Category: October 2022

Climate and the Economy

Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Professor Derek Lemoine, Ph.D., of the Department of Economics at the University of Arizona speak on “Climate and the Economy” on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, with a social time at 1:30 p.m. Climate change will reach into all parts of the…

News from SaddleBrooke Senior Softball

King Mitchell Well, softball fans, the big news is our Labor Day Tournament on Sept. 5, sponsored by Arizona Indoor Air, with the grillin’ again by Window Wizards was a success. Hope a few folks came down for some softball drama (and comedy) and checked out Indoor Air’s HVAC and Air Scrubber display. Gary and Pam…

Fall Trip to Bryce Canyon: Wonderful, Wet, and Wild!

Tim Butler, Trip Leader In late September this year, the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) held its fall trip. The destination was spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park and the surrounding area. Fifty-five SBHC members and their guests met in Bryce Canyon City for three days of spectacular hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park, as well as nearby…

Mental Health Focus—Coping with Depression

Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression? Do you know how to help someone who is experiencing depression? Are you experiencing depression and need help to find resources? Come join us at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. The same program will be presented twice, so feel free…

Boot Prints—Walt Shields

Diana Smith Walt Shields moved to Tucson when he was six years old and describes it as a “fantastic” place to grow up. As a Boy Scout and All-American high school swimmer, he spent countless hours exploring the desert. Walt’s fond memories of growing up in the Old Pueblo were the catalyst behind the Historic Downtown Tucson…

Line Dancing: The Next Step

Judy Saks Okay, so you’re not a novice anymore. Congratulations! You’ve gone through one of our three-month Novice Workshop sessions and mastered eight basic dances. Maybe you are ready to take the leap into Level 1 (Beginner), or maybe you are still a little bit unsure. Perhaps you went ahead to Level 1, are doing…

SaddleBrooke Flora Placards

Stuart and Jeanette Watkins Jeanette told me of seeing a Mexico Petunia by the entrance to SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. She then started naming some of the other plants that have identification placards beside them. Interested, I went and took pictures of the many identified plants and wanted to know who put the placards there for…

Unit Happenings

Unit 3-S Potluck Party Brenda Newitter On Saturday evening, Sept. 10, residents blocked off traffic and gathered together outside on a cul-de-sac in Unit 3-S to celebrate two great fall festivals: Oktoberfest and Columbus Day Italian Festa. The infamous Unit 3-S cooks created a spread of German and Italian food, which was delicious. Other residents…