Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Mary Lou Soffa as a member of the ILR faculty. Mary Lou was born in Pittsburgh, and grew up in Pittsburgh and Cambridge, Mass., areas. She attended the University of Pittsburgh for a B.S. in mathematics, Ohio State University for her M.S.…
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May 2024, Clubs & Classes
MOVE Across 2 Ranges 2024
Ruth Caldwell On Feb. 24 the annual MOVE Across 2 Ranges hike was held. This is a fundraiser for the Parks & Recreation of Oro Valley and Marana. The hike has four length options (8-mile, 10-mile, 16-mile, and 20-mile) with part of each hiked in the Tortolita Mountains, then a drive across to Catalina State…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary – May 2024
SSR Never Stops Supporting the Needs Of Others Frank Shipton Whether it’s helping veterans, supplying books for children, supporting the needs of the homeless, or for the Tri-Community Food Bank, the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) is ready to provide a helping hand. In April, collaborating with several local area Rotary clubs, the SSR provided finishing…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Depressed Anonymous Support Group: Weekly Meetings Available Locally
Janet M. What does depression or anxiety feel like? What is this desire to sadden myself? I really didn’t think I wanted to feel sad or think sad thoughts. I noticed these thoughts would bombard me when I least expected them, and I would feel so self-conscious, uncomfortable, and embarrassed at times, especially around others.…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Blessings of a Whispering Universe: Connect to Higher Realms and Your Spiritual Gifts
Have you ever wondered how you can establish or strengthen your connection with your Spirit Guides? Come dip your toe into a world of transformation as you learn more about this special, loving connection. Your Spiritual Guidance promises to lead you on a journey of self-discovery as you explore your own spiritual gifts, allowing a…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Stroke/Neurological Support Group
Esta Goldstein Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Our guest speaker at our May 11 meeting was Anne Marie Glenn of Long Realty. She is a certified realtor in HOA Community Management and an NAR Military Relocation Specialist. Living in SaddleBrooke,…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
Ed Davis On May 25 get your remembrance poppy and wear it on Memorial Day. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. In the battlefields of Belgium and elsewhere during World War…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
If You Build It …
Dee Berisha Most visitors or new transplants to Arizona would be skeptical when hearing talk of the existence of an Arizona olive oil mill, thinking that the olives would have to be imported from Greece or possibly Italy. So, like the baseball diamond in the middle of an Iowa cornfield, “If you build it, they…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Dancers Rave About the Club
Dawn Di Leo Each quarter the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) offers lessons of various levels. Dancers without recent line dancing experience generally start with the first class, called the “Novice” class. The current Novice dancers completed their first class at the end of March, and their enthusiasm shows what makes the club so much…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Once a Missile Site—Now a Church with a Mission!
Sharon Scanlan In May, June, and July, Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church in Catalina will have some exciting and inspirational classes! Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you attend Vista or not! The church is located on the west side of Oracle Road, just south of the Golder Ranch stoplight. If you are…