Stuart Watkins A girl named Janie nudges and I smile glad I knew her and she me back to now time hurt me too back, come back wistful mind lingering and remembering that long last touch of souls and holding love real love never to be consumed love this mind breaks keep me going
Category: April 2024
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Hiking Club Maintains the Arizona Trail
Lori Anderson On Feb. 21, 10 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC), led by Ray Peale of the SBHC and Chrissy Fitcher of the Arizona Trail Association (ATA), conducted maintenance of a section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, Oracle Passage #13, for which Ray is the steward. They were happy to welcome back…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Dr. Crawford to Speak on Plant-Based Nutrition and Lifestyle
Holly Bukes The SaddleBrooke Plant-Based Nutrition Group is pleased to bring back Dr. Ted Crawford to speak on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Mountainview Ballroom. You’ve likely heard the buzz about the “Blue Zones”—regions in the world where people are claimed to live longer than average. Come…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Quilters Host Annual Quilt Show
Martha Baker The amazing, creative talents of scores of members of the SaddleBrooke Quilters Club were presented in living color on March 24 in the SaddleBrooke TWO MountainView Ballroom. More than 100 quilts made by members were viewed by nearly 800 guests. Each guest could vote for their choice of first and second place in…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Religion, Identity, and Encounter in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Daisy Vargas, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Religious Studies, University of Arizona, College of Humanities, speak on “Religion, Identity, and Encounter in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” on Sunday, April 21, at 9:45 a.m. This talk will focus on how Mexican Catholic religious practices aid and inform the maintenance…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Singles Round Up Some Grub
Lori Anderson On Feb. 18 nearly 30 members of the SaddleBrooke Singles Club enjoyed steak, ribs, chicken, and cowboy beans at the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse and Saloon in Oracle. The afternoon began with a 50/50 raffle to raise money for a future event. Friendly service provided by cheerful servers added to the fun atmosphere. Distribution…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Their Hearts Were Dancing
Judy Saks You have no doubt heard the term “better late than never.” That was certainly the case when the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club held their Valentine-themed dinner dance on Feb. 16. The evening began with a delicious Italian buffet featuring fettuccine alfredo with chicken and asparagus, stuffed shells, and garlic bread. For dessert, a…
April 2024, Features
2 Your Health: How to Have Healthy Relationships with Our Adult Children and Siblings
Dr. Rose Bricker Just because our children and siblings are now adults, doesn’t mean that our relationships with them are without challenges. The old pattern of communication is often continued throughout our lives, causing feelings of hurt, frustration, anxiety, and even anger. It’s not until we learn new, healthy communication skills that the relationships can…
April 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Blocking Shots
David Zapatka Would you like to neutralize the hard shots being hit in your direction? Consider a blocking strategy. Blocking a shot properly requires technique, positioning, timing and strategy. Follow this advice to improve your blocking skills: * Stand with your knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. The lower you can get down, the better.…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – April 2024
Member Spotlight on Katherine Evans Dawn Price One of the newest members to SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is Katherine Evans. Evans and her husband found SaddleBrooke in the way that many do. They were traveling all over, looking for places to consider retiring in. They visited some friends who were already here, came over the…