David Stanard At an event labeled Coffee, Conversation and Connections, the women of SaddleBrooke’s new church, Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke, were invited to a November 14 social which was held at the home of Judy Stanard on Winding Trail Drive. Judy and Karen Hustad co-hosted with goodies preparation assistance by Sharon Dunn and Barbara Webb;…
Val Bembenek Now in its eighth year and well-known for offering distinctive creations by Oracle artists and artisans, the Holiday Gifts and Art Market is open Wednesday through Sunday in December. This year, 12 artists have set up at 35 W. American Avenue, a white cottage just west of St. Helen Church. It’s open 10:00…
Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the “homeless corridor” in Tucson has a need for adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The clothing should be boxed/bagged…
Bill Brennan The SaddleBrooke Photography Club (aka DIGS) November meeting was opened by John Triebe, President, with a tribute to honor Gene Skaggs, who passed recently. A collection of images that Gene had exhibited during his years with DIGS was made into a slide show accompanied by music. Portraits and collages of portraits were Gene’s…
Chet Morgan The Golden Eagles, the group which supports the Boy Scouts in the SaddleBrooke area, has honored one of their own. At the November meeting of the Golden Eagles board, long-time member and past chair Roger Bogard was presented with a bronze eagle statue in recognition of his service to the group. Raised in…
Britt O’Grady Have you ever wondered what English Country Dancing is? Come and check us out on a Thursday afternoon at the Vermilion Room in SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Our teacher Enid Fowler has a wonderful way of getting beginners started. Come with or without a partner. If you just want to watch, that’s fine too.…
Susan Dawson-Cook Family is coming into town, parties are scheduled every night of the week and shopping and package mailing need to get done. The excitement and chaos of the holiday season has arrived. Soon that sabotaging voice in your head says, “I don’t have time to exercise and I need to splurge to deal…
Chris Borden There are over 130 listed clubs in the SaddleBrooke Directory with a variety of interests, but ask any member of the Volleyball Club and they’ll tell you there is more fun to share than any other activity can offer! Not only are members of all ages welcome (yes, even kids and grandkids get…
Dorothy Wood It’s an understatement to say that we in the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club love line dancing. On a weekly basis, we can dance over 15 hours at various club sessions. In the pyramid of priorities, line dancing falls somewhere between food and shelter. But even the most diehard dancers, at some point, need…
Stephanie Parks I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are now ready for our annual party—a real happening on December 9 at the RoadRunner Grill with the customary fantastic food and fun. You have probably noticed that we now have hand records for most of our games—a great tool for reviewing your bid and…