Pam Boedeker The mission of SaddleBrooke Nature Club is “To appreciate, understand and protect our natural environment through outdoor experiences, education and advocacy.” The club’s Program Committee chaired by Dan Chase has been busy lining up speakers and events with that focus. Members and guests will have some great opportunities in the coming months to…
Laura Shoffner Fashion, fun and food — all on Friday, February 24! On that date at the SaddleBrooke MountainView Ballroom, Chapter EP of the P.E.O. Sisterhood will welcome guests to its annual style show and luncheon, benefitting the cause of education for women. Soft Surroundings, located in the La Encantada shopping center, will bedazzle the…
The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes John Durham, native plant rescue team member for Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, to speak on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. John is a board member of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society and both John and his wife Susan…
Danna C. Koelling Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society devoted to patriotism, education and historic preservation. Are you a descendant of a patriot? Patriots may have military, civil or patriotic service or be a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Members of DAR have proven they are direct descendants of a…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Just over three years ago I had open heart surgery—wildly successful. That recovery, what a bore! How fast the steps recede deep into a fog. Every dance I knew in June is a blur. Having fun with friends, exercising, listening to music – that is what line dance is truly about and…
Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, October 21 and Friday, November 18 at…
Dick Kroese SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club was honored and privileged to have Tabitha Yim, head gymnastics coach of the University of Arizona. Tabitha came to the University in May of 2015 after serving as an assistant coach at Stanford. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport and established herself as one of…
Britt O’Grady Summer is coming to an end. Maybe not here, but up north where our snowbird friends still remain. We are eagerly awaiting our English Country Dancers among them to return. In the meantime, the few of us here keep meeting every Thursday for a lilting walk to the directions of our teacher, Enid…
A sure sign that fall is coming to SaddleBrooke is the start of a new movie season at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. The DesertView Cinema Club has been screening movies here since the DVPAC opened in 2005. Our twelfth season will begin on Tuesday, November 1. Showtimes remain 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Our opening…
Jenni Long SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is again offering many interesting art classes this fall to inspire your creativity. Classes will be taught by experienced, friendly teachers right here in SaddleBrooke and most are open to any skill level. Those classes geared to intermediate and advanced students are clearly stated in the class description. Now…