Category: September 2016

Birth announcement: New theater group in SaddleBrooke

Shawn Cryderman; photo by Steve Weiss

Andrea Molberg A new theater group, christened Community Circle Players, was recently born in SaddleBrooke. The new group, led by Shawne Cryderman and Susan Sterling as co-producers, arrived on the scene after Susan and Steve Shear decided to retire from 10 years of directing and producing plays presented by SaddleBrooke’s PrimeTime Players. “We hope that…

Jewish Friendship Group news

Marilyn Anthony Hard to believe but the High Holidays are around the corner. To where did the summer disappear? The JFG will be holding its annual Break-Fast after Yom Kippur on October 12 in the Vermilion Room, HOA1. Menu includes an omelet station (peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, shredded cheddar cheese), challah, bagels, cream cheese,…

SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group

Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, September 16 at the home…

SaddleBrooke Rotary summer news

President Joe Guyton, Joe McGowan and Jim Lamb welcome Wendy Guyton to SaddleBrooke Rotary.

Julia Young Who says summer is slow in Tucson? Not for SaddleBrooke Rotary Club. We have a new exchange student from Fredericksburg, Denmark. Oliver Sorgenfrey is 15 years old and will be a student at CDO. His host family, Katherine Martinez-Wells and daughter Vivian, live in Oro Valley. Vivian is a student at Pima Community…

Arizona Trail Association recognizes Hiking Club

Arizona Trail Association recognizes Elisabeth Wheeler and Mary Croft from the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club.

Elisabeth Wheeler The Arizona Trail Association recently recognized the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club and Trail Stewards Elisabeth Wheeler and Mary Croft at the annual meeting of the Arizona Trail Association. Exciting things are happening on the Arizona National Scenic Trail and the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club is an important partner through our business membership and volunteer work…

Democratic Club news

Jim Vavra Our guest speaker at our August 9 meeting was Dr. Kathleen C. Schwartzman. As Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona, Dr. Schwartzman has specialized in Political Sociology and Economic Development, focusing on Latin America. Her most recent book, The Chicken Trail: Following Workers, Migrants, and Corporations across the Americas, looks at…

Teaching assistant, coordinator, and assistant coordinator “Square dancers go all out”

Left to right: Don Williams, Rebecca Williams, Randy Regnier, Sue Regnier, Bonnie Kraber and Larry Kraber

Rita Fletcher You may think it is overkill to have so much help available in learning where to walk while dancing in a square, but then—more—is—more! So why not? Everyone learns easily and quickly. That is what makes square dancing unique and fun. In addition to Larry Kraber, square dance caller-instructor extraordinaire, the Coordinators help…

Republican Women notice

LaVerne Tucker Republican Women of Pinal County will meet Friday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cactus Room of the MountainView Clubhouse. Speakers will be Arizona State House Representative Vince Leach on the Propositions on the November ballot and Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyes. Republican Women is also part of state and national Federation…

Saturday morning bridge clinic notice

Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way in…