Category: Clubs & Classes

Scams at an All-Time High in 2024

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…

Chess Club

Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…

What’s Happening with WOOO?

Dee Berisha Are you a single woman in SaddleBrooke who is not in a committed relationship? Are you looking for things to do with other single women? You don’t have to look any further than WOOO (Women On Our Own). WOOO has changed just a bit since it began back in the early 2000s. Briefly…

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Gets a Sister Club

Kristi Halvorson, Harvey Smith, and Barbara Barr Bengen May 22 was a red-letter day for the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, District 5500, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Rotary Club of Hermosillo Milenia, District 4100, Hermosillo, Mexico. The two Rotary Clubs have officially agreed to join together as “Sister Clubs” for three years. This exciting partnership,…

SaddleBrooke United Caregivers

Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health, but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So, please: 1.…

Tai Chi—It’s Good for What Ails You!

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 body…

Nightclub Two-Step: Slow and Smooth

Dan Plattner Nightclub two-step is a slow dance, perfect for dance parties, weddings, and nightclubs. It was developed in Illinois in 1965 by a 16-year-old west coast swing dancer, Buddy Schwimmer. He and his sister wanted a new dance style for ballads and slower music instead of couples dancing face-to-face and just shuffling their feet.…

British Club Dines at Saffron Indian Bistro

Mary (Twink) Gates It was June 25 when 22 members of the British Club enjoyed a brilliant meal at Saffron Indian Bistro on Oracle Road here in Tucson. Choosing à la carte from a wide menu of delicious Indian cuisine, the Brits enjoyed the camaraderie of members and friends. A fun time was had by…