The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies announces that Shabbat services will be held on Friday evening, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the Mountain View Country Club. The service is led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Boltt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochran. Please mark your calendar for Shabbat…
Category: December 2015
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
British Club
Twink Gates-Zimdar On November 5, 34 members of the British Club enjoyed a friendship breakfast at the Bistro, HOA Two, commemorating Guy Fawkes Day. As we all remember, Guy Fawkes became synonymous with the Gunpowder Plot, which was an attempt to blow up King James and Parliament in 1605, the failure of which has been…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Extreme weather… they are looking out for us
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club focused on extreme weather at its November meeting. Dan Chase coordinated the program with Cuyler Diggs of KGUN Nine and the Golder Ranch Fire Department. Cyler Diggs started the program talking about predicting weather in the Tucson area. His 12 years in the community have made him more aware of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Democratic Club news
Jim Vavra On November 10, our guest speaker was Tom O’Halleran. Tom has declared as a Democratic candidate running to fill the opening in Congressional District One as a result of Ann Kirpatrick’s decision to run for the U.S. Senate. Tom, a resident of Sedona, was previously a Chicago police officer and homicide investigator, a…
Generals, December 2015
From your events committee at SaddleBrooke One
Thursday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Back by popular demand, The Retro Rockets will be rocking the Clubhouse to ring in the New Year. Join us for what promises to be a rousing evening! Bring in the New Year close to home with a live band! The evening starts with Chef’s Choice passed appetizers…
Features, December 2015
Artist of the Month
Jacqueline Cohen I hope that I do not appear too presumptuous to retain my final column for myself. With this in mind, I would like to thank all the gifted artists I have interviewed, with whom I have gained friendships and learned so much. Four words have been instrumental to any success I might have…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
SaddleBrooke Adventure Club opens season with Go-Kart outing
Rodger Bivens The first adventure of the season, Go Karting at Muscleman Honda Race Course, was held on Thursday, November 19; 13 club members participated, both gals and guys, and all participants completed the course in high spirits. Racing in two groups, club members zipped around the race track for two races. Each race was…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Who are we?
Vivian Herman We’re jazzy and classy, sassy and sweet We dance to the music, we move to the beat. Dressed in black sequins with black fishnet hose We pay homage to Broadway and those Great White Way shows. We kick up our heels, we tap with our canes We wear bright yellow slickers, to dance…
Features, December 2015
How to beat winter weight gain
It is easy to gain weight when several holidays are packed into shorter days. But winter can bring a bevy of fitness opportunities while warming your home with succulent smells. Healthy Winter Meals Using a slow cooker, also known as a crock pot, allows you to make healthy meals when you’re not at home. Just…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
2016 Western Partners Dance class schedule
You’ve seen others dancing on the floor, now see how easy it is; come and learn the Texas-two-step and the Western waltz and experience a boot stomping, ground pounding good time! Our next series of Beginners classes will start Wednesday, January 6, in the HOA One Vermilion Room at 6:00 p.m. The series of six…