Category: October 2015

The many benefits of Tai Chi

Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art dating back to the twelfth century. Over the years it has been found to be an excellent way to improve and maintain both physical and emotional health. It is also a wonderful way to build strength and balance while alleviating stress and anxiety. Some of…

Part 25 Argentine Tango and Astor Piazzolla

This is a continuation of Part 24, published in last month’s issue. Argentina born Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was a bandoneón (see part 8 of this series) and piano virtuoso, an orchestra director and a composer. He is the best known Argentine Tango composer in the international world of music. Unlike other famous Tango composers who…

STC 7.0 ladies at El Paso

The SaddleBrooke 7.0 ladies place second at the Southwest Sectionals.

Mary Jo George Southwest Sectionals was an awesome experience for everyone on the STC Ladies 7.0 team, captained by Mary Jo George. There were a few bumps in the road such as 95 degree humid heat on the very first day, rain delays on the second day, one player getting the flu and another getting…

STC Labor Day tennis social

More than 100 members and guests enjoy a great lunch.

Jay Clayton Wilson What better way to celebrate the end of summer than to have mixed doubles tennis matches in the morning followed by a terrific lunch consisting of hamburgers and hotdogs, all cooked on the Tennis Center grill? That’s how we did it this year. Almost 70 players participated in the matches. Then more…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Rock wall in Grabell Garden

Louise Grabell Fall is fabulous! October brings us warm sunshiny days and cooler nights. Give your AC system a rest, open the windows and breathe some fresh air. Fall is the time to finish those garden projects that you left by the wayside when the temperature was 100 degrees forever! I will be doing a…

Catalina Mountain Elks Charity Golf Tournament

Pat Cox Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 will hold its annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Views Golf Club located at 1565 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Oro Valley on Saturday, November 14, 2015, with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. The scramble format is open to individual golfers or teams (Elk membership not required).…

Knit Wits news

Knitted hat and blanket donations

Bobbi Forsch The weather still tells us it’s summer but the calendar says it’s autumn so many of the Knit Wits are working on blankets, afghans, hats and sweaters for the cooler weather. There have been many hat donations for Kids’ Closet for the fall semester. Each child who visits Kids’ Closet to shop for…

Oregon State Party planned

Doug Sweetland For all of those Oregonians who live year round in SaddleBrooke or those who enjoy their winter months here, you are invited to attend our 2015 Oregon State Party. The event will be held November 5 at the Mesquite Grill from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. As with our event in March 2014, this…