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…
Category: October 2015
Sports, October 2015
STC 7.0 ladies at El Paso
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
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…
Sports, October 2015
STC Labor Day tennis social
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
P.E.O. Luncheon and Style Show Set for February 26
The MountainView Ballroom will be full of Soft Surroundings on Friday, February 26 as it is once again the site for the P.E.O. Luncheon and Style Show sponsored by Chapter EP. Mark your calendars for this popular event benefitting the cause of education for women. Fashions will be presented by Soft Surroundings, a new store…
Features, October 2015
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
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).…
Generals, October 2015
Canada del Oro Barbershop Chorus – Fountains, Angels and Harmony
Don Bott As a very enthusiastic Baritone in SaddleBrooke’s Canada del Oro Barbershop Chorus, I also have the task of trying to communicate this enthusiasm to my SaddleBrooke neighbors as well as others who may read my bi-weekly promotional pieces in the SaddleBrooke Progress and SaddleBag Notes. The bottom line, of course, is to inspire you…
Generals, October 2015
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Knit Wits news
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…