Jan Trudeau Catalina Mt Elks #2815 used two grants totaling $9,000 to purchase, assemble, and deliver food boxes and bags to the local food bank—IMPACT of Southern Arizona. This project will be used to feed families during the school’s break.
Nancy Hysong and Mary (Twink) Gates The Catalina Timewalkers chapter of The Questers met on Tuesday, March 17, at the Florence Historical Museum with Nancy Hysong and Ida Androwich hosting. Nine members and one guest were in attendance. Are you in your favorite chair? Why sit home when you can join the Catalina Time Walkers—your…
Hiking in the Heat Diana Smith Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center for the Saddlebrooke Hiking Club’s final program of the 2025-2026 season; “Hiking Safely and Comfortably in the Desert Heat.” Jeff Merten, general manager of Tucson REI,will share information on choosing the right gear…
Janet Frost Construction has begun on SaddleBrooke One’s Creative Arts and Wellness Center. This is a landmark moment for the Saddlebrooke community. The new facility will serve as a hub for creativity, social interactions, and innovation. Saddlebrooke residents have exciting opportunities ahead. Even before the doors open, Saddlebrooke residents can start to explore innovative and…
Sharon Scanlan and Marty Lenzini Beginning April 11, Tanya Fagentan, who teaches a very popular class in SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke Ranch, will teach a chair yoga class on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The coast will be $10 per class, paid directly to Tanya in cash or by check. It will be held in…
Shirley Webster We have a new location—SaddleBrooke TWO Catalina Room, Mesquite building. Use the front entrance, and go straight ahead to the Catalina Room. Mark your calendar for our May speaker. Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Vera Shury, Life Health Coach, specializing in easy adjustments to help deal with health/mental problems affecting children to…
Richard Davis In our last article we talked about the origins of Barbershop music and how this art form is unique. But how did this music become so well known? In 1938, during the depression, the country was ripe for something fun and free. O. C. Cash and Rupert Hall, both from Tulsa, Oklahoma, wanted…
Anne Bowen Irish eyes were definitely smiling at the SaddleBrooke Singles St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17. Walking in the front door, guests were immediately transported to the Emerald Isle with the sounds of Celtic folk music and the enticing aromas of traditional Irish cuisine. The party was held at the home of Laurie…
Vicki Malueg Our March program was an overview of the history of the Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park presented by Renee Lizotte. Renee previously worked at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and became a volunteer at the Ranch after retirement. The Ranch includes 4,800 acres of the original 17,000-acre San Ignacio de la Canoa…