On Monday, March 14 GLAAS (Gays Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke) held its annual Election Event at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. GLAAS is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors: Sandy Wagoner, president, Orville Bell, vice president, Renee Nanna, secretary and Barbara Starrett, treasurer. GLAAS thanked its outgoing Board headed by Sandy McNabb…
Sally Haslett Jim and Linda Ryan served up a great dinner in appreciation for the 13 volunteer leaders of the SaddleBrooke Indoor Cycle Group. In addition, Jim and Linda presented each leader with a special surprise, a shirt with the group logo on the front and their “name” on the back. This a resident organized…
Water aerobics or aqua aerobics is a great combination of fun and exercise. The exercise involves various body movements in a rhythmic style, and certain kinds of dance steps, too. A standard session of water aerobics lasts for about 40 to 50 minutes. This workout program gradually increases from basic steps to high intensity exercises.…
Thank You, Wally and Jeanny Mara Randy Miles Many members of the Latin Rhythm Dance Club gathered March 27 at the home of Steve Apfelbaum and Carol Osgood to show our appreciation for our instructors, Wally and Jeanny Mara. All of us in attendance have learned a dance or two, or more, from Wally and…
The Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church located at the intersection of Oracle and Calle Concordia in Oro Valley announced plans to upgrade and expand their existing campus which began in March with final completion in summer of 2017. The first phase will be the upgrade to the current facilities with new administrative offices, kitchen, nursery…
Dick Kroese Since 2007, and this year was no exception, the Community Church of SaddleBrooke (CCSB) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Tucson to welcome the newest cohort of homeowners in southern Arizona. This year the congregation’s Mission Committee provided tool kits for the new families who are receiving keys to their safe and affordable…
Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our MBS commenced on October 2, 2015, and continues every Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet at…
David Stanard At Resurrection Church not all Sundays are created equal. On at least two Sundays out of the year there are no services in SaddleBrooke. That’s because the Vermilion Room at the HOA 1 Clubhouse where the church meets is used for one of several and periodic annual holiday brunches. Easter is one of…
Ann Hamm I am an older adult. Is it too late for me to become physically active? Like most people, you’ve probably heard that physical activity and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown…
The Best of the Northwest has just been published and the Golden Goose Thrift Shop has once again been named: * Best Customer Service * Best Furniture Store * Best Women’s Apparel However, the one award we are most proud of is Best Community Leader, a well-deserved honor highlighting the staff and volunteers. The opening…