It was a Western theme that corralled the members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) for the annual BFF dinner and dance at the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse and Saloon. The Sept. 30 hoedown encouraged members to bring a partner and dress in Western attire. Lassoes were not needed to get the different levels of dancers…
Marsha Lindeken SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary participated in the I Don’t Want It, You Can Have It Sale, held on Oct. 16. Members gathered treasures to sell, set up, and manned our booth. The proceeds from the sale benefit the 51 Homes Vets project. We have supported this project in many ways—helping to purchase mattresses, putting…
Jane Gromelski, President, Partners Western Dance Club Our next Texas two-step and Western waltz classes will start on Jan. 10 in the MountainView Ballroom. The beginner class will meet at 6 p.m., and the intermediate class will meet at 7 p.m. The series of classes will run through February. We recommend leather-soled shoes or cowboy…
On Oct. 17, 17 members of the British Club enjoyed a brilliant meal at the Saffron Indian Bistro on Oracle Road, here in Tucson. Choosing à la carte from a wide menu of delicious Indian cuisine, the Brits enjoyed the camaraderie of members and friends. A fun time was had by all enjoying the different Indian…
Dick Schroeder Electric vehicles, known as EVs, are becoming more common. Many SaddleBrooke residents are known to drive EVs, including Teslas. Two SaddleBrooke residents, Ken Henry and Dick Schroeder, drive Tesla Model Ys and are members of the Tesla Club of Southern Arizona. The purpose of the Tesla Club of Southern Arizona is to inspire…
Kathy Booher Are you a seasoned detective in genealogy research, or just beginning your journey into the past? The Genealogy Club is a group of inquisitive-minded folks who are searching for the answers to “where did I come from?” The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Coyote Room…
Liz Boyd Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship) and who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, including lots of dinners out and potlucks at members’ homes. Recently, we have begun planning…
Pam Eckardt The Preserve Ladies’ Luncheon (swan song—or was it?) was held on Sept. 27. A group of 22 ladies traveled to Culinary Dropout in Tucson. We visited a bit with old and many new friends before enjoying our delicious meals. After lunch, many of us played a few games of cornhole and, of course, there…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Since 2007, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Child Program has provided hand-picked and carefully wrapped Christmas gifts for local families and Apache children on the San Carlos Reservation. In recent years, the program has grown to assist about 90 families and 257 Apache children annually. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents provide the…
Vera Shury, BIG/PWR! Certified Trainer The three plans to choose from are the Mediterranean Pyramid, Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Pyramid, and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan! The main differences are between men and women, activity level, and whether one needs to lose or gain weight. Some ways that stand out, for example, are…