Madaras Gallery is a gift giving wonderland filled with holiday home décor, jewelry, unique southwest gifts and fine art, all with a price point for everyone. Now, with more than 25 different southwest holiday cards, the Gallery features the largest collection of Tucson-themed cards and ornaments, painted and manufactured right here in Tucson. Also featured…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Hearing loss and Alzheimer’s: some startling comparisons
Maria Menconi In a visit to a doctor’s office recently, I saw a startling poster on the wall. It was entitled “Untreated Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease”. I was shocked to see the symptom similarities between the two. For example, symptoms of an untreated hearing loss include depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation, while symptoms…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
ILR Meet the Instructor – Dr. Boyd Bosma
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to have Dr. Boyd Bosma as a member of the ILR Board of Directors and as an instructor. Boyd was born in Muskegon, Michigan and grew up in that area. He earned a B.A. degree at the University of Michigan, and a Master’s and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Latin Rhythm Dance Club
Wally Mara, President The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is in its fifteenth year of providing professional level instruction in authentic Latin dance styles for SaddleBrooke residents. About dancing Taking a dance class – with its defined steps and different tempos – provides cognitive as well as balance challenges compared with repetitive movement fitness training like…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Freethinkers support Tri-Community Food Bank
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers Randy Smith, treasurer, and Barbara Starrett, president, present a check for $750 to Cynthia Chevalley, executive director of the Tri-Community Food Bank, to help support their program. Food banks and food pantries like Tri-Community Food Bank organize the collection of food donations and distribution to those in need. Most non-profit hunger…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Vital Moves news
Pat Smith Vital Moves has been operating in the SaddleBrooke One Fitness Center for over twenty-five years. Janis Bottai, owner/director, is the spark plug who has motivated SaddleBrooke residents to be the best they can be by offering a wide variety of restorative and health-focused classes to our community. With her expertly trained instructors, residents…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
MOAA meeting notice
George F. Bone, LTC, USAR, Retired The Catalina Mountain Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) had their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the MountainView Clubhouse. Col Bill Nagy presided over the meeting. The group was fortunate to have as the guest speaker Constance Y. Huff, CW4 (Retired). CW4 Huff…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Fly Fishing Club now forming
Linda Lyon Love to fly fish? How about getting together with folks here in SaddleBrooke that share your passion? If the answer is yes to both, please send an email to Linda at [email protected] to indicate your interest in starting a club. We could help ensure opportunities to fish continue here in our community, share…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
FOSL lecture series resumes in Jan. 16
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries is pleased to present the 2020 Lecture series. All lectures are held at 4 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom and are free unless otherwise noted. On Jan. 16, Barbara Marriott will discuss SaddleBrooke’s Hidden History. Attendees will travel through the mists and myths of time to visit the hidden…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Creating beautiful skies with watercolors: we all can do it!
Peggy Hegg Watercolor paints are an intriguing artistic medium that many of us wonder about and admire, but never have the opportunity to explore. I am new to the world of painting and recently signed up for the Watercolor Skies class taught by Karen Brungardt just to see what it was like. In Watercolor Skies,…