Greg Hlushko Greg Hlushko and Bruce Aird are going through their opening moves trying to gain an early advantage. It is fitting that they are playing on an antique chess set, since chess has a history going back to the Middle Ages. The rules have gradually changed until the 19th century, when they were finally…
Ann Kuperberg We are saddened to report that Vicki Hansen, a longtime MountainView bridge player, has passed away. She will be missed. The MountainView Duplicate Bridge game will continue throughout the summer but may miss the second Tuesday of the month. Check our website to be sure there’s a game at the Catalina Room at…
Gay Uhl and Eileen J. Snearly Memorial Day was the day to honor American veterans and kick off the 2022 fundraising project of the MountainView Lady Putters. This year, our fundraising project for San Manuel School is a “Science Bus” for the junior high students. According to principal Dr. Michelle Poppen, this traveling science lab…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Tina Fugleberg We would like to welcome Tina Fugleberg to the SBR Red Cross Blood Drive as our future leader. Linda Shannon-Hills will work with Tina to get up to speed on managing the SBR drives. Additional volunteers are Troy Fugleberg, Roxanne Watson, and Pete Watson. We also have a set of…
Cindy Madsen On the evening of May 6, the SaddleBrooke Tennis/POP Tennis Club (STC) hosted its Spring Fling event. There were about 90 STC members in attendance enjoying the light appetizers, hosted by the STC, as they listened and danced to music provided by Chuck Moses. The STC patio was the perfect place to host the…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
Hazel Staloff On Tuesday, June 14, 25 members of the Singles Club enjoyed a presentation by two esteemed financial professionals on “How Not to Outlive Your Money”—a timely subject, given rising inflation rates and a jittery market that had just entered bear territory. In addition to being a financial adviser, the first presenter, Bill Bengen, has…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart We sure do love our pets. They are often our best friends, providing companionship, unconditional love, and emotional support. Yet there are times that I would like to understand what my dog is thinking. I will talk to her (her name is Tawni), and she will nod her head side to side.…
Leah Sugar Kari, AMR, FHIAS, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent Specializing in Medicare Products No matter how accomplished we adults are, the subject of enrolling into Medicare is one we approach cautiously and respectfully. We simply do not want to get our enrollment into Medicare wrong. Here are some frequently asked questions you…
If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion Veterans Service Organization. Quote: “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years.”…