SBCO-sponsored tutors improve high school math competency Nancy McCluskey-Moore For 20 years SaddleBrooke resident Robert Springer has been organizing math tutoring programs for local students. The program he started at Coronado School in Catalina, known as MathPLUS+, involves approximately 40 volunteer tutors working with students in grades three through eight. Currently, he is coordinating instruction…
Joan Elder On May 2, 2018 I flew from JFK in New York to Johannesburg, South Africa—a 14-hour flight! My 18 fellow travelers, in what was called “the Elder Group” came from many states, but there were “no strangers.” I had invited many and some of those friends invited others, so we were all connected…
Eileen J Snearly “You take on and do with the best of cheer…Hooray for volunteers.” — Arleen Grubbs and Evie Levine MountainView Women’s Collegiate Tournament took place March 23-25, 2018. Congratulations to the 2018 Collegiate Golf Tournament winners. Winner: Illinois 875 (+11); Runner up: San Jose State. Thank you to the MountainView Preserve Lady…
Steph Mattie In keeping with the theme of “Meet the SaddleBrooke Singers,” this month I’d like to introduce you to our singing couples. Throughout the years, the SB Singers have included not only individuals who love to sing, but many talented couples who have joined the musical journey. In last month’s article, I introduced you…
Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke who want to stay busy and have fun. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s many good restaurants. Potlucks: On the fourth Saturday of the month, we gather at a member’s home for a…
Jeanne OMeara Looking for ways to encourage young artists and giving other children the opportunity to develop their creative skills, SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild explored a new outreach project this spring for young people in our area. Sadly, many schools have discontinued arts and music programs and a summertime program is all they might have.…