Phyllis Ketring SaddleBrooke Health Fair is October 15 The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is the largest exhibition of health-related services in our community. It offers residents a venue to meet local medical providers, have an annual flu shot, dispose of expired medications and eyeglasses while learning about medical specialties and senior services. The fair will…
Stephanie Thomas As with many SaddleBrooke residents, Jim and Georgeann Becker took a circuitous route getting to our community. After 52 years in Ohio and 10 more in Flagstaff, they stumbled upon SaddleBrooke when visiting a friend and bought two years ago. Jim is a Senior Village volunteer driver for Going My Way and also…
Dr. William J. Fishkind All of us hope to age gracefully and good vision is an important aspect of that. William J. Fishkind, MD, FACS will present an overview of common vision problems at Health Night Out on Monday, October 24. His presentation will cover macular degeneration, floaters, glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts. Dr. Fishkind is…
Punch Howarth In thinking about overtures, we can recognize three composers who were masters of the form; Beethoven, Berlioz and Rossini. Beethoven was the first great composer and possibly the greatest overture symphonist with 11. Four are about his Opera Fidelio, four introduce plays, one is to a ballet and two are concert overtures. Berlioz…
Monday, October 10 – Bingo Second Monday of every month in the Vistas Dining Room Bingo sales begin at 5:30 p.m. Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Prices start as low as $3 per pack for 11 games (cash only!). Seating is limited so come early! Food will be…
Alex Martinez, well-known weaver from Oaxaca, Mexico will be in SaddleBrooke on Wednesday, November 16 to offer two hands-on workshops demonstrating the traditional dyeing techniques his family uses in their weavings. Participants will learn to make the natural dyes using plant materials in different combinations. You may bring a small item to test your results!…
Don Jensen Confused and Overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar will be presented October 18 with Speaker Gary Anderson, Medicare Insurance Educator. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the…
Eve Fly Fall is upon us, and that means all the art shows and fairs will begin. The SaddleBrooke Artisan Fair will be held Saturday, November 5. So save the date to see over 100 SaddleBrooke Artists show and sell their creations. Our show has been described as a show of Talent, Texture and Diversity,…
Nancy Bergman SaddleBrooke’s Canada Del Oro Barbershop Chorus (CDOBC) is proud to present another evening of entertaining holiday music on December 9 at the DesertView Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The CDO Chorus will be joined by the Tucson Barbershop Chorus to delight with chorus and quartet performances. An enthusiastic audience will especially enjoy…
Micki Wilverding Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The…