Carol Emerson Tai Chi is a classical Chinese exercise of up to 108 rhythmical movements that benefit the heart, tone the muscles, improve balance and coordination, loosen the joints and bring the mind and body into harmony. It is one of the most recommended exercise methods for people as we age since it is not…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2016
50+ line dancers join Rebecca for spring fun and fitness
Dr. Mark Magdanz The spring line dance party hosted by Rebecca Magdanz was a smashing success. Over 50 dancers and a few watchers enjoyed three hours of fun and light refreshments in MountainView Ballroom April 22. In addition, about $375 was raised and donated to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Having fun while doing some good…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
Shop till you drop Lynne Kumza Bringing home the bacon? No, I don’t think so. A few members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club went shopping at the new Tucson Premium Outlets along route 10. It was just in time to spend a little cash getting ready for the Easter Bunny. We brought home more…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Bridge over hot afternoons with the MountainView Duplicate Bridge Club
Terry Coe First of all, congratulations to new Life Master Jim Coe — he can finally stop referring to me as “your majesty!” March players of the month were Arlene and John Mayfield with a dominant 70.99 % game March 15. Their aggressive preemptive bidding approach works so well because of their outstanding card play;…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Freethinkers learn Biosphere 2’s climate change findings
Fran Berman On March 20, the Activity Center was packed to capacity. Our featured guest, Dr. Victor Lim, Jr., spoke to SaddleBrooke Freethinkers about research on climate change and findings by Biosphere 2. Dr. Lim has an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and MPA from the JFK School of Government and Harvard University…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
The Saguaro Story
Back for her fourth appearance at the SaddleBrooke Nature Club, Doris Evans presented The Saguaro Story; the life history of the saguaro and its role in our environment with an emphasis on birds. Doris is an annual favorite at SaddleBrooke Nature Club. She speaks to a standing-room-only crowd. Her previous topics have been The Roadrunner…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Republican Women of Pinal County
LaVerne Tucker On May 12 we had a barbecue on the HOA1 Tennis Patio. It was a Republican event with money raised going for candidates. The Republican women furnished brownies, cars and cookies and plan to support scholarships. I hope you voted by mail or at the polls May 17 for Proposition 123 providing millions…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
The Daughter Support Group hosts luncheons
Heidi Wagner The Daughter Support Group is open to any woman in SaddleBrooke who is a caregiver for a parent or an elderly relative. The main objective of the group is to provide support to those caregivers, both emotional and informational. Since we have a common goal, we have formed strong friendships while sharing and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
2016 annual hiking trip to Las Vegas
Dave Sorenson Some 65 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club and a few guests traveled to Las Vegas in April for the 2016 annual hiking trip. They encountered a variety of hiking conditions from two feet of snow in the mountains to beautiful desert trails around gorgeous red rock formations. Anyone who thought the Las…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Best Dressed Heads in SaddleBrooke
Donna Gruninger and Trudy Rossi It has been a busy spring but things are beginning to wind down for the summer months. The Sputters were hosted by the MountainView Putters on Monday, March 14, another lovely SaddleBrooke morning. Our hostesses were delightful, the putting green was challenging, lunch was delicious, new friends were made and…