Pam Boedeker When someone loves what they are doing their enthusiasm is spread throughout the room. That was the case with SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s speaker, La Vor Smith. LaVor was a carpenter then construction supervisor in Boise, Idaho. As he approached retirement he shared his dream with cousin, Rex Condi, who lived in Phoenix. LaVor…
Ghosts and goblins. Witches and wizards. They were all present at the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club’s annual Halloween party. More than 40 of the club’s members celebrated Halloween with food, fun and, of course, dance. We enjoyed dressing up in our favorite Halloween costumes. Our creativity was on display, each hoping to be named best…
Patty Killoran Scandals, staff intrigues, political skirmishes; sound familiar? Actually, it is the Victorian Age. MASTERPIECE: Victoria, starring Jenna Coleman as the young Queen and Tom Hughes as her husband Prince Albert, returns in January for a third season. Starting in 1848, the latest installment of the lavish drama will depict a turbulent and uncertain time…
Carol Chiarello We have been quite the social butterflies lately. In October, the club welcomed several of our most recent members with a “Newcomers Tea.” Held at one member’s home (thank you, Brenda, you have a beautiful home with such interesting books and décor!), this event includes the Board members of Knit Wits, lunch and…
Gary Goebel The Making of an Audio Book The audio book Mustang Ace was finished in February 2018, and is available on Amazon and on Audible.com. My brother Mark and I decided to create the audio book to make Mustang Ace available to a wider audience; I did the reading and Mark did the editing. It turned…
Jane Gromelski, President In January, Jane and Stan Gromelski, SaddleBrooke residents, will start Beginner and Intermediate Texas 2 Step and Western Waltz dance classes on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Classes will start on January 9 in the MountainView Ballroom. They will run for five weeks. We try to make classes relaxed and fun, it is…
Sue Robisch It’s October 31 and Lillie and Dolly are getting all dressed up in their finest Halloween costumes. What are they doing? Where are they going? Why, they are going to the Children’s Clinic of Tucson to celebrate Halloween with their friends. You see, Lillie and Dolly are therapy horses and the Children’s Clinic…
Diane Aaron Over 100 people participated in the first SaddleBrooke Dog Park Fun Day on November 3. The day began with the special dedication of Riley’s Place, named in honor of Riley Mersey and made possible by a generous donation from his human companions, Pat and David Mersey. Riley’s Place is a multi-purpose portion of…
Myrna Simms On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Robert Klingman, a Master’s prepared Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Director of Athlon Physical Therapy in Oro Valley, will discuss prevention of hiking injuries. Robert has rehabilitated and trained both amateur and professional athletes. He is a guest lecturer for the University of Arizona Medical…
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a one-day tour on Saturday, April 6, 2019, to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Join us for an interesting musical adventure. Travel is by luxury coach; all fees and gratuities are included. Embark on a musical journey. Spend…