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…
Category: April 2018
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…
Features, April 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Woodworking Specialists, LLC
Robert Mann Company’s Function We at Woodworking Specialists design and build totally custom cabinets and furniture from conception to installation. Our services range from one-of-a-kind contemporary grandfather clocks, wainscot paneling, re-facing, custom wallbeds disguised as anything but a wallbed and duplicating existing furniture. In addition, we also provide repair, refinishing and antique restoration services. Geographic…
Generals, April 2018
Want to send the SaddleBrooke Progress a picture from your phone or tablet? Here’s how
Alejandra Wilcox, Editorial Assistant We love receiving your articles – and nothing makes an article stand out like a great photo. As you may already know, photos should be submitted via email as .jpg attachments at the largest size possible. Our minimum size requirements are four inches wide by three inches tall at 300…
Features, April 2018
SaddleBrooke residents SPLASH winter fitness challenge
Rodger Bivens In January, the SaddleBrooke Swim Club announced a New Year’s fitness challenge “30-minute swim.” Any resident could sign up to take on the challenge, whether he/she was a member of the club or not. The event would take place between February 15 and February 28. The challenge was to swim for 30…
Generals, April 2018
They took the cake – The Mafioso Murders a huge success
Andrea Molberg Under the direction of Susan Sterling, Community Circle Players (CCP) brought seven performances of The Mafioso Murders to sold out crowds in SaddleBrooke One’s Vistas and SaddleBrooke TWO’s Ballroom. The hilarious dinner theatre mystery was well received, and producer Shawne Cryderman praised the professional food and beverage staff of both HOAs for all…
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
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
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…
Religion, April 2018
Men’s Breakfast Group gets church update
David Stanard The Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast Group was brought up to date on Church happenings at its March meeting when the speaker for the day was current Church Council President, Don Thurmond. Don, who is now in his sixth year as a Council member and third as Council President and brings a wealth…