Lynda Fraley Admittedly, the image of a winding, rutted, dirt road studded with prickly pear and cholla may not conger visions of romance for most people. Nevertheless, that was the setting when the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) took their Valentine’s Line Dance Social to the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse on Feb. 23. The celebration was…
Mary Klootwyk Sixteen dancers from SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club traveled to Yuma, Ariz., to attend the annual Yuma Square Dance Festival held Feb. 14-16. More than 140 people danced to two well-known and popular callers: Buddy Weaver from California and Dee Dee Dougherty from Minnesota. Dancers had a chance to meet up with old friends…
Judy Saks The waltz is an elegant ballroom dance with origins dating back to 18th century Europe. It’s characterized by its smooth, flowing movements and a distinctive 3/4 time signature, where dancers move in a one-two-three rhythm. It’s a popular choice for weddings and social dancing because of its timeless beauty and ease of learning…
The winners of the Dec. 2, 2024, through Feb. 24, 2025, tournament are as follows: First place: Terri Tyer, second place: Marianne Pinello, third place: (tie) Ron Koehler and Jack Porteus, fourth place: Maggie DeBlock. Congratulations to all. The new tournament started on March 3. Please join us in the Sonoran Room at the MountainView…
Dee Berisha Who doesn’t love a great shopping trip? The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) Day Trippers recently enjoyed a great spring day at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet displaying every item imaginable. This marketplace is housed in four block-long, open-air tents that feature metal, rock, wood, and glass art; women’s, men’s,…
Stuart Watkins This group of authors, poets, and memoir writers meet the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Catalina meeting room in SaddleBrooke TWO. Several of us have published books, some are working on books, and many just want to enjoy the works of various authors.…