Ret Convey The time has come to wish bon voyage and happy trails to our pals who are departing for either their other homes or a summer vacation. We will miss all of you and promise to keep the Tucson home fires burning until you return. Of course, it’s no secret that keeping the home…
Category: June 2018
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
The beat goes on – summer line dance lessons with Rebecca
Mark Magdanz Why line dance? Improving your health and strength is not something to put off for another minute. Research reveals that the best exercise results may be obtained by combining music, learning, socializing, balance, coordination and varying intensity pace. All these factors are found on the line dance floor. Build a better brain, increase…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Friday Quilters turn vision into victory
Leslie Rocco There are lots of great ideas to help those in need, but it takes perseverance and drive to turn that vision into victory. Yet, that’s just what the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters did with their first wildly successful Quilt Auction. SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network and Sr. Village were the beneficiaries of their hard work…
Sports, June 2018
SPA participates in Adopt-a-Highway program
Mark Van Matre, VP of SPA SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association members participated in cleaning up a portion of Edwin Road on May 22, 2018, as part of Pinal County’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. Front row left to right: Gail Bouffard, Henriette Kraut, Ken Powers, Dale Leman, Sandy Mayer, Vennie Fernandez, Robert Perez and Donna O’Shea. Back row: Charlie…
Features, June 2018
How does your garden grow?
Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener There’s a “thriller” in your garden! Well, there should be. Thrillers are flowers that stand upright and call your eye to their display of blossoms. Thrillers demand your attention. Like irises, Echinacea, penstemon, tall zinnia, etc. I am mentioning this because you will need to understand the function…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Do you wanna dance?
Vivian Herman Did you ever want to try your hand (or feet) at learning dance routines in a fun way with no commitment? Well, here’s your chance. The SilverBelles Dance Group invites all interested SaddleBrooke residents to check us out. During this summer you are welcome to watch or participate in our practice sessions and…
Features, June 2018
Spotlight on Advertiser: It’s time to meet the new kid on the block
Did you notice there’s a “new kid” in your neighborhood? It’s a locally owned hearing care center that’s actually been around since 1989 but recently found a home in northwest Tucson. You’ll find Lifestyle Hearing Solutions at Ina and Oracle beside Bank of the West on the northwest corner. You’ll also find a welcoming…
Generals, June 2018
This I have learned
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It’s not easy breaking habits because, for the most part, many of us hold onto them to maintain order in our lives or to sustain certain memories. I mention this because, as my mother did, I do our washing every Monday! There is something very rhythmic about my following in my…
Generals, June 2018
Unit Happenings
Unit 3-S Brenda Newitter Forty-nine Unit 3-S residents celebrated Cinco de Mayo at the home of Steve and Helen Bellacqua on Saturday, May 5. This was a potluck dinner and residents were asked to bring Mexican food, if possible, and to dress in their best Mexican attire. Two residents were celebrating birthdays, so there…
Features, June 2018
2 Your Health: The five best reasons to try chiropractic care
Dr. Craig Brue I have been a practicing chiropractor for over 40 years, and I still find it absolutely amazing how effective spinal adjustments can be for the relief of back and neck pain. Every day I hear patients say, “I wish I would have come in a long time ago. I can’t believe…