
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…
Esta Goldstein We are looking forward to greeting many in the community for our March 20 meeting at the Preserve Clubhouse Room 2 from 10 a.m.-noon. Our guest speaker will be Kim Holaway, a volunteer from the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She was a teacher, counselor, principal, and adjunct professor for University of Phoenix. She…
Nancy Dowell Imagine the new pickleball complex – the backdrop of the Santa Catalina mountains; the courts nestled in the desert landscaping; a tasteful, covered ramada lined with brick pavers; and the sounds of happiness in the air. Remember a loved one, maybe someone who loved pickleball, while enjoying a shaded table surrounded by jubilance, serenity, and life. Stroll…
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…
Sheryll McManus will be the guest artist for the United Methodist Church of Christ after a church concert series on Sunday, March 15 from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Her piano recital will include: Brahms’ “Rhapsody in G minor,” Beethoven’s “Rondo in C Major Op. 55,” several selections from Grieg’s Lyric Pieces including “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” and Schumann/Liszt’s “Widmung.” There is no admission charge.…
Jan Tenery Drive the high desert byways of Oracle and visit more than 40 artists and artisans showing and selling at their studios. First, stop at the Visitors Center on American Avenue for a preview and map. Visit www.oracleartiststudiotour.org for directions and details. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Free.
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…