Mary Klootwyk Square dancing is often seen as a traditional pastime, but it offers a surprising number of benefits for adults of all ages. Beyond the lively music and energetic movements, square dancing combines physical activity, social interaction, and mental engagement in a way few hobbies can match. For adults looking for a fun and…
Ed Davis Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local homeless veterans, veterans in need, and the families of deployed members of the Guard and Reserve? There is no better way than to support the American Legion Oro Valley, AZ Post 132. As a not-for-profit veterans’ service organization, our “care…
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels and the games are played in a casual friendly environment for fun. The club plays in the Ocotillo Room in the SaddleBrooke TWO Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Stay cool this summer and come by to learn how to play or to…
Michelle Kouri On April 21, the SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club met in the MountainView Sonoran Room, which provides additional table space and a television for PowerPoint presentations. Since our previous meeting, volunteer members completed several community projects, including the repair of shelving for the SaddleBrooke TWO library, a credenza for the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse, refinishing an antique toy…
Linda Drake In recent weeks, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke enjoyed learning about Trico Electric Cooperative from its CEO. We welcomed Brian Heithoff, Trico’s CEO and General Manager. Brian has held this position since April 2021. He leads the member-owned electric utility, focusing on grid technology, sustainability, and service to areas around Tucson, Marana, Pinal County,…
Spotlight on Frank Shipton: SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Christianne Dettmann “Never volunteer for anything!” This was the advice Frank Shipton’s father—himself a 32 year military veteran—gave before Frank deployed to serve in Vietnam. Trained as both an Army Infantry Officer and a helicopter pilot, Frank predominantly flew the UH1 (“huey”) to support military operations during battle,…