Category: July 2016

GLAAS gets underway for 2016-2017

GLAAS members partake of fabulous food.

Jo Ann Ellison GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke), held a spring fling at the home of Orville Bell and Joseph Panessidi. The food was fantastic, the conversation stimulating and the weather cooperated — What more could you want? GLAAS is busy planning its 2016-2017 calendar. If you want more information, or to get…

Sellout softball crowd awed by Memorial Day Tournament

Rob Seguin

Jonathan Green OK, we don’t actually sell tickets, but a capacity—at times overflow—crowd watched three close and exciting SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) games at the annual Memorial Day Tournament on a gorgeous holiday morning. The event was dedicated to the memory of Rob Seguin, SSSA player, umpire, leader, friend and dedicated member who passed…

In Passing

Jayme Berg at SaddleBrooke

Jayme Berg was born to Tyko and Ruth Berg in Bellingham, Washington, on June 28, 1927. He passed away in Tucson on Memorial Day, 2016. Jayme is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter Susan, step-daughters Renee and Sheryl, grandsons Tom, Dominic, Dante, Alex and Stephen, granddaughters Rebecca and Ally and four great grandchildren. Jayme was…

New to you

Ron, the handyman

Betsy Lowry Yep, that is what the Golden Goose fashion show is all about. On September 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom, the Golden Goose will be putting on a fashion show at the opening General Meeting Program of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach. This is the third show we have done and it has…

Tai Chi in the summer time

Carol Emerson

Ken Emerson The hot days of summer have arrived and it’s time for some relaxing indoor activities. Tai Chi is a great way to relax while, at the same time, experiencing some gentle exercise, settling the mind and learning something new (and good for you!). The summer classes tend to be smaller so we are…

Saturday Morning Bridge clinic

Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way in…

SaddleBrooke CycleMasters Ride of Silence

Photo by Dick Hogan

Mike Brenny The SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters is a cycling club that really cares about their members. In fact, the bicycle is just the vehicle that gets us to our real purpose—spending time with fellow members. On Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. some 50 members of the club formed to celebrate the life of Dennis Peterson.…

Gardeners Exchange

Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Chuck Parsons, long time member of The Green Valley Garden Club, to speak on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. The program, Taking the Mystery Out of Sonoran Desert Gardening, will be held at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room, SaddleBrooke Ranch. Chuck will simplify the…

Democratic Club news

Jim Vavra We had a very full program for the June 14 meeting of the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club. The meeting included the introduction of three new Democratic candidates for the upcoming primaries in August and ultimately the General Election this November. We had two candidates vying for Pinal County Sheriff, Kaye Dickson and Kevin Taylor.…