The Spook Light ‘Who Done It?’—An Interview with Cast Members Mark Albrecht The Community Circle Players’ upcoming performance of The Spook Light Legacy is getting lots of buzz in the community, with everyone asking, “Who do you think did it?” No reveal here but, recently, Andrea Molberg (CCP publicity) interviewed some cast members about who they…
Category: March 2023
Sports, March 2023
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob—Part 3
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, following is a summary of her advice regarding how to defend against the lob. How should you defend against the opponents lobbing over your heads? In a word, “communication.” Both partners must communicate with one another. The first priority…
Sports, March 2023
Intramural Pickleball Tournament Scheduled
Raymond H. Goettsch The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has scheduled an intramural pickleball tournament for SPA members on March 31, April 1, and April 2. Women’s Doubles games will be played on March 31, Men’s Doubles games will be conducted on April 1, and Mixed Doubles games will be on April 2. Each doubles group…
Sports, March 2023
News from the SaddleBrooke Softball World!
King Mitchell, Jr. (aka Mitch) Well, the news has been the weather! At this writing (Feb. 22—deadline day is the 24th), the softballers are seven weeks into the winter season. But some leagues have been lucky to get in three to four games. The Friday Community League has gotten in most of their games. And,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Labyrinths and Why People Walk Them
Karen Rose Callan Join the Metaphysical Explorations Group on Tuesday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. for a Labyrinth Walk at the Church of the Apostles in Oro Valley. A labyrinth is used as a silent and introspective form of walking meditation. It is a single winding path from the outer edge in a circuitous way…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Stroke/Neurological Support Group
Our March 11 meeting was at the Arts & Crafts Center at SaddleBrooke One. All caregivers, please take care of yourselves, or there will be no one to take care of your loved one as only you can. Here are some “To Dos” that you may want to place on your list: 1. Breathe: Try…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club on the Road Again!
The first thing people usually say when the topic of square dancing comes up is, “Oh, I did that in grade school.” Except they really didn’t, as the world and look of square dancing has taken on a new look over the years. Those who remember dancing in grade school would find the music very…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
WWII Roundtable Presents Historian Don Smith
Larry Linderman On March 29 in the DesertView Theater at 2 p.m., the SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable will be treated to a talk by Don Smith on the transition from one war into another. After the Allies beat Hitler’s forces, old animosities between Russia and the U.S. resurfaced. The result was what became to be…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Jewish Friendship Group
Marsha Foresman February was another month of activities and good times for the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG). Thanks to Sandy Basker for hosting February’s Book Club session and Marilyn Anthony for leading the informative discussion. We all seemed in awe and proud of the people who led the Red Sea Spies missions to rescue the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Great Decisions Meets Twice a Month
Sandy Epstein SaddleBrooke Great Decisions has started off the year with timely topics, excellent presentations, and spirited discussions. Our group has welcomed several new members who have, in turn, brought new perspectives, life experiences, and enthusiasm into our organization. In February Great Decisions members participated in three foreign policy topic discussions: Energy Geopolitics, Economic Warfare,…