Category: July 2016

Classical music: A brief analysis

Punch Howarth A brief explanation of Classical is a necessary opening as there are music forms other than Classical; Pop music that changes with culture modifications, Jazz that stresses invention and individual expression, Folk music relating to culture groups are but a few among others. Some vocabulary relating to Classical are serious, old, complex, highbrow,…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach

The Brushes with their dogs--Who walks whom?

Polish your sneakers Nan Nasser As we tolerate three digit temperatures and monsoon humidity it is difficult to envision participating in a walkathon. But on October 29, 2016, you are invited to join the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon, marking the beginning of our twentieth year of service to kids in nearby towns. The walk…

Are you missing links?

No, we’re not talking about the creature which has been speculated to have bridged the evolutionary gap between ape and man. We’re talking about Links Players who live here in SaddleBrooke. We’re a group of people who cherish the beauty of SaddleBrooke and the wonderful friends and neighbors we spend time with, on and off…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

Shiloh escaped the shelter.

It’s “Christmas in July – Payoff the Vet Debt” campaign going on now With only hours before a dog was to be dumped at the county shelter, we called a local rescue for help. She had 16 dogs in her home and $3500 in vet debt but her immediate response was, “Yes, I’ll take him.”…

Donations needed for homeless women

Micki Wilverding 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…

2016 Health Fair

Phyllis Ketring * SaddleBrooke Health Fair, Saturday morning, October 15, HOA1 * Many local medical and health care providers will be present. * Flu and pneumonia shots and a wide variety of free screenings are available. * Volunteers can sign up now. You will be contacted later in the summer. New volunteers may email Sally…

Knit Wits news

Linda helps the class members to insert a lifeline.

Carol Chiarello In the Knit Wits group you can learn some new things; or not. It is up to you! One recent class was on how to use a lifeline. A lifeline in knitting is often used when knitting a pattern that includes lace. Some people use dental floss as a lifeline, or it might…

It’s never too hot to dance

Dancing is a great aerobic exercise.

If you don’t like to get up at 5:00 a.m. to walk or jog, there is an alternative way to exercise during these hot summer months. Dance! Dancing is a great aerobic exercise as well as being good for balance, coordination and your brain. It takes a lot of brain power to get those feet,…