Category: April 2016

SaddleBrooke Hikers explore Robles Pass Trails

Elisabeth Wheeler, Cathy Giesen, Allison Lehman, Marlene Olson, Arlene Gerety, Susan Hollis, Joyce and Joe Maurizzi, Ann Hammond, Fred Norris and Roland Horst; photo by Melissa White.

Elisabeth Wheeler Robles Pass trails are south of the Tucson Mountains and Ajo Way, once known as Robles Pass. Bernabe S. Robles was the son of a pioneer from Sonora who became a Tucson businessman, ran a stage coach line and at the height of his career controlled one million acres in southern Arizona. SaddleBrooke…

CycleMasters hosts Progress paper delivery dinner

Ken, Kathy, Annette and Jack

Ted Belanger A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all attendees on Sunday, February 28. This dinner was in appreciation for all those who help deliver the SaddleBrooke Progress monthly newspaper to the tubes of every home in SaddleBrooke. Progress coordinator Jack Giovenco thanked the over 100 members for their efforts and shared with us the many…

Latin Rhythm Dance Club – we dance all summer

DJs and Latin Dance Instructors Jeanny and Wally Mara

The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is SaddleBrooke’s premier dance club, offering professional-level classes in authentic Latin dance styles. These include Bachata, Bolero, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue, Rumba, Salsa and Samba and others. Instruction is generally one hour in length, with a half hour of practice time afterwards. Weekly Latin Dance Classes Monday Basic Dance Classes…

British Club at Canyon’s Crown

Twink Gates-Zimdar On Sunday, March 20 eighteen members of the British Club, and friends visiting, enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub way across town at the crossroads of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. A good time was had by all as usual, tasting their fine British food from delicious…

The MPMGA participates in two more Pima Cup events

Bob Edelblut On Monday, February 29 the Pima Cup Match, originally scheduled for February 1, was finally played at the Highlands at Dove Mountain. The thirty-six golfers representing the six golf clubs that compete in our bracket of the Pima Cup all thanked their lucky stars that they were able to play this match in…

Jewish Friendship Group

Carol and Mart Gordon do their moves at the Sock Hop.

Marilyn Anthony Oh What a Night wasn’t one of the hits played at the recent dinner but it certainly was quite the night as our members took to the floor for the first JFG dance of the century after enjoying an excellent dinner. The music, slow and fast, got many people onto the dance floor to…

Knit Wits news

Linda Hood teaches a class as part of our Knit Along vest option offered this spring.

Carol Chiarello A recent article in the New York Times touted the health benefits of knitting. A doctor noted that “the repetitive action of needlework can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation and yoga.” We also know that knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood…