Allison Lehman In July I competed in the Senior National Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota; my first exposure in a national swim meet. My husband, Liam Flynn suggested going. We were traveling north and east on a road trip. He would be doing most of the driving. I qualified by swimming in a prior swim meet…
FSL 2016 membership kickoff: Treasures of the Southwest Established in 1893, the Arizona State Museum (ASM), at the University of Arizona, is renowned for its excellence in preserving, interpreting and presenting the material culture of the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. On January 21, the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries’ annual membership kick-off event will showcase…
Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our MBS commenced on October 2 and continues every Friday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet at 8:00 a.m. in…
Dance lessons line up Ballroom dance lessons are free to members of the Let’s Dance Club and the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club. Linda and Barry Moore will be teaching the Cha Cha in January ([email protected]). Steve Hess will teach the Latin Hustle in February ([email protected]). Register with the instructors via e-mail, please. March will bring…
Unit 3 Frank Strubel During October, Unit 3S held a Chili Party at the Road Runner Grill. Besides the 50-50, discussing summer travel adventures, we had the honor of meeting new residents who moved to SaddleBrooke this summer. A warm welcome to our new residents from everyone in SaddleBrooke. Sharon and Bill Walker The Walkers…
Beyond the dance floor Dorothy Wood The members of the Saddlebrooke Line Dance Club aren’t just about dancing. We also have fun beyond the dance floor. In months where we don’t have a theme party, we get together for what we call “Chit, Chat and Chow” at various local restaurants. On November 18, several crazy…
Phil Simpson On the weekend of October 31-November 1, 35 SaddleBrooke Masters swimmers of the SaddleBrooke Swim Club ventured to the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center at Arizona State University in Tempe to compete in the Ron Johnson Invitational and Arizona Short Course Meters Championships. A spooky omen, the event’s Great Pumpkin – inspired, Halloween-theme emblazoned…
Ruthe Burgener Do you remember these fun songs from years past? When the Saints go Marching In, Yes Sir, That’s my Baby and Darktown Srutter’s Ball? These are among the songs the new ukulele group is learning to play. Come join us as we all learn to play the ukulele. We meet Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30…
Dolores Robu People in deep grief are often too lost in their own sorrow to identify their needs. It’s okay to ask how you might help; but just know you can step in and help. For instance, if it’s after the funeral at a reception and the trash needs to be taken out – don’t…
Spring dance program Wally Mara, President The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is SaddleBrooke’s premier non-profit dance organization. In its regular dance sessions, club members learn and practice Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Bolero and many other dances. Additionally, the Latin Rhythm Dance Club offers monthly dance parties, specialized small-group workshops on…