Sharon Scanlan Planning a trip? Thinking about one but not sure where you want to go? The DesertView Library has a wonderful Travel Book Collection, as well as an extensive collection of United States national parks travel books. SaddleBrooke patrons are on the move! To help you decide where and how to go, we have…
Category: November 2023
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Home—But Not Alone
Barbara Barr Bengen So, there you are! Life happens! All of a sudden, you are having to make choices about care. Come join us on Friday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at the DesertView Theater to learn about some great options. Please note the time change, as we can’t get into the DesertView Theater at…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Lift Off & Float on Down to Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Mary Klootwyk That was the theme for the 20th USA West Square Dance Convention held in Albuquerque, N.M., July 26 through 29, known as simply the best square dance in the West! The USA West Square Dance Convention had its beginning in 1997 and is held in the United States when the National Square Dance Convention…
November 2023
Rotary Club – November 2023
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Membership Continues to Increase Frank Shipton Recent continuing interest in SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) membership has resulted in a 20% increase in member numbers as more people discover what drives this small yet active service-oriented club. Our club members have found ways to “give back” to those in need throughout the Copper…
November 2023, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – November 2023
The Happiest of Tails Romayne Trudo The wonder of animals is their resilience. A two-year-old border collie mix was found by Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR) on a ranch north of San Manuel. It was estimated that he had been hit by a car weeks earlier. Due to the seriousness of his injury, his…
November 2023, Generals
Hearing Vibes – November 2023
Meet Our Student Audiologists Tim and Janis Gaule In this month’s article, we would like to briefly introduce you to the University of Arizona student audiologists who have volunteered to take turns attending our monthly meetings. These students are a valuable source of free information and advice for our meeting attendees with hearing loss. Abbie…
November 2023, Features
2 Your Health: Self-care, Stress, and the Holidays
Rose Bricker, DBH The holiday season is here! That usually means that our stress levels go up. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year continue to be a very busy and often the most stressful time of the year. Traveling, buying gifts, and preparing for social events may consume us. It is easy to feel tired and…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Singles Gather for Pizza and Friendship
Lori Anderson On Oct. 8 Walter Mercer again opened his house for the Singles Club’s annual pizza party. Between 40 and 50 people chowed down on pizza ordered from Grandma Tony’s at Oro Valley’s Gaslight Music Hall. The weather was gorgeous, and the pizza was plentiful—and plenty good! Club members provided salads and desserts. All-in-all,…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Socrates@SaddleBrooke Club
Our purpose is to openly discuss the big questions of life. We have been exploring the topic “Has Science Rediscovered a Creator?” In this fall season, we will review the evidence in a provocative new format of interview, Q&A, and audience participation. Come and learn the latest scientific discoveries, and draw your own conclusions. We…
November 2023, Features
SaddleBrooke Resident Releases First Album
More than three decades of musical creation went into the 14 songs on Sean Lewis’ just-released debut album Time Will Tell, but like a good wine, he says, it feels all the better having taken so long to age and settle. “I’ve played guitar since I was 12 and have been performing since I was…