Roger Bogard This was a great honor since the club was just chartered on November 11, 2014. We are the first chartered club in this district in recent history to receive this award. Each year the incoming President of Rotary International establishes the criteria that will be used to identify clubs operating at exceptionally high…
The energetic members of the Let’s Dance Club have completed a month of East Coast Swing lessons. Taught by Claudia Booth and assisted by Barry Moore the class ended the May session with a reincarnation of a high school dance. Poodle skirts, bobby socks and tight tee shirts abounded. Moving from East Coast Swing to…
Neil Macdonald On May 13 your SaddleBrooke Republican Club was most pleased to welcome two of our three elected state senator and representatives of District 11. Unfortunately Representative Mark Finchem was called away for an important legislature meeting that morning. We did hear from Senator Steve Smith and our own SaddleBrooke representative Vince Leach. Both…
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,…
Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The clothing should…
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…
Summer has arrived. The snowbirds have gone, the mercury is rising and you may be asking yourself, “Self, what can I do to get some exercise during the day?” Not all of us want to roll out of bed before 7:00 a.m. to hit the courts, the links or walk the same old streets. Of…
The Community Church at SaddleBrooke is pleased to feature award winning 10 year old singer Aliyah Douglas to sing at its service Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. at the DesertView Theatre in SaddleBrooke. Fresh from achieving first place national winner of the New York Lyric Opera Vocal Competition in the age 10 to…
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…
Sue Robisch Lillie and Dolly were on their best behavior with their coats all brushed and shiny, their manes and tails combed to perfection. They wore their sparkly, colorful shoes. They were ready for the big party. They knew they would be a big hit and draw in big dollars for their teammates and the…