Alejandra Wilcox The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorials submitted by 4:00 p.m. on December 21 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call…
Category: December 2017
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
MountianView Bridge Club news
Ann Kuperberg The November Sectional in Tucson produced many SaddleBrooke winners. Of special note, Steve Sahl became a Life Master. Congratulations also go to top ranking players. Barbara Feeley and Bob Brussel ranked 9 and 10 for the total games with 26.95 master points, playing pairs and Sunday Swiss Team. Other big winners were Greg…
Features, December 2017
How does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener I’m dreaming of a white Christmas—just like the ones I used to know—NOT! Puleeze—no snow, no sleet, no slush for me! What fun going to your favorite garden center in December and buying a fabulous collection of flowers to beautify your home for the holidays. Yes, by cracky, it’s…
Generals, December 2017
The Desert Stars perform
The Desert Stars – after a performance at the Santa Catalina Villas, Tucson, Brookdale Senior Living. If you would like The Desert Stars to perform for your event contact Barb Sullivan at 520-400-2115.
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club news
Carol Tibor Do you know how your parents first met; how about your great-grandparents? Many of us do not know our family stories. Who will write your story for future generations if not you? These questions were asked of Genealogy Club members at our last meeting on November 2 by speaker Jan Larkey in her…
Sports, December 2017
SaddleBrooke Swimmers participate in the Huntsman Senior Olympic World Games
Harold E. Peter The Huntsman Senior Olympic World Games were held this year in St. George, Utah October 11 through 13. The swimming events were inviting enough to have two SaddleBrooke swimmers participate. It was kind of appropriate because the games were close enough to the start of the competition swimming season. The World Games…
Generals, December 2017
“Respect the Dog within the Animal” topic of upcoming seminar
Diane Y. Aaron Most dog owners in SaddleBrooke know her as Lisa “O,” but she’s really Lisa Ostazeski and she’s a highly experienced trainer at Camp BowWow. More importantly, she’ll be speaking January 11 right here in SaddleBrooke. Her topic, Respect the Dog within the Animal, will explore a more fulfilling relationship with your dog.…
Generals, December 2017
5th annual Kansas Day Party
Jan Deer Please join your fellow Kansans for a special Kansas Day Celebration on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. We’ll gather at the HOA One Roadrunner Grill from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner is a buffet including marinated skirt steak and BBQ chicken. The cost is $28 per person; cash bar. Space is limited to…
Religion, December 2017
When you think of worship services, do you think American Idol?
Sandy Schwartz When you think of worship services, do you think American Idol? Well, we do! Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church hosted two new Contemporary Worship Services on Sunday, September 10 and Sunday, October 15, featuring Crystal Stark as the Music Leader. Crystal Stark is a national award-winning vocalist and American Idol 2006…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
In a child’s best interest: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Maggie deBlock On October 12, 2017, members of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club heard guest speaker Ms. Jill LaBrie, Membership Chair for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Pima County. Ms. LaBrie described the immense help volunteers provide to the judges who review juvenile dependency cases in the juvenile court system. She stated that…