Category: Clubs & Classes

Hikers explore Anasazi Ruins in Grand Gulch, Utah

Viewing Big Man Panel: Kathy Gish, Mike Wolters, Ray Peale, Elisabeth Wheeler and Frank Earnest; photo by Frank Earnest

Elisabeth Wheeler Grand Gulch in southeast Utah is an outdoor museum of Anasazi Indian ruins 700 to 2000 years old. Entrenched in Cedar Mesa Sandstone, Grand Gulch drains most of the west side of Cedar Mesa, north of Monument Valley in Arizona. In these canyons are premier Anasazi ruins, pictographs and petroglyphs. Five SaddleBrooke hikers…

Stroke/Neuro Support Group

Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 18 and…

MountainView Bridge special events

Jo Ann Aiken

Ann Kuperberg The MountainView Bridge Club President and Manager Jo Ann Aiken has won the prestigious District 17 Goodwill Committee award. The ACBL District includes all of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and southern Nevada to Las Vegas, El Paso, Texas, Kanab, Utah and even part of Wyoming. Her name was submitted by the current district…

SaddleBrooke Car Show a success!

Left to right: Carol and Dick Thompson, OPMC President Ron Jackson, Faith and Dennis Holt

Carol Thompson July 4 Car Show at the HOA 1 parking lot was well attended this year. Only three Mazda Miata owners displayed their cars. If you are a Mazda Miata owner and would be interested in joining our local Miata Club, Tucson’s Old Pueblo Miata Club (OPMC), please contact Membership Chairs Carol and Dick…

American Legion Golf Tournament

Please support your local American Legion Post and help us to help those in need. Oro Valley Post 132 is sponsoring a charity golf tournament Saturday, August 26 at the Sun City-OV Views Golf Club. All proceeds, 100%, will benefit local veterans in need and the families of the deployed soldiers of our adopted local…

Latin Rhythm Dance Club

Jeanny and Wally Mara leading a dance class

Wally Mara The Latin Rhythm Dance is in its twelfth year of providing instruction in authentic Latin dance styles for SaddleBrooke residents. This season’s professional-level classes feature the hottest Latin dances, including Cha Cha, Salsa and Samba. Free Latin Dance Classes Free Monday Basic Dance Classes meet in SaddleBrooke One’s Vermilion Room Mondays from 2:00…

This I have learned

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” Clarence, It’s a Wonderful Life. Life was good for Ted Swartzberg and his family during the early part of the 20th Century. Eventually, however, life would have other plans for…

Republican Club meeting

Patricia Tarner SaddleBrooke Republican Club members were treated to two very informative speakers at their June meeting; Amanda Stanford, County Clerk of Superior Court and Dennis Reiber spoke about the Article V Convention of States. Amanda Stanford shared the goals she has implemented in her position as County Clerk of Superior Court during the first…