Larry Linderman The Sonoran Room was jam packed on Thursday, March 15. An overflowing crowd attended a meeting of the World War II Roundtable discussion group to hear a presentation by SaddleBrooke resident Ted Sakano who spent three years of his childhood living with his family in what the U.S. government referred to as…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Women On Our Own (WOOO)
Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy one of Tucson’s many good restaurants. Potlucks: On the fourth Saturday of the month, we gather…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Questers Corner
Harriet Shemer The Catalina Timewalkers of Questers hosted the Tucson Regional Meeting of Questers on March 16, 2018 at MountainView Country Club. Also participating in the event were members from the Sonoran Searchers and Thimble Creek Chapters. Daphne Davis, State President, Mary Miller State second Vice-President and Katy Wilcox, State Recording Secretary. Harriet Shemer…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Citizens’ Climate Lobby update
Mike Carran Wanted: Country to Pioneer Carbon Dividends Plan Cost to Country: Zero Starting Date: As soon as possible Advantages: Most effective climate solution; Popular and populist; Pro-growth and pro-business; Shrinks government while helping the working class Additional Compensation: Gratitude of current and future generations The SB Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby is…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
News from GLAAS
Jo Ann Ellison On March 18 GLAAS sponsored a “Meet the Artists” event at Absolutely Art Gallery and Gifts in Catalina. A number of GLAAS members are talented artists who are represented at the gallery. On March 9 guest speaker Professor Nell Brownell, PHD gave a presentation on the history of lesbian and gay…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Calling all WWII Veterans
Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable is a group of folks interested in exploring all aspects of WWII. We have had presentations by members of the Roundtable on such topics as the Normandy invasion, General McCarthur, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the great tank battles in Russia, the role of American women…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Partners Western Dance classes and club activities spring 2018
Jane Gromelski, Partners Western Dance Club President Partner Pattern dance classes will be on Thursdays; they will continue through April. Beginner Partner Pattern dance classes will be offered at 6:00 p.m., Intermediate classes will start at 7:00 p.m. These Partner Pattern dances offer a change of pace for our Western dancers. Some are easy,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Genealogy Club holds appreciation luncheon
Lydia O’Connor The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club met this month with a special treat to all dedicated volunteers that help our club be all it can be. The Appreciation Luncheon was held at the MountainView Clubhouse which provided a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting. About 25 members were present and there was a lively…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The initial meeting of the Only Men’s Club took place in March at the Mesquite Grill Catalina Room and was very well attended with 21 men. As the JFG “facilitating” Board Member, I was in attendance for a very short while and can attest that the men there talked just as much…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Roadrunner Art Gallery expands
LaVerne Kyriss The SaddleBrooke Fine Art Guild’s spring show may be over, but residents and visitors can still view and buy art from Guild members. The gallery in the hallway outside the RoadRunner Grill at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse has recently expanded. An additional 55 feet of hanging space provides artists more opportunities to display…