Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The song “Silhouettes” was playing overhead as I stepped into the building. I had not heard that song for decades. And then, a grey-haired woman came up to me and said, “Where is my husband? I can’t find him anywhere!” The woman showed signs of desperation as she pleadingly looked at…
Mary Klootwyk Square dancing is a vibrant American folk dance characterized by couples forming a square, guided by a “caller” who calls out moves, making it a spontaneous and communal activity. Its roots are a blend of European folk dances, like English country dances, and African American traditions. While the modern American form emerged from…
Joseph Rizza For those SaddleBrooke residents who customarily peruse the contents of the SaddleBrooke Progress, they are accustomed to reading the occasional article written by their very own “Dr. Odyssey.” Dr. Joe Rizza, a resident of SaddleBrooke since 2010 and a licensed M.D., has been for 32 years a cruise ship doctor, expedition voyage doctor,…
Donna Thompson Oracle’s Mountain Vista Elementary School has just joined the reading tutor program coordinated by AchievePinal.org. As you may be aware, Pinal County students have fallen behind in reading proficiency—partly due to the pandemic. The good news is that there is definitely a light at the end of this tunnel. The better news is…
Introduction to Ballroom: Rumba and Tango Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is pleased to continue our Introduction to Ballroom classes. These classes are specifically designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics of ballroom dance. Dances to be featured in December are rumba…
Ed Davis Remember and Honor: National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 13, and wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at Arlington National Cemetery and at more than 4,900 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. The Oro Valley Auxiliary Unit 132 is a local community partner of Wreaths Across America (WAA),…