Category: Generals

A Walzer-Valse-Vals, just what is a waltz?

Punch Howarth Continuing with articles this off season of SASO concerts, we will take a good look at the form and history of the waltz. Most everyone is familiar with waltzes and even know the names of some. Settle back and think Om-pah-pah, Om-pah-pah! Musically a waltz is a dance form in three time; 3/4,…

What a night! Another successful Treats and Talents Charity Auction

Ann Vernon Thanks to so many residents throughout SaddleBrooke who participated in the eighth Treats and Talents Charity Auction; this year’s auction brought in over $32,000 with money still coming in! The auction was a gala affair and was well attended. Talented SaddleBrooke residents (musicians, cooks, quilters, jewelry makers, bakers, brewers and weavers) donated their…

SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters come through again!

Front row: Jackie Kemp and Jean Fedigan; back row Mike Brenny and Bob Halk

Ted Belanger In its continuing effort to fulfill its mission “To cycle for fun, food, fitness and community service,” the SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters have come through again. At the club’s final spring meeting members were challenged to donate adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets, towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions and feminine…

Here’s how to stay cool this summer!

Introducing Aquatic Personal Training in your pool or ours at SaddleBrooke HOA2! Aquatic Personal Training is simply personal training done in the water. This is great for people with arthritis, joint issues, overweight and rehabilitative therapy. It is also great exercise for the everyday athlete as well: in the comfort of your own home pool,…

Health Fair volunteers needed!

Volunteers prepare to assist exhibitors with set-up activities.

Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90 minute shifts, so everyone has time to visit exhibits at the fair before or after the volunteer shift. There are many ways to volunteer. The medical providers, who exhibit at the fair, especially welcome the people…

50s and 60s Sock Hop in MountainView Ballroom

Tom and Pam are ready to dance at the Sock Hop!

Jane Gromelski Do you remember dancing at Sock Hops in the high school gym? We couldn’t wear shoes because the finish on the gym floor might be damaged, but our Moms were not happy with us when the bottoms of our socks were no longer white. Fortunately the finishes on wood floors today no longer…

Health Night Out – June 22

IMPACT Executive Director Barbara McClure

Phyllis Ketring Monday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView Country Ballroom, Barbara McClure, Executive Director of IMPACT of Southern Arizona, will share exciting news about the new senior center in Catalina Pointe Shopping Center. Barbara is passionate about the growing number of services that IMPACT offers to SaddleBrooke, Oro Valley and Catalina residents.…