Jane Gromelski Just in time for the 50s and 60s Sock Hop in the MountainView Ballroom on November 5, we will offer Beginning Swing lessons in the Aerobics Room by the Mesquite Grill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. If you missed out on the fun of rock ‘n roll when you were young, now…
Category: August 2015
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Hello, August!
Janet Tucker The hot summer is starting to wind down and we’re waiting for the cooling monsoon rains. If you’re an experienced watercolorist of intermediate or advanced skill, come join Mary Bubla in her innovative Pouring Class. The summer class schedule is listed below and more information can be found about Mary’s class on our…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Water… cool water
Karen Schickedanz Just as the monsoon rains reached Arizona this summer, eight members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club drove up to the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness for a refreshing trek through this beautiful and pristine canyon. Enjoying the five mile hike that involved stream wading and numerous stream crossings were (left to right): Bob Perez, Karen…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Knit Wits news
Bobbi Forsch Even though it’s summer there are still many members of Knit Wits who spend their Wednesday mornings at HOA 1 Activity Center Room 3 chatting and creating wonderful projects. Some of our upcoming events include learning how to knit socks, knitting for charities and classes from Tucson Yarn Shop. We continue to share…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Line Dance lessons with Rebecca
Dr. Mark Magdanz Rebecca has the ability to teach almost any species to dance. Sometimes it just takes a treat. The July party saw 48 folks join her on the dance floor. The after expense proceeds from parties are always donated to a worthy cause. Rebecca’s generous students often donate extra on top of their…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
British Club enjoys coffee morning and book exchange
Twink Gates-Zimdar The ladies were joined by their husbands at a British Club Coffee Morning and Book Exchange Saturday, 11 July, at the home of Eileen and Mike Sedgwick. Twenty six members enjoyed scrumptious, freshly baked, homemade delicacies of sponge cake with orange cream filling, fruit cake, cookies, a variety of tarts – lemon curd,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Thirdsty Thursday social popular with Freethinkers
Fran Berman SaddleBrooke Freethinkers met at the Roadrunner Grill on July 16 for our second Thirdsty Thursday social. Thirteen SaddleBrooke residents, including some new faces, enjoyed two hours of dynamic discussion in a happy hour setting. Thirdsty Thursday is a monthly opportunity to get to know each other better. There was no guest speaker or…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
SaddleBrooke Singers begin their 23rd season
On Sunday, September 13 the SaddleBrooke Singers will begin rehearsals for their holiday concert this year entitled A Classic Christmas Holiday. This group, consisting of SaddleBrooke residents and directed by Dr. Linda Griffin, is preparing a program that they hope will bring back fond memories of your own favorite Christmases. The list of songs includes…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
SaddleBrooke Nature Club: A few of our favorite meetings
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club meetings will resume on October 12. During the summer months the Executive and Program Boards are making plans for next season. At a recent board meeting members reflected on some of their favorite programs and field trips. Ron Andrea, vice president, recalled the club’s fieldtrip to Cottonwood. The train ride,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Party and wedding line dance lessons – easy and free!
Do you stand bewildered at wedding receptions when the DJ puts on the Electric Slide? Do you sit tapping your toes during the Boot Scootin’ Boogie? How come all those 30 year olds on the cruise ship know The Hustle when they weren’t even born yet? Here’s a chance to catch up and learn America’s classic…