Karen Schickedanz The newly formed Chicagoland Windy City Club is planning a second get-together of full time and snowbird SaddleBrooke residents who once hailed from Chicago or its suburbs-—or perhaps still do. The Friday, May 22 event will be a Cubs vs. Diamondbacks social featuring ample TV viewing opportunities of the 6:40 p.m. game being…
Category: May 2015
Generals, May 2015
Are you a Jewel?
Dee Saunders Recently one of my friends from SaddleBrooke and I experienced a very frustrating shopping trip to the mall. None of the clothes that we tried on made us feel good so we decided to treat ourselves to lunch. While waiting for the food to arrive, my friend informed me that although she didn’t…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Water Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Now that the weather is warming up, it is the perfect time to try Water Tai Chi. Imagine beginning your day with this gentle, relaxing water exercise while overlooking the beautiful mountains of SaddleBrooke! Water Tai Chi is based on the same principles and fundamental techniques as regular Tai Chi – relaxation, breathing,…
Features, May 2015
Successful shredding event
Nan Nasser On Friday, April 10 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach joined forces with Long Realty, Golder Ranch branch and the Beacon Foundation, the largest employer of disabled Americans in the area, to host a shredding event for residents and friends of people in SaddleBrooke. Beacon Foundation has several contracts with the U.S. Government for shredding and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Tom Jenney speaks to the SaddleBrooke Republican Club
Neil Macdonald On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, the SaddleBrooke Republican Club welcomed our guest speaker Tom Jenney. Tom is the Arizona Director of Americans for Prosperity (AFP); we welcomed him with a solid round of applause as there is strong appreciation for his leadership and for the conservative role he plays within the Arizona Republican…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters supports a local charity
Ted Belanger The members of the SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters continue to support the communities’ charitable needs through numerous fundraising events. Thanks to Mike Brenny, our fundraising chairman, the club was able to raise $650 for Impact of Southern Arizona and the Arizona Gives Day on April 7. Thanks to the generosity of our members, the raffles…
Sports, May 2015
It’s a three – peat for the SaddleBrooke Swim Club
Terese Butler For the third time in three years the SaddleBrooke Swim Club (SSC) has won the Arizona Short Course Yardage State and Regional Swim Meet. The swim meet, which is sanctioned by the United States Masters Swimming Association, was held at the spectacular Oro Valley Aquatic Center. The event was co-hosted by the Aquatic…
Sports, May 2015
MountainView Lady Putters host Quail Creek
Shannon Martinell March 30 the MountainView Lady Putters hosted a putting event with the Quail Creek Putters on the green at MountainView Golf Course. Ninety women in 18 teams of five putters took to the green for a wonderful morning of putting and conversation under beautiful skies. Following putting, a delicious luncheon was served and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club
Richard Beaty SBCC User Group Meeting On April 6, SaddleBrooke Computer Club held a special Question and Answer Session that was open to all SaddleBrooke residents. Many of our volunteer class instructors were distributed at tables throughout the room as attendees moved from station to station to get advice from the various instructors on their…
Generals, May 2015
Donations needed for homeless women
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 clothing should…