Ann Kuperberg Spring is in the air, which means our weather is warming up. If we’re playing bridge online, the change will not affect us, except bring more heat into our homes and the view of flowering shrubs from our windows. One of the fun aspects of playing online is meeting people from all over…
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club began a four-part series of lectures on our water supply. The first speaker was Bruce Hale. Bruce is a SaddleBrooke resident who has extensive experience with water supply and resources. Bruce has degrees in both biology and chemistry. He has an Associate degree in digital electronics and a Masters in…
Diana Wille Good news! SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is now offering mini versions of its very popular ballroom dance lessons. Classes are from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday afternoons in the SaddleBrooke One Tennis Pavilion. Social distancing and masks are required of course. Each Friday will feature a different dance style and focus…
Tami Peterson The SaddleBrooke SilverBelles Are a talented troupe Happy to entertain Your party or group A special occasion An outdoor event We can dance outside Or under a tent We’re COVID compliant And up to the task Our costumes are lovely We wear our masks We have spring in our step Plus fringe on…
Richard Martin In 2004, I caught my wife Donna by complete surprise when I asked her if she wanted to take square dance lessons. She knew I was musically challenged (I think the term she used was tone deaf). However, I knew Donna loved to dance so when Larry Kraber, our beloved retired caller, convinced…
Esta Goldstein It’s been almost a year since our group has had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, new information, or listen to an informative talk by a speaker. We’re hoping that with the vaccinations being completed here in SaddleBrooke, the rooms will become available for our gatherings. In…
Carol Thompson On Feb. 19, our Paper Crafters membership met at our new normal location outdoors in the SaddleBrooke One pavilion—all masked up! We celebrated 23 years as a SaddleBrooke Club with cupcakes and coffee with more than 25 of our current members in attendance. With many tears, the group also wished our longtime member…
G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its February meeting on Feb. 20. The meeting began with a short business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and future activities.…
Trek to Garwood Dam/Wildhorse Pools Ruth Caldwell It’s a long drive across Tucson, but the hikers on Jan. 28 all agreed that the scenery made it worth the trip! Eight people made the trek to Saguaro National Park East. They hiked south along several trails, then proceeded up the Garwood Trail, passing a crested saguaro…
B.J. Murray The Cyclemasters Club never has a boring moment. Every ride and every event have a story to tell. Today we are featuring what we did on Valentine’s Day! Gail Thom, our club co-president, put together a sports themed ride on Feb. 13 where club members were given the challenge to ride to several…