Location: The monument will be located in the landscaped area to the east of the main entrance of the MountainView Clubhouse. Monument Area: The area for the monument is circular with an 18 foot diameter. There will be seat walls on each side. Monument Shape and Dimensions: The monument will be five sided, five feet…
Category: May 2014
May 2014
Award to SaddleBrooke Troop Support
George Bidwell On Sunday, March 23 SaddleBrooke Troop Support Chairman George Bidwell and wife Louise attended the post deployment event of the 860th Military Police Unit at the National Guard building on Valencia Road adjacent to the Pima Air Museum. There were approximately 65 soldiers in all. Of that total, eight were returning from their…
May 2014
Donations of clothing, linens, and personal care products needed for homeless women
Micki Wilverding Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The…
May 2014
Health Fair volunteers needed
Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90 minute shifts and are asked to attend a brief orientation session prior to the fair. There will be time to visit the exhibits at the fair before or after your shift. The Health Fair needs volunteers…
May 2014
Pet Rescue Group collects for I Don’t Want It sale
Wags & Walkers, partners with the Pet Rescue Network and volunteers for Pima County Animal Care Center to socialize and adopt pets, will have space at the October I Don’t Want It sale. We’re collecting donations now—perfect for snowbirds that are cleaning the clutter prior to their summer departure. We’ll turn your gently used household,…
May 2014
SaddleBrooke dogs and cats free to good homes
Delilah is a Calico female, declawed front, spayed and microchipped. She was rescued from a shelter but her family is allergic to her. She is a well mannered, middle aged (10 years old), lady who is calm and very sweet, though shy. Delilah likes to talk and loves her ears scratched. She doesn’t care for…
May 2014
Part II: Argentine Tango: who was Carlos Gardel?
Lidia and Hector Legrand Imagine an American crooner with the sum of the popularity of Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra all combined into one. That virtual American crooner would be as popular as Carlos Gardel is for Argentine Tango lovers all over the world. Several countries have claimed him as…
May 2014
Adventure Club rock rappelling day outing
Mike Wolters The Adventure Club held a new outing in February that really got the adrenaline going for ten club members; the art of lowering oneself off a vertical cliff face called rappelling. The club used Wild West Climbing out of Tucson for professional rock climbing instruction and they were amazing. The scene of the…
May 2014
Stroke/Neuro Support Group summer lunches education opportunities
Linda Korger May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month, a good inspiration as summer weather begins in SaddleBrooke. The risk of stroke and heart disease can be significantly decreased by lifestyle and behavior. Exercise is an important part of that change along with measuring blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol and other factors as…
May 2014
The Spanish Cultural Club enjoys a fiesta grande
Booty Pomeroy and Sandy Brooks On April 22 the Spanish Cultural Club enjoyed a true fiesta Grande complete with food, drink, music and Mexican folkloric dances. A social hour preceded the entertainment allowing members to welcome the many visitors and guests. The club guests were members of SEED, a program offered by the Department of…