Bonnie Lewis Bonnie Lewis, former SaddleBrooke resident, passed away June 20, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. She moved to SaddleBrooke in 1995 from Salt Lake City with her husband Bob, whom many of you knew as a tennis pro (the oldest certified by the USTA at the time) who taught over 900 students at SaddleBrooke. Bonnie…
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Features, December 2016
Artist of the Month
LaVerne Kyriss Research, study, documentation and thoroughness are highly disciplined practices that Teri Garner used during her career as a speech pathologist and special education program specialist. They’re also approaches Garner has transferred to her new-found pursuit of art. On bookshelves in her welcome and inviting studio are found neatly-labeled binders full of carefully documented…
Features, December 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Our friendly contact program offers supportive friendship Sandy Morse Do you find yourself wishing you could get out for lunch once in a while, maybe catch a movie, attend a concert, receive a birthday wish or just converse with some friendly faces? With the holidays just around the corner, it can be a challenge when…
Features, December 2016
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell December already? How did that happen—I was just enjoying my zinnias and marigolds. LOL – nights are getting colder and holiday hams are getting cheaper. Every store is full of plants to brighten your home: poinsettias, cyclamens, amaryllis, Christmas cactus, etc. This is also the time of year when those of us growing…
Features, December 2016
Happy Holidays from your friends at the Goose
Did you know that the Golden Goose has gift cards? The gift card tree is located at the cash registers and you simply choose a card then hand it to the cashier. He or she will activate it with any amount you wish. Once you purchase your gift card you will also receive a complimentary…
Features, December 2016
In the Spotlight in SaddleBrooke… The Chathams – Part III
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Lew and Ann spent their honeymoon in San Francisco trying to obtain a passport for Ann with her new name on it. Thirty days later it was on to Japan where Lew was stationed as the Air Wing Commander on board the U.S.S. Midway. Almost immediately after their arrival, Lew went…
Features, December 2016
“The Diary”: life events inspire latest music project
Mark Freshwater As I began composing songs in 2015, I found myself repeatedly inspired by events in our family and in the world. For that reason, I chose The Diary as a theme for the project. Nearly every song on the CD has a story behind it that provided inspiration or context. While in Arizona we…
Features, December 2016
Healthy holiday eating
Susan Dawson-Cook Make a conscious decision to exercise and eat healthy instead of taking the easy way out and using the holiday season as an excuse to abandon good habits. Your healthy choice plan can equal a fun adventure when you embark on a diet rich in bone building calcium and vitamin D. Calcium supplements…
Features, December 2016
Pet Rescue Network launches annual POWER of US fundraiser
Congratulations, SaddleBrooke pet lovers! Entering our sixth year, you’ve saved thousands of Tucson’s homeless pets! In 2016 we placed 95 pets, raised $33,080 and volunteered almost 5000 hours! Our generous volunteers did all this for under $500! This year was our best yet bringing the Network’s five year total donation to Tucson Pet Rescue to…
Features, December 2016
The SaddleBrooke Gift Shop Artist of the Month
Lorraine Roman Floral designer extraordinaire! Few words could ever capture the creativity and desire to create beautiful artificial arrangements without knowing the name, Lorraine Roman. A native of Hartford, Connecticut but raised in the nearby suburb of Manchester, Lorraine has always loved the opportunity to create beautiful floral designs. A graduate of the prestigious Floral…