Sue Bush Summer rains bring overgrowth, especially catclaw bushes, on the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Catclaw thorns draw blood when hikers get too close. Sixteen members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club mounted an assault on the extensive catclaw bushes threatening hikers on a portion of the Oracle Passage. The battle with…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Annual swim meet benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Allison Lehman On September 23, 2017 three female swimmers and one male swimmer represented SaddleBrooke Master’s swim team; Lyn Moreno, Allison Lehman, Samantha Martoni and Craig Schaffer participated in the third annual Jamina Winston swim meet in Mesa, Arizona. Lyn and Allison participated in this meet for the last two years. They had such a…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Women On Our Own (WOOO)
Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s restaurants. Potlucks: On the fourth Saturday of the month, we gather at a member’s home for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Making a difference: Sycamore Canyon Academy
Maggie deBlock On September 28, 2017 SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed two speakers and two students from Sycamore Canyon Academy. Our guest speakers were Ms. Maria Romero, Case Management Coordinator and Shift Supervisor Mr. Paul Boyd. Mr. Paul Boyd provided an overview of Sycamore Canyon Academy (SCA) and explained that SCA is a program of…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club meeting notice
Lydia O’Connor The October meeting was opened by club President Carol Tibor. There were no new members or guests so we proceeded to welcome our guest speaker. What an appropriate subject to learn about in the month of October, The Paper Trail of Death. The guest presenter was Amy Urman, a licensed Private Investigator and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
Let us entertain you Lynne Kumza Want to add a little pizazz to your parties? Let us entertain you. We’re very versatile! I’m sure we’ll make you smile! We are not professionals, but just ladies that like to dance. Our latest performance was at the Resurrection Church in Oro Valley. The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
DIGS Monthly field trips broaden photographic horizons
Jim Hagedon Many folks who are interested in taking their photography beyond travel and family frequently ask, “What should I photograph?” The simple, short answer is, “Whatever interests you!” But at times it’s helpful to have something that sort of primes the creative pump! That’s one of the reasons that the Digital Photography Club of…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The JFG hosted its annual Break Fast after Yom Kippur. The many attendees enjoyed a delicious meal with good company and conversation. Our first potluck of the season was on November 4. We are getting spoiled by the delicious food with the extra special treat this year of additional briskets provided by the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Lights, camera, action…do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to produce a show?
Shawne Cryderman Of course, you need a director, an assistant director, a stage manager, actors/actresses and—. Who are all those unsung heroes who don’t perform on stage but are definitely needed to put on a quality live community theatre show? The producer is someone who begins working on the production long before the curtain goes…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge donates dictionaries to schools
Pat Cox Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 Dictionary Project Chairperson Joyce Garcia, with the help of Lodge members, distributed dictionaries to third-grade students at Casa Christian, Copper Creek, Immaculate Heart and Mesa Verde elementary schools in Oro Valley in October. Joyce personally purchased 200 dictionaries for these students because she says it is one…