Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of a series of individual dance-like movements that flow smoothly from one to another in a sequence. When it is performed, Tai Chi integrates elements of movement, mind, and breath, making it a mind-directed moving exercise. All movements involve weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct…
Category: June 2018
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
MountainView Bridge Club news
Ann Kuperberg The Tucson Unit provided a Pro-Am game in early May. That kind of game gives non-Life Masters a chance to team up with Life Masters, one “Pro” playing with an “Am” in the North/South position while the other pair play East/West. Our MountainView team of Paul Shalita, Joyce Hagin, Ann Kuperberg and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
HOA2 Fitness Center visits Sunrise Rotary Club
Dick Kroese Helen Howard, Fitness Coordinator/CPT, and TeriLee Olivier, Certified Trainer, were recent guests of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club. Helen told us that the fitness center has something for everybody, no matter what your physical condition. Some of the programs that she told us about are indoor cycling, aqua-mix, strength training, yoga for a…
Generals, June 2018
SaddleBrooke Swim Club offering free August swim clinic
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Rotary Literacy Program
Tim Morsani The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has a mandate from Rotary International to make literacy and the improvement of literacy one of its top priorities. Part of that endeavor involves the distribution of books and dictionaries to elementary school students. In the past twelve months, over 3,000 books and 152 dictionaries have been delivered…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Wreaths Across America
Dick Kroese Sheron Jones spoke at SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about Wreaths Across America. Sheron is a Gold Star Mother. Her son, Staff Sergeant Darrel D. Kasson, was killed when the hummer he was driving hit an IED. Since then his mother, Sheron, has dedicated her time helping other Gold Star Mothers that have…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Computer Club schedules Genealogy class
Dave Tiefenbach A genealogy class has been scheduled for July. RootsMagic is an award-winning genealogy software program which makes researching, organizing and sharing your family history easy! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced genealogist, RootsMagic is the perfect tool for you. The RootsMagic class will start on July 12 at 11:00 a.m. Go to…
Generals, June 2018
Gardeners Exchange
Small Wonders – June 18 Margaret Larmour The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners welcomes you to attend Small Wonders, by Dr. Frank Rose, garden writer, artist, photographer and nature lover, on Wednesday, June 18 at La Hacienda Club, SaddleBrooke Ranch at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Rose, a…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Forty hikers explore West Rim of the Grand Canyon
Elisabeth Wheeler and Larry Allen Dramatic viewpoints highlight the eight-mile Rim Trail from Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest. Forty SaddleBrooke hikers in four groups hiked through pinyon pine and Utah juniper along the South Rim to explore these famous views. Trail Overlook provided the best view of the precipitous Bright Angel Trail which plummets…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Insect Appreciation
Pam Boedeker If you see your neighbor out in her yard at night shining lights into her trees and bushes don’t be alarmed. She is a member of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club newly enthused about the insects living in her yard! She must have attended the humorous and informative presentation about insects by Jeff Babson.…