Mary Klootwyk Swing your partner and do-si-do. September is National Square Dance Month. Like the culture it came from, square dance has roots in European, Native American, and African practices. Square dancing sounds like something out of Little House on the Prairie but, in truth, square dancing has been a part of American entertainment for…
Marsha Mantykow The end of summer was officially celebrated with a wonderful cocktail party at the MountainView Bar & Grill. With drinks of various kinds in hand, more than 35 members of both the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) and B’nai Midbar spent the evening mingling with friends. It was a pleasure to welcome new members…
Sharon Scanlan For centuries, book clubs have been a social gathering to discuss books of many genres. Some clubs have serious literary or nonfiction discussions, and many read popular authors. All clubs discuss books that the members think will be interesting and generate a stimulating discussion. Seven years ago, we started a SaddleBrooke Book Club…
Mary Jane Wilson and Gail Bohlman The new SaddleBrooke Gardening Club (SBGC) is organized into four subgroups: Vegetable/Herb, Flower/Roses, Citrus/Fruit Trees, and Cactus/Succulents/Other. Initial subgroup meetings were held in August where like-minded gardeners started forming connections, learning from each other’s experiences, and suggesting future subgroup activities, including home garden tours, presentations, and field trips. Some…
Laurence Edralin Summer has been fun for our Genealogy Club members and friends/guests. Workshops were conducted where individuals could meet directly with more experienced members and work with their own family trees. We return to regular meetings in October. A special trip is planned to the largest genealogy library in Arizona, the West Valley Genealogical…
Mary (Twink) Gates It was July 25 when members of the British Club met once again, this time enjoying a brilliant meal at Saffron Indian Bistro on Oracle Road here in Tucson. Choosing à la carte from a wide menu of delicious Indian cuisine, the Brits enjoyed the camaraderie of members and friends. A fun…