Sizzle at the hop! Lynne Kumza We can jive! We can stomp it! We can rock ‘n roll it! We did it all at the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club latest Sock Hop. Poodle skirts swirled and saddle shoes sizzled on the floor of the Mariposa Room in the DesertView Performing Arts Center. We were originally…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Variety spices up Republican Club’s September meeting
Patricia Tarner First on the agenda was Aimee Rigler, Director of Communications and Government Relations. Ms. Rigler spoke about the concerns surrounding Proposition 417 which would increase the current ½ cent sales tax dedicated to fund regional transportation projects by an additional ½ cent, costing taxpayers approximately $640 million over the next 20 years. Next…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Republican Women of Pinal County news
Liz Zebal The Republican Women of Pinal County will meet on Friday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Coyote Room at SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. All are welcome to attend. Our guest speaker is Mark J. Dannels, the Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona. Sheriff Dannels will make a presentation about What’s New on the Border.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
SaddleBrooke SkyGazers
Astronomical calendar of events Rita Fletcher October 20 – 3:45 to 8:45 p.m. – Trip to the University of Arizona Science SkyCenter Observatory on Mt. Lemmon; members $60; 24 person limit October 25 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Star Party – Softball Field Parking lot near back gate See: Planet Saturn, the asterism the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Democrats review state organization structure
Tim Koch The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club recently held its monthly business and information meeting at the HOA1 Activity Center. Vice Chair Tim Koch provided copies of renowned linguist George Lakoff’s recent article, Why Hate Speech is Not Free Speech and addressed the fiscal challenges faced by Arizona’s public district schools and universities. Ralph Atchue, Democrat candidate…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
P.E.O. fundraising event
Save The Date: January 28, 2018 Venue: SaddleBrooke HOA1 Vistas Ticket Price: $42 (Includes dinner of either ribs or chicken, entertainment and a donation to P.E.O.) Tickets go on sale: November 1, 2017 at HOA1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Note: Only cash or check (made out to P.E.O. Chapter FF) will be accepted. Many…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Serving Arizona’s veterans
Dick Kroese Bonnie Dudelston, Administrator of the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Marana, gave a wonderful presentation to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about the cemetery, which is located on 32 acres of high desert landscaped property. Phase one of the cemetery includes 1802 burial plots, 1638 cremated remains burial plots and 1920 Columbarium niches. The…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Learn about the geology of the Catalinas at Hiking Club
Mary Hanley On Wednesday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Joaquin Ruiz, Vice President for Innovation and Dean of the College of Science at the University of Arizona, will speak to members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club about the geological features of the Catalina Mountains that attract the variety of vegetation, plants and wildlife that…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Upcoming events at GLAAS
Jo Ann Ellison Upcoming Events at GLAAS (Gays Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke): October 13 (Friday): Social Event plus a presentation by SaddleBrooke resident and storyteller Joyce Johnson. Joyce Johnson tells stories of African American history that include historic tales of African American Cowboys in the Old West; 5:00 p.m. HOA1 tennis patio. Munchies will…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Computer Club meeting set for October 16
Gloria Quigg The next general meeting of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club will be held on October 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the East Ballroom at MountainView. Have you wanted to use Skype but didn’t know how to use it? Would you like to keep in touch with family but need more information? Well, come to…