Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…
Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
SaddleBrooke Freethinkers—Rebuilding Ukraine Means Building Homes
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Professors Jane Zavisca, PhD, and Beth Mitchneck, PhD, speak about “Rebuilding Ukraine Means Building Homes” on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, with a social time at 1:30 p.m. The February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has undeniably left the country’s infrastructure in…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Hikers Enjoy the Park Before the Picnic
Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club’s fall picnic is an optimal opportunity to connect with our hiking friends who have been gone during the summer months. Eleven of us also enjoyed the camaraderie of hiking the Ridgeline to 50 Year Trail loop before the picnic. The temperatures were cool, the views of the Tortolitas and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Jewish Friendship Group News
The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continues to be active as the weather here in Tucson changes to a more temperate clime. By the time you read this, the Ladies’ Coffee will have taken place at the home of Eileen Feldgus. Sharon Triester and Willie Reich were also hostesses of this event, and we wish to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Texas Hold’em Tournament
Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold’em Following are the five winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament from July 25 to Oct. 10: 1st place: Sam Alkhoury 2nd place: Maggie De Block 3rd place: Marianne Pinello 4th place: Tony Heacock 5th place: Mike Edmonds Following are the first-place winners at the Final Table from July 25…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Woodcarvers Club Profile: Ron Ruberg
Jay Rosenlof With this article, I would like to introduce you to another of our Woodcarvers Club members, Ron Ruberg. Ron has been enjoying the good life here in SaddleBrooke for just five years. Growing up in Colorado was a great experience, as he learned to snow ski, hunt, and fish. He was also active…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Oh! So Much to Tell!
Welcoming the High Holidays has kept IJSS busy! On Sept. 21, the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) members attended the Welcome Back Happy Hour gathering. This was a time for congregants to welcome back Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and for Rabbi to greet congregants. We are glad that our Rabbi got tired of retirement. The event was…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Calling All Woodworkers—Part 2
Just in case you missed last month’s article, here is this month’s introduction and reminder. Since you have lived in SaddleBrooke, we all know that there is not a woodworking facility in SaddleBrooke—or is there? Many of you know that there is as much or more woodworking equipment in many garages in SaddleBrooke than in…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
MOAA News
LT William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Oct. 15 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by COL Kurt McMillen, first vice president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current…