Terry Caldwell With the ever-increasing use of credit cards, PayPal, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, and other digital finance, perhaps you haven’t even noticed design changes to several of the pocket coins we still use in everyday commerce. Just one illustration of the changes is the 25-cent piece (quarter dollar). Since 1932, the obverse/front of the quarter, showing…
Maureen Benigno Winners of our prestigious, 12-week tournament from May 24 to Aug. 9: 1st Place: Alan Stein 2nd Place: Tony Heacock 3rd Place: Angela Stein Following are the first-place winners at the weekly Final Table from May 24 to Aug. 9: May 24: Terry Jackson May 31: Henry Krebs June 7: Ron Koehler June…
Lyn Moreno As long as COVID and chlorine issues don’t interfere, the swim club is again offering its free swim clinic to residents. “It’s been years since I swam, but I sure would like to swim laps for exercise, (insert weight loss, injury rehab, strength, or competition) but oh,… I am sooooo out of shape……
Vera Shury Big Announcement! Nine-hole golfing for Parkinson’s with the Village Fun with Friends Team; contact the leader at lvioanti313@gmail.com or 520-818-1880. You can also ask about bocce. Improve your posture with shoulder workouts! Weak shoulders come from leaning over desks, cell phone use, hunching over handlebars, and Parkinson’s related tiredness and weakening of muscles…
On Aug. 11, Exalted Ruler Alane Asp and Veteran’s Committee Co-Chair Bob Kielsa presented the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Hospital with $2,314 worth of clothing and toiletries. The donations were given to Leilani Kirchn. In addition, they presented a patriotic quilt to Kelly Laurich, the Fisher House director. The quilt will be used in…
Pat Floyd After weathering difficult circumstances and elements, the SaddleBrooke EZ Riders Spin Club has returned to the Paloma Room in the DesertView Fitness Complex in full force and with enthusiasm. There are 10 scheduled sessions a week, which are led by 13 certified leaders. Annual dues are $45 per person, which entitles you to…
Barbara Barr Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) is partnering with the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and the Wellness Integrated Network of SaddleBrooke in the fight to prevent Alzheimer’s. Included in the PACT study are Banner Hospital, Duke Health (Duke University Health Care), Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging, the University of Florida, the University of…
Kristina Rivas “It was Friday, March 13, 2020, when we received the news that the DesertView Theater would be closed indefinitely due to COVID-19,” says Pastor Steve Wilson. Everyone thought that this would be a short break and that we would be back in possibly one month. No one could have ever dreamed it would…
Shawne Cryderman Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend this introductory lesson. At the end of the intro lesson, participants will know the basics of the game and be encouraged to join the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) and continue with the Assisted Play program. The only prerequisite or “must have” for the intro lesson is…
Liz Boyd Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship), who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, including lots of dinners out and potlucks at members’ homes. In addition, the following activities take…