Mary Klootwyk Square dancing has changed a lot since we were in grade school. Today’s square dance is a fun activity set to a wide variety of music that offers great social interaction while providing both physical exercise and mental stimulation in a drug- and alcohol-free environment. It’s a great form of exercise and stress…
Barbara Starrett On April 23 SaddleBrooke Freethinkers had a member dinner party at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. About 120 members attended, with 80 sitting inside and 40 sitting out on the patio. The weather was perfect. The food was provided by the club, and members brought their beverage of choice. The party was enjoyed…
Dee Berisha The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) celebrated First Saturday Happy Hour in April by enjoying a variety of seafood at Kingfisher Bar and Grill on Grant in Tucson. One of the few restaurants in Tucson whose menu focuses primarily on seafood, Kingfisher is well worth the drive and carpool from SaddleBrooke.…
Mary Jane Wilson Cacti, succulents, citrus, fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, roses, flowers—you name it, and someone in SaddleBrooke probably has experience growing what you are interested in. Members have moved here from Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Indiana, Washington, Texas, etc., etc.—all places where we have one thing in common: Gardening is very…
Marsha Mantykow That’s pretty much a wrap for the official 2024-25 social season. Although we say goodbye to the snowbirds, we’re still planning events for those among us who brave the 115-degree summer. Keep watching your emails for information throughout the summer. For anyone who read last month’s article (I’m sure all of you did!),…
Aryeh Green, Speaker Event Joy Erickson Occasionally, something magical happens when you share a space with an enormously talented, credentialed, and experienced person—someone who is brilliant, passionate, self-revealing, and with his quiet demeanor, also touches your heart. Such was the case on March 27 when approximately 100 guests came to listen to Aryeh Green who…