Barbara McClure, Executive Director, IMPACT of Southern AZ Imagine having to deliver 468 meals to 78 homebound, low-income seniors in your neighborhood. Your kitchen is closed to prevent the risk of virus spread, and not one market is able to allow you to order frozen meals in such a quantity, even though you did just…
Category: April 2020
Generals, April 2020
Sunsets in SaddleBrooke
Karen Brungardt Our March 31 Art and Wine Party was a huge success, so we decided to do it again! Come join us on May 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Activities Center in SaddleBrooke One at 64518 E. Galveston, Tucson, AZ 85739 for another Sunset in SaddleBrooke painting event. The cost is…
Sports, April 2020
Quail Creek Comes to Town for Play-Day
Eileen J. Snearly Quail Creek Golf Club and MountainView (MV) Lady Niners came together to enjoy another play-day and luncheon on March 3, just like they did on April 24, 2018. It’s always great fun when Quail Creek comes our way. After lunch at the MV Bar and Grill, the winners were announced by the…
Features, April 2020
Birth of a Deer
Stuart Watkins My cousin, R, a deer hunting expert from Virginia, gave me a pair of antlers, told me to plant them, and that a baby deer would grow. They had to be planted with a fig tree in order to share nutrients. So, I dug a hole in my backyard and planted a fig tree that…
Features, April 2020
Dollars and Sense: Reverse Mortgage (Part 2 in a series of 5-articles)
Melanie Sedam One of the strengths of the home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) loan program is that there are not overly restrictive requirements, making these loans easier to qualify for than other financial products such as a mortgage refinance, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit (HELOC). You are eligible for a reverse…
Generals, April 2020
Health Night Out – Targeted Radiation for Prostate and Other CancersDr. Gordon Grado, April 27, 7 p.m.
Phyllis Ketring Dr. Gordon Grado established a new program for the treatment of prostate cancer while serving as chairman of the Radiation Oncology Department of the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. Tomotherapy is now used for several cancers. Southwest Oncology Center in Phoenix is the longest freestanding radiation therapy center in the Valley. Conventional radiation can…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Windy City Club Goes Green During Its St. Patrick’s Day Event
The Windy City Club held its sixth consecutive annual social event celebrating Saint Paddy’s Day on March 15. Club members and their guests enjoyed a fun evening of conversation, food, music, and dancing. Once again, the SaddleBrooke One Roadrunner Grill provided a delicious buffet with corned beef, cabbage, kielbasa, and all the fixins, plus a…
Features, April 2020
An Electric Bike for You? Part 2
Roger Fife As a follow up to last month’s article on e-bikes, this installment discusses two important, relevant topics: classes of e-bikes and power sensing. The final installment, planned for next month, will be advice on purchasing an electric bike. There are three e-bike classes. Some of the following definitions may vary by trail or state. Class…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
On the Path to Wellness
Pat Floyd Have you ever wondered why some people remain calm in the face of adversity, while others crumble? People who are able to effectively navigate the highs and lows of life exhibit resilience, or an ability to effectively bounce back from adversity. I think we can all agree that life is a rollercoaster ride.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Artist of the Month – Theresa Poalucci
LaVerne Kyriss “I’ve always been around art and artists, but I never seriously explored creating art until I retired,” noted Theresa Poalucci. “My mom was an artist, so I did learn about art as a child. I painted for fun and gave things away to family and friends. I never sold my creations. “My mom…