Walt Shields Cochise was the most feared of the Chiricahua Apaches. During a period from 1860 to 1870, he and his braves conducted numerous raids on white settlements, miners and stagecoaches. The warriors hid out in an area of the Dragoon Mountains, 60 miles east of Tucson, known today as Cochise Stronghold. The site is…
Category: June 2014
June 2014
Square Dance Club update
Our square dance season is slowing down. We will not be dancing in July and August. Until then we will have our regular club plus dances on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom and on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. we will have plus dancing workshops at the MountainView Fitness Center. Square dancing is…
June 2014
Attn: “Puzzlers” of the Brooke
Pat Schlote Obsessed—Addicted—Intense It all brings pleasure to those of us who enjoy the challenges of putting together Jig Saw puzzles. You will be pleased to know that we have re-established a location for residents in SaddleBrooke to choose from a variety of puzzles (250 to 2,000 pieces). Clean those shelves of your puzzles and…
June 2014
Computer Club update
Dennis Korger Both our website and the computer classroom were closed at the beginning of May for remodeling and improvements. Several weeks ahead of expectations, both projects are now complete allowing our schedule to return to a normal state of affairs. As always, the earliest notice for new classes arrives first on our website at…
June 2014
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club – social dancing to great music
Steve Holdener Last month I wrote about the wonderful opportunities for dancing in SaddleBrooke. This month I’d like to share some personal stories about dancing and music. My own personal story on how I met my wife Rita (and maybe how I kept her). We were at a Swiss marriage reception for a friend…
June 2014
The British Club enjoys lunch at Canyon’s Crown
Twink Gates-Zimdar On Sunday, May 11 members of the British Club, with family and friends visiting, enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub way across town at the crossroads of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. A good time was had by all as usual, tasting their fine British food from…
June 2014
STS and Partners Western Dance team up
George Bidwell SaddleBrooke Troop Support receives much needed ongoing contributions from the Partners Western Dance Club. In honor of their valuable cash contributions, STS presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jane and Stan Gomelski, the club leaders. Those contributions go directly to STS efforts in behalf of local troops and their families. Jane and Stan…
June 2014
10 reasons to join summer Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Summer can be a pretty lazy time here in the Brooke. Good thing Tai Chi is a relaxed yet effective way to stay active. Classes tend to be a little smaller as well, so it’s almost like getting private lessons. Here are the top 10 reasons to practice in the summer. No. 10:…
June 2014
Stroke/Neuro Support Group: Pharmacy updates summer schedule
Joel and Justin Rhoads, owners of SaddleBrooke Drug in the SaddleBrooke commercial plaza, were the April speakers at the Stroke/Neuro Support Group educational meeting. Esta Goldstein, program chairperson for the group, was especially pleased to have them speak since their presentation marked the first time a pharmacy group had spoken in SaddleBrooke. Both brothers are…
June 2014
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club – June 2014
Spring Bling Fling Spring was in the air as the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club dancers donned bright colors and sparkly stuff for an afternoon Spring Bling Fling social at the MountainView Ballroom. This party was held as a festive send off for our snowbirds who fly the coop for the summer. As a new twist,…