Jane Gromelski You’ve seen others dancing on the floor, now see how easy it is; come and learn the Texas-Two-Step and the Western Waltz and experience a boot stomping, ground pounding good time! We just started our most recent series of classes on March 2 but do not despair, we will have classes in the…
Category: April 2016
Religion, April 2016
Why Community Church?
Kerry Blount That is a question asked by many folks when they are considering a church to attend. I asked the same question when I first moved to SaddleBrooke some 11 years ago. My wife and I walked into Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) back then and the feeling was completely different than it is…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Oro Valley Market Place Concert
Ed Sand The Rhythm Gang Big Band of Tucson performed in the SAACA sponsored second Thursday of the month concert on February 11. This concert took place on the patio area in front of the Marketplace Movie Theater at 6:00 p.m. Vocalists were Erin Rucuparo and Luke Howell to assist with the celebration of Frank…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Who are those old guys in red shirts and caps?
Ron Andrea They’re Golden Goose truckers, of course! They work approximately four hour shifts, anywhere from one to ten days per month, depending on the amount of time they choose to donate. Some drive the truck but most ride along as helpers. Some volunteer year round and some are snowbirds. They range in age from…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
P.E.O. Style Show and Luncheon a sold out success
Smiles graced the MountainView Ballroom on February 26 as three hundred guests oohed and aahed over the colorful, comfortable fashions presented by Soft Surroundings (La Encantada) and modeled by Chapter EP members of the P.E.O Sisterhood. With support from both guests and Bon Voyage Travel and Navigation Retirement Group, the event raised nearly $8,000 to…
Sports, April 2016
More pickleball medals for SaddleBrooke
On Wednesday, March 9 SaddleBrooke Pickleball had three doubles team’s medal at the Southern Arizona Senior Games held at Robson Quail Creek in Green Valley. Men’s Doubles Skill Level 3.5 Age 50 plus Gold medal: Gale Evans and Bill Stickney Men’s Doubles Skill Level 4.0 Age 70 plus Silver medal: Dan Stebbins and Stan Strebig…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Cardio Belly Dance is fun!
Debbie Fiskum Let’s burn those calories with a workout that’s different and effective. Cardio Belly Dance will get your heart rate up and help you firm up those problem areas. Think it’s too hard? Katia teaches easy Belly Dance moves to authentic dance music and makes it flow together. You’ll find yourself building one move…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Tea and crumpets, SaddleBrooke style
Gerry Burnside The SaddleBrooke Questers, the Catalina Timewalkers, had a special come to tea invitation for its members. Inviting someone to tea in the British tradition is much more than just a cup of tea in the kitchen; there are certain customs to be followed. The hostesses, Mary Anderson, Gerry Burnside and Sandra Hackett, first…
Generals, April 2016
Antioxidants and Aging: The Blueberry Connection
Lifelong Learning will present Antioxidants and Aging: The Blueberry Connection on April 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Catalina Springs Memory Care, 9685 N. Oracle Road. To reserve your space RSVP to 520-297-2500 or email [email protected]. Antioxidants are often marketed as a superfood against diseases that can progress and develop as we age. Blueberries contain some…
Front Page, April 2016
STC Scramble On
Jay Clayton Wilson Scramble OP has been the STC answer to the difficult question of introducing and intermingling over 400 players of different skill levels. Ordinarily players in most sports, including tennis, tend to play with others of similar skill levels. That makes for good competition. But it results in a severe limitation on one’s…