Susan Dawson-Cook I encourage participants of my Stretch Plus class to utilize the bar along the wall when practicing balance if they feel unsafe doing the activities unsupported. A week ago, someone burst out with, “I’m not a wimp.” This comment wasn’t intended to be harmful, but it speaks to the approach many people take…
Category: April 2015
Generals, April 2015
AARP Smart Driver class
Hal Dieterle Another AARP Smart Driver class (formerly called Driver Safety) will be presented before the summer break. It will be on April 15 at the SaddleBrooke HOA1 Clubhouse from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (four hour class). The AARP Smart Driver program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50…
Religion, April 2015
Journey of Love spring retreat
Terry Barringer The women of Community Church of SaddleBrooke celebrated the first day of spring with a very successful retreat. The beautiful hills of The Highlands at Dove Mountain provided the venue for 120 ladies who gathered to spend a day of reflection, refreshment and fellowship. Journey of Love was the theme of the retreat.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
All aboard the Cha Cha Choo Choo train
Little did the thirty dancers who attended the Let’s Dance Club’s Cha Cha beginning level class, taught by Linda and Barry Moore, know that they would be hopping aboard the Cha Cha Choo-Choo Train for four weeks of fabulous fun and instruction. Yes, the students actually moved into a single line holding on to each…
Features, April 2015
In Passing – April 2015
William F. Lehmann William F. Lehman (age 82) was born to Martin and Evelyn Lehmann in Bingen, Washington, on October 20, 1932. He married Barbara K. Maresh in 1958. He is survived by his wife Judith Hartman-Lehmann and three siblings, Helen Watkins, Norma Kerby and Michael Lehmann and three wonderful daughters, Jennifer Schilz, Cynthia LaPrelle…
Features, April 2015
Ranching in southern Arizona: In memory of Joe Goff part 2
Bob Simpson My first ranch job that day was twisting wire around wood staves to fasten them to a corral framework. As I learned that too many twists would result in a broken wire, Joe hollered at me that he was charging me ten cents for every one I broke. I hollered back, “That’s okay,…
Generals, April 2015
Berlin Goes Barbershop – A smashing success
Don Bott Cheers, whistles and grand applause abounded at SaddleBrooke’s DesertView Performing Arts Center on March 18 when the almost 400 music lovers present were treated to an extraordinary and exhilarating performance of the music of the great Irving Berlin sung by the Canada del Oro Barbershop Chorus and the Chandler High School Men’s Chorus.…
Features, April 2015
Artist of the Month: Fred Flanagan
Jacqueline Cohen Self-defined as an eclectic artist, Fred Flanagan confesses he sometimes lies awake at night thinking about an image he wants to create or a technique or medium he wants to learn. Born in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, Fred’s father, also Fred, an Army career serviceman, mother Margaret and younger brother Francis, moved constantly. Before beginning…
Generals, April 2015
Save the date for the dinner dance event of the year
Mark your calendars now for SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) annual Dinner Dance on November 13, 2015. This year’s event will feature Dick Police as DJ playing music for your dining and dancing pleasure. As with all STS activities, 100% of the proceeds will go to support our active duty and retired troops and their families.
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Cyclemasters participating in training classes
Ted Belanger Eighteen members of the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters participated in the Pima County’s Traffic Skills 101 training class on March 17 and 18. The two day, nine hour course provides instruction and guidance in the implementation of the basic principles of vehicular bicycling. Subjects covered included basic bike maintenance, safety equipment, principles of traffic laws,…