Tim and Janis Gaule In this month’s article, we would like to point out a very good article that has several suggestions for handling the challenges of hearing loss in social settings. The article was published by the Cleveland Clinic, and it is titled “How to Navigate Hearing Loss in Social Settings.” If you do…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Make Them the Best Chapters of Your Life
Barbara Barr Bengen So, here you are, trying to live life to the fullest, when “stinkin’ thinkin’” hits you! Most of us moved to SaddleBrooke because we wanted something better during these chapters of our lives. We didn’t want to get old and crotchety! We didn’t want to live in the past! We didn’t want…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN Although the monthly meetings of the Catalina Mountains Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) are currently on hiatus, CMC’s leadership has been busy supporting veterans and their families who are clients of Esperanza En Escalante (Esparanza). Esperanza’s housing facilities are located at 3700 S. Calle…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Chess Puzzle of the Month
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The club has no dues. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. We play in the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Want to Be Healthier? Give Square Dancing a Whirl
Mary Klootwyk Are you looking for an alternative to going to the gym? Want to make some new friends? Why not give modern square dancing a try? We all know that exercise is good for you. Running, aerobics, bicycling, weight lifting, and sports (pickleball, softball, tennis) all seem to be hard work. Isn’t there a…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
British Club Update
Mary Gates, Publicity It was Thursday, Aug. 17, when 16 members of the British Club met at 5:30 p.m. at It’s Greek to Me to enjoy a delicious Greek meal, choosing à la carte from their wonderful menu. Enjoying the camaraderie of members and friends, a good time was had by all, as usual. Everyone…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Partners Western Dance Classes in October
Jane Gromelski Dancing is the only sport that lets you hold your partner in your arms! It’s good for you mentally and physically. It’s exercise that is fun! We will offer Texas 2-Step classes starting on Thursday, Oct. 5, in the Vermilion Room in the SaddleBrooke clubhouse. Texas 2-Step 101 will start at 6 p.m.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
A Space Analog for the Moon and Mars
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Kai Staats, the director of Research for SAM, a Space Analog for the Moon and Mars at the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2, on Sunday, Oct. 8, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Staats is an entrepreneur, researcher, and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Dancers in the Spotlight
Tom Marshall When you reach retirement, it can be hard to start something new, much less take a class entitled “Novice,” but that’s just what Dick and Karen Schroeder did, and they fell in love with ballroom dancing. “It’s an exercise for both mind and body. It’s the social interaction with other dancers before and…