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. Our next lunch will be on Friday, November 18 at either the Preserve Restaurant or…
Category: November 2016
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
SaddleBrooke Nature Club
Jo Ann Waddell At the first meeting of the year, a filled-to-capacity room of SaddleBrooke Nature Club members and guests heard archaeologist Dr. William Doelle present a program titled Exploring Communities of the Distant Past. Dr. Doelle, founder of Archaeology Southwest in Tucson, used Power Point screens to illustrate the millennial history of the people…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Pima Canyon hike in October
Elisabeth Wheeler When fall temperatures arrive SaddleBrooke hikers return to their favorite trails. Pima Canyon has a delightful riparian area within the canyon and three very old dams. SaddleBrooke hikers Sandra Sowell, Susan Hollis, Janet Fabio, Norm Rechhemmer and Elisabeth Wheeler set out to reach the third dam; however, the monsoon overgrowth added challenge to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
SaddleBrooke Hiking Club fall picnic recap
Ken Wong Over 90 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) attended the fall picnic held at Catalina State Park on October 14. Prior to a business meeting, many members hiked either the Geology Walk guided by Karen Gray or the Dripping Springs hike guided by Tim Butler. The business meeting conducted by club President…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
A Christmas Survival Guide
A Christmas Survival Guide – Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick with musical arrangements by John Glaudini, will be presented Fridays and Saturdays: November 18, 19, 25 and 26 and December 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays: November 20 and 27 and December 4 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Theatre, 4625 E.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Calling all bridge players
Connie Kacer Our Thursday Night Bridge Pairs Club has resumed play. We are a social group of rubber bridge players who enjoy the game of bridge in the lovely setting of the HOA 1 Activity Center. Our club meets from October through mid-May and our game starts at 6:30 p.m. Players sign up on the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Coronado K-8 Dictionary donation by the Rotary
Each year Coronado’s third grade classes (72 students) are presented with new Dictionaries/Almanacs which they can use throughout the school year. These books are given to the students to take home when they graduate into fourth grade so family members may also learn. SaddleBrooke Rotary Club’s Community Service Director Linda Turbyfill has headed this 10 year…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club?
Richard Beaty Great news — Computer Club classroom is open! I’ve been waiting a long time to say this. The computer club classroom is open and completely operational. We got occupancy on October 4. It was a daunting view to walk in there and see a completely empty room, knowing what had to be done…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
SaddleBrooke Hikers volunteer on the AZ National Scenic Trail
REI donated the funds for a 1.7 mile re-route of the Arizona National Scenic Trail in Oracle State Park. This new route takes the Arizona Trail off an adverse, rocky road previously utilized by the Arizona Trail. Our SaddleBrooke Hiking Club is responsible for the maintenance of the eight-plus mile Oracle Passage of the Arizona…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Paper Crafters hold new member coffee
Carol Thompson Recently, the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Board held a new member coffee to better acquaint us to all the club has to offer. We were treated to delicious pastries and fruit while we learned more about the history and opportunities this group has for us. Club founder Kris Holmes told of how the Paper…