Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Megan Mansfield, Ph.D., a NASA Sagan Fellow at the University of Arizona’s Stewart Observatory, on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Dr. Mansfield will discuss the devices and methods she uses in her research to identify…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Jewish Friendship Group
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continues an active and rewarding season. Even though COVID numbers are decreasing in the Tucson area, we are still intent on staying cautious to allow us to be able to meet in person for all activities. On July 28 Joy Erickson welcomed 20 JFG ladies to her beautiful…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Hearing Vibes: Discussion Group for Better Hearing
Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Metaphysical Explorations Fall/Winter Schedule of Gatherings
Sara Bourland The Metaphysical Explorations Group is excited to announce our upcoming events for this year and next. All events are on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 6 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. In addition, we have a special event as well (see Jan. 21 date below). Please go to our…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
MOAA News
LT William Myers, CEC USN Former The leadership of the former Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter is happy to announce that our organization has become Arizona’s newest chapter of the Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA). For the past eight years, we have been a satellite of the Tucson Chapter. Becoming our own chapter had been…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Artist of the Month: Jean Matheson: Love of Art Leads to Satisfying Career
LaVerne Kyriss Love of art leads to satisfying career. Jean Matheson has always loved art. While there weren’t a lot of classes available to her when she was growing up, she was frequently chosen to create artwork for various school activities. She also got interested in art history and was able to take part in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Make New Friends and Great Harmonies with the SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus
Bruce Kistler, SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus President Remember those songs you used to listen to or sing as a young man? Your local SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus has kept the Barbershop tradition going since 1998. Barbershop music features easily singable melodies with close harmonies in an a cappella style. In Barbershop music, the melody is usually sung…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Partners Western Dance Fall Activities
Jane Gromelski Our Partners Western Dance Club will start dance lessons in mid-October. Every year we are excited to welcome new dancers and old back to class. On Mondays, starting Oct. 17, we will offer Partner Pattern dance classes. These are a fun addition to our basic progressive dances. The lady is on the man’s…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club: Mark Your Calendars!
Dinner Dances SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) has scheduled their ever-popular Dinner Dances. At each dance, cocktails are at 5 p.m., a three-course dinner at 5:30 p.m., and dancing goes from 6 to 9 p.m. The Dinner Dances are held in the MountainView Ballroom—a glorious dance floor for sure! Dinner Dance Dates: Oct. 14; Nov.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Boot Prints
Diana Smith SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members anxiously await the arrival of the club’s newsletter every two months! The issues contain articles, photos, and the upcoming hike schedule. But many members don’t know that the diligent work of Maureen Spence is behind these publications, because her name does not appear anywhere in print. A Midwestern girl,…