Barbara Barr Imagine being a new mom, scraping to make ends meet, and having no money left over for cleaning supplies. Members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke made baskets of cleaning supplies for new mothers in the Copper Corridor and local area. Bre Zientarski, chair of the Community Service Committee, was alerted by IMPACT…
Stuart Watkins Machines gobble up quarters Faster than they can be fed A.T.M.s are handy Monopoly money is dandy Pretty lady covid mask Hides secret contempt Unseen smile, just dull eyes “Thank you, Sir,” and quietly sighs Meeting starts in half an hour Roulette table catches my eye Bet on red, winner, let it stay…
Ross Dunfee Armed Forces Day is celebrated May 15 this year but with Memorial Day also in May this Armed Forces Day article is printed in April to avoid printing two articles in May. Clip and save. Each of the Branches of Military Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard) has a day…
Ann Kuperberg Congratulations to Paul Rizza on reaching the Silver Life Master level and to Sue Bush for becoming a Bronze Life Master while playing bridge online. Bridge Base Online tries to encourage players to compete in special events every month, including some where you can earn Gold points. The cost is minimal and the…
Jill Fritz Almost to the day, one year ago, SaddleBrooke swimmers were preparing for a swimming competition. On March 14, 2020, COVID-19 struck as our team was just about to host the annual Long Distance Swim Meet at the Oro Valley pool. Since then, most of us would have attended at least seven swim competitions…
Jane Gromelski Our next series of dance classes will be the Texas 2 Step and Western Waltz. These are the easiest dances to learn, we review each class the following week. We break the dances down, to make them logical. Dancing is the most fun you can have with your partner, in public. What other…
Kristina Turner Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. There are emotional, practical, and spiritual issues to deal with. Life can become a blur of pain, sadness, anger, and confusion. You can’t rebuild your life in an instant, but you can take steps toward…
Diana Wille A wealth of studies have shown that exercise and physical activity can help us keep our minds sharp and our bodies healthy. The data suggest that dancing, reading, playing board games, and playing musical instruments are associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk over a 20-year period. According to UT Southwestern Medical…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Life seems more about the gray areas. It is seldom black or white, even though we may wish it were or think it should be. Take a moment and look outside. What colors do you see? In nature we see lots of colors, dark colors, light colors, vibrant colors, and many shades…
Deb Weisel Tucson’s only professional ballet company has announced the return of their critically acclaimed Pop Up Performances. Tucsonans can experience the inspiring talent of the company’s professional dancers outdoors at unique settings throughout the city. Ballet Tucson is thrilled to be returning to the Tucson Museum of Art and to add two new locations…